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When Tierra Jackson was in high school, she was struggling. She kept getting yelled at for being late to school.
What most of her teachers and administrators didn't know was the reason for her tardiness: Jackson was homeless. Her mother was in and out of prison. She and her brother were living with her aunt and cousins. All seven of them shared a single room in one of Chicago's homeless shelters, a long bus ride from her school.
"As if high school is not hard enough itself, you know, the hour-and-a-half bus ride, it was kind of exhausting," Jackson told John Horan, who recorded an interview with her at StoryCorps. Horan was dean of the charter school she attended for high school.
Even though Jackson was disciplined for being late, Jackson says she didn't want to tell anyone at the school the reason why.
"I was embarrassed. I was 14, and I was homeless," Jackson says. "I didn't want people to look at me like, oh, you know, she needs charity."
But Jackson needed supplies for school, and her family didn't have the money for them, so her aunt wrote notes for Jackson to bring to school explaining the situation. She found out that it wasn't so bad to ask for help.
"I think the first teacher I gave the note to came to school with this bag of things for me," Jackson says. "And I didn't know how to accept it. But after that, she never treated me differently, and I think that's one of the things I appreciated. I knew that I'm intelligent, you know. I have a brain with thoughts that matter."
Today, Jackson is a junior at Roosevelt University, where she is majoring in international studies with a minor in economics. Life hasn't exactly gotten easier: In addition to school, Jackson works two jobs, at a restaurant and a financial management company, and takes care of her brother and her mother.
Jackson says she rarely has the time to go out because she is so busy. When she finishes helping her brother with his homework, she does her own. On the day of her interview, she said she was exhausted from staying up all night studying.
"I wanted to go to bed so bad, but I can't because I have to get A's," Jackson says. "I have to do well in school. It's the only thing that I have that can get me out.
"There's so many people who could, you know, be the next Bill Gates and change the world. But because they're poor or they're living in poverty, they're instantly written off because no one thinks they'll make it. I just want to make it."
Audio produced for Morning Edition by Jasmyn Belcher.
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Dr. Schobel joins Vico from Roche where he was clinical science leader for the tominersen development program for Huntington's disease
LEIDEN, Netherlands, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vico Therapeutics B.V., a neurology-focused genetic medicine company, today announced the appointment of Scott Schobel, MD as chief medical officer. Dr. Schobel brings significant drug development experience to Vico, including 10 years in various roles at Roche where he led the development of small molecules, monoclonal antibodies, and antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs). While at Roche, he served as the clinical science leader of the tominersen program for Huntington's disease (HD). In his new role at Vico, Dr. Schobel will lead clinical development efforts including advancement of VO659 for the potential treatment of HD and spinocerebellar ataxias (SCAs) into the clinic and expansion of the company's VICOMER oligonucleotide-based RNA modulation platform.
"I am pleased to announce Scott's addition to the Vico team," said Luc Dochez, chairman of Vico. "He is a great complement to our CEO, Micah Mackison, who joined in August 2022 and Dr. Nicole Datson, our chief development officer. By expanding and strengthening our executive leadership team, Vico is well positioned for continued progress and success in the future."
"I am delighted to welcome Scott to our Vico family," said Micah Mackison, chief executive officer. "Scott shares our mission to bring innovative therapies to patients living with genetic diseases and brings an extraordinarily unique skill set and expertise to help us make this a reality. His leadership in clinical drug development and breadth of experience in developing genetic medicines, including for Huntington's disease, ideally positions him to lead Vico's clinical development efforts as we progress to a clinical stage company."
Dr. Schobel joins us from Roche, where he was group medical director and most recently clinical science leader of the Roche tominersen and gantenerumab clinical development programs. At Roche, he pioneered the development of clinical endpoints in HD research, co-chaired a task force that generated a new research-based disease staging framework for HD based on underlying biology, and clinically led the first ever huntingtin-lowering therapy Phase 3 program with tominersen. Prior to Roche, Dr. Schobel was an assistant professor of clinical psychiatry at Columbia University Medical Center focused on studying hippocampal dysfunction across neurological and psychiatric diseases using a cross-species neuroimaging approach. He was also medical director of Columbia University Medical Center's Center of Prevention and Evaluation (COPE), a clinical service dedicated to the treatment and longitudinal study of teenagers and young adults at high risk for psychotic disorders. Scott earned a B.A. in Japanese from the University of Minnesota, an M.D. from the University of North Carolina, and an M.S. from Columbia University.
"The VICOMER platform is positioned to transform the lives of patients living with rare genetic neurodegenerative diseases for which there are currently no disease-modifying treatments available," said Dr. Schobel. "VO659 is a promising ASO and new molecular entity with allele-preferential mechanism of action for diseases like HD and SCA1, with the potential to treat all patients affected by these diseases regardless of individual genetic background, and an additional splice-modifying action in treatment of SCA3 based on data from preclinical studies. VO659 and the VICOMER platform are the reasons I joined Vico, as I am convinced this treatment modality is the way forward for devastating, rare genetically defined neurodegenerative diseases such as HD and SCAs."
About Vico Therapeutics B.V.
Vico Therapeutics is committed to advancing RNA modulating therapies for patients with severe, genetic neurological disorders. Vico's lead product candidate, VO659, is being developed for Huntington's disease and spinocerebellar ataxia types 3 and 1. Our VICOMER platform designs antisense oligonucleotides for various genetic defects by modulating or editing RNA. For more information, visit www.vicotx.com.
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — As wildfires rage across California each year, exhausted firefighters call for reinforcements from wherever they can get them — even as far as Australia.
Yet one homegrown resource is rarely used: thousands of experienced firefighters who earned their chops in prison. Two state programs designed to get more former inmate firefighters hired professionally have barely made a dent, according to an Associated Press review, with one $30 million effort netting jobs for just over 100 firefighters, little more than one-third of the inmates enrolled.
Clad in distinctive orange uniforms, inmate crews protect multimillion-dollar homes for a few dollars a day by cutting brush and trees with chainsaws and scraping the earth to create barriers they hope will stop flames.
Once freed from prison, however, the former inmates have trouble getting hired professionally because of their criminal records, despite a first-in-the-nation, 18-month-old law designed to ease their way and a 4-year-old training program that cost taxpayers at least $180,000 per graduate.
“It’s absolutely an untapped pool of talent," said Genevieve Rimer, who works with former inmates trying to clear their records. “Thousands of people are coming back from California’s fire camps annually. They have already been trained. They have a desire to go and put their lives on the line in order to ensure public safety.”
California is hardly alone in needing seasoned smoke eaters, but the nation's most populous state faces different challenges than other more sparsely settled Western regions. A wildfire that nearly leveled the Sierra Nevada foothills town of Paradise nearly four years ago, for instance, was the nation’s deadliest wildfire in nearly a century, killing 85 people.
The U.S. Forest Service is short about 1,200 firefighters, 500 of them in California, and the Interior Department is down about 450 firefighters, 150 of them in California, said two of the state's top elected officials, U.S. Sens. Dianne Feinstein and Alex Padilla, in a recent letter to Biden administration officials.
Other Western states are grappling with the issue. Nevada is considering a program like Arizona’s “Phoenix Crew,” which started in 2017 and provides mostly former inmate firefighters a pipeline to firefighting jobs.
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed the California legislation in 2020, allowing former inmates to seek to withdraw guilty pleas or overturn convictions. A judge can then dismiss the charges. Former inmates convicted of murder, kidnapping, arson, escape and sex offenses are excluded.
Since the law took effect, the nonprofit Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program, started by two former inmate firefighters, has worked with the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles to help former inmates clear their records and get hired.
Yet they have only been able to file 34 petitions, and just 12 had records expunged during what the program warns “can be a long and drawn out process.”
Ashleigh Dennis is one of at least three attorneys filing expungement petitions through the Oakland-based advocacy group Root & Rebound. She has similarly been able to file just 23 requests, with 14 granted.
Among other hurdles, applicants must show a judge evidence they have been rehabilitated, and the expungement only applies to crimes they were incarcerated for while working in firefighting crews. Many people have unrelated convictions that must be separately expunged.
It's been a learning curve to educate judges about the law and get the corrections department to speed up certifying to the court that inmates have served as firefighters, said Dennis and one of her clients, Phi Le. He petitioned the court in October and his record was expunged in January.
Da’Ton Harris Jr.'s record was finally cleared in August, about 18 months after starting the process.
“I’m out here, a public servant, risking my life every day to try and better my community," said Harris. “I don’t think it was a smooth transaction at all.”
Despite his record, Harris obtained firefighting jobs with the U.S. Forest Service, the state's firefighting agency Cal Fire, and the Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program.
But like Le, his advancement was limited because his criminal record made him ineligible for an Emergency Medical Technician certification, an obstacle that disappeared with the expungement. Outside of temporary federal and state firefighting agency jobs, most fire departments require applicants to be licensed EMTs — a certification the state bans certain felons from obtaining because the job comes with access to narcotics and sharp objects.
Rimer, the Forestry & Fire Recruitment Program's director of supportive services, said California should automatically expunge records of eligible former inmates, much as it does for those convicted of antiquated marijuana crimes. And it should include their entire criminal record, she said.
“I think it spearheaded opportunity for people, but I don’t think it’s good enough,” she said of the expungement law.
The law's author, Assembly Majority Leader Eloise Reyes, a Democrat from San Bernardino, has been struggling ever since to learn how many former inmates it has helped. She said many former inmates have contacted her office to praise “the life-changing impact of the legislation.”
The corrections department informs eligible inmates about the law but doesn't track expungements, said department spokeswoman Tessa Outhyse. Cal Fire, the court system and the state Department of Justice also couldn't say how many have had their records expunged.
In another effort, California in 2018 created a training program to help former inmates get hired professionally.
The 18-month program is run by Cal Fire, the California Conservation Corps, the state corrections department and the nonprofit Anti-Recidivism Coalition at the Ventura Training Center northwest of Los Angeles. Conservation corps members also are eligible. Former inmates convicted of arson or sex offenses are excluded.
Participants spend six months on life skills and firefighter training and the next year fighting or preventing fires and doing other community service, for which they are paid $1,905 a month. The center has four fire crews with 60 participants.
In four years the program has cost over $29.5 million but has just 106 graduates.
Nearly all found a professional job: 98 are with Cal Fire and three are with other agencies including the Orange County Fire Authority and the U.S. Forest Service, according to corrections officials. Cal Fire provided slightly different figures.
But they're the fortunate ones among the 277 who have participated since the program's inception. Another 111 participants, or 40%, left before completing the program, said Outhyse.
Climate change is making wildfires more frequent and destructive, so the shortage comes at a time when demand for wildfire crews is going up.
And the state is turning more to professional wildland firefighters, largely because inmate crews are less available after voters shortened criminal sentences and officials released thousands of lower-level inmates early to prevent coronavirus infections.
This August about 1,670 inmates are in fire camps, including staff like cooks and laundry workers, down about 40% from August 2019. The corrections department was budgeted for 152 crews this year, but fielded just 51, each with about 15-18 firefighters.
With fewer inmate crews, California is turning more to other agencies. The conservation corps is responsible for filling 30 crews, Cal Fire 26 and the California National Guard 14.
The state also is creating what officials called the first all-hazards fire engine strike team operated by a state National Guard. The fire engines can respond both to wildfires and urban blazes.
“We’ve recognized for a few years now that due to early release, due to COVID, a number of other reasons, we have to do something,” said Battalion Chief Issac Sanchez, a Cal Fire spokesman.
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Gabe Stern contributed to this story from Reno, Nevada. Stern is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Stern on Twitter @gabestern326.
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When both teams came out onto the floor, It was clear that a dogfight was about to ensue. The roar of the crowd, especially the student section, echoed throughout the gym, and the back and forth cheers for both teams made it the perfect atmosphere for a title game. Top-seeded Cresskill knew the task ahead of them, a matchup against third-seeded Paterson Charter, wouldn’t be easy, but being at home certainly provided a much needed boost.
“Credit to goes to my guys, they were resilient, tough and bought in,” said Cresskill coach Dan Egorow, “But this crowd, I don’t know If we do it without them here.”
Going into the game, the Cougars knew they would be challenged defensively thanks to the speedy guards of Paterson Charter, but the they came out prepared and hungry, eventually leading to a 48-44 win over Paterson Charter, giving Cresskill (19-9) its 14th sectional title and first since 2018.
“It starts with the defensive end,” said Egorow. “We played a little bit of zone because they are a little bit quicker than us, but they bought in, we did the right thing and we had assignments that we went over yesterday.”
“44 points to that team, I mean, its a hell of a job” added Egorow.
The momentum at the start of the game belonged to Paterson Charter, as their star guard and leading scorer, Ka’Juan Gee, got the game started with a three and a pull-up jumper, kicking off a 9-0 run to start the game.
The Cougars started the game out playing zone defense, but Paterson Charter (17-7) sped the game up to their pace, getting open looks and forcing Cresskill to stay in constant movement.
However, one of the biggest switches in the game was the decision to go back to man-to-man. Cresskill used their size inside to not only shut down the penetration from Paterson Charter’s guards, but also out-hustle and out-rebound the Lions the rest of the game.
After trailing 11-7 at the end of the first quarter, Cresskill stormed back in the second, taking its first lead of the game with 2:50 left in the half after a three-pointer from Marko Radovich. The Cougars went into the half leading by one, 20-19.
With the first half so tightly contested, the second half brought more of the same. Paterson Charter came out of the half firing, taking back the lead with a score of 26-25 after a Ka’Juan Gee three-pointer, firing up the team. The Lions began to battle back on the boards as well, holding a 29-27 lead at the end of the third quarter,
With one of its best players, Talen Zitomer having four fouls with a minute left in the third quarter, someone had to step up to begin the fourth, and it was Marko Radovich. Radovich hit a huge three-pointer to start of the quarter, and then another with 6:36 left in the game, giving the Cougars a 33-29 lead.
“Getting Marko going and Talon going, and even Jack [Hayward], who was phenomenal off the bench, it was huge,” said Egorow. “It really sparked us because you see one go in and a second and third one and I think it just lifted us up.”
Paterson Charter kept it close thanks to Giovanny Figueroa, who posted seven of his nine points in the las five minutes of the game, including a clutch three-pointer with 40 seconds left in the game to make the score 45-42.
However, Cresskill would force a jump-ball on the ensuing play, taking over possession and sealing the game with an and-one from Jack Hayward.
Cresskill’s Marko Radovich finished with a game-high 14 points to go along with three rebounds. Jack Hayward posted 11 points off the bench with Talen Zitomer adding nine points and five rebounds. Ryan Berkowitz came up big on the boards, tallying seven points and 10 rebounds.
Ka’Juan Gee, Paterson Charter’s leading scorer, led the way with 11 points with Deangelo Hibbert adding 10 and Giovanny Figueroa posting nine.
The win also dethrones the two-time defending North 1, Group 2 champions in Paterson Charter, putting the Cougars at the top of the mountain now.
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Drummer Fred White, who backed up his brothers Maurice and Verdine White in the Grammy-winning ensemble Earth, Wind & Fire, has died. He was 67.
Earth, Wind & Fire began in 1970 under the leadership of Maurice White, who created a band that could combine elements of jazz, funk, R&B, soul, dance, pop and rock, and celebrated African musicianship and spiritualism. Driven by their horn section the Phenix Horns and a reputation for energetic and bombastic live performances, the group’s popularity grew after they moved to Columbia Records, which was then under the leadership of Clive Davis.
Fred White was already an accomplished drummer, playing for Donny Hathaway, before he joined Earth, Wind & Fire in the mid-1970s. Paired alongside drummer and percussionist Ralph Johnson, the band’s rhythm section was tight and upbeat and set the stage for songs like “Boogie Wonderland” and “September” to become instant favorites.
Verdine White called his brother Fred was a gifted child musician, “with gold records at the young age of 16 years old!” Fred White remained with the band until 1983.
“But more than that at home and beyond he was the wonderful bro that was always entertaining and delightfully mischievous! And we could always count on him to make a seemingly bad situation more light hearted!” wrote White.
Some of the band’s biggest hits are still widely popular, often sampled and used in countless movies. The band was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000, played the 2005 Super Bowl halftime show and has six Grammys. The band’s “Got to Get You Into My Life” was on President Barack Obama’s first Spotify playlist.
The band’s most successful period started with the 1975 album “That’s The Way of The World” and continued through the rest of the decade. Other hits included “Serpentine Fire,” ″Shining Star” and a cover of the Beatles’ “Got to Get You Into My Life.”
Maurice White died at the age of 74 in 2016.
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Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh merging two parishes
Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh merging two parishes
NEWS 4 REPORTER KALEA GUNDERSON TALKS ABOUT THE CHANGES IMPACTING STUDENTS AND PARISHIONE.RS KALEA? KALEA: IN JUST UNDER TWO WEEKS, MASKS WILL BE OPTIONAL IN CATHOLIC SCHOOLS IN ETH PITTSBURGH AREA AND SAFETY MEASURES WILL BE CHANGED. SOME PARENTS TELLING ME IT’S TIME THIS HPEAPNED, OTHERS WOULD PREFER MASKS CONTINUE TO BE REQUIRED FOR THE TIME BEING. TWO YEARS INTO THIS PANDEMIC -- >> DEFINITELY HARD. IT STARTED MY 8TH GRADE YEAR. KALEA:T A THIS MASKING IS SECOND POINT, NATURTOE SOME, BUT SOON IT WILL BE OPTIONAL. >> IT WILL BE EXCITING, NEW, BUT DEFINITELY VERY SCARY. KAA:LE THE CATHOLIC DIOCESOFE PITTSBURGH EASING COVID-19 RESTRICTIONS IN SCHOOLS, STARTING FEBRUARY 28. CHRISTEY BROWN RELIED VEFOR HER TWO KIDS. >> IT’S GOOD FOR EVERYBODY TO VEHA A CHOICE. LF THEY WANT TO WEAR ONE, GREAT, IF NOT, NOT A BIG DEAL. KAA:LE BISHOP DAVID ZUBIK SAYING IN A STATEMENT, "GRX, FOR MORE THAN TWO YEARS, THE LEADERS IN OUR PARISHES AND SCHOOLS HAVE WORKED DILIGENTLY TO PROCTTE THEMSELVES, EACH OTHER, AND OUR COMMUNITY FROM COVID-19. WE HAVE LEARNED TO CREATE SAFE ENVIRONMENTS AND TO QUICYKL ADAPT WHEN OUTBREAKS REQUIRE US TO EXERCE ISGREATER CAIO"UT ON THE 26TH, THESE CHANGES WILL TAKE EFFECT IN PARISHES BUT MASS WILL CONTINUE TO BE LIVESTREAMED. GRANDPARENT OF A CENTRAL CATHOLIC STUDENT, HENRY ST EPHENS, SAYS THESE CHANGES ARE COMING TOO SOON. >> I THINK WE ALL SHOULD WEAR MASKS UNTIL WE GET THIS MONSTER OUT OF HERE. KALEA: UNIVERSAL MASKING IN SCHOOLS STILL RECOMMENDED BY THE C.CD >> I THI WNKE SHOULD DO WHAT THE AUTHORITIES ARE SAYING THAT WE SHOULD DO BECAUSE THEY KNOW BE.ST IN TWO WEEKS, STEITZ EXPECTS SHE’LL STILL CHOOSE TO WEAR A MASK IN SCHOOL. >> I THINK I’LL PROBABLWAY IT A WHILE BECAUSE I’M STILL A LITTLE IFFY ON AND NOT WANTING TO WEAR MY MASK BECAUSE IT’S JUST LIKE A SAFETY CAUTIOUS THG.IN KALEA: THERE ARE EXCEPTIONS TO THOSE CHANGES. STUDENTS ARE STILL REQUIRED TO WEAR MASKS ON PUBLIC TRANSPORTITAON BECAUSE THAT IS REQUIRED BY LAW. WHEN A STUDENT TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID THEY WILL HAVE TO WEAR , A MASK FOR FIVE DAYS AFTER THEY FINISH QUARANTINE. THE BISHOP SAYS THEY WILL KEEP AN
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Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh merging two parishes
The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced another parish merger. Saint Blaise Parish in Midland and Saint Monica Parish in Beaver Falls will combine to become the new Saint Augustine Parish. The merger takes effect on Jan. 2. It will reduce the number of parishes in the diocese from 63 to 62.
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The Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh has announced another parish merger.
Saint Blaise Parish in Midland and Saint Monica Parish in Beaver Falls will combine to become the new Saint Augustine Parish.
The merger takes effect on Jan. 2. It will reduce the number of parishes in the diocese from 63 to 62.
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Press Release from the Ohio Department of Transportation:COLUMBUS -The Ohio Department of Transportation (ODOT) has an opportunity for Ohio school districts or their partners to apply for funding to develop and implement projects that enable and encourage children to safely walk or bike to school.
ODOT’s Safe Routes to School (SRTS) program is funded at $5 million annually, a one million dollar increase from last year. It provides funding for infrastructure improvements such as pedestrian and bicycle crossing improvements, new or improved sidewalks, and bike racks. It also helps fund non-infrastructure activities such as walk to school days, bike rodeos, public awareness campaigns, and educational programs.
“Ensuring that Ohio children get to school safely by walking and biking is just as important as ensuring safe travels in a school bus or car,” said Governor Mike DeWine. “The additional funding provided to this program will allow more communities and schools to make routes between home and school safe, convenient, and accessible.”
Eligible applicants include local governments, school districts, health districts, park districts, or key non-profit partners involved in advancing safe routes to school in your community. Please note, infrastructure projects can only be awarded to a city, village, county or township.
To assist local governments in developing a School Travel Plan (STP), ODOT is also accepting applications for STP development assistance. Questions about the SRTS application process can be sent to Caitlin Harley.
Many Safe Routes to School projects have been completed throughout Ohio over the past couple of years.
Central Ohio
In 2021, a $125,000 safety investment built new sidewalks in Union County in the Village of Richwood on Grove Street to bridge the gap between the existing residential sidewalks and North Union Elementary School.
Northeast Ohio
In the fall of 2022, Lorain County Public Health organized a Walk to School Day for students in the Clearview Local School District and Oberlin City School District. Walk to School Day is held every fall in communities across the nation to promote encourage and promote safe walking to school.
Eastern Ohio
In 2022, a project in Tuscarawas County, in the city of Dover, filled a sidewalk gap between East Elementary School and other Dover City Schools facilities such as Crater Stadium.
Northwest Ohio
In 2021, nearly a mile of new sidewalk was installed in the Village of Swanton in Fulton County, which eliminated the need for students to walk in the roadway to access the local elementary school. The project also improved safety/awareness at the railroad crossing, installed high visibility signage, and installed pedestrian crossings on several streets.
Projects will be selected based on their ability to demonstrate improved connectivity, improved safety, impact on school trips, and need. Additionally, projects will be reviewed for accurate cost estimates, program sustainability, and overall community commitment to implementing the project or program.
For more information on applying, please visit www.transportation.ohio.gov/saferoutes. Here you will find additional application guidelines as well as your region’s Safe Routes to School contact. The application deadline is March 3, 2023.
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Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell testified before a House committee Wednesday. Meanwhile, a Senate panel reviewed several nominations to the Fed's board of governors, including the first Latina.
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Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell testified before a House committee Wednesday. Meanwhile, a Senate panel reviewed several nominations to the Fed's board of governors, including the first Latina.
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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — Brody Malone won the first world championship on the high bar by an American men's gymnast in 43 years on Sunday when he edged world and Olympic all-around champion Daiki Hashimoto of Japan in a close event final.
The 22-year-old Malone, a two-time U.S. champion, led off the eight-man final and posted a score of 14.800. Hashimoto's bid to earn a third gold to go with the team and all-around titles he captured earlier in the meet fell just short when he scored 14.700. Arthur Mariano of Brazil took the bronze with a 14.466.
Malone's triumph was the first by a member of the U.S. men's team on the high bar since Kurt Thomas in 1979.
“It’s pretty incredible, especially going up against a field like that,” Malone, who is from northwest Georgia and competes at Stanford.
Jessica Gadirova gave host Britain a gold medal on floor exercise against a final field that included her twin sister Jennifer, reigning world all-around champion Rebeca Andrade of Brazil and 2020 Olympic gold medalist Jade Carey of the U.S. Jessica Gadirova scored a 14.200, well ahead of American Jordan Chiles in second at 13.833 and Carey and Andrade, who tied for bronze at 13.7333.
“When I focus on the dance, it takes my mind away from the crowd and the tumbles and the leaps, and it makes me feel alive,” Jessica Gadirova said. "That’s what I am. I love to perform and floor is one of my favorite pieces to do. It gives me such an amazing feeling.”
The medals for Carey and Chiles gave them three each for the meet. They both won a team gold last week, with Carey earning gold on vault on Saturday and Chiles taking silver in the same event.
“I just did what I know I can do, whether I got a medal or not," Chiles said. "Getting the silver makes me really proud. I could cry again.”
Hazuki Watanabe of Japan edged Canadian star Ellie Black and teammate Shoko Miyata for gold on balance beam. Watanabe's score of 13.600 was just ahead of Black (13.566) and Miyata (13.533).
The silver medal was the first at a world championship for the 27-year-old Black, a three-time Olympian and the silver medalist in the all-around at the 2017 world championships in Montreal.
“To go out and hit a good beam routine and end up on the podium, I’m just so proud of the performance and for showing what Canadians can do,” said Black, who helped the Canadian women claim a surprising bronze in the team competition.
Zou Jingyuan of China posted the highest score of the meet in any final with a 16.166 in the parallel bars. Lukas Dauser of Germany took the silver at 15.500, with Carlos Yulo of the Philippines winning the bronze at 15.366.
Yulo also earned silver on men's vault after finishing runner-up to Artur Davtyan of Armenia. Davtyan's two-vault average of 15.050 edged Yulo's average of 14.950. Igor Radivilov of Ukraine captured the bronze at 14.733.
Radivilov said the Kyiv-based Ukrainian team has been forced to train during daylight hours due to what he called “difficulties” over the availability of electricity in the evening because of Russia's ongoing conflict with his country.
“Ukrainian gymnastics is always going to flourish,” Radivilov said. “We’re doing everything we can to bring the Ukrainian flag as high as we can on the international stage. ... Everybody in the world knows what is happening, and what kind of difficulties we have.”
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2022-11-06T21:24:07+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Brody-Malone-gets-rare-gold-for-US-men-at-17562878.php
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Foo Fighters have a new drummer.
During a concert on Sunday, the band announced that Josh Freese will take over for the late Taylor Hawkins.
The 50-year-old drummer died from a drug overdose last year in South America. Columbia's attorney general said toxicological urine tests revealed Hawkins had THC, antidepressants, benzodiazepines and opioids in his system at the time of his death.
He had been with the band for 25 of its 28 years.
During a tribute concert in honor of Hawkins, Freese played with the band. Freese said he made sure to play on Hawkins' drums because he wanted the late drummer's energy on stage with him.
SEE MORE: Foo Fighters Drummer Taylor Hawkins Dead At 50
Freese is no newcomer to the rock scene. He's had previous stints with Guns N' Roses, Nine Inch Nails and The Offspring.
Foo Fighters say they are ready for the "first chapter of the band’s new life."
The band will release its 11th studio album on June 2.
Foo Fighters describe their new album, "But Here We Are," as a "brutally honest and emotionally raw response" to everything they've been through over the last year.
Fans will get to hear the new album live. They have concert dates scheduled across the world through November.
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2023-05-22T19:02:08+00:00
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wkbw.com
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https://www.wkbw.com/foo-fighters-reveal-new-dummer-a-year-after-taylor-hawkins-death
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5 wild horses found shot, killed in Nevada
JAKES VALLEY, Nev. (KVVU/Gray News) – Five wild horses were found shot and killed in Nevada.
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) is offering a $5,000 reward for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person responsible.
Officials with the BLM said the fatal shootings happened sometime in mid-November in Jakes Valley, which is about 275 miles north of Las Vegas. Officials were alerted to the deaths on Nov. 16 after someone discovered the horses.
One horse was still alive but so severely injured that it had to be euthanized.
The five horses ranged in age from 18 months to 6 years old, BLM said. An aborted horse fetus was attached to one of the dead animals.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the BLM crime hotline at 1-775-861-6550.
The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department is investigating a similar crime. Four horses were killed in separate shootings at a stable in Red Rock Canyon in January, March, June, and July of this year.
BLM Special Agent Michael Mortensen said there currently is no indication that the Red Rock Canyon killings are related to the Jakes Valley investigation.
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2022-08-18T16:34:58+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/2022/08/18/5-wild-horses-found-shot-killed-nevada/
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(The Hill) – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has picked up support for his presidential campaign from what might at first appear an unlikely place: people who had worked for former President Trump’s campaign or administration or supported him.
Multiple former Trump supporters are backing DeSantis’s challenge to Trump for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.
Here are the most notable former Trumpers currently on Team DeSantis:
Ken Cuccinelli
Cuccinelli, a former senior Trump administration official who served as Homeland Security acting deputy secretary, has been among the most vocal and upfront former Trump supporters who have shifted to DeSantis.
He launched the “Never Back Down” super PAC in March to urge DeSantis to run for president. He said at the time that he had been speaking to “many grassroots conservative activists” who wanted DeSantis to run.
“Ron DeSantis doesn’t just talk, he acts, but most of all he never backs down,” Cuccinelli says in the video announcing the super PAC. “Gov. DeSantis, today I’m asking you to run for president. You’ve had our back, now we will have yours.”
The super PAC has since launched ads attacking Trump and promoting DeSantis as the leader of the country’s future. One ad last month slammed Trump as a “gun-grabber” over comments that he has made in support of gun control legislation, while another tried to position DeSantis as the rightful successor to Trump.
Cuccinelli is also reportedly part of “The Eight-Year Alliance,” a coalition of various former Trump officials supporting DeSantis.
Steve Cortes
Cortes served as a senior adviser to Trump’s 2016 and 2020 presidential campaigns, but he now works as an adviser and surrogate for Never Back Down.
He threw his support behind DeSantis earlier this month as “the best possible option to win the presidency” in 2024. He said in an op-ed in Newsweek that he did not arrive at his decision to support DeSantis lightly, having served as a spokesperson and adviser to Trump for much of the past seven years, but that the “America First movement” is bigger than any one individual.
Cortes pointed to polls showing widespread dissatisfaction with the country’s direction and that voters do not want to see a rematch of the 2020 race between Trump and President Biden.
He noted the 2018, 2020 and 2022 elections in which Republicans had disappointing performances with Trump as the GOP’s leader and argued “there is no substitute for victory.” DeSantis demonstrated his appeal, Cortes and other supporters say, in a landslide victory to be reelected as Florida’s governor by almost 20 points.
Cortes also argued DeSantis has discipline and has demonstrated results in policy while avoiding the “chaos” of the Trump presidency.
“Now it’s time to take that same approach for the nation. In Ron DeSantis, Republicans can rally to a fresh, vibrant, and optimistic agenda, one that includes electoral victory followed by disciplined and focused policy achievements,” he said.
Chip Roy
Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas) became the first sitting member of Congress to endorse DeSantis for president in March, more than two months before DeSantis officially announced that he was running. Roy was one of a few House members to preemptively endorse DeSantis.
Roy said in an email to his supporters that the next president “must be a vibrant and energetic leader with the faith, vision, and courage to chart a new course.”
He previously supported Trump for reelection in the 2020 presidential election, and texts obtained by CNN revealed he sent messages to former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows trying to help with Trump’s legal challenges to the election results.
But Roy had a falling out with Trump following the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection, criticizing the former president for trying to pressure Republicans to reject the results.
He said in his endorsement that DeSantis rejects “woke corporate America and higher education” and takes stances that are not politically correct. He added that the GOP needs a “new generation of leadership.”
Thomas Massie
Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) supported Trump during the 2020 election, but he and the former president have not always been on the best of terms in the past few years, and Massie endorsed DeSantis last month.
Trump slammed Massie as a “third rate grandstander” and called for him to be kicked out of the Republican Party in 2020 over Massie’s opposition to the $2 trillion COVID-19 relief package that passed at the outset of the pandemic.
Massie said during his 2022 reelection campaign that he expected Trump to stay out of his primary race, but Trump endorsed Massie as a “Conservative Warrior” and “first-rate Defender of the Constitution.”
Massie became the second House Republican to preemptively endorse DeSantis for 2024, saying that DeSantis is a “proven energetic leader” who has fought for economic freedom, personal liberty, fiscal responsibility and limited government.
“America needs a leader who is decisive, respects the Constitution, understands policy, puts family first, and leads by inspiring,” Massie said. “That’s why I’m endorsing Ron DeSantis for President.”
Bob Good
Never Back Down announced earlier this month that Rep. Bob Good (R-Va.) was endorsing DeSantis because he has demonstrated that he can produce “effective results for every man, woman, and child.” He said at the time that he expected DeSantis to win the presidency if he decided to run.
“Courageous conservative leadership is what America needs to stand against the insanity of woke corporations, corrupt Washington politicians, and continued attacks on our faith, families, and freedoms,” he said.
Good, who received an endorsement from Trump in his 2020 race and supported Trump’s reelection bid, said DeSantis has shown “strength in the face of adversity.”
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2023-05-28T15:38:39+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/five-high-profile-trump-supporters-whove-switched-to-ron-desantis/
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — Emergency benefits that have helped boost payments to SNAP recipients during the COVID-19 pandemic are set to end soon, leaving families with less money and high grocery prices.
SNAP, which stands for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, used to be called the Food Stamp Program. For nearly three years, households have been receiving an additional $95 or more on top of their normal allotment.
In 17 states, those added emergency benefits have already expired as of January 2023. Those states are Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Tennessee and Wyoming, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food and Nutrition Service.
In one state, South Carolina, the emergency allotment will expire after the January 2023 payments are issued.
In the remaining 32 states, plus Washington, D.C., Guam and the U.S. Virgin Islands, the extra money will dry up starting with the March 2023 benefit month, according to the FNS.
Oklahoma is one of the states where the added benefits are set to expire.
“The agency knows these additional benefits have been critical to meeting the needs of Oklahomans during such difficult times,” acknowledged Deb Smith, Director of Adult and Family Services.
Oklahoma state officials said people should plan for a return to their pre-pandemic SNAP benefits beginning March 1.
“We know that these increased benefits have been important to so many Oklahomans over the last three years and that this change will impact some SNAP users harder than others, particularly our senior and disabled neighbors,” said Chris Bernard, President/CEO of Hunger Free Oklahoma. “Undoubtedly, this will create an increased demand on our charitable organizations across the state and an increased need for Oklahomans to support their local food pantries and food banks.”
In 2021, more than 41 million Americans were using SNAP benefits to help afford food.
Households that also receive Social Security payments may see their SNAP benefits shrink even more than $95. That’s because as the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment for 2023 kicks in, it increases those households’ incomes, and may reduce the amount of SNAP help they’re eligible for.
FNS estimates nearly half of SNAP households also receive Social Security, and most will see a change in their SNAP benefits as a result of the 8.7% Social Security boost. “However, all impacted households will experience a net gain, as the adjustment increases Social Security benefits more than it decreases SNAP benefits,” the agency said.
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2023-01-26T16:54:33+00:00
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wate.com
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https://www.wate.com/news/national-world/snap-payments-to-shrink-in-32-states-as-emergency-benefits-end-next-month/
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — The man who shot and killed John Lennon outside his Manhattan apartment building in 1980 has been denied parole for a 12th time, New York corrections officials said Monday
Mark David Chapman, 67, appeared before a parole board at the end of August, according to the state Department of Corrections and Community Supervision.
Chapman shot and killed Lennon on the night of Dec. 8, 1980, as Lennon and Yoko Ono were returning to their Upper West Side apartment. Lennon had signed an autograph for Chapman on a copy of his recently released album, “Double Fantasy,” earlier that day.
State officials have yet to make transcripts of Chapman’s latest board interview available, but he has repeatedly expressed remorse in previous parole hearings. Chapman called his actions “despicable” during his hearing in 2020, and said he would have “no complaint whatsoever” if they chose to leave him in prison for the rest of his life.
“I assassinated him ... because he was very, very, very famous and that’s the only reason and I was very, very, very, very much seeking self-glory. Very selfish,” Chapman said then.
Chapman is serving a 20-years-to-life sentence at Green Haven Correctional Facility, north of New York City, according to online state corrections records.
He is next due to appear before the parole board in February 2024.
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2022-09-12T22:37:15+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/John-Lennon-s-killed-denied-parole-again-for-17436826.php
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30+ families face more challenges after forced out of Española apartments
ESPAÑOLA, N.M. — Dozens of families in Española have faced setback after setback, and now many don’t know where they’re going to live.
The Santa Clara Apartments are condemned. More than 30 families had to leave on short notice right before the holidays.
The city said tenants received two weeks notice and were told to vacate by Nov. 21.
“They gave us a six-day notice,” former tenant April Martinez said..
She said she panicked.
“There’s families there with children that have no transportation, no money.”
The apartments are for low-income tenants. People KOB 4 met at the complex said many have nowhere to go. Some are disabled. Many had to leave belongings when they vacated, and now those items have been stolen. Some, including children, are sleeping in cars.
Española Mayor John Ramon Vigil said there have been many issues at the Santa Clara Apartments, but fire code violations were the final straw, as many feared a fire could be deadly.
He said the city gave the owner opportunities to fix the problems, but he didn’t cooperate.
Former residents describe trash, drug use, homeless staying in and around the building and police were frequently called out to the property.
Even still — it was home.
“Two days before Thanksgiving they made us leave our homes — basically, ‘take whatever you can,'” Martinez said. “I was worried. I have family, but that’s not the case with everybody there.”
The mayor said, at least initially, they got everyone a place to stay. Many people went to stay in hotels.
But Martinez said she and many others were shocked a second time when they she said were recently kicked out of the hotel they were in with no explanation.
The staff at the Rodeway Inn told KOB 4 they had no comment.
“Maybe some people there were struggling with addiction and other things, but that doesn’t make them bad people,” Martinez said.
Many former residents are calling this string of events heartless, as Christmas approaches.
Johnny Trujillo said, after getting forced out of the apartment complex, he will be able to stay at the Rodeway Inn for a maximum of three more weeks.
“If they throw us out in three weeks, we don’t find a place, where are we going to go? We’ll probably end up on the street,” he said.
Many former tenants said they still haven’t gotten the USDA voucher that’s been promised.
“Nobody should ever have to go through this. It’s crazy,” Martinez said.
Former tenants said they received the notice to vacate from the apartment complex owner John Bosley. KOB 4 reached out to Bosley but did not hear back.
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2022-12-02T07:50:05+00:00
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kob.com
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https://www.kob.com/new-mexico/30-families-face-more-challenges-after-forced-out-of-espanola-apartments/
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Bills QB Allen concedes turnovers result of him pressing
By JOHN WAWROW
AP Sports Writer
ORCHARD PARK, N.Y. (AP) — Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen acknowledges his recent rash of turnovers are, in part, the result of him pressing too much to make a play. He has thrown six interceptions and lost a fumble in the end zone over his last three games. Allen says the key is for him to place more trust in the players around him. The turnover troubles have played a role in Buffalo losing its last two games and losing hold of first place in the AFC and East division. Buffalo is preparing to host Cleveland this weekend.
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2022-11-17T04:12:59+00:00
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localnews8.com
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https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/11/16/bills-qb-allen-concedes-turnovers-result-of-him-pressing/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Republicans won control of the U.S. House on Wednesday, returning the party to power in Washington and giving conservatives leverage to blunt President Joe Biden’s agenda and spur a flurry of investigations. But a threadbare majority will pose immediate challenges for GOP leaders and complicate the party’s ability to govern.
More than a week after Election Day, Republicans secured the 218th seat needed to flip the House from Democratic control. The full scope of the party’s majority may not be clear for several more days — or weeks — as votes in competitive races are still being counted.
But they are on track to cobble together what could be the party’s narrowest majority of the 21st century, rivaling 2001, when Republicans had just a nine-seat majority, 221-212 with two independents. That’s far short of the sweeping victory the GOP predicted going into this year’s midterm elections, when the party hoped to reset the agenda on Capitol Hill by capitalizing on economic challenges and Biden’s lagging popularity.
Instead, Democrats showed surprising resilience, holding on to moderate, suburban districts from Virginia to Minnesota and Kansas. The results could complicate House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy’s plans to become speaker as some conservative members have questioned whether to back him or have imposed conditions for their support.
McCarthy celebrated his party having “officially flipped” the House on Twitter on Wednesday night, writing, “Americans are ready for a new direction, and House Republicans are ready to deliver.”
President Joe Biden congratulated McCarthy, saying he is “ready to work with House Republicans to deliver results for working families.”
“Last week’s elections demonstrated the strength and resilience of American democracy. There was a strong rejection of election deniers, political violence, and intimidation,” Biden said in a statement. “There was an emphatic statement that, in America, the will of the people prevails.”
He added, that “the future is too promising to be trapped in political warfare.”
The narrow margins have upended Republican politics and prompted finger-pointing about what went wrong. Some in the GOP have blamed Donald Trump for the worse-than-expected outcome. The former president, who announced his third White House bid Tuesday, lifted candidates during this year’s Republican primaries who often questioned the results of the 2020 election or downplayed the mob attack on the U.S. Capitol last year. Many of those struggled to win during the general election.
Despite the GOP’s underwhelming showing, the party will still have notable power. Republicans will take control of key committees, giving them the ability to shape legislation and launch probes of Biden, his family and his administration. There’s particular interest in investigating the overseas business dealings of the president’s son Hunter Biden. Some of the most conservative lawmakers have raised the prospect of impeaching Biden, though that will be much harder for the party to accomplish with a tight majority.
Any legislation that emerges from the House could face steep odds in the Senate, where Democrats won the barest of majorities Saturday. Both parties are looking to a Dec. 6 Senate runoff in Georgia as a last chance to pad their ranks.
With such a potentially slim House majority, there’s also potential for legislative chaos. The dynamic essentially gives an individual member enormous sway over shaping what happens in the chamber. That could lead to particularly tricky circumstances for GOP leaders as they try to win support for must-pass measures that keep the government funded or raise the debt ceiling.
The GOP’s failure to notch more wins — they needed a net gain of five seats to take the majority — was especially surprising because the party went into the election benefiting from congressional maps that were redrawn by Republican legislatures. History was also on Republicans’ side: The party that holds the White House had lost congressional seats during virtually every new president’s first midterm of the modern era.
The new majority will usher in a new group of leaders in Washington. If elected to succeed House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in the top post, McCarthy would lead what will likely be a rowdy conference of House Republicans, most of whom are aligned with Trump’s bare-knuckle brand of politics. Many Republicans in the incoming Congress rejected the results of the 2020 presidential election, even though claims of widespread fraud were refuted by courts, elections officials and Trump’s own attorney general.
McCarthy won the nomination for House speaker on Tuesday, with a formal vote to come when the new Congress convenes in January.
“I’m proud to announce the era of one-party Democrat rule in Washington is over,” McCarthy said after winning the nomination.
Republican candidates pledged on the campaign trail to cut taxes and tighten border security. GOP lawmakers also could withhold aid to Ukraine as it fights a war with Russia or use the threat of defaulting on the nation’s debt as leverage to extract cuts from social spending and entitlements — though all such pursuits will be tougher given how small the GOP majority may end up being.
As a senator and then vice president, Biden spent a career crafting legislative compromises with Republicans. But as president, he was clear about what he viewed as the threats posed by the current Republican Party.
Biden said the midterms show voters want Democrats and Republicans to find ways to cooperate and govern in a bipartisan manner, but also noted that Republicans didn’t achieve the electoral surge they’d been betting on and vowed, “I’m not going to change anything in any fundamental way.”
AP VoteCast, a broad survey of the national electorate, showed that high inflation and concerns about the fragility of democracy had heavily influenced voters. Half of voters said inflation factored significantly, with groceries, gasoline, housing, food and other costs that have shot up in the past year. Slightly fewer — 44% — said the future of democracy was their primary consideration.
Counter to the GOP’s expectations, Biden didn’t entirely shoulder the blame for inflation, with close to half of voters saying the higher-than-usual prices were more because of factors outside his control. And despite the president bearing criticism from a pessimistic electorate, some of those voters backed Democratic candidates.
Democrats also likely benefited from anger over the Supreme Court overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade decision cementing a woman’s constitutional right to an abortion. Voters in Michigan voted to amend their state constitution to protect abortion rights while far more reliably Republican Kentucky rejected a constitutional amendment declaring no right to an abortion.
Overall, 7 in 10 voters said the high court’s ruling overturning the 1973 decision enshrining abortion rights was an important factor in their midterm decisions. VoteCast also showed the reversal was broadly unpopular. About 6 in 10 say they are angry or dissatisfied by it. And roughly 6 in 10 say they favor a law guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide.
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Learn more about the issues and factors at play in the midterms at https://apnews.com/hub/explaining-the-elections. And follow the AP’s election coverage of the 2022 elections at https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections.
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2022-11-17T01:16:14+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/news/politics/ap-gop-wins-slim-house-majority-complicating-ambitious-agenda/
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NEW YORK (AP) — Harry Belafonte, the civil rights and entertainment giant who began as a groundbreaking actor and singer and became an activist, humanitarian and conscience of the world, has died. He was 96.
Belafonte died Tuesday of congestive heart failure at his New York home, his wife Pamela by his side, said publicist Ken Sunshine.
With his glowing, handsome face and silky-husky voice, Belafonte was one of the first Black performers to gain a wide following on film and to sell a million records as a singer; many still know him for his signature hit “Banana Boat Song (Day-O),” and its call of “Day-O! Daaaaay-O.” But he forged a greater legacy once he scaled back his performing career in the 1960s and lived out his hero Paul Robeson’s decree that artists are “gatekeepers of truth.”
Belafonte stands as the model and the epitome of the celebrity activist. Few kept up with his time and commitment and none his stature as a meeting point among Hollywood, Washington and the civil rights movement.
Belafonte not only participated in protest marches and benefit concerts, but helped organize and raise support for them. He worked closely with his friend and generational peer the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., often intervening on his behalf with both politicians and fellow entertainers and helping him financially. He risked his life and livelihood and set high standards for younger Black celebrities, scolding Jay-Z and Beyoncé for failing to meet their “social responsibilities,” and mentoring Usher, Common, Danny Glover and many others. In Spike Lee’s 2018 film “BlacKkKlansman,” he was fittingly cast as an elder statesman schooling young activists about the country’s past.
Belafonte’s friend, civil rights leader Andrew Young, would note that Belafonte was the rare person to grow more radical with age. He was ever engaged and unyielding, willing to take on Southern segregationists, Northern liberals, the billionaire Koch brothers and the country’s first Black president, Barack Obama, whom Belafonte would remember asking to cut him “some slack.”
Belafonte responded, “What makes you think that’s not what I’ve been doing?”
Belafonte had been a major artist since the 1950s. He won a Tony Award in 1954 for his starring role in John Murray Anderson’s “Almanac” and five years later became the first Black performer to win an Emmy for the TV special “Tonight with Harry Belafonte.”
In 1954, he co-starred with Dorothy Dandridge in the Otto Preminger-directed musical “Carmen Jones,” a popular breakthrough for an all-Black cast. The 1957 movie “Island in the Sun” was banned in several Southern cities, where theater owners were threatened by the Ku Klux Klan because of the film’s interracial romance between Belafonte and Joan Fontaine.
His “Calypso,” released in 1955, became the first officially certified million-selling album by a solo performer, and started a national infatuation with Caribbean rhythms (Belafonte was nicknamed, reluctantly, the “King of Calypso″). Admirers of Belafonte included a young Bob Dylan, who debuted on record in the early ’60s by playing harmonica on Belafonte’s “Midnight Special.”
“Harry was the best balladeer in the land and everybody knew it,” Dylan later wrote. “Harry was that rare type of character that radiates greatness, and you hope that some of it rubs off on you.”
Belafonte befriended King in the spring of 1956 after the young civil rights leader called and asked for a meeting. They spoke for hours, and Belafonte would remember feeling King raised him to the “higher plane of social protest.” Then at the peak of his singing career, Belafonte was soon producing a benefit concert for the bus boycott in Montgomery, Alabama that helped make King a national figure. By the early 1960s, he had decided to make civil rights his priority.
“I was having almost daily talks with Martin,” Belafonte wrote in his memoir “My Song,” published in 2011. “I realized that the movement was more important than anything else.”
The Kennedys were among the first politicians to seek his opinions, which he willingly shared. John F. Kennedy, at a time when Black voters were as likely to support Republicans as they would Democrats, was so anxious for his support that during the 1960 election he visited Belafonte at his Manhattan home. Belafonte explained King’s importance and arranged for King and Kennedy to meet.
“I was quite taken by the fact that he (Kennedy) knew so little about the Black community,” Belafonte told NBC in 2013. “He knew the headlines of the day, but he wasn’t really anywhere nuanced or detailed on the depth of Black anguish or what our struggle’s really about.”
Belafonte would often criticize the Kennedys for their reluctance to challenge the Southern segregationists who were then a substantial part of the Democratic Party. He argued with Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, the president’s brother, over the government’s failure to protect the “Freedom Riders” trying to integrate bus stations. He was among the Black activists at a widely publicized meeting with the attorney general, when playwright Lorraine Hansberry and others stunned Kennedy by questioning whether the country even deserved Black allegiance.
“Bobby turned red at that. I had never seen him so shaken,” Belafonte later wrote.
In 1963, Belafonte was deeply involved with the historic March on Washington. He recruited his close friend Sidney Poitier, Paul Newman and other celebrities and persuaded the left-wing Marlon Brando to co-chair the Hollywood delegation with the more conservative Charlton Heston, a pairing designed to appeal to the broadest possible audience. In 1964, he and Poitier personally delivered tens of thousands of dollar to activists in Mississippi after three “Freedom Summer” volunteers were murdered — the two celebrities were chased by car at one point by members of the KKK. The following year, he brought in Tony Bennett, Joan Baez and other singers to perform for the marchers in Selma, Alabama.
When King was assassinated, in 1968, Belafonte helped pick out the suit he was buried in, sat next to his widow, Coretta, at the funeral, and continued to support his family, in part through an insurance policy he had taken out on King in his lifetime.
“Much of my political outlook was already in place when I encountered Dr. King,” Belafonte later wrote. “I was well on my way and utterly committed to the civil rights struggle. I came to him with expectations and he affirmed them.”
King’s death left Belafonte isolated from the civil rights community. He was turned off by the separatist beliefs of Stokely Carmichael and other “Black Power” activists and had little chemistry with King’s designated successor, the Rev. Ralph Abernathy. But the entertainer’s causes extended well beyond the U.S.
He helped introduce South African singer and activist Miriam Makeba to American audiences, the two winning a Grammy in 1964 for the concert record “An Evening With Belafonte/Makeba.” He coordinated Nelson Mandela’s first visit to the U.S. since being released from prison in 1990. A few years earlier, he had initiated the all-star, million-selling “We Are the World” recording, the Grammy-winning charity song for famine relief in Africa.
Belafonte’s early life and career paralleled those of Poitier, who died in 2022. Both spent part of their childhoods in the Caribbean and ended up in New York. Both served in the military during World War II, acted in the American Negro Theatre and then broke into film. Poitier shared his belief in civil rights, but still dedicated much of his time to acting, a source of some tension between them. While Poitier had a sustained and historic run in the 1960s as a leading man and box office success, Belafonte grew tired of acting and turned down parts he regarded as “neutered.″
“Sidney radiated a truly saintly dignity and calm. Not me,″ Belafonte wrote in his memoir. “I didn’t want to tone down my sexuality, either. Sidney did that in every role he took.″
Belafonte was very much a human being. He acknowledged extra-marital affairs, negligence as a parent and a frightening temper, driven by lifelong insecurity. “Woe to the musician who missed his cue, or the agent who fouled up a booking,″ he confided.
In his memoir, he chastised Poitier for a “radical breach″ by backing out on a commitment to star as Mandela in a TV miniseries Belafonte had conceived, then agreeing to play Mandela for a rival production. He became so estranged from King’s widow and children that he was not asked to speak at her funeral. He later sued three of King’s children over control of some of the civil rights leader’s personal papers, and would allege that the family was preoccupied with “selling trinkets and memorabilia.”
He made news years earlier when he compared Colin Powell, the first Black secretary of state, to a slave “permitted to come into the house of the master” for his service in the George W. Bush administration. He was in Washington in January 2009 as Obama was inaugurated, officiating along with Baez and others at a gala called the Inaugural Peace Ball. But Belafonte would later criticize Obama for failing to live up to his promise and lacking “fundamental empathy with the dispossessed, be they white or Black.”
Belafonte did occasionally serve in government, as cultural adviser for the Peace Corps during the Kennedy administration and decades later as goodwill ambassador for UNICEF. For his film and music career, he received the motion picture academy’s Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award, a National Medal of Arts, a Grammy for lifetime achievement and numerous other honorary prizes. He found special pleasure in winning a New York Film Critics Award in 1996 for his work as a gangster in Robert Altman’s “Kansas City.”
“I’m as proud of that film critics’ award as I am of all my gold records,” he wrote in his memoir.
He was married three times, most recently to photographer Pamela Frank, and had four children. Three of them — Shari, David and Gina — became actors. He is also survived by two stepchildren and eight grandchildren.
Harry Belafonte was born Harold George Bellanfanti Jr. in 1927, in Harlem. His father was a seaman and cook with Dutch and Jamaican ancestry and his mother, part Scottish, worked as a domestic. Both parents were undocumented immigrants and Belafonte recalled living “an underground life, as criminals of a sort, on the run.″
The household was violent: Belafonte sustained brutal beatings from his father, and he was sent to live for several years with relatives in Jamaica. Belafonte was a poor reader — he was probably dyslexic, he later realized — and dropped out of high school, soon joining the Navy. While in the service, he read “Color and Democracy’’ by the Black scholar W.E.B. Du Bois and was deeply affected, calling it the start of his political education.
After the war, he found a job in New York as an assistant janitor for some apartment buildings. One tenant liked him enough to give him free tickets to a play at the American Negro Theatre, a community repertory for black performers. Belafonte was so impressed that he joined as a volunteer, then as an actor. Poitier was a peer, both of them “skinny, brooding and vulnerable within our hard shells of self-protection,″ Belafonte later wrote.
Belafonte met Brando, Walter Matthau and other future stars while taking acting classes at the New School for Social Research. Brando was an inspiration as an actor, and he and Belafonte became close, sometimes riding on Brando’s motorcycle or double dating or playing congas together at parties. Over the years, Belafonte’s political and artistic lives would lead to friendships with everyone from Frank Sinatra and Lester Young to Eleanor Roosevelt and Fidel Castro.
His early stage credits included “Days of Our Youth″ and Sean O’Casey’s “Juno and the Peacock,″ a play Belafonte remembered less because of his own performance than because of a backstage visitor, Robeson, the actor, singer and activist.
“What I remember more than anything Robeson said, was the love he radiated, and the profound responsibility he felt, as an actor, to use his platform as a bully pulpit,″ Belafonte wrote in his memoir. His friendship with Robeson and support for left-wing causes eventually brought trouble from the government. FBI agents visited him at home and allegations of Communism nearly cost him an appearance on “The Ed Sullivan Show.″ Leftists suspected, and Belafonte emphatically denied, that he had named names of suspected Communists so he could perform on Sullivan’s show.
By the 1950s, Belafonte was also singing, finding gigs at the Blue Note, the Vanguard and other clubs — he was backed for one performance by Charlie Parker and Max Roach — and becoming immersed in folk, blues, jazz and the calypso he had heard while living in Jamaica. Starting in 1954, he released such top 10 albums as “Mark Twain and Other Folk Favorites″ and “Belafonte,″ and his popular singles included “Mathilda,″ “Jamaica Farewell″ and “The Banana Boat Song,″ a reworked Caribbean ballad that was a late addition to his “Calypso″ record.
“We found ourselves one or two songs short, so we threw in `Day-O’ as filler,″ Belafonte wrote in his memoir.
He was a superstar, but one criticized, and occasionally sued, for taking traditional material and not sharing the profits. Belafonte expressed regret and also worried about being typecast as a calypso singer, declining for years to sing “Day-O″ live after he gave television performances against banana boat backdrops.
Belafonte was the rare young artist to think about the business side of show business. He started one of the first all-Black music publishing companies. He produced plays, movies and TV shows, including Off-Broadway’s “To Be Young, Gifted, and Black,” in 1969. He was the first Black person to produce for TV.
Belafonte made history in 1968 by filling in for Johnny Carson on the “Tonight” show for a full week. Later that year, a simple, spontaneous gesture led to another milestone. Appearing on a taped TV special starring Petula Clark, Belafonte joined the British singer on the anti-war song “On the Path of Glory.″ At one point, Clark placed a hand on Belafonte’s arm. The show’s sponsor, Chrysler, demanded the segment be reshot. Clark and Belafonte resisted, successfully, and for the first time a white woman touched a Black man’s arm on primetime television.
In the 1970s, he returned to movie acting, co-starring with Poitier in “Buck and the Preacher,″ a commercial flop, the raucous and popular comedy “Uptown Saturday Night.” His other film credits include “Bobby,″ “White Man’s Burden,″ made cameos in Altman’s “The Player″ and “Ready to Wear,″ and appeared in the Altman-directed TV series “Tanner on Tanner.″ In 2011, HBO aired a documentary about Belafonte, “Sing Your Song.”
Mindful to the end that he grew up in poverty, Belafonte did not think of himself as an artist who became an activist, but an activist who happened to be an artist.
“When you grow up, son,″ Belafonte remembered his mother telling him, “never go to bed at night knowing that there was something you could have done during the day to strike a blow against injustice and you didn’t do it.″
Former Associated Press writer Mike Stewart contributed to this report.
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- LF Networking Announces ONE Summit North America 2022 Call for Proposals and Registration are Now Open!
- ONE Summit is the one industry event focused on best practices, technical challenges, and business opportunities facing network decision makers across Networking, Access, Edge, and Cloud
- Reinvigorated for 2022, ONE Summit returns in-person November 15-16 in Seattle, Wash. with a more interactive and creative environment enabling attendees to transform, innovate and collaborate together
SAN FRANCISCO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LF Networking, which facilitates collaboration and operational excellence across open source networking projects, announced Registration and the Call For Proposals (CFP) for ONE Summit North America 2022 are now open. Taking place in Seattle, Wash. November 15-16, ONE Summit is the one industry event focused on best practices, technical challenges, and business opportunities facing decision makers across 5G, Cloud, Telco, and Enterprise Networking, as well as Edge, Access, IoT, and Core.
For anyone using networking and automation to transform business, whether it's deploying a 5G network, building government infrastructure, or innovating at their industry's network edge, the ONE Summit collaborative environment enables peer interaction and learning focused on open source technologies that are redefining the ecosystem. As the network is key to new opportunities across Telecommunications, Industry 4.0, Public and Government Infrastructure, the new paradigm will be open. Come join this interactive and collaborative event, the ONE place to learn, innovate, and create the networks our organizations require.
"We are pleased to host a rejuvenated ONE Summit, which brings the ecosystem together in-person once again," said Arpit Joshipura, general manager, Networking, Edge, and IoT, the Linux Foundation. "With a shifting industry that must embrace traditional networking now integrated across verticals such as Access, Edge, Core, and Cloud, we are eager to gather to learn, share, and iterate on the future of open collaboration."
The event will feature an extensive program of 80+ talks covering the most important and timely topics across Networking, Access, Edge, and Cloud, with diverse options for both business and technical sessions. Presentation tracks include Industry 4.0; Security; The New Networking Stack; Operational Deployments (case studies, success & challenges); Emerging Technologies and Business Models; and more.
The CFP is now open through July 29, 2022.
To register, visit https://events.linuxfoundation.org/one-summit-north-america/register/. Corporate attendees should register before August 20 for the best rates.
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ONE Summit will be followed by a complimentary two day LF Networking Developer and Testing Forum (DTF), a grassroots hands-on event organized by the LF Networking projects. Attendees are encouraged to extend the experience, roll up sleeves, and join the incredible developer community to advance the open source networking and automation technologies of the future. Information on the Spring 2022 LFN Developer & Testing Forum, which took place June 13-16 in Porto, Portugal, is available here.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — The United Nations and Pakistan issued an appeal Tuesday for $160 million in emergency funding to help millions affected by record-breaking floods that have killed more than 1,160 people since mid-June.
U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Pakistan’s flooding, caused by weeks of unprecedented monsoon rains, were a signal to the world to step up action against climate change.
“Let’s stop sleepwalking toward the destruction of our planet by climate change,” he said in a video message to an Islamabad ceremony launching the funding appeal. “Today, it’s Pakistan. Tomorrow, it could be your country.”
Guterres will visit Pakistan on Sept. 9 to tour areas “most impacted by this unprecedented climate catastrophe,” U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric announced Tuesday. The U.N. chief meet displaced families and witness how U.N. staff are their humanitarian partners are supporting government efforts to provide assistance, Dujarric said
More than 33 million people, or one in seven Pakistanis, have been affected by the catastrophic flooding, which has devastated a country already trying to revive a struggling economy. More than 1 million homes have been damaged or destroyed in the past two and half months, displacing millions of people. Around a half million of those displaced are living in organized camps, while others have had to find their own shelter.
Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif said the floods badly destroyed crops, and his government was considering importing wheat to avoid any shortage of food.
Sharif said Pakistan was witnessing the worst flooding in its history and any inadvertent delay by the international community in helping victims “will be devastating for the people of Pakistan.”
He promised funds from the international community would be spent in a transparent manner and that he would ensure all aid reaches those in need. “This is my commitment,” he told reporters, saying his country is “facing the toughest moment of its history.”
Pakistan says it has received aid from some countries, and others were dispatching aid too.
On Tuesday, the U.S. government said it would provide $30 million in assistance to help victims of the flood. According to a statement released by the U.S. Agency for International Development, this aid will be given to Pakistan through USAID. It said the United States is deeply saddened by the devastating loss of life and livelihoods throughout Pakistan.
According to initial government estimates, the devastation caused $10 billion in damage to the economy.
“It is a preliminary estimate likely to be far greater,” Planning Minister Ahsan Iqbal told The Associated Press. More than 243 bridges and more than 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles) of road have been damaged.
Although rains stopped three days ago, large swaths of the country remain underwater, and the main rivers, the Indus and the Swat, are still swollen. The National Disaster Management Authority on Tuesday warned emergency services to be on maximum alert, saying flood waters over the next 24 hours could cause further damage.
Rescuers continued to evacuate stranded people from inundated villages to safer ground. Makeshift tent camps have sprung up along highways.
Meteorologists have warned of more rains in coming weeks.
“The situation is likely to deteriorate even further as heavy rains continue over areas already inundated by more than two months of storms and flooding. For us, this is no less than a national emergency,” Pakistani Foreign Minister Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari said Tuesday, urging the international community to give generously to the U.N. appeal.
“Since mid-June, in fact, Pakistan has been battling one of the most severe, totally anomalous cycles of torrential monsoon weather,” he said. Rainfall during that time was three times the average, and up to six times higher in some areas, he said.
The U.N. flash appeal for $160 million will provide food, water, sanitation, health and other forms of aid to some 5.2 million people, Gutteres said.
“The scale of needs is rising like the flood waters. It requires the world’s collective and prioritized attention,” he said.
Pakistan Foreign Ministry spokesman Asim Iftikhar told U.N. correspondents at a virtual press conference that Turkey, China, United Arab Emirates and Qatar all offered relief supplies, some of which has already arrived. More important will be the next reconstruction and rehabilitation phase where requirements are going to be “huge,” he said.
A day earlier, the International Monetary Fund’s executive board approved the release of a much awaited $1.17 billion for Pakistan.
The funds are part of a $6 billion bailout agreed on in 2019. The latest tranche had been on hold since earlier this year, when the IMF expressed concern about Pakistan’s compliance with the deal’s terms under the government of former Prime Minister Imran Khan. Khan was ousted through a no-confidence vote in the parliament in April.
Pakistan has risked default as its reserves dwindle and inflation has spiraled, and to get the IMF bailout, the government has had to agree to austerity measures.
The flooding catastrophe, however, adds new burdens to the cash-strapped government. It also reflects how poorer countries often pay the price for climate change largely caused by more industrialized nations. Since 1959, Pakistan is responsible for only 0.4% of the world’s historic emissions blamed for climate change. The U.S. is responsible for 21.5%, China for 16.5% and the EU 15%.
Several scientists say the record-breaking flooding has all the hallmarks of being affected by climate change.
“This year, Pakistan has received the highest rainfall in at least three decades,” said Abid Qaiyum Suleri, executive director of the Sustainable Development Policy Institute and a member of Pakistan’s Climate Change Council. “Extreme weather patterns are turning more frequent in the region and Pakistan is not an exception.”
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Associated Press writer Jamey Keaten in Geneva and Edith M. Lederer at the United Nations contributed to this story.
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Congressional negotiators are fast at work in advancing 12 annual government funding bills out of committee, but the chambers are moving in very different directions.
For weeks, House Democratic negotiators have bemoaned the partisan bills the GOP-led spending committee has advanced without bipartisan support, as Republicans seek to cut funding beyond the spending limits set in a budget cap deal negotiated by President Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) in late spring.
A stark contrast is playing out in the upper chamber, where Democrats, who hold the majority, have advanced their own funding bills with overwhelming bipartisan votes in recent weeks.
“These should all be out of committee before we go through August,” Sen. Jon Tester (D-Mont.), who heads the appropriations subcommittee overseeing defense funding, told The Hill Thursday, referring to the coming weeks-long recess slated for next month.
“If somebody wants to be an obstructionist, of course they can always obstruct, and we won’t get anything done, which is fairly typical, but I don’t think that’s going to happen,” Tester said, while adding he thinks the Senate will be able to knock out the bills quickly after the recess.
The approach comes as some Senate Democratic negotiators say they are hoping the upper chamber takes the lead in bicameral negotiations, particularly as members on both sides of the aisle have raised concerns about the likelihood of shutdown later this year.
So far, the Senate Appropriations Committee has cleared five fiscal 2024 funding bills along largely bipartisan lines, including three pieces of legislation this week that fund agencies like the departments of Justice (DOJ), Commerce (DOC), Treasury, NASA, and the Small Business Association (SBA).
Republicans have credited the show of bipartisanship to the fresh blood at the helm of the funding committee, Sens. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) and Susan Collins (R-Maine), the new chair and vice chair.
“It goes to the leadership, quite frankly, of the committee,” said Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (W.Va.), top Republican on the Senate Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies appropriations subcommittee. She added that Senate leaders Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) and Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) have also “pledged to work in relationship to Susan and Patty.”
“And I think they’re fulfilling that, at least for now,” Capito said. “So, we need to get them off onto the floor and debate them.”
Her comments come as the Senate panel awaits consideration of some of its potentially most difficult bills. That includes legislation laying out proposed Pentagon funding for fiscal 2024, and the labor and health bill assembled by the subpanel Capito helps lead.
“It’s just two different processes,” Sen. Chris Murphy (D-N.J.), head of the appropriations subcommittee on homeland security, said. “It’s just the nature of the House that can pass things with only Republican votes, and a Senate that has to pass things with bipartisan votes.”
But bipartisanship in the upper chamber has been noticeably different compared to the criticisms that Democrats serving on House Appropriations have leveled against their colleagues across the aisle.
House Democratic appropriators railed against Republicans this week as the GOP-led committee greenlit significant cuts along party lines in the fiscal 2024 state, foreign operations and related programs appropriations (SFOPs) bill, as well as the annual financial services and general government (FSSG) bill.
“In their 2024 funding bill, House Republicans are catering to their most extreme members at the expense of America’s historic position on the world stage,” Rep. Rosa DeLauro (Conn.), top Democrat on the House Appropriations Committee, said of the SFOPs bill, which provides $52.5 billion in funding for programs covered by the subcommittee. The figure is a 12 percent cut from current levels.
The FSSG bill, which covers offices like the Treasury and the SBA, allocates about $11.3 billion in funding, while additionally calling for more than $13 billion in recissions from the Democrats’ previously passed Inflation Reduction Act.
“Cutting FSGG funding by an extreme 58 percent, this bill has severe consequences for our country and its people,” Financial Services Appropriations Subcommittee ranking member Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) said in a statement. “It deprives crucial agencies of the funding they need to enforce the law and serve the American people.”
House GOP negotiators said last month that they would be reverting to the fiscal 2022 top-line levels for new government funding legislation, as hard-line conservatives pressed for spending far below the levels that Biden and McCarthy agreed to as part of the Fiscal Responsibility Act.
The push also comes as House Republicans passed the annual defense policy bill, dubbed the National Defense Authorization Act, with little Democratic support this week.
The partisan vote was notable for a measure that has been known to fetch broad bipartisan support, though unsurprising after Democrats attacked the bill for including multiple GOP-backed provisions touching on hot-button issues like abortion, transgender rights, diversity and inclusion initiatives.
The partisan battle over the must-pass defense bill provides a glimpse of what could be in store for lawmakers as they hurry to pass their annual funding bills ahead of a looming government shutdown deadline in late September.
Pressed about the defense bill’s tough road to passage in the Democratic-led Senate, McCarthy said he hopes “the bills that come out of the House are different than the bills that Sen. Schumer is in charge of.”
“We designed our government to be this way because then we go to conference, and we find where we can unite,” McCarthy said.
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2023-07-17T12:26:04+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/hill-politics/house-senate-take-starkly-different-approaches-with-funding-bills/
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An explosive planted in a taxi Thursday detonated in a Damascus suburb near a Shiite Muslim shrine, one day before the solemn holy day of Ashura, and there were reports of several casualties.
State-run Al-Ikhbariya TV said there were reports of injuries in the explosion that rocked the Sayida Zeinab suburb, but it did not elaborate. The Britain-based opposition war monitor Syrian Observatory for Human Rights reported that 10 people were killed or wounded in the explosion.
The Observatory said a woman was among those who died and that her three children were wounded. The Observatory added that the explosion took place close to positions of Iranian militias, a key ally of Syrian President Bashar Assad alongside Russia in Syria's continuing conflict now in its 13th year.
Photos shared by Al-Ikhbariya and pro-government media show the charred taxi surrounded by large crowds of people and men in military fatigues. The area's buildings had green, red, and black Ashura flags and banners hung.
IRANIAN HORNET'S NEST OF TERROR GROUPS SURROUND ISRAEL AMID CALLS FOR NEW US SANCTIONS
In a video shared on social media, people carried two men covered in blood and dust off the ground while calling for help. The glass facades of shops nearby had shattered, while one was on fire.
The neighborhood is named after the Sayida Zeinab shrine, the granddaughter of the Prophet Muhammad. Protecting the shrine became a rallying cry for Shiite fighters backing Assad in the early years of the conflict, as it turned from an anti-government uprising into a sectarian civil war.
Ashura is the 10th day of the Islamic month of Muharram, which is one of the holiest months for Shiite Muslims. It marks the martyrdom of the Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Imam Hussein, and his 72 companions in the battle of Karbala in the seventh century in present-day Iraq. Ashura marks the peak of the mourning procession.
The explosion is the second in the Sayida Zeinab neighborhood in the days leading to Ashura. On Tuesday, Syrian state media citing a police official said that two civilians were wounded after a motorcycle laced with explosives was detonated.
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2023-07-31T21:17:27+00:00
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foxbangor.com
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https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/explosive-detonates-near-shiite-shrine-in-damascus-suburb-ahead-of-ashura-holy-day-several-casualties/article_e34cd529-e6a7-5b38-a411-a835518432eb.html
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Biden recognizes work on ‘infrastructure talent pipeline’
WASHINGTON (Gray News) - President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks Wednesday recognizing the efforts to train people in jobs for what the White House calls three critical sectors: broadband, construction and electrification.
In a statement, the White House said Biden will acknowledge commitments from 350 organizations in 50 states and territories as part of the “Infrastructure Talent Pipeline Challenge.”
Launched in June, the challenge was described as a call to action for employers, unions and educators, as well as charitable organizations and government agencies at all levels, to support equitable workforce development.
Union tradespeople will join the president and demonstrate how they train workers in skills critical to implementing the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. The White House credited the infrastructure package, along with the CHIPS and Science Act, Inflation Reduction Act and American Rescue Plan, for creating millions of “good-paying union jobs” within the next several years.
Biden is planning to deliver remarks at 2:40 p.m. ET.
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2022-11-02T18:23:42+00:00
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fox5vegas.com
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https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/11/02/biden-recognizes-work-infrastructure-talent-pipeline/
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Class 11AA & 11A football poll
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - The Class-11AA football teams have played four games so far this season. We now have four teams who have been rated number one in that division. Fargo Davies goes to the top of the voting conducted by the North Dakota A.P. Sportscasters & Sportswriters Association. The Eagles received eleven first-place votes with Sheyenne, Mandan and Minot also getting first-place consideration.
The result of the poll in Class-11A has been a lot more stable. Jamestown is number one with Fargo North also getting a pair of first-place votes.
CLASS-11AA
Team Record Pts Last WK
1. Fargo Davies (11) 3-1 80 2nd
2. W.F. Sheyenne (6) 3-1 74 4th
3. Mandan (1) 3-1 49 3rd
4. Fargo Shanley 3-1 48 1st
5. Minot (1) 3-1 25 5th
Also Receiving Votes: Legacy (3-1)
CLASS-11A
Team Record Pts Last WK
1. Jamestown (17) 4-0 93 1st
2. Fargo North (2) 4-0 78 2nd
3. G.F. Red River 4-1 53 3rd
4. Fargo South 3-1 31 4th
5. Valley City 4-0 30 5th
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2022-09-20T00:54:43+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/09/20/class-11aa-11a-football-poll/
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MCALLEN, Texas (ValleyCentral) — The McAllen Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a woman wanted for theft.
Viridiana Mabeth Romo Flores, 40, has been issued an arrest warrant by the McAllen Municipal Court on charges of theft.
At 11:57 a.m. on July 8, police responded to the 500 block of W. Expressway 83 in reference to a call about jewelry theft.
Flores is described by police as a five-foot-five-inch tall woman with brown hair and hazel eyes. Police say she weighs 180 lbs.
Anyone with information on Flores’ whereabouts is asked to contact the McAllen Crime Stoppers at (956) 687-TIPS (8477).
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2023-07-17T18:11:39+00:00
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valleycentral.com
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https://www.valleycentral.com/news/local-news/pd-woman-wanted-for-jewelry-theft-in-mcallen/
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TOKYO, Nov. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eisai Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Tokyo, CEO: Haruo Naito, "Eisai") will present the efficacy, safety and biomarker findings from the company's Phase 3 confirmatory Clarity AD clinical trial for lecanemab (development code: BAN2401), an investigational anti-amyloid beta (Aβ) protofibril antibody for the potential treatment of mild cognitive impairment (MCI) due to Alzheimer's disease (AD) and mild AD (collectively known as early AD) with confirmed presence of amyloid pathology in the brain, at the 15th Clinical Trials on Alzheimer's Disease (CTAD) conference. At the meeting, which will be held in San Francisco, CA and virtually from November 29 to December 2, Eisai and esteemed faculty will present the full data in a scientific session on the first day of the meeting (November 29 at 4:50 p.m. PT). Additionally, other important research from the lecanemab clinical development program and Eisai's AD pipeline, including the company's investigational anti-microtubule binding region (MTBR) tau antibody (E2814), will be presented in four oral and ten poster presentations.
Topline results from Clarity AD were announced in late September and showed that lecanemab met the primary endpoint and all key secondary endpoints with highly statistically significant results, and the profile of Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA) incidence was within expectations.
Key Eisai Lecanemab CTAD Presentations
- Clarity AD: Full results from the Phase 3 confirmatory Clarity AD clinical trial of lecanemab in patients with early AD will be presented in a scientific session on November 29 at 4:50 p.m. PT. Eisai will host a live webcast of presentations in the session and can be viewed live on the investors section of the Eisai Co., Ltd. website.
- Aβ Protofibrils Binding Properties: Research studying the characterization of Aβ protofibrils and the unique binding properties and mechanisms of Aβ clearance of lecanemab (Poster #P029)
- AHEAD 3-45 Study:
"Based on the Clarity AD results, the investigational anti-amyloid beta protofibril antibody lecanemab has the potential to make a clinically meaningful difference for people living with the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and their families by slowing cognitive and functional decline," said Lynn Kramer, M.D., Chief Clinical Officer, Alzheimer's Disease and Brain Health at Eisai Co., Ltd. "Eisai is excited to share the results of the company's confirmatory Phase 3 Clarity AD clinical study at CTAD and present important data exploring lecanemab's potential efficacy, safety and use in a variety of early AD patient sub-populations."
Eisai aims to file for traditional approval in the U.S. and for marketing authorization applications in Japan and Europe by the end of Eisai's FY2022, which ends March 31, 2023. In July 2022, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) accepted Eisai's Biologics License Application (BLA) for lecanemab under the accelerated approval pathway and granted it Priority Review. The Prescription Drug User Fee Act (PDUFA) action date is January 6, 2023. The FDA has agreed that the results of Clarity AD can serve as the confirmatory study to verify the clinical benefit of lecanemab. In an effort to secure traditional FDA approval for lecanemab as soon as possible, Eisai submitted the BLA through the FDA's Accelerated Approval Pathway so that the agency could complete its review of all lecanemab data with the exception of the data from the confirmatory Clarity AD study. In March 2022, Eisai began submitting application data, with the exception of Clarity AD data, to Japan's Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices Agency (PMDA) under the prior assessment consultation system, with the aim of obtaining early approval for lecanemab so that people living with early AD may have access to the therapy as soon as possible.
CTAD 2022 Presentations Relating to Eisai's Key Compounds, Research and Collaborations
Oral Presentations
Poster Presentations
Sysmex Poster Presentation
Eisai serves as the lead of lecanemab development and regulatory submissions globally, with both Eisai and Biogen co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.
This release discusses investigational uses of agents in development and is not intended to convey conclusions about efficacy or safety. There is no guarantee that such investigational agents will successfully complete clinical development or gain health authority approval.
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[Notes to editors]
1. About Clarity AD
* CDR-SB is a numeric scale used to quantify the various severity of symptoms of dementia. Based on interviews of people living with AD and family/caregivers, qualified healthcare professionals assess cognitive and functional performance in six areas: memory, orientation, judgment and problem solving, community affairs, home and hobbies, and personal care. The total score of the six areas is the score of CDR-SB, and CDR-SB is also used as an appropriate item for evaluating the effectiveness of therapeutic drugs targeting the early stages of AD.
** ADAS-cog is the most common cognitive assessment instrument used in AD clinical trials all over the world. ADAS-cog14 consists of 14 competencies: word recall, commands, constructional praxis, object and finger naming, ideational praxis, orientation, word recognition, remembering word recognition instructions, comprehension of spoken language, word finding difficulty, spoken language ability, delayed word recall, number cancellation and maze task. ADAS-cog has been used in clinical trials for earlier stages of AD including MCI.
*** Developed by Eisai, ADCOMS combines items from the ADAS-cog scale for assessing cognitive functions, MMSE and the CDR scale for evaluating the severity of dementia to enable highly sensitive detection of changes in clinical functions of early AD symptoms and changes in memory.
**** ADCS MCI-ADL assesses the competence of patients with MCI in activities of daily living (ADLs), based on 24 questions to the patient's partner about actual recent activities of daily living.
2. About Lecanemab (Development code: BAN2401)
Lecanemab is an investigational humanized monoclonal antibody for AD that is the result of a strategic research alliance between Eisai and BioArctic. Lecanemab selectively binds to neutralize and eliminate soluble, toxic amyloid-beta (Aβ) aggregates (protofibrils) that are thought to contribute to the neurodegenerative process in AD. As such, lecanemab may have the potential to have an effect on disease pathology and to slow down the progression of the disease. Currently, lecanemab is being developed as the only anti-Aβ antibody that can be used for the treatment of early AD without the need for titration.
In the global Phase 3 confirmatory Clarity AD study, lecanemab treatment met the primary endpoint and reduced clinical decline on the global cognitive and functional scale, CDR-SB, compared with placebo at 18 months by 27%, which represents a treatment difference in the score change of -0.45 (p=0.00005) in the analysis of Intent-to-treat (ITT) population. Starting as early as six months, across all time points, the treatment showed highly statistically significant changes in CDR-SB from baseline compared to placebo (all p-values are less than 0.01). All key secondary endpoints were also met with highly statistically significant results compared with placebo (p<0.01). Key secondary endpoints were the change from baseline at 18 months compared with placebo of treatment in amyloid levels in the brain measured by amyloid positron emission tomography (PET), the AD Assessment Scale-cognitive subscale14 (ADAS-cog14), AD Composite Score (ADCOMS) and the AD Cooperative Study-Activities of Daily Living Scale for Mild Cognitive Impairment (ADCS MCI-ADL). The incidence of amyloid-related imaging abnormalities-edema/effusion (ARIA-E), an adverse event associated with anti-amyloid antibodies, was 12.5% in the lecanemab group and 1.7% in the placebo group. The incidence of symptomatic ARIA-E was 2.8% in the lecanemab group and 0.0% in the placebo group. The ARIA-H (ARIA cerebral microhemorrhages, cerebral macrohemorrhages, and superficial siderosis) rate was 17.0% in the lecanemab group and 8.7% in the placebo group. The incidence of symptomatic ARIA-H was 0.7% in the lecanemab group and 0.2% in the placebo group. There was no imbalance in isolated ARIA-H (i.e., ARIA-H in patients who did not also experience ARIA-E) between lecanemab (8.8%) and placebo (7.6%). The total incidence of ARIA (ARIA-E and/or ARIA-H) was 21.3% in the lecanemab group and 9.3% in the placebo group. Overall, lecanemab's ARIA incidence profile was within expectations.
Since July 2020, the Phase 3 clinical study (AHEAD 3-45) for individuals with preclinical AD, meaning they are clinically normal and have intermediate or elevated levels of amyloid in their brains, is ongoing. AHEAD 3-45 is conducted as a public-private partnership between the Alzheimer's Clinical Trial Consortium that provides the infrastructure for academic clinical trials in AD and related dementias in the U.S, funded by the National Institute on Aging, part of the National Institutes of Health, Eisai and Biogen.
Since January 2022, the Tau NexGen clinical study for Dominantly Inherited AD (DIAD), that is conducted by Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU), led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, is ongoing and includes lecanemab as the backbone anti-amyloid therapy in combination with E2814 MTBR-tau antibody or placebo.
Furthermore, Eisai has initiated a lecanemab subcutaneous dosing Phase 1 study.
3. About E2814
An investigational anti-microtubule binding region (MTBR) tau antibody, E2814, is being developed as a disease-modifying agent for tauopathies including sporadic AD. Phase I clinical studies are underway. E2814 was discovered as part of the research collaboration between Eisai and University College London. E2814 is designed to prevent the spreading of tau seeds within the brains of affected individuals. In addition, a Phase II/III Tau NexGen study for the treatment of dominantly inherited Alzheimer's disease (DIAD), conducted by the Dominantly Inherited Alzheimer Network Trials Unit (DIAN-TU) led by Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis (St. Louis, MO, USA), is underway.
4. About the Collaboration between Eisai and Biogen for AD
Eisai and Biogen have been collaborating on the joint development and commercialization of AD treatments since 2014. Eisai serves as the lead of lecanemab development and regulatory submissions globally, with both companies co-commercializing and co-promoting the product and Eisai having final decision-making authority.
5. About the Collaboration between Eisai and BioArctic for AD
Since 2005, Eisai and BioArctic have had a long-term collaboration regarding the development and commercialization of AD treatments. Eisai obtained the global rights to study, develop, manufacture and market lecanemab for the treatment of AD pursuant to an agreement with BioArctic in December 2007. The development and commercialization agreement on the antibody lecanemab back-up was signed in May 2015.
6. About the Collaboration between Eisai and Sysmex
Eisai and Sysmex entered into a comprehensive non-exclusive collaboration agreement aimed at the creation of new diagnostics in the field of dementia in February 2016. Leveraging each other's technologies and knowledge, the two companies aim to discover next-generation diagnostics that will enable early diagnosis, selection of treatment options and regular monitoring of the effects of treatment for dementia.
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2022-11-21T00:29:02+00:00
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wsfa.com
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https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2022/11/20/eisai-present-full-findings-lecanemab-confirmatory-phase-3-clinical-trial-clarity-ad-other-alzheimers-disease-research-15th-clinical-trials-alzheimers-disease-ctad-conference/
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PITTSBURGH, Jan. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to help soldiers keep all their limbs during war," said an inventor from Rock Hill, S.C., "so I invented the SECURITY GLOVE."
The invention protects the wearer from stabs and related types of injuries when attempting to restrain a suspect, prisoner, etc. and helps limit injuries associated with bullet impacts in this area. It helps improve dexterity and flexibility while providing protection. The gloves give a sense of security and are convenient, efficient and effective.
The original design was submitted to the Charlotte sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-CNC-341, 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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2023-01-16T19:12:43+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/01/16/inventhelp-inventor-develops-new-law-enforcementsecurity-glove-cnc-341/
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What a difference an unusually wet winter makes.
The U.S. Drought Monitor released its newest map Thursday, revealing that California’s drought coverage has dropped to 36%, the lowest since April 2020, according to Brad Rippey, an analyst with the U.S. Department of Agriculture and a map author.
While a parade of storms has built up a massive snowpack and replenished reservoirs in California this winter, state officials have yet to say that the drought is completely over.
"Conditions have changed dramatically in many parts of the state since late December," the California Department of Water Resources said in a statement responding to the latest Drought Monitor map. "While winter storms have helped the snowpack and reservoirs, groundwater basins are much slower to recover. Many rural areas are still experiencing water supply challenges, especially communities that rely on groundwater supplies that have been depleted due to prolonged drought."
When you compare the March 14 map with the one issued in early October (see above), the start of the rainy season, you can see a tremendous improvement in drought conditions across California. This is not surprising, as multiple storms have passed over the Golden State, piling up a massive snowpack and replenishing rivers and reservoirs.
Rippey said that this winter, much of the San Joaquin Valley saw what he calls a "5-class improvement," meaning it jumped five categories — going from D4 (exceptional drought) to no drought.
"The last time California saw a 5-class change for the better during a winter wet season" was in the 2016-17 winter, Rippey wrote in an email.
The remaining parts of the state that still show some drought are a result of "lingering impacts," such as depleted groundwater storage, from the long-term drought that started in 2019, he said. Even after this wet winter, the state could continue to struggle with "21st century drought," such as dead and dying trees that provide fuel for wildfires and sinking land due to groundwater being pulled from aquifers, he added.
The Drought Monitor is produced by a team of scientists at the USDA, the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration and the National Drought Mitigation Center at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It indexes a wide array of indicators — from groundwater storage and river levels to soil moisture and satellite-based assessments of vegetation health — and attempts to capture drought in a single snapshot. The map is mainly used as a tool by the U.S. Department of Agriculture to make decisions about financial assistance to farmers.
Drought conditions may ease even more in California next week, as more rain is in the forecast.
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2023-03-17T00:27:34+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/drought-monitor-map-shows-water-gains-california-17843965.php
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SAN DIEGO (KSWB) – A sea lion charged tourists on the beach at La Jolla Cove in San Diego Sunday evening.
It happened as summer crowds, mostly tourists, overwhelmed the tiny, protected beach — one of the most iconic in California — trying to get up-close photos with the beautiful sea mammals and newly weaned pups. But it’s a dangerous risk.
“I feel like people should educate themselves a little bit about the marine life here — what to do, what not to do, respect the sea lions, don’t touch them, don’t get in their space,” Japhet Perez Estrada, a La Jolla native and business owner, said to Nexstar’s KSWB on Monday. He swims the cove every day and captured video of the incident as he was getting out of the water.
“I looked to my left and I see a big sea lion just come out of the water and start charging and that’s when it turns to chaos,” Perez Estrada said. “Everyone was screaming and running around.”
There are no hard-and-fast regulations or fines. Posted signs warn not to touch the sea life, but with little to no enforcement, there’s really nothing to be done. Lifeguards do their best to remind folks, many of whom don’t understand English, to stay 10 feet away.
“People get bit here every summer, people get charged every summer. And for us locals, it’s annoying because we like and respect the wildlife here,” Perez Estrada added. “I understand their excitement and they want to get close, but it’s nature. You got to give a distance.”
While KSWB was in La Jolla on Monday, dozens of people were climbing on the rocks and getting dangerously close, even climbing into a cave where the pups rest. A father with his kids next to him tried to feed one, with the male sea lion just a couple of feet away.
Perez Estrada says it’s an everyday occurrence.
“We can see that right here there’s a sea lion, it’s obviously being a little aggressive, being territorial, and we have little kids standing maybe five feet away from it,” he said. “Parents should be more aware of the sea lion barking and that’s just a recipe for disaster.”
Another woman says she no longer goes down onto the sand at the cove because she was charged by a sea lion once during a scary encounter.
“I guess I got a little too close, not as close as these guys. He was really big and surprisingly fast. It’s one of those things, you’re just like, ’Oh my God. I’ve got to get away from him.’ I kind of tripped up the stairs. The terror was there.”
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2023-07-25T18:06:13+00:00
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qcnews.com
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https://www.qcnews.com/nexstar-media-wire/watch-sea-lion-charges-tourists-at-california-cove/
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – The Springfield Fire Department teamed up with a national organization on Saturday to remind people how seemingly small efforts can drastically alter and even save lives.
When retired 32-year Springfield Fire Department vet, Tommy Santaniello, was diagnosed with leukemia six months ago, loved ones quickly rallied to offer support. Tommy was in need of a transplant so the department reached out to Be the Match, an organization that manages the most diverse marrow registry in the world.
Jessica Pacheco from Be the Match said, “So what happens is, you enter this registry. You’re in there until your 61st birthday. Any time a patient is searching, and the doctor searches our registry, you get checked as well.”
Be the Match was at the Western Massachusetts Fire Training Academy Saturday, inviting people to register. The event being held in Tommy’s honor.
Anthony Santaniello, the Captain of the Springfield Fire Department told 22News, “They were going to give him stem cells in Boston, and he just wasn’t able to. He passed away before they could find a match.”
Though a match for his dad wasn’t made, Anthony hopes people might consider entering into this life-saving registry.
Anthony Santaniello added, “I still like to see people come out and maybe find somebody else to match, and save somebody else’s life.”
Joining is simple. You fill out an online registration, swab your cheek and Be the Match takes care of the rest. Donors do have to be between the ages of 18 and 40, though, to ensure the health of the cells.
Jessica Pacheco added, “You know, you can be somebody’s only match in the world.”
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2023-01-14T22:20:17+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/springfield-fire-department-and-be-the-match-hold-registration-event/
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TURMUS AYYA, West Bank (AP) — Hundreds of Israeli settlers stormed into a Palestinian town in the occupied West Bank on Wednesday, setting fire to dozens of cars and homes to avenge the deaths of four Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen the previous day, residents said. Palestinians said one man was killed in the violence.
The settler attack came as the Israeli military deployed additional forces in the occupied West Bank, and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced plans to build 1,000 new settler homes in response to the deadly shooting.
The moves threatened to further raise tensions after days of deadly fighting in the West Bank that included a daylong Israeli military raid in a Palestinian militant stronghold and Tuesday’s mass shooting.
Palestinian residents and human rights groups have long complained about Israel’s inability or refusal to halt settler violence. In Wednesday’s rampage, residents in Turmus Ayya said some 400 settlers marched down the town’s main road, setting fire to cars, homes and trees.
Mayor Lafi Adeeb said some 30 houses and 60 cars were partly or totally burned, and that the attacks intensified even after the Israeli army arrived. At least eight Palestinians were hurt during the clashes, which the army tried to disperse by firing rubber bullets and tear gas.
Palestinian medical officials said one man — identified as 27-year-old Omar Qatin — was killed by army fire and two other people were wounded. Residents said Qatin was a father of two small children and worked as an electrician for the local municipality.
Israeli police said they opened fire when residents threw rocks and fireworks toward them. It said one officer opened fire after believing his life was in danger, hitting a “rioter.” But Palestinian residents disputed the account.
“He was just standing there, innocent, he is such a kind-hearted kid. He had no stones, he was totally unarmed, he was at least half a mile (one kilometer) away from the military,” said Khamis Jbara, his neighbor. “He works from 6am to 6pm. He is a peaceful man.”
Palestinian residents of the town, known for its large number of American citizens, were seething and in shock after the attack.
Streets were littered with broken pots, uprooted trees, charred yard furniture and skeletons of cars. At least one house was completely torched, the living room blackened, the furniture burned to ashes.
“It was terrifying, we just saw mobs of people in the streets, masked, armed,” said Mohammed Suleiman, a 56-year-old Palestinian-American who lives in Chicago and was visiting his hometown. He said his brother, who is currently in Chicago, owns one of the burned houses.
Suleiman blamed the Israeli military, saying the soldiers turned their guns on the Palestinian residents instead of the vandals marching into the town with guns and firebombs, throwing fuel oil and setting alight everything in their path. The army was “literally clearing the way for them,” he said.
Abdulkarim Abdulkarim, a 44-year-old resident of Ohio, said his family’s four cars were burned and house damaged. “They call us terrorists but here you have terrorism supported by the government,” he said.
In the home of the Shalaby family, eight children hid on the third floor when they saw a mob of masked settlers slash tires and throw fuel on three cars. Within moments, their front yard erupted into a giant fireball. At least one of the armed settlers burst through the front door, trashing the sunroom and breaking windows.
“I just kept thinking I was going to die,” said 15-year-old Mohammed Awwad, an American citizen from northern California who was visiting his grandparents. He was removing pieces of glass from his foot as his family packed up their valuables to take to an aunt’s house in the hills, fearing the settlers’ return.
Turmus Ayya, a town with luxurious villas with gardens and views of rolling olive groves, is frequently a target of settler attacks from the nearby Shilo settlement. Tayem Abu Awwad, whose old car was torched in a separate attack last week, said his brand new Toyota was charred in Wednesday’s rampage.
The Israeli military said it sent forces into the town “to extinguish the fires, prevent clashes and to collect evidence.” It said the settlers had left the town, and Israeli police opened an investigation.
The military condemned “these serious incidents of violence and destruction of property,” adding that settler violence prevents it from carrying out its “main mission” of protecting national security and battling militants.
The settler attack brought back memories of a rampage last February in which dozens of cars and homes were torched in the town of Hawara following the killing of a pair of Israeli brothers by a Palestinian gunman.
Palestinian Prime Minister Mohammad Shtayyeh visited Turmus Ayya to inspect the damage. Local criticism of the Palestinian Authority has intensifies over its weakness in the face of settler attacks.
As he spoke, expressing solidarity with the residents and appealing to the United States to intervene — given the high percentage of American citizens in the town — one resident shouted at him that “no one should have to bear what we went through” and demanded the authority “do more to protect its people.”
Egypt and Jordan, the first two Arab countries to make peace with Israel, both condemned the settler violence and called for an immediate end to the attacks.
Netanyahu criticized the settler violence, as well as unrelated protests by Druze Arabs in the Golan Heights that turned violent.
“We will not accept any provocations to the police or the security forces in these places or anywhere else,” he said. “We are a nation of laws.”
Tuesday’s shooting in the settlement of Eli came a day after seven Palestinians were killed in a battle against Israeli troops in the militant stronghold of Jenin. The worsening violence has created a test for Israel’s government and prompted calls for a widespread military operation in the West Bank.
As Israel deployed more forces to the area, Netanyahu said he had approved plans to build 1,000 new homes in Eli. “Our answer to terror is to strike it hard and to build our country,” he said.
The international community opposes settlements on occupied lands sought by the Palestinians for a future independent state. Netanyahu’s far-right government is dominated by settler leaders and supporters.
Israeli media identified the four killed in the shooting as Harel Masood, 21, Ofer Fayerman, 64, and Elisha Anteman, 18, Nahman-Shmuel Mordoff, 17. An Israeli civilian killed one assailant at the scene, while Israeli troops chased and killed the second shooter after he fled.
Meanwhile, the Palestinian death toll from Monday’s army raid in Jenin rose to seven after 15-year-old Sadeel Naghniyeh succumbed to wounds sustained in the gunbattle, Palestinian officials said. Some 90 Palestinians, and eight Israeli soldiers were also wounded in the shootout.
The long string of violence in the region over the past year and half shows no sign of relenting. At least 130 Palestinians and 24 people on the Israeli side have been killed so far this year, according to a tally by The Associated Press.
Israel says most of the Palestinians killed were militants, but stone-throwing youths protesting the incursions and others not involved in confrontations have also been killed.
Israel captured the West Bank, along with east Jerusalem and the Gaza Strip, in the 1967 Mideast war. The Palestinians seek those territories for a future independent state.
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2023-06-21T18:48:02+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/israel-beefs-up-troop-presence-in-west-bank-after-palestinian-attack-that-killed-4-civilians/
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SINGAPORE, July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Yanolja Cloud, a leading global provider of AI-based SaaS solutions for the hospitality and leisure industries in over 170 countries, is delighted to announce its acceptance into the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate program, a co-sell program for organizations that provide software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS.
In 2022, Yanolja Cloud attained the AWS Travel and Hospitality Competency, which recognizes the company for delivering product innovation in the travel, accommodation, leisure, food and beverage, and residence industries. One such innovation is an integrated IoT and AI-based hotel solution, which records guest preferences for lighting, room temperature, and amenities, to help improve the guest experience.
The AWS ISV Accelerate Program enables Yanolja Cloud to build new business models and accelerate sales cycles by working closely with the AWS Sales organization.
Yanolja Cloud, with its vast portfolio of member companies such as eZee, Yanolja Cloud Korea, and SanhaIT, is poised to leverage the co-sell support and benefits provided by the AWS ISV Accelerate program. Member companies can now look forward to enhancing their software solutions, refining their business strategies, and expanding their market reach with AWS, driving innovation, delivering exceptional value, and transforming the hospitality and leisure industries globally.
"We are thrilled to be selected for the AWS ISV Accelerate program," said Andrew Kim, Senior Director of Strategic Partnerships at Yanolja Cloud. "This collaboration with AWS will enhance our technical capabilities, refine our business strategies, and accelerate our growth trajectory. With the program's comprehensive support, we are confident in our ability to deliver cutting-edge solutions that will revolutionize the hospitality industry."
For more information about Yanolja Cloud and its AI-based SaaS solutions for the hospitality and leisure industries, please visit yanoljacloud.com.
About Yanolja Cloud
Yanolja Cloud is a leading global provider of AI-based SaaS solutions for the hospitality and leisure industries. The company offers a comprehensive suite of solutions including property management, distribution solutions, an automated IoT Hub, and AI services. With a strong focus on digital transformation, Yanolja Cloud empowers properties within accommodations, food and beverage, residential, golf, and other leisure facilities to streamline operations and deliver exceptional guest experiences. Yanolja Cloud is part of Yanolja, South Korea's #1 travel app, and serves over 80,000 solution licenses in 170+ countries, supporting businesses in more than 60 languages.
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2023-07-27T14:28:19+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2023/07/27/yanolja-cloud-joins-aws-isv-accelerate-program-boost-growth-accelerate-innovation-hospitality-industry/
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A month after its workers announced they were unionizing, Fitchburg game store Noble Knight Games has voluntarily recognized their union.
The decision follows “careful discussion and listening to employee feedback,” company vice president Dan Leeder told the Cap Times by email. He announced the decision in an email to employees last Thursday, in which he said that the company was not prepared to make that decision during the three-day window for voluntary recognition initially put forth by workers.
“We plan to be reasonable and negotiate in good faith during the bargaining process,” Leeder said in a Monday email. “We look forward to continuing our goal to make Noble Knight Games the best it can be together.”
“This was unexpected, but a big relief for us,” an unnamed representative of the union told the Cap Times by email. Workers had already begun voting in a union election facilitated by the National Labor Relations Board, which was set to tally mail ballots on Thursday evening. The union has withdrawn its election request now that management has voluntarily recognized the union.
Founded in 1997, the fast-growing company claims to offer the world’s largest selection of tabletop games, including board games, card games and role-playing games.
The union, called Noble Knight Games United, was organized through Communications Workers of America. It will consist of 58 workers, including those who provide customer service, ship online orders from its warehouse and work at its storefront at 2835 Commerce Park Drive, among others. The company has around 75 employees, but some are excluded because they are supervisors.
The union alleges that management repeatedly held mandatory “union-busting” meetings in the weeks after it announced its unionization effort.
A union credits widespread support among employees, the labor community and customers for convincing management to recognize the union. The workers have sought to mobilize support with the phrase “We Roll Together,” a pun on solidarity and dice games.
“Between expressing support in our brick-and-mortar store, with online order notes, and on social media, these communities put consistent and heavy pressure on ownership to do the right thing,” the union representative said in an email. “We are incredibly grateful for their support and humbled that it has come from across Madison, the US, and the world!”
Workers are seeking higher pay, “affordable benefits … healthy work-life balance, fair and transparent policies and procedures,” the union said in an October press release which quoted pro-union workers but excluded names to “protect workers from reprisal.”
In the release, workers said many of them cannot afford to buy their company’s health care option and or pay into the matching 401(k) plan. They said they’re regularly required to clock overtime hours and have just five days of paid time off each year, with no sick days. Some new workers are paid more than those who’ve worked there longer, workers said. “Dozens of us can only afford to work here because of our spouse or partner’s income or healthcare. That doesn’t feel like a respectful situation,” one worker said.
Over the next weeks, the union will elect a bargaining committee to represent workers before meeting with management to negotiate its first contract. Reaching a first contract is often a major hurdle for new unions. A Bloomberg Law analysis of 330 union elections held between 2004 and 2021 found it took more than 400 days, on average, to reach a first contract. Nearly 20% of negotiations took longer than 600 days.
“We are confident in the ability of these workers, with the support and guidance of the Communications Workers of America, to bargain in good faith with the company in order to secure a contract that is beneficial to the workers, the company, and our customers,” the union said.
“Noble Knight Games has expressed their intent to bargain reasonably and we look forward to doing the same to achieve a contract in the near future.”
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2022-12-05T23:34:12+00:00
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captimes.com
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https://captimes.com/news/business/noble-knight-games-voluntarily-recognizes-employees-union/article_8a3a7697-b56b-5c36-8428-ff416e9400b7.html
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Two Icons at the Heart of Pop Culture and Celebrations Come Together for a Stella-r Campaign of Sips and Sweetness this Summer
LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Life is a collection of small moments and America's #1 imported wine, Stella Rosa® Wines, is proud to announce another exciting milestone: a collaborative campaign of two industry powerhouses. According to a recent study, celebrating positive life events increases perceived social support. Stella Rosa and country music star, Lainey Wilson, are on a mission to spread positive vibes by inspiring consumers to gather, raise a glass, and #stellabrate every moment. Stella Rosa proudly offers 30+ wines in its portfolio, a glass for every occasion on the good 'ole journey.
Stella Rosa® Wines recently released the 'Moments Made Sweeter' campaign featuring Lainey Wilson. The campaign emphasizes celebrating the journey, not just the destination. Stella Rosa® was there to celebrate with Lainey Wilson when she set off on her first solo headlining tour, won Female Artist of the Year at the Academy of Country Music Awards, and of course, raised a glass on National Wine Day.
Stella Rosa Wines' impact on pop culture today is undeniable - from trendy cocktail recipes to new innovations like canned wines, spicy flavors, non-alcoholic wine and more, Gen Z and Millennials are embracing the moments to #stellabrate.
Stella Rosa Wines' nostalgic yet ever-evolving presence is what initially attracted Wilson to team up with the brand, but it was Stella Rosa Wines' commitment to supporting her journey, and that of other women in music, that gave her endorsement deeper meaning for both Stella Rosa and Lainey Wilson fans.
"Whether I'm at home or on the road, I'm always dreaming up new ways to express myself through more than just my music," said Wilson "There are so many small moments along this crazy journey that have helped build my story, which is why I love to savor them, and Stella Rosa makes them that much sweeter."
Whether she's entertaining at home or on the road, Lainey Wilson is a proud fan of Stella Rosa's various collections, including but not limited to:
- Stella Rosa Semi-Sparkling and Fully-Sparkling Wines
- Stella Rosa Non-Alcoholic Wines
- Stella Rosa Single-Serving Canned Wines
"Everyone has a story to tell, a reason to celebrate, or a tradition to keep alive and our hope is that Stella Rosa Wines can be there to make those moments sweeter," says Stella Rosa® Wines President, Steve Riboli. "Lainey Wilson is the ultimate example of perseverance and authenticity. She is comfortable in her journey, and we hope that can serve as an inspiration to other Stella Rosa fans."
To learn more about the 'Moments Made Sweeter' campaign, visit our Stella Rosa website. For the official commercial, watch here. Follow Stella Rosa Wines on Instagram at @StellaRosa for the latest happenings.
More about Stella Rosa Wines
Stella Rosa® is a selection of semi-sweet, semi-sparkling Italian wines, evolving with the spirit of the times when it comes to wine trends and popular culture. Among its impressive achievements are a 10x Impact Magazine Hot Brand award and its position as the #1 imported wine in America. Most recently, Stella Rosa® curated a collection of hand-crafted premium and fruit-flavored Brandy made from high-quality grapes grown in Northern Italy. Stella Rosa® is created by Riboli Family Wines, a Los Angeles-based establishment founded in 1917. For more information, visit www.stellarosawines.com.
Instagram: @StellaRosa
Twitter: @StellaRosaWines
More about Lainey Wilson
As the leading female winner at the 2023 ACM awards, Billboard Women in Music's "Rulebreaker", CMA's 2022 Female Vocalist and New Artist of the Year, Lainey Wilson has made a name for herself as one of music's most buzzed-about new artists. Her critically acclaimed album, "Bell Bottom Country," has amassed over 430 million streams and continues to reach new heights across charts and with hits like "Heart Like A Truck" and "Watermelon Moonshine". Most recently, she made her acting debut on the hit series "Yellowstone", where she showcased other hits off her recent album. For more information visit www.laineywilson.com.
Instagram:@laineywilsonmusic
Twitter: @laineywilson
PR/Media Contacts
Daniela Garrido, Communications Director for Stella Rosa Wines: dgarrido@riboliwines.com
JONESWORKS: TeamLainey@jonesworks.com
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2023-07-31T15:58:10+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/moments-made-sweeter-with-stella-rosa-wines-lainey-wilson/
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The 2023 Masters Tournament Odds & Preview: Patrick Cantlay
Patrick Cantlay is ready for the 2023 Masters Tournament at Augusta National Golf Club (par-72) in Augusta, Georgia from April 6 - 9. The purse is $15,000,000.00.
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Patrick Cantlay Insights
- Cantlay has finished below par 14 times and scored 15 rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 18 rounds.
- He has recorded a top-five score in four of his last 18 rounds, while ranking among the top 10 scores of the day seven times.
- Over his last 18 rounds, Cantlay has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round six times, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on 10 occasions.
- Cantlay has finished in the top five twice in his past five appearances.
- He has qualified for the weekend in four of his past five appearances.
- In his past five tournaments, Cantlay has finished within three shots of the leader twice and posted a score better than average four times.
- This week Cantlay is looking for his fourth top-20 finish in a row.
- Cantlay has qualified for the weekend in three consecutive tournaments.
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Masters Tournament Insights and Stats
- Cantlay has two top-20 finishes, with one of them being top-10 finish, in his past six appearances at this tournament. His average finishing position has been 28th.
- In his past six appearances at this tournament, he has made the cut four times.
- Cantlay finished 39th on the leaderboard in his previous appearance at this event, in 2022.
- Courses on the PGA Tour have played at an average length of 7,294 yards in the past year. This event will be held on a par 72 that registers at 7,545 yards, 251 yards longer than average.
- Augusta National Golf Club has had an average tournament score of +1 recently, which is higher than the Tour scoring average of -5 on all courses in the past year.
- Augusta National Golf Club checks in at 7,545 yards, 238 yards longer than the average course Cantlay has played in the past year (7,307 yards).
- Events he has played in the past year have seen players average a score of -4. That's lower than this course, which has a scoring average of +1.
Cantlay's Last Time Out
- Cantlay was in the 73rd percentile on par 3s at THE PLAYERS Championship, with an average of par on the 16 par-3 holes.
- His 4.08-stroke average on the 40 par-4 holes at THE PLAYERS Championship placed him in the 60th percentile.
- Cantlay was better than 90% of the field at THE PLAYERS Championship on the tournament's 16 par-5 holes, averaging 4.44 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.67.
- Cantlay carded a birdie or better on three of 16 par-3s at THE PLAYERS Championship, better than the field average of 1.5.
- On the 16 par-3s at THE PLAYERS Championship, Cantlay carded three bogeys or worse (the other competitors averaged 2.7).
- Cantlay's eight birdies or better on par-4s at THE PLAYERS Championship were more than the field average of 5.1.
- In that most recent tournament, Cantlay's par-4 showing (on 40 holes) included a bogey or worse nine times (worse than the field average, 7.1).
- Cantlay finished THE PLAYERS Championship bettering the field average of birdies or better on par-5s (5.1) with 10 on the 16 par-5 holes.
- On the 16 par-5s at THE PLAYERS Championship, Cantlay underperformed compared to the field average of 1.3 bogeys or worse on those holes by carding two.
Masters Tournament Time and Date Info
- Date: April 6 - 9, 2023
- Course: Augusta National Golf Club
- Location: Augusta, Georgia
- Par: 72 / 7,545 yards
- Cantlay Odds to Win: +1800 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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2023-04-04T18:46:51+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/sports/betting/2023/04/08/patrick-cantlay-masters-tournament-pga-odds/
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Free filtered water available at the Natural Grocers store for communities impacted by water main break until city-issued boil-water notice is lifted
LAKEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --Natural Grocers® is offering free filtered water to those affected by a boil-water notice in Midland, Texas. Starting Friday, January 6, free water will be available to Midland residents and nearby communities until the boil-water notice is lifted.
Due to the recent water main break in the supply line from ground source water and issues at the city's water plant, the City of Midland, TX, is not able to treat the water to standard specifications. To limit risk, the City officials have issued a boil-water notice for drinking, brushing teeth, washing fruits and vegetables, preparing baby food and formula, making ice and giving to pets.
Natural Grocers is offering free water from the Midland, Texas, store's reverse osmosis water filtration machines for those in need. The ultraviolet sterilization process used in Natural Grocers' water dispensers disinfects the water with UV light, designed to provide safe, high-quality water that does not need to be boiled before consumption. Additionally, via multiple filtration steps, the reverse osmosis process is intended to filter out suspended particles, chlorine and a wide range of chemicals, salts, lead, impurities, and more.
Due to capacity limitations of the store's water filtration system, which can only pump seventy-five gallons of water every other hour, each person is limited to two free gallons of water [per day]. To fill up on free water from the organic and natural grocery retailer, customers should bring their filled receptacle to the register, along with any items they are purchasing. Customers are urged to bring their own containers to fill, though the store will have a limited assortment for purchase.
"We are here to support our community as we navigate this challenging situation together. Please spread the word to friends and neighbors. We are thankful for your business and hope this will help you and your family," said Brian Phillips, Director of Store Operations for Natural Grocers.
- For location and hours of the Natural Grocers store in Midland, Texas, click here.
- For media requests, please contact media@naturalgrocers.com.
ABOUT NATURAL GROCERS BY VITAMIN COTTAGE
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. The Company, founded in 1955, has 165 stores in 21 states. Visit www.NaturalGrocers.com for more information and store locations.
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2023-01-06T22:06:26+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2023/01/06/natural-grocers-provides-free-filtered-water-communities-affected-by-boil-water-notice-midland-tx/
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Lead generation engines will have higher visits and engagement when there is a better understanding of buyer pain points.
TORONTO, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - In a highly competitive market, understanding the behavior and decision-making process of an organization's target audience is crucial for successful marketing and sales efforts. However, many marketers in the software industry face the challenge of not knowing their buyer personas well enough, leading to ineffective marketing strategies and missed opportunities. To address this issue and help software marketers create more effective strategies, SoftwareReviews, a leading business-to-business (B2B) software resource, has released a new research-backed blueprint called Create a Buyer Persona and Journey.
This blueprint provides step-by-step guidance to help software marketers better understand their buyers, including how or why they purchase. This deeper buyer understanding will help in marketing, selling, and achieving product-market fit in an increasingly challenging market.
SoftwareReviews' research details the challenges that B2B marketers can experience without documented buyer personas and journeys. These challenges include not converting contacts into leads because of messaging that does not resonate with buyers, as well as products failing to reach their target audience due to a shallow understanding of buyer needs. Other common challenges are unopened sales emails and failed discovery attempts caused by a lack of knowledge of a buyer's challenges, pain points, and needs.
"Buyer personas and journeys are critical success factors of a successful go-to-market strategy for software," says Jeff Golterman, managing director at SoftwareReviews. "Without them, B2B software marketers will fail to optimize product-market fit, lead generation, and sales effectiveness."
Despite personas being a critical element, many organizations don't have them documented or struggle to build the framework due to a lack of alignment and collaboration among marketing, product, and sales. Limited access to tools and techniques for building personas and buyer journeys is another obstacle software marketers face. An agile environment, combined with the pressure to generate revenue quickly, means that high-tech marketers may often skip the steps necessary to build buyer persona understanding.
The firm's research further indicates that organizations can align marketing, sales, and product with a common framework and a targeted output, empowering teams to collaborate and share current knowledge on buyer personas and journeys. Targeting 12-15 customers and prospects to interview will enable marketers to gain valuable buyer persona insights. Findings in the blueprint support this approach; B2B software marketers who activate findings from buyer personas and journeys will see a 50% improvement in results.
Buyer personas and journeys are essential for go-to-market success as they unlock several advantages for marketers. By adopting SoftwareReviews' recommended approach, marketers can expect the following results:
- Greater stakeholder alignment – When marketing, product, and sales agree on personas, less time is wasted on targeting alternate personas.
- Improved product-market fit – Buyers see pain-relieving features and value-based pricing "because you asked vs. guessed," and win rates will increase.
- Greater open and click-through rates – Visits and engagement across the lead generation engine will go up.
- More qualified leads – Improved lead scoring algorithm and qualified leads can be expected.
- Increased sales cycle velocity – Teams should prepare for improved sales call productivity and optimized sales processes.
Although buyer personas and journeys are beneficial, if marketers develop them without understanding or fully activating the findings, they risk wasting precious time and resources throughout the customer targeting and acquisition process.
To learn more about the research and recommended methodology for software marketers, download the complete Create a Buyer Persona and Journey blueprint.
For more information about SoftwareReviews or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com.
SoftwareReviews, a division of Info-Tech Research Group, empowers organizations with the best data, insights, and advice to improve the software buying and selling experience.
For buyers, SoftwareReviews' proven software selection methodologies, customer insights, and technology advisors help maximize success with technology decisions. For providers, the firm helps build more effective marketing, product, and sales processes with expert analysts, how-to research, customer-centric marketing content, and comprehensive analysis of the buyer landscape.
Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across software, IT, and HR and over 200 IT and industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.
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2023-04-27T21:21:48+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2023/04/27/marketers-who-activate-findings-buyer-personas-journeys-will-see-50-increase-results-softwarereviews-research/
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GUANGZHOU, China, Feb. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO; HKEX: 9896) ("MINISO", "MINISO Group" or the "Company"), a global value retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2023 ended December 31, 2022.
Financial Highlights for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 ended December 31, 2022
- Revenue was RMB2,494.4 million (US$361.7 million), representing a decrease of 10.0% year over year and 10.0% quarter over quarter.
- Gross profit was RMB997.1million (US$144.6 million), representing an increase of 15.6% year over year and 0.9% quarter over quarter.
- Gross margin was 40.0%, compared to 31.1% in the same period of 2021 and 35.7% in the previous quarter.
- Operating profit was RMB447.6 million (US$64.9 million), representing an increase of 75.2% year over year, compared to RMB509.5 million in the previous quarter.
- Profit for the period was RMB359.8 million (US$52.2 million), representing an increase of 95.4% year over year, compared to RMB404.1 million in the previous quarter.
- Adjusted net profit(1) was RMB373.1 million (US$54.1 million), representing an increase of 82.1% year over year, compared to RMB417.4 million in the previous quarter.
- Adjusted net margin(1) was 15.0%, compared to 7.4% in the same period of 2021 and 15.1% in the previous quarter.
Operational Highlights for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 ended December 31, 2022
- Number of MINISO stores was 5,440 as of December 31, 2022, increasing by 395 stores year over year and 144 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
- Number of MINISO stores in China was 3,325 as of December 31, 2022, increasing by 157 stores year over year and 56 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
- Number of MINISO stores in overseas markets was 2,115 as of December 31, 2022, increasing by 238 stores year over year and 88 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
- Number of TOP TOY stores was 117 as of December 31, 2022, increasing by 28 stores year over year and 8 stores quarter over quarter, respectively.
The following table provides a breakdown of the number of MINISO and TOP TOY stores as well as their year-over-year and quarter-over-quarter changes as of the relevant dates:
Mr. Guofu Ye, Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of MINISO, commented, "We capped off a remarkable 2022 calendar year with another quarter of solid operating and financial performance. In spite of the severe pandemic related disruption to our domestic operations, we remained focused on our long-term strategic goals: delivering on our globalization strategy, bolstering the strength of our product offerings and optimizing our store network. These efforts are yielding positive results, and we are pleased to report that our overseas operations moved further along the path of recovery, which accounted for 40% of the Company's revenue – the highest in the past three years, we believe our globalized operation will provide us with more space and flexibility of growth in the near future. Our margin profile continued to beat expectations, with adjusted net profit increasing by 82% year-on-year to RMB373 million in the December quarter, and adjusted net margin remained stable compared to the prior quarter and at its historical high at 15%."
Mr. Eason Jingjing Zhang, Chief Financial Officer and Vice President of MINISO, commented, "Gross margin for the December quarter reached 40%, another record high for MINISO Group and increased by nearly 900 basis points from 31% in the same quarter of last year, thanks to our solid execution of MINISO's brand upgrade, our strong bargaining power and steady recovery of overseas markets."
"Looking back on the past three years, MINISO has demonstrated strong profitability under the repeated stress tests of the pandemic. Over the past 18 quarters in which we have publicly disclosed financials, MINISO's adjusted net margin averaged 9%. Of these 18 quarters, 12 were in the pandemic, and MINISO's adjusted net margin averaged 7.6%; for the remaining 6 quarters without pandemic effects, MINISO's adjusted net margin averaged 10.7%. In 2023, we will continue to execute a disciplined financial policy in terms of budgeting, cost controls and allocation of capital as we focus on consistently delivering solid profits and healthy cash flow." Mr. Zhang concluded.
Recent Developments
Impact of COVID-19
The December quarter witnessed the most serious challenge to our China operations caused by the pandemic since its outbreak in 2020, with sales in offline MINISO stores decreased by 28% compared to the same period of 2021. Several major regional outbreaks led to tightened COVID- related health measures and lockdowns during this quarter. Based on the Company's estimation, total foot traffic to our offline MINISO stores decreased by 27%, 36% and 34% in each of October, November and December, while average spending per ticket size increased by 5%, 7% and 7%, which translates into declines of 23%, 32% and 30% in sales in the corresponding periods. The number of MINISO stores that were temporarily closed peaked at over 950 in late November.
This quarter's new wave of pandemic outbreak in China also caused disruptions to the operation of our logistics and transportation service providers, as a result, many ecommerce orders during the Double 11 online shopping festival were cancelled due to delayed product shipment.
After the turnaround of pandemic related policies in December and the resumption of normal daily life of consumers, offline sales bounced back to an encouraging level, with sales in January increased by around 40% year over year and sales in the 7-day Chinese New Year holiday season increase by around 25% compared to the same period of 2022. In addition, average sales per MINISO store in January increase by around 33% year over year and around 18% in the 7-day Chinese New Year holiday season compared to the same period of 2022.
Unaudited Financial Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2023 ended December 31, 2022
Revenue was RMB2,494.4 million (US$361.7 million), representing a decrease of 10.0% year over year, primarily driven by a 26.6% year-over-year decline of revenue from China, partially offset by a 37.5% year-over-year increase of revenue from overseas markets.
Revenue from China was RMB1,507.9 million (US$218.6 million), compared to RMB2,055.5 million in the same period of 2021. The year-over-year decrease was primarily driven by a decrease in revenue from the MINISO brand from RMB1,868.0 million to RMB1,386.0 million (US$201.0 million), as a result of the resurgence of COVID-19 in China in the December quarter. For more information on the composition and year-over-year change of revenue, please refer to the "Unaudited additional information" in this press release.
Revenue from overseas markets was RMB986.5 million (US$143.0 million), accounting for 39.5% of our total revenue and representing an increase of 37.5% year-over-year. The increase was primarily due to a year-over-year increase of 11.6% in average store count and a year-over-year growth of 23.3% in average revenue per MINISO store in overseas markets.
Cost of sales was RMB1,497.4 million (US$217.1 million), representing a decrease of 21.6% year over year, mainly attributable to the savings measures we adopted to reduce the cost of certain products.
Gross profit was RMB997.1 million (US$144.6 million), representing an increase of 15.6% year over year.
Gross margin was 40.0%, compared to 31.1% in the same period of 2021. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to (i) the increase in revenue contribution from international operations, which typically have higher gross margin than domestic operations, from 25.9% in the same period of 2021 to 39.5% in this quarter, (ii) higher gross margin contributed by newly launched products in relation to our execution of strategic brand upgrade of MINISO in China, and(iii) the savings measures we adopted to reduce the cost of certain products.
Other income was RMB7.9 million (US$1.1 million), compared to RMB2.5 million in the same period of 2021.
Selling and distribution expenses were RMB416.8 million (US$60.4 million), representing an increase of 8.3% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, selling and distribution expenses were RMB409.0 million (US$59.3 million), representing an increase of 10.3% year over year. The year-over-year increase was primarily attributable to (i) increased promotion and advertising expenses, mainly in connection with our strategic brand upgrade of MINISO in China, and (ii) increased depreciation and amortisation expenses of directly operated stores.
General and administrative expenses were RMB146.3 million (US$21.2million), representing a decrease of 33.9% year over year. Excluding share-based compensation expenses, general and administrative expenses were RMB140.8 million (US$20.4 million), representing a decrease of 34.5% year over year. The year-over-year decrease was primarily due to (i) decreased personnel-related expenses, and (ii) decreased depreciation and amortization expenses due to the capitalization of construction costs of our headquarter building.
Other net income was RMB8.8 million (US$1.3 million), compared to RMB12.3 million in the same period of 2021. Other net income mainly consists of net foreign exchange gain, investment income from wealth management products and others. The year-over-year decrease was mainly attributable to a decrease in investment income from wealth management products as a result of reduced principal of such products, which was partially offset by a net foreign exchange gain of RMB1.8 million in this quarter, compared to a net foreign exchange loss of RMB15.8 million in the same period of 2021.
Operating profit was RMB447.6 million (US$64.9 million), representing an increase of 75.2% year over year.
Net finance income was RMB23.3 million, representing an increase of 372.6% year over year mainly due to an increase in interest income from bank deposits.
Profit for the period was RMB359.8 million (US$52.2million), representing an increase of 95.4% year over year.
Adjusted net profit(1), which represents profit for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses, was RMB373.1 million (US$54.1million), representing an increase of 82.1% year over year.
Adjusted net margin(1) was 15.0%, compared to 7.4% in the same period of 2021.
Basic and diluted earnings per American Depositary Share ("ADS") were RMB1.12 (US$0.16) in this quarter, compared to basic and diluted earnings per ADS of RMB0.6 in the same period of 2021. Each ADS represents four of the Company's ordinary shares.
Adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS(1) were both RMB1.16 (US$0.17) in this quarter, compared to RMB0.68 in the same period of 2021.
As of December 31, 2022, the combined balance of the Company's cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash, term deposits, and other investments amounted to RMB6,160.4 million (US$893.2 million).
Conference Call
The Company's management will hold an earnings conference call at 4:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Tuesday, February 28, 2023 (5:00 P.M. Beijing Time on the same day) to discuss the financial results. The conference call can be accessed via the following zoom link or by dialing the following numbers:
Access 1
Zoom link: https://dooyle.zoom.us/j/85321657710 ? pwd=b2tEUjVwZkl0TGt1RE94RHJOd2ZYdz09
Meeting Number: 853 2165 7710
Meeting Passcode: 9896
Access 2
Listeners may access the call by dialing the following numbers with the same meeting number and passcode with Access 1.
Access 3
Listeners can also access the meeting through the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.miniso.com/.
A replay will be available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the live event at the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.miniso.com/.
About MINISO Group
MINISO Group is a global value retailer offering a variety of design-led lifestyle products. The Company serves consumers primarily through its large network of MINISO stores, and promotes a relaxing, treasure-hunting and engaging shopping experience full of delightful surprises that appeals to all demographics. Aesthetically pleasing design, quality and affordability are at the core of every product in MINISO's wide product portfolio, and the Company continually and frequently rolls out products with these qualities. Since the opening of its first store in China in 2013, the Company has built its flagship brand "MINISO" as a globally recognized retail brand and established a massive store network worldwide. For more information, please visit https://ir.miniso.com/.
Exchange Rate
The U.S. dollar (US$) amounts disclosed in this press release, except for those transaction amounts that were actually settled in U.S. dollars, are presented solely for the convenience of the readers. The conversion of Renminbi (RMB) into US$ in this press release is based on the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of December 30, 2022, which was RMB6.8972 to US$1.0000. The percentages stated in this press release are calculated based on the RMB amounts.
Non-IFRS Financial Measures
In evaluating the business, MINISO considers and uses adjusted net profit, adjusted net margin, adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share and adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The presentation of these non-IFRS financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS. MINISO defines adjusted net profit as profit for the period excluding equity-settled share-based payment expenses. MINISO calculates adjusted net margin by dividing adjusted net profit by revenue for the same period. MINISO computes adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS by dividing the adjusted net profit attributable to the equity shareholders of the Company by the number of ADSs represented by the number of ordinary shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation on an IFRS basis. MINISO computes adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per share in the same way it calculates adjusted basic and diluted net earnings per ADS, except that it uses the number of ordinary shares used in the basic and diluted earnings per share calculation on an IFRS basis as the denominator instead of the number of ADSs represented by these ordinary shares.
MINISO presents these non-IFRS financial measures because they are used by the management to evaluate its operating performance and formulate business plans. These non-IFRS financial measures enable the management to assess its operating results without considering the impacts of the aforementioned non-cash and other adjustment items that MINISO does not consider to be indicative of its operating performance in the future. Accordingly, MINISO believes that the use of these non-IFRS financial measures provides useful information to investors and others in understanding and evaluating its operating results in the same manner as the management and board of directors.
These non-IFRS financial measures are not defined under IFRS and are not presented in accordance with IFRS. These non-IFRS financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using these non-IFRS financial measures is that they do not reflect all items of income and expense that affect MINISO's operations. Further, these non-IFRS financial measures may differ from the non-IFRS information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.
These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or construed as alternatives to profit, net profit margin, basic and diluted earnings per share and basic and diluted earnings per ADS, as applicable, or any other measures of performance or as indicators of MINISO's operating performance. Investors are encouraged to review MINISO's historical non-IFRS financial measures in light of the most directly comparable IFRS measures, as shown below. The non-IFRS financial measures presented here may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies. Other companies may calculate similarly titled measures differently, limiting the usefulness of such measures when analyzing MINISO's data comparatively. MINISO encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
For more information on the non-IFRS financial measures, please see the table captioned "Reconciliation of Non-IFRS Financial Measures" set forth at the end of this press release.
Safe Harbor Statement
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by words or phrases such as "may," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "aim," "estimate," "intend," "plan," "believe," "is/are likely to," "potential," "continue" or other similar expressions. Among other things, the quotations from management in this announcement, as well as MINISO's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. MINISO may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "HKEX"), in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about MINISO's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: MINISO's mission, goals and strategies; future business development, financial conditions and results of operations; the expected growth of the retail market and the market of branded variety retail of lifestyle products in China and globally; expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of MINISO's products; expectations regarding MINISO's relationships with consumers, suppliers, MINISO Retail Partners, local distributors, and other business partners; competition in the industry; proposed use of proceeds; and relevant government policies and regulations relating to MINISO's business and the industry. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in MINISO's filings with the SEC and the HKEX. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and MINISO undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
Investor Relations Contact:
Raine Hu
MINISO Group Holding Limited
Email: ir@miniso.com
Phone: +86 (20) 36228788 Ext.8039
Eric Yuan
Christensen Advisory
Email: miniso@christensencomms.com
Phone: +86 1380 111 0739
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2023-02-28T07:48:22+00:00
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kcbd.com
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When developing the RS E-Tron GT, Audi covered prototypes in a unique wrap blending red, black, and gray elements in a structured pattern, as opposed to the usual black and white swirly patterns most automakers use to hide the design of their upcoming models.
For 2023, Audi will offer an RS E-Tron GT special edition with a wrap similar to the unique design used on the prototypes. The special edition is called the RS E-Tron GT Project_513/2. The numerical element of the name follows Audi’s internal code for new vehicles, which represents a vehicle’s segment, generation, and body style.
Also unique to the special edition are red Audi ring logos and new 21-inch wheels with concave spokes and a black finish. The red and black theme of the exterior is also carried inside, where the designers have added carbon-fiber inlays bearing a graphic that mimics the wrap’s design. The graphic is applied using a patented partial matting process, and is just a few thousandths of a millimeter thick.
In addition to the unique touches, the special edition comes loaded with the RS E-Tron GT’s top-shelf options. These include matrix LED headlights with laser light, carbon-ceramic brake rotors, carbon fiber for the roof and side mirror caps, rear-wheel steering, nappa leather with honeycomb stitching, 18-way front seats with cooling and a massage function, and more.
Like all RS E-Tron GTs, the special edition is powered by a dual-motor powertrain generating a peak 637 hp, or enough for 0-60 mph acceleration in 3.1 seconds.
The RS E-Tron GT Project_513/2 goes on sale in the spring and is priced from $181,990. That’s considerably more than the $145,395 starting price, but the car is also loaded with options. Just 75 will be built, and all build slots are only available to customers in the U.S. Included with each car will be an art print highlighting the car and its VIN.
For buyers who already own an RS E-Tron GT or the regular E-Tron GT, Audi offers a car cover with the same pattern as the wrap. The price for the cover is $785.
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2023-03-15T16:31:57+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/automotive/internet-brands/2023-audi-rs-e-tron-gt-special-mimics-a-camouflaged-prototype/
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenyan troops deployed under the banner of a regional bloc arrived Saturday in troubled eastern Congo, where government forces are battling a violent rebel group that now controls some territory.
The troops are part of up to 903 Kenyan soldiers who eventually will be sent to eastern Congo, joined by troops from other East African countries.
The chief of Kenya’s defense forces, Gen. Robert Kibochi, saw the soldiers off at the international airport in Nairobi and urged them to be obedient during their mission.
“We are known to follow the law wherever we go. Respect the chiefs of defense where you go,” Kibochi said.
The Kenyan forces will be based in Goma, eastern Congo’s largest city and the capital of North Kivu province, where M23 rebels and Congolese troops clashed heavily on Friday.
Congolese authorities accuse Rwanda of supporting the rebels, which Rwanda denies.
Kenyan President William Ruto described the Congo mission as “necessary and urgent” for regional security.
The East African Community regional force, which heads of state agreed to in June, also will include two battalions from Uganda, two from Burundi and one from South Sudan, led by a Kenyan commander,.
Violence by armed groups in eastern Congo has led to a diplomatic crisis between Congo and Rwanda, with the two neighboring countries accusing each other of backing hostile armed groups.
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2022-11-12T14:03:38+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/international/ap-kenya-sends-1st-batch-of-troops-to-rebel-hit-eastern-congo/
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When 16-year-old Onya Lee-Golightly heard that a snake slithered into a backyard in her South Florida neighborhood, she knew she had to help.
The animal and reptile enthusiast was first alerted of the snake by her dad, Daniel Golightly, who saw a posting about it on their community's Ring app. The pair set out to the house together, which is where they realized it was a python.
Daniel said that when he first saw the snake, he realized it was pretty big, and had his reservations. But his daughter was unfazed by the 11-foot reptile — "I should probably just grab it from the head," Daniel recalled her saying in an Instagram video.
And that's exactly what Onya did, as she swiftly latched onto the python's head and hauled the snake toward a bag she planned to use for its transport.
The snake wrapped around Onya's arms several times, winding tightly as she tried to carefully guide it into the bag.
Daniel helped wrestle the python with his daughter, and said it also wrapped around his arm once.
"It wrapped around my arm and let me tell you, the pressure was unlike anything I've felt," said Daniel.
He said he was amazed at his daughter, who only seemed to care about the snake's wellbeing rather than her own discomfort, even though the python had wrapped around her arms more times than his.
"He’s squeezing my hand which is squeezing his neck, and I don’t want to hurt him," Onya had said while intertwined with the snake.
It took about eight minutes to wrangle the python into the bag, Onya told Scripps News.
"I've never in my life seen a young 16-year-old girl do something like this in my life," Daniel said.
Onya documents her love of animals and reptiles on her Instagram and Youtube channel. One of her missions is to help people overcome their fears with misunderstood animals.
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2023-04-10T12:57:37+00:00
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kjrh.com
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https://www.kjrh.com/news/national/16-year-old-girl-captures-11-foot-python-from-a-backyard-in-florida
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) today announced it plans to build a freestanding, 50-bed inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Norristown, Pennsylvania. The hospital will be located at 2660 Audubon Road in Lower Providence Township.
Complementing local acute care services, the future hospital will serve patients recovering from debilitating illnesses and injuries, including strokes and other neurological disorders, brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, amputations and complex orthopedic conditions. In addition to 24‑hour nursing care, this hospital will offer physical, occupational and speech therapies to restore functional ability and quality of life. Care will be provided by highly specialized nurses, therapists and physicians.
The hospital will feature all private patient rooms, a spacious therapy gym with advanced rehabilitation technologies and an activities of daily living suite, cafeteria, dining room, pharmacy and therapy courtyard.
"We are excited to expand and grow our rehabilitation services in Southeast Pennsylvania," said Pat Tuer, president of Encompass Health's Northeast region. "We remain committed to making a difference in the communities we serve by improving access to high-quality, individualized rehabilitative care, and this new hospital will allow even more residents to receive specialized care close to home."
The planned hospital, once opened, will be Encompass Health's 10th inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Pennsylvania.
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 152 hospitals in 36 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements contained in this press release which are not historical facts, such as those relating to the likelihood, timing and effects of the completion of this hospital project, are forward-looking statements. In addition, Encompass Health may from time to time make forward-looking public statements concerning the matters described herein. All such estimates, projections, and forward-looking information speak only as of the date hereof, and Encompass Health undertakes no duty to publicly update or revise such forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates based upon current information and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Encompass Health's actual results or events may differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements as a result of a variety of factors. While it is impossible to identify all such factors, factors which could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those anticipated include, but are not limited to, the regulatory review and approval process, any adverse outcome of various lawsuits, claims, and legal or regulatory proceedings that may be brought by or against the Company; the possibility this project will experience unexpected delays; the ability to successfully complete this project consistent with Encompass Health's growth strategy, including realization of anticipated revenues and avoidance of unforeseen exposure to liabilities; the continued spread of COVID-19, including the speed, depth, geographic reach and duration of the spread; the actions to be taken by Encompass Health in response to the COVID-19 pandemic; changes in the regulation of the healthcare industry at either or both of the federal and state levels; competitive pressures in the healthcare industry and Encompass Health's response thereto; the hospital's ability to maintain proper local, state and federal licensing; potential disruptions, breaches, or other incidents affecting the proper operation, availability, or security of Encompass Health's information systems; Encompass Health's ability to attract and retain nurses, therapists, and other healthcare professionals in a highly competitive environment with often severe staffing shortages and the impact on Encompass Health's labor expenses from potential union activity and staffing shortages; changes, delays in (including in connection with resolution of Medicare payment reviews or appeals), or suspension of reimbursement for Encompass Health's services by governmental or private payors; general conditions in the economy and capital markets; and other factors which may be identified from time to time in Encompass Health's SEC filings and other public announcements, including Encompass Health's Form 10-K for the year ended Dec. 31, 2021 and Form 10-Q for the quarters ended March 31, 2022 and June 30, 2022.
Media contact:
Danielle Hall | 205-970-5912
danielle.hall@encompasshealth.com
Investor Relations contact:
Mark Miller | 205-970-5860
mark.miller@encompasshealth.com
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2022-08-26T19:05:36+00:00
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kwch.com
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Wisconsin boy killed in sawmill accident was doing work allowed by state law, records suggest
By HARM VENHUIZEN Associated Press/Report for America
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — A 16-year-old boy killed in an accident at a Wisconsin sawmill appears to have been doing work allowed by state child labor laws when he was injured, police records obtained Tuesday show.
Michael Schuls was attempting to unjam a wood-stacking machine at Florence Hardwoods on June 29 when the conveyor belt he was standing on moved and caused him to become pinned in the machine, according to Florence County Sheriff’s Office reports obtained by The Associated Press. Schuls died in the hospital two days later.
His death comes as lawmakers in several states, including Wisconsin, are embracing legislation to loosen child labor laws. States have passed measures to let children work in more hazardous occupations, for more hours on school nights and in expanded roles. Wisconsin Republicans back a proposal to allow children as young as 14 to serve alcohol in bars and restaurants.
State and federal labor agencies are investigating the accident in northern Wisconsin to determine whether workplace safety or child labor laws were violated.
Most work in sawmills and logging is prohibited for minors, but in Wisconsin, children 16 and older are allowed to work in planing mills like the one Schuls was stacking lumber in when the accident occurred. A spokesperson for the Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development, which sets the state’s labor standards, did not immediately return a voicemail left Tuesday.
Surveillance footage watched by sheriff’s deputies showed Schuls stepping onto a conveyor belt to unjam a machine that stacks the small boards used to separate piles of lumber while they dry. Schuls did not press the machine’s safety shut-off button before stepping onto the conveyor belt, according to police reports.
Roughly 17 minutes passed between when Schuls moved onto the conveyor belt and when a coworker discovered him stuck in the machine. Schuls had been working alone in the building while a supervisor operated a forklift outside, sheriff’s deputies reported.
First responders used a defibrillator and administered CPR before transporting Schuls to a hospital. He was later brought to a pediatric hospital in Milwaukee where he died. Florence County Coroner Jeff Rickaby said Tuesday that an autopsy identified the cause of death as traumatic asphyxiation.
“That’s caused by entanglement in a machine,” Rickaby said.
The Town of Florence is located near the border with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula and had a population of 641 people on the 2020 census. According to an obituary for Schuls, he attended Florence High School, where he played football, basketball, baseball and soccer.
“Our small community is in absolute shock,” a GoFundMe page set up for the Schuls family said.
Members of the family declined to comment. Schuls’ funeral was scheduled for July 15 in Florence.
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Harm Venhuizen is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Harm on Twitter.
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2023-07-12T16:50:28+00:00
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wlip.com
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https://www.wlip.com/wisconsin-boy-killed-in-sawmill-accident-was-doing-work-allowed-by-state-law-records-suggest/
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A new book argues that honesty may not be the best policy in the workplace. From Hire to Liar: The Role of Deception in the Workplace says lies and misinformation may not be so bad — they're an essential part of how business gets done. Steve Inskeep talked with the author, David Shulman.
The author's note here says that you teach anthropology and sociology at Lafayette College in Pennsylvania. Is that a lie?
No, that's the actual truth.
What's so good about lying?
One of the things that lying does is, it may not have a lot ethical virtues but it has a lot of functional virtues. Sometimes, one of the virtues of lying is to be able to bypass certain rules [that] people would think are unfair or oppressive to customers or clients.
Like the regulation that causes you to deny a refund to a customer? The customer doesn't have the receipt, but you know the guy bought it, so you give him the refund.
Examples like that. I've found some of the more serious deceptions in nonprofits — things like pro-environmental organizations. People may say the money is going to one kind of cause, [but] take a little more of it for another cause because they felt what they're doing is for the greater good. They're very, very morally committed to what it is that they're doing.
Another context in business [is] if somebody is bringing money in, people don't always like to ask a lot of questions about how that's happening.
I knew someone who had a job selling a product that the company had not perfected yet. He faced this constant ethical dilemma about what claims to make for the product, because he had a strong suspicion that they weren't going to be able to deliver anything.
It's a very great example, because the first lie that would happen is the lie that somebody might tell to themselves. In this case, it's not their fault that they may be misleading the person. The responsibility for a decision like that doesn't lie with them. They're kind of a neutral tool of management, and they don't bear the responsibility for carrying out the false claims.
Can you give an example of somebody who has lied to themselves about the lie they were telling?
Classic example would be, I'm walking down the hall with somebody, they see a coworker, they're like, "Hey, it's wonderful to see you, how are the kids?"
We walk a few more feet, and then the person says, "I hate that such and such."
And if I ask people if that's deceptive, they say, "No, that's etiquette."
And another example: I talked to somebody about their resume, and they explained to me that they had barely any experience at all doing a particular kind of software programming, but they implied on their resume that they did have experience. And I asked if that was deceptive, and the guy said, "No, it's just telling the most optimistic version of the truth."
Are there situations where you almost expect to be lied to? You expect the car salesman to tell you the good things about the car, and you know he might not be telling you everything, but it's what you expect.
Obviously private detectives. I'm thinking of the private detective who told me, "If BS were music, I'd be the philharmonic."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-08-28T23:08:07+00:00
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mtpr.org
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https://www.mtpr.org/2007-04-04/making-lies-work-for-you-at-the-office
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BROWN, Deborah Anne
Born 6/19/65, went home to be with the Lord peacefully on 2/16/23. Visitation is 2/25/23, 11am - 1pm, with service at 1pm, at Paul R. Young Funeral Home in Oxford. For full obituary, please see www.paulyoungfuneralhome.com.
Funeral Home Information
Ogle and Paul R. Young Funeral Home - Oxford
5086 College Corner Pike
Oxford, OH
45056
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2023-02-23T06:27:14+00:00
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springfieldnewssun.com
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https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/obituaries/brown-deborah/WWTQS4HXOFFTVPM3Y5Z6Y5TZVE/
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LOS ANGELES, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenPower Motor Company Inc. (NASDAQ: GP) (TSXV: GPV) ("GreenPower"), a leading manufacturer and distributor of zero-emission, all electric-powered, medium and heavy-duty vehicles, today announced the appointment of Peterson Trucks, Inc. ("Peterson") as the dealer for GreenPower's BEAST Type D and Nano BEAST Type A all-electric school buses for the state of Oregon.
"Peterson brings 76 years of sales and service experience to this new relationship with GreenPower," said Michael Perez, GreenPower's Vice President of School Bus, Contracts and Grants. "With five locations across the state of Oregon, we look forward to working with them to build on the current footprint GreenPower already enjoys in the state. Oregon operates nearly 4,900 school buses and GreenPower has already been quoting bus sales for several school districts. Peterson will be a key partner in GreenPower's development of this market."
As part of the dealership agreement, Peterson has placed an order for two Type D BEAST school buses to be used for demonstration purposes with school districts and officials. "The Peterson team is excited about this new relationship with GreenPower and we plan to hit the ground running. The addition of GreenPower to our existing portfolio is a reflection of our commitment to this sector which we will continue to expand and support moving forward," said Rich Sanner, Bus Sales Manager for Peterson. "The GreenPower BEAST and Nano BEAST are the preeminent purpose-built, all-electric, zero-emission Type A and D school buses on the market today and will quickly become the vehicle of choice as schools in Oregon migrate a higher percentage of their fleets to all-electric."
GreenPower already enjoys a significant presence in Oregon. Several of the company's EV Star models are deployed in Oregon operating as employee shuttles for a major global sporting goods corporation and in transportation needs for non-profits. Two of GreenPower's award-winning Type A Nano BEAST are currently in production for Portland Public Schools, the largest school district in the state of Oregon and additional BEAST school buses are in the final stages of the ordering process for other school districts.
Contacts
Brendan Riley President
(510) 910-3377
Michael Perez
Vice President of school bus, contracts and grants
(909) 308-0960
Allie Potter
Skyya PR for GreenPower
(218) 766-8856
greenpower@skyya.com
About GreenPower Motor Company Inc.
GreenPower designs, builds and distributes a full suite of high-floor and low-floor all-electric medium and heavy-duty vehicles, including transit buses, school buses, shuttles, cargo van, and a cab and chassis. GreenPower employs a clean-sheet design to manufacture all-electric vehicles that are purpose built to be battery powered with zero emissions while integrating global suppliers for key components. This OEM platform allows GreenPower to meet the specifications of various operators while providing standard parts for ease of maintenance and accessibility for warranty requirements. GreenPower was founded in Vancouver, Canada with primary operational facilities in southern California. Listed on the Toronto exchange since November 2015, GreenPower completed its U.S. IPO and NASDAQ listing in August 2020. For further information go to www.greenpowermotor.com
Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains forward-looking statements relating to, among other things, GreenPower's business and operations and the environment in which it operates, which are based on GreenPower's operations, estimates, forecasts, and projections. Forward-looking statements are not based on historical facts, but rather on current expectations and projections about future events, and are therefore subject to risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from the future results expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These statements generally can be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "upon", "may", "should", "will", "could", "intend", "estimate", "plan", "anticipate", "expect", "believe" or "continue", or the negative thereof or similar variations. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict or are beyond GreenPower's control. A number of important factors, including those set forth in other public filings (filed under the Company's profile on www.sedar.com), could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from those expressed in these forward-looking statements. Consequently, readers should not place any undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. In addition, these forward-looking statements relate to the date on which they are made. GreenPower disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release. © 2022 GreenPower Motor Company Inc. All rights reserved.
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2022-12-21T14:29:20+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/12/21/greenpower-appoints-peterson-truck-amp-bus-its-school-bus-dealer-state-oregon/
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SHREVEPORT, La (KMSS/KTAL) – In a matchup of two of the state’s premiere softball programs, North Desoto overcame an early deficit to defeat Calvary 5-4 on Saturday afternoon.
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2023-04-02T03:29:57+00:00
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A Louisville police officer who was sworn in less than two weeks ago is in critical condition after stopping a gunman who opened fire at a downtown bank on Monday.
Nickolas Wilt was on his fourth shift as a police officer when his department got the call that a gunman had opened fire.
It was 8:38 a.m. local time on the Monday after Easter, and downtown Louisville was bustling with morning commuters. Officers responded to the scene within three minutes, according to interim Police Chief Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel.
Wilt was one of the two officers who confronted the gunman, running towards the shooter as the man turned his weapon, an assault rifle, in their direction. The suspect, a 25-year-old bank employee who livestreamed the violence, was killed by one of the two officers.
But Wilt was struck in the head in the process. He was among the nine people hospitalized after the shooting, and he remains in critical condition after undergoing brain surgery.
Mayor Craig Greenberg said a group of rookie officers from Wilt's academy cohort had paid him a visit. The 26-year-old graduated from the police academy on Mar. 31.
"I just swore him in," Gwinn-Villaroel said during a press conference. "His family was there to witness his journey to become a police officer."
Prior to joining the police force, Wilt worked as an emergency medical technician, an emergency dispatcher and as a local firefighter. He is still employed with Baptist Health on an "as-needed basis," according to a statement from the hospital.
A statement on his LinkedIn page offers insight into his service mindset: "The day you plant the seed is not the day you eat the fruit," he wrote in the spot where a career biography would normally go.
Two other officers were admitted to the hospital with injuries, including one shot in the elbow.
The five deceased victims have been identified as Joshua Barrick, Deana Eckert, Tommy Elliott, Juliana Farmer and James Tutt.
Three victims who were hospitalized are in stable condition as of Tuesday morning and one is in fair condition. Another four have been discharged. The hospital used more than 170 units of blood to treat the victims, prompting a representative from the Red Cross to call for more donations during a press conference on Tuesday.
Gwinn-Villaroel said there could've been more victims, had Wilt and the officer not "taken it upon themselves to not wait to assess everything but just went in to assess the threat so that more lives would not be lost."
"I asked my officers when I addressed them today: 'If we don't do it, who will?' " she added. "Evil cannot prevail and try to take over our city."
Just a few blocks away from Old National Bank, a man was killed and a woman was hospitalized on Monday when a shooter opened fire on a community college campus. The two incidents were completely unrelated, officials said.
More than 11,600 people have lost their lives to gun violence in the U.S. since the start of 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive. One in 6 people say they have personally witnessed a shooting in the U.S..
As media coverage of gun violence seems stuck in an endless loop, narratives about heroic acts have taken on new prominence.
Officers Rex Engelbert and Michael Collazo said luck and training helped them subdue a shooter at a Nashville Christian school last month.
In California, a 26-year-old software engineer, Brandon Tsay, wrestled a shooter to the ground at a dance hall in Monterey Park without knowing the gunman had just killed 11 people nearby.
An Army veteran, Richard M. Fierro, subdued the attacker at Club Q in Colorado Springs last November.
When it comes to Wilt's actions, it may be a while until the public hears the full story.
Like the other patients who sustained gunshot wounds, he has a long road of recovery ahead, said Dr. Jason Smith, University of Louisville Health Chief Medical Officer.
"If we can get through 24 hours, then we'll get them through another 24 hours," he said. "We'll keep doing that until they're out of the hospital."
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2023-04-11T16:32:18+00:00
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iowapublicradio.org
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https://www.iowapublicradio.org/news-from-npr/news-from-npr/2023-04-11/nickolas-wilt-was-shot-in-the-head-on-his-fourth-shift-as-a-louisville-police-officer
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Project continues pathway of U.S. Department of Energy Advanced Reactor Concepts (ARC-15) program to promote design, construction and operation of Generation-IV nuclear reactors
ATLANTA, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Company, through its subsidiary Southern Company Services, and TerraPower have completed installation of the Integrated Effects Test, marking a crucial milestone in the development of TerraPower's first-of-a-kind Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR). The test is the world's largest chloride salt system developed by the nuclear sector. The project culminates years of separate effects testing and is expected to demonstrate how the MCFR technology will perform in delivering a commercial-scale, cost-effective, carbon-free molten salt reactor energy source by 2035.
"Southern Company's research and development program is committed to advancing next-generation nuclear as part of a diverse technology portfolio supporting our goal of a net-zero future for customers," said Dr. Mark S. Berry, Southern Company Services senior vice president of R&D. "We are honored to engage with TerraPower, the Department of Energy and the other team members to further this goal through the Integrated Effects Test. Collaborations of this kind are critical to making transformational change in our energy system a reality."
Located at TerraPower's laboratory in Everett, Washington, the Integrated Effects Test is a nonnuclear, externally heated, up to 1-megawatt multiloop system to support future deployment of a fast-spectrum salt test reactor. The project continues work initiated in 2015 by Southern Company Services and TerraPower under the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Advanced Reactor Concepts (ARC-15) award, a multiyear effort to promote the design, construction and operation of Generation-IV nuclear reactors. The project team also includes CORE POWER, EPRI, Idaho National Laboratory, Oak Ridge National Laboratory and Vanderbilt University. The program represents a $76 million total project investment with a 60%-40% public-private cost share.
"The completion and installation of the Integrated Effects Test is an important step to advancing TerraPower's Molten Chloride Fast Reactor technology," said Jeff Latkowski, TerraPower's senior vice president of innovation programs. "The MCFR will play a pivotal role in decarbonizing heavy industries, and we are proud to work with Southern Company, CORE POWER and other partners to develop the systems necessary to bring new reactors to market."
The next-generation of nuclear reactors promise the same stable value to customers that is derived from the current operating nuclear fleet, can complement intermittent renewable resources on the grid, and hold the potential to provide zero-carbon, high-grade process heat and thermal storage for energy-intensive industrial markets and ocean transportation sectors that currently rely on fossil fuels. Nuclear energy will be central to a sustainable, clean-energy future – providing affordable, reliable, resilient and dispatchable carbon-free power that is available 24 hours a day, making the success of this project integral to achieving a net-zero economy by 2050.
The Integrated Effects Test signals important progress in the technology demonstration road map for TerraPower's MCFR. Data from operation of the test will help validate thermal hydraulic and safety analyses needed for the MCFR. The system will also support development and operation of the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment at Idaho National Laboratory, a less than 200-kilowatt reactor meant to provide experimental and operational data. Both the Integrated Effects Test and the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment will inform the design, licensing and operation of an approximately 180-megawatt MCFR demonstration planned for the early 2030s time frame.
A Sept. 9 ribbon-cutting ceremony was attended by representatives from Southern Company, TerraPower, Idaho National Laboratory, the project and construction team, and technology partners. Construction of the Integrated Effects Test was completed by McAbee Construction Inc., and all electrical support was provided by Gulf Electric Company.
In a recorded message during the event, Dr. Kathryn Huff, assistant secretary for the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy said, "The IET facility is a huge step forward in commercializing molten salt reactor technology that will help the U.S. transition to a new, clean-energy economy and help position the U.S. as a leader in the development of advanced reactor technologies."
TerraPower's MCFR is one of the most advanced Generation-IV nuclear technologies under development and is separate from TerraPower's Natrium™ reactor and integrated energy storage technology. The MCFR is a liquid salt-fueled, salt-cooled fast reactor that will enable operation at low pressures and high temperatures. It offers superior performance, inherent benefits in safety and life-cycle sustainability, reduced capital investment and O&M costs, and has the ability to operate using a number of fuel sources – including depleted and natural uranium or even spent fuel from existing reactors.
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy company serving 9 million customers through its subsidiaries. The company provides clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy through electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company serving wholesale customers across America, a leading distributed energy infrastructure company, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Southern Company brands are known for excellent customer service, high reliability and affordable prices below the national average. For more than a century, we have been building the future of energy and developing the full portfolio of energy resources, including carbon-free nuclear, advanced carbon capture technologies, natural gas, renewables, energy efficiency and storage technology. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation and a low-carbon future, Southern Company and its subsidiaries develop the customized energy solutions our customers and communities require to drive growth and prosperity. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and govern our business to the benefit of our world. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have been recognized nationally by the U.S. Department of Defense, G.I. Jobs magazine, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, Forbes and the Women's Choice Award. To learn more, visit www.southerncompany.com.
TerraPower is a leading nuclear innovation company that strives to improve the world through nuclear energy and science. Since it was founded by Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries, TerraPower has emerged as an incubator and developer of ideas and technologies that offer energy independence, environmental sustainability, medical advancement and other cutting-edge opportunities. It accepts and tackles some of the world's most difficult challenges. Behind each of its innovations and programs, TerraPower actively works to bring together the strengths and experiences of the world's public and private sectors to answer pressing global needs. Learn more at terrapower.com.
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2022-10-18T17:37:35+00:00
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wbrc.com
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https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2022/10/18/southern-company-subsidiary-terrapower-complete-installation-integrated-effects-test-key-milestone-development-molten-chloride-fast-reactor/
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U.S.-China relations are at a low point. Are things starting to turn around? By John Ruwitch Published May 24, 2023 at 5:08 AM EDT Facebook LinkedIn Email President Biden's prediction of a "thaw" in the diplomatic relationship with China coincides with the arrival from Beijing of a new ambassador to the U.S. Copyright 2023 NPR
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2023-05-24T09:53:38+00:00
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mainepublic.org
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https://www.mainepublic.org/2023-05-24/u-s-china-relations-are-at-a-low-point-are-things-starting-to-turn-around
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If you're pregnant in Georgia, you can now list your unborn child as a dependent on tax returns.
On Monday, the Georgia Department of Revenue released new guidance related to its Living Infants and Fairness Equality (LIFE) Act, which prevents doctors from performing abortions beyond six weeks, with some exceptions.
"In light of the June 24, 2022, U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization and the July 20, 2022, 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in Sistersong v. Kemp, the Department will recognize any unborn child with a detectable human heartbeat... as eligible for the Georgia individual income tax dependent exemption," the agency said in a press release.
According to the department, a Georgian taxpayer at least six weeks pregnant on or after July 20 through Dec. 31, 2022 can list the embryo as a dependent on next year's taxes.
Those who claim an exemption will receive $3,000 for "each unborn child," the agency said.
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2022-08-03T02:02:23+00:00
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wrtv.com
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https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/pregnant-georgians-can-list-unborn-children-as-dependent-on-tax-returns
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Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a veteran prosecutor to serve as special counsel overseeing the criminal probe of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and the Jan. 6 investigation.
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Attorney General Merrick Garland appointed a veteran prosecutor to serve as special counsel overseeing the criminal probe of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago and the Jan. 6 investigation.
Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-11-18T23:52:22+00:00
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kgou.org
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https://www.kgou.org/2022-11-18/attorney-general-garland-appoints-special-counsel-to-oversee-trump-investigations
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The Mavs Maniaacss are a dance troupe made up of plus-size men who perform during Dallas Mavericks basketball games. In this week's StoryCorps, two members talk about how the group was founded.
Copyright 2022 NPR
The Mavs Maniaacss are a dance troupe made up of plus-size men who perform during Dallas Mavericks basketball games. In this week's StoryCorps, two members talk about how the group was founded.
Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-04-22T10:20:00+00:00
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mainepublic.org
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https://www.mainepublic.org/2022-04-22/how-one-man-found-his-calling-as-a-mavs-maniaac
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Texas (KETK) – Texas has the lowest gas price average in the country currently at $3.95 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel, according to AAA.
AAA Texas Weekend Gas Watch released the statewide average gas prices today showing Texas is at $3.95 per gallon, which is 19 cents less than on this day last week and is $1.12 more per gallon compared to this day last year.
Of the major metropolitan areas surveyed in Texas, drivers in College Station are paying the most on average at $4.08 per gallon while drivers in Laredo are paying the least at $3.59 per gallon. The national average price for a gallon of regular unleaded is $4.44, which is 16 cents less when compared to this day last week and $1.28 more than the price per gallon at this same time last year.
“The statewide retail price for a gallon of regular unleaded on average fell below $4 for the first time since the second week of May,” said AAA Texas spokesperson Joshua Zuber. “With gas prices continuing to decline, more people may be encouraged to make last minute decisions to travel.”
It is unclear how long the downward trend will remain on the price at the pump, especially since July is a leading month for travel demand and crude oil prices remain sensitive. Gas prices throughout Texas fell as economic slowdown concerns outweigh crude oil supply worries as the war in Ukraine continues, according to AAA.
Prices up to date at press time using market prices posted at 3:41 a.m. Motorists can find current gas prices along their route with the free and revamped AAA App for iPhone, iPad and Android. The app can also be used to map a route and learn traffic conditions along that route, find discounts, locate parking, book a hotel and request and track AAA roadside assistance. Learn more at www.AAA.com/mobile.
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2022-07-21T20:29:36+00:00
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everythinglubbock.com
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https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/state-regional/texas-has-the-lowest-gas-price-average-in-the-u-s-right-now/
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Purchase offers due October 26th, 2022
DALLAS, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rising Phoenix Royalties (RPR) is offering for sale a diversified mineral and royalty portfolio across several basins in the continental United States. The Company has retained TenOaks Energy Advisors as its exclusive advisor in connection with the transaction.
The portfolio's 2022 combined annualized cash flow is $6.7 Million, with 3.72% monthly growth, January - August, 2022. Purchase offers are due October 26th, 2022.
"We've spent the last few years in aggregation mode and feel like now is a good time to take some chips off the table with commodity prices where they are today,"notes Jace Graham, RPR CEO and Founder. "We focus on buying value driven producing minerals throughout the US in the smaller to mid-size range and have assembled enough of these types of assets to hopefully receive a higher premium from larger publicly traded and institutional buyers chasing a lower yield profile."
"Our investors are excited about a possible sale but if we cannot achieve a specific return hurdle we'll just hold the assets and continue to distribute the cash flow," continued Graham. " Our producing mineral funds are privately owned so we do not have a specific mandate or shot clock to divest, our only mission is to deliver the highest return to our investors."
The RPR portfolio is anchored by significant royalty ownership in the Rockies (DJ, Wind River, Williston) and Marcellus/Utica (West Virginia, Ohio, and Pennsylvania) Basins, In addition, it's bolstered by a Permian presence with ownership in several of the Midland Basin's core areas.
Investor evaluation materials and Virtual Data Room (VDR) presentations are available upon signing of a confidentiality agreement. Contact BJ Brandenberger, Partner, TenOaks Advisors, at 214-663-6999 or email: bj.brandenberger@tenoaksadvisors.com for information and to schedule a portfolio review.
Rising Phoenix Royalties, Dallas, TX, is a privately held mineral and royalty interest acquisition company built on four generations of oil and gas industry expertise. Since 2009, RPR has successfully identified, evaluated, acquired, and managed income producing properties of over $140 million in mineral and royal assets in oil and gas basins nationwide. Learn more at www.risingphoenixroyalties.com
TenOaks Energy Advisors, LLC was founded in January 2015 to provide independent, best-in-class divestiture and advisory services to oil and gas companies in the upstream, midstream, and oil field service sectors across the continental U.S. Our principals have closed over 200 transactions with aggregate consideration exceeding $8 billion. www.tenoaksenergyadvisors.com
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2022-10-13T13:40:38+00:00
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kalb.com
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https://www.kalb.com/prnewswire/2022/10/13/rising-phoenix-royalties-announces-partnership-with-ten-oaks-energy-advisors-market-67-million-annual-cash-flow-several-producing-mineral-royalty-funds/
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PASADENA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ExchangeRight, one of the nation's leading providers of diversified real estate DST and REIT investments, announced it successfully met or exceeded investor cash flow targets across all offerings in 2022 while completing 10 successful full-cycle events that provided more than 700 investors with profitable, strategic exits. Despite an economy that included high inflation, significant interest rate increases, and a period of recession, each full-cycle offering outperformed projections, generating average annualized returns ranging from 6.67% to 11.25%.
ExchangeRight's 31 full-cycle offerings have produced an 8.74% average annual return inception to date, with full-cycle events from its net lease platform achieving average total investor returns ranging from 143.73% to 156.98% and average annual ROI exceeding projections ranging from 6.18% to 44.50%.
ExchangeRight produced 11 new DST portfolios designed for recession resilience in 2022 and acquired 164 net-leased properties, bringing its assets under management to $5.3 billion, representing an 18% increase of year-over-year growth. Throughout last year's economic volatility, the company maintained 100% rent collection and provided stable income to investors, paying more than 7,300 investors at an annualized pace of over $140 million in total distributions. All 84 of its current and past offerings have served investors with uninterrupted cash flows that have met or exceeded distribution projections every month.
"We are proud to have preserved capital and executed a record number of successful exits, even through last year's economic headwinds," said Warren Thomas, a managing partner at ExchangeRight. "By staying true to the same conservative strategy that we started with, focused on net-leased assets backed primarily by investment-grade tenants operating in necessity-based industries, we protected investors' wealth and ensured their passive income was consistent."
About ExchangeRight
ExchangeRight pursues its passion to empower people to be secure, free, and generous by providing REIT, fund, and 1031 DST portfolios that target secure capital, stable income, and strategic exits. The company strategically syndicates net-leased portfolios of assets backed primarily by investment-grade corporations that successfully operate in the necessity-based retail and healthcare industries, as well as diversified value-add portfolios of inline and outparcel retail properties shadow-anchored by strong-performing grocery tenants. Please visit www.exchangeright.com for more information.
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Senior Media Relations Officer
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2023-01-25T21:19:11+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2023/01/25/exchangeright-completes-10-full-cycle-events-2022-with-returns-ranging-667-1125/
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CA Sacramento CA Zone Forecast for Thursday, December 22, 2022
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Interior Northern California Zone Forecasts for California
National Weather Service Sacramento CA
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
Spot temperatures and probabilities of measurable precipitation
are for today, tonight, and Friday.
CAZ013-230845-
Shasta Lake Area / Northern Shasta County-
Including the city of Shasta Dam
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 38 to 52 higher elevations...49 to 57 lower
elevations. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...A chance of rain showers in the evening, then rain
showers after midnight. Patchy fog through the night. Lows 31 to
45. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Cloudy. A chance of rain showers in the morning. Patchy
fog through the day. Highs 37 to 49 higher elevations...47 to
53 lower elevations. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 30 to 44 higher
elevations...38 to 46 lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Mostly
cloudy. Not as cool. Highs 43 to 58 higher elevations...55 to
62 lower elevations. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain
showers. Lows 34 to 49.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Warmer. Highs 50 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 35 to 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
42 to 57.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Heavy rain showers. Breezy. Lows
36 to 50. Highs 41 to 56.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Colder. Lows 32 to 47.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain and snow showers likely. Light snow
accumulations possible. Highs 38 to 53.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SHASTA DAM 55 44 52 / 20 90 30
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CAZ014-230845-
Burney Basin / Eastern Shasta County-
Including the city of Burney
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Patchy fog in the afternoon. Highs 37 to 43. Light
winds.
.TONIGHT...Rain showers. Patchy fog. Lows 29 to 36. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
morning. Patchy fog through the day. Highs 38 to 44. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy frost in the evening. Patchy fog through the
night. Widespread frost after midnight. Lows 25 to 33. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. In the valleys, widespread frost and
patchy fog in the morning. Patchy frost in the afternoon. At
higher elevations, widespread frost in the morning, then patchy
frost in the afternoon. Highs 41 to 49. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows 27 to 38.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Widespread frost. Highs 46 to 54.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows 29 to 38.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
43 to 49.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Lows 32 to 43.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers. Highs 41 to 49.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain and snow showers likely.
Light snow accumulations possible. Lows 27 to 37. Highs 37 to 45.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BURNEY 42 32 43 / 20 90 20
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CAZ015-230845-
Northern Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Redding and Red Bluff
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. Patchy fog early in the morning. Areas of fog
late in the morning, then patchy dense fog early in the
afternoon. A slight chance of rain showers late in the afternoon.
Highs around 53. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Patchy fog in
the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows around 43. Light
winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
morning. Patchy fog through the day. Highs around 53. Light
winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows 39 to 45. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Highs
around 62. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 41 to 49.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 48.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
around 56.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Rain showers. Windy. Lows 44 to 52.
Highs 55 to 61.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain showers. Lows 42 to 48. Highs
53 to 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
REDDING 54 41 54 / 20 90 20
RED BLUFF 54 44 54 / 10 80 10
$$
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CAZ016-230845-
Central Sacramento Valley-
Including the cities of Chico, Oroville, and Marysville/Yuba City
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Widespread Fog...locally dense early in the morning,
then areas of Fog...locally dense late in the morning. Patchy
dense fog early in the afternoon. Cloudy. Highs around 52. Light
winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Patchy
fog. Lows around 43. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Widespread fog in the morning, then
patchy fog in the afternoon. Highs around 55. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening, then
widespread Fog...locally dense after midnight. Lows 38 to 44.
Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Highs 58 to
64. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 47.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 59 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 48.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
around 57.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Rain showers. Windy. Lows 47 to 53.
Highs 57 to 63.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows 44 to 50.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 61.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
CHICO 52 45 55 / 10 40 10
OROVILLE 52 45 56 / 10 30 10
MARYSVILLE/YUBA CITY 52 42 57 / 10 30 0
$$
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CAZ017-230845-
Southern Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Sacramento
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Mostly
cloudy. Highs around 52. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Patchy fog through the night. Lows around 42. Light
winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog through the day. Highs 53 to 59. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog in the evening, then
widespread Fog...locally dense after midnight. Lows 37 to 43.
Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Highs
around 60. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 46.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 47.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 54 to 60.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Rain showers. Windy. Lows around 50.
Highs 56 to 62.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows around 48.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
55 to 61.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
SACRAMENTO 52 42 57 / 10 20 0
SAC EXEC AIRPORT 52 42 57 / 10 20 0
$$
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CAZ018-230845-
Carquinez Strait and Delta-
Including the city of Fairfield/Suisun
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Mostly
cloudy. Highs around 53. East winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
evening. Patchy fog through the night. Lows 39 to 45. Light
winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Widespread fog in the morning, then patchy fog in the
afternoon. Highs around 56. East winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the evening, then
widespread Fog...locally dense after midnight. Lows 39 to 44.
Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Highs
around 60. North winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 44.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 59.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 47.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs around 56.
.MONDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers. Breezy. Lows
around 50. Highs around 60.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
around 59.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
FAIRFIELD/SUISUN 56 40 58 / 10 20 0
$$
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CAZ019-230845-
Northern San Joaquin Valley-
Including the cities of Stockton and Modesto
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Mostly
cloudy. Highs around 52. Southeast winds up to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Patchy fog. Lows 37 to 45. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Patchy fog
in the afternoon. Highs 54 to 60. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog in the evening, then
widespread Fog...locally dense after midnight. Lows 37 to 45.
Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Highs
around 58. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 39 to 47.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs around 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Mostly cloudy. Lows 41 to 49. Highs
around 59.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Lows
48 to 54.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers. Breezy. Highs 55 to 60.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers likely. Lows around 49.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
53 to 61.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
STOCKTON 52 40 57 / 0 10 0
MODESTO 51 39 55 / 0 10 0
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CAZ063-230845-
Mountains Southwestern Shasta County to Western Colusa County-
Including the city of Alder Springs
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. In the valleys, patchy fog in the morning. A
slight chance of rain showers late in the afternoon. Highs 42 to
57. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Areas of
fog after midnight. Lows 36 to 46. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. Areas of fog in the morning. Patchy fog
in the afternoon. Highs 38 to 50 higher elevations...48 to
54 lower elevations. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Patchy dense fog in the evening.
Widespread Fog...locally dense after midnight. Lows 35 to 47.
Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Not as
cool. Highs 45 to 59 higher elevations...57 to 63 lower
elevations. Prevailing northwest winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 52.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Partly cloudy. Warmer. Highs 51 to 66.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 39 to 51.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
43 to 58.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Rain showers. Breezy. Lows 38 to 52.
Highs 43 to 58.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Rain showers and heavy snow showers. Colder.
Light snow accumulations possible. Lows 34 to 49.
.WEDNESDAY...Rain and snow showers likely. Light snow
accumulations possible. Highs 40 to 55.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
ALDER SPRINGS 47 38 46 / 20 70 10
$$
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CAZ066-230845-
Northeast Foothills/Sacramento Valley-
Including the city of Paradise
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
afternoon. Highs 47 to 55. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Patchy fog in
the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows 39 to 47. Light
winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of rain showers in the
morning. Patchy fog through the day. Highs 46 to 56. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows
38 to 48. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then becoming mostly
sunny. Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Not as
cool. Highs 55 to 63. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 43 to 51.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 58 to 66.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 42 to 52.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
51 to 59.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Rain showers. Windy. Lows 44 to 54.
Highs 49 to 57.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain showers. Lows 39 to 51. Highs
46 to 56.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
PARADISE 49 45 52 / 10 40 10
$$
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CAZ067-230845-
Motherlode-
Including the cities of Grass Valley and Jackson
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Mostly
cloudy. Highs 49 to 55. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Patchy fog in the evening. Areas of fog after midnight. Lows
40 to 46. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Highs
53 to 61. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Clear. Patchy dense fog. Lows 38 to 44. Light
winds.
.SATURDAY...Widespread Fog...locally dense in the morning. Mostly
sunny. Highs 56 to 64. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 40 to 48.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 59 to 67.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 44 to 50.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 56 to 64.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with rain showers. Lows 45 to 53.
.TUESDAY...Rain showers. Breezy. Highs 49 to 57.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain showers. Lows 41 to 49. Highs
47 to 57.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
GRASS VALLEY 51 41 55 / 10 40 10
JACKSON 51 44 57 / 10 20 0
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CAZ068-230845-
Western Plumas County/Lassen Park-
Including the cities of Chester and Quincy
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Cloudy. At lower elevations, patchy fog early in the
afternoon, A slight chance of rain showers in the afternoon. At
higher elevations, a slight chance of rain showers early in the
afternoon. A slight chance of rain and snow showers late in the
afternoon. Highs 35 to 50. Snow level 6500 feet. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A chance of rain showers at lower
elevations...and a chance of rain showers and heavy snow showers
at higher elevations...and patchy fog at lower elevations...and
patchy fog at higher elevations. Lows 29 to 44. No snow
accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch higher elevations.
Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of
rain showers in the morning, Patchy fog through the day. At
higher elevations, a slight chance of rain and snow showers in
the morning, A slight chance of snow showers in the morning,
Areas of fog and dense freezing fog in the morning. Patchy fog in
the afternoon, Areas of fog and dense freezing fog in the
morning. Patchy fog in the afternoon. Highs 35 to 50. Prevailing
south winds up to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Areas
of frost in the evening. Patchy fog through the night. Widespread
frost after midnight. Colder. Lows 26 to 41. Light winds.
.SATURDAY...Widespread frost and patchy dense fog in the morning.
Partly cloudy. Not as cool. Highs 42 to 57. Light winds.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows 30 to 45.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Partly cloudy. Widespread frost. Not as cool.
Highs 45 to 60.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Areas of frost. Lows 31 to 46.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs
39 to 54.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Heavy rain showers. Windy. Lows 32 to
47. Highs 36 to 51.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain and snow showers likely.
Breezy. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows 28 to 43.
Highs 33 to 48.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
QUINCY 44 35 47 / 10 60 10
CHESTER 42 29 43 / 20 70 10
$$
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CAZ069-230845-
West Slope Northern Sierra Nevada-
Including the city of Blue Canyon
1145 PM PST Thu Dec 22 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs 36 to 51 higher elevations...46 to
56 lower elevations. Light winds.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. At lower elevations, a slight chance of
rain showers in the evening, then a chance of rain showers after
midnight. At higher elevations, a slight chance of rain and snow
showers in the evening, then a chance of rain and snow showers
after midnight. Lows 25 to 40 higher elevations...36 to 46 lower
elevations. No snow accumulation lower elevations...up to 1 inch
higher elevations. Snow level 7500 feet. Light winds.
.FRIDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs 36 to 51 higher elevations...47 to 57 lower
elevations. Light winds.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Widespread frost in the evening. Mostly clear.
Lows 24 to 39 higher elevations...34 to 46 lower elevations.
Prevailing east winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Not as cool. Highs 44 to 59 higher
elevations...55 to 65 lower elevations. Prevailing northeast
winds up to 10 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 32 to 47.
.CHRISTMAS DAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 50 to 65.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows 33 to 48.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of rain showers.
Highs 44 to 59.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain and snow
showers. Lows 32 to 47.
.TUESDAY...Heavy rain showers and heavy snow showers. Windy.
Heavy snow accumulations possible. Highs 36 to 51.
.TUESDAY NIGHT AND WEDNESDAY...Rain showers and heavy snow
showers. Breezy. Moderate snow accumulations possible. Lows 27 to
42. Highs 33 to 48.
TEMPERATURE / PRECIPITATION
BLUE CANYON 46 40 47 / 10 40 10
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2022-12-23T09:09:29+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/CA-Sacramento-CA-Zone-Forecast-17673457.php
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Movie mogul, Tyler Perry has another major motion picture hit on his hands, with the release of the highly anticipated A Jazzman’s Blues. The poignant film, one of Perry’s first works, was actually inspired by legendary playwright August Wilson. “I was telling him that I had all these stories that I wanted to tell, and he was very, very encouraging about me writing what I wanted to write. I went home that night and started writing A Jazzman’s Blues,” Perry said.
A Jazzman’s Blues, set in the deep south, starring Joshua Boone and Solea Pfeiffer tells the story of two lovers navigating their way through the pleasure and the perils of life in the deep south during the 1940s.
“I wrote it in 1995. It was the first screenplay I ever wrote. The two characters are just trying to find their own way in the world. Initially, I wanted to play the lead role of Bayou, but that was 1995 — I aged out.”
Perry, 52, may know a little something about the blues. The 52-year-old actor, writer and producer wrote the film in 1995 when he was a 25-year-old aspiring screenwriter, but at the time was a homeless creative living in his car. “I was in Atlanta struggling to make it. I was hungry, sleeping on my cousin’s couch, eventually getting put out and being homeless. I was trying to get my first play off the ground, and this screenplay just poured out of me,” he recalled. “I held onto it for all of these years.”
The first trailer for Tyler Perry‘s highly anticipated Netflix drama A Jazzman’s Blues is below.
A Jazzman’s Blues is on Netflix Sept. 23. It will have its world premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Sept. 11.
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2022-08-24T20:14:04+00:00
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atlantadailyworld.com
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https://atlantadailyworld.com/2022/08/24/tyler-perry-makes-movie-magic-with-a-jazzmans-blues/
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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The University of Idaho wants to build the nation’s largest research dairy and experimental farm in south-central Idaho, the geographical heart of the sector.
University President Scott Green and school officials in a presentation to Gov. Brad Little and other members of the Idaho Land Board on Tuesday said the proposed Center for Agriculture, Food and the Environment, or CAFE, will help support growth of the dairy and other industries.
“CAFE will be a leader (for) water usage and environmental quality challenges while supporting the continued growth of the dairy, livestock, cropland and food processing industries,” Green told the board.
The dairy industry is Idaho’s top agricultural sector and ranks third in the nation behind California and Wisconsin. Idaho's main dairy products are milk, cheese and yogurt.
The school wants the Land Board to use $23 million from the 2021 sale of 282 acres (114 hectares), in Caldwell, of endowment land benefitting the University of Idaho's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences to buy roughly 640 acres (259 hectares) of farmland in Minidoka County north of Rupert. The $23 million is in a fund controlled by the Land Board.
The presentation on Tuesday was informational and the board is expected to take action on the plan in September.
If the board approves the request, and everything advances as envisioned by the university, the dairy and farm would be fully operating by 2026.
University officials provided a detailed roadmap of the plan under review by the Idaho Department of Lands, which the Land Board directs. The next step is for the plan to be reviewed by the board's investment subcommittee and. If approved, the plan would return to the Land Board in September for a possible decision.
The operation would include an experimental farm and 2,000-cow research dairy in Minidoka County. Classrooms, labs and faculty offices would be constructed in Jerome County near where Interstate 84 and U.S. Route 93 intersect. A food processing pilot plant with a workforce training and education facility would be located at the College of Southern Idaho campus in Twin Falls County.
The issue before the Land Board only involves the experimental farm and research dairy.
The university's proposed site for the research dairy is in the midst of the state's dairy industry. Besides benefitting the dairy industry, school officials also called the plan a critical advancement for the Washington-Idaho-Montana-Utah Regional Program that serves students pursuing veterinary careers.
“Our students will benefit by having access to a world-class facility,” Green said. “Students will gain hands-on experience working with the latest agricultural technologies, and Idaho industry will gain access to the latest advancements and research.”
The university with its own money has already purchased about half of the 640 acres (250 hectares), and the Idaho Dairymen's Association purchased the other half.
The association plans to donate it to the university after the Land Board approves the university's plan. The land overall is valued at about $6 million.
The $23 million the university is seeking would be used to buy the land and make it endowment land. The remaining money could be used for buildings and site improvements, such as grading and nutrient management lagoons.
Endowment land is land Idaho received at statehood from the federal government to generate money for various institutions, mainly public education. The endowment land is divided among the beneficiaries and one of them is the University of Idaho's Agricultural College.
The overall cost of the dairy and farm, including cows, machinery and infrastructure, is about $50 million. The remaining $27 million not covered by the $23 million request to the Land Board would come from various sources, including $10 million from the state, a potential $6 million from the U.S. Agricultural Research Services, the Agricultural College and donations.
The dairy industry faces challenges on numerous fronts, including what to do with dairy farm waste and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The research dairy could develop ways to create byproducts to deal with those problems, school officials said.
"The dairy industry nationwide has set a goal of reaching net-zero greenhouse emissions by 2050," Brent Olmstead, assistant dean for the Agricultural College, told the board. “The dairy industry has no idea how to do that at present. CAFE will provide an opportunity for research to get Idaho's dairy families to a point where they can reach that goal.”
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2022-08-18T20:18:24+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/University-of-Idaho-envisions-largest-research-17382465.php
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(The Hill) – Google in a letter to lawmakers on Thursday said it would clearly identify facilities that provide abortions to ensure people seeking the procedure are not misled by anti-abortion clinics.
Mark Isakowitz, the vice president for government affairs and public policy for the U.S. and Canada at Google, said in a letter to Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) and Rep. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) that the company will include labels like “Provides abortions” and “Does not provide abortions” that the company has verified at the top of advertisement search results.
The change could help prevent women from seeking the procedure at clinics that oppose abortion or crisis pregnancy centers, which work to convince people against having the procedure.
The announcement comes in response to a letter Warner, Slotkin and other members of Congress sent to the CEO of Google in June to urge him to prevent misleading abortion search results.
The lawmakers said in the letter that 37 percent of Google Maps results and 11 percent of search results for “abortion clinics near me” and “abortion pill” in states with abortion trigger bans were for anti-abortion clinics.
A Google spokesperson told The Hill that the company has been working for months to find more useful ways to display results that show the specific services that businesses offer.
The spokesperson said the update that Google is introducing will help users find locations that offer the services they search for or broaden their results so they can see more options. The company will confirm that certain places provide a service through regularly calling them directly and collaborating with “authoritative” data sources.
“When people turn to Google to find local information, we aim to help them easily explore the range of places available so they can determine which are most helpful to them,” the spokesperson said.
The updates will affect how Google shows search results and maps to give people additional context about what they are viewing, according to a Google spokesperson.
The company will include the note “Might not provide abortions” when it is unable to verify information.
Google will also allow users to expand their search radius if the most relevant results are not nearby.
Warner said in a release that the changes are not about restricting speech but providing results that accurately address a search.
“I welcome the changes that Google has announced today so that women seeking abortion services aren’t directed towards fake clinics that traffic in misinformation and don’t provide comprehensive health services,” he said.
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2022-08-26T00:51:38+00:00
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fox59.com
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https://fox59.com/news/national-world/google-to-clearly-label-facilities-that-provide-abortions-2/
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We have had a lot of storms lately here in Fargo and nothing makes a snow day better than a
nice warm hearty meal, so here is my favorite chili recipe. Now warning! This is not your typical
chili, but I promise you won’t regret trying this recipe. It is also a one-pot meal, and who doesn’t love
that?
Ingredients
● Chicken Broth (Family size)
● 1 bag frozen corn
● 2 cans Original Rotel tomatoes
● 2 cans green chilis
● 3 cans of northern beans in chili sauce
● 2 cups Kraft fiesta blend cheese
● 2 blocks of cream cheese
● 1 small can of salsa verde (you can find this by the green chilis)
● 4-5 Large chicken breasts seasoned and shredded (you could also you a rotisserie
chicken from the store if you don’t want to cook chicken)
● Seasonings of choice
● 1 onion
● 1 TBS garlic paste
● Butter
Optional Ingredients (Toppings)
● Sour cream
● Tortilla chips
● Cilantro
● Jalapenos
● Green hot sauce
If you like heat, definitely add the jalapenos and hot sauce. None of these toppings are
necessary, however, I highly recommend them.
Instructions
- In a large pot, saute chopped onion with butter and garlic paste until onions become
translucent. - After you have sauteed the onion, butter, and garlic, add in the green chilis, canned
tomatoes (you have to use Rotel trust me), beans, salsa verde, and the bag of frozen
corn. Do not drain any of the cans. Cook this for a few minutes until warmed thoroughly. - Next, add your shredded chicken (cooked and seasoned how you like) and then desired
seasonings. I would recommend at least a teaspoon of the following but season with
your heart and add more or less of your favorite seasonings; Salt, Pepper, Chili Powder,
Paprika, Onion Powder, Cumin, Chili lime seasoning, taco mix seasoning, and some cilantro. (I add quite a bit of seasoning but play around with it and figure out which flavors you like best.)
- Mix and warm ingredients thoroughly
- Once the mixture has been mixed and cooked together for a few minutes and in chicken
broth and heat to a simmer - Once the chili is simmering add in cream cheese and shredded cheese and mix until
melted. - Once everything is combined you can enjoy it right away or put it in the fridge for later
(the chili is even better the next day after it had some time to sit). I top mine with sour
cream, jalapenos, cilantro, a few dashes of hot sauce, and crushed chips.
I promise this will be your new favorite chili recipe!
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2023-03-13T00:02:16+00:00
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ndsuspectrum.com
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http://ndsuspectrum.com/white-chicken-chili-recipe/
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Mayor of Washington, DC, faces formidable primary challenge
WASHINGTON (AP) — Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser faced a formidable fight for a third term, challenged in Tuesday’s Democratic primary by two council members in a race dominated by crime and public safety issues.
During Bowser’s tumultuous second term, she clashed with former President Donald Trump and walked a public tightrope between her own police department and a vocal coalition of activists led by Black Lives Matter.
Her challengers include At-large Councilmember Robert White, who harshly criticized Bowser’s response to spiraling violent crime rates, and Councilmember Trayon White, who represents Ward 8, the poorest and most crime-ridden area in the district.
The winner of the Democratic primary is the prohibitive favorite in the November general election in the heavily Democratic city.
Crime and public safety have dominated the mayoral campaign. Homicides have risen for four years straight, and the 2021 murder count of 227 was the highest mark since 2003. In January, a candidate for the D.C. Council, Nate Fleming, was carjacked at gunpoint.
On Sunday night, gunfire erupted at a street concert 2 miles from the White House, killing a 15-year-old boy and wounding three others, including a police officer.
The Washington, D.C., campaign broadly reflects a wider dynamic playing out in longtime blue stronghold cities, with progressives facing off against Democratic traditionalists over crime.
Bowser, 49, campaigned on her experience and leadership and her history as one of the faces of Washington’s ongoing quest for statehood. She also received good marks for her handling of the pandemic, generally operating in coordination with the D.C. Council.
In the summer of 2020, following mass protests over the killing of George Floyd by police in Minneapolis, Bowser publicly feuded with Trump after racial justice protesters were forcibly cleared from an area near the White House. Bowser responded by renaming the protest epicenter Black Lives Matter Plaza and commissioning a mural with “Black Lives Matter” painted on a stretch of 16th Street, one block from the White House, in giant yellow letters.
Under pressure from activists calling to defund the police, Bowser largely stood by her police department, fighting public battles with the D.C. Council over the police budget. She quietly replaced an older white police chief with a younger Black successor and has pushed for funding to build Metropolitan Police Department staffing, currently at 3,500, up to 4,000 officers over the next decade.
In April, the D.C. Council’s judiciary committee cut $6 million from Bowser’s $30 million budget proposal to hire more officers, targeting incentives Bowser claimed were vital to attract good candidates. The committee, on which neither of her challengers serves, did approve a $20,000 hiring bonus to help recruit more police officers, something Bowser announced a few days before the primary.
“I’ve never been to a community where they said they didn’t want the police. Never,” Bowser said in a radio debate last month. “We need the police that we need.”
Robert White, 40, has a history of successful insurgent campaigns, having unseated an entrenched incumbent for an at-large Council seat in 2016. He proposed tackling crime through a massive public and private youth jobs program that Bowser derided as unsustainable.
Trayon White, 38, openly invokes the spirit of Marion Barry, the late mayor and council member who remains a controversial but beloved figure among many Washingtonians. A former grassroots community activist, White was a protégé of Barry’s. He has has opposed Bowser’s bids to hire more police officers and favors community violence intervention programs, something he says Bowser was slow to embrace.
In 2018, Trayon White was accused of antisemitism after saying a prominent Jewish family was controlling the weather in Washington.
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2022-06-21T05:08:38+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/2022/06/21/mayor-washington-dc-faces-formidable-primary-challenge/
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2023-02-11T19:36:30+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/sports/2023/02/11/ap-top-sports-news-at-118-p-m-est-5/
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(The Hill) – A study published on Wednesday shows a history of COVID-19 infection is associated with an increased risk of neurological aftereffects.
“COVID-19 is associated with increased risks of neurological and psychiatric sequelae in the weeks and months thereafter,” reads the study, titled “Neurological and psychiatric risk trajectories after SARS-CoV-2 infection: an analysis of 2-year retrospective cohort studies including 1,284,437 patients.”
Sequelae are conditions resulting from a prior illness or incident.
“How long these risks remain, whether they affect children and adults similarly, and whether SARS-CoV-2 variants differ in their risk profiles remains unclear,” the study, published in The Lancet Psychiatry journal, continues.
The study examined de-identified data from more than a million patients using an international health records network that drew from the U.S., Australia, the U.K., Spain, Bulgaria, India, Malaysia and Taiwan. Most patients considered by the study were American.
The records of patients who had been diagnosed with COVID-19 between Jan. 20, 2020, and April 13, 2022, were evaluated for 14 neurological and psychiatric diagnoses.
The study found that COVID-19 infection was linked to a higher instance of mood and anxiety disorders that declined after 1-2 months.
It also found that COVID-19 infection was associated with an increased risk of dementia, psychotic disorders, epilepsy or seizures and cognitive deficit, or “brain fog,” that remained elevated two years after patients were first diagnosed with the virus.
The risks of those aftereffects varied for different age groups, according to the study.
“A sizeable proportion of older adults who received a neurological or psychiatric diagnosis, in either cohort, subsequently died, especially those diagnosed with dementia or epilepsy or seizures,” the study reads.
Children were not found to be at increased risk of mood or anxiety disorders in the six months after infection, but did see an increased risk of “cognitive deficit, insomnia, intracranial haemorrhage, ischaemic stroke, nerve, nerve root, and plexus disorders, psychotic disorders, and epilepsy or seizures.”
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2022-08-21T16:43:37+00:00
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localsyr.com
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https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/covid-19-associated-with-increased-risk-of-brain-disorders-2-years-after-infection-study/
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OXFORD — Fifteen East Alabama educators were recently honored during the VIP breakfast at Worlds of Work presented by Eastman for completing the East Alabama Works Educator Workforce Academy in 2022.
The Educator Workforce Academy is designed to teach educators about the career opportunities and workforce training programs that are available in east Alabama.
Educators can then return to their school system armed with knowledge of the workforce needs of local industry sectors. This prepares them to better engage in conversations with their students about future opportunities.
EWA graduates attended four sessions over a period of four months and covered topics including introduction to workforce and training programs; health care careers; manufacturing technology; and transportation, distribution and logistics.
The sessions included presentations from local industry leaders and tours of manufacturing industries, healthcare facilities, training programs, and more.
As a final project, each educator prepared an implementation plan outlining how they can use the knowledge and connections gained from the Educator Workforce Academy in their school system to make students workforce ready.
The following educators were honored this year for completing the 2022 course: Leslie Alexander — Talladega City Schools; Tracy Brazier — Calhoun County Schools; Gina Deupree — Talladega County Schools; Deana Goodwine — Sylacauga City Schools; Dr. D. Ray Hill — Anniston City Schools; Nancy Messer — Randolph County Schools; Whitney Murchison — Talladega County Schools; Kelli Sanford — Talladega County Schools; Darian Simmons — Talladega City Schools; Walt Simmons — Etowah County Schools; Makayla Smith — Randolph County Schools; Dr. Shannon Stanley — Oxford City Schools; Brittany Sutton — Randolph County Schools; Tamar Towns — Anniston City Schools; and Tommy Wood — Cleburne County Schools
Staff Writer Brian Graves: 256-236-1551.
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2023-03-21T00:39:44+00:00
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annistonstar.com
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https://www.annistonstar.com/news/business/east-alabama-works-honors-area-teachers/article_871303d6-c770-11ed-9964-73ce577e0acd.html
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Fire engines and other vehicles could be seen meeting an Allegiant Airlines flight as it landed at St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport on Wednesday afternoon after a medical emergency was called for an inbound commercial plane.
Emergency services swarmed the plane on the tarmac after the flight experienced severe turbulence as it was inbound to the Florida airport.
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As Scripps News Tampa Bay reported, the exact nature of the injuries reported on the flight was not immediately clear, nor was the number of injured passengers.
A representative with St. Petersburg-Clearwater International Airport confirmed that the emergency was called because of turbulence the plane experienced in the air.
In a statement obtained by Scripps News, Allegiant Airlines said, "Today, Allegiant flight 227, en route from Asheville, NC to St. Petersburg Clearwater, FL experienced severe turbulence before landing."
The airline said, "The plane, carrying 179 passengers and six crew members, landed normally and taxied to the gate under its own power. Airport paramedics met the plane to assess two passengers and two flight attendants for injuries."
"They were transported to the hospital for further evaluation," the statement read.
The airline said, "We will continue to investigate the incident in coordination with the FAA and NTSB and will provide more information as soon as it becomes available. No additional details can be confirmed at this time."
A passenger on the plane told Scripps News Tampa Bay that the plane hit major turbulence and she saw a flight attendant be tossed off the floor of the plane and then go "straight down."
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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2023-07-12T22:30:14+00:00
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wrtv.com
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https://www.wrtv.com/allegiant-airlines-flight-hits-turbulence-medical-emergency-called
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WALL, N.J., May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Student Transportation of America (STA) announced today that Rachel Lane, the company's Vice President of Electrification & Sustainability, is scheduled to speak at the upcoming Southwestern Pennsylvania Electric Fleet Expo being held in Pittsburgh, PA later this week. Lane, who leads STA's Green Fleet initiative, including the electric vehicle (EV) program which is rolling out in select markets across the country, will serve as a panelist during an educational session on the topic of "Planning for Electric School Buses." Lane and her industry peers will discuss how school districts and operators can best incorporate EV vehicles into their fleets to achieve operational savings and sustainability goals.
The panel is set for Wednesday, May 24 from 10:15 - 11:15 a.m. at the UPMC Events Center, 6001 University Blvd, Moon Twp, PA.
"I am thrilled to be invited to the Southwestern Pennsylvania Electric Fleet Expo and am truly looking forward to meeting others that share my same commitment to help the transportation industry achieve a greener environment," said Lane. "STA has been steadily rolling out an ambitious EV program in select rural, suburban and urban environments over the last few years. Along the way, we have learned a lot about sustainability practices and gained trusted partners. I hope that by sharing our key learnings as a company, especially when it comes to investment, grant funding and operational considerations, we can help other Districts and operators take that leap and adopt EV."
With an audience consisting of local school districts as well as school bus and fleet operators from across southwestern PA, the Electric Fleet Expo is organized for the industry to share best practices for successfully planning, funding and maintaining an electric fleet. Conference visitors will have the opportunity to hear from industry experts on funding sources, view the latest electric vehicle models, and talk with vendors about charging technologies. The entire event will run from 8 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on May 24 only.
In addition to Lane speaking, the following representatives will be on the panel discussion:
- Grant Ervin, Director, Environmental Social Governance and Innovation, S&B USA Construction (Moderator)
- Jane Culkin, Western Regional Manager, Market Development, Highland Fleets
- Tim Gordon, Vice President of Sales and Marketing, Blue Bird
- Emily Sapio, Life Scientist, Partnership Programs & Grants, U.S. EPA Mid-Atlantic Region
The EPA is also planning to share information about the second round of the Clean School Bus Rebate Program.
Lane joined STA from Public Services Electric & Gas Company (PSEG) Long Island's Electric Vehicles Program where she supported New York's nation-leading Greenhouse Gas (GHG) reduction goals by increasing the state's adoption of electric vehicles. Her experience in building out the necessary infrastructure and knowledge of utility and grid capabilities will be instrumental in leading STA's move toward fleet electrification. She is keenly focused on furthering the Company's commitment to achieving a greener environment through the addition of electric buses to its fleet.
Lane earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Lehigh University and a Master of Business Administration from Indiana University's Kelly School of Business. She complimented her education by securing a certificate in Energy Innovation & Emerging Technologies from Stanford University, as well as attending leadership programs at Fordham University. Lane also served in the U.S. Air Force as a chief engineer and flight commander before moving on to Northrop Grumman Corporation where she served in roles of increasing responsibility in the development of military intelligence systems.
About Student Transportation of America
Founded in 1997, Student Transportation of America (STA) is an industry leader in school transportation, safety and fleet services. STA operates more than 16,000 vehicles, providing customers with the highest level of safe and reliable student transportation, management, logistics and technology solutions throughout the U.S. and Canada. Services are delivered by drivers, dispatchers, maintenance technicians, managers, information technology professionals and others, who are caring members of their local communities. For more information, please visit www.rideSTA.com.
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2023-05-22T14:12:54+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2023/05/22/student-transportation-americas-rachel-lane-participate-southwestern-pennsylvania-electric-fleet-expo/
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House Republicans plan to put sharp scrutiny on China next year if they win the majority, including establishing a select committee to take on Beijing on a range of economic and military issues.
And while much of the their agenda consists of aggressively investigating the Biden administration and pushing partisan priorities, Republicans are hopeful that work on China and the select committee will be a largely bipartisan, non-adversarial venture that has lasting impacts in tackling a generational challenge.
Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-Wis.), a member of House Intelligence and Armed Services committees, said that there is “huge opportunity in divided government” to get “bipartisan work” done on China.
Creating a China select committee has been a longtime goal of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.), who tried to work with Democrats to create one in 2020.
But Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.), Republicans say, pulled Democrats out of a planned China panel the day before the original launch date that February, around the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The Washington Post reported at the time that Democrats had concerns about the China issue being too politicized.
After plans for a bipartisan group crumbled, McCarthy organized a House GOP China “Task Force,” led by Rep. Michael McCaul (R-Texas), ranking member on the House Foreign Affairs Committee. Despite the task force lacking Democratic participation, McCarthy flaunted to Roll Call later that year that “more than 60 percent of the ideas are bipartisan.” A select committee would be a continuation of that effort.
Some proposals from members on the GOP China Task Force were included in a $280 billion bill to boost domestic chip manufacturing industry and fund scientific research that was passed and signed into law earlier this year. House GOP leaders whipped against the final version of the bill, however, over larger political and tax objections.
“This really isn’t just a military effort, or even a whole-of-government effort,” said Rep. Mike Waltz (R-Fla.), but an “all-of-society effort.”
Waltz said he has experienced good bipartisan working relationships with Democrats when working on China policy that has a national-security focus. But he is not certain that would case on some domestic issues related to influence of the Chinese Communist Party — or for members who do not have access to classified information about Chinese threats.
“I just don’t know the appreciation for example, of some Democrats that are on Ed and Labor, and are they concerned about the amount of CCP-backed money flowing into university endowments? Or the number of university students who will get a visa to come to here on a liberal arts degree, and then switch their major to nanotechnology while here? And there’s no provision within our visa law to really kind of capture that,” Waltz said.
“There were kind of so many disparate, uncoordinated efforts going on that the task force really pulled a lot of that together,” said Waltz, a member of the Armed Services Committee who was also on the task force.
Specific plans and focus for the select committee are in deliberation and may change depending on who is selected to be on it, but a person familiar with the plans expects it to put a large focus on domestic, economic and tech issues. Some standing committees with access to classified information take the lead on matters of hard military power.
Boosting U.S. competition with China in the tech space, the Chinese Communist Party’s influence in American universities and Beijing’s purchase of agricultural land in the U.S. are all possible areas of focus for a select committee, which is expected to collaborate with standing panels. McCarthy said in a September radio interview that he envisions the select committee focusing on China’s control of critical minerals, its stealing of U.S. technology and its fraught relationship with Taiwan.
“A select committee on China could go a long way towards coordinating policy across the many committee jurisdictions and thereby create a more coherent approach to our China policy,” said Gallagher, adding that it might also focus on human rights issues and “ideological warfare.”
Both Gallagher and Waltz said that they are interested in looking at policy moves to incentivize rather than mandate the decoupling of supply chains that are too dependent on China.
“This will be won or lost economically way before it is militarily,” Waltz said.
GOP focus on Taiwan will extend far beyond the planned select committee.
On the House Foreign Affairs Committee, likely to be chaired by McCaul in a GOP majority, weapons sales to Taiwan will be a large focus for Republicans, particularly with the Russian invasion of Ukraine stoking fears about a Beijing attack on the island.
“There’s a whole series of things you can do when it comes to hard power and deterrence over Taiwan,” Gallagher said.
McCaul has also called for a 90-day review of the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Industry and Security, and whether it is adequately enforcing compliance rules relating to trade and national security.
Rep. James Comer (Ky.), the top Republican on the House Oversight Committee, plans to use his committee to dig into the origins of the COVID-19 virus in Wuhan, China, with an eye on the theory that the virus originated in a lab.
China is also a top concern for the House Intelligence Committee.
“We know the Chinese Communist Party continues to invest and develop cyber, space, biological and nuclear weapons. Our members will continue to work with our Intelligence Community as well as our Congressional colleagues to best address these threats,” Rep. Mike Turner (R-Ohio), ranking member on the Intelligence panel, said in a statement.
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2022-10-28T12:54:06+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/hill-politics/republicans-sharpen-knives-for-china-with-eye-on-house-majority/
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Ari Shapiro has been one of the hosts of All Things Considered, NPR's award-winning afternoon newsmagazine, since 2015. During his first two years on the program, listenership to All Things Considered grew at an unprecedented rate, with more people tuning in during a typical quarter-hour than any other program on the radio.
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2023-05-23T22:10:58+00:00
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kgou.org
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https://www.kgou.org/2023-05-23/fema-is-staging-supplies-for-guam-ahead-of-super-typhoon-mawar
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(WTAJ) — For the second straight holiday season, Dunkin’ and Frankford Candy are partnering up and are bringing back new hot chocolate bomb flavors and chocolates.
This year, Dunkin’ and Frankford Candy have created five new limited-edition treats that will be hitting store shelves in November.
There are two new hot chocolate bomb flavors this year, including the Dunkaccino and Dunkin’ Spicy Hot Chocolate. Both are made with Belgian chocolate and include mini marshmallows inside. They are also bringing back last year’s favorites: the Original and Mint Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate bombs.
The new flavors will be available at H-E-B, Rite Aid and Ross Dress for Less stores nationwide. The Original Dunkin’ Hot Chocolate bomb can be found at CVS, Walgreens and Ross Dress for Less stores, while the Dunkin’ Mint Hot Chocolate bomb is only available at Target stores.
All four flavors can be ordered online from Amazon or Frankford Candy’s website for $3.99 each.
Dunkin’ is also releasing its Box O’ Chocolates, which features 12 individually wrapped doughnut-shaped chocolates with flavors that include Boston Kreme, Brownie Batter and Chocolate Creme.
- Boston Kreme: A milk chocolate shell with the smooth and delicious chocolate and vanilla cream filling combination of a classic Boston cream pie.
- Brownie Batter: A milk chocolate shell with a rich and decadent Brownie Batter-flavored cream filling, inspired by Dunkin’s popular Valentine’s Day limited-time doughnut.
- Chocolate Creme: A white chocolate shell with a milk chocolate cream filling for a perfectly balanced bite.
“We’re thrilled to partner with Frankford Candy again this holiday season to bring America’s beloved donut flavors in new donut flavor-filled chocolates,” said Brian Gilbert, vice president of retail business development at Dunkin’.
The chocolates, which are packaged in a box that resembles a Munchkins box, can be found at Walmart, Target, Publix, Kroger, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid and Five Below stores for $6.99 per box. They are also available through Amazon and on Frankford Candy’s website.
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2022-11-03T19:49:44+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/dunkin-releases-box-o-chocolates-and-new-hot-chocolate-bombs/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate was moving quickly Thursday in an effort to avert a rail strike that the Biden administration and business leaders say would greatly damage the economy.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced a deal to hold a series of three votes related to the rail negotiations, with the final vote on whether to bind rail companies and workers to a proposed settlement that was reached in September.
That settlement had been rejected by some of the 12 unions involved, creating the possibility of a strike. The House has already voted to impose that agreement anyway.
“I’m very glad that the two sides got together to avoid a shutdown, which would have been devastating for the American people, to the American economy and so many workers across the country,” Democrat Schumer told reporters.
He spoke as Labor Secretary Marty Walsh and Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg emphasized to Democratic senators that rail companies would begin shutting down operations well before a potential strike would begin on Dec. 9.
Shortly before Thursday's votes, President Joe Biden — who had urged Congress to intervene earlier this week — defended the contract that four of the unions had rejected, noting the wage increases it contains.
“I negotiated a contract no one else could negotiate,” Biden said at a news briefing with French President Emmanuel Macron. “What was negotiated was so much better than anything they ever had.”
Critics say that contract that did not receive backing from enough union members lacked sufficient levels of paid leave for rail workers. Biden said he wants paid leave for “everybody” so that it wouldn’t have to be negotiated in employment contracts, but Republican lawmakers have blocked measures to require time off work for medical and family reasons. The U.S. president said that Congress should now impose the contract to avoid a strike that Biden said could cause 750,000 job losses and a recession.
Railways say that halting rail service would cause a devastating $2 billion-per-day hit to the economy. A freight rail strike also would have a big potential impact on passenger rail, with Amtrak and many commuter railroads relying on tracks owned by the freight railroads.
The rail companies and 12 unions have been engaged in high-stakes negotiations. The Biden administration helped broker deals between the railroads and union leaders in September, but four of the unions rejected the deals. Eight others approved five-year deals and are getting back pay for their workers for the 24% raises that are retroactive to 2020.
On Monday, with a Dec. 9 strike looming, Biden called on Congress to impose the tentative agreement reached in September. Congress has the authority to do so and has enacted legislation in the past to delay or prohibit railway and airline strikes. But most lawmakers would prefer the parties work out their differences on their own.
The intervention was particularly difficult for Democratic lawmakers who traditionally align themselves with the politically powerful labor unions that criticized Biden’s move to intervene in the contract dispute and block a strike.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., responded to that concern by holding a second vote Wednesday on a bill that would add seven days of paid sick leave per year for rail workers covered under the agreement. The call for paid sick leave was a major sticking point in the talks along with other quality-of-life concerns. The railroads say the unions have agreed in negotiations over the decades to forgo paid sick time in favor of higher wages and strong short-term disability benefits.
The unions maintain that railroads can easily afford to add paid sick time when they are recording record profits. Several of the big railroads involved in these contract talks reported more than $1 billion profit in the third quarter.
Schumer said he understands the urgency and the stakes for the economy of a drawn-out fight.
“Senators are working morning, noon and night to reach an agreement for us to act on this measure ASAP," Schumer said. “The Senate cannot leave until we get the job done. And Democrats will keep working with Republicans to find a path forward that everyone can support."
The House passed the legislation enacting September's labor agreement with broad bipartisan support. But a second measure adding seven paid sick days for rail workers passed on a mostly party-line vote, signaling dim prospects for that effort in the evenly divided Senate.
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2022-12-01T20:20:44+00:00
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daytondailynews.com
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https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/senate-moves-to-avert-rail-strike-amid-dire-warnings/MQ6JEITIYRHQRMQF7AZDEYTT2E/
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LONDON (AP) — Microsoft and British regulators won more time from a court Monday as the U.S. tech company uses a rare second chance to overcome opposition to its $69 billion bid for video game maker Activision Blizzard.
Judge Marcus Smith conditionally approved a joint request from Microsoft and the Competition and Markets Authority to delay the appeal that the company set in motion after the CMA initially rejected the deal. The regulator later pushed back its final decision so it can consider Microsoft’s argument that new developments mean its blockbuster purchase of the Call of Duty game maker should go through.
Also on Monday, a group of gamers who’ve described themselves as Activision fans made a last-ditch effort to stop the deal in the U.S., asking the Supreme Court for an emergency order that would block Microsoft from imminently closing the deal before its self-imposed Tuesday deadline.
The deal has already won approval in the European Union and a slew of countries but has faced opposition from antitrust regulators in Britain and the United States.
The U.K. blocked the deal on concerns that it would stifle competition in the small but fast-growing cloud gaming market. It also faced stiff resistance from rival Sony, which makes the PlayStation console that is a rival to Microsoft’s Xbox game system.
But those positions appeared to be softening. Microsoft said Sunday it signed a 10-year agreement with Sony to keep the popular Call of Duty video game series on the PlayStation if the merger goes through.
Activision’s Call of Duty series of games has been a flashpoint in the merger battle fuelled by Sony’s fears it would lose access to the title.
As it tried to win over regulators around the world, Microsoft has been signing provisional agreements to license Activision titles like Call of Duty to Nintendo and some cloud gaming providers. Sony had been holding out until now.
The British watchdog said last week that it’s giving itself six extra weeks to consider Microsoft’s submission outlining new developments and “special reasons” why the deal should be approved.
Smith said his ruling was conditional based on the CMA providing written explanations to address some points he raised. He said it would also help if Microsoft provided a statement “explaning the significance of the Sony transaction.”
The judge acknowledged the need to come up with a speedy decision before Tuesday, which marks an important deadline for the deal. Both Microsoft and Activision had agreed that either party could walk away from the planned merger if it hasn’t closed by then, triggering Microsoft to potentially have to pay a $3 billion breakup fee unless both sides decided to renegotiate.
“It is obviously clear that this is an urgent matter which requires an urgent if conditional outcome,” Smith said.
Both sides had asked the Competition Appeal Tribunal for the delay shortly after a court in the U.S. thwarted the Federal Trade Commission’s efforts to stop the acquisition.
Smith said he wanted to make sure that the FTC’s failure to block the deal played no part in the CMA’s reasoning for requesting a delay to give Microsoft another chance.
The CMA’s attorney, David Bailey, said it was a “coincidence in timing” at least “so far as the CMA is concerned” that the FTC lost its fight to block the deal in the U.S. He said the CMA was squarely focused on the public interest and there’s a realistic chance that a restructured transaction could resolve its concerns.
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AP Technology Writer Matt O’Brien in Providence, Rhode Island contributed to this report.
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2023-07-17T21:47:38+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/technology/ap-technology/ap-microsoft-and-uk-regulators-want-more-time-to-work-on-69-billion-activision-deal/
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate is set to vote Tuesday on legislation to protect same-sex and interracial marriages, putting Congress one step closer to passing the landmark bill and ensuring that such unions are enshrined in federal law.
Senate Democrats are moving quickly, while the party still holds the majority in both chambers of Congress, to pass the bill requiring that such unions are legally recognized nationwide. The House would still have to vote on the legislation and send it to President Joe Biden.
The bill has gained steady momentum since the Supreme Court’s June decision that overturned the federal right to an abortion, and comments from Justice Clarence Thomas at the time that suggested same-sex marriage could also come under threat. Bipartisan Senate negotiations kick-started this summer after 47 Republicans unexpectedly voted for a House bill and gave supporters new optimism.
The legislation would not codify the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision that legalized gay marriage nationwide or force any state to allow same-sex couples to marry. But it would require states to recognize all marriages that were legal where they were performed, and protect current same-sex unions. It would also protect interracial marriages by requiring states to recognize legal marriages regardless of “sex, race, ethnicity, or national origin.”
“The rights of all married couples will never truly be safe without the proper protections under federal law, and that’s why the Respect for Marriage Act is necessary,” Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said on the Senate floor before a test vote Monday.
Passage of the legislation would be a major victory for Democrats as they usher out their two years of consolidated power in Washington, and a massive win for advocates who have been pushing for decades for federal legislation legalizing same sex marriages.
Schumer said it is notable that the Senate is even having the debate. “A decade ago, it would have strained all of our imaginations to envision both sides talking about protecting the rights of same-sex married couples,” he said.
A test vote Monday evening moved the legislation closer to passage, with 12 Republicans who have previously supported the bill voting again to move it forward. Democrats set up a Tuesday afternoon vote after Republicans negotiated votes on three GOP amendments that would protect the rights of religious institutions and others to still oppose such marriages.
Supporters of the legislation say those amendments are unnecessary because they are already amending the bill to clarify that it does not affect rights of private individuals or businesses that are currently enshrined in law. That amendment would also make clear that a marriage is between two people, an effort to ward off some far-right criticism that the legislation could endorse polygamy.
Republican Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, who has been lobbying his fellow GOP senators to support the legislation for months, points to the number of religious groups who are supporting the bill, including the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Some of those groups were part of negotiations on the bipartisan amendment.
“They see this as a step forward for religious freedom,” Tillis says.
The nearly 17-million member, Utah-based faith said in a statement earlier this month that church doctrine would continue to consider same-sex relationships to be against God’s commandments. Yet it said it would support rights for same-sex couples as long as they didn’t infringe upon religious groups’ right to believe as they choose.
The support of some religious groups reflect the changing public sentiment on the issue — recent polling has found more than two-thirds of the public supports same-sex unions. But Congress has been slower to act.
Most Republicans still oppose the legislation, saying it is unnecessary and citing concerns about religious liberties. And some conservative groups stepped up opposition in recent weeks.
“As I and others have argued for years, marriage is the exclusive, lifelong, conjugal union between one man and one woman, and any departure from that design hurts the indispensable goal of having every child raised in a stable home by the mom and dad who conceived him,” the Heritage Foundation’s Roger Severino, vice president of domestic policy, wrote in a recent blog post arguing against the bill.
In an effort to win the 10 Republican votes necessary to overcome a filibuster in the 50-50 Senate, Democrats delayed consideration until after the midterm elections, hoping that would relieve political pressure on some GOP senators who might be wavering.
The delay appeared to work, and eventual support from twelve Republicans gave Democrats the votes they needed.
Along with Tillis, Maine Sen. Susan Collins and Ohio Sen. Rob Portman supported the bill early on and lobbied their GOP colleagues to support it. Also voting for the legislation in two test votes were Republican Sens. Richard Burr of North Carolina, Todd Young of Indiana, Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, Mitt Romney of Utah, Joni Ernst of Iowa, Roy Blunt of Missouri, Cynthia Lummis of Wyoming and Lisa Murkowski and Dan Sullivan of Alaska.
The growing GOP support for the issue is a sharp contrast from even a decade ago, when many Republicans vocally opposed same-sex marriages.
Wisconsin Sen. Tammy Baldwin, a Democrat who is the first openly gay senator and has been working on gay rights issues for almost four decades, said earlier this month that the newfound openness from many Republicans on the subject reminds her “of the arc of the LBGTQ movement to begin with, in the early days when people weren’t out and people knew gay people by myths and stereotypes.”
Baldwin, the lead Senate negotiator on the legislation, said that as more individuals and families have become visible, hearts and minds have changed.
“And slowly laws have followed,” she said. “It is history.”
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2022-11-29T15:24:58+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation-politics/senate-to-vote-on-landmark-bill-to-protect-same-sex-marriage/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans will hear arguments Wednesday over access to a commonly used abortion pill.
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The United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit in New Orleans will hear arguments Wednesday over access to a commonly used abortion pill.
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2023-05-17T10:42:28+00:00
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South Knox went on the road and won 3-1 at North Knox. The win improved the Spartans to 6-0 in the Blue Chip Conference.
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South Knox went on the road and won 3-1 at North Knox. The win improved the Spartans to 6-0 in the Blue Chip Conference.
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2022-05-18T04:56:20+00:00
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wthitv.com
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https://www.wthitv.com/sports/south-knox-beats-north-knox-in-baseball-county-showdown/article_16ec5914-d65c-11ec-a7e3-37fbdbd5edc4.html
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One of more intriguing players in Wild camp this week is Sam Steel, whose NHL career has been something of a disappointment after an impressive pedigree in juniors made him Anaheim’s first-round draft pick in 2018.
Unsigned by Anaheim after his rookie contract expired last spring, despite being a restricted free agent, the 5-foot-11 center was picked up by Minnesota on a one-year deal for $825,000.
“It was a weird summer, for sure,” Steel said after his group’s morning session at TRIA Rink on Saturday. “A lot of waiting around, talking to my agent every day. But I’m happy with how it ended up. I’m really excited to be a part of the Wild organization. Couldn’t be happier.”
Steel was named the WHL player of the year after scoring 50 goals and amassing an astonishing 131 points in 66 games for the Regina Pats in 2016-17. The following year, he had 33 goals and 50 assists in 54 games. In his first NHL stint, Steel had six goals and 11 points in 22 games in 2019 but never scored more – or fewer, for that matter – in parts of five NHL seasons.
In 68 games with Anaheim last year, Steel had six goals and 20 points in 68 games.
“I think I’m a solid, 200-foot player, but I’d like to showcase what I can do with the puck, as well,” Steel, 24, said. “In the last couple years, I’ve been kind of not given the opportunity, but (also) maybe not showing my offensive game as much as I can.”
He appears to be making a good first impression in Minnesota, centering a line with Matt Boldy and Freddie Gaudreau, who teamed with Kevin Fiala last season for a combined 62 goals and 139 points.
Fiala was let go as a free agent after a career year in St. Paul, 33 goals and 52 assists.
Asked what he has seen out of Steel in three days of camp, coach Dean Evason said, “A lot of intelligence, a lot of speed.”
“That line’s looked real good,” added, “though again, it’s three days of practice, so it’s not like we’re judging anything. But, yeah, we like his hockey sense, how he’s picking things up real quick. And obviously, he’s got a real high end skill set.”
Steel said he’s eager to show the NHL he’s still a high-end talent.
“For most guys, it’s not a straight line, easy path,” he said. “There’s always going to be a little adversity. but maybe this is the thing that can push me to that next level. It’s definitely motivation, too, so I’m excited to get things going.”
PRESEASON STARTS
The Wild on Saturday went through their final three-session training camp practice at TRIA Rink. Coaches put players through neutral zone transitions, allowed drills to go long and had the players scrimmage.
“We played a little 3 on 3 and a little 4 on 4,” Evason said. “It’s good for conditioning, plus it’s good work.”
The Wild begins its preseason schedule on Sunday with a 3 p.m. puck drop against a split squad from Colorado at Xcel Energy Center. After that, they’ll pare a 58-man camp roster by about a dozen — mostly young players who will play with junior teams this winter.
Fans attending Sunday’s game will get to see Kirill Kaprizov, playing left wing with center Ryan Hartman and Freddie Gaudreau, and goaltender Marc-Andre Fleury, who will split the game with 2021 first-round draft pick Jesper Wallstedt.
It will be the first of seven preseason games before the Wild open their regular season Oct. 13 against the New York Rangers at the X.
“Obviously, it’s going to be a little bit sloppy. We just want to see the work ethic,” Evason said Saturday. “We’ll see some systems. We’ll get some good video to teach off of moving forward, and with seven games, that’s a real positive – that we will get opportunities to teach through video because of that. But that’s it. We want to see everybody compete and just progress.”
Evason said the staff will start working with two groups of between 20 and 25 players on Monday.
“Do we as an NHL staff want to get to our team right away? Yes,” Evason said. “That’s what we’d like to do. I think in the past couple of years we’ve gone down quicker. … I think we’ve done kind of an Iowa group and kind of a Minnesota group. We’ll still be intertwined on Monday, and then it will get closer to our roster look as we go forward.”
SUNDAY’S LINES
Forwards: Kaprizov-Hartman-Gaudreau; Adam Beckman-Joel Erikkson Ek-Marcus Foligno; Servac Petrovsky-Hunter Haight-Caeden Bankier. Defense: Jake Middleton-Matt Dumba; Ryan O’Rourke-Calen Addison; Carson Lambos-David Spacek. Goaltenders: Fleury-Wallstedt.
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2022-09-24T20:11:01+00:00
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twincities.com
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https://www.twincities.com/2022/09/24/wild-center-sam-steel-eager-to-prove-hes-still-a-high-end-talent/
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Runners hit the roads of Pike and Mingo Counties for 23rd Annual Hatfield-McCoy Marathon
PIKE COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - The 23rd Annual Hatfield-McCoy Marathon kicked off in Pike County, Ky. and Mingo County, W.Va. on June 11, with several events including the Jeannie Rivard Memorial 5K, Blackberry Mountain Half Marathon, River Road Half Marathon, and the main event, the Hatfield-McCoy Marathon.
“We are the longest-running marathon here in the state of Kentucky, and also in West Virginia,” said race director and event organizer Alexis Batausa. “Remember, this race goes through two states, so that’s pretty cool, it’s very unique. The history is what’s rich about this race.”
Around 500 runners came out to participate in the four events, with many of those from within the region.
Pike County native B.J. Fuller has participated in marathons in several states, but said he has been participating in the Hatfield-McCoy Marathon Races for eight years.
“There’s just something about your hometown race,” said Fuller. “There’s something about an event that started in your backyard, there’s something about an event that has lasted for over 20 years and it’s still going strong that brings people from all over the country to our neck of the woods.”
Batausa said the event brought runners from 40 out of 50 states and three different countries. All to experience the beauty of Appalachia, the history of the region, and challenge themselves.
“I think people love it because it is one of the hardest races in the country,” said Batausa. “Due to the humidity, the terrain, and everything.”
Batausa and Fuller both said they were thankful for the perfect running weather even if it was a bit damp.
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2022-06-11T19:55:15+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/2022/06/11/runners-hit-roads-pike-mingo-counties-23rd-annual-hatfield-mccoy-marathon/
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GREEN BAY, Wis. (WFRV) – Brown County Executive Troy Streckenbach, along with the Brown County Sheriff, Health and Human Services Department, and County Board Supervisors, made a joint announcement of a proposed Opioid Action Plan that outlines how Brown County will allocate its allotment of opioid settlement funds.
Announced Monday afternoon, the Brown County Sheriff’s Office will be adding two new investigators to help combat the growing problem of opioid addiction and growing fentanyl overdoses.
“We knew that not only opioids coming into our homes and infect our families and our workforce, but now we saw fentanyl is taking the lives of just so many,” said Streckenbach.
Sheriff Todd Delain was also in attendance and explained how the agency is doing everything in its power to make sure opioids and fentnayl stay off the streets of Green Bay.
“We want to hold those accountable who are causing so much destruction to our community but also to provide justice and closure to those who are victimized from the fetanyl flowing into our community,” said Delain.
The plan is to have yearly reviews to see if progress is being made and what changes can be made to make a positive improvement in the battle against opioids.
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2023-02-14T05:14:27+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/brown-county-officials-highlight-plans-to-further-protect-community-from-opioids/
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LONDON (AP) — David Warner, a versatile British actor whose roles ranged from Shakespearean tragedies to sci-fi cult classics, has died. He was 80.
Warner’s family said he died from a cancer-related illness on Sunday at Denville Hall, a retirement home for entertainers in London.
Often cast as a villain, Warner had roles in the 1971 psychological thriller “Straw Dogs,” the 1976 horror classic “The Omen,” the 1979 time-travel adventure “Time After Time” — he was Jack the Ripper — and the 1997 blockbuster “Titanic,” where he played the malicious valet Spicer Lovejoy.
Trained at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London, Warner became a young star of the Royal Shakespeare Company, playing roles including King Henry VI and King Richard II. His 1965 performance in the title role of “Hamlet” for the company, directed by Peter Hall, was considered one of the finest of his generation.
Gregor Doran, the RSC’s artistic director emeritus, said Warner’s Hamlet, played as a tortured student, “seemed the epitome of 1960’s youth, and caught the radical spirit of a turbulent age.”
Warner also starred in Hall’s 1968 film of “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” opposite Helen Mirren and Diana Rigg.
Despite his acclaim as as a stage actor, chronic stage fright led Warner to prefer film and TV work for many years.
He was nominated for a British Academy Film Award for the title role in Karel Reisz’s Swinging London tragicomedy “Morgan: A Suitable Case for Treatment,” released in 1966. He later won an Emmy for his role as Roman politician Pomponius Falco in the 1981 TV miniseries “Masada.”
He had a prolific career on film and TV in both Britain and the United States, and became beloved of sci-fi fans for roles in Terry Gilliam’s “Time Bandits,” computer movie “Tron,” Tim Burton’s remake of “Planet of the Apes,” and the “Star Trek” franchise, where he made several appearances in different roles.
Warner returned to theater in 2001 after almost three decades to play Andrew Undershaft in a Broadway revival of George Bernard Shaw’s “Major Barbara.” In 2005 he starred in Shakespeare’s “King Lear” at the Chichester Festival Theatre, and in 2007 returned to the RSC to play Shakespeare’s comic buffoon Falstaff.
One of his final film roles was as retired naval officer Admiral Boom in “Mary Poppins Returns,” released in 2018.
Warner’s family said he would be remembered “as a kind-hearted, generous and compassionate man, partner and father whose legacy of extraordinary work has touched the lives of so many over the years.”
“We are heartbroken,” the family said.
They said Warner is survived by his partner Lisa Bowerman, his son Luke, daughter-in-law Sarah, “his good friend Jane Spencer Prior, his first wife Harriet Evans and his many gold dust friends.”
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2022-07-25T19:56:31+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/titanic-and-the-omen-actor-david-warner-dies-at-80/
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, May 2, 2023
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FLOOD WARNING
Flood Statement
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
1130 AM CDT Mon May 1 2023
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Texas...
Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno affecting Rusk, Nacogdoches, San
Augustine and Shelby Counties.
For the Attoyac Bayou...including Chireno...Minor flooding is
forecast.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Do not drive cars through flooded areas.
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
For more hydrologic information, copy and paste the following website
address into your favorite web browser URL bar:
water.weather.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=shv
The next statement will be issued Tuesday morning at 700 AM CDT.
...FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL TOMORROW MORNING...
* WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast.
* WHERE...Attoyac Bayou Near Chireno.
* WHEN...Until tomorrow morning.
* IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Expect lowland flooding for the next
several days of the heavily wooded floodplain. Ranchers that have
cattle and equipment near the river should move them to higher
ground.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 10:30 AM CDT Monday the stage was 12.9 feet.
- Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 14.0
feet this afternoon.
- Flood stage is 14.0 feet.
- Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of
14.5 feet on 12/19/2015.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
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2023-05-01T18:16:28+00:00
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Feel free to call them role players, second string or members of Metea Valley’s bench mob.
Senior Javion Grizzle and sophomore Dominic Smith do not mind at all.
Both players stand 6-foot-2, are listed on the Mustangs’ roster as a guard/forward and have found their comfort zone on a talented, deep and emerging team.
“I’ve played off the bench most of the time last year and this year,” Grizzle said. “Coach wants me to be like a spark plug because I bring a lot of energy, driving to the basket and doing stuff like that.”
Grizzle and Smith, who have similar talents, led a power surge in the fourth quarter Wednesday night that broke open a tight game at Oswego and led Metea to a 51-43 nonconference victory.
It didn’t start well for the visiting Mustangs (11-5), however. They have won six straight but struggled with the pesky Panthers (6-13), who continued to be up and down after a pre-Christmas upset of Yorkville (15-3) in the Southwest Prairie Conference.
“We got off to a sluggish start and didn’t play a good first half,” Metea coach Isaiah Davis said. “We didn’t come out with good energy and were pretty flat.”
His team was clinging to an 18-16 halftime lead but Oswego continued to hang around, the teams entering the fourth quarter tied at 28-28.
Enter Grizzle. Enter Smith.
“Coach thought we could have played more intense defense, so in the second half, we had to pick it up in our press and force more turnovers,” Smith said.
Still, the Panthers weathered the storm for a quarter. They were led by senior guard Max Niesman, who finished with a game-high 18 points, and senior forward Jeremiah Akin, who had a game-high 12 rebounds.
Grizzle said the halftime message from Davis finally hit home.
“We didn’t come out with too much enthusiasm,” Grizzle said. “But we really got whipped into shape, especially on the sidelines, with him telling us we had to bring that energy ourselves.
“We need that sometimes because (Davis) is really our motivation guy.”
A fired-up Grizzle attacked the basket on three straight possessions to open the fourth, sinking a reverse layup and twice drawing fouls.
“That’s my favorite play,” he said.
Smith then went to work, scoring seven straight points. Halfway through the quarter, Metea had reeled off a 12-1 run to seize control for good at 40-29.
“I’ve been trying to finish at the rim and work on my free throws when I get to the line,” Smith said. “That’s pretty much my strong suit.
“I have mostly a defensive role, but I’m trying to finish strong at the rim whenever I can. I think we struggled to hit shots from the perimeter in the first half.”
Grizzle agreed with his fellow bench mob member.
“We wanted to keep going off our plays where we got it on the wing and drove to the basket,” Grizzle said. “That’s where me and ‘Dom’ put our heads down, finished at the rim and hit our free throws at the end.”
Smith ended up with a team-high 14 points, Will Ashford added 10, Jahki Gray had seven and Grizzle, James Parker and Jackson Corbett each had five.
“They made some plays in the fourth and we really couldn’t recover,” Oswego coach Chad Pohlmann said. “I didn’t like our energy. We didn’t play with the ‘try hard’ effort we have been getting.”
The game marks the beginning of a stretch of six games in six days for the Mustangs, who will need that depth.
“Smith has never led us in scoring before and he gave us some good energy and spark,” Davis said. “He and Grizzle were really good, going to the basket.
“I tell them, good teams have different guys show up every night, and that’s what makes you a good team.”
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2023-01-12T19:12:00+00:00
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chicagotribune.com
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/aurora-beacon-news/sports/ct-abn-bbk-mv-oswego-st-0113-20230112-eldjy6nfvndildmkvlmqbumvnm-story.html
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BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union’s top official called Monday for the creation of an independent ethics body covering all of the bloc’s institutions and said allegations of corruption targeting a vice president of the EU legislature were of “utmost concern.”
Belgian prosecutors investigating possible influence peddling at the European Parliament charged four people over the weekend with corruption, participation in a criminal group and money laundering. Parliament Vice President Eva Kaili of Greece was relieved of her duties.
Authorities said a Gulf country was suspected of offering cash or gifts to parliament officials in exchange for political favors. Prosecutors declined to identify the country, but several members of the assembly and some Belgian media linked the investigation to Qatar, which is currently hosting soccer’s gala event, the World Cup.
Qatar’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has denied any wrongdoing.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, the head of the EU’s executive arm, said the accusations against Kaili threatened the confidence EU citizens have put in the 27-nation bloc’s institutions.
“This confidence and trust in our institutions need highest standards of independence and integrity,” von der Leyen said during a news conference.
She said the independent ethics body she proposed establishing would cover lobbying activities at the European Commission, the European Council and European Parliament, as well as at the European Central Bank, the European Court of Justice and the European Court of Auditors.
The EU does not already have comprehensive lobbying regulations.
“The principles of having such an ethics body where there are very clear rules on what has to be checked, how and when and what has to be published, how and when would be a big step forward,” she said.
On Friday, police in Belgium’s capital carried out multiple raids as part of the investigation and reported seizing around 600,000 euros ($633,500) in cash, computer equipment and mobile telephones. The federal prosecutor’s office, without identifying any individual, said four of six people detained that day were subsequently charged, and two were released.
Prosecutors have confirmed that a parliament member was arrested but declined to confirm it was Kaili, 44, a former TV news anchor,. They said they suspect “the payment of large sums of money, or the offer of significant gifts” to people holding with influential positions at the European Parliament.
In Athens, Greek government spokesman Giannis Oikonomou said the accusations against Kaili represented “a very serious case that is in the hands of Belgian justice” and “creates one more rift in the credibility and trust in European institutions and the European Parliament.”
The European Parliament begins its last plenary session of the year in Strasbourg, France, on Monday.
Manon Aubry, the Left group’s co-president at Parliament, said her group would ask for a debate and a resolution on the scandal, with the aim of implementing “way stricter rules.”
“The battle continues: Our democracy is not for sale,” Aubry wrote on Twitter.
European Parliament President Roberta Metsola relieved Kaili of her duties over the weekend. Kaili’s party in Greece also suspended her party in Greece and the EU assembly’s Socialists and Democrats group also suspended her.
Kaili’s party in Greece, the Socialist Pasok-Movement for Change, publicly distanced itself from remarks she made in the EU parliament last month praising Qatar,
Qatar came under heavy international pressure to introduce labor reforms in recent years as it sought to build new World Cup stadiums in record time, often using migrant workers who toiled for long hours under harsh conditions.
The EU and Qatar have strengthened their economic relationships since the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine. Moscow slashed supplies of natural gas used to heat homes, generate electricity and power industry in Europe in response to EU sanctions, worsening an energy crisis that is fueling inflation.
The EU has looked for alternatives to buy liquefied natural gas on a long-term basis, notably in Qatar. In April, the European Commission proposed lifting visa requirements for short EU stays by Qatari nationals.
Asked whether Belgian authorities were in touch with the European Commission as part of their investigation, von der Leyen said she had no clue. She added that rhe commission was reviewing its own political transparency register.
“If any kind of new information occurs, we will have to act and react to that,” she said.
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Elena Becatoros in Athens contributed to this story.
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2022-12-12T16:54:32+00:00
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wdtn.com
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https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-international/ap-eu-chief-calls-for-stricter-ethics-rules-amid-scandal/
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- Over 250 of two types of Geek+ robots have been integrated together
- The Geek+ solution processes 16,000 units a day for NEXT's e-commerce business and 540 stores across Great Britain and Northern Ireland
- NEXT's customers across 83 countries worldwide benefit from the Geek+ solution with an extended order cut-off time (from 6 pm to 10 pm).
ROTHERHAM, England, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Geek+, the global leader in mobile robots for logistics, and NEXT, the British multinational clothing, footwear and home products retailer, have announced the success of their automation collaboration in NEXT's Dearne Valley Pallet fulfillment center. In 45,000m2 of warehouse space, 250 Geek+ robots handle both goods-to-person picking and order sorting processes for NEXT's e-commerce operations.
Faced with high demand in the volatile fashion industry, NEXT decided to streamline processes and scale up efficiently to meet new customer requirements. NEXT selected Geek+ as their robotic warehouse automation partner resulting in the successful co-development of a hybrid "Pick-and-Sort" solution.
Liam Jenkinson, Site Manager at NEXT, said: "The flexibility offered by Geek+ is critical to our operations, and the integration between our Warehouse Management System and Geek+'s Robot Management System is seamless. We plan to replicate the success of this project in the extended warehouse as our business expands."
Geek+ P800 robots retrieve pallets and move them to the storage area for picking. The robot transports the rack to a multifunctional workstation that is for the picking and sorting procedures. Once the picking is completed, the item was deposited onto the S20T sorting robot, which transfers it to the designated chute for depot.
With this solution, NEXT can process 16,000 units per day, twice the efficiency of manual picking according to the company.
Brian Lee, VP of EMEA Region at Geek+, said: "We are proud to provide NEXT's warehouse with our intelligent warehouse automation solutions. We are eager to replicate it in more warehouses across the UK, Europe, and around the globe."
Geek+'s scalable solution allowed NEXT to handle a record volume last Christmas season without additional labour and push the cut-off time from 6 pm to 10 pm while still meeting their NEXT day delivery promise. To meet their growing demand, NEXT introduced 50 additional S20T robots earlier this year.
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2023-05-23T12:16:24+00:00
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Normalyze, a data-first cloud security platform, today announced that Ravi Ithal, chief technology officer and co-founder, has been named to the Enterprise Security Tech Cyber Influencer Top 10 List. The Enterprise Security Tech Cyber Influencer Top 10 list recognizes the top cybersecurity influencers providing immense value to the industry with groundbreaking research, visionary thought leadership, and consistent leadership and culture-building accolades.
The rise of cloud computing has increased the complexity of the enterprise attack surface. A recent survey from IDC found that 98% of organizations queried reported at least one cloud data breach in the past 18 months. As a result, security teams don't know where their data resides or its value, leading to difficulty avoiding data breaches. Normalyze's secret sauce is its ability to gather all security stakeholders - from the CISO to the security engineer, to DevOps - in one user interface to discover data, classify it, and prioritize discovery of attack paths that can lead to sensitive information.
"I've been fortunate enough to be part of some industry - and category-defining cybersecurity companies - for a couple of decades now and I can tell you that cybersecurity has never been more important for economic and national security as it is now. It's incredibly humbling to be recognized for the accomplishment that led to assembling the smart team at Normalyze," said Ithal. "Cloud data is adding so much complexity right now and I really believe in the work we're doing at Normalyze to share best practices and let people trust their data in the cloud again."
"We need leaders in the cybersecurity industry now more than ever," said Jack Campbell, Managing Editor, Enterprise Security Tech. "The industry is bogged down by the daily cat and mouse game with cyber criminals, so we need industry leaders that are forward-looking and have a vision for how we can move the industry forward and solve macro security problems instead of simply firefighting. We're honored to be able to recognize these leaders for the value that they are bringing to the market and their dedication to moving the cybersecurity industry forward."
For more information about the Enterprise Security Tech Cyber Influencer Top 10 List, please visit this page.
Enterprise Security Tech is a specialized cyber media company with a global presence. The Enterprise Security Tech blog is a cybersecurity blog written for CISOs, CIOs, and security-minded CEOs that brings together critical news, expert insights, and product information to help security leaders make informed business decisions. Enterprise Security Tech is also home to The Cyber Jack Podcast, which brings listeners the latest cybersecurity insights via security experts from around the industry. For more information about Enterprise Security Tech, visit our website.
Normalyze is a pioneering provider of cloud data security solutions helping customers secure their data, applications, identities, and infrastructure across public clouds. With Normalyze, organizations can discover and visualize their cloud data attack surface within minutes and get real-time visibility and control into their security posture including access, configurations, and sensitive data to secure cloud infrastructures at scale. The Normalyze agentless and machine-learning scanning platform continuously discovers resources, sensitive data and access paths across all cloud environments. The company was founded by industry veterans Ravi Ithal and Amer Deeba and has several customers, including Corelight, Netskope, and Orkes. The company is funded by Lightspeed Venture Partners and Battery Ventures. For more information, please visit normalyze.ai.
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2022-10-31T14:38:24+00:00
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas (AP) — Zach Hrbacek rushed for an 80-yard touchdown on the second play of the game, Seth Morgan made four field goals, and Sam Houston eased by Tarleton 40-21 on Saturday.
Sam Houston led 20-7 at halftime after intercepting Beau Allen three times. Dezmon Jackson added an 18-yard touchdown run early in the fourth for a 30-7 lead.
Sam Houston DB Da’Veawn Armstead had back-to-back highlight plays to end the half. His strip sack with 53 seconds left ended in a 28-yard loss for Tarleton and he intercepted a tipped pass on the next play.
Keegan Shoemaker was 16 of 35 for 182 yards for Sam Houston (5-2, 3-0 Western Athletic Conference). Morgan made field goals of 23, 52, 32 and 49 yards.
Allen threw for 136 yards and one touchdown for Tarleton (5-3, 2-1). Derrel Kelley III had 119 yards rushing, 104 coming in the first half on 13 carries.
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2022-10-30T04:06:49+00:00
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
01-22-32-34-37
(one, twenty-two, thirty-two, thirty-four, thirty-seven)
Estimated jackpot: $25,000
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the New Mexico Lottery's "Roadrunner Cash" game were:
01-22-32-34-37
(one, twenty-two, thirty-two, thirty-four, thirty-seven)
Estimated jackpot: $25,000
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2022-06-02T04:56:47+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Roadrunner-Cash-game-17214032.php
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It's 2010. A 20-year-old Taylor Swift has released her third studio album "Speak Now," a 14-song work written solely by the singer that became the fastest-selling digital album by a female artist. She's about to go on a world tour that will end up grossing millions.
But actually, it's 2023. A 33-year-old Taylor Swift has just released her third re-recorded album "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," a 22-song work written solely by the singer that became No. 1 on iTunes in 125 countries after eight hours, breaking the all-time record for reaching No. 1 in the platform's history. She's currently on a world tour that has already grossed millions.
It's a story Swift has made familiar with each release of her re-recorded albums, with "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" being the latest to reach heights her younger self sang about — take "Mean," for example, on this record. And the album is expected to debut at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart, which would give her the third-most No. 1 albums of all time for any artist.
The album, released July 7, marks Swift's halfway point in her re-record project, which began in Nov. 2020 after music manager Scooter Braun and label Big Machine wouldn't allow the singer to buy the masters of her back catalog.
There are three more to go, but for now, the spotlight is shining purple. Here's everything you need to know about "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" and what's ahead for the singer.
What's new with "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)?"
With every re-recorded album so far, Swift has added songs "From the Vault," and they're expected with the three albums still to come. She's described these tracks as songs that she wrote during the initial albums' production but for whatever reason didn't make the actual albums. "Red (Taylor's Version)" featured nine of these songs, while "Fearless (Taylor's Version)" and "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" have six each.
This album's vault songs include a Fall Out Boy feature, and another with Paramore's Hayley Williams.
Besides the six additions and Swift's matured voice, the only standout change in Taylor's Version that seems to have fans up in arms is a lyric change in track 10's chorus.
In the original "Better Than Revenge," Swift sings, "She's better known for the things that she does on the mattress." And on the 2023 re-record, she has changed the line to, "He was a moth to the flame, she was holding the matches."
Fans theorized about the change on social media days before the official release, with leaks and lyric searches on iTunes seeming to tease the change. When the song was initially released, many viewed the line as a form of "slut shaming," but according to Twitter, some have either changed their tune or were planning to look past the line.
One Twitter user wrote, "Better Than Revenge has the same lyrics if you just scream over her." But others are okay with Swift's change as long as she owns the song, with one writing "Better than Revenge Taylor's Version is better than stolen," referring to the "stolen" masters.
Which re-recorded album is being released next?
Swift's re-record project includes her first six albums — as she already owns the other four — and so far, she's found great success with the series.
Her second album became her first re-recorded album, "Fearless (Taylor's Version)," in April 2021. It was the first re-recorded album to top Billboard charts and performed better than the original, according to Billboard.
Her fourth album became her second re-release, "Red (Taylor's Version)," in November 2021. Its final track, "All Too Well (10 Minute Version)" became the longest song in history atop the Hot 100 and its Swift-directed music video/short film won the MTV Video Music Award for Video of the Year.
With the release of "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)," Swift now has three left to re-record: Her debut album, "Taylor Swift;" her fifth album, "1989;" and her sixth album, "Reputation."
Though Swift hasn't said which is being released next, fans haven't stopped speculating. Many believe "1989" is coming next because of Swift's blue nails during a recent promotional video for "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" along with Swift's recent use of polaroids, an image that reminds Swifties of the "1989" album cover.
And since Swift announced "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" as the next re-record during an Eras Tour show, many are hoping the next announcement comes at an upcoming show.
But for now, it's all just fan theory.
What's next for the Eras Tour?
On the day of the "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" release, Swift is playing her first show in Kansas City, Missouri.
It's the next stop on the Eras Tour, which has broken a multitude of records with each show and announcement.
As of now, when the Eras Tour ends in August 2024, it will have included 131 shows across five continents, making it Swift's largest tour yet.
Swift will wrap the American leg of the tour in Los Angeles on Aug. 9. She'll head to Mexico later that month and will end the year with shows in Brazil and Argentina. Then she'll head overseas for next year's 64 dates, bringing the tour to a close on Aug. 17, 2024.
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2023-07-08T00:47:56+00:00
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The German government will not object if Poland decides to send Leopard 2 battle tanks to Ukraine, Germany’s top diplomat said Sunday, indicating movement on supplying weapons that Kyiv has described as essential to its ability to fend off an intensified Russian offensive.
German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock told French TV channel LCI that Poland has not formally asked for Berlin’s approval to share some of its German-made Leopards but added “if we were asked, we would not stand in the way.”
German officials “know how important these tanks are” and “this is why we are discussing this now with our partners,” Baerbock said in interview clips posted by LCI.
Ukraine’s supporters pledged billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine during a meeting at Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday. International defense leaders discussed Ukraine’s urgent request for the Leopard 2 tanks, and the failure to work out an agreement overshadowed the new commitments.
Germany is one of the main donors of weapons to Ukraine, and it ordered a review of its Leopard 2 stocks in preparation for a possible green light. Nonetheless, the government in Berlin has shown caution at each step of increasing its military aid to Ukraine, a hesitancy seen as rooted in its history and political culture.
Germany’s tentativeness has drawn criticism, particularly from Poland and the Baltic states, countries on NATO’s eastern flank that feel especially threatened by Russia’s renewed aggression.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said that if the fellow NATO and European Unio member did not consent to transferring Leopard tanks to Ukraine, his country was prepared to build a “smaller coalition” of countries that would send theirs anyway.
“Almost a year had passed since the outbreak of war,” Morawiecki said in an interview with Polish state news agency PAP published Sunday. “Evidence of the Russian army’s war crimes can be seen on television and on YouTube. What more does Germany need to open its eyes and start to act in line with the potential of the German state?”
Previously, some officials in Poland indicated that Finland and Denmark also were ready to send Leopards to Ukraine.
Earlier Sunday, the speaker of the lower house of Russia’s parliament, State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin, said governments that give more powerful weapons to Ukraine risked causing a “global tragedy that would destroy their countries.”
“Supplies of offensive weapons to the Kyiv regime would lead to a global catastrophe,” Volodin said. “If Washington and NATO supply weapons that would be used for striking peaceful cities and making attempts to seize our territory as they threaten to do, it would trigger a retaliation with more powerful weapons.”
French President Emmanuel Macron, meanwhile, said Sunday that he had asked his defense minister to “work on” the idea of sending some of France’s Leclerc battle tanks to Ukraine.
Macron spoke during a news conference in Paris with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz as France and Germany commemorated the 60th anniversary of their post-World War II friendship treaty. In a joint declaration, the two countries committed to their “unwavering support” for Ukraine.
France will make its tank decision based on three criteria, Macron said: that sharing the equipment does not lead to an escalation of the conflict, that it would provide efficient and workable help when training time is taken into account, and that it wouldn’t weaken France’s own military.
Scholz did not respond when asked about the Leopard 2 tanks Sunday, but stressed that his country already has made sizable military contributions to Ukraine.
“The U.S. is doing a lot, Germany is doing a lot, too,” he said. “We have constantly expanded our deliveries with very effective weapons that are already available today. And we have always coordinated all these decisions closely with our important allies and friends.”
In Washington, two leading lawmakers urged the U.S. on Sunday to send some of its Abrams tanks to Ukraine in the interests of overcoming Germany’s reluctance to share its own, more suitable tanks.
“If we announced we were giving an Abrams tank, just one, that would unleash” the flow of tanks from Germany, Rep. Michael McCaul, the Republican chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, told ABC’s “This Week on Sunday.” “What I hear is that Germany’s waiting on us to take the lead.”
Sen. Chris Coons, a Democrat who is on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, also spoke up for the U.S. sending Abrams.
“If it requires our sending some Abrams tanks in order to unlock getting the Leopard tanks from Germany, from Poland, from other allies, I would support that,” Coons said.
Dmitry Medvedev, the deputy head of the Russian Security Council, said Friday’s U.S.-led meeting at the air base in Germany “left no doubt that our enemies will try to exhaust or better destroy us,” adding that “they have enough weapons” to achieve the purpose.
Medvedev, a former Russian president, warned that “in case of a protracted conflict,” Russia could seek to form a military alliance with “the nations that are fed up with the Americans and a pack of their castrated dogs.”
Ukraine has argued it needs more weapons as it anticipates Russia’s forces launching a new offensive in the spring.
Oleksii Danilov, the secretary of Ukraine’s Security and Defense Council, warned that Russia may try to intensify its attacks in the south and in the east and to cut supply channels of Western weapons, while conquering Kyiv “remains the main dream” in President Vladimir Putin’s “fantasies,” he said.
In a column published by online newspaper Ukrainska Pravda. he described the Kremlin’s goal in the conflict as a “total and absolute genocide, a total war of destruction”
Among those calling for more arms for Ukraine was the former British prime minister, Boris Johnson, who made a surprise trip to Ukraine on Sunday. Johnson, who was pictured in the Kyiv region town of Borodyanka, said he traveled to Ukraine at the invitation of President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
“This is the moment to double down and to give the Ukrainians all the tools they need to finish the job. The sooner Putin fails, the better for Ukraine and for the whole world,” Johnson said in a statement.
The last week was especially tragic for Ukraine even by the standards of a brutal war that has gone on for nearly a year, killing tens of thousands of people, uprooting millions more and creating vast destruction of Ukrainian cities.
A barrage of Russian missiles struck an apartment complex in the southeastern city of Dnipro on Jan. 14, killing at least 45 civilians. On Wednesday, a government helicopter crashed into a building housing a kindergarten in a suburb of Kyiv. Ukraine’s interior minister, other officials and a child on the ground were among the 14 people killed.
Zelenskyy vowed Sunday that Ukraine would ultimately prevail in the war.
“We are united because we are strong. We are strong because we are united,” the Ukrainian leader said in a video address as he marked Ukraine Unity Day, which commemorates when east and west Ukraine were united in 1919.
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Sylvie Corbet in Paris and Emily Schultheis in Berlin contributed.
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2023-01-23T15:03:17+00:00
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Tree trimmer dies after falling from tree, officials say
Published: Dec. 22, 2022 at 1:09 PM CST|Updated: 33 minutes ago
SMITH COUNTY, Texas (KLTV/Gray News) – A tree trimmer in Texas died Thursday morning after he fell out of a tree, officials said.
First responders were called to the scene around 8:30 a.m. in Smith County, about 100 miles east of Dallas.
Sgt. Larry Christian with the Smith County Sheriff’s Office said EMS pronounced the worker dead on the scene.
The man’s identity has not yet been released. Officials are still investigating the fall, Christian said.
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Greatest Spectacle in Racing is almost here!
It’s Indianapolis 500 week, with the race set for Sunday, May 29.
Our Chris Hagan and Chris Widlic will preview the action with our digital-only show, Countdown to Indy at 12 p.m. ET.
In today’s episode, we’ll talk to veteran driver Ed Carpenter, who will start fourth in this year’s race.
This marks Carpenter’s 19th Indy 500. The three-time polesitter has six top-ten finishes and was the runner up in 2018. He’s also a team owner, with Rinus VeeKay (starting third) and Conor Daly (starting 18th) driving for Ed Carpenter Racing.
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2022-05-25T16:42:09+00:00
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AP Top 25 Reality Check: LSU-Alabama a big game again
Alabama-LSU is a big game again after a two-year hiatus.
LSU moved back into the AP Top 25 presented by Regions Bank on Sunday at No. 18. The Tigers and No. 6 Crimson Tide are off next week, as is customary before the SEC West powers play each other.
This will be the 30th time Alabama and LSU will face off with both ranked, the most of any Southeastern Conference teams and the fourth-most among all rivalries, according to sports-reference.com.
Michigan and Ohio State have 47 ranked matchups. Texas and Oklahoma have 42. Notre Dame and Southern California have 33. Six other SEC rivalries are in the 20s, including Tennessee-Florida and LSU-Florida at 25 apiece.
For most of the 2000s, Alabama and LSU was arguably the dominant rivalry in college football. They went 14 straight meetings (2007-19) where they played with both ranked. That is the third longest streak in any rivalry, behind Florida-Tennessee’s 19 in a row (1985-2007) and Florida-Florida State’s 16 straight (1990-2003).
The run ended in 2020 for Alabama and LSU, the year after the Tigers and Tide played a 1 vs. 2 game in Tuscaloosa.
On Nov. 5, they can start another streak.
Reality Check signs off on LSU vaulting back into the rankings. With eight ranked teams off last week there was limited movement elsewhere in the rankings, but Reality Check still had a few complaints.
No. 1 Georgia (7-0)
Next: vs. Florida in Jacksonville, Florida, Saturday.
Reality check: There has been a fair amount of discussion about how these ‘Dawgs compare to last season’s championship edition. We’re about to find over next four weeks: Florida, No. 3 Tennessee, at Mississippi State, at No. 19 Kentucky.
Ranked: Just right.
No. 2 Ohio State (7-0)
Next: at No. 13 Penn State, Saturday
Reality check: Been the same story all season for the Buckeyes: Dominant, beating opponents by an average of 35 points, but they have not played a team currently ranked. A trip to Happy Valley will be their toughest test.
Ranked: Touch high.
No. 3 Tennessee (7-0)
Next: vs. No. 19 Kentucky, Saturday.
Reality check: QB Hendon Hooker and the passing game get the headlines, but coach Josh Heupel’s offense averages 202 yards rushing and has 23 touchdowns on the ground, sixth best in the country.
Ranked: Should be two.
No. 4 Michigan (7-0)
Next: vs. Michigan State, Saturday.
Reality check: Only Minnesota has thrown fewer passes among Big Ten teams, but this could be a week for QB J.J. McCarthy to let loose against the Spartans’ shaky pass defense.
Ranked: Little high.
No. 5 Clemson (8-0)
Next: at Notre Dame, Saturday.
Reality check: Tigers are second among Power Five teams in tackles for loss at 8.25 per games and DE Myles Murphy and Co. have been on a tear lately with 29 in the last three games.
Ranked: Touch low. Clemson hasn’t be overly impressive, but it has beaten three ranked teams.
No. 6 Alabama (7-1)
Next: at LSU, Nov. 5.
Reality check: OLB Will Anderson Jr. is probably not making a Heisman Trophy run, but with six sacks among 12 tackles for loss he is still the most disruptive defensive player in the country.
Ranked: This is fine.
No. 7 TCU (7-0)
Next: at West Virginia, Saturday.
Reality check: Great season, but a notable quirk: The Horned Frogs have had three opponents lose their starting quarterbacks to injury in the first half.
Ranked: Just right. Respect the unbeaten record.
No. 8 Oregon (6-1)
Next: at California, Saturday.
Reality check: The offense is operating at an elite level (7.75 yards per play over the last four games), but it is worth pointing out the Ducks didn’t force a punt against UCLA and the Bruins scored on all but one drive.
Ranked: Just right.
No. 9 Oklahoma State (6-1)
Next: at No. 22 Kansas State, Saturday.
Reality check: Cowboys don’t run it particularly well — just one game against an FBS opponent over 4.0 yards per carry — but they stick to it with five games of at least 40 attempts.
Ranked: About right.
No. 10 (tied) Southern California (6-1)
Next: at Arizona, Saturday.
Reality check: If the Trojans want to be taken seriously as a CFP contender, they need to romp through this three-week stretch of Arizona, Cal and Colorado before the UCLA game.
Ranked: Still seems high.
No. 10 (tied) Wake Forest (6-1)
Next: at Louisville, Saturday.
Reality check: QB Sam Hartman continues to be one of the most overlooked players in the country, with numbers (21 TDs and 292.5 yards per game) that rival the so-called Heisman Trophy contenders.
Ranked: Just right.
No. 12 UCLA (6-1)
Next: vs. Stanford, Saturday.
Reality check: RB Zach Charbonnet is averaging 7.16 yards per carry, the best of any back in the country with more than 100 attempts.
Ranked: Little high.
No. 13 Penn State (6-1)
Next: vs. No. 2 Ohio State, Saturday.
Reality check: Nittany Lions have an odd running game. They break off chunks with freshmen Kaytron Allen and Nick Singleton (nine runs of 30 or more yards), but they don’t consistently churn out positive gains.
Ranked: Touch low.
No. 14 Utah (5-2)
Next: at Washington State, Thursday.
Reality check: Utes are allowing 4.60 yards per rush. Since joining the Pac-12 in 2012, they haven’t allowed more than 4.0 per carry in any season.
Ranked: Little high.
No. 15 Mississippi (7-1)
Next: at Texas A&M, Saturday.
Reality check: Rebels’ so-so defense and unreliable passing game got exposed by LSU. Makes a tough last month look dicey.
Ranked: Bit high.
No. 16 Syracuse (6-1)
Next: vs. Notre Dame, Saturday.
Reality check: The loss to Clemson was one that got away, with a lingering question: Why only five carries (for 54 yards) for star running back Sean Tucker?
Ranked: Too high.
No. 17 Illinois (6-1)
Next: at Nebraska, Saturday.
Reality check: The best freshman defensive player in the country? OLB Gabe Jacas (four sacks) has a case.
Ranked: Little low.
No. 18 LSU (6-2)
Next: vs. No. 6 Alabama, Nov. 5.
Reality check: The development of QB Jayden Daniels, who is at a career high 70% completions, encapsulates the Tigers’ progress in general in Year 1 under Brian Kelly.
Ranked: Too low.
No. 19 Kentucky (5-2)
Next: at No. 3 Tennessee, Saturday.
Reality check: Would be hard to find two better freshman receivers on one team than Barion Brown (24 catches, 350 yards, two TDs) and Dane Key (20, 332, three).
Ranked: About right.
No. 20 Cincinnati (6-1)
Next: at UCF, Saturday.
Reality check: RB Charles McClelland has become the focal point of the offense with 308 yards rushing on 8.3 per carry the last two games.
Ranked: Just right.
No. 21 North Carolina (6-1)
Next: vs. Pittsburgh, Saturday.
Reality check: Tar Heels have four games allowing at least 235 yards rushing and three games permitting less than 100. Seems the latter are the outliers.
Ranked: Little high
No. 22 Kansas State (5-2)
Next: vs. No. Oklahoma State, Saturday.
Reality check: The Wildcats were down to QB3 against TCU and it didn’t end well, but if they can get healthy a run to the Big 12 title game is still there for the taking.
Ranked: Should be behind Tulane, which beat the Wildcats.
No. 23 Tulane (7-1)
Next: at Tulsa, Nov. 5.
Reality check: QB Michael Pratt is the highest-rated passer in the American (159.2) and can chip in with his legs (five rushing TDs).
Ranked: See above.
No. 24 North Carolina State (5-2)
Next: vs. Virginia Tech, Thursday.
Reality check: A solid defense will have to carry a heavy load the rest of the way without QB Devin Leary.
Ranked: Too high.
No. 25 South Carolina (5-2)
Next: vs. Missouri, Saturday.
Reality check: Offense is OK. Defense is OK. The Gamecocks are also minus-6 in turnover margin. So how are they winning games? Well, the special teams might be the best in the SEC.
Ranked: Too high. Beating Texas A&M shouldn’t be worth a ranking.
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2022-10-24T12:13:24+00:00
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Deputies search for missing, endangered woman from Ocala
OCALA, Fla, - The Marion County Sheriff's Office is asking the public for help in locating a missing and endangered 63-year-old woman from Ocala.
Deborah Gutierrez reportedly left her home at 3645 SW 151st Court and was last seen in the Southwest area of Marion County. Gutierrez is driving a 2022 Honda SUV with a Florida license plate of ZJ68C according to deputies.
She is described to be 5 ft 2 in tall, white with brown hair and weighs approximately 130 pounds.
Deputies say she left behind written statements that have law enforcement and her family concerned for her safety.
If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Gutierrez, call 911.
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2022-07-09T17:51:54+00:00
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wogx.com
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https://www.wogx.com/news/deputies-search-for-missing-endangered-woman-from-ocala
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BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. (WJHL) – Six hunters in Southwest Virginia were given the chance to claim a prize few can boast in the Commonwealth – a mature bull elk.
In October, the hunters participated in the first elk hunt in the Elk Management Zone (EMZ) located in Buchanan, Dickenson and Wise counties.
Jackie Rosenberger, Elk Project Leader of the Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR), said the hunt was the opportunity of a lifetime for hunters.
Five of the hunters were selected after a lottery held earlier in 2022, and one was chosen after the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation (RMEF) held a raffle for the last spot.
The DWR reported that the lottery winners consisted of four Virginians (one of whom was from Vansant within the EMZ), one North Carolinian (who served as an alternate for a Virginian who was drawn but did not purchase an elk license) and a hunter from New Mexico.
In total, the DWR reported 31,951 applicants threw their names into the lottery. The lottery generated more than $513,000, which the DWR states will go toward conservation efforts.
The rules of the lottery stated that one hunter had to be from the EMZ, only one of the five from the lottery could be from outside Virginia and one license was awarded through the Elk Conservation Program to the RMEF. The foundation’s raffle generated $93,000 for elk habitat work in Buchanan County and resulted in the New Mexico hunter winning the final spot.
According to Rosenberger, all six hunters were successful in harvesting their bull elk, each of which ranged from 691 to 852 pounds. Five of the elk were confirmed by tooth evaluation to be at least 3.5 years old; a lab will confirm their exact age. Thanks to a small metal ear tag on the sixth bull, the DWR was able to track his history and found him to be 11.5 years old.
The 852-pound bull, which was not the eldest, was shot by a 15-year-old hunter, Rosenberger said. The bull was an 8×9 that scored over 400 inches gross.
Rosenberger said the hunt marks a milestone in the state’s elk program. While the hunt was not held for population control, the DWR reports that the population of elk in Southwest Virginia is stable enough to host an annual harvest without halting their expansion.
Centuries ago, elk were found all across the Eastern United States, and Rosenberger said they occupied every part of Virginia except for the most coastal regions.
“When Europeans arrived, there would have been elk everywhere,” Rosenberger said.
However, by the late 1800s, elk had been eliminated in the Commonwealth due to overhunting and habitat loss. The last documented elk killed in Virginia in that century was felled in 1855.
“Hunting back then was not what it is now,” Rosenberger said. “It was a free for all.”
Virginia attempted to restore the elk population in the mid-1900s with the help of Yellowstone National Park. Unfortunately, Rosenberger said by 1970, all of those elk were gone.
“It was just a massive failure,” she said. “They didn’t know what they were doing with elk habitats then.”
In 2012, the DWR began its elk program by translocating 75 elk from Kentucky (where they had seen success) to Buchanan County. As of 2022, Rosenberger said the DWR estimated there were more than 250 elk thriving in the EMZ.
Elk hunting is described by the DWR as a “more active form of hunting compared to traditional white-tailed deer hunting,” since hunters cover tremendous amounts of ground and typically have to draw the animals in with calls.
“Traditionally, deer hunting is a lot more waiting. Elk hunting – it’s more like turkey hunting,” Rosenberger said. “There’s lots more calling, and if you call for a while in one area and don’t get anything you might move around a lot more.”
Of the six bull elk harvested, four were shot from more than 100 yards away with the longest being hit from 200.
Rosenberger said the agency already plans to hold a 2023 lottery following the success of the inaugural one.
The agency also stressed the important role of landowners in the EMZ, some of whom aided in the hunt and helped the hunters retrieve the felled elk. Rosenberger emphasized that since there is no public land currently to hunt the elk on, the participation of private landowners in the Elk Landowner License Program is crucial to the population’s success.
While private lands make up the bulk of the elk domain, Rosenberger told News Channel 11 that there is potential for them to make a home in a nearby state park.
“We actually have elk that are extremely close to Breaks [Interstate Park],” Rosenberger said.
Rosenberger said the DWR and Breaks Interstate Park are working on a 5-acre project within the park that could serve as a habitat viewing area in the future.
Presently, three public wildlife viewing shelters for elk are located on county-owned property near Southern Gap Outdoor Adventures. Those shelters offer the public an opportunity to view the elk.
While the elk have flourished within the EMZ, Rosenberger said they are only encouraged within that area. Elk spotted in neighboring Virginia counties can actually be harvested with a deer tag.
The DWR is operating under a 10-year plan until 2028 for the elk program, meaning expansion of the EMZ will not be considered until that time. If it ever were to be considered, a public engagement board would determine that based on the interests of the other counties.
For the time being, however, the elk population is doing well in the reclaimed mine lands of Buchanan, Wise and Dickenson counties. Rosenberger said elk viewing tours in the EMZ have seen great success in taking visitors by bus to see the herds. The DWR, Southern Gap Outdoor Adventures and Breaks Interstate Park all offer tours during the proper seasons.
Rosenberger told News Channel 11 that the success of the elk in Southwest Virginia is not just due to the efforts of the DWR. Partners like Southwest Virginia Sportsmen, Breaks Interstate Park, Southern Gap Outdoor Adventures, the RMEF and the Nature Conservancy have all been invaluable, she said.
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2022-12-29T17:08:35+00:00
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wric.com
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https://www.wric.com/news/virginia-news/hunt-of-a-lifetime-elk-population-thrives-in-southwest-virginia-to-allow-lottery-hunt/
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Century launches its new in-house curated Origin Cargo Management and PO Management platform at TPM23 to deliver an unprecedented digital experience, where customers can visualize their supply chain directly from the Company's global operating system
GLEN ALLEN, Va., Feb. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Century, the tech-focused global logistics service provider announced today the launch of VIZIV, a groundbreaking supply chain optimization and real-time transportation visibility platform.
As experts in origin cargo management, Century Supply Chain Solutions is trusted by Fortune 100 companies, North American retailers, wholesalers, distributors, and manufacturers for its comprehensive supply chain visibility technology combined with expert partnership. In addition to origin cargo management through its global network (with recent expansion of owned offices in Asia), the company offers a wide range of supply chain solutions (destination warehousing & visibility, customs brokerage, NVOCC, trucking, etc.) and continues to evolve supply chain technology to help customers create an end-to-end optimized supply chain. VIZIV is Century's proprietary supply chain operations and real-time transportation visibility platform for its customers.
"Century designed VIZIV in response to the changing supply chain environment," said Mark Gorman, President & CEO of Century Supply Chain Solutions. "Pivoting to the demands of ever-changing situations required control and visibility beyond the industry norm. Powering trusted supply chains for the world's leading companies is our vision. With the introduction of VIZIV, we will bring our customers an AI-powered supply chain optimization experience that keeps them a step ahead of their competition."
Redefined Visibility – Monitored, Measured, Multi-Source Real-Time Supply Chain Visibility Data for Reliability
The true potential of today's supply chain can only be realized when technology and expertise meet. Visibility without human involvement is just like a ship without a captain. With the vision to provide its customers with reliable supply chain visibility data, Century introduced VIZIV's groundbreaking "Human in the Loop" solution into its Machine Learning based event scoring engine. Leveraging AI and Machine Learning, this solution helps validate critical supply chain data to ensure Century's customers only see reliable information empowering their decision making.
"Today's customers are living in a world of information overload," said Jim McCullen, CIO at Century Supply Chain Solutions. "VIZIV is a cloud-based supply chain optimization platform that empowers our customers with vetted milestone data so they have confidence in knowing where their freight is and when it will arrive, anywhere in the world."
Customized Purchase Order Management is the Heart of Optimized Supply Chain Management
As highlighted in this year's TPM Tech Panel "What's Old is New Again: The Re-Emergence of PO Management," where Jim McCullen was a panelist, PO Management forms the foundation of an optimized supply chain. The design of the VIZIV platform is built from this concept of the PO being at the core of any downstream planning. The platform systematically adapts the management of each customer's POs based on their Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) to fit into their supply chain ecosystem. As Century's global operating platform across 70+ countries as well as the customer's direct portal to their supply chain with API-enabled connectivity, VIZIV provides trusted visibility from PO placement and vendor booking to carrier booking, vessel sailing, container location, transit time, freight costs, and US domestic last mile delivery.
Beyond Visibility – Intuitive User Interface with Industry-Leading Speed and Performance
The VIZIV interface is a refined adaptive and intuitive design combining aesthetics and performance. The interactive dashboards empower end users with the visualization of their entire supply chain layered with useful third-party information such as port statistics and other big data. The platform's data architecture and development methodology are based on the latest from the company's research & development team, guaranteeing fast load speeds and future scalability.
VIZIV is Century's proprietary supply chain optimization platform available to the customers of the company's origin cargo management and domestic distribution services.
Find out more at https://viziv.centurysc.com/
About Century Supply Chain Solutions
Century Supply Chain Solutions is a tech-focused global logistics service provider with offices and warehouses across the globe. Combining the latest technology capabilities including predictive AI and decades of industry experience, VIZIV is Century's proprietary supply chain optimization platform powering our customers' supply chains to ensure they are a step ahead of the competition.
More details can be found at www.centurysc.com
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2023-02-27T16:45:17+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2023/02/27/introducing-viziv-by-century-real-time-global-supply-chain-optimization-visibility-platform-designed-unlock-true-potential-its-customers-supply-chain-ecosystems/
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