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Anthony Davis NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Lakers vs. Warriors - May 4
The Los Angeles Lakers, Anthony Davis included, take on the Golden State Warriors at 9:00 PM ET on Thursday in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
If you'd like to make predictions on Davis' performance, we dive into his available prop bets, using stats and trends, below.
Anthony Davis Prop Bets vs. the Warriors
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Anthony Davis Insights vs. the Warriors
- This season, he's put up 13.2% of the Lakers' attempted field goals, as he's averaging 17.2 per contest.
- The Lakers average the second-most possessions per game with 104.8. His opponents, the Warriors, have one of the fastest tempos, ranking fourth with 104.8 possessions per contest.
- The Warriors are the 21st-best defensive team in the NBA, allowing 117.1 points per contest.
- On the boards, the Warriors have allowed 43.3 rebounds per contest, which puts them 15th in the league.
- Looking at assists, the Warriors are ranked 15th in the league, giving up 25.7 per game.
- The Warriors are the 23rd-ranked team in the league at allowing threes, conceding 12.9 made 3-pointers per game.
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BUFFALO, N.Y. — The United States Attorney's Office Western District of New York announced Monday that a federal grand jury indicted and charged a man for the distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and acetyl fentanyl that claimed the life of two people.
Steven Mojica Medina, 34, of Jamestown was charged with distribution of heroin, fentanyl, and acetyl fentanyl causing death, narcotics conspiracy, possession with intent to distribute heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, and crack cocaine, using and maintaining a drug-involved premises, possession of firearms in furtherance of drug trafficking crimes, and being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition.
According to the news release, on August 30, 2018, Medina sold acetyl fentanyl which resulted in the death of an individual identified as J.H. On September 9, 2018, Medina sold heroin, acetyl fentanyl, and fentanyl, which resulted in the death of an individual identified as J.T.
The indictment further states that:
- Medina conspired with others to sell heroin, fentanyl and cocaine;
- Used a residence on Euclid Avenue in Jamestown to conduct his drug trafficking activities; and
- Possessed firearms while conducting drug trafficking activities. In May 2015, Medina was convicted on a gun charge in Chautauqua County Court and is legally prohibited from possession firearms and ammunition.
The charges carry a mandatory minimum penalty of 30 years in prison, a maximum of life, and a 1,000,000 fine. | 2022-06-30T00:41:52+00:00 | wgrz.com | https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/crime/grand-jury-indicts-jamestown-man-for-selling-fentanyl-resulting-in-2-deaths/71-a392c55f-37c8-42ef-ad8b-738bb4409674 |
TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen on Thursday welcomed the former head of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, who had warned the island could face an invasion from China this decade, as the mainland ramps up pressure on the self-governing island.
Retired Adm. Phil Davidson, along with a group including colleagues from the U.S. think tank the National Bureau of Asian Research, arrived Monday in the capital Taipei following a string of delegate visits to Taiwan, which China claims as part of its territory, since tensions with the mainland spiked in August with the visit of then-U.S. Speaker Nancy Pelosi.
“I’m here to listen and learn from our hosts; thus far, I’ve done both,” he said. “I'm looking forward to continuing our discussions with President Tsai today and hearing her perspectives on the security environment and her outlook on U.S.-Taiwan relations.”
China’s People’s Liberation Army has stepped up its pressure on Taiwan in the past few years, sending navy vessels and fighter planes near the island.
Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said Tuesday that 20 Chinese aircraft crossed the central line in the Taiwan Strait — a long-time unofficial buffer zone between the sides, which separated during a civil war in 1949. It sent 14 other planes in nearby airspace.
A day later, Taiwan’s Defense Ministry said 17 Chinese aircraft crossed the median line Wednesday, with a total of 23 planes sent to fly around the island.
“Faced with the expansion of authoritarianism, Taiwan must strengthen our ability to defend ourselves,” she said, pointing to the upcoming extension of mandatory military service that she had just announced in December.
Tsai thanked Davidson on Thursday for his contributions to the “safety of the Taiwan Straits.”
Davidson, while still serving as the head of U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, had warned that China's claims over Taiwan were a rising and tangible threat.
“Taiwan is clearly one of their ambitions before then, and I think the threat is manifest during this decade — in fact, in the next six years,” he told the Senate Armed Forces Committee in 2021.
He clarified this remark while in Japan just before his visit to Taiwan, saying that the scenario would not necessarily be an all-out war.
“In my mind, that can be many lesser things than an all-out invasion. One of those would be the threats to outer islands, and I think it’s a grave security concern of Taiwan’s,” he told the Japan Times.
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AP senior video producer Johnson Lai contributed to this report. | 2023-02-02T07:03:30+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/taiwan-s-tsai-welcomes-retired-us-admiral-for-17758528.php |
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — California law enforcement took away 54 so-called ghost guns last year from people who can’t legally own firearms, a 38% jump in the number of the hard-to-trace weapons seized since 2021 under a unique state program, officials said Monday.
The ghost guns, which are privately made firearms without a serial number, were part of nearly 1,500 guns taken statewide last year through an only-in-California program called the Armed and Prohibited Persons System, known as APPS.
The California registry cross-matches databases to find people who legally purchased weapons but are now banned from ownership because they have been convicted of felonies or a violent misdemeanor, or have a history of domestic violence or mental illness. State and local authorities then can move to seize the weapons under the program, which began in 2006.
Generally, firearms manufactured by licensed companies are required to have serial numbers that allow officials to trace the gun back to the manufacturer, the firearms dealer and original purchaser. That's how the registry can find the people who are prohibited from having guns, as well as the weapons linked to them.
Ghost guns, however, are made of parts and are then assembled together — without the serial numbers that can be used to follow the gun's path. Law enforcement working to find the legal firearms listed on the state registry coincidentally found the ghost guns and seized those as well.
The number of ghost guns discovered by law enforcement through their APPS work has jumped dramatically in recent years. In 2018, officials seized just eight ghost guns through their work on the registry, Attorney General Rob Bonta's office said.
Bonta has ordered the state’s Department of Justice to focus more on ghost gun investigations in general after years of increased illegal activity.
Guns without serial numbers have been used in deadly violence over the past year, including in New York, where a teenage girl was killed outside a high school in the Bronx, and in Sacramento, when a man fatally shot his three daughters inside a church.
The APPS registry included 23,869 people as of Jan. 1, including nearly 9,300 active cases. The remaining cases — almost 15,000 — include people who are incarcerated, have moved out of state or cannot be located after multiple attempts, Bonta's office said.
In one case, an attempt to contact a man in Costa Mesa led to an eight-hour armed standoff in Southern California after he fired at the officers. The suspect was on the state's list because he had a misdemeanor conviction for domestic violence, as well as an active misdemeanor arrest warrant. He eventually surrendered and authorities recovered a rifle, a shotgun and multiple handguns, the attorney general's office said.
Last year, the total seizure included 712 handguns, 360 rifles, 194 shotguns, 80 assault weapons, three short-barreled shotguns and a machine gun, as well as more than 281,000 rounds of ammunition, according to a report released Monday.
That's roughly comparable to seizures in 2021, when 1,428 firearms — including 39 ghost guns — were taken by law enforcement under the APPS program. | 2023-04-03T23:48:19+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/politics/article/california-ag-54-ghost-guns-seized-in-unique-17876682.php |
Another nice November day, good Thanksgiving travel ahead
Published: Nov. 22, 2022 at 4:16 AM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Plan on another sunny one with highs going well into the 40s. A few lower 50s may occur over our south zone this afternoon. The wind should remain light as well. The weather remains pretty quiet this week overall, though there is still a chance for a few showers or pockets of drizzle on Thanksgiving. Given the recent warmer temperatures, there should be little to no impact from that possible precipitation. Just beyond, expect highs into the 40s. We’re watching a system to the south that might clip us with a little rain Saturday night, but this could miss to the south as well. We’ll keep an eye on it. Have a good day!
Copyright 2022 KCRG. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-22T11:20:47+00:00 | kcrg.com | https://www.kcrg.com/2022/11/22/another-nice-november-day-good-thanksgiving-travel-ahead/ |
Syria’s Assad arrives in Saudi Arabia for regional summit, sealing his return to the Arab fold
By BASSEM MROUE
Associated Press
JEDDAH, Saudi Arabia (AP) — Syrian President Bashar Assad’s office says he is heading to Saudi Arabia to attend an Arab League summit. Assad’s visit on Thursday will be his first to the oil-rich kingdom since Syria’s conflict began 12 years ago, opening a new chapter of relations after years of tension. Assad’s visit to the kingdom comes a day ahead of a key Arab League summit. The kingdom had been a key backer of armed opposition groups in Syria’s civil war that attempted to overthrow Assad. But in recent months, Riyadh has called for dialogue to end the conflict that has killed half a million people and displaced half of Syria’s pre-war population. | 2023-05-18T16:38:47+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/news/2023/05/18/syrian-president-heads-to-saudi-arabia-for-regional-summit-sealing-countrys-return-to-arab-fold/ |
(The Hill) – The United States saw its highest-ever distribution of white supremacist propaganda last year, jumping 38% over 2021, according to data collected by the Anti-Defamation League (ADL).
The group recorded 6,751 incidents of propaganda activity in 2022 — a jump from 4,876 in 2021 that the ADL attributed to growth in the number of white supremacist groups and their membership.
“There’s no question that white supremacists and antisemites are trying to terrorize and harass Americans and have significantly stepped up their use of propaganda as a tactic to make their presence known in communities nationwide,” Jonathan Greenblatt, president of ADL, said in a statement alongside the report.
Three white supremacist groups — Patriot Front, Goyim Defense League and White Lives Matter — were responsible for 93% of this year’s activity, which includes banners, posters and events.
Much of that content was specifically antisemitic in nature, with ADL noting that such propaganda surged from 352 incidents in 2021 to 852 incidents last year.
The uptick in antisemitic propaganda “was largely due to [Goyim Defense League’s] growth and their initiation of propaganda campaigns. The formation of several new antisemitic white supremacist groups in 2022 also contributed to the rise in antisemitic incidents,” ADL found.
The spikes come as national security leaders have repeatedly warned that white supremacist extremists are an increasingly large share of the domestic violent extremists in the U.S.
“Racially motivated violent extremism, specifically of the sort that advocates for the superiority of the white race, is a persistent, evolving threat,” FBI Director Christopher Wray told lawmakers last year.
“It’s the biggest chunk of our racially motivated violent extremism cases for sure,” Wray added. “And racially motivated violent extremism is the biggest chunk of our domestic terrorism portfolio.” | 2023-03-09T15:53:09+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/us-sees-white-supremacist-propaganda-jump-to-all-time-high-adl/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom and a group of legislators reached a last-minute compromise to extend the lifespan of the state’s last operating nuclear plant by up to five years. But the proposal faces an uncertain future as the Legislature concludes its two-year session this week.
To pass, the proposal to keep the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant running needs a two-thirds vote in the state Assembly and Senate, a threshold that can be difficult to reach. Last week, a competing proposal emerged from Democratic legislators that would use $1.4 billion to speed up development of renewable power and transmission lines, while leaving intact plans to shutter the twin-domed plant by 2025.
Newsom has argued that the reactors are needed to fill gaps in the state power supply as California transitions to solar, wind and other renewables. He earlier proposed the reactors remain online for an additional 10 years, which was dropped in the latest version of the plan.
The legislation is anchored to the assumption that operator Pacific Gas & Electric will qualify for a share of $6 billion the Biden administration has set aside to rescue nuclear plants at risk of closing. But if that doesn’t happen, the state could consider backing out of the deal.
PG&E also would need approval to keep running from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, a process that has not started and sometimes takes years to complete.
Pro-nuclear advocates and industry-linked groups have praised the idea of a longer life for the reactors and their carbon-free power in the climate change era. But environmentalists and other critics warn of safety risks from nearby earthquake faults and tons of spent nuclear fuel at the site, along with potential future costs that could land on ratepayers.
Ralph Cavanagh of the Natural Resources Defense Council, one of the groups that negotiated and signed the agreement to close the plant by 2025, pointed to language in the bill that would allow PG&E to seek public dollars to pay for as-yet-unknown refurbishment costs for a longer operating run.
Cavanagh said it amounted to a risky “blank check” for the utility, and he said his group would oppose the deal.
He also pointed to language in the bill that states a longer run for the plant “may be necessary” to improve statewide power reliability, which he said backs up complaints from the NRDC and others that no detailed analysis has been done concluding that the reactors are needed beyond 2025. It also directs state utility regulators to conduct a study to determine if Diablo Canyon’s power is needed beyond that date.
The bill calls for extending the plant’s lifespan to improve reliability but “the study hasn’t been done yet” to support that, Cavanagh said.
The plant on the coast midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco produces 9% of the electricity for California’s nearly 40 million residents. The legislation also calls for a $1.4 billion forgivable loan for PG&E, and the state earlier set aside up to $75 million to extend operation of older power plants scheduled to close.
The debate has left PG&E in an awkward position, assessing the possibility of a longer run while simultaneously continuing to plan for closing and dismantling the plant as scheduled.
To keep the plant running, Newsom is trying to find a way to unspool the 2016 closure agreement agreed to by environmentalists, plant worker unions and the utility. The decision to close the plant also was endorsed by California utility regulators, the Legislature and then-Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown.
Legislators have complained about being bull-rushed at the end of the two-year session with a vastly complex plan, which is expected to be voted on by midweek.
State Sen. John Laird, a Santa Cruz Democrat whose district includes the plant, last week raised the possibility of the Legislature approving a stripped-down bill that would provide PG&E only with what is “absolutely necessary” for the utility to apply for federal funding.
To apply for the $6 billion federal program by a Sept. 6 deadline, Diablo Canyon needs state legislation to show it has a path to continue operations beyond its planned shutdown.
Laird said he is reviewing the compromise, but said it appears to meet many of his concerns, including a more aggressive schedule to develop renewables and setting a five-year cap on continued operations.
Even if it is approved, a summary of the compromise bill released by the state Public Advocates Office said state utility regulators could cancel the extended run at a later date if there is a lack of federal dollars, if capital needs climb above $1.4 billion or if enough new, zero-carbon power comes online to make the reactors unnecessary.
Laird declined to speculate on the bill’s chances of passage.
“Everybody is reading it and trying to make their individual decision,” he said. | 2022-08-29T23:46:28+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/governor-lawmakers-debate-longer-run-for-california-nukes/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Wichita Archery is a place unlike any other in Wichita for those who enjoy the sport and leisure activity for some.
The club is by membership and allows their members to be able to play any time of the day and any day of the year.
They also have tournaments during the year that feature 3-D targets and that are different types of animals for shooters to aim at.
If you’d like to become a member, check out their Facebook page to learn more! | 2022-06-24T19:02:06+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/gooddaykansas/friday-guy-day-wichita-archery/ |
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (AP) — Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds has signed into law a measure that places a two-year moratorium on new casino licenses — a move the mayor of Cedar Rapids called “disappointing.”
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports that an amendment to a larger gambling bill means regulators cannot issue any new licenses in Iowa until June 2024. Reynolds signed the bill Friday.
The moratorium puts on hold plans for a potential $250 million, 160,000 square-foot entertainment and cultural arts complex at the site of now-demolished Cooper’s Mill near downtown Cedar Rapids.
The Republican-led Iowa Legislature this year approved the two-year moratorium on new casinos, citing “gambling fatigue.”
Cedar Rapids Mayor Tiffany O’Donnell said Reynolds understands signing the bill into law is “a disappointing decision for me as mayor and for the city.”
“I expressed to her my disappointment and reassured her that Cedar Rapids would still be here when the moratorium is lifted in two years,” O'Donnell said. | 2022-06-18T15:31:52+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Bill-puts-two-year-moratorium-on-new-Iowa-casino-17250778.php |
(NewsNation) — President Joe Biden on Sunday ordered an “unidentified object” shot down with a missile by U.S. fighter jets Sunday over Lake Huron, and it was believed to be the same one tracked over Montana and monitored by the government beginning the night before, U.S. officials said.
The downing came after earlier objects over Alaska and Canada were shot out of the sky because they were flying at altitudes that posed a threat to commercial aircraft, according to the officials, who had knowledge of the downings and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive operations.
It was extraordinary that four objects were shot out of the sky by U.S. fighter jets in eight days. Pentagon officials have said they don’t know when the last shootdown of an unknown or unauthorized object over U.S. territory occurred.
The latest object brought down was first detected on Saturday evening over Montana, but it was initially thought to be an anomaly. Radar picked it up again Sunday hovering over the Upper Peninsula of Michigan and it was going over Lake Huron.
U.S. and Canadian authorities earlier Sunday restricted some airspace over the lake as aircraft were scrambled to intercept and try to identify the object.
The Federal Aviation Administration also issued a NOTAM for northwest Michigan, declaring an area that includes part of Lake Michigan as “national defense airspace.”
U.S. officials were still trying to precisely identify the other two objects blown from the sky by F-22 fighter jets over the past two days. They also were working to determine whether China was responsible as concerns escalated about what Washington said was Beijing’s large-scale aerial surveillance program.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said the two objects shot down in recent days were balloons, though smaller ones than the suspected Chinese spy balloon that was downed last week.
The downing comes after earlier objects in Alaska and Canada were shot out of the sky because they were flying at altitudes that posed a threat to commercial aircraft, according to the officials, who had knowledge of the downings and spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity to discuss the sensitive operations.
On Saturday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ordered a cylindrical, high-altitude object shot down over Canadian airspace. The country’s investigators are now looking for wreckage from the object, which was shot down by a U.S. fighter jet over the Yukon territory, Reuters reports.
On Friday, an object roughly the size of a small car was downed over remote Alaska, according to the White House. Both this object and the object downed over Canada appear to be balloons, according to U.S. Senate lawmakers.
The first balloon, which was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean on Feb. 3, was capable of collecting electronic communication. U.S. officials came to that conclusion based on photos of the balloon taken while it was in flight as well as debris recovered from the ocean.
The alleged spy balloon was believed to be part of a fleet developed for surveillance and an intelligence official told reporters balloons had been flown over more than 40 countries.
The Biden administration has said the first balloon was not a major breach, noting intelligence-gathering is happening all the time. Republicans have criticized the president for not shooting the balloon down sooner, but he has defended his decision to shoot the balloon down over the water to avoid potential deaths.
The balloons are believed to be part of China’s efforts to beat the U.S. in the sphere of “near space.” While balloons are older technology they can hold some advantages over satellites, including the ability to hover over a target for an extended period of time. They are also more difficult to detect with radar than other means of surveillance.
Officials said there is a blind spot when it comes to Chinese balloons, with intelligence indicating balloons had traversed U.S. airspace before during the Trump administration.
The U.S. is restricting six Chinese companies believed to be connected with the balloon program. Those companies will not be able to access U.S. technology without government approval.
China has maintained the first balloon was a civilian weather balloon and has called the U.S. irresponsible and “hysterical” for shooting down the flying objects.
The Associated Press contributed to this story. | 2023-02-13T15:58:56+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/michigan-news/airspace-over-lake-michigan-briefly-restricted-as-national-defense-airspace/ |
News Summary:
- An estimated 60,000 Fort Worth residents lack home access to the Internet. This community Wi-Fi rollout provides free access to 5 under-connected neighborhoods, home to an estimated 40,000 residents.
- This initiative is the largest deployment of Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul for neighborhood Wi-Fi use in the United States.
- This technology provides quick, reliable, and secure connectivity to communities in support of the City of Fort Worth's long-term strategy for fiber buildout.
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a strategic effort to promote increased digital connectivity and social inclusion, Cisco has partnered with the City of Fort Worth to announce expanded, free Wi-Fi access in neighborhoods with limited connectivity. At an event alongside industry leaders from Cisco and digital services and solutions provider Presidio, Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker announced the neighborhood Wi-Fi initiative on the expanded city network named CFW-Neighborhood, which offers Internet access in five Fort Worth neighborhoods: Ash Crescent, Como, Northside, Rosemont, and Stop Six. Deployment is scheduled to be completed this fall. Currently, over 60,000 Fort Worth residents lack access to home connectivity. This community wifi initiative will provide free access to 5 under-connected neighborhoods, home to an estimated 40,000 residents.
The lack of connectivity was greatly exposed during the COVID-19 pandemic. With many people working remotely and students attending classes in a virtual setting, the need for reliable Wi-Fi was evident. This implementation also assists Fort Worth residents' ability to access virtual medical appointments, conduct job searches, and apply for social assistance and government services.
"Just like power and water, the Internet is a basic necessity for our communities to be successful. By implementing CFW-Neighborhood Wi-Fi in these five neighborhoods, we are bridging a steep digital divide in parts of our City that need it the most, empowering more residents to complete job applications, do research for schoolwork, attend virtual doctor appointments, complete applications for services, and so much more," said Mayor Mattie Parker. "This is a huge step in the right direction, and the City is committed to executing on more long-term projects that will increase Internet accessibility for more residents."
"As business, community, and government leaders, it is incumbent upon us to work together to solve historic digital inequities," said Gary DePreta, Area Vice President for State, Local Governments, and Education at Cisco. "Achieving ubiquitous Internet takes a village. The City of Fort Worth's innovation in this area and their commitment to partnering with private sector companies like Cisco and Presidio, the local school district, and the neighborhood associations, showcases the art of the possible when we work together united under the common goal of leaving no one behind."
"The value of technology like Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul is that it can provide connectivity to communities relatively quickly and ensure neighborhoods are not left behind as we work toward delivering city fiber buildout," said Kevin Gunn, Chief Technology Officer, City of Fort Worth. "Cisco and Presidio's ability to adapt to our needs, tailor the technology solutions, and co-create alongside us demonstrates the power of public and private sector partnership."
The Fort Worth neighborhood Wi-Fi initiative is an initial three-to-five-year solution to increase Wi-Fi access as part of a broader strategy underway to deliver fiber availability across the city, an investment where fiber assets can prove beneficial for 30-50 years. Cisco and Presidio partnered with the city to design an architecture to achieve the highest possible saturation, with neighborhoods ranging from 55% to 90% saturation, deploying Cisco Ultra-Reliable Wireless Backhaul. The five neighborhoods were selected as part of Fort Worth's Neighborhood Improvement Strategy which devotes additional resources to the neighborhoods most in need.
With deployment scheduled to be completed this fall, the City of Fort Worth's neighborhood Wi-Fi is an extension of the CFW-Guest Wi-Fi network that is free and currently available at libraries and community centers.
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Halle Bailey praises ‘Little Mermaid’ co-star Melissa McCarthy for helping her advocate for herself
(CNN) – The actress who plays Ariel in the upcoming release of “The Little Mermaid” on the big screen says she has found her voice on set.
Singer and actress Halle Bailey will star in the live-action remake of the Disney classic.
Bailey admitted in an interview with CNN that she struggled to speak up for herself in professional working environments.
But the Grammy-nominated artist said her “Mermaid” co-star, Melissa McCarthy, helped her overcome those feelings.
McCarthy plays the villainous sea witch Ursula in the movie.
Bailey said she watched McCarthy being comfortable advocating for herself on set, which encouraged Bailey to do the same.
Bailey and McCarthy hit theaters in the premiere of the new live-action “The Little Mermaid” on May 26.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-22T16:55:09+00:00 | wlox.com | https://www.wlox.com/2023/03/22/halle-bailey-praises-little-mermaid-co-star-melissa-mccarthy-helping-her-advocate-herself/ |
LOS ANGELES, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveMe's Annual Ceremony took place on December 17th in Los Angeles, CA. Yuki He, LiveMe founder and CEO, made a speech at the ceremony and released a new slogan: My Stage, My Crowd.
Yuki explained the new slogan, in LiveMe everyone is extraordinary, everyone is a shining star, and everyone can have their own world. LiveMe provides a stage for everyone to show their talents, and everyone can make new friends, get recognized, and have support from the LiveMe community.
To deliver this mission, in the future, LiveMe will do its best to achieve three goals, which are enhancing user experience, building a closer community, and establishing partner ecology. Yuki said, "LiveMe will build more creative product experiences and services, bringing more happiness to LiveMe users. While improving the basic experience, we will try metaverse virtual scene avatars, as well as more interesting live broadcast forms and interactive games Live."
Founded in 2016, LiveMe always puts users first from day one. Many creators are awarded at the annual ceremony and are recognized by the LiveMe community. Among the creators, there are Uber drivers, single moms, students, housewives, business people, and so forth. LiveMe enables each and every one to have an opportunity to be seen and recognized by others.
Yuki and her team believe that they are doing the right thing to bring value to people's lives. They will continue to connect users with each other and let users make more friends through all kinds of online and offline activities, and at the same time, build a larger partner ecology, helping more talented and hardworking creators realize their dreams and careers on LiveMe.
About LiveMe
Headquartered in Singapore, LiveMe runs in over 200 countries and regions with offices in America, MENA, and Asia. LiveMe America was registered in Los Angeles, taking a key role in operating American creator businesses and local events.
For the past 6 years, LiveMe has been recognized by major media and app stores. Fast Company listed LiveMe as one of the Most Innovative Companies in 2018. Samsung Galaxy Store awarded LiveMe "Best Entertainment App" in 2020.
Nowadays, over 3 million creators are active in the LiveMe community. They create diverse content and build bridges connecting people from all over the world. Everyone has a stage to show their talents, make international friends and gain income.
In 2017, LiveMe fundraised on its own from outside venture funds, including Matrix and TPG. In September 2019, LiveMe was deconsolidated from Cheetah Mobile, which no longer holds any controlling power over LiveMe.
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SOURCE LiveMe | 2022-12-29T07:51:28+00:00 | wymt.com | https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2022/12/29/livemes-newly-released-slogan-shines-spotlight-individuals/ |
The goal for Neilson Powless at the Tour de France starting Saturday is simple: win a stage.
He’s certainly capable. So are the other five Americans in the field, and collectively they represent perhaps the strongest contingent of U.S. riders in cycling’s most famous race since the drug-fueled days of Lance Armstrong and Levi Leipheimer.
There is Sepp Kuss, the climbing extraordinaire from the Jumbo-Visma squad, who ended a 10-year drought for Americans with a stage win last year and who will try to usher Jonas Vingegaard to back-to-back yellow jerseys; Matteo Jorgenson, who featured in several breakaways a year ago and nearly won a stage himself; new U.S. road race champ Quinn Simmons; Kevin Vermaerke, whose own debut last year was waylaid by a broken collarbone; and Lawson Craddock, back for the first time since 2018.
Then there is Powless, the 26-year-old from Florida and the first rider of Native American ancestry to race in the Tour, and who already has won two lower level races this year while performing well in the spring classics.
“I think the prep that I have done has brought me to the right level of fitness at exactly the right time,” said Powless, who will also be charged with protecting EF Education–EasyPost’s overall contenders, Richard Carapaz and Rigoberto Urán.
“If I could win a stage, that would be incredible. That would be my Tour made,” Powless said. “But if we have Richie or Rigo up in GC and we can get someone on the podium, that would be incredible as well. I’m going to have to be pretty fluid with it, with what my goals are going to be, because depending on what position we are going to be in with the team, it is going to change. If we have someone going for GC, I could have a really satisfying Tour helping to get them on the podium.”
The six American riders in the Tour is one fewer than a year ago but otherwise the most since 2014, and represents a resurgence in U.S. road racing. Magnus Sheffield, the 21-year-old phenom for Ineos Grenadiers, nearly made its Tour lineup this year, and Joe Dombrowski and Brandon McNulty missed out on the start line largely because they already raced in the Giro d’Italia.
Incidentally, the 25-year-old McNulty won a stage in the Italian grand tour to confirm his status as an up-and-coming star.
While each of the six Americans could claim a stage win — the Tour begins Saturday with a mountainous stage leaving Bilboa, Spain — the strength of the contingent might not be reflected by their own ambitions as much as their expectations.
Or rather, the expectations placed on them.
Kuss is considered the top lieutenant for Vingegaard, and will be responsible for helping the reigning Tour winner fend off the attacks of Tadej Pogačar and other contenders. On any other team, Kuss would be a threat to win the toughest of stages himself, but he could be left to sacrifice himself for the team’s greater good.
Vermaerke is in a similar situation for Team DSM, where he will try to help Romain Bardet in the mountains. Craddock’s primary job will be to protect Jayco-AlUla’s Simon Yates and Dylan Groenewegen ahead of the sprint finishes.
“These kind of guys you need in a three-week tour,” Jayco-AlUla director Matthew Hayman said. “Very handy on all fronts.”
Even if they might not necessarily be at the front of the race.
There hasn’t been a true American contender for the overall win since Tejay van Garderen, who twice finished in the top five and wore the white jersey as the Tour’s top young rider. But that doesn’t mean U.S. riders are an afterthought heading into the 110th edition, given how much each of the team’s ambitions are riding on their shoulders.
And should one of those riders with overall hopes stumble? Then all bets are off.
“Powless, he rode more kilometers than anyone in the breaks last year I think, and we hope he takes the next step this year,” admitted EF Education–EasyPost chief executive Jonathan Vaughters said. “On paper, this is a great team. I’m excited to see how the race takes shape and how the whole team, riders and staff, come together to meet the challenge of the Tour.”
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GRAYLING TOWNSHIP, Mich. (AP) — A wildfire in Michigan had burned more than 3 square miles (7.7 square km) by late Saturday but an emergency evacuation was halted, the state Department of Natural Resources said.
The Wilderness Trail Fire in Crawford County started around 1 p.m. about 4 miles (6.4 km) southeast of Grayling near Staley Lake in Grayling Township, the department said in a statement.
The wildfire moving west and southwest threatened multiple buildings and closed I-75 for most of the day, the statement said.
The fire had burned 2,400 acres (3.75 square miles) before midnight, natural resources department spokesperson Kathleen Lavey said in an email to The Associated Press.
The evacuation order issued earlier was suspended late Saturday, Lavey said.
The Red Cross responded to assist those who were evacuated and a shelter was established at Beaver Creek Township Hall.
Emergency personnel from the U.S. Forest Service, federal Bureau of Land Management and Michigan police and fire departments continued working with the natural resources department to combat the fire with ground crews, airplanes, helicopters and heavy equipment, the statement said.
The cause of the wildfire was not immediately determined.
A temporary flight restriction was enacted for a 5-mile (8-km) perimeter around the fire below 5,000 feet (1,534 meters), the statement said.
Grayling Township is located about 150 miles (241 km) north of Lansing. | 2023-06-04T11:11:41+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/national/michigan-wildfire-prompts-evacuations-threatens-multiple-buildings/ |
The National Weather Service has issued several air quality alerts today. Smoke from wildfire in Canada, including dozens of blazes in Quebec, is flowing south. There are alerts up in the Northeast, along the mid-Atlantic and as far south as North and South Carolina. There are air quality alerts in parts of Ohio, too.
For the past several weeks, smoke from the wildfires have been pushing into the U.S. Here are some scenes from around the U.S and Canada.
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A passenger wearing a face mask rides the Staten Island Ferry past the Statue of Liberty during heavy smog in New York on June 6, 2023.
Smoke from forest fires in Northern Ontario and in Quebec contribute to pink hazy sunset in the city from the Cherry Beach over Toronto on June 6, 2023.
General view of hazy conditions resulting from Canadian wildfires as Clarke Schmidt #36 of the New York Yankees pitches during the first inning against the Chicago White Sox at Yankee Stadium on June 06, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.
Hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires blanket the monuments and skyline of Washington, D.C. on June 7, 2023 as seen from Arlington, Virginia. The Washington DC area is under a Code Orange air quality alert indicating unhealthy air for some members of the general public.
Hazy skies caused by Canadian wildfires blanket the monuments and skyline of Washington, D.C. on June 7, 2023 as seen from Arlington, Virginia.
A helicopter waterbomber flies above the Cameron Bluffs wildfire near Port Alberni, British Columbia, Canada, on Monday, June 5, 2023. Canada is on track to see its worst-ever wildfire season in recorded history if the rate of land burned continues at the same pace.
Buildings in lower Manhattan in New York are partially obscured by smoke from Canadian wildfires on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
A commuter steps into the subway as smoke from wildfires in Canada partially obscure One World Trade Center in lower Manhattan, Tuesday, June 6, 2023, in New York.
Smoke from wildfires shroud Montreal on Tuesday, June 6, 2023.
In this aerial image, an aircraft, center, flies near a wildfire burning near Barrington Lake in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
In this aerial image, wildfires burn in Shelburne County, Nova Scotia, on Wednesday, May 31, 2023.
Jetliners taxi in heavy smoke at Denver International Airport Friday, May 19, 2023, in Denver.
Buildings shrouded in smoke from wildfires in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, on Wednesday, May 17, 2023.
A burnt landscape caused by wildfires is pictured near Entrance, Wild Hay area, Alberta, Canada on May 10, 2023.
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Organization's Group Sponsorship Program Surpasses $17 Million Given to Like-Minded Charities, Community Programs and Civic Groups Throughout the Country
COLUMBIA FALLS, Maine, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) is celebrating its annual Giving in July campaign — a month dedicated to the groups and individuals giving back in their communities while helping to share the year-round mission to Remember the fallen, Honor those that serve and their families, and Teach the next generation the value of freedom.
Since its founding in 2007, WAA has partnered with hundreds of like-minded charities, community programs, and civic groups throughout the country to remember and honor our nation's veterans and active-duty military all year long. Giving in July celebrates these groups and highlights the opportunity to give back to them through the sponsorship of veterans' wreaths through the organization's Group Sponsorship Program. Through the program, WAA gives back $5 of each $15 wreath sponsorship made to support the local group's initiative, which include programs helping veterans, military families, youth and more, in communities across the country. Through this national program, WAA has given back more than $17 million in local contributions over the last 14 years.
"It would be disingenuous for us as an organization whose mission is to Remember, Honor and Teach, if we do not support other like-minded programs serving their communities," said WAA Executive Director Karen Worcester. "Our Group Sponsorship Program is a year-round effort, and our team provides the tools for success. Through Giving in July, our hope is that people are reminded that it is never too early to make a difference in your own community."
This year, more than 3,100 locations will participate in National Wreaths Across America Day – Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022 – and more than 4,000 Sponsorship Groups are working in their communities to raise awareness and the wreaths sponsorships needed to honor all their local servicemembers laid to rest with the placement of live, veterans' wreaths this December. Examples of the type of Groups that participate include, Daughters of the American Revolution Chapters, Civil Air Patrol Squadrons, Scouting Groups, VFWs, Young Marines, patriotic motorcycle clubs, school groups, and Veteran Service Organizations of all sizes. To find a Sponsorship Group supporting a participating cemetery in your community, please click here.
"Like the well-known concept 'Christmas in July,' considering our own charity during the summer months provides us the opportunity to encourage others to get involved early with the WAA mission and support our nation's veterans and military families in the communities they live, now," concluded Worcester.
Like and follow Wreaths Across America on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn, and tune in to Wreaths Across America Radio to hear from the many local Sponsorship Group volunteers throughout the country and how they are finding a way to serve in their communities.
About Wreaths Across America
Wreaths Across America is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization founded to continue and expand the annual wreath-laying ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery begun by Maine businessman Morrill Worcester in 1992. The organization's mission – Remember, Honor, Teach – is carried out in part each year by coordinating wreath-laying ceremonies in December at Arlington, as well as at thousands of veterans' cemeteries and other locations in all 50 states and beyond.
For more information or to sponsor a wreath please visit http://www.wreathsacrossamerica.org/
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CAROL STREAM, Ill., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prinova Group, LLC, has been named to 2022 Best and Brightest Companies to Work for in the Nation which identifies and honors companies that deliver exceptional human resource practices and an impressive commitment to their employees. Prinova was one of only 175 winning organizations from across the country out of 1,400 nominations.
"Prinova dedicates time and resources to build frequent employee engagement activities, support charitable organizations, and encourage continuous professional development opportunities," says Suzanne Kozlovsky, VP HR. "Programming includes Integrity Coaching for managers and a soon to be unveiled career and professional development program."
The Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® competition identifies and honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in employee enrichment programs that lead to increased productivity and financial performance.
"It is an honor to be named to the national list, especially in today's competitive job market," says Don Thorp, President. "While the past few years have been challenging, they did not deter our team from working hard to leaning into our core value - creating a positive and engaging work environment."
According to Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO of NABR and The Best and Brightest Program, "The 2022 winning organizations have stood out during unpredictable times and have proven they are an employer of choice. They continue to keep the needs of their employees first and provide perks that include development, wellbeing, work-life balance, rewards, and recognition. In addition, these winning companies offer a fantastic work culture and workplace environment that attracts and retains superior employees."
This competition scores potential winners based on regional data of company performance and a set standard across the nation. There are numerous regional celebrations throughout the country, including Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Houston, Milwaukee, San Diego, San Francisco, Miami, New York, Charlotte, Denver, Nashville, Pacific Northwest and Nationally.
Headquartered in Carol Stream, IL, Prinova is strategically structured to meet the rapidly changing demands of the food, beverage, nutritional and supplement industries. It is the largest US functional ingredient importer, as well as the largest distributor of vitamin C, vitamin B, amino acids, sweeteners, and caffeine. Over the past 40+ years, Prinova has steadily grown to expand its value-added services including premix manufacturing, flavor manufacturing, powder product development solutions and co-manufacturing. Prinova was acquired by Nagase & Co., Ltd. ("Nagase") in 2019. For more information, visit www.prinovaglobal.com.
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Koning competes for Sharing Care Award, open for public voting through June 16, 2023
NORCROSS, Ga., June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Koning Health announced today that its innovative breast imaging technology, the Koning Vera Breast CT, was named a finalist in the 2023 Sharecare Awards, which recognize best-in-class productions and programs that promote well-being and embody the spirit of "sharing care."
Koning is one of 52 finalists in the fifth annual Sharecare Awards, now competing to win the special Sharing Care Award, conferred upon the entry which receives the most votes from the general public. Starting today, anyone can go to sharecareawards.org/voting to vote for their favorite finalist in each category; only one vote may be cast per person, per category each day of the voting period, ending June 16, 2023.
Women's breast health has been stagnant and ignored for over 50 years. Koning's innovative, patented Koning Vera Breast CT (KBCT), is a comfortable and convenient 7-second scan that will optimize early disease detection, diagnosis, intervention, and treatment - and will save millions of women's lives worldwide. KBCT provides higher resolution images at an equivalent dose to mammograms and a dose 4-6 times lower than conventional CT exams.
"Each finalist was mindfully selected from hundreds of entries submitted across the 13 awards categories, and we congratulate Koning Health for emerging as one of four selected for the Health/Science: News category," said Donna Hill Howes, chief nursing officer of Sharecare. "Selected by our competition's esteemed Academy of Judges, composed of renowned experts in health and media, and their juries, Koning's entry exemplifies the inspiring commitment to 'sharing care' that the Sharecare Awards seeks to elevate and honor."
"We are thrilled and honored to be considered a finalist in the prestigious Sharecare Awards," says Lutao Ning, Koning CEO. "We're looking forward to sharing our breast imaging technology with Sharecare followers, as well as women around the world, all who deserve better breast imaging options."
Beginning in September, category finalists will be showcased and winners revealed across Sharecare's social media profiles on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube. Additionally, for the first time since the inaugural Sharecare Awards, the fifth annual competition will culminate with an in-person celebration on Monday, Oct. 9, when select winners, including recipients of the Sharing Care Award, Outstanding Foundation of the Year, and Person of the Year will be revealed live on stage at HLTH 2023 in Las Vegas.
About Koning: Koning is a global Health Technology company focused on improving the breast imaging industry with its patented Koning Vera Breast CT (KBCT). Koning's vision is to create a revolution in medical imaging through advanced computed tomography technology that dramatically improves the way clinicians visualize and evaluate breast tissue. The KBCT is expected to optimize early disease detection, diagnosis, intervention, and treatment, and will improve survival rates for millions of patients worldwide. For more information, visit Koning's website or email Koning at info@koningcorporation.com.
About Sharecare
Sharecare is the digital health company that helps people manage all their health in one place. The Sharecare platform provides each person – no matter where they are in their health journey – with a comprehensive and personalized health profile where they can dynamically and easily connect to the information, evidence-based programs and health professionals they need to live their healthiest, happiest and most productive lives. In addition to providing individual consumers with direct access to award-winning and innovative frictionless technologies, scientifically validated clinical protocols and best-in-class coaching tools, Sharecare also helps providers, employers and health plans effectively scale outcomes-based health and wellness solutions across their entire populations. To learn more, visit www.sharecare.com.
CONTACT: info@koningcorporation.com
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Mike White is back at quarterback for the New York Jets.
And just in time, with their playoff hopes hanging by a thread.
White was cleared by team doctors and will start Sunday in Seattle after he missed the Jets' past two games while dealing with broken ribs suffered in New York's 20-12 loss at Buffalo on Dec. 11.
“I thought Mike had been doing a great job moving the offense, sustaining drives and getting first downs,” coach Robert Saleh said while confirming the decision. "Much more efficient. Our offense was running with some good efficiency.
“It's a great opportunity for him, a great opportunity for everybody.”
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White has practiced on a limited basis since, but hadn't been cleared for contact so he couldn't play.
That clearance came Monday. And with the Jets (7-8) still in the playoff hunt with two games remaining, they get their quarterback back. And “barring injury,” Saleh said, for as long as the season lasts. But the coach wouldn't go as far as to speculate whether White could be the long-term answer at quarterback.
“He just needs to take it one day at a time,” Saleh said, “and go from there.”
Saleh said Joe Flacco would serve as White's backup and Zach Wilson will go from starting the past two games to being the No. 3 quarterback and inactive on Sunday.
White went 80 of 129 for 952 yards and three touchdowns with two interceptions while starting three games in place of the benched Wilson. He was twice knocked out of the game against the Bills. X-rays at the stadium were clear and he finished the game, but CT scans at a hospital revealed a fracture to his ribs.
“A couple in a row,” White said two weeks ago, “that makes that area just kind of really vulnerable.”
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Jets team doctors ruled he couldn't be cleared for contact, and White said he sought the opinion of about 10 independent doctors who all concurred.
Wilson struggled mightily while starting the past two games in White's absence, but struggled mightily. He was replaced by fourth-string quarterback Chris Streveler, promoted from the practice squad before the game, to give the Jets a spark in their 19-3 loss to Jacksonville last Thursday night.
Wilson, who was benched to reset his mechanics and mental approach, went 27 of 53 for 409 yards and two touchdowns with two interceptions in losses to Detroit and Jacksonville.
Saleh insisted Monday the Jets “are not quitting on the young man.” But Wilson's performance against the Jaguars in front of a national audience — 9 of 18 for 92 yards and an INT — was a clear indication he hasn't fixed his flaws.
“I still think he's got a future here,” Saleh said. “I still think he's going to be a really good quarterback. He needs time to sit back and continue the development that we're trying to re-kickstart, if you will, after the New England game (before his first benching).
"But we still have him in our future and our plans.”
The Jets' playoff situation appeared dire after that loss, but New York received some good news with the results of some other games over the weekend. Miami, New England and Las Vegas all lost, so New York remains in ninth place in the AFC playoff standings behind the Patriots (7-8) and Dolphins (8-7).
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The Jets can snap an 11-year postseason drought if they win their final two games at Seattle and Miami, and the Patriots lose one of their last two against Miami at home or at Buffalo.
“We've still got to find ourselves, we've still got to find confidence and we've got to get the ball rolling,” Saleh said. "And it starts with how we prepare day in and day out and how we attack these moments.
“The playoffs and all that stuff is cool, but we’ve got to stay connected to this moment in Seattle and Seattle only.” | 2022-12-27T01:26:33+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/26/sports/jets-mike-white-cleared-by-docs-will-start-qb-sunday/ |
SANTA FE, N.M. (AP) — Ukrainian relatives of a slain cinematographer are seeking damages in her death from actor Alec Baldwin in connection with a fatal shooting on the set of a Western movie, under a civil lawsuit filed Thursday in Los Angeles.
The new lawsuit against Baldwin was filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court on behalf of Hutchins’ parents and younger sister, who works as a nurse on the outskirts of the Ukrainian capital city of Kyiv and is married to a Ukrainian man fighting in the war against Russia.
Cinematographer Halyna Hutchins died shortly after being wounded during a rehearsal in the movie “Rust” in October 2021 at a film-set ranch on the outskirts of Santa Fe. Baldwin was pointing a pistol at Hutchins when it discharged, killing Hutchins and wounding director Joel Souza.
The new lawsuit alleges negligence and the depravation of benefits, based on the emotional or financial support that Hutchins previously provided to younger sister Svetlana Zemko and parents Olga Solovey and Anatolii Androsovych. The lawsuit also names as defendants a long list of “Rust” crew members, an ammunition supplier, producers of the film and affiliated businesses.
Separately, Baldwin and weapons supervisor Hannah Gutierrez-Reed are confronting felony criminal charges of involuntary manslaughter in New Mexico District Court, with a remote first appearance scheduled later this month in which pleas may be entered. Baldwin and Gutierrez-Reed have vowed to dispute the charges, while an assistant director has agreed to plead guilty to lesser charges.
Los Angeles-based attorney Gloria Allred described Zemko as a working emergency operating-room nurse who is raising an infant and 4-year-old child while her husband fights in the war.
At a news conference, Allred said that Zemko “had a very close and loving relationship with her big sister, Halyna, and she feels strongly that anyone who is responsible for her loss must be held accountable.”
Contacted Thursday, an attorney for Baldwin in New Mexico had no immediate comment.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified compensatory and punitive damages as well as legal costs. Allred declined to quantify possible demands.
Matthew Hutchins, widower to Halyna Hutchins, reached an undisclosed settlement with Baldwin and other producers of Rust late last year. Part of the settlement calls for Matthew to be a producer on “Rust” as it potentially resumes filming.
Baldwin has sought to clear his name by suing people involved in handling and supplying the loaded gun. Baldwin, also a co-producer on “Rust,” said he was told the gun was safe.
In his lawsuit, Baldwin said that while working on camera angles with Hutchins, he pointed the gun in her direction and pulled back and released the hammer of the weapon, which discharged.
The new lawsuit against Baldwin, though filed in California, relies on provisions of New Mexico state law regarding the depravation of benefits, also known as “loss of consortium.” | 2023-02-10T20:19:42+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/entertainment-news/ap-slain-cinematographers-ukrainian-relatives-sue-alec-baldwin/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
0-2-3-8, FIREBALL: 2
(zero, two, three, eight; FIREBALL: two)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Saturday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Night" game were:
0-2-3-8, FIREBALL: 2
(zero, two, three, eight; FIREBALL: two) | 2023-01-08T05:18:13+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Night-game-17702427.php |
NEVIS, St. Kitts and Nevis, June 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- International Merchant Bank Limited (IMBL), an International Bank licensed and regulated by the Nevis Financial Services Regulatory Commission (NFSRC) based in St. Kitts and Nevis, and Metropolitan Commercial Bank (MCB) [Member FDIC], a New York State chartered commercial bank in the United States of America, have commenced a Correspondent Banking relationship for a minimum term of five years.
In today's global economy, development is critically and inevitably inter-reliant between nations. This ever-increasing interdependence of countries has led to overwhelming demand for international trade. Banks and Financial Institutions are playing a fundamental role in support of this by enhancing their ability to make and receive international payments via correspondent banking. MCB's ability to combine the high-touch service and relationship-based focus of a community bank with the extensive financial solutions offered by large competitors makes it a valued, trusted and innovative strategic partner to IMBL.
Dhwani Srivastava, Chief Executive Officer of International Merchant Bank Limited commented,
"This is a remarkable milestone. Having correspondent banking relationship with Metropolitan Commercial Bank enables IMBL to serve our clients faster and more efficiently for the international payment/settlement-related transactions while broadening and enhancing our transaction channels. We have seen most payments settle the same day or within 24 hours. This strategic relationship will lead to significant growth for our business."
MCB, a subsidiary of its parent company Metropolitan Bank Holding Corp. (NYSE: MCB), was founded in 1999 and offers a variety of business, commercial and personal banking products and services to small and middle-market businesses, public entities and affluent individuals in the New York metropolitan area. As a New York State Chartered commercial bank, MCB is sharply focused on serving their client's needs, while enhancing shareholder value by capitalizing on the growth opportunities of a dynamic marketplace.
MCB finished in the top ten of S&P Global Market Intelligence's annual ranking of the best-performing community banks with assets between $3 billion and $10 billion for 2022, and among the top ten top-performing community banks in the Northeast region for 2022. MCB is also a member of the Piper Sandler Sm-All Stars Class of 2022. MCB is a New York State chartered commercial bank, a member of the Federal Reserve System and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
Nick Rosenberg, Executive Vice President, Head of Global Payments Group of Metropolitan Commercial Bank says,
"We are proud to showcase the unmatched experience, acumen, and intuitiveness of Metropolitan Commercial Bank's Global Payments Group. For us, working with IMBL is a very promising opportunity, and we look forward to this collaboration."
About International Merchant Bank Limited (IMBL)
IMBL, based in St. Kitts and Nevis, aspires to be the bank of choice for individual and corporate clients globally. The IMBL team has decades of global experience in Banking and Trade Finance. IMBL's client offerings reflect its core strengths and passion in banking. As a top international bank in its region, IMBL has standards and commitments that have been purposefully identified for a better tomorrow. We hope to be your partner to the world. For more information, please visit www.imbltd.com.
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TSA shows off weapons found in carry-on luggage at Orlando airport
ORLANDO, Fla. - The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) said a new record has been set at Orlando International Airport where 154 passengers have brought guns to security checkpoints.
Weapons like Tasers, knives and guns are just some of the items that have been found inside luggage. Small knives hidden inside a credit card are also a big no-no. The TSA said those are most commonly found in passengers wallets or carry-on's.
The TSA said firearms must be in checked baggage. All firearms must be properly packed and declared to the airline at check-in, which means unloaded and in a locked, hard-sided case.
The fine for bringing guns to the checkpoint has been raised to up to $15,000, depending on whether the gun was loaded or the person was a repeat offender.
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Other items like sports equipment may seem harmless, but could be dangerous in the wrong hands. The TSA said they collect more than 2,000 pounds each month of weapons and items like hockey sticks, pool cues and baseball bats. All of those are allowed, but only if it's in your checked bag.
"We prefer the passenger decides to go ahead and checks their bag," the TSA said. "We don't want them to leave it behind and lose the item."
Depending on the airline, that could be an additional cost of $25 to $50. So the TSA wants to remind passengers of the rules before they come to the airport. | 2022-12-23T16:44:10+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/tsa-shows-off-weapons-found-in-carry-on-luggage-at-orlando-airport |
RICHMOND, Va., April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Do No Harm, an organization working to protect healthcare from discriminatory, divisive ideologies, filed a lawsuit on behalf of a member against Kenya L. Eddings, the Executive Director of the Arkansas Minority Health Commission. The suit asserts Ms. Eddings, in her official capacity as head of the AMHC, is responsible for a scholarship – the Minority Healthcare Workforce Diversity Scholarship – that discriminates against students based on their skin color.
"This scholarship clearly violates the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution," said Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, Board Chair of Do No Harm. "The Arkansas Minority Health Commission is illegally excluding and discriminating against certain medical students and denying them opportunities based on their race, color, or national origin – the scholarship should be declared unconstitutional and promptly enjoined."
The Do No Harm suit, filed in the Eastern District of Arkansas, maintains that the scholarship is blatantly illegal. The Equal Protection Clause requires racial classifications to satisfy strict scrutiny, and the scholarship's gross racial exclusion obviously fails to meet those standards.
To be eligible for the scholarship, an applicant must "confirm that [he is] a racial minority," meaning "African American, Hispanic, Native American/American Indian, Asian American or Marshallese." In other words, Arkansas's white and Arab-American students need not apply.
Do No Harm seeks the following:
- A declaratory judgment that the Arkansas Minority Health Commission's Minority Healthcare Workforce Diversity Scholarship violates the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution.
- A permanent injunction barring Defendant from selecting student applicants based on race and from enforcing any and all racially discriminatory eligibility criteria when awarding the Arkansas Minority Health Commission's Minority Healthcare Workforce Diversity Scholarship.
- A preliminary injunction granting the above relief throughout the pendency of this case and a temporary restraining order preventing Defendant from selecting any scholarship recipients until the Court resolves the preliminary injunction.
ABOUT DO NO HARM:
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Ford has filed a patent application for a burnout mode for electric cars, allowing EVs to smoke their front tires, rear tires, or all four.
First spotted by CarBuzz, a Ford application for an “electrified vehicle performance mode with intentional wheel spin for tire heating” was published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) on March 2, after being originally filed on Aug. 30, 2021.
In the application, Ford discusses braking one axle while applying power to another to spin the tires to “provide a peel out and associated heating or smoking of the tires to improve traction and provide a visual display of power.” In other words, a burnout.
Using the brakes to hold a car in place while spinning the wheels sounds similar to the line-lock function previously seen on the Ford Mustang, but applied to all-wheel-drive EVs with motors powering both axles. That means the burnout mode can be used with the front wheels or rear wheels. Accompanying sketches show smoke clouds rolling off each set of wheels. The car depicted is a Ford Mustang Mach-E, but that doesn’t mean this feature is destined for that model, as Ford hasn’t confirmed the burnout mode for production.
The application also mentions “a sequential maneuver that spins the tires of the first axle followed by the tires of the second axle,” potentially allowing for four-wheel burnouts. This would be activated by “specified manipulation of the brake pedal and accelerator pedal,” according to the application.
Ford has tried to show off the hooning potential of EVs with the Mustang Mach-E 1400, which can easily spin all four tires thanks to seven motors generating 1,400 hp. It’s unlikely that such a powertrain will end up in a road car, but this burnout mode seems like a more plausible way to up the fun factor of EVs customers can actually buy.
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Green Bay hosts NFL Draft 2025
GREEN BAY, Wis. - Green Bay will host the 2025 NFL Draft, the NFL announced Monday, May 22.
The draft, presented by Bud Light, will take place in Green Bay, inside and around iconic Lambeau Field and Titletown.
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"This is an incredible day for the Packers, Greater Green Bay and the entire state of Wisconsin as we are excited and honored to be selected to host the 2025 NFL Draft," said Packers President/CEO Mark Murphy "The Packers have a rich and proud history that goes back to the early days of the NFL and are the only community owned team. That connection to our League's heritage combined with the great passion Packers fans will bring will make the Draft a memorable event for those in attendance and NFL fans watching around the world." | 2023-05-23T01:11:01+00:00 | fox10phoenix.com | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/sports/green-bay-hosts-nfl-draft-2025 |
SHANGHAI, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Noah Holdings Limited ("Noah" or the "Company") (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX: 6686), a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider in China offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for high net worth investors, today announced its unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2022.
THIRD QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Net revenues for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB684.5 million (US$96.2 million), a 24.7% decrease from the corresponding period in 2021, mainly due to decreases in one-time commissions and performance-based income. Net revenues decreased by 7.3% compared with the second quarter of 2022, mainly due to a decrease in sales of insurance products and partially offset by increases in recurring service fees and other service fees.
- Income from operations for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB231.8 million (US$32.6 million), a 1.3% increase from the corresponding period in 2021, due to our tighter expense control policy; income from operations decreased by 28.3% compared with the second quarter of 2022, due to a 7.3% decrease in net revenue and a 9.1% increase in operating costs and expenses as less expenses were incurred in the second quarter of 2022 due to the unprecedented COVID lockdown in Shanghai.
- Net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB182.4 million (US$25.6 million), a 33.2% decrease from the corresponding period in 2021, and a 47.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2022, due to losses in our investments and investments in affiliates amid market volatilities.
- Non-GAAP[1] net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB190.9 million (US$26.8 million), a 32.8% decrease from the corresponding period in 2021, and a 46.2% decrease from the second quarter of 2022.
THIRD QUARTER 2022 OPERATIONAL UPDATES
Wealth Management Business
We offer investment products and provide value-added services to high net worth investors in China and overseas for our wealth management business. Noah primarily distributes private equity, private secondary, mutual funds and other products denominated in RMB and other currencies.
- Total number of registered clients as of September 30, 2022 was 433,250, a 6.6% increase from September 30, 2021, and a 3.5% increase from June 30, 2022.
- Total number of active clients[2], who transacted with us during the third quarter of 2022 was 22,641, a 6.5% increase from the third quarter of 2021, and a 76.0% increase from the second quarter of 2022.
- Aggregate value of investment products distributed during the third quarter of 2022 was RMB18.0 billion (US$2.5 billion), a 25.3% decrease from the third quarter of 2021, and a 7.0% decrease from the second quarter of 2022, mainly due to fewer private secondary products distributed and partially offset by an increase in the distribution of mutual fund products.
- Coverage network in mainland China covered 76 cities as of September 30, 2022, compared with 81 cities as of September 30, 2021 and 79 cities as of June 30, 2022, which was in line with our strategic adjustments after our thorough internal evaluation of each geographic location.
- Number of relationship managers was 1,257 as of September 30, 2022, a 4.9% decrease from September 30, 2021, and a 0.2% increase from June 30, 2022.
Asset Management Business
Our asset management business is conducted through Gopher Asset Management Co., Ltd. ("Gopher Asset Management"), a leading multi-asset manager in China with overseas offices in Hong Kong and the United States. Gopher Asset Management develops and manages assets ranging from private equity, real estate, public securities to multi-strategies investments denominated in RMB and other currencies.
- Total assets under management as of September 30, 2022 were RMB156.2 billion (US$22.0 billion), a 0.5% increase from June 30, 2022 and a 0.1% increase from September 30, 2021, mainly due to a continuing increase in private equity investments.
Other Businesses
Our other businesses segment mainly provides more comprehensive services and investment products to our clients.
Ms. Jingbo Wang, co-founder and CEO of Noah, said, "I am happy to report that we have received the acknowledgement from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange regarding our application of a voluntary conversion to dual-primary listing in Hong Kong, and we hope to complete the conversion before the end of this year. In the third quarter of 2022, the market remained challenging and volatile as we resumed our onsite client activities, and as a result, general and administration expenses increased quarter-on-quarter as expected, which led to the decrease in our non-GAAP net income both quarter-on-quarter and year-on-year. The transaction value of private secondary products grew 38.9% quarter-on-quarter, representing a recovery from the last quarter, while transaction value of mutual funds remained stable. Our total number of active clients grew 6.5% year-on-year and 76.0% quarter-on-quarter respectively. We see continued challenges from China's prolonged COVID-zero policy and partial lockdowns in various cities, coupled with a slower growth of economy, and adjusted to a domestic and international 'dual circulation' business model, aiming to grow and strengthen our international operations in terms of staff, products and clients. Overseas revenue contribution grew from 21.6% in the second quarter of 2022 to 28.3% in the quarter and we hope to deliver further growth from our international businesses."
THIRD QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Net Revenues
Net revenues for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB684.5 million (US$96.2 million), a 24.7% decrease from the corresponding period in 2021, primarily attributable to decreased one-time commissions and performance based income, partially offset by increased other service fees.
- Wealth Management Business
- Net revenues from one-time commissions for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB92.1 million (US$12.9 million), a 52.5% decrease year-on-year, primarily due to decreased transaction value in relation to private secondary products as well as insurance products compared with the third quarter of 2021.
- Net revenues from recurring service fees for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB306.6 million (US$43.1 million), a 21.6% decrease year-on-year. The decrease was primarily due to the service fees recognized upon liquidation of certain credit products with higher fee rates in the third quarter of 2021.
- Net revenues from performance-based income for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB18.1 million (US$2.5 million), a 52.1% decrease from the corresponding period of 2021, primarily due to less performance-based income from private secondary products.
- Net revenues from other service fees for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB49.1 million (US$6.9 million), a 59.8% increase from the corresponding period in 2021, primarily due to more value-added services Noah offers to its high net worth clients.
- Asset Management Business
- Net revenues from one-time commissions for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB7.8 million (US$1.1 million), a 63.3% decrease year-on-year due to fewer investment products that invest in private equity investments sold compared with the third quarter of 2021.
- Net revenues from recurring service fees for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB183.0 million (US$25.7million), a 4.1% increase from the corresponding period in 2021, due to an increase in the amount of private equity investments managed by Gopher.
- Net revenues from performance-based income for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB9.5 million (US$1.3 million), a 78.5% decrease year-on-year, primarily due to a decrease in performance-based income from real estate investments and offshore private equity investments managed by Gopher compared with the third quarter of 2021.
- Other Businesses
- Net revenues for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB18.2 million (US$2.6 million), compared with RMB14.0 million for the corresponding period in 2021, due to more value added services provided.
Operating Costs and Expenses
Operating costs and expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB452.7 million (US$63.6 million), a 33.4% decrease from the corresponding period in 2021. Operating costs and expenses primarily consisted of compensation and benefits of RMB343.0 million (US$48.2 million), selling expenses of RMB76.0 million (US$10.7 million), general and administrative expenses of RMB57.5 million (US$8.1 million), reversal of credit losses of RMB5.3 million (US$0.7 million) and other operating expenses of RMB25.1 million (US$3.5 million).
- Operating costs and expenses for the wealth management business for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB332.8 million (US$46.8 million), a 34.8% decrease from the corresponding period in 2021, primarily due to a decrease in compensation and benefits in line with decreased transaction value and selling expenses as well as general administrative expenses due to our cost control measures implemented.
- Operating costs and expenses for the asset management business for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB82.6 million (US$11.6 million), a 33.5% decrease from the corresponding period in 2021, primarily due to decreased selling and general and administrative expenses due to our cost control measures implemented.
- Operating costs and expenses for other businesses for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB37.4 million (US$5.3 million), compared with RMB45.4 million from the corresponding period in 2021, due to fewer credit losses recorded.
Operating Margin
Operating margin for the third quarter of 2022 was 33.9%, increased from 25.2% for the corresponding period in 2021.
- Operating margin for the wealth management business for the third quarter of 2022 was 28.6%, compared with 21.9% for the corresponding period in 2021, due to fewer expenses incurred due to our cost control measures implemented.
- Operating margin for the asset management business for the third quarter of 2022 was 58.8%, compared with 48.5% for the corresponding period in 2021, due to fewer expenses incurred due to our cost control measures implemented.
- Loss from operation for other businesses for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB19.1 million (US$2.7 million), compared with an operating loss of RMB31.4 million for the corresponding period in 2021.
Investment Income
Investment loss for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB7.2 million (US$1.0 million), compared with investment income of RMB24.1 million for the corresponding period in 2021 due to several investment funds losses that we directly owned.
Income Tax Expenses
Income tax expenses for the third quarter of 2022 were RMB51.1 million (US$7.2 million), a 14.9% decrease year-on-year, primarily due to less taxable income compared with the third quarter of 2021.
Income from Equity in Affiliates
Loss from equity in affiliates for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB22.4 million (US$3.2 million), compared with income from equity in affiliates of RMB64.5 million for the corresponding period in 2021, primarily due to the decrease in net income of the funds of funds that we manage and invest in as the general partner or fund manager.
Net Income
- Net Income
- Net income for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB178.0 million (US$25.0 million), a 34.4% decrease from the corresponding period in 2021.
- Net margin for the third quarter of 2022 was 26.0%, down from 29.9% for the corresponding period in 2021, due to several investment losses.
- Net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB182.4 million (US$25.6 million), a 33.2% decrease from the corresponding period in 2021.
- Net margin attributable to Noah shareholders for the third quarter of 2022 was 26.7%, down from 30.1% for the corresponding period in 2021.
- Net income attributable to Noah shareholders per basic and diluted ADS for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB2.64 (US$0.37) and RMB2.63 (US$0.37), respectively, down from RMB4.06 and RMB4.04 respectively, for the corresponding period in 2021.
- Non-GAAP Net Income Attributable to Noah Shareholders
- Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB190.9 million (US$26.8 million), a 32.8% decrease from the corresponding period in 2021.
- Non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders for the third quarter of 2022 was 27.9%, compared with 31.3% for the corresponding period in 2021.
- Non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders per diluted ADS for the third quarter of 2022 was RMB2.76 (US$0.39), down from RMB4.2 for the corresponding period in 2021.
Balance Sheet and Cash Flow
As of September 30, 2022, the Company had RMB4,312.8 million (US$606.3 million) in cash and cash equivalents, compared with RMB3,608.0 million as of June 30, 2022 and RMB2,829.5 million as of September 30, 2021.
Net cash inflow from the Company's operating activities during the third quarter of 2022 was RMB388.5 million (US$54.6 million), primarily due to operating cash inflow generated by net income and collection of accounts receivables and amounts due from related parties.
Net cash inflow from the Company's investing activities during the third quarter of 2022 was RMB23.7 million (US$3.3 million), primarily due to collection of loan receivables.
Net cash inflow from the Company's financing activities was RMB237.3 million (US$33.4 million) in the third quarter of 2022, primarily related to the proceeds from our global offering and secondary listing of Class A ordinary shares on the Main Board of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.
UPDATE ON CREDIT FUNDS
On November 1, 2022, the Company provided an update on the status of the legal proceedings related to certain credit funds managed by Shanghai Gopher Asset Management Co., Ltd (the "Shanghai Gopher").
As the Company previously disclosed on June 21, June 29 and July 6, 2022 and August 25, 2020, certain credit funds (the "Camsing Credit Funds") managed by Shanghai Gopher had invested in supply chain account receivables (the "Camsing Accounts Receivables") with respect to the sale of computer, consumer electronics and communication products by affiliates (the "Sellers") of Camsing International Holding Limited (the "Camsing") as underlying investable assets to a buyer (the "Buyer"). Certain companies and individuals in connection with such supply chain account receivables were later suspected to commit fraudulent activities (the "Camsing Incident"). Shanghai Gopher reported such suspected fraudulent activities to relevant PRC governmental authorities, initiated legal proceedings against the Sellers, the Buyer and relevant guarantors, and has been assisting the PRC governmental authorities with their investigations in connection with the Camsing Incident.
On November 1, 2022, the Shanghai No.2 Intermediate People's Court (the "Court") entered an initial judgment on the criminal case of Camsing Incident, pursuant to which the Court convicted the controlling shareholder of the Camsing to life imprisonment for contract fraud, among other crimes, and the treasurer of Camsing to 17 years and six months' imprisonment for contract fraud, among other crimes. Other defendants in the criminal proceeding were respectively sentenced to imprisonment for a definite term for contract fraud. To the Company's knowledge, the controlling shareholder of the Camsing and other defendants in the criminal proceeding have appealed the above initial judgment. Subsequently, this case will be in the process of second instance and heard by the Shanghai High People's Court.
The Company will continue to closely monitor and evaluate any future development of the legal proceedings in connection with the Camsing Incident and provide further updates as appropriate.
2022 OUTLOOK
We expect to see continued challenges from the rate hikes from the Federal Reserve, sporadic lockdowns in China due to its prolonged COVID-zero policy, as well as the volatile public market. Considering the impact of these factors on clients' investment sentiments, the Company revised its estimated non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders for the full year 2022 from a range of RMB1.45 billion to RMB1.55 billion as previously published, to a range of RMB1.0 billion to RMB1.1 billion. This estimate reflects management's current business outlook and is subject to change.
As previously announced, we have received acknowledgement from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange regarding our application for a voluntary conversion to dual-primary listing in Hong Kong, which is expected to be completed before the end of 2022. To comply with the applicable requirements under the Hong Kong Listing Rules and in line with the general market practice for companies with primary listings in both the United States and Hong Kong, the Company will no longer publish its annual forecast after the aforementioned conversion to a dual-primary listing in Hong Kong.
CONFERENCE CALL
The Company's senior management will host an earnings conference call via Zoom webinar to discuss its Q3 Results and recent business activities. Details of the conference call are as follows:
A replay will be available on the same day of the conference call until November 29, 2022 at the Company's investor relations website under the "Announcements & Events" section at http://ir.noahgroup.com.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available at the Company's investor relations website under the "Financial Reports" section at http://ir.noahgroup.com.
DISCUSSION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
In addition to disclosing financial results prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP, the Company's earnings release contains non-GAAP financial measures excluding the effects of all forms of share-based compensation, share-based settlement expenses and net of tax impact, if any. See "Reconciliation of GAAP to Non-GAAP Results" at the end of this press release.
The non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by the Company should not be considered a substitute for financial measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The financial results reported in accordance with U.S. GAAP and reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP results should be carefully evaluated. The non-GAAP financial measures used by the Company may be prepared differently from and, therefore, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies.
When evaluating the Company's operating performance in the periods presented, management reviewed the foregoing non-GAAP net income attributable to Noah shareholders and per diluted ADS and non-GAAP net margin attributable to Noah shareholders to supplement U.S. GAAP financial data. As such, the Company's management believes that the presentation of the non-GAAP financial measures provides important supplemental information to investors regarding financial and business trends relating to its results of operations in a manner consistent with that used by management.
ABOUT NOAH HOLDINGS LIMITED
Noah Holdings Limited (NYSE: NOAH and HKEX:6686) is a leading and pioneer wealth management service provider in China offering comprehensive one-stop advisory services on global investment and asset allocation primarily for high net worth investors. Noah is a Cayman Islands holding company and carries on business in Hong Kong as Noah Holdings Private Wealth and Asset Management Limited. In the first nine months of 2022, Noah distributed RMB52.3 billion (US$7.3 billion) of investment products. Through Gopher Asset Management, Noah had assets under management of RMB156.2 billion (US$22.0 billion) as of September 30, 2022.
Noah's wealth management business primarily distributes private equity, private secondary, mutual fund and other products denominated in RMB and other currencies. Noah's network covers 76 cities in mainland China, as well as offices in Hong Kong, Taiwan, New York, Silicon Valley and Singapore. A total of 1,257 relationship managers provide customized financial solutions for clients through this network, and meet their international investment needs. The Company's wealth management business had 433,250 registered clients as of September 30, 2022. Through Gopher Asset Management, Noah manages private equity, public securities, real estate, multi-strategy and other investments denominated in RMB and other currencies. The Company also provides other services.
For more information, please visit Noah at ir.noahgroup.com.
FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSLATION
In this announcement, the unaudited financial results for the third quarter of 2022 ended September 30, 2022 are stated in RMB. This announcement contains currency conversions of certain RMB amounts into US$ at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to US$ are made at a rate of RMB7.1135 to US$1.00, the effective noon buying rate for September 30, 2022 as set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Federal Reserve Board.
SAFE HARBOR STATEMENT
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "confident" and similar statements. Among other things, the outlook for 2022 and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as Noah's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. Noah may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in announcements, circulars or other publications made on the website of The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (the "Hong Kong Stock Exchange"), in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Statements that are not historical facts, including statements about Noah's beliefs and expectations, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause Noah's actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement, including but not limited to the following: its goals and strategies; its future business development, financial condition and results of operations; the expected growth of the wealth management and asset management market in China and internationally; its expectations regarding demand for and market acceptance of the products it distributes; investment risks associated with investment products distributed to Noah's investors, including the risk of default by counterparties or loss of value due to market or business conditions or misconduct by counterparties; its expectations regarding keeping and strengthening its relationships with key clients; relevant government policies and regulations relating to its industries; its ability to attract and retain qualified employees; its ability to stay abreast of market trends and technological advances; its plans to invest in research and development to enhance its product choices and service offerings; competition in its industries in China and internationally; general economic and business conditions in China; and its ability to effectively protect its intellectual property rights and not to infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Noah's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. All information provided in this press release and in the attachments is as of the date of this press release, and Noah does not undertake any obligation to update any such information, including forward-looking statements, as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under the applicable law.
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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 Upstart, Inc. (NASDAQ: UPST).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Upstart between March 18, 2021 and May 9, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until July 12, 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, Upstart, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) as a result, Upstart was experiencing a negative impact on its conversion rate; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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Here are the winners at this year's Golden Globes
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Selena Gomez, "Only Murders in the Building"
Jenny Ortega, "Wednesday"
Jean Smart, "Hacks"
Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
Colin Farrell, "The Banshees of Inisherin"
Diego Calva, "Babylon"
Daniel Craig, "Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery"
Adam Driver, "White Noise"
Ralph Fiennes, "The Menu"
Best Actress in a Motion Picture — Musical or Comedy
Michelle Yeoh, "Everything Everywhere All at Once"
Lesley Manville, "Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris"
Margot Robbie, "Babylon"
Anya Taylor-Joy, "The Menu"
Emma Thompson, "Good Luck to You Leo Grande"
Best Motion Picture — Animated
"Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio"
"Marcel the Shell With Shoes On"
"Puss in Boots: The Last Wish"
"Turning Red"
Best Actor in a Motion Picture — Drama
Austin Butler, "Elvis"
Brendan Fraser, "The Whale"
Hugh Jackman, "The Son"
Bill Nighy, "Living"
Jeremy Pope, "The Inspection"
Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series — Drama
Zendaya, "Euphoria"
Emma D'Arcy, "House of the Dragon"
Laura Linney, "Ozark"
Imelda Staunton, "The Crown"
Hilary Swank, "Alaska Daily"
Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role in a Musical-Comedy or Drama Television Series
Julia Garner, "Ozark"
Elizabeth Debicki, "The Crown"
Hannah Einbinder, "Hacks"
Janelle James, "Abbott Elementary"
Sheryl Lee Ralph, "Abbott Elementary" | 2023-01-11T02:42:03+00:00 | wesh.com | https://www.wesh.com/article/here-are-the-winners-at-this-years-golden-globes/42449437 |
Meet Tutti! She is a new rabbit to Red Dog Farm Animal Rescue Network's foster program. Tutti is a female mix-breed rabbit, probably a Dutch and maybe Rex cross. Tutti is approximately 5 months old. She is still getting to know her foster family but is adjusting well. She loves to play and have space to run and do bunny gymnastics. To complete an adoption application or learn more about other pets, visit reddogfarm.com. Tutti’s adoption fee is $70. | 2022-11-11T05:21:34+00:00 | greensboro.com | https://greensboro.com/blogs/pet-of-the-week-tutti/article_040b061c-5ec2-11ed-98ec-43f2b4c36e2a.html |
CT Albany NY Zone Forecast for Friday, June 24, 2022
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.TODAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the mid 80s. Northwest winds
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.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 60s.
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.MONDAY...Showers. Not as warm. Humid with highs in the lower 70s.
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.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the
evening, then partly cloudy after midnight. Cooler with lows in the
lower 50s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid
70s. Lows in the mid 50s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the lower 80s.
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5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy
with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 60s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.MONDAY...Showers. Not as warm. Humid with highs in the mid 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 90 percent.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with showers likely in the evening,
then partly cloudy after midnight. Cooler with lows in the mid 50s.
Chance of rain 60 percent.
.TUESDAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the upper
70s. Lows in the upper 50s.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Highs in the mid
80s. Lows in the mid 60s.
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(Our Auto Expert) – Alfa Romeo, the renowned Italian automaker, is making waves in the automotive world with its bold move toward electrification. Starting with the highly anticipated Tonale, every forthcoming Alfa Romeo vehicle will be powered by battery-electric technology.
This strategic shift marks a significant milestone for a brand that has long been associated with gas-powered racing vehicles.
Since its establishment in 1910, Alfa Romeo has been synonymous with elegance and performance. The globally available Tonale symbolizes the brand’s radical evolution, propelling it into a new era of electrification and connectivity.
The Tonale boasts an attractive design, a respectable electric driving range, and state-of-the-art infotainment technology. Its power is derived from a robust 285-horsepower plug-in hybrid powertrain, offering over 30 miles of estimated all-electric range and standard all-wheel drive. In a class that includes rivals such as the BMW X1, Mercedes-Benz GLA250, and Volvo XC40, the 2024 Tonale stands out as a rare plug-in hybrid option.
An impressive 15.5-kWh lithium-ion battery and a 90-kW electric motor provide a practical and eco-friendly electric range of more than 30 miles. Recharging the battery takes between two and a half to five hours, depending on the type of connection used.
One distinctive feature of the Tonale is the Alfa Romeo DNA drive mode system, which enables drivers to adapt steering, throttle response, shift mapping, and fuel efficiency with a simple dial turn. The DNA mode selector offers three modes: Dynamic, Natural, and Advanced, allowing for a customizable driving experience.
The Tonale, Alfa Romeo’s first compact sport-utility vehicle, introduces the all-new Uconnect 5 infotainment system. This advanced connectivity platform ensures seamless integration with mobile devices, enhancing convenience and entertainment on the go.
At launch, two trims will be available, with a third option set to join the lineup in the future. Unfortunately, there will be no Quadrifoglio edition of this compact SUV.
The 2024 Alfa Romeo Tonale offers exceptional value in its segment, with a starting price of $42,995 going to $49,090 for the Veloce trim. You will inherit the huge paddle shifters, Alcantara-trimmed seats, and adaptive dampers. A sunroof, a Harman/Kardon sound system, 20-inch wheels, a surround-view camera, and the more advanced driver assists cost extra.
The all-new Tonale spearheads Alfa Romeo’s exciting new era of luxury, electrification, and connectivity while staying true to the brand’s race-inspired DNA. | 2023-05-15T18:01:28+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/automotive/alfa-romeo-pivots-to-electrification-with-tonale/ |
“ Creed III ” punched above its weight at the domestic box office in its first weekend in theaters. The MGM release knocked “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania” out of first place and far surpassed both industry expectations and the opening weekends of the first two movies in the franchise.
Playing in 4,007 locations in North America, “Creed III” earned an estimated $58.7 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday. Going into the weekend, analysts expected the film to open in the $30 million range. The first “Creed” debuted to $29 million in 2015 and “Creed II” opened to $35 million in 2018.
Michael B. Jordan made his directorial debut with “Creed III,” which pits his character Adonis against a childhood friend, Dame, played by Jonathan Majors. It’s the first in the Rocky/Creed films to not feature Sylvester Stallone, who chose not to return because of creative differences.
“This is beyond all of our expectations. And we knew that we had something special — we tested the movie and it tested great, but the public responded so resoundingly to it,” said Erik Lomis, MGM’s head of distribution. “Everything went right here starting with the movie itself ... It was just up to us not to break it when they gave it to us and we didn't.”
Strong reviews helped “Creed III,” which is currently sitting at an 87% on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences gave it an A- CinemaScore. The audience was largely male (63%), diverse (36% Black, 28% Latino, 23% white and 13% Asian/other) and young (55% between 18 and 34) according to exit polls.
Over 80% of general audiences said the film was a “definite recommend." With Black audiences, that number ballooned to 89%.
“I've been doing this a long time and that's rarefied air,” Lomis said. “People love the movie.”
It’s also the most expensive “Creed” film, with a reported production budget of $75 million, compared to the others which cost $35 million and $50 million. Internationally, “Creed III” earned $41.8 million from 75 markets, making its global debut $100.4 million.
It's a big moment for Amazon, who acquired MGM for $8.5 billion last year, and could have simply released “Creed III” on its streaming service with a limited theatrical run. But they chose theatrical, and it paid off.
“Amazon threw their weight behind this movie like only they can do,” Lomis said. “They supercharged the campaign with marketing support across all their verticals on the platform and beyond the platform. That shows a commitment to the theatrical business model from Amazon and MGM, which I think should be exciting to everybody.”
The company’s next major theatrical release is the Ben Affleck-directed “Air,” starring Matt Damon, out next month.
“Ant-Man 3” slipped to a distant second in its third weekend in theaters with $12.5 million from North America and $22 million internationally. The Marvel and Disney film's global cume now stands at $419.5 million.
Third place went to Universal's “ Cocaine Bear,” which added $11 million in its second weekend in theaters to bring its domestic total to $41.3 million.
Crunchyroll’s “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To The Swordsmith Village" placed fourth with $10.1 million. The series is based on Koyoharu Gotoge’s manga about a boy avenging his family.
Lionsgate and Kingdom Story Company's “Jesus Revolution” rounded out the top five with $8.7 million. The film starring Kelsey Grammer as a pastor in the 1970s has made $30.5 million in two weekends in theaters against a $15 million production budget.
Opening outside of the top five was Guy Ritchie’s “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre,” a spy caper with Jason Statham, Hugh Grant and Aubrey Plaza that made $3.2 million from 2,168 locations this weekend. The film, originally an STX release, was in distribution limbo for some time. Lionsgate recently stepped in to oversee the domestic rollout.
The success of “Creed III” bodes well for other releases coming in March, including “John Wick Chapter 4" and “Shazam! Fury of the Gods.”
“We’re going to have an incredible March,” said Paul Dergarabedian, the senior media analyst for Comscore. “It’s going to feel more like summer than spring with hits coming one after the next that will create incredible momentum for the summer movie season.”
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore, with Wednesday through Sunday in parentheses. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Creed III,” $58.7 million. 2. “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania,” $12.5 million. 3. “Cocaine Bear,” $11 million. 4. “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu No Yaiba – To The Swordsmith Village,” $10.1 million. 5. “Jesus Revolution,” $8.7 million. 6. “Avatar: The Way of Water,” $3.6 million. 7. “Operation Fortune: Ruse de Guerre,” $3.2 million. 8. “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish,” $2.7 million. 9. “Magic Mike’s Last Dance,” $1.2 million. 10. “80 for Brady,” $845,000.
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Follow AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr on Twitter: www.twitter.com/ldbahr. | 2023-03-05T23:53:22+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/entertainment/2023/03/05/a-box-office-ko-creed-iii-debuts-to-587-million/ |
LUBBOCK, Texas— Juneteenth is a federal holiday in the United states that commemorates the end of enslaved African Americans. According to East Lubbock Community Alliance Co-Chair, D’Juana McPherson, Lubbock will celebrate its annual Juneteenth event from June 15 through June 19.
The theme for the celebration is “Rise Up” and was inspired by Rose Wilson who served as Lubbock’s first African female President of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, said McPherson.
McPherson told EverythingLubbock.com the statement was, “It’s time for us to rise up,” and ever since then it has pioneered to be the recurring theme for Lubbock’s Juneteenth event.
The event will have multiple activities for families and friends to enjoy throughout the weekend, according to a social media post.
McPherson mentioned that on Thursday the event will host its 2nd annual Mr. and Miss. Juneteenth Pageant at 6:30 p.m. at Grand Central Venue.
McPherson expressed that this event was to celebrate “everybody coming together as a family for a fun time.” | 2023-06-14T20:19:03+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/local-news/city-of-lubbock-holds-celebration-event-for-juneteenth/ |
Highlights from the eighth day of the World Cup in Qatar on Sunday. ___ AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-11-27T22:54:36+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/AP-PHOTOS-World-Cup-highlights-from-Day-8-17614086.php |
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- September is Life Insurance Awareness Month, a great opportunity to look at a foundational element of your financial plan. If you're like most Americans, these three simple steps may help you when making a decision about your life insurance needs.
- Assess your needs. Before making any decisions about your life insurance policies, you should start with an accurate accounting of your finances. A general rule of thumb is that you should have 10 times your annual income to provide for your family, cover your debts and the expenses your family will need to continue paying.
- Start early! The younger and healthier you are, the less expensive permanent life insurance will be. Studies have shown that consumers that have diversified financial plans which include permanent life insurance will be better off than those who don't.
- Sit down with your financial security professional. Even the greatest athletes of all time needed a coach. Put yourself first this September and invest in your holistic financial security plan with an expert. A financial security professional can walk you through your best options and make sure all your needs are met.
Consumers who have a holistic financial plans, which include life insurance, will do better than those who don't. The best thing we can do for ourselves, our families, and those we love is plan. Take action this September.
At Finseca, we know that financial security improves people's lives and protects their livelihoods and future well-being. We are rising to the challenge of increasing financial security for all. Finseca represents the men and women of the financial security profession who dedicate themselves to delivering financial security to their clients every day.
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MSAA is proud to collaborate with the Chronic Health Improvement Research Program (CHIRP) at Dartmouth Health and Novartis to support people living with MS
CHERRY HILL, N.J., May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA), the Chronic Health Improvement Research Program (CHIRP) at Dartmouth Health, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ("Novartis") are collaborating to launch the Multiple Sclerosis Implementation Network™ (MSIN™). This is a first-of-its-kind initiative to develop a multi-center learning health network for providers to support people living with multiple sclerosis (MS).
MSIN will serve as a model of innovation, improvement, and implementation of evidence-based care and best practices that connect participating healthcare professionals, spanning from MS comprehensive care centers to community-based neurologists. In sharing data and experiences, this learning health network enables participating centers to learn from each other while contributing to research to improve the quality of care and health outcomes for people with multiple sclerosis.
Together, the MSIN collaboration aims to: develop a research-driven data environment; use improvement and implementation approaches to improve care, experience, and outcomes; advocate for therapies and health interventions for all people living with MS, regardless of practice setting or location, helping to eliminate disparities; support the MS care workforce; and achieve optimal health outcomes for the MS community.
MSIN will be guided by two advisory boards – one of which will be comprised of people living with MS and their care partners. The other advisory board will be comprised of healthcare professionals, research scientists, and advocacy partners.
MSIN is a patient-centric initiative, emphasizing the vital role of people living with MS and their involvement in this learning health system. As a national, nonprofit organization dedicated to improving lives today for the MS community, MSAA has remained committed to incorporating the perspectives and voices from individuals with MS and care partners, while providing ongoing support and direct services.
MSAA President and CEO Gina Ross Murdoch sees tremendous value in this collaboration with both CHIRP and Novartis. Ms. Murdoch states, "The Multiple Sclerosis Implementation Network is an exciting new initiative that has the potential to transform how MS is treated and managed. This unique, patient-centric research program will culminate in a learning health network designed to provide the best outcomes for people living with MS, aligning with MSAA's mission of improving lives today for the multiple sclerosis community. I see no limits as to the potential benefits that this new research program may provide."
"Our collaboration with MSAA and CHIRP deepens our commitment to improving the lives of people living with MS," said Dharmesh Patel, Vice President, Medical Unit head, Neuroscience at Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation. "At Novartis we have been invested in launching transformative treatments for neurological conditions for more than 80 years, including a portfolio of treatments across the MS continuum. And by co-founding and developing MSIN we will work collaboratively to ensure that both the right treatments and clinical interventions reach the right patients in a timely manner."
Having led and collaborated on numerous improvement, innovation, and implementation initiatives internationally, Dr. Brant Oliver will serve as MSIN's principal investigator. Dr. Oliver is Associate Professor at Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Director of CHIRP, and Vice President for Care Experience for the Dartmouth Health system.
Dr. Oliver explains, "MSIN is an exciting forward-thinking, cutting-edge initiative that is first-of-its-kind in multiple sclerosis. It will leverage the very best of what improvement, implementation science, care experience, and futuristic technology can accomplish. We will use a learning health network approach to create an environment of support and collaboration, which will amplify our ability to simultaneously improve care, implement evidence-based interventions, and study MS care in a way that is driven by the needs and voices of people with MS. I am honored to serve as principal investigator for this promising initiative."
To learn more about the Multiple Sclerosis Implementation Network, please visit https://MSINresearch.org.
For more information about the Multiple Sclerosis Implementation Network, please contact Diana Cruz, Manager of Public Relations & Engagement at (800) 532-7667, ext. 103, or via email at dcruz@mymsaa.org.
About MSAA
The Multiple Sclerosis Association of America (MSAA) is a national nonprofit organization and leading resource for the entire MS community, improving lives today through vital services and support. MSAA provides numerous programs and services at no cost including: a Helpline with trained specialists; award-winning publications, including, The Motivator magazine; educational videos, webinars, and research updates; a mobile phone app, My MS Manager™; safety and mobility equipment products; cooling accessories for heat-sensitive individuals; MRI funding; My MSAA Community, a peer-to-peer online support forum; MS Conversations blog; a clinical trial search tool; podcasts; and more. For additional information, please visit www.mymsaa.org or call (800) 532-7667.
About Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease of the central nervous system (CNS), which consists of the brain, optic nerves, and spinal cord. MS damages or destroys the protective covering (known as myelin) surrounding the nerves of the CNS, and can potentially injure the nerves as well. This damage causes reduced communication between the brain and nerve pathways. Common MS symptoms include visual problems, overwhelming fatigue, difficulty with balance and coordination, depression and cognitive issues, and various levels of impaired mobility. The prevalence of multiple sclerosis is estimated at nearly one million people nationwide and most people with MS are diagnosed between the ages of 15 and 50. MS is not contagious and researchers continue to look for both a cause and a cure.
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Biden to honor fallen soldiers at Arlington
(Gray News) - President Joe Biden will honor fallen soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery Monday afternoon.
First Lady Jill Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff and other officials will accompany Biden in a wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.
After the wreath-laying ceremony the president will deliver the Memorial Day Address at the Memorial Amphitheater at the cemetery.
“Today and every day, we ask God to protect our troops, to shine light perpetual upon the fallen, and to bring comfort to their families,” the president said in a Memorial Day proclamation.
Earlier in the day, he and other family members attended a memorial mass for his son Beau Biden, a veteran who died of brain cancer seven years ago to the day.
The first lady carried a bouquet of pink flowers as she entered the church. After the service, the Bidens walked to Beau Biden’s grave in the church cemetery.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-05-30T15:08:43+00:00 | newschannel6now.com | https://www.newschannel6now.com/2022/05/30/biden-honor-fallen-soldiers-arlington/ |
Wisconsin Walmart evacuated after bomb threat
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The store was evacuated and K-9 units are working to clear the building.
Police are asking people to avoid the commerce parkway until the threat has been neutralized. | 2022-09-02T22:23:04+00:00 | wisn.com | https://www.wisn.com/article/wisconsin-bomb-threat-in-muskego-walmart/41069076 |
BAGHDAD (AP) — An influential Shiite cleric whose followers have been staging a sit-in outside Iraq's parliament announced his resignation from politics and the closure of his party offices on Monday.
It is unclear how Muqtada al-Sadr’s latest announcement will affect an already unprecedented and destabilizing political crisis that has plagued Iraq since federal elections last year. His supporters are holding an ongoing sit-in outside the parliament building for over four weeks.
Shortly after al-Sadr’s announcement, hundreds more of his followers rushed to the government palace, which contains the main offices of caretaker prime minister Mustafa al-Kadhimi, to protest there.
The cleric has announced his retirement from politics on previous occasions when circumstances aligned with his interests, but many fear this time could spur more escalation in an already fragile setting.
Al-Sadr’s statement appears to be a reaction the retirement of Shiite spiritual leader Ayatollah Kadhim al-Haeri, who counts many of al-Sadr’s supporters as followers. Al-Haeri said he would be retiring as a religious authority and called on his followers to support Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, seen as a blow to al-Sadr.
Al-Sadr won the largest share of seats in the October elections but failed to form a majority government, leading to what has become one of the worst political crises in Iraq in recent years.
His bloc later resigned from parliament and his supporters last month stormed the parliament building in Baghdad. Al-Sadr has demanded that parliament be dissolved and early elections held. | 2022-08-29T11:40:49+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/In-plot-twist-Iraqi-Shiite-cleric-announces-17404485.php |
(The Hill) — Third-term Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.), who is up for reelection in 2024, announced Thursday that has been diagnosed with prostate cancer, which he said came as “a shock.”
Casey, who was in Washington on Tuesday to welcome newly elected Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) to the Capitol, said he expects to undergo surgery soon.
“Last month, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer. While this news came as a shock, I can report that I have an excellent prognosis, as well as the benefit of exceptional medical care and the unwavering support of my family,” Casey, who is 62 years old, said in a statement.
Casey is expected to run for reelection to a fourth term in 2024, but he could face a tough race in a competitive swing state, which hosted one of the most expensive and closely watched Senate races of the 2022 midterm election.
Republicans are already talking about a potential challenge from hedge fund CEO David McCormick, who narrowly lost the race for the Senate GOP nomination to Mehmet Oz last year.
Casey said Thursday that he expects to make a full recovery and return to his Senate duties without much of an interruption.
“In the coming months, I will undergo surgery, after which I am expected to make a full recovery. I am confident that my recommended course of treatment will allow me to continue my service in the 118th Congress with minimal disruption,” he said.
Casey’s announcement came shortly after four-term Democratic Sen. Debbie Stabenow (Mich.) announced she will not run for reelection, creating a pick-up opportunity for Republicans in a state that former President Donald Trump carried in 2016.
Senate Democrats will have to defend 23 seats in the next election while Republicans only need to defend 10 and don’t have any obviously vulnerable GOP incumbents.
Sens. Joe Manchin (D-W.Va.) and Jon Tester (D-Mont.), who are up for reelection in two solidly Republican states that Trump won in 2016 and 2020, haven’t said whether they plan to run for reelection. | 2023-01-05T19:44:41+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/democratic-sen-bob-casey-reveals-cancer-diagnosis/ |
By MATT CARLSON
Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs became the first team in 23 years to stop a losing streak of 10 or more game while ending an opponent’s winning streak of at least 10 games, beating the Braves 1-0 Friday to halt the Braves’ 14-game run.
Rookie Christoper Morel hit a sacrifice fly in the eighth inning, helping the Cubs stop a 10-game slide, their longest since 12 straight losses from last Aug. 5-16.
Atlanta’s 14 consecutive wins were the most for the Braves since their post-1900 record of 15 from April 16 to May 2, 2000.
Morel drove in the game’s only run against reliever A.J Minter after striking out in his first three at-bats, then getting some advice from catcher Willson Contreras.
“It helped me concentrate on what I needed to do, what to focus on with that tough lefty,” Morel said. “Willson talked to me and told me, ”Don’t look for stuff low around the plate. Look high.'”
A pair of double-digit streaks had not ended in the same game since Philadelphia beat Houston on Sept. 15, 1999, ending the Phillies’ skid at 11 and the Brewers’ winning streak at 12.
Chicago had not won 1-0 since May 28 last year against Cincinnati. The Braves lost 1-0 for the second time this year following a defeat at Milwaukee on May 16.
Minter (2-1) walked pinch-hitter Jonathan Villar leading off the eighth. He advanced on Andrelton Simmons’ sacrifice, stole third without a throw on Minter’s 2-1 pitch in the dirt to Morel and scored on Morel’s 277-foot fly to center with a steady wind blowing in at Wrigley Field.
Villar slid home headfirst as Michael Harris II’s throw was slightly up the first-base line.
With Chicago wearing unusual dark blue jerseys and pants with light blue letters, Chris Martin (1-0) pitched a perfect eighth for his first with for the Cubs.
Atlanta loaded the bases against David Robertson in the ninth on two walks and a hit batter before Orlando Arcia grounded out. Robertson got his eighth save in 10 chances, completing a two-hitter on a day both teams combined for just five hits.
It was Atlanta’s first defeat since May 31 at Arizona.
“The first loss in June is good when you’re in the middle of the month,” said Matt Olson, who struck one of fourth deep flies that may have been held by wind.
“Our game is to get the ball in the air and we kind of got beat back here today,” Atlanta manager Brian Snitker said.
Keegan Thompson, coming off poor outings at Baltimore and the New York Yankees, struck out a career-high nine while allowing two hits and two walks in six-plus scoreless innings — his longest big league outing.
“I think there was a conscious effort for us today to throw more fastballs,” Thompson said. “I haven’t had a lot of damage done so far off the fastball this year and I had kind of gotten away from the four-seam fastball the last two outings.”
Mychal Givens struck out Arcia with two on to end the seventh.
Charlie Morton struck out nine, walked none and allowed three hits.
Contreras narrowly missed a homer on a drive off the left-center wall with two in the sixth. Left fielder Adam Duvall played the ball perfectly and held him to a single.
BLOOP, THERE IT IS
Arcia got a strange double in the fifth when his shallow pop down the right-field line dropped just fair. Jason Heyward, a five-time Gold Glove winner, slipped and fell on his backside about 10 feet short of the ball.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Braves: RHP Collin McHugh, placed on the COVID-19 injured list on June 7, rejoined the team.
Cubs: 1B Frank Schwindel left in the second with low back tightness that flared while he was running to first on a groundout. Schwindel, who slowed about three-quarters of the way down the line, was replaced by P.J.Higgins. … OF Seiya Suzuki (left ring finger sprain) is progressing slowly and has started taking swings with a bat but without being pitched to, manager David Ross said. … RHP Marcus Stroman (right shoulder inflammation) has resumed light throwing.
UP NEXT
Braves RHP Kyle Wright (7-3, 2.57) faces Cubs LHP Justin Steele (1-5, 4.33) on Saturday.
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MANILA, Philippines — A new deal on police cooperation is just one of the many agreements signed between the Solomon Islands and China this week, as the two countries seek to establish a "comprehensive strategic partnership" much to the chagrin of Western powers concerned about Beijing's increasing influence across the Pacific.
"Solomon Islands, sir, has a lot to learn from China's development experience," Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare told Premier Li Qiang following the signing of the police agreement and others involving development, infrastructure and trade on Monday, according to The AP.
Sogavare also met this week with Chinese President Xi Jinping, who said that even though the Solomon Islands-China ties of being "friendly arrived belatedly, it is leading the way in relations between China and the Pacific Islands," reported the South China Morning Post.
This trip has been widely reported on by the international news, particularly by outlets big and small across the Asia-Pacific. Here are five questions answered about why so much attention is being paid to a trip by an admittedly little-known world leader from tiny Pacific island country:
Where is the Solomon Islands and why is it important?
The Solomon Islands is an archipelago nation of more than 900 islands located in the South Pacific Ocean about 1,200 miles northeast of Australia in a part of the Pacific known as Melanesia. It is a member of the group of Pacific Island states that add up to about 2.3 million people spread out across 15% of the Earth's surface. The Solomon Islands has a population of just about 715,000 and is a mostly agrarian society, according to the CIA World Factbook.
In 2019, when current-Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare came to power he switched the Solomon Islands' alliance from Taiwan to Beijing — a move that shocked the island country's Pacific neighbors and concerned the United States. At the time, Tarcisius Kabutaulaka, a political scientist at the University of Hawaii, told NPR that the decision to make the switch was an economic one.
"China is, in fact, Solomon Islands' largest export destination. And so if one were to believe that economics was going to influence political decisions, then we've seen it in the case of the Solomons," Kabutaulaka told NPR's David Greene, noting that that move also raised questions about China's ability to persuade other countries with much smaller and vulnerable economies to switch ties.
Later that year, the small island nation of Kiribati also switched its alliance from Taiwan to Beijing.
Why is this week's trip by Sogavare notable?
This is the first trip the Solomon Islands prime minister has made to Beijing since quietly signing a security pact with China last year — a move heavily criticized by the United States.
When the agreement was signed there was fear that it would allow China to build a military base and station troops in the Solomon Islands. Sogavare has denied that this would happen.
"Let me assure you all again, there is no military base, nor any other military facility, or institutions in the agreement. And I think that's a very important point that we continue to reiterate to the family in the region," he told The Guardian.
The security pact, however, galvanized Western countries into action to do more for the Pacific, said Geoffrey Miller, a geopolitical analyst with the Democracy Project at the University of Wellington in New Zealand.
"And that they needed to cultivate better ties with the Pacific, or otherwise, the Pacific countries would fall into the Chinese sphere of influence," Miller told NPR, noting that since a parade of diplomats from Australia, New Zealand and even the United States have made their way to the Pacific.
Since then, Washington has announced plans to reopen a U.S. embassy in the Solomon Islands' capital of Honiara and the Biden Administration has promised millions in new aid over the next decade to the Pacific Islands.
Still, full details of that pact have still yet to be released.
What's in the police pact signed this week?
No details have been released yet about the police pact signed this week between the Solomon Islands and China.
The Guardian reports spokesperson for the U.S. national security council urged the details of the agreement to be released immediately while also assuring that Washington "respects the ability of nations to make sovereign decisions in the best interests of their people."
What is the level of China's influence in the Pacific?
It depends on who you ask.
If you are getting information about it from countries most concerned about China's influence in the Pacific, you would think Beijing's influence there is sudden and ever increasing.
In reality, China has long been influential across the region, but only since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative, China's worldwide economic initiative, have Western powers really started to pay attention to the loans and aid being dolled out by Beijing.
However, according to the Sydney-based Lowy Institute, which tracks the power and influence of different countries such as China and the United States through their Pacific Aid Map, China's influence in the Pacific actually peaked in 2016 when its financing totaled nearly $334 million. It has been declining ever since on both the supply and demand side, researchers at the Lowy Institute wrote in their analysis.
"Since 2017, Beijing has been tightening capital controls, increasing regulatory measures to curtail domestic financial risks, and taking a more cautious approach given concerns about political and investment returns on China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)," the researchers wrote.
Meanwhile, on the demand side, Pacific Island nations have become aware of tales of Belt and Road Initiative corruption and loans that are impossible to pay off. "These outcomes have reduced the appetite for new Chinese infrastructure lending in the Pacific."
What does the Solomon Islands want out of all of this?
For Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare, this week's trip is all about showing that "he is in the driver's seat and that he will do what he thinks is best for his country," said the University of Wellington's Miller.
"Pacific states are keen to talk to Beijing at the moment, for the first time," Miller said. "They've suddenly got a viable second option other than taking what Australia and New Zealand are prepared to give them. So there is a real great game on in the Pacific."
The Pacific Island countries — fresh out of colonialism and extremely rich in natural resources — just want to develop and tackle issues important to them like climate change, Iti Iti, a senior lecturer at Victoria University in Wellington, said.
"Their position has always been, they just want to develop and they want to secure for themselves their autonomy and their sovereignty," he said, noting that the Pacific actually sits in a very good place: with two big players in the world (China and the United States) competing for their loyalty.
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It was the hat.
Millburn’s No. 2-seeded Seth Abrams and Arihan Hukeri avoided the upset by beating 3-4-seeded Benjamin Xi and Zach Van Meter, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3, in the semifinals of the NJSIAA state doubles tournament on Wednesday afternoon at Mercer County Park in West Windsor.
They will play No. 1 Miles Kelly and Nate Blum of Pingry in Thursday’s final. The Big Blue pair topped 5-8-seeded Aadit Shrivastava and Aryan Grover, 6-0, 6-2, and were the first off the courts.
In the singles semifinals, 5-8-seeded Liam Kilmer of Mendham pulled away against 17-30-seeded Tylan Ozkuzey of Montclair, 6-2, 6-3, and 3-4-seeded Jonathan Gu from Princeton, edged 9-16-seeded Gurjot Singh of Monroe, 6-4, 6-4.
Because of rain, action was forced into the indoor facility at the park. The original plan was to play two matches -- the semis and finals -- on the same day on Thursday outside when the forecast was much better. That plan changed in the morning. The courts were dried out and the sun peeked through right after the matches completed.
Abrams and Hukeri got down early as Cherry Hill East was able to jump on the Millers out of the gate. Millburn got better as the match went on, and Abrams put on his iconic all-white hat with a sun curtain of sorts that protects his neck even though they were playing inside. It might have given he and Hukeri some good luck.
“First off, when we’re returning badly, we’re not going to win those games,” Abrams said. “We had to hold and we weren’t holding either. For us, the more we play someone the better we get at returning their serves. I think we adjusted quickly enough. We were able to turn it out.
“Realistically the hat had no effect. I’ve been wearing it all season, and I think it brings me a little comfort.”
Millburn started the second set with a break and then held serve to take a 2-0 lead. In the third, it was 2-1, and then it broke to a 3-1 lead. The Millers cruised from there.
“I think the break was the most important part both to start off the second set and then in the third there was so important. They were critical,” Hukeri said. “I think really their serves were tough. The ball moved faster versus outside. We’re typically second set players and we tend to come back and that’s what we did.”
Pingry beat Newark Academy in less than an hour. The Minutemen found a little momentum late in the second set, but it wasn’t enough. Both Blum and Kelly reached the semifinals last season on separate doubles teams for the Big Blue. Now they are in the championship together as one.
“We haven’t played them this season,” Abrams said. “All we can go off of is scores of teams we played this season. I think it is a relatively even matchup, and I hope it’s a good match.”
Ozkuzey has upset his way into the semifinals by taking down two higher seeded players in Heyang Li and Mattias Feoli. His train stopped one match short of the final as Kilmer was able to take him down. Kilmer, who said he likes playing inside, used the atmosphere to his advantage.
“I think staying all over the lines helped me. I like playing inside,” Kilmer said. “It’s faster and I kept the pace better. He hits with a lot of spin, so I think the conditions benefited me a lot.”
Ozkuzey led the second set 3-2, but the Mendham senior won two straight games including a break to go up 4-3. He closed out the match from there.
“It was big. I think I made a mental shift. I was kind of tight the entire match but I loosened up toward the end,” Kilmer said. “I don’t think I played the way I wanted to play the whole time. But I fought through that and kept the ball in and made him miss. I didn’t go for too much.”
“I’m looking forward to it. The tournament was been tough,” Kilmer said. “I have what it takes, and so I just have to play my game and I can win. It’ll be a battle. I’ll give it my all.”
Singh went toe-to-toe with the returning champion in Gu, but Gu grinded out the tough points. Up 5-4 in both sets, he broke to win each set, showing some emotion both times.
“I really focused in on the returns,” Gu said. “I made sure I got the returns back in. I just really focused in.
“I was just trying to play consistent and keep the ball deep and not go for too much,” Gu said. “I tried to build the point more instead of going for the outright winners. He was aggressive, so I knew it would be hard for me to be aggressive as well. I don’t usually play like that, but I did what I had to.”
Like everyone else Gu, mentioned playing indoors had an affect on the way the match was played.
“The balls moves faster and there is obviously a ceiling,” Gu said. “The humidity is tough. I drank so much even more than I would outside.”
Even though he won the tournament last year, he didn’t expect to be back in the final. Seeing three players with higher UTRs ahead of him in No. 1 seed James Lian, No. 2 seed Andrew Kotzen, and 5-8-seeded Adrian Treacy all withdraw opened the door wider for the Little Tiger.
“It feels pretty good,” Gu said. “Last year I didn’t expect to make it. This year, I still didn’t expect it. It feels good.”
Kilmer and Gu never played each other before, so there will be a fresh matchup in the finale.
“I’ve seen him at other USTA Tournaments. He doesn’t miss, ever,” Gu said.
SINGLES TOURNAMENT
SEMIFINALS
(3-4)Jonathan Gu, Princeton, def. (9-16)Gurjot Singh, Monroe, 6-4, 6-4.
(5-8)Liam Kilmer, Mendham, def. (17-30)Tylan Ozkuzey, Montclair, 6-2, 6-3.
FINAL MATCHUP
(3-4)Jonathan Gu, Princeton vs. (5-8)Liam Kilmer, Mendham
DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
SEMIFINALS
(1)Miles Kelly/Nate Blum, Pingry, def. (5-8)Aryan Grover/Aadit Shrivastava, Newark Academy, 6-0, 6-2.
(2)Seth Abrams/Arihan Hukeri, Millburn, def. (3-4)Zach Van Meter/Ben Xi, Cherry Hill East, 2-6, 6-2, 6-3.
FINAL MATCHUP
(1)Miles Kelly/Nate Blum, Pingry, vs. (2)Seth Abrams/Arihan Hukeri, Millburn
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Oops! Mistake leaves road with crooked lane markings
HOLLISTER, Calif. (KSBW) - One California city may have the crookedest road in the world – at least for now – after a contractor painted a little too far outside the lines.
The newly repaved and stripped Ladd Lane in Hollister is causing confusion for drivers after the lanes were incorrectly drawn.
The city redesigned the road to add a bike lane and central circles. The goal was to add those obstructions to slow traffic and prevent people from using the street as a drag racing strip.
The lanes were supposed to be slightly curved but ended up more like zig-zags.
A massive do-over is on the way, starting Monday, to replace the odd squiggles with new lane markings done to code. There will be no added cost to taxpayers.
Copyright 2022 KSBW via CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-24T11:13:37+00:00 | live5news.com | https://www.live5news.com/2022/07/24/oops-mistake-leaves-road-with-crooked-lane-markings/ |
Tyre Nichols' family to address additional police discipline
Video above: Protesters march through streets of Boston after Tyre Nichols video released
On the eve of Tyre Nichols' funeral, his family plans to gather Tuesday with the Rev. Al Sharpton and attorney Ben Crump at the historic Mason Temple in Memphis, where Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. delivered his final speech the night before he was assassinated, to speak about the latest developments in the case.
Two more Memphis police officers were disciplined and three emergency responders were fired in connection with Nichols' death, officials said Monday. Officer Preston Hemphill, who is white, and another officer whose name wasn't released, have been suspended, police said.
Five Black officers were fired last week and charged with second-degree murder and other offenses in Nichols' Jan. 7 beating and death three days later. Video of the beating, which was released publicly last week, shows that many more people failed to help Nichols beyond the five officers charged in his death.
Video below: People march in Milwaukee in solidarity with Tyre Nichols
Six officers were part of the so-called Scorpion unit, which targeted violent criminals in high-crime areas. Other Memphis residents who say they also were "brutalized" by officers in the unit will speak, according to a statement from Crump.
Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis said after the video's release that the unit has been disbanded.
"It's a step in the right direction, but due to the severity of the situation it's not enough," Damion Carrick, 44, said as he participated in a protest Monday evening at Shelby Farms Park. "You got a man dragged out of his car, beaten senseless, to a pulp and nobody doing nothing about it. It's heartbreaking."
Nichols' death was the latest in a long string of early accounts by police about their use of force that were later shown to have minimized or omitted violent and sometimes deadly encounters.
Memphis Police Department officers used a stun gun, a baton and their fists as they pummeled Nichols during the nighttime arrest. Video shows Nichols running away from officers toward his house after he was pulled over on suspicion of reckless driving. The video footage released Friday shows the 29-year-old father calling for his mother and struggling with his injuries as he sits helpless on the pavement.
Video below: Rally for Tyre Nichols held in NYC
The five officers chatted and milled about for several minutes as Nichols remained on the ground, but there were other authorities on the scene. Two Shelby County sheriff's deputies also have been suspended without pay while their conduct is investigated.
Nichols' older brother, Jamal Dupree, told CNN's Don Lemon on Tuesday that he feels guilty because he wasn't there to protect his younger sibling.
"I'm 99% sure that my brother has never gotten into a fight before. And the one time he got into an altercation with other humans, we wasn't there to protect him. My brother was trying to cooperate with them," Dupree, who lives in California, said of the Memphis officers.
Dupree said he hasn't watched the police video.
"I already knew how they treated him because I've seen it all over the world," Dupree said. "Police brutality is nothing new. I already knew they treated my brother like an animal. They treated him like he was nothing. I don't have to watch the video to know that."
He said he has seen reports about his brother and thinks other people are learning about who he was as a person.
Video below: Childhood friends reflect on growing up in Sacramento with Tyre Nichols
"I think people really know my brother did not deserve this," he told CNN. "He was not that type of person. Yeah, he was just a good guy around the board. ... We want justice."
RowVaughn and Rodney Wells, the mother and stepfather of Nichols, have accepted an invitation to attend President Joe Biden's State of the Union address next week at the Capitol. They will attend with Rep. Steven Horsford, a Nevada Democrat and chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, according to Vincent Evans, a spokesperson for the caucus.
Nichols' funeral is set for Wednesday at Mississippi Boulevard Christian Church in Memphis. Sharpton will give the eulogy and Crump will speak immediately after the funeral. Those expected to be in attendance include Tamika Palmer, the mother of Breonna Taylor, and Philonise Floyd, the brother of George Floyd.
The deaths of Taylor in Louisville, Kentucky, and Floyd in Minneapolis, at the hands of police sparked protests across the nation about racial injustice.
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Associated Press journalists Gary Fields in Memphis; Darlene Superville in Washington; and Rebecca Reynolds in Louisville, Kentucky, contributed to this report. | 2023-01-31T18:51:49+00:00 | 4029tv.com | https://www.4029tv.com/article/tyre-nichols-family-addresses-additional-police-discipline/42723113 |
LONDON (AP) — It was no coincidence that three of Kevin Spacey ‘s four accusers described similar crotch-grabbing incidents, a prosecutor said Wednesday in her closing argument at his sexual assault trial.
Prosecutor Christine Agnew said the interactions with the Hollywood star that left the men feeling “small, diminished and worthless” were similar not because the men had conspired — they didn’t know each other — but because it was, as she said earlier in the case, Spacey’s trademark move.
“There comes a stage when so many people are saying the same thing,” Agnew told a London jury. “It just becomes, I’d suggest, overwhelming.”
Spacey seized brief moments for an “opportunity grab” and was able to get away with the assaults for years, because he was a celebrity who took advantage of his power, Agnew said.
The two-time Oscar winner long had benefited from a “trinity of protection:” knowing that men he attacked would not complain; if they did, he knew they wouldn’t be believed; if they were believed, he knew authorities wouldn’t take action because of his status, Agnew said.
That changed after allegations in the U.S. arose in 2017 during the height of the #MeToo movement when a fellow American actor accused Spacey of sexual misconduct decades earlier.
Other allegations followed and eventually led the four men to independently complain to police in the U.K. about incidents between 2001 and 2013, mostly during the period Spacey was artistic director at the Old Vic Theatre in London. The alleged acts escalated from unwanted touching to aggressive crotch-grabbing and, in one instance, performing oral sex on an unconscious man.
Spacey, 63, has pleaded not guilty to nine charges, including multiple counts of sexual and indecent assault and one count of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent. He had faced 13 charges until Wednesday when the judge removed four counts that duplicated the same allegations under an older statute.
The defense is scheduled to present its closing arguments on Thursday in Southwark Crown Court in London.
The actor testified over two days and denied sexually assaulting three men. He said he had consensual encounters with two and downplayed crotch-grabbing allegations by a third man as a “clumsy pass.” He said allegations that he made racially insensitive remarks to a fourth man and violently grabbed his private parts like a striking cobra were “pure fantasy.”
The defense has cast doubt on the accounts of the accusers and suggested they were looking to get rich. Two of the men have filed lawsuits against Spacey and a third man reached out through Spacey’s website seeking to settle the criminal case.
“Are they all motivated by ‘money, money, money’ as you were told rather dramatically by the defendant?” Agnew said in quoting a snippet of Spacey’s testimony. “Or have they all just had enough of the secret of the truth that they have been carrying around for many years? They’re no longer prepared to be the secret keeper of someone who treated them so badly.”
Spacey presented photos one of the men had posted on social media of the two of them and a photo that man sent him from a mountain trek he took where he claimed to have read a Shakespeare soliloquy at Spacey’s suggestion from atop a peak.
Other defense witnesses said Spacey would have had little or no opportunity to assault a man backstage at a charity event, as the alleged victim claimed.
“It’s a backstage quick grab,” Agnew said. “It’s over in a moment.”
Spacey dropped names of famous friends and enlisted the support of Elton John and his husband, David Furnish, to call into question the timing of one accuser’s claim.
Agnew admitted being star struck by the singer’s appearance, which was beamed into the court by video link from Monaco, but told the jurors not to be “sidetracked by the glitter.”
One alleged victim said that he was driving Spacey to the rock star’s White Tie & Tiara Ball in 2004 or 2005 when the actor grabbed his crotch so forcefully that he almost ran off the road.
Furnish backed Spacey’s testimony that he only attended the event in 2001. John didn’t remember the year, but said Spacey was only at their Windsor home once — in the early 2000s — and had spent the night.
The timing is important because the man said Spacey began fondling him around 2000 and the incident — several years later — was the final occasion because he avoided him afterward.
The alleged victim said he may have gotten the year wrong, but that he wouldn’t have forgotten the incident because it took his breath away and he threatened to hit Spacey.
Agnew said there was no doubt that Spacey was a celebrated actor and great patron of the arts and kind — as several friends said in character statements read in court in his defense.
But Agnew said he chose who he was kind to and that didn’t mean he behaved the same way behind closed doors or when opportunity presented itself.
“History is littered with people who are benevolent to some and cruel to others,” Agnew said. | 2023-07-19T19:48:38+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-prosecutor-says-kevin-spacey-used-celebrity-status-for-opportunity-grab-described-by-accusers/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — IMPD arrested a 17-year-old in connection to a shooting earlier this month inside of a McDonald’s bathroom on the east side.
Police say an employee at the McDonald’s at 7822 Brookville Road was shot on August 2. Investigators originally believed the incident began as a dispute between a customer and the employee.
The 17-year-old was arrested on counts of attempted robbery with a deadly weapon, battery with a deadly weapon, battery with injury and unlawful carrying of a handgun.
If the Marion County Prosecutor’s Office charges him as an adult, police say his name would likely be released. | 2022-08-12T17:13:46+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/indycrime/impd-17-year-old-arrested-in-mcdonalds-bathroom-shooting/ |
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly’s lead attorney gets her chance Tuesday to deliver her closing argument to federal jurors in Chicago, a day after a prosecutor told them that weeks of evidence proved the singer parlayed his fame to sexually abuse minors and record the abuse on video.
Kelly faces charges including production of child pornography, enticing minor girls for sex and obstruction of justice by rigging his 2008 child pornography trial in state court, at which he was acquitted. Jurors were expected to began deliberating later Tuesday.
In her closing, prosecutor Elizabeth Pozolo described Kelly as a secret sexual predator.
“Robert Kelly abused many girls over many years," she said, referring to the 55-year-old Grammy winner by his full first name. “He committed horrible crimes against children. … All these years later, the hidden side of Robert Kelly has come out."
Kelly attorney Jennifer Bonjean twice called for a mistrial Monday, complaining that closing arguments by attorneys for Kelly co-defendants Derrell McDavid and Milton Brown were grounded in the presumption that “the world now knows Mr. Kelly is a sex predator."
“The presumption of innocence has been abolished for him,” Bonjean said, meaning Kelly was unable to get a fair trial. Judge Harry Leinenweber denied the requests.
Prosecutors will have the opportunity for a short rebuttal after Bonjean gives her closing argument in Kelly's hometown of Chicago, where he rose from poverty to become an R&B superstar.
Known for his smash hit “I Believe I Can Fly” and for sex-infused songs such as “Bump n’ Grind,” Kelly sold millions of albums even after allegations of sexual misconduct began circulating in the 1990s. Widespread outrage emerged after the #MeToo reckoning and the 2019 docuseries “Surviving R. Kelly.”
Kelly and McDavid, Kelly’s former business manager, are accused of fixing the 2008 trial by intimidating and paying off witnesses. Both face child pornography charges. Brown, a former Kelly associate, is accused of receiving child pornography.
Kelly was sentenced in June to 30 years in prison after a separate federal trial in New York, where he was convicted of racketeering and sex trafficking. Convictions on just a few of the 13 counts Kelly faces at his current trial could add years to his imprisonment.
Pozolo focused much of her closing argument on the government's star witness, an accuser who went by “Jane” and who said Kelly sexually abused her hundreds of times starting when she was 14.
"He performed degrading acts upon her for his own sick pleasure,” Pozolo said.
She reminded jurors of graphic video footage they had watched, which Jane testified depicted Kelly, at around age 30, abusing her when she was 14. The videos shown included one at the heart Kelly's 2008 trial. Jurors said later they had no choice but to acquit Kelly because Jane didn't testify.
“Who does that? Who uses a 14-year-old child to film a video like this?" she said. “This man. Robert Kelly.”
Before Kelly’s 2008 trial, Pozolo said, Kelly and his associates scrambled to recover multiple sex videos that had gone missing from a collection he often carried around in a large gym bag.
By doing so, she said, Kelly associates sought “to cover up the fact that ... R. Kelly, the R&B superstar, is actually a sexual predator."
In his closing, an attorney for McDavid said prosecutors had to show that his client actually knew about any abuse of Jane by Kelly in the 2000s — not just that it was likely he knew.
“Did they prove he knew ... behind a reasonable doubt?" Beau Brindley asked. “They did not.”
Pozolo balked at the idea that McDavid had no inkling in the 2000s that the abuse allegations might be credible after helping to recover missing recordings and handing bags of cash to people who returned videos McDavid knew could destroy Kelly.
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Follow Michael Tarm on Twitter at https://twitter.com/mtarm and find AP’s full coverage of the R. Kelly trial at https://apnews.com/hub/r-kelly | 2022-09-13T11:53:12+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/entertainment/article/R-Kelly-lawyer-to-deliver-closing-before-jurors-17437730.php |
Operating system for long-term care uses data-driven approach to drive down incident response time by 70%, and improve care for residents
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sage, a technology company committed to reinventing care for older adults, has raised $9 million in seed funding to offer caregivers a modern operating system to replace outdated and inefficient tools inside senior living facilities. Sage is led by co-founders Raj Mehra, Ellen Johnston, and Matt Lynch, who met through Palantir Technologies and its network, and bonded over shared experiences in witnessing loved ones struggle with receiving care.The seed round was led by Goldcrest Capital, and includes participation by existing investors ANIMO Ventures, Distributed Ventures, and Merus Capital.
Sage is a software platform that captures essential data to prevent emergencies and improve quality of life. Sage works by connecting older adults to caregivers when they need help. Caregivers use the Sage platform to coordinate incident responses and triage quickly and effectively. Care managers use the data collected by Sage to understand the evolution of a resident's needs in real-time, view staff performance metrics such as incident response time, and prevent emergencies through proactive care.
"I saw first-hand the challenges that my grandmother had in retaining her independence as she aged. At the same time, her caregivers had limited tools to support their efforts, and it wasn't sustainable. Each and every day, we hear stories about how our technology is improving lives. I am proud of our team who is committed to giving the industry best-in-class software to keep older adults safer and give caregivers leverage in their day-to-day care," says Raj Mehra, co-founder and CEO at Sage.
With Sage some of the largest owners of senior housing in the United States have been able to reduce emergency response times by an average of 70%, while also increasing staff satisfaction by over 50%. Currently care is often assessed subjectively and infrequently, leading to inaccurate care plans that can result in emergencies. Per the World Health Organization, each year approximately 30-50% of people living in long-term care institutions experience a fall, which frequently results in an ER visit. With the help of Sage data, managers can identify anomalies and trends to proactively address issues before a resident requires urgent attention.
"We've been deeply impressed by how Sage has transformed the lives of caregivers and care for older adults in a short period of time. With the population of older adults expected to double to 1.5 billion by 2050, older adults deserve greater attention and technology like Sage to live longer and better lives," says Adam Ross, Partner at Goldcrest Capital.
This latest round of funding will go towards expanding a mission-driven team passionate about protecting older adults, building out the platform, and scaling Sage's impact on older adults and caregivers.
Sage is an operating system that replaces nurse call systems. Older adults and caregivers are connected through best in class hardware and software solutions. Sage seamlessly captures essential data that saves lives, from identifying health anomalies and increases in level of care, to understanding staff performance. Sage's data platform captures data and generates insights to help facilities make better care decisions for residents while empowering managers to operate facilities more efficiently. For more information about Sage, please visit www.hellosage.com
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The Golden State Warriors have agreed with forward Dario Saric on a veteran minimum contract, according to reports. That checks off a prioritized box for general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. in his first foray into NBA free agency leading the Warriors’ front office.
Saric, 29, is a 6-foot-10 stretch forward who fits perfectly in head coach Steve Kerr’s scheme. In his six-year career, Saric has proven to be a big that can move the ball in a motion offense and pose a legitimate threat as a 3-point shooter.
There were rumors that Saric had his eye on joining the Miami Heat should they land Damian Lillard in a trade, but his seamless fit with Golden State is likely a reason why Saric agreed to terms on a veteran minimum — which should slot him in at approximately $2.7 million for the season.
“All we’re going to be able to have is minimums, so we have to work with that,” Dunleavy said on draft night. “We’re looking at veteran players who can fit into our rotation. Shooting is always a premium, two-way play is always a premium and it’s obvious we need to add size and skill, specifically shooting, I think would go a long way in complementing our frontcourt.”
The Phoenix Suns traded Saric last season to the Oklahoma City Thunder in a mid-season swap for Darius Bazley. Saric helped lead a blossoming, younger Thunder team to the final spot in the West play-in tournament, where they beat the New Orleans Pelicans in their first game before being eliminated by the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Suns moved on from Saric because he isn’t a traditional rim-protecting big. The Warriors aren’t looking for tradition, but more a scoring threat in the frontcourt. That weakness became apparent as they were smothered by length last season — particularly against Anthony Davis and the Los Angeles Lakers in the Western Conference semifinals. Saric averaged 6.4 points last season, shooting 39% from 3 on 2.3 attempts per game. He also averaged 9.3 rebounds per 36 minutes.
Those numbers are similar to Otto Porter Jr.’s key contributions as a stretch big for the Warriors in their 2021-22 championship run.
Saric had an ACL injury that cost him the entire 2020-2021 season in which Phoenix made the NBA Finals.
Saric’s addition to the team comes on the heels of the Warriors signing Draymond Green to a four-year, $100 million deal, trading Jordan Poole and two second-year players for 38-year-old Chris Paul and adding veteran point guard Cory Joseph in free agency. The Warriors now have 13 of their 15 roster spots filled. Their moves signal they are going all in on their championship window by leaning on veteran experience over youth. | 2023-07-08T17:49:06+00:00 | santacruzsentinel.com | https://www.santacruzsentinel.com/2023/07/08/warriors-land-coveted-forward-dario-saric-to-one-year-deal-per-reports/ |
NEW YORK, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reining in the ballooning public debt and returning it to a responsible debt-to-GDP level must start now. Driving the urgency is that it will take 20 to 30 years of a sustained effort to draw the debt-to-GDP ratio down from 95% to a responsible 70% with the least draconian fiscal hardship, according to a new analysis from the Committee for Economic Development, the public policy center of The Conference Board (CED).
The projection is detailed in CED's new Solutions Brief, Debt Matters: A Road Map for Reducing the Outsized US Debt Burden to 70% of GDP, which is the latest study in CED's Sustaining Capitalism series.
Released today, the study explains how rising interest rates and the looming threat of a recession are intensifying the national debt crisis, what fiscal policies are necessary to reduce the debt-to-GDP ratio to 70%, why it will take two to three decades, and includes policy recommendations for achieving that goal so we can return to a path of fiscal health and stability.
As detailed in the report, high levels of debt can diminish economic growth. Rising debt service costs will consume the discretionary budget, crowding out all other priorities; cause higher interest rates and borrowing costs for public and private sectors; weaken investment; and erode the standard of living.
Most immediately, CED's recommendations advocate raising or suspending the debt ceiling to avoid a fiscal crisis, particularly at this time, when the economy is fragile. That decision should be linked to the immediate establishment of a bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Reform and Debt Reduction, with a road map that will achieve debt reduction.
The analysis and recommendations come at a time when the debt-to-GDP levels are projected to reach 185% by 2052 and fiscal restraint is more important than ever before. The US and global economies have been battered by two global shocks: the COVID-19 pandemic and the Russian invasion of Ukraine, which have further compromised our nation's fiscal health, leaving us with even higher debt, high inflation, rising interest rates, and a possible recession.
"Debt matters. An urgent and determined change of course must be undertaken without delay. The combination of high inflation, high interest rates, and an already outsized debt turn inflation and rising interest rates into an accelerant, more quickly stunting economic growth, and moving the nation faster toward an economic crisis," said Dr. Lori Esposito Murray, President of CED. "Rising interest rates make it clear there is no time to lose on this priority. Fixing the budget and reducing the debt will be challenging and will take a decades-long commitment. It is far wiser to act now than wait and suffer an even more cataclysmic fiscal crisis."
The Solution Brief is supplemented by a Tool for Debt Reduction, allowing the public to create different scenarios to achieve a 70% ratio of debt-to-GDP by adjusting the tax rate and outlay cuts.
Key Recommendations from the Solutions Brief
To get us on the path to a more stable debt-to-GDP ratio of 70 percent and return to fiscal health, CED recommends the following policy solutions be undertaken immediately:
Avert a debt ceiling crisis and establish a Bipartisan Commission on Fiscal Reform/Debt Reduction
- Congress should remove consideration of the debt ceiling from a last-minute, volatile political battle that will threaten economic recovery and link that decision to the commitment to immediately establish a new bipartisan National Commission on Fiscal Reform and Debt Reduction.
- It should also include a roadmap to put the US on a binding path to achieve the reduction of the US debt-to-GDP ratio to 70%.
Prioritize fiscal restraint
- Government must cut spending where possible, avoid stimulus, and focus to promote work and productivity, i.e., investment in R&D, education, infrastructure, and support for private investment.
- The net savings necessary to reverse the growth of the ratio of the debt to the GDP should be tallied alongside the cost of new spending in budget bills.
Reform Medicare/health care policy
- Federal health spending is the biggest long-term driver of costs, and the Medicare Trust Fund is expected to reach insolvency in 2028. Reform the Medicare/health care system by giving incentives for consumers to limit costs and for providers to deliver the best results rather than the most services and by focusing on prevention programs.
- Improve efficiency in the health care sector, also by making permanent pandemic regulatory improvements, especially in telehealth, licensing, accelerated development of treatments, and increasing the use of technology and data.
Save Social Security
- To restore Social Security and avoid its Trust Fund reaching insolvency, consider broadening its portfolio to include higher retirement ages, a broader payroll tax coverage for workers with higher wages/generous fringe benefits, higher-yielding financial instruments, removing work disincentives for retirees, and a reduction in benefits for more well-off workers.
Remove budget gimmicks/pay for new initiatives
- New programs should be fully paid for without the use of budget gimmicks—for example, minimizing their cost by building in unrealistic end-dates for programs. Similarly, identify real budget savings, not just unspecified future spending cuts.
- Congress must execute a complete annual appropriations process and an annual budget resolution that takes the debt problem into account and uses the reconciliation process only for deficit reduction.
Tax reform
- Increase tax revenues through tax reform aimed at reducing preferential treatment. Use the opportunity to clean up the tax code by streamlining the existing system, making it simpler, and turning it away from picking winners and losers as it does today.
Streamline regulation
- Reduce unproductive roadblocks without jeopardizing safety. Adopt pro-growth regulations that neither impede nor favor any particular sector. Continually review current regulatory requirements which are outdated, redundant, or create expensive and non-productive activities.
Segregate the debt
- Given the debt burden's overwhelming size and the dedicated time needed to address it, Congress should also consider addressing it in segments, i.e., addressing pandemic debt as a first-order priority and separating out the large incremental addition to the public debt resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic: roughly $5.3 trillion from specific relief bills, plus about $1.3 trillion from economic losses.
Develop a realistic energy transition policy
- The transition to clean energy will require additional investment and transition costs that will need to be compatible with the deficit and debt reduction goals. To avoid economic disruption, strategically plan with the private sector for a realistic, reliable energy transition and the fiscal tradeoffs that will be required to achieve the net-zero objectives.
The new Solutions Brief, Debt Matters: A Road Map for Reducing the Outsized US Debt Burden to 70% of GDP, can be accessed here.
About CED
The Committee for Economic Development (CED) is the public policy center of The Conference Board. The nonprofit, nonpartisan, business-led organization delivers well-researched analysis and reasoned solutions in the nation's interest. CED Trustees are chief executive officers and key executives of leading US companies who bring their unique experience to address today's pressing policy issues. Collectively they represent 30+ industries, over a trillion dollars in revenue, and over 4 million employees. www.ced.org
About The Conference Board
The Conference Board is the member-driven think tank that delivers trusted insights for what's ahead. Founded in 1916, we are a non-partisan, not-for-profit entity holding 501 (c) (3) tax-exempt status in the United States. www.conference-board.org
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Why Patrick Kane is the greatest player in Hawks history originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
We knew this was coming. Nobody wanted to admit it — not even the man himself — but it felt inevitable.
On Tuesday, Patrick Kane officially waived his no-movement clause and facilitated his way to the New York Rangers after 16 seasons in Chicago. It signaled the end of the most memorable era in franchise history.
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Even if he doesn't play another game with the Blackhawks again, I believe he's the greatest player in franchise history.
The accolades are one thing. And there are a lot of them:
- Three-time Stanley Cup champion
- Conn Smythe Trophy (2013)
- Hart Trophy (2016)
- Art Ross Trophy (2016)
- Ted Lindsay Award (2016)
- Calder Trophy (2008)
- Nine-time NHL All-Star
The list goes on and on. But what really separates Kane from everyone else was his ability to deliver in big moments and put on a show while doing so.
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The Blackhawks won three Stanley Cups in a span of six years, and Kane was seemingly involved in every important playoff moment.
The hat-trick clinching game against Vancouver in 2009. The tying goal with the extra attacker while shorthanded against Nashville in 2010, followed by the Stanley Cup overtime winner against Philadelphia three series' later. The double-overtime winner for the hat trick to send the Blackhawks to the Stanley Cup Final in 2013. The insurance goal in the Stanley Cup clincher against Tampa Bay in 2015.
Kane was as electrifying as he was clutch. When the stage got bigger, that's when he was at his best. That's when Showtime shined.
Now, Kane is heading to Broadway, where the lights shine bright — and so will No. 88.
Click here to subscribe to the Blackhawks Talk Podcast for free. | 2023-03-01T02:42:55+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/why-patrick-kane-is-the-greatest-player-in-blackhawks-history/3083539/ |
RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A loss of oxygen is a leading theory for why an unresponsive business jet flew over the nation’s capital Sunday before it crashed in rural Virginia. But federal investigators are just beginning to look for answers, and an expert cautioned against jumping to conclusions.
The Cessna Citation took off from Elizabethton, Tennessee, headed for Long Island’s MacArthur Airport. Once over Long Island, it turned around and headed south, flying a straight path over Washington, D.C. before crashing in Virginia, k illing the pilot and three passengers.
The Sunday crash wasn’t the first time a flight ended up far from its destination under mysterious circumstances.
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WHAT IS HYPOXIA?:
Hypoxia is the condition that occurs when someone’s brain is deprived of adequate oxygen. If untreated, it can be fatal.
In aviation, hypoxia can happen if a non-pressurized plane flies above 10,000 feet without supplemental oxygen or if there is a rapid decompression during a flight, or a malfunction of the oxygen or pressurization systems, according to the Federal Aviation Administration.
Oxygen pressure decreases as altitude increases. It’s the reason planes are pressurized and why mountaineers carry supplemental oxygen on high-altitude climbs. It’s also the reason flight attendants explain to passengers how to use oxygen masks in the unlikely event that cabin pressure is lost during a commercial flight.
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THE EFFECTS OF HYPOXIA
“It’s something that happens slowly. It’s almost like you’re getting groggy, and you just can’t, you can’t piece things together. And eventually you lose consciousness,” said Anthony Brickhouse, a former member of the National Transportation Safety Board who is now an associate professor and director of the Aerospace Forensic Lab at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.
Brickhouse said that aircraft are often set to fly on autopilot “so if the pilot goes hypoxic or loses consciousness, that aircraft is just going to fly whatever route it was programmed to fly,” he said.
Brickhouse said it’s unclear why the plane suddenly turned around in New York and headed south again. He said it’s possible the pilot was disoriented and may have “tried to reprogram a flight computer or something like that.”
“That’s definitely something that investigators will be looking into,” Brickhouse said.
Brickhouse said it’s important not to jump to conclusions about what caused the sudden flight turnaround and the crash.
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OTHER CRASHES INVOLVING HYPOXIA:
— One of the most well-known crashes involving hypoxia was the 1999 crash of a Learjet that lost cabin pressure and flew halfway across the country on autopilot before running out of gas and crashing in a South Dakota pasture, killing professional golfer Payne Stewart and five others.
— Among multiple theories in the 2014 disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 carrying 239 passengers and crew was a slow or sudden decompression, causing a loss of oxygen, that could have killed everyone on board. If oxygen levels dropped, a loud, automated warning would have alerted the pilots to put on their oxygen masks and immediately descend below 10,000 feet, where there is enough oxygen to breathe without aid. But aviation experts said in that case the plane should have kept flying automatically toward Beijing and been visible on radar.
— Greek investigators said pilots on a Cypriot airliner did not realize an automatic pressurization system was set to “manual” when a loss of cabin pressure and oxygen led to hypoxia and the plane’s crash in Greece in 2005, killing all 121 people on board.
— In January 2018, Dr. Bill Kinsinger, of Edmond, Oklahoma, had been flying his Cirrus SR22T to Georgetown, Texas, to collect a disabled dog that was destined for a foster home in Oklahoma. But he never landed at the suburban Austin airport and overshot his destination by hundreds of miles. Authorities believe he may have lost consciousness due to hypoxia.
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Finley contributed from Norfolk, Virginia. | 2023-06-05T20:21:25+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/loss-of-oxygen-in-cabin-may-have-led-to-virginia-plane-crash-expert-says/ |
This 7072-yard course is considered one of the most competitive courses to courses in the State of Arizona. However, it seemed like a practice course to the Texas A&M men’s golf team.
On Monday, Jan. 30, the Aggies traveled to Tucson, Ariz., to compete in the Arizona Thunderbirds Intercollegiate. Due to the inclement weather, delays haunted the Aggies early in the invitational.
Unfortunately for the 14 other teams, the weather wasn’t enough to halt the maroon and white.
Day 1
After an hour delay due to frost, A&M did not tee off until 10 a.m. Monday morning and this resulted in a slow start right off the tee box.
5th year Sam Bennett fought hard to reach even through the front-nine, however coming up short, he finished the 2-under-par at the end of the day. Fortunately for the Aggies, junior Daniel Rodrigues and freshman Jaime Montogo finished Day 1 6-under-par.
Due to not enough light, several players had to end the day early with six holes left to play. As a team, they returned to the hotel in third place with a whole day of golf left to go.
Day 2
The Aggies train left the station Tuesday morning and didn’t stop for anyone.
Sophomore Phichaksn Maichon played an impressive 6-under-par through the second round and helped keep the Aggies afloat to eventually tie them with Arizona.
Bennett struggled sinking birdie putts in the middle third of the second round being only 1-under-par going into the 11th hole. Noticeably frustrated during the second round of play, Bennett said staying patient helped him on his short game.
“It was a pretty frustrating round for me at first,” Bennett said to 12thman.com. “I wasn’t getting many putts to fall, but I was able to stay patient.”
A&M coaches Brian Kortan and Matt Fast told Bennett that they were tied with the Wildcats with just four holes remaining. With a chance to put Arizona’s five year win streak to an end, Bennett knew exactly what he had to do.
“I knew I needed to make a few birdies coming down the stretch,” Bennett said to 12thman.com.
And Bennett did exactly that.
Bennett was able to make three out of his last four birdies to close off the tournament and secure the hardware for the plane ride home.
As a team, A&M finished in first place with a 36-under-par performance that gave them a comfy three shot advantage over the Wildcats and a 10 shot advantage over California.
Maichon and Bennett tied in sixth place for the tournament with a 9-under-par performance. Montojo followed the two with an 8-under-par performance to place him eighth.
This marked the Aggies’ third tournament win of the season with three months left to go until the SEC Championships on April 19.
A&M will travel to Lihue, Hawai’i to compete at the John A. Burns Intercollegiate for a three day tournament on Feb. 16. | 2023-02-03T11:43:08+00:00 | thebatt.com | https://www.thebatt.com/sports/aggies-take-home-the-thunderbird-trophy/article_e076990e-a346-11ed-886d-a7747fb6603d.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture is making available $759 million in grants and loans to enable rural communities to access high-speed internet, part of the broader $65 billion push for high-speed connectivity from last year’s infrastructure law.
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and White House senior adviser Mitch Landrieu are unveiling the grants in North Carolina on Thursday.
There are 49 recipients in 24 states. One is North Carolina’s AccessOn Networks, which will receive $17.5 million to provide broadband service to 100 businesses, 76 farms and 22 educational facilities in the state’s Halifax and Warren counties. Both counties are rural and have predominantly Black populations.
The announcement and visit to North Carolina, a state with an open U.S. Senate seat, come as President Joe Biden and other top Democratic officials are trying to sell their achievements to voters before the Nov. 8 midterm elections. Landrieu, the infrastructure coordinator and former New Orleans mayor, told reporters on a Wednesday call that the Biden administration has already released $180 billion for various infrastructure projects.
The administration is specifically targeting support for small towns and farm communities, places that generally favor Republicans over Democrats.
“Rural communities are the backbone of our nation, but for too long they’ve been left behind and they have been underrecognized,” Landrieu said. “We all know how essential the internet is in order to access lifesaving telemedicine, to tap into economic opportunity, to connect with loved ones, to work on precision agriculture and so much more. That’s just beyond unacceptable that that’s not available to rural America.”
Vilsack said he and Landrieu will “learn firsthand” from people in North Carolina about the opportunities internet access can create. They plan to meet with state and local officials including North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper at Wake Technical Community College, where they’ll announce the grants. They will also hold a town hall in Elm City.
Neither candidate in North Carolina’s U.S. Senate race — Democrat Cheri Beasley and Republican Ted Budd — is slated to appear at the events.
Vilsack said that past trips show how broadband connectivity is starting to make a difference. While in Nevada this summer, he heard from people in the town of Lovelock who plan to use the improved internet to enhance their emergency responder services and tourism opportunities as well as help high school students who are earning college credit online.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the 2022 midterm elections at https://apnews.com/hub/2022-midterm-elections. And check out https://apnews.com/hub/explaining-the-elections to learn more about the issues and factors at play in the midterms. | 2022-10-27T12:45:57+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-usda-announces-759m-for-high-speed-internet-in-rural-areas/ |
Local leader accused of threatening to bus the homeless to Villanova University
PHILADELPHIA - Homelessness has long been a concern in Norristown, Pennsylvania now allegations that a public official threatened to bus the homeless out of town has turned it into a controversy.
Under the shade of trees and tucked back from the Stony Creek, sits a gathering of tents and makeshift wooden homes where forty of Norristown’s homeless live. Among the encampment residents is 34-year-old Draya Lamacchia, she arrived a year ago when she lost her housing in Philadelphia.
Lamacchia, a mother of three boys under 10-years-old who do not live with her, lives in a tent and fears losing what little she has by being forced out. She is among what Norristown's administrator says are 250 homeless people living in the county drawn here by city services and placing an unfair burden on the community.
"Norristown has always and will always do its part, but this is a county issue, this is not a Norristown issue," Crandall Jones said. The issue of homelessness in Montgomery County is now reaching a fever pitch after alleged controversial comments made by a county leader.
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Stephania Sena, an advocate for the homeless and a teaching fellow at Villanova University’s Law School, says the President of Norristown’s Municipal Council Thomas Lepera told her he wants to give the homeless a bus ride to the University.
"His intent is to bus people who are unhoused in Norristown to the campus green in front of my office at the law school," Sena said. "I know he denies that I also know he said it to multiple sources."
Lepera, who works for the high-profile Electrical Workers Union, did not answer his phone, or immediately return a text for comment.
On his Facebook page, while denying he threatened to bus the homeless, Lepera writes "Villanova University with ample grounds, empty dorms all summer long could very well ease Norristown’s immediate homelessness crisis…"
Draya Lamacchia seemed unaware of the controversy. Her focus is a safe home and a little empathy. "Remember", she said. "We are people. we are someone’s mothers, kids, sisters – you know sons, fathers." | 2023-06-06T23:23:54+00:00 | fox29.com | https://www.fox29.com/news/local-leader-accused-of-threatening-to-bus-the-homeless-to-villanova-university |
Inaugural customer launch with Baresquare optimizes AI experiences based on ground truth collected from users.
NEW YORK, April 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pulse Insights, a leading Enterprise Zero Party Data platform, today launched AI Tuner, a plug and play feedback module for all AI applications that allows for seamless deployment, integration, and optimization of AI models and the applications they power. "So much of what AI is producing right now is truly extraordinary." said Pulse Insights CEO, Jeremy Bieger, "But we are finding customers want more assurance that the output of these applications is on brand, creating value, and accurate. AI Tuner allows any AI application to instantly deploy feedback collection that combines the original AI input or prompt, the output, and a rating of what the user thinks of the experience. In this way, clients can refine and tune their AI experiences to ensure they are driving material value."
Partnership with Baresquare
Baresquare, a best-in-class anomaly detection platform that tracks site or campaign performance and surfaces issues before they become problems, has partnered with Pulse Insights as the first customer for AI Tuner. "Baresquare has years of experience leveraging AI to find anomalies in client data, now we are incorporating large language models such as BaresquareGPT into our product which will provide even more value by suggesting prescriptive actions to our clients as anomalies are detected." said Georgios Grigoriadis, Baresquare CEO, "AI Tuner is a critical part of understanding if these recommendations are valuable and then allowing our model to course correct as it learns what is most impactful based on user feedback."
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Natchitoches Parish president charged with simple battery after alleged fight with female during jazz festival
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KSLA) - The Natchitoches Parish president has been arrested after allegedly getting into a fight with a woman during a festival.
The Natchitoches Police Department says Parish President John Richmond was arrested Friday, May 12 for simple battery after reportedly getting into some sort of altercation with a female. It happened during the Natchitoches Jazz/R&B Festival at the river bank area.
Richmond was issued a court summons and released from police custody. He’s due to appear in city court Aug. 15.
This is the second time in the last few years that the parish president has been arrested for allegedly fighting in public. Back in 2020, Richmond was arrested on a simple battery charge for reportedly fighting at a restaurant called Maglieaux’s.
CRIME IN THE ARKLATEX
Copyright 2023 KSLA. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-19T22:09:23+00:00 | kalb.com | https://www.kalb.com/2023/05/19/natchitoches-parish-president-charged-with-simple-battery-after-alleged-fight-with-female-during-jazz-festival/ |
Following a partial ceiling collapse and a water leak near the main electrical system at a Miami Beach apartment building, the city issued a June 14 notice deeming the structure to be unsafe. All of the building's tenants were ordered to evacuate.
Many former residents of the four-story, 54-unit Annell building at 700 Euclid Ave. are still living in hotels. The landlord, Sentinel Real Estate Corporation, terminated their leases days after the ceiling collapse, and they say they have yet to be compensated for their losses.
"We've been fighting on a daily, weekly basis to get any restitution or cover from Sentinel Group," former tenant Mark Williamson tells New Times. "Some of us have to find new apartments. Some people can't afford to buy new apartments so they're going to end up homeless. It's just a constant uphill battle."
The residents formed a tenants' association to advocate on behalf of the more-than-50 families displaced. The association, which is partnering with the Miami Workers Center, staged a rally in front of the dilapidated building on August 12 to hold its former landlord accountable.
"We've come to too many roadblocks," Williamson says. "We want to try and push the city to make sure all of these buildings that have been bought by these corporate companies are held up to code and they have no violations so other hardworking families and residents are not left in this situation again."
Under a county ordinance established after the 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, property owners are required to provide three months of relocation housing and associated costs in the event their building is classified as unsafe as a result of negligent maintenance. In the wake of the Annell building evacuation, Sentinel provided hotel accommodations and offered tenants units in its other buildings at current market rates through a lottery system.
Many former residents of the four-story, 54-unit Annell building at 700 Euclid Ave. are still living in hotels. The landlord, Sentinel Real Estate Corporation, terminated their leases days after the ceiling collapse, and they say they have yet to be compensated for their losses.
"We've been fighting on a daily, weekly basis to get any restitution or cover from Sentinel Group," former tenant Mark Williamson tells New Times. "Some of us have to find new apartments. Some people can't afford to buy new apartments so they're going to end up homeless. It's just a constant uphill battle."
The residents formed a tenants' association to advocate on behalf of the more-than-50 families displaced. The association, which is partnering with the Miami Workers Center, staged a rally in front of the dilapidated building on August 12 to hold its former landlord accountable.
"We've come to too many roadblocks," Williamson says. "We want to try and push the city to make sure all of these buildings that have been bought by these corporate companies are held up to code and they have no violations so other hardworking families and residents are not left in this situation again."
Under a county ordinance established after the 2021 Champlain Towers South collapse in Surfside, property owners are required to provide three months of relocation housing and associated costs in the event their building is classified as unsafe as a result of negligent maintenance. In the wake of the Annell building evacuation, Sentinel provided hotel accommodations and offered tenants units in its other buildings at current market rates through a lottery system.
But former Annell resident José Maldonado tells New Times he's still struggling to get by.
"Living in a hotel is not a home," Maldonado says. "You're out of your routine and spending money out of pocket, no matter how much you're trying to save."
The tenants say they had to move all of their belongings out of their respective apartments by July 8 or risk having them thrown away and losing their security deposits. Because the city cut off the building's electricity, tenants had to move out in 95-degree heat without elevators or air conditioning.
"It was a frantic panic for people to move their furniture into storage," Maldonado says. "People lost days of work."
Williamson, who underwent spine surgery in February, had to use money he'd saved to cover medical bills to move into a new apartment downtown. He says he is now paying $900 more in monthly rent. Sentinel offered former residents $1,000 each for moving expenses but Williamson and others declined because the offer was conditioned upon them waiving legal claims against the company, he says.
Sentinel, a real estate firm based in New York, acquired the building for $11.9 million in April 2021 as part of a $96 million expansion in Miami. The building is one of 30 properties held by Sentinel's Helios Apartments Miami Beach.
According to the Miami History Blog, the property was built in 1935 and operated as the An-Nell Hotel for decades before it was converted into an apartment building in the late 1980s. It was one of many South Beach projects designed by architect Henry Hohauser and is part of the federally designated Miami Beach Architectural District, AKA the Art Deco District.
The former tenants say they had to deal with many issues in the building prior to the ceiling collapse, including persistent flooding, no working elevator for nearly a year, and unlocked front and back doors that resulted in squatters. The management, they contend, largely ignored their complaints about safety and security.
"Our units would flood," Troy Kurtz, a former ground-floor resident, tells New Times. "We'd be standing in water. The management wouldn't answer our phone calls. If they did, they wouldn't send anyone. We had the fire department here multiple times to help us get the water out. We had mold."
Williamson says he's concerned there was a profit incentive for Sentinel to let the building fall into disrepair. Now that the place is cleared out, the company can more easily renovate, and then sell or rent the units at higher prices, he notes.
"They didn't offer the position, 'You can come back in three months when we've got the work done,'" Williamson says. "Obviously, they want to start charging the new market value of rent. We're just trying to bring total awareness so other unsuspecting families don't get caught up in this."
Reached for comment by New Times, Sentinel responded via email, “This is a settled matter that relates to housing accommodation that has been continuously provided by ownership since the day residents were asked to vacate 700 Euclid. At no point were residents left without accommodation. Most residents have found new apartments and for those who have not, housing accommodation has been extended until September 13.”
Sentinel tallied 15 code violations from the city before the evacuation, according to municipal records. The violation notices included allegations of illegal dumping, working without proper permits, water-damaged ceilings and walls, broken stucco, a lack of proper lighting in hallways and stairways, and a deteriorated exterior.
During a string of eight structural inspections in 2021, the building was repeatedly listed as being "in violation," city records show.
According to the city's structural condition assessment conducted on July 16, 2021, one unit exhibited signs of moisture in its ceiling and on a window head. The ceiling in the building's mechanical area also showed water damage, and there were numerous cracks to the building's façade. The inspector noted that the elevator was out of order and that the lobby was sinking, with a slight gap between the floor and wall. None of these observations, however, warranted tenant evacuation, according to the report.
"Based on the site observations of the conditions of structural members of the building, licensed professionals should be hired to obtain permits and begin construction on the repairs which are needed," the report reads. "However, the building is safe for habitation and as is, presents no danger to the public and is not an imminent danger of collapse."
The building did undergo exterior renovations following the city's assessment, a board member from the neighboring Villas at South Beach tells New Times. The city's public records indicate a work permit was issued in March of this year for the exterior paint job.
Yet many of the interior problems persisted. When Williamson moved into the Annell in October 2021, there was still no functioning elevator.
This is at least the tenth building in South Florida to be classified as unsafe since the Surfside collapse, according to a CBS News report. Former residents of the Annell tell New Times they hope their experience convinces city officials to take action against neglectful property owners before it is too late.
"Billionaire landlords let these buildings fall into disrepair to the point where the city has to shut them down so that they don't collapse on top of people or bust into flames," Maldonado says. "It's completely unacceptable." | 2022-08-16T17:24:37+00:00 | miaminewtimes.com | https://www.miaminewtimes.com/news/displaced-miami-beach-tenants-say-landlord-neglected-historic-building-15062636 |
Patrice Bergeron is making progress, but not enough to be ready for Wednesday’s Game 2 against the Florida Panthers.
Coach Jim Montgomery confirmed that after Bergeron skated with skating and skills consultant John McLean prior to the team portion of the morning skate. After his workout, Bergeron did not join the group. Montgomery went with the same forward lines and defense pairings as Game 1.
Montgomery also confirmed that it is indeed an injury and not an illness that is keeping him out of the lineup. That much became rather obvious on Monday night when Bergeron was seen at the Garden and among his teammates. Bergeron left the last regular season game in Montreal after the first period with what the club termed as an upper body injury.
“He’s progressing well, so he’s day-by-day, but he’s a no for (Wednesday),” said Montgomery in the morning.
Just when he’ll be able to return is not yet clear, but Montgomery said different factors will go into that.
“Everything goes into our decision-making,” said Montgomery. “Where he’s at is No. 1. No. 2 would be just the like the regular season, rest versus play, where the series is at. All those come in as factors.”
Montgomery said Bergeron is handling the situation well, leading as best he can while not playing.
“He’s such a pro, hes such a competitor. Everybody knows he wants to be in,” said Montgomery. “But the great thing about him is his ability to put his own personal feelings aside and still lead our group, like he does. That speaks volumes about his leadership qualities.”
Montgomery also said that Brad Marchand has done his best to fill any void that does arise.
“He’s been excellent, as have the others guys. Everybody knows that you don’t fill Patrice’s shoes with one person, but I think he’s taken the lead,” said Montgomery. “I’ve heard his voice more in the locker room in between periods. Also the daily times I’m walking into the room talking about what we’re going to do in practice, usually Patrice is talking and I hear Brad talking now. He’s taken it upon himself and he’s a great leader. I’ve said all, year, we’re blessed in the leadership qualities.”
Said Marchand: “He’s a guy we’re not going to be able to replace on or off the ice, but as a group it falls on our shoulders to help each other and communicate. At playoff time, emotions are high…the more we kind of control that on the bench and help each other out, it (translates) on the ice. That’s all we’re all trying to do.” | 2023-04-19T17:22:36+00:00 | bostonherald.com | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/04/19/bruins-notebook-patrice-bergeron-out-for-game-2/ |
- Selects key tier-one structure suppliers for Overture's wing, fuselage, and empennage; reveals Overture systems configuration
- Accelerates Symphony™ design and development with engine architecture unveil and signing of initial production partner
PARIS, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Boom Supersonic, the company building the world's fastest airliner, announced today at the Paris Air Show significant advances on Overture, its sustainable supersonic aircraft, including milestones for its Symphony™ engine. Overture will fly at twice the speed of today's airliners and is designed to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).
Boom signed structural supplier agreements with Aernnova for Overture's wings, Leonardo for the fuselage and wing box, and Aciturri for the empennage. The three aerospace leaders join Boom's growing network of global suppliers which includes Safran Landing Systems, Eaton, Collins Aerospace, Flight Safety International, FTT, GE Additive, and StandardAero. Boom also revealed today, for the first time, Overture's full systems configuration as the aircraft program advances toward production.
"We are incredibly proud of the progress with Overture and Symphony from our global team of partners and suppliers who continue to operate at an accelerated pace toward the future of sustainable supersonic flight," said Blake Scholl, founder and CEO of Boom Supersonic.
Boom's commercial order book stands at 130 aircraft, including both orders and pre-orders from major airlines such as United, American and Japan Airlines. Boom continues to advance with Northrop Grumman on a defense variant of Overture that will expand the total addressable market for supersonic aircraft.
Overture systems configuration revealed
Boom also revealed a comprehensive look at the systems configuration for Overture. The schematics shared today highlight key systems inside Overture, including avionics, flight controls, hydraulics, fuel systems and landing gear—all designed and developed for optimal performance, efficiency, and safety.
Among the major systems highlighted, Overture's fuel systems provide center of gravity control during subsonic and supersonic operations, enable sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) compatibility and supply fuel to the engines. Triple redundant hydraulic systems provide reliable power for flight controls and mechanical systems, and Overture's landing gear is compatible with international airport runways and taxiways—designed for takeoff and landing on over 600 routes around the world.
The all-composite aerostructures support Overture's contoured fuselage and gull wings for enhanced aerodynamic efficiency. Key systems leverage certified technologies, reducing program risk and maturing Overture through aircraft systems development. The company is on track to secure suppliers for the majority of major systems by the end of this year.
Aernnova selected as Overture wing supplier
Spain-based Aernnova, one of the world's largest tier-one aerospace suppliers, will design and develop the wing structure for Overture. Overture's gull wings are shaped to enhance supersonic performance as well as improve subsonic and transonic handling. The wings are structurally thinner than typical subsonic wings to reduce drag, allowing the aircraft to efficiently travel at higher speeds.
"Overture will be an extraordinary opportunity to provide our expertise in the design and development of aerostructures for the first sustainable supersonic aircraft," said Ricardo Chocarro, CEO of Aernnova. "We're thrilled to partner with Boom as its wing supplier and be part of the world-class network of suppliers supporting Overture's production."
Leonardo selected as primary engineering lead for fuselage structural components integration, design and build partner for fuselage sections
With long-standing leadership in structural composite components for commercial aircraft, Italian company Leonardo will support Overture as the primary engineering lead for major fuselage structural components. Leonardo was also selected as design and build partner for two major fuselage sections of Overture, including the wingbox. The proprietary design of Overture's contoured fuselage has a larger diameter toward the front of the aircraft and a smaller diameter toward the rear. Boom applied this design technique to minimize wave-drag and maximize fuel efficiency at supersonic speeds.
"Leonardo has played an integral role in shaping the success and future of the aviation industry," said Stefano Bortoli, Leonardo's Aerostructures Division Managing Director. "We will build on that tradition and believe in Boom's continued, and impressive, progress toward bringing sustainable supersonic air travel to the skies."
Aciturri selected as Overture's empennage supplier
Boom selected Spain-based Aciturri, a tier-one leader across aerostructures and aeroengines components, to design and develop the empennage for Overture. Overture's empennage features a differentiated horizontal stabilizer that allows for greater control at subsonic speeds—particularly takeoff and landing.
"Overture is a generation-defining project," said Alvaro Fernandez Baragaño, CEO of Aciturri. "We are bringing decades of aerostructures and aeroengines expertise to the future of sustainable supersonic flight with Boom."
Symphony engine hits new program milestones
Boom and engine design partner FTT continue to achieve key milestones across the design and development of Symphony. First, Boom shared the engine architecture and additional key specifications for Symphony. Reflecting this progress, Boom unveiled its 3D-printed ⅓ scale design model for Symphony at the Paris Air Show. The bespoke engine is optimized for sustainable supersonic flight and is designed to deliver 25% more time on wing and provide 10% operating cost savings to airline customers.
Second, Boom announced today an expanded partnership with FTT to assemble the initial production units for ground test, flight test, and certification. Boom will leverage FTT's considerable experience with supersonic engines, ensuring seamless continuity as Symphony transitions from design to production. Boom has identified Jupiter, Florida as the base for initial production.
"We believe there is large market potential for both Overture and Symphony, which will be transformational for the future of supersonic travel," said Stacey Rock, President of Florida Turbine Technologies. "The Symphony engineering team includes many of the best and most experienced engine designers on the planet, and we're thrilled to expand our role to include the initial assembly of engines for ground test, flight test, and certification."
Symphony's technical specifications include:
- Two-spool, medium-bypass turbofan engine, no afterburner
- 35,000 lb thrust
- Optimized for 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF)
- Single-stage 72" fan
- Air-cooled, multi-stage turbine
- Additive manufacturing enables lightweight, low part count, and reduced assembly costs
- FAA Part 33 and EASA CS 33 compliant
- ICAO Chapter 14 noise levels
- Low-pressure compressor stages: 3
- High-pressure compressor stages: 6
- High-pressure turbine stages: 1
- Low-pressure turbine stages: 3
"Symphony is the key that will unlock Overture and make it a commercial and enduring success," said Ric Parker, Chair of Singapore Aerospace Programme & former Rolls-Royce CTO. "Boom's strategy with Symphony is very innovative. Their approach makes it compelling for top-tier suppliers to seek the opportunity to contribute their expertise and capabilities to this exciting, breakthrough, supersonic engine program."
Boom and Northrop Grumman progress collaboration
Today, Boom announced it will support Northrop Grumman on a NASA contract to deliver solutions for the "High-Speed Endo-atmospheric Commercial Vehicle Conceptual Design Study and Technology Roadmaps Development" program.
The study for future research and development will identify technologies to continue the advancement of commercial supersonic flight efficiency. Initial technologies to be explored include mechanisms to increase aircraft efficiency and reduce emissions, net CO2 reduction, net non-CO2 reduction, and climate feedback loops.
Boom and Northrop Grumman are also continuing collaboration on a special mission variant of Overture, after ongoing identification and investigation of use cases that will benefit the Department of Defense.
About Boom Supersonic
Boom Supersonic is transforming air travel with Overture, the world's fastest airliner, optimized for speed, safety, and sustainability. Serving both civil and government markets, Overture will fly at twice the speed of today's airliners and is designed to run on 100% sustainable aviation fuel (SAF). The company has secured SAF offtake agreements from Dimensional Energy and AIR COMPANY, bringing its total to 10 million gallons of SAF for Overture's net zero carbon flight test program. Overture's order book, including orders and pre-orders from American Airlines, United Airlines, and Japan Airlines stands at 130 aircraft. Boom is working with Northrop Grumman for government and defense applications of Overture. Suppliers and partners collaborating with Boom on the Overture program include Aernnova, Leonardo, Aciturri, Safran Landing Systems, Eaton, Collins Aerospace, and the United States Air Force.
Symphony™ is the propulsion system that will power Overture, a Boom-led collaboration with world-class partners including Florida Turbine Technologies (FTT), a business unit of Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., GE Additive and StandardAero. For more information, visit https://boomsupersonic.com.
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NEW YORK , June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: AXSM) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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CHICAGO (AP) — Tua Tagovailoa held two thumbs up as he walked off the field following another big performance that helped propel the Dolphins to a win.
The way Justin Fields was running for Chicago, Miami sure needed it.
Tagovailoa threw for three touchdowns, Tyreek Hill had 143 yards receiving and Miami overcame a record-setting rushing effort by Fields to beat the Bears 35-32 on Sunday.
In a game where neither team did much to stop the other, the Dolphins (6-3) had no trouble moving the ball against a gutted defense and made enough plays to come away with their third straight win.
“The resiliency of our team, the resiliency of our guys to continue to fight, to continue to not give up on the game,” Tagovailoa said. “Regardless of how close the game is, or how out of hand it might be, we continue to fight, so that’s what I am proud of our team to this point.”
Fields ran for 178 yards, the most by an NFL quarterback in a regular-season game. Michael Vick had the previous high with 173 for Atlanta in a win at Minnesota in 2002. Colin Kaepernick ran for 181 yards for San Francisco in a playoff victory over Green Bay during the 2012 season.
Fields scrambled for a 61-yard touchdown — the longest run by a Bears quarterback — and threw for three scores. He also became the first player since at least 1950 with at least 150 yards rushing and three TD passes in a game.
“You just see what type of player he is,” Bears safety Eddie Jackson said. “You just continue to see him grow week-in, week-out. And the offense as a whole, continuing to come out here and get us 30 points. That’s something that we’ve been asking for and we can’t continue to let teams come out and score 28 or 35 points on us as a defense.”
Fields’ performance ensured the Bears (3-6) had a chance late. They got the ball on their 28 after Miami punted with just under three minutes remaining. But on fourth-and-10 at the 42, Fields threw incomplete to Equanimeous St. Brown, sealing Chicago’s fifth loss in six games.
Tagovailoa, the NFL’s top-rated passer, had all the time he needed to throw after the Bears traded pass rusher Robert Quinn and star linebacker Roquan Smith in the past two weeks.
He completed 21 of 30 passes for 302 yards without an interception and posted a 135.7 rating.
“The growth has been unbelievable in how he’s playing the position, learning the whole system and then how he’s handling the ebbs and flows of natural, in-game momentum,” coach Mike McDaniel said. “Saw it again today.”
Hill, the NFL’s leading receiver, caught seven passes, including a 3-yard touchdown in the second quarter.
Jaylen Waddle, fourth in the league in yards receiving coming in, added 85 yards and a touchdown.
Jeff Wilson Jr. had a TD catch in his first game since a trade-deadline deal from San Francisco. Jaelan Phillips blocked a punt, and Andrew Van Ginkel returned it 25 yards for a score.
ON POINT
The Bears have scored 94 points the past three weeks. They came in leading the NFL in rushing, and with 252 yards on the ground, they joined the 1976 Steelers as the only teams in the Super Bowl era to run for at least 225 in four straight games.
Fields completed 17 of 28 passes for 123 yards, with two touchdowns to Cole Kmet and one to Darnell Mooney.
“It was a matter of time before was having games like this,” Kmet said. “We’ll continue to progress not only in the running game but in the passing game as time goes on.”
STAYING CLOSE
The Dolphins needed just four plays to go 75 yards on the opening drive of the second half, with Tagovailoa finding Waddle in the end zone for an 18-yard TD that extended their lead to 28-17.
Fields then scrambled 61 yards to the end zone, the longest run of his career. Trevon Wesco caught the 2-point conversion, pulling Chicago within three.
But the Dolphins answered, with Tagovailoa hitting Wilson for a 10-yard score that bumped the lead to 35-25.
Fields made it a three-point game early in the fourth with a 4-yard touchdown pass to Kmet. The Dolphins — aided by Jackson’s pass interference on a deep ball to Waddle — drove to the Chicago 14, only to come away empty-handed when Tagovailoa underthrew Durham Smythe on a short pass.
INJURIES
Bears: CB Kindle Vildor (ankle) was hurt in the first quarter trying to guard Hill on a throw to the end zone that resulted in a pass-interference penalty that set up a touchdown.
UP NEXT
Dolphins: Host Cleveland next Sunday.
Bears: Host Detroit next Sunday.
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Shoot First, Create a Law to Make It Legal Later
Texas bill ensures zero consequences for police who injure people with "less lethal" rounds
By Brant Bingamon, Fri., April 21, 2023
For more than a year, the Travis County District Attorney's Office has been preparing to try 19 Austin police officers on felony assault charges for shooting protesters in the head with "beanbag" rounds during the Black Lives Matter protests of May 30-31, 2020. Now, a bill that would wreck the prosecutions is moving quickly in the Texas Senate.
Senate Bill 2593, introduced quietly two weeks ago, removes criminal liability for any police officer who exhibits or uses a "less lethal projectile device" to assault or injure a citizen, including a child, elderly individual, or disabled individual, so long as the officer did not intend to cause serious injury or death. The term "less lethal projectile device" goes undefined, but would include shotguns modified to shoot bags of lead shot, known as beanbag rounds. SB 2593 passed the Senate Criminal Justice Committee on April 18 on a 6-0 vote. It's expected to receive quick approval in the Senate before moving on to the House.
At the April 18 hearing, SB 2593 was framed by its author, state Sen. Drew Springer, R-Muenster, and even by centrist state Sen. John Whitmire, D-Houston, as a way to encourage police officers to use gentler, "less lethal" types of force in their encounters with citizens. Those opposing the bill said that removing criminal consequences for officers who shoot citizens will actually encourage more frequent uses of force. They added that the bill, like others at the Legislature this session, is an affront to Austin's self-governance, meddling with prosecutions already set in motion by Travis County grand juries.
Chris Harris, policy director of the Austin Justice Coalition, said SB 2593 would remove the last chance to bring accountability to the officers who shot protesters. "There's no administrative discipline that has occurred," Harris said, referring to the fact that the punishments handed out by APD leaders for excessive uses of force at the protests were few and shrouded in secrecy. "Because of that, the criminal courts are the last real opportunity for the community to know the full truth of the matter. They're the last chance to assign accountability for people who suffered multiple skull fractures, for a pregnant woman who was shot in the stomach, for medics and passersby who were shot. So without a system that allows there to be accountability, the criminal system is the last resort. Now they're trying to close that off, too."
Scott Hendler, who represents several people injured by APD at the protests, asked the committee if it would be appropriate to apply the standard outlined in the bill – that officers are innocent if they don't intend to cause injury or death – in cases of drunk driving: "If a drunk driver doesn't intend to kill people, should that drunk driver be immune from liability?" He said the bill would encourage violence from rogue police officers. "We want to ensure that our officers exercise personal responsibility for their actions," he said. "They are guardians of our safety, not warriors."
Others pointed out that the bill is very broad. In addition to modified shotguns, "less lethal projectile devices" would presumably include Tasers, used by police throughout the state, and grenade launchers, which fire hard rubber balls. Each can kill or blind a person. Justin Howell and Brad Levi Ayala almost died after being hit in the head with beanbag rounds during the 2020 protests. Sam Kirsch was blinded in one eye by a rubber grenade. Javier Ambler died in 2019 after being tased four times.
If SB 2593 passes, the officers involved in these cases, and at least a dozen others, will almost certainly be found innocent of the charges against them. "The message being sent is that the state doesn't want local police to be held to account for anything they do," Harris said.
* Editor's note Thursday, April 20, 11am: A previous version of this story mistakenly referred to state Rep. Drew Springer. Springer is a state senator (and former member of the Texas House). The Chronicle regrets the error.
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Amanda Seyfried reveals that Blake Lively was almost cast as Karen in ‘Mean Girls’
By Lianne Kolirin, CNN
Amanda Seyfried has revealed that her breakthrough role in “Mean Girls” could have gone to “Gossip Girl” star Blake Lively.
The 2004 teen comedy, adapted by Tina Fey from the 2002 book “Queen Bees and Wannabes” by Rosalind Wiseman, grossed more than $129 million worldwide.
The movie follows 16-year-old Cady Heron, played by Lindsay Lohan, who moves to public school from Africa where she was home schooled. She quickly catches the attention of “the Plastics,” a clique of girls who indoctrinate her into their ways, including rules about what days to wear pink and the fact that ex-boyfriends are “off-limits” to friends.
“I think the reason I got Karen was I played that person in high school in order to stay out of the drama,” Seyfried said in an interview with Vanity Fair. “It was a much easier transition into playing Karen from where I was at in my life at that point.”
However, she also revealed that she initially auditioned for fellow Plastics member Regina, and Lively played Karen.
Seyfried recalled: “I had worked with this comedic director on my Karen audition because I’d first auditioned for Regina, and I’d flown out to LA for the first time with my mother.
“It was very exciting. I met Lacey Chabert for the first time, and Lindsay Lohan was in the room, and Blake Lively was playing Karen. And then I was Regina.”
The video interview with Seyfried saw her re-watching movies she had starred in and discussing her recollections of them.
She said that, after she flew home, she was told that she was better suited to play Karen.
To capture the character’s whispery voice, Seyfried said she looked to Marilyn Monroe’s role in movie “Some Like It Hot” for inspiration.
Rachel McAdams was eventually cast in the role of Regina.
Seyfried added: “I remember the feeling of everybody really wanting to be there and really appreciating the ingenious of the script. I remember everybody having a lot of fun. There was just a vibe … they cast it right.”
Lively, who recently had her fourth child with husband Ryan Reynolds, went on to enjoy her own television and movie success, appearing in “The Sisterhood of The Traveling Pants” the year after “Mean Girls” was released, and having a lead role in “Gossip Girl” from 2007 until the show ended in 2012.
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
9-7-0, Fireball: 9
(nine, seven, zero; Fireball: nine)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the "Pick Three-Evening" game were:
9-7-0, Fireball: 9
(nine, seven, zero; Fireball: nine) | 2022-12-29T04:17:04+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Three-Evening-game-17682475.php |
Harding's songs have been recorded by Keith Urban, Blake Shelton, Kenny Chesney and many others, resulting in multiple #1 hits and over 1 billion streams on Spotify to date. Now he's launching an opportunity for other songwriters—his new "Write Like a Rockstar" contest, which begins July 22, 2022. It will give fellow adoptees a chance to write their own song with him (to be recorded by Harding in Nashville), which they will co-own and can add to their portfolio
"Party Like a Rockstar may be a memoir, but it could just as easily be classified as a self-help book for those of us who struggle to be ourselves. J.T. Harding is the epitome of the American rock-n-roll dream and a true testament that anything is possible if you're brave enough to dream it."
―Shane McAnally, three-time Grammy award-winning songwriter and star of NBC's Songland
"I've loved J.T.'s stories since the first time I heard them at The Listening Room in Nashville. . . .This is an American story of the unconditional love of parents, big dreams, hard work, and joy. . . . I couldn't put it down. I proudly recommend this book to readers of all ages."
―Dana Perino, New York Times bestselling author of Everything Will Be Okay: Life Lessons for Young Women (From a Former Young Woman)
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- —"Everywhere I go people ask: How do you write songs? How can I become a songwriter?" says chart-topping country music songwriter J.T. Harding, who has over 1 billion streams on Spotify under his belt. In his newly released book, Party Like a Rockstar: The Crazy, Coincidental, Hard-Luck and Harmonious Life of a Songwriter (Twelve/Hachette, February 22, 2022), readers get answers as only a storyteller like him can give, along with an inside view into the making of hit songs, working with the artists who sing them, the highs and lows of the writing process, and what the grind is really like.
But readers also get so much more. This book is first and foremost a fun, fast-paced, entertaining memoir detailing Harding's hard-won journey to music success, which has taken him from Detroit to LA to Nashville. It all began, he says, "when I was brought into this world by a young couple. A man and a woman who loved me so much they decided to give me away . . ."
Besides pulling back the curtain for would-be songwriters and detailing fascinating stories behind the inspiration for his most popular songs, Harding offers music lovers and fans a retrospective on the people and experiences that have personally inspired him:
- His madcap upbringing as the long-haired, head-banging, wild-styled "creative" in a sports-obsessed family
- What it was like to grow up adopted—and accepted—and the difference that made as he was trying to find his way in a cutthroat industry
- Learning that a Hollywood celebrity was actually his biological father, and the surreal experience of getting to know his birthparents as an adult
- His run-ins and work with some of the biggest music artists and bands of all time
- And the devastation of losing one of his brothers to suicide at a young age
"Talking about my brother's suicide has never been easy," admits Harding. "Maybe I felt like people would judge me in some way. Since my book release though, I've found that talking about it has the opposite effect: it actually brings me closer to people. Everyone has been through something in their life. The more I share my story, the more other people share theirs with me."
Harding's book has already reached #1 as an Amazon new release in the Songwriting genre. He was also recently featured in the Bluebird Café series at this year's Sundance Utah Festival. And during September's National Suicide Prevention & Awareness Month and National Adoption Month in November, he will be touring the country, performing his songs, and doing book signings in honor of his family—both his biological and adoptive parents—and specifically, his brother who died by suicide.
Remarks country music expert and TV host Ty Bentli, "The stories behind J.T.'s songs are some of my favorites in music, but I didn't know his true backstory until now. It's surreal. His life is Forrest Gump meets Entourage."
Adds award-winning music journalist Gary Graff: "As a songwriter, JT Harding knows how to tell a story. Turns out he has one of his own—and quite a … moving one at that. In a life filled with twists, turns and adventures, what shines through Party Like a Rockstar is Harding's genuine and consuming passion for music (and entertaining), a plus-size personality that's powered him to become a top-shelf collaborator responsible for so many hits we find ourselves humming at random times. The man behind those is every bit as interesting as the songs themselves, and you can't put this book down without wanting to party like a rock star a little yourself."
How does a dude who grew up with an outrageous passion for rock-n-roll end up writing giant country hits? How does a guy who had no music-business connections whatsoever find his way to his dream of being on hit radio? Your attitude about your circumstances helps a whole lot. According to Harding, "Being adopted has given me an incredibly optimistic view of life. Whenever life throws me a curveball, a disappointment, or a roadblock, I remind myself that I was adopted by the Hardings (the greatest parents ever), and that the universe has had my back since day one."
Harding hopes that everything he offers of himself and his experiences in Party Like a Rockstar will not only encourage dreamers everywhere to keep grinding but will inspire fellow songwriters. "More than ever, people of all ages all over the world seem to be interested in having a hit song of their own. My book not only gives the down-low on working toward that goal, but it's also my story of persistence and never giving up and how you need to stick with a dream for a long, long time if you ever hope to see it come true."
Party Like a Rockstar: The Crazy, Coincidental, Hard-Luck, and Harmonious Life of a Songwriter is available everywhere books are sold. Learn more at www.twelvebooks.com. Follow J.T. on social media @jtxrockstar on Twitter, TikTok, Instagram, and @jtxmusic on Facebook. To learn more and the "Write Like a Rockstar" contest, visit www.writelikearockstar.com.
J.T. HARDING was born and raised in South Detroit. While other kids were on the baseball field, J.T. was in his basement, jumping around to MTV videos and trying to write his own songs. He put together several bands in high school and then moved to Los Angeles to pursue his dream. J.T. made his first demo tape with prize money he earned by winning the VH1 game show Rock & Roll Jeopardy! He has since written several chart-topping hits, including "Smile" with Uncle Kracker, "Somewhere in My Car" with Keith Urban, "Somewhere with You" and "Bar at the End of the World" for Kenny Chesney, Dierks Bentley's "Different for Girls," Jake Owen's "Alone with You," and Blake Shelton's number-one song "Sangria."
His memoir/how-to book, Party Like a Rockstar, was released in February 2022 and quickly reached number one on Amazon in the songwriting category. He lives in Nashville and continues to churn out the hits by the light of his vintage KISS pinball machine.
ABOUT TWELVE: TWELVE, an imprint of Grand Central Publishing/Hachette Book Group, was established in 2006 with the objective of publishing no more than twelve books a year, singular works of nonfiction by authors who have a unique perspective and compelling authority, works that explain our culture and that illuminate, inspire, provoke, and entertain.
ABOUT HACHETTE BOOK GROUP: Hachette Book Group is a leading U.S. general-interest book publisher made up of dozens of esteemed imprints within the publishing groups Grand Central Publishing, Hachette Audio, Hachette Nashville, Little, Brown and Company, Little, Brown Books for Young Readers, Orbit, Perseus Books, and Workman Publishing. We also provide custom distribution, fulfillment, and sales services to other publishing companies. We are committed to diversity in our company and our publishing programs, and to fostering a culture of inclusion for all our employees and authors. We are proud to be part of Hachette Livre, the world's third-largest trade and educational publisher. Learn more at hachettebookgroup.com.
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Updates on three New York cases against former President Trump By Andrea Bernstein Published November 4, 2022 at 5:06 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 3:57 Andrea Bernstein brings us the latest developments in three of the myriad legal cases against former President Trump. Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-11-04T12:31:20+00:00 | mainepublic.org | https://www.mainepublic.org/2022-11-04/updates-on-three-new-york-cases-against-former-president-trump |
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Seed Brklyn is a new 5,000-square-foot hybrid retail space, speakeasy-themed café and art gallery that seeks to “nurture some of Brooklyn’s brightest and emerging creatives all while honoring the borough’s rich history of cultural architects that have influenced the world as we know it today,” reads a press release about the launch.
Now officially open at 1217 Bedford Avenue by Halsey Street in Bedford-Stuyvesant, the destination was founded by Brooklyn-based multidisciplinary artist Christophe Roberts. Considering its scope, the project is clearly a big undertaking that will also function as a community hub of sorts. The space will soon play host to classes on freelancing and entrepreneurism, for example.
“Brooklyn has been home to some of the most influential artists in the world and throughout significant moments in history across pop culture, fashion, sports and more,” said Roberts in an official statement about the launch. “SEED is paying homage to the borough of Brooklyn by not only honoring those very same artists and their legacies but also embracing and highlighting many of the emerging, creative talent coming out of Brooklyn and across the city.”
Specifically, the destination includes the Oasis, an experiential space and NFT gallery ideal for immersive events given the state-of-the-art technology and equipment on site, and the Garden, the retail portion of the business, taking over the first floor and mezzanine. Among the brands on display are Rains, Undercover, 424, Jason Markk and a "Japanese-inspired sneaker laundry for sneaker lovers to wash their favorite kicks in store." That's... interesting?
Fare-wise, the Greenhouse Cafe serves La Colombe coffee within a plant-enshrined environment. Speaking of: guests will get to actually buy plants on-premise alongside vinyl collectibles from Funko and Super 7, books from Taschen and Rizzoli and more.
To be quite honest, Seed Brklyn sounds like a super-cool place to hang out in. | 2022-10-26T16:25:46+00:00 | timeout.com | https://www.timeout.com/newyork/news/a-new-retail-concept-in-bed-stuy-highlights-the-work-of-up-and-coming-designers-102522 |
Northern California officer fired over 2020 deadly shooting
VALLEJO, Calif. (AP) — A police officer who in 2020 fired a rifle five times through the windshield of an unmarked police vehicle, fatally shooting a San Francisco Bay Area man, was fired last week for violating several police department policies, authorities said.
The Vallejo police officer who fatally shot Sean Monterrosa in June 2020 was terminated on Oct. 3 after an independent third-party investigation determined he violated several department policies, including using deadly force that was not objectively reasonable, failing to de-escalate the situation and failing to activate his body-worn camera in a timely manner, the Vallejo Police Department said in a statement.
The department said it was not naming the officer because of an order issued by a Solano County judge. Monterrosa’s family and Melissa Nold, a civil rights attorney who has been advising the family, identified the terminated officer as Jarrett Tonn.
The Vallejo Police Officers Association did not immediately return a message seeking comment.
Police said they initially thought Monterrosa, 22, was carrying a handgun in his waistband. But he actually had a hammer in the pocket of a sweatshirt he was wearing.
Officers in two unmarked police cars were responding to reports of suspects stealing from a pharmacy amid national protests over the killing of George Floyd when the shooting occurred.
Video released by the Vallejo Police Department a month after the shooting shows Tonn firing from the backseat of the moving vehicle that was carrying three officers, including him. Monterrosa was killed after being shot once in the head.
Michelle Monterrosa, Sean Monterrosa’s sister, said Wednesday that the family is grateful the officer was terminated.
“We recognize that this is a milestone and are grateful the (police) chief stood his ground,” Monterrosa said.
She said the family is hopeful Attorney General Rob Bonta, who began reviewing the investigation last year, “will bring those charges forward and uncover a culture of corruption at the department.”
The windshield, considered a key piece of evidence, was destroyed, leading city officials to seek a criminal investigation into how that happened. Bonta took the case after Solano County District Attorney Krishna Abrams recused herself.
Bonta’s office said Wednesday that their review of the investigation is ongoing.
The Vallejo Police Department has come under repeated criticism in other cases as well.
In July 2020, Police Chief Shawny Williams said he was starting an independent investigation after two people in the department said officers had their badges bent to mark on-duty killings.
The department has had several other controversial slayings by police, including that of Willie McCoy, 20, of Suisun City, in February 2019. McCoy was killed after he fell asleep with a gun in his lap in his car in a Taco Bell drive-thru. Six Vallejo officers fired 55 shots.
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FRISCO, TX (Silver Star Nation) – The Dallas Cowboys made a surprise move on Monday afternoon signing veteran wide receiver TY Hilton.
After all the talk about Odell Beckham Junior possibly joining the team, the Hilton signing seemed to come out of the blue.
Hilton played more than a decade with the Indianapolis Colts but was sidelined by injury last season.
Cowboys insider Mickey Spagnola says the Cowboys brass kept an eye on Hilton for the last few seasons.
The Cowboys had several injuries in their narrow victory over the Houston Texans on Sunday, most notably a season ending knee injury for offensive lineman Terence Steele. | 2022-12-13T01:08:52+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/sports/silver-star-nation/cowboys-sign-veteran-wide-receiver/ |
BELOIT, Wis., Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX) (the "Company") today announced that it has closed its previously announced offering of $4.7 billion aggregate principal amount of its senior unsecured notes (collectively, the "Notes"). The Company issued $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.05% Senior Notes due 2026, $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.05% Senior Notes due 2028, $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.30% Senior Notes due 2030 and $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.40% Senior Notes due 2033. The Notes were offered in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and persons outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act (the "Notes Offering").
As previously announced, on October 26, 2022, the Company entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., a Delaware corporation ("Altra") (the "Merger"). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes Offering, together with term loan borrowings under its senior credit facilities and cash on hand, to fund the Merger, repay its outstanding Senior Notes Due 2032 and certain of Altra's outstanding indebtedness and pay related fees and expenses. The closing of the Merger, if completed, will occur subsequent to the closing of the Notes Offering.
Chief Executive Officer, Louis Pinkham, commented, "We are very pleased with the outcome of our Notes Offering, which was exceptionally oversubscribed. I believe this reinforces the bond market's support for our investment thesis. Having our financing in place is a critical milestone along the path to ultimately completing the Merger, and provides investors with important additional clarity around the transaction's economics. I and our entire team remain incredibly enthusiastic about the prospect of Altra becoming part of Regal Rexnord, which we believe should accelerate our transformation into a faster-growing, higher-margin, and more cash-generative enterprise."
This press release does not and will not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities, nor will there be any sale of the Notes or any other securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The Notes and the related note guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state or other jurisdiction's securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States to, or for the benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction.
The Company is a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of industrial powertrain solutions, power transmission components, electric motors and electronic controls, air moving products and specialty electrical components and systems, serving customers around the world. Through longstanding technology leadership and an intentional focus on producing more energy-efficient products and systems, the Company helps create a better tomorrow – for its customers and for the planet.
The Company is comprised of four segments: Motion Control Solutions, Climate Solutions, Commercial Systems and Industrial Systems. The Company is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide.
Statements made in this press release concerning the Company, the Company's or management's intentions, expectations, outlook or predictions about future results or events are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements reflect management's current intentions or beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to vary from stated expectations, which variations could be material and adverse. Factors that could produce such a variation include, but are not limited to, the following: dependence on key suppliers and the potential effects of supply disruptions; fluctuations in commodity prices and raw material costs; any unforeseen changes to or the effects on liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenue, expenses, synergies, indebtedness, financial condition, losses and future prospects; the possibility that the conditions to the consummation of the Merger will not be satisfied on the terms or timeline expected, or at all; the failure to obtain, or delays in obtaining, or adverse conditions related to obtaining regulatory approvals sought in connection with the Merger; the failure to achieve the debt financing necessary for the Merger on the desired terms, or at all; the Company's substantial indebtedness as a result of the Merger and the related incurrence of indebtedness to finance the Merger and pay certain related fees and expenses and the effects of such indebtedness on the combined company's financial flexibility; the Company's ability to achieve its objectives on reducing its indebtedness on the desired timeline; the possibility that the pendency of the Merger could materially and adversely affect the Company's and Altra's businesses, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows; the possibility that the Company may be unable to achieve expected benefits, synergies and operating efficiencies in connection with the Merger, the merger with the Rexnord Process & Motion Control business (the "Rexnord PMC business") and the acquisition of Arrowhead Systems, LLC ("Arrowhead") within the expected time-frames or at all and to successfully integrate Altra, the Rexnord PMC business and Arrowhead; the Company's ability to identify and execute on future M&A opportunities, including significant M&A transactions; the impact of any such M&A transactions on the Company's results, operations and financial condition, including the impact from costs to execute and finance any such transactions; expected or targeted future financial and operating performance and results; operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, customers, clients or suppliers) being greater than expected following the Merger, the merger with the Rexnord PMC business and the acquisition of Arrowhead; the Company's ability to retain key executives and employees; the continued financial and operational impacts of and uncertainties relating to the COVID-19 pandemic on customers and suppliers and the geographies in which they operate; uncertainties regarding the ability to execute restructuring plans within expected costs and timing; actions taken by competitors and their ability to effectively compete in the increasingly competitive global electric motor, drives and controls, power generation and power transmission industries; the ability to develop new products based on technological innovation, such as the Internet of Things, and marketplace acceptance of new and existing products, including products related to technology not yet adopted or utilized in geographic locations in which the Company does business; dependence on significant customers; seasonal impact on sales of products into HVAC systems and other residential applications; risks associated with global manufacturing, including risks associated with public health crises and political, societal or economic instability, including instability caused by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine; issues and costs arising from the integration of acquired companies and businesses and the timing and impact of purchase accounting adjustments; the Company's overall debt levels and its ability to repay principal and interest on its outstanding debt; prolonged declines in one or more markets, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, power generation, oil and gas, unit material handling, water heating and aerospace; economic changes in global markets, such as reduced demand for products, currency exchange rates, inflation rates, interest rates, recession, government policies, including policy changes affecting taxation, trade, tariffs, immigration, customs, border actions and the like, and other external factors that the Company cannot control; product liability, asbestos and other litigation, or claims by end users, government agencies or others that products or customers' applications failed to perform as anticipated, particularly in high volume applications or where such failures are alleged to be the cause of property or casualty claims; unanticipated liabilities of acquired businesses; unanticipated adverse effects or liabilities from business exits or divestitures; unanticipated costs or expenses that may be incurred related to product warranty issues; infringement of intellectual property by third parties, challenges to intellectual property, and claims of infringement on third party technologies; effects on earnings of any significant impairment of goodwill; losses from failures, breaches, attacks or disclosures involving information technology infrastructure and data; cyclical downturns affecting the global market for capital goods; and other risks and uncertainties including, but not limited, to those described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's and Altra's Annual Reports on Form 10-K on file with the SEC and from time to time in other filed reports including the Company's and Altra's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company's forward-looking statements speak only as of the time made, and management assumes no obligation to publicly update any such statements, except as required by law. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, new information or future circumstances.
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- Develops a personalized cancer profile for patients to quickly find suitable drugs
- Commercializable system cultures cancer cells ex vivo with only a blood sample
- Cultures cancer cells up to six times faster than other methods
TAIPEI, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwanese firm CancerFree Biotech Ltd. has developed a breakthrough for patients with stage 2 solid tumor. Stage 2 patients or above shortens the drug therapy selection process through a personalized cancer profile, the innovative technology will be showcasing at US Bio 2022.
This is the world's first commercial Circulating Tumor Cell-Derived Organoid (CDO) culture system as part of its E.V.A (Ex Vivo Avatar) technology platform, which, compared to other technologies currently available in the market, boasts better efficacy, efficiency, and speed.
The technology not only shortens the time delayed in trying different therapies but also reduces the risk of side effects for patients who have not yet found an effective drug.
As only 20 ml of blood will be needed, this makes the system highly convenient for collection, especially from elderly patients, or where it is difficult to obtain tissue samples. The technology makes it smoother, easier, more comfortable, and convenient for both physicians and patients to find an appropriate drug therapy.
"When my elderly father was diagnosed with cancer in 2015, the process to treat him was nothing short of tedious. The lack of technology to optimize the process was frustrating, to say the least."
"Despite my background in computer science, I was adamant about finding a better way to help ease the therapy selection process.", said founder Po Chen.
The science behind the system
Determining the right therapies for cancer patients can be a time-consuming and costly affair, not to mention drug resistance can become a huge problem for patients. Furthermore, collecting tissue samples from patients can be an invasive and discomforting experience for many.
CancerFree Biotech's CDO system develops a personalized patient cancer profile (called an 'avatar') by culturing their cancer cells in a lab to simulate the body's response to a drug.
The system helps physicians conduct customized drug sensitivity testing with the patient's tumor profile before treatment selection, thus speeding up the drug selection process and reducing the risk of drug resistance.
The technology greatly reduces the time needed to culture almost any type of cancer cell in under four weeks, as compared to other systems on the academy, which can take up to 24 weeks just for specific types of cancers.
"We isolate a very small number of circulating tumor cells that enter the bloodstream from in-situ (on-site) tumors and culture the cells ex vivo (outside the body) using 3D scaffolds. This increases the number of cancer cells we can work with to build a tumor avatar (tumor profile) of the patient.", shared [Dr. Lu, the one of inventors].
The 3D scaffold mimics the in vivo bone marrow-like structure (the inside of the patient's body) and replicates the environment for tumorigenesis (proliferation of the tumor) for the company to test drugs on.
A highly effective solution
Blood samples are homogeneous and more representative than local tissue samples if the tumor has distant metastases. This is why CancerFree Biotech's innovative CDO system boasts high efficacy, successfully proliferating cancer cells ex vivo in approximately 90% more than 100 cancer types. It is also quick, as evidenced by its high efficiency, seeing 1,000 to 100,000 fold proliferation of cancer cells within four weeks.
"They have successfully utilized a breakthrough technology and have seen success in over 900 cancer cases. Furthermore, the system is able to be matched to over 100 types of generic drugs, making it easier for physicians to find an appropriate drug to match the patient's tumor profile.", said [Dr. Chiu, the dean of TMU Hospital].
Cancer types that can be tested for include all solid tumors, such as lung, breast, colorectal, prostate, ovarian, liver, stomach, pancreatic, kidney, bladder, skin, brain, sarcomas, and other various rare cancers.
Additionally, proprietary software developed by CancerFree Biotech automates drug selection, making it easy for users to find the drugs needed for patients. The company was currently invested by Berkeley Skydeck and the Taiwan Ministry of Science Technology (MOST) sponsored them exhibited at the Bio international convention.
The Taipei office comprises 13 team members, with patients from Japan and Vietnam. The original patent for the technology is from the US and Taiwan , with exclusive license by the Taipei Medical University.
Provided free to pediatric patients, the system is fully commercializable, and the company is at its revenue stage. CancerFree Biotech hopes to cooperate with pharmaceutical companies to bring the technology to scale.
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June Marks the Ninth Straight Month of Year- Over-Year Gains
IRVINE, Calif., July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) today reported total June sales of 29,786 vehicles, an increase of 96.9 percent compared to June 2022. Year-to-date sales totaled 183,783 vehicles; an increase of 28.7 percent compared to the same time last year. With 26 selling days in June, compared to the same the year prior, the company posted an increase of 96.9 percent on a Daily Selling Rate (DSR) basis.
CPO sales totaled 5,219 vehicles in June, an increase of 27 percent compared to June 2022.
Sales Highlights
- 2nd best June sales since 1995 with 29,786 vehicles sold.
- Best-ever June sales of CX-50 with 3,532 vehicles sold.
- Best-ever June sales of CX-30 with 6,612 vehicles sold.
Mazda Motor de Mexico (MMdM) reported June sales of 5,539 vehicles, an increase of 123 percent compared to last year. Year-to-date sales totaled 34,525 vehicles; an increase of 109 percent compared to the same time last year.
Mazda North American Operations is headquartered in Irvine, California, and oversees the sales, marketing, parts, and customer service support of Mazda vehicles in the United States, Canada, Mexico, and Colombia through approximately 795 dealers. Operations in Canada are managed by Mazda Canada Inc. in Richmond Hill, Ontario; operations in Mexico are managed by Mazda Motor de Mexico in Mexico City; and operations in Colombia are managed by Mazda de Colombia in Bogota, Colombia. For more information on Mazda vehicles, including photography and B-roll, please visit the online Mazda media center at News.MazdaUSA.com.
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ORLANDO, Fla. – Sunshine will be out to start Friday, but by around lunchtime, look for a few storms to get going.
Some of the storms could be strong through the late afternoon hours, with damaging wind and small hail. Frequent lightning and torrential downpours could accompany any storm.
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The highest opportunity for storms to linger for high school football will be west of Orlando.
Storms will be around for part of Saturday, but overall rain chances will fall to 40%. A few scattered storms get going around 1-2 p.m. along and around I-95 before pushing inland.
Storms may be close, but they will be moving away from Kennedy Space Center by the start of the Artemis I launch. The two-hour launch window opens at 2:17 p.m. Saturday.
TRACKING THE TROPICS
The heart of the tropics remain quiet, but Tropical Storm Danielle continues to strengthen in the North Atlantic.
Danielle and two other tropical waves in the Atlantic pose no threat to the United States.
The next named storm will be called Earl.
The peak of hurricane season is a week from Saturday.
Hurricane season runs through November.
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LAKE CITY, Fla. (AP) — Three puppies in northeast Florida were saved from a burning house after a delivery driver noticed a fire in the home whose owner was away, fire officials said.
The driver for Amazon was delivering a package on Tuesday when she noticed smoke coming from the home and called 911. Firefighters rescued the pups from the home and revived them from smoke inhalation, according to Columbia County Fire Rescue. Firefighters contained the fire to the room where it was started.
“Thank you to the Amazon driver who noticed the smoke and called 911," Columbia County Fire Rescue said in a Facebook post. “Since the homeowner was not at home at the time, she saved the home and the puppies' lives!"
The county is located about 60 miles (about 97 kilometers) west of Jacksonville, Florida.
It's not the first time a delivery driver has come to the rescue.
In January, a newspaper delivery woman in Georgia saved the lives of three adults, four children and several household pets after she noticed smoke billowing from the family's garage. In July, a UPS driver administered emergency CPR to a girl who had nearly drowned in a swimming pool near Soap Lake, Washington. | 2022-09-01T16:06:44+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Delivery-driver-s-actions-save-pups-from-Florida-17412742.php |
Jerry Lee Lewis, the untamable rock ‘n’ roll pioneer whose outrageous talent, energy and ego collided on such definitive records as “Great Balls of Fire” and “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” and sustained a career otherwise upended by personal scandal, died Friday morning at 87.
The last survivor of a generation of groundbreaking performers that included Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry and Little Richard, Lewis died at his Mississippi home, south of Memphis, Tennessee, representative Zach Farnum said in a release. The news came two days after the publication of an erroneous TMZ report of his death, later retracted.
Of all the rock rebels to emerge in the 1950s, few captured the new genre’s attraction and danger as unforgettably as the Louisiana-born piano player who called himself “The Killer.”
Tender ballads were best left to the old folks. Lewis was all about lust and gratification, with his leering tenor and demanding asides, violent tempos and brash glissandi, cocky sneer and crazy blond hair. He was a one-man stampede who made the fans scream and the keyboards swear, his live act so combustible that during a 1957 performance of “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” on “The Steve Allen Show,” chairs were thrown at him like buckets of water on an inferno.
“There was rockabilly. There was Elvis. But there was no pure rock ’n ’roll before Jerry Lee Lewis kicked in the door,” a Lewis admirer once observed. That admirer was Jerry Lee Lewis.
But in his private life, he raged in ways that might have ended his career today — and nearly did back then.
For a brief time, in 1958, he was a contender to replace Presley as rock’s prime hit maker after Elvis was drafted into the Army. But while Lewis toured in England, the press learned three damaging things: He was married to 13-year-old (possibly even 12-year-old) Myra Gale Brown, she was his cousin, and he was still married to his previous wife. His tour was canceled, he was blacklisted from the radio and his earnings dropped overnight to virtually nothing.
“I probably would have rearranged my life a little bit different, but I never did hide anything from people,” Lewis told the Wall Street Journal in 2014 when asked about the marriage. “I just went on with my life as usual.”
Over the following decades, Lewis struggled with drug and alcohol abuse, legal disputes and physical illness. Two of his many marriages ended in his wife’s early death. Brown herself divorced him in the early 1970s and would later allege physical and mental cruelty that nearly drove her to suicide.
“If I was still married to Jerry, I’d probably be dead by now,” she told People magazine in 1989.
Lewis reinvented himself as a country performer in the 1960s, and the music industry eventually forgave him, long after he stopped having hits. He won three Grammys, and recorded with some of the industry’s greatest stars. In 2006, Lewis came out with “Last Man Standing,” featuring Mick Jagger, Bruce Springsteen, B.B. King and George Jones. In 2010, Lewis brought in Jagger, Keith Richards, Sheryl Crow, Tim McGraw and others for the album “Mean Old Man.”
In “The Rolling Stone Illustrated History of Rock & Roll,” first published in 1975, he recalled how he convinced disc jockeys to give him a second chance.
“This time I said, ‘Look, man, let’s get together and draw a line on this stuff — a peace treaty you know,’” he explained. Lewis would still play the old hits on stage, but on the radio he would sing country.
Lewis had a run of top 10 country hits between 1967-70, and hardly mellowed at all. He performed drinking songs such as “What’s Made Milwaukee Famous (Has Made a Loser Out of Me)”, the roving eye confessions of “She Still Comes Around” and a dry-eyed cover of a classic ballad of abandonment, “She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye.” He had remained popular in Europe and a 1964 album, “Live at the Star Club, Hamburg,” is widely regarded as one of the greatest concert records.
A 1973 performance proved more troublesome: Lewis sang for the Grand Ole Opry and broke two longstanding rules — no swearing and no non-country songs.
“I am a rock and rollin’, country-and-western, rhythm and blues-singin’ motherf—–,” he told the audience.
Lewis married seven times, and was rarely far from trouble or death. His fourth wife, Jaren Elizabeth Gunn Pate, drowned in a swimming pool in 1982 while suing for divorce. His fifth wife, Shawn Stephens, 23 years his junior, died of an apparent drug overdose in 1983. Within a year, Lewis had married Kerrie McCarver, then 21. She filed for divorce in 1986, accusing him of physical abuse and infidelity. He countersued, but both petitions eventually were dropped. They finally divorced in 2005 after several years of separation. The couple had one child, Jerry Lee III.
Another son by a previous marriage, Steve Allen Lewis, 3, drowned in a swimming pool in 1962, and son Jerry Lee Jr. died in a traffic accident at 19 in 1973. Lewis also had two daughters, Phoebe and Lori Leigh, and is survived by his wife Judith.
His finances were also chaotic. Lewis made millions, but he liked his money in cash and ended up owing hundreds of thousands of dollars to the Internal Revenue Service. When he began welcoming tourists in 1994 to his longtime residence near Nesbit, Mississippi — complete with a piano-shaped swimming pool — he set up a 900 phone number fans could call for a recorded message at $2.75 a minute.
The son of one-time bootlegger Elmo Lewis and the cousin of TV evangelist Jimmy Swaggart and country star Mickey Gilley, Lewis was born in Ferriday, Louisiana (Swaggart and Lewis released “The Boys From Ferriday,” a gospel album, earlier this year). As a boy, he first learned to play guitar, but found the instrument too confining and longed for an instrument that only the rich people in his town could afford — a piano. His life changed when his father pulled up in his truck one day and presented him a dark-wood, upright piano.
“My eyes almost fell out of my head,” Lewis recalled in “Jerry Lee Lewis: His Own Story,” written by Rick Bragg and published in 2014.
He took to the piano immediately, and began sneaking off to Black juke joints and absorbing everything from gospel to boogie-woogie. Conflicted early on between secular and sacred music, he quit school at 16, with plans of becoming a piano-playing preacher. Lewis briefly attended Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas, a fundamentalist Bible college, but was expelled, reportedly, for playing the “wrong” kind of music.
“Great Balls of Fire,” a sexualized take on Biblical imagery that Lewis initially refused to record, and “Whole Lotta Shakin’” were his most enduring songs and performance pieces. Lewis had only a handful of other pop hits, including “High School Confidential” and “Breathless,” but they were enough to ensure his place as a rock ‘n’ roll architect.
“No group, be it (the) Beatles, Dylan or Stones, have ever improved on ‘Whole Lotta Shakin’’ for my money,” John Lennon would tell Rolling Stone in 1970.
A roadhouse veteran by his early 20s, Lewis took off for Memphis in 1956 and showed up at the studios of Sun Records, the musical home of Elvis, Carl Perkins and Johnny Cash. Told by company founder Sam Phillips to go learn some rock ‘n roll, Lewis returned and soon hurried off “Whole Lotta Shakin’” in a single take.
“I knew it was a hit when I cut it,” he later said. “Sam Phillips thought it was gonna be too risque, it couldn’t make it. If that’s risque, well, I’m sorry.”
In 1986, along with Elvis, Chuck Berry and others, he made the inaugural class of inductees for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and joined the Country Hall of Fame this year. The Killer not only outlasted his contemporaries but saw his life and music periodically reintroduced to younger fans, including the 1989 biopic “Great Balls of Fire,” starring Dennis Quaid, and Ethan Coen’s 2022 documentary “Trouble in Mind.” A 2010 Broadway music, “Million Dollar Quartet,” was inspired by a recording session that featured Lewis, Elvis, Perkins and Cash.
He won a Grammy in 1987 as part of an interview album that was cited for best spoken word recording, and he received a lifetime achievement Grammy in 2005. The following year, “Whole Lotta Shakin’” was selected for the Library of Congress’ National Recording Registry, whose board praised the “propulsive boogie piano that was perfectly complemented by the drive of J.M. Van Eaton’s energetic drumming. The listeners to the recording, like Lewis himself, had a hard time remaining seated during the performance.”
A classmate at Bible school, Pearry Green, remembered meeting Lewis years later and asking if he was still playing the devil’s music.
“Yes, I am,” Lewis answered. “But you know it’s strange, the same music that they kicked me out of school for is the same kind of music they play in their churches today. The difference is, I know I am playing for the devil and they don’t.”
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This story has been updated to clarify where Lewis’ home is located. | 2022-10-29T08:06:17+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/entertainment-news/ap-jerry-lee-lewis-outrageous-rock-n-roll-star-dies-at-87/ |
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An African serval cat that was found with cocaine in its system after an escape at a traffic stop now calls the Cincinnati Zoo home, much to the delight of social media users still amused by the recent release of the movie " Cocaine Bear."
The wild cat's story has trended online, where users relished in the absurdity of the horror comedy, which is based on the true story of a 175-pound black bear that was found dead near a duffle bag and some $2 million worth of cocaine. Social media users have predictably dubbed the serval “cocaine cat.”
The slender feline made its escape after its owner was pulled over by police on Jan. 28, according to local animal control officials. It leapt from the car into a tree.
Ray Anderson of Cincinnati Animal CARE said that local animal control, Hamilton County Dog Wardens, were called around 2 a.m. in the residential Oakley neighborhood.
In Ohio, it is illegal to own the animals, which can weigh up to 40 pounds. During the rescue mission, the cat named Amiry broke its leg and became more agitated.
Once Amiry was taken in for medical care by Cincinnati Animal CARE, the team ran a drug test in which they determined that Amiry had cocaine in his system.
It’s not the first time that Cincinnati Animal CARE, which has been operating as the county animal shelter, has had a wild animal test positive for drugs. In 2022, the group took in a capuchin monkey, named Neo, that had methamphetamine in its system.
Since that case, it has become standard procedure for the shelter to test exotic animals that arrive at the shelter for drugs, Anderson said.
Anderson confirmed that the owner of Amiry relinquished custody of the cat to Cincinnati Animal CARE before it was taken into the care of the Cincinnati Zoo.
Servals have grown in popularity with some showing up in TikTok videos as pets. Julie Sheldon, clinical assistant professor of zoo medicine at the University of Tennessee, said a serval is a major responsibility that requires a balanced diet and specialized care beyond a house cat.
“There are way better options for pets that are way more safe, economically smart and sustainable,” she said.
The Cincinnati Animal CARE receives about 8,000 animals a year, said Anderson.
Instead of trying to keep a wild animal as a pet, Anderson said, “You could save a whole lot of money and get a really awesome house cat at your local animal shelter." | 2023-03-10T01:35:56+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/cocaine-cat-escaped-owner-will-now-live-at-17830637.php |
KODAK, Tenn. (WATE) – The East Tennessee baseball team are always looking for ways to stay connected and give back to the community.
From now until Saturday, August 13 the Tennessee Smokies are ready to ‘Paint the Park Pink’ with all proceeds benefitting the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer organization.
Special edition pink jerseys are already up for auction and many are encouraged to show up in their best pink attire.
To continue on with the fun, many giveaway opportunities are happening all throughout the month. On Saturday, August 27 the first 1000 people through the gates will win a bobblehead of current UT Quarterback, Hendon Hooker.
Continue following their website for more events and ways to celebrate the season with the Tennessee Smokies. | 2022-08-12T17:59:59+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/living-east-tennessee/tennessee-smokies-supporting-breast-cancer-organization/ |
Doctors concerned brain-eating amoeba infection could increase due to warmer water temperatures
PHOENIX (KPHO/Gray News) -- Some scientists predict brain-eating amoeba cases could grow since we’ve had record heat and water temperatures are increasing.
The amoeba, naegleria fowleri, can enter the body through the nose and travel to the brain, resulting in an infection. While cases are limited over the years, there have been multiple in Arizona at Lake Pleasant and Lake Mead.
Most recently in Nevada, a child died because of the disease.
Brain-eating amoeba is a microscopic parasite found in warm, fresh bodies of water like hot springs or lakes. You can’t get it by accidentally swallowing the water or through a cut. The only way to get infected is by getting it far up your nose by diving or cannonballing into a lake.
Although infection is rare, the disease has a 97% fatality rate since symptoms are common at first. The disease is usually only diagnosed when it’s in the late-stage and symptoms progress to more severe illness like hallucinations and seizures. By that point, it’s usually too late to treat the disease effectively.
There are only about 10 cases per year, but experts say because the amoebas live in warm, fresh bodies of water, they expect to see that number increase with rising temperatures.
Dr. Wassim Ballan, an infectious disease specialist at Phoenix Children’s Hospital, said there are concerns about cases rising, as well as a number of other infectious diseases.
“We are probably going to see a change in trends because of the climate changing and the temperatures rising,” Ballan said. “So there is a lot of concern in the infectious disease community about a lot of different infections, including amoebic infections becoming more common as the climate is warming.”
He also said parents who notice their child feeling unwell after a day of swimming should get them checked out right away. Early symptoms usually start five days after infection. They include sudden fever, headache, and stiff neck. Because the amoebas can only be deadly by entering through the nose, doctors recommend you not jump or dive into the water and instead hold your nose or wear nose clips. Or better yet, keep your head above water.
Digging in shallow water is also not advised since it stirs up the sediment where the amoeba live. It’s important to note there haven’t been any recent cases at Saguaro Lake. Since they started tracking the disease in 1962, there have been only 160 reported cases, so it’s infrequent. Still, Ballan said it isn’t worth the risk when prevention is so easy.
For more information on the naegleria fowleri, visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website.
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LIVERPOOL, England (AP) — England goalkeeper Jordan Pickford provided the assist for Demarai Gray’s late equalizer as Everton snatched its first Premier League point of the season in a 1-1 draw against promoted Nottingham Forest on Saturday.
Gray was the quickest to a long ball from Pickford and calmly took it round Dean Henderson to slot home with just two minutes remaining at Goodison Park. The goal canceled out an effort from Brennan Johnson just seven minutes earlier.
Forest had taken the lead against the run of play but Steve Cooper’s side still caused the Merseysiders enough problems to feel a draw was the least the visitors deserved.
Everton manager Frank Lampard had resisted the temptation to hand new signing Amadou Onana a first start but, after successive defeats, tried to enliven his attack by asking Salomon Rondon to lead the line.
Anthony Gordon retained his place despite continuing speculation linking him with Chelsea while Dele Alli, another player whose future is uncertain, was on the bench.
The game burst into life in the closing 10 minutes as Ryan Yates forced a good save from Pickford but Johnson followed up on the rebound.
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Info-Tech's research explains that organizations should not underestimate the long-term impact on corporate performance if emerging risks are not fully understood, controlled, and embedded into decision making.
TORONTO, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - The pace and uncertainty of the current business environment have introduced new and emerging vulnerabilities that can suddenly disrupt an organization's strategy. Having a long-term view of risk while navigating the short-term requires discipline and a robust and strategic approach to risk management. To help IT departments gain an understanding of organizational risks, threats, and opportunities, global research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has published its newest industry blueprint, Build an IT Risk Taxonomy. This data-backed resource can enable organizations to become more flexible and agile to adapt to changing business conditions.
"Managing emerging risks such as climate risk, the impact of digital disruption on internal technology, and the greater use of third parties will require IT leaders to be more disciplined in how they manage and communicate material risks to the enterprise," says Donna Bales, principal research director at Info-Tech Research Group. "Establishing a hierarchical common language of IT risks through a taxonomy will facilitate true aggregation and integration of risks, enabling more effective decision making."
Info-Tech's blueprint highlights the challenges IT departments face in managing and addressing risks. These challenges include business leaders who are seeking to make informed decisions and expect timely and consistent risk reporting from IT. The constantly evolving threat landscape also adds complexity, requiring IT risk managers to balance the emerging threats while not losing sight of the current risks.
The firm's research explains that developing a relevant and detailed IT risk taxonomy over time can be particularly challenging and that gaining acceptance and promoting accountability within the organization may pose further obstacles. However, involving business leaders and risk owners in the development of the IT risk taxonomy can enhance organizational acceptance and understanding.
In the new resource, Info-Tech advises that risk management must also mature as technology and digitization continue to advance. To strengthen operational and financial resiliency, organizations must move away from a siloed approach to IT risk management toward an integrated approach.
Without a common IT risk taxonomy, effective risk assessment and aggregation at the enterprise level is not possible. The firm's blueprint outlines an IT risk taxonomy approach that can provide a common language to enable more efficient risk aggregation and interoperability between IT and the enterprise. The recommended approach includes the following three phases:
- Understand Risk Management Fundamentals: IT departments must take a collaborative approach when developing an IT risk taxonomy to enable greater acceptance and understanding of accountability.
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- Structure an IT Risk Taxonomy: IT risk managers must recognize the dynamic nature of the threat landscape and acknowledge that an IT risk taxonomy is a living document that requires regular review and enhancement to ensure its ongoing relevance and effectiveness.
"This holistic, disciplined approach to risk management helps to promote a more sustainable risk culture across the organization while adding greater rigor at the IT control level," explains Bales.
As the risk landscape continually evolves, there is greater pressure on the risk function to work collaboratively throughout the organization to strengthen operational resilience and minimize strategic, financial, and reputational impact. A successful risk taxonomy is forward-looking and codifies the most frequently used risk language across an organization.
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The tragedy that took two young lives at Devils Hole in the Mojave Desert on a summer night in 1965 involves several colliding factors, some unearthly. A hidden lake below the desert; an ancient seismic event; a group of kids from Las Vegas making bad choices; and one of the rarest animals on Earth — the Devils Hole pupfish.
For centuries, the mysterious opening in the desert just over the Nevada border confounded those who stumbled across it. On its surface, a gap in the rock the size of a living room drops down 30 feet to a limestone shelf and hot water pool. Below, a series of tunnels lead to numerous caverns and the “infinity cave,” a giant underwater lake that has never been fully mapped.
Several adventurers have tried to find its deepest contours.
One diver, Jim Houtz, dove into the hole dozens of times in the early ’60s. It was his dispatches describing the strangeness below that inspired the group of four young men who set off on June 20, 1965, to explore the natural phenomenon. Ironically, it was Houtz who would later lead a record-setting dive in an attempt to find them.
Here’s how Houtz himself described the hole’s underground topography:
“It’s beautiful in there. It goes straight down 160 feet, like a pipe, then opens into a room,” the explorer told reporters in 1965. “I dived to 315 feet, maybe it’s a record, I don’t know, but at the end of the tube it opens again into something else. We don’t know what the next room is, or if it’s a room at all. It’s like infinity.”
The diver called the rocky walls inside the cavern the most beautiful stone he had ever seen. “Greens. Blues, so blue, they are nearly white. Quartz. Bronze colors, every color in the rainbow,” he said. “There’s nothing to be afraid of, except panic and stupidity."
Four high school friends — David Rose, 20, a Las Vegas casino parking attendant; Paul Giancontieri, 19, a cafeteria worker at the nearby Nevada nuclear test site; and brothers Bill, 19, and Jack, 20, Alter — headed to the spot, 90 miles northwest of Vegas, armed with some amateur diving gear and a whole lot of courage that Sunday night.
A few hundred feet from a dusty road now known as Devils Hole Road in Nye County, the small bluff that hides the pool is accessible only by foot.
The temperature of the water at the geothermal pool remains at about 92 degrees year round, not much cooler than the human body. This unusual warmth combined with a small rock shelf that juts out just below the water surface has given rise to a unique and exceedingly rare animal that calls the cave home. It’s unclear if the boys knew about the pupfish that day, but they almost certainly endangered the entire species’ fragile existence as they lowered themselves into the water.
The Devils Hole pupfish, named for its habit of frolicking like puppies, is thought to be the rarest fish on Earth. The 1-inch metallic blue fish with iridescent eyes lives only in the upper 80 feet of the cavern, and spawns on the rock ledge that forms a sun-dappled shallow pool at the cavern’s entrance. They are found nowhere else, and no one is really sure how they got there. Their tiny habitat is the smallest range of any vertebrate species on the planet. After the discovery of the fish, the cave and surrounding area were added to the Death Valley National Monument by President Harry Truman in 1952.
Efforts to prevent the species from being wiped out have been successful in recent years — in spring of 2022 scientists counted 175 fish, the highest count in 22 years. Back in the 1960s, however, not everyone was a fan of the animal and efforts to protect it. Local ranchers in nearby Ash Meadows were building wells and siphoning the desert’s groundwater, lowering the water level in the hole to below the shelf where the pupfish spawn.
After Nye County ranchers were banned from drawing groundwater from Devils Hole, a political feud erupted in the desert. Two bumper stickers were a common sight at the time — “Save the pupfish” and “Kill the pupfish.” This culminated in a Supreme Court decision in 1976 (Cappaert v. United States) forever protecting the water level in the pool and the pupfish who had fast become an icon of the burgeoning ecological conservation movement. Protesting the ruling, the farmers’ attorney told reporters, “There are two endangered species here: the pupfish and the American rancher.”
Even in 1965, only those with diving permits were allowed to enter the hole, but the boys ignored the warning signs and lowered themselves down to the rock shelf. Three of them — Giancontieri, Rose and Bill Alter — dove into the water without wetsuits, but with rudimentary air tanks, or “aqua lungs,” on their backs. Bill’s brother Jack stayed on the shelf as a lookout.
Shortly into the dive, at an unknown depth, Bill noticed his oxygen supply was already running low. He recalled the following day that on realizing this, all three divers headed back up.
Paul Giancontieri never surfaced.
Alter and Rose then frantically dove again to find their friend. When Bill Alter came up for the second time, he realized he was now the only diver to surface. Giancontieri and Rose were gone.
“He got ahead of me and I lost him,” Bill Alter told reporters. “I went to a depth of 175 feet and couldn’t find him.”
The surviving brothers drove through the night back to Vegas to get help. Rangers and a sheriff’s search and rescue posse got to the hole in the early hours, telling reporters there was a slim chance the missing boys “may be sustained by air pockets in the hole.” A search team of five divers, led by Houtz, worked in 105 degree heat through the day to no avail.
In a further tragic twist to the scene, the two missing young men had recently become brothers-in-law — Giancontieri’s 20-year-old sister Paula had married Rose two months earlier. The newspapers reported that she wept at the cave entrance as the search and rescue team worked, but failed to find her brother or husband. Photos showed Rose, her mom and Bill Alter hugging as they were told that the search was over.
Due to the tragedy in the strange corner of Nevada, Devils Hole briefly fell into the national spotlight, but no one could really describe what it actually was. Some called it a “sump hole into an underground river;” other reports called it an “extinct geyser,” or a “skylight to the water table.”
An excellent report on Devils Hole by the The Mojave Project writes that the first human inhabitants of Death Valley — the Timbisha people — told ancient myths warning children of “water babies” in the hole that would swallow children if they bathed for too long in the pond. The project also learned, in consultation with tribal elders, that some Native people believed that shaman with healing powers traveled the desert via the underground waterways.
Later, white settlers who arrived in the region looking for gold in 1849 reveled in the tiny desert oasis.
“At the entrance to the valley to the right is a hole in the rocks which contains magnificent warm water in which … I enjoyed an extremely refreshing bath,” a prospector named Louis Nusbaumer once wrote. “The saline cavity itself presents a magical appearance.” At the time, the pond was referred to as Miner’s Bathtub, and was renamed Devils Hole by Houtz himself in 1964. Around that time Houtz suggested that the source of water there may be “limitless,” and in an astute prediction of the coming times of drought, that it could one day save Southern California.
A few years after the 1965 deaths, Charles Manson convinced his followers to set in motion a bogus race war through the Tate-LaBianca murders in LA. On the run, he reportedly scoped out the cave as a shelter for his delusional and murderous “Family.” Manson would be caught a few months later hiding under a sink at his hideout at nearby Barker Ranch in October 1969.
Over the years, security has increased around the hole to both protect people from the hole and the pupfish from people. This included the installation of a tall fence and cameras. But it hasn’t always stopped sometimes drunk trespassers from invading the pupfish’s home.
In 2016, three men camped out at the nearby town of Crystal, drank rum and chased rabbits around the desert with shotguns. At the time, a 10-foot fence protected Devils Hole. In an intoxicated, mischief-filled adventure (one the men barely remembered when arrested days later), they shot out the surveillance camera, scaled the fence, stripped naked and punched each other in the balls.
Footage from the scene reportedly showed one man vomiting on a boulder as another stripped down and lowered himself into the pool. Trent Sargent, the Indian Springs man whose underwear was found in the pool the following morning alongside a dead pupfish, served a year in prison for charges that included a violation of the Endangered Species Act.
To this day, no one knows how deep the cave goes. The farthest depths were seen in 1991 by USGS explorers who descended 436 feet into the lower cavern. They reported being able to see to a depth of 500 feet, though they were not able to actually see the bottom of the cave.
One curious reason that the underground lake is thought to descend much farther into the Earth than other caves is the strange effect distant seismic activity has on the surface water there. In March 2012, cameras set up at the hole captured a tiny tsunami in the pond, in which the water sucked into the cave before surging up 4 feet.
Scientists say an earthquake of a 7.4 magnitude in Mexico caused the phenomenon. This magnification of distant rumblings implies the water may somehow connect with the deep movement of tectonic plates. It’s believed that the hole was formed millennia ago when an ancient fissure collapsed in on itself.
There's something magical in knowing corners of the planet remain unmapped. Parts of the ocean floor and deepest rainforests still hold such reverie, but to know those unexplored depths exist below a small hole in the desert a few miles outside Las Vegas is even more beguiling.
When the bottom of Devils Hole is one day found, the skeletons of two brothers-in-law may finally be recovered, fathoms below the frolicking pupfish. | 2022-08-19T13:55:54+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/california-parks/article/devils-hole-pupfish-historic-diving-tragedy-17381968.php |
Sheriff: Florida man was taking video of sunrise when sand dune collapsed, killing him
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A Florida beachgoer made a grim discovery after finding a body sticking out of the sand, according to deputies.
The Martin County Sheriff’s Office tells WPBF that 37-year-old Sean Nagel was found buried in the sand south of the House of Refuge on Hutchinson Island.
A person walking on the beach Sunday morning saw feet sticking out of the sand.
Officials say Nagel had a habit of going to the beach early in the morning and recording the sunrise.
Investigators believe he backed up onto a sand dune, dug into the sand and the dune collapsed on him.
“It appears that the man died hours earlier from asphyxia as a result of being trapped underneath the sand,” the sheriff’s office said.
The medical examiner said there was no sign of foul play and officials have called the incident a tragic accident. Officials believe he was there for a few hours before he was found.
According to the sheriff's office, investigators are waiting on toxicology results but have no reason to believe Nagel was under the influence of drugs or alcohol. | 2022-08-09T20:15:23+00:00 | wesh.com | https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-body-sticking-out-sand/40849615 |
The agreement furthers both companies' efforts to minimize waste and provide value for local communities across North America
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winmark Corporation announced today that its Play It Again Sports retail chain has entered into a partnership with Rawlings Sporting Goods, Inc., makers of the iconic baseball and softball gear and Easton bats, as the Official Resale Partner of Rawlings and Easton.
As partners in value and sustainability, Play It Again Sports and Rawlings/Easton will work together to help players extend the life of their equipment, reduce environmental impact, and provide value to baseball and softball players in their local communities across North America.
With over 280 franchised locations throughout North America, Play It Again Sports will provide Rawlings and Easton customers a resale option for their quality Rawlings and Easton products which will help promote their iconic brands through a sustainable solution and help keep product out of landfills.
"Winmark has been a partner with both Rawlings and Easton for decades," stated Renae Gaudette, Chief Operating Officer. "To formally recognize this important relationship as an official resale partner is an exciting day for us. Our Play It Again Sports franchised locations are uniquely positioned to extend the lives of quality used Rawlings and Easton products, and this partnership supports our mutual goals of sustainability and providing value to local communities."
As a Premier Sustainability Partner of Winmark & Play It Again Sports – Rawlings/Easton will sponsor Play It Again Sports Buy-Drive events and National Recycling Day promotions incentivizing baseball and softball players to sell their Rawlings and Easton gear for cash instead of going to waste. Rawlings/Easton and Play It Again Sports will also team up to produce content that will be distributed on Rawlings' and Easton's YouTube and social channels and promoted by Play It Again Sports via local stores, social channels, website and national PR efforts.
"This collaboration with our long-time partners at Play It Again Sports and Winmark Corporation exemplifies our admiration for all the wonderful work they do to create a more sustainable environment for the athletes that use Rawlings and Easton products," said Dave Bracci, National Sales Director for Rawlings. "We maintain a shared vision to provide quality baseball and softball products to athletes of all abilities and ages and look forward to growing our relationship in the future."
About Winmark: Winmark - the Resale Company®, is a nationally recognized franchising business focused on sustainability and small business formation. We champion and guide entrepreneurs interested in operating one of our award winning resale franchises: Plato's Closet®, Once Upon A Child®, Play It Again Sports®, Style Encore® and Music Go Round®. As of June 25, 2022, there were 1,293 franchises in operation and over 2,800 available territories. An additional 46 franchises have been awarded but are not open. For more information, please visit winmarkcorporation.com.
Established in 1887, Rawlings is an innovative leading global brand and manufacturer of premium baseball and softball equipment, including gloves, balls, and protective headwear. Rawlings' unparalleled quality, innovative engineering and expert craftsmanship are the fundamental reasons why more professional athletes, national governing bodies and sports leagues choose Rawlings. Rawlings is the Official Base, Baseball, Helmet, Face Guard and Glove of Major League Baseball, the Official Baseball of Minor League Baseball and the Official Baseball and Softball of the NCAA and the NAIA. The company is headquartered in St. Louis. For more information, please visit www.Rawlings.com.
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Are Frigidaire or LG microwaves best?
For any kitchen, having a high-quality microwave is essential. Microwaves can do everything from defrost frozen meats to pop popcorn in minutes. Nearly every major appliance brand sells its own model of microwave. Two of the biggest appliance brands with microwave models are Frigidaire and LG. Each brand offers a number of microwave options for countertops and over the range.
Frigidaire microwaves come at more consistent prices and quality levels while LG devices have more versatility. Both companies have several products available for purchase on Amazon.
Frigidaire microwave
Frigidaire microwaves have provided quality performance at solid prices for years at a time. The machines are consistent, built well, and come with several custom cooking features designed to handle different types of food and liquids.
Frigidaire microwave pros
The best part about Frigidaire microwaves is the numerous settings and options. With high-end models offering more than 30 different unique cooking settings, you can fine-tune your microwave usage to match the exact type of food you’re making with one touch. Furthermore, some Frigidaire microwaves come with special options, including “keep warm,” which automatically maintains a baseline temperature for any food left inside for later.
The company also provides multiple microwave options for over-the-range products with fans and countertop choices. So you can choose Frigidaire, regardless of what kind of device you may require.
The insides of the microwaves are also easy to clean, with materials that only require a simple wipe through. This cuts down on time spent cleaning the microwave if you spill or splatter anything inside.
The company also offers different design options, as well, with most of its microwaves coming in black, white and stainless steel. You will be able to match your microwave to the design of your kitchen.
Frigidaire microwave cons
While Frigidaire offers consistent performance, it lacks more affordable options. Most microwaves from the company cost more than $300. If you’re shopping on a budget, this may put these models out of your price range. LG, on the other hand, has high-end models that cost similar prices to Frigidaire and several microwaves that cost $100-$200.
Some users have also reported that the Frigidaire microwaves may have durability issues. Following the end of its one-year warranty, several users have reported fault performance or even complete breakdowns of the product.
Finally, Frigidaire products have a louder internal motor. If you live in an apartment with others or are using the product late at night, this may make it harder to stay quiet.
Best Frigidaire microwaves
The best over-the-range microwave from the company is the Frigidaire FGMV17WNVF Over-the-Range Microwave Oven. This device comes in a sleek design and has a turntable that you can turn on or off.
A great countertop microwave designed by Frigidaire is the Frigidaire FFCE2278LS Countertop Microwave. The microwave features a safety lock with a sensor cooking and reheating button to cook food items based on the weight, temperature and size of the item.
LG microwave
LG microwaves are versatile devices with an energy-efficient build that reduces power consumption when compared to older models. The company offers several products with a wide price range.
LG microwave pros
LG’s biggest advantage is its variety. While Frigidaire offers a line of consistent products, LG has a number of microwaves at several price points. This allows you to buy a product from LG, whether you’re focusing on performance alone or working within a budget. LG also sells products designed for countertop use as well as those made for installation above a range.
Additionally, LG devices have a significant number of features that are beneficial for users of all types. The newest models come with even heat distribution technology and custom settings that help defrost any type of meat faster and more evenly. The turntables also have six wheels instead of three, which allows for improved stability.
Finally, LG microwaves are built to last several years. While Frigidaire models come with a one-year warranty, LG devices have 10-year warranties, making them a better value over time.
LG microwave cons
The largest downside to LG devices is the power levels. With most of its machines maxing out around 1,000 watts, you may have to wait longer for items to be fully heated up or cooked. This may be especially frustrating if you value the speed and efficiency that microwaves offer more than other factors. This lower wattage may also be a bigger problem for food that requires higher power levels to cook properly.
Additionally, many users have reported issues with the touch-screen system used on newer LG models. Many of the microwaves saw unresponsive touch screens emerge within a few months of usage, especially when exposed to heat.
Best LG microwaves
The best over-the-range microwave from LG is the LG LMV2031ST Stainless Steel Over-the-Range Microwave. This product has an EasyClean interior designed for simple wiping with a paper towel to remove stains or spills.
An affordable countertop option is the LG LMC0975ASZ Countertop Microwave. Designed with a sleek stainless steel exterior, the machine should fit in comfortably with any modern kitchen landscape. This microwave also comes in a compact size to better fit in smaller kitchens.
Should you get a Frigidaire or LG microwave?
Both LG and Frigidaire provide a number of high-quality microwaves that will do all that you need. If you’re looking for an affordable option with better assurance for longevity, LG is the right brand.
For a more powerful device with consistent performance across all models, Frigidaire is the right choice.
However, the bottom line is that the 10-year warranty, lower-priced options and new defrosting technology make LG microwaves the better overall option.
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Copyright 2022 BestReviews, a Nexstar company. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-18T18:51:28+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/reviews/br/kitchen-br/microwaves-br/frigidaire-microwave-vs-lg-microwave/ |
LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Herbalife, a premier health and wellness company and community, today introduced Herbalife V, its latest science-based product line, to better support consumers seeking plant-based options to benefit their overall health.
"Plant-based is no longer limited to vegans but has expanded to the general population looking to incorporate healthier options as part of their daily nutrition," said Humbi Calleja, vice president and general manager of Herbalife, North America. "Today's consumer is savvy, reads labels, and understands healthy ingredients, and with the launch of the Herbalife V, we are meeting their goals whether they eat only plants or mostly plants, want to add more plants to their diet, or are plant curious."
According to studies, plant-based lifestyles are on the rise. In fact, approximately 3% of Americans consider themselves vegan, up from 2% in 2012, while 5% are vegetarian. Additionally, almost half of Americans call themselves flexitarians.
"While following a plant-based lifestyle can be a very healthy way of eating, it may be tough to meet all your goals. For example, vegans seek good options to increase or meet their protein goals, including supplementation," said Dr. Luigi Gratton, vice president of Training at Herbalife. "Plant-based certified products like the shakes in the Herbalife V line can help you hit your macro target while taking out the guesswork of plant-based living."
Herbalife V is backed by science and rigorously tested for quality. All products are certified USDA Organic, non-GMO-verified, Kosher, and Plant-based and Vegan by FoodChain ID. Additionally, they are formulated with no soy or dairy and made with no artificial sweeteners or flavors. The product line offers five plant-based certified products that help simplify plant-based nutrition, including:
- Plant-based Protein Shakes
- Greens Booster
- Immune Support*
- Digestive Support*
Herbalife V is available in the U.S. and Puerto Rico exclusively through Herbalife independent distributors. Click here to learn more about this product.
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
About Herbalife Ltd.
Herbalife (NYSE: HLF) is a premier health and wellness company and community that has been changing people's lives with great nutrition products and a business opportunity for its independent distributors since 1980. The Company offers science-backed products to consumers in more than 90 markets through entrepreneurial distributors who provide one-on-one coaching and a supportive community that inspires customers to embrace a healthier, more active lifestyle to live their best life.
For more information, please visit www.Herbalife.com or follow us on Twitter @HerbalifeUSA and Instagram @HerbalifeUSA.
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PHILADELPHIA, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading railroad catastrophe lawyers from Saltz Mongeluzzi & Bendesky PC are raising wide ranging safety concerns and responding to media inquiries today following today's fatal multi-car Amtrak Southwest Chief train collision-derailment at a crossing in Mendon, Missouri, about 100 miles northeast of Kansas City, that has resulted in at least three fatalities – two passengers and a truck driver - and scores of injuries. Amtrak says there were more than 240 passengers plus 12 crew on the Chicago-bound train that derailed after striking the construction vehicle at the crossing.
"We are deeply saddened – and concerned for the safety of everyone involved – following numerous reports of this latest catastrophic Amtrak collision and derailment," said SMB's trial attorneys and mass transportation safety advocates Robert J. Mongeluzzi and Jeffrey P. Goodman. "Once again, investigators from the National Transportation Board (NTSB) are rushing to a horrific incident scene. They'll focus on every safety factor, eventually determining if this was a predictable and preventable incident."
Trial attorneys Mongeluzzi and Goodman have been amongst the lead lawyers in numerous catastrophic derailments including the 2015 derailment of Amtrak Train 188 that killed 8 people; the 2021 derailment of an Amtrak train in Montana that killed 3 people, and other fatal crashes in Georgia, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. They have consistently advocated for sweeping rail safety upgrades, including Positive Train Control (PTC), which provides automatic switching and braking systems and safer railcars, which would improve the survivability of accidents.
Mr. Mongeluzzi said, "Passengers and the general public must be assured that the Amtrak system – including rail crossings coast to coast – is safe. We know from years of experience that properly operated trains and maintained track should not be involved in these kinds of incidents."
Mr. Goodman added, "Sadly, despite its history, Amtrak has yet to create a culture where safety is its highest priority. We are particularly concerned by eyewitness reports of the Amtrak crew allowing overcrowding in the observation car; that poses unique safety challenges based upon the different seating configurations."
In addition to their experience representing victims in train derailments, Mr. Mongeluzzi and Mr. Goodman previously were the lead lawyers for the victims in the sinking of amphibious Stretch Duck Boat 07 in Branson, Missouri in 2018 that killed 17 people.
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Good morning!
Here’s a look at some of the stories we’ll be following today as they make headlines across Southwest Virginia:
- Over the Edge with EDCM will host a rappelling event in downtown Roanoke today and tomorrow. All money raised from the event will go directly toward the construction of a medical clinic in the community of Brisas Del Mar. It starts at 9:00 a.m. at the Higher Education Center at 108 N. Jefferson Street.
- Roanoke will hold a ribbon cutting for the Melrose Avenue Streetscape Improvement Project starting at 9:00 a.m. This is the completion of the project in the Melrose-Orange Target area that began in 2015. The ribbon-cutting takes place at Feeding Southwest Virginia’s Community Solutions Center Parking Lot. Light refreshments will be provided.
- Steppin’ Out starts today at 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. It will feature over 200 artists and crafts created by people from around the United States. Admission and Parking Shuttle are free. The event will be in Downtown Blacksburg today and tomorrow.
- Berglund Toyota is having a grand opening at 11:00 a.m. at 19018 Forest Road in Lynchburg. This is the company’s newest location. A ribbon cutting will be hosted by the Lynchburg Regional Business Alliance.
- The first annual Layla Jo Walters Memorial Golf Outing is happening at the Blue Hills Gold Club at 11:30 a.m. The parents of Layla Jo Walters are honoring her through this event as she passed away seven weeks after being born with a congenital heart defect. The event will benefit Conquering CHD of Virginia to provide hospital care kits to support families of patients, education tools to empower patients and families with knowledge, and funds advocacy efforts.
- Bedford County Public Schools will pack the bus starting at Noon at the Walmart in Bedford. The district, Walmart and the Bedford County Department of Social Services will gather school supply donations and monetary donations for supplies to help students in need. You can help pack the bus until 7:00 p.m. Collection boxes will be inside Walmart before and after the event.
- The Botetourt County Fair kicks off at 5:30 p.m. in Buchanan. The fair is hosted by the Botetourt Chamber of Commerce. There will be a beer garden and live music by Western Justice. Patrons can also enjoy food vendors, a kids’ corner, and more. The fair is today from 5:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- The Country Music and Spaghetti Concert is happening at 6:00 p.m. at the Blairs Fire and Rescue. It is an event hosted by the Blairs Fire and Rescue department and it will feature Amber Short and BoCo from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Admission is $12 per person and includes the concert and spaghetti dinner. Proceeds will go towards the purchase of a new ambulance and operating expenses.
- Virginia’s Tax-Free Weekend starts today. It is a great time for families to save big through Sunday August 7. Shoppers will not be charged a Virginia sales tax on school supplies of $20 or less per item or any clothing or shoes for $100 or less per item.
- Load the Bus for the Kids kicks off today through Sunday during Tax-Free weekend. You can drop by your local Walmart in Bonsack, Clearbrook, Salem and Valley View to donate school supplies or monetary donations. These supplies will benefit Roanoke City Public Schools, Craig County, Salem and Roanoke County.
- Gleaning for the World will host a collection for the victims of the eastern Kentucky Flooding at 10:00 a.m. It is happening at Sam’s Club on Wards Road in Lynchburg until 6:00 p.m.
- The Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Show in Salem starts at 8:00 a.m. People can enjoy vendors with a variety of dog products, items, and gifts for sale at the Salem Civic Center. Admission is free and the event is scheduled to take place 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. each day until August 7.
Have a great Friday! | 2022-08-05T08:41:12+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/news/2022/08/05/steppin-out-botetourt-county-fair-and-more-news-happening-today/ |
Two arrested in shooting death of Haywood Co. teen
Two people are facing charges in the shooting death of a Haywood County teen.
Haywood County Sheriff Billy Garrett, Jr. says 18-year-old Kevion Davis and 16-year-old Bishop Owens, both of Brownsville, were arrested Saturday in the shooting death of 17-year-old Christine Marie Michael.
Both are are charged with First-Degree Murder and are being held without bond in the Haywood County Jail.
Authorities are also seeking three counts of Attempted First-Degree Murder on each subject.
Sheriff Garrett says the incident happened Friday night as Miss Michael and three other teens were traveling towards Brownsville on Highway 19 after leaving the Haywood and Ripley basketball game in Ripley.
Garrett says the vehicle was hit multiple times by gunfire with one round entering the vehicle through the trunk and striking Miss Michael in her lower back while she was seated in the rear seat. | 2023-02-12T07:47:19+00:00 | thunderboltradio.com | https://www.thunderboltradio.com/two-arrested-in-shooting-death-of-haywood-co-teen/ |
Georgia college student killed by plane propeller at airport while on date
STATESBORO, Ga. (AP) — A college student died after being struck by the propeller of a small plane as he disembarked at an airport in southeast Georgia, authorities said.
The Federal Aviation Administration and the National Transportation Board are investigating the death Sunday night at Statesboro-Bulloch County Airport, FAA spokesman Steve Kulm said.
Sani Aliyu, of Atlanta, and a young woman had flown on the single-engine Cessna to nearby Savannah and back on a date, Bulloch County Coroner Jake Futch told the Statesboro Herald. He said the plane landed safely on the return trip to Statesboro.
The woman “got off the plane and walked toward the back of the plane,” Futch said, “and he got off the airplane and walked toward the front of the plane, and when he did, the propeller hit him.”
Aliyu was a sophomore enrolled at Georgia Southern University, school spokeswoman Melanie Simon said.
A pilot and co-pilot had flown the couple, said Capt. Todd Hutchens of the Bulloch County Sheriff’s Office. He said deputies were sharing information they gathered with the FAA and NTSB.
“Nobody is really at fault or anything,” Hutchens said. “It was an accident.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-19T00:58:16+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/2022/10/19/georgia-college-student-killed-by-plane-propeller-airport-while-date/ |
ELKINS, W.Va. (WBOY) — A Randolph County man was charged after a child brought a prescription pill to school and law enforcement then found multiple kinds of drugs in his home.
On March 7, deputies with the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department were contacted by Jennings Randolph Elementary School due to a third-grader bringing a buprenorphine hydrochloride pill to the school, according to a criminal complaint. Buprenorphine hydrochloride is a prescription medication used to opioid addiction and withdrawal symptoms and is also used to treat pain, according to the National Cancer Institute.
Staff at the school told deputies that the student “took it out of [a] drawer [at home] because he was trying to ‘save them’,” and that he had observed Jerry Gates, 41, of Elkins, “snort the pills” as well the snort a “grey, yellow or tan colored powder,” according to a complaint. The child also said there was “additional drug use in the home,” deputies said.
On that same day, deputies working with other law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant on Gates’ residence. Upon entering, they located “a jar of a green leafy substance suspected to be marijuana” and paraphernalia in plain view on a table in the living room, according to the complaint.
During the search, law enforcement seized marijuana “in excess of 2 pounds,” two bags and two containers of methamphetamine, a bag of psilocybin mushrooms, a bag “containing a brown unknown substance,” a pill container with hydromorphone hydrochloride, another container with tramadol, a suboxone strip, a container “with unknown powder substance,” an “oil filter with oil filter silencer adapter and bullet hole,” three cell phones, sets of digital scales, 12 firearms and $1,187 in cash, deputies said.
Gates has been charged with possession with intent to deliver a controlled substance. He is being held in Tygart Valley Regional Jail on $35,000 bond. | 2023-03-08T19:11:43+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/crime/man-charged-after-child-brings-pill-to-randolph-county-elementary-school/ |
BEIJING, June 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hangzhou 2022 Asian Games flame was lit at the Liangzhu ancient city, east China's Zhejiang Province on Thursday, marking the 100-day countdown to the opening of the 19th Asian Games.
Nineteen flame collectors, dressed in white, strolled up the steps before one of them lit a torch from the rays of the sun using a concave mirror. 19 signifies the 19th Asian Games.The outline of the mirror, designed like a Jade Bi, symbolizes the sun's rays.
Liangzhu, meaning beautiful water oasis in Chinese, is located at Yuhang District of Hangzhou. The archaeological ruins of Liangzhu in Hangzhou were inscribed onto the UNESCO World Heritage list on July 9, 2019, during the 43rd session of the World Heritage Committee as it provides profound and compelling evidence that Chinese civilization started 5,000 years ago, which also marks that the five thousand years of Chinese civilization represented by it has been widely recognized in the international community.
Collecting kindling here means that the light of Liangzhu's civilization passes through time and space, igniting the fire of the Asian Games in the new era, symbolizing the spirit of sports inherited and carried forward and continued.
The fire collection device is designed in Jade Bi shape, and the placement table of the fire box is in the shape of Jade Cong, a long, hollow and rectangular jade. Jade Bi and Jade Cong are important representative jade ritual objects of Liangzhu civilization. They are the earliest model of Chinese civilization's cosmology and an important cultural marker of the long history and profundity of Chinese civilization.
It is also worth mentioning that the design idea of the Hangzhou Asian Games Torch also comes from the jade congregation of Liangzhu culture, which implies the beautiful symbolism of connecting the past and the future of the Hangzhou Asian Games.
The Liangzhu civilization, which flourished for a thousand years, has made an outstanding contribution to the formation of Chinese civilization and has provided a richer interpretation of the history of Chinese civilization in its pluralistic and integrated development.
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Solution Helps Dealers Avoid Costly Loan Buy-Back Demands and Lender Scrutiny by Identifying Borrowers with Heightened Fraud Risk Before Application Submission
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Point Predictive Inc., the San Diego-based company that provides artificial intelligence solutions to lenders, today launched BorrowerCheck™ for Dealers, the company's first solution designed specifically for automotive dealerships. BorrowerCheck enables auto dealers to recognize borrowers with income, employment, and identity-related risks that may result in a demand to buy back the loan from the lender or add friction to future loan applications. The solution offers a more accurate and comprehensive view of borrower risk than the red-flag solutions that dealers use today. BorrowerCheck is the first in a planned suite of products for dealers that will leverage the Point Predictive auto lending consortium. The consortium contains data on more than 120 million historical auto lending applications, 12 billion application risk attributes, and more than 56 million unique consumers.
BorrowerCheck customers can expect to provide higher quality loans to auto lenders, reduce the scrutiny on consumers at the dealership and enhance the speed and experience of the consumer. Higher quality loans to auto lenders will also raise a dealer's DealerCheck™ score. DealerCheck is a Point Predictive solution that auto lenders use to evaluate and manage their dealership relationships. So, improving the quality of the loans submitted will enhance the lender-dealer relationship.
"Our customers' experience is vitally important to us," said Ryan Morris, Vice President of Corporate Finance at Mossy Automotive Group. "We believe limiting fraud risk exposure and protecting our dealership reputation while prioritizing our customers' experience is the key to our continued success. Lowering our risk of buy-back demands will also increase our bottom line."
In most cases, the solution can help speed up the financing process by focusing a dealer's validation effort on real risk, instead of false red flags. Using a simple set of data such as the consumer's name, address, and social security number, BorrowerCheck generates a report that details whether dealers need to gather more information on a prospective borrower's income, employment, or identity prior to submitting their loan application to lenders. If additional scrutiny is warranted, the report provides recommended tips for performing additional verification.
"Dealers play a vital role on the front line, helping to validate for lenders whether a prospective borrower is being truthful on their applications for financing. As fraud continues to be a growing concern, a tool like BorrowerCheck will help auto dealers quickly and easily minimize fraud risk for themselves and lenders alike," said Tim Grace, CEO of Point Predictive. "Lender relationships are crucial to dealers and having a tool to help improve the quality of the loans submitted to lenders improves those relationships and reduces the risk of expensive buy-back demands and friction for the dealerships and consumers."
BorrowerCheck leverages data from the largest automobile lending data consortium in the United States, purpose-built for risk management with more than 101 million historical income reports, 17 million employer records with 6,500 fake employers, more than 200,000 social security numbers tied to default, 102 million social security numbers of deceased individuals, more than $4.5 billion in loans with early payment defaults, $1 Billion in loans identified as fraudulent and millions of addresses and telephone numbers linked to risk of fraud or loan default.
Point Predictive invites auto dealers who wish to learn more about BorrowerCheck for Dealers to visit https://pointpredictive.com/ or contact info@pointpredictive.com.
Point Predictive powers a new level of lending confidence and speed through the unique combination of artificial and natural intelligence using decades of risk management expertise. The company's technology solutions quickly and accurately identify who is reporting truthfully on their loan applications and who is not. As a result, lenders are now able to fund loans easily without asking the vast majority of applicants for onerous documentation such as paycheck stubs, utility bills, or bank statements. This improves funding rates by 40-50% while reducing overall early payment default losses by more than 30%. Borrowers get loans faster and we significantly boost profits to a lender's bottom line. Located in San Diego, California, more information about Point Predictive can be found at www.pointpredictive.com.
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WFO AMARILLO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 28, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
Severe Weather Statement
National Weather Service Amarillo TX
656 PM CDT Thu Jul 28 2022
...THE SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING FOR SOUTHWESTERN RANDALL AND EAST
CENTRAL DEAF SMITH COUNTIES WILL EXPIRE AT 700 PM CDT...
The storm which prompted the warning has weakened below severe
limits, and no longer poses an immediate threat to life or property.
Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However gusty
winds are still possible with this thunderstorm.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | 2022-07-29T01:27:04+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/TX-WFO-AMARILLO-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17336959.php |
LONDON, May 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- TMF Group, a leading provider of compliance and administrative services, today launches the 10th edition of the Global Business Complexity Index (GBCI).
The comprehensive report analyses 78 jurisdictions which account for 92% of the world's total GDP and 95% of net global FDI flows. It compares 292 annually tracked indicators, offering data on key aspects of doing business, including incorporation timelines, payroll and benefits, rules, regulations, tax rates, and other compliance factors.
The study reveals some important news: the US has fallen out of the bottom ten (the easiest places to do business) after many years of featuring in that prestigious list. Meanwhile, Denmark, the UK and Hong Kong keep their places in the ten least complex jurisdictions.
The list of the ten most business-friendly jurisdictions has some new entries, such as Malta (69th position vs 67th place in 2022) and the Netherlands (75th position vs 56th place in 2022). The Cayman Islands (78th) retains its place as the easiest jurisdiction to do business.
The UK has moved down the ranking this year, cementing its position in the ten least complex places to do business. Great political turmoil in 2022 and high inflation impacted the economy. However, the political environment has settled and over the next 12 months the UK is expected to remain a simple place to do business. The authorities here are consistent at implementing new funds and capital markets regulations and are also keeping in line with ESG recommendations. This makes it attractive to foreign investors.
The United States has slipped out of the ten least complex but it still one of the simplest jurisdictions. A key driver is that the government actively looks to be business friendly: in recent years corporate tax rates were reduced in an effort to increase investment. Thanks to its skilled workforce and clear global reach, the US will remain one of the most attractive jurisdictions for foreign businesses.
When it comes to complex jurisdictions, France takes the top spot in this year's GBCI, following two years in second position. Factors making it the most complex place to do business include the focus on maintaining traditional ways of working, such as the use of the French language, and the historically stringent employee protection laws.
TMF Group CEO Mark Weil said: "World trade is in recovery from the difficult years of the Covid-19 pandemic. Challenges of course remain including the ongoing war in Ukraine, associated sanctions and geopolitical tensions. Rising interest rates have also been the trigger for stresses in the financial markets that have so far been contained by prompt intervention by relevant authorities. Against that backdrop, we want to do all we can to simplify the path to investing and operating around the world. Trade and investment stimulate economic growth. Complex places to do business are often among the most attractive, whether that involves gaining access to resources, workers or consumers."
The report also identifies key themes shaping the global business landscape and regulatory environment:
Geopolitical and economic turbulence
Since the start of the war in Ukraine, jurisdictions have observed disrupted supply chains and increased energy prices, as well as barriers to international trade. This makes doing business more challenging, particularly across borders. Many jurisdictions that were reliant on Russia and Ukraine for exports like grain and oil are severely impacted, which increased inflation, demonstrating that the impacts of the war are global, not limited to Europe.
In 2020, 74% of those jurisdictions reported that businesses would find it more appealing to operate there over the next five years. This has dropped to 65% in 2023, suggesting that optimism has faded somewhat, and organisations may be taking a more cautious approach over the coming years.
Another worrying indicator is rising inflation, which causes significant issues such as huge price increases on essentials like food, fuel and utilities. As a consequence, employees are seeking more financial support from their employers to make ends meet. This has led to widespread salary demand increases, and workers seeking better opportunities elsewhere. 60% of jurisdictions report that inflation has increased employee attrition.
Global compliance challenges
Compliance requirements, such as reporting on ultimate beneficial owners (UBO) and persons of significant control (PSC), have been a core part of conformity processes in locations around the world in recent years. Regulations such as know your customer (KYC) and anti-money laundering (AML) have been adopted by at least some industries across all jurisdictions.
Due to this pressure and increased complexity, almost half (48%) of jurisdictions report that at least some companies will rethink their expansion goals. This demonstrates the true impact that global compliance legislation and reporting can have, limiting the attractiveness of a jurisdiction and encouraging businesses to look elsewhere.
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) considerations
ESG criteria are increasingly prominent, with companies now required to abide by at least one requirement in the majority of jurisdictions, with diversity to the fore. Half of jurisdictions (51%) require companies to abide by laws relating to diversity of the workforce, with over one quarter (27%) requiring companies to report on it.
Almost half (49%) of jurisdictions require all companies to submit reports on employee demographics to government authorities, which has continued to grow year on year (28% in 2020, 41% in 2021, 47% in 2022). In South America, 80% of jurisdictions require all companies to report on employee demographics, followed by 64% of jurisdictions in APAC.
As the importance of ESG continues to grow, companies will have to navigate new requirements beyond simple box-ticking exercises and commit to reporting on their ESG indicators. However, given that ESG requirements are in their infancy in many jurisdictions, the impacts and future of ESG reporting remains unclear.
Top and bottom ten (1 = most complex, 78 = least complex)
1. France
2. Greece
3. Brazil
4. Mexico
5. Colombia
6. Turkey
7. Peru
8. Italy
9. Bolivia
10. Argentina
69. Malta
70. Jersey
71. New Zealand
72. United Kingdom
73. British Virgin Islands
74. Hong Kong
75. The Netherlands
76. Curaçao
77. Denmark
78. Cayman Islands
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