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Named #73 Nationwide due to 5,514% 3-Year Growth
TAMPA, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Inc. Magazine revealed its annual list of the nation's fastest growing private companies, and IDEAL AGENT®, the premier full-service real estate technology company, is the number 1 Real Estate company, ranking number 2 in Tampa and in the real estate category, number 11 in Florida, and number 73 nationwide across all categories on the list due to its 5,514%, 3-year growth. This year's list is proven to be winning in a time of change and achieving spectacular growth. Among the 5,000 companies, the average median three-year growth rate soared 230%, added 1,178,302 jobs and generated $317.2 billion in total revenue.
"We're thrilled to make this prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, said Steve Johnston, Founder & CEO of IDEAL AGENT®. "This award is a testament to the hard work and resilience of everyone at IDEAL AGENT®. We recognize the housing market is shifting and poised to help fight rising interest rates with lower commissions, saving clients' money and time with their real estate transaction due to our proprietary technology platform."
IDEAL AGENT® makes the home buying and selling process easy and profitable by providing a seamless online experience matching clients with the top 1% local and national agents from top brokerages with variable commissions as low as 2%. IDEAL AGENT® streamlines the real estate transaction connecting all the services including title, mortgage, insurance, warranty, moving, and home services set up, providing clients a seamless experience getting them 5-star results, ranking #1 in real estate on Trust Pilot.
Companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 are ranked according to percentage revenue growth from 2018 to 2021. Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000.
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Tampa-based IDEAL AGENT®, established in 2016, is the nation's fastest-growing, premier, full-service real estate company. Recognized as a leader in modernizing real estate transactions, IDEAL AGENT® makes the home buying and selling process easy and profitable by providing a seamless online experience, ranking number one in real estate on Trustpilot. IDEAL AGENT®'s free service matches clients with the top 1% local and national agents from top brokerages, including Keller Williams, RE/MAX, Sotheby's, Berkshire Hathaway, and more with variable commissions as low as 2%. IDEAL AGENT® streamlines the real estate transaction connecting all the services including title, mortgage, insurance, warranty, moving, and home services set up providing clients a seamless experience getting them 5-star results. IDEAL AGENT® has earned several accolades for excellence in real estate, sustained revenue growth, and is distinguished as the #1 fastest growing real estate company by Inc5000 and Tampa Bay Business Journal, "The Next 1000" by Forbes, 21 Startups to Watch, USF Fast 56 and Tampa Bay Times Best Places to Work.
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WASHINGTON , July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- During a ceremony at the Casa Rosada in Buenos Aires on Thursday, July 27, Argentina became the 28th country to sign the Artemis Accords. NASA Administrator Bill Nelson participated in the signing ceremony for the agency, and Daniel Filmus, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, signed on behalf of Argentina.
Argentine President Alberto Fernández and Marc Stanley, the U.S. Ambassador to Argentina, were also in attendance.
The Artemis Accords establish a practical set of principles to guide space exploration cooperation among nations, including those participating in NASA's Artemis program.
"As the United States and Argentina mark two centuries of diplomatic relations this year, we know our partnership over the next century will be deepened by discoveries made together in space," said Administrator Bill Nelson. "Along with our fellow Artemis Accords signatories, the United States and Argentina are setting a standard for 21st century exploration and use of space. As we explore together, we will explore peacefully, safely, and transparently."
NASA, in coordination with the U.S. Department of State, established the Artemis Accords in 2020 together with seven other founding member nations.
"We are convinced that the Artemis Accords constitute a contribution to the development of space activities with peaceful purposes at a global level and that they will increase international cooperation with Argentina," said Filmus.
The Artemis Accords reinforce and implement key obligations in the 1967 Outer Space Treaty. They also reinforce the commitment by the United States and signatory nations to the Registration Convention, the Rescue and Return Agreement, as well as best practices and norms of responsible behavior that NASA and its partners have supported, including the public release of scientific data.
"It is very important we take this step as it is key that we move forward in the field of space development. We are convinced that it must be a state policy," said President Fernández. "We have done a lot to retain our scientists, we have always been interested in science and technology, we believe that this is the way to go."
Additional countries will sign the Artemis Accords in the months and years ahead, as NASA continues to work with its international partners to establish a safe, peaceful, and prosperous future in space. Working with both new and existing partners will add new energy and capabilities to ensure the entire world can benefit from our journey of exploration and discovery.
Learn more about the Artemis Accords at:
https://www.nasa.gov/artemisaccords
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Additional financing secured at an attractive fixed rate to fund continued growth of leased fleet
LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Greenbrier Companies, Inc. (NYSE: GBX) ("Greenbrier"), a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets, today announced that its Greenbrier Leasing subsidiary has entered a new $150 million term loan to finance the continued growth of its leasing fleet. The new loan is non-recourse to Greenbrier, matures in July 2027 and has terms similar to Greenbrier Leasing's term loan completed in August 2021. Half of the loan amount was drawn at closing and the remaining balance is expected to be utilized in the next six months.
Lorie Tekorius, Chief Executive Officer & President said, "Liquidity in the current economic environment aligns with our leasing strategy and supports Greenbrier's broader goal to grow the services business. I would like to thank our banking group for their ongoing support of Greenbrier through this transaction. Importantly, interest rates on Greenbrier's long-term debt are fixed at attractive levels, with no material debt maturities until 2026. Strong liquidity, combined with our new railcar backlog valued at $3.6 billion as of May 31, 2022, and continued high lease fleet utilization, positions Greenbrier well to navigate current macroeconomic conditions."
About Greenbrier
Greenbrier, headquartered in Lake Oswego, Oregon, is a leading international supplier of equipment and services to global freight transportation markets. Through its wholly-owned subsidiaries and joint ventures, Greenbrier designs, builds and markets freight railcars and marine barges in North America, Europe and Brazil. We are a leading provider of freight railcar wheel services, parts, maintenance and retrofitting services in North America through our rail services business unit. Greenbrier manages 421,000 railcars and offers railcar management, regulatory compliance services and leasing services to railroads and other railcars owners in North America. GBX Leasing (GBXL) is a special purpose subsidiary that owns and manages a portfolio of leased railcars that originate primarily from Greenbrier's manufacturing operations. GBXL and Greenbrier own a lease fleet of 11,800 railcars. Learn more about Greenbrier at www.gbrx.com.
"SAFE HARBOR" STATEMENT UNDER THE PRIVATE SECURITIES LITIGATION REFORM ACT OF 1995: This press release may contain forward-looking statements, including any statements that are not purely statements of historical fact. Greenbrier uses words, and variations of words, such as "continue," "expect," "goal," "grow," "insulate," "navigate," "will," and similar expressions to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include, without limitation, statements about backlog, leasing performance, financing, future liquidity, and other information regarding future performance and strategies. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Factors that might cause such a difference include, but are not limited to, the following: the COVID-19 pandemic, variants thereof, governmental reaction thereto, and related economic disruptions (including, among other factors, operations and supply disruptions and labor shortages) inflation (including rising energy prices, interest rates, wages and other escalators) and policy reactions thereto (including actions by central banks); and war in Ukraine and related events. Our backlog of railcar units are not necessarily indicative of future results of operations. Certain orders in backlog are subject to customary documentation which may not occur. More information on potential factors that could cause our results to differ from our forward-looking statements is included in the Company's filings with the SEC, including in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of the Company's most recently filed periodic report on Form 10-K and subsequent reports on 10-Q. Except as otherwise required by law, the Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect management's opinions only as of the date hereof.
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Russian mercenary chief who called for rebellion confirms he and his troops reached city in Russia
(AP) - The owner of the Wagner private military contractor who called for an armed rebellion aimed at ousting Russia’s defense minister confirmed Saturday morning that he and his troops have reached a key Russian city after crossing the border from Ukraine.
Yeveny Prigozhin posted a video of himself in Rostov-on-Don at the Russian military headquarters that oversees the fighting in Ukraine. He claimed that his forces had military facilities in the city under their control, including the air field. Other videos posted on social media showed military vehicles, including tanks, on the streets outside.
Prigozhin said early Saturday that his forces had crossed into Russia from Ukraine and had reached Rostov, adding that they faced no resistance from young conscripts at checkpoints and that his forces “aren’t fighting against children.”
“But we will destroy anyone who stands in our way,” he said in one of a series of angry video and audio recordings posted on social media beginning late Friday. “We are moving forward and will go until the end.”
Russia’s security services had responded to Prigozhin’s declaration of an armed rebellion by calling for his arrest. In a sign of how seriously the Kremlin took the threat, security was heightened in Moscow and in Rostov-on-Don. It was not immediately clear how he was able to enter the southern Russian city or how many troops he had with him.
Prigozhin alleged that the chief of the General Staff, Gen. Valery Gerasimov, scrambled warplanes to strike Wagner’s convoys, which were driving alongside ordinary vehicles. He also said his forces shot down a Russian military helicopter that fired on a civilian convoy, but there was no independent confirmation.
He said Wagner field camps in Ukraine were struck by rockets, helicopter gunships and artillery fire on orders from Gerasimov, following a meeting in Rostov with Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu at which they decided to destroy Wagner.
Prigozhin said he had 25,000 troops under his command and would punish Shoigu in an armed rebellion, and urged the army not to offer resistance: “This is not a military coup, but a march of justice.”
While the outcome of the confrontation was still unclear, it appeared likely to further hinder Moscow’s war effort as Kyiv’s forces were probing Russian defenses in the initial stages of a counteroffensive. The dispute, especially if Prigozhin were to prevail, also could have repercussions for President Vladimir Putin and his ability to maintain a united front.
The Wagner forces have played a crucial role in Russia’s war in Ukraine, succeeding in taking the city where the bloodiest and longest battles have taken place, Bakhmut. But Prigozhin has increasingly criticized Russia’s military brass, accusing it of incompetence and of starving his troops of weapons and ammunition.
On Friday, the National Anti-Terrorism Committee, which is part of the Federal Security Services, or FSB, charged Prigozhin with calling for an armed rebellion, punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
The FSB urged Wagner’s contract soldiers to arrest Prigozhin and refuse to follow his “criminal and treacherous orders.” It called his statements a “stab in the back to Russian troops” and said they amounted to fomenting armed conflict.
Putin was informed about the situation and “all the necessary measures were being taken,” Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said. On Saturday morning he added that Putin would address the nation “shortly.”
Heavy military trucks and armored vehicles were seen in several parts of central Moscow early Saturday, and soldiers toting assault rifles were deployed outside the main building of the Defense Ministry. The area around the presidential administration near Red Square was blocked, snarling traffic.
But even with the heightened military presence, downtown bars and restaurants were filled with customers. At one club near the headquarters of the FSB, people were dancing in the street near the entrance.
Moscow’s mayor announced Saturday morning that counterterrorism measures were underway, including increased control of roads and possible restrictions on mass gatherings.
Prigozhin, whose feud with the Defense Ministry dates back years, had refused to comply with a requirement that military contractors sign contracts with the ministry before July 1. In a statement late Friday, he said he was ready to find a compromise but “they have treacherously cheated us.”
“Today they carried out a rocket strike on our rear camps, and a huge number of our comrades got killed,” he said. The Defense Ministry denied attacking the Wagner camps.
“The evil embodied by the country’s military leadership must be stopped,” he shouted.
Col. Gen. Sergei Surovikin, the deputy commander of the Russian group of forces fighting in Ukraine, urged the Wagner forces to stop any move against the army, saying it would play into the hands of Russia’s enemies, who are “waiting to see the exacerbation of our domestic political situation.”
Tatiana Stanovaya, a political analyst, predicted this would be the end of Prigozhin.
“Now that the state has actively engaged, there’s no turning back,” she tweeted. “The termination of Prigozhin and Wagner is imminent. The only possibility now is absolute obliteration, with the degree of resistance from the Wagner group being the only variable. Surovikin was dispatched to convince them to surrender. Confrontation seems totally futile.”
Lt. Gen. Vladimir Alexeyev, a top military officer, denounced Prigozhin’s move as “madness” that threatens civil war.
“It’s a stab in the back to the country and the president. … Such a provocation could only be staged by enemies of Russia,” he said.
The Defense Ministry said in a statement that Ukraine was concentrating troops for an attack around Bakhmut to take advantage of “Prigozhin’s provocation.” It said Russian artillery and warplanes were firing on Ukrainian forces as they prepared an offensive.
In Washington, the Institute for the Study of War said, “The violent overthrow of Putin loyalists like Shoigu and Gerasimov would cause irreparable damage to the stability of Putin’s perceived hold on power.”
At the White House, National Security Council spokesperson Adam Hodge said: “We are monitoring the situation and will be consulting with allies and partners on these developments.”
In Kyiv, a Russian missile attack killed at least two people and injured eight Saturday when falling debris caused a fire on several floors of a 24-story apartment building in a central district, Serhii Popko, the head of the city’s military administration posted on Telegram.
He said more than 20 missiles were detected and destroyed. Video from the scene showed a blaze in the upper floors of the building and the parking lot strewn with ash and debris.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-24T06:37:33+00:00 | ktiv.com | https://www.ktiv.com/2023/06/24/russian-mercenary-chief-who-called-rebellion-confirms-he-his-troops-reached-city-russia/ |
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AES El Salvador Trust II bis, a trust formed under the laws of the State of New York (the "Issuer") today announced that it has extended the expiration time (the "Extension") of the previously announced offer to purchase for cash (the "Tender Offer") of any and all of its 6.750% Senior Guaranteed Notes due 2023, listed in the table below (the "Notes"), guaranteed by each of (i) Compañía de Alumbrado Eléctrico de San Salvador, S.A. de C.V. ("CAESS"), (ii) AES CLESA y Compañía, S. en C. de C.V. ("CLESA"), (iii) Empresa Eléctrica de Oriente, S.A. de C.V. ("EEO") and (iv) Distribuidora Eléctrica de Usulután, S.A. de C.V. ("DEUSEM" and, jointly with CAESS, CLESA and EEO, the "Guarantors" and the Guarantors, together with the Issuer, referred to herein as "we," or "us") from 11:59 p.m. (New York City time) on June 9, 2022, to 10:00 a.m. (New York City time) on June 17, 2022 (as extended hereby, the "Expiration Date"), unless further extended or earlier terminated. Holders that validly tender their Notes prior to the extended Expiration Date will continue to be entitled to receive the early tender premium of U.S. $30.00 as set forth in the Statement (the "Early Tender Premium").
The Tender Offer and Solicitation are taking place upon the terms and conditions described in the Issuer's Offer to Purchase and Consent Solicitation Statement, dated May 12, 2022 (the "Statement"). The purpose of the Extension is to permit the Issuer to meet the Financing Condition (as such term is defined in the Statement).
According to information received from Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the Tender, Solicitation and Information Agent for the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation, as of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on June 9, 2022, the Issuer had received valid tenders and consents from holders of the Notes as outlined in the table below.
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In respect of the Solicitation, the Issuer has received the consent of holders for an aggregate principal amount representing 91.63% of the aggregate principal amount of the outstanding Notes and intends to execute a supplemental indenture so that the Proposed Amendments become effective once the Issuer pays the Total Consideration to tendering and consenting Holders on the Final Settlement Date.
The deadline for holders to validly withdraw tenders of Notes has passed. Accordingly, Notes tendered to date and any additional Notes that are tendered at or prior to the Expiration Date may not be withdrawn, except in the limited circumstances described in the Statement.
Therefore, subject to the satisfaction or waiver of all conditions to the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation described in the Statement having been either satisfied or waived by the Issuer, the Issuer intends to accept for purchase all of the Notes validly tendered before the Expiration Date (including those validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Early Tender and Consent Time) on the Final Settlement Date, which is expected to occur promptly after the Expiration Date.
Payments for the Notes purchased will include accrued and unpaid interest from and including the last interest payment date applicable to the Notes up to, but not including, the Final Settlement Date. Holders of Notes that were validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Expiration Date (including those validly tendered (and not validly withdrawn) prior to the Early Tender and Consent Time) and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation will receive the Total Consideration, which includes the Early Tender Premium.
The Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation are subject to the conditions described in the Statement, including the Financing Condition. Full details of the terms and conditions of the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation are set forth in the Statement, which is available from Global Bondholder Services Corporation.
J.P. Morgan Securities LLC ("J.P. Morgan") is the Dealer Manager and Solicitation Agent in the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation. Global Bondholder Services Corporation has been retained to serve as the Tender, Solicitation and Information Agent for the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation. Persons with questions regarding the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation should contact J.P. Morgan at (toll free) (866) 846-2874. To contact Global Bondholder Services Corporation, banks and brokers may call (212) 430-3774, and others may call U.S. toll-free: (855) 654-2015 or email contact@gbsc-usa.com.
None of the Issuer, any of the Guarantors, their respective board of directors, its officers, the dealer manager and solicitation agent, the tender and information agent or the trustees with respect to the Notes, or any of their respective affiliates, makes any recommendation that holders tender or refrain from tendering all or any portion of the principal amount of their Notes and consent to the Proposed Amendments to the Indenture, and no one has been authorized by any of them to make such a recommendation. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender their Notes and provide their Consent and, if so, the principal amount of Notes to tender in the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation.
This press release is not an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to purchase with respect to any Notes or any other securities. The Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation is being made solely pursuant to the terms of the Statement. The Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation is not being made to holders of Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. The Statement does not constitute a public offer to purchase in El Salvador or a public offer to purchase to any resident of El Salvador.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release may contain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934 that are not based on historical facts and are not assurances of future results. These forward-looking statements are based on management's current expectations and estimates about future events and financial trends, which affect or may affect the Issuer's businesses and results of operations. The words "believe," "may," "will," "estimate," "continue," "anticipate," "intend," "expect" and similar words are intended to identify estimates and forward-looking statements. These statements include but are not limited to forward-looking statements about the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation, including whether the Tender Offer and concurrent Solicitation are consummated in whole or in part. Although the Issuer believes that these forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, these statements are subject to several risks and uncertainties and are made in light of information currently available to the Issuer. Estimates and forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties and are not guarantees of future performance. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations and the Issuer's future results may differ materially from those expressed in these estimates and forward-looking statements.
All forward-looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, and you should not place reliance on any forward-looking statement contained in this press release. The Issuer undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason.
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SOURCE AES El Salvador Trust II bis | 2022-06-10T00:26:04+00:00 | live5news.com | https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/06/09/aes-el-salvador-trust-ii-bis-announces-extension-expiration-date-its-offer-purchase-cash-any-all-its-outstanding-6750-senior-guaranteed-notes-due-2023-concurrent-consent-solicitation/ |
Mt. Zion's defense throttled Decatur St. Teresa, resulting in an 8-0 shutout for an Illinois boys soccer victory on September 21.
In recent action on September 17, Decatur St Teresa faced off against Champaign Centennial and Mt Zion took on Mattoon on September 17 at Mattoon High School. We covered the game. For a full recap, click here.
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DENVER (AP)Artturi Lehkonen had a short-handed goal and an assist, Pavel Francouz stopped 26 shots and the banged-up Colorado Avalanche held off the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 on Tuesday night.
Devon Toews and J.T. Compher also scored for the defending Stanley Cup champions, who won consecutive games for the first time in nearly a month.
Lehkonen scored a go-ahead goal for Colorado late in the second period when he took a pass off the boards from defenseman Erik Johnson, avoided a diving Flyers defenseman and lined the puck through the pads of Philly goaltender Felix Sandstrom. It was Colorado’s fourth short-handed goal of the season.
”Offense doesn’t come easy against them,” Avalanche coach Jared Bednar said. ”But the second period we got our legs moving a little bit in the offensive zone. … Pretty good resiliency from the group again.”
Cam York and James van Riemsdyk had goals for a Flyers team that dropped to 0-1-2 on their four-game trip. Sandstrom made 22 saves in his first appearance since Nov. 26.
”It’s a good team over there,” said York, who scored his first goal of the season. ”They play fast and have a bunch of skill. It’s tough to contain them sometimes.”
The Flyers certainly made things interesting down the stretch after van Riemsdyk was credited for a goal scored with 3:38 remaining. Philadelphia had several chances to tie it up but couldn’t get anything past Francouz.
”Frankie made some big saves,” Compher said. ”We fought (the chances) off and we were able to get the win.”
The Flyers took a 1-0 lead in the first period when York tipped a loose puck over Francouz. York was skating in his third game of the season after being recalled last week from Lehigh Valley of the American Hockey League.
Toews tied it at 1 midway through the second period after taking a pass from Compher, skating in and sliding the puck through the pads of Sandstrom.
Soon after, Lehkonen added his eighth goal of the season in his second game back from a lower-body ailment. To think, he slowed up on the play, too. But the puck took a friendly bounce off the boards and all of a sudden he had an unexpected path toward the goal.
”It’s a little bit of bad puck luck for us,” Flyers coach John Tortorella said.
Lehkonen also had a no-look pass down low that set up Compher’s goal to make it 3-1.
”I kind of saw him turn into the slot there, and I made a pass and he had a really good receive on that one,” Lehkonen said. ”He buried it with a great shot.”
With Lehkonen’s return – and that of fellow forward Valeri Nichushkin – the Avalanche are steadily getting healthier. But they’re still missing key pieces such as forwards Nathan MacKinnon, Evan Rodrigues, Gabriel Landeskog and Darren Helm, along with defensemen Bowen Byram and Josh Manson.
”We’ve got to keep finding a way to carve out points and stay in the mix here,” Bednar said. ”Eventually, we should get a look at our team, the way we had it on paper for training camp.”
AROUND THE ICE
Flyers forward Joel Farabee played in his 200th NHL game. He becomes the sixth player from the 2018 draft class to reach that plateau. … The Flyers blocked 20 shots. … The Flyers beat Colorado 5-3 on Dec. 5 in Philly.
UP NEXT
Flyers: At New Jersey Devils on Thursday night.
Avalanche: Host Buffalo on Thursday night.
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AP NHL: www.apnews.com/hub/NHL and www.twitter.com/AP-Sports | 2022-12-14T23:00:23+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/sports/nhl-hockey/lehkonen-scores-short-handed-goal-avs-hold-off-flyers-3-2/ |
Horse rescued after falling 50 feet down a creek in Iowa
The Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Office helped with an incredible animal rescue. Deputies saved a horse after it fell 50 feet down a creek.
The department said the horse was stuck in the mud and water for several hours.
Two deputies, the Neola fire and rescue and a towing company helped get the animal out — and it's not the first time they've gotten the call for help.
"We've had a couple of these calls in the past year or so. It doesn't get easier by any means but the biggest thing is you just have to worry about the safety of the personnel and the safety of the animal," said Bud Johansen, Neola volunteer assistant fire chief.
The sheriff's department said the horse was "very thankful" for her rescuers.
She was returned to her owners, who said she is now doing great. | 2022-10-11T16:51:12+00:00 | wyff4.com | https://www.wyff4.com/article/iowa-law-enforcement-rescue-horse-falls-50-feet-creek/41587083 |
Top Player Prop Bets for Warriors vs. Lakers Western Conference Semifinals Game 1 on May 2, 2023
Player prop bet options for Stephen Curry, Anthony Davis and others are available when the Golden State Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center on Tuesday at 10:00 PM ET.
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Warriors vs. Lakers Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, May 2, 2023
- Time: 10:00 PM ET
- How to Watch on TV: TNT
- Location: San Francisco, California
- Venue: Chase Center
NBA Props Today: Golden State Warriors
Stephen Curry Props
- Curry's 29.4 points per game average is 2.1 less than Tuesday's over/under.
- Curry's per-game rebound average of 6.1 is 0.6 more than his prop bet over/under in Tuesday's game (5.5).
- Curry's season-long assist average -- 6.3 per game -- is 0.8 higher than Tuesday's assist over/under (5.5).
- Curry has averaged 4.9 made three-pointers per game, 0.4 more than his over/under in Tuesday's game (4.5).
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Jordan Poole Props
- The 12.5-point over/under set for Jordan Poole on Tuesday is 7.9 less than his season scoring average (20.4).
- His per-game rebounding average of 2.7 is 0.2 higher than his prop bet on Tuesday (2.5).
- Poole averages 4.5 assists, 2.0 more than Tuesday's prop bet (2.5).
- His 2.6 made three-pointers average is 1.1 higher than his over/under on Tuesday.
Klay Thompson Props
- The 21.9 points Klay Thompson scores per game are 1.6 less than his over/under on Tuesday.
- Thompson averages 0.4 fewer rebounds than his over/under on Tuesday (which is 4.5).
- Thompson's assist average -- 2.4 -- is 0.1 lower than Tuesday's prop bet (2.5).
- Thompson has connected on 4.4 three-pointers per game, which is less than his over/under in Tuesday's game (4.5).
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NBA Props Today: Los Angeles Lakers
Anthony Davis Props
- Davis is averaging 25.9 points in the 2022-23 season, 0.4 more than Tuesday's over/under.
- Davis' rebounding average -- 12.5 -- is 1.0 lower than his over/under on Tuesday.
- Davis averages 2.6 assists, 0.1 more than his over/under for Tuesday.
- Davis averages 0.3 made three-pointers, which is less than his over/under on Tuesday (0.5).
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LeBron James Props
- LeBron James has scored 28.9 points per game in the 2022-23 season, 2.4 points more than Tuesday's points prop total.
- James' per-game rebound average -- 8.3 -- is 1.2 fewer than his prop bet over/under in Tuesday's game (9.5).
- James' year-long assist average -- 6.8 per game -- is 1.3 higher than Tuesday's assist prop bet total (5.5).
- James has averaged 2.2 made three-pointers per game, 0.3 less than his over/under in Tuesday's game (2.5).
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© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-02T16:13:57+00:00 | kcbd.com | https://www.kcbd.com/sports/betting/2023/05/02/warriors-vs-lakers-western-conference-semifinals-game-1-player-prop-bets/ |
TOKYO (AP) — A suspicious object found Tuesday in a paper bag inside a commercial building connected to the Hiroshima train station temporarily suspended the high-speed train service and prompted an evacuation of customers and employees, as the Japanese city steps up security ahead of the Group of Seven summit next month.
Hiroshima police said its special unit removed the object from the restroom of the building about four hours after it was first spotted, and continued analyzing the content and investigate whether there was any criminal intent involved.
The police dispatched a team of explosives handlers and an anti-terrorism unit after temporarily evacuating all customers and employees and closing down the Ekie commercial building that was crowded with people having lunch and shopping. West Japan Railway Co. suspended the Shinkansen service for about two hours.
Police officials said there is a possibility of overreaction to something that may turn out to be harmless. Officials have stepped up security ahead of the G-7 summit in Hiroshima on May 19-21, and also after an incident 10 days ago when a man threw an explosive device at Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in the western city of Wakayama. Kishida was unharmed and the suspect arrested.
The attack came less than a year after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's assassination. | 2023-04-25T11:14:30+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/world/article/suspicious-object-halts-trains-in-japanese-city-17916811.php |
Ukraine, hit by fresh Russian missiles, faces grim New Year
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainians had a grim start to 2023 on Sunday, with yet more sirens and fresh missile attacks on their territory, as the death toll from Russia’s massive New Year Eve assault across the country climbed to at least three.
Night-time shelling that battered parts of the southern city of Kherson killed one person, wounded another and blew out hundreds of windows in a children’s hospital, according to deputy presidential chief of staff Kyrylo Tymoshenko.
Meanwhile, a 22-year-old woman injured in a rocket attack in eastern Khmelnytskyi later died of her wounds, the city’s mayor Oleksandr Symchyshyn said.
Multiple blasts rocked Kyiv and other areas of Ukraine on Saturday and through the night, injuring dozens, a sign that the pace of Russia attacks had picked up. Ukrainian officials claimed Russia was now deliberately targeting civilians, seeking to create a climate of fear and dent morale.
The blasts came just 36 hours after Russia launched a barrage of missiles on Thursday to damage energy infrastructure facilities, an unusally quickened rhythm that alarmed Ukrainian officials.
First lady Olena Zelenska expressed outrage that such massive missile attacks could come just before New Year’s Eve celebrations.
“Ruining lives of others is a disgusting habit of our neighbors,” she said.
On Saturday in Kyiv, an AP photographer at the scene of the explosions saw the body of a woman as her husband and son stood nearby. Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said two schools were also damaged, including a kindergarten.
Some Ukrainians defied the danger, however, to return to the country to reunite with families for the holidays.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-01T14:30:15+00:00 | kwtx.com | https://www.kwtx.com/2023/01/01/ukraine-hit-by-fresh-russian-missiles-faces-grim-new-year/ |
Here are the most-searched recipes of 2022, according to Google
As the year comes to a close, Google has released its annual "Year in Search" report, which details the most googled terms of 2022 — including a section specifically highlighting the most sought-after recipes over the past year.
Some of the recipes likely shot to the top thanks to TikTok, fans of pop culture, and even an NFL team at the Super Bowl.
The most-searched recipe of 2022 was "sugo," an Italian tomato sauce typically made with tomatoes, garlic, basil, and olive oil.
The No. 2 spot was "Cincinnati chili," which offers a sweeter taste compared to traditional red chili with spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and sometimes even cocoa powder. The search term got a major bump in February when the Cincinnati Bengals faced the Los Angeles Rams in the Super Bowl.
FILE IMAGE - Cincinnati chili is pictured as a "5-Way" at a restaurant, which consists of chili, beans, onions, and cheddar cheese on top of spaghetti. (Jared Hopkins/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images)
"Marry me chicken" an easy chicken breast recipe with herbs, garlic, sun-dried tomatoes, parmesan cheese, and heavy cream, was the third most-googled recipe in 2022. The dish earned viral recipe status thanks to TikTok, with over 59 million views of #MarryMeChicken videos. It was the latest in a long line of chicken recipes that, according to modern legend, may inspire commitment in relationships.
Rounding out the top five were "quick pancake" and "mango pie." Specifically, "mango pie" got a big bump in search traffic in November when musician and "Song Exploder" podcast host Hrishikesh Hirway shared his mother’s recipe with CBS "Sunday Morning."
Top 10 most-searched recipes of 2022
- Sugo
- Cincinnati Chili
- Marry Me Chicken
- Quick pancake
- Mango pie
- Green goddess salad
- Jennifer Aniston salad
- Grinder sandwich
- Bella Hadid sandwich
- The Bear spaghetti
Food shortages were also top of mind in 2022
In addition to worrying about a baby formula shortage, a tampon shortage, and an Adderall shortage, Americans were worried about their foods in short supply, too.
Among the most searched "shortage" terms, "Sriracha shortage" was listed as No. 5. In June, sriracha sauce maker Huy Fong Foods warned of an "unprecedented" shortage due to "several spiraling events, including unexpected crop failure from the spring chili harvest."
The search phrases "Food shortage," "Cream cheese shortage," "Avocado shortage" and "Lettuce shortage" also made the top 10 list.
Overall, Google’s most-searched term of 2022 was — you guessed it — "Wordle."
This story was reported from Cincinnati. | 2022-12-09T18:31:37+00:00 | fox10phoenix.com | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/here-are-the-most-searched-recipes-of-2022-according-to-google |
“Hi, I’m Chucky, wanna play?”
The new “Chucky” TV series is airing episode five of season two tonight. Here are the many ways you can watch the new horror series based on the iconic horror movie villain including fuboTV.
Episode five will air tonight — Wednesday, Nov. 2 at 9 p.m. EDT on Syfy and the USA Network.
You can also sign up for “Chucky” on fuboTV with a 7-day free trial and then pricing starts at $64.99 monthly.
You can also watch via SlingTV. With the orange and blue packages, pricing is $10 for the first month and $35 monthly afterward. The Orange & Blue package is $20 for the first month and $50 monthly afterward.
If you don’t have cable and prefer to stream it, you can catch the series via the Syfy or USA channels on Hulu Live at 10 p.m. too. Hulu Live has a 7-day free trial, then $54.99 monthly for three months, and $64.99 monthly for then on. You can cancel whenever.
You can also watch via YouTubeTV, which has a 14-day free trial and the base plan is $64 monthly.
Background on the franchise:
The “Chucky” series is the sequel to the film “Cult of Chucky,” continuing the franchise that started with the cult classic “Child’s Play” (1988). The show is the seventh installment in the popular franchise, which also includes “Bride of Chucky” (1998) and “Seed of Chucky” (2004).
Show’s synopsis:
According to Rotten Tomatoes, “Before Annabelle of the ‘Conjuring’ movie series, there was another terrifying doll. After a vintage Chucky doll turns up at a suburban yard sale, an idyllic American town is thrown into chaos as a series of horrifying murders begins to expose the town’s hypocrisies and secrets. Meanwhile, the arrival of enemies and allies from Chucky’s past threatens to expose the truth behind the killings, as well as the demon doll’s untold origins as a seemingly ordinary child who somehow became this notorious monster.”
Episode guide so far:
According to Rotten Tomatoes, here’s what’s coming up on the second season premiere titled “Halloween II,” “Jake, Devon and Lexy receive threatening calls from an all-too-familiar-sounding enemy.”
In episode two titled “The Sinners Are Much More Fun,” “Chucky arrives at Incarnate Lord with a murderous agenda; a detective questions Tiffany about Nica.”
In episode three titled “Hail, Mary!” “Jake proposes brainwashing the captured Chucky and turning him into an ally.”
In episode four titled “Death on Denial,” “Tiffany’s secrets are threatened by a surprise intervention.”
What’s coming up on episode five:
In episode five titled “Doll on Doll,” “Tiffany’s secrets are threatened by a surprise intervention.”
Premiere Dates:
New episodes will debut every Wednesday at 9 p.m.ET.
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- Taco Bell’s ‘Mexican Pizza: The Musical’ with Dolly Parton, Doja Cat premieres tonight (09/15/22): Here’s how you can watch | 2022-11-03T00:03:37+00:00 | pennlive.com | https://www.pennlive.com/life/2022/11/chucky-season-2-episode-5-110222-how-to-watch-livestream-time-date-channel.html |
GREEN BAY, Wis. -- The good news for the Green Bay Packers is that receiver Randall Cobb has not been lost for the season. The bad news for them as they continue to search for solutions to their offensive struggles is that they will be without one of Aaron Rodgers' favorites for multiple weeks.
Cobb suffered an ankle injury in the third quarter of Sunday's 27-10 loss to the New York Jets. It appeared that players rolled into each of his legs, and it wasn't clear which ankle was injured.
"It's not going to be like a one-week deal or anything like that; I think he's going to miss some time," Packers coach Matt LaFleur said Monday. "But he definitely avoided a serious injury."
Injured reserve is a possibility for Cobb. If that becomes the case, then Cobb would have to miss at least four games.
Cobb was the Packers' leading receiver in the Week 5 loss to the Giants in London, where he had seven catches for 99 yards. The Packers have had a different leading receiver in each of their six games, and Cobb ranks second on the team in receiving yards (257) and fourth in catches (18).
Another receiver is eligible to come off injured reserve this week: veteran Sammy Watkins, who suffered a hamstring injury in practice after the second game of the season. Watkins ran routes Sunday on the field before the game.
"We'll see how he's feeling on Wednesday, and we're hopeful that maybe he can [practice] and we can open that window," LaFleur said.
The Packers also played Sunday without rookie receiver Christian Watson, who has a hamstring injury. Watson remains on the roster, which would indicate they think he could be back in fewer than four weeks. All the moving parts at receiver combined with the fact that the Packers could make offensive line changes this week after Rodgers was hit nine times by the Jets could be another reason why Rodgers said they need to simplify their offense.
"I just think that based on how we've played the last two weeks, I think it's going to be in our best interests to simplify things for everybody -- for the line, for the backs, for the receivers, especially with Cobby's injury," Rodgers said. "Just simplify some things, and maybe that'll help us get back on track."
LaFleur said he spoke with Rodgers on Monday. However, he was vague with reporters when questioned about his quarterback's remarks, saying he didn't know exactly what Rodgers meant by his comments.
"What are we asking our guys to do? That's what you always look at critically," LaFleur said. "I know every time we come out of a game and you look at every play critically, you always ask yourself, 'Did we give our guys a chance?'"
Sunday marked the first time the Packers (3-3) have lost back-to-back regular-season games in LaFleur's four seasons as coach. They have scored just 107 points this season -- which, according to ESPN Stats & Information research, is their fewest in any six-game span with Rodgers as their starting quarterback. | 2022-10-17T22:47:33+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/34818738/packers-wr-randall-cobb-multiple-weeks-ankle-injury |
For sale signs are standing in yards a week longer than they were last year as buyers remain tepid in the new year.
January data shows home sales in Michigan continue to cool compared to where they were in the last few years. Realcomp, a Michigan real estate data company, reports home sales are down almost 30% year-over-year.
With sales slowing, days on the market are up to 43. That’s an increase compared to January 2022 when homes sold within 35 days on average, but not quite as high as January 2021 when the average was 48.
Entering the new year real estate experts expected this slow down calling it a housing hangover after the pandemic sparked a frenzy.
Nationally, existing-home sales fell for the 12th straight month in January, according to the National Association of Realtors. The average days on the market across the country is 26.
January data shows that showings continue to drop significantly, indicating buyers aren’t elbowing each other to get into a house anymore. Last year, a home on the market in Michigan would average 13 showings. Now that number has dropped to nine.
Many attribute the decline to rising interest rates. The Federal Reserve’s tamp down on inflation has boosted mortgage rates by 2.61% compared to last year, according to Freddie Mac. As a result, competition dulled and gave buyers time to shop around.
“Market factors continue to set the tone,” said Karen Kage, CEO of Realcomp. “And, while some potential home buyers are taking a wait and see approach, others previously deterred by competition appear to be dipping their toes in.”
Related: These 31 Michigan cities have more renters than homeowners
The good news for buyers is that inventory is slowly catching up.
In Michigan, homes for sale increased by 15.4% from 13,030 to 15,035 when compared to last January.
The same trend can be seen nationally. The overall housing stock increased from a 1.6-month supply to 2.9. This marker measures how long it would take for the current inventory to sell at the current sales pace.
The market is also tipping in favor of buyers in terms of pricing.
The median sale price has leveled. Realcomp data shows no change from January 2022′s median price of $210,000. This is still a major increase, though, compared to pre-pandemic prices. In January 2019 the median price was $159,900.
On a national level the Midwest stood out among real estate expert’s predictions for the 2023 market. In particular, the region leads in affordability compared to the rest of the country.
Keeping mortgage rates constant at December’s rate of 6.44%, the Midwest is the only region where homebuyers are using less than 20% of their income to cover monthly payments, according to the National Association of Realtor’s Affordability Index.
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Vacation homes eat up inventory, deepen income divide in this Michigan county | 2023-02-25T14:56:42+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/public-interest/2023/02/houses-are-staying-on-the-market-longer-as-home-sales-cool.html |
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — Nikki Haley is moving closer to making her presidential campaign official.
On Wednesday, supporters of the former South Carolina governor will get an email invitation to a Feb. 15 launch event in Charleston, at which she plans to announce her campaign, according to a person familiar with the plans but not authorized to speak publicly about them.
News of Haley’s plans was first reported by The Post and Courier of Charleston.
Haley, 51, served as South Carolina’s governor for six years before serving as President Donald Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations. When she enters the race, Haley will be the first contender to join the contest against her former boss, who is currently the sole Republican seeking his party’s 2024 nomination.
Trump was in South Carolina Saturday for the initial campaign swing of his 2024 campaign, standing alongside Gov. Henry McMaster — who served as Haley’s lieutenant governor — and several GOP members of the state’s delegation, part of his leadership team in the early-voting state.
During the Trump administration, Haley feuded at times with other White House officials while bolstering her own public persona. Her 2018 departure fueled speculation that she would challenge Trump in 2020, or replace Vice President Mike Pence on the ticket, but Haley did neither.
Instead, Haley returned to South Carolina, where she bought a home on Kiawah Island, joined the board of aircraft manufacturer Boeing Co. and launched herself on the speaking circuit, reportedly commanding fees as high as $200,000. She penned two books, a step commonly taken by many on the road toward the White House.
After the Jan. 6 Capitol siege, Haley initially cast doubts on Trump’s political future but said she wouldn’t challenge him in 2024.
In 2021, Haley told The Associated Press that she “would not run if President Trump ran,” but she has since shifted course, ramping up activity through her Stand for America nonprofit and political action committee, and endorsing dozens of candidates in the 2022 midterm elections.
Late last year, during a visit to her alma mater, Haley told an audience at Clemson University that she would be “taking the holidays” to consider a run.
Asked recently why she is now considering a run in spite of her 2021 comments, Haley told Fox News “a lot has changed,” referencing, among other things, U.S. economic troubles.
She went on to say she felt she could be part of “new generational change,” an indirect reference to Trump’s advanced age.
In South Carolina on Saturday, Trump told WIS-TV that Haley had called him several days earlier to seek his opinion. Trump pointed out her earlier pledge not to run against him but said he made no attempts to stop her.
“She said she would never run against me because I was the greatest president, but people change their opinions, and they change what’s in their hearts,” Trump said. “So I said, if your heart wants to do it, you have to go do it.”
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Meg Kinnard can be reached at http://twitter.com/MegKinnardAP | 2023-02-01T09:09:20+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/politics/ap-nikki-haley-planning-feb-15-launch-for-2024-white-house-bid/ |
NEWPORT — Darling’s Auto Group acquires Hartley’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Newport. Expect to see the same great team, providing the same great service, changing from one family owned business to another — Darling’s is proud to join the Newport community.
It is with pride and great pleasure that Darling’s, a Best Places to Work in Maine for seven years running, announces the addition of Darling’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram located at 30 Main Street. “As a family owned business, our community, our teammates, and our customers are at the center of everything we do,” said Jay Darling, president of Darling’s Auto Group. “Steven Hartley built a business rooted in these shared values and even though the name has changed, we will carry on with the staff everyone has come to know and trust for their automotive sales and service needs.”
Newport joins seven other dealerships in Darling’s Auto Group, located in Ellsworth, Bangor, Augusta, and Brunswick. Serving Maine since 1903, now a fourth generation business employing over 500 people, Darling’s looks forward to working with and for the people of Newport and the surrounding areas. It’s not just our slogan, we’re sure of it … You’ll do better at Darling’s.
To learn more about Darling’s Auto Group, please visit www.darlings.com. To learn more about Darling’s Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram in Newport, please visit www.darlingsnewport.com or call 207-355-7483. | 2023-06-25T16:02:20+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/06/23/bdn-maine/darlings-auto-group-acquires-hartleys-chrysler-dodge-jeep-ram-in-newport/ |
University fires volleyball coach who cut entire team
GRAMBLING, La. (KSLA/Gray News) - A university in Louisiana fired its head volleyball coach after she cut the entire team as the players learned about the roster change back in early April.
Coach Chelsey Lucas was hired by Grambling State University in February to lead the volleyball team. Many called Lucas’ move to release all 19 players from the team unprecedented.
GSU Athletics Communications Director Brian Howard told KSLA in April that the athletic program leaders knew Lucas would be making some changes to the roster, but he did not know to what extent.
He also says that those kinds of changes are at the coach’s discretion and do not need to be discussed beforehand.
According to the players, the coach called individual meetings with each player on April 4 and told them their scholarships would not be renewed.
The university said Lucas’ termination was the result of an internal investigation within the volleyball program.
“The success of student-athletes and their ability to matriculate at Grambling State University is the top priority,” Dr. Trayvean Scott said, president of intercollegiate athletics for GSU. “As we move forward in this transition and commence a national search for the next coach, all volleyball student-athletes who received scholarships for the 2022-23 academic year will keep their scholarships and remain on the team. Walk-ons will also continue to hold their roster spot.”
KSLA reached out to Lucas for a comment on the decision. She responded with the following statement:
“Since I started at Grambling, I have been ordered not to speak to the media. My voice has unfortunately been silenced despite the rumors and accusations about me. As a result, I have not been able to provide my side of the story about the many events that have occurred during my tenure as head volleyball coach at Grambling. I was told today, without notice or any opportunity for discussion, that I was being terminated. When I asked why I was being terminated, the administration was not able to provide me any details about why they decided to fire me.
“This termination came just days after I had requested and then had a meeting with the President to discuss the way I had been treated in recent weeks by the Athletic Director. The AD, without me knowing in advance, was invited to this meeting with the President. The AD was visibly upset at my complaints during my meeting with the President, and today I was informed that he was the one who recommended my termination. I will be working with my attorney to prepare a response, and believe that my side of this story will demonstrate that what happened to me today was not right or just.”
Copyright 2022 KSLA via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-06T00:55:28+00:00 | wsfa.com | https://www.wsfa.com/2022/07/06/university-fires-volleyball-coach-who-cut-entire-team/ |
There's a first call for every dog in the K9 program in Niagara County, which has been going on for more than 60 years, according to Special Deputy Joe Moll. Last month, he took K9 Liberty on her first service call, which she completed successfully, tracked a missing child in Lewiston.
Moll, who trains bloodhounds for the sheriff's department, calls Liberty his “B-team” leaving K9 Trace to be his “A-team” who was at home when the call of a missing child came in. Moll and Liberty were training at the time, about a half-hour from Moll’s home, and rather than lose those crucial minutes, Moll decided it was time to put Liberty into service.
Liberty is about 1 1/2-years old and is the latest dog Moll has trained. Moll has been working with the K9s since retiring from GM in 2005. He said he was recruited by Jim Hildreth who had heard that Moll raised coon hounds. Moll was then taken into the department as a special deputy, giving him all the powers of a law enforcement officer, but without any pay.
“That would defeat the purpose,” Moll explained. “I’m trying to give something back.”
Moll said he has lost count of the amount of trails his dogs have tracked, but estimated that there are 30-40 calls every year for his services. While he’s no scientist, he said some who are have told him how it is that his dogs can track a human’s trail even after days have passed.
He said it’s because humans are always shedding skin cells.
“We get a whole new skin every 28 days or so,” Moll said. “When these skin cells – they call them ‘rafts’ – when they depart from you, they get on the ground wherever you walk. You’re leaving a trail of these things.”
Bloodhounds, who’ve been trained and domesticated for centuries for man-tracking, can smell bacteria attacking these “rafts” like a person would smell a piece of roadkill. And everyone’s personal skin cells aren’t alike. Like a fingerprint, Moll said, a bloodhound can discern one person’s trail of rafts separately from anyone else’s.
Liberty isn’t at peak performance yet, said Moll. He has nothing but great expectations for her – training is perpetual with bloodhounds – but he won’t be taking her out to calls except in an emergency or if a situation like the missing Lewiston child comes up again and getting K9 Trace would waste too much time.
“She’s got an excellent start,” he said. “Shows extreme amounts of potential. I don’t expect anything but progress.”
As for the program, Moll made sure to note that when he arrived, he was coming into a professional unit, as well as that his and Liberty's services are available nationwide.
"Through my career with training bloodhounds, I've not only worked in every law enforcement jurisdiction in Niagara County, I've also worked for every sheriff's office in Western New York," he said. "On the state level I've worked with the Forest Rangers, the DEC (Department of Conservation) and the state police. On the federal level I've worked with Homeland Security, the U.S. Marshals, ICE (Immigration and Customs Enforcement) and the FBI (Federal Bureau of Investigation). My jurisdiction is wherever I'm requested for assistance.
"I think it's an unknown to many people that these services are available." | 2022-06-13T20:03:00+00:00 | niagara-gazette.com | https://www.niagara-gazette.com/news/local_news/on-the-trail-bloodhounds-trainer-talks-tracking/article_77ff26d0-b3eb-5ed7-9681-2ea0626987b8.html |
INDIANAPOLIS — As we get ready to experience a stretch of sub-zero temperatures across central Indiana, there are many tips to follow to make sure you and your vehicle make it to see warmer days.
Extreme temperatures can impact your vehicle in many ways, including tire pressure, batteries, engine belts and even your gas lines if you don't keep on top of your maintenance and keep things full.
In preparation for the incoming deep freeze, remember these tips:
Before extreme cold arrives:
- Keep at least a half tank of gas in you vehicle
- Check your tire pressure
- Spray WD-40 or another general purpose lubricant into key holes to help prevent frozen locks
- Fight the urge to wash your automobile — lingering water will freeze in your car's locking mechanism and may even make it difficult to open doors.
- Battery Cables and Terminals — Make sure the battery terminals and cable ends are free from corrosion and the connections are tight.
When the cold arrives, have an emergency kit ready, including:
- Fully-charged mobile phone
- Cell-phone charger equipped with a car adaptor
- Drinking water and non-perishable snacks
- First-aid kit
- Bag of abrasive material (sand, salt or cat litter) or traction mats
- Shovel
- Blankets and extra clothing including hats and gloves
- Flashlight with fresh batteries — an extra set of fresh batteries too
- Jumper cables
- Windshield washer fluid
- Snow brush/ice scraper
- Warning devices (flares or triangles)
- Basic toolkit (screwdrivers, pliers, adjustable wrench)
Tips for driving in extreme cold temperatures:
- Don't drive at the same speed you would in clear, dry conditions.
- Rain, snow and ice can dramatically reduce tire traction.
- Drivers should slow down to regain the traction that is lost due to inclement weather.
- Do not brake and turn at the same time.
- Asking your vehicle to do two things at once makes it more likely that your tires will lose traction.
- Brake first, then turn, then accelerate.
- Don't follow behind other vehicles as closely as you would when driving in clear, dry conditions.
- Your vehicle needs more time to slow down on slippery road surfaces.
- Increase following distances to a minimum of 5-6 seconds.
- Always keep open space to at least one side of your vehicle, in case you need to make an emergency lane change maneuver.
- Don't be rough with your steering, acceleration and braking.
- If you're not gentle with steering, acceleration and braking, your vehicle's balance can be negatively affected, which will increase the chances of your vehicle going into a spin.
- Always steer, accelerate and brake smoothly.
- Don't hit the brakes if you start to skid.
- Slamming on the brakes can make the skid even worse. | 2022-12-19T21:37:03+00:00 | wrtv.com | https://www.wrtv.com/news/public-safety/tips-to-prepare-your-vehicle-for-extreme-cold-weather |
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Thousands lined the streets of Mechanicsburg for their annual Halloween Parade.
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Thousands lined the streets of Mechanicsburg for their annual Halloween Parade.
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RENTON — The “very soon’’ that Seahawks coach Pete Carroll predicted was the time frame for cornerback Devon Witherspoon to sign his contract and report for practice apparently means more than just a day.
As the Seahawks went through their second practice of training camp Thursday, Witherspoon was again absent, still at odds with the team over the terms of his four-year rookie deal due him for being the fifth overall pick in the draft.
Not in dispute are the years or the overall dollar amount ($31.861 million), which are not negotiable.
What is in dispute is the timing of the payout for his overall signing bonus of $20.171 million. It is thought that Witherspoon wants it all up front, with the Seahawks preferring to spread it out, as has been their process for major contracts.
The Seahawks practice again Friday and are off Saturday. Carroll surely prefers Witherspoon is back sooner rather than later. Witherspoon is the only one of the 259 players taken in the 2023 draft who is unsigned and did not report to camp on time.
But at least one of Witherspoon’s teammates — veteran safety Quandre Diggs — said players are understanding of the situation.
“For me, you let him handle his business,’’ Diggs said. “I wouldn’t want anybody in my business. When I had my incident two years ago [Diggs sat out of some on-field work in camp in 2021 while getting his contract reworked], it wasn’t like Bobby [Wagner] was running around telling me to get out there and do this.
“He’d give me advice, and [I’d] just explain it to him, and that’s all you can do. It’s not like I don’t think ‘Spoon wants to be here — he wants to be here. You see the competitive nature when he was here during OTAs and minicamp. At the end of the day, it will get handled and it will get worked out, so he’ll be out here, and it will be water under the bridge.”
Witherspoon reportedly will not practice until he signs, so there was no mystery to him not being present Thursday since it had not been revealed or announced he’d signed.
Also still out were the six players placed on the physically unable to perform list the day before, including safety Jamal Adams and cornerback Riq Woolen.
The absence of Adams, Woolen and Witherspoon means Seattle is practicing without three players who could be starters, or at least have significant roles, in the secondary. Without Witherspoon and Woolen, Michael Jackson and Tre Brown again worked as the starting outside corners with Coby Bryant as the nickel.
Diggs said their performance the first two days has only reiterated how strong Seattle’s secondary could be once it’s at full strength.
“It’s impressive,’’ he said. “I think this is probably the best depth that we’ve had since I have been here. … At the end of the day, it’s a next-man-up mentality right now, and we’ll be happy when those guys get back out there. It just gives us more for our bodies to work together and get that chemistry going.”
As for Adams, his return from a torn quad muscle might still take a while, as the team has set no ETA. Carroll wouldn’t commit to him being ready for the season opener. Diggs, who has become close with Adams in their three years with the Seahawks, said Adams is eager to get back.
“He’s good,’’ Diggs said. “He’s in a good spot mentally, so you know when he’s out here, he’ll be out here. I just told him to take his time and it’s a process. Every day you take it step by step, and he knows what he’s doing when he gets out there. When he gets out there, it’s going to be time to go, so it’ll be exciting. And when it’s his time, it’s his time.”
Notes, quotes and anecdotes
• The Seahawks have said they have basically an open competition at center, and they appeared to live up to that Thursday, giving rookie Olu Oluwatimi, a fifth-round pick out of Michigan, all of the snaps with the first-team offense. Veteran free-agent signee Evan Brown took all the snaps with the second team. Those roles had been reversed Wednesday. Quarterback Geno Smith said after practice only that he has been impressed by both. “Both guys are doing a great job, man,’’ Smith said. “… I just try to go out and do my job and not worry about who is up front, but I don’t notice a difference when either guy is in.’’
• The offensive lines otherwise were the same as the day before, with Charles Cross and Abraham Lucas as the tackles, and Damien Lewis and Phil Haynes as the guards with the starters.
• Projected starting running back Kenneth Walker III was present on the sidelines but did not practice. Carroll did not talk to the media, so there was no word on why he sat out, though there was no injury. It is not uncommon for running backs, in particular, to have their work spread out during camp. Without Walker, rookie Zach Charbonnet took most of the snaps with the first-team offense, with DeeJay Dallas working often as the third-down/two-minute back and Kenny McIntosh also mixing in.
• First-round pick Jaxon Smith-Njigba turned in the play of the day with a left-handed, one-handed catch for a touchdown between two defenders — Jackson and safety Julian Love — on a pass from Smith. Defenders are not supposed to make contact or plays on the ball during the ramp-up period. But the play was impressive nonetheless. “That was sweet,’’ Smith said. “Jaxon, he’s made so many great plays. That’s just who he is.’’
• Smith-Njigba consistently worked in the slot, alongside Tyler Lockett and DK Metcalf as the starters on the outside, in three-receiver sets, with Smith-Njigba showing no sign of any issue from the hamstring injury that held him to just three games last season at Ohio State. Lockett and Metcalf also turned in receptions on long passes — Lockett’s for a TD on what looked like a broken play thrown by Smith — in what was a pretty strong day for the receiving corps. | 2023-07-28T03:30:02+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/seahawks/rookie-devon-witherspoon-again-absent-on-day-2-of-seahawks-camp/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seahawks |
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP)A federal judge denied Bob Baffert’s request to lift his two-year suspension by Churchill Downs Inc., ruling Friday that the Hall of Fame trainer did not prove its discipline hurt his business and reputation.
Baffert will miss his second consecutive Kentucky Derby, and per a Churchill Downs rule, he has until Feb. 28 to transfer his Derby contenders to other trainers in order for them to possibly run in the May 6 race. Horses earn Derby qualifying points by finishing in the top five of designated races; any horse trained by Baffert after the February deadline is ineligible to earn points.
Baffert last year transferred Taiba and Messier to former assistant Tim Yakteen for the Derby. Taiba finished 12th and Messier was 15th among 20 horses.
Baffert had sued Churchill Downs following his banishment in June 2021 after a failed postrace drug test by now-deceased colt Medina Spirit, who crossed the finish line first in the 147th Derby. The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission ultimately disqualified the colt in February 2022 and suspended Baffert for 90 days for a series of failed tests by his horses.
Baffert argued that Churchill Downs did not give him notice nor explain the suspension. His attorney, Clark Brewster, contended earlier this month that the historic track was subject to state guidelines for due process. U.S. District Court Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings ultimately rejected that argument and said that, as privately owned company, Churchill Downs can set its own disciplinary policies.
”Failing to punish trainers whose horses test positive in marquee races could harm (Churchill Downs, Inc.’s) reputation and the integrity of their races,” Jennings wrote.
A message left with Brewster was not immediately returned.
Among Baffert’s top 3-year-olds this season are Arabian Knight and Cave Rock. Arabian Knight is owned by Saudi Arabian businessman Amr Zedan. Jennings wrote that an affidavit given to the court states that Zedan will move his horses to another trainer if Baffert remained banned by Churchill Downs.
While Baffert is banned from the first of the Triple Crown races, he’s eligible to run horses in Maryland at the Preakness and in New York at the Belmont Stakes. His one-year suspension by the New York Racing Association expired in January.
Churchill Downs had wanted the case dismissed, citing nine failed tests by Baffert-trained horses as justification for disciplining horse racing’s most visible figure. The list of violators includes 2020 Kentucky Oaks third-place finisher Gamine, who was ultimately disqualified.
Medina Spirit failed his test for having in his system the regulated medication corticosteroid betamethasone, which Baffert and Brewster have argued came from an ointment rather than an injection.
Track president Mike Anderson said the decision by Churchill Downs CEO Bill Carstanjen stemmed from Baffert’s ”refusal to take responsibility for repeat violations.”
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ROGERS, Ark., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading Omni-Analytics and Data Science Software Business servicing the Walmart Supplier Community, has launched! Founded by industry veterans Nick Dozier (CEO) and Pat Lockridge (COO), ENGINE, formerly known as Decision Science, was built from the ground up to rapidly accelerate the Analytical and Data Science capabilities of Leading Consumer Packaged Goods companies in the Walmart community.
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ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia (AP) — The United States Agency for International Development suspended all food assistance to the northern Ethiopian region of Tigray “until further notice” while it investigates the theft of humanitarian supplies. The U.N. confirmed earlier reports that it was doing the same.
USAID Administrator Samantha Power said Wednesday that her agency “uncovered that food aid, intended for the people of Tigray suffering under famine-like conditions, was being diverted and sold on the local market.”
After discovering food was missing, the agency alerted its inspector general, who launched an investigation.
“Following this review, USAID determined, in coordination with the U.S. Embassy in Addis Ababa and our implementing partners, that a temporary pause in food aid was the best course of action,” Power said in a statement.
She added that USAID has raised its concerns with Ethiopia’s federal government and Tigray authorities.
Nearly all of Tigray’s 6 million people rely on food aid, after two years of civil war and government-imposed restrictions on humanitarian relief pushed parts of the region to the brink of famine.
The war ended in November with a cease-fire, which also saw aid deliveries resume.
Power told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on April 26 that the food theft appeared to involve “collusion between parties of both sides of the conflict.”
She did not elaborate on who might be responsible, saying the agency’s investigation was still underway.
Power told the Senate committee that the theft reflected a “systemic failure” by her agency and that much of aid involved was retrieved.
“We know we owe you ample not only accounting for what has happened but also some institution of additional safeguards,” she said.
The theft appeared to have taken place between November and February, after the fighting in Tigray eased, Power said. USAID’s disaster response team was unable to gain access to the region at the time, preventing it from providing oversight, she said.
Last month, The Associated Press reported that the food taken from a warehouse in the Tigray city of Sheraro was enough to feed 100,000 people.
The U.N.’s World Food Program in Ethiopia told its partners on April 20 that it had suspended deliveries to Tigray. Late Wednesday, the U.N. agency confirmed the suspension, which was first reported by the AP.
The World Food Program said its relief efforts in Tigray “will not resume until WFP can ensure that vital aid will reach its intended recipients.”
Getachew Reda, the interim president of Tigray, said he had formed a task force ”to prevent and investigate crimes committed in relation to humanitarian aid and enforce the supremacy of the law.”
He called the diversions of aid “a double injustice and crime that is being done to children, elderly and disabled (people) who are suffering from starvation and sickness.”
The U.S. is the biggest single humanitarian donor to Ethiopia, providing $1.8 billion in humanitarian assistance to the country in the 2022 fiscal year, according to USAID.
In addition to civil conflict, the country is also struggling with a prolonged drought.
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Associated Press writer Ellen Knickmeyer in Washington, D.C., contributed to this report. | 2023-05-04T19:55:20+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/international/us-joins-un-in-suspending-food-aid-to-ethiopias-tigray/ |
ROCKFORD, MI — A boutique space right in downtown Rockford is in the works.
The project, at 12 S. Main St., is right next to the Rockford Area Chamber of Commerce and the Rockford Historical Museum.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Lawyers for the 5-year-old son of a man who died after repeatedly being shocked by Los Angeles police with a stun gun following a traffic collision filed a $50 million claim Friday for damages against the city.
The legal claim is required before Keenan Anderson’s son and estate can sue LA police for wrongful death and civil rights violations for restraining him and shocking him six times with a Taser in less than a minute on Jan. 3.
“If you Taser someone with 50,000 watts of electrical energy six times … is there really any wonder that moments later his heart will begin to flutter?” attorney Carl Douglas said at a news conference. “Is there any wonder why four hours later his heart could no longer withstand the pressure from that Taser and gave up, leaving a 5-year-old boy in his wake?”
The claim was filed on behalf of Anderson’s son, Syncere Kai Anderson, who stood with his mother, Gabrielle Hansell, the administrator of his estate, alongside their attorneys.
Anderson, 31, a high school English teacher in Washington, D.C., and cousin of Patrisse Cullors, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, was the suspect in a hit-and-run traffic collision when he was stopped by police in Venice. He later ran from officers and resisted arrest, police said.
Anderson screamed for help after he was pinned to the street by officers and repeatedly shocked, according to video released by the department.
“They’re trying to kill me,” Anderson yelled.
Footage showed an officer pressing his forearm on Anderson’s chest and an elbow in this neck.
“They’re trying to George Floyd me,” Anderson said in reference to the Black man killed by officers in Minnesota.
“We can only wonder what Keenan Anderson meant,” attorney Ben Crump said. “But if he meant that he would end up dead at the end of the encounter at the hands of the Los Angeles Police Department then Keenan Anderson was correct. They George Floyd him.”
Chief Michel Moore said Anderson initially complied with officers as they investigated whether he was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. But he was subdued after struggling with officers who had chased him when he bolted.
Anderson ran in fear — as other Black men have — when additional officers responding to a call for backup rushed toward him, Douglas said.
The claim said officers used unreasonable deadly force, carelessly and mistakenly deployed the Taser, failed to follow training on the dangers of asphyxiation while handcuffing Anderson and conspired with each other to hide and distort information in false police reports.
An LAPD toxicology test found cocaine and cannabis in Anderson’s body, the chief said. The coroner’s office will also perform a toxicology report.
The officers haven’t been named yet but their union issued a statement saying the family and attorneys were “trying to shamelessly profit” from a “tragic incident.”
An LAPD spokesperson declined comment citing a policy not to comment on pending litigation.
After being subdued, Anderson went into cardiac arrest and died at a hospital about four hours later. | 2023-01-21T13:51:42+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/ap-son-of-man-who-died-after-police-tasing-seeks-50m-from-la/ |
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP)Dalton Bolon scored 16 points to help Charleston defeat Stetson 65-60 on Wednesday night.
Bolon added three steals for the Cougars (11-1). Ryan Larson shot 3 for 6 (1 for 4 from 3-point range) and 7 of 8 from the free throw line to add 14 points. Pat Robinson III shot 4 for 9, including 2 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points. The Cougars extended their winning streak to 10 games.
Josh Smith led the Hatters (5-4) in scoring, finishing with 11 points and two blocks. Stephan D. Swenson added 10 points for Stetson. In addition, Mahamadou Diawara had eight points and eight rebounds.
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Damar Hamlin's sudden cardiac arrest led to a rise in misinformation on Twitter, according to the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
The organization notes that the anti-vax trope "Died Suddenly" spiked by 328% a day after the on-field incident.
Some Twitter users were drawing comparisons to cardiac arrest and the COVID-19 vaccine despite not knowing whether Hamlin is vaccinated.
“Online anti-vaxxers are parasites, cynically exploiting tragedy to baselessly connect any injury or death of a notable person to vaccinations," said Imran Ahmed, chief executive of the Center for Countering Digital Hate.
Doctors have yet to say what caused Hamlin to suffer cardiac arrest after a tackle during the Monday Night Football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Medical personnel administered CPR on the field and reportedly restarted his heart before taking him to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center. Hamlin is reportedly showing signs of improvment and opening his eyes.
Twitter implemented policy in 2020 to disrupt misinformation about COVID-19. Weeks after Elon Musk took over the company in 2022, Twitter announced it would not longer implement the policy.
“It is particularly worrying that Twitter has rolled back its policy on Covid disinformation to reflect Elon Musk’s desperate need to prioritise controversy, engagement, and short-term advertising profits over the public good," Ahmed said. "Anti-vaxx lies are deadly and platforms must stop allowing dedicated spreaders of disinformation from abusing their platforms and the trust of other users.” | 2023-01-05T18:14:06+00:00 | ksby.com | https://www.ksby.com/news/national/organization-says-misinformation-spread-on-twitter-following-hamlins-cardiac-arrest |
JERUSALEM – At a tourism conference in Phuket last month, Thailand’s prime minister looked out at attendees and posed a question with a predictable answer.
“Are you ready?” Prayuth Chan-ocha asked, dramatically removing his mask and launching what's hoped to be the country's economic reset after more than two years of coronavirus-driven restrictions. When the crowd yelled its answer — yes, according to local media — it might have been speaking for the entire pandemic-battered world.
But a full recovery could take as long as the catastrophe itself, according to projections and interviews by The Associated Press in 11 countries in June. They suggest that the hoped-for rebound is less like a definitive bounce — and more like a bumpy path out of a deep and dark cave.
Some locales, such as the French Riviera and the American Midwest, are contributing to the climb more than others — like shuttered, “zero-COVID” China, which before the pandemic was the world's leading source of tourists and their spending.
The human drive to bust out and explore is helping fuel the ascent, packing flights and museums despite rising coronavirus infections and inflation. But economic urgency is the real driver for an industry worth $3.5 trillion in 2019 that the United Nations estimates lost about that much during the pandemic. By some estimates, tourism provides work for one in 10 people on Earth.
Many places, particularly those that have loosened safety requirements, are seeing what passes for a go-go summer of sunny optimism and adventure.
“They are saying it's the summer of revenge travel,” Pittsburgh resident Theresa Starta, 52, said as she gazed across one of Amsterdam's canals at crowds thronging to the Dutch capital. “Everything seems so bad all around the world, so it's nice to see some things coming back.”
“The road to a full recovery is very long, but at least we are back on it,” said Sanga Ruangwattanakul, president of the Khao San Road Business Association in Bangkok.
Despite the roaring return of travelers, challenges and uncertainty cast shadows over the post-pandemic landscape. Full recoveries are generally not expected until at least 2024. Concerns hovered around a long list of issues, including inflation, supply chain problems, rising infection rates and labor shortages.
Before June was over, chaos had come to define travel in the summer of 2022. Airports and airlines that had cut back during the depths of the pandemic s truggled to meet the demand, resulting in cancelled flights, lost baggage and other, assorted nightmares. Spooked tourists booked trips on shorter notice, making it harder for hotels, tour operators and others to plan, industry insiders said.
The Russian invasion of Ukraine, too, added risk to the uneven recovery and contributed to inflation — a factor that could become a major obstacle even as other pandemic pain recedes.
“It's really the fall season that is of concern,” said Sandra Carvao, chief of market intelligence and competitiveness at the U.N. World Tourism Organization. If inflation continues to rise, particularly interest rates, “families will have to rethink their spending.”
For all of the lifted virus travel restrictions, safety is not likely to recede as a concern.
“The most important thing for people when they decide to go on vacation is health and safety. Always has been,” said Simon Hudson, a professor of tourism at the University of South Carolina, who is writing a book about the pandemic recovery. “This is going to take awhile.”
Starting with the bright spots, the U.N. reported that during the first quarter of 2022, international arrivals almost tripled over the same three months last year. March this year produced the healthiest results since the start of the pandemic, with arrivals climbing to nearly 50% of 2019 levels. That could rise to as much as 70% of 2019 arrivals by the end of this year, the UNWTO said in projections it revised in May.
That's produced encouraging signs in certain places, from Israel to the United States, Italy, Mexico and France. Resets like Thailand's are all the rage. Big plans for 2023 are in the offing in the United States, such as a cruise featuring some of Broadway's biggest stars.
Those projections are playing out on the ground, generally in places that had aggressive and agile restrictions early-on and adapted by lifting many protections as vaccinations rose and the omicron variant proved less lethal than other variants.
Foreign tourists are flocking to places like the French Riviera, where supply-chain issues are making everything more expensive — including champagne, one restauranteur said.
“It's been summer here since spring, every single night,” said Elie Dagher, a manager of La Villa Massenet in Nice. Since April, he said, the bistro has been packed with visitors from Scandinavia and the Netherlands, but especially the United Kingdom and the United States.
In Branson, Missouri, known for its country music shows and outdoor attractions, no rebound is necessary. It hosted a record 10 million visitors last year and appears to be on pace to top that, said Lynn Berry, spokeswoman for the Branson Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Jeff Johnson, co-owner of Shepherd of the Hills adventure park, attributes that to a short shutdown in 2020, a loyal customer base drawn from nearby states and cities like St. Louis and Kansas City. “When we reopened,” he said, “it never slowed down.”
In Italy, tourists — especially from the United States — returned this year in droves. The run-up to Easter was especially notable in Rome, reflecting pent-up demand to visit perennial all-star sites like the Sistine Chapel and the Colosseum.
“There's a huge craving to travel, just like popping a (cork) from a bottle," said Bernabò Bocca, president of the national hotel association Federalberghi. The moment Italy loosened safety measures in April, “a tsunami of bookings arrived from the United States at a speed never seen before.”
Hopes are high for Thailand, too, in the wake of its announcement last month that the country was dropping virtually all requirements other than proof of vaccination, or in its absence, a negative coronavirus test.
Already the return of tourists has breathed new life into local tourism. Bangkok's famous backpacker street, Khao San Road, almost deserted last year, is getting up to 5,000 visitors a day — promising numbers but a far cry from the 30,000 daily visitors before the pandemic, according to Ruangwattanakul, the business association president.
Thailand is an instructive look at the struggle to recover, with China a major factor. By 2019, Chinese tourists accounted for a quarter of foreign arrivals in Thailand, but there are no signs that they will return in such numbers.
The fitful nature of the post-pandemic climb could be seen from Israel to India.
“I think we are moving in the right direction,” said restaurant owner Vaibhav Khulbe in Dharmsala, India, where 4 million visitors are expected in country this year, compared to 11 million in 2019.
As elsewhere in the world, Israel is struggling to match its record-setting tourism of 2019, when 4.5 million people visited. Despite lifting all restrictions, Israel expects less than half that — about 2 million visitors — this year, Tourism Ministry officials say. Added to the other concerns, political strife is an issue after a wave of deadly Palestinian violence inside Israel in the spring, along with the collapse of the government last month.
Still, the ministry is reporting a steady, though gradual, climb. An unusual convergence of springtime religious holidays for Jews, Christians and Muslims helped boost visitors in April. By May, the number of visitors had risen to about 57% of the same month two years earlier.
But the recovery has been uneven for many, particularly in the occupied West Bank.
“We were expecting really more people to come at least this month, like May, June, but still it’s very slow,” said Wisam Salsaa, manager of The Walled Off Hotel in Bethlehem, the storied ancient city where President Joe Biden is expected to visit in July during a trip to Israel and Saudi Arabia.
Designed by London-based artist Banksy and brimming with color, the hotel is locally run and well-known — but struggling. It expanded physically during the pandemic but has been forced to whittle its staff from about 50 people to 32 now. In June, its occupancy rate stood at about 30%.
“Tourism here," Salsaa said, "is very fragile.”
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The following Associated Press journalists contributed to this story: Barbara Surk in Nice, France; Joey Capelletti in Chicago, Sopheng Cheang in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Mike Corder in Amsterdam, Fanuel Morelli in Rome, Ciaran Giles in Madrid, Ashwini Bhatia in Dharmsala, India, Jim Salter in St. Louis, Mark Stevenson and Maria Verza in Mexico City and Tassanee Vejpongsa in Bangkok. Follow Jerusalem-based AP journalist Laurie Kellman on Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/APLaurieKellman | 2022-07-01T09:28:28+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/business/2022/07/01/after-two-pandemic-years-a-summer-travel-bounce-and-chaos/ |
Taraji P. Henson hosted this year's BET Awards for the second time in a row in style! The actress served as the night's emcee and used the opportunity to show love for some iconic Black men and women who have impacted pop culture.
The Color Purple actress kicked off the show by taking the stage at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles and wowing the audience with an unforgettable opening monologue, which amid all the celebration, called attention to the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade over the weekend.
Sauntering onto the stage in a stunning sparkling gold gown and short black bob, Henson began her monologue by showing love to black excellence as she addressed her kings and queens in the audience on "culture's biggest night."
"Thank you. All right, y'all. Oh, my god. Kings and queens, stand up. This night is for you, baby. We back outside. Yeah, that's how you do it. Welcome to the 20222 Bet Awards! I'm your host, Taraji P. Henson. Y'all can sit down. Sit down. Rest yourself. This is culture's biggest night and look at all y'all. Back excellence y'all," Henson exclaimed.
She continued, "I see you kings, just shining. I see you queens, shining. Look, y'all just making culture's biggest night look like a room full of luxury. You look successful, expensive, you look like you can afford these gas prices. We're going to celebrate, recognize and honor us and everything that we do."
Henson then reminded those in the audience and at home, the power of the BET Awards and its celebration of the Black community.
"Let tonight be a reminder that we don't need any other show accolades that we can give ourselves. This night is for my kings, black men. We love you. We hear you. And throughout the show, we are going to celebrate you."
She also applauded Lizzo for opening the show with her jaw-dropping performance of "About Damn Time," noting her body positivity and her philanthropy, after donating $1 million to Planned Parenthood amid the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.
"Thank you to the amazing Lizzo, right? That's how you start a show! Body positivity up in here. Also thank you, Lizzo, for pledging $1 million to Planned Parenthood," Henson shared. "And you are damn right it's about damn time we step into our power. It is about time we talk about the fact that guns have more rights than a woman. It's a sad day in America."
"A weapon that can take lives has more power than a woman who can give life if she chooses to," she added.
White Henson's opener addressed the impactful issues of the past weekend, it also included a few jokes, with the actress congratulating Rihanna while urging the new mom to make her return to music.
"Speaking of giving life, Rihanna. She had the baby, that's right. Congratulations on becoming a mother. Put Revlon out of business. You are shining bright like a diamond," Henson said before briefly breaking into song to the tune of RiRi's "Diamonds."
"Get back to rhyming, we need you back rhyming, Rihanna. We need you," Henson quipped.
She also took the moment to honor Diddy Combs, who is being honored with BET's Lifetime Achievement Award.
"Congratulations to Diddy, my fellow Bison brother," she said of the fellow Howard alum. "I didn't know Diddy personally at Howard, but I remember hearing that name floating around. Everybody knew him as Puff back then, and everybody knew about this intern from uptown. His parties were lit. They were legendary like they are today. All of the celebrities were there."
Henson continued, "Yeah, I never got into one of those parties. You had to have bamboo earrings come at least two pair. I was in college. I had no money. I only had one pair. Whether you call him Sean, Diddy, puff daddy or Mr. Combs, he's always been in a class of his own so tonight he is the esteemed recipient of the lifetime achievement award. And it's about damn time."
She once again applauded the audience and celebrated all the melanin in the room before launching into the first award.
ET spoke with the actress before she hit the stage on Sunday night, and she teased how she "called on some friends" for this year's celebrations. "I kind of want to keep it a surprise 'cause it's a moment that I implemented in the show... it's gonna be pretty legendary," she teased. "I love shocking people. You know, you have to start these shows at a high energy, or you'll lose the audience. So, trust me, it's gonna be incredible again."
"Last year, we focused our energy on loving up the women. I think the fellas deserve some love this year," she added.
But what won't be a surprise is Henson's numerous costume changes! "I think [there are] 15 or 14," she admitted, likening the changes to her days in the theater. "It's not me, it's my team! They want to outdo themselves."
Connie Orlando and Jeannae Rouzan-Clay, executive producers behind the annual awards show, told ET that Henson was always the first choice for this year's host.
"I think we asked her three minutes after we finished last year’s show because she’s just so phenomenal and she’s the queen of the multihat," Orlando gushed. "She can do anything -- she has done everything, and this is just the perfect home for her."
Rouzan-Clay echoed the sentiment, adding, "It's always great when you have a host who's engaged not only with the show but with the culture and resonates with our audience. I think that's what Connie's talking about when she says right after last year’s show, we knew we had to invite [Henson] back because she got such a great response from our audience at home and the audience here. I mean, everybody loves her and there wasn’t anything she couldn’t do... we're just excited to have her back this year."
For more on this year's BET Awards, check out the links below. See the complete winners list here!
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Billionaire Warren Buffett said critics of stock buybacks are “either an economic illiterate or a silver-tongued demagogue” or both, and all investors benefit from them as long as they are made at the right prices.
Buffett used part of his annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders Saturday to tout the benefits of repurchases that fiery Wall Street critics like Sens. Elizabeth Warren and Bernie Sanders and many other Democrats love to criticize. The federal government even added a 1% tax on buybacks this year after they ballooned to roughly $1 trillion in 2022.
“When you are told that all repurchases are harmful to shareholders or to the country, or particularly beneficial to CEOs, you are listening to either an economic illiterate or a silver-tongued demagogue (characters that are not mutually exclusive),” wrote Buffett, who himself is a long-time Democrat.
Investor Cole Smead said Washington D.C. should take note of Buffett’s view on buybacks.
“Any politician, regardless of the aisle side, should stand up and be at attention to a statement like that,” said Smead, who is with Seattle-based Smead Capital Management.
Buffett used his typical self-deprecating style to say Berkshire’s remarkable record of doubling the returns of the S&P 500 over the last 58 years with him at the helm is the result of only “about a dozen truly good decisions – that would be about one every five years.”
He recounted a few of those in his letter, but kept his message — which has long been one of the best-read documents in the business world — remarkably brief this year at a little over eight pages. And he devoted an entire page to a tribute to his 99-year-old partner Charlie Munger.
“I think investors — whether they be investors in Berkshire or just students of Berkshire — look to him for more and I think they may come away wanting more,” CFRA Research analyst Cathy Seifert said.
Buffett pointed out how much Berkshire benefits from dividends that it receives from the huge investments in its portfolio like Coca-Cola and American Express even though he refuses to pay a dividend at the Omaha, Nebraska-based conglomerate he leads because he believes he can generate a bigger return for shareholders by investing that cash. Coke paid Berkshire $704 million in dividends last year and American Express added $302 million, and those payments helped push the value of those stakes to $25 billion for Coke and $22 billion for American Express. Berkshire paid $1.3 billion for each of those investments in the 1990s.
Buffett said the key lesson for investors is that “it takes just a few winners to work wonders. And, yes, it helps to start early and live into your 90s as well.”
Berkshire said its’ fourth-quarter profit fell sharply to $18.2 billion from $39.6 billion a year earlier as the paper value of its investments fell.
So those bottom line numbers were again distorted by the value of Berkshire’s sizeable stock portfolio. That’s why Buffett maintains that operating earnings are a better measure of Berkshire’s performance because they exclude derivatives and investments. But by that measure, Berkshire’s operating earnings also declined to $6.7 billion, or $4,584.46 per Class A share, from the previous year’s $7.3 billion, or $4,904.23 per Class A share.
That’s well below what Wall Street predicted. The three analysts surveyed by FactSet predicted Berkshire would report operating earnings per Class A share of $5,305.83 on average.
Analysts said that overall the results were still strong, but higher claims costs continued to hurt Geico’s results while railroad traffic slowed at BNSF and rising interest rates hurt several of Berkshire’s businesses that are tied to the housing market, like its nationwide network of Realtors and its Clayton Homes manufacturing housing unit.
Berkshire’s performance tends to follow whatever the U.S. economy is doing because so many of its dozens of manufacturing, utility and retail businesses follow those trends. In many ways, the conglomerate is a barometer of the economy.
Whenever Buffett sees opportunities, Berkshire continues to invest in whole companies and stocks. He was particularly aggressive last year when he made a net investment of roughly $53 billion by the calculations of Edward Jones analyst Jim Shanahan. Much of that went into stock of oil producers Occidental Petroleum and Chevron and last fall’s $11.6 billion acquisition of Alleghany Corp. insurance.
But even with all that spending, Berkshire’s cash hoard grew to $128.6 billion at the end of the year, up from $109 billion at the end of the third quarter. Berkshire’s businesses generate so much cash that it piles up quicker than Buffett can invest it.
At the start of this year, Berkshire boosted its stake in the Pilot Flying J network of 750 truck stops to 80%, up from the 38.6% it acquired in 2017, so that will help this year’s earnings. | 2023-02-25T19:15:36+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-buffett-touts-benefits-of-buybacks-in-his-shareholder-letter/ |
University of West Georgia professor fatally shot freshman student, police say
CARROLLTON, Ga. - The University of West Georgia community in a state of shock after police announced that one of its professors killed one of its students.
Police say 47-year-old Richard Sigman shot 18-year-old Anna Jones at a parking deck near Adamson Square around 12:30 a.m. Saturday.
Friends rushed Jones to Tanner Medical Center, where doctors were unable to save her.
"It was shocking," said Cheyenne Sexton, who told FOX 5 that she has known Jones for years. "My mother-in-law called me and immediately told me and I burst out in tears."
Sigman is now behind bars and out of a job.
MAN, WOMAN CHARGED IN PREGNANT WOMAN'S DEADLY STABBING
"UWG has terminated the employment of Richard Sigman and continues to work with the city of Carrollton Police Department, which leads this ongoing investigation," the university said in an email Saturday evening.
It’s not clear if Jones was the intended target, or if they knew each other.
BODY CAM SHOWS ARREST OF WOMAN WHO FELL FROM MOVING PATROL CAR, LATER DIED
"It’s just it’s so close to home, and they wouldn’t really expect that," Sexton said. "She didn’t have anybody that hated her."
Anna Jones, second right, passed away following an off-campus shooting Saturday morning.
Investigators say the trouble started when Sigman got into a fight at Leopoldo's Pizza Napoletana in Adamson Square.
Police say he reportedly threatened to shoot the guy he was arguing with and, when security saw he had a gun, they asked him to leave.
That’s when detectives say he walked to the parking deck about a block away and then opened fire on the parked car in which Jones was sitting.
"Pray for our tiny little Mount Zion community, and her family, and her friends," Sexton said.
The university says counseling and support services are available to all UWG students, faculty, and staff at westga.edu/wellness. The school says students can also call the UWG Counseling Center 24/7 by calling 678-839-6428 and selecting option 2. | 2022-07-31T15:01:48+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/university-of-west-georgia-professor-fatally-shot-freshman-student-police-say |
SAN DIEGO, Oct. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that it will publish the Company's financial results for its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 on Wednesday, November 2, 2022, after the close of the market on the Company's Investor Relations website, at https://investor.qualcomm.com/financial-information. The earnings release will also be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Form 8-K, which will be available on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
Qualcomm will host a conference call to discuss its fourth quarter and fiscal 2022 results which will be broadcast live on November 2, 2022, beginning at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) at https://investor.qualcomm.com/news-events/events. An audio replay will be available at https://investor.qualcomm.com/news-events/events and via telephone following the live call for 30 days thereafter. To listen to the replay via telephone, U.S. callers may dial (877) 660-6853 and international callers may dial (201) 612-7415. Callers should use reservation number 13733389.
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MCKINNEY, Texas (AP) — Carson Gulker scored on three short runs, Sidney McCloud had a pick-6 and Ferris State rolled past Colorado School of Mines 41-14 on Saturday to successfully defend its NCAA Division II national championship.
Ferris (14-1) was in its third national title game in four years, winning its first title last year to complete a 14-0 season. This was the Bulldogs' eighth straight trip to the playoffs.
Gulker scored on a 2-yard run to complete a seven-play, 79-yard drive for a first-quarter score then the Bulldogs followed with a 20-point second quarter on Eddie Jewett's field goals of 33 and 22 yards, CJ Jefferson's 19-yard run to finish an eight-play, 75-yard drive, and McCloud's 31-yard return in the final minute of the half for a 27-0 lead.
The Orediggers (13-3) didn't score until there was just over a minute left in the third quarter on John Matocha's 10-yard pass to Michael Zeman.
Gulker restored the 27-point lead with a 1-yard run to finish a nine-play, 75-yard drive early in the fourth quarter, and after Matocha's second touchdown pass, Gulker added a 6-yard score.
Ferris State's Mylik Mitchell was 14-of-18 passing for 161 yards, Marcus Taylor rushed for 103 yards on 13 carries. Jefferson had 95 yards receiving on seven carries.
Ferris State outgained the Orediggers 426-222 while its defense allowed only 4 yards rushing and had six sacks.
Matocha, who won the Harlon Hill Award as D-II most outstanding player, was 22-of-38 passing for 218 yards with two TDs and two interceptions. Josh Johnston had eight catches for 116 yards with a TD.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Adrienne Lu of the Chronicle of Higher Education, about state lawmakers' efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at colleges and universities.
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NPR's A Martinez talks to Adrienne Lu of the Chronicle of Higher Education, about state lawmakers' efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs at colleges and universities.
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As tiger count grows, India’s Indigenous demand land rights
BENGALURU, India (AP) — Just hours away from several of India’s major tiger reserves in the southern city of Mysuru, Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to announce Sunday how much the country’s tiger population has recovered since its flagship conservation program began 50 years ago.
Protesters, meanwhile, will tell their own stories of how they have been displaced by such wildlife conservation projects over the last half-century.
Project Tiger began in 1973 after a census of the big cats found India’s tigers were fast going extinct through habitat loss, unregulated sport hunting, increased poaching and retaliatory killing by people. Laws attempted to address those issues, but the conservation model centered around creating protected reserves where ecosystems can function undisturbed by people.
Several Indigenous groups say the conservation strategies, deeply influenced by American environmentalism, meant uprooting numerous communities that had lived in the forests for millennia.
Members of several Indigenous or Adivasi groups — as Indigenous people are known in the country — set up the Nagarahole Adivasi Forest Rights Establishment Committee to protest evictions from their ancestral lands and seek a voice in how the forests are managed.
“Nagarahole was one of the first forests to be brought under Project Tiger and our parents and grandparents were probably among the first to be forced out of the forests in the name of conservation,” said J. A. Shivu, 27, who belongs to the Jenu Kuruba tribe. “We have lost all rights to visit our lands, temples or even collect honey from the forests. How can we continue living like this?”
The fewer than 40,000 Jenu Kuruba people are one of the 75 tribal groups that the Indian government classifies as particularly vulnerable. Jenu, which means honey in the southern Indian Kannada language, is the tribe’s primary source of livelihood as they collect it from beehives in the forests to sell. Adivasi communities like the Jenu Kurubas are among the poorest in India.
Experts say conservation policies that attempted to protect a pristine wilderness were influenced by prejudices against local communities.
The Indian government’s tribal affairs ministry has repeatedly said it is working on Adivasi rights. Only about 1% of the more than 100 million Adivasis in India have been granted any rights over forest lands despite a government forest rights law, passed in 2006, that aimed to “undo the historical injustice” for forest communities.
Their Indigenous lands are also being squeezed by climate change, with more frequent forest fires spurred by extreme heat and unpredictable rainfall.
India’s tiger numbers, meanwhile, are ticking upwards: the country’s 2,967 tigers account for more than 75% of the world’s wild tiger population. India has more tigers than its protected spaces can hold, with the cats also now living at the edge of cities and in sugarcane fields.
Tigers have disappeared in Bali and Java and China’s tigers are likely extinct in the wild. The Sunda Island tiger, the other sub-species, is only found in Sumatra. India’s project to safeguard them has been praised as a success by many.
“Project Tiger hardly has a parallel in the world since a scheme of this scale and magnitude has not been so successful elsewhere,” said SP Yadav, a senior Indian government official in charge of Project Tiger.
But critics say the social costs of fortress conservation — where forest departments protect wildlife and prevent local communities from entering forest regions — is high. Sharachchandra Lele, of the Bengaluru-based Ashoka Trust for Research in Ecology and the Environment, said the conservation model is outdated.
“There are already successful examples of forests managed by local communities in collaboration with government officials and tiger numbers have actually increased even while people have benefited in these regions,” he said.
Vidya Athreya, the director of Wildlife Conservation Society in India who has been studying the interactions between large cats and humans for the last two decades, agreed.
“Traditionally we always put wildlife over people,” Athreya said, adding that engaging with communities is the way forward for protecting wildlife in India.
Shivu, from the Jenu Kuruba tribe, wants to go back to a life where Indigenous communities and tigers lived together.
“We consider them gods and us the custodians of these forests,” he said.
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Aniruddha Ghosal in New Delhi, India, contributed to this report.
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ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia swatted away the field goal attempt, the ball spinning to a stop at its 4-yard line. The LSU players trudged off the field, thinking the play was over.
Christopher Smith knew better. He suddenly scooped it up and took off the other way, sprinting 96 yards for a touchdown that epitomized the Bulldogs program.
They were a step ahead of LSU on Saturday.
They’ve been a step ahead of everyone for two years now.
With all sorts of turmoil behind them in the rankings, Georgia headed to the College Football Playoff as the clear No. 1, dismantling the No. 11 Tigers 50-30 in the Southeastern Conference championship game Saturday.
Stetson Bennett’s threw a season-high four touchdown passes in another stellar postseason performance, while Smith’s heads-up play gave the Bulldogs an early spark.
“I’ve got good players around me. I’m not that bad at football, either,” Bennett said with a smile. “We’ve got a good team.”
Georgia (13-0, No. 1 CFP) also caught a big break when Smith deflected a pass that bounced off an LSU receiver’s helmet and wound up being picked off by the Bulldogs, setting up a score that contributed to a 35-10 lead by halftime.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels re-injured a sore right ankle late in the second quarter, giving way to Garrett Nussmeier in the second half.
The backup guiding the Tigers (9-4, No. 14 CFP) to three touchdowns, but it wasn’t nearly enough.
Georgia accomplished something that not even last season’s national championship squad could could do — win its first SEC title since 2017. The Bulldogs were denied in this game a year ago by Alabama, before bouncing back to beat the Crimson Tide in the title game.
“I don’t want one kid to walk out of our program without an SEC championship ring in their careers,” coach Kirby Smart said. “That could’ve happened. They said enough is enough and got ’em one tonight.”
Georgia heads into the playoff assured of a return trip to Atlanta for a de facto semifinal home game at Mercedes-Benz Stadium, just 75 miles from its Athens campus.
LSU’s outside hopes of crashing the four-team playoff field were wiped out a week ago by a stunning loss at Texas A&M, one of several upsets that will give the selection committee plenty to think about before its announcement Sunday.
Tennessee and Clemson also ruined their playoff hopes with losses late in the regular season, while No. 4 Southern California is presumably out after getting blown out by Utah in the Pac-12 title game Friday night.
Just as the SEC game was kicking off, No. 3 TCU lost to Kansas State in overtime for the Big 12 championship, further clouding a playoff picture that suddenly looks much more favorable for No. 5 Ohio State and No. 6 Alabama.
No matter who makes the elite field, Georgia is firmly focused on becoming the first repeat national champion since Alabama in 2011-12, having won all but one game this season by double-digit margins.
“I’ve tried not to play attention to any of it,” Smart said of all the chaos. “It didn’t matter to me. That’s so far away.”
The Bulldogs showed they are more than just a bunch of talented athletes — this is a smart, well-coached group.
When Nazir Stackhouse burst through the middle of the line to block LSU’s 32-yard field goal attempt late in the first quarter, Smith knew what to do.
“That’s a scenario we go over a lot in practice,” he said.
He looked toward the sideline to see if it was OK to grab it.
“You’re not allowed to pick it up unless you can score with it,” Smart said.
Smith took care of the rest, dashing to the end zone without a Tigers player in sight.
LSU coach Brian Kelly blamed himself and his staff for allowing the play to happen.
“Obviously, we did a poor job if coaching,” he said. “It’s our responsibility to have our guys alert in that situation. They were not alert.”
LSU quickly tied it up on Daniels’ 53-yard touchdown pass to Kayshon Boutte, only to have Bennett take control from there.
The sixth-year senior, a former walk-on who was offensive MVP of both Georgia playoff wins a year ago, struck for four TD passes in a less than 15-minute span: 3 yards to Brock Bowers, 22 yards to Ladd McConkey, 14 yards to Darnell Washington and 3 yards to Dillon Bell.
Just like that, Georgia led 35-7.
“I was in a zone,” Bennett said.
It’s been that way for two years now.
THE TAKEAWAY
LSU: Kelly’s debut season turned a bit ugly the last two weeks, but the Tigers are on the right track. “We want to get back here next year,” Kelly said. “Get back here and win it.”
Georgia: Win or lose in the SEC title game, the Bulldogs were assured of a spot in the playoff. But Smart continues to impress with his ability to keep the team motivated. While there were some huge defensive lapses in the second half, this game was never in doubt.
GOING FOR 2
When Georgia scored its final touchdown early in the fourth quarter for a 48-23 lead, Smart surprisingly called for a 2-point conversion.
The Bulldogs converted it with a trick play, but Smart insisted that he wasn’t trying to run up the score.
“The books says you go for 2 there,” he said.
When asked about the play, Kelly stumbled over his words a bit before finally saying, “I don’t get too caught up in what other teams are doing.”
INJURY REPORT
While Daniels went down for LSU, Georgia also lost a couple of players to injuries in the first half.
McConkey landed awkwardly making a catch along the sideline, inflaming a knee issue that’s been bothering him all year. Tight offensive tackle Warren McClendon sustained what appears to be a mild MCL sprain.
Neither returned after halftime.
UP NEXT
LSU: The Tigers get their postseason assignment Sunday, with the Citrus Bowl among the possibilities.
Georgia: The only question is who the Bulldogs will meet in the Peach Bowl on New Year’s Eve, with TCU, Ohio State and SEC rival Alabama all in the mix.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Miami Beach officials imposed a curfew beginning Sunday night during spring break after two fatal shootings and rowdy, chaotic crowds that police have had difficulty controlling.
The city said in a news release the curfew would be from 11:59 p.m. Sunday until 6 a.m. Monday, with an additional curfew likely to be put in place Thursday through next Monday, March 27. The curfew mainly affects South Beach, the most popular party location for spring breakers.
The release said the two separate shootings Friday night and early Sunday that left two people dead and “excessively large and unruly crowds” led to the decision. The city commission plans a meeting Monday to discuss potential further restrictions next week.
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber said in a video message posted Sunday that the crowds and presence of numerous firearms has “created a peril that cannot go unchecked” despite massive police presence and many city-sponsored activities meant to keep people busy.
“We don’t ask for spring break in our city. We don’t want spring break in our city. It’s too rowdy, it’s too much disorder and it’s too difficult to police,” Gelber said.
The latest shooting happened about 3:30 a.m. Sunday on Ocean Drive in South Beach, according to Miami Beach police. A male was shot and died later at a hospital, and officers chased down a suspect on foot, police said on Twitter. Their identities were not released, nor were any possible charges.
In the Friday night shooting, one male victim was killed and another seriously injured, sending crowds scrambling in fear from restaurants and clubs into the streets as gunshots rang out. Police detained one person at the scene and found four firearms, but no other details have been made available.
Under the curfew, people must leave businesses before midnight, although hotels can operate later only in service to their guests. The city release said restaurants can stay open only for delivery and the curfew won’t apply to residents, people going to and from work, emergency services and hotel guests. Some roads will be closed off and arriving hotel guests may have to show proof of their reservations.
Last year, the city imposed a midnight curfew following two shootings, also on Ocean Drive. The year before that, there were about 1,000 arrests and dozens of guns confiscated during a rowdy spring break that led Miami Beach officials to take steps aimed at calming the situation. | 2023-03-20T17:18:08+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/national/ap-us-news/miami-beach-sets-spring-break-curfew-after-2-fatal-shootings/ |
ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — Emirates airline will suspend all flights to Nigeria from September 1 because the West African country has failed to repatriate millions of dollars of its funds, the Dubai-based airline announced on Thursday.
The airline — which has been battling to repatriate its millions of dollars in revenue from Nigeria — said it took the “difficult decision” in order to limit further losses, citing circumstances “beyond our control,” in a statement.
Emirates announced in July that it has $85 million “awaiting repatriation from Nigeria,” a figure it said was rising by more than $10 million every month.
“Emirates has tried every avenue to address our ongoing challenges in repatriating funds from Nigeria, and have made considerable efforts to initiate dialogue with the relevant authorities for their urgent intervention to help find a viable solution,” the airline said on Thursday. “Regrettably there has been no progress.”
Other international airlines operating in Nigeria also have revenues trapped in the country which the International Air Transport Association said in June amounted to $450 million.
“Emirates are not alone in this issue. All the foreign airlines are in similar predicaments,” said Sindy Foster, a Lagos-based aviation expert, who added that the issue of trapped revenues is “a recurring problem” building up since 2016 when several airlines pulled out of Nigeria over a similar issue.
Analysts also expressed worry that Emirates’ planned suspension of flights could scare away investors from Nigeria whose foreign investments dropped by 81% over the last two years, according to government statistics released earlier this year.
Nigeria, Africa’s largest economy, is facing a crisis caused by a shortage of foreign exchange, despite being one of Africa’s largest exporters of crude oil. Oil production which is the country’s largest earner of foreign exchange has been far below the government’s projections this year.
In July, Emirates informed Nigerian authorities it would reduce its flight operations to the West African nation after trying unsuccessfully “to stem the losses by proposing to pay for fuel in Nigeria in nairas (which continues to weaken against the dollar).”
Passengers affected by the planned suspension of flights to Nigeria will be assisted in making alternative travel arrangements, Emirates said, promising to reevaluate the suspension “should there be any positive developments” regarding the trapped funds.
More foreign airlines could take similar measures if the government does not act on Emirates’s announcement, said analyst Foster, a principal managing partner at Avaero Capital Partners.
“Most things are imported in Nigeria, requiring dollars to perform the transaction. This isn’t just an aviation problem. It sends negative signals across the Nigerian economy,” she said. | 2022-08-18T22:57:13+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/emirates-to-suspend-nigeria-flights-over-blocked-funds/ |
Giants general manager Joe Schoen franchise tagging running back Saquon Barkley — while giving quarterback Daniel Jones $82 million guaranteed (and not a penny more) — did more than just buy Schoen some immediate salary cap space.
It also bought him time to get a long-term contract done with Barkley. The two sides have until July 17 to work out a deal — or Barkley will play 2023 on a one-year deal for the $10.1 million tag figure.
But it would be a surprise if things reach that point, for a few reasons.
First of all, Barkley — at this stage of his career — needs to secure more than just $10.1 million guaranteed.
Yes, Barkley had a redemptive 2022 season, while playing on the fifth-year option. Yes, he has now made very good money in his career ($48.7 million, if you count the tag number), largely because he was the second overall pick in 2018.
But Barkley, 26, struggled with injuries from 2019-21. He plays a position that takes a beating. And running backs simply are not valued highly in today’s NFL, partly because lucrative second contracts at the position have flopped recently (due in part to those durability issues).
As for the Giants and Schoen, a Barkley contract would also lower his 2023 cap number and — depending on when the deal gets done — let Schoen have more spending flexibility in free agency, which begins Monday. At the very least, it would let Schoen have some in-season cap flexibility.
Now that Jones’ contract ($19 million cap hit in Year 1) and Barkley’s tag are on Schoen’s books, he’ll have about $22.1 million in cap space for free agency, once the Kenny Golladay release is finalized and once you factor in what Schoen needs to set aside for his draft picks.
He can create some more cap space if he signs Barkley to a contract. We know that deal would immediately lower Barkley’s 2023 cap number. But what might it look like?
Well, it could look only slightly better than the contract the Browns gave Nick Chubb before the 2021 season. The Browns drafted him 35th overall in 2018, and he has outperformed Barkley. Chubb has 7,331 total yards and 52 touchdowns in 75 games. Barkley has 6,069 and 37 in 60.
Barkley will (and should) get somewhat more money than Chubb got two years ago, if only because of cap inflation. Chubb got $12.2 million in average annual value over three years, with $20 million practically guaranteed at signing. Barkley should exceed those numbers, but not by a ton. And even if he “settles” for $25-27 million practically guaranteed, that’s a lot more than $10.1 million.
Considering Barkley’s injury history and the reality that he now has basically no leverage (because of the tag), he’s not going to get Ezekiel Elliott or Christian McCaffrey money. There is zero chance of that happening. Elliott got $15 million in average value, with $50 million practically guaranteed. McCaffrey got $16 million in average value and $38.1 million in practically guaranteed money.
Could Barkley bet on himself this season, insist on playing a second straight prove-it year, and finally have a chance of hitting free agency (for the first time in his career) next offseason?
Sure, he could.
But what if he gets hurt again? Barkley knows how debilitating injuries can be — and not just to his body, even though he showed last season that he can rebound. Between the fifth-year option and this tag, the Giants will have contractual control over Barkley for the first six years of his career, before he gets a shot at free agency. That’s a long time for a running back.
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If Barkley hadn’t torn his ACL in Week 2 of 2020, there’s a good chance he might’ve gotten a long-term deal after that season. Instead, the injury made the Giants want to see more from him. And then he struggled in 2021, so he had to play out the full, five-year duration of his rookie deal.
At this point, Barkley needs to take what he can get — even if it’s much less than he hoped for.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Netflix, Inc..
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NEW YORK (WPIX) — As we enter the respiratory virus season when kids’ sniffles and coughs turn into colds and the flu, the Food and Drug Administration is warning about a link between a popular cough medicine and a dramatic increase in child poisonings.
A study published by the FDA found a 158 percent rise in pediatric poisonings over an eight-year period involving the prescription drug Benzonatate, sold under the brand name Tessalon. Though the cough relief medicine is prescribed for children aged 10 or older, most cases of unintentional exposure involved children under the age of five.
Tessalon capsules look like candy, which the FDA believes is contributing to the uptick in accidental poisonings, primarily among 10 to 16-year-olds. Dr. Anthony Santella, an infectious disease specialist and professor of health administration policy at the University of New Haven, says he feels potential over-medication by parents could be another factor.
“There’s a fine line with how much further you go with a prescription medication,” he said. “A parent may decide to give a child one extra dose, hoping it would relieve the cough, but instead [it] may lead to poisoning and death.”
Dr. Santella notes that signs of possible poisoning can surface as soon as 15 minutes after ingestion. He says the symptoms in a severe case could include tremors, seizures, convulsions, slow heart rates and major changes in breathing.
Tessalon is considered a good alternative to addictive opioids and is becoming more and more common in medicine cabinets. The American Academy of Pediatrics says it is imperative not to give cough medicine to children with asthma, at any age, because the ingredients could cause severe side effects.
Doctors recommend home remedies for young children that are age-specific. Dr. Santella recommends clear liquids for children under age one.
“For children over one, add some honey and for children over age six add some cough drops to ease the tickle.”
The FDA recommends that before you give your child any prescription medication, you discuss his or her condition with their pediatrician. | 2022-11-17T13:02:35+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/rise-in-child-poisonings-linked-to-cough-medicine-fda-warns/ |
WILMINGTON, Del., April 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DuPont (NYSE: DD) will release its first quarter 2023 financial results at 6:00 a.m. ET on Tuesday, May 2, 2023. In addition, the company will host a conference call at 8:00 a.m. ET that day. Ed Breen, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and Lori Koch, Chief Financial Officer, will review financial and operating performance for the period.
The event will be webcast live and can be accessed on DuPont's Investors Relations webpage. A replay, along with the earnings release and supporting materials, will also be posted to the website.
The dial-in number for the conference call is 888-440-4172 toll-free within the U.S. or +1-646-960-0673. The conference ID is 5994046.
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MONTEREY, Calif., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To celebrate the beginning of the new school year, Retro Stage, a popular vintage fashion brand, is excited to announce the launch of its Homecoming Collection. This collection features a wide range of stylish and comfortable clothing options that are perfect for the back-to-school season. By offering exclusive discounts, Retro Stage hopes to help students start the school year off confidently.
"We look forward to our back-to-school-themed releases every year because they're a meaningful way for us to interact with and get back to the guests we serve," said the Retro Stage team. "Through this tradition, we have the chance to participate in the students' academic year, encouraging them to embrace life and show off their inherent beauty and confidence. We also want to provide students with a variety of options. This is a great opportunity for us."
Retro Stage is committed to providing high-quality, affordable fashion. The Homecoming Collection, which features dresses in various materials and styles, including solid colors, lace, sequins, and velvet, is a shining example of this commitment. With avant-garde designs and trendy colorways, it is perfect for the back-to-school season. In addition, this year's student discount makes the Homecoming Collection more affordable than ever, giving students access to vintage fashion at the best prices. If students are looking to add a touch of vintage glamour to their school wardrobe, be sure to stop by the Retro Stage website and take advantage of their back-to-school promotion.
When it comes to homecoming dances, dressing up is the perfect way to get in the mood for a night of fun. Retro Stage has designed a range of solid-colored dresses for those who prefer simpler attire, from classic black to angelic white, from bold red to elegant green, and even playful, lovely pink. For those who like monochromatic clothing, the unique cuts and silhouettes of these dresses are enough to make the wearer stand out from the crowd.
Other people may prefer a simple but not monochromatic design. Retro Stage's designers have kept this in mind. They combine different prints with soft and delicate lace to create elegant and romantic dresses, allowing people to show off their beauty with ease. One example is the White Daisy Dreamer Vintage Dress, in which the delicate and lifelike daisy print is full of vitality, making it seem as if the wearer is surrounded by the fragrance and elegance of flowers. Similarly, on the Sky Blue Butterfly Swing Dress and Purple Butterfly Lace Swing Dress, colorful butterflies give the wearer an endless sense of wonder as well as a real feeling of being in nature.
In this back-to-school collection, there will also be no shortage of glittery gowns that will grab other students' attention right away. For those who want to try a cute style, wearing a Pink Strawberry Swing Dress or a Pink Star Sequin Swing Dress is an excellent way to express a lively and lovely character; for those who want to highlight their sexy charm, they can start with an Orange Halter Pencil Dress or a Strapless Sequin Dress. The striking colors and delicate designs in these pieces can make the wearer move confidently, whether in ballroom dancing or spinning Charleston.
In addition, there are also dresses made from high-quality velvet and flocked fabric. The velvet dress was once a symbol of nobility that stood out on any occasion. As seen in the Wine Red Velvet Bodycon Vintage Dress, the red velvet, evoking the ancient trends of the Middle Ages, is a declaration of classicism and aristocracy. For a dress that will make the wearer feel like a campus star, look no further than the velvet dress. A dress made from flocked fabric is often more luxurious. As the 1960s Green Floral Vintage Dress and 1950s Heart Mesh Sling Dress show, they have raised, textured surfaces and beautiful, three-dimensional looks, allowing the wearer to be outstanding enough to make a statement confidently at the homecoming dance.
For more information, visit https://www.retro-stage.com/ to browse the Homecoming Dress Collection. Customers can use the discount code STU10 at checkout to receive 10% off on one dress, and they can use STU15 to receive 15% off on two dresses.
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Retro Stage is a popular vintage fashion brand featuring classic clothing and accessories inspired by the 1920s, 1950s, and 1960s. As a vintage style pioneer, Retro Stage is more than a brand; it's also a way of life that helps every customer explore the history of fashion with chic and glamorous retro style. "Beauty never fades," the Retro Stage team said, "All we want to do is encourage women to seek out a better life for themselves and confidently embrace their natural beauty."
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Firefighters from both the Yuma and Rural Metro Fire Departments responded to a vacant building fire Thursday afternoon.
According to Rural Metro Battalion Chief Martin Mendez, the fire broke out around noon in the area of Factor Avenue and 21st Street, in a building that was formerly Betos restaurant many decades ago.
Mendez added that Yuma firefighters initially responded to the call, but once it was determined to be in the county Rural Metro was notified.
The blaze sent a cloud of thick smoke up over the area.
When Rural Metro firefighters arrived on scene they took over and worked together with Yuma firefighters to extinguish the fire.
The fire was contained to the building and no other structures sustained any damage. There were also no reports of any injuries.
Rural Metro firefighters planned to remain on scene for several hours afterwards conducting overhaul operations to ensure the fire is completely out.
While there were no utilities connected to the building, Mendez said that homeless people living inside have been a problem over the years.
“We have had issues with squatters in the past,” Mendez said.
It is not known at this time how the fire started but Mendez said the Rural Metro Fire Marshal was in the process of investigating its cause.
James Gilbert can be reached at jgilbert@yumasun.com or 539-6854. Find him on Facebook at www.Facebook.com/YSJamesGilbert or on Twitter @YSJamesGilbert. | 2022-07-15T20:23:46+00:00 | yumasun.com | https://www.yumasun.com/news/vacant-building-destroyed-by-fire/article_a02ab390-03d1-11ed-8560-5755037c724f.html |
KISSIMMEE, Fla. – A massive fire scorched acres of plastic pots Thursday morning at a nursery in Osceola County, officials said.
The fire broke out around 2 a.m. at Nursery Supplies Inc. on Avenue A, north of Poinciana High School near Kissimmee.
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An Osceola fire official said at least 2 acres of pallets holding thousands of plastic pots were ablaze. Crews were stationed to slow the fire, but because of the area and the product burning there were many challenges, the official said.
The Orange County hazmat team monitored air quality, but no evacuations of nearby homes or businesses were ordered.
No one was injured in the fire.
Earlier, video from Sky 6 (see below) showed flames and large plumes of smoke shooting into the sky, with several fire trucks nearby.
The School District of Osceola County said Thursday morning that there were no schedule changes at Poinciana High because of the nearby fire.
“Our safety and security team is aware and is closely monitoring the situation,” a district representative said in an email to News 6.
No major roadways, including U.S. 17-92 and Poinciana Boulevard, were affected by the fire.
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- Main roadways not blocked as of now #Poinciana #Osceola #Fire pic.twitter.com/ePiMEvVeMc | 2023-02-16T15:49:38+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/02/16/crews-battle-large-fire-in-kissimmee/ |
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Sen. Joe Manchin has no intention of following in the immediate footsteps of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema.
Sinema announced earlier this month that she was leaving the Democratic Party to become an independent.
Manchin, a moderate Democrat, said on CBS Face the Nation that he has no intention of changing anything right now, but he appeared to keep his options open.
"I'll let you know later what I decide to do, but right now I have no intentions of changing anything except for working for West Virginians, trying to give them
more opportunities, better quality of life, and basically making sure our country is energy secured," he said.
Despite Sinama leaving the party, Democrats will have a 51-49 edge in the Senate following the November midterms. Sinema said she had no intention of caucusing with Republicans.
Many progressive Democrats have expressed their frustrations with Machin and Sinema for putting up roadblocks to President Joe Biden's agenda.
Both senators have repeatedly said they will vote in a manner that benefits their constituents, even if that means going against the president. | 2022-12-19T20:06:23+00:00 | kivitv.com | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/manchin-appears-to-keep-door-open-to-becoming-an-independent |
MILWAUKEE (AP) — UConn coach Geno Auriemma could sense from the start of the night that something was off about his team.
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By the time the night ended, the Huskies were staring at their first losing streak in three decades, ending one of the most remarkable achievements in college basketball history.
Chloe Marotta had 19 points and Jordan King added 18 as Marquette defeated UConn 59-52. The Huskies, who were playing three nights after an 81-77 home loss to No. 1 South Carolina, dropped consecutive games for the first time since March 1993.
“When people read that stat and they look back, that is a fairy-tale stat,” Auriemma said. “And all fairy tales - they don't always come true - but everything has an end. So this ended here at Marquette.”
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Marquette (16-8, 9-6 Big East) beat UConn (21-4, 13-1) for the first time in 17 meetings.
The Golden Eagles had led UConn early in the fourth quarter at home last season before fading down the stretch and losing 72-58.
This time, the Golden Eagles closed the deal, holding the Huskies to their lowest point total of the season.
“We came into a huddle and we were at the media timeout in the fourth quarter, and I was like, ‘We were here last year. I'm not watching film on how we lost in the last five minutes,' ” King said. “You have to put 40 minutes of basketball together. For us, I felt we did that.”
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Marquette coach Megan Duffy, who played at Notre Dame from 2002-06, became just the third person ever to beat an Auriemma-coached UConn team as both a player and a coach. The others are South Carolina's Dawn Staley and Villanova's Denise Dillon.
“In some ways, I'm speechless,” Duffy said. “The next emotion is I'm just incredibly proud of these women and what they did tonight - a historic win for Marquette women's basketball. We knew we were up against a buzzsaw with Connecticut losing on Sunday.”
Dorka Juhasz led UConn with 15 points. Aubrey Griffin and Lou Lopez Senechal added 12 points each.
After missing eight of its first nine shots, Marquette went on a 21-2 spurt over an eight-minute stretch to turn an 8-2 deficit into a 23-10 advantage. The Golden Eagles never trailed again, though UConn briefly tied the game in the third quarter.
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King started the momentum shift by scoring 10 straight points on her own, including a pair of 3-pointers.
“I think that just completely and totally deflated us,” Auriemma said. “After the week that we've had - after the 10 days, two weeks, whatever - we just, I think mentally, all of us ... I think we just checked out. It was a major struggle because they were so locked in, their team, in what they wanted to do.”
UConn tied the game at 31 on an Aaliyah Edwards basket with 6:10 left in the period. Marquette regained the lead 21 seconds later on Marotta’s 3-pointer and carried a 39-38 edge into the final quarter.
Marquette gradually built the lead in the final period and got ahead 51-44 on a Marotta jumper with 1:35 left. UConn made its last charge by cutting the margin to 51-47 on a Juhasz 3-pointer with 1:20 remaining.
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After Marquette initially struggled to get the ball inbounds and had to call a timeout, the Golden Eagles beat the press and got the ball to Emily La Chapell for a layup with 1:15 remaining.
That started a 6-0 run that put the game out of reach.
“I said this to them in the locker room,” Auriemma said. “I don't know if it was residue from Sunday, whether something in practice yesterday, something on the trip over, but there was a collective something different about today.”
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UConn: Even after the Huskies dug themselves such a deep hole in the first half, UConn had reason to believe it could put this game away by dominating the fourth quarter, just as it had in last season’s game at Marquette. It didn’t happen. Azzi Fudd, who scored 24 points and sparked that fourth-quarter surge in last season’s game at Marquette, hasn’t played since injuring her right knee Jan. 15 against Georgetown.
Marquette: The Golden Eagles are on the NCAA Tournament bubble, so this game was huge for their postseason hopes. Marquette now must make sure it doesn’t have any letdowns the rest of the season.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
UConn moved up a spot in the poll after losing a close game to South Carolina. The Huskies figure to fall out of the top five now.
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HISTORIC LOSS
The Huskies had been 74-0 after losing games since they lost the consecutive games in 1993 to Providence in the Big East Tournament semifinals and Louisville in the NCAA Mideast Regional first-round game.
UP NEXT
UConn: At Georgetown on Saturday.
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Marquette: At Providence on Feb. 15.
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Monday, July 31
The MLB lineup today, which includes the Los Angeles Angels versus the Atlanta Braves, is sure to please.
Here you will find info on how to watch all of today's MLB action.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Miami Marlins (57-49) play host to the Philadelphia Phillies (56-49)
The Phillies hope to get a road victory at LoanDepot park against the Marlins on Monday at 6:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.377 AVG, 3 HR, 51 RBI)
- PHI Key Player: Bryson Stott (.306 AVG, 9 HR, 37 RBI)
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The Washington Nationals (44-62) take on the Milwaukee Brewers (57-49)
The Brewers will take to the field at Nationals Park versus the Nationals on Monday at 7:05 PM ET.
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Hitters to Watch
- WSH Key Player: Lane Thomas (.285 AVG, 16 HR, 55 RBI)
- MIL Key Player: Christian Yelich (.286 AVG, 16 HR, 60 RBI)
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The New York Yankees (55-50) take on the Tampa Bay Rays (64-44)
The Rays hope to get a road victory at Yankee Stadium against the Yankees on Monday at 7:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- NYY Key Player: Gleyber Torres (.258 AVG, 16 HR, 44 RBI)
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.267 AVG, 12 HR, 49 RBI)
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The Toronto Blue Jays (59-47) take on the Baltimore Orioles (64-41)
The Orioles will hit the field at Rogers Centre against the Blue Jays on Monday at 7:07 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 7:07 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- TOR Key Player: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.270 AVG, 17 HR, 66 RBI)
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.272 AVG, 14 HR, 47 RBI)
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The Atlanta Braves (67-36) host the Los Angeles Angels (55-51)
The Angels will look to pick up a road win at Truist Park against the Braves on Monday at 7:20 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.335 AVG, 24 HR, 61 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.302 AVG, 39 HR, 81 RBI)
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The Chicago Cubs (53-52) play host to the Cincinnati Reds (58-49)
The Reds will look to pick up a road win at Wrigley Field versus the Cubs on Monday at 8:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.276 AVG, 7 HR, 57 RBI)
- CIN Key Player: Spencer Steer (.272 AVG, 15 HR, 58 RBI)
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The Houston Astros (59-47) take on the Cleveland Guardians (53-53)
The Guardians will hit the field at Minute Maid Park against the Astros on Monday at 8:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet SW
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- HOU Key Player: Kyle Tucker (.299 AVG, 18 HR, 70 RBI)
- CLE Key Player: José Ramírez (.290 AVG, 18 HR, 63 RBI)
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The Colorado Rockies (41-64) play the San Diego Padres (52-54)
The Padres will hit the field at Coors Field versus the Rockies on Monday at 8:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 8:40 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Ryan McMahon (.257 AVG, 16 HR, 50 RBI)
- SD Key Player: Juan Soto (.268 AVG, 20 HR, 64 RBI)
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The Seattle Mariners (54-51) host the Boston Red Sox (56-49)
The Red Sox will take to the field at T-Mobile Park versus the Mariners on Monday at 9:40 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: ROOT Sports NW
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- SEA Key Player: Julio Rodríguez (.251 AVG, 17 HR, 55 RBI)
- BOS Key Player: Justin Turner (.287 AVG, 17 HR, 70 RBI)
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- SF Key Player: LaMonte Wade Jr (.268 AVG, 9 HR, 29 RBI)
- ARI Key Player: Corbin Carroll (.285 AVG, 21 HR, 57 RBI)
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Angler hooks massive 1,000-pound tiger shark
DAUPHIN ISLAND, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - An angler in Alabama had a record-setting day thanks to his latest catch.
WALA reports Brett Rutledge set a record by catching a tiger shark that weighed more than 1,000 pounds while participating in the 90th Annual Alabama Deep Sea Fishing Rodeo.
Rutledge was able to reel in the massive shark that came in at 1,019 pounds on Friday.
“I just used normal fishing techniques,” Rutledge said. “We caught seven sharks this morning and this happened to be the biggest.”
According to Rutledge, the shark took about 45 minutes to catch.
“That would be pretty cool if it sets a new state record,” he said.
Rutledge’s catch does beat the current state record for a tiger shark, according to Southeastern Outdoors. The previous mark was set over 30 years ago at 988 pounds.
The fishing event runs through Sunday.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Tech companies of all sizes are showing off their latest products at CES, formerly known as the Consumer Electronics show.
The show is getting back to normal after going completely virtual in 2021 and seeing a significant drop in 2022 attendance because of the pandemic.
Exhibitors range from big names including Sony and LG to tiny startups. You might see the next big thing or something that will never make it past the prototype stage.
On Tuesday night, the show kicked off with media previews from just some of the 3,000 companies signed up to attend. CES officially opens Thursday.
Here are some highlights:
POKEMON, BUT MAKE IT BIRDS
Bird Buddy showed off a smart bird feeder that takes snapshots of feathered friends as they fly in to eat some treats. The startup says its AI technology can recognize more than 1,000 species of birds, allowing users to share through a mobile app what kind of birds they’re feeding.
“We try to kind of gamify the collection so it’s a really fun game that you can play — almost like a real life Pokémon Go with real animals and wildlife in your backyard,” said Kyle Buzzard, the company’s co-founder and chief hardware officer.
The product has already sparked some interest from consumers who want to show the world what birds are coming into their backyards.
The company, which began as a Kickstarter project in 2020, says it started shipping its bird feeders in September and has already sold all 100,000 in its inventory. The price for the basic feeder is $199.
ELECTRIC SKATES
Journalists had fun zipping around the exhibit hall on remote-controlled, electric inline skates from French startup AtmosGear.
The battery lasts for 20 miles (32 kilometers), said founder Mohamed Soliman, who hopes people will see them as a viable way to commute, like electric bikes or scooters.
“My goal is for everyone to go skating again because it’s so much fun, every time you see people skating you see them with a big smile,” Soliman said.
A waist bag holds the battery and cables connected to the skates. They also can be used as regular skates when they need to be charged or skaters simply want to travel under their own power.
The $500 skates are available for pre-order. The company has taken orders for 150 pairs so far and is aiming for 200 orders to start production.
DIGITAL TEMPORARY TATTOOS
A handheld device displayed by South Korean company Prinker allows you to quickly and easily apply temporary tattoos.
The device uses cosmetic-grade ink with a library of thousands of designs or the option to make your own with the company’s app. After picking a tattoo, you just wave the device over wherever you want it applied. The tattoos are waterproof but wash off with soap.
The flagship model is $279 and a smaller model is $229. Ink cartridges good for 1,000 tattoos are $119.
HELPING FIND YOUR WAY
Japan-based Loovic has created a device designed to solve the challenges of those who have difficulty navigating while they walk.
The device worn around the neck employs sounds and vibrations to guide users to destinations, enabling them to look at what’s around rather than focusing on a phone’s map app.
Loovic co-founder and CEO Toru Yamanaka said he was inspired to create the device for his son, who has a cognitive impairment making it difficult for him to navigate.
The prototype device is not yet available to the public.
A FITNESS TRACKER FOR YOUR DOG
If you wonder what your dog is doing while you’re not home, French startup Invoxia has a product for you. The company’s smart dog collar monitors your pet’s activity and sleep, sending the data to your phone.
The latest version unveiled at CES, which has a GPS tracker, includes more advanced heart health monitoring.
The collar is $149 in the U.S. while a monthly $8.25 subscription to the app monitors the data and shares it with your veterinarian.
METAVERSE FOR KIDS
The creators of Roybi, an educational AI robot that helps children learn about STEM topics and new languages, are venturing into the metaverse.
The RoybiVerse is expected to offer stations where K-12 and higher education students can learn about a wide range of educational topics.
Users walking around the RoybiVerse will be able to visit an area where they’ll learn about dinosaurs or walk over to the virtual library where they can pick a book and read it.
The RoybiVerse, which is expected to launch by mid-2023, will be available in virtual reality headsets and on a website. No robot needed.
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When Chicago Fire Department Lt. Jan Tchoryk died on the job last week, Bill McFarlane went straight to social media to see the lieutenant’s always positive posts.
“He liked to post on Facebook and finished most of his posts with ‘be positive,’” McFarlane, the fire department’s chaplain, said at Tchoryk’s funeral Thursday.
“When looking at his Facebook, it was easy seeing his life was all about service,” he said.
Tchoryk, 55, died of a heart attack April 5 while battling an extra-alarm blaze in a Gold Coast high-rise building — one day after fellow firefighter Jermaine Pelt died in a separate fire.
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Tchoryk was a Navy veteran who served in Desert Storm. He was then hired by CFD and rose the ranks over a 26-year career. His son, Dylan, is a Chicago police officer.
Thursday morning, a procession carrying Tchoryk’s body in a flag-draped casket atop a fire engine arrived at St. Joseph Ukrainian Church, 5000 N. Cumberland Ave.,
Bagpipers and drummers followed closely behind Tchoryk’s casket as it was lowered from the fire engine and carried into the church. Scores of firefighters stood nearby at attention.
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Tchoryk was an outdoorsman who loved to fish and smoke cigars, McFarlane said. He also had an affinity for sipping Johnny Walker whiskey and took pride in his Ukrainian heritage.
CFD Commissioner Annette Nance-Holt said his colleagues called him “John.”
“John joined us first responders on countless calls across the state to help citizens and visitors of this great city,” Nance-Holt said from the pulpit.
“He continued that cause until the end, running into a high-rise to be of service that morning.”
She then asked the mourners gathered to give a round of applause.
Tchoryk joined the CFD in 1997 and was assigned to Engine 91. He was later promoted to lieutenant/EMT at Tower Ladder 10, at Division and Larrabee.
That’s where he met colleague Richard Florzcak, lieutenant of Engine 4.
“When I got to the firehouse about a year ago, I couldn’t ask for a better partner,” Florzcak said.
They talked about family life and both helped their colleagues study for the engineer test, he said.
“We loved your laughter more than anything,” Florzcak said.
Firefighter James Davis agreed.
“The first day I met Jan, he greeted me with a handshake, a wide smile and a joke that only one of us laughed at,” Davis said to laughter in the church.
“You can imagine how that played out. He would tell a joke, explain the joke, go through different characters in the joke, and even give voices of the characters.”
“If you thought it was funny, you’d be there another five minutes to hear another funny joke,” he said.
Edward Kelly, president of the International Association of Fire Fighters, presented its highest award, the Martin E. Pierce Medal of Valor, to Tchoryk’s son, Dylan.
Also attending were Tchoryk’s wife, Natalia Kavkun; his mother, Olga; two daughters, Olivia and Grace; and his stepdaughter, Olena Kavkun.
Officials at the church included Chicago first lady Amy Eshleman, Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson and Alderpersons Nicholas Sposato (38th) and Ed Burke (14th).
Interment was at St. Nicholas Ukrainian Cemetery, 8851 W. Higgins Ave.
The day before Tchoryk died, firefighter Pelt died working to put out a house fire in West Pullman. Pelt’s funeral is scheduled for Friday.
“This is one of the worst weeks of our lives. We’ve never seen anything like this,” Nance-Holt said Thursday. | 2023-04-14T04:02:09+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/his-life-was-all-about-service-funeral-held-for-cfd-lt-jan-tchoryk/3118938/ |
Kathryn von Matthiessen and Bonnie Lynn Chmil Also Recognized as Outstanding Individuals
NEW YORK, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Katten announced today that the firm received four GOLD Citywealth Magic Circle Awards. The firm's Private Wealth practice was named International Law Firm of the Year and Law Firm of the Year USA. Additionally, partner Kathryn von Matthiessen was named the Woman of the Year and partner Bonnie Lynn Chmil received Diversity/Gender Positive Role Model of the Year.
UK financial magazine Citywealth issued the awards, which recognize the achievements of the international private wealth industry, including leading law firms, trust companies, family offices, tax advisors, investment managers and bankers.
"Katten is known among the best law firms in private wealth management, and this recognition across four top categories highlights the talent and strength of our attorneys," said Joshua S. Rubenstein, partner and national chair of Katten's Private Wealth department. "Furthermore, the acknowledgement of Kathryn and Bonnie underscores Katten's commitment to the advancement of women and diverse attorneys in private wealth and in the legal industry as a whole."
Magic Circle Woman of the Year award winner von Matthiessen was spotlighted as a leader in the Private Wealth arena. In her practice, von Matthiessen implements global succession plans on gifts and investments into the United States, as well as pre-residency planning for clients coming to the United States and outbound planning matters for clients expatriating. At Katten, she is a partner who leads by example, mentoring associates, and in essence coaching them on global business development. She also serves as vice chair and head of the Program Committee for the New York branch of the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP).
Chmil, who represents high-net-worth individuals, families and fiduciary trusts in private client disputes, is Katten's first talent and diversity partner for Private Wealth. In this role, she works with Private Wealth leaders in the firm's New York, Chicago, Los Angeles and Charlotte offices on a number of fronts to attract, promote and retain attorneys in the practice. She is also responsible for coordinating the hiring of associates and partners to ensure the firm considers diverse candidates and is gender-inclusive.
The Magic Circle Awards were issued by Citywealth at its flagship event in London earlier this week. The awards are based on nominations that demonstrate innovative client service, talent development, firm performance, and leadership and vision, among other areas. The entries were evaluated by a judging panel and included online voting.
Katten's Private Wealth practice unites for its clients three essential components of the practice — planning, administration and litigation — on the local, national and international levels. Private Wealth attorneys oversee the administration of estates, trusts and other structures and use sophisticated strategies to help entrepreneurs, corporate executives, investors, philanthropists, professionals and creative artists integrate personal and business goals. They counsel clients on how to structure trusts and inheritances, avoid probate problems, protect assets, optimize taxes, plan for and implement business succession, and resolve family conflicts, estate and trust disputes, and controversies with taxing and regulatory authorities, including the IRS and attorneys general.
Katten is a full-service law firm with approximately 700 attorneys in locations across the United States and in London and Shanghai. Clients seeking sophisticated, high-value legal services turn to Katten for counsel locally, nationally and internationally. The firm's core areas of practice include corporate, financial markets and funds, insolvency and restructuring, intellectual property, litigation, real estate, structured finance and securitization, transactional tax planning, private credit and private wealth. Katten represents public and private companies in numerous industries, as well as a number of government and nonprofit organizations and individuals.
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SUNRISE, Fla. (AP)Anton Lundell, Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk scored in the second period as the Florida Panthers beat Boston 5-2 on Wednesday night, snapping the Bruins’ seven-game winning streak.
The Panthers took advantage of seven power-play chances by scoring three goals with the man-advantage, including two in the second period.
Sam Reinhart and Aaron Ekblad also scored for Florida. Spencer Knight, who spent two seasons at Boston College before joining the Panthers in 2021, made 37 saves.
”We needed some wins because we have been outshooting opponents and playing really well, we’re just not getting the wins,” Barkov said. ”(Wednesday) we deserved to win. We played a solid game and now we just need to keep going. We know they are a really good team, and a good team for a reason. We played the best game we could play – but we can get better.”
Boston got goals from Charlie McAvoy and David Pastrnak. Jeremy Swayman made 26 saves.
Florida came into the game leading the NHL in total shots on goal and had been outshot in just three games before Boston took 15 shots on Knight in the opening period and ended the frame with a 39-29 advantage.
The Panthers took the lead on a power play goal from Reinhart 1:49 into the game on a give-and-go from Tkachuk.
Boston evened the score on McAvoy’s slap shot with a two-man power play advantage with 2:46 remaining in the first.
Florida ended up killing a four-minute penalty on Lundell at the start of the second – with Lundell giving his team the lead for good with his second goal of the season at 4:41 in the period.
The Panthers then added two more goals in the final four-plus minutes of the second to take a 4-1 lead into the third.
”We were better in the second and third period for sure,” Florida coach Paul Maurice said. ”Boston is a dangerous team, playing with a lot of confidence. They have an awful lot of speed. We built during the game. Spencer Knight was really strong in the first period and gave you that good feeling from your goaltender and we really built off of that.”
Boston had a second 5-on-3 advantage in the third and again cashed in with a slap shot from the slot – this one coming from Pastrnak.
The Panthers, again, killed the remainder of the penalty and limited the damage.
With 3:54 remaining, Charlie Coyle scored, but the goal was immediately waved off due to Nick Foligno playing the puck with his hand.
With 2:10 left, Ekblad scored into the empty net.
This was the second seven-game winning streak of the season for Boston, with the first lasting from Oct. 20-Nov. 3; the second started Nov. 7 against Buffalo.
Florida entered on a three-game winless streak, with losses in four of its previous five games.
”We haven’t harped on it a lot, but (we have had problems with) turnovers and taking too many minor penalties,” Boston coach Jim Montgomery said. ”I thought the first period was a really good period, and the second – until they scored the second goal – I thought we were carrying play again.”
NOTES: The Florida Panthers started last season with 11 consecutive home wins, tying the NHL record set by the Chicago Blackhawks in 1963. Boston, which returns home to face Carolina on Friday, has a chance to set the record as it has won its first 11 at home this season. . Boston forward Craig Smith played in his 800th NHL game on Wednesday night. Ekblad recorded his 100th NHL goal.
UP NEXT
Bruins: Host Hurricanes on Friday afternoon.
Panthers: Host Blues on Saturday night.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A day after receiving the Nobel Peace Prize with fellow human rights campaigners from Belarus and Russia, the head of the Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties praised the work of her fellow laureates but cautioned against lumping the three together in a Cold War-like narrative.
“We don’t see — and we shouldn’t see — this prize … as a Soviet narrative about brotherhood nations,” said Oleksandra Matviychuk at a press conference on Saturday in Kyiv, Ukraine's capital. “This is a story about fighting against a common enemy.”
Matviychuk's comments came a day after some in Ukraine voiced mixed reactions to the Nobel committee's decision to award the prize to her organization along with imprisoned Belarus activist Ales Bialiatski and Russia's best-known human rights group, Memorial.
The Ukrainian Center for Civil Liberties was founded in 2007 to defend human rights, democracy and the rule of law.
Berit Reiss-Andersen, chair of the Norwegian Nobel Committee, said the panel decided to honor “three outstanding champions of human rights, democracy and peaceful coexistence.”
Some Ukrainians expressed resentment for what they saw as lumping Ukraine in the same category as Russia and Belarus, whose territory Moscow has used to wage its war on Ukraine.
Ukrainian presidential adviser Mykhailo Podolyak mocked the prize in a tweet Friday, saying the committee had an "interesting understanding of the word 'peace.'"
Belarusian and Russian human rights defenders are "fighting for the rights of people in dictatorships," while in Ukraine, groups like the Center for Civil Liberties are documenting "the war crimes of these dictatorships because missiles fly to Ukraine from Belarus and Russia," Ukrainian journalist Anastasia Magazova tweeted Friday.
“Despite all the merits of the laureates from Russia and Belarus, Ukrainians do not want the struggle for human rights in the three countries to be perceived equally,” wrote Magazova, who has covered Ukraine for German and Ukrainian publications since 2014.
Matviychuk, the head of the Ukrainian civil liberties group, on Saturday dismissed suggestions that awarding the prize to representatives from the three countries at the same time diminished its importance.
The prize, “which belongs to all the people of Ukraine who fight for freedom and democracy,” is a symbol of the fight “for your freedom and ours,” she said, referencing a phrase that was often repeated by Soviet dissidents.
“Russia still hasn’t overcome its imperial complex. This is a threat. The same as in Belarus, where Lukashenko gave up his land to occupation,” said the center’s executive director, Oleksandra Romantsova.
Romantsova praised the work of Bialiatski and Memorial, which she pointed out was the first organization to document Russian war crimes during the first war from 1994 to 1996 in Chechnya, the majority Muslim region on Russia’s southern flank that has fought two wars with Moscow for independence.
“Perhaps if the world had paid attention to the war crimes in Chechnya from the start, we wouldn’t have the war in Ukraine today,” Romantsova said.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy as of Saturday had not called the Ukrainian group to congratulate it on the prize, which both Matviychuk and the organization’s executive director brushed aside as insignificant, given the ongoing war in Ukraine.
It was unlikely Zelenskyy would have been able to reach either of them Friday after the news broke, she said.
“I don’t wish to anyone to go through war, but this complicated time gives us time to show our best qualities that we have, from the farmer protecting his land or tractor to the president who doesn’t flee the country during the war,” Matviychuk said.
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AP journalist Hanna Arhirova in Kyiv, Ukraine, contributed.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Good news for fans of “The Goonies:” the old Victorian home featured in the film is on sale in Astoria, Oregon, and potential buyers are considering making it more accessible to the public.
“We have a few interested parties right now,” said realtor Jordan Miller, the listing agent for the property. “It seems to be everybody’s intention to be able to open up the house a little bit more and have more access.”
The 1896 home with sweeping views of the Columbia River flowing into the Pacific Ocean has been listed with an asking price of $1.7 million on Zillow, where it’s described as “fully loaded with history, nostalgia and iconic level of fame.”
Since the movie hit theaters in 1985, fans have flocked to the home in northwestern Oregon’s historic port of Astoria. The city celebrates Goonies Day on June 7, the film’s release date, and welcomes thousands of people for the event.
Owner Sandi Preston was known to have been largely welcoming to visitors. But she lived in the house full time, and the constant crowds were a strain that prompted her at times to close it to foot traffic.
After the film’s 30th anniversary drew about 1,500 daily visitors in 2015, Preston posted “no trespassing” signs prohibiting tourists from walking up to the property. She reopened it to the public this past August.
City officials, who restricted parking in the area, have long sought to mediate the tensions between residents and the fans hoping to see and photograph the location.
“While the owner of this location from The Goonies is a fan of the movie and enjoys chatting with visitors making the trek to Astoria to see the film locations, as you can imagine, it gets hard having hundreds of people crowding into your personal space every single day,” the Astoria-Warrenton Chamber of Commerce wrote in August on a Facebook page they administer called Goonies Day in Astoria, Oregon.
In the coming-of-age film, based on a story by Steven Spielberg and featuring a young Sean Astin, a group of friends fight to protect their homes from an expanding country club and threats of foreclosure. In the process, they discover an old treasure map that leads them on an adventure and allows them to save their “Goon Docks” neighborhood.
Astoria and its rugged coastline served as the backdrop for several well-known films from the 1980s and ’90s, including “Kindergarten Cop” starring Arnold Schwarzenegger.
For now, potential buyers of the iconic Goonies house don’t seem to want to make the house their primary residence, said listing agent Miller, suggesting it has drawn interest from people who want to “make it their passion.”
“It’s kind of a fun buy,” Miller said. “Whoever buys the house is going to have a relatively steady stream of extremely happy people walking up outside to fulfill their childhood dreams.” | 2022-11-23T02:50:39+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-famed-goonies-house-for-sale-in-coastal-astoria-oregon/ |
WILLIAMSBURG, Va. — When a tractor trailer struck the rear of a bus last month carrying more than 20 people in Virginia, the passenger compartment of the bus was destroyed and several passengers were ejected, the National Transportation Safety Board said in a preliminary report Tuesday.
Advertised as a “party bus,” the bus featured limousine-style bench seating around its perimeter and was carrying the passengers eastbound on Interstate 64 near Williamsburg when the accident occurred early on Dec. 16, according to the preliminary NTSB report.
The report said a Freightliner Cascadia truck-tractor approached the bus in the far right lane at a higher speed and collided with the rear of the bus.
An image of the vehicles released with the NTSB report showed “catastrophic” damage to the body of the bus and damage to the front of the tractor trailer. The report stated that the crash remains under investigation while investigators seek to determine the probable cause.
Virginia State Police have said that alcohol and speed contributed to the crash. The state police investigation is ongoing and no charges have been filed, 1st Sgt. Eugene R. Desaulniers said in an email Tuesday.
Court documents state that the party bus had been modified and the driver told police it couldn’t go above 40 mph (65 kph), WAVY-TV reported. The bus driver told investigators that in his mirror, he saw the truck approaching very fast and began to change lanes when the bus was hit.
The truck driver told investigators that he drove up on the bus but did not see any tail lights at the time, according to court documents. | 2023-01-11T00:32:11+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/national/ntsb-truck-hit-rear-of-party-bus-in-fatal-crash-in-virginia/2023/01/10/812c5976-913e-11ed-90f8-53661ac5d9b9_story.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. climate envoy John Kerry defended his negotiations with China — and angrily rebuffed what he called a “stupid” lie that he routinely travels by private jet — during a grilling by House Republicans on Thursday before he sets out on his next climate mission to Beijing.
Kerry leaves Sunday for meetings with his counterpart, Xie Zhenhua, the first extensive face-to-face climate discussions between the world’s two worst climate polluters after a nearly yearlong hiatus.
The questioning in Thursday’s hearing by the Republican-led House Foreign Affairs Committee’s oversight subcommittee underscored the risks for Kerry that rising tensions between the two rival countries will stymie progress in what scientists stress are essential cuts in fossil fuel emissions over this decade.
Republicans’ questioning of Kerry on his climate diplomacy at times broke down into challenging the existence of the scientifically established fact of climate change and openly insulting the former secretary of state, who is a longtime target of political hardliners.
In the most heated confrontation, Republican Rep. Scott Perry accused Kerry of drumming up a “problem that doesn’t exist” in global warming. When Kerry asked why the world’s scientists and the 195 global governments behind the Paris climate accord would make up global warming, Perry responded, “Because they’re grifting, like you are,” drawing gasps from lawmakers.
But with Republicans as well as Democrats overall accepting the science underlying the warming climate, much of Thursday’s criticism from GOP committee members zeroed in on the appropriateness of the U.S. engaging in climate negotiations with China. They cited China’s record of human rights abuses and what lawmakers described as China’s evasiveness in refusing to make bigger cuts in climate-damaging fossil fuel emissions.
“They’re not an honest broker when it comes to addressing emissions. They fire a coal plant up pretty much every day, if not week,” said Republican Rep. Michael McCaul, chairman of the Foreign Affairs Committee.
Republican lawmakers faulted China’s insistence that it was still a developing economy and should not be held to the same climate standards as developed Western economies, and China’s suspected use of forced labor of ethnic minorities in making solar panel components.
Kerry responded that the clear disparity between China’s claims and the size of its economy as the world’s second biggest could not be allowed to deadlock global progress on cutting emissions. And as far as persuading China to hold itself to the same emissions-cutting requirements facing other big economies, “let me just be frank with you, that’s not going to happen in this visit.”
“But the Chinese government understands this is a growing issue of concern,” he said.
Kerry will be the third senior Biden administration official in recent weeks to travel to China for meetings with their counterparts there, after Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
China broke off some mid- and high-level contacts with the Biden administration, including over climate issues, to show its anger with then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s August trip to self-ruled Taiwan. China claims Taiwan as its territory. Other problems have rocked relations since then, including the transit across the U.S. of what Americans say was a Chinese spy balloon.
A stroke suffered by Xie, China’s top climate diplomat, also helped stall U.S.-China climate discussions.
The Biden administration’s aim with Beijing now is to achieve “stability, if we can, without conceding anything,” Kerry told lawmakers.
“What we’re trying to do is find ways we can cooperate to actually address the crisis” of climate, Kerry said, adding that China “is critical to our being able to solve this problem.”
Fireworks broke out again after Rep. Cory Mills, a Florida Republican, made a reference to claims that Kerry conducts his climate work by private jet, saying he hoped “it wasn’t too problematic for your operational team and your private jet to get here.”
Kerry singled that out as “one of the most outrageously persistent lies that I hear, which is this private jet.”
“I don’t own a private jet. I personally have never owned a private jet,” Kerry said, adding that it was “pretty stupid” to talk about coming to Capitol Hill by private jet from his office at the State Department.
He said in his 2 1/2 years as climate envoy he had flown entirely on commercial air, with the exception of five military flights, and recalled no flights on private jets in that time. A family jet belonging primarily to his wife had been sold, he said, but did not say when. | 2023-07-14T15:33:11+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-us-climate-envoy-john-kerry-spars-in-heated-exchanges-with-house-republicans-ahead-of-beijing-trip/ |
To support rapid commercial growth and global expansion, SimSpace is expanding its executive leadership team and bolstering their offering by opening additional offices in the US, EMEA, and APAC.
BOSTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SimSpace, the industry leader in military-grade cyber ranges, is announcing today the commercial availability of its upgraded SimSpace Cyber Force PlatformSM, expanding its footprint into a global market worth over $200 billion.
During a period of unprecedented geopolitical risk, leading organizations can now use the same advanced technology as US national cyber defenders and global intelligence agencies. SimSpace can compress three years of attacks into 24 hours to ensure the highest levels of mission and defensive readiness.
The Russian war in Ukraine has fuelled a near 50% increase in cyberattacks in the first half of 2022. Goldman Sachs predicts a Russian attack on US infrastructure could cost the economy up to $1 trillion. Businesses of national significance are seeking battle readiness for their cyber teams, and are using SimSpace's high-fidelity range capabilities to improve team and process performance, consolidate tools, and reduce costs.
The C-suite, board members, investors, shareholders, insurers, regulators, and audit committee members are grappling with the need for more concise quantifications of risk posture. Military-grade cyber ranges provide answers to those hard questions, and help businesses make $30 million dollar decisions about changes in key parts of their cyber spending. SimSpace is trusted by the US Government, critical national infrastructure, F2000 organizations, and global intelligence agencies. By deploying the SimSpace Cyber Force Platform, organizations have achieved a 30% reduction in cyber operational costs and a 40% reduction in breaches in their production environments.
"SimSpace works to continuously improve the security posture of organizations and governments worldwide," said William Hutchison, former US Cyber Command Leader and CEO of SimSpace. "Our Cyber Force Platform evolved from the requirements established by our US national cyber defenders and today drives a 48% time reduction to identify and remediate breaches, as well as a 56% improvement in cyber team retention to help businesses meet their financial objectives and regulatory requirements. We help executives, governments and security teams build world-class infrastructure and find solutions to highly complex cybersecurity challenges. The US government trusts SimSpace to protect their operations and personnel, thwarting sophisticated threat actors."
SimSpace Strengthens Executive Leadership Team
To keep pace with its rapid growth, SimSpace is strengthening its leadership team by tapping James Gerber and Ross Brewer as CFO and EVP. With over 60 years of combined cybersecurity experience, the executive team is well placed to drive growth and support the company's expansion.
- James Gerber, CFO - Gerber will lead SimSpace's business and financial operations to support global growth. He brings over 30 years of experience working with institutional investors, publicly listed companies, and capital equity markets. Prior to joining SimSpace, Gerber was the CFO for IronNet, the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation, and WorldStrides.
- Ross Brewer, EVP of EMEA and APJ - With a track record of advising governments, critical national infrastructure organizations, and public companies in every corner of the world, Brewer will lead SimSpace's international sales and operations for EMEA and APJ. Ross was previously Vice President of EMEA and APJ for AttackIQ and held sales leadership roles at LogRhythm and Symantec.
SimSpace Expands Global Operations
As part of their international expansion efforts, SimSpace has added to their global footprint with locations in London, Maryland (U.S.), Prague, Munich, Dubai, Tokyo, Singapore, and Sydney to expand their global customer base, sales, and support operations.
About SimSpace
SimSpace is the global leader in military-grade cyber ranges, founded by experts from U.S. Cyber Command and MIT's Lincoln Laboratory to respond to a new era of unprecedented cyber threat. The company's Cyber Force Platform enables the most sophisticated enterprises, governments, and critical national infrastructure organizations to find intelligence-driven answers to the most vexing security, governance, training, and cyber readiness questions. SimSpace provides high-fidelity cyber security simulations, training, and safe live-fire exercises previously only available to the U.S. Cyber Command and the world's most advanced intelligence agencies. Now, Fortune 2000 financial, retail, insurance, and other commercial markets can access nation-state level security capabilities to protect their critical assets, with an average reduction in cyber operational costs of 30% and a 40% reduction in breaches.
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The National Hockey League announced its broadcast schedule for the 2022-23 season Wednesday afternoon and the Buffalo Sabres have 12 national telecasts, including four on TNT and eight on ESPN+/Hulu.
The Sabres' games on TNT are Nov. 2 vs. Pittsburgh, Nov. 30 at Detroit, Dec. 7 at Columbus (faceoff moved to 7:30 from 7) and Feb. 1 vs. Carolina (moved to 7:30 from 7).
Sabres games that will be exclusive to the subscription streaming services of ESPN+ and Hulu are Nov. 4 at Carolina, Dec. 27 at Columbus, Jan. 28 at Minnesota, Feb. 21 vs. Toronto, Feb. 28 vs. Columbus, March 2 at Boston, March 7 at the New York Islanders and March 25, also at the Islanders.
Both games against Columbus, the home game against Toronto and the game in Boston have been moved to 7:30 starts from their originally planned faceoff time of 7 p.m. The March 25 game against the Islanders in UBS Arena has been moved to 5 p.m. from 5:30.
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The national schedule leaves 70 games for the Sabres' local broadcasts on MSG, starting with the season and home opener Oct. 13 vs. Ottawa.
Additionally, the NHL has changed the Oct. 20 Sabres game at Calgary to a 9:30 ET start from 9 p.m. and shifted the Black Friday home game Nov. 25 vs. New Jersey to an 8 p.m. start from 7:30.
The Sabres will open training camp Sept. 22 in KeyBank Center, with the exhibition schedule opening Sept. 25 in Washington. | 2022-09-07T21:10:00+00:00 | buffalonews.com | https://buffalonews.com/sports/sabres/sabres-announce-12-national-tv-games-multiple-time-changes/article_d8f05466-2eea-11ed-b0a3-a396053312b2.html |
NPR's Steve Inskeep talks to journalist Thomas Ricks about his book on a military history of the civil rights movement: Waging a Good War: A Military History of the Civil Rights Movement, 1954-1968.
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The Hawkeye Area Labor Council AFL-CIO has a longstanding tradition of vetting and endorsing political candidates in every election. Unions do not make political endorsements on a whim, so I would like to explain our endorsement procedures and criteria.
Candidates must meet with a representative from the labor council, and then complete a questionnaire if they are running for a local race such as school board or city council. We ask questions that affect all workers, not just union workers. We believe that when we all do better, we all do better.
The candidate traditionally attends a monthly delegate meeting to address the delegation of the labor council or chapter in which that candidate is running. The HALC currently covers 26 counties and has five chapters in those counties. If the questionnaire has been passed by the candidate and the delegation votes to endorse, then the candidate is endorsed. All endorsements require that two-thirds of the delegation present vote to approve endorsement.
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State candidates must complete a candidate academy to be considered along with the above requirements. A state candidate must first traditionally receive a recommendation for endorsement by the Area Labor Council in the candidates district, then that recommendation is sent to the Iowa Federation of Labor AFL-CIO, where every affiliated union in the state has a vote on the endorsement through their declared delegates and again requires two-thirds approval. The endorsement of Federal candidates is done in a similar fashion and also requires two-thirds approval from the delegates throughout the state.
We focus on working family issues and pay attention to voting records of incumbents. We believe elected officials should serve all constituents regardless of party affiliation. Contrary to belief, we are nonpartisan and follow policy, not party.
Historically one party has better supported working family issues in the state of Iowa, so it follows that in most cases, unions will back candidates from the Democratic Party. Republicans have been endorsed before if they get through the vetting process. Many Republicans refuse to take part in the vetting process; therefore we cannot even consider those individuals.
This year the HALC endorsed the following candidates who fall in our jurisdiction for the Nov. 8 midterm elections:
Iowa House – Elizabeth Wilson, Eric Gjerde, Jeff Cooling, Sami Scheetz, Tracy Ehlert, Art Staed, Kris Nall, Sara Yedlik, Amy Nielsen, Dave Jacoby, Ellinor Levin, Timi Brown-Powers, Jerome Amos Jr., Bob Kressig, Kate Wyatt, Sharon Steckman , Sue Cahill, Sarah Smith, Carissa Froyum, Terry McGovern.
Iowa Senate - Molly Donahue, Liz Bennett, Todd Taylor, Charlie McClintock, Zach Wahls, Janice Weiner, Kevin Kenny, Whitney Mixdorf.
U.S. Congress – District 1, Christina Bohannan; District 2, Liz Mathis; District 3, Cindy Axne, District 4, Ryan Melton.
Statewide races
U.S. Senate – Mike Franken.
Governor – Deidre DeJear.
Secretary of State – Joel Miller.
Attorney General – Tom Miller.
Auditor of State – Rob Sand.
Treasurer of State – Mike Fitzgerald.
Secretary of Agriculture – John Norwood.
County races
Black Hawk County
County Supervisor – Tavis Hall, Glen Keith. | 2022-10-21T16:34:27+00:00 | wcfcourier.com | https://wcfcourier.com/opinion/columnists/guest_columnists/hawkeye-area-labor-council-afl-cio-endorses-candidates/article_a0adb0f2-46f9-5b58-87b5-a8c27603039a.html |
Max Johnson signs with Kentucky Christian baseball
Published: May. 22, 2023 at 6:01 PM EDT|Updated: 10 minutes ago
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - The quintessential Hazard Bulldog is headed off to the next level.
Max Johnson, an athlete that has played a major role in every sports he’s played at Hazard High, signed with Kentucky Christian to play baseball on Monday.
”Baseball...it’s just what I love most,” Johnson said. “I feel like I have the best future in it, and I’m hoping to continue the future through baseball and KCU.”
Johnson holds a team-leading .363 batting average and 52 runs. As a pitcher, he holds a 2.86 ERA across 49 innings pitched.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — When John Fetterman goes to Washington in January as one of the Senate’s new members, he’ll bring along an irreverent style from Pennsylvania that extends from his own personal dress code — super casual — to hanging marijuana flags outside his current office in the state Capitol.
Pennsylvania’s unique lieutenant governor, who just flipped the state’s open Senate seat to Democrats, may be the only senator ever to be declared an “American taste god” — as GQ magazine once did.
The 6-foot-8 Fetterman will tower over the currently tallest senator, Republican Tom Cotton of Arkansas by 3 inches. And he might be the most tattooed senator (if not the only tattooed senator).
He may break some things: He can be aggressively progressive, campaigning hard on a pledge to rid the Senate of the filibuster rule. He also might become the Senate’s biggest media attraction: He’s plainspoken and, especially on social media, has a wicked wit.
He has a fan in Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, whom Fetterman endorsed for president in 2016 when Sanders was the insurgent Democrat challenging the establishment favorite in the primary, Hillary Clinton.
Sanders called Fetterman’s race the nation’s marquee contest — a victory for a progressive candidate who focused on economic issues, middle-class struggle and the increasing enrichment of the rich.
“And I think if there’s any candidate who was running more than anybody else, who identified with the working class, who made clear it that he was going to Washington to represent working people, it was John Fetterman,” Sanders told The Associated Press.
Fetterman has played down his own progressivism. Instead, he said the Democratic Party has come around to his long-held positions — such as legalizing marijuana — and has held himself out as a Democrat who votes like a Democrat.
On the campaign trail, Fetterman said he would like to emulate his fellow Pennsylvania Democrat, third-term Sen. Bob Casey, an institution in the state’s politics who campaigned for Fetterman and is lending his chief of staff to help oversee Fetterman’s transition.
Casey doesn’t expect Fetterman’s progressive politics will sideline him, saying Democrats already have a broad coalition that can get things done, such as President Joe Biden’s infrastructure legislation and massive health care and climate change bill.
“I think you see a kind of a broad coalition that’s going to hold together to, you know, to move the country forward. So I think John will fit well into that,” Casey said. “And there’ll be times when he’s got an issue that he wants to pursue that not everyone will want, but we can work through those.”
Fetterman, 53, is fresh off winning the midterm election’s most expensive — and, probably, most unusual — race for Senate.
In the middle of the campaign, Fetterman survived, then recovered from a stroke that he says almost killed him. He went on to beat Dr. Mehmet Oz, the heart surgeon-turned-TV celebrity who spent $27 million of his own money after moving from New Jersey to run.
Fetterman still suffers from auditory processing disorder — a stroke’s common aftereffect — that could require him to use closed-captioning in hearings, meetings and debates. It also could possibly limit his ability to engage in the common practice of giving interviews to reporters in Senate corridors.
Fetterman’s fashion sensibility — he sports hoodies and shorts, even in winter — came up on the campaign trail, when Republicans plastered him as someone who dresses like a teenager living in his parents’ basement. At one campaign event for Oz, Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., jokingly told the crowd that Oz at least “wears pants.”
In the Senate, Fetterman will be joining the clubbiest of clubs, 100 of the nation’s ultimate insiders: millionaires, scions and king — or queen — makers. His supporters very much see him taking to the Senate differently: as an outsider.
Fetterman became something of a progressive hero without the party’s help, attracting a following as the mayor of a Pittsburgh satellite community. In that role, he performed same-sex marriages before they were legal and got arrested in a demonstration after Pittsburgh’s regional health care giant closed a hospital in Braddock, his poverty-wracked town.
“He’s for us — not for the big movie stars or the big people who have all the money. He’s for the little Pennsylvania guys,” said one supporter, Lydia Thomas.
In a possible preview to his Senate tenure, Fetterman’s campaign struck a balance between insiderism and outsiderism.
He has forged bonds with Casey and Gov. Tom Wolf and got high-profile campaign trail help from Biden and former President Barack Obama. But as lieutenant governor, he forged a reputation as someone who didn’t schmooze with state lawmakers and, as a candidate, who didn’t kiss party insiders’ rings.
When it came time for the state Democratic Party to endorse in the four-way Senate primary, Fetterman dismissed it as transactional; his campaign slagged it off as an “inside game.”
On the campaign trail, Fetterman regularly used Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia as a foil, suggesting Manchin doesn’t vote like a Democrat should and won’t get rid of the filibuster.
At one packed county Democratic party breakfast, he asked voters if there were any “Joe Manchin Democrats” in the room. Nobody spoke up. Then Fetterman told them that a Democrat who doesn’t support eliminating the filibuster “must believe that there are 10 or 12 Republican senators of conscience.” Manchin’s office wouldn’t comment.
It’s not clear that Fetterman views himself as an outsider, or that he intended to run that way. He has dismissed questions about his style or how he would fit into the Senate, saying it should be the least of anyone’s concerns given the stakes.
“Here’s what I promise to never to do: I promise to never incite a riot on Capitol Hill. I promise to never stand up on the floor of the Senate after I’ve been driven from it by a bunch of rioters and lie about our election in Pennsylvania,” Fetterman said in an interview last year.
During the 2020 presidential campaign, Fetterman was in high demand from TV networks and carried Biden’s shield. As a senator, he may again be in high demand on the Sunday talk shows. And his social media feeds will bear watching: His campaign trolled Oz relentlessly, and he sometimes spits out cuss words when describing things he doesn’t like.
Then there’s his wardrobe. Fetterman has said that he will wear a suit in the Senate chamber and, sure enough, when he showed up for orientation earlier this month, he wore one. He isn’t entirely a stranger to dressing up; he has worn a suit while presiding as lieutenant governor in the state Senate.
Senate aides aren’t sure if the Senate dress code is written down anywhere. And while men are expected to wear jackets and ties, Casey suggests that the dress code isn’t always enforced.
“Lately I’ve seen certain Republican members whose names I will not reveal — but if you watch closely on the video, you can see — have showed up without ties, or sometimes without a jacket,” Casey said.
Fetterman has not always shown reverence for job expectations or requirements he may not like. For instance, as mayor of Braddock, he skipped roughly one-third of the borough council meetings during his 13 years in office, records show.
He skipped dozens of voting sessions in the state Senate during his four years as lieutenant governor, including eight of nine days this fall while he was on the campaign trail. When he did show up to preside, Republican senators complained that he showed a lack of interest in learning the rules of order.
Twice, Republican senators went through extraordinary procedural maneuvers to remove him as the presiding officer in the middle of a voting session, contending he had willfully defied rules of order to help fellow Democrats in partisan showdowns.
Not only that, but he ruffled feathers by hanging flags — such as the pro-marijuana legalization and LGBTQ and transgender-rights flags — from the door of the lieutenant governor’s office and its second-floor outdoor balcony that overlooks the state Capitol’s sweeping front steps.
Republicans, complaining he was turning his Capitol office into a dorm room, slipped a provision into lame-duck budget legislation to stop it — prompting Fetterman to lampoon them as marshaling the “gay pride police.”
The U.S. Senate will have its own partisanship and its own transactional dealings between members. Casey says Fetterman is prepared for it, having been a mayor and lieutenant governor. What may be the biggest change for Fetterman, Casey said, is the demand on his time that will keep him in Washington and away from his wife and three school-age children.
“Your life becomes — because of the schedule of votes and hearings — the time in Washington and that’s different,” Casey said. “Most people don’t have that kind of schedule where … sometimes you’re in Washington more than the state that you represent.”
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Associated Press national political writer Steve Peoples and video journalist Jessie Wardarski contributed to this report. Follow Marc Levy on Twitter: http://twitter.com/timelywriter | 2022-11-28T21:11:45+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/politics/ap-pennsylvania-campaign-wildcard-fetterman-turns-to-governing/ |
FRUITPORT TOWNSHIP, MI — Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Wednesday rejected a request by the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians to build an off-reservation casino in Fruitport Township, a project under discussion for nearly 14 years.
“Today, after the U.S. Department of the Interior refused to extend a critical deadline for this decision or offer information on a separate tribal recognition decision currently pending before the Department, I am communicating my non-concurrence on the Little River Band of Ottawa Indian’s proposal to open an off-reservation casino in Fruitport Township,” the governor said in a statement.
“I realize that this non-concurrence is disappointing to the Little River Band and to supporters in the local community, and I am mindful of the significant amount of time and investment that went into this proposal. My commitment to creating good-paying jobs and economic development in Muskegon is unwavering, and I’ll stand side by side with anyone, including leaders like Representative Terry Sabo who is a fighter for working families and the Muskegon community.”
The governor’s decision was a blow to the tribe and Muskegon area officials who for years have advocated for the casino, saying it would bring jobs, investment and tax revenue to Muskegon County.
The tribe wanted to build a $180 million casino and 220-room hotel on off-reservation land at the former Great Lakes Downs Racetrack, near the Lakes Mall and the U.S. 31/I-96 interchange, in Fruitport Township. The tribe currently operates a casino in Manistee.
Fruitport Township Supervisor Todd Dunham said the governor’s decisions “was so disheartening.”
“You’re talking 14 years in the making that we’ve been working on this,” he said.
He added, “It would have helped out the whole west side here ... everybody’s had these new developments and developers coming to them because of the possibility of that casino coming, and now it’s just all gone.”
While the proposed casino was buoyed by broad local support, it received pushback from other Michigan casinos that oppose off-reservation gaming. In addition, the Detroit City Council and the Wayne County Board of Commissioners, where three state-licensed casinos operate, issued resolutions last year opposing efforts to expanded off-reservation gaming in Michigan.
The state House also approved a resolution in February 2021 opposing the expansion of off-reservation gaming that is not within gaming compacts approved by the tribes, the state and the U.S. Department of Interior.
Discussions about opening a casino in Fruitport Township have been underway since July 2008, when the tribe purchased the 87-acre Great Lakes Downs property.
As an off-reservation casino, located 92 miles away from eligible tribal lands in Manistee County, the tribe was required to get federal and state approval to move forward. About 42% of the tribe’s members live in Muskegon County, according to the tribe.
The U.S. Department of Interior gave its approval on Dec. 16, 2020, saying the casino would be in the “best interest of the tribe” and “would not be detrimental” to the community.
This gave Whitmer one year to concur. Without her signature, the project is dead. The governor received a six-month extension to maker her decision on Dec. 16, 2021.
Prior to Wednesday’s decision, Whitmer had requested an additional six-month extension from the federal government on her decision on the proposed Fruitport Township casino.
She made the request because she wanted to wait to make her decision until the U.S. Department of the Interior decides on whether to officially recognize another tribe, the Grand River Bands of Ottawa Indians. If the tribe receives federal acknowledgement, it could seek to build its own casino.
An official with the U.S. Department of Interior’s Bureau of Indian Affairs rejected her extension request.
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2 teens injured in drive-by shooting near Grand Rapids park | 2022-06-15T18:29:43+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2022/06/gov-whitmer-rejects-14-year-long-push-to-build-muskegon-area-casino.html |
Metaverse Artist Krista Kim and futurist producer Peter Martin team up to bring culture, wellness, and education to the Open Metaverse.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - [0] was introduced last month in Krista Kim's New York Times Op-Ed announcing the creation of "a better Metaverse." Kim is teaming up with Academy Award-nominated and interactive Emmy-winning producer Peter Martin (VALIS studio) to found [0] (pronounced "zero"), an innovation lab & creative studio developing the future of realistic digital humans and immersive experiences in an open, interoperable Metaverse.
[0] and their partners will produce virtual experiences to be accessible through 0.xyz set to release in early 2023, and act as a strategy and R&D lab for pioneering companies entering the Metaverse. [0] aims to present a new kind of open Metaverse. The Metaverse's current gaming-centric vision leaves substantial untapped potential in other enriching fields with the potential to develop a robust experience economy with creators. [0] aims to share the visions of renowned artists and creatives alongside scientists and educators seeking to create new genres of digital spaces that prioritize the value of wellness, culture, and life-enhancing content. By early 2023, [0] will amplify and scale virtual wellness programs by utilizing the Metaverse as an avenue for personalized avatars, interpersonal interactions, spatial story-telling, and both meditative and personal enrichment programming in association with key IP partnerships.
[0] will feature a combination of cutting-edge virtual production and hyper-realistic avatars within interoperable, open ecosystems. [0] has formed strategic partnerships with industry leaders, including The Third Floor, Blvck Pixel, CJ Olive Networks, M2 Studios, Spatial.io, Storyfile, WEVR, and VALIS Studio. These production partnerships will ensure [0]'s vision of a high-fidelity, interoperable Metaverse, and allow for the highest level of innovation and creative production across [0]'s projects. Through these experiences, Kim & Martin will herald a new era of projects promoting healing and wellness in the Metaverse
"The Metaverse is the greatest art project of human civilization at the intersection of technology, education, health & wellness, science, and culture."
- Krista Kim, Co-Founder
"I have helped pioneer early versions of Metaverse since I first read the term in "Snow Crash' in 1994. The technology has finally arrived to deliver the massive multi-user photorealistic Metaverse envisioned in Neal Stephenson's seminal work."
- Peter Martin, Co-Founder
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD, CRTDW) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), has provided the link to join the Company's Investor Day presentation. The Company invites shareholders and all other interested parties to tune in to the presentation, which will go live at approximately 4:45PM EST today and be available at the following URL: https://creatd.com/investor-day-2022.
Creatd's Investor Day presentation will provide attendees with further insight into the Company's expansion plan as well as further details on its $40 Million Rights Offering.
Anyone who pre-registered for the virtual presentation will be notified via e-mail shortly before the presentation goes live, as well as receive the above viewing link.
About Creatd
Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a company dedicated to unlocking creativity for creators, brands, and consumers. We accomplish this through Creatd's four business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios.
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A roundup of the most newsworthy press releases from PR Newswire this week, including the top vacation homes in the U.S. and the biggest challenges facing journalists.
NEW YORK, May 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists and consumers stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a recap of some major stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.
The list below includes the headline (with a link to the full text) and an excerpt from each story. Click on the press release headlines to access accompanying multimedia assets that are available for download.
- Vrbo Unveils the 2023 U.S. Vacation Homes of the Year
The 2023 Vacation Homes of the Year are all stunning, whole homes, ranging from idyllic lakeside escapes to cozy mountain retreats and desert paradises, and represent a variety of popularº vacation destinations and price points. - VICE Media Group Enters Into Purchase Agreement with Lender Consortium "We will have new ownership, a simplified capital structure and the ability to operate without the legacy liabilities that have been burdening our business. We look forward to completing the sale process in the next two to three months and charting a healthy and successful next chapter at VICE," said Bruce Dixon and Hozefa Lokhandwala, VICE's Co-Chief Executive Officers.
- U.S. News & World Report Releases 2023-2024 Best Places to Live
Devon Thorsby, real estate editor at U.S. News, said, "People are considering more than housing when they look at an area's affordability – they want to know how much goods cost in that area. The ever-present risk for severe weather and a community's ability to recover – coupled with the area's opportunities for social activities – are also taken into account when evaluating a best place to live." - Study Finds AI and Emerging Technologies Increasing Tension as Journalists Face Growing Challenges to Maintain Accuracy and Truth
Cision's 14th annual State of the Media Report, featuring responses from more than 3,100 journalists from 17 global markets, brings forward journalists' concerns about news and content accuracy, and their daily challenge to battle misinformation. - Pluto TV Co-Founder Launches Telly, the Ultimate Free Television Upgrade for the Living Room
Telly is poised to not only disrupt the industry by delivering the most innovative TV in the market, but to revolutionize the industry's business model by enabling advertisers to fully subsidize the cost of the TV itself for the consumer, and deliver it completely for free. - Bally's, GLPI And The Oakland Athletics Reach Transformational Agreement Enabling State-of-the-Art Ballpark On The Las Vegas Strip
The ballpark is expected to welcome more than 2.5 million fans and visitors annually, and will be a one-of-a-kind asset for the Las Vegas Strip, providing a range of benefits to the site. - PetSmart Helps Pet Parents Check Off Bucket List Adventures This Summer
Knowing that pet parents have a passion for exploring the great outdoors with their dogs by their side, PetSmart is inspiring dream summer adventures with the new Arcadia Trail Summer Bucket List Contest in which 10 pet parents will win the ultimate road-trip vacation with their dog. PetSmart also is gearing up pet parents with new products from the outdoor-focused Arcadia Trail collection as well as expert tips to help keep pets safe while adventuring. - FDA Approves Novel Drug to Treat Moderate to Severe Hot Flashes Caused by Menopause
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Their responses reveal that, while they acknowledge some positive change, they remain deeply concerned about their futures. The report underscores continuing concerns about personal finances, climate change, and mental health, and examines Gen Zs' and millennials' shifting relationship with work. - Wendy's Partners with Pipedream to Pilot Industry-First Underground Delivery System for Mobile Orders
By connecting the Wendy's kitchen to an Instant Pickup portal positioned outside the restaurant, this first-of-its-kind delivery system is designed to provide digital customers with a fast and convenient pick-up option without having to leave their car. - Survey: Americans fear we're heading for a 2008 recession, or worse
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Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon sentenced to four months in prison By Carrie Johnson Published October 21, 2022 at 4:27 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:28 Former Trump advisor Steve Bannon was sentenced to four months in prison Friday. Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-10-21T21:21:31+00:00 | delawarepublic.org | https://www.delawarepublic.org/2022-10-21/former-trump-advisor-steve-bannon-sentenced-to-four-months-in-prison |
‘The Phantom of the Opera’ closes on Broadway after 35 years
By MARK KENNEDY
AP Entertainment Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — The final curtain came down Sunday on New York’s production of “The Phantom of the Opera,” ending Broadway’s longest-running show with thunderous standing ovations, champagne toasts and gold and silver confetti. It was show No. 13,981 at the Majestic Theatre, and it ended with a reprise of “The Music of the Night” performed by the current cast, previous actors in the show — including original star Sarah Brightman — and crew members. Andrew Lloyd Webber took to the stage in a black suit and black tie and dedicated the final show to his son, Nick, who died last month after a protracted battle with gastric cancer and pneumonia. | 2023-04-17T11:25:36+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/news/2023/04/16/the-phantom-of-the-opera-closes-on-broadway-after-35-years/ |
RICHMOND, Ky. (LEX 18) — Charlotte Hornets center Montrezl Harrell is facing charges for allegedly trafficking marijuana.
The 28-year-old was pulled over on May 12 in Richmond, Kentucky for "following too closely, at or within a car length of the car/truck in front" of him.
According to court documents, the officer smelled marijuana coming from Harrell's vehicle and the basketball star admitted to having weed in his possession. Once police searched the vehicle, officers said they found three pounds of marijuana in vacuumed sealed bags in a backpack in the back seat.
He is charged with trafficking less than 5 pounds of marijuana, a class D felony in Kentucky.
He faces a potential sentence of one to five years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.
A preliminary hearing is set for July 13 in Richmond.
This story was originally reported on lex18.com. | 2022-06-14T19:01:49+00:00 | ksby.com | https://www.ksby.com/news/national/charlotte-hornets-player-montrezl-harrell-faces-drug-trafficking-charges |
Gene Luen Yang remembers feeling pumped in 2007 when Hollywood came calling about his trailblazing graphic novel “American Born Chinese.” But that excitement turned into exasperation when it became clear the interested party completely missed the point of the book.
“It came out that the reason why they were interested is because the Beijing Olympics were coming up in 2008. And they wanted some property that had the word China or Chinese in it,” Yang said in a recent interview. “Every now and then there would be an inquiry. But I really think the world needed to change in order for there to be an appetite for a story about an Asian American protagonist.”
Change has finally come. After 17 years, the cartoonist is seeing his American dream play out.
“American Born Chinese” debuts on Disney+ on Wednesday with a mostly Asian cast that now includes two new Oscar winners — Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan. The show, which also boasts Asian American showrunners, centers on high school soccer player Jin Wang (Ben Wang) growing up amid pressure to reconcile his American and Chinese sides. Mixing elements of teen drama, fantasy and fight sequences, the show, like the book, jumps between Jin’s storyline and one involving the Monkey King, an iconic character in Chinese folklore. The story threads eventually intertwine.
“It feels like a very surreal moment to have this book that I did as Xerox copies that I would put together at my local Kinko’s eventually become a show on Disney+,” Yang said.
The first two episodes have been screened around the country from San Francisco to New York City to the White House, partly to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month. The predominantly Asian American audiences have praised the show’s heartfelt and at times humorous portrayal of an Asian American family
“‘American Born Chinese,’ you can’t do it in one long movie,” said Yeoh, who’s proud of how the series turned out. “There’s so many different aspects of it that need to be shown, it needs that space and time on screen.”
Yeoh, who made history as the first Asian to win her Oscar category for “Everything Everywhere All at Once,” plays Guanyin, the goddess of mercy. She was invited to the project by her “Shang-Chi and the Legends of the Ten Rings” director, Destin Daniel Cretton, an executive producer.
In the show, Yeoh gets to don a sweeping gown and headdress as well as sweats and a baseball cap. Being a revered Chinese folklore figure, many people already have an image of Guanyin. The Malaysia-born Yeoh didn’t dwell on the pressure of playing someone larger than life.
“What I do think about is how we have to be very respectful of this goddess of mercy because she represents so many things to so many followers all around the world,” Yeoh said. “We gave her the gravitas the she deserved and the respect to show you what we love about her.”
Yeoh and Quan had already wrapped up “Everything Everywhere All At Once,” when they started filming “American Born Chinese.” Castmates Stephanie Hsu and James Hong also guest-star in an episode. The best picture winner premiered in the middle of production and then “we watched the whole world change,” executive producer Kelvin Yu said.
On the opposite end of the spectrum, Wang is the star after doing mostly one-episode guest spots. He still isn’t quite used to seeing himself on posters. Having grown up seeing little on-screen Asian representation, it’s a novel concept that he could be an example for a teenage Asian American boy today.
“It’s very surreal and strange,” Wang said. “I still can’t believe that it’s me. I just feel like it’s someone who looks like me, which is double weird. It’s like seeing your doppelgänger.”
The television adaptation comes in the wake of other teen shows with an Asian American lens. Disney+ also has “Ms. Marvel” featuring a Muslim American female superhero. Jenny Han’s two book series, “To All the Boys I’ve Loved Before” and “The Summer I Turned Pretty,” have been hits for Netflix and Amazon Prime, respectively. The fourth and final season of “Never Have I Ever,” about an Indian American high schooler, drops in June.
“We’re standing on the shoulders of those kinds of things, going back to ‘Joy Luck Club’ … all the way up to ‘Fresh Off the Boat’ and shows like ‘Never Have I Ever,’” Yu said. “We’ll take all that momentum. We’ll take all that sort of education for an audience to get used to faces like ours and we’ll embrace it and move forward.”
The graphic novel was landmark literature for Asian American millennials. Reviews lauded it as a fresh take on adolescence, bi-cultural identity and racism. It won several accolades and was a National Book Awards finalist.
For many young Chinese American readers, it was the first time they had seen themselves and the Monkey King — a legend they likely heard about from their parents — in that genre. The character first appeared in the epic 16th century Chinese novel, “Journey to the West.” The tome has been adapted several times including a memorable 1980s TV series created by China Central Television (CCTV). The super-powered simian is well-known across Asia like Batman or Spider-Man, according to Yu.
Daniel Wu, who grew up in California but began his acting career in Hong Kong, plays the Monkey King. This project brings him full circle from when he dealt with his own “American-born Chinese” issues.
“Even though I was warmly accepted by the audiences there, I always felt like slightly being an outsider because I was American,” Wu said. “Because we knew we were trying to tell Gene’s story of what it’s like to be of both sides, there was this kind of special energy that was on set. We knew that we were trying to tell authentically what our story was.”
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Terry Tang is a member of The Associated Press’ Race and Ethnicity team. Follow her on Twitter at https://twitter.com/ttangAP | 2023-05-23T15:30:44+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/entertainment-news/ap-from-xerox-to-tv-box-long-awaited-adaptation-of-american-born-chinese-book-hits-disney/ |
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — The Texas Supreme Court blocked a lower court order late Friday night that said clinics could continue performing abortions, just days after some doctors had resumed seeing patients after the fall of Roe v. Wade.
It was not immediately clear whether Texas clinics that had resumed seeing patients this week would halt services again. A hearing is scheduled for later this month.
The whiplash of Texas clinics turning away patients, rescheduling them, and now potentially canceling appointments again — all in the span of a week — illustrated the confusion and scrambling taking place across the country since Roe was overturned.
An order by a Houston judge earlier this week had reassured some clinics they could temporarily resume abortions up to six weeks into pregnancy. That was quickly followed by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton asking the state’s highest court, which is stocked with nine Republican justices, to temporarily put the order on hold.
“These laws are confusing, unnecessary, and cruel,” said Marc Hearron, attorney for the Center for Reproductive Rights, after the order was issued Friday night.
Clinics in Texas had stopped performing abortions in the state of nearly 30 million people after the U.S. Supreme Court last week overturned Roe v. Wade and ended the constitutional right to abortion. Texas had technically left an abortion ban on the books for the past 50 years while Roe was in place.
A copy of Friday’s order was provided by attorneys for Texas clinics. It could not immediately be found on the court’s website.
Abortion providers and patients across the country have been struggling to navigate the evolving legal landscape around abortion laws and access.
In Florida, a law banning abortions after 15 weeks went into effect Friday, the day after a judge called it a violation of the state constitution and said he would sign an order temporarily blocking the law next week. The ban could have broader implications in the South, where Florida has wider access to the procedure than its neighbors.
Abortion rights have been lost and regained in the span of a few days in Kentucky. A so-called trigger law imposing a near-total ban on the procedure took effect last Friday, but a judge blocked the law Thursday, meaning the state’s only two abortion providers can resume seeing patients — for now.
The legal wrangling is almost certain to continue to cause chaos for Americans seeking abortions in the near future, with court rulings able to upend access at a moment’s notice and an influx of new patients from out of state overwhelming providers.
Even when women travel outside states with abortion bans in place, they may have fewer options to end their pregnancies as the prospect of prosecution follows them.
Planned Parenthood of Montana this week stopped providing medication abortions to patients who live in states with bans “to minimize potential risk for providers, health center staff, and patients in the face of a rapidly changing landscape.”
Planned Parenthood North Central States, which offers the procedure in Minnesota, Iowa and Nebraska, is telling its patients that they must take both pills in the regimen in a state that allows abortions.
The use of abortion pills has been the most common method to end a pregnancy since 2000, when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved mifepristone — the main drug used in medication abortions. Taken with misoprostol, a drug that causes cramping that empties the womb, it constitutes the abortion pill.
“There’s a lot of confusion and concern that the providers may be at risk, and they are trying to limit their liability so they can provide care to people who need it,” said Dr. Daniel Grossman, who directs the research group Advancing New Standards in Reproductive Health at the University of California San Francisco.
Emily Bisek, a spokeswoman for Planned Parenthood North Central States, said that in an “unknown and murky” legal environment, they decided to tell patients they must be in a state where it is legal to complete the medication abortion — which requires taking two drugs 24 to 48 hours apart. She said most patients from states with bans are expected to opt for surgical abortions.
Access to the pills has become a key battle in abortion rights, with the Biden administration preparing to argue states can’t ban a medication that has received FDA approval.
Kim Floren, who operates an abortion fund in South Dakota called Justice Empowerment Network, said the development would further limit women’s choices.
“The purpose of these laws anyways is to scare people,” Floren said of states’ bans on abortions and telemedicine consultations for medication abortions. “The logistics to actually enforcing these is a nightmare, but they rely on the fact that people are going to be scared.”
A South Dakota law took effect Friday that threatens a felony punishment for anyone who prescribes medication for an abortion without a license from the South Dakota Board of Medical and Osteopathic Examiners.
In Alabama, Attorney General Steve Marshall’s office said it is reviewing whether people or groups could face prosecution for helping women fund and travel to out-of-state abortion appointments.
Yellowhammer Fund, an Alabama-based group that helps low-income women cover abortion and travel costs, said it is pausing operation for two weeks because of the lack of clarity under state law.
“This is a temporary pause, and we’re going to figure out how we can legally get you money and resources and what that looks like,” said Kelsea McLain, Yellowhammer’s health care access director.
Laura Goodhue, executive director of the Florida Alliance of Planned Parenthood Affiliates, said staff members at its clinics have seen women driving from as far as Texas without stopping or making an appointment. Women who are past 15 weeks are being asked to leave their information and promised a call back when a judge signs the order temporarily blocking the restriction, she said.
Still, there is concern that the order may be only temporary and the law may again go into effect later, creating additional confusion.
“It’s terrible for patients,” she said. “We are really nervous about what is going to happen.”
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Groves reported from Sioux Falls, South Dakota. AP writers Paul Weber contributed from Austin, Texas; Dylan Lovan from Louisville, Kentucky; Adriana Gomez Licon from Miami; and Kim Chandler from Montgomery, Alabama. | 2022-07-02T16:10:36+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/health/ap-health/shifting-abortion-laws-cause-confusion-for-patients-clinics/ |
TYLER, Texas (KETK) — As it poured outside on Friday afternoon, some East Texans prayed on ahead of an “unbatism event” that was scheduled in Tyler by a Dallas-Fort Worth-area Satanic Temple.
“I wanted to get a group of people together to go down before the event tomorrow and just pray and exercise our freedom of religion,” said Lauren Ethredge-Langas, a member of Church of the Pines in Tyler.
For context, the Satanic Temple, despite its name, doesn’t worship the Biblical figure — or even believe Satan exists — but operates as more of an advocacy group, saying it aims to “encourage empathy, reject tyrannical authority,” in addition to promoting “common sense” and “opposing injustice.” The group has made many court challenges to (often conservative) laws that may only protect or promote Christianity, as The Hill reports.
The Satanic Temple is often confused with the earlier Church of Satan, founded in the 1960s, whose activities (infliction of pain, animal sacrifice) the Satanic Temple fully denounces, per its website. Most notably, the Temple has protested anti-LGBTQ lawmakers and organizations and challenged GOP abortion bans, saying bans violate its beliefs that only individuals have rights to make decisions about their own bodies.
According to its website, the Temple says an “unbaptism” is an activity in which “participants renounce superstitions that may have been imposed upon them without their consent as a child” — essentially, religious beliefs adults wish to part ways with.
Nevertheless, some local church members in Tyler said they felt called to gather Friday.
“As a Christian, we’re called to a spiritual battleground and I think this is an opportunity to exercise our strength in our relationship with Christ,” explained Ethredge-Langas.
Members of the nearby W.O.W. Church said they were unaware of the prayer gathering, but still felt called to invite pastors to the square after hearing about the Temple’s event.
“We didn’t come down to be combative, we didn’t come down to bash anyone’s religion, but we wanted to stand as believers and pray,” said W.O.W Church Pastor Donnell Walder.
Ethredge-Langas says she expects there will be some church groups that will show up to confront Temple members.
What does the Satanic Temple believe?
The Satanic Temple says it has seven fundamental tenets:
- One should strive to act with compassion and empathy toward all creatures in accordance with reason.
- The struggle for justice is an ongoing and necessary pursuit that should prevail over laws and institutions.
- One’s body is inviolable, subject to one’s own will alone.
- The freedoms of others should be respected, including the freedom to offend. To willfully and unjustly encroach upon the freedoms of another is to forgo one’s own.
- Beliefs should conform to one’s best scientific understanding of the world. One should take care never to distort scientific facts to fit one’s beliefs.
- People are fallible. If one makes a mistake, one should do one’s best to rectify it and resolve any harm that might have been caused.
- Every tenet is a guiding principle designed to inspire nobility in action and thought. The spirit of compassion, wisdom, and justice should always prevail over the written or spoken word. | 2022-10-30T02:56:08+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/texas-churches-hold-prayer-ahead-of-satanic-temple-unbaptism/ |
NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Pegasystems Inc. ("Pegasystems" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: PEGA). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Pegasystems and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 29, 2020, Pegasystems was sued by one of its principal competitors, Appian Corporation ("Appian"), in Virginia circuit court, alleging that Pegasystems had stolen Appian's trade secrets and violated Virginia's computer crime law. Then, on May 9, 2022, Pegasystems disclosed that the Virginia circuit court jury awarded Appian more than $2 billion for Pegasystem's misappropriation of trade secrets. According to press reports, during the seven-week trial, the jury was presented with substantial evidence supporting Appian's claims, including videos, emails, and text messages, and evidence that Alan Trefler, Pegasystem's Founder and Chief Executive Officer, personally attended a meeting in which Appian trade secrets were provided to Pegasystems. The jury found that Pegasystems engaged in "willful and malicious" misappropriation of Appian's trade secrets.
On this news, Pegasystem's stock price fell $13.68 per share, or 20.75%, to close at $52.25 per share on May 10, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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The Brand Expands Exclusive, Limited-edition Head Of The Charles and vineyard vines Collection
STAMFORD, Conn., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- vineyard vines, the lifestyle brand best known for its smiling pink whale logo and 'Every day should feel this good' motto, celebrates their return as the "Official Style of the Head Of The Charles Regatta" (HOCR) for 2022. Shep and Ian Murray, Co-Founders of vineyard vines, along with Fred Schoch, Executive Director of the Head Of The Charles® Regatta, are proud to be extending their partnership for the world's largest 3-day rowing event for the second year. In addition, vineyard vines will launch a custom line of clothing and accessories for men, women and kids inspired by the event.
Under the multi-year agreement, vineyard vines, the American clothing and accessory retailer founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard, will be an active part of the world-class Regatta, which attracts 800 clubs, 400,000 spectators, and 11,000 rowers annually. There will be two vineyard vines locations along the three-mile racecourse for everyone to shop during the iconic 3-day event. As with the growth of the product line, the brand's on-site presence at the regatta will double from last year's space, offering more opportunities to welcome and connect with race attendees and participants.
This year's Head Of The Charles and vineyard vines apparel collection is a notable expansion compared to 2021, with added outerwear, bottoms, sweaters, home products and new styles of the classic and popular Shep Shirt™. In addition to being sold on site, the collection will also be available online exclusively at vineyardvines.com and at select vineyard vines Boston store locations.
"We are excited to sign a multi-year deal and serve as the Official Style of such a distinguished, international regatta for the second year in a row. Working with the Head of the Charles is a wonderful complement to our past and present partnerships with iconic American traditions such as Churchill Downs and The Kentucky Derby and The America's Cup," said Shep Murray, vineyard vines Co-Founder.
"Since its inception in 1965, the Head Of the Charles has gathered rowers and spectators from all over the world and we are thrilled to be part of such an organization," added Ian Murray, vineyard vines Co-Founder. "This partnership is also another way for us to show how special Boston and its community is to vineyard vines. From our partnerships with the Red Sox and Fenway Park to the Boston Marathon, it's an honor for us to work with organizations that are integral to the heart of the city."
"Like the Regatta, vineyard vines is a brand that has a deeply loyal community. We're thrilled to have them on board as a multi-year partner, and the Official Style of the Head Of The Charles," said Fred Schoch, Executive Director of the event. "The Head Of The Charles is excited to partner with a brand that is synonymous with style."
As part of the brand's commitment to this recurring partnership, vineyard vines will also be providing custom Marine Air Vests to the volunteers and staff. Throughout the three days, vineyard vines will be activating and inviting the Boston community and out-of-town visitors to experience the brand and the excitement of the Head Of the Charles Regatta.
The 2022 Head Of The Charles Regatta will take place on October 21-23, 2022 on Boston's historic Charles River.
A company best known for its smiling pink whale logo, was founded in 1998 on Martha's Vineyard when brothers Shep and Ian Murray cut their ties with corporate America to start making ties that represented the Good Life. In addition to signature neckwear, vineyard vines offers a variety of clothing and accessories for men, women and children. Products are sold in over 600 specialty and department stores worldwide, through a seasonal catalog at 1.800.892.4982, online at vineyardvines.com and at over 100 freestanding stores.
The Head Of The Charles Regatta was founded in 1965 and is the world's largest rowing race, regularly fielding more than 11,000 athletes from around the world to compete in a full line-up of sculling and sweep rowing events. The ages of competitors range from 17-year-old youth rowers to athletes in their 90s, and the event is seen as a must-attend race for world class and Olympian rowers. More than 1,800 volunteers ensure that the event runs smoothly. In 2019, the last year that the full regatta was held, an economic analysis determined that it generated more than $88 million in economic impact to the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
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ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
01-17-24-35-40, Lucky Ball: 7
(one, seventeen, twenty-four, thirty-five, forty; Lucky Ball: seven)
ROCKY HILL, Conn. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the "Lucky For Life" game were:
01-17-24-35-40, Lucky Ball: 7
(one, seventeen, twenty-four, thirty-five, forty; Lucky Ball: seven) | 2022-07-11T03:12:36+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lucky-For-Life-game-17296182.php |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Homeless people and their advocates sued the city of San Francisco on Tuesday, demanding that it stop harassing and destroying the belongings of people living on the streets with nowhere to go, and with the goal of forcing the city to spend billions of dollars on affordable homes that will keep residents housed.
The Lawyers’ Committee for Civil Rights of the San Francisco Bay Area and others filed the lawsuit in federal court on behalf of the Coalition on Homelessness and seven individuals who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. Defendants include the city, several city departments and Mayor London Breed.
The complaint states that San Francisco “presents the image of a caring municipality” with a plan to address homelessness, but decades of inaction on affordable housing has left thousands forced to use tents and vehicles as shelter. An annual homelessness survey found 7,754 homeless people in 2022 with nearly 60% living unsheltered.
Not only has the city failed to construct affordable housing, according to the complaint, the city uses heavy-handed tactics to get homeless people to move, threatening to arrest or actually arresting people, and taking people’s belongings in early morning encampment sweeps in which shelter is not offered, as required by law.
In addition to stopping illegal practices, “we need to change the conversation around what is causing homelessness here and get to proven solutions,” said Zal K. Shroff, senior attorney with the lawyers’ committee.
San Francisco is among many West coast cities where street homelessness has come increasingly under fire, from politicians and housed residents. California Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat and former mayor of San Francisco, has embraced clearing tent encampments, saying it is neither compassionate nor safe to allow people to live outdoors.
But the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit ruled in 2018 that it’s unconstitutional to cite or arrest people for sleeping in public when there is no shelter available.
In statements, both the mayor’s office and the city attorney’s office declined comment but said San Francisco is focused on expanding temporary shelter and providing more permanent housing options. Breed’s office said the city has added nearly 3,000 permanent supportive housing units since 2020.
“Once we are served with the lawsuit, we will review the complaint and respond in court,” said Jen Kwart, spokesperson for the office of City Attorney David Chiu.
Shroff acknowledged the court can’t order San Francisco to build affordable housing, but the group hopes the lawsuit will push city leaders in that direction.
The lawsuit asks the court to order the city to stop punishing homeless people for sleeping and living on public property until it has sufficient shelter to offer. It also asks the court to stop the city from seizing property and to appoint a monitor to make sure the city follows through.
The seven named plaintiffs include David Martinez, a Latino man who sleeps in a cardboard box because city workers keep confiscating his tent and other belongings, according to the complaint.
Two of the plaintiffs are Black men unable to afford housing in the city where they were born and raised. Another is a double amputee whose prosthetics were taken by city workers in June.
Toro Castaño said in a legal declaration that in August 2020 he packed his belongings as ordered but city workers tossed all his stuff into a garbage truck, including his mother’s wedding kimono and a MacBook Pro laptop. They offered him a bed in a homeless shelter, which he declined for fear of catching the coronavirus.
“I do not think it was fair to force me to make that difficult healthcare choice under the threat of citation,” said Castaño, who is also Latino, in his declaration.
The city does not give 72 hours notice in advance of clearing an area or bag and tag property for homeless people to collect later, in violation of its own policies, according to the complaint. Homeless outreach workers do not know until hours after people have been forced out what kind of shelter, if any, is available that day.
“No one is saying the city should not remove trash, but when we’re seeing MacBook Pros, that’s just straight up targeting of unhoused people,” Shroff said.
San Francisco has about 3,500 shelter beds, the mayor’s office said.
The lawsuit estimates San Francisco would need to build nearly 6,700 new affordable units, which they estimate to cost $4.8 billion, to house every person currently unhoused in San Francisco. | 2022-09-28T16:02:09+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/national/ap-lawsuit-demands-san-francisco-stop-homeless-camp-sweeps/ |
The judge overseeing former President Trump’s criminal case in New York City has set the next in-person hearing for Dec. 4, roughly two months before the official start of the 2024 Republican presidential primary calendar.
Trump was arraigned in Manhattan in front of Judge Juan Merchan on Tuesday, where he was charged with 34 felony counts related to hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. Trump pleaded not guilty to the charges.
At the December in-person court appearance, Merchan will decide on expected motions to dismiss the case.
The Iowa Republican caucuses will be held on Feb. 5, 2024, marking the start of the GOP primary season. That underscores how Trump’s legal troubles could shadow him into the period when voters are picking a candidate to nominate for president.
The New Hampshire primary, the first one on the GOP calendar, is scheduled for Feb. 13.
Trump is expected to use the charges against him to try and rally support among GOP voters, arguing he is a victim of a politically motivated prosecution. A Saint Anselm College poll released Tuesday showed Trump with 42 percent support among likely GOP primary voters, well ahead of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), who garnered 29 percent support.
Zach Schonfeld contributed reporting | 2023-04-04T22:11:23+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/hill-politics/trumps-next-court-date-pushes-up-against-2024-primaries/ |
Christie's auction house decided to withdraw the sale of a Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton after a paleontologist alerted organizers to his belief that it was made up of mostly copyrighted replica bones from another specimen.
The auction was promoted to be the highlight Christie's Hong Kong sales and was set to be the first Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton auctioned in Asia with the auction house hoping to draw in between $15 million and $25 million, according to estimates.
As Smithsonian reported, just days before the auction, Christie's removed the "Shen" T. rex fossil from its catalog saying it would “benefit from further study.”
Questions remained over how much of Shen was actually a replica of Stan, a T. rex that was auctioned off just two years ago at a record sales price.
Edward Lewine, a Christie's spokesperson, said, “After consultation with the consignor of the Tyrannosaurus rex scheduled for sale on 30 November in Hong Kong, Christie’s has decided to withdraw the lot.”
“The consignor has now decided to loan the specimen to a museum for public display,” Lewine said.
Peter Larson, president of fossil company Black Hills Institute of Geological Research said he believed Shen appeared similar to the other T. rex fossil.
He and his team excavated it in 1992 and his organization sold the bones for "Stan" through Christie's auction house for a record $31.8 million in 2020, and also kept intellectual property rights over the fossil.
Holes in the specimen known as "Shen" were noticed by Larson in its left jaw, which is what prompted his team to notify Christie's. | 2022-11-24T05:11:46+00:00 | kivitv.com | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/christies-ends-tyrannosaurus-rex-auction-to-fetch-25-m-after-a-paleontologist-notes-replica-bones |
AMARILLO, Texas (KAMR/KCIT) – It’s a viral video with millions of views. It’s a video of Shayden Walker ringing the doorbell of his neighbors Brennan and Angell Ray looking for friends after being bullied.
This heartwarming moment started at the beginning of the month when Walker rang the doorbell of his neighbor, the Rays, just looking for some friends. Angell Ray said the reason they decided to post the video onto TikTok was because people needed to see the moment and it was not acceptable how Shayden was feeling and people would relate to him.
She said they were just hoping it would reach those in the community.
“Honestly, we posted it to get, like some friends for him… We had no idea it would reach worldwide or nationwide, so the fact it’s gone all over the world is crazy,” said Angell.
Shortly after posting the video, the Rays started a GoFundMe for Shayden which at the time of closing raised nearly $40,000.
“I made the GoFundMe and within the first hour, it was $2,000 and within the first five hours, it was $10,000. Before I could get off work, we had passed $20,000 and so it was honestly, it was mind-blowing how fast it happened. We were honestly hoping to get to Shayden and his parents before they had seen it, but it had gone so viral that there was no way,” said Angell.
Shayden’s mother, Krishna Patterson said she didn’t know about the post on TikTok and the GoFundMe until later on that night after it was posted.
“I messaged Angell and said ‘What is this?’ because I didn’t know them and then I didn’t get to see the video because I didn’t have TikTok, so when I was able to see the video and see the pain in Shayden’s eyes, I realized that these people were just good-hearted, literal walking angels who wanted to do something good for a boy they saw in pain… When I was talking to Angell about it, finally, when I got to see how much the GoFundMe was, I asked her to shut it off, and in less then in 24 hours, it had ballooned to $37,000… After I and Shayden talked about it, we agreed to donate some of that,” said Patterson.
She added those funds will be going towards tornado victims in Perryton and Matador as well as to the war in Ukraine.
Brennan Ray said after seeing how the video and GoFundMe blew up, the number one thing on his mind was Shayden.
“My main thing, I was thinking of Shayden. I was thinking about how this is going to make this kid’s summer, it’s going to change his life possibly, so he was like really what was on my mind, just making sure that he’s happy and can make some friends,” said Ray.
Ray added he learned some pretty important things from this moment.
“Easily, I can say off top don’t ever judge anybody by how they look, how they talk, how they act, because you never know what somebody is going through, you never know the struggles that are going on within themselves, at home, so just be kind to everybody and be aware of the situation,” said Ray.
Angell added it takes one person to make a difference.
“We are just two normal people in Amarillo, Texas so just one person having the courage to step out and ask for friends leads to another person having the courage to step out and ask and spread awareness on bullying, so its just been a great chain reaction of amazing things happening,” said Angell.
Shayden shared some advice for bullies and kids that may be looking to fit in by making fun of others.
“If you’re a bully, just know that I’m not mad at you, I’m just disappointed in you and if you are not a bully please do not become a bully. I speak from experience. I have been a bully once, but I learned from that mistake and I hope that people who have never been a bully, just don’t become one, please. It is a world full of heartbreak,” said Walker.
Patterson said that this moment also brought awareness to what bullying can do to someone.
“A lot of people who are bullies were once bullied themselves and they just don’t know how to deal with that pain and I hope this brings to light, not only those people dealing with their pain and speaking out and asking for help too, but the people that are bullied that they are not alone and I feel that this is what this has done,” said Patterson.
Ray said many people across the world and in the community have reached out to Shayden to show their support.
“We’ve got a couple. I think a cool one is Whataburger. Whataburger’s official account wants to send Shayden and all his new friends to go get something to eat on them. We’ve been contacted by Howie Mandel, he wants to get on the phone and talk to Shayden and pick his brain, I believe Jake Paul’s manager messaged my wife through the GoFundMe page wanting to get Shayden to go to Dallas for his upcoming fight and do a meet and greet with Jake Paul…I’ve probably had 20 people in my inbox saying we will send him and his family to Disneyland or Disneyworld… And a lot of people not just trying to help him with financial stuff, but putting him in positions to help him make friends, like getting him into camps, getting him into jiu jitsu classes, maybe getting him onto a football team, said Ray.
This weekend, the community will be holding the Shine Like Shayden event for him and his family. The run will be on Sunday, July 16, and will start at The Handle Bar and Grill and will leave at 12:30 p.m. and arrive at John Stiff Softball Fields by 1 p.m. | 2023-07-12T01:47:05+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/latest/video-of-11-year-old-amarillo-boy-looking-for-friends-goes-viral/ |
The fall signing period opens on Wednesday with committed high school seniors in all sports other than football eligible to sign their National Letters of Intent.
Below are the list of New Jersey seniors who have committed to wrestle in college. Most will sign their NLI on Wednesday, but some may choose to wait until a later date.
Is someone missing from this list? Email jbernstein@njadvancemedia.com to have them added.
Division 1
Name, School, College, Projected Weight
Max Acciardi, Paramus Catholic, California Baptist, 285
Tyler Barrett, Christian Brothers, Columbia, 157
Jack Bastarrika, Mount Olive, Virginia Tech, 125
Conor Collins, Southern, Army, 125
Joe Davi, Delbarton, Princeton, 141
Michael Dellagatta, St. Joseph (Mont.), Cornell, 174
Max Elton, Holy Spirit, Buffalo, 125
AJ Fricchione, Bergen Catholic, Penn State, 285
Julian George, Christian Brothers, Wisconsin, 141
Richie Grungo, St. Augustine, Lehigh, 149
Marc-Anthony McGowan, Blair, Princeton, 133
Karl Monaco, Montville, Columbia, 157
Anthony Moscatello, Mount Olive, Princeton, 197
Jimmy Mullen, St. Joseph (Mont.), Virginia Tech, 285
Michael Murphy, Westfield, Virginia, 157
Stephen O’Neil Jr., Seton Hall Prep, Ohio State, 165
Nicholas Olivieri, Delbarton, Brown, 197
Justin Onello, Bergen Catholic, Lehigh, 174
Josh Palacio, North Bergen, Air Force, 197
Sabino Portella, Red Bank Catholic, North Carolina, 174
Simon Ruiz, Delbarton, Cornell, 157
Tyler Sagi, Old Bridge, Navy, 157
Anthony Santaniello, Brick Memorial, Pittsburgh, 133
Jared Schoppe, Delsea, Lehigh, 184
Zander Silva, Christian Brothers, Princeton, 157
Luke Stanich, Roxbury, Lehigh, 125
Michael Toranzo, St. Joseph (Mont.), Rutgers, 285
Alex Uryniak, North Hunterdon, Columbia, 197
Logan Wadle, North Hunterdon, Lehigh, 125
Aidan Wallace, Bergen Catholic, Duke, 133
Cross Wasilewski, Delbarton, UPenn, 149
Brock Zurawski, Lower Cape May, Rider, 165
Non-Division 1
Name, School, College, Projected Weight
Chris Olah, Camden Catholic, Coe College, 184
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NEW ORLEANS, La., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until October 11, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against LifeStance Health Group, Inc. (NasdaqGS: LFST), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's June 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
What You May Do
If you purchased or acquired shares of LifeStance as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-lfst/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by October 11, 2022.
LifeStance and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) the Company's out-patient/virtual revenue growth was negatively affected by a decrease in virtual visits after COVID-19 lockdowns were lifted; (ii) an increasing number of in-person visits post-lockdown resulted in substantial increases to operating expenses; (iii) its physician retention rate had fallen significantly below the 87% highlighted in the IPO's registration statement leading to additional costs to bring on new physicians, who were less productive than the outgoing physicians they were replacing; and (iv) as a result, LifeStance Health's business metrics and financial prospects were not as strong as the IPO's registration statement represented.
The case is Nayani v. LifeStance Health Group, Inc., No. 22-cv-06833.
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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Group vice president of leading sales training and enablement company leads ISA SalesWerks breakout on Joint Business Planning for Manufacturers and Independent Manufacturer Reps (IMRs)
ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee Richards, Group Vice President of Sales for The Brooks Group, will lead the SalesWerks workshop at the upcoming Industrial Supply Association (ISA) Fall Summit to be held here in Orlando, Florida November 30 to December 2. Lee will lead the goal alignment workshops on the 2nd day of the conference focused on strengthening the Manufacturer – IMR relationship through joint business planning.
The SalesWerks session is designed to prepare IMRs and manufacturers to engage with each other as partners to develop joint business strategies for win-win success. The discussion will provide attendees with tools that ensure each partner is prepared for joint planning sessions and develop go-to-market strategies that benefit IMRs, manufacturers, and their customers. The breakout session will be interactive, giving participants an opportunity to ask questions and share insights with their peers.
"Aligning business objectives is fundamental, and in today's industrial climate it is more challenging than ever," said Richards. "IMRs and manufacturers must deal with supply-chain disruptions, price negotiations, and new competition. The only way to come out ahead is with a collaborative strategy that benefits everyone, especially customers. This ISA SalesWerks Summit breakout session will give both IMRs and manufacturers the tools they need to work collaboratively striving to meet both party's business objectives."
Lee Richards has more than three decades of sales enablement experience. Before joining the Brooks Group, he was founder and managing partner of Navigant Associates, LLC, a global consulting, training, and research firm specializing in channel sales strategies with a particular focus on industrial markets. He also has led global sales teams for Gardner Denver, Ingersoll Rand, and Solar Turbines, including direct and indirect sales channels.
ISA SalesWerks is a certification program designed to give manufacturers and independent representatives better tools for collaborative business engagement. The program is available to ISA members to help improve their professionalism and cement valued, lasting partnerships with vendors. The SalesWerks program helps IMRs and manufacturers strengthen their relationship through transparency, trust, mutual respect, and realistic gals. By working together, IMRs and vendors increase the strategic value of their relationship while improving end customer satisfaction.
Founded in 1977, The Brooks Group is a corporate sales training and sales management training company that helps companies build top-performing sales teams. The Brooks Group's training systems provide street-smart, actionable strategies that help salespeople sell more effectively and sales managers coach and lead more successfully. The professionals at The Brooks Group use a no-nonsense, customizable approach to sales training that skips the fluff and focuses on what will actually get results for your team. At the core of every program are the solid, tested principles and tools of IMPACT Selling® - the proprietary sales training system developed from over 15 years of research and validation. IMPACT is a linked, six-step selling process that has been taught to over 1,000,000 sales professionals around the world in over 350 industries, eight different languages, and 22 countries.
For more information, visit https://brooksgroup.com/.
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Sterling Shepard talks to Odell Beckham Jr. “every day,” and Shepard can’t lie.
A Giants win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thanksgiving Day would help their case in recruiting OBJ back home.
“I don’t think it would hurt!” Shepard told the Daily News on Tuesday with a laugh. “To be honest with you, I don’t think it would hurt. We’d be coming off a pretty big win, a big one for us. Definitely wouldn’t hurt. I can say it.”
Shepard said Beckham would “love” to come back to the Giants, as evidenced by his visit to the facility earlier this fall to check on Shepard after he tore his ACL. But there are a lot of factors impacting OBJ’s decision between the Giants, Cowboys and other suitors.
“I talk to him every day, but we don’t talk about [his decision] too much,” Shepard said. “Obviously he knows that we want him here. He would love to be here. But everything has to play out for that to happen.
“There’s a whole bunch of intangibles that have to play out for him to be here,” Shepard continued. “And I understand that. This is a business, and his business has gotta be right for him to do it.”
It is no stretch to say that the Giants (7-3) and Cowboys (7-3) may be playing for Beckham’s services on Thursday in addition to an important victory in the tight NFC East.
Beckham is planning to visit both the Cowboys and Giants in the near future. The San Francisco 49ers, Buffalo Bills and Kansas City Chiefs also are possible destinations.
The Niners loom as a dark horse to watch. They have coveted Beckham for many years, and they look like a formidable Super Bowl contender.
Cowboys owner Jerry Jones kept the full-court press on Tuesday, though, continuing to emphasize Dallas’ interest.
“The main thing is that everybody would agree if you can improve this team right now and it’s within reason, you should do it,” Jones told 105.3 The Fan.
The “business” has to be right, however, as Shepard said. And it’s not clear how much money any of those teams intend to spend on Beckham.
Jason Fitzgerald, founder of the OverTheCap.com website, said Monday that he believes OBJ’s contract offers will come in “pretty low” given his injury history and lack of recent games played.
“I don’t think any of these teams are looking to do a major deal for him,” Fitzgerald said on the ‘Talkin’ Ball with Pat Leonard’ podcast. “His injury history is too much, and he really hasn’t played that much in the last year and a half, two years.
“Last year he signed with the Rams and it was a couple million dollars, a lot of it was based on incentives,” he added. “I think if there was that kind of money involved, he’d already be on a team.”
Beckham’s counterpoint, though, would be his production last season. The Rams wouldn’t have won the Super Bowl without him.
He caught seven touchdown passes in 12 games — eight regular season and four playoff games. The Rams went 9-3 with him in the lineup.
He scored two touchdowns in the playoffs, including the first score of the Super Bowl before tearing his ACL against the Cincinnati Bengals.
Beckham reportedly is seeking a multi-year deal. And Fitzgerald said theoretically, like the Rams last year, a team could incentivize Beckham’s contract offer similarly now to kick cap costs in 2023.
“There’s ways you can do that,” he said. “You can do that with incentives. In a sense that’s what the Rams did last year: they deferred a lot of the cost to this season even though he’s not on the team. But he had to earn those incentives. It’s not like it was set up where it was automatic. They basically had to get to the Super Bowl, he had to be playing and be somewhat productive to maximize that contract value.”
Former NFL agent Joel Corry recently wrote for CBS Sports that a team could carry Beckham this season for as little as $1.065 million in 2022 salary cap space. This is possible because Beckham will only be owed the prorated amount of a full season’s contract.
In other words, if he received something comparable to Cowboys WR Michael Gallup’s $11.5 million annual average, that would be $638,889 per week (a total of $3.83 million for six weeks). And if a team turned most of that $3.8 million into a signing bonus, it could kick that cap space down the road.
The Cowboys ($6.4 million) and 49ers ($6.1 million) have the most 2022 cap space remaining on Beckham’s list, per the NFLPA database. The Chiefs ($4.3 million), Giants ($3 million) and Bills ($487K) bring up the rear.
Beckham is said to be close to ‘cleared’ in his recovery from that ACL tear. The Cowboys’ Jones said the money, injury history and players’ ability are all factors impacting teams’ and OBJ’s next move.
“It’s financial, but it’s really not,” Jones said. “It’s the capability, the athletic ability, up against paying a lot to one player … It’s all relative.”
“I think this is more like the Dallas Cowboys want to sign him for $2 million and they just want to say, ‘Hey look, this is where we’re at,’” Fitzgerald said. “‘You’re gonna have a chance again to compete in the playoffs. You make some noise in the playoffs, you’re gonna make money next year. It might not be with us, but it’ll be with somebody.’ I think that’s what they’re all looking for.”
Giants head coach Brian Daboll had an interesting answer on Monday when asked if he could confirm Beckham’s plans to visit the Giants a second time this fall.
“Not at this time I can’t,” Daboll said.
But the Giants’ task is to beat the Cowboys first. As Shepard said, it definitely wouldn’t hurt.
GIANTS SIGN VANNETT TO P-SQUAD
The Giants signed free agent tight end Nick Vannett to their practice squad Tuesday and signed practice squad tight end Lawrence Cager to their active roster. Tight ends coach Andy Bischoff was seen giving Vannett a 1-on-1 crash course on the Giants’ indoor field on their short week. Vannett has played for the Seahawks, Steelers, Broncos and most recently the Saints. He has 86 career catches for 832 yards and six TDs.
GIANTS INJURY REPORT
Did not participate: LT Andrew Thomas (illness), CB Adoree Jackson (knee), C Jon Feliciano (neck), CB Fabian Moreau (oblique), TE Daniel Bellinger (eye), G Shane Lemieux (toe), G Josh Ezeudu (neck). Limited: RT Evan Neal (knee), RT Tyre Phillips (neck), S Jason Pinnock (jaw), WR Richie James (knee), S Dane Belton (clavicle)
COWBOYS INJURY REPORT
Did not participate: DE DeMarcus Lawrence (foot), LB Anthony Barr (hamstring), DE Tarell Basham (illness) DE Dante Fowler (illness), DT Johnathan Hankins (illness), CB Kelvin Joseph (illness). Limited: LB Micah Parsons (knee/ankle), RB Ezekiel Elliott (knee), DT Osa Odighizuwa (knee). Full: CB Trevon Diggs (ankle)
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Teddy Bridgewater’s first start at quarterback for his hometown Miami Dolphins saw him exit after his first offensive play against the New York Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.
With the Dolphins backed up against their own goal line, Bridgewater took a hit from Jets cornerback Sauce Gardner in the end zone. Getting the pass off, Bridgewater had the back of his head hit the ground from whiplash, similar to how Miami starter Tua Tagovailoa had happen in each of the Dolphins’ past two games.
Bridgewater was evaluated in the team’s medical tent on the sideline and then escorted by a Dolphins team doctor and unaffiliated neurotrauma consultant into the locker room.
He is officially questionable to return with an elbow injury and is being evaluated for a head injury.
The Bridgewater pass was ruled intentional grounding, resulting in a safety since it took place in the end zone. While the pass landed at the feet of tight end Durham Smythe, Smythe was engaged as a blocker.
Rookie seventh-round pick Skylar Thompson entered on the Dolphins’ second drive and second offensive play. Miami does not have another active quarterback on game day.
This story will be updated. | 2022-10-09T17:34:35+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-recap-jets-20221009-mrpwxvwkjjf5vodjnakefxsgwq-story.html |
Offenses struggle during Titans-Cardinals joint workout
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - The Tennessee Titans and Arizona Cardinals tried to make the most of their one practice against each other on Wednesday.
The teams held a joint practice ahead of Saturday night’s preseason game. They had agreed to cut their two scheduled workouts to one and limited that session to one-on-one drills and a two-minute team period at the end of practice. Both teams will practice separately on Thursday.
Neither Tennessee’s nor Arizona’s first-team offenses scored a touchdown during the team period. The only scores in the drill belonged to the Cardinals, whose second unit got a TD when backup quarterback Trace McSorley hit rookie receiver Jontre Kirklin in the flat. Titans cornerback Chris Jackson slipped while trying to make the stop, there was no help behind and Kirklin went untouched into the end zone.
That came after the Titans’ second-team offense committed a turnover as Cardinals safety Tae Daley intercepted Malik Willis’ pass and returned it for a score.
The Titans’ first-team offense did not score on either attempt. One possession ended when Arizona’s Byron Murphy got in front of Racey McMath as he went up for the football and picked off Ryan Tannehill’s end zone pass.
"I thought that there was some good stuff. I thought that seven-on-seven was good," Titans coach Mike Vrabel said. "Down there in the red zone in the one-on-ones, it’s the same stuff, and we just have to realize, it’s going to be contested.
"The offenses didn’t do much there in the two-minute. We’ll have to figure that out."
Tannehill offered a similar assessment, saying, "Just inconsistent overall."
Arizona’s first-team offense didn’t fare much better. While the Cardinals did not have any turnovers, they struggled gaining yards against the Titans defense in the two-minute as Kyler Murray was forced to throw check-downs and underneath routes. He scrambled just once on two drives.
Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury came away pleased with the work, even in team drills. He said that having NFL officials on hand for practice was good, even if a few penalties hurt Arizona in the period. One penalty in two-minute caused a 10-second runoff that exhausted the clock.
"We got what we wanted out of it," Kingsbury said. "Had some tough penalties called which we’ve got to get cleaned up. But I think just the operation, to have a real NFL officiating crew and working against another team was good for us."
NOTES: Titans running back Derrick Henry worked in team drills for the first time in at least two weeks. He had two carries against the Tennessee defense and looked smooth in running off-tackle on a pair of carries in the period. "He’s been all for whatever it is that we decide is best for him and the team," Vrabel said of Henry. ... Cardinals wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins, who is suspended for this season’s first six games for violating the NFL’s policy on performance-enhancers, got in some work during the joint practice. Hopkins got past Titans cornerback Caleb Farley to make one play. … Titans rookie punter Ryan Stonehouse, trying to unseat veteran Brett Kern, had nearly all his punts in the period go for 55-plus yards. … Nicholas Petit-Frere continued to get first-team reps at right tackle for the second consecutive practice. ... The Titans acquired defensive back Ugo Amadi and a seventh-round pick in the 2024 draft from the Philadelphia Eagles for a sixth-round pick in 2024. ... The Titans also placed linebacker Monty Rice on the PUP list.
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Deputies warn of fake passport website causing identity theft
HAYWOOD COUNTY, N.C. (FOX Carolina) - Law enforcement sent out a warning of a website that is causing people to have their identity information stolen.
According to the Haywood County Sheriff’s Office, people are giving information such as their full name, date of birth and social security number to a website called uspassport.online which is not a legit website.
Anyone looking for information to get an actual passport should go through the U.S. Travel Department.
If you or anyone you know are a victim of fraud or identity theft, you are encouraged to make a report to the Federal Trade Commission here.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Fresh off helping the Golden State Warriors win the NBA championship, Stephen Curry will host The ESPYS.
The show, which honors the past year’s top athletes and moments in sports, airs live on ABC on July 20 from Los Angeles.
Curry, who was named the Finals MVP, is nominated for three awards, including best male athlete.
“I’ve had the pleasure of attending The ESPYS but never imagined I’d have the privilege of hosting this special event,” Curry said in a statement.
Off the court, Curry cofounded a multimedia company that focuses on diverse content involving family, sports and faith. Unanimous Media executive produces ABC’s sports reality show “Holey Moley.” Curry’s cofounder, Erick Peyton, will serve as a co-executive producer of The ESPYS.
The ESPYS will honor Vitali Klitschko, former heavyweight boxing champion and mayor of Kyiv, Ukraine, with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award. Retired Army Command Sgt. Maj. Gretchen Evans will receive the Pat Tillman Award for Service.
Hall of Fame college basketball broadcaster Dick Vitale will receive the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance.
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Friday’s doubleheader at ONEOK Field featured the two longest pitching performances by the Tulsa Drillers this season and the first complete game by an opposing hurler.
Springfield’s Gordon Graceffo went the distance in his Double-A debut to lead the Cardinals’ 3-2 victory in the opener. However, Tulsa came back to gain a split as Jose Martinez combined with two relievers on a three-hitter for a 2-0 win in the nightcap before 7,060 fans.
There were only a combined seven runs and 15 hits in the twin bill.
“Everybody threw the ball well tonight on both teams,” Drillers manager Scott Hennessey said. “You’ve got to tip the hat to the first guy (Graceffo) for them. He kept us off balance and had really good stuff.”
Graceffo, who had an 0.99 ERA in eight starts for High-A Peoria, came within one out of shutting out the Drillers. With a 3-0 lead, Graceffo gave up a pair of seventh-inning singles to Andy Pages and Devin Mann before Kody Hoese delivered a two-run single. Pinch-runner Jeren Kendall stole second before Graceffo retired Justin Yurchak on a pop-up to end the game.
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It was the first pro complete game for Graceffo, a fifth-round draft choice from Villanova last year. Graceffo, who threw 58 of 86 pitches for strikes, struck out four and didn’t issue a walk. He was the St. Louis Cardinals’ minor league pitcher of the month for April.
Graceffo outdueled Landon Knack (1-2), who allowed only two hits in six innings — the longest start by a Tulsa pitcher this season. He also fanned four and didn’t give up a walk as he threw 50 of 76 pitches for strikes.
Nick Dunn’s second-inning homer was the only run for Springfield (18-25) against Knack.
“Landon Knack was unbelievable again,” Hennessey said. “I thought we had a strike-3 call on Dunn, we didn’t get the call and gave up the home run, but he pitched beautifully.”
Chandler Redmond’s two-run homer off reliever Guillermo Zuniga in the seventh gave Graceffo much-needed insurance.
In the nightcap, Martinez pitched 5⅓ innings in Tulsa’s second-longest start of the season. Martinez allowed three hits, walked four and struck out four. He threw 74 pitches, including 42 strikes, as he won his second start in a row.
“What I was impressed with was he didn’t pitch well at the start, threw six balls to start the game, but made a quick adjustment and was lights out after that,” Hennessey said.
Devin Mann was the hitting standout for the Drillers (26-16) as he went 3-for-5, including a second-inning homer in the nightcap. Mann is batting .369 in his past 13 games as he has raised his batting average from .225 to .299. His hot stretch coincided with Michael Busch’s promotion to Triple-A Oklahoma City.
“Credit to him, he knew with Busch at second base that he wasn’t going to get a lot of at-bats,” Hennessey said. “We told him to be patient, your time is coming. He’s a total pro and kept working in the cage, did what he could when he got in the lineup. Now he’s playing every day and seeing what he can do.”
Game 1
CARDINALS 3, DRILLERS 2 Springfield 010 000 2 — 3 3 0
Tulsa 000 000 2 — 2 6 0
Graceffo and Raposo; Knack, Zuniga (7) and Taylor. W: Graceffo (1-0). L: Knack (1-2). HR: Springfield, Dunn (2), Redmond (6). RBI: Springfield, Redmond 2 (24), Dunn (10); Tulsa, Hoese 2 (18). LOB: Springfield 1, Tulsa 4. T: 1:35.
Game 2
DRILLERS 2, CARDINALS 0
Springfield 000 000 0 — 0 3 1
Tulsa 110 000 x — 2 3 0
Robles, Loutos (6) and Rodriguez; Martinez, Drury (6), Robertson (7) and Feduccia. W: Martinez (3-1). L: Robles (1-2). Save: Robertson (2). HR: Tulsa, Mann (5). RBI: Tulsa, Hoese (19), Mann (11). DP: Springfield 1, Tulsa 2. LOB: Springfield 7, Tulsa 2. T: 1:33. A: 7,060. | 2022-05-28T05:55:35+00:00 | tulsaworld.com | https://tulsaworld.com/sports/baseball/professional/pitching-dominates-as-drillers-split-with-cardinals/article_c77b30a2-dd28-11ec-a927-bb67839cb175.html |
Three floors of the Broward County Courthouse were evacuated Friday over a reported structural concern.
Courthouse officials in a statement said floors 18 through 20 were evacuated as a precaution over an issue on the 21st floor. The statment didn't give further details.
Signs were posted on the building's elevators informing people that those floors were closed.
Someone who works at the building sent NBC 6 a notification they received Thursday, telling them floors 18 through 20 would close Friday, and if they needed a laptop or anything else to work remotely they could get access to it but not on those floors.
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Some employees were overheard mentioning that the walls are cracking.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zerion, the leading wallet for the most active web3 users, today announced the closing of a $12.3M Series B funding round led by Wintermute Ventures, the investment arm of an algorithmic liquidity provider for digital assets, Wintermute. The company plans to use this financing to advance the company's mission of building the best wallet for Web3 citizens by leveraging advanced data and an intuitive design.
CEO and co-founder of Zerion, Evgeny Yurtaev, commented on today's news, "Wallets are a core part of the Web3 experience, but the tools have not evolved for the challenges and complexity of the space and modern use cases. As the number of decentralized applications increases, it becomes more difficult for users to follow their footprint across chains, NFT collections, and DeFi protocols. We believe that in an increasingly disparate Web3 space, wallets will become a dynamic place to track and manage it all, and Zerion's industry-leading wallet will set the standard."
For more than 5 years, Zerion has enabled DeFi investors, NFT collectors and Web3 builders to track their portfolios and trade hundreds of assets at the best rates. Since adding swaps to their web and mobile apps, trading volume through Zerion has grown from $47M in 2019 to more than $1.5B today. After raising $8.2M in July of 2021, the Zerion team has been working on turning its wallet product into the primary interface for Web3. The wallet launch in last May was accompanied by the first-of-its-kind generative NFT that evolves as users make transactions in their wallet. Zerion's wallet empowers the Web3 citizens by allowing them to take control of their digital assets, identities and data. Over 60k Zerion wallets holding more than $100M have been created in less than six months since the launch of the wallet.
"In Zerion, we see the next generation of Web3 applications. The next frontier of blockchain is the user layer, and Zerion's cross-chain compatible, mobile-focused wallet enables users to easily participate in this ecosystem. Zerion is backed by a strong team with experience operating in DeFi, which is why we are confident in their vision and ability to deliver on integrations and functions behind the user layer, all while abstracting away, the often overwhelming, blockchain complexity," said Evgeny Gaevoy, CEO and founder of Wintermute.
"With a holistic experience in mind, Zerion is embarking on an ambitious plan to cover the entire user journey by providing untapped alpha opportunities while ensuring transaction security through dapp connectivity and safety checks before signatures," said Zerion's Head of Product Andrey Balyasnikov.
The round saw additional participation from Placeholder, Mosaic, Polymorphic Capital, Coinbase Ventures and Alchemy Ventures. 1inch Network's Sergej Kunz, Anton Bukov and Orest Gavryliak also participated alongside Yunt Capital & Grégoire Le Jeune.
web3 Studios served as the financial advisor.
About Zerion
Zerion is a smart Web3 wallet and investing tool that enables anyone with a mobile phone to manage their DeFi and NFT portfolios. With a relentless focus on user-centered design and a technology stack that aggregates across every major wallet, network and decentralized exchange, users are offered a single point of entry for managing their digital assets, including NFTs. Zerion is non-custodial, which means users never delegate their funds to the platform. This agile approach mitigates centralization risk and has allowed Zerion to operate globally since inception.
The company was founded in 2016 by Evgeny Yurtaev (CEO), Alexey Bashlykov (CTO) and Vadim Koleoshkin (COO) with the mission to empower Web3 citizens with the most user-friendly and intelligent products. Since then, Zerion has built an award-winning interface that serves 400K monthly active wallets from over 150 countries. Zerion was recently named one of the 50 most promising startups in 2022 by The Information.
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Eastern Christian built up a big lead early and never looked back as it cruised past Mary Help of Christians 41-23, in North Haledon.
Eastern Christian (5-2) has won all five of its victories by an average of 27 points.
At the end of the first quarter the Eagles led 6-0, then outscored Mary Help of Christians (3-4) by nine in the second quarter and took a 21-4 lead into the half.
Mary Help of Christians played a much tighter second half but it wasn’t enough to cut down on its earlier deficit.
Skyy Lynn Marcano led the Eagles with 11 points.
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PHOENIX (AP) — Lamar Jackson’s frustration over contract negotiations reached a boiling point when he announced Monday that he has requested a trade from the Ravens.
Staying in Baltimore might be his best and only option.
"We made a decision to go with Lamar Jackson five years ago,” Ravens coach John Harbaugh said Monday at the NFL meetings soon after reporters informed him that Jackson revealed he asked for a trade on March 2. “Why? Because we love him. We love the way he plays. We love his mindset. We love his charisma, his style. The way he is in the locker room. Everything about him, we love him. I love him personally. I love being the coach of the team he’s playing for. That’s what you do. You build a team around your players, and that’s what I’m excited to do.”
If the two sides can’t agree on a long-term deal by July 17, Jackson could play this season on the $32.4 million franchise tag.
The 2019 NFL MVP hasn’t generated any interest in free agency after the Ravens placed the nonexclusive franchise tag on him. Some teams immediately said they wouldn’t pursue Jackson. The Washington Commanders joined that list Monday.
“There are a ton of talented players that could help us that we don’t end up talking to for various reasons, and Lamar falls into that category,” Commanders general manager Martin Mayhew said.
NFLPA executive director DeMaurice Smith has suggested owners are colluding against Jackson.
“I have never witnessed teams being so quick to publicly announce their lack of interest in an MVP quarterback, who is in his prime and who is also going to get an injury guarantee, regardless of his contract,” Smith wrote on the union’s website. “The fact that right behind Jackson await quarterbacks like Joe Burrow, Jalen Hurts and Justin Herbert, who have performed at extremely high levels under their rookie deals.
“A fully guaranteed contact in Jackson’s instance means that all quarterbacks on expiring rookie contracts will (and should anyway) demand them in the next cycle. Make no mistake, what is occurring right now is their effort to block the same cycle that ushered in fully guaranteed contracts in other sports.”
But Jackson’s situation is more complex.
A team that signs him to an offer sheet would lose two first-round picks if Baltimore declined to match the deal. Jackson missed 10 games over the past two seasons because of injuries so teams could view him as a risk and would prefer building around a young quarterback playing on a rookie contract.
The major sticking point between Jackson and the Ravens is the guaranteed money.
Jackson saw Deshaun Watson get a fully guaranteed $230 million, five-year deal from the Cleveland Browns last season and wants one, too.
Jackson has a point. He’s accomplished more than Watson and doesn’t have the baggage. The Browns gave Watson that deal despite a looming suspension for sexual misconduct only after he said he wasn’t interested in playing for Cleveland.
The Browns couldn’t have persuaded Watson to agree to a trade without promising a fully guaranteed contract so the hapless franchise made a desperate decision.
Ravens owner Steve Bisciotti publicly criticized the Browns for doing it and other owners quietly bemoaned the deal.
“I don’t know that he should’ve been the first guy to get a fully guaranteed contract. To me, that’s something that is groundbreaking, and it’ll make negotiations harder with others,” Bisciotti said last year.
No team has done it since.
Russell Wilson and Kyler Murray signed lucrative contracts last season with partial guarantees. Derek Carr, Daniel Jones and Geno Smith are other QBs who signed big deals this offseason with partial guarantees.
Kirk Cousins previously got a fully guaranteed deal from the Minnesota Vikings in 2018 but it was only worth $84 million over three years. The Ravens already offered Jackson far more. He said he turned down a $133 million, three-year contract that was fully guaranteed.
Another factor is Jackson is acting as his own agent. That can be tricky in contract negotiations of this magnitude, though Harbaugh made a point to praise Jackson’s negotiating ability.
This is one dispute where both parties have strong arguments. ___ AP NFL: https://apnews.com/hub/nfl and https://twitter.com/AP_NFL | 2023-03-28T10:44:23+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/analysis-ravens-are-lamar-jackson-s-best-only-17863839.php |
By MATTHEW BARAKAT
Associated Press
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — Colin Powell’s career spanned some of the most significant moments of the last 40 years so it’s no surprise that an auction of items from his estate reflects that: gifts and medals from foreign dignitaries and presidents, photos of his swearing-in as secretary of state.
But it might be the more whimsical items that better tell the story of what kind of man he was: the “Star Wars” lightsaber given to him by George Lucas, a race car helmet, the memorabilia connected to the Buffalo Soldiers, the 19th-century African American Army regiments that Powell championed throughout his career.
In all, nearly 400 items big and small, momentous and mundane, are up for auction with proceeds to benefit the America’s Promise Alliance — which Powell once chaired — and the Colin Powell School at the City College of New York, his alma mater.
“It’s really a capsule of American history in the last four or five decades,” said Elizabeth Haynie Wainstein, owner and president of The Potomack Company, the auction house conducting the estate sale.
Reviewing the many items that reflected Powell’s interactions with both world leaders and regular Americans who were fans of Powell, Wainstein said that Powell’s kindness stood out as much as his historical significance.
“He was kind. That’s what we kept coming back to,” she said.
The auction is already underway and will run through Nov. 16. Bids can be placed online, and items can be viewed in person at the auction house in Alexandria.
A few items are already proving popular — a Baikal shotgun presented to Powell by Mikhail Gorbachev at a 1988 summit in Moscow had already received a $7,000 bid by Thursday afternoon, well above the $3,000 to $5,000 estimate given by the auction house.
The estimates, though, are for the intrinsic value of the items and do not account for how bidders value the fact that the items belonged to Powell and his wife, Alma.
“That’s the unknown thing about provenance and auction,” Haynie Wainstein said.
The items collectively have an estimated value of $88,000 to $144,000.
While many items may prove pricey, others may be relatively inexpensive. Some items, such as plaques and prints, have estimated values of $50 or less. Smaller items like a brass doorknob from New York City Public Schools and numerous fountain pens are in the catalogue.
“His son said he liked penmanship,” said Zachary Diaz, who catalogued the collection and visited the Powells’ home in McLean, a Virginia suburb near Washington, D.C., to collect items and help them decide which items to include in the auction.
One under-the-radar item that caught Haynie Wainstein’s eye is a beat-up briefcase from an Association of Southeast Asian Nations meeting in Brunei in 2001. The estimated value is just around $50, but its worn condition indicates Powell regularly used it, she said.
Other attention getters include the lightsaber inscribed “To General Powell from General Skywalker” and signed by Lucas, as well as the racing helmet signed by drivers in the inaugural 2011 Baltimore Grand Prix. Powell, a car aficionado, served as Honorary Grand Marshal for the event.
Powell died last year at the age of 84. He served as secretary of state during the first term of President George W. Bush from 2001 to 2005, including the Iraq War. Before that he served as national security adviser in the Reagan administration and chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in the George H.W. Bush administration, when Powell played a key role in the Persian Gulf War.
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