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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, August 29, 2022
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HEAT ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1054 AM EDT Mon Aug 29 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Heat index values in the mid to upper 90s.
* WHERE...Niagara, Orleans, Monroe, Wayne, Northern Cayuga,
Oswego, Northern Erie, Genesee, Livingston, and Ontario
counties.
* WHEN...Until 7 PM EDT this evening.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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‘Mastermind’ behind 2021 Walmart fires along Gulf Coast sentenced to 18 years
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA/Gray News) - A federal judge sentenced the admitted mastermind of a scheme to set fires to Gulf Coast-area Walmart stores to 18 years in prison.
The punishment delivered to Jeffery Sikes on Tuesday is twice the length of the prison term recommended under advisory guidelines.
As part of a plea bargain, prosecutors recommended a nine-year sentence for Sikes, which was the higher end of the guideline range, but U.S. District Judge Terry Moorer said he believed those guidelines were “woefully inadequate” to capture the full extent of the criminal conduct.
“This guideline, as applied in my opinion, is woefully inadequate for the crime,” the judge said.
In addition to the prison time, Moorer ordered Sikes and his co-defendants to pay nearly $7.3 million to Walmart in compensation for the damage from the fires.
Sikes will be on supervised probation for three years after he finishes his prison sentence.
Several other suspects in the conspiracy will be sentenced at a later time.
Sikes pleaded guilty in October 2022 to conspiracy to maliciously destroy by fire. He admitted to directing the creation of a manifesto called the “Declaration of War and Demands for the People.”
Several Alabama media organizations received the document, which outlined grievances against Walmart related to pay, benefits and working conditions. It also threatened continued arsons if the demands were not met.
The plea agreement restricts the defendant’s ability to appeal, but the defense attorney for Sikes said there are still issues that can be raised.
“It’s certainly disappointing,” defense attorney Tom Walsh said. “However, I mean, we’ve seen it before, but there may be some issues on appeal that we can take up with the 11th Circuit.”
According to court records, the conspiracy began after Sikes fled Nebraska in January 2018 to avoid sentencing in a federal fraud case.
The records indicate he changed his name to Kenneth Allen, and he rented a house in November 2018 under that alias with his wife and children. His brother-in-law and family joined them, along with a woman named Mikayla Scheele, who pleaded guilty in March 2022 to a conspiracy charge.
Court records indicate that after the Walmart locations in Mobile, Alabama, and Mississippi caught fire in 2021, Sikes began hawking a supposed recycling machine that converts garbage and pollution into water, pure oxygen and crude oil.
Sikes promised to use profits from the device to benefit veterans, workers and the homeless, court records show.
Given a chance to speak before sentencing, Sikes expressed contrition. He referenced two days of testimony last week that largely focused on his culpability.
“A lot of it was true,” he said. “I’ve made some bad decisions. I’ve done some things that were very bad and arrogant.”
Sikes told the judge that he deserves whatever punishment he gets, but he urged Moorer to spare his co-defendants.
“These guys had nothing to do with it,” Sikes said. “Quite honestly, they fought me on it. I was the mastermind. I was the leader. I take full responsibility.”
The judge said he was glad to hear Sikes say the things that he did.
“But I don’t really give you credit for that, inasmuch, as what you just said is just the truth,” Moorer said.
The judge recited a long list of factors that led to his conclusion that this case was outside the “heartland” of the guidelines. He noted that there was not just one fire but four and that one of them was on the Friday of a Memorial Day weekend.
Moorer said the Sikes text messages demonstrate a “callous disregard” for what he did at the time he did it.
The judge also said the guidelines do not adequately capture the defendant’s political motivation, his participation in shoplifting schemes to raise money or his attempt to “intimidate the media” into publishing his manifesto.
The judge pointed to an incident in which Sikes directed Scheele to wear a bomb vest as part of a plot to rob a bank, which was a robbery that she ultimately did not go through with.
Moorer, who is a military veteran, expressed disgust with Sikes’ false representations that he had served in the Armed Forces.
“You took advantage of that,” the judge said. “There are consequences for that.”
Much of what the judge drew on came from two days of testimony last week during a hearing to evaluate a request by two of the co-defendants to be treated with leniency. Sikes’ attorney said he thought it was not right to use that testimony to increase his client’s penalty.
“I objected numerous times to my client being a part of those hearings; although, I was overruled,” Walsh told reporters. “And we just thank God that nobody was hurt in these fires.”
Walsh also disputed the contention by some of the other lawyers that Sikes controlled the others and led them into criminal acts they would not otherwise have committed.
“Some of that’s a sham,” he said. “I mean the government’s main witness, Mikayla Scheele, acted as if she was somewhat innocent. And she had been in and out of the criminal justice system since her teens.”
Sikes’ legal problems are not over.
At some point, he will be returned to Nebraska to face sentencing for the fraud conviction that prompted him to flee in 2018.
Walsh said his client most likely will have to serve that sentence after the one handed down in Alabama on Tuesday.
Copyright 2023 WALA via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-01T04:04:15+00:00 | wlbt.com | https://www.wlbt.com/2023/06/01/mastermind-behind-2021-walmart-fires-along-gulf-coast-sentenced-18-years/ |
More than 900 documented or alleged incidents of on-ice discrimination like verbal taunts, insults and intimidation happened in Hockey Canada across all levels and age groups during the 2021-22 season.
The national sport organization’s first-ever report that tracks the issue shows 512 penalties for discrimination were called by officials, while 415 allegations were investigated afterward.
The 14-page document released Friday details the application of Rule 11.4, which deals specifically with discrimination, including race, language, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic characteristics and disability.
The organization is still dealing with the dramatic fallout of alleged sexual assaults involving members of both the 2018 and 2003 world junior teams. None of the allegations have been proven in court.
Hockey Canada said Friday’s report doesn’t reflect off-ice incidents of maltreatment, sexual violence or abuse, which starting this season will be handled by the federal government’s Office of the Sport Integrity Commissioner or a new independent third-party complaint process.
The combined per capita rate of the penalized and alleged discrimination incidents stood at 0.18% of the 519,755 registered players in 2021-22.
Of the 512 penalties called by officials, 61% involved sexual orientation or gender identity, 18% involved race and 11% involved disability. More than half of those incidents came in the under-18 age bracket, while 76% occurred at the competitive level. Male players made up 99% of infractions called by officials.
When it came to allegations that weren’t witnessed by an official and required an investigation, 47% was race-related and 40% concerned sexual orientation or gender identity. The under-18 age group again led the way with 37% of incidents, while 21% occurred in under-15. Male participants accounted for 67% of allegations that warranted an investigation, and gender wasn’t provided or available in 31% of reports.
Hockey Canada’s data showed 37% of allegations initially undetected by on-ice officials eventually resulted in an “unsubstantiated” ruling, 18 per cent in suspension, 17 per cent in written warnings and 13 per cent in education, while 10 per cent ended with multiple or “other” sanctions. Five per cent remain under investigation.
Earlier this year, an independent review headed by former Canada Supreme Court judge Thomas Cromwell, into Hockey Canada’s governance concluded the federation was at a “crossroads” and called for more oversight and accountability. A vote on a new board and chair by Hockey Canada’s provincial and territorial members is slated for Dec. 17.
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AP sports: https://apnews.com/hub/sports and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-12-03T14:28:47+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-hockey-canada-900-plus-cases-of-on-ice-discrimination/ |
Family says 1-year-old suffers burns on 40% of body after candle explodes
ATLANTA (WXIA) - A family in Georgia says their son is facing a long road to recovery after suffering severe burns in an accident that involved a candle.
Amahd, a 17-month-old child, suffered burns on over 40% of his body nearly three weeks ago, according to his family.
The family said Amahd slipped through a baby gate and into the kitchen where he poured Vick’s Vapor Rub onto a lit scented candle before it exploded.
Amahd’s mother, Rochenda Golightly, said they saw what had happened when viewing their nanny cam.
“I saw a little ball of light, that’s how it was, you couldn’t even make out that it was a person,” Golightly said.
The boy’s parents said it happened in an instant and their lives have been changed.
“When I walk in there [the kitchen] I just break down,” Golightly said. “My daughter says she feels so dark in there and doesn’t want to be here.”
Amahd’s dad rushed the boy to the hospital that day. The child was then flown by helicopter to the pediatric burn unit in Augusta.
“I just told him that I love him and he’s so strong,” Golightly said.
The family says they now take turns driving three hours to be by his side around the clock until he wakes up.
“I know recovery is going to be long, but I just can’t wait for him to be home,” Golightly said.
Officials said Amahd is expected to be at the hospital for at least three months.
According to the family, they have created a GoFundMe fundraiser for help while keeping their small business open.
Amahd’s mother said she’s been traumatized by what happened to her son but hopes when he finally makes it home, they can also begin to recover from that terrible day.
Copyright 2022 WXIA via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-07T04:53:35+00:00 | kswo.com | https://www.kswo.com/2022/12/07/family-says-1-year-old-suffers-burns-40-body-after-candle-explodes/ |
Local lawmakers join panel for halfway point of session, tensions rise
(ABC 6 News) – Wednesday marks the halfway point in this year’s legislative session and some local lawmakers took part in a panel in Rochester to talk about how it has been going so far.
The event, hosted by the Rochester Chamber of Commerce, brought city leaders, commissioners and local organizations all eager to hear what their local lawmakers had to say on this year’s session.
One thing was clear: There is a lot of tension between democrats and republicans on key issues in Minnesota.
Four panelists attended, including Sen. Carla Nelson (R-Rochester), Rep. Andy Smith (DFL-Rochester), Rep. Steve Jacob (R-Altura), and Sen. Liz Boldon (DFL-Rochester).
These lawmakers agree on the biggest issues at hand: The workforce shortage, lack of childcare and the need for a bonding bill.
But, how to fix these problems, there are strong opinions on both sides.
The Paid Family and Medical Leave Act was a prime example.
“It’s really a win-win for all of us in society that yes, we pay a little bit, but we’ll get a lot out of it in a lot of different ways,” explained Rep. Smith.
“It is not a win-win for everyone, in fact, I am still trying to figure out who it is a win for,” said Sen. Nelson. “I think this is one of the worst proposals I’ve ever seen come out of the legislature here and it’s very unfortunate that it’s a time of a trifecta.”
This echoes the differing opinions inside the Minnesota State Capitol.
Democrats believing that the governmental trifecta with dominance in the House, Senate and Governor’s Office, has been pivotal in getting bills pushed through the legislature quickly.
“We are on track to finish on time and be moving things in a way that is getting the work done for Minnesotan’s,” said Sen. Liz Boldon.
But others believe that speed does not make good legislation.
“When I listen to their perspectives, and this idea of this trifecta of having the democrats in charge of the House, Senate and executive, I worry about that, that it does get to be moved too fast and we end up with things that aren’t as well thought out,” explained Rochester City Councilman Patrick Keane.
The biggest issue for debate Wednesday was the bonding bill, with both sides of the aisle unable to find common ground.
“I think one huge questions is Senator Carla Nelson, you did not vote for that [bonding bill] and I want to ask why you didn’t vote for that bonding package,” asked Rep. Smith during the panel.
“There is no tax relief, at all, in that proposal and Minnesotan’s have been waiting for this tax relief,” replied Sen. Nelson.
Both sides seemingly unwilling to give in.
Given there was no bonding bill last year, Councilman Keane says one major reason Rochester needs this bonding bill pushed through ifs for work going on inside Rochester International Airport. | 2023-04-06T01:02:47+00:00 | kaaltv.com | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/top-news/local-lawmakers-join-panel-for-halfway-point-of-session-tensions-rise/ |
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The company that wants to mine for critical minerals in southeast Nebraska has signed a deal with Stellantis, giving the automaker access to the rare earth elements used to produce high-powered magnets needed for its electric vehicles.
NioCorp announced the tentative agreement with the automaker whose brands include Chrysler, Alfa Romeo and Maserati on Thursday. The companies didn't disclose how much Stellantis will pay because those details are still being negotiated, but this deal with such a high-profile buyer will likely provide a boost to NioCorp's effort to raise $1.1 billion to establish the mine about 80 miles (130 kilometers) south of Omaha near the town of Elk Creek.
It's also not clear just how much of the highly sought-after elements Stellantis would be able to buy as part of this agreement because NioCorp is still working to determine whether it will be make economic sense to produce the neodymium-praseodymium oxide, dysprosium oxide, and terbium oxide used to make magnets. The proposed mine's main product would be niobium that's used to make steel lighter and stronger.
But most of the rare earth elements available today are produced in China, so President Joe Biden has been pressing for more of them to be mined domestically.
“This could really turbocharge our project financing and help to accelerate moving the project to construction and eventual commercial operation,” NioCorp CEO Mark Smith said.
NioCorp has raised more than $80 million since 2013 to explore the site, but development of the project dates back to the 1970s when a different company first started drilling samples. The proposed mine is expected to create over 400 jobs if it is built.
The Centennial, Colorado, company still has a long ways to go to raise the $1.1 billion it needs to establish the mine. But NioCorp officials are optimistic because they have applied for up to $800 million in financing from the Export-Import Bank of the United States, which is in the process of reviewing the mining company's applications.
NioCorp also said Stellantis will consider investing in the mine, but that won't be decided until after the companies finalize the rare earth purchase agreement.
Stellantis’ Maxime Picat said in a statement that this agreement should help the automaker meet its goals to produce more electric vehicles and cut its carbon emissions.
Currently, America imports all the niobium and scandium and most of the titanium and rare earths that NioCorp hopes to produce. The only U.S. mine that produces rare earths now is run by MP Materials in Mountain Pass, California.
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Credit: AP | 2023-07-06T17:25:13+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/mining-companys-deal-to-sell-rare-earths-to-stellantis-may-boost-projects-fundraising-efforts/XGVRV7VHZNHBRKJ5DSITOKSTLI/ |
(The Hill) — Actor James Van Der Beek criticized the Democratic National Committee (DNC) on Wednesday over its decision not to sponsor any primary debates with President Biden ahead of the 2024 election.
Van Der Beek, best known for his role in the 1990s’ teen drama “Dawson’s Creek,” suggested that Biden has “obviously declining mental faculties” and accused the DNC of “openly ignoring, bypassing the will of the people.”
“I cannot get over the fact that the Democratic National Committee is saying there will not be a debate to decide the nominee for president,” Van Der Beek said in a TikTok video on Memorial Day. “Are you f—— kidding me?”
“There’s no debate?” he continued. “There’s no debate over an 80-year-old man who, if he lives, would be the oldest sitting president in the history of the country? And if he doesn’t live, has a vice president whose approval rating is worse than his?”
“You are shoehorning your pick and forcing it on the rest of us,” he said. “And don’t tell me that the other candidates aren’t serious.”
Self-help author Marianne Williamson and prominent anti-vaccine advocate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. have both announced bids for the Democratic nomination.
Van Der Beek’s wife, Kimberly Van Der Beek, has previously expressed anti-vaccine views on social media, according to Rolling Stone.
“If there’s no debate, there’s no democracy,” the actor added in Wednesday’s video. “No primary, no legitimate president.”
A recent CNN poll showed Biden with 60% support among Democratic voters, compared to Kennedy’s 20 percent and Williamson’s 8%. | 2023-06-01T22:28:36+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/national/actor-james-van-der-beek-criticizes-dnc-for-not-allowing-biden-debate/ |
NORFOLK, Va., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, will report its second quarter 2022 results after market close on Monday, August 8, 2022, followed by a webcast and conference call at 5 p.m. E.T.
To listen to PRA Group's webcast and view the corresponding slides, visit https://ir.pragroup.com/events-and-presentations. To listen by phone on August 8, call 844-835-9982 in the U.S. or 412-317-5267 outside the U.S. and ask for the PRA Group conference call. To listen to a replay of the call, either visit the same website until August 8, 2023, or call 877-344-7529 in the U.S. or 412-317-0088 outside the U.S. and use access code 6057434 until August 15, 2022.
The Company is also announcing that it currently plans to report third quarter 2022 results after market close on November 3, 2022.
About PRA Group
As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group, Inc. returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers in the Americas, Europe and Australia. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group, Inc. companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.
Investor Contact:
Lauren Partin
Senior Vice President, Finance and Investor Relations
(757) 431-7913
IR@PRAGroup.com
Media Contact:
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Senior Vice President, Communications and Public Policy
(757) 961-3525
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SOURCE PRA Group | 2022-07-18T21:26:01+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/07/18/pra-group-announce-second-quarter-2022-results-august-8/ |
Smoke that settled over Puget Sound late in the week will likely hang around through Sunday before offshore winds push the unwelcome guest east toward Spokane and Idaho Monday morning.
The hazy skies, which have dampened sunrises and will likely turn Saturday’s full moon an eerie orange, are the first to settle over Western Washington this year, ending what had been a mercifully clear and clean summer.
A long, cool spring initially kept wildfires at bay in the state and favorable winds created a protective bubble west of the Cascades.
But fire activity has picked up amid high temperatures, strong winds and low humidity – gusts near the Columbia River Gorge have topped 50 mph. The winds have shifted west in recent days, bringing smoke from the Chilliwack and Pasayten fires in the North Cascades first to Whatcom and Skagit counties, then south into Snohomish and King counties.
A new fire near Skykomish erupted Saturday morning, halting vehicle traffic over Steven’s Pass and spurring evacuation orders for nearby communities. Ash has been reported as far south as Bothell.
As a result, air quality has degraded, although not to the historically bad levels. Sensitive populations in King County, including older people and children, are advised to stay indoors and avoid strenuous activity. Communities closest to the fires, including near the Canadian border, in the Methow Valley, near Lake Chelan and in other communities around the Cascade mountains, face unhealthy conditions and all residents have been advised to stay indoors.
The temperature this weekend was forecast to touch 90 degrees. However, one silver lining of the smoke is that it may cool things down a bit, deflecting some of the heat and keeping the temperatures in the low 80s Saturday, said Maddie Kristell, meteorologist with the National Weather Service in Seattle.
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for the region, meaning fire risk is high. In response, King County Fire Marshal Chris Ricktets issued a Stage 2 burn ban for the county, prohibiting all outdoor recreational fires. Approved cooking and heating appliances that use gas and charcoal are still allowed.
Mount Rainier National Park issued a ban on all fires within the park.
Offshore winds will begin their eastward march Sunday, lowering temperatures clearing the air of smoke on the Washington coast. That relief likely won’t reach the Puget Sound region until Monday, said Kristell. When it does, the weather will start to look more like a normal September, with temperatures in the high 60s and scattered clouds. | 2022-09-10T17:27:32+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/weather/how-much-longer-smoke-will-hang-around-seattle-area/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
The story of how a little kid who saw his first movie in New Jersey became acclaimed director Steven Spielberg and HBO’s second dance with dragons were among the New Jersey triumphs at the 2023 Golden Globes.
Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” not only won the Golden Globe for best motion picture drama — he also won the Globe for best director.
The tremendously successful filmmaker spent a good chunk of his younger years living in Haddon Township, where he saw his first film in a theater. This experience moved him to get behind the camera as a child, which is depicted in “The Fabelmans,” along with Spielberg’s relationship with his parents.
The Fabelman family is based on the Spielbergs, including the director’s father Arnold, mother Leah and sisters Nancy, Anne and Sue. Steven was born in Cincinnati and lived in Jersey before moving to Arizona and California with his family. (For more, see our rundown of the Jersey connections in “The Fabelmans.”)
“I’ve been hiding from this story since I was 17 years old,” Spielberg, 76, said in his acceptance speech, though his big films, like “E.T.” (1982) and “Close Encounters of the Third Kind” (1977), all had touches of that personal narrative.
It was screenwriter Tony Kushner who encouraged him to open up about his family and childhood, he said — Kushner and Spielberg co-wrote the script.
“House of the Dragon,” the HBO “Game of Thrones” spinoff from two Jersey talents, also took home the Golden Globe for best TV drama.
The series, which centers on House Targaryen 200 years before the events in “Game of Thrones,” was created by “Thrones” author George R.R. Martin, who grew up in Bayonne, and showrunner Ryan Condal, who grew up in Hasbrouck Heights. (See our 2022 interviews with Condal and Martin.)
Condal and Martin were not at the Globes, but former co-showrunner Miguel Sapochnik, who directed and produced the series, was on hand. He accepted the award with stars Emma D’Arcy and Milly Alcock, who play Princess Rhaenyra Targaryen at different ages in the show.
Sapochnik, an Emmy-winning “Game of Thrones” director and producer, thanked HBO for entrusting the writers, directors and producers with “a golden goose.” But he said they didn’t expect to win the Globe at all.
Consider the history of Martin’s Westeros at the Golden Globes.
“Game of Thrones,” the mega hit HBO series that set the stage for “House of the Dragon” when it ended in 2019, never won any Golden Globes for best drama, though the show was nominated in 2015.
Four-time Emmy winner Peter Dinklage, who grew up in Mendham, did win the Globe for supporting actor playing Tyrion Lannister in “GOT.” The show received a whopping 59 Emmys throughout its eight-season run.
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Amy Kuperinsky may be reached at akuperinsky@njadvancemedia.com and followed at @AmyKup on Twitter. | 2023-01-11T06:22:30+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/entertainment/2023/01/golden-globes-2023-nj-wins-for-steven-spielbergs-the-fabelmans-house-of-the-dragon.html |
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida is preparing for a roller coaster ride of temperatures as another front moves in.
Expect a high of 73 on Tuesday after starting out in the 40s and 50s.
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Expect an even warmer day on Wednesday with a high of 84.
We will have rain Wednesday into Thursday.
Much cooler air behind a front rolls in by Thursday.
Expect a high of 66 on Thursday and a high of 63 on Friday.
Expect 70s to return with sunshine for the weekend. | 2023-01-24T12:40:04+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/weather/2023/01/24/get-ready-roller-coaster-ride-of-temperatures-in-central-florida-with-new-front/ |
Collaboration between industry leaders brings innovative sports betting and iGaming experiences to cruise ship guests
JERSEY CITY, N.J., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, announced today a new partnership with Carnival Corporation to deliver world-class retail and mobile sports betting and iGaming experiences to cruise ship guests. Through this partnership, gaming will be available on more than 50 ships ported in the U.S. spanning Carnival Cruise Line, Holland America Line and Princess Cruises. BetMGM's platform will roll out in phases over the coming months.
"We've found an ideal partner in Carnival Corporation and look forward to providing our sports betting and iGaming products to its millions of passengers," said BetMGM CEO Adam Greenblatt. "This is another great opportunity for us to further expand BetMGM's footprint."
Under the agreement, Carnival Corporation will offer BetMGM-branded digital and cash-based sports betting, as well as digital real-money gaming products on-board Carnival's U.S.-branded ships in international waters. Additionally, BetMGM and Carnival Corporation will collaborate on co-marketing and promotional activations.
Marty Goldman, SVP Global Casino Operations for Carnival Corporation, said, "We're very proud to be able to deliver the excitement and engagement of sports betting and iGaming to our guests through our partnership with BetMGM. Our two leading global hospitality organizations will provide a wide array of immersive digital content as a complement to our exceptional shipboard casinos."
As BetMGM continues to expand into new markets, responsible gaming education remains a key focus. BetMGM is proud to provide resources to help customers play responsibly including GameSense, an industry leading program, developed and licensed to MGM Resorts by the British Columbia Lottery Corporation. Through the GameSense integration within BetMGM's mobile and desktop platforms, customers can directly access responsible gaming tools.
The BetMGM app is available for download on both iOS and Android, and is accessible via desktop at www.betmgm.com. For more information, follow @BetMGM on Twitter.
BetMGM is a market-leading sports betting and gaming entertainment company, pioneering the online gaming industry. Born out of a partnership between MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) and Entain Plc (LSE: ENT), BetMGM has exclusive access to all of MGM's U.S. land-based and online sports betting, major tournament poker, and online gaming businesses. Utilizing Entain's U.S. licensed, state of the art technology, BetMGM offers sports betting and online gaming via market-leading brands including BetMGM, Borgata Casino, Party Casino and Party Poker. Founded in 2018, BetMGM is headquartered in New Jersey. For more information, visit http://www.betmgminc.com/.
Carnival Corporation & plc is one of the world's largest leisure travel companies with a portfolio of nine of the world's leading cruise lines. With operations in North America, Australia, Europe and Asia, its portfolio features Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, P&O Cruises (Australia), Costa Cruises, AIDA Cruises, P&O Cruises (UK) and Cunard.
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Note: 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.
Thursday's results
Red Deer 4 Calgary 1
Friday's results
Swift Current 4 Lethbridge 3
Regina 4 Prince Albert 3 (OT)
Brandon 11 Moose Jaw 2
Winnipeg 2 Saskatoon 0
Red Deer 6 Edmonton 2
Kamloops 4 Prince George 2
Vancouver 4 Victoria 3 (SO)
Spokane 2 Tri-City 1
Seattle 4 Kelowna 1
Portland 5 Everett 1
Saturday's results
Moose Jaw 6 Brandon 2
Winnipeg 2 Saskatoon 1 (OT)
Swift Current 4 Medicine Hat 3 (OT)
Portland 7 Everett 2
Prince George 10 Kamloops 6
Seattle 2 Kelowna 0
Tri-City 7 Spokane 6 (OT)
Sunday's results
Red Deer 5 Calgary 3
Lethbridge 4 Edmonton 2
Prince Albert 5 Regina 2
Tuesday's games
Calgary at Saskatoon, 7 p.m.
Victoria at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Wednesday's games
Regina at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Calgary at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Moose Jaw at Lethbridge, 7 p.m.
Everett at Kamloops, 7 p.m.
Friday's games
Red Deer at Prince Albert, 7 p.m.
Calgary at Moose Jaw, 7 p.m.
Portland at Brandon, 7 p.m.
Saskatoon at Swift Current, 7 p.m.
Seattle at Regina, 7 p.m.
Medicine Hat at Edmonton, 7 p.m.
Everett at Prince George, 7 p.m.
Kamloops at Kelowna, 7:05 p.m.
Vancouver at Tri-City, 7:05 p.m.
Victoria at Spokane, 7:05 p.m. | 2023-01-02T09:06:45+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/HKO-WHL-Standings-17689381.php |
In the wake of Damar Hamlin’s frightening on-field collapse after suffering from cardiac arrest and having his heartbeat restored on the field by medical staff, the National Football League gave a stadium tour of its health and safety protocols at the site of this weekend’s Super Bowl in Arizona.
The NFL’s Chief Medical Officer Allen Sills said, as horrible as it was to watch the Buffalo Bills’ safety’s injury, he knew the medical staff was well trained and could handle the situation.
During the media tour inside State Farm Stadium, Sills also showed off the league’s state-of-the-art concussion detention protocols, where medical staff can pull players from games due to possible head injury.
The NFL also showed off the various areas in the stadium where anyone injured would be taken, including a pop-up tent where doctors can examine players without the distraction of the crowd | 2023-02-11T02:49:34+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/nfl/nfl-showcases-safety-protocols-after-hamlin-injury/ |
NEW YORK, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Bird Global, Inc. ("Bird" or the "Company") (NYSE: BRDS) and reminds investors of the January 17, 2023 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 investing in Bird stock or options between May 14, 2021 and November 14, 2022 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). You may also click here for additional information: www.faruqilaw.com/BRDS.
There is no cost or obligation to you.
Faruqi & Faruqi is a leading minority and Woman-owned national securities law firm with offices in New York, Pennsylvania, California and Georgia.
As detailed below, the lawsuit focuses on whether the Company and its executives violated federal securities laws by making false and/or misleading statements and/or failing to disclose that: (1) Bird was improperly recording Sharing Revenue for certain trips by its customers where collection was not probable; (2) as such, Bird overstated its Sharing Revenue for the relevant quarters and fiscal year during the Class Period; (3) Bird failed to disclose that its internal controls were not effective as they relate to calculating Sharing Revenue recognition; (4) as a result, Bird would need to restate its previously disclosed Sharing Revenue; and (5) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
The court-appointed lead plaintiff is the investor with the largest financial interest in the relief sought by the class who is adequate and typical of class members who directs and oversees the litigation on behalf of the putative class. Any member of the putative class may move the Court to serve as lead plaintiff through counsel of their choice, or may choose to do nothing and remain an absent class member. Your ability to share in any recovery is not affected by the decision to serve as a lead plaintiff or not.
Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP also encourages anyone with information regarding Bird's conduct to contact the firm, including whistleblowers, former employees, shareholders and others.
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OCALA, Fla., Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HiBid enabled the sale of over $35.4 million in gross merchandise value in auctions held through the platform last week. Over 650,000 lots were sold online in 1,491 timed and live auctions taking place between February 13th and 19th, with the total hammer value exceeding $65.3 million. Among the thousands of auctions currently on the site, there are numerous events featuring antique housewares, vintage toys, framed artwork, vases, figurines, and home furnishings. Standout lots include a collection of Weaver Ultra Line model railroad train cars, an oak dressing table, an Alexander & James leather Chesterfield sofa, and a Steinway & Sons Centennial 1876 grand piano.
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.
February 13th-19th, 2023, HiBid.com Highlights
Gross Merchandise Value: $35.4+ Million
Total Hammer Value: $65.3+ Million
Lots Sold Online: 652,520
Timed Auctions: 1,393
Live Auctions: 98
Bids Placed: 1.53+ Million
Bidding Sessions: 5.04+ 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.
Crestline Estate Fort Worth Auction
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Dates: February 12th-26th
Seller: WPF Auctions
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Fine English and French Antiques and Decor
Auction Type: Internet Absentee
Date: February 25th
Seller: Landmark Auction Services
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Anthony Marich Estate Sale
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Dates: February 5th-March 6th
Seller: Silver Key Auction Solutions
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Remembering Jerry Springer and the time people from Shreveport were on the show
Host of one of the most popular daytime talk shows Jerry Springer has died at the age of 79 after battling a brief illness. During the show's 27-year run, the Jerry Springer Show hosted all kinds of interesting people, including a group from Shreveport.
The former politician (he was the former mayor of Cincinnati) hosted what TV Guide once dubbed the “worst show in the history of television." Despite its naysayer, the daytime offering became a ratings rocket with its frequent fights, expletive-filled dialogue, and tawdry storylines.
Speaking to USA TODAY on the show’s 25th anniversary in 2015, Springer said he couldn’t tone down the show even if he wanted to.
"I'm contractually obligated," he said. "What the affiliates are buying is a show about craziness."
During that anniversary season, a trio from Shreveport exemplified that craziness to talk about sibling squabbles and adult fun in a local park.
In true Jerry Springer fashion, there was arguing, fist-fighting, affairs being exposed, and last names not used.
On this particular episode, David is described as a "good ole southern boy from Shreveport, Louisiana" who came on to talk about how he doesn't get along with his brother, Josh.
"We never really got along growing up, we're like night and day," David said in the 2016 episode. "He's just, he lies, he steals, he cheats, he's very disrespectful. Growing up he always got away with everything."
The episode devolved as most did into fist fighting when it's revealed David was having an affair with Josh's girlfriend.
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Springer reveals that Josh has been watching backstage this entire time as David attempts to confess his feelings when Josh comes out on stage yelling and ready to fight.
The clip ends with Crytal saying she still loves Josh and that sleeping with David was a mistake.
Meredith G. White is the arts and culture reporter for the Shreveport Times. You can find her on Facebook as Meredith G. White, on Instagram and Twitter as @meredithgwhite, and email her at mgwhite@gannett.com. | 2023-04-27T20:35:20+00:00 | shreveporttimes.com | https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/life/2023/04/27/remembering-jerry-springer-and-the-one-episode-featuring-shreveport/70158409007/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Ons Jabeur dropped her racket in disgust after one poor shot in the U.S. Open final. Minutes later, she was on the court right along with it after lunging to hit a volley that flew out of bounds.
Jabeur picked herself up and kept on fighting Saturday, and that’s exactly what she intends to do after a second straight Grand Slam tournament ended in disappointment.
“Definitely I’m not someone that’s going to give up,” Jabeur said. “I am sure I’m going to be in the final again. I will try my best to win it. I’m not sure, but I know I will do my best.”
Her best wasn’t good enough against top-ranked Iga Swiatek, who won 6-2, 7-6 (5) for her second major title this year and third overall.
Jabeur is still trying for her first, having come up short at Wimbledon in her initial attempt. The No. 5 seed had mostly rolled through the U.S. Open, dropping just one set before running into the best player in the sport.
“It was a closer match than it looks, said Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, a four-time Grand Slam singles champion, including at the 1994 U.S. Open, who has been sitting in Jabeur’s guest box and offering advice during the tournament.
“Now she needs to take the positives. If she keeps going and does the right things, the next one will come.”
Jabeur said she felt even more nervous before this final than her first, where she fell to Elena Rybakina in three sets at the All England Club in July. After becoming the first woman since Serena Williams to reach the Wimbledon and U.S. Open finals in the same year since 2019, she worked on trying to keep herself calm, so couldn’t question her preparation. She wasn’t even particularly disappointed with her execution.
“To be honest with you, I have nothing to regret because I did everything possible,” Jabeur said.
The Tunisian will move to No. 2 in the WTA rankings next week. But she really wants that Grand Slam trophy, which would be the first by an African and Arab woman in the professional era, which dates to 1968.
Doing so, she said, would “really show that it’s not impossible for someone coming from my country, from my continent, to have that title.”
She will hope to start better in her next chance, having spotted Swiatek 3-0 leads in both sets Saturday. Jabeur said during the trophy presentation that she didn’t like the native of Poland, though she showed there were no hard feelings later during her upbeat news conference.
“I was joking when I said I don’t like her,” Jabeur said. “I’ll forgive her when she gives me a Rolex or something.”
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AP Tennis Writer Howard Fendrich contributed to this report.
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CINCINNATI (AP) — Merrill Kelly allowed one hit over six innings and the Arizona Diamondbacks hit three homers to beat the Cincinnati Reds 7-0 on Wednesday night, snapping a four-game skid.
Christian Walker hit a two-run homer and Josh Rojas and Jordan Luplow added solo shots for the Diamondbacks, who stopped a 26-inning scoreless streak with a five-run eighth inning in Tuesday’s 14-8 loss to the Reds.
The game’s first pitch was delayed 1 hour, 40 minutes by rain.
One night after launching five home runs and piling up 16 hits, Cincinnati managed just a double and four singles against Kelly (5-3) and three relievers. Kelly walked three and struck out five while lasting longer than five innings for the first time in his last six starts.
Kelly got a boost from Alek Thomas, who leaped at the left-center field fence and robbed Joey Votto of a two-run homer to end the first inning. Cincinnati had scored in the first inning in the previous six games.
Thomas also robbed Votto of a hit with a diving catch of a sinking liner in the fourth.
Walker snapped a scoreless tie in the fourth inning with his 15th homer, a rocket 10 rows deep into the left field seats with Ketel Marte on base. The lead was Arizona’s first since the ninth inning of an eventual 2-1 loss at Pittsburgh on Saturday.
Rojas’s knocked Mike Minor out of his second start of the season with a one-out solo homer in the fifth. Minor (0-2), who spent the first two months of the season on the Injured List with a left shoulder strain that developed in spring training, allowed three hits and three runs with three walks and four strikeouts.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Diamondbacks: RHP Luke Weaver (right elbow inflammation) threw 60 pitches over four innings in rehab start for Triple-A Reno on Tuesday. He’ll throw a bullpen session on Friday, manager Torey Lovullo said. … C Carson Kelly (left oblique strain) caught seven innings and hit a home run in the same game. He was expected to DH on Wednesday, Lovullo said. … SS Nick Ahmed (right shoulder inflammation) was shifted to the 60-day Injured List on Wednesday.
Reds: CF Nick Senzel was scratched from the starting lineup with a lower back strain. … 2B Jonathan India (right hamstring strain), the 2021 National League Rookie of the Year, went 1-for-4 with two runs batted in on Tuesday in the first game of his rehab assignment with Triple-A Louisville. … IF Donovan Solano (left hamstring strain) went 1-for-3 while playing third base in the same game. Both players had scheduled days off on Wednesday.
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Reds: RHP Tyler Mahle (2-5) left his last start on Saturday against the Nationals in the seventh inning with a 7-3 lead but was victimized by a blown save for the third time in 12 starts this season.
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Here are some changes you can expect to see for obtaining at-home COVID-19 tests
The U.S. categorized COVID-19 as a public health emergency in early 2021. In addition to providing two shipments of free tests through the U.S. Postal Service, private insurers had to cover up to eight COVID-19 tests each month and other costs related to the process.
However, after the U.S. health emergency ends in May, obtaining free COVID-19 tests may be more difficult. The biggest impact will land on over-the-counter testing kits.
In this article: iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test, Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Rapid Test and Flowflex COVID-19 Home Test
Testing for COVID-19 after the May deadline
At-home COVID-19 tests have become increasingly popular because of their versatility and ease of use. After the U.S. health emergency ends, household consumers may have to locate and purchase their own testing kits.
Testing for COVID-19 is extremely important if you’ve started developing COVID-19 symptoms, such as fever, cough and loss of taste/smell. If you’ve been exposed to somebody who tested positive for COVID-19 or work in an occupation where you may be regularly exposed to COVID-19, consider purchasing some testing kits as well. Understanding your results may help you seek treatment faster.
Rapid antigen tests typically consist of a testing tube, a collection swab and a test strip. Most instructions direct the user to swipe the swab on the inner walls of their nose, then insert it into the test tube and stir it. After that, users have to place drops of their sample in the test strip.
After this process, the testing strip will have some symbol that you either tested positive, negative or that the test was invalid, meaning that you may have performed one of the tests incorrectly. No matter the result, it is helpful to try again and check your results.
When purchasing an at-home testing kit, you may want to check to see what portion your insurance covers. Those still enrolled in the Medicaid program for low-income individuals and families will continue to receive free tests until late 2024.
Finally, make sure to check the FDA website to see the current list of authorized tests to make sure you’re buying from a reputable source. Here are some examples of reputable rapid COVID-19 tests.
Best at-home COVID-19 tests
iHealth COVID-19 Antigen Rapid Test
The iHealth COVID-19 test is accompanied by a mobile app that tracks results on a regular basis, making it an excellent way to keep health records on your family or team. It’s self-administered and provides results within 15 minutes.
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Siemens Rapid COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test
The Siemens self-tests arrive in a full set of five, which can serve those hoping to stock up on kits or use them regularly. It’s FDA-approved and sensitive to several strains of the COVID-19 virus, including the Delta and Omicron variants.
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BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Self Test
You may have seen the BinaxNOW tests on the shelves of your local pharmacy, as they currently serve as the #1 self-test kit in the U.S. They arrive in a set of nasal swabs that users can apply to themselves or their children.
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Celltrion DiaTrust COVID-19 Rapid Test
With clear labels and detailed instructions, the DiaTrust rapid test kits have a user-friendly process that can be applied in your home. It’s designed with soft and noninvasive swabs to decrease the risk of irritation.
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ON/Go COVID-19 Antigen Self-Test
These antigen COVID-19 tests have been cleared for home operation for ages 14 years and older. It arrives with a mobile app that guides you through the process. It also tracks your history and shares your results with close ones.
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Authorized for home use, the Flowflex COVID-19 antigen home test is straightforward and reliable. The slim package makes it effortless to store, so users can keep it on hand for regular check-ins or emergencies.
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Quidel QuickVue At-Home COVID-19 Test
This COVID-19 test requires fewer than 15 minutes of your time to fully display the results. It has clearly instructions on how to read positive, negative and invalid results without having to use an external guide or app.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — DeWanna Bonner had 20 points and nine rebounds, Alyssa Thomas added 16 points, 12 assists and five steals, and the Connecticut Sun beat the Los Angeles Sparks 83-74 Sunday.
Brionna Jones scored 17 points on 8-of-12 shooting and grabbed eight rebounds for Connecticut (9-3), which rebounded from a 92-88 loss to Atlanta last time out to win for the third time in the last four games.
Thomas moved past Taj McWilliams-Franklin (3,019) into third on the Sun’s career scoring list with 3,027 points, behind Asjha Jones (3,336) and Nykesha Sales (3,955).
Karlie Samuelson hit a jumper for that made it 74-all with three minutes to play but the Sparks shot 0 for 6 the rest of the way. DiJonai Carrington hit two free throws with 2:48 remaining to give Connecticut the lead for good and spark a 9-0 closing run. Jones added a layup almost a minute later and Los Angeles coach Curt Miller was called for a technical foul with 1:27 to go. Bonner made the free throw and added a layup before Carrington hit two free throws to cap the scoring with 38.1 seconds left.
Miller, who signed with Los Angeles in the offseason after eight seasons with Connecticut, led the Sun to two Finals appearances (2019 and 2022) and was named WNBA’s coach of the year in 2017 and 2021.
The Sparks (5-6) made just 5 of 17 (29%) from the field and were outscored 20-11 in the fourth quarter.
Nneka Ogwumike had her sixth double-double of the season and led Los Angeles with 19 points, a season-high 15 rebounds and five assists. Jordin Canada added 14 points and six assists, Azura Stevens scored 12 points and Samuelson finished with 11.
Ogwumike. who went into the game needing eight rebounds to move past Crystal Langhorne (2,454) into 15th in WNBA history, has 2,461 career rebounds.
Lexie Brown (non-covid illness) missed her second consecutive game for the Sparks. | 2023-06-19T13:42:59+00:00 | masslive.com | https://www.masslive.com/sports/2023/06/alyssa-thomas-moves-to-third-on-suns-all-time-scoring-list-in-win-over-sparks.html |
WATERLOO — On June 22, water mains will be flushed in the area from University Avenue to Black Hawk Road between the west city limits.
Water may be a brownish color during and after the flushing but the water is bacterially safe. Waterloo Water Works urges customers within the area and several blocks of it to not plan clothes washing on Thursday. | 2023-06-20T21:37:22+00:00 | wcfcourier.com | https://wcfcourier.com/news/local/waterloo-hydrant-flushing-continues/article_f6cdd0e4-0f9f-11ee-ad62-37a683e533a7.html |
San Marino’s Vicini 1st to play 100 Davis Cup matches
BAKU, Azerbaijan (AP) — Domenico Vicini reached another Davis Cup milestone by becoming the first player in tournament history to play 100 matches. It came two days after the 50-year-old became the oldest player to win a Davis Cup match. The San Marino player who turns 51 in September played a doubles match with 17-year-old Simone De Luigi against Iceland in Europe Group 4 play. They lost 6-2, 6-3 to Rafn Bonifacius and Daniel Siddall. Vicini says reaching the century mark is “a great achievement for me.” Vicini won his doubles match on Wednesday against Albania. Three years ago Vicini set a Davis Cup record as the oldest player to win a singles match. That was at age 47 years, 318 days. | 2022-07-30T01:18:05+00:00 | keyt.com | https://keyt.com/news/2022/07/29/san-marinos-vicini-1st-to-play-100-davis-cup-matches/ |
Using Salesforce, RBC Wealth Management is driving success and reducing maintenance costs
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the global leader in CRM, today announced that RBC Wealth Management, a division of RBC Capital Markets, LLC, is using Salesforce to drive success with significant cost savings and efficiency across multiple areas of its business, while continuing to deliver on client and advisor expectations.
RBC Wealth Management in the U.S. is a values-driven financial institution providing clients with customized strategies to grow, preserve and share their wealth. More than 2,100 financial advisors in 184 locations in 42 states rely on technology to enable an exceptional client experience.
Like many companies, RBC Wealth Management had a wealth of client data that was spread across multiple systems making it time consuming for advisors to access information and prepare for client meetings.
RBC Wealth Management turned to Salesforce to help its teams deliver the insights and tools they needed to make it easier for their advisors to provide the superior experience their clients had come to expect from RBC Wealth Management. Guided by Salesforce Professional Services, RBC Wealth Management was able to consolidate the 26 systems into a single, trusted CRM.
"Our number one priority is to deliver world-class wealth management services. For us, this meant we needed to enhance our client and advisor experiences by embracing automation and moving away from inefficient and manual processes," said Greg Beltzer, Head of Technology, RBC Wealth Management U.S. "With Salesforce, we have been able to consolidate 26 systems into one, reduce maintenance costs and streamline the client onboarding experience from 30-plus signatures and an average of 200-300 pages per client, to signing packets with just one digital click."
With MuleSoft, RBC Wealth Management was able to consolidate data across disparate data sources, reducing maintenance cost by 50% and making it easier to create a unified, 360-degree view of every client using Salesforce for Financial Services, which is tailored to the wealth management industry.
In the past, client onboarding could be a cumbersome process, with clients needing to review, sign, and initial lengthy documents.
RBC Wealth Management leveraged Salesforce Platform and Experience Cloud to improve that experience. With automated case management workflows, the RBC Wealth Management new client onboarding process has been reduced from weeks to an average of just 24 minutes.
RBC Wealth Management also needed a way to make vast amounts of data relevant and actionable. By leveraging Slack as their digital HQ, and Tableau, and Einstein to deliver AI-powered insights, portfolio managers and executives can quickly view and discuss employee and branch performance by portfolio value, revenue, and active campaigns. Even more, advisors are able to use automation to handle previously manual tasks, like sending reminders and schedule client meetings.
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DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Kylian Mbappé scored two goals and set up another for Olivier Giroud, giving France a 3-1 victory over Poland and a spot in the World Cup quarterfinals on Sunday.
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The Paris Saint-German forward now has a tournament-leading five goals and the 2018 champions are within three wins of defending their title.
Robert Lewandowski scored from the penalty spot in second-half stoppage time for Poland.
No country has repeated as World Cup champions in six decades — since Brazil achieved the feat by claiming consecutive trophies in 1958 and 1962. Italy is the only other nation to have won two straight, in 1934 and 1938.
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France’s quarterfinal opponent will be either England or Senegal.
Mbappé scored his first in the 74th minute when he was left unmarked to blast in a long-range shot following a counterattack. He added another in stoppage time when Poland goalkeeper Wojciech Szczęsny could only get a weak glove on another powerful shot from the man in the No. 10.
Having also provided two assists, Mbappé has easily been the most productive player in Qatar.
Mbappé celebrated his second goal by waving his arms for the crowd to cheer louder. Then he hoisted himself up onto the crossbar shortly after the final whistle in another celebratory gesture in front of France’s fans.
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The French team took the lead when Mbappé threaded a pass to Giroud and the AC Milan striker quickly slotted the ball into the far corner. It was Giroud’s 52nd career international goal — breaking a tie with Thierry Henry on France’s all-time scoring list.
After Mbappé leaped into Giroud’s arms to celebrate, pumping his fists, Giroud held up seven fingers to the cameras — five on one hand and two on the other for “52.”
It’s all the more sweet for Giroud because he wasn’t even supposed to be a starter on this year’s squad until Ballon d’Or winner Karim Benzema was ruled out because of injury. Giroud also scored two goals in France’s opening 4-1 win over Australia.
France, however, wasn't so sure to go this far when several other top players were ruled out shortly before the tournament because of physical issues, including midfielders Paul Pogba and N’Golo Kante, central defender Presnel Kimpembe, left back Lucas Hernandez, and forward Christopher Nkunku are also out.
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On a record-setting night for France, goalkeeper Hugo Lloris matched the national team mark of 142 appearances held by Lilian Thuram.
The previous defending champion to reach the quarterfinals was Brazil in 2006 — when France beat the South Americans before eventually losing in the final to Italy in a penalty shootout.
With two European teams playing, there weren’t all that many supporters of either country inside Al Thumama Stadium except for small pockets of France fans beating drums behind one goal and red-and-white clad spectators chanting “Polska” behind the opposite goal. There were also plenty of empty seats.
Poland again struggled to get the ball to Lewandowski, a two-time FIFA player of the year.
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While Lewandowski did miss wide on one long-range opportunity early on, he also gestured angrily at his teammates for not providing him with the ball.
Lewandwoski’s first penalty attempt in the final seconds was saved but he scored with the second after a video review ruled that Lloris left his line too early.
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-12-04T18:03:03+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/Kylian-Mbappe-leads-France-past-Poland-3-1-at-17630452.php |
Student loan debt in the United States is among the largest types of debt in the country. Some have called it the next great economic bubble, like the subprime mortgage crisis of 2008.
In all, Americans owe $1.78 trillion. A little over 7% of that comes from private loans, while the rest comprises a variety of federally funded lending. And it’s a bubble that’s getting bigger.
It has trebled in 15 years, growing from $545 billion in 2007 to today’s gargantuan figure.
The Biden Administration attempted to lighten the load by forgiving $10,000 of federal student loan for each borrower, only for the Supreme Court to strike down the $400 billion plan at the end of June. But all is not lost. A new plan released by the White House seeks to cut loan repayments in half for some and to zero for borrowers in poverty while also forgiving some balances after 10 years instead of 20 years. It also will ensure that some borrowers who make regular monthly payments do not see their balance pushed up by high interest.
For individuals, the debts amount to $38,000 for federal and $55,000 for private on average, which usually comes with a high level of interest and terms that force the borrower to start paying it back between six and nine months of graduating for federal and sometimes immediately in the case of private loans.
Despite not being the wealthiest country in the world, only one other nation saddles its students and future workers with that level of debt. English people in the United Kingdom have higher debt than Americans leaving college, racking up $58,000 on average. However, those loans are made exclusively through the government, have far lower interest rates, and are paid off through the borrowers’ salary at 9% per month after the individual passes an earnings threshold.
For example, the average salary in the UK, which is where England is, is about $42,500. Depending on the borrowers’ repayment plan, all of which are similar, a recent graduate would pay back $105 a month, based on that salary, according to the UK Government’s own calculations.
Students from other parts of the UK have far lower levels of debt because tuition is cheaper or completely free, like in Scotland. Most only have cost-of-living loans, and those are typically given to younger students as a bursary, like in Scotland. If only we were all Scottish.
However, some people never pay off their debt in the United States and end up with far more than they started with. You’ve no doubt read the horror stories.
In some communities, particularly those of color, student debt is higher and is typically paid back at a far slower rate – which allows interest to build and can seriously hobble a person’s future. They are less likely to buy a home, contribute to retirement, have savings, or spend money in small businesses within their communities. Some people might even avoid having children because of student debt.
And, of course, it can be detrimental to a person’s mental health.
While English students carry more debt, no other country in the world has created such an economically detrimental system as the U.S.
Read More: Can Biden still cancel student loans? Actually, yes, say experts and the White House
The cost of college tuition in the U.S. varies per state and whether the student is attending in-state or out-of-state, private or public. But in general, the average cost of tuition and expenses is about $36,500 per year. Their debt is just under $30,000 on average, while monthly repayments come in at about $500. And as you know, loan forgiveness is not easy to get.
Here’s a snapshot of how five other countries deal with student loans and repayment:
Scotland
In Scotland, tuition is free, and most students of a certain age and economic circumstances will receive a bursary for living costs. Those who don’t qualify for the bursary will pay back any money borrowed once they enter the workforce and earn a certain amount. The interest rate is currently 5.25%, but it has been as low as 1% in past years. When the student does start repaying, 9% is taken from the person’s salary after they pass an earning threshold.
Tuition: $0
Average student debt: $20,000 (living costs)
Average Monthly repayment: $55
Debt cleared after 30 years.
Sweden
Of course, the famous liberals of Sweden don’t charge its citizens tuition. It doesn’t charge other European Union, Nordic, or Swiss citizens either.
Any debt accrued is normally the result of living expenses. The manageable and automatic payments increase by 2% annually over 25 years. That means you pay less when you earn less, and you pay a little more as you progress with your career and your salary increases. Seems sensible.
The loan is usually paid off within 25 years. However, anyone struggling with financial hardship can reduce their payments to 5% of their income. And get this. Interest rates are currently 0.59%. In the U.S., federal loan interest rates can vary between 5% and 7.54%, while private loans can be as much as 14%.
Tuition: $0
Average student debt: $15,000
Average monthly payment: $124 a month for new graduates on average
Debt cleared: After turning 68.
Australia
Don’t feel too bad, Americans. Australia hasn’t got it all that good, either.
Australian borrowers can take out loans for tuition but not living expenses. Once they graduate, repayments start when their salary exceeds $32,285. Entry Level salaries in Australia start at about $36,700, so most start repaying when they get a job. The repayment plan is good and begins with 1% of the salary over a certain threshold and then rises with the salary, topping out at about 10%.
However, because student debt in Australia is linked to rising national interest rates, borrowers have seen significant increases in monthly payments, with many concerned they may never pay off their debt.
There is no forgiveness.
Tuition: $10,429 to $22,937 per year
Average student debt: $16,189
Average monthly payment: $26 on the lowest income level but usually much higher.
Debt cleared: Never.
France
French students enjoy a state-funded higher education system like much of the European Union. Most students pay a small amount per year, but despite the low tuition cost, there is lots of help for students who still don’t have the money for college.
Merit-based grants offer $220 per month for the best students, while other larger grants help students from troubled families, those wishing to study abroad, and anybody requiring emergency assistance. While loans are available, only a minimal number of students need to take them out, meaning student debt is negligible. For example, only 2% of students in 2014 took out any loan to study in France.
Tuition: $396 to $3,932 per year
Average student debt: N/A
Average monthly payment: N/A
Debt cleared: N/A
New Zealand
New Zealanders also have a system similar to the United States. About 70% borrow money to attend college and pay 12% of every dollar earned once their income hits just over $14,000. There is no interest rate on the loan if you stay in the country.
However, New Zealand has a problem that you may not be aware of. Not content with living all the way down in the South Pacific, many New Zealanders leave and never return. Those people face an interest rate of about 2.9% if they are gone for longer than 6 months. However, only about 58% of overseas New Zealanders signed up to pay student debt as of June 2022, and those living abroad are responsible for 92% of overdue debt, amounting to about $1.23 billion.
Tuition: $4949
Average student debt: $14,791
Average monthly payment: $168 for the lowest income level.
Debt cleared: If you die! | 2023-07-12T17:11:35+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/reckon/2023/07/americans-are-drowning-in-student-loan-debt-how-does-the-rest-of-the-world-compare.html |
The House of Representatives narrowly approved a Republican bill that links avoiding a default with enacting spending cuts and several GOP policies rolling back several of President Biden's policies.
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The House of Representatives narrowly approved a Republican bill that links avoiding a default with enacting spending cuts and several GOP policies rolling back several of President Biden's policies.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-04-27T00:36:43+00:00 | kvpr.org | https://www.kvpr.org/2023-04-26/house-of-representatives-narrowly-approves-republican-bill-to-raise-debt-limit |
LAAYOUNE, Western Sahara (AP) — After the final whistle of every match Morocco won in its history-making World Cup run, crowds poured out of homes and cafes in the biggest city of Western Sahara, celebrating for hours.
The revelers included some Sahrawi people, members of an ethnic group that has sought independence for Western Sahara since Morocco annexed the disputed territory in 1975. Other Sahrawis rooted for Morocco's defeat on the soccer field or refused to take part in the celebrations.
They accuse Moroccan authorities of increasingly cracking down on independence activists, and of touting the World Cup team’s success in Qatar to distract the population from economic challenges.
But the presence of some Sahrawi fans cheering for Morocco in the streets of Laayoune illustrates the unifying power of the first Arab or African team to advance so far in the world's biggest sporting event. Morocco's national team, known as the Atlas Lions, faces defending champion France in Wednesday's semifinal.
Al-Salik Al-Yazid, a young Sahrawi in Laayoune, said “the historic success of the Moroccan national team” has created a collective feeling of “overwhelming joy that included all Arabs and Africans, despite the constant discontent with the Moroccan state.”
He called it a sign of gradually shifting mindsets among younger Sahrawis who grew up under Moroccan rule and under a 1991 cease-fire that ended a 16-year conflict between Moroccan forces and Algeria-backed Polisario Front independence fighters.
“With the growth of generations merging and coexisting in one common environment, it has become natural to find Sahrawi individuals celebrating the victory of the Moroccan national team,” Al-Yazid said. “Many Sahrawis have overcome the problem of identity caused by decades of political struggle.”
However, a long-promised referendum on the territory's future never took place. Low-intensity hostilities have reignited, leaving the truce at risk of unraveling in Morocco-controlled Western Sahara.
Sahrawi people make up a minority of the estimated population of 350,000 in the territory, a Colorado-sized region rich in phosphates and fishing grounds. The rest, following nearly a half-century of resettlement efforts are mainly Moroccans. Other Sahrawis live in the sliver of Western Sahara ruled by the Polisario, or in refugee camps in Algeria.
On World Cup game nights, the atmosphere is festive but complex.
In past tournaments, Sahrawis generally supported the Algerian team. Activists accused Moroccan police of violently suppressing celebrations of Algerian victories. Algeria didn’t qualify for this year’s World Cup.
When Morocco played Spain last week, some Sahrawis welcomed Morocco’s win and others wore T-shirts supporting Spain, the Western Sahara's former colonial ruler. Some threw stones at people celebrating the Moroccan victory.
Mohamed El-Yousefi, a Moroccan resident of Laayoune, said he understands the resentment, calling it “closely linked to the conflict in the desert.”
Some Sahrawi people, he said, rejoice in good faith, and others “hate everything that comes from Morocco.”
“Happy Moroccans also sometimes fall into the trap of politics and chant phrases such as ‘We won out of spite against the enemy’ in reference to Sahrawis who are dissatisfied with Morocco’s victory,” El-Yousefi said.
Sahrawi independence activists say it's not possible to separate the Moroccan team from the Kingdom of Morocco itself.
The team represents the Royal Football League and by extension the monarchy, “which for us is the cause of the tragedy of our people through its forceful occupation of Western Sahara,” said Mubarak Mamine, a Laayoune-based Polisario Front activist.
“Football is a tool used by the Moroccan regime to divert the attention of the Moroccan people from their basic issues, especially in light of the deteriorating economic and social conditions in the country,” Marmine said.
Morocco denies there is an armed conflict in what it calls its “southern provinces,” and has grown increasingly assertive in defending its claim over the Western Sahara in recent years.
The kingdom received a major boost – and independence activists suffered a major blow – when the United States in 2020 recognized Morocco’s sovereignty over the territory in exchange for Morocco normalizing ties with Israel.
Morocco’s climb up the World Cup ladder has taken fans everywhere by surprise, including in Western Sahara.
Sports journalist Balfater Abdel-Wahhab said the celebrations he covered in Laayoune were unlike any the city had seen.
“All the masses in the city of Laayoune came out” as Morocco beat rival after rival to make it to the semifinal. He called it a “wonderful celebration of sportsmanship, decorated with national (Moroccan) flags and traditional (Sahrawi) desert costumes.”
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va – The events just keep coming to Mylan Park in Morgantown.
Just days after USA Diving announced that its winter championships would be held at the Aquatic Center at Mylan Park, JJKN3x3, a basketball organization based in Michigan that operates events using FIBA’s 3 on 3 basketball rules, revealed it would hold the first Mid-Atlantic Mo-Town Showdown event at the Mylan Park Sports Complex on August 16.
The event will include boys and girls divisions starting from fifth grade and running up through high school with games being played using the 3 on 3 format that debuted as a medal sport at the 2021 Summer Olympics.
Players can register as individuals or with a friend and will be placed on teams while the goal for future events is to allow players to enter in preexisting teams.
Registration for the Mo-Town Showdown 3×3 event is open now and you can visit www.jjkn3x3.com for more information. | 2022-08-08T20:39:57+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/sports/jjkn-bringing-rapidly-growing-3x3-basketball-to-mylan-park/ |
Ride-sharing giant Uber is trying to leverage Chicago’s hosting of next year’s Democratic National Convention and the city’s need for cash to quash pending legislation in Springfield that would put app-based ride-share companies on par with taxis when it comes to the liability of their drivers.
In separate letters to Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison and Mayor-elect Brandon Johnson, the ride-share company warned that the measure could lead to higher costs for riders and a reduced number of drivers due to greater insurance requirements. That would lead to reduced city tax revenue and less availability of rides, particularly during next year’s national presidential nominating convention.
But sponsors of the legislation were undaunted by Uber’s tactics. They said the measure is aimed at ensuring greater passenger safety by allowing those injured in an Uber or Lyft vehicle to file a liability claim against the company, rather than just the driver.
At issue is a bill facing a final vote in the House that, if enacted, would on Jan. 1 end an exemption granted in 2015 to ride-share companies from the common carrier civil liability doctrine. The exemption holds transportation companies, like taxis, to a higher level by requiring them to be held liable for the conduct of their drivers.
The current legislation opposed by Uber was prompted by an incident in 2017 in which a Chicago Lyft driver allegedly sexual assaulted a female passenger multiple times at knife point. In a 2020 decision, the Illinois 1st Appellate Court held that Lyft was not liable because ride-share companies were specifically exempted from being considered common carriers.
The measure is an initiative of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association, a powerful politically active group allied with Democrats.
Uber Technologies Inc.’s Josh Gold, senior director of policy and communications, sent a letter to the DNC’s Harrison earlier this week to advise him on the legislation, saying “we don’t want you caught off guard” and “so that you can prepare appropriately for the upcoming convention.”
Gold warned the measure “could lead to new barriers or eligibility requirements for drivers, which could lead to fewer drivers on the road. Fewer drivers may mean higher wait times and less reliability. On extremely busy days, like during the convention, there might not be enough drivers to meet rider demands.”
In a separate letter to the mayor-elect sent Wednesday, Gold said “taxes & fees on ride-share bring in around $130 million in revenue to the city of Chicago, some of which is jeopardized by this proposal.” Gold contended “less drivers and fewer trips means the city could lose tens of millions of dollars in projected revenue from ride-share taxes.”
Johnson’s inauguration as mayor is scheduled for Monday.
Uber said in the letters that the firm offered “reasonable compromises” to the legislation. But lawmakers dispute that.
State Sen. Robert Martwick, a Democrat from Chicago and the chief Senate sponsor of the measure, said by the reasoning Uber lays out in the letter, the firm was essentially saying, ‘Oh gosh, if we can’t have bad drivers then (there’ll) be less drivers, so we need to have bad drivers so that we have enough?’“
“I don’t think that the people who get in the back of an Uber and entrust their safety to the person behind the wheel (want) bad drivers,” Martwick said. “This is about consumer protection. It’s not about what makes the most profitable model for Uber. That’s for them to figure out how to be profitable.”
State Rep. Jennifer Gong-Gershowitz, a Glenview Democrat and the bill’s main sponsor in the House, said Uber’s argument to maintain the common carrier exemption “flies in the face of arguments about the free market.”
“Uber and Lyft have that special exception only because they were granted that in statute,” Gong-Gershowitz said. “To me, removing it puts everyone on the same playing field.”
If approved by the House, the legislation would have to be signed by Gov. J.B. Pritzker to become law. The Illinois General Assembly is scheduled to end its session next week.
Other states have considered app-based ride-shares as common carriers and require more stringent liability coverage, including California, Maryland, Massachusetts and Georgia.
Gorner reported from Springfield. | 2023-05-11T10:38:29+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/politics/ct-uber-legislation-illinois-general-assembly-20230511-rkak2zh2vfcppnppzfs6533ehm-story.html |
Loons are falling from the sky in Wisconsin
ANTIGO, Wisconsin (FOX 9) - Atmospheric conditions at high altitudes are causing ice to build up on migrating loons’ bodies, causing them to land in dangerous situations, according to the Raptor Education Group.
The Raptor Education Group, located in Antigo, Wisconsin, near Wausau, says they’ve received several calls this week of people finding loons stranded on the ground.
A photo the group shared on Facebook shows a loon that landed in a cow yard in northern Wisconsin. That farmer called the Raptor Education Group, which was able to take the loon and nurse it back to health.
The group says this can be a dangerous, even deadly situation for loons. Loons can’t walk on land and can only take off from water. So if they land on the ground, they can’t get back in the air.
The Raptor Education Group says the flight and weather conditions this week seem to be causing a "loon fallout." On Friday morning, representatives for the group said they were back out in the field trying to help five more stranded loons they were notified about.
The group says people who find loons on land should not try to take them to small bodies of water. They say loons have sharp beaks and can be defensive. Plus, small bodies of water may not be large enough for the loons to take off from. The Raptor Education Group says loons need about a quarter of a mile of water to take off.
The group says getting the word out about "loon fallout" on social media is having a big impact. They say many people are learning for the first time that it’s not safe for loons to be stranded on land. That’s causing people who find loons to report them to the group so they can rescue them.
Loons and grebes in Minnesota
The Wildlife Rehabilitation Center (WRC) did not admit any loons on Thursday or as of Friday afternoon, but Brittney Yohannes, the communications and development director, says it's common each spring for the WRC to receive loons and grebes that haber become stranded on roads and parking lots.
So far this month, the WRC has admitted six pied-billed grebes, including one Friday morning. All the animals were found stranded on roads and parking lots.
A grebe who is in the care of the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota. (Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota)
"Imagine looking at the ground from above, from the perspective of a migrating bird. A wet road might look like a large, dark lake," Yahonnes told FOX 9. "Unfortunately once a loon or grebe lands, they become stranded for two reason: they cannot take flight without a large runway of open water, and their feet are set so far back on their body that they can only scoot themselves short distances. Their anatomy makes them excellent swimmers, but they are almost disabled on land."
When loons and grebes make these hard landings, many are injured. The most common injuries the WRC sees include road rash on their feet and fractured keel bones, legs and wings.
A grebe with bandages on its feet. (Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota)
"If you find a stranded loon or grebe, you should bring it to a licensed wildlife rehabilitator so it can receive an exam and treatment for any injuries," Yahonnes said.
The Raptor Education Group is encouraging people who find loons to call them at 715-623-4015 or contact Loon Rescue at 715-966-5415. In the Twin Cities metro, people can call the University of Minnesota Raptor Center at 612-624-4745 or the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota at 651-377-8905.
The common loon is the Minnesota state bird. According to the Minnesota DNR, around 12,000 loons migrate to Minnesota every year, making Minnesota the state with the second most loons, behind Alaska. The DNR also estimates loons can live for around 30 years. | 2023-04-21T20:37:22+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/loons-are-falling-from-the-sky-in-wisconsin |
Pinner's suit alleges fraud and corruption surrounding the construction of Los Angeles Valley College's performing and media arts center by project director Mark Strauss, architect Kevin Tyrell, and others, costing taxpayers over $20 million.
Arbitrator selected by Pinner and the School District found "bad faith" and wrongdoing after a six-week binding arbitration. Pinner attorney Newt Kellam demands that Board President Gabriel Buelna, who misled taxpayers to the Los Angeles Times saying this was just a "lawsuit" to "correct the record."
Pinner attorney Lanny J. Davis, former special counsel President Bill Clinton, calls on the state legislature, the governor, and the attorney general to open an immediate investigation – "A state audit is needed after the findings of bad faith and wrongdoing by the arbitrator," said Davis. "The young people who rely on community colleges are the real victims."
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinner Construction ("Pinner"), a century-old Southern California construction firm, today filed a lawsuit against the Los Angeles Community College District (the "School District") and its construction project consultants, alleging fraud, corruption, and racketeering conduct surrounding the construction of the School District's performing and media arts center, following the findings of a prestigious arbitrator that the District "consultants" were guilty of bad faith and wrong doing.
Along with the School District, Pinner filed suit against DACM Project Management, QDG, Inc., ARCADIS U.S., Inc., Jacobs Engineering Group, Kevin Tyrell, Mark W. Strauss, and Gig Pukprayura (the "Racketeers") in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
The law suit was reported in a major front page story in California news section by the Los Angeles Times this morning. The Times headlined the story: "Corruption and fraud besets long-delayed L.A. Valley college theater, project lawsuit alleges."
The Times also reported the factual findings of an arbitrator, Deborah S. Ballet from JAMS, one of the most prestigious arbitration organizations in the nation comprised of many senior retired judges, selected by both Pinner and the School District, "found multiple management failures by college consultants." The arbitrator's finding includes the statement that this conduct violated California's "implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing" – i.e., bad faith.
Pinner Attorney calls out Board President Buelna for misleading comment
Pinner attorney, Newt Kellam, cited the misinformation in his comment to the Los Angeles Times by the Board President Gabriela Buelna, who stated "people file lawsuits." Said Kellam: "The Board president is either willfully ignorant or has intentionally ignored the facts, which he must know, that the arbitrator selected by Pinner and the District, after an extensive 6-week binding arbitration or, in effect, a trial, found definitively that the District's consultants had "violated their covenant of good faith and fair dealing"—i.e., acted in bad faith. "Now we at Pinner are suing the wrongdoers/consultant and the companies they work for, to be sure they pay out of their own pockets for their wrongdoing, not the "taxpayers."
"Instead of ignoring this finding by the arbitrator, the entire Board, not just the Board President, should be actively conducting an investigation of this wrongdoing by its own consultants costing taxpayers, we now know from the arbitrator's decision, millions of dollars."
Pinner attorney Lanny J. Davis, former special counsel to President Bill Clinton, called on the state legislature, the governor, and the attorney general to open an immediate investigation – "A state audit is needed after the definitive findings of wrongdoing by the arbitrator," said Davis. "The young people who rely on community colleges are the real victims."
According to the complaint, in September 2016, Pinner contracted with the School District, a state agency created by state legislation, to build a multi-building performing and media arts center on the campus of the Los Angeles Valley College campus ("the Project"). The center is to include three theatres, a lecture hall, a radio station, and several classrooms and studios. Pinner agreed to build the complex for a guaranteed maximum price of just over $78 million in 851 days.
To incentivize a timely completion of the Project, the contract provided limited additional compensation to Pinner if the Project was delayed by the School District and actually charged Pinner with financial penalties if Pinner was responsible for the delay. According to the complaint, that was not the case for the Racketeers:
"Unlike [Pinner], RACKETEERS essentially work hourly and are: (A) guaranteed to receive unlimited additional compensation if the Project is delayed by [Pinner]; (B) guaranteed to receive even more unlimited additional compensation if claims filed by [Pinner] are arbitrated; and (C) are not charged liquidated damages if Project delays are determined to have been caused by themselves or [the School District]."
The lawsuit then asserts that because of this payment structure, the Racketeers, beginning in March 2017, "maliciously conspired to delay the Project, blame it on [Pinner] and earn themselves millions of additional dollars in the process."
They did this, in part, by allegedly "interfering with needed approvals from the Department of State Architect ("DSA"), delaying needed design direction and/ or robbing the contractor and its subcontractors of the capital needed for manpower by cutting monthly payment applications, increasing the cost of performance and/ or refusing to pay change orders." This ultimately resulted in the breach of contract between the School District and Pinner.
Pinner also alleges that from March 2017 onwards, there was a conspiracy among the Racketeers, combined with various actions that are crimes under federal law, and thus, violated the federal Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations ("RICO") Act. California allows its citizens to file a civil case for damages under federal RICO Act. Pinner gives several examples of the Racketeers' allegedly illegal conduct:
"RACKETEERS commenced engaging in a wide-ranging and fraudulent scheme to concoct a false narrative that [Construction Change Directive 19] should not be resubmitted, that building the Project without splices in vertical reinforcing steel above 30' would not delay the Project, that the plans clearly precluded splicing above 30' and that Pinner and its subcontractors were not entitled to extra compensation. These statements were proven false and fraudulent at an arbitration which spanned the summer of 2021. Undaunted, [Pinner is] informed and believe[s] that RACKETEERS continue to willfully and maliciously delay the Project through misrepresentations and concealments made to [School District's] board and Chief Facilities Executive related to harvested wood, audio visual design and door hardware design and Trespa culminating with witness tampering related to executed DSA documents."
As a result of the allegedly corrupt overcharges by the Racketeers, Pinner alleges damages of nearly $25 million in extra construction costs, unnecessary consultant fees, attorney fees and loss of existing and future business opportunities.
Pinner also alleges this scheme to delay the project for increased consulting fees has defrauded the people of California. According to the lawsuit's estimates, taxpayers have already footed more than $20 million in wrongful payments to the consultants, extra construction fees, legal fees, and lost resources for students at Los Angeles Valley College – and Pinner says the number is only increasing as this matter goes unresolved.
"Community college students are among the most vulnerable, often learning part-time and coming from first-generation, low-income backgrounds," said Dirk Griffin, CEO of Pinner, who attended Riverside City College. "Resources are scarce at these institutions as they rarely have large endowments, sizeable state funding, or consistent alumni donations. That's what makes this alleged fraudulent scheme so devastating. We believe these consultants are taking advantage of an already vulnerable population just to earn more in fees for themselves. It has to stop."
"We allege this corrupt scheme among the named consultants ended up not just costing the taxpayers who, in the final analysis, fund these corrupt overpayments, but really, it's the students who pay tuition and in other ways are the victims of this corruption," attorney Davis said about the filed complaint. "That's why we are asking to meet with senior leaders of the California state legislature who are responsible for leading a state audit to consider initiating one. Davis went on to point out that it was the state legislature that created the School District and authorized the bonds to be sold to finance the LACCD. Davis concluded that he hopes leaders of the state legislature, supported by the governor and the attorney general, would start by initiating a state audit of this contract that the arbitrator found was riddled with over-billing and bad faith conduct."
About Pinner Construction
The people of Southern California have entrusted Pinner Construction with their building needs since 1919. Throughout the last century, the sustained growth of the firm, coupled with an unwavering commitment to excellence, has allowed it to provide top-tier customer service and truly one-of-a-kind project delivery to a variety of clients. Pinner is proud to celebrate 102 years of Pinner trust and looks forward to the next century and beyond. To learn more, please visit www.pinnerconstruction.com/
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'Xavier was robbed tonight': Twitter reacts to goaltending call at end of Butler's win
Evan Frank
Indianapolis Star
The Butler men's basketball team won in dramatic fashion on Friday night over No. 15 Xavier, but the end of the game was certainly controversial.
Tied with less than 10 seconds to play, Eric Hunter Jr. took the inbound pass, went coast-to-coast and attempted a dunk. Xavier's Jack Nunge seemingly got the block, but Xavier was called for goaltending as Colby Jones' hand hit the rim.
The play was reviewed and the officials determined the call would stand. Not everyone agreed.
Xavier coach Sean Miller was asked about the game-winning play after the contest.
"Whether it was a good call, bad call, was irrelevant. We really didn’t deserve to win."
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 11, 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, Oscar Health, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID costs; (3) Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant SEP membership growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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A total of 10 shoppers meandered the vast and visibly sparse aisles of a Bed Bath & Beyond in Northern Virginia on a recent Sunday.
"Is it me or is it particularly cold in here?" one shopper asked another, pushing an empty cart past a wall of identical comforters. She scanned the bare cul-de-sac of home decor that displayed a few mirrors and a scuffed wall shelf. A fluorescent light buzzed and flickered overhead.
Once an unstoppable retailer — deemed a "category killer" for its triumph over many rivals — Bed Bath & Beyond has now filed for bankruptcy. It plans to begin closing its 360 Bed Bath & Beyond stores and 120 BuyBuy Baby stores. A vision of this chain's survival is bleak.
"I remember thinking it feels like the last days of Sears in here," said Daniel Callahan from Louisville, Ky., about a visit to once-beloved Bed Bath & Beyond a few months ago. "I wound up buying nothing," he said. Soon after, that store indeed shuttered.
Bed Bath & Beyond enters bankruptcy distraught and turbulent, after several misfired turnarounds, abrupt leadership shakeups, a rise and crash as a meme stock, store closures, job cuts and numerous last-gasp financing deals. For months, the chain has been losing both money and shoppers, struggling to restock shelves as suppliers and banks cut off its tab.
Beneath the chaos, the home goods giant has faced a fundamental question: In a world that shops online, swarmed by competitors, where does it fit in?
A cultural icon is born
Launched in 1971 with two towels-and-bedding stores in New Jersey, Bed Bath & Beyond grew even through the Great Recession. It outlived its main rival Linens 'n Things, later buying BuyBuy Baby, the World Market and online retailer One Kings Lane. As recently as 2018, the chain had more than 1,500 stores.
Its Big Blue coupon for 20% off, ubiquitous and never expiring, became such a part of the American shopping fabric that even mobster Whitey Bulger had one in his kitchen drawer. TV show Broad City built a whole subplot around it. (Bed Bath & Beyond will stop accepting coupons on April 26.)
The chain also had perfected a secret power play: Unlike most retailers, Bed Bath let local managers choose what to sell in their stores, catering to the particular tastes of shoppers in their area.
"Floor to ceiling, stack 'em high and watch 'em fly — that was kind of our motto," said Beth Grossfeld, who spent 13 years in the marketing division of Bed Bath & Beyond. "And the customers loved it. It was like a treasure hunt. You got what you wanted and 10 other things."
A halting search for identity begins
But over time, Bed Bath & Beyond faced a growing crew of rivals: Amazon, Target, Wayfair and West Elm. The company meandered in a search of its niche.
"I would go into one meeting and it would be 'we need to be ... the destination for home, more upscale, home decor, more furniture,' " Amy Laskin, a former Bed Bath & Beyond content marketing executive, told NPR.
"The next conversation would be 'we need to be more competitive with Amazon. We need to be the destination with everything,'" she recalled. "The next thing you know, we were carrying diamond jewelry like Costco does."
Bed Bath & Beyond seemed equally indecisive about its online presence.
One of its founders later acknowledged to The Wall Street Journal that the chain "missed the boat on the internet." It whipped up a dizzying website, but as recently as 2019, ran ads promoting "offline shopping" as its heart remained in stores, with their stacks of cookware, walls of trash cans and piles of pillows.
"We really were going through a kind of an [identity] crisis of trying to compete with our ever-growing competitors," said Grossfeld, who left Bed Bath & Beyond in 2019. "There were a lot of things that we were trying to be that we weren't."
Turnarounds fail to turn things around
That year, in 2019, a push by activist investors forced out the longtime chief executive and the company's founders who had remained on the board.
The new CEO, Mark Tritton, arrived from Target with a big idea that had worked there: Bed Bath & Beyond would replace big-name brands with its own, more profitable private labels. The chain rushed to "declutter" stores and close 200 underperforming ones. Instead of Ralph Lauren towels and Calphalon pans came new store brands like Everhome and Nestwell.
The timing proved disastrous, coinciding with the pandemic supply-chain scramble. Just when stuck-at-home shoppers wanted all of what Bed Bath & Beyond normally sells, top items like KitchenAid mixers went missing from its shelves.
Soon, Tritton and other leaders were out — but not before Bed Bath & Beyond spent $1 billion to buy back its own stock. The move benefits shareholders, and companies sometimes do it when they believe their shares are undervalued.
This conviction was also shared by followers of activist investor Ryan Cohen of Chewy and GameStop fame. Cohen last year bought a stake in the company, advocating the sale of BuyBuy Baby. His fans on Reddit and YouTube pumped up the stock. Then, just as suddenly, Cohen sold his entire stake.
A future unravels
For the quarter ending just after Black Friday 2022, the company's losses widened by 42% and sales dipped by a third. In the following quarter, sales dropped even further. Even Grossfeld, a devoted fan as a former employee, struggled to shop at Bed Bath & Beyond.
"[I thought] I know the stores like the back of my hand, and I couldn't find anything that I needed to style one bedroom for a photo shoot," she said. "That was kind of a really sad day."
Bed Bath & Beyond strained to turn around the failed turnaround. Executive Sue Gove took the helm with a "back-to-basics" plan to replenish the big-name brands, but the brand suppliers were now anxious about ever getting paid. So were Bed Bath's lenders.
In January, the chain defaulted on some of its loans shortly after warning it may go bankrupt. The company announced dozens more store closures and sought breaks on rent. For months, it exhausted numerous financial lifelines from banks and investors. Some landlords were reported to be readying new tenants. Its stock price drifted below $1, then below 50 cents.
Bed Bath & Beyond "is at a point where they can't really invest in anything to turn around their fortunes. But even when the company had funds to invest in turning around their fortunes, they didn't show an ability to do so," said David Silverman, who tracks retail at Fitch Ratings.
He pondered one big question Bed Bath & Beyond raised in its Sunday filing: Could the company sell itself in bankruptcy? Then, he answered it with another, even bigger one: Given all of its existential relapses, what exactly is this business actually worth?
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2023-04-24T10:21:32+00:00 | klcc.org | https://www.klcc.org/npr-top-stories/npr-news/2023-04-24/bed-bath-the-great-beyond-how-the-home-goods-giant-went-bankrupt |
The Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions (TOC) is like the Super Bowl for trivia nerds, but even if you're not a trivia fan, you may want to tune in this time.
This year's cast is not only the most impressive group of competitors ever, but Jeopardy! is also implementing a new structure that could make for the most exciting tournament in the show's history.
How the tournament works
Every year, Jeopardy! reconvenes a cast of its most dominant players from the previous season to compete in a tournament-style competition.
Over the course of two weeks, the contestants face off in a series of quarterfinal, semifinal and final rounds, all vying to make their mark in Jeopardy! history, and a $250,000 prize.
Typically, 15 past players are invited back to compete in the tournament. This year, the contestant pool has increased to 21.
Of those 21, 18 will play in TOC's quarterfinal rounds, with the remaining three having been pre-selected to skip to the tournament's semifinals.
But who are those pre-select semifinalists?
Here are the super champs!
The three pre-selected semifinal contestants are Amy Schneider, Matt Amodio, and Mattea Roach.
These three contestants are considered Jeopardy! "super champions" (a title given to contestants who exceed 10 consecutive wins), with each of them having had one of the top five longest streaks of consecutive wins in regular season play.
Amy Schneider — 41 consecutive wins (2nd longest steak)
In terms of breaking records, Schneider might be the most formidable contender in this year's tournament. She holds the second longest streak of consecutive wins in the show's history, is the highest winning female contestant, and is the first openly transgender contestant to qualify for the tournament of champions.
Matt Amodio — 38 consecutive wins (3rd longest steak)
Although Amodio does not have the longest running streak amongst TOC contestants, his track record shows that he was more dominant than Schneider on a per-game basis. Amodio's cumulative winnings on Jeopardy! exceed Schneider's by more than $100,000, despite having three fewer wins overall.
Mattea Roach — 23 consecutive wins (5th longest steak)
At just 24 years old, Roach is the youngest super champion competing. But that is certainly no reason to discount them — just like Amodio and Schneider, Roach boasts over 90% correct response accuracy.
Although Schneider, Amodio, and Roach are not the only super champions competing in the tournament, their track records are so dominant that the show's producers felt the need to distinguish them from the rest of the field.
"We looked at Mattea, and Matt and Amy, we had to draw a distinction between them and the rest of our players," executive producer Michael Davies said.
The underdogs
Generally, the contestants cast to appear in the TOC have either gone on long streaks of consecutive wins, or are winners of the show's special tournaments, such as the college tournament or teacher's tournament.
This year, however, two contestants competing in the tournament of champions have never won a game of regular season play.
Congratulations, Jessica Stephens and Rowan Ward on emerging from Second Chance victorious! See you both next week — it's going to be a howling good time. pic.twitter.com/lMO3nelUOb
— Jeopardy! (@Jeopardy) October 29, 2022
Rowan Ward and Jessica Stephens both lost the first time they competed on the show. While losing on your first appearance has historically barred a contestant from returning, Ward and Stephens managed secured their spots in the TOC by winning the show's Second Chance Competition, which was held for the first time this year.
While some may be looking at the Second Chance competitors as underdogs, that's certainly not how Ward sees it. They're going into the tournament having unfinished business with Amodio, who defeated Ward on their first appearance.
"And I want another shot at Matt Amodio," Ward told NPR. "Whether I get it, who knows, but [I'm coming] into tournament of champions with all the confidence in the world."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-11-01T19:10:42+00:00 | kunm.org | https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/npr-news/2022-11-01/jeopardy-tournament-of-champions-has-the-makings-of-being-the-greatest-yet |
NEW YORK (AP) — Gregg Berhalter remains a candidate to stay on as the U.S. men’s national team coach after a report by a law firm determined he did not improperly withhold information about a 1992 domestic violence allegation involving the woman who later became his wife.
The report, released publicly Monday by the U.S. Soccer Federation, also concluded that Berhalter’s conduct “likely constituted the misdemeanor crime of assault on a female.”
Berhalter’s contract expired on Dec. 31 and Anthony Hudson, one of his assistants, was appointed interim coach on Jan. 4. The coaching decision will be made after a new sporting director is hired.
“Me and my wife, Rosalind, respect the process that U.S. Soccer went through,” Gregg Berhalter told The Associated Press in a telephone interview from Britain. “We look forward to what is next.”
“I’m open to all options,” he added. “It’s a job that interests me, and I’m keeping all options open.”
The firm Alston and Bird was retained after former U.S. captain Claudio Reyna and wife Danielle Egan Reyna, the parents of current American midfielder Gio Reyna, informed the USSF of the 1992 incident following the decision by Berhalter to use Gio Reyna sparingly at last year’s World Cup.
The firm concluded the Reynas were not guilty of extortion but said Claudio Reyna’s conduct might have violated provisions of FIFA’s code of ethics for conflicts of interest, protection of physical and mental integrity, and abuse of position.
Claudio Reyna resigned as technical director of Major League Soccer’s Austin team on Jan. 26.
The probe included interviews with 16 witnesses, but investigators said Claudio Reyna refused to be interviewed — an assertion he denied through his agent. It included details on the incident between Berhalter and the then-Rosalind Santana in January 1992 at a bar and nightclub in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, where Berhalter and Santana were students and Santana was a roommate of Danielle Egan, who went on to play for the U.S. women’s national team.
“Mr. and Mrs. Berhalter were both 18 years old and drinking alcohol on the night in question; they began to argue inside the bar; they left the bar together and continued to argue,” the report said. “Once outside, Mrs. Berhalter hit Mr. Berhalter in the face; Mr. Berhalter pushed her to the ground and kicked her twice; Mr. Berhalter was tackled by a passerby, not known to either of the Berhalters; and Mrs. Berhalter got up and left. No police report was filed; no complaint or arrest was made; and no medical attention was sought by Mrs. Berhalter.”
The report described the incident as “an isolated event, and we find no evidence to suggest that Mr. Berhalter has engaged in similar misconduct at any other time.”
“Based upon information obtained during the Investigation, we also found nothing to indicate that Mr. Berhalter improperly withheld the fact of the 1992 incident, or any other information, from U.S. Soccer at any time,” the report said. “There is no basis to conclude that employing Mr. Berhalter would create legal risks for an organization.”
The investigators said “Berhalter’s conduct during the 1992 incident likely constituted the misdemeanor crime of assault on a female” but added “Berhalter is not currently at risk of criminal prosecution for the 1992 incident because North Carolina imposes a two-year statute of limitations for misdemeanors.”
Claudio Reyna is a former teammate of Berhalter in high school and on the national team. The report said the Reyna parents had attempted to influence USSF decisions on their children as far back as 2016, “ranging from travel arrangements to the impact of on-pitch refereeing decisions.”
Brian McBride, the men’s team general manager until leaving Jan. 31, gave the investigators a text he received from Claudio Reyna — a former teammate — on Nov. 21 after Gio Reyna wasn’t used in the Americans’ opening 1-1 draw with Wales at the World Cup.
“Our entire family is disgusted, angry, and done with you guys,” the text said. “Don’t expect nice comments from anyone in our family about US Soccer. I’m being transparent to you not like the political clown show of the federation.”
Earnie Stewart, who was the USSF sporting director until Feb. 15, told the investigators that after a poor performance by Gio Reyna in a pre-World Cup scrimmage on Nov. 17, the 20-year-old “walk(ed) around, and mope(d) around the whole time,” “seemed ticked off” and “did not appear to be trying at all.” Reyna also did not join other players on post-scrimmage sprints.
Berhalter nearly sent Gio Reyna home, instead requiring him to apologize to teammates. Reyna made two substitute appearances during the World Cup, for seven minutes against England and 45 minutes against Iran.
Berhalter referred to the matter without naming the player at a leadership conference in New York on Dec. 6. After the remarks became public and it was clear they referred to Gio Reyna, Claudio and Danielle Reyna called Stewart on Dec. 11 and revealed the 1992 incident. Stewart reported the matter to top USSF executives, who launched the probe.
A person whose name was redacted in the public version of the report, who appeared to be identified as a travel coordinator for the federation’s friends and family program, quoted Danielle Reyna as saying the day after the Wales match: “Once this tournament is over, I can make one phone call and give one interview, and his cool sneakers and bounce passes will be gone.”
“Some media reports characterized the Reynas’ actions as ‘blackmail,’” the report said. “As a legal matter, we do not arrive at the same conclusion.”
“Blackmail or extortion is the act of obtaining property by compelling or inducing a person to deliver such property by means of instilling in him a fear that, if the property is not so delivered, the actor or another will cause some form of harm to the person,” the report said. “Based on the facts gathered to date, we do not conclude that the Reynas’ actions rise to the level of or would otherwise result in a conviction for extortion.”
Investigators said they “were impressed with Mr. Berhalter’s candor and demeanor during the Investigation” and “we were less impressed with the Reynas’ cooperation.”
“It’s just about transparency and honesty,” Gregg Berhalter told the AP. “It was very difficult. It was just about being open.”
The report said Danielle Reyna initially refused to discuss the matter with investigators during a telephone call on Dec. 29, but she called back shortly later and began by saying: “I did it” and detailed what she told Stewart 18 days earlier.
Investigators concluded Claudio Reyna “used his direct line of communication with U.S. Soccer officials in an attempt to gain advantages or preferential treatment for his children” and he complained “about his son’s playing time, penalties and suspensions his son received, and selection decisions for U.S. Soccer camps in an attempt to change those outcomes.”
The report quoted a 2018 email in which Claudio Reyna criticized having a woman as a referee of a match involving Gio: “Can we get real and have male refs for a game like this. Its embarrassing guys. What are we trying to prove?”
The USSF said the report “identifies a need to revisit U.S. Soccer’s policies concerning appropriate parental conduct and communications with staff at the national team level. We will be updating those policies.”
Dan Segal, Claudio Reyna’s agent, said in a statement the former captain “tried multiple times to arrange to provide information and to answer any/all questions and allegations.”
“Claudio and Danielle acknowledge that they have said and done things in the heat of the moment that they regret, particularly the statement that triggered the U.S. Soccer investigation,” Segal said. “Gio acknowledges that, like countless players before, he showed too much disappointment when not selected to play at the World Cup.
“That is only part of the story here, but the only side of the story that the investigators chose to tell. It is disheartening and grossly unfair to see the family turned into one-dimensional caricatures to progress a narrative that benefits others. ”
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AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-03-14T02:43:53+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/sports/us-soccer-berhalter-eligible-to-coach-after-investigation/ |
VANCOUVER, BC, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Zacatecas Silver Corp. ("Zacatecas Silver" or the "Company", (TSX Venture: ZAC) (OTC Markets: ZCTSF) (Frankfurt: 7TV) is pleased to announce the nomination of Dr. Luis Chavez to the Company's Board of Directors.
Dr. Luis Chavez-Martinez
- Senior Vice President, Mexico, Alamos Gold Inc.
- current Director of the Mexican Chamber of Mines
- former President of the Mexican Mining Association
- former General Director Mexican Geological Survey
Dr. Chavez has over 35 years of experience in the global mining industry. He is the Senior Vice President, Mexico, Alamos Gold and has served in that capacity since 2015, when he held a similar position with AuRico Gold since 2007.
Previously, Dr. Chavez served as Energy and Mines Director, Coahuila State from 2001 to 2006, and was also General Director of the Mexican Geological Survey from 1994 to 2000. Dr. Chavez is currently a member of the Board of Directors of the Chamber of Mines and former President of the Mexican Mining Association (1996).
Dr. Chavez holds a PhD in Mineral Economics (1982) from the University of Arizona, a Master of Science degree in Geology (1978) from Penn State University, and a Business Administration degree (1989) from the Pan-American Business Institute in Monterrey, Mexico.
Bryan Slusarchuk, CEO of Zacatecas Silver, states, "We look forward to working with Dr. Chavez as the team advances the advanced-stage Esperanza Gold Project located in Morelos State towards production and while concurrently conducting exploration and expansion work at the Company's silver project located in Zacatecas State. Dr. Chavez has extensive experience and operational success throughout Mexico and has also served the industry in non-commercial roles such as his current directorship on the Chamber of Mines and his former Presidency of the Mexican Mining Association. His guidance, oversight and independent role on the Board of Directors will serve the Company and shareholders well."
Dr. Chavez has been nominated to the Board of Directors by Alamos Gold, the largest shareholder of Zacatecas Silver, with the appointment expected to take place at the upcoming Annual General Meeting on July 15, 2022.
Zacatecas is a mineral resource company with the gold focused advanced stage Esperanza Gold Project and the silver focused advanced stage Zacatecas Property. The Zacatecas Property is located in Zacatecas State, Mexico, within the highly prospective Fresnillo Silver Belt, which has produced over 6.2 billion ounces of silver. The Company holds 7,826 ha (19,338 acres) of ground that is highly prospective for low and intermediate sulphidation silver-base metal mineralization and potentially low sulphidation gold-dominant mineralization. On December 15, 2021, Zacatecas Silver announced a mineral resource estimate at the Panuco Deposit consisting of 2.7 million tonnes at 187 g/t AgEq (171 g/t Ag and 0.17 g/t Au) for 16.4 million ounces AgEq (15 million ounces silver and 15 thousand ounces gold) (see Company's news release dated December 15, 2021).
The Zacatecas Property is 25 km south-east of MAG Silver Corp.'s Juanicipio Mine and Fresnillo PLC's Fresnillo Mine. The Zacatecas Property shares common boundaries with Pan American Silver Corp. claims and El Orito which is owned by Endeavour Silver Corp. There are four main high-grade silver target areas within the Zacatecas Property concessions: the Panuco Deposit, Muleros, El Cristo and San Manuel-San Gill. The Zacatecas Property also includes El Oro, El Orito, La Cantera, Monserrat, El Peñón, San Judas and San Juan silver-base metal vein targets, and such targets are relatively unexplored and will be the focus of rapid reconnaissance.
The advanced stage Esperanza Gold Project, comprising 14,337.83 hectares), is located in Morelos State, Mexico. To date, significant core and reverse circulation drilling has occurred at the Esperanza Gold Project resulting in a total of 389 drill holes for 69,716 metres.
Alamos Gold Inc. reported in its most recent annual information form a resource estimate of a measured and indicated resource of 34,352,000 tonnes at 0.98 g/t gold and 8.09 g/t silver for 1,083,366 ounces of gold and 8,936,201 ounces of silver and inferred resource of 718,000 tonnes at 0.80 g/t gold and 15.04 g/t silver for 18,375 ounces of gold and 347,192 ounces of silver. The Company considers this to be an historical resource for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101. Resource blocks were defined using with dimensions of 10 metres (m) by 10 m by five m. The estimation of grades was performed with the ordinary kriging method on capped composites. An added step in the estimation strategy was the utilization of the dynamic anisotropy technique in Vulcan's unfolding options. This added capability allows for a more realistic outcome of the estimated grade's spatial distribution as it follows the folded shape of the deposit. Assumptions used in the resource include the following metal prices: gold price of $1,400 (U.S.) per ounce (oz) and silver price of $22 (U.S.) per oz. The resource assumed the following economic assumptions: recovery of 60.4 per cent at 0.2 g/t to 71.9 per cent at 1.6 g/t for gold, 25 per cent for silver, $2.60-per-tonne mining costs, 64-cents-per-tonne general and administrative costs, $4.20-per-tonne milling costs and a pit slope of 45 degrees. The Company considers the resource relevant due to its identification and modelling of the Esperanza deposit.
The Company has not done sufficient work to classify the resource as a current mineral resource or mineral reserves and the Company is not treating the historical estimate as current mineral resources or mineral reserves. Although the resource estimate is considered reliable, the Company will resample a portion of the drill core for the purpose of carrying out a new resource estimate. Furthermore, additional data verification, including resurveying of select diamond drill holes collars; review of graphic drill core logs, comparison of these logs with remaining half-cut core and a cross check of select geological logs agonist database entries; and a check of original assay certificates against the assays and drill hole database.
On behalf of the Company
Bryan Slusarchuk
Chief Executive Officer and Director
The contents of this news release have been reviewed and approved by Chris Wilson, B.Sc. (Hons), PhD, FAusIMM (CP), FSEG, Chief Operating Officer of Zacatecas Silver. Dr. Wilson is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects and is responsible for all technical information in this news release.
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As a civil rights leader, Reverend Otis Moss Jr. has experienced racism in his life: assassinations and lynchings — “the personification of evil and injustice,” he said.
“I saw Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a casket,” said Moss. “Personally, at 11 years old, I also saw my cousin who was lynched because they could not find the person they wanted to lynch.”
Only recently have researchers begun to understand the connection between experiences like Moss' and poor health outcomes among Black Americans, said Monica Williams, a clinical psychologist from the University of Ottawa who is an expert on racial trauma.
“There's been research that's happened over the last 20 to 25 years now, showing that racism is connected to just about every major mental illness and many, physical health conditions,” she said. “So, the more racism you experience, the worse your mental health, the worse your physical health and for many reasons.”
Racial trauma refers to the severe mental and emotional response caused by encounters with racial bias and ethnic discrimination, hate crimes and the ongoing harmful emotional effects that build up over time, according to Mental Health America, a nonprofit dedicated to addressing the needs of those living with mental illness. The U.S. Department of Veteran's Affairs recognizes the effects of racial trauma on health as does the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
Recent studies have shown that there are two ways that racism can affect a person's health.
The first is historical. As a society, we haven't dealt with the generational trauma of slavery, said Angela Neal-Barnett, psychological sciences professor at Kent State University.
"We haven't addressed the trauma from 400 years” ago, she said.
That unresolved trauma can be passed down generation after generation if it's not addressed, she said.
The second is by experiencing racism personally or by consuming media that depict other people like yourself suffering at its hand.
“Experiences with racism, microaggressions and daily insults translate into higher stress steroids and higher cortisol circulating in our bloodstreams, which negatively impacts our whole bodies," said Dr. Charles Modlin, a urologist and the medical director of inclusion, diversity and equity at MetroHealth. "That results in a physical manifestation of disease, higher rates of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure."
Exposure to discrimination either directly or indirectly can trigger racial trauma. Even vicarious exposure — when an individual is not personally the target but can see themselves in that position — can traumatize.
Media depictions of racism may also trigger feelings of racial trauma, Neal-Barnett said.
“The reason that we (African Americans) can't watch it is because it could be our brother, our husbands, our uncles. It could be us,” said Neal-Barnett.
Even today while sitting in the chapel of University Hospitals' Otis Moss, Jr. Health Center — a health center in Cleveland's Fairfax neighborhood that is named after him — Moss said that seeing the murder of George Floyd and its aftermath was like reliving the past.
Throughout history, African Americans have fought to be seen as human beings with every right as others in our country, Neal-Barnett said. “And in that fight, in that struggle comes stress and trauma," she said.
In some cases, these prolonged incidents of racism and discrimination can lead to symptoms like those who battle post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, Williams said.
“It's like the more racism you endure in your life, the more traumatized you get, the more problems you have sleeping, the more problems you have trusting others, the more anxiety you have, the more fear you have,” Williams said.
Williams, who is working on a teaching manual that addresses working with racial trauma patients, stresses a need for more people of color to work in the clinical professions, as well as more money for research.
As we all try to understand and address the impact of racial trauma, Moss said he will also rely on his faith and the hope of a better day. | 2022-09-27T13:17:01+00:00 | wksu.org | https://www.wksu.org/health-science/2022-09-27/trauma-from-racism-past-and-present-can-affect-your-health |
ELGIN, Texas (AP) — A man shot and wounded two cheerleaders in a Texas supermarket parking lot after one of them said she mistakenly got into his car thinking it was her own — the latest in a string of recent U.S. shootings apparently sparked by someone showing up at the wrong place.
The shooting in Elgin, east of Austin, happened early Tuesday in a parking lot that serves as a carpool pickup spot for members of the Woodlands Elite Cheer Company, team owner Lynne Shearer said.
Heather Roth, one of four team members transferring rides in the lot after practice, said she got out of her friend's car and into a car she thought was hers, but there was a stranger in the passenger seat, KTRK-TV reported. She said she panicked and got back into her friend's car, but the man got out of his vehicle and approached. She said she tried to apologize through her friend's car window, but the man threw up his hands, pulled out a gun and opened fire.
Roth was grazed by a bullet and was treated at the scene, police said. Her teammate Payton Washington, 18, was shot in the leg and back.
“Payton opens the door, and she starts throwing up blood,” Roth said.
Washington was flown to a hospital in critical condition. Doctors had to remove part of Washington's spleen, KTRK-TV reported.
Someone who witnessed the shooting said the shooter fled the scene after the attack, police said.
Police arrested a suspect, 25-year-old Pedro Tello Rodriguez Jr., who is charged with engaging in deadly conduct, a third-degree felony. Online court records do not list an attorney for him.
Shearer said Washington, a high school senior from Round Rock, north of Austin, is one of her team's stars and was born with only one lung.
“She’s really a huge face in the all-star cheerleading world,” Shearer said. “She’s a mentor and role model to so many kids in this industry. She’s an amazing athlete, amazing kid, so everybody knows her and everybody’s praying for her.”
Washington has committed to competing for Baylor University's acrobatics and tumbling team next year, and her and her Woodlands teammates were set to compete at the The Cheerleading Worlds in Orlando, Florida, this weekend. Shearer said the team will now be “competing for her.”
The attack comes days after two other high-profile shootings that occurred after victims went to mistaken addresses. In one case, a Black teen was shot and wounded after going to the wrong Kansas City, Missouri, home to pick up his younger brothers. In the other, a woman looking for a friend's house in upstate New York was shot and killed after the car she was riding in mistakenly went to the wrong address. | 2023-04-19T15:42:43+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/cheerleaders-shot-after-one-says-she-got-into-wrong-car/DR2INQVBNVFNFKIC7Y7ML36YJY/ |
Alex North's The Angel Maker is one of those tense, gripping narratives that walk a fine line between horror, mystery, a detective story, and something dark and enigmatic that lives in the shadows between those genres.
Deeply complex and carefully crafted, this novel is a thrilling question mark all the way to the end, and it puts North's storytelling skills on full display.
Katie Shaw grew up in a nice house surrounded by a loving family, but that changed when a deranged stranger attacked her brother Chris. As a result of the attack, Chris became a problematic young man and eventually became estranged from his family, while Katie became haunted by guilt and developed a constant sense of worry and insecurity. Now, 17 years later, Katie has a young daughter, is struggling to keep her relationship afloat, and Chris is missing — meaning he needs her again.
Meanwhile, Detective Laurence Page and his partner, Detective Caroline Pettifer, are investigating the gruesome murder of Alan Hobbes, a distinguished professor who was killed in his home hours after firing his entire staff and soon after giving instructions to his lawyers and getting most of his affairs in order. The case is strange, but a few pieces of evidence point to Chris Shaw being somehow involved in the crime. As Page and Pettifer uncover new leads and Katie tries to find her brother, the stories of Hobbes, Chris, Katie, and Jack Lock, a notorious serial killer who was also a religious zealot claiming he could see the future, all become deeply — and complicatedly — intertwined.
The Angel Maker is relentless and creepy. The narrative moves quickly, which means the revelations keep coming and the tension mounts with almost every single chapter. Also, there are a lot of elements at play and the story jumps between past and present, but North made sure everything is clear and easy to navigate, which means readers are basically forced — in a good way — to keep reading. The mounting anxiety and ever-growing pile of questions make it hard to step away.
Philosophy, religious zealotry, and murder make for a very dark trio that resides at the core of this novel. The story of Jack Lock, which readers get when Katie does research in her quest for her brother, is fascinating and gory, and it will appeal greatly to fans of true crime who also read crime fiction. "You have committed blasphemy, and it will be corrected," reads a threatening note Hobbes received more than three decades before his murder, and those words encompass the violence that underlines the entire novel.
In his classic novel The Name of the Rose, author Umberto Eco has a line that, in part, states that "not infrequently books speak of books," and this is true in The Angel Maker. While most of the narrative has to do with things from the real world like murder, a man on the run, and Katie's worry about her daughter's safety after seeing a strange figure trying to break into their home, Jack Lock's story, the brutal process of making angels (I won't spoil that here), and a cryptic book Lock wrote where he proved he knew the future all come together to give the story a supernatural flair that pairs well with the discussion on determinism that can be found in the book. Also, Hobbes was obviously killed, but the way he prepared for it, and the meds in his body at the time of death, make it clear that he knew it would happen. This complicates things even further and tie his murder to Lock's beliefs as well as the determinism he spoke of in his classes.
The Angel Maker is a bizarre hybrid that comes together beautifully and somehow finds a balance that works for it despite the plethora of elements that make it up. This is a story that delves deep into the unbreakable bond between two siblings that love each other but are convinced the other wants nothing to do with them, but it's also a horror story wrapped in crime that brings to life the spirit of a disturbing serial killer who was convinced everything was preordained by God and thus every human was action was both inevitable and without fault. In less capable hands, a narrative that juggles so many elements and such a rich cast of characters could've easily turned into a disorganized mess. But in North's skilled hands, it becomes a very cohesive, enthralling ride into some of the darkest corners of extreme religiousness and human nature. North has already made a name for himself as an international bestselling author thanks to the mix of darkness and violence he brings to the page — and The Angel Maker, his best so far, is a superb addition to his already impressive oeuvre.
Gabino Iglesias is an author, book reviewer and professor living in Austin, Texas. Find him on Twitter at @Gabino_Iglesias.
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West Sacramento police are searching for a 9-year-old child who disappeared Thursday night.Liliana Milner is described as 5 feet, 3 inches, weighing 80 pounds with medium-length blonde hair. The police department said Milner was last seen wearing a green hoodie and rainbow pajama pants.The police department said Milner was last seen near the 1800 block of Rockrose Road off of West Capitol Avenue around 9:40 p.m. Anyone with information or if they have seen Milner is asked to call West Sac police at 916-372-3375.
WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. —
West Sacramento police are searching for a 9-year-old child who disappeared Thursday night.
Liliana Milner is described as 5 feet, 3 inches, weighing 80 pounds with medium-length blonde hair. The police department said Milner was last seen wearing a green hoodie and rainbow pajama pants.
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The police department said Milner was last seen near the 1800 block of Rockrose Road off of West Capitol Avenue around 9:40 p.m.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stunted by the rain Sunday night, Aaron Judge is taking his record chase on the road.
Judge remained at 60 home runs, one short of Roger Maris’ American League mark, when the New York Yankees’ 2-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox was called after six innings because of heavy showers.
The big slugger went 1 for 2 with a double and was due up next for the Yankees when play was stopped. The game was called after a 98-minute delay, sending Judge to Toronto still in pursuit of Maris.
But the four-time All-Star insisted he wasn’t disappointed that he was unable to hit No. 61 on New York’s 6-0 homestand.
“You can’t think along those lines,” Judge said. “It’s not our last home game, so I’m not worried about it.”
New York has won seven straight and can clinch the AL East title with a victory Monday night over the Blue Jays.
Judge expects his parents will follow him to Toronto and be in attendance again.
“Oh, yeah. I hope so. They’re retired. They’ve got nothing to do. So they better be there,” he said.
The delay left fans at Yankee Stadium with a difficult decision: wait out a big storm holding out hope of seeing a historic moment, or head home before the hour got too late.
Many in the sellout crowd of 46,707 stuck around, but there was little audible reaction when the announcement came that the game was called.
Most fans had left their seats for dry cover on concourses and under overhangs. Some booed when umpires called for the tarp at 9:15 p.m., but torrential rain was soon pouring in the ballpark. Loud thunder and lightning flashes accompanied a heavy storm that lasted past 11 p.m.
“I was hoping the game would continue, but I was happy we were able to see him and hopefully he gets it done next homestand,” said Joe Kelly, a fan from Queens.
Judge has gone five games without a home run. Since connecting for No. 60 on Tuesday night against Pittsburgh to spark a ninth-inning comeback, he is 4 for 15 with three doubles, six walks and six strikeouts.
The closest he’s come to matching Maris’ 1961 mark was a 404-foot drive caught right in front of the center field fence Thursday.
The Yankees play a three-game series in Toronto beginning Monday, then return home for three games against Baltimore next weekend before wrapping up the regular season at Texas.
Judge, also chasing the AL Triple Crown, led off the bottom of the first by grounding a double inside third base against rookie Brayan Bello (2-7). The slugger fought back from an 0-2 count to draw a walk in the third and was visibly disappointed when he flied out to center field on a hanging slider in the fifth.
“I don’t want to put any expectation on him. I feel like he’ll get there and when he does, it’ll be amazing,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “You can’t just push buttons to have things happen. So, just proud of the way he’s handling it, and continue to be the central figure in us winning games.”
Moments before play was halted, Boston right fielder Rob Refsnyder dropped a two-out fly ball as he looked up into the raindrops. The error allowed Aaron Hicks to score from first base, making it 2-0.
Bello then threw a called third strike past Oswald Peraza, ending the sixth inning with Judge on deck.
“I like to hit, but I think anybody would want more at-bats,” Judge said. “You can ask everybody in that room: We’re excited we came away with a narrow victory and we’re one win closer to clinching the division.”
With the rain intensifying, fans pulled on ponchos and opened umbrellas in the stands. Two umpires huddled with a member of the Yankee Stadium grounds crew in foul territory, and the tarp was rolled onto the infield.
“We’d love to see him hit 61, but at the end of the day we got the win,” said Yankees fan Billy K. from Queens, who declined to give his last name. “I know most of the fans came in to watch him hit the home run, but it is what it is. Hopefully he hits it in Toronto.”
Nestor Cortes (11-4) allowed one hit and struck out five in a rain-shortened shutout.
Bello also went the distance, giving up one earned run and six hits.
Oswaldo Cabrera doubled leading off the New York fourth and scored on Jose Trevino’s two-out single.
The loss eliminated the last-place Red Sox from playoff contention.
“We had a good team coming into the season and we just didn’t perform,” manager Alex Cora said. “We were very inconsistent in a lot of aspects of the game and we’ve just got to get better.”
ON THE DOCKET
Judge started at DH for the 22nd time this season and first since both games of a doubleheader Sept. 7 against Minnesota. He hasn’t been out of the starting lineup since Aug. 3, and Boone didn’t rule out resting the 30-year-old slugger while he’s still chasing Maris.
“I’m just kind of playing it day by day,” Boone said. “Hopefully we can get to a point where we have a few days to decide on which makes the most sense and how to rest him where we can.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Red Sox: 1B Eric Hosmer (lower back inflammation) is moving better, according to Cora, and could return by the end of the week. … RHP Nathan Eovaldi (right shoulder inflammation) could be activated by the end of the week. … 3B Rafael Devers and OF Alex Verdugo were rested.
Yankees: INF DJ LeMahieu (right toe inflammation) remains a possibility for the upcoming series in Toronto, and Boone said he thinks and hopes the three-time All-Star and two-time batting champion will come off the injured list by the end of the regular season. … RHP Frankie Montas (right shoulder inflammation) has yet to resume throwing and is unlikely to be an option as a stretched-out starter when the playoffs begin. But he could be available in shorter stints, Boone said. … DH Giancarlo Stanton, 3B Josh Donaldson and SS Isiah Kiner-Falefa were given the night off.
A YANKEE NO MORE
INF/OF Miguel Andújar was claimed off waivers by Pittsburgh. Andújar was runner-up to Shohei Ohtani for 2018 AL Rookie of the Year.
UP NEXT
Red Sox: Rookie RHP Connor Seabold (0-3, 10.47 ERA) opens a four-game series Monday night at Fenway Park against Baltimore RHP Jordan Lyles (11-11, 4.50).
Yankees: RHP Luis Severino (6-3, 3.36) opposes Toronto RHP Kevin Gausman (12-10, 3.32) on Monday night. Judge is 8 for 22 with three homers in his career against Gausman.
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AP freelance writer Larry Fleisher contributed to this report.
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By STEVE KARNOWSKI
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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Bird flu has returned to the Midwest earlier than authorities expected after a lull of several months, with the highly pathogenic disease being detected in two commercial turkey flocks in western Minnesota and a hobby flock in Indiana, officials said Wednesday.
The disease was detected after a farm in Meeker County reported an increase in mortality last weekend, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said. The flock was euthanized to stop the spread. The board later reported that a second flock in the county tested positive Tuesday evening.
They were the first detections of avian influenza in Minnesota since May 31, when a backyard flock was struck in Becker County. Indiana’s case was its first since a backyard flock there tested positive June 8, which had been the last detection in the Midwest before this week. However, there have been several detections in western states in July and August, including California, Washington, Oregon, Utah, plus a few in some eastern states.
“While the timing of this detection is a bit sooner than we anticipated, we have been preparing for a resurgence of the avian influenza we dealt with this spring,” said Dr. Shauna Voss, the board’s senior veterinarian. “HPAI is here and biosecurity is the first line of defense to protect your birds.”
The Indiana State Board of Animal Health reported that a small hobby flock of chickens, ducks and geese in Elkhart County, northern Indiana, tested presumptively positive on Tuesday, though final confirmation from a federal lab was pending.
Across the country, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 414 flocks in 39 states have been affected since February, costing producers over 40 million birds, mostly commercial turkeys and chickens. The disease has struck 81 Minnesota flocks this year, requiring the killing of nearly 2.7 million birds.
Minnesota produces more turkeys annually than any other state.
This year’s outbreak contributed to a spike in egg and meat prices, and killed an alarming number of bald eagles and other wild birds. It also affected some zoos. It appeared to be waning in June, but officials warned then that another surge could take hold this fall.
The disease is typically carried by migrating birds. It only occasionally affects humans, such as farm workers, and the USDA keeps poultry from infected flocks out of the food supply. A widespread outbreak in 2015 killed 50 million birds across 15 states and cost the federal government nearly $1 billion.
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The Monroe County Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce the return of Kelly Martin as its new executive director effective Aug. 1. With more than a decade of experience in the field, Martin brings a wealth of knowledge, stability and a deep understanding of the local community to her new role.
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June is Pride month in the United States. But for the LGBTQ community and their loved ones around the world, Pride is celebrated at different times and in many different ways.
For those in the Asia-Pacific region, a grand and popular celebration is the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras celebration, which dates back to 1978. It began as a small crowd which gathered in Sydney's Taylor Square in June of that year, a cold month for those in the Southern Hemisphere.
At that time, the group wereprotesters who came together to contribute to international Gay Celebrations, as they were called there at the time. They faced violence from police and arrests. It was a key moment in LGBTQ history in Australia.
This year Sydney played host to WorldPride, the largest global LGBTQ event, and an honor bestowed on a different city each year. It was the first WorldPride held in the Southern Hemisphere.
Sydney Mardi Gras Chief Executive Officer Albert Kruger, who is leaving the post as CEO, said, "Over the last four seasons it’s been an honour to stand by our communities through the pandemic, and put Sydney on a global stage through WorldPride. I want to thank every member of our LGBTQIA+ communities for their support of Mardi Gras. I look forward to seeing the 2024 season come to life."
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The event is often the place where people from all over the world come to celebrate Pride, and is host to superstars like Kylie and Dannii Minogue.
This year's celebration was huge, with the famous professional drag queen Courtney Act making a huge splash in the celebration down under.
Kylie Minogue's gay icon status at the event has dated back to 1994 when she came to perform for the first time at the event's after-party at Moore Park.
Courney Act toldthe Guardian that it was considered quite the risk for a mainstream artist like Minogue to perform there at that time.
This year's event in Sydney hosted more than 300 events over 17 days during Sydney's summer in February.
Over 50,000 people took part in the Pride March across the Sydney Harbour Bridge, making it the largest of its kind in Australia and a huge event, unparalleled in many ways, for the Asia-Pacific region.
As for the next WorldPride, in 2025 the event will be hosted in Washington, D.C. The event organizers are honoring the diverse Indigenous peoples who have deeply rooted history connected to the land that makes up the D.C. area and the Anacostia and Potomac Rivers which run through and along Washington. The event hopes to bring more awareness to that important issue while also highlighting issues that affect the LGBTQ community worldwide.
WorldPride 2025 will mark the 50th anniversary of Pride celebrations in the U.S. Capital.
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REHOVOT, Israel, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nova (NASDAQ: NVMI) announced today that a leading logic manufacturer recently selected Nova METRION® for next-generation Integrated Circuit (IC) development. This recent deal is part of the Company's long-term collaboration agreement with the customer to establish a full suite of Nova's materials metrology portfolio for future device development. The customer previously installed a broad range of Nova's advanced solutions, including Nova ELIPSON™ and Nova VERAFLEX®.
Nova METRION® is expected to replace traditional lab-based SIMS (secondary ion mass spectrometry) measurements, providing a depth profile of materials composition in next-generation devices. The system is designed from the ground up for a high-volume manufacturing environment. Nova METRION® provides quantitative and actionable results with high-depth resolution and precision. This breakthrough technology enables advanced process control of complex and critical multilayer films.
"We are delighted with this close partnership that keeps yielding breakthrough solutions for logic manufacturing. Nova is unique in its ability to bridge the chasm between lab and fab environments, which is becoming a critical factor in enabling next-generation device manufacturing," said Eitan Oppenhaim, President and Chief Executive Officer of Nova. "As production becomes more challenging than ever before, our advanced platforms allow customers to address the increasing need for process control. With multiple Nova METRION® systems installed by various customers, we are advancing well towards establishing a new method of measuring material profiles in high-volume manufacturing."
The company expects to recognize revenues from this selection by the end of calendar year 2022.
About Nova:
Nova is a leading innovator and key provider of material, optical, and chemical metrology solutions for advanced process control in semiconductor manufacturing. Nova delivers continuous innovation by providing state-of-the-art high-performance metrology solutions for effective process control throughout the semiconductor fabrication lifecycle. Nova's product portfolio, which combines high-precision hardware and cutting-edge software, provides its customers with deep insight into developing and producing the most advanced semiconductor devices. Nova's unique capability to deliver innovative solutions enables its customers to improve performance, enhance product yields, and accelerate time to market. Nova acts as a partner to semiconductor manufacturers from its offices worldwide. Additional information can be found at Nova's website link - https://www.novami.com/. Nova is traded on Nasdaq & TASE, Nasdaq ticker: NVMI
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By EDDIE PELLS
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BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — The unsettled future of golf was in the surest of hands over the final four tantalizing hours of the U.S. Open.
The sport, almost always at its best when major titles are at stake, went on a wild ride courtesy of Matt Fitzpatrick and Will Zalatoris, two 20-somethings trying to win their first major titles but playing like they’d been doing this for years.
There were ties, lead changes and enough momentum shifts to make an NBA crowd edgy. There was tension. In the end, it was a career-defining shot from a fairway bunker that left Fitzpatrick holding the trophy — and a putt missed by a whisker that left Zalatoris holding his head in his hands in agony after yet another excruciating close call at a major.
“When they show the highlights of future U.S. Opens, that’s one that’s going to be shown because that was just incredible,” Zalatoris said.
He was speaking of the shot Fitzpatrick hit from the fairway bunker on No. 18 while leading by one. It was a 9-iron from 156 yards. The shot elevated out of the sand, and had enough juice to clear the gaping bunker guarding the green. It came to rest 18 feet above the hole.
Fitzpatrick got down in two putts to wrap up his round of 2-under 68 and a tournament of 6-under 274.
But not until Zalatoris’ 14-foot putt to tie stopped a millimeter to the left of the cup — a miss that sent him buckling to the ground and gave him his third second-place finish in only seven starts at the majors — was the tournament over.
With tears welling in his eyes, Fitzpatrick’s caddie, Billy Foster, kissed the 18th flag; it was his first major, too, after four decades in the business.
Then, suddenly, golf’s biggest debate wasn’t about the future of the breakaway LIV Tour, or the stability of the PGA Tour, or how that tour will punish those who have dared to defect. Instead, as Zalatoris suggested, it’s about where Fitzpatrick’s bunker shot might fit in the pantheon of the greatest shots executed under major-championship pressure.
“It’s one of the best shots I ever hit, no doubt about it” Fitzpatrick said.
That the shot, and the day, came at one of golf’s most hallowed shrines only felt right. The Country Club outside of Boston is where Frances Ouimet knocked off one of the game’s greats, Harry Vardon, in a 1913 upset that helped put golf on the map in the United States.
Curtis Strange won the last U.S. Open here in 1988. Justin Leonard made a long putt to lift the U.S. to its Ryder Cup victory here in 1999.
Some thought the U.S. Open had simply outgrown the course, and the property, but the USGA decided to take a chance on the hilly, craggy, windswept layout filled with blind shots and crooked fairways everywhere.
The Country Club delivered. So did Fitzpatrick and Zalatoris, with supporting help from Scottie Scheffler, the top-ranked Masters champion who tied for second with Zalatoris. Most of his best shots over the weekend came on the front nine.
Scheffler was watching near the 18th green when Zalatoris’ birdie putt missed by less than an inch.
“When it was two feet out, I was like, ‘Oh, yeah, that one’s in,’ and for some reason it went off to the left,” Scheffler said. “It’s one of those deals. You’ve got to get the breaks.”
On this day, Fitzpatrick got the biggest breaks. There was none bigger than on the 15th tee box when he and Zalatoris were tied and facing a blind shot over a hill on the 500-yard par-4.
Fitzpatrick hit a massive block; Zalatoris’ miss wasn’t as far off line. But Fitzpatrick’s ball landed in an area trampled down by the fans. Zalatoris was in thick, lush grass. Fitzpatrick made birdie and Zalatoris made bogey. It was a two-shot swing that, ultimately, Zalatoris couldn’t overcome.
“We’re walking down and he goes, ‘I barely miss the fairway and I’ve got a horrible lie and he misses it by 30 yards and he’s OK,’” said Zalatoris’ caddie, Ryan Goble. “But Matt played great. And yeah, it was a great experience. So you just say, ‘Yeah, we’ll get him next time.’”
For Fitzpatrick, this win bookends with his title at the 2013 U.S. Amateur, also at The Country Club. He became the second person to win both the U.S. Open and Amateur at the same place. The other: Jack Nicklaus in 1961 and 1972 at Pebble Beach.
After the victory, Nicklaus called Fitzpatrick to congratulate him on his victory. Fitzpatrick, though, spoke of a different phone call from The Bear — the one he received after his victory at the member-member tournament at Nicklaus’ place in Florida, The Bear’s Club.
“He said ”Finally, congratulations for winning in the States,'” Fitzpatrick said.
Nicklaus was razzing him. Before that, all of Fitzpatrick’s seven professional wins had come on the European Tour.
This time, the call from Nicklaus was no joke. Finally, Fitzpatrick has an official win in the United States — and the biggest one at that.
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Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that injured six people in the city.It happened near Fond Du Lac and Hoyt around 1:30 Saturday morning.Police say 100 bullet casings were found at the scene.The ages of the victims range from 17-36 years old. All the victims are men and all are expected to survive.No arrests have been made.
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Milwaukee police are investigating a shooting that injured six people in the city.
It happened near Fond Du Lac and Hoyt around 1:30 Saturday morning.
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Police say 100 bullet casings were found at the scene.
The ages of the victims range from 17-36 years old. All the victims are men and all are expected to survive.
No arrests have been made. | 2022-10-23T14:59:08+00:00 | wisn.com | https://www.wisn.com/article/6-injured-in-milwaukee-shooting/41742756 |
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POMPEII, Italy (AP) — The newly restored remains of an opulent house in Pompeii that likely belonged to two former slaves who became rich through the wine trade offer visitors an exceptional peek at details of domestic life in the doomed Roman city.
On Tuesday, the House of Vettii, Domus Vettiorum in Latin, was being formally unveiled after 20 years of restoration. Given fresh life were frescoes from the latest fashion in Pompeii wall decoration before the flourishing city was buried under the volcanic ash furiously spewing from Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD.
The unveiling of the restored home is yet another sign of the rebirth of Pompeii, which followed decades of modern bureaucratic neglect, flooding and pillaging by thieves in search of artifacts to sell.
That is delighting tourists and rewarding experts with tantalizing fresh insights into the everyday life of what is one of the most celebrated remnants of the ancient world.
“The House of the Vetti is like the history of Pompeii and actually of Roman society within one house,” Pompeii’s director, Gabriel Zuchtriegel, gushed as he showed off an area of the domus known as the Cupid Rooms last month.
“We’re seeing here the last phase of the Pompeian wall painting with incredible details, so you can stand before these images for hours and still discover new details,” the archaeological park’s energetic director told The Associated Press ahead of the public inauguration.
“So, you have this mixture: nature, architecture, art. But it is also a story about the social life of the Pompeiian society and actually the Roman world in this phase of history," Zuchtriegel added.
Previous restoration work, which involved repeated application of paraffin over the frescoed walls in hopes of preserving them, “resulted in them becoming very blurred over time, because very thick and opaque layers formed, making it difficult to ‘read’ the fresco," said Stefania Giudice, director of fresco restoration.
But the wax did serve to preserve them remarkably.
Zuchtriegel ventured that the fresh “readings” of the revived fresco painting “reflect the dreams and imagination and anxieties of the owners because they lived between these images,’’ which include Greek mythological figures.
And who were these owners? The Vettis were two men — Aulus Vettius Conviva and Aulus Vettius Restitutus. In addition to having part of their names in common, they shared a common past — not as descendants of noble Roman families accustomed to opulence, but rather, Pompeii experts say, almost certainly, as once enslaved men who were later freed.
It is believed that they became wealthy through the wine trade. While some have hypothesized the two were brothers, there is no certainty about that.
In the living room, known as the Hall of Pentheus, a fresco depicts Hercules as a child, crushing two snakes, in an illustration of an episode from the Greek hero’s life. According to mythology, Hera, the goddess wife of Zeus, sent snakes to kill Hercules because she was furious that he was born from the union of Zeus with a mortal woman, Alcmena.
Might Aulus Vettius Conviva and Aulus Vettius Restitutus have recognized their own life story in some way in the figure of Hercules who overcame challenge after challenge in his life?
That's a question that intrigues Zuchtriegel.
After years in slavery, the men “then had an incredible career after that and reached the highest ranks of local society, at least economically,’’ judging by their upscale domus and garden, Zuchtriegel said. “They evidently tried to show their new status also through culture and through Greek mythological paintings, and it’s all about saying, ‘We’ve made it and so we are part of this elite’” of the Roman world.
Pompeii’s architect director of restoration work, Arianna Spinosa, called the restored home “one of the iconic houses of Pompeii. The residence "represents the Pompeiian domus par excellence, not only because of the frescoes of exceptional importance, but also because of its layout and architecture.”
Ornamental marble baths and tables surround the garden.
First unearthed during archaeological excavations in the late 19th century, the domus was closed in 2002 for urgent restoration work, including shoring up roofing. After a partial reopening in 2016, it was closed again in 2020 for the final phase of the work, which included restoration of the frescoes and of the floor and colonnades. | 2023-01-10T12:36:16+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/entertainment/article/Newly-restored-house-in-Pompeii-offers-glimpse-of-17707009.php |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Eric Weinberg, executive producer for the hit TV show “Scrubs," was denied bail on Tuesday after pleading not guilty to sexually assaulting five women whom prosecutors said he lured to photo shoots.
Weinberg was arrested earlier this month after being charged with 18 felony counts including rape, oral copulation, forcible sexual penetration, sexual battery by restraint, false imprisonment by use of violence, assault by means of force likely to cause great bodily injury, and attempted forcible penetration with a foreign object, according to the district attorney’s office.
Weinberg entered not guilty pleas during the arraignment Tuesday and his lawyers argued for his release pending the next court appearance.
Prosecutors called Weinberg a potential danger to society. Superior Court Judge Victoria B. Wilson agreed and denied bail while ordering Weinberg held in custody until he returns to court Nov. 15.
Weinberg, 62, has been charged for alleged attacks between 2014 and 2019, but investigators said they believe there may be other victims of assaults dating back to the 1990s, District Attorney George Gascón said at an Oct. 6 news conference. He has urged those victims to come forward.
LAPD Detective Ryan Lamar said this month that investigators were looking into information received from a tip line regarding other possible assaults by Weinberg.
Weinberg was co-executive producer on nearly 100 episodes of the NBC hospital dramedy “Scrubs” between 2000 and 2006 and also wrote nearly a dozen episodes, according to the IMDB website.
He also was co-executive producer for “Californication” in 2007 and had producing and writing credits on other shows, including “Anger Management,” “Men at Work,” “Veronica’s Closet” and “Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher.”
In 2020, documents filed in Weinberg's divorce and child custody proceedings included allegations by three women that he sexually assaulted them during photo shoots, the Los Angeles Times reported.
One woman alleged that she met Weinberg at a North Hollywood coffee shop in 2014 when she was 22 and he convinced her to come to a photo shoot at his home where she stripped to her underwear. The woman alleged that while taking photos, Weinberg grabbed her, forced to perform oral sex, choked her and then raped her, according to documents cited by the Times.
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Credit: Robyn Beck | 2022-10-25T21:40:20+00:00 | springfieldnewssun.com | https://www.springfieldnewssun.com/nation-world/scrubs-producer-eric-weinberg-pleads-not-guilty-to-assault/I3NVQBL7HRB5JIUKQPLSHRJLIA/ |
It’s the Christmas season and that means the annual Salvation Army’s Parade of Kettles competition is in full swing!
Local businesses and media compete to raise the most money to help families in need this holiday season.
KSAT 12 News is being represented by team captain reporter Leigh Waldman this year.
It’s the Christmas season and y’all know what that means! Salvation Army will be out ringing red kettles.
— Leigh Waldman (@LeighWaldman) November 28, 2022
KSAT has a team and this year I’m taking over as team captain! Consider helping us raise money to help people in our community.https://t.co/gzG7Nz2qhn pic.twitter.com/D9QgbDnnJV
From now until midnight on December 24th, KSAT will be competing to raise the most money to help families in the Bexar County area all year long.
You can donate to team KSAT, and see the other kettles in competition by clicking this link.
According to the Salvation Army, your donations can help no matter how big or small.
$50: Provides a homeless, single mother with three children one night of safety in a secure shelter and nutritious, hot meals for her and her children.
$100: Allows a homeless man to escape the dark of night under a bridge for a week and provides a warm bed, hot showers, and meals.
$200: Provides one week of summer camp for a local underprivileged child.
$300: Assists a former foster youth with basic household items for the first place to call her own.
$500: Purchases easels, paint, brushes, and canvas for 40 seniors seeking to paint their next masterpiece.
$1,000: Gives teenagers, with no computer at home, access to a computer at a teen center to complete college applications.
$2,500: Puts fresh and healthy food on the table at home for 10 families for one month.
For as little as $5, you can provide a warm meal for someone who doesn’t have anything to eat.
I humbly accept this role and will ring my heart out in @KSAT_KaitiBlake’s honor https://t.co/5PClSMzAw9
— Leigh Waldman (@LeighWaldman) November 16, 2022
The Salvation Army explains that the money raised will stay in our area.
“At least 82 cents of each dollar goes directly programs that help local families in need, i.e. at our Emergency Family Shelter, Social Services Programs, Food Assistance, Senior Citizens Programs, Men’s Shelter. We also have programs for children, such as our Boys & Girls Club that provide safe activities for kids after school and in the summertime,” Salvation Army spokesperson Brad Mayhar wrote in an email.
With colder temperatures on the horizon, the emergency family shelter houses full-intact families, as well as single women, single moms, and single dads.
On average, about 130 people stay at the shelter per night, with 50 to 70 of those people being children.
Money raised during the Parade of Kettles will be used in part to help those seeking shelter and safety at the Salvation Army’s shelters. | 2022-11-29T05:46:03+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/news/local/2022/11/29/salvation-armys-2022-parade-of-kettles-kicks-off/ |
MANILA, Philippines — (AP) — Philippine police backed by commandos staged a massive raid on Tuesday and said they rescued more than 2,700 workers from China, the Philippines, Vietnam, Indonesia and more than a dozen other countries who were allegedly swindled into working for fraudulent online gaming sites and other cybercrime groups.
The number of human trafficking victims rescued from seven buildings in Las Pinas city in metropolitan Manila and the scale of the nighttime police raid were the largest so far this year and indicated how the Philippines has become a key base of operations for cybercrime syndicates.
Cybercrime scams have become a major issue in Asia with reports of people from the region and beyond being lured into taking jobs in countries like strife-torn Myanmar and Cambodia. However, many of these workers find themselves trapped in virtual slavery and forced to participate in scams targeting people over the internet.
In May, leaders from the Association of Southeast Asian Nations agreed in a summit in Indonesia to tighten border controls and law enforcement and broaden public education to fight criminal syndicates that traffic workers to other nations, where they are made to participate in online fraud.
Brig. Gen. Sydney Hernia, who heads the national Philippine police’s anti-cybercrime unit, said police armed with warrants raided and searched the buildings around midnight in Las Pinas and rescued 1,534 Filipinos and 1,190 foreigners from at least 17 countries, including 604 Chinese, 183 Vietnamese, 137 Indonesians, 134 Malaysians and 81 Thais. There were also a few people from Myanmar, Pakistan, Yemen, Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria and Taiwan.
It was not immediately clear how many suspected leaders of the syndicate were arrested.
Police raided another suspected cybercrime base at the Clark freeport in Mabalacat city in Pampanga province north of Manila in May where they took custody of nearly 1,400 Filipino and foreign workers who were allegedly forced to carry out cryptocurrency scams, police said.
Some of the workers told investigators that when they tried to quit they were forced to pay a hefty amount for unclear reasons or they feared they would be sold to other syndicates, police said, adding that workers were also forced to pay fines for perceived infractions at work.
Workers were lured with high salary offers and ideal working conditions in Facebook advertisements but later found out the promises were a ruse, officials said.
Indonesian Minister Muhammad Mahfud, who deals with political, legal and security issues, told reporters in May that Indonesia and other countries in the region have found it difficult to work with Myanmar on cybercrime and its victims.
He said ASEAN needs to make progress on a long-proposed regional extradition treaty that would help authorities prosecute offenders more rapidly and prevent a further escalation in cybercrime.
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Private information involving about 120,000 taxpayers was temporarily made public by the Internal Revenue Service, the agency announced on Friday.
Confidential data from some Form 990-Ts, a business tax return used by tax-exempt organizations, was accessible to download on the IRS.gov website's search engine for about a year, the Wall Street Journal first reported.
The agency blamed a human coding error that went under the radar for months until an employee recently noticed the mistake. The IRS is required to notify Congress of any incident involving more than 100,000 individuals under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act.
"The IRS took immediate steps to address the issue," Anna Canfield Roth, the acting assistant secretary for management for the IRS, wrote in a letter to Congress on Friday.
Taxpayer names and business contract information are among the data that was inadvertently disclosed, Roth said. But sensitive data like social security numbers, income information, or "other sensitive information that could impact a taxpayer's credit," were not released.
The files have since been removed from the website, and the agency will replace them with the correct documents in the next few weeks. The IRS also plans to contact all the impacted filers.
The agency said it is continuing to review the situation and will provide more details on the matter in the next 30 days.
The blunder comes on the heels of Congress passing a historic tax, climate and healthcare bill that will bolster funding to the IRS for improvements.
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A worker was found dead inside of a kettle cooker at a food processing plant in Cumberland County, officials said Wednesday.
State troopers responded to a report of an unconscious man at the plant on Parsonage Road in Upper Deerfield shortly before 8 a.m. Monday, according to Trooper Brandi Slota, a spokeswoman for the New Jersey State Police, which patrols the town.
Dale R. Devilli, 63, of Millville, was found dead in the machine, authorities said. The death was not considered suspicious and an investigation was ongoing.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration was also probing the fatality at the Lassonde Pappas and Company plant, according to a federal inspection database.
“We are devastated by the loss of our friend and colleague and our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this difficult time,” a spokesperson for Lassonde said in a statement to NJ 101.5, which first reported the news.
Lassonde is a Canadian company that produces fruit and vegetable juices among other products.
A funeral for friends and family for Devilli was set for Monday at the Freitag Funeral home in Bridgeton.
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Noah Cohen may be reached at ncohen@njadvancemedia.com. | 2022-09-22T02:04:52+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/cumberland/2022/09/worker-found-dead-in-kettle-cooker-at-nj-food-processing-plant-officials-say.html |
‘Offensive name’ changed of popular Grand Canyon hiking spot
A popular hiking destination in the Grand Canyon has been renamed, changing the old, "offensive name" to one that honors the cultural significance of the location.
Indian Garden, a popular and much-needed stopping point for day hikers on the South Rim’s Bright Angel Trail, is now known as Havasupai Gardens, after the tribe that once populated the area.
"This renaming is long overdue," said the park’s superintendent, Ed Keable. "It is a measure of respect for the undue hardship imposed by the park on the Havasupai people."
The Havasupai people once lived inside the canyon and farmed in the area that’s become known as Havasupai Gardens. The Havasupai people called it Ha’a Gyoh.
But nearly 100 years ago, the Havasupai people were forcibly removed from the area as the national park was developed.
"The eviction of Havasupai residents from Ha’a Gyoh coupled with the offensive name, Indian Garden, has had detrimental and lasting impacts on the Havasupai families that lived there and their descendants," said tribe Chairman Thomas Siyuja, Sr.
"Every year, approximately 100,000 people visit the area while hiking the Bright Angel Trail, largely unaware of this history. The renaming of this sacred place to Havasupai Gardens will finally right that wrong."
Havasupai Gardens is known for having an abundance of trees in the inner canyon, providing much-welcomed shade to weary hikers. Havasupai Garden also has water availability, camping spots, and a ranger station.
Efforts are already underway to update signage, website, and other materials with the new name, and a rededication ceremony is being planned for early spring 2023.
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Many people of the Havasupai tribe still live inside the canyon, outside of the national park in the town of Supai.
Supai is located eight miles below the rim and is the welcome point to hikers lucky enough to get passes to visit the reservation to see their stunning blue-green waterfalls.
The tribe has suspended tourism throughout the COVID-19 pandemic in an effort to protect their wellness, and as they make enhancements to hiking facilities, such as the trailhead, campground, and lodge.
The town’s remoteness creates many obstacles for residents and visitors. Most commonly, the trek from the town to the canyon’s top is made by foot or horseback, though coveted spots on a helicopter are available.
The United States Postal Service office in Supai transports all mail in and out of the canyon by mule train.
This story was reported from Detroit. | 2022-11-22T15:58:14+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/grand-canyon-indian-gardens-changes-name-havasupai-tribe |
ATLANTA, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta-based Precision Aviation Group, Inc. (PAG), a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries, is pleased to announce the acquisition of PTB Group (PTB).
PTB provides maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) services on Pratt & Whitney PT6 and Honeywell TPE331 engines, engine leases and airframes, and aviation supply chain services. PTB is comprised of Pacific Turbine USA Group (a/k/a Prime Turbines) with locations in Texas, Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania; and Pacific Turbine Brisbane and Pacific Turbine Leasing in Brisbane, Australia and International Air Parts in Sydney, Australia.
"This acquisition expands PAG's Engine Services Division with the addition of PT6 and TPE331 engine services, and significantly enlarges our Supply Chain offerings. PTB is focused on providing exceptional customer service and exceeding customer expectations. We are most enthusiastic about this acquisition," said David Mast, President and CEO of PAG.
Stephen Smith, PTB's Chairman Emeritus said, "We are pleased to join PAG and know they are committed to the continued expansion of our products and services and ensuring continued opportunities for our international workforce. PAG has a shared vision with PTB, and I see an exciting future ahead."
About PTB Group
PTB Group provides maintenance, repair and overhaul ("MRO") services for Pratt & Whitney PT6 and Honeywell TPE331 Engines, Aircraft/Engine Leasing and aircraft and engine related supply chain services. PTB Group employs over 180 personnel and has a diverse customer base throughout the world including Australia, North and South America, Asia and the Pacific Islands (www.pacificturbine.com.au) and (www.primeturbines.com).
About Precision Aviation Group
Precision Aviation Group (PAG) is a leading provider of products and value-added services to the aerospace and defense industries worldwide. With 20 Repair Stations, and over 850,000-square-feet of sales and service facilities in the United States, Canada, Australia, Singapore, and Brazil – PAG's 23 locations and customer-focused business model serve aviation customers through Supply Chain and Inventory Supported Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (ISMRO®) services.
PAG provides MRO and Supply Chain Solutions for Fixed- and Rotary-wing aircraft. PAG has MRO and manufacturing capabilities on over 100,000 product lines in four MRO segments – Avionics, Components, Engines and Sub-Assembly/Manufacturing/DER Services.
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CHICAGO, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) – the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certification, education, research, and technical guidance worldwide – this week concluded its flagship 2022 International Conference and announced its new Global Board Chairman.
- The IIA announced Benito Ybarra as its 2022-2023 Chairman of the Global Board of Directors. Ybarra is Chief Audit and Compliance Officer for the Texas Department of Transportation and joins an extensive line of dedicated internal audit professionals from around the world who have served in this prestigious role.
- Ybarra's platform for the year is "One IIA: Building Trust Together" – a theme that seeks to unite the global internal audit profession, identify opportunities for collaboration, and tap into the power of more than 218,000 members joining together around common goals to advance the profession.
- Ybarra is a Certified Internal Auditor (CIA), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), and Certified Compliance and Ethics Professional (CCEP) with more than 25 years of extensive audit, compliance, and investigation experience. Full bio and photos here.
"The opportunity to serve as The IIA's Global Board Chairman is a tremendous honor," said Ybarra. "I'm looking forward to ensuring each of our members feels connected to both our profession and The IIA. That feeling of connection is so important to fulfilling the promise of One IIA and tapping into the power of our diverse membership. I want each member, no matter where they live or where they are in their career, to understand they have a place in The IIA and know that we're working every day to advance their profession and ensure organizations understand the ever-increasing value internal auditors add. The IIA has an exciting vision for the future that includes elevating the organization and profession's influence, and impact, and I'm looking forward to being part of bringing that vision to life."
"Benito has tremendous experience in both the public and private sector and has contributed so much to our profession throughout his career," said Anthony Pugliese, CIA, CPA, CGMA, CITP, president and CEO of The IIA. "His energy and charisma give him the ability to inspire and bring people together in a really remarkable way. His vision and commitment to One IIA are going to help drive us forward as an organization and a profession. Benito will be a tremendous ambassador for The IIA and the global internal audit profession."
The 2022 IIA International Conference was attended by more than 2,200 professionals from over 100 countries.
Attendees included internal audit practitioners, educators, public administrators, risk managers, compliance professionals, manufacturers, and others representing varying levels of government, the private sector, commerce, and industry. The agenda included focus areas like compliance, risk, fraud, and governance, timely business issues like environmental and social issues, diversity and inclusion, cybersecurity, and emerging topics like artificial intelligence and data analytics, all of which are important issues within the internal auditor's scope.
The Institute of Internal Auditors (IIA) is an international professional association that serves more than 218,000 global members and has awarded 180,000 Certified Internal Auditor (CIA) certifications worldwide. Established in 1941, The IIA is recognized as the internal audit profession's leader in standards, certification, education, research, and technical guidance throughout the world. For more information, visit https://www.theiia.org.
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NPR's Ayesha Rascoe speaks with director Allen Hughes about the new docuseries "Dear Mama," which explores the relationship between rapper Tupac Shakur and his mother, Afeni Shakur.
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Updated October 6, 2022 at 3:54 PM ET
What do you do when you (or a colleague) wins a Nobel Prize for your scientific research? Party!
As the prizes have been handed out this week, the winners have been greeted by cheering crowds at their research institutions.
Here's Svante Paabo, this year's honoree in physiology or medicine for his genetic research into human evolution, showing up for work the next day and being greeted by a cheering throng:
This morning, everyone @MPI_EVA_Leipzig joined in to welcome and congratulate our very own #NobelPrize laureate, Svante Pääbo, one of our institute's founding directors and brilliant mind! We are totally ecstatic and delighted! 😊🥳🥰 @maxplanckpress @NobelPrize pic.twitter.com/gi3PifPUl2
— MPI-EVA Leipzig (@MPI_EVA_Leipzig) October 4, 2022
Paabo's colleagues didn't stop there. He also got tossed into the Max Planck Institute's pond for good measure.
What better way to celebrate your #NobelPrize than being grabbed by your colleagues & thrown into your Institute's pond?😂At #MedicineNobelPrize Winner Svante Pääbo's @MPI_EVA_Leipzig, scientific success is traditionally celebrated w/ a quick *voluntary* bath!😉🌊@maxplanckpress pic.twitter.com/IMnMgPsexx
— Max Planck Society (@maxplanckpress) October 4, 2022
Chemistry prize winner Carolyn Bertozzi — recognized alongside Barry Sharpless and Morten Meldal for their work on "click chemistry," processes that mimic nature to quickly and reliably produce desired substances — partied a little more heartily, popping some bubbly and downing a swig from the bottle.
Congrats to our fearless leader @CarolynBertozzi!! @NobelPrize pic.twitter.com/5xdfNiPnWm
— Angel Kuo (@AngelKuo9) October 5, 2022
It was appropriate for someone who's been a rock star in more than a scientific field. She was congratulated on Twitter by former college bandmate Tom Morello, who went on to become one of rock's greatest guitarists in Rage Against the Machine.
Congrats to my former @Harvard bandmate @CarolynBertozzi on her @NobelPrize in chemistry! We won the Ivy League Battle of the Bands in 1986 with our rockin’ group ‘Bored Of Education’, with her on keyboards & me in spandex. https://t.co/LemA6pcSPV
— Tom Morello (@tmorello) October 5, 2022
Bertozzi's co-winner Meldal got in on the fun too, getting a big ovation at the University of Copenhagen.
Congratulations to new #NobelPrize laureate in chemistry Morten Meldal!
— 𝗥𝗮𝗺𝗮 𝗦𝘂𝗴𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗮𝗻 (வாழப்பாடி இராம சுகந்தன்) (@vazhapadi) October 5, 2022
Meldal found out he had been awarded the prize while at University of Copenhagen, Denmark where his colleagues celebrated upon learning the news.
Video Credit: Jiwoong Lee pic.twitter.com/PnI348p9k7
No word yet on what the winners of the Nobel Prize for physics got up to, but here's hoping that quantum information experts Alain Aspect, John F. Clauser and Anton Zeilinger each receive a free pass to get smashed at the particle accelerator of their choosing.
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ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia congressman voted three times this year in a county where he no longer lives, possibly violating state law, state records show.
Republican U.S. Rep. Drew Ferguson's congressional website shows he lives with his wife in The Rock, 63 miles away from his former home in West Point. Voter registration records show that he never changed his Troup County address to his new home in Pike County as required under state law before voting in this year’s primary, general election and U.S. Senate runoff.
It's illegal in Georgia for voters to cast a ballot in a county where they don't have a residence, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution reported.
Information that casts doubt on Ferguson’s eligibility to vote in Troup County is available through public property records, address information, registration data and voter history files reviewed by the newspaper.
Ferguson’s spokesman, Brian Piper, defended the congressman’s votes but didn’t respond to questions from the newspaper about why he continued to vote in Troup County after property tax records show he sold his house there in April.
“Congressman Ferguson, previous mayor of West Point and lifelong resident, was registered to vote in his hometown,” Piper said in a statement. “Congressman Ferguson is currently in the process of transitioning his residency to his new home in Pike County.”
Piper did not respond when asked to clarify when Ferguson moved and why he apparently voted in Troup County even after changing addresses, perhaps in violation of state law. Ferguson also did not respond to calls and text messages sent to his cellphone, the newspaper said.
Ferguson’s new address is within the 3rd Congressional District he represents, but it’s outside other local districts that would have been connected with his old address such as state House and state Senate districts.
The secretary of state’s office has not opened an investigation into whether Ferguson voted illegally because it hasn’t received a complaint, spokesman Mike Hassinger said.
The State Election Board has the power to levy fines of up to $5,000 per violation of election laws, but previous cases have resulted in light penalties.
Ferguson was one of seven Republican congressmen from Georgia who signed a brief supporting a lawsuit by Texas officials who claimed there were irregularities during the 2020 presidential election lost by their candidate, Donald Trump, and sought to throw out the results. The U.S. Supreme Court declined to consider the lawsuit.
Donald Sherman, who serves as senior vice president and chief counsel for the watchdog group Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington, said the news of Ferguson’s voting discrepancy fits a troubling pattern from the congressman.
“It’s, frankly, unsurprising that given his hostility to reform following the 2020 election and the insurrection that he is now undermining the electoral process in his personal capacity — in his own way — in addition to his official capacity,” Sherman said.
Ferguson has previously emphasized the importance of “election integrity” and defended Georgia’s voting law passed last year, according to a March 2021 column published by the AJC.
“While Republicans at every level of government are working to bolster our electoral systems to prevent voter fraud and ensure election integrity, Democrats are working to expand and codify existing loopholes to exploit it,” he wrote.
Ferguson, who was first elected to the House in 2018, won reelection last month with 69% of the vote against Democrat Val Almonord. He served as the House Republicans’ chief deputy whip for the past several years but recently lost his bid to become the House whip for the term that begins in January. He also serves on the powerful tax-writing Ways and Means Committee.
As of Tuesday, Ferguson is still registered to vote at the Troup County address of the house he sold in April, according to election records. | 2022-12-22T01:06:09+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Newspaper-Georgia-congressman-may-have-illegally-17670447.php |
Freshly-popped popcorn that’s cooked in high-fat oils, drenched in butter and covered in a sodium-filled seasoning is, unfortunately, a treat. Many popular cooking methods add fat or salt at every level and leave popcorn a greasy mess. However, popcorn doesn’t need to be unhealthy. By air-popping your popcorn, you can cut out harmful ingredients while enjoying your favorite snack.
In this article: Great Northern Organic Popcorn, Ecolution Patented Micro-Pop, Dutchman’s Popcorn Coconut Oil.
The good and bad of popcorn
Maya Vadiveloo, an assistant professor of nutrition and food sciences at the University of Rhode Island, spoke to the American Heart Association about the unhealthy way movie theater popcorn is made and the healthiest way to make it at your home.
“Air-popped would be a good way to prepare popcorn because it gives you some control over the seasonings that you add afterward, how much salt, or how much oil or butter,” Vadiveloo told the American Heart Association.
Air popping lets you control every step of the process, but you don’t have to sacrifice delicious flavor with your fat and oil. There are plenty of delicious ways to enjoy a bowl of air-popped that may even compete with your local theater’s.
FAQ
Q: What are popcorn’s health benefits?
A: The American Heart Association notes how high popcorn is in fiber and polyphenols, which are antioxidants that help with blood circulation and digestion. On its own, popcorn is low in calories and fills you up quicker than fattier, more heavily-processed snacks.
Q: Why air-popping?
A: Put simply and obviously, air popping cooks popcorn with hot air that circulates around until it pops. It’s a simple, satisfying way to pop that’s not only easier than cooking it on your stove, but it’s better for you too.
Some air poppers include the bowl, while the classic air popper blows popped kernels through a shaft on the top and into your howl. Don’t want a new appliance? There are plenty of top-notch microwaveable air poppers too.
Q: Why won’t the seasonings stick?
A: Unless you like the flavor of plain popcorn, you’re going to need some help getting the seasoning to stick. A small dab of olive oil, canola oil or avocado oil goes a surprisingly long way in evenly coating the kernels in the bowl.
Remember, while salt is fine in moderation, too much wreaks havoc on your heart. Products such as the Oh My Spice low-sodium, keto-friendly popcorn seasonings have lots of flavor without the salt bombs.
Best products for delicious air-popped popcorn
Orville Redenbacher’s Gourmet Popcorn Kernels
You don’t need to go far for delicious popcorn kernels. Orville Redenbacher is a household name for a reason, and with 8 pounds of yellow popcorn kernels in a secure container, you’ll have plenty to experiment with.
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Great Northern Organic Popcorn
The Great Northern Popcorn Company is another giant in the industry. This 7-pound jug of organic popcorn is free of genetically modified organisms and the harmful pesticides and chemicals often found in other brands.
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Presto 04821 Orville Redenbacher’s Hot Air Popper
This air popper lets you appreciate your Orville Redenbacher popcorn in its purest form. It’s as easy as measuring and pouring your kernels and plugging the machine in for less than three minutes.
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This 3-quart microwaveable air popper is made from temperature-safe borosilicate glass that withstands the violent pops within. The round pot with a vented top that doubles as a butter melter circulates the air, preventing sticking and burning.
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Joseph Joseph Microwave Popcorn Popper
This single-serving, heat-resistant silicone cup’s pop-in lid protects your microwave and pops back open when the popcorn is done. It’s a two-pack that will feed both you and your partner, and they can be washed in the dishwasher when you’re done.
Where to buy: Amazon
Oh My Spice Zesty Ranch Seasoning
Oh My Spice’s low sodium seasonings, such as the delicious Zesty Ranch, are shockingly flavorful with just 2% of your daily recommended sodium. There are no carbs, sugar or calories in this spice blend, which is part of a line of similarly healthy flavors.
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Dutchman’s Popcorn Coconut Oil
Coconut oil may not eliminate fat and calories altogether, but this one makes a fine alternative with all-natural ingredients and no harmful trans fats. Even better, it tastes like movie theater butter without the guilt or cost.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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How to buy spec-tacular sunglasses
Some people wear them year-round, but many of us break out the sunglasses this time of year, and for good reason!
The same harmful rays that cause skin cancer can also damage your eyes.
Consumer Reports explains how to pick the right sunglasses to maximize style, comfort. and protection.
Sun damage to the eyes accumulates slowly over time … and it could contribute to a higher risk of cataracts or macular degeneration.
Just as sunscreen shields your skin by blocking ultraviolet radiation, sunglasses can shield your eyes from harmful rays.
But with so many choices, at prices ranging from a few bucks to a few hundred bucks, Consumer Reports says finding the right sunglasses is important.
Opt for sunglasses that fully block both UVA and UVB rays.
You can look for a label that says they offer 100 percent UV protection, or "UV absorption up to 400NM," which means the same thing.
If you wear glasses, you can also get nontinted corrective lenses that have UV protection built in.
Polarized lenses don’t block UV rays on their own, but they can help you see better on bright days by reducing glare with light-blocking filters.
They’re great for boating and fishing because they reduce the glare on water, and in the winter, they work well when the sun shines blinding bright on snow.
And when it comes to style, CR says the bigger the glasses, the better.
Larger lenses or wraparound-style glasses will help keep the sun from reaching your eyes.
That also helps protect the sensitive skin around your eyes, which is hard to cover with sunscreen.
Pair those glasses with a hat—and you’ll be made in the shade.
When it comes to cost, CR says the most effective sunglasses aren’t necessarily the most expensive.
There are plenty of reasonably priced pairs on the market that block 100 percent of UV rays.
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Lorraine Ali is television critic of the Los Angeles Times.
The churn of local politics rarely makes national news unless the outlet happens to be C-SPAN, but headlines, history and careers were made during proceedings at Tennessee’s State Capitol on Thursday when a GOP supermajority voted to expel two of three Democratic legislators for their participation in a gun control rally.
In a brazen act of political retribution, Democratic Reps. Justin Jones, Gloria Johnson and Justin Pearson were accused of “violating decorum rules” for their part in a protest last month on the House floor following a mass shooting at a private school in Nashville where six people — including three 9-year-olds — were slain. Jones and Pearson, who are Black, were expelled by the Republican legislators. Johnson, who is white, was not. And it was all caught on live feeds from the chamber and local news outlets.
The vote was stunning, even now, when defying the rule of law is practically a badge of honor among many right-wing leaders. The ousting was so brazen it could have been pulled from another era, before social media or smartphone cameras, when decisions made in smoke-filled rooms shaped politics and the authoritarian impulses of local officials could be more easily hidden from the rest of the country.
By plowing ahead like no one was watching but a handful of colleagues and young protesters, the architects of the expulsion unwittingly engineered a national inflection point in the fight over gun control, systemic racism and the GOP’s troubling embrace of dictatorial governance. And overnight, Jones and Pearson became rock stars among the Democratic Party and legions of voiceless young people, a galvanizing force for solutions to the problem of gun violence that have had plenty of support in polls but few singular voices to coalesce into a broader movement.
Visually, and in their oratorical skills, both men invoked the passion and unifying power of civil rights-era leaders while speaking to the continued inequity and political stalemates of the 21st century. At once classic and fresh, their choice of clothing alluded to the cuts of the 1960s, which only added to its present-day edge, and they spoke with a conviction that echoed the poetic ferocity of Martin Luther King Jr., the steadfast conviction of Malcolm X and the urgency of their own generation, which has come of age in arguably one of the most contentious periods in U.S. history.
“What we see today is a lynch mob assembled not to lynch me but our democratic process,” said Jones, dressed in a white suit and speaking in a measured tone from the chamber podium Thursday before he was voted out. “This is your attempt to expel the voices of the people from the people’s house. It will not be successful. Your overreaction, your flexing of false power has awakened a generation of people who will let you know that your time is up. … The world is watching.” Onlookers in the chamber yelled “Shame!” as the majority voted to expel Jones.
Across social media platforms and cable news channels, millions, including many far from Tennessee, witnessed Jones’ speech and the impassioned words from Pearson that followed.
“You are seeking to expel District 86‘s representation from this House in a country that was built on a protest,” Pearson said. “You, who celebrate July 4, 1776, pop fireworks and eat hot dogs, you say to protest is wrong, because you spoke out of turn. Because you spoke up for people who are marginalized. You spoke up for children who won’t ever be able to speak again. You spoke up for parents who don’t want to live in fear, you spoke up for Larry Thorn, who was murdered by gun violence. You spoke up for people that we don’t want to care about.”
Jones, Pearson and Johnson were accused of violating decorum because they used a bullhorn on the chamber floor during the protest last month. They reportedly led the protest when they hadn’t been recognized to speak under House rules.
How remarkable is their expulsion? Up until Thursday, according to the Tennessean newspaper, the state House had only expelled two members since Reconstruction, and they had been accused of sexual misconduct and bribery, respectively. Which made it all the more clear that Republican legislators, who appeared largely white and male in the footage from the floor, were sending a message to everyone else: Stay in your place.
Jones, Pearson and Johnson had their own clear, interracial and intergenerational message in return as they walked through the Capitol, and into the national media spotlight, holding their hands in the air: We will not stand for the politics of exclusion and retribution, and neither should you. | 2023-04-12T00:55:53+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/04/11/opinion/opinion-contributor/expelled-tennessee-lawmakers-political-bravery/ |
LEXINGTON, Ky., Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lexmark, a global imaging and IoT solutions leader, today announced that Melanie Hudson has been named senior vice president and chief commercial officer, effective Dec. 1. She will join the Lexmark executive team, reporting to president and CEO Allen Waugerman.
In this leadership role, Hudson will be responsible for Lexmark's global commercial organization, ensuring Lexmark is best positioned to meet the needs of customers and partners worldwide and creating effective go-to-market strategies.
Hudson has been with Lexmark since 1994 and has extensive experience across the business and across the globe. Most recently she served as vice president and general manager, Lexmark EMEA, based in Geneva. Prior roles include president of Lexmark Canada and vice president of Lexmark Global Services.
"I am pleased to welcome Melanie to the Lexmark executive team," said Allen Waugerman, Lexmark president and CEO. "Her business expertise, international experience and deep knowledge of our company make her an ideal choice to lead the global commercial team."
Hudson said, "Lexmark has a long-standing reputation for building strong relationships and providing technologies that help our customers succeed. I look forward to working closely with our partners and customers around the world as we deliver new products, supplies, solutions and services designed to meet their needs."
Hudson succeeds Brock Saladin, who will retire after 25 years with Lexmark. In his six years as senior vice president and chief commercial officer, Saladin led Lexmark's go-to-market strategy, resulting in the successful introduction of Lexmark GO Line products, significant growth of channel and OEM partnerships, geographic expansion, and the commercialization of Lexmark cloud services and Optra IoT offering. Prior to this, Saladin held numerous leadership roles across the business including finance, OEM, manufacturing, operations, sales and marketing. He was instrumental in Lexmark's transition from a public to a private company in 2016.
"I want to thank Brock for his significant contributions to Lexmark over his 25-year career," Waugerman added. "On behalf of the entire Lexmark team, we wish him well in his retirement."
About Lexmark
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SAN FRANCISCO — Carlos Rodón’s brilliant season reached new heights Sunday afternoon, eclipsing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career and recording his ninth game with double-digit punchouts over six shutout innings.
Rodón walked off the mound to a standing ovation and his warm-up tune, Alice In Chains’ “Rooster,” blaring over the Oracle Park loudspeakers after his 106th and final pitch sailed past the bat of Bryson Stott to escape the most volatile of high-wire acts. With runners at first and third and no outs, he fired 98 mph at the letters past Bryce Harper for No. 199; after loading the bases, he coaxed Jean Segura to swing through a low slider for No. 200.
A congratulatory message flashed across the center field scoreboard, prompting the first of the 41,189 on hand to rise to their feet. In a scene that could have been plucked out of any World Series run or 107-win season, they all remained standing for Rodón’s bases-loaded showdown with Bryson Stott, and Rodón struck him out, too.
On a picture-perfect afternoon at Oracle Park, Rodón’s latest electrifying performance jolted energy into a sold-out crowd that appeared to be blissfully unaware of their team’s playoff standing.
Yet, Rodón had to settle for a no-decision after John Brebbia served up a game-tying, three-run home run to J.T. Realmuto in the eighth inning. That, however, only set up Wilmer Flores’ heroics in the bottom of the ninth.
Flores hooked a line drive down the left-field line, barely clearing the wall and the foul pole, for a two-run walk-off home run that delivered a 5-3 win and completed a three-game sweep of the Phillies. It was Flores’ fifth career walk-off homer and his 11th game-ending RBI since 2014, tied for the most in the majors.
“I thought it was a pretty gutsy effort by the group,” manager Gabe Kapler said. ” … It was certainly led by Carlos. He set the tone for what it was going to be like.”
With 10 strikeouts Sunday, Rodón secured his ninth game in double digits this season, matching Tim Lincecum’s 2008 Cy Young campaign for a San Francisco-era franchise record. His final strikeout of Stott elevated him past Milwaukee’s Corbin Burnes for the National League lead, trailing only the Yankees’ Gerrit Cole for the most in the majors.
With 201 strikeouts this season, Rodón became the fourth Giants pitcher with at least 200 in their first season with the club. And with six more starts left, he ought to have his sights on Sam Jones (209, 1959) and Tim Keefe (227; 1885), too.
Rodón joined elite company on the shores of McCovey Cove with 200 strikeouts. Since this ballpark opened, Kevin Gausman, Madison Bumgarner, Tim Lincecum, Jason Schmidt, Jonathan Sanchez and Jeff Samardzija are the only players to accomplish the feat in a Giants uniform.
“I’ve never done it. It’s a cool feat,” said Rodón, who took home the lineup card and the “K” sign that hung in right field signifying his 200th strikeout. “But there’s a handful of games left, so let’s keep going.”
Rodón’s performance was made all the more impressive knowing that this time last year, his shoulder was wearing down in his first post-surgery season, causing his velocity to dip. The fastball he threw past Stott, his 106th pitch Sunday, registered at 98 mph.
“The significance of counting stats for me doesn’t really tell the story of how good a player is, but it certainly tells a story of how durable a player is,” Kapler said. “With Carlos inching toward the finish line, that complete season, you can see it, you can see the light at the end of the tunnel. This is an indication that he’s really had a durable and consistent and really overall impressive season.”
The Giants, who were once battling with Philadelphia for the final National League wild card spot, instead had to settle for the role of spoilers with their sweep of the Phillies this weekend. They have not lost in September but still trail Philadelphia by eight games.
“The atmosphere was sensational throughout this series,” Kapler said. “To be where we are in the standings and still see our fans come out and support like they have, we talk about being the same people every time we come to the ballpark if the chips are down or if we’re winning a lot of baseball games, this is what San Francisco Giants fans are and what they demonstrated today.”
Rookie outfielder Bryce Johnson picked an opportune time to collect his first major-league hit, capping the Giants’ first scoring rally in the third inning.
Johnson, who took injured starter Alex Wood’s spot on the roster, laced an 0-1 cutter into right field with two outs and two on, driving home LaMonte Wade Jr. from second for the Giants’ third run of the inning. Austin Wynns, who worked a 10-pitch at-bat and singled home their second run, was thrown out at third to end the frame.
Johnson’s first time crossing home plate as a big leaguer came on Flores’ walk off, after he drew a walk to start the bottom of the ninth, and said the celebration at home plate was even sweeter than his first hit.
“Couldn’t write it any better,” Johnson said.
The ball, Johnson said, was going to his parents. First, he had to find a place for safe keeping while the club embarks on a weeklong, three-city road trip through Los Angeles, Milwaukee and Chicago.
“I didn’t want to take it with me, just in case,” Johnson said, smiling. “I’m definitely going to give it to my parents. They deserve it more than anybody.”
Notable
- The Giants added more upper-level depth with a waiver claim on Sunday. They added utilityman Jose Rojas after he was designated for assignment by the Angels. Rojas, 29, has seen action at every infield spot but shortstop and both corner outfield positions and has a batting line of .277/.344/.524 across four Triple-A seasons but only a .542 mark in limited MLB action. He also has an option remaining after this year, meaning the Giants can cycle him between their bench and Triple-A Sacramento next season if they choose. To make room on the 40-man roster, Brandon Belt was transferred to the 60-day injured list. Belt, 34, had successful knee surgery on Saturday and won’t play again this season. | 2022-09-05T01:06:39+00:00 | santacruzsentinel.com | https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2022/09/04/rodon-enters-rare-air-in-latest-masterclass-leading-way-to-sf-giants-sweep-of-phillies/ |
EDINBURGH, Scotland, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Amp X, a division of Amp Energy, has partnered with Smartcar to offer smart charging management solutions to electric vehicle (EV) owners who want to save money and reduce their carbon footprint without sacrificing comfort while allowing the grid to be more flexible. This partnership follows a successful integration of the Smartcar's technology into the Amp X behind-the-meter energy management system, which was recently deployed within the Energy Systems Catapult (ESC) Living Lab.
The Amp X behind-the-meter digital energy assistant (DEA), Alice, manages EV charging through a combination of machine learning, advanced data analytics, and a decentralised control architecture to help consumers take advantage of low-cost, low-carbon energy, as well as participate in demand-side-response opportunities. Through the Amp X platform, EV owners are empowered to make the grid more flexible.
Alice is one of several Amp X offerings catered by its digital energy platform. The ultimate goal of Amp X is to unlock flexibility from the edge of the grid at a large scale to help fully decarbonize the energy system.
Smartcar allows software applications to integrate with connected cars through the cloud. The Smartcar platform enables Amp X to provide electric vehicle owners with a seamless smart charging experience across an ever-growing range of EV brands.
With Alice's autonomous decisions, users can reduce their EV charging costs and carbon footprint. Alice optimizes energy consumption against a number of constraints, while being aware of user preferences and grid needs in real-time.
"At Smartcar, we are passionate about EV adoption and its influence on the future of mobility," said Sahas Katta, CEO of Smartcar. "We are excited to partner with Amp X to help EV owners make smarter charging decisions and reduce the strain on today's electric grid."
With EVs' significantly growing impact on energy demand, giving EV owners the tools to optimize their charging will be of the utmost importance to preserve the stability of the grid. Dr. Irene Di Martino, Head of Amp X, said: "Our vision of the future revolves around smart energy solutions that move from automated to autonomous, turning the edge of the grid into the locus of provision of flexibility for the grid."
"Consumer engagement is a key barrier to demand‐side-management as a scalable non‐wire‐alternative. The Amp X digital energy assistant will simultaneously cater for consumer preferences and grid needs, delivering demand-side management at a very large scale through artificial intelligence and machine learning. Our behind-the-meter technology will allow for optimal energy management and dynamic load shaping in residential, commercial, and industrial premises, enabling cost and carbon savings, though with no adverse impact on the needs and lifestyle of the end users."
Founded in 2015, Smartcar is the leading developer platform for mobility businesses. From auto insurance and car sharing to EV charging and fleet management, businesses of all kinds use Smartcar's APIs to integrate their apps and services with vehicles. By making it easy to connect to their customers' cars, Smartcar enables companies to build the future of mobility.
Smartcar has raised $36M to date and is backed by Andreessen Horowitz (a16z), New Enterprise Associates (NEA), and Energize Ventures. For more information, visit https://smartcar.com.
Amp X is a UK-registered subsidiary of Amp.
Amp develops, owns and operates clean energy assets throughout a number of strategic markets around the world.
Amp X was created to deliver a disruptive grid edge digital platform allowing all forms of distributed generation and load to make a dynamic contribution in the relevant power markets, whether as an individual unit or as an aggregated group of assets, providing flexibility, resilience and system stability at the lowest possible price. Amp X has developed a proprietary smart transformer to address the challenges of the increased presence of Distributed Energy Resources in the distribution network - this will soon be rolled out in the U.K. Amp X has also a Virtual Power Plant solution in commercial operation in North America, and is in the process of commercializing its user-centric energy management system to harness behind-the-meter flexibility at a very large scale.
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SOURCE Amp Energy | 2022-09-06T15:56:28+00:00 | waff.com | https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/amp-x-smartcar-partner-bring-smart-charging-ev-owners-lower-energy-bills-while-making-grid-more-flexible/ |
At least $25.7 billion in new U.S. clean-energy factories are in the works, thanks in part to the generous subsidies in President Joe Biden’s landmark climate law. Most of these projects — and the jobs that come with them — are in traditionally conservative states.
In Dalton, Georgia, green energy hasn’t been a priority. Its congressional representative, Marjorie Taylor Greene, has said that “Earth warming and carbon is actually healthy for us.”
But a new solar-panel factory is changing minds in the city of 34,000. Indeed, the presence of new jobs is transforming solar power into a tangible community benefit.
Analysts say there’s a lesson in that: The new jobs at these green factories may function as a political game-changer. “That may be an implicit long-term strategy for the Democrats: With domestic manufacturing likely in traditional Republican districts, the partisan split may soften on renewables,” said Timothy Fox, an analyst at ClearView Energy Partners.
Some Republicans in Georgia also see these factories as politically beneficial. Gov. Brian Kemp, in his successful campaign for reelection, touted a surge in green jobs across the Peach State. There’s a battery plant so massive that it stretches half a mile along a freeway northeast of Atlanta — and more facilities are on the way. Hyundai, for instance, just started building a $5.5 billion electric-vehicle plant near Savannah.
This phenomenon isn’t confined to Georgia. Republicans in historically conservative states in the South and Midwest that once resisted the clean-energy movement are now competing for these factories. Some are offering property-tax abatements, site-clearing and other infrastructure improvements. (It also helps that several are right-to-work states, which makes it harder for workers to unionize.)
While some Republicans in Washington, D.C., have long backed wind power, the party’s embrace of clean energy is still limited. Not a single Republican member of Congress supported the Inflation Reduction Act, which features $374 billion in climate-related spending, including the perks for domestic clean-tech plants. And Herschel Walker, Georgia’s Republican candidate for Senate in a December runoff election against incumbent Democrat Raphael Warnock, has opposed the law.
It’s not clear whether emerging openness to clean tech will be a key factor in the Senate runoff in Georgia. But this much was evident in Dalton: While local homeowners are less likely to install panels atop their roofs than residents in Los Angeles, solar is becoming entrenched in the community.
Dalton, a city in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, is the self-proclaimed “carpet capital of the world.” But it long lacked job diversification, leaving it vulnerable to the highs and lows of the housing market.
It finally got that with solar. Dalton now is home to the biggest solar-panel factory in the Western Hemisphere. And manufacturer Qcells, a unit of Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group, is now prepping a second plant nearby.
For Biden, the hope is that the IRA and two other infrastructure-related laws he helped shepherd will form the basis of an industrial policy that can revitalize cities across the country while also fighting climate change. Other than potential reforms to project permitting, which would expedite power lines needed to transmit wind and solar power to cities, it’s unlikely the next Congress will be as accommodating to clean energy as the one that ends in a few weeks.
As seen in Georgia, some local economies are already benefiting from the energy transition — even if some of their elected representatives haven’t supported clean tech. | 2022-12-04T15:28:06+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/green-factories-are-changing-minds-in-more-conservative-u-s-states/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
(WHNT) — Will the mail run on Memorial Day? The short answer is no.
Just like all other federally-recognized holidays, regular mail from the United States Postal Service (USPS) will not run on the day honoring fallen U.S. military personnel. This year, Memorial Day is recognized on Monday, May 30.
Post offices will also be closed for retail transactions on Memorial Day, according to the USPS.
Despite no regular mail service for residential or business addresses, the USPS says its Priority Mail Express service will continue to operate for deliveries, just as it does “365 days a year.”
Regular mail services will resume Tuesday, May 31.
Memorial Day is recognized every year on the last Monday of May, and commemorates the sacrifice made by those who died while serving in the U.S. armed forces. The day is also considered to be the unofficial start of summer in the United States.
Like all federal holidays, government offices and banks will be closed. According to the Office of Personnel Management, this year’s remaining federal holidays are:
*Observed | 2022-05-27T16:39:04+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/will-the-mail-be-delivered-on-memorial-day/ |
LISBON, Portugal (AP) — A man wielding a large knife killed two women and injured several other people at an Ismaili Muslim center in Lisbon, and Portuguese police said they were investigating Tuesday's stabbing attack as a possible terror act.
The women were Portuguese staff members at the center, Ismaili community leader Narzim Ahmad told Portuguese TV channel SIC. Local Afghan community representatives and Portuguese authorities described the man as a refugee from Afghanistan who was receiving help from the Ismaili Community.
Officers dispatched to the center late Tuesday morning encountered a man armed with a knife, according to a police statement. The officers ordered him to surrender and he was shot when he advanced toward them, the statement said.
A suspect was in police custody at a Lisbon hospital. Investigators were looking into terrorism as a possible motive. Several other people were wounded, according to the statement, which provided no further details.
Millions of Afghans have fled violence and poverty in their country, often risking their lives to get to Europe.
The suspect is a “young man” who arrived in Portugal through a European Union program that transfers asylum-seekers to member countries to help relieve pressure on Mediterranean nations such as Greece and Italy, Portuguese Interior Minister José Luis Carneiro said.
While police told The Associated Press they were investigating the attack as a possible extremist act, Carneiro urged caution, saying any “hasty analysis” should be avoided.
The minister said the man's wife died in a refugee camp in Greece, leaving him to care alone for three children, ages 9, 7 and 4. Authorities had no information indicating he had been violent in the past, Carnieiro said.
“From what we know, he was a calm person who had received help from the Ismaili community in terms of knowledge of languages, knowledge, food care, care for younger children,” he said.
Omer Taeri, president of the Association of the Afghan Community in Portugal, told CNN Portugal the suspect arrived in the country last year. He said the alleged attacker suffered from “psychological trauma” after the death of his wife and was worried about his children.
Taeri asked for people to not “judge an entire community by one incident.”
Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa said police shot the suspect and told reporters the attack was “a criminal act.”
“Everything points to this being an isolated incident,” Costa said, without elaborating.
Armed police from a special operations unit could formed a perimeter outside the building following the incident.
The Shia Imami Ismaili Muslims, generally known as the Ismailis, belong to the Shia branch of Islam. The Ismaili Muslims are a culturally diverse community living in more than 25 countries around the world.
Portugal hasn't recorded any significant terror attacks in recent decades, and religious violence is virtually unheard of.
“The Ismaili community is shocked and saddened by this incident and is providing support to the families of the victims,” the Ismaili Community said in a statement. Neither police nor the community identified the women who died.
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Three men accused of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were convicted of all charges Wednesday, a triumph for state prosecutors after months of mixed results in the main case in federal court.Joe Morrison, his father-in-law Pete Musico, and Paul Bellar were found guilty of providing "material support" for a terrorist act as members of a paramilitary group, the Wolverine Watchmen.They held gun drills in rural Jackson County with a leader of the scheme, Adam Fox, who was disgusted with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other officials in 2020 and said he wanted to kidnap her.Jurors read and heard violent, anti-government screeds as well as support for the "boogaloo," a civil war that might be triggered by a shocking abduction. Prosecutors said COVID-19 restrictions ordered by Whitmer turned out to be fruit to recruit more people to the Watchmen."The facts drip out slowly," state Assistant Attorney General Bill Rollstin told jurors in Jackson, Michigan, "and you begin to see — wow — there were things that happened that people knew about. ... When you see how close Adam Fox got to the governor, you can see how a very bad event was thwarted."Morrison, 28, Musico, 44, and Bellar, 24, were also convicted of a gun crime and membership in a gang. Prosecutors said the Wolverine Watchmen was a criminal enterprise.Morrison, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, and Musico watched the verdict by video away from the courtroom. Judge Thomas Wilson ordered all three to jail while they await sentencing scheduled for Dec. 15.Defense attorneys argued that the three men had broken ties with Fox by late summer 2020 when the Whitmer plot came into focus. Unlike Fox and others, they didn’t travel to northern Michigan to scout the governor’s vacation home or participate in a key weekend training session inside a "shoot house.""In this country, you are allowed to talk the talk but you only get convicted if you walk the walk," Musico’s attorney, Kareem Johnson, said in his closing remarks.Defense lawyers couldn’t argue entrapment. But they attacked the tactics of Dan Chappel, an Army veteran and undercover informant. He took instructions from FBI agents, secretly recorded conversations and produced a deep cache of messages exchanged with the men.Whitmer, a Democrat running for reelection on Nov. 8, was never physically harmed. Undercover agents and informants were inside Fox’s group for months. The scheme was broken up with 14 arrests in October 2020.Fox and Barry Croft Jr. were convicted of a kidnapping conspiracy in federal court in August. Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta were acquitted last spring. Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks pleaded guilty.
Three men accused of supporting a plot to kidnap Michigan’s governor were convicted of all charges Wednesday, a triumph for state prosecutors after months of mixed results in the main case in federal court.
Joe Morrison, his father-in-law Pete Musico, and Paul Bellar were found guilty of providing "material support" for a terrorist act as members of a paramilitary group, the Wolverine Watchmen.
They held gun drills in rural Jackson County with a leader of the scheme, Adam Fox, who was disgusted with Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and other officials in 2020 and said he wanted to kidnap her.
Jurors read and heard violent, anti-government screeds as well as support for the "boogaloo," a civil war that might be triggered by a shocking abduction. Prosecutors said COVID-19 restrictions ordered by Whitmer turned out to be fruit to recruit more people to the Watchmen.
"The facts drip out slowly," state Assistant Attorney General Bill Rollstin told jurors in Jackson, Michigan, "and you begin to see — wow — there were things that happened that people knew about. ... When you see how close Adam Fox got to the governor, you can see how a very bad event was thwarted."
Morrison, 28, Musico, 44, and Bellar, 24, were also convicted of a gun crime and membership in a gang. Prosecutors said the Wolverine Watchmen was a criminal enterprise.
Morrison, who recently tested positive for COVID-19, and Musico watched the verdict by video away from the courtroom. Judge Thomas Wilson ordered all three to jail while they await sentencing scheduled for Dec. 15.
Defense attorneys argued that the three men had broken ties with Fox by late summer 2020 when the Whitmer plot came into focus. Unlike Fox and others, they didn’t travel to northern Michigan to scout the governor’s vacation home or participate in a key weekend training session inside a "shoot house."
Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and Jackson County Sheriff's Office
This combo of undated file images provided by Alvin S. Glenn Detention Center and Jackson County Sheriff’s Office, shows, from left, Paul Bellar, Joseph Morrison and Pete Musico.
"In this country, you are allowed to talk the talk but you only get convicted if you walk the walk," Musico’s attorney, Kareem Johnson, said in his closing remarks.
Defense lawyers couldn’t argue entrapment. But they attacked the tactics of Dan Chappel, an Army veteran and undercover informant. He took instructions from FBI agents, secretly recorded conversations and produced a deep cache of messages exchanged with the men.
Whitmer, a Democrat running for reelection on Nov. 8, was never physically harmed. Undercover agents and informants were inside Fox’s group for months. The scheme was broken up with 14 arrests in October 2020.
Fox and Barry Croft Jr. were convicted of a kidnapping conspiracy in federal court in August. Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta were acquitted last spring. Ty Garbin and Kaleb Franks pleaded guilty. | 2022-10-26T18:29:44+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/3-men-convicted-plot-kidnap-whitmer/41778711 |
(WXYZ) — Patients of a Michigan cancer doctor are furious that Ascension Hospital never shared warnings signs that the physician was performing unnecessary radical hysterectomies, according to internal reviews, putting patients at risk.
Dr. Vinay Malviya was a once-renowned gynecologic oncologist who practiced medicine until 2021.
As 7 Action News first reported in September, the longtime Michigan cancer doctor has been accused by physicians, former patients, state regulators and the Department of Justice of performing unnecessary surgeries, putting scores of patients at risk of needless complications.
Ascension Hospital did not respond to repeated requests for comment.
Related: Michigan cancer doctor accused of performing unnecessary radical hysterectomies
Tracey Wolfe was a patient of Malviya back in 2018. She was unaware of the troubling findings dating back to 2016 that Malviya was performing unnecessary surgeries.
Wolfe was referred to Malviya after experiencing intermittent bleeding. After an exam, she learned she had a large cyst on her ovary.
“He told me that there was the possibility it could be cancerous,” Wolfe said. “I was terrified and I just wanted to go ahead and have the procedure and get it over with.”
But instead of removing and testing the cyst, Tracey says Malviya wanted to perform a total hysterectomy: making a large incision in her abdomen and removing her uterus, cervix and ovaries.
“The pain was the worst pain I'd ever experienced in my life,” she said. “And I have a high tolerance for pain.”
The recovery was grueling, Wolfe says, and four years after the surgery, she now suffers from sharp abdominal pain.
The cyst, she later learned, was not cancerous.
“He was just too aggressive,” she said. “And I can’t imagine what has and could have happened to some of his other patients.”
One of those patients was Donna Cain, who saw Malviya in 2018 after experiencing pain in her uterus.
She said her primary care doctor had already diagnosed her with fibroids, not cancer, but that Malviya said she needed a total hysterectomy.
“I went back to my gynecologist,” Cain said. “She did an exam and said, ‘No you don’t.’ I went to my primary care. She did an exam (and said), ‘No you don’t, what is he talking about?’”
But Cain admits she was scared. She had previously had breast cancer and didn’t want to take a chance, so she went ahead the hysterectomy.
“When I went home, I was thinking OK. I’ve gotten this over with. Here comes the healing," she said. “There wasn’t healing. To this day, there’s still pain.”
Cain also said she came away from the surgery with serious complications that sent her to the emergency room.
“They said, 'We’re admitting you,'” she recalled. “I said, 'Why? What’s going on?' You have (a pulmonary embolism). That’s a blood clot on your lungs, and it was developed through your surgery.”
Four years later, Donna says the surgery that was supposed to fix her pain somehow made it worse, while causing new problems for her and her husband.
“We haven’t been intimate since 2018,” Cain said. “Too painful. I don’t know. He messed me up. I feel like I’m really messed up."
As far back as 2016, Ascension Hospital had been warned that the doctor was performing radical hysterectomies when only simple hysterectomies were warranted.
Two more expert reviews concluded Malviya was putting patients at risk with overly-aggressive procedures, with one physician saying Malviya’s “sub-standard surgical treatment may be about lack of knowledge as well as about financial gain.”
The hospital never shared any of this with patients like Wolfe and Cain.
Donna MacKenzie is a medical malpractice attorney who represents both women and is preparing to sue Malviya Wednesday.
“If they took away Malviya’s privileges or credentials or whatever it may be, they would be cutting off that hand that was feeding them,” MacKenzie said.
Since our initial story, MacKenzie says she’s been contacted by nearly 150 of the doctor’s former patients — many who saw him through Ascension Hospital.
“Despite the hospital’s own review, despite the federal investigation, despite the state investigation,” MacKenzie said, “Malviya was allowed to continue to practice, and continued to see patients at Ascension, and Ascension continued to make money from Malviya.”
Ascension ultimately ended its contract with Malviya, but not until years after warning signs first emerged.
The hospital giant did not respond to repeated requests for comment from 7 Action News.
Last year, the hospital agreed to pay $2.8 million to settle claims it billed for unnecessary procedures.
Malviya says he has since retired, according to a spokesman, with his license to practice medicine still intact.
“We allow hospitals and doctors to police themselves,” MacKenzie said. “And I think this is a perfect example of why this does not work.”
Both Malviya and his attorney declined requests for an on-camera interview, but released a statement through spokesman Michael Layne:
“Vinay K. Malviya, M.D., a highly respected gynecologic oncologist, vigorously denies the spurious allegations made against him, which are allegations only. Neither Dr. Malviya nor his attorney will comment on the specifics of any patient matter due to HIPAA Rules and Regulations. After a nearly four-decade career of providing highly specialized, dedicated and loving care to thousands of patients - most referred after treatment from other respected medical professionals in cancer and gynecology care - Dr. Malviya is deeply saddened that his reputation has come under question. He takes great satisfaction in knowing so many of his former patients attribute their longevity and well-being to his dedicated care.”
Contact 7 Investigator Ross Jones at ross.jones@wxyz.com or at (248) 827-9466. | 2022-10-12T21:08:21+00:00 | fox17online.com | https://www.fox17online.com/ex-patients-of-michigan-cancer-doctor-outraged-warnings-werent-shared |
INCHEON, South Korea, July 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940), a global contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today released its 2023 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. The annual report outlines the company's progress toward its sustainability goals and the strategies to fulfill its social responsibilities and create long-term value for stakeholders.
"Samsung Biologics is fully committed to engaging in sustainable business practices for the positive impact it has on our clients, society, and the wider community," said John Rim, President and CEO of Samsung Biologics. "We will continue to leverage our expertise and experience to accelerate the delivery of net-zero healthcare and engage with our suppliers and partners to amplify our collective efforts."
Key highlights of the report include:
- Establishing a net-zero pathway: As part of the company's mission to deliver net zero by 2050 or earlier, Samsung Biologics established new milestones: to cut 32% of direct emissions by 2030 and 62% by 2040 while reducing 36% of suppliers' emissions by 2030 and 73% by 2040. Last year, the company also committed to 100% renewable power through the RE100 initiative.
- Prioritizing sustainable leadership: In recognition of the company's commitment to the creation of sustainable markets, Samsung Biologics was the first leading biopharma CDMO to receive the Sustainable Markets Initiative's (SMI) Terra Carta Seal, which is awarded to companies whose ambitions align with those of the Terra Carta, a recovery plan for Nature, People, and Planet. Samsung Biologics is also engaging its suppliers as part of a broader Supply Chains Working Group initiative within the SMI's Health Systems Task Force to identify carbon reduction options to achieve net zero in its supply chain.
- Implementing responsible business practices: Samsung Biologics joined the United Nations Global Compact, a major global corporate sustainability initiative, to demonstrate its continued commitment to sustainable business practices, as well as to implement the initiative's 10 principles addressing human rights, labor standards, the environment and anti-corruption.
- Strengthening risk management practices and transparent corporate governance: To address risks at all levels, Samsung Biologics implemented an enterprise-wide risk management system to strengthen the company's sustainable operations. The company established an ESG committee to oversee the overall governance, reporting, and policies of ESG-related tasks. For transparent governance, Samsung Biologics obtained ISO37001 (Anti-Bribery Management Systems), a framework for implementing reasonable and proportionate measures to prevent bribery and corruption.
- Accelerating action across the supply chain: As a sustainable CDMO partner, Samsung Biologics conducted ESG assessments with its suppliers to minimize potential risks, build a stable network, and establish green strategies to achieve carbon neutrality across supply chains.
- Nurturing global talents: The company committed to building a strong bio community by fostering local and global experts to drive innovation and encourage growth while giving back to local organizations through volunteer programs. Samsung Biologics also hosted representatives from the World Health Organization's human resource training hub to offer biologics development and manufacturing courses.
"Samsung Biologics is engaged in this work because we want to leave the world better than we found it," Rim added. "2022 was a foundational year for us, and we are steadfast in our commitment to drive substantial progress and make a more meaningful impact in 2023 and beyond."
The full report is available here.
About Samsung Biologics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Biologics (KRX: 207940.KS) is a fully integrated, end-to-end CDMO service provider, offering seamless development and manufacturing solutions from cell line development to final aseptic fill/finish, as well as laboratory testing support for the biopharmaceutical products we manufacture. Our state-of-the-art facilities are cGMP compliant with bioreactors ranging from small to large scale to serve varying client needs. To maximize our operational efficiency and expand our capabilities in response to growing biomanufacturing demands, Samsung Biologics fully completed Plant 4, which will further advance the company's standing as the world's largest manufacturing facility at a single site—holding a 604KL total capacity—and announced plans to construct Plant 5, which will be operational in April of 2025. Additionally, Samsung Biologics America enables the company to work in closer proximity to clients based in the U.S. and Europe. We continue to upgrade our capabilities to accommodate our clients by investing in technologies such as an antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) facility, a dedicated mRNA manufacturing facility, and additional aseptic filling capacity. As a sustainable CDMO partner of choice, we are committed to on-time, in-full delivery of the products we manufacture with our flexible manufacturing solutions, operational excellence, and proven expertise.
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SOURCE Samsung Biologics | 2023-07-18T12:11:39+00:00 | newschannel10.com | https://www.newschannel10.com/prnewswire/2023/07/18/samsung-biologics-releases-2023-esg-report-reaffirming-its-commitment-net-zero-progress-corporate-social-responsibility/ |
PUBLISHABLE CONTEXT
Treaties are recognized in the U.S. Constitution as part of the supreme law of the land.
The United States had the upper-hand in treaties that resulted in tribes losing millions of acres of land. Tribes were promised federal protection and other resources in exchange. Some tribes were removed from their ancestral homeland, most notably to present-day Oklahoma. Reservations were formed.
General provisions provide for education and health care for Native Americans. Treaty provisions also can be more specific to tribes, their cultural practices and ways of life. For example, fishing rights for tribes in the Pacific Northwest, hunting rights for tribes in Montana and rights to gather items of cultural importance outside the reservation's boundaries.
Some make reference to planning for seven generations.
Virtually all tribes over the years have alleged that the U.S. has broken or fallen short of its treaty obligations, spurring legal battles over everything from land rights to hunting and fishing freedoms to public safety concerns.
Many treaties include what's known as the "bad men" provision, which led to federal jurisdiction over major crimes on Native American reservations when the victim, suspect, or both are Native American.
The Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes unsuccessfully argued in recent years that the "bad men" provision should extend to federal protection against opioids manufacturers, distributors and their agents off the reservation.
Experts on federal law pertaining to Native Americans say treaties are supposed to be interpreted the way the tribes would have understood them at the time.
A decision in the Navajo case is expected by the end of June when the Supreme Court, which seemed split on the issue, typically breaks for its summer recess.
"In general, today's court — the modern court — is protective of tribal treaty rights," said Melody McCoy, a citizen of the Cherokee Nation and staff attorney for the Native American Rights Fund. That might not have been the case throughout history."
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RESOURCES
— View treaties signed with Native American tribes online through the National Archives.
— Check out the exhibit on Native American treaties online or in person at the Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Indian in Washington, D.C., which runs through January 2025.
— Reach out to the Native American Rights Fund to learn more about legal cases that have invoked treaty rights.
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QUESTIONS TO ASK
— What do treaties pertaining to tribes in your area say? Are the promises made on both sides being fulfilled? Why or why not?
— What novel ways are tribes in your area leaning on treaties to make various legal claims? How have U.S. courts in your state decided those cases?
— In what ways are tribes in your area using tribes as a tool to teach about the tribe's history and its relationship with the United States?
— Beyond treaties, what other executive orders or acts of Congress have shaped the way the U.S. interacts with tribes in your area?
— What other organizations, states and entities have weighed in on tribal treaty rights cases in your area? What are they saying?
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EXAMPLES OF OTHER LEGAL BATTLES INVOLVING TREATY RIGHTS
South Dakota: 'Everybody's tired': South Dakota tribe sues US over crime
Oklahoma: Justices rule swath of Oklahoma remains tribal reservation
Oregon: River chief imprisoned for fishing fights for sacred rights
Michigan: Michigan, Native tribes reach new Great Lakes fishing deal
Idaho: Northwestern Band of Shoshone sues Idaho over hunting rights
Montana/Wyoming: High court sides with Crow tribe member in hunting dispute
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TORONTO, Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Scryb Inc. ("Scryb'' or the "Company") (CSE: SCYB) (OTCQB: SCYRF) (Frankfurt: EIY), is pleased to announce that further to its press release of August 15, 2022, Pima Zinc Corp. ("Pima") has received conditional approval to list its common shares on the Canadian Securities Exchange (the "CSE"), subject to Pima fulfilling all of the requirements of the CSE on or before February 15, 2023. Pursuant to an amalgamation agreement (the "Amalgamation Agreement") with Pima, 2635212 Ontario Inc. ("Pima Subco"), a subsidiary of Pima, and Cybeats Technologies Inc. ("Cybeats") dated August 11, 2022, Pima will acquire all of the issued and outstanding common shares and preferred shares of Cybeats pursuant to a three-cornered amalgamation in accordance with Section 174 of the Business Corporations Act (Ontario) (the "Proposed Transaction"). Pima and Pima Subco are working diligently to complete the Financing (as such term is defined in the Amalgamation Agreement and the Company's press release dated August 15, 2022) and intends to close the Financing in the coming weeks.
"We are very pleased with the progress of the financing in spite of difficult markfet conditions, and look forward to closing the transaction in the coming week or two. As we near completion, we would like to thank shareholders for their patience and support during these processes and given the activity in the cybersecurity market we are more confident than ever that a dedicated listing will showcase the substantial value Scryb has created in such a relatively short time. Cybeats continues to scale its commercial operations to drive and support commercial demand of our SBOM Studio solution and we look forward to providing further disclosure on the impact of the innovative solutions in the marketplace," said Yoav Raiter, CEO, Scryb.
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KHAR, Pakistan (AP) — Hundreds of mourners attended funerals in Pakistan on Monday after a suicide bombing killed at least 54 people at an election rally for a pro-Taliban cleric, carrying caskets draped in colorful cloths to burial sites in the hills.
No one immediately claimed responsibility for Sunday’s bombing in Bajur that killed at least five children and wounded nearly 200 people.
The attack appeared to reflect divisions between Islamist groups, which have a strong presence in the district in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province that borders Afghanistan. It targeted the Jamiat Ulema Islam party, which has ties to the Afghan and Pakistani Taliban.
At least 1,000 people, according to police, were crowded into a tent near a market for the rally ahead of fall elections.
“People were chanting God is Great as the leaders arrived," said Khan Mohammad, a local resident who said he was standing outside the tent, "and that was when I heard the deafening sound of the bomb.”
Mohammad said he heard people crying for help, and minutes later ambulances arrived and began taking the wounded away.
Police said their initial investigation suggested that the Islamic State group’s regional affiliate, a rival of the Taliban, could be responsible, while a Pakistan security analyst pointed to breakaway factions of the Pakistani Taliban as possible suspects.
The Pakistani military spent years fighting the Pakistani Taliban, also known as Tehreek-e-Taliban Pakistan, or TTP, in Bajur before declaring the district clear of militants in 2016. But the Jamiat Ulema Islam party, headed by hard-line cleric and politician Fazlur Rehman, has remained a potent political force.
On Monday, police recorded statements from some of the wounded at a hospital in Khar, the district's principal town.
The Islamic State in Khorasan Province, which police identified as a suspect in the attack, is based in neighboring Afghanistan’s Nangarhar province and is a rival of the Afghan Taliban and al-Qaida.
Pakistani security analyst Mahmood Shah said some TTP members have been known to disobey their top leadership to carry out attacks, as have breakaway factions of the group.
Shah said such factions could have perpetrated the attack to cause “confusion, instability and unrest ahead of the elections.”
On Monday, female relatives and children wailed and beat their chests at family homes as the dead were taken for funerals, following local customs. Hundreds of men followed the caskets to mosques and open areas for special funeral prayers and then into the hills for burial.
As condolences continued to pour in from across the country, dozens of people who had lesser injuries were discharged from hospital, while the critically wounded were taken to the provincial capital of Peshawar by army helicopters. The death toll continued to rise as some critically wounded people died in hospital, physician Gul Naseeb said.
Gul Akbar, the father of an 11-year-old boy who was wounded in the attack, told The Associated Press that his entire family was in a state of shock after hearing about the bombing Sunday. He said he first went to the scene of the attack, and later found his son Taslim Khan being treated in a hospital in Khar.
“What would I have done if he had also been martyred? Five children died in this barbaric attack, and we want to know what our children did wrong,” he said.
Rehman's party is preparing to contest elections, which are expected in October or November. Abdul Rasheed, one of the party's senior leaders, said the bombing was aimed at weakening the party but that “such attacks cannot deter our resolve.”
Rehman’s party is part of Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s coalition government, which came to power in April 2022 by ousting former Prime Minister Imran Khan through a no-confidence vote in the legislature.
Sharif called Rehman to express his condolences and assure the cleric that those who orchestrated the attack would be punished. Khan condemned the bombing Sunday, as did the U.S. and Russian embassies in Islamabad.
The Pakistani Taliban also distanced themselves from the bombing, saying that it was intended to set Islamists against each other. Zabihullah Mujahid, the spokesman for the Afghan Taliban, wrote in a tweet that “such crimes cannot be justified in any way.”
The bombing came hours before Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng arrived in Islamabad, where he signed new agreements to boost trade and economic ties to mark a decade of the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor, a sprawling package under which China has invested $10 billion in Pakistan over 10 years, according to Sharif.
“We will not tolerate any obstacles in the way of friendship with China," Sharif said, as he stood next to He.
But the government canceled a cultural event that had been arranged in honor of He, according to Sharif, while the nation mourns.
Some Chinese nationals have also been targeted by militants in northwestern Pakistan and elsewhere.
Rehman, who has long supported Afghanistan’s Taliban government, survived at least two known bomb attacks in 2011 and 2014, when bombings damaged his car at rallies.
Sunday's bombing was one of the worst in northwestern Pakistan in the last decade. In 2014, 147 people, mostly schoolchildren, were killed in a Taliban attack on an army-run school in Peshawar.
In January, 74 people were killed in a bombing at a mosque in Peshawar. And in February, more than 100 people, mostly policemen, died in a bombing at a mosque inside a high-security compound housing Peshawar police headquarters.
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Associated Press writer Munir Ahmed contributed to this story from Islamabad.
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TOKYO (AP) — Mountains of rubble and twisted metal. Death on an unimaginable scale. Grief. Rage. Relief at having survived.
What's left behind after a natural disaster so powerful that it rends the foundations of a society? What lingers over a decade later, even as the rest of the world moves on?
Similarities between the calamity unfolding this week in Turkey and Syria and the triple disaster that hit northern Japan in 2011 may offer a glimpse of what the region could face in the years ahead. They're linked by the sheer enormity of the collective psychological trauma, of the loss of life and of the material destruction.
The combined toll of Monday’s 7.8 magnitude earthquake rose past 20,000 deaths as regional governments announced the discovery of new bodies Thursday. That has already eclipsed the more than 18,400 who died in the disaster in Japan.
That magnitude 9.0 earthquake struck at 2:46 p.m., March 11, 2011. Not long after, cameras along the Japanese coast captured the wall of water that hit the Tohoku region. The quake was one of the biggest on record, and the tsunami it caused washed away cars, homes, office buildings and thousands of people, and caused a meltdown at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant.
Huge boats were dropped miles away from the ocean in the towering jumbled debris of what had once been cities, cars toppled on their sides like playthings among the ruined streets and obliterated buildings.
Many wondered if the area would ever return to what it was before.
A big lesson from Japan is that a disaster of this size doesn't ever really have a conclusion. Despite speeches about rebuilding, the Tohoku quake has left a deep gash in the national consciousness and the landscapes of people's lives.
Take the death toll.
Deaths directly attributable to the quake in Turkey will level off in coming weeks, but it's unlikely to be the end.
Japan, for instance, has recognized thousands of other people who died later from stress-related heart attacks, or because of poor living conditions.
And despite hundreds of billions of dollars spent in Japan on reconstruction, some things won't ever come back — including a sense of place.
Before the quake, Tohoku was filled with small cities and villages, surrounded by farms, the ports filled with fleets of fishing boats. It’s one of the wildest, most beautiful coastlines in Japan.
Today, while the wreckage of the quake and tsunami has largely been removed and many roads and buildings rebuilt, there are still large areas of empty space, places where buildings haven’t been erected, farms haven’t been replanted. Businesses have spent years trying to reconstruct decimated customer bases.
Just as workers once did in Japan, an army of rescuers in Turkey and Syria are digging through obliterated buildings, picking through twisted metal, pulverized concrete and exposed wires for survivors.
What comes next won't be easy.
In Japan, there was initially a palpable pride in the country's ability to endure disaster. People stood calmly in long orderly lines for food and water. They posted notices on message boards in destroyed towns with descriptions of loved ones in the hopes that rescue workers would find them.
After what locals called the Great East Japan Earthquake, the dead in Tohoku were left by piles of rubble, neatly wrapped in taped-up blankets, waiting to be taken away by workers still combing through the detritus for anyone left alive.
The long haul of rebuilding has challenged this resolve. The work has been uneven and, at times, painfully slow, hampered by government incompetence, petty squabbling and bureaucratic wrangling. Nearly half a million people were displaced in Japan. Tens of thousands still haven’t returned home.
The issue has seeped into politics, especially as the debate continues about how to handle the aftermath of catastrophic meltdowns at the Fukushima Daiichi nuclear plant. Years later, a fear of radiation permeates, and some areas of northern Japan have placed radiation counters in parks and other public areas. Officials and experts are still undecided how to remove the highly radioactive melted fuel debris in the reactor.
There’s already been criticism that the Turkish government has failed to enforce modern construction codes for years, even as it allowed a real estate boom in earthquake-prone areas, and that it has been slow to respond to the disaster.
The years since 2011 have seen another failure, one officials in Japan have acknowledged: an inability to help those traumatized by what they experienced.
Some 2,500 people are unaccounted for across Tohoku, and people are still searching for their loved ones' remains. One man got a diving license and has gone on weekly dives for years trying to find evidence of his wife.
People still occasionally unearth victims’ photo albums, clothes and other belongings.
Perhaps the most telling connection, however, is the sharp empathy shared by those who have survived a cataclysmic disaster, and the gratitude at seeing strangers help ease their suffering.
A group of about 30 rescue workers from Turkey were in the hard-hit town of Shichigahama for about six months in 2011 for search and rescue operations.
Shichigahama locals have not forgotten. They have now started a donation campaign for Turkey. One man said this week that he wept as he watched the scenes in Turkey, remembering his town's ordeal 12 years ago.
“They bravely walked through the debris to help find victims and return their bodies to their families,” Mayor Kaoru Terasawa told reporters of the Turkish aid workers who came to Japan. “We are still so thankful to them, and we want to do something to return the favor and show our gratitude.”
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AP reporter Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to this story.
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Foster Klug, AP's news director for Japan, the Koreas, Australia and the South Pacific, reported from Tohoku after the 2011 quake, and has covered Japan since 2005. | 2023-02-10T12:50:45+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/world/article/2-powerful-quakes-link-turkey-japan-and-syria-in-17776185.php |
TX Corpus Christi TX Zone Forecast for Sunday, July 31, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for South Texas
National Weather Service Corpus Christi TX
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
TXZ343-012115-
Coastal Nueces-
Including the cities of Corpus Christi and Flour Bluff
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Heat
index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, windy, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to southeast 20 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ443-012115-
Nueces Islands-
Including the city of Port Aransas
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny with highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, windy with highs around 90. South winds 15 to
20 mph, increasing to southeast 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms,
mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Near steady temperature in the
mid 80s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms,
mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ243-012115-
Inland Nueces-
Including the cities of Robstown, Tuloso, and Bishop
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after
midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, windy, hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to southeast 20 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
$$
TXZ234-012115-
Victoria-
Including the cities of Victoria and Bloomington
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 111.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Heat
index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ239-012115-
Webb-
Including the cities of Laredo, Bruni, and Orvil
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 104. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 20 to 25 mph, diminishing to 15 to 20 mph after
midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 105. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Clear, windy with lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hot with highs 100 to 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
$$
TXZ242-012115-
Inland Kleberg-
Including the cities of Kingsville, Loyola Beach, Ricardo,
and Riviera
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 111.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph in the afternoon. Heat index values up to 111.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to
15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, windy, hot with highs around 100. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
$$
TXZ342-012115-
Coastal Kleberg-
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph in the afternoon. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph
after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, windy, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to southeast 20 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows around 80.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ442-012115-
Kleberg Islands-
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
morning. Highs around 90. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to
southeast 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph,
increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in
the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the lower 90s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to southeast 20 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs around 90.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ344-012115-
Coastal San Patricio-
Including the cities of Portland and Ingleside
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, windy with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
15 to 20 mph, increasing to southeast 20 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around 80.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows around 80.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ244-012115-
Inland San Patricio-
Including the cities of Sinton, Mathis, Taft, and Odem
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming south 10 to
15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, windy, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South
winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ245-012115-
Coastal Aransas-
Including the cities of Rockport and Fulton
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Heat index
values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ345-012115-
Aransas Islands-
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
morning. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. South winds
15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny with highs in the lower 90s. South winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 90. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 80. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms,
mainly in the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ346-012115-
Coastal Refugio-
Including the cities of Bayside and Austwell
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
morning. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to around 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ246-012115-
Inland Refugio-
Including the cities of Refugio and Woodsboro
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s. South winds
15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ247-012115-
Inland Calhoun-
Including the city of Long Mott
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to
10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows around 80.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ347-012115-
Coastal Calhoun-
Including the cities of Seadrift, Port Lavaca, and Port O Connor
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
morning. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. South winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s. South winds 15 to
20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of
rain 30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 80. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows around 80.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs around 90. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ447-012115-
Calhoun Islands-
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
morning. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph,
increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s. South winds
15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90. South winds 15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 80s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs around 90.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 80s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
$$
TXZ233-012115-
Goliad-
Including the city of Goliad
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ232-012115-
Bee-
Including the cities of Beeville, Skidmore, Pettus, and Pawnee
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to southeast 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the
afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming south 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
$$
TXZ241-012115-
Jim Wells-
Including the cities of Alice, Orange Grove, and Premont
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this
afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph this afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. South winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to
30 mph in the afternoon. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after
midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, windy, hot with highs around 102. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, increasing to 20 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, windy, hot with highs around 100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ231-012115-
Live Oak-
Including the cities of George West and Three Rivers
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph this
afternoon. Heat index values up to 110.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, becoming south 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. South winds 10 to
15 mph, increasing to southeast 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 10 to
15 mph after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, windy, hot with highs around 102. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph, becoming 15 to 25 mph in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ240-012115-
Duval-
Including the cities of Freer, Benavides, and San Diego
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 102. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming 15 to 20 mph after
midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 103. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
$$
TXZ229-012115-
La Salle-
Including the cities of Cotulla and Encinal
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 103. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 106. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Heat index values up to
110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, becoming 15 to 20 mph after
midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 107. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs 105 to 110.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs 100 to 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then clearing.
Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
$$
TXZ230-012115-
McMullen-
Including the cities of Calliham, Cross, Loma Alta, and Tilden
229 AM CDT Mon Aug 1 2022
.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph this afternoon. Heat index
values up to 112 this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 105. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Heat
index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after
midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 106. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear and windy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Hot with highs around 100. Chance
of rain 20 percent.
$$
BF
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PHOENIX -- Just over five months since he made his first MLB postseason appearance with the New York Mets, Pete Alonso was gearing up for another pressure-filled stretch of baseball -- this time, for Team USA.
"My first playoff experience was this past season," Alonso told the gathered crowd at World Baseball Classic media day. "It was only three games and it was a short-lived playoff experience. And after we were done, the feeling I came back with was, 'Man, I want more of this.'
"Because that playoff baseball feeling, it's addictive. And I want to put myself in every opportunity to be in those high-pressure, high-leverage situations. I mean, pressure is a privilege."
Longtime St. Louis Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright, an experienced MLB playoff veteran, was sitting next to Alonso and nodded in agreement. When the news conference ended, Wainwright was still smiling about what his Team USA teammate had said.
"Pressure is a privilege," he said to Alonso as they got up from their chairs. "Man, that's good."
It's an attitude the entire team has embraced during the opening round of the WBC. As the defending champions from 2017, anything less than a deep run for Team USA would be considered a disappointment. With each pressure-packed at-bat, scrutinized pitching decision or unifying rally, it has become clear that October arrived early this year.
"There's going to be some big games coming up," all-world outfielder Mike Trout said earlier in the week. "We don't always get that at this time of year."
Count Wednesday night as one of them. After a surprise loss to Mexico, the U.S. went from group favorite to in danger of being sent home with another slipup. The squad rebounded with a rout over Canada on Monday night, and now needs a win against Colombia to secure a spot in the quarterfinals (a loss would leave the team's hopes of advancing in the hands of the WBC's tiebreaker scenarios).
And for some on Team USA -- including Trout -- these games are a chance to experience a playoff-caliber environment they have not had often during their major league careers.
"I was talking to [Kyle] Schwarber, who has a lot of postseason experience," center fielder Cedric Mullins said. "He was telling me, nothing beats it. Now I'm feeling it. I understand it a little."
One of six players on the roster who have no MLB playoff experience, Mullins hit a triple on the very first pitch he saw during a nine-run first-inning in a must-win game against Canada. White Sox infielder Tim Anderson, who has played in seven total MLB playoff games, helped spark the U.S. by providing two hits at the plate and playing second base for the first time in his career.
"It does feel like the playoffs, a little," Anderson said. "You never know when you're going to get back there, so you have to embrace it."
Anderson isn't the only player willing to change his routine to help the team -- key in both the MLB postseason in October and the WBC in March. Normally a starter for the Kansas City Royals, Brady Singer is pitching out of the bullpen for Team USA. He struggled against Mexico, giving up four runs in two innings, but his willingness to adapt allowed manager Mark DeRosa to set up his pitching to cover enough innings to advance despite challenging limitations across his pitching staff.
"A little different role coming out of the bullpen," Singer said. "Wouldn't want to do it any other way. I just want to pitch."
A teammate of Singer on the Royals, 22-year-old Bobby Witt Jr. knew that his WBC experience might come with few opportunities to make an impact on the field -- but that hasn't stopped the youngest player on the U.S. roster from soaking up the playoff-like atmosphere.
"I'm getting October in March," said Witt, who hit a pinch-hit RBI double in his first at-bat against Mexico. "It's an honor to be part of this team. The guys told me you have to enjoy every moment because you never know when it's going to be the last time to play in games like this."
For even the most playoff-tested members of the Team USA roster, there is an element that adds pressure the players haven't often felt in October: the one-and-done format of the knockout rounds.
"I haven't played in a tournament in a long time," Team USA and Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner said. "It's a funny concept because we're not used to it."
"[In MLB] you play six, seven months to play in [the] postseason. Now it's just a sprint. You're in there and you're wearing a different jersey and you have guys from different teams. You're trying to come together. There's such a unique experience."
And instead of at the end of a long season, it's coming at the very beginning. After three years of canceled or abbreviated spring trainings, this year a select group of players have something even more impactful: meaningful games.
"To be able to feel that right off the rip and during a normal spring training time, it's a rare opportunity, especially with this team," Alonso said. "It's an extremely rare opportunity. And hopefully I can learn from this experience and just continue to chase those feelings." | 2023-03-15T12:22:01+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/35858565/wbc-team-usa-mlb-playoff-level-pressure-world-baseball-classic-2023 |
MALVERN, Pa., Oct. 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HUB International Limited has selected The Institutes Agent & Broker Group as its primary partner for continuing education, development, and learning resources. This strategic partnership provides HUB International employees with full access to unsurpassed knowledge and continuing education opportunities available from The Institutes and their affiliate CEU to advance employees' skillsets and stay ahead of the evolving risk landscape.
Trey Biggs, HUB's Chief Sales Officer and President, US West at HUB International Limited said, "HUB International is committed to professional development and is thrilled to partner with The Institutes to offer our brokers and account servicers a proven, effective learning curriculum. When it comes to advising our clients on the best risk management and benefit plan strategies, deep knowledge is the differentiator. We're excited to offer The Institutes valuable education solutions to our sales and service professionals."
Headquartered in Chicago, HUB International Limited is a leading full-service global insurance broker and financial services firm providing risk management, insurance, employee benefits, retirement and wealth management products and services. With more than 14,000 employees in offices located throughout North America, HUB's vast network of specialists brings clarity to a changing world with tailored solutions and unrelenting advocacy, so their clients are ready for tomorrow.
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BLUE-C study met all endpoints, showing improved cancer sensitivity, specificity, and precancer sensitivity
20,000-participant study reflects racial and ethnic diversity of the U.S.
Company plans to complete FDA submission for next-generation Cologuard by end of 2023
MADISON, Wis., June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Exact Sciences Corp. (NASDAQ: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced positive top-line results from the pivotal BLUE-C study. The results show that next-generation Cologuard® met all study endpoints and improved every top-line metric, including a 30 percent lower false positive rate, when compared to DeeP-C, the FDA registrational trial for Cologuard.
"Cologuard is a groundbreaking innovation in non-invasive cancer detection. Next-generation Cologuard will set a new performance standard," said Kevin Conroy, chairman and CEO of Exact Sciences. "We are harnessing deep scientific insights, advanced technology, and over a decade of research and development to detect colorectal cancer with greater sensitivity and significantly improve the false positive rate. Once approved, next-generation Cologuard will meaningfully enhance the patient experience, and it comes at a critical time – when there are 60 million Americans not up to date with screening."
About the BLUE-C Study
BLUE-C is a multi-center, prospective study (NCT04144738) of more than 20,000 adults 40 years of age and older. The trial was designed to evaluate the performance of next-generation Cologuard (multi-target stool DNA or mt-sDNA). Using colonoscopy as a reference method, the robust study design directly compares multiple screening tests, including next-generation Cologuard and a fecal immunochemical test (FIT). Blood samples were also collected for later evaluation of a blood-based screening test being developed by Exact Sciences. BLUE-C is one of the largest colorectal cancer screening trials ever conducted, and the study population reflects the racial and ethnic makeup of the United States according to the 2020 census.
"Accurate and early detection of colorectal cancer and precancerous lesions is critical for reducing incidence and preventing deaths from this disease," said Thomas F. Imperiale, MD, Professor of Medicine at the Indiana University School of Medicine, research scientist at the Regenstrief Institute, and principal investigator for BLUE-C. "The results from this large study of a representative population provide affirmation that Exact Sciences continues at the forefront of non-invasive screening. These new results suggest improved performance of an mt-sDNA test, strengthening the case for molecular stool-based testing."
About Next-generation Cologuard
Developed in partnership with Mayo Clinic, next-generation Cologuard features novel biomarkers and improved laboratory processes. It also incorporates enhanced sample stability components to provide patients more time to return their sample to Exact Sciences' lab and increase the valid result rate.
Cologuard revolutionized colorectal cancer screening by providing a convenient and accurate testing option for those at average risk. Nearly a decade later, Cologuard has been used to screen for colorectal cancer more than 12 million times.
In the coming months, Exact Sciences plans to release additional analyses of the BLUE-C data and complete its application to the FDA for approval of next-generation Cologuard.
About Cologuard
Results from Exact Sciences' prospective, 90-site, point-in-time, 10,000-patient pivotal trial, DeeP-C, were published in the New England Journal of Medicine in March 2014. The Cologuard test is included in the American Cancer Society's (2018) colorectal cancer screening guidelines and the recommendations of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (2021) and National Comprehensive Cancer Network (2023). The Cologuard test is indicated to screen adults 45 years of age and older who are at average risk for colorectal cancer by detecting certain DNA markers and blood in the stool. Do not use the Cologuard test if you have had precancer, have inflammatory bowel disease and certain hereditary syndromes, or have a personal or family history of colorectal cancer. The Cologuard test is not a replacement for colonoscopy in high-risk patients. The Cologuard test performance in adults ages 45-49 is estimated based on a large clinical study of patients 50 and older. The Cologuard test performance in repeat testing has not been evaluated.
The Cologuard test result should be interpreted with caution. A positive test result does not confirm the presence of cancer. Patients with a positive test result should be referred for colonoscopy. A negative test result does not confirm the absence of cancer. Patients with a negative test result should discuss with their doctor when they need to be tested again. Medicare and most major insurers cover the Cologuard test. For more information about the Cologuard test, visit cologuardtest.com. Rx only.
About Exact Sciences Corp.
A leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, Exact Sciences gives patients and health care professionals the clarity needed to take life-changing action earlier. Building on the success of the Cologuard® and Oncotype® tests, Exact Sciences is investing in its pipeline to develop innovative solutions for use before, during, and after a cancer diagnosis. For more information, visit ExactSciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on Twitter @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on LinkedIn and Facebook.
NOTE: Oncotype is a registered trademark of Genomic Health, Inc. Exact Sciences and Cologuard are trademarks or registered trademarks of Exact Sciences Corporation.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release contains forward-looking statements concerning our expectations, anticipations, intentions, beliefs, or strategies regarding the future. These forward-looking statements are based on assumptions that we have made as of the date hereof and are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, conditions and events to differ materially from those anticipated. Therefore, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Examples of forward-looking statements include, among others, statements we make regarding the development and commercialization of the next-generation Cologuard test; the performance characteristics of next-generation Cologuard in a commercial setting; and the timing and anticipated results of additional analysis of the BLUE-C data and FDA submission. Risks and uncertainties that may affect our forward-looking statements are described in the Risk Factors sections of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and any subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and in our other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether written or oral, that may be made from time to time, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise.
References
1. Imperiale TF et al., N Engl J Med (2014)
2. Exact Sciences internal data
Contacts
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Media (OUS): Federico Maiardi, +41 79-138-1326, fmaiardi@exactsciences.com
Investors: Megan Jones, +1 608-535-8815, meganjones@exactsciences.com
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LOS ANGELES, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Lottery.com Inc. f/k/a Trident Acquisitions Corp. ("Lottery.com" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LTRY).
Class Period: November 15, 2021 – July 29, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 18, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Lottery.com lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/lotterycom-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) the Company lacked adequate internal accounting controls; (2) the Company lacked adequate internal controls over financial reporting, including but not limited to those pertaining to revenue recognition and the reporting of cash; (3) the Company was not in compliance with state and federal laws governing the sale of lottery tickets; and (4) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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CrimeStoppers to expose Black Friday shoplifters online
MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - A record 166.3 million shoppers are expected this Thanksgiving weekend, according to the National Retail Federation, meaning more people for criminals to target this Black Friday
Central Alabama CrimeStoppers has a bold warning for those looking to shoplift in Alabama.
“We’re going to make you really famous,” said Tony Garrett with CrimeStoppers. “We’re going to put you on our Facebook page, on our website, and more than likely it’ll probably be shown to about 25,000 to 41,000 people.”
The organization works with over 70 law enforcement agencies in the state to put criminals behind bars.
“Montgomery, Prattville, Troy, Wetumpka, for example,” Garrett said. “They try to go ahead and ramp up their security around this time.”
More security will only increase the chance of getting caught. There are also things shoppers can do to protect themselves.
To avoid being targeted, shop in groups and do not carry too much cash or expensive jewelry.
Consumers should be careful how they hold your credit card in public. People should make sure to cover up their name and numbers.
“There may be people that are waiting in line that may be able to take a photo or just write down your information,” Garrett said.
While people shop, they are urged to lock their car doors and never leave valuables, like guns, inside.
“It’s a known fact that the majority of guns that are out there on the street come from home burglaries and vehicle burglaries,” Garrett said.
Garrett expects more burglaries in the area after Black Friday, when people bring their Christmas gifts back home. He is reminding the public not to post too much personal information on social media. If a criminal knows an individual is away on vacation, their home may be targeted.
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United Airlines and the union representing its pilots said Saturday they reached agreement on a contract that will raise pilot pay by up to 40% over four years.
The union valued the agreement at about $10 billion. It followed more than four years of tumultuous bargaining that included picketing and talk of a strike vote.
The deal reflects the leverage enjoyed by labor groups, especially pilots, as airline revenue soars on the strong recovery in travel.
The Air Line Pilots Association said the agreement, which is subject to a ratification vote, would put United pilots on par with counterparts at Delta Air Lines, who approved a pay-raising deal earlier this year.
The union said the agreement includes substantial increases in pay, retirement benefits and job security.
At least on pay, the deal appears far better than one that United pilots rejected last November.
Once the deal is approved, pilots will get immediate wage-rate increases of 13.8% to 18.7%, depending on the type of plane they fly, followed by four smaller annual raises, according to a summary on the union’s website.
Over the course of the contract, pilot pay would rise 34.5% to 40.2%.
Garth Thompson, chair of the United pilots’ union, called it an “historic agreement” that was made possible by the resolve of the 16,000 pilots.
In a statement on the LinkedIn social media site, CEO Scott Kirby said, “We promised our world-class pilots the industry-leading contract they deserve, and we’re pleased to have reached an agreement with ALPA on it.”
Pilots at American Airlines are scheduled to begin voting July 24 on an offer that includes average cumulative raises of 41.5% over four years. Southwest Airlines pilots are still negotiating. American and Southwest have independent unions, while pilots at Delta and United are represented by ALPA.
The unions believe they are in strong bargaining position with airlines, which took $54 billion in federal aid to help get through the pandemic, booming because of a resurgence in travel. The number of people flying in the U.S. is roughly back to pre-pandemic levels.
This week, Delta reported a record quarterly profit of more than $1.8 billion and record revenue during the April-through-June period that includes the first part of summer travel season. United is scheduled to report results Wednesday, and analysts expect the airline to post a profit of more than $1.3 billion, according to a FactSet survey. | 2023-07-16T15:27:53+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/business/ap-business/ap-united-airlines-agrees-to-give-union-pilots-big-pay-raises/ |
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s disclosure of his daughter in recent public events was likely an attempt to show his people that one of his children would one day inherit his power in what would be the country’s third hereditary power transfer, South Korea’s spy service told lawmakers Thursday.
Kim publicly took his daughter to three events in the past few months: a missile launch site, a photo session with weapons scientists and a touring of a missile facility. State news media called her Kim’s “most beloved child,” sparking outside debate over whether she’s being groomed as his heir apparent, though she’s believed to be around 9 or 10 years old.
In a closed-door Parliamentary committee meeting, the National Intelligence Service said it believes that by taking his daughter to public places, Kim aims to show North Koreans his resolve to hold another round of hereditary power transition, Yoo Sang-bum, one of the lawmakers who attended the private NIS briefing, told reporters.
But the NIS said Ju Ae’s public appearance — the first for any of Kim’s children — doesn’t necessarily mean that she herself will succeed Kim, Yoo added.
South Korean news outlets have reported that Kim has three children — born in 2010, 2013 and 2017 — and that the first child is a son while the third is a daughter.
In its earlier assessment after the daughter’s first appearance in November, the NIS told lawmakers that she is Kim’s second child, named Ju Ae, and is about 10 years old. The agency told lawmakers at the time that her unveiling at the missile launch site appeared to reflect Kim’s intentions to protect the security of North Korea’s future generations in the face of a standoff with the United States.
Ju Ae apparently is the child whom retired NBA star Dennis Rodman saw during his trip to Pyongyang in 2013. After that visit, Rodman told the British newspaper the Guardian that he and Kim had a “relaxing time by the sea” with the leader’s family and that he held Kim’s baby daughter, Ju Ae.
Kim Jong Un, who turns 39 on Sunday, is the third generation of his family that has successively ruled North Korea since its 1948 foundation. He inherited power from his father Kim Jong Il upon his death in December 2011. Kim Jong Il took over when his father and state founder Kim Il Sung died in 1994.
The young Ju Ae’s appearance came as a huge surprise to long-time North Korea watchers; both Kim Jong Un and Kim Jong Il made public debuts after they became adults. In 2010, Kim Jong Il marked the then-26-year-old Kim Jong Un — his third and youngest son — as his successor by putting him in a series of high-ranking posts.
Kim Jong Un’s half-brother Kim Jong Nam, who was Kim Jong Il’s eldest son, was once seen as a potential heir to the country’s dynastic leadership until he publicly fell from grace in 2001 when he was caught trying to enter Japan on a fake passport to visit Tokyo Disneyland. In 2017, Kim Jong Nam was killed at a Malaysian airport after two Asian women smeared the lethal nerve agent VX on his face. South Korea’s spy service accused Kim Jong Un’s government of being behind the attack.
During Thursday’s briefing, the NIS also said former North Korean Foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho, who was involved in now-dormant nuclear diplomacy with the United States, has been purged, according to Youn Kun-young, another lawmaker who was at the meeting.
If true, it would be the highest-profile ouster by North Korea in recent years. In his earlier period of rule, Kim Jong Un engineered a spate of executions, purges and dismissals of senior officials, including the killing of his powerful uncle, in an apparent effort to solidify his grip on power.
Youn quoted the NIS as saying it has not yet determined whether Ri Yong Ho was executed. Yoo said the spy agency didn’t explain why Ri was purged.
Career diplomat Ri took part in the 2018-2019 nuclear summit with the United States over how to exchange North Korea’s denuclearization steps for economic and other benefits. After the second summit between Kim Jong Un and then-President Donald Trump collapsed in February 2019 in Hanoi, Vietnam, Ri called a middle-of-the-night news conference in which he declared that Washington had wasted an opportunity that “may not come again.”
South Korea’s spy agency has a spotty record of tracking developments in North Korea. Information about the secretive, authoritarian state is often impossible to confirm.
Japan’s Yomiuri Shimbun newspaper reported earlier this week that Ri was believed to have been executed in 2022. The paper, citing unidentified sources familiar with internal affairs in North Korea, said there is information that four to five other people with ties to the North’s Foreign Ministry were also executed. It said the reasons for the executions were unknown.
The NIS also told lawmakers that one of the five North Korean drones that recently violated South Korea’s airspace might have photographed South Korea’s presidential office in Seoul, Youn said. Earlier Thursday, South Korea’s military said the North Korean drone entered the northern end of a no-fly zone set up around the presidential office.
South Korea’s military has admitted it failed to shoot down any of the North Korean drones, which it said flew across the rivals’ border for the first time in five years. The failure caused security concerns in South Korea.
The NIS said North Korea has about 500 drones, including a small number of self-exploding drones, according to Yoo.
Observers say North Korea has a history of sending surveillance drones into South Korea. A suspected North Korean drone found in South Korea in 2014 also contained photos of South Korea’s presidential office, which was located at a different site in Seoul. Another suspected North Korea drone found crashed in 2017 was discovered to have photographed a U.S. missile defense system in South Korea.
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This story has been edited to correct Kim’ Jong Un’s birthday to Sunday, not Monday.
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Associated Press writer Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to this report. | 2023-01-06T00:06:22+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-seoul-kims-daughter-reveal-hints-at-prolonged-family-rule/ |
A survey of 100 fintech leaders found that industry priorities have shifted—from operating costs, fundraising, and hiring in 2021— to regulatory challenges, customer attrition, and fraud in 2022.
NEW YORK, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading Identity Decisioning Platform Alloy, in collaboration with Gartner Peer Insights, today released a report finding that regulatory challenges have doubled in importance to fintech leaders from 2021 to the first half of 2022. Customer attrition and fraud have also risen in importance, whereas increased operating costs, difficulty fundraising, and difficulty hiring have all decreased in importance. In accordance with this data, fintech leaders ranked regulatory challenges as the top threat to their business right now.
The report — Fintech in 2022 — illustrates that priorities have shifted for fintech companies as the markets have shifted. Whereas a fintech in 2021 might have been focused on fundraising in a bull market, in 2022, over half (53%) of respondents indicated they do not expect their company to raise new funds in the future.
Fintech leaders were optimistic about the shift away from fundraising as a priority. Of leaders who did not expect to raise new funds, the majority (61%) stated they are not in need of new funding. Instead, fintech companies plan to focus on core priorities in the second half of 2022 — including product development, profitability, partnerships, and compliance.
"The benchmark for best in class companies has changed dramatically in the past few months, and combined with the bearish macro environment, this has forced private fintech companies to prove they have what it takes to be successful," said Charley Ma, GM of Fintech at Alloy. "The businesses that show they can attract and retain customers, get and stay compliant, and prevent fraud on their platforms will be well-positioned to refocus on aggressive growth once macro conditions improve."
The report also found that many fintech companies are focused on the same segments. Respondents indicated that their companies primarily target low income (37%) and Millenial (40%) customers. These results illustrate that competition has remained strong in the industry, despite the fundraising slowdown.
The findings of the report are based on a survey of 100 fintech leaders based in North America, conducted from August to October 2022. You can read the full report here.
Alloy helps over 300 banks and fintech companies make safe and seamless fraud, credit, and compliance decisions. Founded in 2015 and backed by leading investors from Lightspeed Venture Partners, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Canapi Ventures, Alloy's platform connects companies to more than 170 data sources of KYC/KYB, AML, credit, and compliance data through a single API to help create a future without fraud. Learn more at https://www.alloy.com
Gartner Peer Insights is an online platform of ratings and reviews of IT software and services that are written and read by IT professionals and technology decision-makers. The goal is to help IT leaders make more insightful purchase decisions and help technology providers improve their products by receiving objective, unbiased feedback from their customers. Gartner Peer Insights includes more than 350,000 verified reviews in more than 340 markets. For more information, please visit https://www.gartner.com/peer-insights/.
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- Dragon Artifacts consisting of 5 types of equipment released on September 6
- Converting HYDRA into Dragonsteel to craft Dragon Artifact
- Announced the upcoming 'Domination Server' designed for level 90 or higher fighters
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wemade's masterpiece MMORPG MIR4 updated Dragon Artifact on September 6, a new equipment for increasing power score.
Dragon Artifact, a new equipment infused with strong power of the dragon, consists of five items including Majestic Scepter (staff), Majestic Cape (cape), Majestic Crown (crown), Majestic Seal (royal seal), and Majestic Tome (book). All players can put on the equipment regardless of their class.
To craft a Dragon Artifact, Dragon Sphere, Dragonsteel, Darksteel, Dragon Material, and Eternal Material are required as common materials. The new material, Dragonsteel, can be utilized in various ways in the game, such as crafting and strengthening Dragon Artifact or using Special Enchant.
Special Enchant is a function that can further strengthen the existing equipment by using Dragonsteel. An enchant slot is added to Epic grade or higher equipment and improved abilities are gained with a certain probability.
A newly introduced system will allow HYDRA, the game token, to be converted into Dragonsteel. In addition, if Septaria is given to Arcadia Spirit Village NPC, users can obtain a Dragonsteel box.
Meanwhile, MIR4 announced its plan to update 'Domination Server' for powerful fighters over level 90 in each server.
Please visit the official website and community for more details of MIR4 Global.
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SOURCE Wemade | 2022-09-06T01:57:18+00:00 | ksla.com | https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/09/06/wemade-updates-dragon-artifact-mir4/ |
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence on average, nearly 20 people per minute are physically abused by an intimate partner in the United States. During a year, this equates to more than 10 million women and men.
In June of 2022, Vantagepoint AI was called on by the Sunrise Center of Pasco County to provide much needed support for those affected by domestic violence and sexual abuse.
When Vantagepoint AI received the request, it was clear that a contribution of important living supplies would have a positive and immediate impact for the Sunrise Center.
Close to 2,000 items ranging from backpacks, cleaning supplies, toothpaste, child car seats, baby supplies, diapers, cleaning supplies and food were gifted.
"I want to thank everybody on the VantagePoint team for having such a big heart and such compassion! Our company mission is empowering traders daily, but I love how it's morphing into 'empowering people,' because that's what we do," said Lane Mendelsohn, President.
Vantagepoint AI's products, services, and corporate culture along with its dedication to corporate philanthropy have brought international attention to this small, family-owned business in the Tampa Bay region.
"This year, the need so was so much greater in our community as we still are experiencing the ripples of the pandemic. It was such a joy for the entire organization to be able to step up, collect the supplies, and transport them to an organization that is helping people every day," Mendelsohn said.
Vantagepoint AI proudly and continuously donates a percentage of sales to benefit local community organizations, hospitals, and non-profits to help people who need it most (over $754,771.63 to date).
Vantagepoint AI's software forecasts Stocks, Futures, Forex, Cryptocurrencies, and ETFs using patented Neural Network processes. The company is actively committed to giving back in the Tampa Bay community including regularly donating a portion of revenue to Shriners Hospitals for Children and The Children's Cancer Center.
Contact:
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SOURCE VantagePoint Software | 2022-07-12T12:53:07+00:00 | kwtx.com | https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/07/12/vantagepoint-ai-gives-back-domestic-sexual-violence-center-sunrise-pasco-county/ |
Ex-NFL player among 10 deaths caused by dangerous rip currents off Florida, Alabama beaches
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — A former NFL quarterback, a firefighter from Georgia and two fathers who drowned while trying to save their children are among at least 10 recent victims of dangerous rip currents along Gulf of Mexico beaches stretching across Florida’s Panhandle to Mobile, Alabama.
Many of the deaths have occurred on days with double red flags — which are posted at beach entrances and on lifeguard stations — that warn beachgoers of potential rip currents. Seven deaths since mid-June have occurred around Panama City Beach, including ex-NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett, 35, drowned Tuesday in nearby Destin after getting caught up in a strong rip current. One person drowned June 20 in Orange Beach, Alabama, and another drowned June 23 in nearby Gulf Shores, Alabama.
The Gulf of Mexico’s white sandy beaches are a draw for tourists, and as the busy Fourth of July holiday approaches, officials are hoping beachgoers will take extra precaution.
“I’m beyond frustrated at the situation that we have with tragic and unnecessary deaths in the Gulf,” Bay County Sheriff Tommy Ford wrote in a Facebook post, accompanied by an aerial view that shows deep trenches that rip currents dug into the shoreline along Panama City Beach. “I have watched while deputies, firefighters and lifeguards have risked their lives to save strangers. I have seen strangers die trying to save their children and loved ones, including two fathers on Father’s Day.”
Ford says his deputies have been cursed at as they’ve tried to warn visitors of the “life-threatening dangers” in the Gulf of Mexico.
He said deputies have handed out $500 fines when they’ve seen people in the water during double red flag days.
“We don’t have the resources or time to cite every single person that enters the water but we do our absolute best to use it as a deterrent to entering the water,” Ford said, explaining that an arrest is only authorized upon a second offense, unless the person resists law enforcement.
The sheriff notes there is only so much local officials can do, so he’s asking tourists and residents to pay close attention to the flag status at the beach.
“Personal responsibility is the only way to ensure that no one else dies,” he wrote.
That message is echoed by Greg Dusek, a senior scientist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration’s ocean service unit. He said that people can’t always see the deep channels on the shoreline caused by rip currents, or even tell how dangerous conditions are by the weather.
“Waves can happen when there’s a storm where you are, but they can also happen from storms far away,” Dusek said. “It can be a really nice day at the beach, beautiful, not even much wind. But you have swells coming in from storms hundreds of miles away potentially, and those waves are big enough to drive in rip currents.”
Those are the days that officials often see higher numbers of water rescues and drownings.
“That’s why I think one of the big messages needs to be: Understand the flag system for the beach you are going to, and follow that guidance,” he said.
A rip current is a powerful, narrow channel of water flowing away from the beach and often extending through the breaker zone where waves form. They can emerge on sunny days, and can quickly sweep even the strongest swimmer out to sea.
While the popular Shark Week documentaries and the movie “Jaws” may have etched the fear of sharks into many beachgoers, drownings caused by rip currents claim many more lives. For example, in 2022 there were 108 documented shark bites of all types on humans worldwide, according to the International Shark File at the Florida Museum of Natural History. Of those, Florida accounted for 16 bites, all nonfatal, among the 41 in the U.S. There was one fatality in Hawaii.
Meanwhile, through June 24, 2023, NOAA statistics show 55 deaths related to rip currents in the U.S. The seven deaths in Panama City Beach came between June 15 and 24.
“Even if there are red flags flying, people look at the water and say, ‘Oh, I’ve been in waves that big before. It doesn’t look that dangerous,’” Dusek said.
“Many times people don’t think about it, and they’re caught off guard by the risk,” he said. “I guess that’s natural human mentality. You get to the beach, you just want to have a good time with your family. You’re not necessarily thinking about what can go wrong.”
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Associated Press reporter Curt Anderson in St. Petersburg, Florida and Kim Chandler in Montgomery, Alabama contributed to this report.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-28T19:06:08+00:00 | wnem.com | https://www.wnem.com/2023/06/28/ex-nfl-player-among-10-deaths-caused-by-dangerous-rip-currents-off-florida-alabama-beaches/ |
FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. (AP)Atlanta Falcons linebacker Deion Jones, whose status for the opening of training camp had been uncertain following offseason shoulder surgery, was placed on the physically unable to perform list Thursday.
Jones, a second-round draft pick from LSU in 2016, started all 16 games and had 137 tackles in 2021, his sixth season with Atlanta. He had two sacks and eight tackles for losses.
Players can be activated off the PUP list in training camp at any time. Even so, the absence of Jones at the start of camp next week adds importance to the offseason additions of second-round draft pick Troy Andersen and free agent Rashaan Evans.
Mykal Walker, entering his third season, also could be in the spotlight in training camp. Falcons veterans report for camp on Tuesday and the first workout is scheduled for Wednesday.
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More AP NFL: https://apnews.com/NFL and https://twitter.com/AP-NFL | 2022-07-23T00:01:55+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/sports/nfl-football/falcons-deion-jones-lands-on-pup-for-start-of-training-camp/ |
UK PM Sunak on surprise trip to Ukraine, meets Zelenskyy
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak paid an unannounced visit Saturday to Ukraine’s snow-blanketed war-time capital for talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, who described the two countries as “the strongest of allies.”
Zelenskyy posted a video of the meeting in Kyiv and said “we discussed the most important issues both for our countries and for global security.”
“Together we are stronger and we will achieve the desired results,” he said on Telegram. His post gave no other details.
The video Zelenskyy posted showed him greeting Sunak at a presidential palace as snowflakes fell and the two men holding talks.
Sunak tweeted: “Britain knows what it means to fight for freedom. We are with you all the way @ZelenskyyUa.”
The U.K. has been one of the staunchest Western supporters of Ukraine’s resistance to Russia’s invasion, giving Kyiv 2.3 billion pounds ($2.7 billion) in military aid.
Former U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson, who stepped down in July amid a welter of ethics scandals, won wide praise in Ukraine for his backing.
Sunak is keen to reassure Ukraine’s leaders that there will be no change of stance under his leadership, though when he was U.K. Treasury chief under Johnson he was considered resistant to demands for higher defense spending.
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Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-19T15:05:45+00:00 | kmvt.com | https://www.kmvt.com/2022/11/19/uk-pm-sunak-surprise-trip-ukraine-meets-zelenskyy/ |
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) — Democratic senators and abortion rights advocates are marking what would have been the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade as Republicans at the federal level, and in many states, try to pass new, restrictive abortion legislation.
On the heels of what would have been the anniversary of Roe v Wade, Senate Democrats are vowing to protect women’s rights.
“Every single day, right-wing men are trying to claw back women’s right to privacy,” Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) said.
Wyden says Republicans won’t stop until they make abortion illegal nationwide.
At 2023’s March for Life on Friday, Republicans, like Congressman Steve Scalise, vowed to make abortion not just illegal, but unthinkable.
“The next phase now begins. And that’s what this year is about, the next phase in a post-Roe world,” Rep. Steve Scalise (R-LA) said.
Nevada Senator Catherine Cortez Masto says Democrats support bills like the one to protect women’s right to travel for abortions, which was blocked by Republicans last congress.
“Hypocrisy is on the extreme with the far-right, including the idea that this is a state rights issue,” Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) said.
In January, House Republicans passed two anti-abortion bills, but Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer says the Senate won’t be voting on those bills.
“We are the bulwark, what they are trying to do will not pass, will not stand,” Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) said.
These senators say Democrats kept control of the Senate because voters want them to protect abortion rights. | 2023-01-24T21:44:03+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/washington-dc/democrats-vow-to-protect-abortion-rights-as-republicans-seek-restrictions/ |
The new Victoria's Secret x Naomi Osaka collection celebrates self-care, the beauty of embracing your dreams, designed to reflect playful ease and whimsical charm.
NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Victoria's Secret has announced the launch of Victoria's Secret x Naomi Osaka, a first design collaboration with athlete, equality advocate and Victoria's Secret, Naomi Osaka. Inspired by self-love, the collection includes a variety of casual sleepwear pieces and intimates that encompass the wonder of dreaming. Featured in the collection is Victoria's Secret's new Forever Bra, which includes the brand's first-ever bra pad that can be fully recycled in a closed-loop system developed in partnership with MAS Holdings.
Evoking a serene, dream-like essence, the campaign was shot by photographer Brad Ogbonna and styled by Karolyn Pho. The campaign features Naomi Osaka in a natural setting, inspired by the calmness of sunrises and sunsets and reflective of the soft tones and patterns featured in the collection.
"VS x Naomi Osaka beautifully represents the tranquility and happiness that comes when you take a moment to embrace you – I believe everyone should prioritize self-care. I am proud to have collaborated with Victoria's Secret in designing a collection that brings this message to life through dreamlike styles. We had a fully immersive design process together where we thoughtfully chose light, soft fabrics in a calm color palette reflective of sunsets and sunrises. I can't wait for everyone to relax and enjoy wearing each and every one of these pieces," said Naomi Osaka, Athlete, Equality Advocate and Victoria's Secret Collective Partner.
"We are honored to have partnered and designed with Naomi on our first-ever collaboration with a Collective partner. As a champion of self-love and a true inspiration to women all over the world, Naomi encourages us all to celebrate our dreams through this special collection. Designed with dreamy color blends, unique patterns and absolute comfort in mind, each VS X Naomi Osaka piece embodies the beauty and peacefulness of taking time for you, and we look forward to sharing it with everyone," said Janie Schaffer, Chief Design Officer for Victoria's Secret.
The collection ranges from intimates to casual sleepwear, including robes, rompers, sleep shirts and shorts. The designs featured throughout include pastel lavenders, light jades and muted pinks, alongside ombres & dye effects. Victoria's Secret X Naomi Osaka pieces start from $32.00 and up. Casual Sleepwear pieces, panties and thongs are available in sizes XS – XXL, and the bra is available in sizes from 34B – 40DD.
Victoria's Secret x Naomi Osaka is now available nationwide in stores and online at VictoriasSecret.com. Beginning today, Victoria's Secret x Naomi Osaka will also be available in select international stores and online.
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Victoria's Secret (NYSE: VSCO) is the world's largest intimate specialty retailer offering a wide assortment of modern, fashion-inspired collections including signature bras, panties, lingerie, casual sleepwear and athleisure, as well as award-winning prestige fragrances and body care. With nearly 1,350 retail stores worldwide and a predominantly female workforce of more than 25,000, Victoria's Secret boasts the largest team of specialty trained bra fit experts worldwide. Victoria's Secret is committed to inspiring women around the world with products and experiences that uplift and champion them and their journey while creating lifelong relationships and advocating for positive change. To learn more about Victoria's Secret, please visit VictoriasSecret.com.
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SOURCE Victoria's Secret | 2023-02-21T15:53:02+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/02/21/victorias-secret-vs-collective-partner-naomi-osaka-launch-first-design-collaboration/ |
Witness questioned about Jones criticism of Sandy Hook trial
WATERBURY, Conn. (AP) — Conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, who is on trial in Connecticut for calling the 2012 Sandy Hook massacre a hoax, continued Friday to describe the proceedings as a “kangaroo court” from his Infowars studio in Texas.
Jones’ commentary became a focus of testimony on the fourth day of the trial, with a lawyer for the Sandy Hook families questioning a corporate representative for Jones’ Infowars brand about how seriously the company was taking the trial.
The lawyer, Christopher Mattei, showed the jury a photo he said was of an Infowars webpage, depicting the judge in the trial with lasers shooting out of her eyes.
“On a scale of one to 10, how seriously is Infowars taking this trial,” Mattei asked the corporate representative, Brittany Paz.
“10. It’s serious to me,” Paz responded.
The exchange occurred as Jones prepares to begin attending the trial in Waterbury next week and the judge, Barbara Bellis, considers a request by the families’ lawyers to limit what Jones and his lawyer can say and argue in court. Jones is expected to testify, but it’s not clear yet when.
Jones and his Free Speech Systems company are on trial in a lawsuit brought by an FBI agent who responded to the shooting and relatives of eight of the 20 first-graders and six educators killed in the December 2012 massacre in Newtown. They say Jones inflicted emotional and psychological harm on them, and they have been threatened and harassed by Jones’ followers.
Jones has already been found liable for spreading the myth that the shooting never happened, and the six-member jury will be deciding how much he and his company should pay the plaintiffs in damages.
In a motion filed Thursday, the families’ lawyers asked Bellis for several limitations on what Jones and his lawyer, Norman Pattis, can say and argue at the trial, including barring them alleging that holding Jones and Free Speech Systems accountable for their actions offends the First Amendment.
Pattis outlined Jones’ defense in a motion filed Friday in response to the families’ motion.
“The defendants have argued, and intend to argue, that the plaintiffs have motives, biases and interest in exaggerating their claims against the defendants, to wit: their interest in gun control regulation and their hostility to Mr. Jones,” Pattis wrote.
Pattis also said Jones is challenging the amount of any damages to be awarded and is focusing on the families’ motives for “overstating their damages: to wit: their desire to silence Alex Jones not just because he harmed them, but because they find his politics and political affiliations repugnant.”
Pattis added, “Mr. Jones’ conspiracy theory may by offensive to some, and ridiculous to others, but he has not gained millions of listeners by compelling people to tune in. He speaks a language that many Americans seem prepared to accept.”
On his web show on Thursday, Jones once again called the Connecticut proceedings “a show trial.”
The judge “now has to carry out this fraud,” he said. “But across the legal community, people are just saying, ‘My God, this is something worthy of Venezuela. This is unbelievable.’ "
Mattei has showed the jury evidence that Jones’ viewership and sales of products such as nutritional supplements and clothing on his web site soared around the times he talked about the Sandy Hook shooting, suggesting Jones was profiting off the shooting.
Pattis countered in court Thursday that the jury should be allowed to hear that Jones believes there is a conspiracy to take guns away and enslave people.
“They have put before this jury the theory that Jones merchandizes fear for the sake of making a buck,” Pattis said. “Our claim is that he recognizes the fear of the people and makes a dollar to support that premise.”
Last month, a jury in Texas awarded the parents of one of the slain Sandy Hook children nearly $50 million in a similar lawsuit against Jones and his company over the hoax claims. Jones also faces a third trial in Texas later this year over how much he should pay the parents of another child killed in the shooting.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-09-16T19:52:18+00:00 | foxcarolina.com | https://www.foxcarolina.com/2022/09/16/witness-questioned-about-jones-criticism-sandy-hook-trial/ |
Trump, reprising White House role, to tour train derailment
EAST PALESTINE, Ohio (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is set to visit East Palestine, Ohio, on Wednesday to tour the site of a toxic train derailment amid growing frustration from residents and leaders about the federal government’s response to their safety concerns.
The trip comes as Trump and other Republicans have stepped up criticism of the Biden administration’s handling of the Feb. 3 derailment, which led to evacuations and fears of contamination of the community’s air and drinking water after a controlled burning of the toxic chemicals aboard the rail cars.
Trump has seized on Biden’s decision to make a surprise visit to Ukraine this week when the president has yet to see the situation firsthand in East Palestine. Biden was traveling back from Poland on Wednesday after marking the anniversary of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
“You have people in Ohio that are desperate need of help,” Trump said Monday during a Presidents Day appearance in Florida. “Those are great people and they were abandoned. But now I think they won’t be abandoned any longer,” he added in an interview the same day with Real America’s Voice.
The trip offers an opportunity for Trump, who is running for the White House in 2024, to reprise the role he had as president, when he often surveyed disaster damage. Expected to be on hand were Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, East Palestine Mayor Trent Conaway and other state and local leaders. Trump was set to donate cleaning supplies and bottled water.
Almost three weeks after the derailment, the smell of chemicals that blanketed the village is mostly gone. Some residents close to the tracks say there’s still an odor inside their homes.
Before Trump’s arrival, excavators picked up charred chunks of the rail cars that have been piled alongside the tracks and scooped up contaminated soil. Trucks were hauling contaminated water to a makeshift “tank farm,” where it is being stored in metal containers before being taken to a hazardous waste site.
The village of just under 5,000 residents is near the Pennsylvania state line in Columbiana County, which has grown increasingly Republican in recent years. Trump won nearly 72% of the vote in the 2020 election, and signs of his popularity remain clear.
At a car dealership in town, where bottled water was being distributed, a photo of Trump leaned against a barricade, reading, “A Hero Will Rise.” Signs and flags around the village broadcast support both for Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a potential 2024 Republican presidential candidate.
The Biden White House has defended its response to the derailment, saying officials from the Environmental Protection Agency, National Transportation Safety Board and other agencies were at the rural site within hours of the derailment. The White House says it has also offered federal assistance and that the Federal Emergency Management Agency has been coordinating with the state emergency operations center and other partners.
EPA Administrator Michael Regan visited the site last week and tried to reassure skeptical residents that the water was fit for drinking and the air safe to breathe.
“I’m asking they trust the government,” Regan said. “I know that’s hard. We know there’s a lack of trust.” Officials are “testing for everything that was on that train,” he said.
Shortly before Trump arrived in Ohio, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced he would be there on Thursday after also facing criticism for not coming earlier. Buttigieg has said the government will try to revive a proposed rule dropped by Trump’s administration that would have required upgraded, electronically controlled brakes on certain trains filled with flammable liquids that are designated “high-hazardous flammable trains.” He also has urged Congress to raise the $225,455 limit on railroad safety fines at least tenfold.
Since the derailment, residents have complained about headaches, irritated eyes and other ailments. Thousands of fish have been found dead, and residents have talked about finding dying or sick pets and wildlife. Residents are also frustrated by what they say is incomplete and vague information about the lasting effects from the disaster and have demanded more transparency from Norfolk Southern, the railroad operator.
The gas that spilled and burned after the train derailment — vinyl chloride, a chemical used to make hard plastics — is associated with an increased risk of certain cancers.
Environmental officials say that they monitored for toxins in the air during the controlled burn and that continuing air monitoring — including testing inside nearly 400 homes — hasn’t detected dangerous levels in the area since residents were allowed to return.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-22T19:42:48+00:00 | newschannel6now.com | https://www.newschannel6now.com/2023/02/22/trump-reprising-white-house-role-tour-train-derailment/ |
Toddler killed in north Raleigh apartment shooting, 22-year-old suspect arrested
RALEIGH, N.C. (WITN) - A man has been arrested after a toddler and adult were killed in a Tuesday night shooting at a north Raleigh apartment.
WRAL is reporting that just after 11:30 p.m., dozens of Raleigh police officers swarmed an apartment complex in the 6100 block of Shanda Drive. Police said they found Robert Thomas, 22, Tiffany Claybrooke, 27, and a 23-month-old boy suffering from gunshot wounds.
The toddler died at the scene. Thomas and Claybrooke were both transported to the hospital, where Thomas died. Claybrooke was treated for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Natanael Ezequiel Baez, 22, was charged with murder and assault with a deadly weapon inflicting serious injury. He was being held at the Wake County Detention Center.
Copyright 2022 WITN. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-06T15:11:48+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/2022/07/06/toddler-killed-north-raleigh-apartment-shooting-22-year-old-suspect-arrested/ |
MIAMI (AP) — A federal judge in Miami on Friday rejected attempts by a close ally of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro to shield himself from criminal charges, ruling Alex Saab isn’t entitled to diplomatic immunity in the U.S. and must stand trial on accusations of money laundering.
The l egal fight over Saab’s purported diplomatic status was being closely watched by Maduro’s socialist government, which has demanded the release of the Colombian-born businessman as part of furtive negotiations with the Biden administration.
The U.S. in 2019 stopped recognizing Maduro as Venezuela’s legitimate leader, and Judge Robert Scola cited that determination as a basis for rejecting Saab’s motion to dismiss the criminal charges.
He also sided with prosecutors who raised doubts about the legitimacy of several official Venezuelan credentials that Saab relied on to bolster his claim to diplomatic status — and questioned why he never mentioned his purported diplomatic status in several secret meetings with U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents.
“The evidence suggests that the Maduro regime and its accomplices have fabricated documents to cloak Saab Moran in a diplomatic dress that does not befit him, all in an effort to exploit the law of diplomatic immunities and prevent his extradition to the United States,” the judge wrote.
Saab’s attorney said they intend to appeal.
For more than two years, almost since the time of his arrest in Africa on a U.S. warrant, Saab has insisted he is a Venezuelan diplomat targeted for his work helping his adopted homeland circumvent American economic sanctions.
Saab, 51, was pulled from a private jet in the summer of 2020 during a stop in Cape Verde en route to Iran, where he was heading to negotiate oil deals on behalf of Maduro’s government.
He is charged with conspiracy to commit money laundering tied to a bribery scheme that allegedly siphoned off $350 million through state contracts to build affordable housing for Venezuela’s government.
At a hearing Tuesday, Scola pressed Saab’s legal team of seven attorneys to explain why he should depart from the position taken by the U.S. State Department, which said Saab isn’t entitled to diplomatic immunity in the U.S.
The U.S. since 2019 has recognized opposition lawmaker Juan Guaido as Venezuela’s legitimate leader — a position repeatedly affirmed by U.S. federal courts in numerous lawsuits brought by unpaid creditors seeking to seize the country’s overseas oil assets.
Scola likened Saab’s situation to a hypothetical situation in which former President Donald Trump — who hasn’t recognized his loss in the 2020 election — were to issue passports with the supposed imprimatur of the U.S. government.
“It is clear that the United States does not recognize the Maduro regime to represent the official government of Venezuela,” Scola wrote. “Accordingly, any claim to diplomatic immunity asserted by a representative of the Maduro regime must also be considered illegitimate.”
Saab’s attorney’s presented as evidence what they claim are diplomatic notes exchanged between Iran and Venezuela discussing what was to be Saab’s third trip to Iran. At the time of his arrest, Saab was also purportedly carrying a sealed letter from Maduro to Iran’s supreme leader seeking his full support for a planned deal to import fuel at a time of long gas lines in Venezuela.
“It’s like if you were to kidnap someone, bring them to your home and then charge them with trespassing,” Lee Casey, one of Saab’s attorney, said at this week’s hearing.
But prosecutors presented evidence that some of the documents bolstering Saab’s claim — among them a Venezuelan diplomatic passport and a presidential decree published in Venezuela’s Official Gazette — were possibly falsified.
“At best he was a courier,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Alex Kramer said during proceedings. “But being a courier of diplomatic letters does not make one a diplomat.”
Scola seemed to agree. He also found that even if Saab was a properly appointed special envoy, he would not be entitled to in-transit immunity under international treaties and conventions that protect only members of permanent diplomatic missions. Doing so would make a defendant automatically “untouchable” in the U.S. so long as he had a free pass from another country making him the head of a temporary mission, he said.
“To immunize heads of temporary missions in the way Saab Moran suggests would open the door to the abuse of diplomatic immunities in a way that could seriously frustrate cross-border law enforcement activities,” Scola wrote.
Saab’s attorney said they intend to appeal to the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which in April heard arguments on the issue of Saab’s purported diplomatic status before deciding to send the case back to Scola to first evaluate the factual evidence.
“We have put forward compelling and unrebutted factual evidence that substantiates his status,” attorney David Rivkin said. “We are confident that, as a result, Mr. Alex Saab Moran’s diplomatic immunity will be recognized and vindicated.”
Saab was initially held up as a trophy by the Trump administration, which made no secret of its efforts to oust Maduro, who himself is wanted on U.S. drug trafficking charges.
But the criminal case has become a major sticking point as the Biden administration seeks to improve relations with Venezuela and tap new oil supplies to make up for a loss of exports from Russia following sanctions over its invasion of Ukraine
The tug of war has been further complicated by the revelation that Saab, prior to his arrest, had been signed up as an informant by the DEA and had been providing it with information about corruption in Maduro’s inner circle.
For months, speculation had been swirling that Saab could walk free as part of some sort of prisoner swap for several Americans detained in Caracas. A similar deal for two nephews of Maduro convicted in New York on drug charges secured the release in October of seven other Americans detained in Venezuela. The Biden administration has insisted that no such negotiations are taking place.
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Joshua Goodman on Twitter: @APJoshGoodman | 2022-12-24T16:36:19+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/u-s-world/ap-us-judge-rejects-maduro-allys-claim-of-diplomatic-immunity/ |
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