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By ERIC TUCKER, NOMAAN MERCHANT and JILL COLVIN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a stark repudiation of Donald Trump’s legal arguments, a federal appeals court on Wednesday permitted the Justice Department to resume its use of classified records seized from the former president’s Florida estate as part of its ongoing criminal investigation.
The ruling from a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit amounts to an overwhelming victory for the Justice Department, clearing the way for investigators to continue scrutinizing the documents as they consider whether to bring criminal charges over the storage of of top-secret records at Mar-a-Lago after Trump left the White House. In lifting a hold on a core aspect of the department’s probe, the court removed an obstacle that could have delayed the investigation by weeks, if not months.
The appeals court also pointedly noted that Trump had presented no evidence that he had declassified the sensitive records, as he has repeatedly maintained, and rejected the possibility that Trump could have an “individual interest in or need for” the roughly 100 documents with classification markings that were seized by the FBI in its Aug. 8 search of the Palm Beach property.
The government had argued that its investigation had been impeded, and national security concerns swept aside, by an order from U.S. District Judge Aileen Cannon that temporarily barred investigators from continuing to use the documents in its inquiry. Cannon, a Trump appointee, had said the hold would remain in place pending a separate review by an independent arbiter she had appointed at the Trump team’s request to review the records.
The appeals panel agreed with the Justice Department’s concerns.
“It is self-evident that the public has a strong interest in ensuring that the storage of the classified records did not result in ‘exceptionally grave damage to the national security,’” they wrote. “Ascertaining that,” they added, “necessarily involves reviewing the documents, determining who had access to them and when, and deciding which (if any) sources or methods are compromised.”
An injunction that delayed or prevented the criminal investigation “from using classified materials risks imposing real and significant harm on the United States and the public,” they wrote.
Two of the three judges who issued Wednesday’s ruling — Britt Grant and Andrew Brasher — were nominated to the 11th Circuit by Trump. Judge Robin Rosenbaum was nominated by former President Barack Obama.
Lawyers for Trump did not return an email seeking comment on whether they would appeal the ruling. The Justice Department did not have an immediate comment.
The FBI last month seized roughly 11,000 documents, including about 100 with classification markings, during a court-authorized search of the Palm Beach club. It has launched a criminal investigation into whether the records were mishandled or compromised, though is not clear whether Trump or anyone else will be charged.
Cannon ruled on Sept. 5 that she would name an independent arbiter, or special master, to do an independent review of those records and segregate any that may be covered by claims of attorney-client privilege or executive privilege and to determine whether any of the materials should be returned to Trump. Raymond Dearie, the former chief judge of the federal court based in Brooklyn, has been named to the role and held his first meeting on Tuesday with lawyers for both sides.
The Justice Department had argued that a special master review of the classified documents was not necessary. It said Trump had no plausible basis to invoke executive privilege over the documents, nor could the records be covered by attorney-client privilege because they do not involve communications between Trump and his lawyers.
It had also contested Cannon’s order requiring it to provide Dearie and Trump’s lawyers with access to the classified material. The court sided with the Justice Department on Wednesday, saying “courts should order review of such materials in only the most extraordinary circumstances. The record does not allow for the conclusion that this is such a circumstance.”
Trump’s lawyers had argued that an independent review of the records was essential given the unprecedented nature of the investigation. The lawyers have also said the department had not yet proven that the seized documents were classified, though they have notably stopped short of asserting — as Trump repeatedly has — that the records were previously declassified.
The Trump team this week resisted providing Dearie with any information to support the idea that the records might have been declassified, signaling the issue could be part of their defense in the event of an indictment.
But the appeals court appeared to scoff at that argument.
“Plaintiff suggests that he may have declassified these documents when he was President. But the record contains no evidence that any of these records were declassified,” they wrote. “In any event, at least for these purposes, the declassification argument is a red herring because declassifying an official document would not change its content or render it personal.”
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Colvin reported from New York.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission.
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2022-09-22T02:38:44+00:00
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https://wtmj.com/national/2022/09/21/trump-docs-probe-court-lifts-hold-on-mar-a-lago-records-4/
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — A unveiling was held Thursday for another old structure in Buffalo, which has been repurposed into high end real estate, in an area that's become a hot spot for redevelopment on the city's West Side.
Natale Development's The Dorian is now home to a medical practice, an IT company, and seven loft-style apartments.
Built in 1904 as a factory producing copper fittings, the four-story, 33,000 square foot structure at 1485 Niagara Street near Potomac Ave had been almost entirely vacant for much of the past decade.
It is Natale's second foray into redevelopment along Niagara Street, after becoming the first of several large development companies to begin investing there over the past several years.
Its first investment, the seven-story Crescendo Lofts, is across the street from The Dorian.
Along a two-mile stretch of Niagara between Busti and Tonawanda streets, Ellicott Development and Ciminelli have also spent millions to transform former industrial buildings and warehouses into high end apartments, retail spaces, offices, and bars and restaurants.
There have also been several new developments and rehabilitations of existing buildings along Niagara, closer to downtown.
"The City of Buffalo has spent more than $20 million in infrastructure improvement in the Niagara Street corridor," Mayor Byron Brown said.
These included surface repaving, sidewalks, and bike lanes that Natale Development CEO Angelo Natale also credited with heightening the interest among developers to invest there.
"I think once you get that type of interest, the momentum continues," Natale said.
In almost all cases, including this latest one, there was government assistance in the form of tax credits, which are extended specifically for repurposing old buildings like these.
"You really need those because when it comes to these older buildings they really are expensive to develop," Natale said.
"It all comes together for the public good," insisted NYS Sen Sean Ryan (D-Buffalo), in whose district the development along Niagara Street has been occurring. "And it's certainly in the public good to keep our historic structures going in the city of Buffalo."
However, with each development of an old building that occurs, it becomes harder to find a viable Brownfield in a box to breath new life into.
In the case of the Crescendo, however, Natale has plans to add on to the existing structure.
"Our goal in the next two years is to potentially build a (12-story) tower over the garage of Crescendo. We are working right now to develop some preliminary plans, and I'll have more to announce in the future," he said.
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2022-09-22T23:18:17+00:00
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wgrz.com
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/money/business/the-dorian-repurposed-unveiled-niagara-street-buffalo/71-9d524837-32fd-46b8-a5b9-9a3569faaba8
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Closed Loop Partners' Leadership Fund Continues to Buy and Build Circular Economy Businesses that Mitigate Waste and Strengthen Circular Supply Chains
NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Closed Loop Partners announced Monday the successful final close of its Closed Loop Leadership Fund, managing in excess of $200 million of total assets. KIRKBI, funds and accounts managed by BlackRock, and Realdania's mission-driven investment arm join existing investors including Nuveen, a TIAA company; Nestlé; Microsoft; PepsiCo; Unilever; SK Geo Centric Co., Ltd.; donor advised funds and a series of global family offices in Closed Loop Partners' buyout investment strategy focused on building circular economy platforms across sectors.
Led by a team with decades of operating experience and investment expertise, the Fund's strategy centers on scaling business models that advance circular supply chains to keep packaging, organics, electronics and apparel out of landfills and within a circular system. The Closed Loop Leadership Fund's first investment was acquiring Balcones Resources, a top-tier, family-owned recycling business based in Austin, TX. In January 2022, the Leadership Fund led a consortium of investors to acquire the majority stake of Sims Municipal Recycling (SMR), which manages New York City's municipal recycling contract, the largest in North America. Combined, the Closed Loop Leadership Fund portfolio helps keep over 920k tons of recycled materials in play per year.
"Transitioning to a circular economy represents a capital shift of $4.5 trillion by 2030, according to research. There are strong tailwinds of consumer demand, cost-savings and resiliency driving the shift away from a linear economy," says Lynn Baranski, Global Head of Investments, BlackRock Private Equity Partners. "Closed Loop Partners has the expertise, thought leadership and differentiated execution ability to help capture the opportunity of this shift and drive positive economic, social and environmental outcomes through its investments."
"Increased circularity is critical to advance more sustainable production systems and more efficient use of natural resources," said Damir Hamzic, Head of Circular Plastics Investments at KIRKBI A/S. "Our investment in Closed Loop Partners' Leadership Fund aims to accelerate circular solutions and ultimately contribute to global sustainable development."
"Realdania's mission-related investment in the Closed Loop Leadership Fund supports the development of the circular economy, that holds great potential for the environment and sustainability," said Kenneth Lillelund Winther, Executive Director & CIO of Realdania. "Investing in the circular economy supports the sustainable management and use of natural resources and reduces waste through recycling and reuse."
The Leadership Fund is the largest fund to date for Closed Loop Partners, a pioneer in circular economy-focused investing. Over the past eight years, Closed Loop Partners deployed capital across multiple asset classes to help accelerate the transition to a circular economy, while driving returns for investors. The Closed Loop Partners platform now manages over $475 million and has made over 60 investments since its inception.
"Since its launch in 2019, the Closed Loop Leadership Fund, our buyout strategy at Closed Loop Partners, has made significant strides acquiring and building businesses at the forefront of developing circular supply chains at scale," says Ron Gonen, Founder & CEO of Closed Loop Partners. "This final close of the Fund, which includes a number of leading investors, is a milestone for the development of the circular economy."
To date, Closed Loop Partners' investments have kept 3.6 million tons of materials in circulation and avoided 6.8 million tonnes of greenhouse gas emissions. The company's vision and track record of successfully deploying capital toward circular solutions has enabled the shift away from inefficient, linear, extractive supply chains and toward more efficient, waste-free circular systems. The Leadership Fund is strategically positioned within the broader Closed Loop Partners ecosystem that is comprised of venture capital, growth equity, private equity, catalytic capital and an innovation center focused on building the circular economy.
"As an early investor in the Closed Loop Leadership Fund, one of our key goals was to drive increased investment in circular supply chains from the financial community as we continue our work to help create a waste-free future," said Chastity McLeod, Director of Technical Packaging, Nestlé USA. "We are thrilled to see the growth and impact of the fund since its launch and are proud to close the fund with such a diverse group of investors that will help scale the solutions needed to advance a circular economy."
Closed Loop Partners is a New York-based investment firm comprised of venture capital, growth equity, private equity and catalytic capital, as well as an innovation center focused on building the circular economy. Investments align capitalism with positive social and environmental impact by reducing waste and greenhouse gas emissions via materials innovation, advanced recycling technologies, supply chain optimization and landfill diversion. Learn more at closedlooppartners.com
The Closed Loop Leadership Fund is Closed Loop Partners' private equity fund, focused on investing in best-in-class circular business models that are fundamental to keeping plastics and packaging, food and organics, electronics and textiles out of landfills and within a circular system.
To learn about the Closed Loop Leadership Fund, visit Closed Loop Partners' website here.
Contact:
Allyson Wilson
allyson@closedlooppartners.com
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2022-06-06T13:43:35+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/06/06/closed-loop-partners-private-equity-fund-announces-final-close-managing-assets-excess-200m/
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WASHINGTON — The number of available jobs in the U.S. plummeted in August compared with July as businesses grow less desperate for workers, a trend that could cool chronically high inflation.
That is good news for the Federal Reserve in its efforts to bring down high prices without plunging the economy into a recession. The government jobs report released Tuesday also showed that layoffs remained historically low, even after a modest increase in August. And overall hiring was essentially unchanged that month.
Altogether, the data suggested that even as companies take down job postings, they aren't cutting workers or slamming the brakes on adding jobs.
“Employers are thinking about who they don’t need to hire, but not thinking about who they need to lay off,” said Layla O’Kane, a senior economist at labor analytics firms Lightcast.
There were 10.1 million advertised jobs on the last day of August, the government said Tuesday, down a huge 10% from 11.2 million openings in July. In March, job openings hit a record of nearly 11.9 million.
The report pushed major U.S. markets higher because it is a potential sign that the Fed could slow its rapid pace of rate hikes, though most economists said that it would take more than one report to change the Fed's trajectory. The U.S. releases critical data on monthly employment on Friday.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average added to its early gains and jumped nearly 770 points, or 2.5%, in mid-morning trading.
The report on job openings followed news that Australia’s central bank made an interest rate hike that was smaller than its previous increases, a rare sign of moderation as central bankers around the world rapidly boost rates to fight rising prices.
In their effort to combat the worst inflation in 40 years, the Fed has rapidly raised its key short-term interest rate to a range of 3% to 3.25%, up sharply from nearly zero as recently as March.
Federal Reserve officials are hoping to reduce the demand for workers by raising rates, which pushes up the cost of mortgages, auto loans, and borrowing for businesses. While workers typically welcome larger raises, the Fed sees the current pace of wage increases — at about 6.5% a year, according to some measures — as unsustainably high and a key driver of inflation.
Chair Jerome Powell and other Fed officials hope that their interest rate hikes — the fastest in roughly four decades — will cause employers to slow their efforts to hire more people. Fewer job openings should reduce the pressure on companies to raise pay to attract and keep workers. Smaller pay raises, if sustained, could ease inflationary pressures.
“This helps bring that inflation pressure down and reassures the Fed that maybe there is a road out of this without dramatically pushing up the unemployment rate,” said Derek Tang, an economist at LHMeyer, an economic research firm.
Powell has warned that the central bank's rate hikes will likely lead to higher unemployment and potentially a recession. Still, he and other Fed officials have held out hope for what they call a “soft landing” — in which the economy slows enough to curb inflation but not so much as to cause a recession.
Christopher Waller, a member of the central bank's Board of Governors, has argued that the Fed's rate hikes may be able to reduce job openings and therefore inflation pressures without causing widespread job losses. But former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers and former IMF chief economist Olivier Blanchard have written that such an outcome is unlikely, based on past trends. When job openings fall, layoffs and unemployment typically rise, they found.
Yet for now, businesses are still hiring. Tuesday's figures arrive the same week that a key report on jobs and the unemployment rate is set to be released Friday. Economists forecast that it will show that employers added 250,000 jobs in September and that the unemployment rate remained 3.7% for a second straight month.
The level of job openings and the number of quits have declined in recent months, which points to some cooling in the job market. Most people quit for another, typically higher-paying job. About 4.2 million people quit their jobs in August, still historically high, but down from a record peak of 4.5 million last November.
Last week, San Francisco Fed President Mary Daly said the declines in job openings and quits were “early signs that the labor market is easing.” But she added that the Fed would still need to see concrete evidence that inflation is falling before they dialed back their interest rate hikes.
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2022-10-04T17:43:21+00:00
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wtsp.com
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https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/us-job-openings/507-e2a9b6b9-78e2-425e-b688-feb568110406
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A U.S. university will cut ties with the Chinese Confucius Institute following scrutiny from Rep. Mike Gallagher, R-Wis., over a Pentagon grant to the school for researching advanced weaponry.
Alfred University will close the Confucius Institute on its campus by June 30, a lawyer for the school told Gallagher in a letter obtained by Fox News Digital. Alfred had received a five-year grant worth $17 million to study hypersonic weapons in 2022.
"Alfred University has decided to close the Confucius Institute as of June 30, 2023. I also note that Alfred University takes very seriously the issue of protecting intellectual property and improper technology export," wrote Robert Fisher, a lawyer for the university, in the letter to Gallagher.
"Even though Alfred University does not engage in classified research, it has for multiple years engaged with the Department of Commerce and the FBI to strengthen its export control policies and processes. Thank you for attention to this matter and the important oversight function you fill as a member of Congress," he added.
BILL LIMITING CHINA-BACKED CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES PASSED UNANIMOUSLY BY SENATE
Gallagher first sent a letter to the university demanding answers on June 1, stating that China has long used Confucius Institutes to project "soft power" in the U.S.
"It is extremely concerning that $17 million in American taxpayer dollars has gone to fund advanced weapons-related research at a university that actively partners with a Chinese research institution working hand in hand with the Chinese military," Gallagher told Fox News Digital earlier this month. "It is not a secret that the CCP uses Confucius Institutes to project ‘soft power,’ but it’s time to shed light on how the CCP also uses these institutes to build Chinese ‘hard power’ weapons that could be used against Americans in a future conflict.
BIDEN’S CIA NOMINEE SAYS US COLLEGES SHOULD CUT TIES WITH CHINA-BACKED CONFUCIUS INSTITUTES
Gallagher's letter came as part of a wider push against Confucius Institutes across the country. Congress' most recent National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) included a stipulation that disqualified schools from Defense Department grants if they had a Confucius Institute on campus. That rule goes into effect on Oct. 1.
The FBI says China steals up to $600 billion worth of U.S. intellectual property every year, and critics say the Confucius Institutes have played a major role in facilitating the theft.
"You know, China continues to steal our intellectual property. They continue to steal our patents. They manipulate their currency. We believe they have a big footprint in academia with a massive spy ring within our research universities where they continue to steal our hard-earned research and development," House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., said earlier this year.
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2023-06-15T16:08:37+00:00
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foxbangor.com
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https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/university-to-cut-ties-with-chinese-confucius-institute-after-gop-scrutiny-on-17m-dod-grant/article_017cab32-d907-5ba5-b760-27d9b829a1a4.html
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NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Barclays PLC (NYSE: BCS).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Barclays American Depositary Receipts on a U.S. open market between February 18, 2021 and March 25, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until November 22, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Barclays PLC issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: a) as of December 31, 2020 and February 18, 2021, Barclays had a material weakness in its internal control environment due to the fact that the over-issuance had occurred and was not immediately identified; and b) they failed to disclose that as of February 18, 2021 (i) Barclays Bank PLC ("BBPLC") had and was selling unregistered securities in excess of the amounts registered by the August 2019 shelf registration statement, (ii) BBPLC was violating U.S. securities laws and/or the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations, subjecting Barclays to legal liability, and (iii) BBPLC was required to conduct a rescission offer for those unregistered securities.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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2022-10-07T10:34:22+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/10/07/bcs-shareholder-alert-jakubowitz-law-reminds-barclays-shareholders-lead-plaintiff-deadline-november-22-2022/
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For the full story and recipes, click here.
We revisit host Scott Tong’s conversation with Joanne Lee Molinaro, whose “Korean Vegan” videos have won her a wide following on social media.
Her debut cookbook “The Korean Vegan Cookbook: Reflections and Recipes from Omma’s Kitchen” won a James Beard award for Best Vegetable-Focused Cookbook. This interview first aired in June.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2022-12-28T22:12:57+00:00
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nprillinois.org
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https://www.nprillinois.org/2022-12-28/the-korean-vegan-joanne-lee-molinaro-talks-food-family-and-tiktok
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How can I correct the wrong plate design on my car's registration? | Ask the DMV
Q: In a recent column, you discussed correcting plate designations for the upcoming plate reissuance program.
I just checked my registrations, and I have two vehicles with “sailboat” license plates, but both vehicle registrations say “wave.”
How can I correct this, or is this something you can do for me?
— Tom K.
A: Thanks for reading the column and checking your registration certificate to make sure your plate design is correct.
As I mentioned before, there was an issue with the sailboat plate design transferring over into our new computer system. Most, if not all, transferred over as the wave design. Little by little, we are changing them to be the correct design once we are notified. I have changed the plate design for you and new registration certificates with the correct design on are being mailed out to you.
I have also mentioned that it is important that we have the correct plate design on registration certificates because — during the reissuance project — only the blue wave plates will be replaced. All other plate designs (charity plates, veteran plates, antique plates, etc.) will not be issued the new “ocean” plate. The ocean plate will be replacing all passenger, commercial, trailer, motorcycle, public service, camper, suburban, jitney, radio operator, farm, taxi, racer tow and combination plates that have the blue wave.
It also important that we have your correct physical and mailing addresses on file. You can change your address online on our website (dmv.ri.gov) in the "Online Services" area or by mailing in a change of address form. The change of address form can be downloaded from our website and should be mailed to the Cranston DMV, 600 New London Ave., Cranston, RI 02920.
Q: I have a disability placard that has seen better days, how do I go about getting a replacement?
— Robert L.
A: You need to fill out the “Affidavit For Lost Parking Placard.” The disability placard office uses this same form for damaged placards that need replacement. This form can be found on our website (dmv.ri.gov) in the “Forms” tab and in the “Disability Forms” section.
If you do not have a computer or printer, please let me know and I’ll mail you this affidavit. Once completed, this affidavit can be mailed to the Cranston DMV (address is on top of the form). Once filled out, the form can be placed in a drop box at any DMV branch (drop box hours are the same as the branch hours), or it can be hand delivered to the Cranston DMV.
Rhode Island residents who have Disability Placard issues (application for new placard, placard renewals, lost or damaged placards) do not need a reservation at the Cranston DMV to receive assistance. Just inform the security guards at the door that you have a disability placard issue and they will let you in to see the supervisor, who will then contact that office to have a representative come out and assist you.
Chuck Hollis is assistant administrator of the Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles. Please email your questions to cars@providencejournal.com with “Ask the DMV” in the subject field.
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2022-09-04T16:45:45+00:00
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providencejournal.com
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https://www.providencejournal.com/story/lifestyle/advice/2022/09/04/correcting-wrong-plate-design-registration-ask-ri-dmv/10267451002/
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The Orange County Sheriff’s Office said on Saturday that no shots were fired inside the Florida Mall, debunking rumors that were circulating in social media after loud noises were heard at the mall.
Deputies said the loud noises heard were fireworks.
In a tweet, the OCSO said: “NO shots fired at Florida Mall. Loud noise is suspected fireworks. Please help tamp down those false rumors.”
Check back with ClickOrlando.com for more updates to this story.
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2022-07-25T04:26:01+00:00
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clickorlando.com
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https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2022/07/23/ocso-no-shots-were-fired-at-florida-mall-despite-rumors/
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What's success? According to this quote Tom Brady shared on social media, it does not have to involve a football field.
Early Thursday, the retired football great took to social media with a quote purportedly by Ralph Waldo Emerson that reads, "What is success? To laugh often and much; to win the respect of intelligent people and the affection of children; to earn the appreciation of honest critics and endure the betrayal of false friends; to appreciate the beauty; to find the best in others; to leave the world a bit better, whether by a healthy child, a garden path or a redeemed social condition; to know even one life has breathed easier because you have lived. This is to have succeeded!"
While Brady did not elaborate further in his own words beyond a few heart emojis, the post came mere hours after his ex-wife, Gisele Bündchen's, headline-making Vanity Fair interview. During the sit-down, she addressed speculation that their split after 13 years of marriage was the result of Brady backing out of his retirement in 2022. According to the supermodel, the claim is "the craziest thing I’ve ever heard."
"Listen, I have always cheered for him, and I would continue forever," she said. "If there’s one person I want to be the happiest in the world, it’s him, believe me. I want him to achieve and to conquer. I want all his dreams to come true. That’s what I want, really, from the bottom of my heart."
But Bündchen also has dreams. "Sometimes you grow together; sometimes you grow apart," she told Vanity Fair. “When I was 26 years old and he was 29 years old, we met, we wanted a family, we wanted things together. As time goes by, we realize that we just wanted different things, and now we have a choice to make. That doesn’t mean you don’t love the person. It just means that in order for you to be authentic and truly live the life that you want to live, you have to have somebody who can meet you in the middle, right? It’s a dance. It’s a balance.”
“When you love someone," she added, "you don’t put them in a jail and say, ‘You have to live this life.’ You set them free to be who they are, and if you want to fly the same direction, then that’s amazing.”
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2023-03-23T23:36:47+00:00
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CLEMSON, S.C. (AP) — DJ Uiagalelei threw for two touchdowns and ran for a third as No. 9 Clemson wrapped up an undefeated ACC regular season and won its 40th straight at home beating Miami 40-10 on Saturday.
The Tigers (10-1, 8-0 ACC) have won at least 10 games in 12 straight seasons and — for a half — had their most dominant showing on both sides of the ball.
Clemson scored touchdowns on three of its first four possessions while Miami (5-6, 3-4) was stuffed by the Tigers defense.
Uiagalelei connected on a 7-yard TD pass to Davis Allen, then ran one in from 8 yards out to lead 14-0 less than 11 minutes in.
After safety Jalyn Phillips' interception, Clemson again found the end zone on Uiagalelei's 2-yard throw to tight end Luke Price.
Miami had no answers. Freshman Jacurri Brown, who sparked the Hurricanes to a 35-14 win over Georgia Tech last week, was hounded by Clemson's defenders and off target when he was able to throw the ball.
The Hurricanes managed just 8 yards total the first two quarters and a season-low 98 for the game.
In the second half, Miami took advantage of Clemson's sloppy play to tighten things up. A fourth-quarter fumble by Uiagalelei was returned to the Tigers 10 and backup Jake Garcia tossed a 1-yard score to Kahlil Brantley to cut things to 26-10.
But that's as close as the Hurricanes could come. They'll need a win over Pitt next week to make the postseason in coach Mario Cristobal's debut season.
Uiagalelei completed 22 of 34 throws for 227 yards and an interception. He also led the Tigers in rushing with 89 yards.
THE TAKEAWAY
Miami: The Hurricanes were overwhelmed early by Clemson on offense and defense. “The U” will likely have to hit the recruiting trail and the transfer portal equally hard this offseason to take steps forward in the ACC.
Clemson: The Tigers looked as good as they have all year in the first half. Then as bad as possible in the second half. Clemson's been chasing consistency all season long and still has not to find it as it closes in on an ACC title matchup with dynamic North Carolina in two weeks.
MISSING PLAYER
Clemson starting defensive tackle Bryan Bresee missed his fourth game this season, this latest one due to illness. Bresee missed a win over Louisiana Tech after the death of his sister, Ella, in September. He also didn't play in victories over North Carolina State and Boston College earlier this season after getting diagnosed with a kidney infection.
UP NEXT
Miami closes the regular-season season at home on Saturday against Pittsburgh.
Clemson finishes at home seeking its eighth straight win over rival South Carolina on Saturday.
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2022-11-20T03:12:43+00:00
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The Rev. Debra Hopkins began her transition pretty late in life.
It was 1995, she was in her 30s and married with three children, teaching and pastoring at her local church in Dacula, Ga.
It was a difficult time, even with support from her wife and the church. Hopkins said trans people weren't at the center of the conversation within the LGBTQ community and it was hard to find reliable information on transitioning.
"I started out taking illegal hormones out of Canada. We didn't know what kind of medication we were getting out of Canada, but we were so desperate to begin that transition," Hopkins said. "We didn't have access to the information that we're able to get today."
Trans people in the U.S. have gained more rights in recent years, yet in many states those same rights are under attack. Trans Americans across generations are now having to grapple with their newfound visibility – and vulnerability.
Facing a flurry of bills
Hopkins' education began decades earlier, when her sister took her to the Stonewall riots in New York City in 1969 just a few days after it began. While she said her mind wasn't necessarily on LGBTQ issues, it was at the riots that she began to find more of the trans community and activists like Miss Major Griffin-Gracy.
"She was that resource that was able to help steer me in the right direction, provide the necessary information, and render support when necessary," Hopkins said.
It makes her angry to think about young trans people in America being vilified now, because she sees them facing the same issues she did growing up.
"And that's frightening," she said.
Still, access to gender-affirming care has come a long way since Hopkins first sought treatment, as Florida native Kaleb Hobson-Garcia can attest.
Hobson-Garcia began using puberty blockers at age 12. And now, at 21, said he is relieved there are more options available.
"We live in a world that I can go to a doctor who prescribes me safe hormones, I can go to a CVS or a Walgreens and I'll pick up safe hormones," he said.
At the same time, Hobson-Garcia shares a fear Hopkins and many other trans people have about progress coming undone.
"Is this going to be a reality eventually in the south that we'll need to go back to the way it was? To the black market in order to get hormones if they're being blocked by legislation?" Hobson-Garcia said.
That could become a pressing reality after states such as Oklahoma and Kentucky passed bans on gender-affirming care, specifically for minors.
If Hobson-Garcia was trying to transition today as a 12-year-old in the state of Florida, he wouldn't be able to do it legally.
The state's Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine both recently passed rules to ban gender-affirming care for new patients under the age of 18.
Florida has also put forward a bill requiring trans people to use the bathroom that corresponds to the sex they were assigned at birth; as well as a bill that bans minors from "adult live performances" – such as drag shows. Both bills are currently awaiting signature from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
In March, during a hearing on Florida's bathroom bill, Hobson-Garcia testified against it, noting what it would look like for trans men like himself to follow it.
"It looks like me in the stall next to the females with my low voice and my facial hair. It looks like me, with characteristics that terrify people when they're seen on trans women. It looks like me bringing discomfort and potentially traumatic experiences to women," Hobson-Garcia testified before the Florida legislature.
Florida is trying to pass HB1521 which would criminalize trans people using the bathroom consistent with their gender identity. Trans men like this being would be forced to use the women's restroom and face a risk of violence for following the law.pic.twitter.com/l6eMJ4pK3h
— Alejandra Caraballo (@Esqueer_) March 29, 2023
"If I follow the law when this bathroom ban passes, it also puts my safety at risk. What happens when husbands see me following their wives into restrooms?"
Hobson-Garcia said he knows bills like this will most likely pass, "but there needs to be a record of people who fought against it, whether that be for litigation purposes or just to give hope to the people who can't afford to leave the state."
Teens chart an uncertain course
Parker Andrews, 16, has also been vocal about anti-trans bills in Missouri, where he lives.
The high school sophomore came out as trans at 11 to a close friend, and then later to his parents. By the time Andrews was ready to begin his physical transition, the COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to that.
Andrews said that period of his life was a "dark time" with many "negative emotional experiences." He said his life began to improve once he was able to start hormone replacement therapy in 2021.
"It's been crazy to live a reality I thought I would never see," he said. "Looking in the mirror and seeing myself as a boy, it's an awestruck feeling."
While this time of Andrew's life is celebratory for him, he's also scared. In Missouri, a judge has agreed to put a temporary hold on the state's new emergency order restricting transgender health care.
Missouri is just one of at least a dozen states that have enacted laws or policies to restrict gender-affirming care.
The Missouri emergency order would affect not just trans youth, but trans adults as well.
Many of the anti-trans bills proposed in several states are primarily focused on trans kids and teens.
Andrews questions the wording of the bills that are often presented as protecting kids. "I often feel quite the opposite is true, especially when it comes to kids who are in the midst of transitioning, such as myself," he said.
Opponents of gender-affirming care say these bans are necessary to protect children from "harm" such as bone loss with puberty blockers or risks of permanent infertility with hormone replacement therapy.
Many medical groups, including the American Medical Association and the American Academy of Pediatrics, support gender-affirming care for minors.
Andrews said he doesn't have any concerns about his current treatment.
"The biggest concern is balding!" he jokes.
He said that his care is very regulated and includes getting routine blood work, monitoring his dose of testerone, and taking supplements so that his bones stay strong. He also said that his doctors constantly remind him that taking testerone is not a contraceptive. Perhaps most importantly, Andrews said transitioning has improved his life and his mental health.
"Press forward, persevere, remain strong," is the advice that the Rev. Hopkins gives to the generations of trans people coming after her like Hobson-Garcia and Andrews.
It's a call that Hobson-Garcia takes to heart.
"There are incredible people every day that believe in me and believe in our community. The people who are against us are a very loud but a very small minority," he said.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) — Kansas’ governor and top state lawmakers were to meet Thursday to consider a proposed legal settlement between the state and the owner of a Wichita fitness studio forced to shut down during the first months of the coronavirus pandemic and then operate under restrictions.
Approval of the settlement by Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly, six Republican leaders of the GOP-controlled Legislature and its two top Democrats would end a state court lawsuit filed in December 2020 by Ryan Floyd and his business, Omega Bootcamps Inc. The lawsuit has yet to go to trial in Sedgwick County District Court in Wichita, and a judge is considering the state’s request in 2021 to dismiss it. Kansas law requires the governor’s and top lawmakers’ approval of the settlement.
The lawsuit argued that the state used Floyd’s and his business’ private property “for the benefit of the general public” when it and local officials imposed restrictions to check the spread of COVID-19. Statewide restrictions started with Kelly’s order shutting down most businesses for five weeks, starting in late March 2020.
The lawsuit cited part of the state’s emergency management law that says people can seek compensation in court if their property is “commandeered or otherwise used” by state or local officials. There’s been no ruling on whether shutting down or restricting a business represents a use of its property.
According to the U.S. Small Business Administration, Omega Bootcamps received two pandemic relief loans totaling about $24,000 in 2020 and 2021. Regarding his lawsuit, Floyd has said he wants an appraiser to be appointed to set the amount of damages.
State officials did not disclose details of the settlement ahead of Kelly’s meeting with top lawmakers, and state Attorney General Kris Kobach’s office did not immediately respond to an email requesting details. Ryan Kriegshauser, an attorney representing Floyd and his business, said he couldn’t discuss details of the settlement before the meeting.
Kobach, a Republican, was elected attorney general last year but served as secretary of state, Kansas’ top elections official, from 2011 to 2019, and Kriegshauser worked for him as an attorney and policy deputy in 2011-12. Lawyers outside the attorney general’s office have handled the state’s defense in the lawsuit.
The Kansas meeting came the same day as the formal end of the U.S. national public health emergency for COVID-19. In Kansas, Republican legislative leaders forced an end to a state of emergency in June 2021, about three months earlier than Kelly wanted. The Legislature also whittled away at the power of the governor and local officials to close or restrict businesses or impose mask mandates during pandemics.
The state health department reported 485 new cases and 18 new deaths in the seven days ending Wednesday, an average of 69 new cases a day. The state has reported nearly 946,000 cases and more than 10,200 deaths since its first reported case in early March 2020 — one case for every three residents and one death for every 287 residents.
The lawsuit was put on hold by the judge in 2021 so that Kriegshauser could urge Kansas lawmakers to use federal COVID-19 relief funds to compensate small businesses for their financial losses during the pandemic. Republican lawmakers approved a plan that could have set aside tens of millions of dollars, but Kelly vetoed it, arguing that the “well-intentioned” measure violated a national coronavirus relief law.
In 2022, Kelly and lawmakers agreed on providing up to $50 million worth of refunds on the local property taxes paid by retail “storefront” businesses shut down or restricted during the pandemic. But critics have said the process of getting the aid is difficult and a $5,000 cap discourages businesses from applying.
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2023-05-11T19:27:09+00:00
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LOS ANGELES — Brazil great Ronaldinho is launching a worldwide street soccer league to give talented young players an opportunity to showcase their skills and follow the same path to stardom as the former Barcelona player.
Head-to-head matches and skills competitions will be staged in major cities across the world and teams will compete in a league for the title of “RGSL Champions” and to become part of what will be called the Ronaldinho Globe Street Team.
“We believe there is massive value in the space — and a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to support the players of the future,” Ronaldinho said in announcing the venture.
There were no specifics about the likely location of the events or the precise start time.
Ronaldinho, a two-time world player of the year, has linked up with sports agent and former player Roberto de Assis Moreira and Sophie Watts, the co-founder of Mike Tyson’s Legends League, to launch the league.
“Ronaldinho and I grew up in an underprivileged community in Brazil,” Moreira said. “We know first-hand the power of street football in empowering youth and are fully dedicated to discovering and supporting street soccer players around the world through RGSL.”
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2023-04-29T11:34:34+00:00
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/soccer/2023/04/29/ronaldinho-global-street-league-soccer/9d0248a6-e67d-11ed-9696-8e874fd710b8_story.html
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Watching Antonio Sánchez and Bad Hombre behind the Tiny Desk is witnessing an entire band exploring the rhythm of language.
Fueled by Sánchez's propulsive drumming, the band both complements and acts as a foil to vocalist Thana Alexa's soaring interpretations of three tracks from Sánchez's latest album, SHIFT (Bad Hombre, Vol. II).
Bassist Lex Sadler and keyboard wizard BIGYUKI join Sánchez and Alexa to kick things off with "Doyenne," a song that features a powerful drum solo that reflects why Sánchez is a first-call sideman to a number of A-list jazz musicians (not to mention his 18 years with guitarist Pat Metheny).
On "The Bucket," the band falls into a drone-like groove while Alexa's vocals swoop and soar through the music. Her spoken-word delivery at the end is powerful for its content as well as the band's supple support.
Chilean-French singer Ana Tijoux co-wrote the last tune, "Mi palabra," and true to her hip-hop roots, the song is a meditation on how language and voice can be the ultimate source of rhythm. BIGYUKI moves the band from a whisper to a scream, pulling out a variety of notes and sounds during a solo that mirrors the rhythmic sensibilities that Tijoux has set up with her stream of free-flowing word play.
Antonio Sánchez observes the world with a drummer's sensibilities. As he tours with his pals in Bad Hombre and puts on performances like these, he expresses the kind of musicality that makes him one of today's best jazz drummers.
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PHOENIX — The next time you find a tick on yourself, your pet, or in your surroundings, University of Arizona researchers want it.
In collaboration with the Arizona Department of Health Services and fueled by a nearly $1-million grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the university launched the Great Arizona Tick Checklast month.
The goal of the project is to create the first-ever database in the state of tick distribution and correlated diseases. In other words, what ticks are where in Arizona and what diseases they could carry.
Researchers with UArizona said the most common tick is the Brown Dog Tick here in the state.
Those ticks' bites can spread Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which is the deadliest tick-borne disease in the world. It is, however, treatable. According to the CDC, 4,000-6,000 cases of spotted fever, including the Rocky Mountain variety, are reported in the United States annually.
Symptoms can include fever, headache, nausea, muscle, pain, or rash.
As cases of that disease and other tick-borne diseases rise in the Southwest, researchers and public health experts want to learn more information to help keep us safe.
"This is what we call community-based participatory surveillance. Because going and sampling all across the state is impossible, this allows us to get ticks from a much broader area and engage people in science," said Kacey Ernst, an epidemiologist at the Zuckerman College of Public Health and a partner on the project. "People will be asked to send us ticks if they find them on themselves, pets or their surrounding environment. They will also get educational information about ticks and the diseases they carry."
Kathleen Walker will lead pathology and genetic testing of ticks received from the public through her role as an extension specialist in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Department of Entomology.
"If you get antibiotics within five to seven days, you're fine. But [Rocky Mountain spotted fever] has a much greater potential for fatality than Lyme disease," Walker said. "If you find a tick that has bitten into you or a member of your family, don't panic. Simply remove it, clean the site, put the tick on a piece of tape or in a small container, and send it to me."
Walker said the Great Arizona Tick Check will help researchers gather important information on tick distribution and potential disease but is not meant to provide a medical diagnosis.
"People who've contributed ticks to the program shouldn't wait to hear back from our lab before seeking medical attention if they develop fever or rash after a tick bite," Walker said.
Here is information from UArizona on how to safely remove a tick and how to send it in for sampling as the project goes on for the next several years:
"How to remove a tick
If you find a tick attached to your skin, don't panic. Simply remove the tick as soon as possible.
- Using clean, fine-tipped tweezers, grasp the tick as close to the skin’s surface as possible.
- Pull upward with even, steady pressure. Don't twist or jerk the tick; this can cause parts of the tick to remain in the skin.
- After removing the tick, clean the site and wash your hands with soap and water or rubbing alcohol.
If you develop fever or rash within 30 days of a tick bite, contact a medical provider. Tell them about the recent tick bite, as well as where and when the bite occurred.
Contribute to the Great Arizona Tick Check
Once the tick is removed, seal it in a zip-seal bag or small container.
Write down the following information on a sheet of paper to send with the tick:
- Date collected
- Location – City, town or ZIP code is sufficient, although you may include the address
- Host – Human, dog, cat, etc. If the tick was found in the environment (not feeding), you can write "free-living" and mention where you found the tick (inside the home, in the grass, on the side of a building, etc.)
- Travel history – If the human or other host animal was in a different county or state within the past two weeks, please include that information.
- Contact information (optional): If you would like to be contacted with the tick identification, please include your name and email address, cell phone or mailing address. The tick will also be tested for disease, but those results may take longer than initial identification.
Place the tick collection information, as well as the bagged tick, inside another sealed plastic bag. It is recommended but not required that you place the double-bagged tick in a freezer for one to two days to kill it prior to mailing it to:
Kathleen Walker
Forbes 410, Dept. of Entomology
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ 85721
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2023-04-04T20:31:08+00:00
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LONDON (AP) — British sports were holding a day of mourning for Queen Elizabeth II, with high-profile golf, cricket and horse racing events canceled Friday as a mark of respect and the Premier League meeting to discuss whether to call off games scheduled for the weekend.
The BMW PGA Championship, the flagship event on the European tour, was paused near the end of the first round Thursday following the announcement of the queen's death — there were still 30 players out on the course — and there will be no play Friday.
“We remain hopeful of restarting at some stage over the weekend,” the tour said Friday in a statement, adding that it would be reviewing “protocol guidance from Buckingham Palace” while also aligning with the decisions made by other sporting events in Britain.
The England and Wales Cricket Board has already announced that there would be no play on Friday in the third and deciding test between England and South Africa at the Oval. There was no update on whether play would be resuming over the weekend.
Other events called off included the third day of horse racing's St. Leger festival in Doncaster — horse racing was the queen's favorite sport — and cycling's Tour of Britain, which also canceled the final two stages of the race scheduled for the weekend.
Soccer matches in the English Football League — the three leagues below the Premier League — and in the Scottish lower league will not be played Friday and matches scheduled to be played in Northern Ireland over the weekend were also canceled.
The Premier League had not yet decided its position, with a meeting being held between the clubs on Friday morning. Factors involved in any decision were likely to include whether holding matches would use up police resources, the desire of broadcasters and the mood of the public.
There is little room in the schedule of this World Cup-affected season to fit in postponed fixtures.
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2022-09-09T10:11:16+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/British-sports-hold-day-of-mourning-for-Queen-17429566.php
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BOSTON (AP) — Two-time Olympic gold medalist. Twelve-time major marathon winner. World record-holder.
And still, Eliud Kipchoge has something to prove.
“I think Boston is a game-changer for me,” the world’s greatest marathoner said as he prepared for his debut in the world’s most prestigious road race. “Boston is the oldest marathon ever, and I think actually any serious marathoner should put his or her own feet once — if not a lot in his life — in the Boston streets.”
A 38-year-old Kenyan who has been collecting marathon victories since 2013, Kipchoge will make his Boston Marathon debut on Monday in the 127th edition of the world’s longest-running long run. A victory would give him wins in an unprecedented five of the six major marathons.
Kipchoge also has run the two fastest marathons ever — and four of the top six — breaking his own world record in September at Berlin with a time of 2 hours, 1 minute, 9 seconds. He also owns the course records in London and Tokyo.
That doesn’t even count the 1:59:40 he ran in 2019 in an exhibition in a Vienna park — the only runner ever to break 2 hours at the 26.2-mile distance. The time does not qualify for a world record because it was run with pace-setters and other assistance that would not be allowed in an actual competition.
Even so, there has always been a sentiment among runners that no marathoner’s resume is complete without at least facing the hills and headwinds in Boston.
“I think he can be very content. But there would always be that question mark: How would he do on this course? And could he get it done and win here?” said Des Linden, a two-time Olympian and the 2018 Boston champion. “So it’s great that he’s coming out to get that answer.”
Kipchoge has four victories each in Berlin and London, and one each in Chicago and Tokyo — all flat courses. He has also never run the New York Marathon, but said winning all six major marathons is his goal.
Having never even been to Boston before this week, one of his first missions was to scout out the course, which begins with a quad-crunching descent, slaps runners with the trademark Heartbreak Hill around the 20-mile mark, and then drops down to sea level again in the Back Bay.
He said he knows it is not a course that lends itself to fast times, and he would be quite satisfied to win a slower and more tactical race.
“I don’t mind about time,” he said, “but I will try to win.”
And Boston is excited to see him try.
During a training run along the Charles River this week, gawkers were shocked to see a world-class athlete in their midst. Kipchoge also had his own news conference on Friday after the traditional pre-race scrum where the other elite athletes were distributed around tables in a hotel ballroom.
“Eliud’s arrival in Boston is beyond much-anticipated,” said Jack Fleming, the president of the Boston Athletic Association, which pursued Kipchoge for years before he committed last year with a handshake and the word: “Finally.”
Even the other competitors are looking forward to lining up against him, knowing that a win with Kipchoge in the field would be especially meaningful. C.J. Albertson, who was one of the top Americans in each of the last two years, said it’s just like other sports where the best team gets everyone else’s best effort.
“Everyone’s excited to play the best, excited to run against the best,” he said. “You definitely feel a buzz just around him. Even if you’re not thinking about it, the whole city is — the whole world is really. … And hopefully just being with the best can bring the best out of me.”
But that only goes so far.
“It’s not like I had a picture of him on my wall as a target or anything like that,” said Scott Fauble, who has twice been the top American finisher in Boston, including last year. “Once the race starts — as great as he is, as amazing as he is — he’s a body out there, just like everyone else.
“I’m sure he’ll run great. But I’m not going to take any time to kiss his feet or anything like that. He’s a competitor, just like I am,” Fauble said. “I don’t mean to diminish him in any way. But I’m not here to be like a spectator for the Eliud Show.”
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2023-04-15T07:06:59+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/with-boston-marathon-win-kipchoge-would-cap-running-resume/
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Life Kit: Navigating the quarterlife By Marielle Segarra Published October 22, 2022 at 5:57 PM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:48 NPR's Life Kit has some tips for those of you who may be between the ages of 18-40 and trying to navigate "quarterlife." Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-10-22T22:53:33+00:00
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https://www.nepm.org/2022-10-22/life-kit-navigating-the-quarterlife
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Probe could shed light on police time lapse in Uvalde deaths
(AP) - Since the Columbine High School massacre more than 20 years ago, police have been trained to quickly confront shooters in the horrific attacks that have followed.
But officers in Uvalde, Texas, took more than an hour to kill a shooter who massacred 19 children, a lapse of time that will likely be a key part of a Justice Department probe into the police response.
The rare federal review comes amid growing, agonized questions and shifting information from police. Authorities now say that several officers entered the elementary school just two minutes after alleged gunman Salvador Ramos and exchanged fire with him, but he wasn’t stopped until a tactical team entered a classroom more than an hour later.
That’s a confounding timeline for law enforcement experts like Jarrod Burguan, who was the police chief in San Bernardino, California, when the city was hit by a terrorist attack that killed 14 people in 2015. Officers entered that facility, a training center for residents with developmental disabilities, within two minutes of arriving.
“Columbine changed everything,” Burguan said Monday. Officers are now trained to form up and enter buildings to confront shooters as quickly as possible to prevent them from killing more people. “This has been drilled into this industry for years now.”
Justice Department officials probing the Texas slayings will examine a host of questions about the police response in Uvalde. A similar review that largely praised the response to the San Bernardino mass shooting was over 100 pages long.
In announcing the review, Justice Department spokesman Anthony Coley said it would be conducted in a fair, impartial and independent manner and the findings would be made public. It could take months. Handling the review is the department’s Office of Community Policing Services.
One key question for Maria Haberfeld, a professor at John Jay College of Criminal Justice in New York, is why a school district police chief had the power to tell more than a dozen officers to wait in a hallway at Uvalde’s Robb Elementary.
“The key question for me is, who designated him to be in charge?” she said.
Officials have said he believed the suspect was barricaded inside adjoining classrooms and there was no longer an active threat. But school police officers don’t typically have the most experience with active shooters, and Haberfeld questioned why people with more specialized training didn’t take the reins.
A U.S. Border Patrol tactical team finally used a janitor’s key to unlock the classroom door and kill the gunman, raising more questions about the choice of entry.
“It’s not some fortified castle from the Middle Ages. It’s a door,” she said. “They knew what to do. You don’t need the key.”
Another major area investigators will be looking at is communication, said Thor Eells, executive director of the National Tactical Officers Association. It’s not yet known why the school chief, Pete Arredondo, thought the shooter was barricaded and he hasn’t commented.
“I think we need to be a little patient on that and wait to ensure we understand what that mindset was,” Eells said. “It goes back to communication. What information did they have?”
The review will also likely examine how well officers were prepared with gear like weapons and body armor. The shooter was armed with an AR-15-style rifle, a powerful weapon capable of piercing basic bulletproof vests.
In previous shootings reviewed by the Justice Department, non-specialized law enforcement units did not have the kind of body armor needed to fully protect themselves.
At the 2016 massacre that killed 49 people and hurt dozens more in the LGBT community at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando, Florida, a detective on the scene exchanged gunfire with the suspect, knowing his handgun was “no match” for the weapon being fired in the club. Despite that, the first officers on the scene formed up in a team to enter the club quickly and begin searching for the shooter, according to the report.
In San Bernardino, meanwhile, only one of the first officers on scene had a shotgun and several did not have body armor. But they still used their training on active shooter situations to form up in a four-officer team to immediately enter the complex.
Moving quickly is important not only to stop a shooter from killing more people, but to help the wounded. In San Bernardino and Orlando, the Justice Department reviews credited the quick response in getting the wounded transported to treatment within a “golden hour” where victims are mostly likely to survive.
It is unclear what impact the delayed entry into the Texas classroom might have had on any of the children who were wounded and needed treatment more than an hour away in San Antonio.
Police do have to quickly analyze the risks to themselves and others in a violent, quickly changing situation — but they’re also trained to stop people from getting hurt, Eells said.
“Making an entry into that room is very, very, very dangerous,” he said. “But we are going to incur that risk, knowingly and willingly, because our priorities are to help those that cannot help themselves.”
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Whitehurst reported from Salt Lake City. Associated Press writer Gary Fields in Washington contributed to this report.
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2022-05-30T22:47:27+00:00
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https://www.wymt.com/2022/05/30/probe-could-shed-light-police-time-lapse-uvalde-deaths/
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Guarding against bioterrorism, Israel vaccinates health workersagainst smallpox. A nationwide immunization campaign will follow. It's a more aggressive approach than current U.S. plans. NPR's Jackie Northam and Richard Knox report.
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2022-05-04T20:53:21+00:00
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https://www.knkx.org/2002-10-31/israeli-smallpox-prevention-program-in-full-swing
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Woman rescues dog abandoned in NYC subway station
NEW YORK (WABC) - A woman rescued a dog abandoned in a New York City subway station after seeing an Instagram post on an account that helps unwanted belongings find a new home.
The “NYC Free at the Curb” Instagram account is a handy public service. Eagle-eyed New Yorkers send pictures of furniture or useful items that have been tossed out in the hope those items can find a new life in a new home.
A woman on her way to work last Monday sent in a photo of a confused, sad-looking pit bull mix she spotted tied up with a rope in the Fulton Street subway station.
Heather Hamm had been thinking about getting a dog for some time. That night, she was home looking at her phone when she saw the post about the abandoned dog.
“I was actually just looking previously at foster dogs, and then, I had opened up Instagram and I saw her. She was the first post on there, and I was like, ‘There she is,’” Hamm said.
Hamm couldn’t resist. She hopped in a Lyft and headed to the subway station, where some police officers were standing with the dog.
“And I was just like, ‘Can I have her?’ And they’re like, ‘Well, she’s your dog now because she obviously likes you,’” Hamm said. “I called her Peaches, and she responded. So, I kinda think that’s already her name.”
Less than 24 hours after the rescue, Peaches had not only a new name but a new pink harness and a clean bill of health from the veterinarian, who found no microchip and estimated her age at 6 to 9 months.
Hamm and Peaches couldn’t be more of a perfect match, as Hamm works in a studio that’s dog-friendly, giving Peaches a place to make new dog friends.
“It’s been a running thing in my studio where everyone’s like, ‘Heather, you need to get a dog,’” Hamm said.
What’s more, Hamm grew up with a dog and had been hoping to adopt one of her own; though rescuing one from an Instagram account where she had previously gotten pieces of furniture wasn’t quite what she had in mind.
“I found my coffee table. I found my couch that I was sitting on when I saw this dog. I found so much on this page, so, this is just my craziest stoop find yet,” Hamm said.
The identity of whoever abandoned Peaches in the subway is a mystery. While there are plenty of cameras above ground in the Financial District and in the subway station itself, there are none in the stairwell where the dog was found.
However, there is enough foot traffic in the area at all hours to ensure somebody would find her.
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2023-04-03T07:55:36+00:00
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Morton Grove residents will have the chance to see Santa Claus, take tractor rides and more at the annual Holly Days festival, set for Dec. 2, and enjoy additional holiday spirit at Santa Comes to Town, Dec. 3.
The Friday event in Harrer Park will feature a holiday tree lighting, kids’ craft activities, stories and refreshments, according to information on the Morton Grove Park District website.
The fest will kick off at 5 p.m. Friday, with the tree lighting and a performance by the Morton Grove Singers, per Park District information.
The village’s annual “Santa Comes to Town” parade is set for Saturday. Santa will parade through the village’s residential streets to greet children and throw candy.
Santa will begin his ride at the intersection of Greenwood Avenue and Waukegan Road at 11 a.m, according to information from the village. His trip will end at Main Street and Austin Avenue by 1:30 p.m.
Youngsters who find special markings on their candy can collect a gift from Santa later in the afternoon at the Prairie View Community Center. Any child, whether they find special markings on their candy or not, is welcome to visit Santa there and pick up a coloring book and crayons, according to village information.
Santa’s full parade route is also online at https://www.mortongroveil.org/santa/.
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2022-11-29T23:55:44+00:00
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chicagotribune.com
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) – Home prices are up almost 7.5% in Hampden County this year, but the number of sales are down.
The real estate experts said that if you are thinking about selling your house, now is the time to do it. Despite high interest rates, it remains a seller’s market.
There’s a lot of things working against sellers if they are selling their home, like historically high prices and high interest rates.
But according to real estate professionals here in western Massachusetts it remains a sellers market. Why? Low inventory. Plus, on average houses are only on the market for a median of 22 days.
Daisy Sanchez, owner and broker at RE/MAX Ignite, told 22News, “We have listed a few properties and you have the higher priced properties staying on the market like 22 days, but the ones that are more reasonably priced in a lower bracket are going pretty fast, like one to two days. I would say that it is still a great market to list your property because sellers are able to hold tight to their prices. It’s a seller’s market.”
Sanchez added she is seeing people looking to buy right now to take advantage of the many incentives available, like MassDreams, which provides down payment and closing costs grants to eligible first time home buyers.
And to put that 22 median days of a home being on the market in perspective, just a few years ago, in February of 2020, the number of median days a house was on the market was 94.
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/hampden-county/real-estate-experts-say-despite-high-interest-rates-it-remains-sellers-market/
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‘Rust’ film production reaches settlement regarding cinematographer’s on-set death
(CNN) - An undisclosed settlement has been reached in the wrongful death lawsuit of an on-set shooting that killed a cinematographer.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins was fatally shot by actor Alec Baldwin on the set of “Rust” last year.
The film’s director, Joel Souza was also injured.
The case against Baldwin, the production companies, and others involved with the movie was filed in February, claiming various industry standards were violated.
Hutchins’ husband, Matthew Hutchins, issued a statement saying the case will be dismissed as a result of the legal agreement.
Matthew Hutchins will also be named an executive producer on the movie and will get part of the profits made as a result of the settlement.
Work on “Rust” is expected to resume early next year with Souza reportedly to return as director.
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2022-10-05T15:12:37+00:00
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A man charged with providing banned substances to Nigerian sprinter Blessing Okagbare and another athlete pleaded guilty Monday, marking the first conviction under a landmark U.S. law designed to target wide-ranging doping schemes across the globe.
Eric Lira pleaded guilty for his role in helping Olympic athletes obtain performance-enhancing substances before the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
The U.S. attorney in Manhattan, Damian Williams, called the plea “a watershed moment for international sport.”
“Craven efforts to undermine the integrity of sport subverts the purpose of the Olympic games: to showcase athletic excellence through a level playing field,” he said in a news release. “Lira's efforts to pervert that goal will not go unpunished.”
Williams' office did not provide any information about the terms of the plea by the 43-year-old kinesiologist and naturopathic doctor from El Paso, Texas. Violations of the law, called the Rodchenkov Act and named after the former Moscow lab director-turned-whistleblower in the Russian doping scandal, carry a maximum penalty of 10 years in prison.
An indictment unsealed last year revealed texts between Lira and Okagbare, who is serving an 11-year ban for taking human-growth hormone and the blood booster erythropoietin (EPO) and also for failing to cooperate with the investigation.
The news release said a second athlete receiving drugs from Lira competed for Switzerland and also has been banned for PEDs. Williams' office said Lira advised the athletes they should blame their positive tests on contaminated meat “knowing full well that the drug tests had accurately detected the presence of banned, performance-enhancing drugs.”
The case stemmed from information whistleblowers provided to the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, which worked with the FBI to investigate Lira's system of channeling drugs from Central and South America to the athletes and others.
USADA CEO Travis Tygart said the law, passed in 2020, is especially important considering the U.S. will host the World Cup in 2026 and Summer Olympics in 2028. He thanked the FBI and Williams' office for pursuing the case.
“The leadership they have shown in this matter sends a powerful message that the rules of sport matter and that the U.S. is committed to rooting out and penalizing fraudulent activity that robs clean athletes and the public,” Tygart said.
International sports regulators, including the World Anti-Doping Agency and the IOC, have criticized key elements of the Rodchenkov Act. In a letter WADA sent to the Senate in 2020 to lobby for changes in the bill, it said that it supported the objectives of the legislation but argued the law would lead to a “chaotic World Anti-Doping system with no legal predictability.”
Proponents of the bill said it brings another layer of accountability to a system that has failed over the years, including allowing the Russians to run roughshod over the rulebook in a scandal that has sullied the Olympic movement for longer than a decade.
They also argue that because the bill is geared toward stopping widespread doping conspiracies, and not necessarily individual cheaters, athletes won't be singled out for criminal liability in the U.S. simply for taking performance enhancers.
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2023-05-08T18:07:14+00:00
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CAIRO (AP) — Dozens of leaders and senior officials from Arab and Islamic countries Sunday condemned recent Israeli measures in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank, where violence has surged between Israel and the Palestinians.
The meeting in Cairo was hosted by the Arab League and attended by President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi of Egypt, Jordan’s King Abdullah II and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas along with many foreign ministers and senior officials.
Speakers at the meeting condemned Israel's "unilateral measures" in Jerusalem and the West Bank in statements, including home demolitions and expanding settlements.
They also condemned visits by Israeli officials to the city’s contested holy site, which is sacred to both Jews and Muslims and has often been the epicenter of Israeli-Palestinian unrest.
There was no immediate comment from Israel's government.
The officials also voiced support for Jordan's role as custodian of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third-holiest site in Islam. The mosque is built on a hilltop in Jerusalem’s Old City that is the most sacred site for Jews, who refer to it as the Temple Mount because it was the site of the Jewish temples in antiquity.
Since Israel captured the site in 1967, Jews have been allowed to visit but not pray there. Israel claims all of Jerusalem as its undivided capital, while the Palestinians seek east Jerusalem as the capital of their future state.
El-Sissi warned of dire repercussions of any Israeli measures to change the status quo of the site, saying they would “negatively impact” future negotiations to settle the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
He said such measures would impede the long-sought after two-state solution to the conflict, which would leave “both parties and the whole Middle East with difficult and grave options.”
Ahmed Aboul-Gheit, the secretary-general of the pan-Arab organization, also warned that attempts to partition the Al-Aqsa Mosque and obliterate its Arab and Islamic identity and “would fuel endless unrest and violence.”
Abbas, the Palestinian president, said his administration would resort to the United Nations and its agencies and demand a resolution to protect the two-state solution to the conflict.
“The State of Palestine will continue going to international courts and organizations to protect our people’s legitimate rights,” he said.
The Cairo gathering came amid one of the deadliest periods of fighting in years in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank. Forty-Five Palestinians have been killed so far this year, according to a count by The Associated Press. Palestinians have killed 10 people on the Israeli side during that time.
The ongoing bout of violence has put the region on edge. Last month, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Egyptian, Israeli and Palestinian leaders and urged them to ease tensions.
Israel is run by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s new far-right government. Many politicians in Netanyahu’s administration oppose Palestinian independence.
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2023-02-12T12:37:22+00:00
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We get the latest on the war in Ukraine, as well as the reaction to the death of a pro-Putin Russian military blogger in St. Petersburg Sunday.
Here & Now‘s Robin Young speaks with The Washington Post’s Isabelle Khurshudyan.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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CANTON, Ohio, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty HealthShare®, one of the country's leading Christian healthsharing ministries, today announced it will host a free webinar on affordable healthcare for young adults on Tuesday, June 13.
The free 30-minute webinar will review money-saving options available for 18-29-year-olds looking for alternatives to traditional health insurance. The webinar will be hosted by Elijah Zielke, social media influencer and children's pastor at Freedom Church in Tallahassee, Fla.
"Whether heading off to college or starting your career, finding ways to keep healthcare expenses affordable is important, as medical bills can get costly," said Tamia Morris, a Liberty HealthShare enrollment specialist who will join Zielke on the webinar. "Fortunately, young people have other options to care for their health."
The ministry introduced the Liberty Rise sharing program in September 2022 to serve young Christian adults who had few, if any, affordable healthsharing options available to them. The budget-friendly sharing program has proven popular with its 18-29-year-old audience.
In addition to sharing eligible healthcare expenses, Liberty Rise members can also take advantage of several money-saving features including discounts on prescription drugs, dental services, vision care, wellness services, chiropractic care and fitness center memberships. Members also have access to telehealth and mental wellness.
The webinar will be available at three convenient times in the morning and evening on June 13. To learn more and pre-register, go to Free Liberty HealthShare Webinar.
Liberty HealthShare is a non-profit 501(c) (3) charitable Christian medical cost-sharing ministry focused on members helping each other in times of need. The faith-based program, which facilitates healthsharing for its members, is a caring community of health-conscious individuals and families who choose to support one another and agree to the Christian values of stewardship to make healthcare affordable for all.
As it is not insurance, Liberty HealthShare enrollment is available year-round with no requirement for special life events to qualify. For more information about its healthcare sharing programs visit libertyhealthshare.org or call (855) 585-4237.
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Jimmy John’s has a new sandwich that it says will have customers saying “Ah, Bellissimo!”
The Caprese Salami Pesto sandwich features Genoa salami, basil pesto, balsamic glaze, olive oil, oregano, onion, mayonnaise and is stopped with fresh mozzarella.
The sandwich is available for a limited time starting Monday, Feb. 27, 2023.
“We set out to develop a sandwich that was full of delicious Italian flavors,” said Dustin Hilinski, director of culinary innovation at Jimmy John’s.
“But we also wanted to make it unique to Jimmy John’s, which starts with hand-sliced salami – because we’ve always hand-sliced our meats as that makes all the difference – and then layer the other ingredients atop our iconic, freshly baked bread to create the most satisfying sandwich.”
READ MORE: Chipotle will launch a new fajita quesadilla inspired by a viral TikTok trend.
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2023-02-27T15:57:41+00:00
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By JAN M. OLSEN
Associated Press
COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Denmark’s government said Friday that a temporary ban on mink breeding will expire Jan. 1, allowing mink production to resume in the country but at a ”significantly reduced” level than before the coronavirus pandemic.
The government nearly two years ago ordered a cull of millions of minks and banned their farming to minimize the risk of the small mammals retransmitting the virus to contain a mutated version that could spread to people.
At first the ban was set to expire at the end of 2021 but was extended for a year. As of Jan. 1, it will again be permitted to keep mink in Denmark.
It was not immediately clear whether there would be a cap on the number of animals per farm. There will be limits on the number of people allowed to visit farms, and farmers will be required to register the names of visitors.
The Environment and Food Ministry said health officials now think “there is a limited risk to public health by resuming significantly reduced mink production and by introducing infection prevention measures.”
The government said the decision to lift the temporary ban was based on an assessment by the Statens Serum Institut, a government agency that maps the spread of diseases in Denmark.
Food, Agriculture and Fisheries Minister Rasmus Prehn and institute officials plan to meet later Friday with representatives of the Danish mink industry to “review the infection prevention measures for the industry.”
The government said veterinary and health authorities have drawn up a model with requirements for handling COVID-19 in mink herds that breeders must “implement and comply with in order to be able to keep mink again after the turn of the year.”
“There are absolutely no good reasons to reopen large mink farms with millions of animals crammed in small wire cages until they are killed for their fur,” said Britta Riis, head of Animal Protection Denmark. “It is bad for the animals, the environment and the climate.”
“Keeping mink in the existing cages is not acceptable,” she said and added that several European countries have either banned or are phasing out mink farming. On Thursday, Latvia became the latest country to ban mink farming from 2028.
Denmark was one of the world’s main mink fur exporters, producing an estimated 17 million furs per year. Kopenhagen Fur, a cooperative of 1,500 Danish breeders, accounts for 40% of global mink production. Most of its exports went to China and Hong Kong.
The 2020 decision to wipe out Denmark’s entire captive mink population stirred strong controversy, particularly as the necessary legislation for such a drastic move was put in place more than a month after the cull had started.
In June 2022, a Parliament-appointed commission harshly criticized the Danish government for its decision to cull millions of healthy mink. The report said Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen had been “grossly misleading” during a 2020 press conference when she announced that all mink — infected and healthy animals alike — should be culled. The report also criticized other top Danish officials.
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Which satin pillowcases are best?
Satin pillowcases are a beneficial alternative to cotton. They work to reduce the appearance of wrinkles and creases in the skin and provide many hair and skin benefits.
Satin pillowcases are naturally moisture-wicking and the satin is specially stitched to prevent friction. These pillowcases are easy to clean and allow for a luxurious sleeping experience. When purchasing a satin pillowcase, consider its size, breathability and how it secures the pillow when closing.
If you’re looking for a luxurious, wrinkle-preventing and hair-detangling breathable and natural satin pillowcase, the Kitsch Satin Pillowcase is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a satin pillowcase
Closure
Before purchasing a satin pillowcase, consider its method of closure. A satin pillowcase with a zippered closure secures the pillowcase with no chance of it slipping out. If you toss and turn in your sleep, it’s in your best interest to purchase a satin pillowcase that features fold closure rather than a zipper. The folding closure doesn’t do as good of a job at securing the pillow inside the pillowcase, but it eliminates the chances of laying on the zipper in discomfort if the pillow is turned over during sleep.
Size
Pillowcases offer various sizes to fit different bedding. For example, if you have a queen-size bed and pillows, purchase queen-size satin pillowcases. Pillowcases that are too small won’t fully cover the pillow, while pillowcases that are too large cause the pillow to slip around and the case to slip off. The dimensions of the pillowcase should be listed in the product description. Users should know the measurements of their pillows before purchasing pillowcases to make sure they’ll be a good fit.
Breathability
The best satin pillowcases are breathable. If a specific pillowcase is breathable, it’s noted that it easily regulates temperature somewhere in the product description. Due to a polyblend mixture, satin typically provides a breathable space for your head to rest, unlike that of some cotton pillowcases. A satin pillowcase that’s breathable allows for the best sleep year-round.
What to look for in a quality satin pillowcase
Hypoallergenic
Hypoallergenic pillowcases are very common when searching for satin pillowcases. Not to be confused with silk, not all satin pillowcases are hypoallergenic. Depending on the blend of materials, satin pillowcases don’t work to eliminate allergens. Before purchasing a satin pillowcase, make sure the specific pillowcase you’re considering is hypoallergenic.
Skin and hair benefits
Satin pillowcases feature natural benefits for the skin and hair. The blend of materials is stitched in such a way so it works to detangle the hair and leave it feeling softer. Satin has also been known to prevent hair loss as well as benefit the skin. These pillowcases are said to reduce the look of wrinkles and may even help eliminate acne.
Moisture-wicking
Unlike cotton, satin pillowcases feature natural moisture-wicking properties that keep the natural balance of moisture in the skin and hair. This allows the pillowcase to be a breathable option that can keep the user cool when sleeping. Due to this natural ability, the friction of the pillow is reduced, allowing the hair to remain smooth rather than frizzy.
How much you can expect to spend on a satin pillowcase
A quality satin pillowcase costs anywhere from $8-$35, depending on the material quality and the size of the pillowcase. A hypoallergenic pillowcase made with high-quality material may be priced higher.
Satin pillowcase FAQ
Is silk better than satin?
A. There are many benefits to both silk and satin when discussing pillowcases. While silk is naturally hypoallergenic, satin is known to be softer. Though silk is more expensive, it’s the most natural, as satin often features a polyester blend of multiple materials. The best pillowcase for your needs depends on your preference.
What’s the recommended way to clean a satin pillowcase?
A. The best way to clean a satin pillowcase to preserve its quality and effectiveness is to wash it in cold water. When washing satin pillowcases, users should use gentle non-toxic detergent and dry on a low heat cycle.
What are the best satin pillowcases to buy?
Top satin pillowcase
What you need to know: This satin pillowcase comes in four colors and works to prevent hair frizz.
What you’ll love: This pillowcase is breathable and is naturally hypoallergenic. It includes one pillowcase per purchase and is mostly used to improve the texture of the hair. The pillowcase features a soft and luxurious feel. It’s known to reduce the formation of wrinkles.
What you should consider: Users have noticed the colors to be different in real life than on the website, and they’re easily damaged.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
Top satin pillowcase for the money
Shop Bedding Luxury Satin Pillowcases
What you need to know: These satin pillowcases come in multiple colors and sizes to fit your bed.
What you’ll love: These pillowcases are made with breathable fabric that can be used year-round to provide the optimal temperature. They’re soft, reduce wrinkles and work to smooth the hair. These pillowcases are machine-washable for convenience when cleaning. They feature a foldover zipper closure to keep the pillow securely in place and without causing discomfort.
What you should consider: Since these pillowcases are blended with polyester, they don’t feature the same skin benefits as an all-satin pillowcase would.
Where to buy: Amazon
Worth checking out
Morning Glamour Satin Standard Pillowcases
What you need to know: These satin pillowcases come in a set of two and are available in many different color and pattern designs.
What you’ll love: These pillowcases are breathable and work to reduce friction in the hair, leaving it less frizzy. They reduce the formation of wrinkles and leave hair looking and feeling healthier. They’re soft, silky and lightweight. They feature a back flap that’s used to keep the pillow from moving around in the case, and they’re machine-washable.
What you should consider: Users have noted that the back flap doesn’t do as good of a job as containing and securing the pillow as an pillowcase with a zipper does.
Where to buy: Sold by Bed Bath & Beyond
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Adam Long shoots Even-par 71 in round three of the Mexico Open at Vidanta
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April 30, 2022
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Adam Long's pitch sets up birdie at Mexico Open
In the third round of the 2022 Mexico Open at Vidanta, Adam Long makes birdie on the par-5 18th hole.
Adam Long hit 11 of 18 greens in regulation during his third round at the Mexico Open at Vidanta, finishing at 9 under for the tournament. Long finished his day tied for 13th at 9 under; Jon Rahm is in 1st at 15 under; Cameron Champ and Kurt Kitayama are tied for 2nd at 13 under; and Davis Riley, Patrick Rodgers, and Nate Lashley are tied for 4th at 12 under.
On the 498-yard par-4 second, Long had a bogey after hitting the green in 3 and two putting, moving Long to 1 over for the round.
After a tee shot onto the 208-yard par-3 green fifth, Long suffered from a tough three-putt for a bogey putting him at 2 over for the round.
After a 271 yard drive on the 297-yard par-4 seventh, Long chipped his second shot to 8 feet, which he rolled for one-putt birdie on the hole. This moved Long to 1 over for the round.
After a tee shot at the 174-yard par-3 ninth green, Long suffered from a tough three-putt after missing a putt from 10-feet for a par and finished with a bogey. This put Long at 2 over for the round.
After a drive to the right rough on the 505-yard par-4 16th hole, Long had a 178 yard approach shot, setting himself up for the birdie. This moved Long to 1 over for the round.
On the 548-yard par-5 18th hole, Long reached the green in 3 and sunk a 13-foot putt for birdie. This moved Long to even for the round.
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The brand will be minting three NFTs, in partnership with artists Nychos and CryptoDads, and will be offering a sweepstakes giveaway of the NFTs along with $500 to Dr. Squatch.
LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dr. Squatch, the fast-growing men's natural soap and personal care company, today announced the launch of Crypto Cleanse, a limited edition bar soap inspired by the infatuation around cryptocurrency. In tandem with the product launch, Dr. Squatch will be minting 3 NFTs which they are creating in partnership with brand-aligned artists in the space. They will be offering a sweepstakes giveaway of the NFTs along with $500 to drsquatch.com.
Dr. Squatch minted a new limited edition bar on the bricc-chain and we're taking it to the moon with Crypto Cleanse. The brand mined unique ingredients like exfoliating Crypto Fortunei and skin-soothing Seven Golden Candlesticks to create this disruptive drop that gives you a verified clean. The invigorating minted banana scent leaves you feeling bullish about this non-fungible freshness.
"With the launch of this bar, we are seamlessly blending elements of entertainment and education in two areas that today's cultural zeitgeist cares about: personal care and cryptocurrency," said Josh Friedman, Chief Marketing Officer at Dr. Squatch. "By partnering with Nychos and CryptoDads, the brand is able to break into this new market of cryptocurrency and NFTs while staying true to our brand's values. Nychos dedicates his time to finding and supporting new artists by sharing their work and giving them a platform, just as Dr. Squatch does with emerging talent, while CryptoDads shares an interest with the brand in supporting causes focused on men's health."
"While we're excited to participate in the fun of NFTs, we also recognize the impact that NFTs and blockchain technology have on the environment. Our love for the planet is an important part of who we are at Dr. Squatch, which is why we are also partnering with Aerial to track and offset the carbon emissions created when minting NFTs."
In tandem with the Crypto Cleanse product launch, Dr. Squatch is launching a sweepstakes giveaway in which three entrants will be randomly selected to win an NFT created by artist partners, Nychos, CryptoDads, and an internal Squatch member. The Crypto Cleanse sweepstakes runs from July 22 - August 5. Each winner will win a custom-sourced minted NFT with a unique rendering of the Dr. Squatch "Squatch" logo in their own individual style as well as a $500 Dr. Squatch gift card.
"For this collaboration, I wanted to dissect the Squatch and break him down into his core elements," said Nychos. "The soap heart pumps suds through the veins, and the remainder is his disruptive, creative expression of communicating that message".
"We felt that Dr. Squatch was the perfect partner for us because of our shared desire to educate, entertain, promote health, and make a positive impact in our communities," said Crypto Dads. "In celebration of our partnership, we're excited to announce that Dr. Squatch has offered to donate $10,000 to St. Jude's Children Hospital to support our shared vision to help improve lives."
The Crypto Cleanse bar is available to Dr. Squatch subscribers for $6 and $8 for one-time purchasers on July 22. The Crypto Cleanse is available to purchase exclusively on Dr. Squatch's website at www.drsquatch.com.
About Dr. Squatch Soap Company
Dr. Squatch is a men's natural soap and personal care company, and one of the fastest-growing natural personal care companies in the country, reaching approximately $100 million in sales in 2020. Dr. Squatch's hero products are natural cold process bar soap, deodorant, shampoo and conditioner, and toothpaste. Dr. Squatch sells high quality personal care products for men made in America and wants all men to "Feel Like a Man, Smell Like a Champion" https://drsquatch.com.
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2022-07-22T13:42:33+00:00
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wbrc.com
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https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2022/07/22/dr-squatch-aims-clean-up-metaverse-with-new-limited-edition-crypto-cleanse-bar-soap/
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DALLAS (AP) — While Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban says re-signing Kyrie Irving is the team’s top offseason priority, he doesn’t view it as a “Kyrie or bust” scenario.
The billionaire businessman who has stayed mostly silent on Mavericks matters this season also is showing support for coach Jason Kidd with the team currently outside the playoff picture a year after going to the Western Conference finals in Kidd’s Dallas debut.
Cuban held a rare session with reporters before Wednesday’s 123-119 victory over Sacramento that kept alive the Mavs’ hopes of getting the final play-in spot as the 10th seed in the West.
Dallas gambled with the blockbuster deal for Irving before the trade deadline in February despite his expiring contract, giving the franchise its first pair of All-Star starters with Luka Doncic.
The Mavericks have slipped in the standings since then, in part because of injuries to both stars, but Cuban maintains the move was made for the long term. Still, Cuban stopped short of declaring Irving’s return a must.
“It’s not Kyrie or bust, but we want to keep him,” said Cuban, who used to speak to reporters routinely before games before locker room access changed several years ago. “I’m done giving ultimatums on players like I did last year.”
He referred to the Mavs losing Doncic sidekick Jalen Brunson to the New York Knicks in free agency last summer, when Cuban confidently declared they would be able to keep him because they could pay him more. Brunson and the Knicks are safely in the Eastern Conference playoffs.
While Cuban took the blame for misfiring with roster construction, he fought back against suggestions from Brunson’s camp that the Mavs passed on a chance to give Brunson an extension before the 2022 trade deadline. Cuban said there were no negotiations with Brunson’s representatives last summer.
Cuban said on top of the loss of Brunson, he underestimated the effect of the new “take” rule that significantly reduced the number of fouls to prevent fast breaks. He said the Mavs haven’t kept up with the faster game defensively.
As a result, Cuban said, the blame shouldn’t be on Kidd and his staff for the team being in danger of missing the postseason entirely a year after the club’s first deep playoff run since winning the 2011 championship.
“I don’t think it’s J-Kidd’s problem that we didn’t have an identity,” Cuban said. “The game changed in ways we didn’t expect it to change. So I blew it. It was on me personally because the game changed in terms of the ‘take’ fouls and the speed of the game and where you need to be defensively.”
Cuban said the Mavericks never intended for Doncic and Irving to be the heartbeat of the defense, so the challenge will be finding those complementary pieces in the offseason.
That’s with the owner presuming he can convince Irving to stick around. Cuban was noncommittal on contract terms because of uncertainty over rules in the new labor deal.
“I want him to stay for sure, and I think we have a good shot,” Cuban said. “I think he’s happy here. He told me he’s happy here.”
Irving’s three-plus seasons in Brooklyn were filled with controversy, including him not being able to play many home games because he wouldn’t get vaccinated against COVID-19 and criticism when he tweeted a link to a film containing antisemitic material. Nike ended its relationship with Irving over the tweet.
“I think he’s a good guy,” Cuban said. “All I can tell you is everything I knew about Kyrie because of everything I read is 100% wrong. I get emails from people all the time. I’m like, ‘Do you know the guy?’ Once you get to know the guy, I like him. He’s not like every guy. He’s not like every athlete. And to me, that’s a positive.”
To get Irving, the Mavericks gave up their best defensive player, Dorian Finney-Smith, and Spencer Dinwiddie, an important scorer who joined Dallas in the trade that sent Kristaps Porzingis to Washington. Dallas also surrendered an unprotected 2029 first-round pick.
Entering Friday’s home game against Chicago, Doncic and Irving are 5-11 when playing together. Each has missed time with injuries. Cuban is comfortable they’ve shown enough together to be a formidable pairing.
“We’ve got the best offensive rating I think with those two guys when they play together,” Cuban said. “We could not find a way to get stops in close games. I don’t think you can point to any one thing, but we’ll have to make changes, obviously, to be able to get better defensively.”
Lurking behind the more immediate question of Irving’s contract is the future of Doncic. The 24-year-old from Slovenia has three more years on his $215 million rookie supermax contract before a player option for the 2026-27 season.
Cuban won’t concern himself over whether Doncic will be another Dirk Nowitzki, who set an NBA record by spending all 21 of his seasons in Dallas.
“Players don’t talk like that, ‘Hey, I’ll be here for the next 17 years,’” Cuban said. “He’d like to be here the whole time, but we’ve got to earn that.”
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2023-04-07T14:20:35+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/sports/ap-sports/mavs-cuban-says-keeping-irving-is-priority-supports-kidd/
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DUNWOODY, Ga. (AP) — Herschel Walker, who has vehemently opposed abortion rights as the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate in Georgia, paid for an abortion for his girlfriend in 2009, according to a new report published late Monday. The candidate called the accusation a “flat-out lie” and said he would sue.
The Daily Beast spoke to a woman who said Walker paid for her abortion when they were dating. The news outlet reviewed a receipt showing her $575 payment for the procedure, along with a get-well card from Walker and her bank deposit records showing the image of a $700 personal check from Walker dated five days after the abortion receipt.
The woman said Walker encouraged her to end the pregnancy, saying that the time wasn’t right for a baby, The Daily Beast reported.
In a statement, Walker said he would file a lawsuit against the news outlet on Tuesday morning.
“This is a flat-out lie — and I deny this in the strongest terms possible,” he wrote.
Matt Fuller, the politics editor for The Daily Beast, tweeted in response: “I can tell you we stand behind every word and feel very solid about the story.”
Later Monday night, Walker appeared on Sean Hannity’s program on Fox News, where Walker was asked if he recalled sending a $700 check to a girlfriend.
“Well, I sent money to a lot of people,” he said. “I give money to people all the time because I’m always helping people. I believe in being generous. God has blessed me. I want to bless others.”
The allegation against Walker is the latest in a series of stories about the football legend’s past that has rocked the first-time candidate’s campaign in one of the most competitive Senate races in the country. Earlier this year, Walker acknowledged reports that he had three children he had not previously talked about publicly.
Walker has often boasted of his work helping service members and veterans struggling with mental health. Yet The Associated Press reported in May that various records showed he overstated his role in a for-profit program that is alleged to have preyed upon veterans and service members while defrauding the government.
The AP also has reported that a review of public records detailed accusations that Walker repeatedly threatened his ex-wife’s life, exaggerated claims of financial success and alarmed business associates with unpredictable behavior. Walker himself has at times discussed his long struggle with mental illness.
As a Senate hopeful, Walker has supported a national ban on abortions with no exceptions for cases involving rape, incest or a woman’s health being at risk — particularly notable at a time when Roe v. Wade has been overturned by the Supreme Court and Democrats in Congress have been discussing codifying abortion rights into federal law.
“I’m for life,” Walker has said repeatedly as he campaigns. When asked about whether he’d allow for any exceptions, he has said there are “no excuses” for the procedure.
As the Republican nominee, Walker has sidestepped many questions about his earlier support for a national abortion ban, instead trying to turn the issue against his Democratic rival, Sen. Raphael Warnock, who supports abortion rights. Walker often characterizes abortion as “a woman killing her baby” and says he doesn’t understand how Warnock, a Baptist pastor, can support the procedure being legal.
Campaigning in Dunwoody, an Atlanta suburb, on Monday night, Warnock stressed his support for abortion rights.
“I have a profound reverence for life. I have a deep and abiding respect for choice. I believe a patient’s room is too small and cramped a space for a woman, her doctor and the United States government,” he said, emphasizing Walker’s support for a national ban.
Warnock was dismissive when told of The Daily Beast story and when asked whether it might affect the outcome in Georgia. “I’ll let the pundits decide,” he said.
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2022-10-04T12:50:20+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/national/herschel-walker-paid-for-girlfriends-abortion-report-says/
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Which Elf lip balm is best?
You don’t need to settle for just any drugstore lip balm when you can get Elf’s hydrating, clean ingredients and still spend less than $8. Elf lip balms are widely available, and they offer comfy hydration plus a wash of flattering color. If you’re looking for a tinted lip balm with details that’ll make you smile when you apply it, Elf Cosmetics Hydrating Core Lip Shine delivers nourishing skin care ingredients in a heart-shaped core.
What to know before you buy an Elf lip balm
Elf Cosmetics is cruelty-free and vegan
Elf Cosmetics was founded to provide high-quality cosmetics at affordable prices, and that quality extends to how the company treats this planet and everything that lives on it. Elf Beauty does not test on animals, nor are Elf products sold in countries that require animal testing. The company is partnered with the Humane Society and is Leaping Bunny-certified, meaning it adheres to stringent guidelines regarding animal testing and the use of animal-derived ingredients.
Clean lip balm ingredients
Clean beauty is a catch-all term for makeup formulated without common ingredients that can be harmful or irritating to either the user or the environment. Many shoppers are increasingly concerned about the effects of these kinds of ingredients, particularly in lip makeup. Elf is committed to innovating clean formulas while maintaining its affordable pricing.
Tinted vs. untinted lip balm
A simple swipe of tinted lip balm may be the perfect finishing touch for your look, but sometimes all you need is a little pure hydration. Elf offers both tinted and untinted options so you can express yourself however you like and have lips that look and feel great. Color choices range from pale pink to deep berry, and each shade has its own fragrance.
What to look for in a quality Elf lip balm
Hydrating ingredients
Elf lip balms contain emollients that help lips heal, hydrate and retain moisture. Castor oil, shea butter, jojoba oil, vitamin E and even hemp seed oil can all be found in Elf lip balms. What you won’t find are animal byproducts, such as lanolin or beeswax, since these ingredients may not be considered vegan. Elf makes its full ingredient lists available online for transparency.
Lip balm formulation
Many of Elf’s lip balms come in traditional solid bullet shapes, but some are formulated into creamy gels. Both formulations contain similar effective nourishing ingredients, and both are available with or without tint.
Elf’s company values
Elf Beauty’s transparency about ingredients and its efforts to reduce excess packaging make it a popular company. Elf is also well-known for its charitable donations and activism. Elf has made donations to charities supporting LGBTQ+ rights, racial equity, animals, women’s empowerment and more. The brand also frequently features product collaborations with proceeds going to charity or scholarship funds.
How much you can expect to spend on Elf lip balm
Most Elf lip balms cost $4-$7, with the exception of some hemp-oil-infused products, which cost $13.
Elf lip balm FAQ
What does Elf stand for?
A. Elf stands for “EyesLipsFace,” representing the brand’s goal to provide inclusive, empowering products for all beauty lovers. Elf Cosmetics also makes cult-favorite face primers, brow gel, lipstick, makeup brushes and more. Plus, Elf goes more than skin-deep with several comprehensive and always-growing lines of clean skin care for all skin types.
Are Elf cosmetics nontoxic?
A. Even despite their affordable prices, Elf Cosmetics are formulated to high standards for clean ingredients. Products meet FDA and European cosmetics regulations, omitting over 1,600 potentially harmful or irritating ingredients. Elf Cosmetics are free from parabens, phthalates, coal tar, formaldehyde and more. Plus, Elf does not use palm oil, and any palm derivatives must be certified for sustainability.
What’s the best Elf lip balm to buy?
Top Elf lip balm
Elf Cosmetics Hydrating Core Lip Shine
What you need to know: Formulated with a heart-shaped core filled with skin care benefits, this tinted lip balm gives lips a wash of color and soft shine.
What you’ll love: Vitamin E offers lips a dose of hydration. The heart-shaped core adds shine but doesn’t make lips too glossy or sticky. It comes in eight shades, and you can build it up for richer color.
What you should consider: The formula is quite sheer, so it’s better suited to natural looks as opposed to dramatic color. Not everyone is a fan of the product’s scent.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
Top Elf lip balm for the money
Elf Cosmetics Ride or Die Lip Balm
What you need to know: This moisturizing balm is formulated with jojoba oil and vegan collagen for lasting hydration and plumped lips.
What you’ll love: A little goes a long way with this formula, which can be applied with your finger or a lip brush. It can even be used on cheeks as a blush. Choose from seven shades and scents, such as Boss Berry (a sheer berry tint with a berry scent) or the untinted Mighty Mint.
What you should consider: The thick formula can be hard to squeeze out of the tube. Some users prefer using it just as a lip mask.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: For smoother lips, try this moisturizing lip scrub, which gently exfoliates lips with sugar.
What you’ll love: Along with an exfoliating sugar texture, the formula includes jojoba oil, shea butter and avocado oil to hydrate lips. The stick format makes exfoliation easy and convenient, especially for prepping lips for lipstick on the go. It comes in four scents.
What you should consider: While this contains nourishing ingredients, it should be followed with a true lip balm to help lock in moisture and protect your lips after exfoliating.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty and Amazon
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2022-04-26T02:38:35+00:00
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cbs4indy.com
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https://cbs4indy.com/reviews/br/beauty-personal-care-br/lip-makeup-br/best-elf-lip-balm/
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A condo in Goshen that sold for $139,000 tops the list of the most affordable real estate sales in Hampshire County between March 19 and March 26.
In total, 11 real estate sales were recorded in the area during the past week, with an average price of $402,636. The average price per square foot ended up at $241.
The prices in the list below concern real estate sales where the title was recorded during the week of March 19 even if the property may have been sold earlier.
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2023-03-26T19:16:39+00:00
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masslive.com
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https://www.masslive.com/realestate-news/2023/03/10-least-expensive-homes-sold-in-hampshire-county-march-19-26.html
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New Data from Target RWE to Also Be Presented at the European Association for the Study of the Liver (EASL) Congress 2023
DURHAM, N.C., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Real world evidence (RWE) leader, Target RWE, today shared updates from its nonalcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) longitudinal registry of more than 7,000 enrolled patients, representing more than 500,000 patient months of follow up, making TARGET-NASH the most mature dataset following patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and NASH in the world. Target RWE will be presenting new data from its TARGET-NASH and TARGET-HCC cohorts at the annual EASL Congress in Vienna, Austria June 21-24th, including disease progression and results from a post-authorization safety study.
Non-alcoholic steatohepatitis disease progression in participants from the United States TARGET-NASH real world longitudinal observational study (Presentation OS-089) has been accepted as an oral presentation by Philip N. Newsome, MD, PhD, Director of National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Birmingham Biomedical Research Centre at University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust and the University of Birmingham; Director of Centre for Liver & Gastrointestinal Research, Institute of Immunology and Immunotherapy, University of Birmingham, UK.
Estimating fibrosis progression in patients with NAFLD/NASH is essential for understanding the comprehensive burden of disease, risk of future liver-related morbidity and to inform future clinical trial designs. This study analyzed demographic and clinical characteristics, rate of occurrence of disease progression outcomes, and identified factors associated with and probabilities of progression outcomes for different risk factors among noncirrhotic NASH F2-F3, NASH F4 compensated cirrhosis (with no clinically significant portal hypertension (CSPH) and with CSPH), and NASH F4 decompensated cirrhosis.
Progression outcomes included all-cause mortality, progression from non-cirrhosis to cirrhosis and from compensated to decompensated cirrhosis, and liver-related and cardiovascular events. Incidence rates and incidence proportion for outcomes were estimated in each group, univariate survival models evaluated the association between risk factors and time-to-event outcomes, and multivariable survival models were used to estimate adjusted Hazard Ratios.
A prospective, pragmatic post-authorisation safety study of early recurrence of hepatocellular carcinoma in hepatitis C virus-infected patients after direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapy: DAA-PASS (Poster THU-185) has been accepted as a poster presentation by Bruno Sangro, MD, PhD, Cancer Center Clinica Universidad de Navarra, Madrid-Pamplona, Spain. Early reports of DAA therapy for chronic hepatitis C (HCV) after successful treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) raised concerns about an increased risk of early and aggressive HCC recurrence. Although limited by a small sample size, this prospective pragmatic study suggests DAA therapy is not associated with increased HCC recurrence risk among HCV patients with a previous successfully treated HCC.
"The impact of NASH over the past several years has been troubling to researchers as they seek to better understand this complex patient population, who often live with other comorbid conditions. While there are no approved therapies to date, there are multiple promising therapies currently under review with the FDA," said Michael W. Fried, M.D., FAASLD, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Target RWE.
"Identifying patient profiles in the real world who may benefit from these novel treatments will be critical. TARGET-NASH has been the cornerstone of important analyses surrounding disease classification and progression. This provides unique insights for stakeholders in the development of novel therapeutics for NASH that are unmatched in the RWE space."
Sponsored by Target RWE, TARGET-NASH provides unique insights for stakeholders in the development of novel therapeutics for NASH. TARGET-NASH is a longitudinal, observational cohort of 7,000+ adult and pediatric participants with NAFLD and/or NASH receiving usual care from academic and community centers in the U.S. and Europe. TARGET-HCC has additionally enrolled more than 3,000 patients with HCC to date.
Real world evidence from the TARGET-NASH cohort has been presented and published in numerous peer-reviewed journals and major academic conferences. Most recently, leading researchers validated a non-interventional risk-based classification score to predict risk for adverse outcomes in NAFLD/NASH, considered monumental research in the field of liver disease toward better understanding optimal patient populations. In late 2022, Target RWE further enriched its NASH real world dataset with the Cirrhosis Quality Collaborative partnership with the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD).
TARGET-NASH has an extensive biorepository of 100,000+ whole blood, plasma, and serum samples, combined with lengthy clinical patient follow-up, are ideal for pharmaceutical industry partners to identify biomarkers associated with progression in NASH.
Target RWE recently announced the launch of 35 new disease state registries, which includes the entire spectrum of immune-mediated inflammatory conditions to capture valuable real world patient data to better understand these complex conditions and how treatment approaches may overlap. Of these new communities, TARGET-LD (Liver Disease), partnered with AASLD, and TARGET-Metabolic will be sister registries to TARGET-NASH.
About Target RWE
As the industry's best-in-class, complete real-world evidence (RWE) solution, Target RWE is a distinctly collaborative enterprise that unifies real world data (RWD) and advanced RWE analytics in an integrated, multi-stakeholder community, shifting the paradigm in healthcare for how decisions are made to improve lives.
Target RWE sources unique, connected data sets across multiple therapeutic areas representing granular data from diverse patients in academic and community settings. Our rigorous, interactive, and advanced RWE analytics enable deep insights from RWD to answer important questions in healthcare. Target RWE brings together the brightest minds in healthcare through an unmatched community of key opinion leaders, patients, and healthcare stakeholders in a collaborative and dynamic model. www.targetrwe.com.
Contact:
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Marketing Manager
kslake@targetrwe.com
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2023-06-21T16:44:01+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2023/06/21/world-leading-real-world-data-registry-target-nash-surpasses-7000-enrolled-patients-500000-months-patient-follow-up/
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Marlo Thigpen is unapologetically proud to be a graduate of Cass Technical High School. And in Detroit, Thigpen’s sentiment is shared by many given CT’s reputation for producing successful graduates throughout the school’s 115-year history.
But the 1990 graduate does not stop at Cass Tech when she talks about the quality public school education she received in Detroit. For anyone who has a few minutes to listen, Thigpen will gladly describe the solid educational foundation provided to her at Golightly Educational Center and Logan Elementary during the late 1970s and 1980s.
“I am a proud product of Detroit public schools and I always wanted to give back to the school system that educated me,” said Thigpen, who is a master teacher of mathematics at Pershing High School, which has been an anchor for the historic Conant Gardens neighborhood since opening in 1930.
This school year, Thigpen found a new way to give back to Detroit students as a first-year robotics coach at Pershing. And in doing so, displaying her deep-rooted respect for two of Detroit’s oldest high schools.
More: Southwest Detroit's Cristo Rey and Neinas schools build community through robotics
“When you come to Pershing, you’re taught the history of the school and the neighborhood right away. But I also bring that Cass ‘second-to-none’ attitude and I believed our team would rise to the challenge of the experience,” said Thigpen, who began her teaching career in Washington, D.C. after earning degrees from Howard and George Washington universities.
Thigpen’s prophetic belief was proven as her small and youthful team rose all the way to a championship at the FIRST Robotics Competition Detroit District event in March at Cass Tech, where her students formed winning alliances with teams from University of Detroit Jesuit and Notre Dame Preparatory School and Marist Academy en route to the title. On Thursday, Thigpen and three of her four team members — Dakayla Williams, team electrician; Shailyn McKoy, team programmer and driver, and Special Mitchell, general technician — along with assistant coach Vontrice Watson, a master English Language Arts teacher at Pershing, came together via a Microsoft Teams call to relive their championship run along with other moments from their special season.
More: Nearly 250 middle school students tackle engineering competition
Earlier in the week, Thigpen’s plan was to have the group come together for this discussion during the seventh-hour robotics class she teaches at Pershing. However, by Thursday morning, a Teams call was required because classes had been canceled at Pershing for the remainder of the week in the aftermath of post-dismissal gun shots that were fired outside the school on Tuesday. Nonetheless, perhaps driven by another belief she holds that “once a teacher has a student’s trust you can move mountains,” Thigpen sent out invites to the call at 4:30 a.m. Thursday. It was not all that surprising that Watson responded since Watson and Thigpen refer to each other as “work besties.” But the participation of Williams, McKoy and Mitchell — all freshmen — on a day off from school and in the early morning (8:30 a.m.) no less, uncovered a connection to their robotics experience that only the students themselves could describe.
“I’ve become a better leader from joining robotics,” Williams said. “I can talk to people now; I’m not as scared as I used to be. I can have a full conversation with someone and go into depth on what I think they should do better, or how they should do something. And I can say it in a way where they know where I’m coming from and know that I’m coming with the best interests for them.”
McKoy also described how the robotics experience has strengthened her social skills, which has led her to be the “first one to speak,” and also given her the confidence to ask for help and ask others if they need help, at robotics competitions and in her daily interactions.
Mitchell was the final person to join the call on Thursday, but even in the virtual format, it was apparent that her words hit home for her teammates and coaches.
“I have built a lot of courage,” said Mitchell, who had the daunting task of starting two new high schools (Cass and Pershing) this school year. “I could not communicate at the beginning of the year because I was a ninth grader — first year of high school. So robotics has helped me with getting to know people, getting friends, and learning more thorough knowledge.”
Mitchell ended her statement with a giggle. And from early in the call it, became clear that good humor and good chemistry are two of the most effective tools going for the team known in competition circles as Team 5478 — the Pershing Doughbots, which was captained this season by graduating senior Micheal Pillivant. At some point after team members and coaches joked about their robot becoming known as “Greg,” a wire cutter “Greg Jr.” and a screwdriver “Louie,” it was revealed that Thigpen is also famous for her "Who Dat?!" chant that she breaks out during robotics competitions. Except she substitutes "Doughbots" for the "Saints" — as in the NFL team in New Orleans.
The laughter, clever banter and sense of pride would continue for the Doughbots on Thursday evening when they came together with other students, teachers, coaches and mentors connected to more than 60 schools at Martin Luther King High School for the third annual Detroit Public Schools Community District (DPSCD) STEM Awards ceremony. The event is billed as the “Oscars of STEM” by the District’s Assistant Director of STEM Enrichment Kevin Fite, who organized the gala, which celebrated K-12 student achievements in the areas of academic games, chess, robotics, math bee, science fair, destination imagination, oratorical speeches, debate and even spelling bee.
Without the drama of the Academy Awards — and in far less time — the program held in the still plush King High School auditorium, literally shined a positive light on the full extent of STEM involvement and more across the district. Once the presentation of the awards began, the program’s pace took on warp speed during stretches, with academic games awards presented at 6:26; chess at 6:29; debate and oratorical speeches at 6:36 (following a raffle); destination imagination at 6:39; math bee at 6:44 (after a raffle); robotics at 6:54; science fair at 7:04 (after a raffle); and spelling bee at 7:07.
When Thursday evening’s program concluded, 286 students, teachers, coaches and mentors had been recognized. And some of the award recipients are already talking about their plans for the next school year, including Leon Pryor, who took a bow on the King auditorium stage on three separate occasions, with the last coming after receiving a Coach of the Year award for guiding the middle school robotics squad (Team 14010-Techno Phoenix) at the Foreign Language Immersion and Cultural Studies School (F.L.I.C.S.).
“In robotics, champions are built in the offseason,” said Pryor, a senior game producer for Meta and president and co-founder of the Motor City Alliance, which provides resources and assistance to FIRST robotics teams in metro Detroit, including teams from DPSCD.
Pryor revealed that next week he plans to visit the School at Marygrove, and he does not plan to make that visit alone. Pryor said he will be accompanied by a robot or two, along with students who he has previously coached, and a stash of flyers for students and parents who may be interested in being a part of Marygrove’s robotics team next year. Pryor is personally looking forward to coaching next school year because his son, Leon III, will be entering the school as a high school freshman.
“The summer and early fall provide opportunities for teams to compete. But more importantly, I want our team members to be thinking about the technologies that they may want to use before we receive the challenge in January,” Pryor said, referring to a challenge which will go out worldwide on Jan. 7 to teams competing in the 2023 FIRST Robotics Competition.
For his upcoming recruitment trip to Marygrove, Pryor will need to borrow a friend’s trailer because one robot alone stands nearly 5 feet tall and weighs close to 135 pounds with its battery. Pryor says he does not regard the extra provisions as a hassle because he and his fellow robotics coaches recognized Thursday are helping Detroit students gain engineering skills like fabrication, programming, computer vision, computer-aided design, mechanical engineering and engineering processes.
“The skills the students learn are quite real and quite intense, because you can’t build a robot as large and as complex as the robotics the teams are challenged to build without those skills,” explained Pryor, who also wants Detroit parents to know that there is in the neighborhood of “$100 million” in scholarships available to students nationally that participate in FIRST Robotics.
Like Pryor, Thigpen was inspired by the DPSCD STEM Awards program which was held in person for the first time since 2019, and is ready to do more with her students at Pershing, where staff and students are building a STEAM Lab, and at the Michigan Engineering Zone (MEZ) in Midtown, where her team constructed Greg and receives mentoring and other support.
“I challenge all students to go and use their STEAM skills to be the change they want to see in the world,” said Thigpen, who walked across the King auditorium stage twice Thursday evening, including a stroll with her bestie Watson, as they received the Duo Coaches of the Year award in the high school robotics category. “When I say we are excited, we have so many things that are planned for this team between now and the time they graduate. We approach coaching from a parenting standpoint and I view this as a proud parenting moment that we will build on.”
Scott Talley is a native Detroiter, a proud product of Detroit Public Schools and lifelong lover of Detroit culture in all of its diverse forms. In his second tour with the Free Press, which he grew up reading as a child, he is excited and humbled to cover the city’s neighborhoods and the many interesting people who define its various communities. Contact him at: stalley@freepress.com or follow him on Twitter @STalleyfreep. Read more of Scott's stories at www.freep.com/mosaic/detroit-is/.
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2022-06-12T13:22:32+00:00
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freep.com
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https://www.freep.com/mosaic-story/news/local/detroit-is/2022/06/12/detroit-public-schools-stem-robotics-pershing-high-school/10000244002/
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The Vigo County School Board on Monday will consider a proposed agreement with Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College for the college’s new sprint football program, which begins this fall.
The agreement is for the college’s use of the West Vigo High School football field for their sprint football league, said Superintendent Rob Haworth.
“We are working through issues related to insurance and concessions but we will be collaborating with SMWC to help launch this exciting new chapter for the college and their football program,” he said.
The college announced its new team sport last year. It is a founding member of the Midwest Sprint Football League.
Sprint football has the same rules as standard American football except players adhere to a weight limit of 178 pounds. Sprint football has long been an institution on the East Coast, played by the Ivy League schools for many years, military academies and other private schools.
In other matters, the school board will conduct another public hearing on a proposed 2022 general obligation bond issue. It will act on an additional appropriation resolution, which gives the district authority to spend bond proceeds, and a final bond resolution.
The $5.8 million bond issue would be used for such facility improvements as heating/ventilation/air conditioning; paving; site improvements; and purchase of equipment and technology. Potential projects will be discussed Monday.
The school district has been using short-term general obligation bonds for capital improvement projects to fill a gap in revenue created by state property tax caps.
The more than $5.8 million bond would have a repayment schedule of 3 years, 5 months, and a maximum 5% interest rate.
The new bond issue will not increase the district’s overall debt service rate, which will remain 21.8 cents per $100 assessed value.
In other matters, the board will consider textbook fees for the 2022-23 school year.
The new rates, decreasing for elementary grades, would be kindergarten, $124 (down from the current $125); Grade 1, $123 (down from $138); Grade 2, $109 (down from $124); Grade 3, $114 (down from $128); Grade 4, $100 (down from $114); and Grade 5, $102, (down from $116).
Fees for middle school are up slightly: Grade 6, $158.60 to $178.10, compared to $158 to $177.50 this past year; Grade 7, $161.25 to $179.25, compared to $160 to 178 this past year; and Grade 8, $158.50 to $176.50, compared to the past year’s $157.25 to $175.25.
Other agenda items include a second reading of NEOLA policies and a presentation on BoardDocs, a paperless, web-based service that makes meeting agendas and supporting documents available online.
The board meeting is at 6 p.m. in the administration building conference center, 501 Olive St., West Terre Haute.
Sue Loughlin can be reached at 812-231-4235 or at sue.loughlin@tribstar.com Follow Sue on Twitter @TribStarSue.
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2022-07-11T06:56:37+00:00
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tribstar.com
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https://www.tribstar.com/news/local_news/smwc-seeks-use-of-west-vigo-field-for-sprint-football/article_6927d6ae-37cd-5cc8-87a4-6ca3fffbc0ae.html
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The Results Are Clear - A Scientifically Proven Path to Targeting the Appearance of Hyperpigmentation and Improving Skin Tone and Texture
IRVINE, Calif., Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company (NYSE: ABBV), announces the launch of the long-awaited SkinMedica® Even & Correct Collection. Clinically proven and formulated to deliver targeted results, these three products work separately and together to even skin tone and reduce the appearance of hyperpigmentation and dark spots on the face: Advanced Brightening Treatment, Dark Spot Cream, and Brightening Treatment Pads.
"Hyperpigmentation is the second-highest professional-grade skincare concern seen in-office1 with demand for effective treatment continuing to rise," said Carrie Strom, President, Global Allergan Aesthetics and Senior Vice President, AbbVie. "With a formulation backed by science, our R&D team has developed an innovative collection to meet patients where they are in their hyperpigmentation journey. SkinMedica® continues to be a category leader innovating for all patient skin types."
"Hyperpigmentation is a complex, emotional condition that is often misunderstood and can be difficult to treat as diverse skin types and tones present with hyperpigmentation and respond to treatment in different ways," said Dr. Corey L. Hartman, Board-certified dermatologist and Founder of Skin Wellness Dermatology in Birmingham, AL. "My approach to hyperpigmentation treatment for my patients are nuanced and multimodal to treat existing discoloration and prevent future spots by targeting the root cause. The collection is a customizable and comprehensive approach that can be used together or individually to help target a broad spectrum of unwanted hyperpigmentation conditions, including melasma and post-inflammatory hyperpigmentation (PIH) and effectively targets six critical pathways associated with melanogenesis."
The SkinMedica® Even & Correct products are hydroquinone-free, well tolerated, and effective on all skin types and for multiple ethnicities. Results can be amplified in-offices by receiving a DiamondGlow® treatment with Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Pro-Infusion Serum.
"Patent-pending and exclusive to SkinMedica®, the LTN Complex™ used in the Even & Correct collection features Ultra-Concentrated Lotus Sprout Extract enriched in phytochemicals through a specialized extraction process to harness the most powerful properties that address skin discoloration, Tranexamic Acid to reduce the appearance of dark spots and Niacinamide to reduce the appearance of skin discoloration and fine lines," said Dr. Prithwiraj Maitra, Executive Director, Global Skincare R&D, Allergan Aesthetics. "In clinical studies, individuals saw visibly brighter, more even skin tone in as little as one week.2"
- SkinMedica® Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment: A powerful daily serum to help target and prevent visible discoloration.
- SkinMedica® Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream: A heavy-duty, targeted, fast-acting spot treatment booster that minimizes the look of dark spots.
- SkinMedica® Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads: Alcohol-free brightening pads exfoliate and help reduce the appearance of dullness and uneven tone and texture.
SkinMedica® Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment ($178 MSRP), SkinMedica® Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream ($88 MSRP), and SkinMedica® Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads ($60 MSRP) are available for purchase at SkinMedica.com, and through a network of licensed physicians and medically supervised spas. To experience the SkinMedica® Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Pro-Infusion Serum for DiamondGlow®, you can find a provider near you by clicking here. For more information follow @SkinMedica on Instagram or click here.
About Allergan Aesthetics
At Allergan Aesthetics, an AbbVie company, we develop, manufacture, and market a portfolio of leading aesthetics brands and products. Our aesthetics portfolio includes facial injectables, body contouring, plastics, skincare, and more. Our goal is to consistently provide our customers with innovation, education, exceptional service, and a commitment to excellence, all with a personal touch. For more information, visit www.AllerganAesthetics.com.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
SkinMedica® IMPORTANT INFORMATION
CAUTION: Do not use Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream if you are pregnant, lactating, or planning to become pregnant.
Sunburn alert: Even & Correct Brightening Treatment Pads and Even & Correct Dark Spot Cream contain an alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that may increase your skin's sensitivity to sunburn. Use a sunscreen and limit sun exposure while using these products and for a week following discontinuation.
Use a sunscreen with an SPF of 30 or higher during any sun exposure when using Even & Correct Advanced Brightening Treatment.
Most SkinMedica® products are intended to meet the FDA's definition of a cosmetic product, an article applied to the human body to cleanse, beautify, promote attractiveness, and alter appearances. These SkinMedica® products are not intended to be drug products that diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. These products have not been approved by the FDA and the statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
DiamondGlow® Uses
The DiamondGlow® device is a general dermabrasion device that gently removes the top layer of skin and delivers topical cosmetic serums onto the skin.
DiamondGlow® Important Safety Information
The DiamondGlow® treatment is not for everyone. You should not have a DiamondGlow® treatment if you have compromised skin quality. Tell your provider if you are pregnant or lactating, or if you have any medical conditions, including allergies, and if you are using topical medications on the area to be treated.
Typical side effects include a scratchy, stinging sensation during the treatment and temporary tightness, redness or slight swelling after the treatment. Rare serious side effects may also occur and include severe skin irritation and allergic reactions.
SkinMedica® Pro-Infusion Serums Disclaimer
SkinMedica® Pro-Infusion Serums are intended to meet the FDA's definition of a cosmetic product, an article applied to the human body to cleanse, beautify, promote attractiveness, and alter appearances. These products are not intended to be drugs that diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease or condition. These products have not been approved by the FDA and the statements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
Please talk to your provider for additional information.
For more information, please talk to your provider or visit SkinMedica.com and DiamondGlow.com. To report an adverse reaction, please call Allergan at 1-800-433-8871.
References:
- 2021 Kline Professional Skin Care Executive Study.
- Data on file at SkinMedica®.
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2023-01-17T13:42:19+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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Vaginal and urinary tract benefits are largely ignored but equally important, yet only one of Amazon's top five best-selling probiotics "for women"1 specifically targets the entire female pelvic triangle.
ATLANTA, May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Approximately 33% of Americans take probiotics in some form, such as capsules, powders, foods, or drinks,2 a number that reportedly increases each year. According to the International Food Information Council's 2022 Gut Health and Probiotics Survey, the top reason why survey-takers consume probiotics is to support their gut health.3 But when it comes to women's biology, the gut is only one-third of the equation.
With women's anatomy, the three parts of the female pelvic triangle—the gut, vagina, and urinary tract—are intrinsically connected, and need to be considered holistically. An imbalance in any of the three microbiomes, whether it's caused by changes in diet, stress, or even menopause, can have a significant ripple effect across the rest of the pelvic triangle; that's why probiotics for women that target the gut alone will likely not be enough.
"With new emerging research, we are learning more about how one part of the pelvic triangle affects the others, how the imbalance in one can cause trouble in another, as well as better ways to get ahead of previously (seemingly) unpreventable issues, like recurrent infections and chronic discomfort," says A. Lenore Ackerman, Urologist, MD, PhD.
On the most basic level, these three factors matter the most when it comes to probiotics for women:
- Designed specifically for women.
"Every probiotic is different, and I tell my patients to look for well-researched options that are targeted to the areas associated with their health concerns," says Angelish Kumar, MD, Urologist, and member of the Medical Advisory Board for Solv Wellness. "For women looking specifically for extra support in the vaginal microbiome, I recommend Māge probiotic for women, as it contains Lactobacillus acidophilus La-14 and Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001, both proven to increase healthy vaginal microflora. And a healthy vagina is the first line of defense in maintaining a healthy urinary tract." - CFU survivability.
A higher number of CFU (colony forming units) does not equal higher effectiveness. Because probiotics are living microorganisms, it's expected that some will die before you have a chance to ingest them. It's also expected that probiotic CFUs will diminish as they work their way through the GI tract. The key to keeping probiotics alive? Prebiotics. - A combo of prebiotics and probiotics.
Prebiotics act like fertilizer for the probiotics, nourishing them so those that survive the gut are able to thrive and multiply—and ultimately transmigrate to the vagina and urinary tract so they can get to work.
"As the industry of probiotics continues to grow at an exponential rate, it's crucial for people to understand what makes each product different," says Terri Wade, Co-Founder and CEO of Solv Wellness. "We are committed to providing solutions that are not only backed by science but also specifically targeted for women's needs." Māge, probiotic for women, contains five clinically proven ingredients at their clinically proven dosages plus a cutting-edge prebiotic that supports the survivability of the probiotics. Unlike most other probiotic supplements on the market, Māge is formulated to help restore balance to the entire female pelvic triangle: the gut, vagina, and urinary tract.
Māge is available at www.solvwellness.com.
Reference:
- Amazon's Best Sellers in the "Probiotic Nutritional Supplements" category, data pulled 3/28/23.
- Moyer, M.W. (2019, November 27). What Are the Benefits of Probiotics? The New York Times.https://www.nytimes.com/2019/11/27/style/self-care/probiotics-benefits.html.
- International Food Information Council. (2022) Consumer Insights on Gut Health and Probiotics. https://foodinsight.org/consumer-insights-on-gut-health-and-probiotics/.
Contact Info--
Tamara Brown
SVP, Marketing
tamara@solvwellness.com
+1 (404) 618-4990
About Māge by Solv Wellness
Māge is a pre- and probiotic supplement developed specifically for women. Māge contains the highest-quality, most clinically studied probiotic strains, at the right number of CFU counts needed to do their work. The blend of probiotics in Māge were specifically chosen because they're clinically proven to help balance the entire female pelvic triangle: the gut, vagina, and the urinary tract. The prebiotic in Māge is not like any other: PreforPro® acts like a heat-seeking missile that targets and ruptures some of the E. coli in your gut, the bacteria most commonly responsible for UTIs.* The remains of the E. coli feed the probiotics in the gut, so they can thrive, multiply, and make a difference there as well as in the rest of the pelvic triangle: the vagina and urinary tract.
*Māge only destroys enough E. coli bacteria to feed the probiotics that will help balance the microbiomes of the pelvic triangle. Māge will not destroy enough bacteria to help you get ahead of UTIs or other infections. If managing UTIs is your goal, you might want to take a look at Ellura, a UTI supplement that offers powerful non-antibiotic UTI management.
PreforPro® is a registered trademark of Deerland Probiotics & Enzymes.
About Solv Wellness
Solv Wellness, LLC, formerly known as Trophikos, LLC, delivers products backed by science for often stigmatized female pelvic health conditions. For too long, women's needs at midlife and beyond have been underserved by the scientific and healthcare communities and, as a result, many women often dread much of what aging brings. Solv Wellness is the company behind Ellura, a clinically proven, daily supplement for non-antibiotic management of recurrent urinary tract infections. Ellura is made using a complex proprietary double-extraction process that captures only the soluble (bioavailable) PAC from concentrated juice extract and eliminates all the insoluble PAC that come from the pomace of the berry. As a result, Ellura consistently demonstrates, through independent testing, the highest level of bacterial Anti-Adhesion Activity compared to other available supplements on the market.
For more information about Solv Wellness and its product offerings visit solvwellness.com.
For scientific data, dosing information, and more, please visit hcp.solvwellness.com.
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2023-05-03T12:16:54+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2023/05/03/when-it-comes-probiotics-women-gut-health-is-just-beginning/
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BOSTON and NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Provident Healthcare Partners ("Provident"), a leading healthcare investment banking firm, announced it has advised Ganse Apothecary ("Ganse") in its partnership with Terrapin Pharmacy ("Terrapin"), a portfolio company of WindRose Health Investors ("WindRose"). Ganse is a Lancaster, Pennsylvania-based closed-door long-term care and specialty pharmacy that provides value-added distribution services to patients suffering from severe and persistent mental illness and intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD).
Provident's deal team was led by Michael Patton, a Managing Director at the firm. Troutman Pepper served as legal counsel to Ganse Apothecary, and Latham & Watkins served as legal counsel for WindRose Health Investors. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
"From the beginning of the process, I was comfortable with the knowledge and expertise of Provident. They brought sell side expertise that made the process easy to understand for someone going through this for the first time. I felt Provident was there to support me through the challenges and celebrate the success of my transition. I would recommend the Provident team without reservation to any business owner considering selling," noted Greg Ganse. President of Ganse.
"Greg Ganse has built Ganse Apothecary to be a market leader in long term-care and specialty pharmacy space in the Pennsylvania market over the last 50 years. We believe Terrapin is the ideal partner for Ganse in order to leverage best practices, complimentary geographies, and therapeutic categories. We look forward to watching the future success of the combined entities," commented Patton.
"It was a privilege to represent Greg and Ganse Apothecary in their transaction with WindRose. Ganse is a natural fit for Terrapin due to the combination of its strong executive management team and reputation as a best-in-class specialty and long-term care pharmacy," commented Tommy Spiegel, Senior Associate at Provident Healthcare Partners.
Ganse Apothecary is a URAC accredited specialty, long-term care, and retail pharmacy located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The organization provides pharmacy services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness, substance use disorders, and intellectual and developmental disabilities, the organizations that support them, and to the general public as well. Visit https://www.ganseapothecary.com/ for more information.
Terrapin Pharmacy is a closed-door specialized pharmacy that primarily serves individuals diagnosed with severe and persistent mental illnesses in the Mid-Atlantic region. The Company serves this population through high-touch distribution relationships with community-based behavioral health agencies and long-term care facilities, enabling improved medication adherence and care management for complex and costly patient populations. Visit https://www.terrapinpharmacy.com/ for more information.
Provident is a leading healthcare investment banking firm specializing in merger and acquisition advisory, strategic planning, and capital formation services for healthcare companies. The firm has a comprehensive knowledge of market sectors and specialties, including specialty pharmacy services. Provident also has unsurpassed experience and insight into the M&A process, which includes working with a multitude of investors such as private equity firms and strategic consolidators. For additional information, visit www.providenthp.com or follow on LinkedIn.
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2022-07-21T11:11:35+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/07/21/provident-healthcare-partners-advises-ganse-apothecary-its-partnership-with-terrapin-pharmacy/
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When I tell people that I left my job as a nurse in a hospital to work in home hospice care, inevitably their reaction is to stop smiling. Their expressions turn serious, solemn, concerned, or uncomfortable — all the things we feel about death. “That must be really hard,” they often say, or, “I could never do that.”
People assume that being a hospice nurse must be sad or emotionally taxing. The truth is, my job is a lot of fun. It’s joyful. I spend my time helping people live well in their final weeks and days on Earth. What could be better than that?
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Like so many nurses, I left my job at a hospital during the pandemic. The problems I faced in the hospital environment — unsafe staffing ratios, grossly unrealistic requirements for productivity, and the relentless administrative focus on efficiency at the expense of safety and patient care — long preceded COVID-19. But they’ve grown far worse in its wake. Some 600,000 health care workers left their job in November alone. That’s nearly 3 percent of the health care workforce. This supports what I keep hearing from the nurses and doctors I know across the country: Hospitals have become unsafe and unpleasant places to work.
The truth is, despite the unpleasantness, I really loved working with patients at the hospital. It was exciting and rewarding to help people with complicated illness and injury return, as much as possible, to their former selves. I wasn’t sure how I’d adjust to the slower pace of home health care, but I knew I needed a job where I could spend quality time with my patients without feeling constantly rushed and pulled in several directions at once.
Most of medicine strives to prolong life and repair the body, restoring to us, as much as possible, the potential and vitality of youth. Hospice care for terminally ill patients in their final six months of life is comfort-oriented, and the treatments we offer are palliative, not curative. Our primary concern is increasing quality, not quantity, of life.
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As a nurse accustomed to thinking of death as the enemy and patient recovery as a universal objective, the move to hospice required that I come to an entirely new understanding of healing and wellness. Profound healing can happen outside of the goals of repair and restoration, but it took me a while to learn this. When I started the job, despite knowing the parameters, I kept hoping, almost instinctively, that my patients would make some miraculous recovery.
A few months into my new job, I had a patient, I’ll call her Ann, who’d taken up painting after retirement. She’d been prolific, filling her ramshackle house with stacks of canvases. Every inch of wall space was covered. She mostly painted landscapes, the rocky shoreline, similar to the view outside her window. My favorite hung over her fireplace: children running on a beach in front of a choppy sea, and a small boy standing still behind them, his feet in the water, his head tilted up, a single stroke of thick white paint depicting the kite he is flying, high in the sky, almost out of view.
By the time we met, Ann’s lung condition had gotten so bad she could hardly walk across the room. She hadn’t painted in more than a year, not since her husband passed away. She told me that she hoped to paint one last picture before she died. She’d been thinking about it for a long time, she said, and showed me the photograph she’d taken years ago from the top of Mt. Katahdin in Maine.
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One of the things we do in hospice is to help our patients set and accomplish end-of-life goals. Ann and I talked about what she would need in order to paint again. We brainstormed easel contraptions that might sit comfortably over her legs in her recliner. Her sister, who had moved in to take care of her, would work on finding all her old painting supplies.
I visited Ann a couple of days later. Her decline had been swift. She told me she was finally comfortable, breathing easily thanks to the right medications and a hospital bed, but she didn’t open her eyes when she spoke. Then we talked about the painting again, the one she’d hoped to create before she died.
She described the photograph to me, the rocky summit, and the iconic Knife’s Edge trail leading off to the distance. She recalled the day it was taken, how they’d hiked in the sweltering late August heat, and how the mosquitos had finally abated when she and her husband crossed the tree line. She now knew that she’d probably never paint that picture. She said she wished she had a little more time. But she didn’t mind too much, not really. “It’s good to have something left to look forward to,” she said.
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Working individually with people in their homes allows me to offer a depth of care that was impossible in the hectic environment of the hospital. In hospice, we’re tasked with caring for the whole patient, including their physical, psychological, social, and spiritual needs, as well as readying their families and loved ones for loss. I’ve come to understand healing as bringing these sometimes-dissonant aspects of the self into harmony with each other, rather than treating each individual wound as a problem to be fixed.
I won’t pretend that there isn’t sadness in my job, though there’s less for me now that I’ve stopped secretly hoping my patients will live forever. Loss is sad, sometimes even traumatic, and grief is painful. We help our patients and families through all of this. But the dying process itself, which so many people are afraid of, is by no means inherently tragic. It can be as joyful and jovial as the life that came before it.
Swapping the hospital for dying people’s homes has given me new insight into living, and dying, well. It doesn’t require optimizing your health or finishing everything you’ve set out to do. Death is its own healer, and the best-lived lives often leave a few paintings undone.
Clara Yim Bolduc is a hospice nurse who left hospital nursing early last year. She lives with her husband and four children in Maine.
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2023-02-09T05:44:49+00:00
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bostonglobe.com
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2023/02/09/opinion/one-less-hospital-nurse-america-me/
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CA Reno NV Zone Forecast for Thursday, April 27, 2023
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values for large geographic areas and may not be representative
of a specific area. To get a more specific forecast for your area,
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CAZ072-NVZ002-290300-
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Including the cities of South Lake Tahoe, Tahoe City, Truckee,
Markleeville, Stateline, Glenbrook, and Incline Village
331 AM PDT Fri Apr 28 2023
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 67 to 77. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows
37 to 47. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 67 to 77. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows 37 to 47. Southwest winds
10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 62 to 72. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Ridge gusts up to
55 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy in the evening then
becoming mostly cloudy. Lows 31 to 41.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 49 to
59.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
26 to 36.
.TUESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning, then
chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 44 to
54.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows
24 to 34.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the morning,
then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs
46 to 56.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Showers likely. Lows 27 to 37.
Highs 44 to 54.
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331 AM PDT Fri Apr 28 2023
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.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 78 to 83. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Clear. Lows 45 to 50. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
79 to 84. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 42 to 47. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 74 to 79. South winds around
10 mph increasing to 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph in the
afternoon.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Breezy. Partly cloudy. Lows 38 to 43.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Showers likely. Highs 65 to 70. Lows
35 to 40.
.TUESDAY NIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers. Lows 37 to 42. Highs 66 to 71.
.THURSDAY...Showers likely. Highs 57 to 62.
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331 AM PDT Fri Apr 28 2023
...FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY MORNING...
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs 76 to 86. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Gusts up to 30 mph in the morning.
.TONIGHT...Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows
43 to 53. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Highs
77 to 87. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the
afternoon.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows 40 to 50. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Gusts up to 35 mph in the evening.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs 71 to 81. South winds around
10 mph increasing to southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to
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NEW YORK, Nov. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Safehold, Inc. (NYSE: SAFE), the creator and leader of the modern ground lease industry, has closed on a $31.0 million ground lease to facilitate the ground-up development of Wilder, a 196-unit multifamily project approximately two miles west of Downtown Denver. The Qualified Opportunity Zone project will be developed by The Max Collaborative, an Ohio based firm led by members of the Max Ratner family.
"We are excited to grow our presence in Denver and expand our relationship with a top tier sponsor in The Max Collaborative," said Executive Vice President Steve Wylder. "We are finding that our ground lease structure works quite well for opportunity zone projects and are pleased to be part of such a high-quality development as we continue to scale our Safehold platform across the country."
The transaction marks the third between Safehold and The Max Collaborative over the last 12 months, all ground-up multifamily developments. Through September 30th, Safehold originated in excess of $1.3 billion of ground lease investments year to date.
About Safehold:
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE) is revolutionizing real estate ownership by providing a new and better way for owners to unlock the value of the land beneath their buildings. Having created the modern ground lease industry in 2017, Safehold continues to help owners of high quality multifamily, office, industrial, hospitality, life science and mixed-use properties generate higher returns with less risk. The Company, which is taxed as a real estate investment trust (REIT) and is managed by its largest shareholder, iStar Inc., seeks to deliver safe, growing income and long-term capital appreciation to its shareholders. Additional information on Safehold is available on its website at www.safeholdinc.com.
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2022-11-07T22:37:15+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/11/07/safehold-closes-310-million-ground-lease-sixth-transaction-denver-colorado/
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PUEBLO, Colo. (AP) — A word was notably missing from a recent news release by Colorado congressional candidate Adam Frisch: “Democrat."
Frisch, a former city councilman from the posh, mostly liberal ski town of Aspen, instead called himself a “conservative businessman” and left his party affiliation unmentioned.
Downplaying that he's a Democrat is a strategy Frisch’s campaign hopes will allow him to mount an upset victory in the largely rural and conservative-leaning Colorado congressional district where he's taking on first-term Republican Lauren Boebert. She is one of several far-right figures — along with Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene — who’ve become political celebrities since taking the country by storm in 2020.
Boebert is trying ensure voters don’t forget the uppercase “D” next to Frisch’s name, derisively dubbing her opponent “Aspen Adam” and following the GOP script of trying to paint to him as a typical liberal who would cow to what they say is Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s “radical agenda."
Frisch knows he’ll have to compel thousands to cross party lines: After redistricting made the district more Republican, GOP voters outnumber Democratic voters 150,000 to 115,000.
His strategy was on display during a recent town hall in the working-class town of Pueblo where Frisch wore a large belt buckle, jeans and cowboy boots. He touted what he described as “moderate” and “pragmatic” views that make him pro-business and pro-energy. He asked voters if they really wanted two more years of Boebert's brand of what he calls “angertainment.”
“I think 40% of the Republican Party wants their party back,” he told the crowd.
Frisch hopes to lure Republican voters disillusioned by Boebert’s brash style and unabashed backing of former President Donald Trump. He doesn't spend much time talking about Boebert’s stances on key district issues like oil and gas or health care, topics on which both candidates more or less agree.
A close race in rural Colorado would be a major development in the nationwide fight over the direction of the Republican Party, in which Trump-loyalists like Boebert, Greene and Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz are challenging an old guard that has mostly accommodated Trump while trying to keep the far right at arm's length.
But Seth Masket, director of the Center on American Politics at the University of Denver, does not expect that to happen. Though some Republican voters disapprove of Boebert, it'll be a big lift for them to cross party lines and support even a conservative Democrat, he said.
“It would be a pretty stunning thing if she did lose,” Masket said. “That might force a little bit of a recalibration as to what sort of candidates (the GOP) think they want.”
Boebert, who invigorated a loyal base of right-wing voters en route to her 2020 upset of five-term GOP Rep. Scott Tipton, isn’t buying Frisch’s conservative branding. To the incumbent, Frisch’s platform mirrors a trend of Democratic lawmakers and candidates backpedaling on issues such as the “defund the police” movement and grappling with sky-high inflation and steep prices.
“Adam's priority is to act like a Republican because he knows he has no chance to win this election being the Pelosi-loving liberal that he is," Boebert said.
She’s also not backing down from her firebrand ways that have earned her widespread notoriety, frequent national TV appearances and a spot on the so-called MAGA Squad.
When President Joe Biden was coming to the end of his State of the Union address in March, she interrupted a somber moment about Biden's son to blame Biden for the 13 service members who were killed during the U.S. withdrawal in Afghanistan. “You put them in. Thirteen of them," she yelled.
Boebert commonly rails against the Democratic establishment, invoking portentous rhetoric about liberal persecution of conservatives and a displacement of Americans by immigrants in the U.S. without permission. She warns that the direction of the country hangs in the balance in the midterms.
Republican Scott McInnis, a former district congressman and now a commissioner in Mesa County that includes Grand Junction, said that Republican voters like that Boebert’s a fighter.
“You got to be louder, you got to be tougher, and you got to be smarter than the people you are up against,” said McInnis. “People in this district like a scrapper. They like it; they like that energy.”
The same energy that galvanized anti-establishment angst grates on more traditional Republicans.
“What I’m hearing from long-term, mainstream Republicans: They are not happy with the new face of the party,” said Republican state Sen. Don Coram, who lost the June party primary to Boebert and has endorsed Frisch. “We would rather sacrifice a Republican than sacrifice the Republic.”
Coram added that mainstream Republicans are hoping that if Frisch unseats Boebert, they can replace him with a traditional Republican come the 2024 election.
Frisch avoids Boebert’s impassioned rhetoric about a larger cultural struggle, rarely mentions Boebert’s controversies that have thrust her onto the national stage, and speaks in less definitive language. When discussing broad concerns such as inflation, he's nodded at his willingness to seek bipartisan solutions — “we need to find a way" — but avoided grandiose promises.
His platform tends to lean conservative, favoring the private sector to work out kinks in health care, promoting some natural gas and oil production in the district and the nation, and supporting the removal of Nancy Pelosi as speaker of the House in favor of “the next generation of leaders.”
In a recent interview, Frisch said bi-partisanship is the only path to “get stuff done.”
“When I tell people, if there was a ‘get stuff done party’ (I would be in it), everyone nods,” Frisch said. "When I tell people I want the circus to stop, people nod,” he said, “on the left, right or center.”
Whether Frisch will garner enough Republican votes, however, appears to be coming down to one question asked by an attendee at the town hall in Pueblo. The question, said Frisch, is one of the most common on the campaign trail: Does the adjective “Democratic” on his ticket mean he’ll bend to the party line?
“I'm not running to be the voice of any party,” he said. “We are making a pure competency pitch.”
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Jesse Bedayn is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
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2022-10-26T15:59:17+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Frisch-targets-GOP-voters-tired-of-Boebert-s-17535712.php
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
4-1-5, FIREBALL: 5
(four, one, five; FIREBALL: five)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
4-1-5, FIREBALL: 5
(four, one, five; FIREBALL: five)
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2022-10-18T23:43:33+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Evening-game-17518279.php
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. House failed Thursday to override President Joe Biden’s first veto — of a Republican-led bill that would have banned the consideration of environmental, social or governance issues in retirement and other investment decisions.
Republicans failed to mount the necessary two-thirds votes needed in the House to override the president’s veto of the “ESG” investment bill. The override failed on a 219-200 vote mostly along party lines as most Democrats opposed.
The standoff was a first test of the strength of the new Republican majority in the House as it confronts the Democratic president in the White House.
House Republicans had succeeded in passing the legislation through Congress last month, part of their agenda to undo so-called “woke” government policies that strive to bring new ways of thinking about social and environmental issues with equity and accountability.
The legislation was a pushback against the idea of “ESG” investing, which takes into account a company’s environmental social and governance record, including on issues like climate change.
Including such factors in financial planning has gained in popularity as Americans seek different options for where they park their retirement savings and other investments.
The U.S. Department of Labor had issued a rule last December saying investment plan fiduciaries may consider climate change and other environmental, social, and governance factors in making investment decisions.
But the newly empowered House Republicans sought to roll back the Labor Department rule and effectively reinstate a Trump-era policy banning the investment practice. The measure gained some support in the Democratic-held Senate.
Using special procedures, the House and Senate approved the rollback with a simple majority in both chambers, but there was not enough support in Congress to mount the veto override.
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2023-03-24T19:56:02+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/political-news/house-gop-fails-to-override-biden-veto-of-esg-investing-ban/
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Russia accuses Ukraine of trying to assassinate Putin with Kremlin drone attack
MOSCOW - Russian authorities accused Ukraine on Wednesday of attempting to attack the Kremlin with two drones overnight in an effort to assassinate President Vladimir Putin.
The Kremlin decried the alleged attack attempt as a "terrorist act" and said Russian military and security forces "disabled" the drones before they could strike. It did not elaborate.
A statement on the Kremlin's website said debris from the unmanned aerial vehicles fell on the grounds of the seat of Russia's government but did not cause any damage. The statement, which did not explain what caused the drones to break up, said no casualties were reported.
A video published overnight on a local Moscow news Telegram channel, which appeared to have been shot across the river from the Kremlin, showed what looked like smoke rising over the Kremlin.
According to the text accompanying the video, residents of a nearby apartment building reported hearing bangs and seeing smoke at around 2:30 a.m. local time (7:30 p.m. Eastern.) It was impossible to independently verify the posted footage.
There was no immediate comment from Ukrainian authorities. The Kremlin didn’t present any evidence to back up its account, including the allegation of an assassination attempt as Russia prepares to observe its annual Victory Day on Tuesday.
"We consider these actions as a planned terrorist act and an attempt on the life of the president of Russia, carried out on the eve of the Victory Day, the parade on May 9, where foreign dignitaries are expected," the Kremlin's statement read.
Russia retains the right to respond "when and where it sees fit," the statement said.
Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov told Russia’s state news agency RIA Novosti that Putin wasn’t in the Kremlin at the time and was working from the Novo-Ogaryovo residence.
The Kremlin added that Putin was safe and his schedule was unchanged. Peskov said at the parade would take place as scheduled on May 9.
Shortly before the news about the alleged attack broke, Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin issued a ban on using drones in the Russian capital, with an exception for drones launched by authorities.
Sobyanin didn't cite a reason for the ban, saying only that it would prevent "illegal use of drones that can hinder the work of law enforcement."
A lawmaker who represents Crimea in Moscow, Mikhail Sheremet, told Russian state media that the Kremlin should order a missile strike on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s residence in Kyiv in retaliation for Wednesday's alleged incident.
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2023-05-03T15:25:30+00:00
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fox29.com
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https://www.fox29.com/news/russia-accuses-ukraine-of-trying-to-assassinate-putin-with-kremlin-drone-attack
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2023-06-07T07:38:47+00:00
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leadertelegram.com
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https://www.leadertelegram.com/obituaries/john-falter-jr/article_b5ce7226-03ea-11ee-9601-efd560ab41ef.html
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Chris Stapleton surprises girl with a rare backstage meet and greet
(Circle) - Chris Stapleton made a little girl’s dream come true over the weekend.
Stapleton’s 2023 All-American Road Show has kept him on the go, performing night after night, but amongst all the shows, one truly stood out.
At his July 14 concert at the Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater in Virginia Beach, Virginia, a heartwarming moment unfolded when a young fan named Lily held up a sign that read, “Will you take a picture with me?”
The simple question seemed to really catch Stapleton’s attention because the girl and her family were escorted backstage after the concert, where they patiently waited for Stapleton and his wife, Morgane, to join them.
In the TikTok video, Morgane asks the young fan if she created the sign. She nods and replies, “Yes,” proudly holding out a guitar pick she had received during the concert before the meet-and-greet.
“Well. We saw your sign, and we said, We’ve gotta do that,” Morgane added.
The fan’s successful meet and greet with Stapleton came as a surprise to many, given his reputation as a private person. He is well-known for his low-key status, rarely participating in interviews, let alone participating in meet and greets.
Stapleton also surprised some fans recently by announcing to the world that he will be releasing his 5th studio album, titled “Higher.”
The upcoming album will mark his first studio release since 2020 when he dropped his fourth studio album, “Starting Over,” which won him a Grammy for Best Country Album.
Originally appeared on Circle All Access. https://www.circleallaccess.com/
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2023-07-28T23:24:00+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/2023/07/28/chris-stapleton-surprises-girl-with-rare-backstage-meet-greet/
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All 16 TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track locations receive accreditation for health care excellence and are awarded the Urgent Care Association's Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation.
TAMPA, Fla., Nov. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tampa General Hospital's network of urgent care centers known as TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track has again received the highest level of distinction for urgent care centers — accreditation by the Urgent Care Association (UCA). Accreditation signifies that all TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track locations have met the UCA's established standards and criteria for quality of patient care, safety and scope of services.
"TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track was the first system of urgent care centers in the Tampa Bay area to achieve accreditation through the UCA. Reaccreditation affirms our continuity and consistency in delivering world-class care to our patients," said Tampa General Hospital Executive Vice President and Chief Ambulatory Care Officer Adam Smith.
In addition to being reaccredited, TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track was also awarded the Antibiotic Stewardship Commendation (ASC) by the UCA. This program requires urgent care centers to provide evidence of their compliance with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) antibiotic stewardship principles.
Antibiotic stewardship is the effort to measure and improve how antibiotics are prescribed by clinicians and used by patients. The CDC principles provide a framework for urgent care centers to demonstrate a commitment to improve antibiotic use and advance patient safety and outcomes.
"Our goal is to treat infections while protecting our community from the harmful effects of antibiotic-resistant infections," said Dr. Daron Diecidue, chief executive officer, TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track and chief of TGH Ambulatory Services. "We are very proud of our dedicated staff and providers and our team's commitment to excellence is reaffirmed through the achievement of these high distinctions."
There are currently 16 TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track locations throughout Hillsborough, Pinellas and Pasco counties, with more being planned and opening in the near future. Each location provides:
- Walk-in, extended-hour medical care from board-certified providers for a large scope of conditions, including unexpected cuts, burns, sprains or fractures
- On-site X-rays and EKGs
- Laboratory services, including blood draws, urinalyses and drug screens
- Sports and school physicals
- Employer solutions such as pre-employment screenings, employment physicals and clearances, and assessments for workers' compensation injuries
- Certain prescriptions can be filled on-site
All locations are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. seven days a week and deliver comprehensive, convenient urgent care and primary care to patients 3 months and older. While walk-ins are welcome, Fast Pass reservations may also be made at www.fasttrackurgentcare.com/fastpass.
The UCA is recognized as the largest, most notable trade and professional association in urgent care with a membership of more than 4,000 urgent care centers representing urgent care clinical and business professionals from the United States and abroad.
Tampa General Hospital, a 1,040-bed, not-for-profit, academic medical center, is one of the largest hospitals in America and delivers world-class care as the region's only center for Level l trauma and comprehensive burn care. Tampa General Hospital is the highest-ranked hospital in the market in U.S. News & World Report's 2022-23 Best Hospitals, and is tied as the third highest-ranked hospital in Florida, with seven specialties ranking among the best programs in the United States. Tampa General Hospital has been designated as a model of excellence by the 2022 Fortune/Merative 100 Top Hospitals list. The academic medical center's commitment to growing and developing its team members is recognized by two prestigious Forbes magazine rankings – first nationally in the 2022 America's Best Employers for Women and sixth out of 100 Florida companies in the 2022 America's Best Employers by State. Tampa General is the safety net hospital for the region, caring for everyone regardless of their ability to pay, and in fiscal year 2021, provided a net community benefit worth more than $224.5 million in the form of health care for underinsured patients, community education, and financial support to community health organizations in Tampa Bay. It is one of the nation's busiest adult solid organ transplant centers and is the primary teaching hospital for the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine. With six medical helicopters, Tampa General Hospital transports critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. Tampa General houses a nationally accredited comprehensive stroke center, and its 32-bed Neuroscience, Intensive Care Unit is the largest on the West Coast of Florida. It also is home to the Jennifer Leigh Muma 82-bed neonatal intensive care unit, and a nationally accredited rehabilitation center. Tampa General Hospital's footprint includes 17 Tampa General Medical Group Primary Care offices, TGH Family Care Center Kennedy, TGH Brandon Healthplex, TGH Virtual Health, and 21 TGH Imaging powered by Tower outpatient radiology centers throughout Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas and Palm Beach counties. Tampa Bay area residents also receive world-class care from the TGH Urgent Care powered by Fast Track network of clinics, and they can even receive home visits in select areas through TGH Urgent Care at Home, powered by Fast Track. As one of the largest hospitals in the country, Tampa General Hospital is the first in Florida to partner with GE Healthcare and open a clinical command center that provides real-time situational awareness to improve and better coordinate patient care at a lower cost. For more information, go to www.tgh.org.
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2022-11-09T00:05:42+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/11/08/tgh-urgent-care-powered-by-fast-track-recognized-by-urgent-care-association-quality-care-patient-safety/
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Heads up! Frozen strawberries are making people sick with hepatitis-A in some states. The frozen strawberries come from Trader Joe’s, Costco and other stores. The strawberries were sold under a variety of labels including Kirkland Signature, Trader Joe’s, Simply Nature, Vital Choice, Made With, and PCC Community Markets. The FDA has linked the outbreak to frozen strawberries imported from farms in Baja California, Mexico.
For more on this story, click here : https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/select-frozen-strawberries-linked-to-hepatitis-a-outbreaks/
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2023-04-19T05:45:47+00:00
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wtlcfm.com
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https://wtlcfm.com/3497629/frozen-strawberries-cause-more-sickness/
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The Orlando Magic, owners of the Nos. 1, 32 and 35 picks in the NBA draft, will have multiple chances to add to their roster on June 23.
After kicking off a rebuild in March 2021, the Magic already have significant young talent. Orlando has nine players who were drafted in the first round since 2017 signed to contracts for the 2022-23 season.
Nonetheless, the Magic have clear needs after finishing 2021-22 with a 22-60 record.
As the roster stands, Orlando needs a 3-and-D wing/forward — with an emphasis on reliable 3-point shooting — who has good size and length for their position. The Magic also could use another big/center, depending on what happens with Mo Bamba’s restricted free agency.
After taking a step forward in their pre-draft evaluations during the mid-May NBA draft combine in Chicago, the Magic are hosting prospects for workouts ahead of the draft.
This story is part of a series on players the Magic either interviewed or worked out in Orlando:
Dereon Seabron (N.C. State)
Height: 6-foot-6 | Weight: 182 pounds | Age: 22 | Wingspan: 6-foot-8 3/4
2021-22 averages: 17.3 points (49.1% from the field — 51.9% on 2s, 25.6% on 3s), 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 assists and 1.4 steals.
Connection: Worked out for the Magic on May 25
Note: Just because a player is working out for a team doesn’t mean they’re a target to be drafted. A team not working out a prospect also doesn’t mean they won’t draft them. Six pre-draft prospects are allowed on the court at a time and aren’t allowed on the court with NBA players. Some players sought feedback from NBA teams ahead of the June 1 deadline college players had to decide whether they’ll stay in the draft or withdraw and keep any remaining collegiate eligibility.
The buzz: Seabron was one of college basketball’s most improved players. After redshirting 2019-20 and averaging 5.2 points and 3.5 assists in 2020-21, Seabron nearly tripled his scoring and assist production in 2021-22. He led the Wolfpack in points and assists en route to being named the Atlantic Coast Conference Most Improved Player. Seabron was also named second-team All-ACC. He’s expected to be drafted in the second round or go undrafted.
Scouting report: High-level athlete who thrives in transition. Quick and bouncy. Really good at getting downhill and attacking the rim because of his burst, long strides and length. Attacks closeouts off the catch well and creates kick-out opportunities. Good rebounder and passer. Instinctual cutter. Draws fouls really well (averaged 6.3 free throw attempts) and finishes through contact. Flashed the potential to be a strong defender because of his length and quickness.
Not a good shooter, which will limit his effectiveness as an off-ball threat. Slow shooting motion. Improved free-throw percentage (57.6% to 71.3%) gives hopes he can improve as a shooter too. Handles can be tightened. Sometimes tries to attack space in defense even when there isn’t an opening, leading to turnovers. Isn’t the most engaged or disciplined defender despite having the tools to be a high-level defender.
Fit: Seabron’s athleticism and potential to grow into a high-end wing defender who can get to the rim at ease are tantalizing. He wouldn’t take away on-ball reps from Orlando’s young ball handlers (Cole Anthony, Markelle Fultz, R.J. Hampton and Jalen Suggs). However, the Magic would likely look for a player who’s further along as an outside shooter.
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at khprice@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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2022-06-15T06:27:35+00:00
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twincities.com
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https://www.twincities.com/2022/06/15/orlando-magic-pre-draft-profile-n-c-states-dereon-seabron-2/
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WHL
All Times Local
Eastern Conference
Central Division
East Division
Western Conference
B.C. Division
U.S. Division
Note: x - clinched playoff berth; y - clinched division; Two points for a team winning in overtime or shootout; the team losing in overtime or shootout receives one which is registered in the OTL or SOL columns.
Tuesday's results
Brandon 4 Prince Albert 3
Winnipeg 3 Medicine Hat 1
Kamloops 3 Seattle 2 (SO)
Wednesday's results
Saskatoon 5 Swift Current 3
Edmonton 3 Regina 2
Brandon 2 Medicine Hat 0
Red Deer 2 Lethbridge 1
Prince George 6 Kelowna 2
Kamloops 7 Everett 1
Friday's results
Moose Jaw at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Winnipeg, 7:05 p.m.
Regina at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Calgary at Red Deer, 7 p.m.
Everett at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Vancouver at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Prince George at Victoria, 7:05 p.m.
Portland at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Tri-City at Seattle, 7:05 p.m.
Saturday's games
Red Deer at Calgary, 2 p.m.
Swift Current at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Edmonton at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Regina at Medicine Hat, 7 p.m.
Prince George at Victoria, 6:05 p.m.
Portland at Tri-City, 6:05 p.m.
Everett at Seattle, 6:05 p.m.
Vancouver at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Kelowna at Spokane, 7:05 p.m.
Sunday's games
Prince Albert at Saskatoon, 4 p.m.
Brandon at Winnipeg, 5:05 p.m.
Prince George at Vancouver, 4 p.m.
Kelowna at Tri-City, 4:05 p.m.
Spokane at Everett, 4:05 p.m.
Tuesday's games
Winnipeg at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Spokane at Portland, 7 p.m.
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2023-03-10T09:13:13+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/hko-whl-standings-17831120.php
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Devastated by Russia’s invasion eight months ago, the Ukrainian economy will plunge 35% this year, the World Bank forecast Tuesday.
The war has destroyed factories and farmland and displaced millions of Ukrainians. The World Bank, a 189-country anti-poverty agency, estimates that rebuilding the country will cost at least $349 billion, 1.5 times the size of Ukraine’s prewar economy.
“Ukraine continues to need enormous financial support as the war needlessly rages on as well as for recovery and reconstruction projects,’’ said Anna Bjerde, World Bank vice president for Europe and Central Asia.
Still, the bank’s assessment for Ukraine’s economy marks an upgrade from the 45.1% freefall it forecast in June. And it expects that the Ukrainian economy will return to growth in 2023, expanding 3.3% — though the outlook is highly uncertain and will depend on the course of the war.
Meanwhile, the Russian economy, hammered by Western sanctions, is expected to shrink both years — by 4.5% in 2022 and 3.6% next year. In June, however, the bank had predicted the Russian economy would fare even worse this year, shrinking by 8.9%. The energy-producing Russian economy has proven surprisingly resilient, helped by a surge in oil and natural gas prices.
The Washington-based bank expects the emerging economies of Europe and Central Asia collectively to shrink 0.2% this year and eke out growth of just 0.3% in 2023.
The bank’s economic assessment for 23 countries in southern and eastern Europe and in Central Asia was an improvement from the 2.9% contraction it predicted for 2022 back in June. The upgrade reflects, in part, the extension of government stimulus programs originally meant to combat the economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic.
But the outlook for 2023 dimmed from the bank’s earlier forecast for 1.5% regional growth.
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2022-10-05T15:05:26+00:00
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upmatters.com
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https://www.upmatters.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-world-bank-ukraines-war-torn-economy-will-sink-35-in-22/
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Joe Girard III scored 26 points, Jesse Edwards had his 10th double-double of the season and Judah Mintz scored 14 of his 16 in the final 13 minutes as Syracuse beat Florida State 76-67 Wednesday night.
Mintz converted a three-point play, Bell followed with a 3-pointer and, after Chandler Jackson hit a jumper to give FSU a 56-55 lead with 9:24 to play, Mintz converted another three-point play eight seconds later that sparked a 10-0 run and Syracuse led the rest of the way.
Girard made a jumper and Mintz added a jumper and a layup before Girard made 1 of 2 free throws to make it 65-56 with seven minutes left. Matthew Cleveland threw down a fast-break dunk to pull the Seminoles within four points with 3:06 to go but Mintz answered with a layup 14 seconds later and they got no closer.
Cleveland had 19 points and 12 rebounds for Florida State (8-17, 6-8). The 6-foot-7 guard has scored in double figures in 18 consecutive games and has 11 double-doubles this season. Darin Green Jr. hit five 3-pointers and finished with 17 points but was just 6-of-18 shooting, including 17 3-point shots. Naheem McLeod, a 7-4 center, had 14 points.
Syracuse was minus-8 rebounding in the first half and went into intermission trailing 35-29 but outrebounded the Seminoles 25-12 in the second half while outscoring Florida State 47-32.
Bell converted a three-point play and hit a jumper before Girard hit a 3-pointer to cap a 10-2 run that made it 45-44 with 14:54 to play and gave Syracuse its first lead since midway through the first half. Cleveland hit two jumpers and Green made two 3-pointers as the Seminoles scored 10 of the next 14 points to take a five-point lead.
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2023-02-09T03:59:53+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/girard-mintz-help-syracuse-beat-florida-state-76-67/2023/02/08/0576cd4e-a826-11ed-b2a3-edb05ee0e313_story.html
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Democratic Senate candidate John Fetterman of Pennsylvania will participate in just one debate, his campaign said Wednesday, after weeks of his Republican rival, Dr. Mehmet Oz, pressuring Fetterman and aggressively questioning the severity of his lingering health problems from a stroke.
Fetterman’s campaign said he will participate in a televised debate in mid- to late October. The campaign gave no other details, including why he would agree to just one debate. Oz’s campaign immediately dubbed it a “secret debate,” with no details on when or where.
Politico was first to report that Fetterman had agreed to one debate.
As the general election grows closer, Oz, a celebrity heart surgeon and political novice, has begun stepping up his questioning of Fetterman’s fitness for office after he suffered the stroke in May. Fetterman’s campaign has said Oz was operating in bad faith by insisting on debates and said his motivations were really “about mocking John for having a stroke.”
Fetterman, the state’s lieutenant governor, and Oz are vying to replace retiring Republican Sen. Pat Toomey in a race Democrats see as one of their best chances nationally to flip a Republican-held seat. The winner in the battleground state could help decide the chamber’s partisan control next year.
Oz, who has been endorsed by former President Donald Trump, has accused Fetterman of lying about the seriousness of his stroke. Fetterman has said that he almost died after suffering the stroke just days before the Democratic primary.
Fetterman’s campaign had previously said he was willing to debate but wants a debate that can accommodate the lingering effects of his stroke, in particular his diminished auditory processing speed — he cannot always respond quickly to what he’s hearing. In brief public speaking events, Fetterman also has struggled to speak fluidly.
It was not immediately clear what accommodations Fetterman would be looking for in his debate appearance, but has used closed-captioning in video interviews with reporters.
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2022-09-08T11:15:49+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/politics/ap-politics/ap-fetterman-agrees-to-1-debate-against-oz-in-pa-senate-race/
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Scientists found evidence of two interleaved systems, which may help explain the connection between what's going on in our bodies and what's going on in brain areas involved in thoughts and emotions.
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Scientists found evidence of two interleaved systems, which may help explain the connection between what's going on in our bodies and what's going on in brain areas involved in thoughts and emotions.
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2023-04-19T20:59:36+00:00
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kunm.org
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https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2023-04-19/new-data-show-that-an-old-model-of-the-brains-motor-cortex-is-incomplete
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1st and Burleigh shooting, Milwaukee man wounded
MILWAUKEE - A Milwaukee man was shot and wounded on the city's north side early Tuesday, June 27.
It happened near 1st and Burleigh around 1:20 a.m. Police said the 65-year-old showed up at a hospital for treatment and is expected to survive.
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What led to the shooting isn't known, and police are looking for whoever is responsible. Anyone with information is asked to call MPD at 414-935-7360; to remain anonymous, call Crime Stoppers at 414-224-TIPS or use the P3 tips app.
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2023-06-27T20:37:16+00:00
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fox6now.com
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https://www.fox6now.com/news/milwaukee-shooting-1st-burleigh
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2023-01-28T12:31:42+00:00
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wcfcourier.com
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https://wcfcourier.com/draco/article_ff75d0a3-2fbe-5c7b-a27f-56c7cda63802.html
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HONOLULU, Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of Matson, Inc. (NYSE: MATX), a leading U.S. carrier in the Pacific, today declared a first quarter dividend of $0.31 per common share. The dividend will be paid on March 2, 2023 to all shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 9, 2023.
About the Company
Founded in 1882, Matson (NYSE: MATX) is a leading provider of ocean transportation and logistics services. Matson provides a vital lifeline to the domestic non-contiguous economies of Hawaii, Alaska, and Guam, and to other island economies in Micronesia. Matson also operates premium, expedited services from China to Long Beach, California, provides service to Okinawa, Japan and various islands in the South Pacific, and operates an international export service from Dutch Harbor to Asia. The Company's fleet of owned and chartered vessels includes containerships, combination container and roll-on/roll-off ships and custom-designed barges. Matson Logistics, established in 1987, extends the geographic reach of Matson's transportation network throughout North America. Its integrated, asset-light logistics services include rail intermodal, highway brokerage, warehousing, freight consolidation, Asia supply chain services, and forwarding to Alaska. Additional information about the Company is available at www.matson.com.
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2023-01-26T22:15:51+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2023/01/26/matson-announces-quarterly-dividend-031-per-share/
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2022-08-23T17:06:54+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/08/23/mz-announces-strategic-partnership-with-whistleblower-security/
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Minnesota collected billions more in taxes beyond what state lawmakers agreed to spend on state services, leading to a record-shattering $17.6 billion budget surplus.
Tuesday’s announcement of the enormous budget surplus, roughly $12 billion of which is already in the bank, leads to a conundrum: Are Minnesota’s taxes too high? Or, are lawmakers spending too little on state services?
The answer largely depends on who you ask.
In generic terms, Republicans are seen as wanting to trim taxes while Democrats are viewed as supportive of more government spending. But in reality, it’s much more complex than that.
When asked recently if Minnesota taxes are too high, newly re-elected Gov. Tim Walz said: “I think we are always looking for ways to make sure the system is fair.”
Walz noted that Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party members, who won narrow control of both chambers of the Legislature in November, wanted to focus the benefits of the budget surplus on “working folks and seniors citizens” and that the rich shouldn’t expect a tax cut.
Republicans have been more blunt on the surplus, with House Minority Leader Rep. Lisa Demuth, R-Cold Spring, saying: “We know Minnesotans are overtaxed.”
Senate Minority Leader Mark Johnson, R-East Grand Forks, echoed that sentiment: “We need real relief that all Minnesotans can count on for years to come.”
But GOP lawmakers also have backed spending increases, notably to hire and retain police officers as well as to help the struggling long-term care industry. They also want to address statewide challenges like the shortages of affordable housing and child care.
Where does the surplus come from?
Since 2020, Minnesota has seen tax revenues grow by roughly $13 billion. At the same time, the state has been flooded with federal aid to battle the coronavirus pandemic.
State spending has also grown over that time, but not as quickly as revenues, leading to $12 billion of state funds unspent. Another $6 billion in additional taxes beyond current budget projections are also expected.
The surplus largely comes from three sources of revenue — income, sales and corporate taxes — while other taxes have grown more modestly or declined slightly.
The biggest chunk of that new revenue comes from individual income taxes, which make up about 57 percent of revenue growth since 2020. Increased sales tax collections account for about 28 percent and corporate taxes roughly 11 percent.
The rest comes from a marginal increase in other taxes, such as those on alcohol, tobacco and inheritances. Collections of the statewide property tax declined slightly after lawmakers approved reductions during past years.
While state leaders can boast about their good fiscal management, there also are other factors behind the influx of cash. Federal money helped lower state spending and prop up the economy during the height of the pandemic.
Mark Haveman, executive director of the Minnesota Center for Fiscal Excellence, a government spending watchdog, notes that rising wages and prices also played a role in the surplus tax collections. “I think there’s a lot of wage and price inflation being captured here,” he said.
Notably, Minnesota doesn’t include inflation in its fiscal forecasts, but state budget officials said it could impact the coming two-year budget by $1.3 billion.
How might lawmakers cut taxes?
Last May, lawmakers walked away from a bipartisan deal to cut taxes by $4 billion. It included eliminating all taxes on Social Security, lowering the first-tier income tax rate and expanding tax credits for families and renters.
Those things likely will all be on the table this coming year as the DFL majority works to craft the state’s next two-year budget. But some Democrats have already expressed renewed hesitancy toward completely eliminating taxes on Social Security because lower-income seniors don’t pay the tax and ending it would mean approximately $500 million less in annual tax revenue.
“I don’t want to set up an imbalance or create a cliff in long-term budgeting,” Walz said after the budget forecast was released.
The Democratic governor has repeated his idea to issue rebate checks of $1,000 per person and $2,000 per family — a one-time cost that would give Minnesotans an immediate boost.
John Phelan, an economist at the conservative-leaning Center of the American Experiment, says the simplest thing government can do when it collects too much in taxes is to return it.
“State government says this is what we need to spend, here’s our number. If money comes in beyond that, they should (give) it back to the people,” Phelan said.
Phelan also advocates for simplifying the tax code and eliminating various penalties and minimum taxes as a way to stimulate economic growth. He acknowledged that many of those ideas were unlikely to be adopted by Democrats because they tend to benefit residents with higher incomes.
Haveman, the fiscal watchdog, said he’d like to see lawmakers continue to cut the statewide property tax, which was largely designed to fund local governments. “This provides a real opportunity to restore that tax to its rightful purpose,” he said.
Where would added spending go?
There are plenty of people in Minnesota government who believe the state doesn’t spend enough money on important services, leading to gaps in opportunities for many residents.
Clark Goldenrod, deputy director at the liberal-leaning Minnesota Budget Project, says the budget surplus is a chance for state government to help those who were struggling before the pandemic and did not experience the same recovery as residents who are better off financially.
“This is such an opportunity to be making investments across the board,” Goldenrod said. “This is a crucial moment. To build a more equitable future for the state going forward.”
DFLers tend to agree with that idea, but exactly how and where the budget surplus is spent will be a big debate over the coming months.
Democrats have said increased funding for education, paid family leave, affordable child care and job training for fields facing worker shortages were among their priorities.
“Our state is in a strong position to take decisive action to solve big challenges,” House Speaker Melissa Hortman, DFL-Brooklyn Park, said in response to the surplus announcement.
What comes next?
Lawmakers return to the Capitol in St. Paul on Tuesday, Jan. 3, but don’t expect immediate action on the budget surplus. The Legislature has until the end of May to finish the next two-year budget and things rarely get done early at the Capitol.
Gov. Walz will be the first to release his budget want-list near the end of January. House and Senate committees will review his proposals, but legislative leaders won’t start to finalize proposals of their own until after the February forecast.
Those fiscal estimates will likely give lawmakers an even better picture of state finances and how an expected small recession might impact the economy.
One thing is clear: with unified control of state government and an historic budget surplus, Democrats have an unprecedented chance to remake Minnesota’s budget and tax systems.
“I think Minnesotans are willing to pay taxes if they feel like what they are getting for it makes sense,” Walz said, adding that he wouldn’t take any ideas off the table, even increasing some tax rates if necessary. “I think we have an opportunity to put us in a long-term stable place.”
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2022-12-11T18:03:40+00:00
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twincities.com
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https://www.twincities.com/2022/12/11/mn-18-billion-surplus-taxes-spending-how-we-got-here/
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GAINESVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Florida quarterback Anthony Richardson was surprised, maybe even shocked, to learn the Gators were three-touchdown underdogs against rival and top-ranked Georgia.
“That’s crazy,” Richardson said.
It has little, if anything, to do with Richardson.
Florida’s dreadful defense, which is on pace to be one of the worst in school history, is a big reason the 21 1/2-point betting line on FanDuel Sportsbook so heavily leans toward the defending national champion Bulldogs (7-0, 4-0 Southeastern Conference).
The Gators (4-3, 1-3) are tied for 108th in the country and rank 12th in the SEC in total defense. They’re giving up 429.3 yards a game, mostly because they can’t stop the run, can’t get consistent pressure on quarterbacks and can’t get off the field often enough on third downs.
“There’s nobody that’s ignoring the problem,” coach Billy Napier said. “We’ve got a group of people that really care about doing their job better, and that’s what they’re going to try to do.”
Napier declined to provide specifics about any potential scheme or personnel changes Florida made during its bye week in preparation to face Georgia in nearby Jacksonville on Saturday. Napier offered staunch support for 32-year-old defensive coordinator Patrick Toney, who is making $1 million a year in his first job at a Power Five program. He joined Napier at Louisiana-Lafayette after two seasons at UTSA, one at Sam Houston State and three at Southeastern Louisiana.
Critics argue Toney is in over his head, especially considering Florida’s defense has some NFL talent in defensive tackle Gervon Dexter, edge rusher Brenton Cox and cornerback Jason Marshall. But the unit hasn’t done much since Amari Burney’s diving interception in the end zone with seconds remaining to seal a win over then-No. 7 Utah in the season opener.
The Gators have given up at least 150 yards rushing in six of seven games and rank next to last (out of 131 teams) in the country on the so-called “money down.” LSU was 9 of 10 on third down, an alarming rate for Napier and his staff.
Offenses are converting a staggering 52.6% on third down against the Gators. The school’s statistically worst defenses, in 2007 and 2020, each allowed opponents to convert around 41%.
“I feel like we’re a very, very talented defense,” defensive tackle Tyreak Sapp said. “We just have to bring it all together, and we all understand that it’s going to take work and it’s going to take time. But at this point, it’s a matter of time, and that time is coming up and time is ticking.”
There would be no better time for a defensive resurgence than against Georgia, which ranks second in the country in total offense (526.6 yards a game) and eighth in scoring (41.7 points).
Bulldogs quarterback Stetson Bennett, a fifth-year senior, has completed 71% of his passes for 2,033 yards, with seven touchdowns and an interception. He also has five of the team’s 24 rushing TDs, which are the most in the league.
Bennett cautioned against taking Florida lightly.
“I can tell you that it is hard to get a feel for how much the players care and feel about the rivalry until you play in it,” Bennett said. “You can throw records or whatever you want to out of the window, more so than any other game on our schedule when we go down there and play Florida.”
Oddsmakers disagree. This is the third time Florida has been at least a 20-point underdog in the last three decades, maybe longer.
The Gators were 24-point dogs against top-ranked and defending national champion Alabama in the 2016 SEC title game. They were 28½-point dogs against undefeated and eventual national champion Florida State in Gainesville in 2013. They lost both games by lopsided margins.
“It gets you,” Sapp said about the latest spread. “It riles you up because you feel like it’s kind of disrespect because we both put on our cleats the same. We understand that, yes, this team is a high combatant. But we got a chance, too. We always have a fighter’s punch. There’s always a fighter’s punch in these games.”
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2022-10-25T15:41:07+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/woeful-defense-has-florida-as-3-td-underdog-vs-no-1-georgia/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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ATLANTA — (AP) — Rudy Giuliani has conceded that he made public comments falsely claiming two Georgia election workers committed ballot fraud during the 2020 presidential race but is arguing that the statements were protected by the First Amendment.
That assertion by Giuliani, who as part of Donald Trump's legal team tried to overturn results in battleground states, came in a filing Tuesday in a lawsuit by Ruby Freeman and Wandrea "Shaye" Moss. Their lawsuit from December 2021 accused the former New York City mayor of defaming them by falsely stating that they had engaged in fraud while counting ballots at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.
The lawsuit says Giuliani repeatedly pushed debunked claims that Freeman and Moss — mother and daughter — pulled out suitcases of illegal ballots and committed other acts of fraud to try to alter the outcome of the race.
Though Giuliani is not disputing that the statements were false, he does not concede that they caused any damage to Freeman or Moss. That distinction is important because plaintiffs in a defamation case must prove not only that a statement made about them was false but that it also resulted in actual damage.
Moss told the U.S. House committee investigating the Capitol riot that her life was shattered by the false accusations. She said she received hateful and racist messages, some “wishing death upon me. Telling me that I’ll be in jail with my mother. And saying things like, ‘Be glad it’s 2020 and not 1920.’”
Freeman said in her testimony: “There is nowhere I feel safe.”
Giuliani's statement was attached to a filing arguing that he did not fail to produce evidence in the case and should not be sanctioned as Freeman and Moss had requested.
“While Giuliani does not admit to Plaintiffs' allegations, he — for purposes of this litigation only — does not contest the factual allegations,” the filing said.
Giuliani political adviser Ted Goodman said in an email Wednesday that the filing was made "in order to move on to the portion of the case that will permit a motion to dismiss."
Michael Gottlieb, a lawyer for Freeman and Moss, said in an emailed statement that Giuliani is conceding "what we have always known to be true — Ruby Freeman and Shaye Moss honorably performed their civic duties in the 2020 presidential election in full compliance with the law; and the allegations of election fraud he and former-President Trump made against them have been false since day one.”
Certain issues, including damages, still have to be decided by the court. Gottlieb said Freeman and Moss are “pleased with this major milestone in their fight for justice, and look forward to presenting what remains of this case at trial.”
Freeman and Moss filed a motion this month alleging that Giuliani had “failed to take any steps to preserve relevant electronic evidence.” They know such evidence exists because other people provided it to them, their filing says. They asked U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell in Washington to impose sanctions.
In the court filing, a lawyer for Giuliani argued that his client did not fail to preserve or destroy any electronic evidence “because all pertinent documents were seized by the government and were in their possession, custody, or control.”
The federal government had executed search warrants at Giuliani's home and office in a separate case in New York and had seized his electronic devices.
The records that Moss and Freeman said were not produced “have not been in the possession of Giuliani since their seizure in April 2021,” according to the court filing, and therefore it is “physically impossible” for him to have destroyed the evidence.
Moss had worked for the Fulton County elections department since 2012 and supervised the absentee ballot operation during the 2020 election. Freeman was a temporary election worker, verifying signatures on absentee ballots and preparing them to be counted and processed.
Giuliani and others alleged during a Georgia legislative subcommittee hearing in December 2020 that surveillance video from State Farm Arena showed the election workers committing election fraud. As those allegations circulated online, the two women said, they suffered intense harassment, both in person and online. Moss detailed her experiences in emotional testimony before the members of Congress investigating the Capitol insurrection. The Jan. 6 committee also played video testimony from Freeman during the hearing in June 2022.
In a court filing that month, Giuliani asked the judge to toss the lawsuit, arguing the claims against him were barred by First Amendment protections for free speech. Howell rejected that request, allowing the lawsuit to proceed.
Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith and Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis, who are investigating efforts by Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election results, have both shown interest in what happened to Moss and Freeman.
Smith's team has subpoenaed Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger's office for any Election Day video from State Farm Arena. Willis sought testimony about a curious episode in which prosecutors say a woman traveled from Chicago to Georgia in January 2021 and tried to pressure Freeman into falsely confessing to committing election fraud.
The defamation lawsuit originally named right-wing cable news channel One America News Network, its owners and its chief White House correspondent for also pushing the debunked claims. They were dismissed from the suit in May 2022 after reaching an undisclosed settlement with Moss and Freeman.
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2023-07-26T16:40:26+00:00
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CLEVELAND — In an effort to support pet adoption, News 5 partners with the Cleveland Animal Protective League to bring our viewers the Pet of the Week!
Meet Fran:
Look at this lovely lady, would you believe she is 8 years old? Fran came to us as an owner surrender after her caretaker’s family member got sick and they were unable to spend as much time with her. Fran is a sweet, gentle lady who still has a spunky attitude! She has melted the hearts of staff and volunteers alike. Fran would make a great addition to any home.
Now is a good time to visit your local shelter. As adoptions decrease, there are a lot of furry friends looking for a good home.
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2022-11-19T17:50:27+00:00
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OCALA, Fla., March 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBid enabled the sale of over $44.4 million in gross merchandise value in auctions held through the platform last week. In 1,561 timed and online auctions held between March 13th and 19th, 672,085 lots were sold, exceeding the total from last year's third week in March by 21%. Among the thousands of auctions currently on the site, there are numerous events featuring used cars and pickup trucks for sale. These range from antiques such as a 1926 Ford Model T Roadster and a 1949 Cadillac Series 75 limousine to recent models like a 1999 Volkswagen Beetle and a 2004 Lincoln Town Car, with a 1956 Chevrolet 3100 Stepside and a red 1968 Ford Mustang in between.
HiBid.com brings buyers and sellers together every day with a wide-ranging selection of lots in more than 300 categories that appeal to bidders worldwide. HiBid is fully integrated with Auction Flex 360, providing auctioneers with a comprehensive auction management solution that supports live auctions, timed auctions, and internet absentee bidding.
March 13th-19th, 2023, HiBid.com Highlights
Gross Merchandise Value: $44.4+ Million
Total Hammer Value: $78.5+ Million
Lots Sold Online: 672,085
Timed Auctions: 1,444
Live Auctions: 117
Bids Placed: 4.13+ Million
Bidding Sessions: 5.33+ Million
Current Auctions
The following list includes a small sample from the hundreds of auctions currently open for bidding on HiBid.com. Site visitors can click the Find Auctions menu at the top of the HiBid.com homepage for links to the Featured and Hot auctions, such as those listed below, or use the search box to find auctions nearby.
Classic Car Online Auction
Auction Type: Timed
Dates: March 13th-April 5th
Seller: Rhynalds Auction & Realty LLC
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Bailey Chevy Stepside, '68 Musting, and '55 Chevy
Auction Type: Timed
Dates: March 14th-April 2nd
Seller: Workmans Auction
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Gary Wilson Estate Vehicles Auction
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Dates: March 18th-25th
Seller: Morrow Auction
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Repo Vehicle Auction
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Dates: March 13th-25th
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2023-03-22T16:56:15+00:00
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newschannel10.com
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https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2023/03/22/hibid-continues-growth-trajectory-with-44m-gmv-week-wide-variety-antique-classic-newer-cars-now-open-bidding/
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — The parents of a ninth grade South Carolina student who said she was accosted by a teacher for quietly walking to class instead of stopping and reciting the Pledge of Allegiance are suing the teacher, principal, school district and state education officials.
Marissa Barnwell said she was walking quietly to class and decided not to stop for the pledge or a moment of silence that followed. A teacher yelled at her, confronted her and pushed her against a wall.
Barnwell was then sent to the principal’s office, which she said was humiliating because she feared she was in trouble. The principal promised to look at the video of the encounter and sent her back to class, but Barnwell said he never let her know that the teacher was wrong and she was right.
“I was completely and utterly disrespected,” Barnwell, 15, said at a news conference Thursday, according to The State newspaper. “No one has apologized, no one has acknowledged my hurt. … The fact that the school is defending that kind of behavior is unimaginable.”
Barnwell’s parents are suing the River Bluff High School teacher, the principal, Lexington School District 1, and the South Carolina Education Department in federal court, saying they violated the girl’s civil rights and her First Amendment rights to both free speech or not to speak at all.
A state law passed more than 30 years ago requires public schools to play the Pledge of Allegiance at a specific time every day.
But that law also prohibits punishing anyone who refuses to recite the pledge as long as they are not disruptive or infringe on others.
“The thing that’s beautiful about America is we have freedoms,” said Tyler Bailey, the family’s lawyer. “Students in our schools should feel safe, they should not be feel threatened for exercising their constitutional rights.”
Barnwell said she called her parents in tears and they said the teacher, principal or district never responded.
Lexington School District 1 didn’t respond to an email seeking comment on the lawsuit. River Bluff High School’s website indicates the teacher and principal are still working at the school.
Barnwell’s family also released the school surveillance video of the encounter that shows the teacher confronting the teen.
“I was just in disbelief,” Barnwell said, adding that she told the teacher, “Get your hands off of me.”
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2023-03-10T18:42:30+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/national/disrespected-9th-graders-parents-suing-over-pledge-of-allegiance-confrontation/
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Germany’s air traffic control agency said Wednesday that it is diverting all flights away from the country’s busiest airport, Frankfurt, after a problem with Lufthansa’s computer systems caused major disruption at the German airline.
Agency spokesman Robert Ertler said all plane parking spots in Frankfurt were full because passengers and crews are unable to board the airline’s flights.
“All incoming planes are being diverted to alternative airports” such as as Munich, Nuremberg and Duesseldorf, Ertler told The Associated Press.
Lufthansa Group, which also includes subsidiaries such as Swiss International Air Lines and Eurowings, said the IT outage was caused by construction works in the Frankfurt region.
“This is causing flight delays and cancellations,” the company said. “We regret the inconvenience this is causing our passengers.”
Telephone company Deutsche Telekom later confirmed that an excavator had cut through fiber optic lines at a depth of five meters (16 feet) while working on a railroad line.
The company said parts of the destroyed line had already been repaired and the situation will improve significantly in the course of Wednesday afternoon, German news agency dpa reported.
According to dpa all of Lufthansa’s domestic flights were canceled and passengers were urged to switch to alternative forms of travel, such as trains.
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2023-02-16T08:11:02+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/business/ap-it-problems-disrupt-lufthansa-flights-at-frankfurt-airport/
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108-year-old publishes children’s book just in time for her birthday
ATLANTA (WANF/Gray News) – A woman in Atlanta who recently turned 108 years old said her age doesn’t even cross her mind.
“I don’t even think about age,” Peggy Cobb said. “I think curiosity is the major thing. I am curious about everything. But also, I have a wide range of interests.”
Cobb loves children’s books and is already the author of several reads.
Now she’s a published author again – just in time for her 108th birthday.
“Painter Pan: The Rainbow Man” isn’t a book she planned on publishing. The story had been written for some time, brought to life by Cobb’s illustrations many years ago.
It is about Painter Pan, a character whose vibrant colors on his cape create rainbows.
“It is a little uplifting, and you think about it after the book is closed,” Cobb said. “Furnish your mind well, and you will always have a comfortable place to live.”
Her book is available on Amazon.
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2023-05-25T19:09:06+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/05/25/108-year-old-publishes-childrens-book-just-time-her-birthday/
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – Albuquerque City Councilors will take up redistricting the nine city council districts at their next meeting. The item was up for final action Wednesday night, however, after a long meeting, they decided it was best to wait to let the public weigh in.
City councilors are required to come up with a new map after the census every ten years. They are tasked with adjusting boundaries based on population increases among other changes. Right now, District five is too large.
The map then adjusts other districts. That includes moving District Two further into the west side. A few councilors also proposed other alternatives they want to be considered. For example, Councilor Pat Davis is pulling for a map that would make the International District its own city council district.
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2022-09-09T03:38:22+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/news/politics-government/albuquerque-city-councilors-still-weighing-redistricting/
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White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) adjusts his cap during a game against the Rockies on Sept. 14, 2022, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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White Sox starting pitcher Dylan Cease (84) adjusts his cap during a game against the Rockies on Sept. 14, 2022, at Guaranteed Rate Field.
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2023-02-25T17:58:30+00:00
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bostonherald.com
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https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/02/25/white-sox-starting-pitcher-dylan-cease-84-adjusts-his-cap-during-a-game-against-the-rockies-on-sept-14-2022-at-guaranteed-rate-field/
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Gravitate is pleased to announce that GROWMARK, Inc. recently turned to Gravitate for a self-service platform solution to provide forward contracting opportunities for their customers.
With Gravitate's drive to automate processes through AI-enabled collaboration and decision support software, they were the ideal choice when GROWMARK was looking for a way to streamline their fixed forwards business. GROWMARK's Vice President of Energy, Kelvin Covington noted, "I was introduced to the Gravitate team in 2020 and was instantly impressed with their software solutions and knowledge of the energy business. We needed a more streamlined solution for our customer risk management process and chose Gravitate as our technology partner. They have been great to work with and I am excited about the positive impact this will have for our customers."
Gravitate has delivered a system that provides customers with live fuel and propane pricing and enables GROWMARK'S customers to execute transactions online. According Gravitate Founder and Product Owner, Mike Scharf "It's exciting because our technology is enabling GROWMARK's fuel business to scale efficiently, and we are creating a better user experience for internal users and customers. We have loved working with GROWMARK and are excited about the rollout of the selling platform."
The solution will be rolled out to GROWMARK's customers throughout 2023. It is anticipated that the system will go far beyond the quantitative return on investment for GROWMARK, as it redistributes workflows across their employees as well as creating a new sales channel for their customers.
Gravitate is a software company which provides AI-enabled collaboration and decision support solutions in the refined fuels value chain. Gravitate helps c-store operators, fuel wholesalers, distributors, and refiners get more from their supply chains. With solutions born out of true business problems, their software optimizes supply and logistics, reduces costs, automates processes, and better engages customers.
Gravitate Contact:
Tom Hunt
Tom@gravitate.energy
(713) 360 9941
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by member cooperatives. More information is available at growmark.com.
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2023-01-11T18:45:41+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2023/01/11/growmark-sows-more-efficient-future-with-gravitate/
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — In March, when Donald Trump became the first former president in U.S. history indicted on criminal charges, his reelection campaign saw a huge surge in donations. Even political rivals rushed to support him. There was no dent in his front-runner status after the state charges in New York.
Thursday’s news that Trump has been indicted again, this time on federal charges related to his handling of classified documents, may offer a repeat.
A 37-count felony indictment unsealed Friday accuses Trump of willful retention and improper sharing of national defense information, conspiracy to obstruct justice and corruptly concealing a document or record, among other charges. The top counts carry a penalty of up to 20 years in prison upon conviction.
But soon after he was indicted, there were clear signs that Republican voters may be willing to entrust him again with access to the nation’s biggest secrets and authority over the very laws prosecutors say he defied.
Republican pollster Neil Newhouse said the indictment would not fundamentally change Trump’s standing in the GOP or his advantage in the crowded 2024 Republican primary.
“In any other decade, this would be more than enough to kill a presidential contender in the crib. That’s no longer the case – particularly for Donald Trump,” Newhouse said. He argued Trump has been effectively setting expectations for more charges for months.
“This comes as a surprise to very few Republicans,” Newhouse said. “Trump’s been saying he’d get indicted. He got indicted. The sense from many Republican voters is that this is all about politics.”
The prospect that someone under indictment — twice — could somehow still be considered a viable presidential candidate underscores Trump’s grip on the Republican Party and the ways that he has fundamentally transformed democratic norms in America.
It also illustrates just how effective he has become at inoculating himself against political fallout by setting expectations and controlling the narrative. And it reflects growing Republican hostility toward the federal government and particularly the Justice Department, which Trump has now spent the better part of a decade maligning.
But even if the indictment doesn’t hurt Trump’s standing with Republican primary voters, it’s far from certain that the broader set of general election voters, which includes independents and moderates in both parties, will be as forgiving next fall in a prospective matchup against President Joe Biden.
The Democratic president beat Trump in 2020 with a promise to restore a sense of normalcy to Washington after Trump’s drama-filled presidency. With these new charges, Trump’s baggage is only growing heavier.
The former president faces the possibility of still more indictments in Georgia and Washington, D.C., a prospect that could see him facing trial in four separate jurisdictions while running to return to the highest office in the land.
For now, the new indictment throws Trump back into the spotlight, dominating every news cycle and denying his rivals space to break through to voters, just as many have formally launched their campaigns.
Republican strategist Sarah Longwell, a fierce Trump critic and founder of the Republican Accountability Project, acknowledged the indictment might ultimately help Trump seize the GOP nomination.
“I’ve certainly seen a ‘rally around Trump effect’ every time Trump is impeached or indicted,” she said, adding that much depends on the reaction of his Republican 2024 challengers.
“Does anyone have the political talent to seize this as an opportunity? Or will they all line up behind Trump?” she said. “Because if they all defend him, they will relegate themselves to bit players in Trump’s drama and never get around to making an affirmative case for themselves.”
Still, Doug Heye, another Republican strategist, said Trump’s primary opponents do have a major opportunity to argue that the former president cannot win in 2024 because of his baggage.
“This should be gold for Republican presidential candidates, should they choose to use it,” Heye said.
So far Trump’s rivals instead seem to be rallying to his side — an acknowledgement of his enduring popularity with the GOP voters they need to win over in order to snag the nomination.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who received backlash after he briefly knocked Trump over the New York case, lashed out at the Justice Department in a tweet Thursday night. “The weaponization of federal law enforcement represents a mortal threat to a free society,” he wrote.
South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott used similar language in an appearance on Fox News, decrying “the weaponization of the Department of Justice against the former president.”
Former Vice President Mike Pence said he was “deeply troubled” that Trump had been indicted because he believed it would further divide the nation.
Only former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a long-shot candidate and frequent Trump critic, offered a rebuke. “This reaffirms the need for Donald Trump to respect the office and end his campaign,” he said.
Republican leaders in Congress, as they have time after time, sprang to Trump’s defense as if in choreographed unison.
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy said the indictment marked “a dark day for the United States of America” and a “grave injustice.”
House Majority Leader Steve Scalise accused President Biden of ”weaponizing his Department of Justice against his own political rival” with a “sham indictment” that was “the continuation of the endless political persecution of Donald Trump.”
Trump and his allies had been bracing for a federal indictment since the president’s lawyers were informed he was a target of the investigation, believing it was a matter of when — not if — charges would be brought.
Trump received word of the indictment Thursday evening while huddled with advisers at his club in Bedminster, New Jersey, where he is spending the summer. He broke the news to the world himself on his Truth Social platform.
His team — well practiced in crisis response — had already asked allies to have supportive statements at the ready, and quickly reacted with a fundraising solicitation and opposition research targeting special counsel Jack Smith. As political donations poured in, Trump ended the night playing DJ at dinner with a mix that included songs from Elvis Presley, Pavarotti and James Brown.
Trusty said on CNN that Trump would appear in court Tuesday, as requested.
“He’s not shrinking from the fight,” he said Thursday. “You’re not going to see him hide in Scotland. He’s going to be ready to handle this case and help his attorneys fight it.”
Trusty and another Trump attorney resigned from the case on Friday.
People close to Trump have long seen the Mar-a-Lago case as far more serious than the charges he faces in New York in connection to hush money payments made to women who accused him of affairs. Conviction of the federal charges would be expected to carry far steeper legal consequences, and Smith is generally viewed as more difficult to malign than Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, an elected Democrat.
Trump’s first indictment failed to hurt his support, and polls suggest his position among Republicans has, if anything, grown stronger in the months since.
An April poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that nearly half of Americans (47%) said they believe Trump did something illegal in the classified documents case, slightly more than the 41% who said he did something illegal in the New York hush money case.
New York-based Republican donor Eric Levine, who has emerged as a vocal Trump critic in recent months, acknowledged that, regardless of how serious the charges may be, the Trump faithful will rally behind the former president no matter what.
“But for people who were on the fence about Trump, this may push them away,” he said. “Enough of the chaos and craziness.”
___ Peoples reported from New York. Associated Press polling director Emily Swanson contributed to this report from Washington.
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More on Donald Trump-related investigations: https://apnews.com/hub/donald-trump
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2023-06-09T20:48:42+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/news/politics/trump-faces-unprecedented-legal-peril-but-will-it-hurt-his-standing-with-republican-voters/
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BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – The man involved in an armed robbery that turned into a fatal officer-involved shooting was a fugitive wanted in Alabama.
According to arrest records from Bossier Max 50-year-old Cortrell Montesez Burks was arrested on multiple felony charges including two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed robbery, three counts of first-degree attempted murder, and a fugitive charge.
Police said when officers arrived on the scene, an armed subject emerged from the inside of the Valero station. During an exchange of gunfire, one BCPD officer was shot multiple times and taken to Ochsner LSU with moderate injuries. The officer is now in stable condition.
Burks was wanted in Jefferson County, Alabama as the suspect in the fatal stabbing of a 40-year-old woman inside a home in Center Point in late April.
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2023-05-03T17:39:33+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/crime/alabama-fugitive-arrested-for-armed-robbery-turned-fatal-officer-involved-shooting/
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- Wayne Taylor Racing's Filipe Albuquerque and Ricky Taylor Win Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen with late-race pass
- Oliver Jarvis and Tom Blomqvist lead large portions of the six-hour endurance contest, and complete Acura 1-2 sweep in their Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05
- Fourth 1-2 finish of 2022 for Acura in IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship competition
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth time in seven races in the 2022 IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship, Acura led the way today at the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen, scoring a 1-2 finish, with the Wayne Taylor Racing duo of Filipe Albuquerque and Ricky Taylor in their Acura ARX-05 scoring their third win in the last four races.
Tom Blomqvist and Oliver Jarvis completed the Acura 1-2 sweep with a second-place finish in their Meyer Shank Racing ARX-05.
The two Acura teams traded the lead repeatedly during the first half of today's race at Watkins Glen International Raceway in upstate New York, after the WTR team elected to go "off strategy" early in the race. As a result, each Acura team would turn the lead over to the other during their respective stops.
MSR appeared to get the upper hand in the contest in the fourth hour, exiting the pits ahead of WTR, and maintaining that lead until severe weather in the Watkins Glen area forced race officials to halt the contest with 90 minutes remaining. When the race resumed with just over 20 minutes to go, Albuquerque in the Wayne Taylor Acura was able to draft past Blomqvist's ARX-05, and would maintain a narrow advantage to the checkers.
The result moves Wayne Taylor Racing, Albuquerque and Taylor to the top of the IMSA driver and team championship standings, with MSR, Blomqvist and Jarvis just 17 points back in second. The fourth win in seven races moves Acura to the top of the season-long Manufacturer standings; and also to the top of the top of the Michelin Endurance Cup, after three of four long-distance races on the schedule. MSR, Blomqvist and Jarvis also lead the endurance cup title chase for teams and drivers.
In the production-based GTD class, the #66 Gradient Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 driven by Till Bechtolsheimer, Mario Farnbacher and Kiffyn Simpson made up a number of positions in the opening hour in that hands of Bechtolsheimer, but was soon forced to go behind the wall with a mechanical issue and eventually retired.
- 1st overall - #10 Ricky Taylor and Filipe Albuquerque, Wayne Taylor Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
- 2nd overall - #60 Tom Blomqvist and Oliver Jarvis, Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05 DPi
- 16th GTD - #66 Till Bechtolsheimer, Mario Farnbacher and Kyffin Simpson, Gradient Racing Acura NSX GT3 Evo22 [did not finish]
Filipe Albuquerque (#10 Wayne Taylor Racing ARX-05) Race winner, on his late-race pass for the victory: "It was crazy. I had to save fuel, so therefore I could not warm up the tires and the brakes before the restart. So, I had to restart with cold tires and brakes. I knew this [going into the "bus stop" chicane at the end of the long uphill Watkins Glen back straight] was the one and only shot to overtake [Tom] Blomqvist. I just put my foot down and we ended up side by side and I just 'sent' the car into the corner. It went over the curb and it ended up working."
Tom Blomqvist (#60 Meyer Shank Racing Acura ARX-05) Finished second: "It's definitely a tough way to finish, especially after we were so strong all weekend. They [the WTR Acura] had an advantage all week in the first sector [of the track]. They were running less wing that we were, so they were quick there. It just meant we were vulnerable in our restarts. That time [the final restart], he was just a little bit closer. They were also way less on fuel, so they weighed like 15-20 kilos lighter, which also helped them. Luck was on their side today, but we had a perfect race. I mean, the team did a fantastic job for such a long race. We've had the quickest car all weekend long, but things didn't fall our way. Obviously, I'm extremely disappointed for the team, who have been working hard all week. Thankfully, not long until the next [race]."
Lee Niffenegger (Program Manager, Honda Performance Development) on today's 1-2 finish at the Sahlen's Six Hours of the Glen: "It is a fabulous 1-2 at Watkins Glen, and our first prototype win here with the Acura ARX-05. Fantastic driving and fuel saving by both of our teams to finish first and second and hold off the competitors to collect vital manufacturers' championship points. Both Wayne Taylor Racing and Meyer Shank Racing executed all race long, great driving, great pit stops—really important in a six-hour race. We're so happy to have gone 1-2 in both the Rolex 24 to start the year and now here at Watkins Glen. It's a great testament to Acura speed and reliability to dominate at these endurance events."
- Prior to today's 1-2 result and first overall win, Acura Motorsports has recorded five previous class victories at Watkins Glen, including three consecutive Camel Lights wins (1991-93) and GTD victories in 2017 and 2019.
- Acura's initial Watkins Glen success came in 1991, with Parker Johnstone taking the Comptech Acura Spice SE90P to the Lights class victory. In 1992, Johnstone teamed with Dan Marvin to repeat as Camel Lights class winner. Acura's third consecutive class win came in 1993, as Bob Earl and Bob Schader paired up for the victory in their Brix Racing Acura Spice SE91P.
- Katherine Legge and Andy Lally took their Meyer Shank Racing Acura NSX GT3 to the GTD victory in 2017, marking the second consecutive race win for the pair that season and the second-win worldwide for the then-new NSX GT3 race program. Two years later, Mario Farnbacher, Trent Hindman and Justin Marks combined to claim GTD honors in 2019 for Meyer Shank Racing in their NSX GT3.
The IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship next heads north of the border to Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, outside of Toronto, for a two hour, forty-minute race on Sunday, July 3, with live network TV coverage on NBC and live streaming on NBC Peacock.
Acura Motorsports social media content and video links from Watkins Glen International Raceway can be found on Instagram (www.instagram.com/hondaracing_hpd), Twitter (twitter.com/HondaRacing_HPD) and Facebook (www.facebook.com/HondaRacingHPD). Additional features and long-form videos can be found on the Honda Racing/HPD YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/HondaRacingHPDTV).
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2022-06-27T15:26:34+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2022/06/27/acura-sweeps-again-with-1-2-finish-watkins-glen/
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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The Sioux Falls Police Department is sending its support to Fargo’s police department after an officer was shot and killed last week.
Three other officers were also hurt in the shooting.
“Again, we want to send our thoughts and prayers up to them and let them know we’re thinking of them and we’re rooting for those officers who are recovering from their injuries. We want to wish them nothing but the best,” Lt. Andrew Siebenborn with the Sioux Falls Police Department said.
The Fargo Police Department says there will be a funeral and celebration of life for Officer Jake Wallin on July 22nd in Pequot Lakes, Minnesota.
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2023-07-22T15:45:48+00:00
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kxnet.com
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https://www.kxnet.com/news/sioux-falls-pd-sends-support-to-fargo-police-department/
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CHICAGO (AP) — A young boy died after falling more than 15 stories from the screened window of a residence Tuesday night, police and fire officials said.
The boy fell around 7 p.m. through a screened, 18th-floor window of a building in the Uptown neighborhood on the city's North Side, officials said. He landed on the third-floor roof of a parking garage.
He was transported to a hospital in critical condition and pronounced dead a short time later, police said.
Police said the boy was 3 but a fire department spokesman said he was 5.
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2022-07-20T02:12:19+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Young-boy-dies-after-falling-more-than-15-stories-17316121.php
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A Texas Republican congressman and a newspaper are calling for the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety to resign after the botched police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Copyright 2022 KUT 90.5
A Texas Republican congressman and a newspaper are calling for the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety to resign after the botched police response to the Robb Elementary School shooting.
Copyright 2022 KUT 90.5
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2022-10-28T22:23:32+00:00
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klcc.org
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https://www.klcc.org/npr-top-stories/2022-10-28/calls-are-growing-for-the-director-of-the-texas-department-of-public-safety-to-resign
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SALISBURY, Md. - A man was sentenced to three and a half years in prison on July 20 after trespassing at Salisbury University and touching himself next to a student.
According to the State Attorney's office, Aaron Dunn entered the Salisbury University Academic Commons on April 25, sat next to a student who was unable to see what he was doing, and exposed himself. He began to touch himself and stopped after another student who was leaving the building saw what was happening and confronted him. Dunn then ran from the building.
Dunn had been convicted for indecent exposure five separate times since 2000, said the State Attorney's Office, and already was prohibited from Salisbury University after a similar incident that happened in 2005.
According to the State Attorney's office, Dunn pleaded guilty to the charges of trespassing and indecent exposure. Judge David B. Martz, associate judge of the District Court of Maryland, sentenced Dunn to the maximum possible penalty of three years and six months in prison.
Wicomico County State Attorney, Jamie Dykes, said that college students should feel safe on campus and that she hopes Dunn’s sentencing works as a deterrent for the future.
“College students deserve a campus free from sexual deviants and predators like Aaron Dunn,” Dykes said “The Wicomico County State’s Attorney’s Office is committed to protecting our community and will vigorously prosecute repeat offenders. We are grateful for Judge Martz’s sentence which should serve as a deterrent to other deviants lurking in our community.”
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2023-07-26T13:53:31+00:00
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wrde.com
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https://www.wrde.com/news/man-sentenced-to-three-years-in-prison-after-touching-himself-in-the-salisbury-university-commons/article_e21f0408-2b18-11ee-bb18-5375544bc3cb.html
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Bowls. You eat cereal in a bowl. You eat soup in a bowl. But bowl eating is something else entirely. The idea is to use a bowl — playing off the roundness, the curve of the vessel — to layer food into one satisfying meal. Bowls work for morning, noon and night. For instance, you can place a layer of polenta or grits on the bottom of a bowl (think of a blanket of warmth) then add some sautéed greens. Top it off with a poached egg and you’ve got a breakfast bowl. And for lunch, spiced chicken lime slaw, pickled radishes, crumbled cheese and warm tortillas. For dinner, a bowl of brown rice topped off with oven-roasted salmon, roasted fennel and radicchio with a simple ginger-soy-vinegar sauce.
Bowls are highly adaptive and interactive. For instance, you can mix and match any of the elements from these bowls. The breakfast polenta and egg bowl would work well with brown rice instead of polenta and you could add the pickled radishes. The salmon bowl would be delicious with the polenta and slaw, etc. The idea is to play around, adding ingredients you have on hand, and layering colors, textures and flavors.
The basic formula for bowl eating is to choose a base (rice, polenta, pasta, orzo, cabbage slaw, sauteed greens, etc) topped with a protein or roasted or sautéed or stir-fried vegetables, a quick sauce or sprinkle of cheese and maybe a pickled vegetable like carrot, radish or green beans. Each of these recipes provides many topping ideas as well as several variations.
Breakfast: Polenta and poached egg bowl with kale
You can use polenta or grits as the base of this breakfast bowl. You could also heat up leftover cooked brown or white rice. Poach the eggs at the last minute, or fry them in olive oil. Very flexible. Serve with warm crusty bread.
Serves 2 to 4.
Ingredients
Polenta and poached egg bowl with kale. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)
The polenta:
- 3 cups water
- A heavy pinch of salt, about ¼ teaspoon
- 1 cup polenta
- 1 tablespoon butter or olive oil
- Freshly ground black pepper
The eggs and kale:
- 1 ½ to 4 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
- ½ pound kale, spinach or Swiss chard, stemmed and coarsely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
- 4 eggs
Optional toppings:
- Hot sauce or chili flakes
- Avocado slices
- Greek yogurt or sour cream
Instructions
- Make the polenta: In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil over high heat. Add the salt and stir in the polenta, stirring frequently. Reduce to low heat and cook, stirring to avoid clumping, for 5 minutes. Remove from the heat and stir in the butter or oil and pepper to taste. Cover and let sit for 1 to 2 minutes.
- Meanwhile, sauté the kale: In a large skillet, heat 1 ½ tablespoons of the oil over medium-high heat. Add the kale and cook, stirring occasionally, about 12 to 15 minutes, or until wilted and just tender. Season with salt, pepper and chili flakes to taste.
- To poach eggs: Fill a medium pot or saucepan with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium-low to a gentle simmer. Crack eggs into a bowl, one at a time, and very gently slide them into the simmering water. Cook eggs for 3 minutes. Remove with a slotted spoon.
- To fry the eggs: Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Crack the eggs into the skillet, being careful not to let them overlap or touch too much and cook for about 3 minutes, basting with the oil by tipping the skillet slightly to gain access to the oil; cook until the whites. For over-easy eggs, gently flip the eggs, and cook another minute, if desired.
- To assemble bowls: Divide the polenta between 2 large or 4 smaller bowls. Top with some kale and then one or two eggs. Top with hot sauce and any or all of the toppings. Serve hot.
Lunch: Spiced chicken, lime slaw, pickled radishes and warm tortillas
Spiced chicken, lime slaw, pickled radishes and warm tortillas. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)
The flavors in this bowl are bright and reminiscent of a good taco. A very simple slaw made of shredded red cabbage, grated carrots, scallions and lime forms the base. Chicken thighs marinated in lime juice, cumin, cinnamon and chili flakes are sautéed over high heat and then sliced and placed on top of the slaw. Quick-pickled radishes go on the side, and crumbled feta, cotija or goat cheese on top. You can also add a lime crema (see recipe below) on top or on the side. Serve with warm corn or flour tortillas.
Serves 2 main course portions or 4 lunch or smaller bowls.
Ingredients
The quick-pickled radishes:
- 1 small bunch of radishes, about 8, trimmed and thinly sliced
- ½ cup cider vinegar, or white wine vinegar
- ½ cup water
- 1 ½ tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons Kosher salt
- 3 peppercorns
The spiced chicken:
- 1 pound boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Dash chili flakes or hot pepper sauce
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 1 ½ tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
The slaw:
- 1 cup thinly sliced red cabbage
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- 1 large carrot, grated on the largest opening of a cheese grater
- 2 tablespoons vegetable or olive oil
- Juice of 1 large lime, about 2 tablespoons
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
Optional toppings and accompaniments:
- 4 to 8 flour or corn tortillas
- ½ cup crumbled feta, cotija or goat cheese
- Fresh cilantro sprigs
- Lime crema (½ cup sour cream mixed with ½ teaspoon grated lime zest and 2 teaspoons fresh lime juice)
- Avocado slices
Instructions
- Pickle the radishes: Place radishes in a medium jar. In a small non-reactive saucepan, heat the vinegar, water, sugar, salt, and peppercorns and bring to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring, until sugar and salt are dissolved, about 3 to 5 minutes. Remove from heat and pour over radishes. Cover the jar and let sit for 1 hour or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Marinate the chicken: Place the chicken in a bowl and toss with the lime juice, lime zest, cinnamon, cumin, chili flakes, and a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper. Toss to coat on both sides.
- Make the slaw: In a medium bowl toss the cabbage, scallions, carrots, oil, lime juice, salt and pepper to taste. Cover and refrigerate if making ahead of time.
- The recipe can be made 12 hours ahead of time up to this point.
- To assemble bowl: Heat a large skillet with 1 ½ tablespoon oil over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and any marinade and cook about 6 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and cool for 1 minute. Thinly slice the chicken on the diagonal.
- Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 300 degrees. Place the tortillas in a tea towel and warm for about 5 minutes.
- Place 2 large or 4 small bowls on a work counter and divide the slaw between them. Divide the chicken on top of the slaw. Arrange several pickled radishes along the edge of the bowl and top with any or all of the toppings. Serve the warm tortillas on the side.
Dinner: Brown rice, salmon, fennel and radicchio bowl with soy-ginger sauce
You can easily substitute white rice, couscous, or pasta for the brown rice in this dinner bowl.
Serves 2 large main courses.
Ingredients
The brown rice:
Dinner: Brown rice, salmon, fennel and radicchio bowl with soy-ginger sauce. (Kathy Gunst/Here & Now)
1 cup brown rice
The ginger-soy-vinegar sauce:
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- ¼ cup soy sauce or tamari
- 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
- 2 tablespoons lemon or Meyer lemon juice
The salmon and vegetables:
- 1 pound salmon filet, preferably wild
- 1 fennel bulb, cored and cut into 6 small wedges
- 1 small head radicchio, cored and cut into 4 wedges
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh ginger
- 1 scallion, finely chopped
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
Optional toppings:
- 1 lemon, cut into wedges
- 1 avocado, cut into thin slices
- Black and/or white sesame seeds
Instructions
- Cook the rice: Place the rice in a fine strainer and rinse under cold running water; drain. Bring the water to a boil over high heat in a medium saucepan. Add the rice and a pinch of salt and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and let cook for about 20 to 30 minutes, or until the water has been absorbed and the rice is tender. Remove from the heat and let sit for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork.
- Make the sauce: In a small bowl mix all the ingredients for the sauce; taste for seasoning. The sauce can be made 24 hours ahead of time.
- Preheat the oven to 450 degrees. Place the salmon, fennel and radicchio on a baking sheet or sheet pan. Drizzle the oil, ginger, scallion, salt and pepper over the fish and vegetables. Bake on the middle shelf for 10 to 12 minutes, depending on the thickness of the salmon. Remove and preheat the broiler. Spoon 2 tablespoons of the sauce on top of the salmon. Place the salmon and vegetables under the broiler for 3 to 4 to minutes. The fish should be almost flaking and the vegetables just tender.
- Place the rice on the bottom of 2 large bowls. Top each bowl with half of the salmon and vegetables. Serve with lemon wedges and any or all of the optional toppings.
Find more bowl recipes here.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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2023-02-23T19:55:18+00:00
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kosu.org
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https://www.kosu.org/2023-02-23/3-recipes-that-will-bowl-you-over-at-breakfast-lunch-and-dinner
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NEW YORK, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EVE LOM announces an exclusive collaboration with celebrity esthetician Angela Caglia to launch a limited-edition Rose Quartz Gua Sha Facial Tool in tandem with the brand's upcoming launch of their new Renewal Treatment Oil.
A skincare trailblazer and entrepreneur with over 28 years of experience, Angela is known for her award-winning Rose Quartz beauty tools and glow-boosting Rose Goddess facials.
As two female-founded brands with a shared dedication to sensorial, efficacious skincare and empowering self-love rituals, Angela has long felt a connection to Eve's work — making a partnership as Global Brand Ambassador a seamless fit.
Drawing on her expertise in the art of Gua Sha facial massage, Angela has personally designed a limited-edition Rose Quartz Gua Sha Facial Tool.
Having used these techniques in her luxury facials for years, Angela "fell in love with Gua Sha because it's so easy and effective" — in just a few minutes you can detoxify, sculpt, and lift the contours of the face while aiding in the deeper penetration of serums, oils, and moisturizers.
Angela chose Rose Quartz for its power to spread "beautiful loving energy" and ability to maintain cold temperatures longer than other crystals — ideal for a refreshing glide across the skin. When used with the EVE LOM Renewal Treatment Oil in your morning or evening skincare routine, this relaxing ritual will stimulate blood flow, reduce puffiness or dark circles, ease muscle tension, and brighten your skin.
For more information on EVE LOM, please contact: EVELOM@PURPLEPR.COM
ABOUT EVE LOM
EVE LOM skincare is made solely in the United Kingdom, where each product is given the utmost care and attention at every step of its journey. With over 37 years of skincare expertise, EVE LOM has learned how to speak skin, love skin, and inspire everyday moments of self-care. Designed to nourish, hydrate, and repair the skin's moisture barrier, the elements of the EVE LOM skincare ritual visibly improve skin from the inside out. Combining sustained efficacy with sensorial indulgence, all of our unique, carefully calibrated formulations are clinically proven to provide unparalleled hydration benefits for hours after use.
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2023-03-07T17:51:36+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/03/07/eve-lom-partners-with-angela-caglia-launch-limited-edition-rose-quartz-gua-sha-facial-tool/
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Temperatures stay warm, humidity increasing for your Friday
Temperatures are staying warm with 70s to 80 at the coast and upper 80s to 90s inland. Humidity is increasing. Monsoon showers and thunderstorms are possible over parts of Los Angeles and Ventura Counties tonight and Friday, then again next week. A warming trend is expected over the weekend with highs near to slightly above normal in most areas.
Friday expect low, mid and high cloud cover with increasing sunshine as we head throughout the day. Humidity will remain high and temperatures will be at or just above normal.
After Friday the air mass stabilizes so the weekend forecast remains thunderstorm free. With less moisture in the air, fewer clouds, strong high pressure aloft, and weakening onshore flow, most areas should see a warming trend Saturday and Sunday.
Marine layer will be less disrupted with no debris clouds drifting through so likely a more solid stratus coverage with areas of dense fog near the coast. This will cool the Central Coast down just a tad for this weekend.
Monsoon moisture returns next week with showers and thunderstorms possible over the eastern mountains most days. Overall, pretty typical August conditions.
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2022-08-05T03:34:41+00:00
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keyt.com
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https://keyt.com/weather/local-forecast/2022/08/04/temperatures-stay-warm-humidity-increasing-for-your-friday/
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(The Hill) – Elon Musk has been named sole director of Twitter, dissolving the board in place before he completed his $44 billion acquisition of the company, the social media platform said in a securities filing on Monday.
Musk became the sole director of the company “in accordance with the terms of the Merger Agreement,” the company told the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Twitter’s board members Bret Taylor, Parag Agrawal, Omid Kordestani, David Rosenblatt, Martha Lane Fox, Patrick Pichette, Egon Durban, Fei-Fei Li and Mimi Alemayehou will no longer serve on the board, the company said.
The disbanding of the board is among the string of changes the billionaire Tesla and SpaceX CEO put in place after assuming ownership of the company last week, concluding a six-month process.
After the acquisition, Musk also reportedly let go of some of the company’s top executives, including Chief Executive Officer Agrawal, Chief Financial Officer Ned Segal and Vijaya Gadde, the head of legal policy.
Musk’s ownership triggered concerns from critics that he will peel back content moderation policies in a way that will lead to more hate speech and misinformation on the platform. The Washington Post reported Friday that racist and antisemitic tweets spread quickly on Twitter after Musk’s takeover.
Musk may also allow users who have had accounts banned in the past, including former President Trump, back on the platform. On Friday, Musk said he is planning to create a “content moderation council with widely diverse viewpoints,” and that “no major content decisions,” including about reinstating accounts, will happen before the council convenes.
Musk is also reportedly planning to start charging users $20 per month to have a verified account.
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2022-10-31T22:01:14+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/news/national/elon-musk-named-sole-director-of-twitter-dissolves-board/
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
5-2-5-0
(five, two, five, zero)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Win 4 Midday" game were:
5-2-5-0
(five, two, five, zero)
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2022-07-02T19:30:10+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Win-4-Midday-game-17281309.php
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FLAGLER COUNTY, Fla. – A Palm Coast man was arrested after he set off an explosive device on Friday, according to the Flagler County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputies said they responded to the area of Fernwood Lane and Fleetwood Drive after a reported explosion occurred in the drain area of the intersection.
According to a news release, the person who reported the incident told deputies they witnessed a man in a white box truck leave the scene after the explosion.
Deputies said they were able to locate a suspicious device after an initial sweep of the area, and the St. John’s County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad was contacted to assist.
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The explosive device and detonator were located by the bomb squad and no additional explosive devices were located, and no injuries were reported, according to the release.
According to the sheriff’s office, the FBI and ATF responded to the scene to assist with the investigation.
Deputies said through community canvassing, security camera video of the possible suspect, identified as Michael Blum, and his vehicle were located. The vehicle was located in an apartment complex where Blum attempted to hide it, according to the release.
Blum was arrested after being contacted and interviewed and faces charges of discharging a destructive device, resisting an officer without violence, and violation of probation. Deputies said he was on probation for carrying a concealed weapon.
According to deputies, detectives conducted a search on Blum’s vehicle on Saturday and obtained additional evidence linking him to the explosive device.
Deputies said they don’t know why Blum set off the explosive device, but the sheriff’s office has responded to the suspect’s home over 25 times, mainly in reference to fireworks complaints.
“Based on the evidence and his actions this guy is a wannabe bomber,” Flagler County Sheriff Rick Staly said.
““I commend our team for quickly identifying a vehicle and suspect and quickly working with the FBI and the St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad to quickly arrest this guy before he could hurt someone”
Blum is being held at the Flagler County jail with no bond.
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2023-04-16T17:20:28+00:00
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clickorlando.com
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https://www.clickorlando.com/news/local/2023/04/15/flagler-county-man-arrested-after-setting-off-explosive-device-deputies-say/
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Illinois Lottery's "Lotto" game were:
07-10-24-27-46-48, Extra Shot: 18
(seven, ten, twenty-four, twenty-seven, forty-six, forty-eight; Extra Shot: eighteen)
Estimated jackpot: $5,000,000
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2022-12-02T04:34:44+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Lotto-game-17625666.php
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Free event on Oct. 15 to Feature Olympian Turned Entrepreneur Dominique Dawes
COLLEGE PARK, Md., Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business will showcase its graduate degree programs, via UMD Smith Summit: Reimagine Your Career, from 9:30 a.m. to noon Saturday, Oct. 15, 2022, in Van Munching Hall on UMD's College Park campus.
Admissions counselors and industry-focused panel discussions will give insights into a range of degree programs in an in-person only event designed for prospective students -- from current undergrads to working professionals considering a career pivot or seeking advancement opportunities.
Attendees will also hear from UMD alumna, Olympic Gold Medalist and entrepreneur Dominique Dawes '02, who will speak about her transition from a three-time Olympic gymnast to founding and operating the Dominique Dawes Gymnastics & Ninja Academy in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Dean Prabhudev Konana will open the event with welcoming remarks and introduce Dawes as the keynote speaker. Subsequent panel discussions will involve Smith alums giving insights into how to thrive in their industries and the layers of knowledge needed to succeed in the workplace.
In addition, participants will have the opportunity to receive individual guidance from Smith's admissions counselors on degree opportunities in the following programs:
- Full-Time MBA, ranked No. 26 by Fortune and internationally recognized for preparing leaders and entrepreneurs with sophisticated analytical skills and a deep understanding of the way business functions like marketing, finance and operations interact.
- Flex MBA, No. 25 in U.S. News & World Report's ranking for part-time programs and designed for working professionals to select the best pace for their studies as well as the best satellite campus site (Baltimore, D.C., or Rockville) … Students can start the program in August or January and flexibility further includes elective courses entirely online and opportunities for global learning experiences.
- Executive MBA, ranked No. 20 by Fortune with classes beginning in January and emphasizing personalized executive coaching to hone leadership skills and help professionals rise through the ranks or transition their careers.
- Online MBA, ranked No. 4 among U.S.-based programs by Fortune and serving professionals who average eight years of work experience in business, government, science, engineering and more.
- Online MS in Business Analytics, with its focus on leveraging big data for forecasting, prediction and managerial decision making.
- Business Master's, encompassing multiple specialty master's degrees for the new business landscape in a range of fields, including MS degrees in Accounting, Business Analytics, Business and Management, Information Systems, Marketing Analytics and Supply Chain Management, plus Master of Quantitative Finance and Master of Finance degrees.
- Plus 1, a program that allows UMD undergraduates to take graduate-level business master's courses as they pursue their bachelor's degree, helping them earn a business master's degree faster and more affordably than a traditional graduate student.
For more information, go to the UMD Smith Summit homepage.
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and flex MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, business master's, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.
Contact: Greg Muraski at gmuraski@umd.edu
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2022-09-20T20:25:30+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2022/09/20/umd-smith-summit-showcase-business-graduate-program-opportunities/
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LONDON (AP) — Elon Musk said Friday that Twitter plans to relaunch its premium service that will offer different colored check marks to accounts next week, in a fresh move to revamp the service after a previous attempt backfired.
It's the latest change to the social media platform that the billionaire Tesla CEO bought last month for $44 billion, coming a day after Musk said he would grant “amnesty” for suspended accounts and causing yet more uncertainty for users.
Twitter previously suspended the premium service, which under Musk granted blue-check labels to anyone paying $8 a month, because of a wave of imposter accounts. Originally, the blue check was given to government entities, corporations, celebrities and journalists verified by the platform to prevent impersonation.
In the latest version, companies will get a gold check, governments will get a gray check, and individuals who pay for the service, whether or not they're celebrities, will get a blue check, Musk said Friday.
“All verified accounts will be manually authenticated before check activates," he said, adding it was “Painful, but necessary" and promising a “longer explanation” next week. He said the service was “tentatively launching" Dec. 2.
Twitter had put the revamped premium service on hold days after its launch earlier this month after accounts impersonated companies including pharmaceutical giant Eli Lilly & Co., Nintendo, Lockheed Martin, and even Musk’s own businesses Tesla and SpaceX, along with various professional sports and political figures.
It was just one change in the past two days. On Thursday, Musk said he would grant “amnesty” for suspended accounts, following the results of an online poll he conducted on whether accounts that have not “broken the law or engaged in egregious spam” should be reinstated.
The yes vote was 72%. Such online polls are anything but scientific and can easily be influenced by bots. Musk also used one before restoring former U.S. President Donald Trump's account.
“The people have spoken. Amnesty begins next week. Vox Populi, Vox Dei,” Musk tweeted Thursday using a Latin phrase meaning “the voice of the people, the voice of God.”
The move is likely to put the company on a crash course with European regulators seeking to clamp down on harmful online content with tough new rules, which helped cement Europe’s reputation as the global leader in efforts to rein in the power of social media companies and other digital platforms.
Zach Meyers, senior research fellow at the Centre for European Reform think tank, said giving blanket amnesty based on an online poll is an “arbitrary approach" that's “hard to reconcile with the Digital Services Act," a new EU law that will start applying to the biggest online platforms by mid-2023.
The law is aimed at protecting internet users from illegal content and reducing the spread of harmful but legal content. It requires big social media platforms to be “diligent and objective" in enforcing restrictions, which must be spelled out clearly in the fine print for users when signing up, Meyers said.
Britain also is working on its own online safety law.
“Unless Musk quickly moves from a ‘move fast and break things' approach to a more sober management style, he will be on a collision course with Brussels and London regulators," Meyers said.
European Union officials took to social media to highlight their worries. The 27-nation bloc's executive Commission published a report Thursday that found Twitter took longer to review hateful content and removed less of it this year compared with 2021.
The report was based on data collected over the spring — before Musk acquired Twitter — as part of an annual evaluation of online platforms’ compliance with the bloc’s voluntary code of conduct on disinformation. It found that Twitter assessed just over half of the notifications it received about illegal hate speech within 24 hours, down from 82% in 2021.
The numbers may yet worsen. Since taking over, Musk has l aid off half the company’s 7,500-person workforce along with an untold number of contractors responsible for content moderation. Many others have resigned, including the company's head of trust and safety.
Recent layoffs at Twitter and results of the EU's review “are a source of concern,” the bloc's commissioner for justice, Didier Reynders tweeted Thursday evening after meeting with Twitter executives at the company's European headquarters in Dublin.
In the meeting, Reynders said he “underlined that we expect Twitter to deliver on their voluntary commitments and comply with EU rules,” including the Digital Services Act and the bloc's strict privacy regulations known as General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR.
Vera Jourova, the European Commission's vice president for values and transparency, tweeted Thursday evening that she was concerned about news reports that a “vast amount" of Twitter's European staff were fired.
“If you want to effectively detect and take action against #disinformation & propaganda, this requires resources," Jourova said. “Especially in the context of Russian disinformation warfare.”
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2022-11-25T18:00:15+00:00
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kivitv.com
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https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/musk-plans-to-relaunch-twitter-premium-service-again
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The Ann Arbor area keeps on booming.
And I’m not just talking about recent fireworks or the upcoming airshow in Ypsilanti.
According to the latest Census, Ann Arbor grew by 8.7 percent, or nearly 10,000 people, to reach a population of 123,851 residents.
All those new residents need houses, as evidenced by the sold-out North Sky subdivision going up on the north side Ryan Stanton reported on last month, and places to shop (our business reporters Jordyn Pair and Makayla Coffee routinely write about new store openings). People may need plumbers and pizza joints, but they also need schools to send their children.
This week, Ann Arbor Public Schools approved spending $30.5 million to buy a total of 68 acres near Arborland and Domino’s Farms to accommodate a growing population, as reported by Marty Slagter. The district says there is need for a new elementary to relieve enrollment pressure on the current schools.
They have been searching for available land to meet population growth on the northeast end of the district since a $1 billion bond proposal was passed by voters in November 2019, Slagter reports.
And development beat goes on in Washtenaw County.
Part of the allure of the Ann Arbor area -- what makes it truly special -- are the many events in and around town like Fourth of July fireworks, Memorial Day parades and Top of the Park.
These are just a few events we’ve covered over the past few months. But we still got a lot of summer left – which means even more events.
Coming up this weekend is a festival celebrating all things lavender in Milan. And next weekend is the popular Thunder Over Michigan airshow.
The airshow, hosted by the Yankee Air Museum, is set for July 16-17 at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti. The show will feature a variety of aircraft performers, including the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and parachute team.
And if you get a hankering for some chicken wings on these long summer weekends, be sure to check out our recommendations for some great places. (This Sunday we’re featuring five great doughnut places in Washtenaw County. Cue the Homer Simpson drool face).
Read those headlines and more below.
Properties near Arborland, Domino’s Farms purchased by Ann Arbor Public Schools
Ann Arbor Public Schools has purchased two properties in the northeast corridor of the district near the Arborland shopping center and Domino’s Farms to support population growth in that part of the district.
The Ann Arbor School Board approved the purchase of the properties, which total approximately 68 acres, at a cost of $30.5 million, during its June 29 meeting. The purchase provides land and property for another school building and expansion of the district’s early childhood education programming.
5 great places to try chicken wings in Ann Arbor
Whether you like them in bone-in, boneless or entirely vegan, Ann Arbor has plenty of chicken wings to delight the palate. From Side Biscuit’s Thai-inspired sauces to Homes Brewery’s Korean barbecue wings, these five spots for chicken wings around Ann Arbor won’t disappoint.
See the Blue Angels soar at Thunder Over Michigan in Ypsilanti
An annual Ypsilanti airshow will keep its drive-up format after resounding approval from attendees.
Thunder Over Michigan, an annual airshow hosted by the Yankee Air Museum, is set for July 16-17 at Willow Run Airport in Ypsilanti. The show features a variety of aircraft performers, including the U.S. Navy’s Blue Angels and parachute team.
Grounds open at 7 a.m. The first show starts at 9 a.m. on Saturday, July 16, followed by an afternoon show at 2:30 p.m. Sunday’s show has the same schedule.
Former Ann Arbor human resources director let go after 6 months in University of Michigan job
Tom Guajardo left his post as Ann Arbor’s human resources and labor relations director in December amid tension with city leadership. He quickly found an HR role at the University of Michigan.
But, after just six months, he was let go for failing to meet the expectations of the job during his probationary period, according to documents obtained by MLive/The Ann Arbor News through a Freedom of Information Act request.
Ann Arbor’s Best Food: Shrimp & grits at Thompson & Co. offer classic southern comfort
An Alabama man on the jury stand in the 1992 movie “My Cousin Vinny” once said, “I take pride in my grits.”
Joe Pesci’s character in that classic movie is an attorney trying to win a murder case, and one vital detail is how quickly the Alabama man’s grits take to cook. Instant grits would take less than five minutes, but as the man also says, “No self-respecting southerner uses instant grits.”
Ann Arbor’s Best Cocktails: Try a refreshing twist on a classic Negroni at the Gandy Dancer
For the better part of the last two weeks, I was fortunate enough to spend late afternoons baking in the Italian sun, enjoying a pre-dinner apertivo that often included the country’s simple, iconic cocktail -- the Negroni.
People watching from Rome’s Campo de’ Fiori in 100-plus degree heat was improved substantially by the strong, refreshing cocktail of three traditional ingredients - gin, Campari and sweet vermouth - during a once-in-a-lifetime trip my wife organized for my 40th birthday.
New Chinese restaurant set to open in downtown Ann Arbor
After a pandemic-related delay, Evergreen Restaurant is set to open its new location in downtown Ann Arbor.
Evergreen Restaurant, which has a flagship location at 2771 Plymouth Road, will be opening its new location at 208 W. Liberty St. on Friday, July 8. The location previously housed Chow Asian Street Food.
Although it was originally slated to open in October 2021, opening of the restaurant was delayed due to the pandemic, said Lin Zsu, a spokesperson for the restaurant.
Owner of Ann Arbor refillery hopes new Plymouth location will spark conversation
For Emma Hess, opening a second location of BYOC Co., which stands for “bring your own container,” is not just about expanding accessibility to sustainable products, it is about sparking a conversation.
The Ann Arbor store, located at 255 E. Liberty St., Suite 215, offers a variety of household products, including soaps, laundry detergent, sunscreen and shampoo. Customers bring their own containers to refill, purchasing the products by the ounce.
Facebook homicide suspect arrested in Georgia
Police in Georgia have arrested a suspect in the shooting of an Ypsilanti man who was broadcasting live on Facebook when he was shot.
The Washtenaw County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that on Friday, July 1, a 24-year-old Ypsilanti man was arrested in connection with the death of Terrell Smith, 46, who was shot outside a home in Ypsilanti Township.
Shooting in Ann Arbor leaves 4 homes damaged, no injuries
Four homes were struck by gunfire during an early-morning shooting in an Ann Arbor neighborhood Friday.
Police were called at 5:05 a.m. July 1, to the 2600 block of Adrienne Drive in the Pinelake Cooperative community for multiple reports of possible shots fired in the area, according to the Ann Arbor Police Department.
The initial caller stated he was unsure if it was gunshots or fireworks, police said.
Should Ann Arbor ban RVs in neighborhoods for Michigan football games?
Should Ann Arbor ban RVs on neighborhood streets for University of Michigan home football games?
That’s one idea being floated with the return of football season less than two months away and a new prohibition on RV parking at Pioneer High School sparking concerns.
Residents spoke out at the City Council meeting Tuesday night, July 5, expressing worries about the possibility of RVs parking along their streets now that the dozens that have traditionally parked at the Pioneer High tailgate lot are no longer allowed there starting this season.
Democrat running for Washtenaw County board faces questions over Trump, GOP donations
A Democratic candidate for Washtenaw County office is under fire for his past political contributions to Republican candidates, including a donation to former President Donald Trump’s campaign.
Super PAC-funded mailers tucked into mailboxes of voters in his district paint Ann Arbor banker Stephen Lange Ranzini as a “true Trump Republican,” while his Democratic primary opponent has also seized upon them as a wedge issue.
Thanks for reading and I’ll be back next Friday with another set of headlines.
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John Counts is the News Leader for MLive in Ann Arbor. He can be reached at johncounts@mlive.com.
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2022-07-08T19:22:45+00:00
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mlive.com
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https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2022/07/hello-ann-arbor-schools-shell-out-305m-for-property-here-comes-the-thunder-over-michigan.html
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Sunny & pleasant this afternoon
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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - The rest of the afternoon, simply gorgeous. A few clouds, otherwise, mostly sunny with temps in the 70s. Increasing clouds tonight. A few showers by daybreak. Upper 50s. Friday, showers through early to midafternoon. Heaviest rain will fall along the TN/AL state line. Temps in the 60s. Friday night, another round of showers with a few thunderstorms after midnight. Showers and storms will continue through Saturday morning with the afternoon mainly just cloudy. Warm and more humid with a high temp around 80°. Another chance for showers Saturday night and Sunday. Mainly isolated rainfall with much of the timeframe dry. Warm again Sunday, temps in the low 80s. Next week, it will be warm, humid with a chance for showers and thunderstorms each day,.
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2023-05-04T17:12:07+00:00
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waff.com
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https://www.waff.com/2023/05/04/sunny-pleasant-this-afternoon/
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MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Alabama's new secretary of state announced the state's withdrawal Tuesday from a 32-state voter registration partnership, a data-sharing effort that was designed to maintain accurate voter rolls but has sometimes become the target of conservative ire and conspiracy theories.
A day after being sworn in, Allen sent a letter to the Electronic Registration Information Center, a non-profit linking 32 states and the District of Columbia, saying the state will no longer participate in the sharing of voter registration data.
“I made a promise to the people of Alabama that ending our state’s relationship with the ERIC organization would be my first official act as Secretary of State,” Allen said in a statement. The letter said that Alabama would immediately cease transmitting data.
The Republican, who had pledged during his campaign to withdraw from ERIC, cited privacy concerns Tuesday for the decision.
“Providing the private information of Alabama citizens, including underage minors, to an out of state organization is troubling to me and to people that I heard from as I traveled the state for the last 20 months,” Allen said.
The database was created as a tool to maintain accurate voter rolls and combat fraud by allowing states to know when someone moves, dies or registers elsewhere, but has sometimes been targeted by critics.
In November, former Secretary of State John Merrill criticized Allen's intent to withdraw. He said then that ERIC provides information that Alabama couldn't otherwise access — such as other states’ voter registration and motorist driver’s license records — and has been a crucial tool for maintaining voting rolls.
"I trust he has evaluated this situation and is making the decision based on what he believes to be in the best interest of the state of Alabama," Merrill said on Tuesday.
The issue of participation in ERIC was raised in at least one other state. The Republican candidate for Arizona secretary of state said during the campaign that he would withdraw from ERIC if elected, but he lost. Louisiana withdrew earlier this year.
However, another Republican campaigned on joining the partnership.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger, also a Republican, proudly noted in stump speeches that the state had joined ERIC. Raffensperger said in 2019 that it would be a tremendous step forward for the integrity of Georgia’s voter rolls.
According to the organization, the states that currently participate in ERIC are: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia and Wisconsin. The District of Columbia is also a member.
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2023-01-18T00:14:06+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Allen-announces-withdrawal-from-voter-17723940.php
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GLENDALE, Ariz. (KDVR) — Welcome to Glendale, Arizona, the site for this year’s Super Bowl. And history will be made, as Patrick Mahomes and Jalen Hurts become the first duo of African American quarterbacks to start for the Big Game.
But the history of African American quarterbacks in the Super Bowl goes back 35 years, with the one and only Doug Williams, the first Black quarterback to both start and win in the championship game.
“I think I got a little emotional last night, just to know that it was going to be two Black quarterbacks playing in the Super Bowl, something that transpired for me about 35 years ago,” Williams said. “And when that clock went down to zero, man, a cold chill went through my body knowing that we do have two Black quarterbacks playing in the Super Bowl.”
Inspiring young men to dream big
When it comes to trendsetters and barrier-breakers, look no further than Boulder, Colorado, the new home for Deion “Prime Time” Sanders, a two-time Super Bowl champion and the only man to play in a Super Bowl and a World Series. He’s now looking to become the first African American head coach to win a national championship.
When Coach Prime looks at the Mahomes and Hurts matchup, he sees a future of young people inspired.
“I absolutely love it. I’m here for it. It’s a tremendous step in the right direction,” Sanders said. “Because there’s a little shorty out there watching this saying, ‘You know what? That’s going to be me one day.’ And they just allow a multitude of young men to dream.”
While the next generation will witness history on Sunday, many of the older generations have been waiting for this day for a very long time.
“That you can watch someone from an ethnic group who was said that it was impossible to achieve these particular things,” said Nick Ferguson, formerly of the Denver Broncos.
“So these two guys are going out there, not just trying to bring a Super Bowl home to their winning areas, but this is historic for so many reasons,” Ferguson said. “And it’s not just an African American thing, because let’s be real about it, these are two quarterbacks who just happen to be African American.”
No matter who wins on Sunday, history, once again, will be made at the Super Bowl in Glendale, because if Patrick Mahomes wins, he will become the first African American quarterback to have multiple Super Bowl wins. And if Hurts wins, he will be the fourth African American quarterback to hoist the Lombardi trophy.
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2023-02-07T06:59:42+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/sports/the-big-game/black-quarterbacks-make-history-for-super-bowl-57/
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TAIPEI, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- GIGABYTE today introduces the AORUS 17, AORUS 15, and AERO 14 OLED, a suite of new laptops optimized to provide power and mobility. The three new additions now join the flagship AORUS 17X, AORUS 15X, and AERO 16 OLED in GIGABYTE's 2023 laptop lineup, which was unveiled earlier at CES 2023. Boasting the latest cores from both Intel and NVIDIA in a sleek and portable design, the AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 provide strong performance with max total graphics power (TGP) for enthusiasts who want to take their games on the go; while the AERO 14 OLED is tailored for creative minds, combining portability with a perfectly color-accurate display.
Carry Your Game with AORUS 17 & AORUS 15
Both AORUS 17 and AORUS 15 offer powerful gaming performance fueled by the Intel® 13th-gen i7 H series processors and NVIDIA GeForce® RTX™ 4070 laptop GPUs with full access to max 140W TGP with Dynamic Boost technology, all in a slender profile. These portable powerhouses feature the improved WINDFORCE Infinity cooling system that can handle up to 160W of thermal design power (TDP) to ensure optimal performance even when running at maximum capacity. As for the significantly upgraded display performance, blazing-fast 240Hz refresh rates at 1440p resolution enable a smooth and vibrant gaming experience. The gaming essence is reflected both in the device's internal power and the external design. The sleek enclosure is further accented with the mysterious spatial design and RGB Light Bar for a sophisticated gaming aesthetic.
Be Fast and Fabulous with AERO 14 OLED
The AERO 14 OLED is the latest iteration of GIGABYTE's ultra-slim-and-light laptop for creators. The beautifully compact design of the CNC-milled aluminum unibody chassis houses impressive performance, powered by Intel® Core i7-13700H processor and NVIDIA GeForce® RTX™ 4050 laptop GPU. The NVIDIA Studio platform boosts efficiency further with the creative apps, allowing users to unleash their creativity anywhere, anytime. The 2.8K OLED display delivers true-to-life visuals and perfect color accuracy thanks to X-Rite™ 2.0 Factory Calibration and Pantone® Validation. The OLED panel is also TÜV Rheinland Eyesafe and SGS certified, ensuring that the display is comfortable to use with low blue light emissions while maintaining color performance and luminance.
Besides, AORUS 17X gaming laptops are now on shelves. For more detailed information, please visit: https://bit.ly/AORUS_AERO_laptop
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2023-02-08T15:50:04+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2023/02/08/performance-move-gigabyte-introduces-new-aorus-17-aorus-15-gaming-laptops-aero-14-oled-super-thin-creator-laptops/
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Taurine, a supplement found in energy drinks, may slow aging, according to a new study published in June.
The study found the supplement helps animals like mice and monkeys live longer.
"Taurine is a really interesting compound, it is chemically an amino acid," said John White, a professor at Washington State University and department chair of pharmacotherapy at the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences.
"It's been used in various energy drinks," he said.
It's also found naturally in breast milk, meat, and fish, for example.
"It is something that we obtain via our diets from animal products, and it's also something that we create," White said.
SEE MORE: Could living at higher altitudes prolong lifespans?
It’s one of the most abundant amino acids in the body and is used for action in cells. However, the production of taurine in our body decreases as we age.
The study found that giving taurine supplements to mice and monkeys improved their lifespan.
"When they supplemented the mice with taurine, there was an increase in longevity between 10% and 12%," White said. The study also shows that life expectancy at 28 months increased by 18%-25%.
The supplement also improved the function of bone, muscles, the immune system, and other parts of the body.
So does taurine help humans in the same way? Testing in humans is the next step.
"It’s not really known whether or not the taurine, the change in taurine concentration, is a driver of aging or whether or not it's just a rider with aging," White explained.
SEE MORE: Ingredient commonly found in energy drinks may be key to longer life
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com
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2023-06-19T22:05:18+00:00
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wsfltv.com
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https://www.wsfltv.com/supplement-found-in-energy-drinks-may-slow-aging-study-finds
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NEW DELHI — Hundreds of rescuers have recovered 27 dead as they pushed on with a fourth day of searching for scores of people still missing after heavy monsoon rains triggered a massive landslide in a village in western India, an official said Sunday.
At least 17 of 48 houses in the village were fully or partially buried under the debris, officials said.
Rescuers were mostly using rods and shovels. Heavy equipment like earth movers and excavators could not reach the village with no paved roads and a massive sludge around it, said Deepak Avadh, an official of the National Disaster Response Force. A dog squad was also deployed to detect any survivors.
From the base of the hill, it takes about 90 minutes to reach Irshalwadi by foot. Rainfall and a threat of more landslides caused the rescue operation to be suspended during the night, rescue agency said.
The dead included four children, the Press Trust of India news agency said, adding that 75 people have been rescued. Four people have been hospitalized.
India’s weather department placed Maharashtra under alert as the state was lashed by incessant rains the past week. Local train service was disrupted at several places with water flowing inside stations and over tracks, media reported.
Record monsoon rains have killed more than 100 people in northern India over the last three weeks, officials said, as the downpours caused roads to cave in and homes to collapse.
India regularly experiences severe floods during the monsoon season, which runs between June and September and brings most of South Asia’s annual rainfall. The rains are crucial for rain-fed crops planted during the season but often cause extensive damage.
Scientists say monsoons are becoming more erratic because of climate change, leading to frequent landslides and flash floods in India’s Himalayan north.
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2023-07-23T11:30:10+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/23/india-landslide/d08f50c0-2943-11ee-a948-a5b8a9b62d84_story.html
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