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COLORADO SPRINGS — This weekend hundreds of people came together to help survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault in El Paso and Teller counties. TESSA's annual "Pasta in the park" cookoff fundraiser was held today on the Myron Stratton campus off highway 115 in Colorado Springs.
People at the event got to sample pasta dishes donated by organizations all across the community. We spoke with a victim advocate from one of those organizations who works to help survivors in the military.
"We support active duty military survivors of sexual violence as well as their dependents and their families and that extends to Colorado Springs,' said Kristy Bootes, Sharp Victim Advocate for Fort Carson, 'So much of Colorado Springs is connected to the military whether they are retired or active duty and we want to support all survivors of interpersonal violence."
KOAA News5's reporter Dianne Derby served as the emcee and is thankful she got to highlight the stories of survivors who receive help from TESSA every year.
If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence or sexual assault there is always help available. Please call the safe line at 719-633-3819. It is available 24/7.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiDAR autonomous vehicle startup Vueron Technology ("Vueron") has succeeded to obtain an autonomous vehicle permit that uses only one LiDAR sensor that no one has yet tried in California, where the numerous autonomous vehicle companies are fiercely competing.
The California Department of Motor Vehicles approved LiDAR-only autonomous vehicle testing permits for Vueron.
After that, it succeeded in driving 383 miles from Los Angeles to San Francisco via Interstate 5 and Interstate 580, for 6 hours at a maximum speed of 70mph. The safety driver who rode the vehicle for safety never held the steering wheel while a whole driving.
'LiDAR only autonomous driving permit' means Vueron is one big step closer to adapting LiDAR, which was expected to be expensive and difficult to apply, effectively to actual autonomous driving services and an everyday life
Generally, diverse sensors are used at the same time for autonomous driving, but Vueron has implemented self-driving by utilizing only one LiDAR sensor and has verified its solution through its self-driving tests in a variety of roadway conditions and environments.
The system of Vueron did not use any camera, radar, GPS, or HD Map, as it only implemented a self-driving system by using only one Spinning LiDAR sensor.
Next quarter, Vueron expects to unveil the next generation of LiDAR autonomous vehicle platforms that can be worked on immediately based on its experiences and technologies of LiDAR. Vueron will provide customers with an affordable price for many people rather than a high price and with a safer driving system through the LiDAR autonomous vehicle platform, which is about to be released in the near future.
Vueron has released a video of the actual self-driving from Los Angeles to San Francisco. Visitors can check Vueron's self-driving video which is the basis of the high LiDAR cognitive performance in this video. Visitors can also check more videos on Vueron's homepage.
[About Vueron Technology]
Vueron is building the next generation of LiDAR autonomous driving solution, differentiated from existing technology. Established in 2019, Vueron has provided a solution that enables autonomous driving services based on the company's AI technology and LiDAR. In 2020, it has already been the first in the world to obtain an autonomous driving permit with only one LiDAR sensor and prove self-driving services, and in 2022, it has obtained a self-driving permit by using one LiDAR sensor from the California DMV. Vueron is back by top-tier strategic partners and investors, including Naver(035420.KS), Korea Development Bank, Bonangels Venture partners, Daesung Private Equity(027830.KQ), and others. For more information, visit www.vueron.org.
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ROSTHERN, Saskatchewan (AP) — The last suspect in a horrific stabbing spree that killed 10 and wounded 18 in western Canada is dead following his capture, and police hope the stunning end to a gripping hunt that stretched into a fourth day will bring some peace to victims’ families.
One official said Myles Sanderson, 32, died from self-inflicted injuries Wednesday after police forced the stolen car he was driving off a highway in Saskatchewan. Other officials declined to discuss how he died, but expressed relief the final suspected killer was no longer on the loose.
“This evening our province is breathing a collective sigh of relief,” Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore, commander of the Royal Canadian Mounted Police in Saskatchewan, said at a news conference Wednesday night.
The other suspect, Sanderson’s 30-year-old brother, Damien Sanderson, was found dead Monday near the scene of the bloody knife attacks inside and around the James Smith Cree First Nation reserve early Sunday. Both men were residents of the Indigenous reserve.
Blackmore said Myles Sanderson was cornered as police units responded to a report of a stolen vehicle being driven by a man armed with a knife. She said officers forced Sanderson’s vehicle off the road and into a ditch. He was detained and a knife was found inside the vehicle, she said.
Sanderson went into medical distress while in custody, Blackmore said. She said CPR was attempted on him before an ambulance arrived, and emergency medical personnel then took him to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
“All life saving measures that we are capable of were taken at that time,” she said.
Blackmore gave no details on the cause of death. “I can’t speak to the specific manner of death,” she said.
But an official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, earlier said Sanderson died of self-inflicted injuries, without giving any further details.
Video and photos from the scene showed a white SUV off to the side of the road with police cars all around. Air bags had deployed in the SUV. Some photos and video taken from a distance appeared to show Sanderson being frisked.
An independent investigation by members of Saskatchewan’s Serious Incident Response Team went to the arrest site and will review Sanderson’s death and police conduct.
The federal public safety minister, Marco Mendicino, also stressed that the events will be investigated.
“You have questions. We have questions,” he told reporters during a Cabinet retreat in Vancouver, British Columbia, adding: “There will be two levels of police who will be investigating the circumstances of Myles Sanderson’s death.”
His death came two days after the body of Damien Sanderson was found in a field near the scene of the knife rampage. Police are investigating whether Myles Sanderson killed his brother.
Blackmore said that with both men dead, authorities will find it hard to figure out what set off the rampage.
“Now that Myles is deceased we may never have an understanding of that motivation,” she said.
But she said she hoped the families of the stabbing victims will find some comfort that neither of the Sandersons remains a threat.
“I hope that this brings them closure. I hope they can rest easy knowing that Myles Sanderson is no longer a threat to them.”
Some family members of the victims arrived at the scene Wednesday, including Brian Burns, whose wife and son were killed..
“Now we can start to heal. The healing begins today, now,” he said.
The stabbings raised questions of why Myles Sanderson — an ex-con with 59 convictions and a long history of shocking violence — was out on the streets in the first place.
He was released by a parole board in February while serving a sentence of over four years on charges that included assault and robbery. But he had been wanted by police since May, apparently for violating the terms of his release, though the details were not immediately clear.
His long and lurid rap sheet also showed that seven years ago, he attacked and stabbed one of the victims killed in Sunday’s stabbings, according to court records.
Mendicino, the public safety minister, has said there will be an investigation into the parole board’s assessment of Sanderson.
“I want to know the reasons behind the decision” to release him, Mendicino said. “I’m extremely concerned with what occurred here. A community has been left reeling.”
The Saskatchewan Coroner’s Service said nine of those killed were from the James Smith Cree Nation: Thomas Burns, 23; Carol Burns, 46; Gregory Burns, 28; Lydia Gloria Burns, 61; Bonnie Burns, 48; Earl Burns, 66; Lana Head, 49; Christian Head, 54; and Robert Sanderson, 49. The other victim was from Weldon, 78-year-old Wesley Patterson.
Authorities would not say if the victims might be related.
Mark Arcand said his half sister Bonnie and her son Gregory were killed.
“Her son was lying there already deceased. My sister went out and tried to help her son, and she was stabbed two times, and she died right beside him,” he said. “Right outside of her home she was killed by senseless acts. She was protecting her son. She was protecting three little boys. This is why she is a hero.”
Arcand rushed to the reserve the morning of the rampage. After that, he said, “I woke up in the middle of the night just screaming and yelling. What I saw that day I can’t get out of my head.”
As for what set off the violence, Arcand said: “We’re all looking for those same answers. We don’t know what happened. Maybe we’ll never know. That’s the hardest part of this.”
Court documents said Sanderson attacked his in-laws Earl Burns and Joyce Burns in 2015, knifing Earl Burns repeatedly and wounding Joyce Burns. He later pleaded guilty to assault and threatening Earl Burns’ life.
Many of Sanderson’s crimes were committed when he was intoxicated, according to court records. He told parole officials at one point that substance use made him out of his mind. Records showed he repeatedly violated court orders barring him from drinking or using drugs.
Many of Canada’s Indigenous communities are plagued by drugs and alcohol.
Myles Sanderson’s childhood was marked by violence, neglect and substance abuse, court records show. Sanderson, who is Indigenous and was raised on the Cree reserve, population 1,900, started drinking and smoking marijuana at around 12, and cocaine followed soon after.
In 2017, he barged into his ex-girlfriend’s home, punched a hole in the door of a bathroom while his two children were hiding in a bathtub and threw a cement block at a vehicle parked outside, according to parole documents.
He got into a fight a few days later at a store, threatening to kill an employee and burn down his parents’ home, documents said.
That November he threatened an accomplice into robbing a fast-food restaurant by clubbing him with a gun and stomping on his head. He then stood watch during the holdup.
In 2018, he stabbed two men with a fork while drinking and beat someone unconscious. | 2022-09-08T11:20:44+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/canadas-horrific-knife-rampage-over-as-last-suspect-dies/ |
Police: 180 dogs and cats removed from home by hazmat team
BRICK, N.J. (AP) — Authorities say 180 dogs and cats have been removed by a hazmat team from a New Jersey home where officials said the animals were being kept in inhumane conditions. Brick Township police said officers entered the home Friday night and found stacks of animal crates containing dogs and cats. They made two arrests. Police said rescuers in hazmat gear removed 135 dogs and 45 cats in a process that took about 10 hours. Authorities said two of the dogs were dead when they were taken out of the home and about eight animals were taken for emergency care. | 2022-12-05T05:14:57+00:00 | keyt.com | https://keyt.com/news/2022/12/04/police-180-dogs-and-cats-removed-from-home-by-hazmat-team/ |
Wayne tornado
A small Oklahoma community is picking up the pieces after a confirmed EF2 tornado tore through the area early Tuesday morning.
Uprooted trees, severe damage to multiple homes and dangling powerlines... that’s what residents in the small town of Wayne in McClain County woke up to early Tuesday after a confirmed tornado tore through the tiny community.
It was part of a line of storms that spawned numerous tornado warnings in Oklahoma late Monday into early Tuesday. The storm also forced Wayne Public Schools to cancel class due to a lack of electricity.
Closings and delays for surrounding districts were also reported.
The Red Cross has set up a center at the First Baptist Church on Main Street that will be available throughout Tuesday. So far, no injuries have been reported.
Western Heights board appointment
The Western Heights Board of Education is back in business following Gov. Kevin Stitt’s appointment of a new board member. The move comes in response to the resignation of three board members who oversaw multiple operational failures.
Robert Everman was the former Western Heights school board president, and he’ll be replaced by Jerome Johnson — a father of two children who attend an elementary school in the district. Everman and two other members who regularly vote with him resigned last month, leading to the district not having enough personnel on its board to hold meetings.
Last year, the state board of education suspended Western Heights’ superintendent, installed its own and took over district operations. This came after massive losses of students and employees, financial mismanagement, retaliatory behavior toward staff and parents, and some of the lowest academics in the state.
Western Heights’ school board may appoint two members to replace the other resignations in the meantime, but one of those positions is up for election in February.
Shannon Hanchett vigil
Members of the Norman community met last night to celebrate the life of a local bakery owner who died while in custody at the Cleveland County Jail.
More than 100 people gathered on Monday night on Norman’s Main Street near the Cookie Cottage to hold a candlelight vigil for Shannon Hanchett, the owner of Okie Baking Co. who died in the Cleveland County jail last week, under circumstances that are still being investigated.
Kate Bierman, a friend of Hanchett’s, says visiting the Cookie Cottage was an important part of her and her daughter’s lives.
"I told her that I’m going to do everything I can to make sure that Shannon’s recipes and Shannon’s Cookie Cottage live on if possible," said Bierman.
Hanchett was a known ally to the LGBTQ+ community in Norman. Accordingly, an all-ages drag show will be held in her memory on Sunday, Dec. 18th at The Mercury Center in Norman. Donations will be collected and given to Hanchett’s children.
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BEAUFORT COUNTY, S.C. (WSAV) — As a paramedic, nothing would stop Sara Cathey from stepping up to save a life. As it turned out, the South Carolina EMS worker was able to help one of her own family members.
It was a devastating day when she found out that 2-year-old Natalyn had a genetic condition that nearly killed her.
“She had a double nephrectomy, so both her kidneys got removed June of last year,” said Sara.
The whole family took tests to find out who might be a kidney match.
“You never think it’s going to be you,” she said. “I am out here every day with strangers. I love these strangers. I really enjoy being a paramedic, helping people. I get emotionally invested with these complete strangers. So I can’t really explain how much it really hits when it’s her.”
Sara was a perfect, 100% match to donate a kidney to Natalyn, but her weight stood in the way. The aunt was about 270 pounds at the time. According to doctors, she was not physically fit enough to make the donation.
“I save complete strangers on a daily basis. There was nothing that was going to stand in my way,” said Sara.
Instead of giving up, she started trying to lose weight.
“It was all the motivation I needed. I had a great support team, my family 110% stood behind me,” said Sara. “My co-workers, they are eating salads with me. The fire department is eating salads with me. The ER department is hiding the snacks so I don’t eat them when I come in.”
She said her biggest cheerleader was also her smallest.
“When she was in the hospital and I was on the treadmill, we would FaceTime,” Sara smiled. “Natalyn would cheer for me. That’s all the motivation I needed, truly.”
“She brightens my day,” she said of her niece. “Makes any bad day good.”
Through diet and a lot of exercise, the Beaufort County paramedic lost 125 pounds in just over one year and was cleared by the doctors for surgery.
“She didn’t even know she was a match and said, ‘I’m going to do it. I’m going to do it for her,'” said Erika Mann, Natalyn’s mom. “I couldn’t have asked for anyone better to be there for her.”
Sara and Natalyn go under the knife next week. There’s recovery time ahead for both. Natalyn will be in the hospital for a few weeks, and Sara off the job for two to three months.
But everyone says it will be worth it.
“She’s going to be good,” said a teary-eyed Sara. “She’s got her second chance and we are doing it. We are doing it.”
Because of the live donor and family match, the hope is that Natalyn won’t have to worry about another kidney for almost 20 years.
This pair is positive — already making plans for after surgery.
“She keeps saying, ‘Nope I don’t need to eat,'” Sara smiled. “‘Not until Aunt Sara gives me her kidney. When I get Aunt Sara’s kidney, I can have my macaroni.’
“That’s all she wants is some macaroni and chocolate and she’s going to get it. And I am going to eat some mac and cheese with her. I think I’ve earned some mac and cheese.”
If you would like to help the family with expenses, a GoFundMe has been set up in Natalyn’s name. | 2022-06-29T21:44:13+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/paramedic-loses-125-pounds-to-donate-kidney-to-2-year-old-niece/ |
Studies highlight importance of comprehensive genomic profiling to better treat breast cancer
IRVING, Texas, Dec. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences®(Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that it will present findings at the San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium (SABCS) that illustrate the potential impact of molecular profiling on the treatment of breast cancer. SABCS is being held December 6-10, 2022 in San Antonio, Texas.
Presentations and posters from Caris include:
- George W. Sledge, Jr., M.D., one of the most influential figures in breast cancer research who recently joined Caris as Executive Vice President and Chief Medical Officer, will participate in a Clinical Case Discussion Session from 1:00 -2:00 p.m. CT on Wednesday, December 7 in the Stars at Night Ballroom 1&2.
"Our data at SABCS 2022 emphasizes Caris Life Sciences' contributions to increasing our understanding of the rapidly-emerging area of HER2-low as a target for antibody-drug conjugates," said Dr. Sledge. "As precision oncology continues to evolve, our cutting-edge work on tumor biology and molecular biomarkers will have broad implications in helping to guide treatment decisions and the development of novel therapeutic options for patients across a range of tumor types, including breast cancer." - A special session titled "HER2-Low: A Separate Entity?" on Wednesday, December 7, from 9:45 – 11:00 a.m. CT at the 2022 SABCS in San Antonio, Texas (Presentation #HER2-12). The poster is titled "Genomic and transcriptomic landscape of HER2-low breast cancer." The studies were performed in collaboration with Duke Cancer Institute and Legorreta Cancer Center at Brown University, both members of Caris' Precision Oncology Alliance™ (POA).
Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER2)-low is a newly defined subset of HER2-negative breast cancer that has been reported to account for up to half of all breast cancer cases. The molecular landscape of HER2-low compared to historical subtypes was investigated across 19,789 breast cancer samples using Caris' Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS) technology.
Study results demonstrate that when HER2-low breast cancer is stratified by hormone receptor (HR) status, it shares common genomic features with classically defined subsets of HR+ or HRneg disease. When HR+/Her2-low tumors were compared with triple negative breast cancer, significant differences were observed in PIK3CA (an actionable mutation) and TP53 (a prognostic alteration) and warrant further assessment. These findings advance understanding of the molecular landscape of HER2-low breast cancer which has recently become a new entity for treatment. This knowledge is key to understanding the clinical and biological factors driving treatment resistance and how these factors can impact post-progression treatment options in HER2-low breast cancer.
"Caris' Precision Oncology Alliance (POA) continues its contribution to advancing breast cancer research by presenting novel findings on the molecular features of HER2-low breast cancer at this year's SABCS," said Chadi Nabhan, M.D., MBA, FACP, Chairman of the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance. "By leveraging Caris' expansive real-world clinico-genomic database, our partner academic institutions are able to uncover new insights into the underpinnings of breast cancer biology and clinical outcomes."
The POA includes 75 cancer centers and academic institutions, including 34 NCI-designated cancer centers, collaborating to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research. POA members work together to establish and optimize standards of care for molecular testing through innovative research focused on predictive and prognostic markers that improve the clinical outcomes for cancer patients.
Additional Presentations Reveal Potential Impact of Comprehensive Molecular Profiling
Caris will present additional data from studies demonstrating the critical role of precision medicine and molecular profiling in the treatment of breast cancer. All presentations will be made available online through Caris' website beginning December 7.
- Prevalence and prognosis of ER-loss in advanced invasive lobular carcinoma (Presentation Number: P3-05-08)
This retrospective study aimed to use real-world data to determine the prevalence and clinical significance of estrogen receptor (ER) loss in invasive lobular carcinoma (ILC). Results demonstrate that, based on analysis of a large real-world dataset of over 20,000 patients with advanced breast cancer, ER-loss occurs in around one in ten ILC patients and has poor prognostic implications compared to ILC without ER loss or invasive ductal carcinoma with ER-loss. Genomic analysis also revealed significant differences between breast cancer patients with ER-loss who responded to treatment and those who did not. Further investigation is needed to build on these findings and potentially identify new therapeutic targets for patients with ILC and ER-loss. - Clock genes in breast cancer (Presentation Number: P4-08-06)
This study aimed to investigate the molecular and clinical associations of genes controlling circadian rhythms (clock genes) in breast cancer. Results of this molecular profiling study demonstrate that altered expression of clock genes is strongly associated with breast cancer subtype and survival. Clock gene expression also has therapeutic implications; higher clock gene scores are associated with high PD-L1 expression and triple negative breast and therefore support the use of checkpoint inhibitors. These findings show that clock genes are novel predictive and prognostic biomarkers and potential therapeutic targets in breast cancer.
About Caris Life Sciences
Caris Life Sciences® (Caris) is the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Through comprehensive molecular profiling (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing) and the application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms, Caris has created the large-scale clinico-genomic database and cognitive computing needed to analyze and unravel the molecular complexity of disease. This information provides an unmatched resource and the ideal path forward to conduct the basic, fundamental research to accelerate discovery for detection, diagnosis, monitoring, therapy selection and drug development to improve the human condition.
With a primary focus on cancer, Caris' suite of market-leading molecular profiling offerings assesses DNA, RNA and proteins to reveal a molecular blueprint that helps patients, physicians and researchers better detect, diagnose and treat patients. Caris' latest advancement, which is currently available within its Precision Oncology Alliance, is a blood-based, circulating nucleic acids sequencing (cNAS) assay that combines comprehensive molecular analysis (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing from blood) and serial monitoring – making it the most powerful liquid biopsy assay ever developed.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris has offices in Phoenix, New York, Denver, Tokyo, Japan and Basel, Switzerland. Caris provides services throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and other international markets. To learn more, please visit CarisLifeSciences.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
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Lisa Burgner
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Asetek's Latest Innovations Specifically Optimized for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 and 5000 Series and Intel 13th & 12th Generation Processors
AALBORG, Denmark, Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asetek, the creator of the all-in-one liquid cooler, and global leader in liquid cooling solutions for gaming PCs and DIY enthusiasts, and sim racing gear innovator, today announced its most advanced liquid cooling technology to date, first available in the ASUS ROG RYUO III ARGB Series CPU coolers. Asetek's liquid cooling innovations continue to raise the bar for gamers looking for the ultimate gameplay experience, PC enthusiasts looking for extreme overclocking, and content generators looking to maximize efficiency and production.
Designed from the ground up and optimized for AMD Ryzen™ 7000 and 5000 Series processors as well as Intel 13th and 12th Gen processors, Asetek's latest liquid cooling technology includes a plethora of innovations that deliver up to 2°C/100W improvement over its industry-leading 7th generation of liquid cooling technology.
By focusing on how the individual components that constitute an all-in-one liquid cooler interact with each other and how collectively they affect performance, Asetek is introducing:
- A new performance-engineered pump featuring a 3-phase motor for higher flow and quieter operation
- Larger diameter rubber tubes, larger HEX tubes and tanks, as well as wider and smoother flow paths in the pump to reduce flow impedance
- A newly designed square cold plate optimized for the latest AMD and Intel processors
- Optimized HEX designs that increase overall surface area and, at the same time, reduce air flow impedance
- Optional Autonomous Speed Control that allows the pump to auto-adjust its speed based on liquid temperature thereby enabling the pump to balance thermal and acoustic performance
- Under-the-hood system enhancements resulting in even quieter operation versus previous generations
Asetek's bold new advancements in liquid cooling debut with ASUS's announcement of the ROG RYUO III 360 ARGB and ROG RYUO III 240 ARGB, the newest iterations of ROG's fan favorite line of AIO CPU coolers. Features include:
- ANIME MATRIX™ LED DISPLAY - ROG RYUO III ARGB Series features an ARGB grid of mini LEDs that can be programmed to show off style with custom lighting designs, unique animations and live audio visualizations.
- SYSTEM MONITORING - ROG RYUO III ARGB Series can be configured to display crucial system information, such as temperatures, fan speeds, or frequencies.
"When we envisioned creating our next generation of CPU coolers, not only did we want to create the highest performing AIOs, we wanted to give gamers and enthusiasts a unique level of personalization and creativity," said David Yang, Senior Director at ASUS. "We worked hand-in-glove with Asetek to define and develop our new ROG RYUO III ARGB Series, incorporating Asetek's latest technology in what we believe are revolutionary new CPU coolers. The result is amazing performance, quieter operation, and beautiful AIOs with limitless options for customization."
"When longtime partner ASUS came to us with a goal of developing the most advanced CPU coolers to date, we were up for the challenge as we'd been hard at work to further optimize and improve the thermal and acoustic performance of our technology," said John Hamill, Chief Operating Officer at Asetek. "With our latest innovations, we have achieved multi-generational performance gains, resulting in our best-performing CPU liquid cooling technology to date. The ROG RYUO III AIOs deliver a best-in-class experience and are certain to impress gamers, enthusiasts and content creators alike."
To learn more, visit the ROG RYUO III 240 ARGB and ROG RYUO III 360 ARGB web pages. For more about Asetek liquid cooling, please visit www.asetek.com.
About ASUS
ASUS is a global technology leader that provides the world's most innovative and intuitive devices, components and solutions to deliver incredible experiences that enhance the lives of people everywhere. With its team of 5,000 in-house R&D experts, ASUS is world-renowned for continuously reimagining today's technologies for tomorrow, garners more than 11 awards every day for quality, innovation and design, and is ranked among Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies.
About Asetek
Asetek (ASTK.OL), a global leader in mechatronic innovation, is a Danish garage-to-stock-exchange success story. Founded in 2000, Asetek established its innovative position as the leading OEM developer and producer of the all-in-one liquid cooler for all major PC & Enthusiast gaming brands. In 2013, Asetek went public while expanding into energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions for data centers. In 2021, Asetek introduced its line of products for next-level immersive SimSports gaming experiences. Asetek is headquartered in Denmark and has operations in China, Taiwan and the United States.
www.asetek.com
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Take advantage of the newest selection of fragrances, skincare and makeup hitting your local beauty stores
Thanks to Glossier’s new partnership with Sephora, its signature products are now much more accessible. As of Feb. 23, Glossier customers can now enjoy seeing their favorite picks on local Sephora shelves at more affordable prices. Glossier lovers can take full advantage of the newest catalog now available at Sephora stores nationwide, on the Sephora app and online.
Why is Glossier so famous?
Glossier originated in 2014 alongside an online blog dedicated to sharing products with the beauty community. Since then, Glossier’s word-of-mouth marketing and rising online presence have earned it a global following.
Glossier stands out for its minimalistic and beginner-friendly beauty products, which offer a more natural, everyday look. Several of their products have been formulated with vitamins and natural oils so that they won’t damage your skin or face after long-term application.
From liquid blush to powder concealers, Glossier makeup is also versatile in its applications. Their products have enough pigment for noticeable color after one coat but can be built upon for a bolder look.
The line pairs well with Sephora’s diverse selection, which features other iconic brands, such as Fenty Beauty, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Urban Decay and more. Users can wear Glossier products alone for a more casual style or pair them with other makeup picks for special occasions.
Best Glossier favorites
Milky Jelly Gentle Gel Face Cleanser
Crafted with vitamins and rose water, this face wash softens your skin after you apply it. It requires only one or two pumps to remove most of your makeup.
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For those hoping to find a more casual appearance, the Perfecting Skin Tint feels light and creamy on the skin. Available in several shades, the tinter smoothens the texture of your skin and leaves behind a subtle glow.
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One of Glossier’s more iconic products, this liquid blush is sheer and subtle. This means users can continue building upon each layer until the pigment suits their preferences.
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Boy Brow Volumizing Eyebrow Gel Pomade
The Glossier eyebrow gel naturally complements and adds to the arch and thickness of your eyebrows without requiring any professional handling. It’s also a natural conditioner, making it safe for all hair colors and skin types.
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Stretch Concealer for Dewy Coverage
The Glossier Stretch concealer creates a refreshing look by evening out your natural skin tone. It can serve as a quick touch-up tool or base for applying highlighter, eyeshadow and more.
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The Ultralip Lipstick stands out for its ability to provide full coverage with one swipe. The formula is crafted with hyaluronic acid, which locks onto moisture to keep your lips from flaking or crusting throughout the day.
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This classic, black mascara can serve as an essential step to every makeup lover’s shelf. It lengthens and thickens the look of your eyelashes, then wipes away easily after your night.
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- The Glossier You Eau de Parfum is a part of Glossier’s classic fragrance line, with an earthy scent that pairs well with fall weather and warm sweaters.
- The Glossier High-Shine Lip Gloss may be transparent but leaves a luminous shine that will stand out.
- The Invisible Shield Sunscreen feels matte, serves all skin types and has an SPF of 35.
- The No. 1 Pencil is offered in several vivid colors, including white, green, brown and red.
- The Monochrome Essential Eyeshadow Palette arrives in a trio of base, matte and glitter eyeshadow colors.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico’s inflation rate rose in January to 7.91%, leading the country’s central bank to boost its principle interest rate to 11% on Thursday.
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The Bank of Mexico said inflation was not going down as expected, and was likely to remain high for some time. The bank said Mexico’s inflation rate is not likely to decline to the official goal of 3% until late 2024 or early 2025.
The bank said underlying inflation showed a “surprising” increase to 8.45%. Food products experienced an annualized inflation of 14%, threatening to erase much of the annual 20% increase in minimum wages announced for 2023.
The central bank’s interest rate is at its highest level since 2007. The Mexican peso rose 0.9% against the U.S. dollar Thursday to close at 18.77 to $1.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Energized Republicans are eager to claw back power in Congress, working to break the Democrats’ one-party hold in Washington and putting the future of President Joe Biden’s agenda at stake this Election Day.
With the narrowly held House and an evenly split Senate, Democrats could easily see their fragile grasp on power slip as they face a new generation of Republican candidates. Charismatic outsiders and populists, many newcomers to public office who have become inspired by Donald Trump, promise to end Biden’s once lofty ideas and launch investigations and oversight — even, potentially, impeachment of Biden.
Tuesday brings the first major national elections since the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the Capitol, and emotions are raw. The violent assault on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s husband has stunned many, and federal law enforcement is warning of heightened threats nationwide. Biden’s party is laboring to hold on by the most tenuous of margins.
All 435 seats in the House and one-third of the Senate are being contested. If Republican newcomers help the party seize control of the House, and possibly the Senate, the outcome will pose new challenges for Congress’ ability to govern.
“I do think that this will end up being a period of government that is defined by conflict,” said Brendan Buck, a former top aide to the past two Republican speakers of the House.
Divided government has historically offered the possibility of bipartisan deal-making, but the Republican candidates are campaigning instead on a platform to stop Democrats.
Without a unified agenda of their own, the Republicans are running toward crises and confrontations as they promise to cut federal spending, refuse to raise the nation’s debt limit and balk at supporting Ukraine in the war with Russia. It all points to potential gridlock ahead.
“They’re going to make very clear that there’s a new sheriff in town,” Buck said.
House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who is in line to seize the speaker’s gavel from Pelosi next year if Democrats lose power, has recruited the most racially diverse class of House GOP candidates, with more women than ever. But it also has a new cadre of Trump loyalists including election skeptics and deniers, some who were around the Capitol on Jan. 6.
Trump has endorsed nearly 200 House and Senate Republicans for the final ballots, even though they were not always the first choices of McCarthy and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell as they work to bolster their ranks.
In a sign of the nation’s toxic political climate, Pelosi canceled most public appearances in the final week of campaigning after an intruder broke into her family’s San Francisco home in the middle of the night, demanding “Where is Nancy” and bludgeoning her 82-year-old husband in the head with a hammer. Authorities have said it was an intentional attack.
“People say to me, ‘What can I do to make you feel better?’” Pelosi told grassroots activists on a video call. “I say: ‘Vote!’”
As polls close Tuesday evening on the East Coast, outcomes in some of the early races for Congress could begin to set the pace.
In the fight for the House, Virginia’s marquee race between Democratic Rep. Elaine Luria and Republican challenge Jen Kiggans, both Navy veterans, provides a snapshot. The two-term Democrat Luria, first elected in the 2018 backlash to Trump, rose as part of the committee investigating the Jan. 6 Capitol riot but is now at risk of defeat.
The Senate battleground is focused on four deeply contested states where razor-thin margins could determine outcomes — in Georgia, Arizona and Nevada, where Democratic incumbents are trying to hold on. In Pennsylvania, the race between Democrat John Fetterman and Republican Mehmet Oz for an open seat is considered key to party control.
One other Senate contest that will be closely watched is in New Hampshire, where Trump-styled Republican Don Bolduc is trying to oust Democratic Sen. Maggie Hassan in a race that could signal the former president’s viability with voters two years after he left office.
Vote counting could extend beyond Election Day in many states, and Georgia in particular could head to a Dec. 6 runoff if no candidate reaches the majority. Both parties have already filed legal challenges in some cases foreshadowing the court fights that may delay final results.
Republicans need a net gain of five seats in the House to achieve the 218-seat majority and a net gain of one to seize control of the Senate. The 50-50 Senate is now in Democratic hands because Vice President Kamala Harris can cast a tie-breaking vote, in what has been one of the longest stretches of a split Senate in modern times.
Inflation, abortion, crime and the future of democracy have all been at the forefront of campaigns as candidates strive to reach voters.
Democrats gained momentum over the abortion issue after the Supreme Court overturned the Roe v. Wade decision this summer, and they have been warning voters about MAGA conservatives, short for Trump’s “Make America Great Again” slogan.
But Republicans have focused voter attention on closer-to-home issues — inflation’s high prices and crime — as they tap into unease over the country’s direction.
Senate Republican leader McConnell openly griped about “candidate quality” potentially costing his party victories, as Trump championed his preferred candidates to create a potentially untested class of newcomers.
House Democrats faced their own recruitment problems, a situation worsened by the slew of Democratic retirements as longtime lawmakers headed for the exits, some giving up their committee gavels rather than accepting a career in the minority party.
In one dramatic example of the difficult political environment for Democrats, the party’s House campaign chairman Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney is fighting for political survival against Republican state legislator Mike Lawler in New York’s Hudson Valley. He would be the first Democratic campaign chief to suffer defeat in two decades.
Outside groups have poured hundreds of millions of dollars, often to shore up untested candidates, to mixed results.
“I find it almost comical that Republicans and Democrats are talking about what they’re going to do in the new Congress,” said Rory Cooper, a former House Republican leadership aide. “Neither side is going to get anything done unless Joe Biden has one last bipartisan deal in him.”
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Due diligence a must when considering purchasing a timeshare
The FTC has a guide for researching timeshares and avoiding scams
InvestigateTV - Timeshares are billed as vacation homes that can double as a source of passive income. But officials advise you make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into so you aren’t surprised later by unexpected charges or challenges.
Here’s how it works: you share the cost of the property with other buyers, giving you a guaranteed amount of time at the property each year. You also receive payments as an investor when the property is rented out.
Danetha Doe with the website Money & Mimosas said timeshares can be a great option if you want to own property by the beach or lake, but don’t have the money to purchase it outright.
Doe said, as with any investment, you must do your due diligence. Here is what she recommends if you are considering purchasing a timeshare:
- Make sure you’ve visited the property personally
- Talk to the other owners of the property and ask about realistic returns
- Review the legal paperwork before you sign a deal and send over any money for closing costs
- Avoid wiring funds
Lastly, be wary because some companies inflate the potential returns on these timeshares.
The Federal Trade Commission has a guide for researching timeshares and advice to avoid scams.
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Which is better? The LG OLED TV or the Sony OLED TV?
OLED displays are a popular choice for buying a new TV because they have the ability to individually light each pixel. Organic LED screens allow for the best dimming and impressive contrast among the deepest of blacks, something that LED screens, including quantum-dot LED display, can’t achieve.
First produced by Sony, OLED screens are now extremely popular and are championed by LG. Today, both luxury electronics companies and budget-friendly brands sell these premium 4K intelligent TVs. While 4K OLED TVs have similar features, there are significant differences in smart technology, processing and price.
LG OLED TVs
LG’s OLED TVs provide stunning brightness, deep contrast and detailed resolution. They are available from 48-85 inches. Both 4K and pricier 8K resolutions are available, though there isn’t much native 8K content available to best enjoy the latter option.
The intelligent platform used by LG TVs is webOS, which features a fast, intuitive interface that is easily controlled by a smart remote. They also include LG’s AI ThinQ to optimize performance as well as compatibility with virtual assistants. Most feature-specific modes for video games and film include an enhanced refresh rate to reduce blur and lag during live events and online gaming.
OLED TV prices increase significantly as the size goes up due to the complexity of the technology. While mid-size options can be had for around $1,500-$2,000, the largest models near $6,000. 8K OLED TVs are prohibitively higher. LG OLED TVs are available for purchase on Amazon.
What you’ll love about LG OLED TVs
- Content optimization. LG OLEDs are made for all kinds of content, with specific modes to enhance performance. Gaming mode reduces lag while filmmaker mode accurately recreates the artist’s vision.
- Dimming. LG’s OLED TVs boast impressive dimming, with the ability to turn off individual pixels to obtain the deepest of blacks without shadows. Contrast is stark, even among dark scenes.
- Stunning image. With 4K (or 8K) resolution and a high dynamic range, LG OLED TVs provide an immersive, faithful image for the best theatre-like experience at home.
What you should consider about LG OLED TVs
- Expensive. LG OLED TVs are among the most expensive options available, especially as you increase in size. Most tend to be pricier than comparable QLED options.
- Brightness. Some older LG models lack the high brightness that comparable QLED TVs offer.
- Audio. Sony bests LG with superior audio quality and options. Although the LG speakers are adequate for casual viewing, some consumers who want a theatre-like experience will want to invest in a soundbar.
Top LG OLED TVs
Large-sized, new model OLED TV optimizes content and is compatible with the highest quality audio and video technologies. Features voice control and programmable magic remote, including one-button access to popular streaming services.
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Stylish OLED TV with a thin design that mounts easily to the wall. Features high refresh rate for sports, low lag for gaming and gallery mode to display artwork. Fast processor and intuitive controls make this a powerful entertainment hub.
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Sony OLED TVs
Sony’s OLED displays are supplied by LG, meaning there are many similarities between the two when it comes to visual quality. However, Sony’s foray into enhancing brightness and providing a more faithful color reaction means their screens are more vivid.
Sony now uses Google TV as their smart platform, an updated version of Android TV. Like LG, Sony’s OLED TVs are offered in medium and large sizes, with the most giant option coming in at 83 inches. Ideal for all content, these will feature a high refresh rate to reduce lag and blur and even include a Netflix optimizer to enhance the quality of content on that particular streaming service.
The cheapest Sony OLED TVs cost between $1,000-$2,000, while newer models will hit $3,000 and even higher depending on the screen. Sony OLED TVs are available for purchase on Amazon.
What you’ll love about Sony OLED TV
- Price. While some of Sony’s OLED TVs are still quite expensive, older, mid-size options can be found for a bit less than comparable LG models.
- Brightness. Sony’s XBR Triluminos Pro technology boosts brightness and showcases a broader, more stunning color spectrum. The result is a vibrant, faithful image.
- Connectivity. Among Sony TVs, many ports are two high-speed HDMI inputs that connect to the newest gaming consoles and soundbars for reliable transmission.
What you should consider about Sony OLED TV
- Android/Google TV. Sony’s OLED smart platform uses Android TV or the updated Google TV. While it offers an easy-to-navigate interface, webOS is the superior option with better speed and intuition.
- Remote control. Sony’s remote control does include a built-in microphone for voice control but lacks the programmable features and direct buttons that LG’s magic remote includes.
- HDR. Sony’s OLED TVs do not support HDR10+, which is a typical display standard. Instead, Sony supports competing Dolby Vision.
Top Sony OLED TVs
Sony A90J 65-inch Bravia XR OLED TV
With vibrant brights, impressive contrast and staggering detail, this Sony TV provides one of the best OLED displays available. Though it comes at a high price, it offers a fast refresh rate, content optimization and terrific sound.
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This 2020 Sony model offers a quality entertainment hub for a medium-size living room with a more budget-friendly OLED TV. Brightness is boosted, and the Triluminos display features a wide array of colors. With X-Motion clarity, it’s great for live sports, action movies and gaming.
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Should you get LG OLED TV or Sony OLED TV?
There are many similarities between LG and Sony OLED TVs, as both offer contrast that competing QLED TVs can’t achieve.
The decision between the two will likely come down to how much you’re willing to pay. Mid-size LG TVs offer plenty of value for a mid-range price. They cater to all content and provide an immersive viewing experience. However, for those seeking the best picture available, Sony’s high-end options are the best choice with deep blacks, incredible brightness and faithful recreation of your favorite films, shows and games.
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Three scientists jointly won this year’s Nobel Prize in physics Tuesday for proving that tiny particles could retain a connection with each other even when separated, a phenomenon once doubted but now being explored for potential real-world applications such as encrypting information.
Frenchman Alain Aspect, American John F. Clauser and Austrian Anton Zeilinger were cited by the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences for experiments proving the “totally crazy” field of quantum entanglements to be all too real. They demonstrated that unseen particles, such as photons, can be linked, or “entangled,” with each other even when they are separated by large distances.
It all goes back to a feature of the universe that even baffled Albert Einstein and connects matter and light in a tangled, chaotic way.
Bits of information or matter that used to be next to each other even though they are now separated have a connection or relationship — something that can conceivably help encrypt information or even teleport. A Chinese satellite now demonstrates this and potentially lightning fast quantum computers, still at the small and not quite useful stage, also rely on this entanglement. Others are even hoping to use it in superconducting material.
“It’s so weird,” Aspect said of entanglement in a telephone call with the Nobel committee. “I am accepting in my mental images something which is totally crazy.”
Yet the trio’s experiments showed it happens in real life.
“Why this happens I haven’t the foggiest,” Clauser told The Associated Press during a Zoom interview in which he got the official call from the Swedish Academy several hours after friends and media informed him of his award. “I have no understanding of how it works but entanglement appears to be very real.”
His fellow winners also said they can’t explain the how and why behind this effect. But each did ever more intricate experiments that prove it just is.
Clauser, 79, was awarded his prize for a 1972 experiment, cobbled together with scavenged equipment, that helped settle a famous debate about quantum mechanics between Einstein and famed physicist Niels Bohr. Einstein described “a spooky action at a distance” that he thought would eventually be disproved.
“I was betting on Einstein,” Clauser said. “But unfortunately I was wrong and Einstein was wrong and Bohr was right.”
Aspect said Einstein may have been technically wrong, but deserves huge credit for raising the right question that led to experiments proving quantum entanglement.
“Most people would assume that nature is made out of stuff distributed throughout space and time,” said Clauser, who while a high school student in the 1950s built a video game on a vacuum tube computer. “And that appears not to be the case.”
What the work shows is “parts of the universe — even those at great distances from each other — are connected,” said Johns Hopkins physicist N. Peter Armitage. “This is something so unintuitive and something so at odds with how we feel the world ‘should’ be.”
This hard-to-understand field started with thought experiments. But what in one sense is philosophical musings about the universe also holds hope for more secure and faster computers all based on entangled photons and matter that still interact no matter how distant.
“With my first experiments I was sometimes asked by the press what they were good for,” Zeilinger, 77, told reporters in Vienna. “And I said with pride: ‘It’s good for nothing. I’m doing this purely out of curiosity.’”
In quantum entanglement, establishing common information between two photons not near each other “allows us to do things like secret communication, in ways which weren’t possible to do before,” said David Haviland, chair of the Nobel Committee for Physics.
Quantum information “has broad and potential implications in areas such as secure information transfer, quantum computing and sensing technology,” said Eva Olsson, a member of the Nobel committee. “Its predictions have opened doors to another world, and it has also shaken the very foundations of how we interpret measurements.”
The kind of secure communication used by China’s Micius satellite — as well as by some banks — is a “success story of quantum entanglement,” said Harun Siljak of Trinity College Dublin. By using one entangled particle to create an encryption key, it ensures that only the person with the other entangled particle can decode the message and “the secret shared between these two sides is a proper secret,” Siljak said.
While quantum entanglement is “incredibly cool” security technologist Bruce Schneier, who teaches at Harvard, said it is fortifying an already secure part of information technology where other areas, including human factors and software are more of a problem. He likened it to installing a side door with 25 locks on an otherwise insecure house.
At a news conference, Aspect said real-world applications like the satellite were “fantastic.”
“I think we have progress toward quantum computing. I would not say that we are close,” the 75-year-old physicist said. “I don’t know if I will see it in my life. But I am an old man.”
Speaking by phone to a news conference after the announcement, the University of Vienna-based Zeilinger said he was “still kind of shocked” at hearing he had received the award.
Clauser, Aspect and Zeilinger have figured in Nobel speculation for more than a decade. In 2010 they won the Wolf Prize in Israel, seen as a possible precursor to the Nobel.
The Nobel committee said Clauser developed quantum theories first put forward in the 1960s into a practical experiment. Aspect was able to close a loophole in those theories, while Zeilinger demonstrated a phenomenon called quantum teleportation that effectively allows information to be transmitted over distances.
“Using entanglement you can transfer all the information which is carried by an object over to some other place where the object is, so to speak, reconstituted,” Zeilinger said. He added that this only works for tiny particles.
“It is not like in the Star Trek films (where one is) transporting something, certainly not the person, over some distance,” he said.
A week of Nobel Prize announcements kicked off Monday with Swedish scientist Svante Paabo receiving the award in medicine Monday for unlocking secrets of Neanderthal DNA that provided key insights into our immune system.
Chemistry is on Wednesday and literature on Thursday. The Nobel Peace Prize will be announced Friday and the economics award on Oct. 10.
The prizes carry a cash award of 10 million Swedish kronor (nearly $900,000) and will be handed out on Dec. 10. The money comes from a bequest left by the prize’s creator, Swedish dynamite inventor Alfred Nobel, who died in 1895.
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Jordans reported from Berlin, Borenstein from Kensington, Maryland, and Burakoff from New York. David Keyton in Stockholm and Masha Macpherson in Palaiseau, France, contributed.
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In a country where three in 10 adults own a gun and nearly half of households have at least one gun in the home, 100 Americans die every day from gunshot wounds. Nearly half of all U.S. adults grew up in a household with guns, more than half have friends who own guns, and nearly three-quarters have fired a gun. The prevalence of gun violence and gun ownership has made gun control among the most hotly (and frequently) contested issues in the United States.
Advocates for gun control want tighter restrictions on the sale, possession, and use of firearms, while advocates of gun rights see ownership as an essential right protected by the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. The debate heats up each time a mass shooting—defined as a shooting involving the death or injury of four or more people—occurs, which now happens, on average, every day in the United States. Seven of the 10 deadliest U.S. shootings have happened in the past decade, including the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, Texas, in May 2022.
Reform advocates point to evidence showing fewer people die from gun violence in states with strong gun laws. Case in point: Alaska has one of the highest gun death rates and some of the weakest gun laws, while Hawaii has the lowest gun death rate and some of the strongest gun laws. Advocates for reform have steadily gathered momentum: Some young survivors of the Parkland, Florida, school shooting, for example, proposed a blueprint for comprehensive gun control. Everytown for Gun Safety, founded by former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, has spent millions of dollars to promote gun control through ballot initiatives and state elections. An August 2022 study conducted by the University of Chicago Harris School of Public Policy and The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 71% of Americans say gun laws should be stricter.
Meanwhile, more hardline groups such as Gun Owners of America fight hard in Washington D.C. for lawmakers' support. Gun advocates argue that more guns, not less, will help to prevent or stop shootings—and that stricter gun-control laws will only keep guns out of the hands of honest people. But this has not stopped the current administration from responding to public appeal as regards gun ownership.
In June 2022, just over a month after the horrific shooting at Uvalde, President Joe Biden signed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which incentivizes states to pass "red flag" laws, expands background checks for those under age 21, and closes what is known as the "boyfriend loophole." Previous legislation had prevented those convicted of domestic abuse from owning a firearm; the new bill now includes dating partners under that restriction, in addition to spouses and former spouses. In some respects, this bill is a rebuttal to the Supreme Court's ruling, which had been handed down just days before the signing of the bill, that effectively nullified New York state's concealed carry law.
Seeing as gun control will continue to be a major legislative issue for years to come, here are 25 terms critical to understanding and participating in the conversation.
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At the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art (SFMOMA), there's a captivating self-portrait of the artist Joan Brown hugging Donald, her resplendent tabby cat.
"She is holding onto Donald so tightly," SFMOMA associate curator of painting and sculpture Nancy Lim said recently while touring the museum's current major retrospective of the late San Francisco artist. "It's not just an embrace. It's something more."
Every day, millions of people around the world post pictures and videos of their pets online. According to a recent OnePoll survey, one in four people in the U.S. have social media accounts for their furry friends. But the tradition of creating and sharing such images goes back about 300 years in painting and sculpture.
Brown painted dozens of pictures of her pets between the 1960s and '80s. The cats and dogs in her works seem fully-present, self-aware and all-knowing; in Joan + Donald (1982), the feline has an especially frank look in his big, yellow eyes.
"Joan considered him very wise," said Lim. "Someone who could carry on human conversation, if he could."
Donald was more than a close companion to Brown. Lim said he was also a business asset.
"She decided to list him as an income deduction, because he was a live-in model," Lim said.
The IRS audited the artist for deducting cat food and vet bills on her tax return, but Brown successfully argued her case. And Lim said her cat thereafter earned himself a nickname.
"Her friends called him 'Donald the Deductible,' " she said.
Part of an artist's daily life
Sahar Khoury said she's impressed with Joan Brown's chutzpah.
"I'm so scared of the IRS," the Oakland-based artist said. "I won't even claim my gas."
Khoury toured the Joan Brown exhibition with her service animal Esther, an adorable, curly-haired, floppy-eared, white mutt.
"She's currently around 14 and travels with me everywhere I go," Khoury said. "She unwillingly has become a part of my work."
Over the years, Khoury has crafted many sculptures featuring her pets, including a fantastical, circus-style pyramid of 15 glazed ceramic Esthers perching on each others' backs. Khoury said that just like Joan Brown, her pets — she also has a cat/artist's model named Lola — are part of her everyday landscape.
"You're just archiving your daily life," Khoury said. "And I can't imagine not having the animals be a part of that."
A modern Western tradition
The history of artists drawing inspiration from non-human animals goes back to the beginning of the history of art.
"But making portraits of pets really is a more modern phenomenon and largely in the Western world," said Alan Braddock, a professor at the College of William and Mary in Virginia who studies depictions of animals in art.
Braddock said the tradition is rooted in Western philosophical notions of human individualism — which lead to the the idea that pets are fully-realized beings rather than just "dumb animals."
One of the earliest examples is the British satirical artist William Hogarth's 1745 self-portrait titled The Painter and his Pug. In the somber-toned painting, the artists poses formally in the background, while the pug — named Trump — stands up front with his tongue sticking out at the viewer.
"Hogarth loved his dog, and saw the dog as a kind of emblem of his own pugnaciousness as an artist," Braddock said.
Other artists followed suit. Pablo Picasso made studies of Lump, an adored dachshund; Frida Kahlo's catalogue is packed with self-portraits featuring her pet monkeys and parrots.
"She admired animals' creativity and saw it as a reflection of her own," Braddock said of the famed 20th century Mexican artist.
Artists who portray other people's pets
Some artists who paint other people's pets feel this same sense of affinity.
Jesse Freidin worked as a professional dog photographer for 15 years, and is perhaps best known for a series of portraits he made in 2010 of assorted canines dressed up as Lady Gaga — The Doggie Gaga Project.
"I wasn't just photographing dogs," Freidin said. "I was photographing relationships and studying people."
Freidin said the art he makes with dogs aims to get at something deeper than cuteness, though the Doggie Gagas are admittedly very cute.
"I don't want to put myself in front of the camera," Freidin said. "But I do want to articulate something about my human condition and experience. An animal becomes this exterior representation. And it's powerful."
Joan Brown runs at the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art through March 12, 2023. It then goes on to the Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, Pa. (May 27–Sep. 24, 2023) and the Orange County Museum of Art, Costa Mesa, Calif. (Feb. 7–May 1, 2024).
Audio and digital stories edited by Jennifer Vanasco. Audio produced by Isabella Gomez-Sarmiento. Digital produced by Beth Novey.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Have U.S. drug overdose deaths stopped rising? Preliminary government data suggests they may have, but many experts are urging caution, noting that past plateaus didn’t last.
U.S. overdose death rates began steadily climbing in the 1990s driven by opioid painkillers, followed by waves of deaths led by other opioids like heroin and — most recently — illicit fentanyl. Last year, more than 107,000 Americans died of drug overdoses — the highest tally in U.S. history.
On Wednesday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released provisional data on what happened through the first six months of this year. The news appears to be hopeful.
Provisional data indicates U.S. overdose deaths fell three months in a row. The CDC estimated there were about 107,600 overdose deaths for the 12-month period between July 2021 and June 2022. That’s 40 fewer than in the 2021 calendar year.
“Today’s data continue to show a hopeful trend of a decrease in overdose deaths,” but more prevention and treatment work is needed, Dr. Rahul Gupta, director of the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, said in a statement Wednesday.
Indeed, the decline is uneven. Only eight states reported fewer overdose deaths, while all the others showed continued increases. And only four states — Maryland, Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia — reported sizable overdose death decreases of 100 or more, compared with the previous July-to-June period.
Those few states, which have had some of the nation’s the highest overdose death rates, appear to be at the root of the national improvement this year, said Brandon Marshall, a Brown University public health researcher who tracks overdose trends.
Officials in the four states said there was no single explanation, but they believe recent efforts may be paying off. They cite social media and health education campaigns to warn the public about the dangers of drug use, expanded addiction treatment and wider distribution of the overdose-reversing medication naloxone.
“I’m so proud of everything going on in this state,” said Robin Rickard, executive director of Maryland’s Opioid Operational Command Center. She singled out naloxone access, saying: “I think that has had a huge, huge impact on our fatality numbers, quite frankly.”
Rickard and other state and federal officials are not declaring victory, however. Gupta called for more federal funding to bolster prevention and treatment.
Some researchers are doubtful overdoses have peaked. Instead, they think a spike occurred during the COVID-19 pandemic, when lockdowns and other restrictions isolated those with drug addictions and made treatment harder to get.
“We may just be returning to a pre-COVID level. I think we’ll need at least a year more of data to confirm that,” said Erin Winstanley, a West Virginia University researcher focused on the overdose epidemic’s health effects.
The numbers are not close to pre-pandemic levels yet. Nationally, the July 2021-June 2022 estimated number of deaths is still more than 5% higher than the number in July 2020-June 2021, and 28% higher than in July 2019-June 2020.
Deaths from illicit drugs are not only a public health crisis but also a political issue. About three-quarters of voters in the midterm elections this month said they were concerned about the use of opioids in their community, including about a third who are “very” concerned, according to AP VoteCast, a survey of more than 94,000 midterm voters nationwide.
Researchers have seen false plateaus before. Overdose deaths seemed to be leveling off for a couple of months in the spring of 2021 before rising again.
There may also be lessons from 2018. That year, there were about 67,000 U.S. drug overdose deaths, a 4% drop from 2017. The numbers were celebrated, with President Donald Trump declaring “we are curbing the opioid epidemic.” Officials attributed the improvement to tougher policing, treatment program expansions, policies to limit opioid painkiller prescriptions and wider distribution of naloxone.
But some University of Pittsburgh researchers later concluded the improvement was largely the result of a 2017 change in China’s regulation of the powerful opioid carfentanil. That change cut U.S. supplies of the drug and was followed by dramatic declines in overdose deaths in a handful of states.
Researchers who doubted that 2018 heralded the start of an enduring decline turned out to be right: The numbers rose in 2019 and then soared when the COVID-19 pandemic hit.
Dr. Donald Burke, former dean of Pitt’s school of public health, was one of the authors of the carfentanil paper. He said he doesn’t know what might explain the recent apparent decline, though he suggested that social isolation has lessened as the pandemic waned.
He said the longstanding rise in U.S. overdose deaths has mostly been steady, with occasional accelerations followed by slowdowns. He expects that grim pace to resume.
“You can’t celebrate every time you see a slight downturn,” he said.
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Hannah Fingerhut in Washington contributed to this report.
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The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute’s Department of Science Education. The AP is solely responsible for all content. | 2022-11-17T05:26:32+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national/ap-us-overdose-deaths-may-be-peaking-but-experts-are-wary/ |
BAMBERG -- Henry “Carlisle” Brabham, 69, of Bamberg entered into eternal rest at his home surrounded by his loving family on Monday morning, Sept. 19, 2022.
A Celebration of Life will be held Saturday evening, Sept. 24th, at the home.
Born in Bamberg County, he was a son of the late Willie and Emma Lee Bunch Brabham. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a lifelong carpenter. He spent many years working beside his wife at Betty's Qwik Stop until they retired in July 2022. Carlisle was known as the coffee pourer by many, but his granddaughter, Paige, affectionately called him the “Greeter.”
Survivors include his loving wife, Betty Brown Brabham, of the home; two sons, Brandon Brabham of the Canaan Community and Joey Hightower of Bamberg; three daughters, Melissa Beard of Cope, Amy Taylor (Carlos) of Bamberg and Brittany Brabham of Columbia; his grandchildren, Corey (Alexus), Paige, Robert, Ashlyn, Little Joey, Riley, Luke, Nathan, Journey, Branson, Jacob, Chevy, Corey and Braylen; a great-granddaughter, Harper; a brother, Harry Brabham; sisters, Doris Ann Redmond, Betty Lynn Mejas, Annette Belk and Patricia Jones; brother-in-law, Gerald Brown; sisters-in-law, Rachel Gohagan, Elsie Owens and Hope Rahn and many nieces and nephews.
Folk Funeral Home, Inc., Denmark is assisting the family with arrangements. Visit our on-line obituary at www.folkfuneralhome.com. | 2022-09-20T05:37:55+00:00 | thetandd.com | https://thetandd.com/news/local/obituaries/carlisle-brabham----bamberg/article_17276b27-0278-5fc9-8c4f-93e94360479e.html |
TORONTO - The Canadian road trip continues for the Detroit Red Wings on Sunday, as they pay a visit to a longtime rival, the playoff-bound Toronto Maple Leafs.
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While it is still possible for them to make the playoffs, the Red Wings have no room for error in the final seven games of the regular season. Though they showed life with important wins against the Pittsburgh Penguins and Carolina Hurricanes last week, their disappointing effort against the Winnipeg Jets certainly showed Detroit took a step back. The Wings have lost three of their last five games, scoring over three goals just once in their previous nine games. Now chasing the Florida Panthers, Detroit is 10 back of the last Wild Card spot in the Eastern Conference, with two games in hand on the Atlantic Division foe.
The Maple Leafs are gearing up for another first-round matchup with the Tampa Bay Lightning. Having already clinched a postseason spot for the seventh-straight season, Toronto is trying to keep their distance from the Lightning to ensure home-ice advantage once again. They come into Sunday night on the second half of a back-to-back, having met with their provincial rivals, the Ottawa Senators, on Saturday, coming away with a 3-0 win.
This will be the fourth and final meeting of the season between the former Norris Division rivals, with Toronto holding a pair of wins over Detroit. However, the Wings beat the Leafs in the last encounter in the Motor City back in January.
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Who: Detroit Red Wings (33-33-9) vs. Toronto Maple Leafs (45-20-10)
When: Sunday, April 2
Time: 7 p.m. ET
Where: Scotiabank Arena (Toronto, Ontario)
Channel: Bally Sports Detroit
Stream: FuboTV (Free Trial), DirecTV Stream
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- Stream Red Wings games live: FuboTV (Free Trial), DirecTV Stream | 2023-04-02T16:36:43+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/redwings/2023/04/how-to-watch-the-detroit-red-wings-vs-toronto-maple-leafs-nhl-4223-channel-stream-preview.html?src=rss |
White Oak senior Gavyn Jones shared Player of the Year honors with Boyd’s Braden McIntire on the Blue Bell/Texas Sports Writers Association’s Class 3A baseball team.
Jones, a pitcher and outfielder, was 10-2 on the mound with a 0.97 ERA. The left-hander struck out 144 in 79 innings. The Texas Tech signee and 18th-round draft pick of the New York Mets also batted .490 with 11 homers and 43 RBIs.
McIntire, a junior pitcher/shortstop, was 12-1 on the mound with a 0.45 ERA. He also batted .412 with 16 doubles and 34 runs batted in to lead the Yellowjackets to the state title.
Boyd baseball coach Brad McIntire was named the Coach of the year.
Jones was the only East Texan to earn first-team honors, getting recognition as an outfielder.
Landing on the second team were Tatum senior pitcher Truitt Anthony and Arp senior second baseman Colton Cross.
Earning third-team honors were Rains junior catcher Grant Guidry, Edgewood third baseman Lukas Grace, Rains junior outfielder Nick Bowman and Edgewood senior outfielder Hayden Wilcoxson.
Earning honorable mention were Edgewood junior pitcher Lucas Lasater, Rains junior pitcher Shawn Robertson, Central Heights senior pitcher Nick West, Tatum senior catcher Cam’Ron Redwin, Central Heights senior catcher Ashton Wagner, New Diana senior first baseman Elliott Foreman, Harmony junior shortstop Boston Seahorn, Grand Saline sophomore third baseman Landon Mayne, White Oak senior outfielder Noah Carter, West Rusk sophomore outfielder Jase Reasoner, Hughes Springs sophomore outfielder Trenton Pemberton, Sabine senior Colt Sparks and White Oak junior Davis Toliver.
CLASS 3A
FIRST TEAM
Pitchers – Tanner Terry, Maypearl, sr.; Eric Rogers, Boyd, jr.; Luke Kemp, Wall, soph.
Relief pitcher – Baley Ray, Maypearl, sr.
Catcher – Brooks Carter, Shallowater, sr.
First baseman – Chris Fricke, Troy, jr.
Second baseman – (tie) RJ Olivares, Corpus Christi London, soph Kade Gavina, Bushland, jr.
Shortstop – Braden McIntire, Boyd, jr.
Third baseman – Joshua Laster, Rio Hondo, soph.
Outfielders – Erick Estrada, Denver City, sr.; Gavyn Jones, White Oak, sr.; Jaxon Fetsch, Bushland, soph.
Designated hitter – Breckan Adams, Bushland, jr.
Player of the year – McIntire, Boyd; Jones, White Oak
Coach of the year – Brad McIntire, Boyd
SECOND TEAM
Pitchers – Blake Watters, Corpus Christi London, jr.; Brooks Griggs-Bell, Gunter, jr.; (tie) Truitt Anthony, Tatum, sr.; Barrett Kent, Pottsboro, sr.
Relief pitcher – Christopher Galvan, Rio Hondo, fr.
Catcher – Gunnar Dillard, Wall, soph.
First baseman – Landon Salinas, Corpus Christi London, jr.
Second baseman – Colton Cross, Arp, sr.
Shortstop – (tie) Curt Lowry, Franklin, jr.; Josh Bass, Bushland, sr.
Third baseman – (tie) Jimmie Harper, West Rusk, sr. Dawson Jaco, Bushland, jr.
Outfielders – Jason Bodin, Orangefield, sr.; Jaxx Johnson, Holliday, sr.; Chris Salazar, Shallowater, sr.
Designated hitter –Ryan Host, Cameron, sr.
THIRD TEAM
Pitchers – Caleb Laster, Rio Hondo, sr.; Blayne Lyne, Corpus Christi London, jr.; (tie) Kellan Oliver, Wall, fr.; Bowdy Shane, Lorena, sr.
Relief pitcher – Tate Hendley, Idalou, jr.
Catcher – (tie) Grant Guidry, Rains, jr.; Carter Layton, Gunter, jr.
First baseman – (tie) Dylan Gidney, Wall, jr.; Kyle Michael, Orangefield, jr.
Second baseman – Jax Heid, Boyd, soph.
Shortstop – Cade Dodson, Gunter, jr.
Third baseman – Lukas Grace, Edgewood, sr.
Outfielders – Henry Sepulveda, CC London, jr.; Max Rodriguez, Bushland, soph.; (tie) Nick Bowman, Rains, jr.; Hayden Wilcoxson, Edgewood, sr.
Designated hitter – Jackson McComis, Jacksboro, jr.
HONORABLE MENTION
Pitchers – Kade Bing, West, sr.; Nick Bowman, Shallowater, jr.; Nathanyl Herrera, Banquete, sr.; Lucas Lasater, Edgewood, jr.; Ely Reeves, Grandview, sr.; Shawn Robertson, Rains, jr.; Nick West, Central Heights, sr.; Isaac Villanueva, Gunter, sr.
Catchers – Tyson Brooks, Maypearl, soph.; Greyson Ledbetter, Whitesboro, sr.; Dietrich Lopez, Banquete, soph.; Peyton Marchand, Holliday, sr.; Easton Paxton, West, jr.; Cam’Ron Redwine, Tatum, sr.; Nate Tomlinson, Blanco, sr.; Rusten Traxler, Orangefield, sr.; Ashton Wagner, Central Heights, sr.
First basemen – Brandt Carter, Shallowater, sr.; Elliott Foreman, New Diana, sr.; Eric Gomez, Franklin, jr.; Tate Hendley, Idalou, jr.; Cord Rager, Maypearl, soph; Cooper Turner, Holliday, jr.
Second basemen – Jaden Bejarano, Kermit, jr.; Derek Cantu, Idalou, jr.; Cam Harris, Brock, jr.
Shortstops – Cade Baker, Whitney, sr.; Lando Belcher, Jacksboro, jr.; Brock Bludau, Hallettsville, soph.; Manny Flores, Banquette, jr.; Augden Hallmark, Wall, jr.; Blake Lewis, Prairiland, sr.; Kayden McClure, Santa Gertrudis, sr.; Devin Newsome, Blanco, sr.; Boston Seahorn, Harmony, jr.; Lincoln Wagner, Scurry-Rosser, soph.
Third basemen – Derek Chavera, Falfurrias, soph.; Landen Greene, Cameron, sr.; Drake Kilman, Amarillo River Road, sr.; Aidan LeMasters, Boyd, sr.; Landon Mayne, Grand Saline, soph.
Outfielders – C.J. Anzley, Slaton, sr.; Kayden Bradshaw, Scurry-Rosser, jr.; Noah Carter, White Oak, sr.; Connor Claxton, Tidehaven, jr.; Grant Cox, Holliday, jr.; Aaron Flores, Banquete, sr.; Max Kroschel, Danbury, sr.;
Walker Overman, Gunter, jr.; Efrain Ozuna, Taft, sr.; Colton Patton, Boyd, fr.; Trenton Pemberton, Hughes Springs, soph.; Roman Perez, Rio Hondo, sr.; Jase Reasoner, West Rusk, soph.; Kane Smith, Orangefield, jr.; Sawyer Strosnider, Brock, jr.; Brandt Trilicek, Hallettsville, sr.; Jorian Wilson, Hallettsville, soph.
Designated hitters – Colt Sparks, Sabine, sr.; Davis Toliver, White Oak, jr. | 2023-07-27T09:28:52+00:00 | tylerpaper.com | https://tylerpaper.com/news/tswa-3a-baseball-white-oaks-gavyn-jones-shares-class-3a-player-of-year-honors/article_7f7bf73a-2b30-11ee-82e7-ab7164405e87.html |
OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Two neglected tigers rescued from a long-shuttered roadside tourist attraction in Oklahoma are beginning new lives more than 1,000 miles (1,600 kilometers) away at California’s Oakland Zoo after receiving much-needed medical treatment.
The female tigers, now named Lola and Mia, were rescued in June from an Oklahoma attraction that was closed in 2008 by the U.S. Department of Agriculture for multiple animal safety and welfare violations.
Lola had a facial deformity caused by an untreated infected tooth and underwent dental surgery on Thursday at the Oakland Zoo.
Mia had been declawed as a cub, a painful process that removes part of the animal’s paws and it is believed the big cat was used for taking pictures with tourists.
A concerned citizen alerted the Oakland Zoo that there were underfed big cats still living in small cages at the Oklahoma drive-thru zoo that were not receiving proper care. The Oakland Zoo did not disclose the name of the roadside attraction business because it said doing so could reveal the name of the tipster.
The tigers were kept in enclosures that were probably about 10 feet (3 meters) by about 15 feet (4.5 meters) and lived among piles of feces and dirty water dishes, said Colleen Kinzley, Director of Animal Care, Conservation and Research, at the Oakland Zoo.
“These are just atrocious conditions for an animal to live in and receive no medical care,” she said. “We’re very happy to be able to provide them with a forever home and a good quality of life.”
The animals are now receiving medical care and regaining their strength before they move to Oakland Zoo’s newly remodeled tiger exhibit, which had been empty since their previous rescued tiger passed away last year.
“It will be very heartwarming to see them be able to walk out on grass for probably the first time ever. Tigers love water. The moment they get to jump into the pool, I think there’s going to be so many times when we really will be so happy about this work that we’re doing,” Kinzley said.
The owner of the Oklahoma attraction was known to trade tigers with Joe Exotic from the Netflix series “Tiger King,” according to the Oakland Zoo. But since there were no records of the big cats’ history, it’s not known if either were bred or raised by Joe Exotic.
Joe Exotic — whose real name is Joseph Maldonado-Passage — is serving a 21-year prison sentence after being convicted of hiring two different men to kill animal welfare activist Carole Baskin.
The former private zookeeper was sentenced in January 2020 to 22 years in prison but after an appeal on his murder-for-hire conviction, a judge this year lowered his sentence to 21 years.
The Oakland Zoo says the treatment the tigers need points to the need to pass the federal Big Cat Public Safety Act, which would regulate the possession, exhibition, or breeding of the animals and restrict direct contact between the public and the big cats.
The bill has stalled since being introduced in the House last year. Currently, the ownership and breeding of exotic animals is controlled by state laws.
California has strict laws protecting big cats but other states like Oklahoma are more lenient. | 2022-07-15T20:04:01+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/rescued-oklahoma-tigers-get-care-in-california-and-new-home/ |
(KXNET) — More heated discussion happened Thursday afternoon regarding a change to North Dakota’s seat belt law.
Right now, people in the front seat have to buckle up, as well as anybody who’s under 18.
Senate Bill 2362 would require everybody in a car or truck to wear a seatbelt.
It would also give police, troopers, and sheriff’s deputies authority to pull someone over if they see a person not wearing a seat belt.
Supporters of the bill say right now, about 81% of people in North Dakota buckle up. They argue that passing this law would save about seven people every year.
The bill already passed by 17 votes in the Senate. Thursday, House lawmakers passed it with a vote of 53-38. | 2023-03-30T23:28:14+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/state-news/house-lawmakers-pass-tougher-seatbelt-law/ |
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy spoke by phone Wednesday for the first time since Russia’s invasion, two months after Beijing said it wanted to act as a peace mediator in the war against Ukraine and after Xi visited Moscow last month.
Zelenskyy said he had “a long and meaningful phone call” with Xi. His press officer, Serhii Nykyforov, said Zelenskyy and Xi spoke for nearly an hour.
“I believe that this call, as well as the appointment of Ukraine’s ambassador to China, will give a powerful impetus to the development of our bilateral relations,” Zelenskyy said in a Facebook post without elaborating.
Ukraine’s presidential office said more details of what was said would be published later in the day.
In China, the phone call was reported by state media. China Central Television said Beijing intends to send an envoy to Kyiv to discuss “a political settlement” for the war.
Talks between the two leaders had been anticipated for weeks, after China produced a 12-point proposal to end the fighting. The phone call was for China another step toward deeper involvement in resolving the conflict.
Despite that overture, Zelensky said in an interview with The Associated Press in late March that he hadn’t spoken with Xi since the war began and extended an invitation for him to visit Ukraine.
The peace proposal came on the heels of China’s announcement that it was keen to act as mediator in the war that has reenergized Western alliances that are regarded by Beijing and Moscow as rivals.
With the step, Xi’s government reinforced China’s claim to being neutral in the war, despite blocking efforts at the United Nations to condemn the Kremlin’s invasion.
While Zelenskyy has moved his country closer to NATO and has successfully pleaded with alliance member nations to send sophisticated modern weapons to help defeat Russia, Beijing has accused the West of provoking the conflict and “fanning the flames” by providing Ukraine with defensive arms.
When, in February, China called for a cease-fire and peace talks between Ukraine and Russia, Zelenskyy cautiously welcomed Beijing’s involvement. But he said success would depend on actions, not words.
Russian President Vladimir Putin warmly welcomed Xi to the Kremlin, in what was seen as a powerful message to Western leaders that their efforts to isolate Moscow over the fighting in Ukraine have fallen short.
Meanwhile, Zelenskyy on Wednesday used the 37th anniversary of the world’s worst nuclear disaster to repeat his warnings about the potential threat of a new atomic catastrophe in Ukraine amid his country’s war with Russia.
Zelenskyy drew a parallel between the Chernobyl nuclear disaster on April 26, 1986, to Moscow’s brief seizure of the plant and its radiation-contaminated exclusion zone following its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
“Last year, the occupier not only seized the (Chernobyl) nuclear power plant, but also endangered the entire world again,” Zelenskyy said in a Telegram post in English.
Russian forces were stationed at the Chernobyl plant between February and March last year, before it was recaptured by Ukrainian troops.
Zelenskyy said Kyiv has since then reestablished prewar security measures and scientific activities within the zone. But he cautioned that future moves from Moscow could endanger global nuclear safety.
“Ukraine and the world have paid a high price for the liquidation of the consequences of the (Chernobyl) disaster,” he said.
Zelenskyy’s office published photos of him laying flowers at two Kyiv memorials to Chernobyl victims and observing a minute’s silence.
More than 150 members of the Ukrainian National Guard captured during Russia’s occupation of the Chernobyl exclusion zone remain in Russian custody, Ukraine’s environment minister said.
Russian forces have also been stationed at Ukraine’s Zaporizhzhia Nuclear Power Plant, Europe’s largest and one of the 10 biggest in the world, since capturing the site early in the war.
Ukrainian officials have repeatedly accused the Kremlin’s forces of using the plant as a base for firing on neighboring Ukrainian-held territory. On Tuesday, Ukrainian officials reported that heavy Russian artillery fire hit cities on the western bank of the Dnieper River just across from the plant.
Ukraine’s atomic energy provider Energoatom earlier this month accused Moscow of turning the plant into “a military base, mining the perimeter.”
The plant has six reactors, all of which have been shut down over the past year.
“We must do everything to give no chance to the terrorist state to use nuclear power facilities to blackmail Ukraine and the entire world,” Zelenskyy said in his Telegram post.
The head of the U.N.’s atomic energy agency, Rafael Grossi, has warned that the risks of nearby fighting amount to “playing with fire,” as a stray shell could trigger a catastrophe.
The Vienna-based International Atomic Energy Agency, which Grossi leads, has been trying for months to obtain an agreement between Ukraine and Russia on securing the plant, whose reactors and other equipment still require an external electricity supply to operate safety systems.
Zaporizhzhia, along with Donetsk, Kherson and Luhansk, is one of the four provinces that Russia illegally annexed last September.
Amid the ongoing war of attrition and a broad battlefield stalemate, those eastern areas of Ukraine have had little respite from Russian bombardment.
The head of the southeastern Zaporizhzhia Regional Military Administration, Yurii Malashko, said on Wednesday that overnight the Russians struck 19 civilian areas with 53 artillery attacks, six rocket attacks, seven drone attacks and one airstrike.
At least two civilians were killed and 13 others were wounded in Ukraine on Tuesday and overnight, the Ukrainian presidential office said.
Yuras Karmanau contributed to this report from Tallinn, Estonia. | 2023-05-12T04:10:49+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/04/26/chinas-xi-jinping-and-ukraine-president-volodymyr-zelenskyy-discuss-war-with-russia-by-phone/ |
Céline Dion cancels European tour dates as she continues treatment for rare neurological disorder
Céline Dion has canceled all her scheduled tour dates through April 2024 as she continues treatment for a rare neurological disorder.
"I’m so sorry to disappoint all of you once again," the singer said in a statement on social media. "I’m working really hard to build back my strength, but touring can be very difficult even when you’re 100%. It’s not fair to you to keep postponing the shows, and even though it breaks my heart, it’s best that we cancel everything now until I’m really ready to be back on stage again.
A total of 42 European dates have been canceled, including stops in the Netherlands, France, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Poland, Czech Republic, Switzerland, Croatia, Germany, Hungary, Austria, England, Scotland and Ireland.
Earlier this year, Dion said stiff person syndrome was causing spasms that affect her ability to walk and sing.
"Unfortunately, the spasms affect every aspect of my daily life, sometimes causing difficulties when I walk and not allowing me to use my vocal cords to sing the way I’m used to," she said.
Stiff person syndrome causes rigid muscles and painful muscle spasms, which can be triggered by such things as loud noises or light touch. The cause isn’t known, but it is thought to be an autoimmune disorder. Severe cases can cause difficulty walking and hunched posture.
Dion, who has five Grammy Awards and two Academy Awards, is the bestselling female artist of all time with hits like "I’m Alive" and "My Heart Will Go On." | 2023-05-28T14:23:51+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/news/celine-dion-cancels-european-tour-dates-as-she-continues-treatment-for-rare-neurological-disorder |
Luther Branson Elementary earns academic high marks since 2012
MADISON CO., Miss. (WLBT) - Luther Branson Elementary is raising the bar for academic excellence. Located in rural Madison County, students are learning to soar when it comes to their education, and the results are in the numbers.
The school is in the Top 10 in the state, the highest-ranked elementary school in Madison County, and has consistently had that ranking since 2012.
Luther Branson Elementary School Falcons are learning to SOAR — that is safety, organization, achievement, and respect.
Luther Branson Elementary School Principal Jessica Smith said, “If you can’t learn this way, that’s okay. We’ve got to dig deeper and find a better way to reach you because everybody can learn, everybody can reach their potential, and we have high expectations.”
Smith has been the leader at Luther Branson for 13 years. She has been at the school since 2010. Smith explains the history of the school that started with a businessman who donated the land.
“Robert Henry Branson had gone off and established a career for himself, but he wanted the kids in this area to have a school and a quality education,” Smith said. “So his only wish was that he would donate the land, but it just had to be named in honor of his brother Luther Branson and Luther Branson was an educator,” Smith said.
Smith says with leadership from Madison County Superintendent Charlotte Seals, they have developed a “no excuses” approach to helping children learn, develop and become an academic powerhouse. Ninety-seven percent of the children qualify for reduced or free lunch.
Smith said, “It is not these children. It’s our children, and the foundation for this school is very important to me. We have a foundation built on a rich legacy, and that legacy is based on family, love for family, [and] love for community.”
For parents and educators, it’s all hands on deck. Smith says parents are a critical component in the formula for success. Four of the teachers here have been at LBE for 20-plus years.
“Technology is great, but we need to communicate with our parents, and a lot of times, we’re just notifying our parents,” Smith said.
Smith becomes emotional as she shares her goals for the school and her students.
“All my kids feeling loved, and knowing when they walk into our building that somebody is going to speak to them, somebody is going to call them by name and that they leave here every day knowing that they were cared for, beyond the books. Just cared for as a human being,” Smith said.
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Copyright 2022 WLBT. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-02T04:58:20+00:00 | wlbt.com | https://www.wlbt.com/2022/11/02/luther-branson-elementary-earns-academic-high-marks-since-2012/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Friday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "All or Nothing Evening" game were:
01-02-03-04-07-10-11-13-14-15-19-20
(one, two, three, four, seven, ten, eleven, thirteen, fourteen, fifteen, nineteen, twenty) | 2022-08-19T23:43:53+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-All-or-Nothing-Evening-17385712.php |
We all knew the nice and mild weather we've had as of late would come crashing down.
Several rounds of snow are expected this week, each round getting increasingly heavier. Today's event will be thanks to a clipper system tracking through the Great Lakes. Snow showers will be possible throughout the day with some rain mixing in during the afternoon. Totals will run a trace to an inch for most with 1-3" possible north of Highway 64. Highs top out in the mid 30s to low 40s with winds becoming breezy out of the west.
A few snow showers linger tonight and we will remain dry through at least the noon hour on Tuesday with some peeks of sunshine. Winds will be gusty through the overnight hours before calming down Tuesday morning.
The main event will begin Tuesday late afternoon as the next wave of snow moves in. The entire Chippewa Valley is under a WINTER STORM WATCH from 6 PM Tuesday to 6 PM Thursday.
The snow may be heavy at times Tuesday night and winds will be breezy out of the east and northeast. We should get a break for a time during the day Wednesday then the next wave of snow moves in, and this is the one that could cause the most concerns as snow rates could exceed an inch per hour and we could also be reaching near blizzard criteria as winds could gust as high as 45 mph. This will continue through the day Thursday before winds slowly calm and the snow slowly ends Thursday night.
As far as snow totals, the round Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday morning should run 3-6" and the secondary round Wednesday afternoon through Thursday evening is when totals of 6-12" are expected.
Regardless of snow totals and what happens with this system, travel will likely be impacted so it's very important you stay up-to-date on the forecast and adjust any plans you have as necessary.
We turn cold Thursday night into Friday before temperatures moderate heading into the weekend. | 2023-02-21T16:36:42+00:00 | wqow.com | https://www.wqow.com/light-snowfall-across-the-chippewa-valley-to-start-the-week-but-heavier-snow-expected-midweek/article_25cb03ca-b100-11ed-8731-3f396e549be3.html |
Jelly doughnuts, also known as sufganiyot, have become a classic Hanukkah treat, one of a number of foods fried in oil that are popular on the holiday ( latkes, or potato pancakes, are another).
They're doughnuts without a central hole, fried and stuffed with jelly or jam. In Israel, jelly doughnuts for Hanukkah are especially popular, and are sometimes filled with chocolate or halvah too. They also can be prepared in savory versions, stuffed with meat or vegetables.
The story goes that over 2,000 years ago, after the Second Temple of Jerusalem was ransacked by invaders, there was only enough oil to keep the temple candles lit for one day and night. Inexplicably, the oil burned for eight days and eight nights, a feat now celebrated as Hanukkah, the eight-day "festival of lights." (This year, Hanukkah begins on Sunday evening, Dec. 18.)
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There are two ways to fill jelly doughnuts. You can fill them before frying (the jelly is sandwiched between two disks of yeast dough, sealed and fried). Or you can fry them first and then inject them with filling, which is what I do here. This technique removes the risk of not-properly-sealed doughnuts coming apart in the pan and leaking their filling.
The traditional yeast dough used to make doughnuts requires two risings, one for the ball of dough itself and the other for the shaped doughnuts before they are fried. Both risings are necessary for light and fluffy doughnuts.
You can use any type of jam you like; strawberry and raspberry jelly are popular.
JELLY DOUGHNUTS
Serves 16
1 (.25-ounce) package active dry yeast or 1 tablespoon dry yeast
¾ cup warm milk (about 100° F)
¼ cup melted butter
¼ teaspoon kosher salt
½ cup sugar
1 large egg and 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
2 ½ to 3 cups all-purpose flour, divided
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, mace or cinnamon
Vegetable oil for frying
¾ cup jam or jelly, any flavor
For the Coating:
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Generously flour a clean work surface and lightly oil a medium-size bowl.
In a large bowl or the bowl of a standing mixer, add the warm milk, then sprinkle the yeast over the milk. Using an electric mixer, or the dough hook for a standing mixer, stir to dissolve and allow it to sit until it gets foamy, about 10 minutes. Add the butter, salt and sugar, and stir or blend to combine. Blend in the egg and egg yolk, then beat in 2 cups of the flour. Beat until the dough starts to pull away from the sides of the bowl, then beat in another ½ cup of the remaining flour plus the nutmeg, mace or cinnamon.
When the batter has formed into a cohesive ball, turn it onto the floured work surface and knead the dough for two minutes. Add more flour as needed if the dough feels too sticky. Form the dough into a ball, and place in the oiled bowl. Cover with a dishtowel or plastic wrap and let sit in a warm, draft-free place until the dough has doubled in volume, about 1 hour.
Clean and re-flour your work surface. Turn the dough onto the floured surface and roll it out with a floured rolling pin to a ½-inch thickness.
With a 3-inch biscuit or cookie cutter, cut as many rounds as you can, minimizing the space between each round. Gather the scraps, let them sit for another 15 minutes, then roll the dough out again, and cut as many more circles as possible. Place the circles on a very lightly floured baking sheet with a couple of inches between each doughnut, cover with a clean dishtowel or loose plastic wrap, and let sit for about 1 hour, until they are quite puffy, about 1 inch thick.
About 15 minutes before you are going to fry the doughnuts, place paper towels on a clean surface. Make the sugar coating: In a shallow bowl, mix together the 1 cup sugar with the cinnamon. And pour at least 2 inches of oil into a deep skillet or pan. Heat to 375° F over medium heat.
Use a spatula to transfer two or three doughnuts into the pan. They will rise and bob on the surface; fry for about 1 minute, until golden brown on the underside, then flip them and cook until the second side is golden brown, another 1 to 2 minutes. You can occasionally gently press the doughnuts down into the oil to cook the sides evenly. Remove the doughnuts, allowing excess oil to drain back into the pan, and let them rest for a minute on the paper towels.
Then place them in the bowl with the sugar coating and turn to coat completely.
Use a chopstick or wooden dowel to poke a hole into the side of each doughnut, and as you slide it in, give it a wiggle to create a small pocket in the center of the doughnut. Fill a pastry bag or sturdy plastic bag with the jelly. If you are using a plastic bag, cut a very small triangle from one of its bottom corners. Insert the pastry bag or snipped corner of the plastic bag into the hole on the side of the doughnut. Gently squeeze a couple of teaspoons of jelly into the middle of the doughnut. Remove the bag carefully from the doughnut, and repeat until all the doughnuts are filled.
Serve warm or at room temperature.
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First-ever multi-country survey of wastewater monitoring programs in 43 countries sheds new light on the richness of the existing wastewater monitoring ecosystem and its high-potential to anchor and advance disease surveillance worldwide. Published in The Lancet Global Health, the peer-reviewed findings point to the need for leadership, funding, and implementation frameworks to strengthen wastewater monitoring for worldwide pandemic preparedness. The study was conducted by the Wastewater Action Group, an ongoing partnership between The Rockefeller Foundation, Mathematica, Northeastern University, and the United Kingdom's Health Security Agency.
"Spotting and stopping the next pandemic is possible with visibility, but most disease detection systems currently rely on testing and other clinical data — which means they miss millions of people," said Megan Diamond, co-lead author of the Lancet Global Health paper and Director, The Rockefeller Foundation's Health Initiative. "Monitoring wastewater offers a more complete picture of local health, and this survey demonstrates it's being used effectively in some of the world's most vulnerable communities."
Among the key findings:
- Wastewater programs operate differently in high-income countries (HICs) compared to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) but can be adapted for both. In HICs, composite sampling at centralized treatment plants was most common, whereas grab sampling from surface waters, open drains, and pit latrines was more typical in LMICs.
- Most programs share their wastewater data internally and with partner organizations, but not publicly. Although 87 percent of LMICs and 100 percent of HICs surveyed share their wastewater data in some capacity, most do not share the data publicly.
- While countries are not currently sharing wastewater data publicly, almost all were open to doing so. Even though only about a third of countries surveyed share their wastewater data publicly, almost all would be willing and able to share aggregate data with outside organizations to increase the visibility of wastewater monitoring for public health globally.
- There are currently no comprehensive guidelines to promote the ethical practice of wastewater monitoring. The survey results indicate the need to engage a diverse panel of experts to inform how programs should communicate with the public, engage and protect vulnerable populations, and facilitate data sharing.
With many wastewater programs currently relying on donor funding or short-term government aid, the findings highlight the need for substantial financial investments to sustain wastewater monitoring into the future as global COVID-19 funding declines. The study suggests that future funding for wastewater monitoring should be flexible to account for diverse program needs, infrastructure, and priorities. Funds should support research and innovation, as well as activities that increase capacity, such as hands-on training of health and water professionals, and mapping of the locations and service populations of sanitation systems.
"Despite the coming of age of wastewater monitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic, much more can be done to make it a fully effective part of routine public health surveillance," said Aparna Keshaviah, co-lead author and Director of Wastewater Research at Mathematica. "With additional leadership and investments to connect disparate efforts and develop adaptable implementation frameworks, the many individual wastewater initiatives that now exist can coalesce into an integrated, sustainable network for disease surveillance that minimizes the risk of overlooking or underestimating future emerging global health threats."
Wastewater sampling was first used to detect polio outbreaks in the 1940s. Since then, scientists have developed tests to detect other illness-causing viruses and bacteria in sewage. During the Covid-19 pandemic, wastewater surveillance reemerged as a valuable public health tool for tracking the burden and spread of SARS-CoV-2 and other health threats. In fall 2021, The Rockefeller Foundation convened the Wastewater Action Group – a network of leading researchers and public health officials from across the United States and the United Kingdom – to share best practices and overcome barriers to translating wastewater data into public health action. The Rockefeller Foundation is also working with partners around the world, including in India, Ghana, and Bangladesh, to enhance local wastewater surveillance capabilities and create a global network of experts.
Learn more about The Rockefeller Foundation's Wastewater Surveillance initiatives here.
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Participants with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes taking tirzepatide lost up to 34.4 lb. (15.6 kg)
Lilly plans to complete rolling submission to the FDA in the coming weeks
INDIANAPOLIS, April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Eli Lilly and Company (NYSE: LLY) announced today that tirzepatide (10 mg and 15 mg) achieved superior weight loss compared to placebo at 72 weeks of treatment in results from SURMOUNT-2. The study met both co-primary objectives and all key secondary objectives for tirzepatide compared to placebo for both estimandsi. Those taking tirzepatide lost up to 15.7% (34.4 lb. or 15.6 kg) of body weight for the efficacy estimandii. SURMOUNT-2 is the second global phase 3 clinical trial that evaluated the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide for chronic weight management. The trial evaluated 938 adult participants with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes.
"Obesity is a difficult-to-manage disease, and it's even more difficult for people living with type 2 diabetes," said Jeff Emmick, MD, Ph.D., senior vice president, product development, Lilly. "The degree of mean weight reduction seen in SURMOUNT-2 has not been previously achieved in phase 3 trials for obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes."
For the efficacy estimand, participants taking tirzepatide achieved average weight reductions of 13.4% (29.8 lb. or 13.5 kg) on 10 mg and 15.7% (34.4 lb. or 15.6 kg) on 15 mg compared to placebo (3.3%, 7.0 lb. or 3.2 kg). Additionally, 81.6% (10 mg) and 86.4% (15 mg) of people taking tirzepatide achieved at least 5% body weight reduction, the other co-primary endpoint, compared to 30.5% of those taking placebo.
Tirzepatide also met all key secondary objectives, which included reduction in A1C and other cardiometabolic parameters. 41.4% (10 mg) and 51.8% (15 mg) of people taking tirzepatide achieved at least 15% body weight reduction compared to 2.6% of those taking placebo. Reduction in A1C compared to placebo was similar to the SURPASS trials in adults with type 2 diabetes. Study participants had a mean baseline body weight of 222 lb. (100.7 kg) and baseline A1C of 8.0%.
For the treatment-regimen estimandiii, results showed:
- Average body weight reductions: 12.8% (10 mg), 14.7% (15 mg), 3.2% (placebo)
- Percentage of participants achieving body weight reductions of ≥5%: 79.2% (10 mg), 82.7% (15 mg), 32.5% (placebo)
- Percentage of participants achieving body weight reductions of ≥15%: 39.7% (10 mg), 48.0% (15 mg), 2.7% (placebo)
The overall safety profile of tirzepatide was similar to previously reported SURMOUNT and SURPASS trials and to incretin-based therapies approved for the treatment of obesity and overweight. The most commonly reported adverse events were gastrointestinal-related and generally mild to moderate in severity, usually occurring during the dose-escalation period. For those treated with tirzepatide (10 mg and 15 mg, respectively), nausea (20.2%, 21.9%), diarrhea (19.9%, 21.5%), vomiting (10.9%, 13.2%) and constipation (8.0%, 9.0%) were more frequently reported compared to placebo (6.3% [nausea], 8.9% [diarrhea], 3.2% [vomiting], 4.1% [constipation]).
Treatment discontinuation rates due to adverse events were 3.8% (10 mg), 7.4% (15 mg) and 3.8% (placebo). The overall treatment discontinuation rates were 9.3% (10 mg), 13.8% (15 mg) and 14.9% (placebo).
Lilly will continue to evaluate the SURMOUNT-2 results, which will be presented at the American Diabetes Association's 83rd Scientific Sessions and submitted to a peer-reviewed journal. Based on these results, Lilly plans to complete the U.S. submission for tirzepatide in adults with obesity or overweight with weight-related comorbidities in the coming weeks. We expect regulatory action as early as late 2023.
About SURMOUNT-2 and the SURMOUNT clinical trial program1,2
SURMOUNT-2 (NCT04657003) was a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, parallel, placebo-controlled trial comparing the efficacy and safety of tirzepatide 10 mg and 15 mg to placebo as an adjunct to a reduced-calorie diet and increased physical activity in adults with obesity or overweight and type 2 diabetes. The trial randomized 938 participants across the U.S., Argentina, Brazil, India, Japan, Puerto Rico, Russia and Taiwan in a 1:1:1 ratio to receive tirzepatide 10 mg, 15 mg or placebo. The co-primary objectives of the study were to demonstrate that tirzepatide 10 mg and/or 15 mg is superior in mean percentage change in body weight from baseline and percentage of participants achieving ≥5% body weight reduction at 72 weeks compared to placebo.
All participants in the tirzepatide treatment arms started the study at a dose of tirzepatide 2.5 mg once-weekly and then increased the dose in a stepwise approach at four-week intervals to their final randomized maintenance dose of 10 mg (via steps at 2.5 mg, 5 mg and 7.5 mg) or 15 mg (via steps at 2.5 mg, 5 mg, 7.5 mg, 10 mg and 12.5 mg).
The SURMOUNT phase 3 global clinical development program for tirzepatide in chronic weight management began in late 2019 and has enrolled more than 5,000 people with obesity or overweight across six registration studies, four of which are global studies. The primary period of SURMOUNT-1 was completed in 2022 and results from SURMOUNT-3 and -4 are anticipated this year.
About tirzepatide
Tirzepatide is a once-weekly GIP (glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide) receptor and GLP-1 (glucagon-like peptide-1) receptor agonist. Tirzepatide is a single molecule that activates the body's receptors for GIP and GLP-1, which are natural incretin hormones. Both GIP and GLP-1 receptors are found in areas of the human brain important for appetite regulation. Tirzepatide has been shown to decrease food intake and modulate fat utilization. Tirzepatide is in phase 3 development for adults with obesity, or overweight with weight-related comorbidity. It is also being studied as a potential treatment for people with obesity and/or overweight with heart failure with preserved ejection fraction (HFpEF), obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), and non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). Studies of tirzepatide in chronic kidney disease (CKD) and in morbidity/mortality in obesity (MMO) are also ongoing.
Tirzepatide was approved as Mounjaro® (tirzepatide) by the FDA on May 13, 2022. Mounjaro is a glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptor and glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonist indicated as an adjunct to diet and exercise to improve glycemic control in adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus.
INDICATION AND SAFETY SUMMARY WITH WARNINGS
Mounjaro® (mown-JAHR-OH) is an injectable medicine for adults with type 2 diabetes used along with diet and exercise to improve blood sugar (glucose).
Warnings - Mounjaro may cause tumors in the thyroid, including thyroid cancer. Watch for possible symptoms, such as a lump or swelling in the neck, hoarseness, trouble swallowing, or shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms, tell your healthcare provider.
- Do not use Mounjaro if you or any of your family have ever had a type of thyroid cancer called medullary thyroid carcinoma (MTC).
- Do not use Mounjaro if you have Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia syndrome type 2 (MEN 2).
- Do not use Mounjaro if you are allergic to it or any of the ingredients in Mounjaro.
Mounjaro may cause serious side effects, including:
Inflammation of the pancreas (pancreatitis). Stop using Mounjaro and call your healthcare provider right away if you have severe pain in your stomach area (abdomen) that will not go away, with or without vomiting. You may feel the pain from your abdomen to your back.
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Your risk for getting low blood sugar may be higher if you use Mounjaro with another medicine that can cause low blood sugar, such as a sulfonylurea or insulin.
Signs and symptoms of low blood sugar may include dizziness or light-headedness, sweating, confusion or drowsiness, headache, blurred vision, slurred speech, shakiness, fast heartbeat, anxiety, irritability, or mood changes, hunger, weakness and feeling jittery.
Serious allergic reactions. Stop using Mounjaro and get medical help right away if you have any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including swelling of your face, lips, tongue or throat, problems breathing or swallowing, severe rash or itching, fainting or feeling dizzy, and very rapid heartbeat.
Kidney problems (kidney failure). In people who have kidney problems, diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting may cause a loss of fluids (dehydration), which may cause kidney problems to get worse. It is important for you to drink fluids to help reduce your chance of dehydration.
Severe stomach problems. Stomach problems, sometimes severe, have been reported in people who use Mounjaro. Tell your healthcare provider if you have stomach problems that are severe or will not go away.
Changes in vision. Tell your healthcare provider if you have changes in vision during treatment with Mounjaro.
Gallbladder problems. Gallbladder problems have happened in some people who use Mounjaro. Tell your healthcare provider right away if you get symptoms of gallbladder problems, which may include pain in your upper stomach (abdomen), fever, yellowing of skin or eyes (jaundice), and clay-colored stools.
Common side effects
The most common side effects of Mounjaro include nausea, diarrhea, decreased appetite, vomiting, constipation, indigestion, and stomach (abdominal) pain. These are not all the possible side effects of Mounjaro. Talk to your healthcare provider about any side effect that bothers you or doesn't go away.
Tell your healthcare provider if you have any side effects. You can report side effects at 1-800-FDA-1088 or www.fda.gov/medwatch.
Before using Mounjaro
- Your healthcare provider should show you how to use Mounjaro before you use it for the first time.
- Talk to your healthcare provider about low blood sugar and how to manage it.
- If you take birth control pills by mouth, talk to your healthcare provider before you use Mounjaro. Birth control pills may not work as well while using Mounjaro. Your healthcare provider may recommend another type of birth control for 4 weeks after you start Mounjaro and for 4 weeks after each increase in your dose of Mounjaro.
Review these questions with your healthcare provider:
❑ Do you have other medical conditions, including problems with your pancreas or kidneys, or severe problems with your stomach, such as slowed emptying of your stomach (gastroparesis) or problems digesting food?
❑ Do you take other diabetes medicines, such as insulin or sulfonylureas?
❑ Do you have a history of diabetic retinopathy?
❑ Are you pregnant, plan to become pregnant, breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed? It is not known if Mounjaro will harm your unborn baby or pass into your breast milk.
❑ Do you take any other prescription medicines or over-the-counter drugs, vitamins, or herbal supplements?
How to take
- Read the Instructions for Use that come with Mounjaro.
- Use Mounjaro exactly as your healthcare provider says.
- Mounjaro is injected under the skin (subcutaneously) of your stomach (abdomen), thigh, or upper arm.
- Use Mounjaro 1 time each week, at any time of the day.
- Do not mix insulin and Mounjaro together in the same injection.
- You may give an injection of Mounjaro and insulin in the same body area (such as your stomach area), but not right next to each other.
- Change (rotate) your injection site with each weekly injection. Do not use the same site for each injection.
- If you take too much Mounjaro, call your healthcare provider or seek medical advice promptly.
Learn more
Mounjaro is a prescription medicine. For more information, call 1-833-807-MJRO (833-807-6576) or go to www.mounjaro.com.
This summary provides basic information about Mounjaro but does not include all information known about this medicine. Read the information that comes with your prescription each time your prescription is filled. This information does not take the place of talking with your healthcare provider. Be sure to talk to your healthcare provider about Mounjaro and how to take it. Your healthcare provider is the best person to help you decide if Mounjaro is right for you.
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Lilly unites caring with discovery to create medicines that make life better for people around the world. We've been pioneering life-changing discoveries for nearly 150 years, and today our medicines help more than 47 million people across the globe. Harnessing the power of biotechnology, chemistry and genetic medicine, our scientists are urgently advancing new discoveries to solve some of the world's most significant health challenges, redefining diabetes care, treating obesity and curtailing its most devastating long-term effects, advancing the fight against Alzheimer's disease, providing solutions to some of the most debilitating immune system disorders, and transforming the most difficult-to-treat cancers into manageable diseases. With each step toward a healthier world, we're motivated by one thing: making life better for millions more people. That includes delivering innovative clinical trials that reflect the diversity of our world and working to ensure our medicines are accessible and affordable. To learn more, visit Lilly.com and Lilly.com/newsroom or follow us on Facebook, Instagram and LinkedIn. P-LLY
Lilly Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) about tirzepatide as a potential treatment for adults with obesity or overweight and the timeline for regulatory submissions, future readouts, presentations and other milestones relating to tirzepatide and its clinical trials, and reflects Lilly's current belief and expectations. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of drug research, development, and commercialization. Among other things, there can be no guarantee that planned or ongoing studies will be completed as planned, that future study results will be consistent with the results to date, that tirzepatide will receive additional regulatory approvals, or that tirzepatide will be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release.
ii Efficacy estimand represents efficacy prior to discontinuation of study drug.
iii Treatment-regimen estimand represents the estimated average treatment effect regardless of treatment discontinuation.
References
- le Roux, C., Zhang, S., Aronne, L. et. al. Tirzepatide for the Treatment of Obesity: Rationale and Design of the SURMOUNT Clinical Development Program 2022 Obesity doi: 10.1002/oby.23612
- Jastreboff, A., Arrone, J., Ahmad, N. et. al. Tirzepatide Once Weekly for the Treatment of Obesity. N Engl J Med 2022; 387:205-216 DOI: 10.1056/NEJMoa2206038
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NEW YORK, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: SEDG) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired common shares of SolarEdge stock between August 6, 2022 to October 19, 2022, both dates inclusive.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: January 3, 2023
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that SolarEdge Technologies, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the designs of the power optimizers, inverters, and components thereof used to develop SolarEdge's products potentially originated with and were misappropriated from Ampt LLC ("Ampt"), a competitor in the renewable energy industry; (ii) Ampt made claims against the Company for misappropriating Ampt's patented technology, (iii) evidentiary support existed for the allegations that SolarEdge misappropriated certain patents relating to the design and development of the Company's power optimizers and inverters; (iv) as a result, SolarEdge faced a threat of regulatory and/or court action, which could prohibit the import, marketing, and sale of its power optimizers and inverters, including solar energy systems that contain such products; which in turn (v) seriously threatened SolarEdge's ability to monetize on their solar energy systems that contain the power optimizers and inverters in the United States and generate revenue; and (vi) certain revenues generated from the sale of power optimizers and inverters were potentially based on SolarEdge's unlawful activities, including the misappropriation of patented designs by Ampt.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in SolarEdge you have until January 3, 2023 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased SolarEdge securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the SEDG lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/solaredge-technologies-inc-loss-submission-form?id=34733&from=4.
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Which storage basket with lid is best?
Professional organizers know storage baskets are a great way to reduce clutter. Baskets with lids keep everything out of sight but close at hand for when you need them. While many are strictly utilitarian, well-designed and well-crafted storage baskets with lids add warmth and character to any room.
Every room and every set of items that need to be stored is different, so think about what you want to store and where you want to store it before shopping. If you’re looking for a set of storage baskets for keeping smaller items organized, take a look at the Areyzin Set of Six Plastic Storage Baskets with Lids.
What to know before you buy a storage basket with lid
From large storage
ottomans to small clear food storage bins, boxes and containers, we have many ways to store things. A basket is a lightweight container made of interwoven material, usually strong, flexible grasses.
What do you want to store in your basket?
Choose the sizes best suited for the things you want to store.
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Small baskets are the choice for storing a few small items such as socks, toiletries, sewing materials and trinkets. They are small and light enough to hold in one hand.
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Medium baskets are good for magazines, books, end pillows and board games. The lid should open easily because you’ll use it often. This size needs two hands, but can be moved about with ease.
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Large baskets are so big that you rarely move them. Larger sizes are good for bulky items such as blankets, towels and bed linens.
Materials
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Wicker is lightweight and great for holding items that like to breathe, such as towels, linens and clothing.
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Jute is a long, soft fiber that can be spun into coarse, strong threads and is often used to make rope.
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Fabric storage baskets are the lightest and flimsiest of all and usually fold for easy shipping. They have very thin walls and are used to store things such as pillows, scarves and gloves.
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Plastic baskets are often made to appear as if they were woven from natural fibers.
What to look for in a quality storage basket with lid
Lids
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Mount type: Some lids are separate pieces while others are hinged on the back side. Look for hinged lids that are attached securely and separate lids that fit snugly.
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Fit: Hinged lids should open and close easily. Separate lids should cover the entire top of the basket and be easy to remove.
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Closure: Most baskets with hinged lids close with a simple loop and toggle. If you choose round baskets, make sure the handle at the top is easy to grasp and comfortable in your hand.
Handles
You may not plan to move your storage baskets around much, but handles are always welcome for the times you do. Make sure they are firmly attached to the storage basket or to the frame underneath it, if it has one. Handles should be strong enough to support your basket’s weight when it’s full.
Stackability
Square and rectangular storage baskets lend themselves to stacking only if they have metal frames inside or if the side panels are made of rigid material. Avoid flimsy and irregularly shaped baskets that won’t stack properly.
How much you can expect to spend on a storage basket with lid
Small- and medium-sized baskets with lids cost $5-$20 each and often come in sets of two, three and four. Large ones cost $20-$60 each.
Storage basket with lid FAQ
What is a basket weave?
A. It is the interlacing of horizontal and vertical strands to form a checkered or diamond pattern. The first basket weavers used reeds found along the river and wove them together to make strong but lightweight baskets they used to carry and store things.
Why would I want a lid?
A. You want to keep what’s inside close at hand, but you want it to stay out of sight until you need it. You may want to keep dust and dirt away from what’s inside. You might also want to stack your storage baskets on top of each other.
What’s the best storage basket with lid to buy?
Top storage basket with lid
Areyzin Set of Six Plastic Storage Baskets with Lids
What you need to know: These ventilated baskets with lids are perfect for organizing closets and home offices.
What you’ll love: Made of food-grade plastic, these baskets measure 10.6 by 7.5 by 5.1 inches. This size is great for organizing and storing small items in the kitchen and bath or as containers for arts and crafts projects for the kids.
What you should consider: The lids do not fit snugly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top storage basket with lid for the money
Denja Set of Two Round Jute Baskets with Lids
What you need to know: Made from natural jute rope, this pair of storage baskets is attractive enough to be displayed anywhere.
What you’ll love: Jute is a fiber spun into coarse, strong threads that are woven together to make rope. The baskets and lids are lightweight and sturdy, and the wide leather tab handle is easy to use and lies flat when not in use. The larger basket is 11 by 6.5 inches and the smaller one is 9.2 by 5 inches.
What you should consider: These soft-sided baskets have no interior frame.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Yangqihome Set of Four Woven Natural Seagrass Storage Baskets with Lids
What you need to know: These handcrafted rectangular baskets are made in four sizes that are stackable and nest inside each other, too.
What you’ll love: The seagrass surfaces are mounted on iron frames that keep their shape and are sturdy enough to stack one on the other even when they are full. These baskets are 9, 10, 12 and 14 inches long and have proportionally sized tops hinged at the back.
What you should consider: Only store dry items in these baskets. Avoid moisture.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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- Second-quarter 2022 sales and revenues increased 11% to $14.2 billion
- Second-quarter 2022 profit per share of $3.13; adjusted profit per share of $3.18
- Returned $1.7 billion to shareholders through share repurchases and dividends in the quarter
DEERFIELD, Ill., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) announced second-quarter 2022 sales and revenues of $14.2 billion, an 11% increase compared with $12.9 billion in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to favorable price realization and higher sales volume.
Operating profit margin was 13.6% for the second quarter of 2022, compared with 13.9% for the second quarter of 2021. Second-quarter 2022 profit per share was $3.13, compared with second-quarter 2021 profit per share of $2.56. Adjusted profit per share in the second quarter of 2022 was $3.18, compared with second-quarter 2021 adjusted profit per share of $2.60. Adjusted profit per share for both quarters excluded restructuring costs. Please see a reconciliation of GAAP to non-GAAP financial measures in the appendix on page 13.
For the first half of 2022, enterprise operating cash flow was $2.5 billion. In the quarter, the company repurchased $1.1 billion of Caterpillar common stock and paid dividends of $0.6 billion. The company ended the period with $6.0 billion of enterprise cash.
"Our team delivered another good quarter with double-digit top line and adjusted profit per share growth despite ongoing supply chain challenges," said Chairman and CEO Jim Umpleby. "Our second-quarter results reflect healthy demand across most of our end markets. We remain focused on executing our strategy for long-term profitable growth."
CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
Consolidated Sales and Revenues
Consolidated Sales and Revenues Comparison
Second Quarter 2022 vs. Second Quarter 2021
To access this chart, go to https://investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx for the downloadable version of Caterpillar second-quarter 2022 earnings.
The chart above graphically illustrates reasons for the change in consolidated sales and revenues between the second quarter of 2021 (at left) and the second quarter of 2022 (at right). Caterpillar management utilizes these charts internally to visually communicate with the company's Board of Directors and employees.
Total sales and revenues for the second quarter of 2022 were $14.247 billion, an increase of $1.358 billion, or 11%, compared with $12.889 billion in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was due to favorable price realization and higher sales volume, partially offset by unfavorable currency impacts primarily related to the euro, Australian dollar and Japanese yen. The increase in sales volume was driven by services, partially offset by lower sales of equipment to end users.
Sales were higher across the three primary segments.
Consolidated Operating Profit
Consolidated Operating Profit Comparison
Second Quarter 2022 vs. Second Quarter 2021
To access this chart, go to https://investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx for the downloadable version of Caterpillar second-quarter 2022 earnings.
The chart above graphically illustrates reasons for the change in consolidated operating profit between the second quarter of 2021 (at left) and the second quarter of 2022 (at right). Caterpillar management utilizes these charts internally to visually communicate with the company's Board of Directors and employees. The bar titled Other includes consolidating adjustments and Machinery, Energy & Transportation's other operating (income) expenses.
Operating profit for the second quarter of 2022 was $1.944 billion, an increase of $155 million, or 9%, compared with $1.789 billion in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to favorable price realization and higher sales volume, partially offset by higher manufacturing costs and higher selling, general and administrative (SG&A) and research and development (R&D) expenses. Unfavorable manufacturing costs largely reflected higher material and freight costs. The increase in SG&A/R&D expenses was mainly driven by investments aligned with the company's strategy for profitable growth and higher short-term incentive compensation expense.
Other Profit/Loss and Tax Items
- Other income (expense) in the second quarter of 2022 was income of $260 million, compared with income of $201 million in the second quarter of 2021. The change was primarily driven by favorable impacts from foreign currency exchange, partially offset by unfavorable impacts from commodity hedges, unrealized losses on marketable securities and lower pension and other postemployment benefit (OPEB) plan income.
- The provision for income taxes for the second quarter of 2022 reflected an estimated annual global tax rate of approximately 24%, compared with 26% for the second quarter of 2021, excluding the discrete items discussed below. The comparative tax rate for full-year 2021 was 23%.
In the second quarter of 2022, the company recorded discrete tax benefits of $55 million, primarily for a prior year tax adjustment due to a change in estimate, compared with a $17 million benefit in the second quarter of 2021 for the settlement of stock-based compensation awards with associated tax deductions in excess of cumulative U.S. GAAP compensation expense.
Construction Industries' total sales were $6.033 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of $377 million, or 7%, compared with $5.656 billion in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was due to favorable price realization, partially offset by unfavorable currency impacts primarily related to the euro, Japanese yen and Australian dollar. Sales volume decreased slightly as lower sales of equipment to end users was mostly offset by higher sales of aftermarket parts.
- In North America, sales increased due to favorable price realization and higher sales volume. Higher sales volume was driven by the impact from changes in dealer inventories. Dealer inventory decreased more during the second quarter of 2021 than during the second quarter of 2022.
- Sales increased in Latin America primarily due to higher sales volume and favorable price realization. Higher sales volume was driven by higher sales of equipment to end users, partially offset by the impact from changes in dealer inventories. Dealer inventory decreased during the second quarter of 2022, compared with an increase during the second quarter of 2021.
- In EAME, sales decreased due to lower sales volume and unfavorable currency impacts primarily related to the euro, partially offset by favorable price realization. Lower sales volume was primarily driven by the impact from changes in dealer inventories. Dealer inventory decreased during the second quarter of 2022, compared with an increase during the second quarter of 2021.
- Sales decreased in Asia/Pacific mainly due to lower sales volume and unfavorable currency impacts primarily related to the Japanese yen and Australian dollar, partially offset by favorable price realization. Lower sales volume was driven by lower sales of equipment to end users, primarily in China.
Construction Industries' profit was $989 million in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of $40 million, or 4%, compared with $1.029 billion in the second quarter of 2021. Favorable price realization was offset by unfavorable manufacturing costs and lower sales volume. Unfavorable manufacturing costs largely reflected higher material and freight costs.
Resource Industries' total sales were $2.961 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of $414 million, or 16%, compared with $2.547 billion in the second quarter of 2021. The increase was primarily due to favorable price realization and higher sales volume. The increase in sales volume was due to higher sales of aftermarket parts.
Resource Industries' profit was $355 million in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of $6 million, or 2%, compared with $349 million in the second quarter of 2021. Unfavorable manufacturing costs were offset by favorable price realization and higher sales volume. Unfavorable manufacturing costs largely reflected higher material and freight costs.
Energy & Transportation's total sales were $5.705 billion in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of $730 million, or 15%, compared with $4.975 billion in the second quarter of 2021. Sales increased across all applications and inter-segment sales.
- Oil and Gas – Sales increased due to higher sales of reciprocating engine aftermarket parts and engines used in well servicing and gas compression applications, primarily in North America, partially offset by lower sales for turbines and turbine-related services.
- Power Generation – Sales rose due to higher sales volume in small reciprocating engine applications, reciprocating engine aftermarket parts and turbines and turbine-related services.
- Industrial – Sales were up due to higher sales volumes across all regions.
- Transportation – Sales increased in reciprocating engines aftermarket parts and rail services.
Energy & Transportation's profit was $659 million in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of $79 million, or 11%, compared with $738 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was mainly due to unfavorable manufacturing costs and higher SG&A/R&D expenses, partially offset by favorable price realization and higher sales volume. Unfavorable manufacturing costs largely reflected higher material and freight costs. The increase in SG&A/R&D expenses was primarily driven by investments aligned with strategic initiatives and higher short-term incentive compensation expense.
Financial Products' segment revenues were $798 million in the second quarter of 2022, an increase of $24 million, or 3%, compared with $774 million in the second quarter of 2021.The increase was primarily due to a favorable impact from returned or repossessed equipment in North America and higher average financing rates in Latin America, partially offset by lower average earning assets in Asia/Pacific.
Financial Products' segment profit was $217 million in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of $26 million, or 11%, compared with $243 million in the second quarter of 2021. The decrease was mainly due to an unfavorable impact from equity securities in Insurance Services and a higher provision for credit losses at Cat Financial, partially offset by a favorable impact from returned or repossessed equipment.
At the end of the second quarter of 2022, past dues at Cat Financial were 2.19%, compared with 2.58% at the end of the second quarter of 2021. The decrease in past dues was mostly driven by the Caterpillar Power Finance, EAME and North America portfolios. Write-offs, net of recoveries, were less than $1 million for the second quarter of 2022, compared with $54 million for the second quarter of 2021. As of June 30, 2022, Cat Financial's allowance for credit losses totaled $376 million, or 1.41% of finance receivables, compared with $357 million, or 1.29% of finance receivables at March 31, 2022. The increase in allowance for credit losses included a higher reserve for the Russia and Ukraine portfolios. The allowance for credit losses at year-end 2021 was $337 million, or 1.22% of finance receivables.
Corporate Items and Eliminations
Expense for corporate items and eliminations was $213 million in the second quarter of 2022, a decrease of $269 million from the second quarter of 2021, primarily driven by lower expenses due to timing differences, favorable impacts of segment reporting methodology and a favorable change in fair value adjustments related to deferred compensation plans, partially offset by higher corporate costs.
Notes
i. Glossary of terms is included on the Caterpillar website at https://investors.caterpillar.com/overview/default.aspx.
ii. Sales of equipment to end users is demonstrated by the company's Rolling 3 Month Retail Sales Statistics filed in a Form 8-K on Tuesday, August 2, 2022.
iii. Information on non-GAAP financial measures is included in the appendix on page 13.
iv. Some amounts within this report are rounded to the millions or billions and may not add.
v. Caterpillar will conduct a teleconference and live webcast, with a slide presentation, beginning at 7:30 a.m. Central Time on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, to discuss its 2022 second-quarter results. The accompanying slides will be available before the webcast on the Caterpillar website at https://investors.caterpillar.com/events-presentations/default.aspx.
About Caterpillar
With 2021 sales and revenues of $51.0 billion, Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. Caterpillar does business on every continent, principally operating through three primary segments – Construction Industries, Resource Industries and Energy & Transportation – and providing financing and related services through our Financial Products segment. Visit us at caterpillar.com or join the conversation on our social media channels at caterpillar.com/en/news/social-media.html.
Caterpillar's latest financial results are also available online:
https://investors.caterpillar.com/overview/default.aspx
https://investors.caterpillar.com/financials/quarterly-results/default.aspx (live broadcast/replays of quarterly conference call)
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release relate to future events and expectations and are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "believe," "estimate," "will be," "will," "would," "expect," "anticipate," "plan," "forecast," "target," "guide," "project," "intend," "could," "should" or other similar words or expressions often identify forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding our outlook, projections, forecasts or trend descriptions. These statements do not guarantee future performance and speak only as of the date they are made, and we do not undertake to update our forward-looking statements.
Caterpillar's actual results may differ materially from those described or implied in our forward-looking statements based on a number of factors, including, but not limited to: (i) global and regional economic conditions and economic conditions in the industries we serve; (ii) commodity price changes, material price increases, fluctuations in demand for our products or significant shortages of material; (iii) government monetary or fiscal policies; (iv) political and economic risks, commercial instability and events beyond our control in the countries in which we operate; (v) international trade policies and their impact on demand for our products and our competitive position, including the imposition of new tariffs or changes in existing tariff rates; (vi) our ability to develop, produce and market quality products that meet our customers' needs; (vii) the impact of the highly competitive environment in which we operate on our sales and pricing; (viii) information technology security threats and computer crime; (ix) inventory management decisions and sourcing practices of our dealers and our OEM customers; (x) a failure to realize, or a delay in realizing, all of the anticipated benefits of our acquisitions, joint ventures or divestitures; (xi) union disputes or other employee relations issues; (xii) adverse effects of unexpected events; (xiii) disruptions or volatility in global financial markets limiting our sources of liquidity or the liquidity of our customers, dealers and suppliers; (xiv) failure to maintain our credit ratings and potential resulting increases to our cost of borrowing and adverse effects on our cost of funds, liquidity, competitive position and access to capital markets; (xv) our Financial Products segment's risks associated with the financial services industry; (xvi) changes in interest rates or market liquidity conditions; (xvii) an increase in delinquencies, repossessions or net losses of Cat Financial's customers; (xviii) currency fluctuations; (xix) our or Cat Financial's compliance with financial and other restrictive covenants in debt agreements; (xx) increased pension plan funding obligations; (xxi) alleged or actual violations of trade or anti-corruption laws and regulations; (xxii) additional tax expense or exposure, including the impact of U.S. tax reform; (xxiii) significant legal proceedings, claims, lawsuits or government investigations; (xxiv) new regulations or changes in financial services regulations; (xxv) compliance with environmental laws and regulations; (xxvi) the duration and geographic spread of, business disruptions caused by, and the overall global economic impact of, the COVID-19 pandemic; and (xxvii) other factors described in more detail in Caterpillar's Forms 10-Q, 10-K and other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
APPENDIX
NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
The following definitions are provided for the non-GAAP financial measures. These non-GAAP financial measures have no standardized meaning prescribed by U.S. GAAP and therefore are unlikely to be comparable to the calculation of similar measures for other companies. Management does not intend these items to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the related GAAP measures.
The company believes it is important to separately quantify the profit impact of one significant item in order for the company's results to be meaningful to readers. This item consists of (i) restructuring costs, which were incurred to generate longer-term benefits. The company does not consider this item indicative of earnings from ongoing business activities and believes the non-GAAP measure provides investors with useful perspective on underlying business results and trends and aids with assessing the company's period-over-period results. The company intends to discuss adjusted profit per share for the fourth quarter and full-year 2022, excluding mark-to-market gains or losses for remeasurement of pension and other postemployment benefit plans along with any other discrete items.
Reconciliations of adjusted results to the most directly comparable GAAP measure are as follows:
Supplemental Consolidating Data
The company is providing supplemental consolidating data for the purpose of additional analysis. The data has been grouped as follows:
Consolidated – Caterpillar Inc. and its subsidiaries.
Machinery, Energy & Transportation (ME&T) – The company defines ME&T as it is presented in the supplemental data as Caterpillar Inc. and its subsidiaries, excluding Financial Products. ME&T's information relates to the design, manufacturing and marketing of its products.
Financial Products – The company defines Financial Products as it is presented in the supplemental data as its finance and insurance subsidiaries, primarily Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation (Cat Financial) and Caterpillar Insurance Holdings Inc. (Insurance Services). Financial Products' information relates to the financing to customers and dealers for the purchase and lease of Caterpillar and other equipment.
Consolidating Adjustments – Eliminations of transactions between ME&T and Financial Products.
The nature of the ME&T and Financial Products businesses is different, especially with regard to the financial position and cash flow items. Caterpillar management utilizes this presentation internally to highlight these differences. The company believes this presentation will assist readers in understanding its business.
Pages 14 to 24 reconcile ME&T and Financial Products to Caterpillar Inc. consolidated financial information.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Dec. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Semler Scientific, Inc. (Nasdaq: SMLR), a company that provides technology solutions to improve the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare providers, today announced an up to $5.0 million investment in privately-held Monarch Medical Technologies, LLC (Monarch) through the purchase of a senior secured convertible promissory note. Repayment of the note is secured by a first priority interest in all of Monarch's assets.
Monarch is a digital health company whose proprietary EndoTool® Glucose Management System offers a technology-enabled approach to inpatient glycemic management. The software-as-a-service solution is FDA 510(k) cleared, patent protected and installed at more than 100 health systems across the United States.
The investment in Monarch complements Semler Scientific's offering of Insulin Insights™, a glycemic management software application that healthcare providers can use to optimize outpatient insulin dosing for persons with diabetes.
"We are excited to add a second company in the diabetes management space to our network," said Doug Murphy-Chutorian, M.D., chief executive officer of Semler Scientific. "We believe Monarch has a superior software solution to address customers' concerns about nursing shortages and new CMS quality measures for hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia in the inpatient setting."
About Semler Scientific, Inc.:
Semler Scientific, Inc. is a company that provides technology solutions to improve the clinical effectiveness and efficiency of healthcare providers. Semler Scientific's mission is to develop, manufacture and market innovative products and services that assist its customers in evaluating and treating chronic diseases. Semler Scientific's patented and U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared product, QuantaFlo®, is a rapid point-of-care test that measures arterial blood flow in the extremities to aid in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases, such as peripheral arterial disease (PAD). QuantaFlo® is used by Semler Scientific's customers to evaluate their patients more comprehensively for risk of mortality and major adverse cardiovascular events (MACE), associated with a positive QuantaFlo® test. Semler Scientific has an agreement with Mellitus Health to exclusively market and distribute Insulin Insights™, an FDA cleared software product that recommends optimal insulin dosing for diabetic patients in the United States, including Puerto Rico, except for selected accounts, and has made an investment in this private software company. Semler Scientific has also invested in privately held Monarch Medical Technologies, whose product, EndoTool®, is used for glycemic management in inpatient settings and in SynapsDX, whose product, Discern™, is a test for early Alzheimer's disease. Semler Scientific continues to develop additional complementary innovative products in-house and seeks out other arrangements for additional products and services that it believes will bring value to its customers and to the company. Semler Scientific believes its current products and services, and any future products or services that it may offer, positions it to provide valuable information to its customer base, which in turn permits them to better guide patient care. Additional information about Semler Scientific can be found at www.semlerscientific.com.
About Monarch Medical Technologies, LLC:
Monarch Medical Technologies is a digital health company committed to helping hospitals and health systems deliver optimal glycemic management for critical care and non-critical care patients alike. The company's FDA-cleared EndoTool® Glucose Management System is designed specifically to displace traditional manual methods of insulin dosing with an intuitive and easy-to-use software application that integrates seamlessly with all major EMR systems. This pioneering clinical decision support platform offers both intravenous and subcutaneous modalities and has been shown to safely and reliably achieve and maintain target glucose goals while reducing incidence of hyperglycemia and hypoglycemia. Specialized features help clinicians address the complexities surrounding diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA), hyperosmolar hyperglycemic nonketotic syndrome (HHS), gestational diabetes, kidney function, residual insulin, and presence of steroids. Additional information about Monarch can be found at www.monarchmedtech.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking" statements. Such statements can be identified by, among other things, the use of forward-looking language such as the words "goal," "may," "will," "intend," "expect," "anticipate," "estimate," "project," "would," "could" or words with similar meaning or the negatives of these terms or by the discussion of strategy or intentions. The forward-looking statements in this release include express or implied statements regarding Semler Scientific's investment in Monarch and Monarch's software and its ability to optimize outpatient insulin dosing, among others. Such forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause such forward-looking statements to differ materially from those discussed herein, such as whether or not Semler Scientific will loan additional funds to Monarch, risks associated with investing in private companies, risks associated with Monarch's software and whether or not Semler Scientific will be repaid or receive value for its investment in Monarch, , along with those risk factors affecting Semler Scientific's business that are detailed in Semler Scientific's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These forward-looking statements involve assumptions, estimates, and uncertainties that reflect current internal projections, expectations or beliefs. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. All forward-looking statements contained in this press release are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements and the risk factors described above. Furthermore, all such statements are made as of the date of this release and Semler Scientific assumes no obligation to update or revise these statements unless otherwise required by law.
INVESTOR CONTACT:
Susan A. Noonan
S.A. Noonan Communications
susan@sanoonan.com
917 513 5303
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Gisele Bündchen has a new place to call home. ET has learned that the 42-year-old model purchased an Art-Deco style cottage for $1.25 million on Feb. 28, months before she and Tom Brady announced their split.
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Bündchen and Brady, who tied the knot in 2009, announced their divorce in October. The former couple shares Vivian, 9, and Benjamin, 12, while Brady is also dad to Jack, 15, from a previous relationship.
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"My priority has always been and will continue to be our children whom I love with all my heart," Bündchen noted in her statement. "... The decision to end a marriage is never easy but we have grown apart."
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Sandstorm Gold Ltd. ("Sandstorm Gold Royalties", "Sandstorm", or the "Company") (NYSE: SAND) (TSX: SSL) is pleased to report that the Company sold approximately 24,500 attributable gold equivalent ounces1 and realized record preliminary revenue2 of $49.8 million during the three months ended June 30, 2023, (19,276 attributable gold equivalent ounces and $36.0 million in revenue for the comparable period in 2022).
Preliminary cost of sales, excluding depletion2 for the three month period was $5.6 million resulting in cash operating margins1 of approximately $1,743 per attributable gold equivalent ounce1 ($5.3 million and $1,593 per attributable gold equivalent ounce for the comparable period in 2022, respectively).
During the three months ended June 30, 2023, the Company purchased and cancelled approximately 2.6 million Sandstorm common shares ("Common Shares") at a weighted average price of C$6.92 per share under the Company's normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"). The NCIB, which was renewed in April 2023 (see press release dated April 5, 2023), provides the Company with the option to purchase its Common Shares from time to time when Sandstorm's management believes that the Common Shares are undervalued by the market. While the Company's capital allocation strategy remains focused on debt repayment, Sandstorm's management continues to evaluate accretive opportunities to exercise the NCIB.
ABOUT SANDSTORM GOLD ROYALTIES
Sandstorm is a precious metals-focused royalty company that provides upfront financing to mining companies and receives the right to a percentage of production from a mine, for the life of the mine. Sandstorm holds a portfolio of 250 royalties, of which 40 of the underlying mines are producing. Sandstorm plans to grow and diversify its low cost production profile through the acquisition of additional gold royalties. For more information visit: www.sandstormgold.com.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS TO U.S. SECURITYHOLDERS
The financial information included or incorporated by reference in this press release or the documents referenced herein has been prepared in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board, which differs from US generally accepted accounting principles ("US GAAP") in certain material respects, and thus are not directly comparable to financial statements prepared in accordance with US GAAP.
This press release and the documents incorporated by reference herein, as applicable, have been prepared in accordance with Canadian standards for the reporting of mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates, which differ from the previous and current standards of the United States securities laws. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, the terms "mineral reserve", "proven mineral reserve", "probable mineral reserve", "inferred mineral resources,", "indicated mineral resources," "measured mineral resources" and "mineral resources" used or referenced herein and the documents incorporated by reference herein, as applicable, are Canadian mineral disclosure terms as defined in accordance with Canadian National Instrument 43-101 — Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101") and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (the "CIM") — CIM Definition Standards on Mineral Resources and Mineral Reserves, adopted by the CIM Council, as amended (the "CIM Definition Standards").
For United States reporting purposes, the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") has adopted amendments to its disclosure rules (the "SEC Modernization Rules") to modernize the mining property disclosure requirements for issuers whose securities are registered with the SEC under the Exchange Act, which became effective February 25, 2019. The SEC Modernization Rules more closely align the SEC's disclosure requirements and policies for mining properties with current industry and global regulatory practices and standards, including NI 43-101, and replace the historical property disclosure requirements for mining registrants that were included in SEC Industry Guide 7. Issuers were required to comply with the SEC Modernization Rules in their first fiscal year beginning on or after January 1, 2021. As a foreign private issuer that is eligible to file reports with the SEC pursuant to the multi-jurisdictional disclosure system, the Corporation is not required to provide disclosure on its mineral properties under the SEC Modernization Rules and will continue to provide disclosure under NI 43-101 and the CIM Definition Standards. Accordingly, mineral reserve and mineral resource information contained or incorporated by reference herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by United States companies subject to the United States federal securities laws and the rules and regulations thereunder.
As a result of the adoption of the SEC Modernization Rules, the SEC now recognizes estimates of "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources." In addition, the SEC has amended its definitions of "proven mineral reserves" and "probable mineral reserves" to be "substantially similar" to the corresponding CIM Definition Standards that are required under NI 43-101. While the SEC will now recognize "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources", U.S. investors should not assume that all or any part of the mineralization in these categories will be converted into a higher category of mineral resources or into mineral reserves without further work and analysis. Mineralization described using these terms has a greater amount of uncertainty as to its existence and feasibility than mineralization that has been characterized as reserves. Accordingly, U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that all or any measured mineral resources, indicated mineral resources, or inferred mineral resources that the Company reports are or will be economically or legally mineable without further work and analysis. Further, "inferred mineral resources" have a greater amount of uncertainty and as to whether they can be mined legally or economically. Therefore, U.S. investors are also cautioned not to assume that all or any part of inferred mineral resources will be upgraded to a higher category without further work and analysis. Under Canadian securities laws, estimates of "inferred mineral resources" may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies, except in rare cases. While the above terms are "substantially similar" to CIM Definitions, there are differences in the definitions under the SEC Modernization Rules and the CIM Definition Standards. Accordingly, there is no assurance any mineral reserves or mineral resources that the Company may report as "proven mineral reserves", "probable mineral reserves", "measured mineral resources", "indicated mineral resources" and "inferred mineral resources" under NI 43-101 would be the same had the Company prepared the reserve or resource estimates under the standards adopted under the SEC Modernization Rules or under the prior standards of SEC Industry Guide 7.
CAUTIONARY NOTE REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
This press release contains "forward-looking statements", within the meaning of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation, concerning the business, operations and financial performance and condition of Sandstorm Gold Royalties. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to the future price of gold, silver, copper, iron ore and other metals; statements with respect to Sandstorm's proposed NCIB and the number of Common Shares that may be purchased under the NCIB; the estimation of mineral reserves and resources, realization of mineral reserve estimates, the timing and amount of estimated future production. Forward-looking statements can generally be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "estimate", "anticipate", "believe", "continue", "plans", or similar terminology.
Forward-looking statements are made based upon certain assumptions and other important factors that, if untrue, could cause the actual results, performances or achievements of Sandstorm Gold Royalties to be materially different from future results, performances or achievements expressed or implied by such statements. Such statements and information are based on numerous assumptions regarding present and future business strategies and the environment in which Sandstorm Gold Royalties will operate in the future, including the receipt of all required approvals, the price of gold and copper and anticipated costs. Certain important factors that could cause actual results, performances or achievements to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, amongst others, failure to receive necessary approvals, changes in business plans and strategies, market conditions, share price, best use of available cash, gold and other commodity price volatility, discrepancies between actual and estimated production, mineral reserves and resources and metallurgical recoveries, mining operational and development risks relating to the parties which produce the gold or other commodity the Company will purchase, regulatory restrictions, activities by governmental authorities (including changes in taxation), currency fluctuations, the global economic climate, dilution, share price volatility and competition.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: the impact of general business and economic conditions, the absence of control over mining operations from which the Company will purchase gold, other commodities or receive royalties from, and risks related to those mining operations, including risks related to international operations, government and environmental regulation, actual results of current exploration activities, conclusions of economic evaluations and changes in project parameters as plans continue to be refined, risks in the marketability of minerals, fluctuations in the price of gold and other commodities, fluctuation in foreign exchange rates and interest rates, stock market volatility, as well as those factors discussed in the section entitled "Risks to Sandstorm" in the Company's annual report for the financial year ended December 31, 2022 and the section entitled "Risk Factors" contained in the Company's annual information form dated March 23, 2023 available at www.sedar.com. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements that are contained or incorporated by reference, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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Volusia County working to repair beaches still damaged by hurricanes
On Monday, a stretch of Daytona Beach, south of International Speedway Boulevard, was jam-packed with vehicles and beachgoers for the first time in a while.
The area was torn up by two hurricanes this past season.
There are 33 vehicle access ramps along Volusia County's 41 miles of coast, and in this new year, more than a dozen have now re-opened.
Conservation poles are key to beach driving.
By law, they have to be in place to protect nesting sea turtles before driving is allowed.
The tropical storm swells took out hundreds of them, and even now, winter Noreasters continue to knock them down.
Meanwhile, beach walkovers are still a challenge for the county's coastal division.
The majority of the 144 pedestrian approaches to the beach had some kind of damage from the storms.
Just minor work was needed on some that are usable, but most have major issues and there's no timeline for the repair work.
However, the demand for beach access is big, so officials are doing all they can to accommodate. | 2023-01-02T22:20:14+00:00 | wesh.com | https://www.wesh.com/article/volusia-county-beaches-damage/42379758 |
PRAGUE (AP) — A senior government party in the Czech Republic linked to conservative Prime Minister Petr Fiala has won an election for a third of the seats in Parliament’s upper house, with the ruling coalition parties retaining a dominant position in the Senate.
With all the votes counted Saturday by the Statistics Office, the Civic Democratic Party won eight of the 27 seats up for grabs in the 81-seat Senate in the two-round election.
Overall, the ruling coalition parties won 18 seats in the ballot.
Recent large demonstrations against the Czech government due to its handling of the energy crisis and its support for Ukraine didn’t translate into gains for the opposition.
Former populist Prime Minster Andrej Babis called the ballot a referendum about the government but his centrist ANO (YES) movement won only three seats. The major anti-migrant party, Freedom and Direct Democracy, remained without a single seat in the upper house.
Parliament’s lower house dominates the legislative process, but the Senate plays an important role in passing constitutional amendments and approving Constitutional Court judges.
The current Czech government firmly stands behind Ukraine after it was invaded by Russia. The country has donated arms, including heavy weapons, to the Ukrainian armed forces and welcomed some 430,000 refugees from Ukraine. | 2022-10-01T18:21:02+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/world/ap-czechias-ruling-coalition-wins-election-in-senate/ |
Priced as low as $300 per reaction, the T2 and T20 kits enable any researcher to immediately access the power of single-cell transcriptomics with no capital investment
WATERTOWN, Mass., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fluent BioSciences, a biotechnology company focused on making single-cell analysis simple and accessible to every researcher, announced the launch of two new breakthrough products for 3′ single-cell RNA analysis. Scaled to efficiently fit diverse experimental demands, PIPseq T2 and T20 v3.0 kits capture up to 2,000 and 20,000 single cells or nuclei per reaction, respectively. In addition, Fluent announces early access for higher scale T200 kits, to enable studies up to 200,000 cells in a single sample, as well as an Epitope Sequencing Kit for multi-omics applications.
"Fluent BioSciences is breaking down the barriers to entry in the single-cell market with our ground-breaking PIPseq technology and products" stated Sepehr Kiani, co-founder, and CEO of Fluent BioSciences. "On the heels of a very successful early access phase, the upgraded v3.0 kits offer improved biological resolution in a benchtop kit to truly enable single cell analysis in every laboratory across a range of applications from low cell diversity projects to comprehensive solid tissue studies at unprecedented scale, flexibility and cost efficiency".
Fluent's Pre-templated Instant Partition (PIPs) platform uniquely enables sensitive single cell analysis with simple, easily implemented workflows. PIPseq also does not require expensive instrumentation or complex microfluidic consumables, providing highly cost-effective single cell analysis, which is especially timely as researchers seek to execute ambitious science in a challenging funding environment. PIPseq is priced at $300 per T2 reaction and $900 per T20 reaction, allowing any researcher to access the power of single-cell transcriptome analysis.
Fluent has been collaborating with a leading neuroscience researcher, Dr. Shane Liddelow, Assistant Professor, Department of Neuroscience at NYU Langone, New York City to evaluate brain tissue samples. "The ease with which we have been able to generate large numbers of single-cells for challenging neuronal samples is amazing," stated Dr. Liddelow. "Sequencing quality, including genes detected, doublet errors, and mitochondrial contamination levels are exceptional, and on par with other methods, and I have no doubt that PIPseq will be an impactful addition to the laboratory repertoire for any researcher." Researchers are invited to contact Fluent to learn more about the early access programs or applying PIPseq to their biological question of interest.
Fluent BioSciences is a privately funded biotechnology company with a mission to accelerate the understanding of biology and disease through accessible, affordable, and scalable solutions for every laboratory from research to the clinic. Fluent's breakthrough PIPseq™ technology enables extremely sensitive and unbiased preparation of proteins and nucleic acids for a broad range of applications including single-cell RNA sequencing (scRNA-seq), without the need for complex instrumentation or expensive consumables.
For more information, visit https://www.fluentbio.com/
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rsanthanam@fluentbio.com
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Marlins vs. Pirates Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - June 23
Friday's contest at LoanDepot park has the Miami Marlins (43-33) taking on the Pittsburgh Pirates (34-40) at 6:40 PM ET (on June 23). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 5-4 win for the Marlins, so expect a tight matchup.
The Marlins will give the nod to Jesus Luzardo (6-5, 4.09 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 7 on the season, and the Pirates will turn to Luis Ortiz (1-3, 4.30 ERA).
Marlins vs. Pirates Game Info & Odds
- When: Friday, June 23, 2023 at 6:40 PM ET
- Where: LoanDepot park in Miami, Florida
- How to Watch on TV: Apple TV+
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
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Marlins vs. Pirates Score Prediction
Our prediction for this game is Marlins 5, Pirates 4.
Total Prediction for Marlins vs. Pirates
- Total Prediction: Over 7.5 runs
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Marlins Performance Insights
- The Marlins have played as the favorite in five of their past 10 games and won four of those contests.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Miami and its opponents are 6-4-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
- There has not been a spread set for any of the Marlins' last 10 games.
- The Marlins have entered the game as favorites 31 times this season and won 21, or 67.7%, of those games.
- This season Miami has won four of its five games when favored by at least -190 on the moneyline.
- The implied probability of a win from the Marlins, based on the moneyline, is 65.5%.
- Miami ranks 23rd in the majors with 309 total runs scored this season.
- The Marlins have the 14th-ranked team ERA among all league pitching staffs (4.09).
Pirates Performance Insights
- The Pirates have been underdogs nine times over their past 10 games and lost every one of those contests.
- In its previous 10 games with a total, Pittsburgh and its opponents have combined to exceed the over/under on six occasions.
- The previous 10 Pirates contests have not had a runline posted by oddsmakers.
- The Pirates have won in 22, or 40%, of the 55 contests they have been named as odds-on underdogs this year.
- This season, Pittsburgh has come away with a win one times in three chances when named as an underdog of at least +155 or worse on the moneyline.
- The moneyline set for this matchup implies the Pirates have a 39.2% chance of walking away with the win.
- Pittsburgh scores the 24th-most runs in baseball (307 total, 4.1 per game).
- The Pirates have pitched to a 4.41 ERA this season, which ranks 18th in baseball.
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Humanscale continues to lead the industry on sustainability and transparency by achieving the highest levels of TRUE® certifications across all global factories
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Humanscale, a global leader in the design of office furniture, announced today that the organization was awarded TRUE® Gold and Silver certifications for all of their production facilities globally. TRUE® stands for Total Resource Use and Efficiency, and is administered by Green Business Certification Inc. (GBCI) to help facilities define, pursue, and achieve zero waste goals while becoming more resource-efficient. Humanscale is the first furniture manufacturer to achieve TRUE certification.
Humanscale continues to lead the industry on sustainability and transparency as the only furniture manufacturer to achieve zero waste goals while becoming more resource-efficient. In 2020, Humanscale attained 90% waste diversion for all factories—a TRUE® minimum requirement. Since then, Humanscale has set out to obtain TRUE® certification via the furniture brand's Zero Waste Policy, which is targeting 100% waste diversion from landfills by the year 2030, with an improvement of at least 1% per year until this goal is reached.
"When we manage our materials carefully enough that none are considered 'waste,' we're no longer operating in the linear economy of take-make-waste, and we can begin to make the circular economy a reality," remarks Jane Abernethy, Chief Sustainability Officer for Humanscale. "Our corporate goals and policies recognize it is no longer sufficient for companies to simply reduce their harmful impacts. Instead, we must take meaningful action to reuse and divert materials waste, recycle hard to recycle materials, and work closely with vendors and suppliers to proactively prevent waste so that the entire industry can benefit."
The TRUE® certification for zero waste strives to change the way materials flow through society so that all products are eventually reused and diverted from landfills, incineration (waste-to-energy), and the environment.TRUE® provides best practices and training that enable businesses, property managers, schools, government agencies, and nonprofits to rethink how resources are used. TRUE®-certified projects are environmentally responsible and achieve a minimum of 90% waste diversion. The program helps facilities turn waste into savings, cut greenhouse gas emissions, manage risk, reinvest resources, and create jobs. Humanscale commissioned The Sheward Partnership to serve as TRUE® certification consultants for their four manufacturing facilities and help the organization achieve their goal to become zero waste in their manufacturing process.
"Humanscale recognizes that by pursuing zero waste they are helping us build a sustainable future for all," said Peter Templeton, President and CEO of U.S. Green Building Council and GBCI. "Waste impacts all facets of business and changing the way that we use resources will deliver public health benefits, reduce our environmental impact, and advance a greener economy."
To obtain TRUE® certification of their facilities, Humanscale performed a holistic examination of new ways to reuse material, recycle hard to recycle materials, work with suppliers to proactively prevent waste, and develop a culture of responsible materials management within all factories. The process fosters strong total participation, including training of all employees and zero waste relationships with vendors and customers. The whole systems approach enabled Humanscale to obtain a higher level certification than they were expecting within a short timeframe.
As part of the framework outlined above, Humanscale has assigned a Waste Leader at each location. Waste audits are also conducted twice each month to surface any small changes left to make so that the furniture brand can continue to refine their processes.
Humanscale is the leading designer and manufacturer of high-performance ergonomic products that improve the health and comfort of work life. Through leveraging new technology in functional yet minimal designs, Humanscale transforms traditional offices into active, intelligent workspaces.
Guided by the core philosophy that good design achieves more with less, Humanscale is committed to designing with the health of both consumers and the planet in mind. Humanscale has 26 products, which represent over 60% of sales, certified by the International Living Future Institute's Living Product Challenge (LPC)—considered the most advanced sustainability standard for products—as climate, water, and energy positive. Further commitments include using recycled materials and eliminating Red-List chemicals from their products, which are often found in coatings, finishes, and additives. As transparency is necessary to generate change within the industry, Humanscale also issues transparency labels with products so that consumers can feel confident and informed about their purchases.
Committed to making a net positive impact on the Earth as well as our customers, Humanscale offers award-winning products designed with a focus on function, simplicity, and longevity. Click here for more information on Humanscale and their products.
GBCI is the world's leading sustainability and health certification and credentialing body. Established in 2008, GBCI exclusively administers project certifications and professional credentials and certificates within the framework of the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) green building rating systems, as well as the PEER standard for power systems, the WELL Building Standard, the Sustainable SITES Initiative (SITES), EDGE (Excellence in Design for Greater Efficiencies), TRUE certification for zero waste and Investor Confidence Project (ICP) for energy efficiency retrofits. Visit gbci.org.
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The Orlando Magic made their first official move in free agency on Thursday, re-signing Bol Bol to a 2-year contract.
The Magic, like all NBA teams, didn’t disclose the terms of the deal in their announcement, citing team policy.
The full details of the contract weren’t known as of Thursday, but the deal is expected to have a team option for the second season.
The Magic acquired Bol from the Boston Celtics on Feb. 10 ahead of the trade deadline.
Bol, a 22-year-old big man, was sidelined when the Magic traded for him. He’d had right foot surgery on Jan. 18 and was officially ruled out for the season in mid-March before becoming a free agent this offseason.
He averaged 2.4 points and 1.4 rebounds in 5.8 minutes in 14 games with the Denver Nuggets, who dealt him to the Celtics on Jan. 19, before undergoing surgery.
Bol, a 5-star recruit in the 2018 class, played nine games for Oregon his freshman year before missing the rest of the season with a stress fracture in his left foot that required surgery. He was expected to be a lottery pick in the 2019 draft before the injury, but he was taken 44th instead.
The injury concerns didn’t faze the Magic, who were in the first full season of their rebuild and prioritized developing younger players.
Orlando’s brass sees Bol’s talent and potential even though he hasn’t had many opportunities to show it.
During his three years in Denver, he averaged 2.7 points (47.8% shooting and 37.8% on 3-pointers) and 1.2 rebounds in 6.2 minutes (328 total minutes) in 53 regular-season games.
The Magic, however, have a good gauge of where Bol is physically.
It helps that Bol, 7-foot-2 with a 7-8 wingspan, fits the archetype the Magic prefer: Size for the position, lanky with the raw talent that could potentially turn into a versatile skillset on both ends of the floor.
“Bol is a very talented young player,” Magic president of basketball operations Jeff Weltman said to the Orlando Sentinel after acquiring him. “He hasn’t been able to get himself on the right footing at this early stage of his career, but we’re hoping he can do that with us.”
This article first appeared on OrlandoSentinel.com. Email Khobi Price at khprice@orlandosentinel.com or follow him on Twitter at @khobi_price.
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By DANIEL NIEMANN and FRANK JORDANS
Associated Press
COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Water levels on the Rhine River could reach a critically low point in the coming days, German officials said Wednesday, making it increasingly difficult to transport goods — including coal and gasoline — as drought and an energy crisis grip Europe.
Weeks of dry weather have turned several of Europe’s major waterways into trickles, posing a headache for German factories and power plants that rely on deliveries by ship and making an economic slowdown ever more likely. Transporting goods by inland waterways is more important in Germany than in many other Western European countries, according to Capital Economics.
“This is particularly the case for the Rhine, whose nautical bottleneck at Kaub has very low water levels but which remains navigable for ships with small drafts,” said Tim Alexandrin, a spokesman for Germany’s Transport Ministry.
Authorities predict that water levels at Kaub will dip below the mark of 40 centimeters (16 inches) early Friday and keep falling over the weekend. While this is still higher than the record low of 27 centimeters seen in October 2018, many large ships could struggle to safely pass the river at that spot, located roughly mid-way along the Rhine between Koblenz and Mainz.
“The situation is quite dramatic, but not as dramatic yet as in 2018,” said Christian Lorenz, a spokesman for the German logistics company HGK.
From France and Italy, Europe is struggling with dry spells, shrinking waterways and heat waves that are becoming more severe and frequent because of climate change. Low water levels are another blow for industry in Germany, which is struggling with shrinking flows of natural gas that have sent prices surging.
Due to the lack of water, ships bringing salt down the Rhine River from Heilbronn to Cologne that would normally carry 2,200 metric tons (2,425 U.S. tons) of cargo are only able to transport about 600 tons, he said.
“Of course, we hope that shipping won’t be halted, but we saw in 2018 that when water levels got very low the gas stations suddenly had no more fuel because ships couldn’t get through,” Lorenz said.
Authorities are taking steps to shift more goods traffic onto the rail network and, if necessary, give it priority, said Alexandrin, the Transport Ministry spokesman.
Those other options will be more expensive and take longer, with the higher cost making it impossible in some cases, said Andrew Kenningham, chief Europe economist for Capital Economics.
The river transportation issues are not problematic for German industry as shrinking flows and rising prices for natural gas, he said, with Russia having reduced deliveries to Germany through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline to 20% of capacity. But the woes on the Rhine could still take a small bite out of economic growth if they last until December, add a bit to already-high inflation and lead industrial production to drop slightly, the economist said.
But with Capital Economics already expecting flat economic growth in Germany in the third quarter and a contraction in the last three months of the year, “the low water level in the Rhine simply makes a recession even more likely,” Kenningham said.
HGK and other shipping companies are preparing for a “new normal” in which low water levels become more common as global warming makes droughts more severe, sapping water along the length of the Rhine from the Swiss Alps to the North Sea.
“There’s no denying climate change and the industry is adjusting to it,” said Lorenz.
All new ships being ordered by the company will be built with a view to making them suitable for low water levels on the Rhine, he said.
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Jordans reported from Berlin.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Sweden’s Social Democratic Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson on Thursday handed in her resignation after a right-wing bloc that includes a nationalist, anti-immigration party won a narrow majority in Sweden’s parliament.
Andersson met with Andreas Norlen, the speaker of Sweden’s 349-seat Riksdag, to formally inform him of her departure. Andersson will continue in a caretaking capacity until a new government is formed. He has accepted her resignation.
Norlen said he would start talks with party leaders after the weekend. He is expected to ask the leader of the center-right Moderates, Ulf Kristersson, to try to form a governing coalition. Following Sunday’s general elections, the right-wing bloc has 176 seats while the center-left bloc with the Social Democrats has 173.
On Wednesday, once 99.9% of votes had been counted, Andersson conceded while populist Sweden Democrats leader Jimmie Akesson declared victory for the four-party right-of-center bloc.
The Sweden Democrats won more votes than the Moderates but are not considered likely to lead the next government. The party was founded in the 1980s by far-right extremists, and while it has moved to the mainstream in recent years it has not fully shaken off that stigma.
Still, because it won more seats than any other party on the right, and is now the country’s second largest party in parliament, it is expected to have significant leverage in any government.
The Sweden Democrats stood on a platform of cracking down on crime and strictly limiting immigration. Sweden has in recent years seen an increase in gang violence and so far this year there have been 273 shootings, 47 of them fatal, according to police statistics. Those shootings also wounded 74 people, including innocent bystanders.
After her 25-minute meeting with Norlen, Andersson said that “if the Moderates should come up with other ideas and want to cooperate with me instead of the Sweden Democrats, then my door is open.” She added that she is willing to work with all parties except the Sweden Democrats.
Andersson, who heads the largest party, resigned less than a year after she became Sweden’s first female head of government. Her appointment as prime minister had marked a milestone for Sweden, viewed for decades as one of Europe’s most progressive countries when it comes to gender relations, but which had never previously had a woman in the top political post.
Andersson led Sweden’s historic bid to join NATO following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February.
The newly elected Riksdag is scheduled to gather for the first time on Sept. 26. | 2022-09-15T17:13:23+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/nationalworld-news/ap-international/ap-swedish-pm-formally-resigns-after-right-wing-bloc-wins-vote/ |
Kevin Zeitler is the player you don’t need to worry about.
That’s the brand the Ravens guard has built over 11 seasons as a durable NFL starter. He reinforced it during the team’s mandatory minicamp this week, hustling through drills like a guy fighting for his job.
Zeitler did, however, send the Ravens a message by skipping the voluntary organized team activities as he attempts to spur negotiations for a contract extension. The 33-year-old is entering the last season of the three-year, $22.5 million deal he signed and said retirement is still far away.
“Of course, you would always, when you’re in a place this good, you’d love to finish out your career here,” he said Thursday when asked about a possible extension. “I have no intention of stopping anytime soon. Not coming to OTAs for the first time, I kind of made it real clear. I still need this game, Iove this game and I want to play this game. … Honestly, that side doesn’t really matter; when I’m here with my teammates, I owe it to them to work hard every day and do whatever I can to try and get this team a Super Bowl.”
In other words, Zeitler would like more long-term security with the Ravens, but no one needs to worry about him giving less than his best.
He noted that he was supposed to work with new Ravens offensive coordinator Todd Monken in Cleveland, but the Browns traded him to the New York Giants before the 2019 season.
Batter late than never, he said, after his first taste of the offense Monken is installing in Baltimore. “Great energy, a bunch of new concepts, a lot of potential,” Zeitler said.
Dobbins’ absence highlights lack of depth at running back
Coach John Harbaugh expected J.K. Dobbins to practice at minicamp after the Ravens’ top running back skipped OTAs but said “it wasn’t in the cards, apparently.”
Did his words hint at a behind-the-scenes disconnect with Dobbins, who has raised questions about his future with the team as he heads into the last year of his rookie deal?
Whether or not that’s the case, speculation will persist until Dobbins is on the field for training camp and shares his perspective.
With Dobbins nowhere to be seen and Gus Edwards off to the side working out, the Ravens did not have many options at running back, a position that could be a strength for them if everyone is healthy for the regular season.
Dobbins and Edwards are expected to be ready for training camp, so this could be idle summer chatter, soon to be forgotten once the real work begins. But the team’s decision to re-sign Justice Hill, who averaged 5.3 yards per carry in a reserve role last season, looked suddenly more important over the last few weeks.
“He did a good job; all those reps helped him,” Harbaugh said. “Repetition is the name of the game, opportunity to get better. You get better or you get worse. … I think Justice made the most of it.”
Not said but easy to infer is that Dobbins did not.
Harbaugh also noted that fullback Patrick Ricard, one of the team’s key run blockers and a short-yardage option as a ball carrier, will begin training camp on the physically-unable-to-perform (PUP) list as he works his way back from hip surgery.
A rookie joins the fray at left guard
Sixth-round draft pick Malaesala Aumavae-Laulu took many of the first-team reps at left guard during minicamp, not a sign that he’s the favorite to start at the most wide-open position on the roster but an indication that he will compete for the job in training camp.
“He has done a great job, and he’s in the mix right now,” Harbaugh said. “You saw him with the first team. We wanted to get a look at him in there and see how it looked. One thing we always try to do, and I think this is a little bit rare, we want to see what guys look like with the first group. You can speculate all you want, but if they start doing a good job with the second group or the third group and you feel like they’re up to it, I want to see how that fits. And it looked like it fit well.”
Other candidates to step in for the departed Ben Powers include 2021 third-round pick Ben Cleveland, 2022 fourth-round pick Daniel Faalele and free-agent addition John Simpson.
The man they call “Sala” isn’t as massive as Cleveland or Faalele, but he’s plenty big enough and quicker than either. In fact, it was the 6-foot-5, 322-pound rookie’s mobility, along with his “great” attitude, that caught Zeitler’s eye.
“He’s very athletic,” the veteran guard said. “The whole world’s right in front of him, all the potential in the world, and I can’t wait to see what he does with it.”
Greater opportunities await David Ojabo
Though he had few opportunities to go full speed over the past few weeks, second-year edge rusher David Ojabo has Ravens coaches excited with his explosive moves, which he used to embarrass veteran blockers a few times during OTAs and minicamp.
With Calais Campbell in Atlanta and no veteran in Justin Houston’s mold currently on the roster, the Ravens will need Ojabo and 2021 first-round pick Odafe Oweh to produce this year. Their progress will be a major story to watch through training camp and the preseason.
Will their work with pass-rush “guru” Chuck Smith pay off?
“David has done great. He looks great to me and I told him today, I’m really excited to see what he can do when the pads come on,” Harbaugh said. “We’ve definitely been holding those guys back. It’s a pass-rushing technique camp, but we’re staying away from the quarterback. … Preseason games are going to take on a big-time added interest with those guys rushing the passer.”
The Ravens believed they stole a first-round talent in the second round of the 2022 draft when they picked Ojabo, who was coming back from a torn Achilles tendon. The time is rapidly approaching for him to show they were correct.
Humphrey to teammates: Don’t waste the opportunity in front of you
The Ravens concluded minicamp with a lighter practice, running plays at three-quarters speed, so it was difficult to come away with a long list of superlatives for individual players.
Instead, the message for the day seemed to be a broader one about not wasting the next five weeks leading up to training camp. The Ravens believe they have enough talent to contend for a championship, and team leaders emphasized this is no time to take backward steps.
“I just said preparation pays off,” Harbaugh said.
He left much of the practice-closing speech to cornerback Marlon Humphrey.
“I think to win a Super Bowl, you’ve got to put a lot of time and effort in,” Humphrey said he told his teammates. “We’ve got this big break. Whether you want to hang out with your dog a lot, want to hang out with your girl a lot, try to do as much as you can. Because when we come back, we want everybody to be putting as much into football as they can.”
Humphrey laughed, recalling how difficult it was to envision himself making a speech like this when he was a rookie in 2017. But he said he’s learned enough to know the Ravens can’t waste the window that’s open for them now.
“Let’s not waste this opportunity,” he said, “because we’ve got a really good opportunity.”
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TWIN FALLS, Idaho — The Magic Valley Art council is hosting Art and Soul of the Magic Valley from June 10 to July 2.
The art competition partners with local businesses in Twin Falls and displays the artwork in businesses all across town. The showcase is the largest cash prize art contest in the Pacific Northwest. The show case represents over 31 Idaho cities, 16 states and one entry from Mongolia.
"It shows you how accessible art can be and how accessible it should be we should be able to enjoy art everywhere we go,” said Melissa Crane, executive director of the Magic Valley Art council.
Close to 300 total art pieces will be shown in the contest. Sean Cambron is a local artist who entered for the first time last year and is excited for this years contest. He hopes that the art in this show does more than get displayed but inspires people to try art themselves.
“Hopefully we can take the stuff we create and add value to the lives of other because when people see it they get inspired they get motivated," he said.
Emmalyn Pond is a 9-year-old artist who entered in this years contest and hopes said there is a simple way to become an artist.
“To let their brush do whatever they want and to be creative because I like to do art and it makes me happy,” she said. | 2022-06-09T16:56:35+00:00 | kivitv.com | https://www.kivitv.com/ksaw/art-and-soul-of-the-magic-valley-kicks-off |
CANGGU, Bali, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Polkadot Sanctuary in Bali is a brand new event space and co-working hub to increase the presence of the Polkadot ecosystem in Asia/Pacific region, with the weekly hackathons creating a dynamic NFT system to measure contribution and reward individuals. Inspired to bring attention to the ecosystem values, a group of Polkadot Ambassadors decided to make the first Polkadot Hub happen in the region. The chosen location was Bali, a popular digital nomad destination, which presented a great opportunity for Polkadot to enter the region and start building the community. To do this, they plan to organize weekly meetups, hackathons, networking events. There is a high enthusiasm among local developers to learn about Web3, but there is a lack of high quality local meetups and co-working sessions available. Therefore, the group hopes to provide an opportunity for local developers to learn how to build on Substrate and for beginners/non-developers to start their journey in the Polkadot ecosystem/Web3.
Polkadot ambassador, Six (David Pethes) wanted to create not just a co-working space, but something more exclusive.
Hubs are envisioned as a way to bring together local communities, providing education and a place for high net-worth individuals to make moves, build their reputation, and offer stability for those interested in Polkadot. Bali is a great opportunity for a high-quality event series for those who have missed events, and the hope is to catch the best people from the region and digital nomads who are travelling through.
"We plan hackathons every week. People can come to these to learn, they can also join if they have a specific project and want to show it off. We help to do the projects together, learn together, grow together. Of course we also organize meetups. On these AMA-meetings, you can ask anything about Polkadot and the Kusama metaverse. Also, together with the web3 Polkadot community we go on jungle trekking, do water sports, yoga courses, or just watch a movie, talk somewhere. It's a system and a way of life at the same time. " - told Six.
The funding comes from Polkadot, and angel investor Crypto CTF has also came in and provided the initial impetus. Ecosystem Partners can also join and anyone can book an appointment on the timetable.
Contact: Fruzsina Lederer
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NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Coupang, Inc. ("Coupang" or the "Company") (NYSE: CPNG) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Coupang investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all purchasers of Coupang Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement issued in connection with Coupang's March 2021 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
CPNG investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (a) Coupang was engaged in improper anti-competitive practices with its suppliers and other third parties in violation of applicable regulations, including: (i) pressuring suppliers to raise prices of products on competing e-commerce platforms to ensure Coupang's prices would be more competitive; (ii) coercing suppliers into purchasing advertisements that would benefit Coupang financially; (iii) forcing suppliers to shoulder all expenses from sales promotions; and (iv) requesting wholesale rebates from suppliers without specifying any terms relating to rebate programs, all of which served to artificially maintain Coupang's lower prices and artificially inflate Coupang's historical revenues and market share; (b) Coupang had improperly adjusted search algorithms and manipulated product reviews on its marketplace platform to prioritize its own private-label branded products over those of other sellers and merchants, to the detriment of consumers, merchants, and suppliers; (c) unbeknownst to its Rocket WOW members, Coupang was selling products to non-member customers at lower prices than those offered to its Rocket WOW members; (d) Coupang subjected its workforce to extreme, unsafe, and unhealthy working conditions; (e) all of the above illicit practices exposed Coupang to a heightened, but undisclosed, risk of reputational and regulatory scrutiny that would harm Coupang's critical relationships with consumers, merchants, suppliers, and the workforce; and (f) Coupang's lower prices, historical revenues, competitive advantages, and growing market share were the result of systemic, improper, unethical, and/or illegal practices, and, thus, unsustainable.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Coupang during the relevant time frame, you have until October 25, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Although you can exercise at your home or the gym, they’re not the only places you can get a good workout. Exercising outdoors is also an option worth exploring, especially for people who are looking to change up their fitness routines. It’s not just a matter of running or cycling outside, either. When you invest in the right fitness equipment, it’s easy to get a full-body workout in any outdoor space, including the backyard, park, or beach.
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BestReviews’ Judd NeSmith, NASM-CPT, PES joins Scott Moak to discuss fitness products and equipment people, including those ages 50 and over, can use to bring their workouts outside.
Bring workouts outside with these fitness products
How to get a full-body workout outside
Circuit training, which involves a combination of several exercises targeting various muscle groups, is one of the best ways to get a full-body workout outdoors. It doesn’t take much time to break a sweat, either. A quick, 20-minute circuit training session is enough to feel your blood pumping and muscles working.
You can use any combination of equipment to build the circuit, including suspension trainers, kettlebells, yoga mats, and slam balls. It’s easy to incorporate basic exercises into your circuit workouts with these products, particularly pushups, squats, and rows. Additionally, the products may aid older adults in safely modifying certain types of exercises.
According to NeSmith, circuit training can help people over 50 develop bone density and lean muscle strength. “As people age,” says NeSmith, exercises like these “can make sure they’re not frail.” Circuit training can also prepare older adults to handle and withstand falls later in life.
Pushup handles
Perfect Pushup Handles, a popular choice for circuit training, make it easier to achieve good, safe form during pushups. “What it does quite well is put the elbow joint, shoulder joint, and wrist joint in a good position to minimize strain and wear and tear,” says NeSmith.
The pushup handles are beginner-friendly, but they require correct body positioning for optimal results. NeSmith recommends placing feet hip-width apart and placing hands in a neutral position. Once you pull in your belly button and straighten your back, you can begin performing controlled pushups with better form. If you’re not able to keep your legs straight, you can perform the pushups with your knees touching the ground.
Smashball
Smashballs, which are weighted, are used in circuit training and other types of workouts to elevate the heart rate with more intense exercises. NeSmith explains they’re one of the simplest pieces of equipment to use, as well.
Start by getting into a good squat position and raise the ball over your head as you rise onto your toes. Next, throw the ball onto the ground as hard as you can. NeSmith recommends doing approximately 10 reps.
Kettlebells
Kettlebells have become more popular in recent years, both for stand-alone workouts and circuit training. Kettlebell swings work the hamstrings and glutes, and according to NeSmith, good form includes starting the swing between the inner thighs and stopping it at chest height. Ten to 15 reps are ideal for circuit training.
If you’d like to target the upper body, including the upper and middle back, you can use a kettlebell for rows. The key to performing the row correctly is keeping the chin tucked, which helps maintain optimal spinal alignment. Like kettlebell swings, 10-15 reps are recommended.
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BROOKLINE, Mass. (AP) — A capsule look at key anniversaries for this year’s U.S. Open championship at The Country Club outside Boston on June 16-19:
100 years ago (1922)
Gene Sarazen won the first of his seven major championships in the 1922 U.S. Open at Skokie Country Club in the north Chicago suburbs, an Open that first introduced a young amateur from Georgia named Bobby Jones. This was a tight affair from the start. Walter Hagen, coming off a British Open victory, opened with a 68 to take the lead. John Black took the lead after the second round that same day. In the third round, the 20-year-old Jones shot 70 to share the 54-hole lead with Bill Melhorn, with Hagen and Sarazen another shot behind. The 20-year-old Sarazen closed with a 2-under 68. Black was tied for the lead when he hit his tee shot out-of-bounds on the 17th and made double bogey. He made birdie on the final hole to join Jones as the runner-up. A month later, Sarazen won the PGA Championship at Oakmont. Jones would win the first of his seven majors the following year at the U.S. Open.
75 years ago (1947)
Lew Worsham won his only major in the 1947 U.S. Open at St. Louis Country Club in a playoff over Sam Snead, and with Britain will recovering from World War II, it marked the 17th consecutive major won by an American. But this U.S. Open was all about the runner-up. The U.S. Open was the only major Snead never won, and the heartache was most severe in 1939 when he made triple bogey on the final hole to miss a playoff by one shot. This one was just as bad, and a lot awkward. In the 18-hole playoff, Snead had a two-shot lead with three holes to play. Worsham made a 25-foot birdie on the 16th. Snead missed the green and made bogey on the 17th. On the final hole, Snead had 15 feet for birdie and Worsham was 40 feet away just off the green. He chipped to about 2½ feet. Snead’s birdie for the win came up 30 inches short. He went to tap in when Worsham interrupted to ask for a ruling on who was farther away. Out came the tape measure, and Snead was away by an inch. And then he missed the putt. Worsham rapped in his par for a 69 to win by one.
50 years ago (1972)
Jack Nicklaus, the Masters champion, had a one-shot lead in the 1972 U.S. Open at Pebble Beach over defending champion Lee Trevino and two others, with Arnold Palmer another shot behind going into the final round. With clouds in the forecast, the USGA decided not to water the greens, but strong westerly winds dried out the course and took a toll on the leaders. Nicklaus was in control until a gust nearly knocked him off his feet during his swing on No. 10, and his drive wound up on the beach. He took double bogey. Nicklaus was three shots ahead on the par-3 17th when he hit a 1-iron into the wind. The ball landed a foot in front of the hole, hit the pin and stopped 6 inches away for birdie, one of the most iconic moments at Pebble Beach. He closed with a 74 for a three-shot victory over Bruce Crampton for the second leg of the Grand Slam and his third U.S. Open title.
25 years ago (1997)
Ernie Els won the 1997 U.S. Open at Congressional, his second U.S. Open title, in a major that was lost as much as it was won. Tom Lehman had the 54-hole lead for the third straight U.S. Open and was one shot behind the Big Easy when he pulled his approach on the 17th hole off the side of the green and into the water, covering his head with his hands. He made bogey, shot 73 and finished two shots behind. Colin Montgomerie was in the penultimate group with Els and was tied until he stood over a 5-foot par putt for the longest time until missing. Els closed with a 69, no shot more memorable than a 5-iron from 212 yards on the 17th to 12 feet. He had to settle for par, but compared with Lehman and Montgomerie, it was the difference in winning. It was the first major since Tiger Woods broke 20 records in winning the Masters. At the U.S. Open, Woods finished 10 shots behind in a tie for 19th.
20 years ago (2002)
Thirty years after Jack Nicklaus got halfway to the Grand Slam, Tiger Woods matched him. He won the Masters, and then added the 2002 U.S. Open at Bethpage Black, the first time the U.S. Open was staged on a truly public course. It was billed as the “People’s Open.” It came down to one person. Woods had a 2-over 72 on the final day for a three-shot victory over Phil Mickelson, and he was the only player to finish under par. Unlike the Masters, he had to work for this one thanks to Mickelson’s late charge. The defining moment came on the par-5 13th when Woods smoked a 2-iron from 263 yards onto the green that set up a two-putt birdie and ended the final challenge. Woods won wire-to-wire for the second time in a U.S. Open. He led by three shots over Padraig Harrington after 36 holes and by four holes over Sergio Garcia going into the final round. Mickelson, five behind at the start, closed to within two shots until Woods made his birdie on the 13th. It was the second of a record six runner-up finishes for Mickelson in the U.S. Open.
10 years ago (2012)
Webb Simpson won his only majors in the 2012 U.S. Open at The Olympic Club, the course known as the “Graveyard of Champions.” It claimed a few more major champions at this one. Simpson started the final round four shots behind, and after a pair of early bogeys, he played the final 13 holes without a bogey and shot 68. And then it was time to wait. Jim Furyk, the 2003 U.S. Open champion, and Graeme McDowell, who won his Open at Pebble Beach two years earlier, were tied for the 54-hole lead and still tied for the lead on the back nine. McDowell bogeyed the 13th and 14th holes and never caught up. Furyk was tied at 1-over par through 15 holes and had back-to-back par 5s in front of him. But on the 16th, the USGA moved the tee forward by some 100 yards. Furyk hooked a fairway metal off the tee and wound up making bogey. He failed to birdie the 17th. And needing birdie on the final hole to force a playoff, he made bogey. McDowell birdied he 17th, but his 25-foot birdie chance on the 18th stayed left of the cup. Of the other casualties at Olympic — Ben Hogan, Arnold Palmer, Tom Watson and Payne Stewart — only Stewart went on to win a major. Furyk was a runner-up in two more majors, but never won another.
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-06-15T10:26:39+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/sports/us-open-22-key-us-open-moments-looking-at-the-last-century/ |
TULSA, Okla. — A Broken Arrow woman says she’s pressing charges against another woman who allegedly spit in her face. It happened during a contentious press conference Friday over prayer at a recent Tulsa Public Schools graduation ceremony.
Erica Stormont has felt emotionally consumed since Friday. 2News happened to interview her ahead of protesting the “Defending Religious Liberty” press conference featuring State Superintendent Ryan Walters.
“I believe in separation of church and state,” said Stormont on Friday. “I’m a veteran, I served 12 years.”
With tensions high, Stormont said minutes after that interview, she witnessed an older woman flip a hat off of her friend’s head. She then saw that same woman put her hands on someone. Stormont, who was recording the press conference with her phone at the time, turned the phone towards the woman and told her to keep her hands off people. While the video shows what appears to be the woman spitting at Stormont, her lips are out of frame. That video has since gone viral.
“Her husband is pulling her back by her elbows and she spit on my cheek,” said Stormont. She said it was degrading and belittling.
“I am worthy of my boundaries of feeling safe in public and peacefully protesting,” she said.
Her friend, Erica Watkins, witnessed the hat incident. Also a veteran, she said she’s tired of the Republican party using veterans as pawns.
“They’re the group that ‘supports the troops’ and all of this, until the second you disagree with them,” said Watkins. “Then you get spat on, hit, assaulted.”
2 News blurred the image of the woman in the viral video because she has not been charged. However, her face is all over social media. Many comments include hateful statements toward both women.
Stormont said vigilante justice isn’t the answer. She just wants police to hold the woman accountable.
“I wish no harm,” she said. “If she was here right not and fell over, I would be the first person over there trying to resuscitate her.”
Stormont has filed an online police report but Tulsa Police tell us the case hasn’t been assigned yet.
We reached out to the only number we had for the woman in the video, left a message and haven’t heard back.
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That team? That team doesn’t lose to Josh McDaniels twice. No way. No how.
The Week 18 version of the Broncos, Jerry Rosburg’s version of the Broncos, finds a way to finish at Tennessee and at Baltimore. It would never have dug itself a giant hole, at home, against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Once is chance, but twice is a pattern, kids. The Broncos that defeated the playoff-bound Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday were cut from the same jib that scared the living cheeseburgers out of Chiefs coach Andy Reid in Week 17.
Against a Chargers team that kept rolling out its starters in the face of conventional wisdom, logic and coach Brandon Staley’s sanity, Denver was physical at the point of attack (205 rushing yards). With a patchwork offensive line against Joey Bosa and Khalil Mack, it somehow kept quarterback Russell Wilson (two sacks allowed) relatively intact.
The Broncos turned wideout Jerry Jeudy loose (154 receiving yards, 39 rushing yards) and made tailback Latavius Murray (103 rushing yards on 15 carries), who turns 33 on Jan. 18, look 25 again.
The football at Empower Field was air-tight, frenetic and fun. A 12-loss Broncos team led a 10-win Chargers crew with all those starters by 11 points roughly four minutes into the fourth quarter. The Mile High crowd that remained for the start of the final stanza sang along to John Denver’s “Rocky Mountain High” with full-throated glory as if the previous 17 weeks of torture happened to somebody else.
Should Rosburg have had the services of a competent punt returner over the final nine minutes, his guys would’ve wiped that brand spanking new floor at Mile High with the Bolts’ collective backsides.
“(The) style of football we played is the style that I believe is winning football,” Rosburg said after the Broncos’ 31-28 victory, his first-ever as an NFL head coach and a winning completion of two weeks as an interim replacement for the fired Nathaniel Hackett.
“Watch that … you run the ball, (you) have the explosive plays we talked about last week … they were trying to run the ball, they couldn’t, and that put us in such a much better situation. That’s winning football.”
Sure was. To the last. Frankly, it was the kind of football that made you wonder, in hindsight, why the heck the Broncos didn’t hand the keys to Rosburg sooner.
“I think first of all, the thing that coach Rosburg really showed is his experience of winning, the experience of winning at the highest level, winning a Super Bowl … only so many people get to do that,” said Wilson, who seemed to thrive during Rosburg’s fortnight in charge. “And that goes a long way. I mean, to know what it looks like, sounds like, smells like, talks like — you know, all that. And I think all of that has been really awesome to watch and experience.”
They looked like grown-ups, led by a grown-up. In Weeks 17 and 18, the Broncos committed six penalties combined — three in each game — for an average of 29.5 yards per contest.
Context: The Broncos were flagged six times during Week 16’s Christmas Day Massacre alone. Denver committed an average of 5.4 penalties in the five games — all losses — that took place immediately after that victory over playoff-bound Jacksonville in London. They committed 25 penalties in Hackett’s first two games in charge.
Would the Broncos be a postseason team now if they’d turned things over to Rosburg’s steady hands after the Week 9 bye, with a record of 3-5 and old wounds still festering? Maybe.
But they wouldn’t have dropped five straight games. Heck, no. Defensive tackle Mike Purcell wouldn’t have confronted Wilson publicly the way he did at Carolina, the first signs of the locker-room fissures that would eventually cost Hackett his job after that 51-14 shellacking by SpongeBob SquarePants and the Rams.
Based on the last two games, it’s not hard to imagine them looking like Vegas did in the second half of last season, when interim Rich Bisaccia calmed the post-Gruden Raiders to a 7-5 finish and stunning postseason berth.
“I have a strong belief in a certain style of football,” Rosburg, the 67-year-old interim, who’d been hired just this past September to help Hackett’s shoddy game management, explained quietly.
“I like to see us run the ball. I like to see us play physical run defense and reject the run. And I like to see us be patient. I like to see us hit big plays and get the ball in your playmakers’ hands … I guess, one word (would be) vision — that (style) fits my vision.”
It’s the kind of style that should grant Rosburg, at the very least, an interview with GM George Paton for the permanent gig. And the kind of vision that Sean Payton, Jim Harbaugh, Dan Quinn — or whoever’s next — would be foolish not to build upon.
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WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Andrew Mangiapane and Nikita Zadorov each had a goal and assist and the Calgary Flames beat the Winnipeg Jets 3-1 on Wednesday night to keep their playoff hopes alive.
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The Flames (37-27-15) and Jets (43-32-3) each have 89 points, but Winnipeg maintained its hold on the second Western Conference wild-card spot based on winning percentage. The Jets have four games remaining, one more than the Flames.
Walker Duehr also scored for the Flames, who lost to Chicago the night before, but are 5-1-0 in their past six games. Jacob Markstrom stopped 33 shots.
Kyle Connor scored for the Jets and Connor Hellebuyck made 32 saves.
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The Jets play another crucial game Saturday when they host the Nashville Predators, who have 86 points and five games remaining.
Mangiapane gave Calgary a 2-1 lead at 6:06 of the second with his 17th of the season.
Zadorov sealed the victory when Hellebuyck couldn’t grab a high shot with 9:20 left in the third. | 2023-04-06T04:09:08+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/flames-beat-jets-3-1-to-keep-playoff-hopes-alive-17881469.php |
A half-century later, Billie Jean King thinks back on the landmark gathering of female tennis players at a London hotel shortly before they competed at Wimbledon and acknowledges she wasn’t sure how things would go that day.
“I had no idea. Absolute toss-up. Because you never really know. What I did know was that certain players didn’t like what we were trying to do,” King said in an interview with The Associated Press. “And I did know it had to happen that day. Had to.”
Wednesday marks the 50th anniversary of the meeting on June 21, 1973, at the Gloucester Hotel — about a mile south of Hyde Park in the heart of the British capital — where King and nearly 60 other players agreed to form what today is known as the Women’s Tennis Association or WTA. They paved the way for their sport, and women’s sports in general, to grow.
A reunion at that same hotel on June 30 is planned, with King, a twice-inducted member of the International Tennis Hall of Fame and an equal rights advocate, along with a dozen or so other founding members of the WTA, such as Rosie Casals, Betty Stöve, Françoise Dürr and Ingrid Löfdahl-Bentzer.
What memory stands out the most for King from that historic occasion?
“Standing at that podium and telling them, ‘This is it. We have to do this. I’m not going to spend any more time on it if we don’t make it happen now. But I know we’re going to make it.’ I said, ‘This is our moment of truth. It’s probably the most important decision we’re ever going to make for our sport. So let’s get it right,’” King recounted, rapping her right palm on a table. “I kept saying, ‘We have to do this. We’ve got to be together.’”
It was the beginning of what King said she kept referring to at the time as a “union,” but what her lawyer kept reminding her was more properly referred to as an “association,” bringing all women’s professional tennis players under one umbrella.
“It was difficult to get everybody to feel as if they could commit and not worry about being penalized. They looked upon us to lead them the right way — and we did,” Casals said in a telephone interview. “We hoped we had done the job by convincing the women they had to be there. Some of them hemmed and hawed, but eventually they joined.”
The group’s name initially was the Women’s International Tennis Association, but King jokes now that she insisted: “Let’s not do more than three letters, please. I can’t remember it if there are too many letters. Can we just do three?” Eventually, it was shortened.
Before what turned into a successful vote to move forward with the effort, King asked Stöve — a Dutch player who won 10 Grand Slam titles in women’s or mixed doubles and later served three terms as WTA president — to block the conference room’s exit.
“I had Betty back there. I said, ‘Don’t let anybody out until we have an association,’” King said. “But nobody left. Not one person even got up. It was amazing. We had their attention.”
King was elected president, Virginia Wade was chosen vice president, Lesley Hunt was assistant vice president, Dürr and Löfdahl Bentzer were co-secretaries, Stöve was treasurer, and Casals chaired a committee to examine the rankings system.
This was nearly three years after the Original 9 group of King, Casals and seven other female players — Peaches Bartkowicz, Judy Dalton, Julie Heldman, Kerry Melville Reid, Kristy Pigeon, Nancy Richey and Valerie Ziegenfuss — signed $1 contracts with World Tennis Magazine publisher Gladys Heldman on Sept. 23, 1970, to participate in the first women-only tennis tournament.
That set the stage for the Virginia Slims circuit and, eventually, the WTA.
“Probably the two happiest days of my life — my tennis life, not my real life — were the Original 9 and the WTA,” said King, whose 39 Grand Slam trophies include 12 in singles. “To get people to change. To get people to be together. To get people to have one voice and have power.”
A few years later, Chris Evert surpassed $1 million in career earnings, the first female athlete to do so. A decade later, Martina Navratilova made that in one season.
“To look back and to look forward and to see where women’s tennis is today? I would love to play now,” said Casals, who won eight Grand Slam titles in women’s or mixed doubles and twice was the singles runner-up at the U.S. Open.
These days, the WTA has more than 50 tournaments at its top level, along with about 20 others on a lower tier and, including Grand Slam tournaments — which now all pay equal amounts to women and men — more than $180 million available in prize money each season.
“The sport is still not where we want it, but 50 years has just gone like that,” King said, clapping her hands for emphasis. “I like the fact we’ve helped other sports, too, because we’re teeing up a culture of women’s sports. I know we started it. We’re the ones. I don’t know how long we’ll be the leaders, but we’re still the leaders.”
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Stellantis recalls nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide due to fire risk
DETROIT (AP) — Stellantis is telling owners of nearly 220,000 Jeep Cherokee SUVs worldwide to park them outdoors and away from other vehicles because the power liftgates can catch fire even when the engines are off.
The company is recalling certain Cherokees from the 2014 through 2016 model years. Water can get into the liftgate control computer, causing an electrical short that can touch off a fire.
The company says it hasn’t developed a fix yet. Owners will get notification letters starting June 30. Stellantis says the problem was caught in a routine review of customer data.
It’s not clear how many of the small SUVs have caught fire. Stellantis says in documents posted Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration that it has 50 customer assistance records, 23 warranty claims and 21 field reports due to the issue. The company says it’s not aware of any injuries.
The power liftgates may stop working before the SUVs catch fire.
Stellantis recalled many of the same vehicles in 2015 to fix a similar problem.
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GREENSBORO, N.C. (WGHP) – The daily back and forth of emails that deliver criticisms and touts from candidates for various offices can be head-spinning and issue-numbing.
The greatest battle of the inboxes is between the two prime candidates for North Carolina’s open Senate seat, Rep. Ted Budd (R-Advance) of the 13th District and Democratic former Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley.
No day and nary an hour go by without a missive from one or the other or some of their supporting organizations, such as state and national parties. And that’s just the stuff not filtered out as spam.
Most of the emails seek to stake their positions in valid terms, but before we show you some of that, we thought we would start with the ultimate email that arrived on Friday.
That’s when the North Carolina Democratic Party delivered a basket of chips to Budd’s district office to reinforce his vote against the recently passed legislation to expand the production of semiconductor chips in the U.S. The NCDP included a photo with this one.
The “conversation” about this issue had begun earlier in the week when Beasley’s staff sent out a release advocating her support for the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act, which had bipartisan support that did not always include Republicans from North Carolina.
“Investing in a Made-In-America economy is essential to creating good-paying jobs, lowering costs, and keeping them low so events abroad won’t raise prices and create shortages here in North Carolina. The House should quickly pass this bipartisan legislation to strengthen our economy, create good-paying jobs, hold China accountable, and boost U.S. manufacturing,” Beasley said.
Then she noticed that Budd had voted against the bill and sent out a second release that offered a typical salvo from Democrats: “His vote today against legislation that will create good-paying jobs, boost our economy, and lower costs is the latest reminder that he is, at his core, a Washington insider who puts politics over North Carolinians.”
That was followed by the basket of chips from the NCDP.
Budd didn’t say in an email or on social media why he voted against that bill, but he certainly has delivered his own onslaughts, attaching Beasley to every breath taken by President Joe Biden and the policies with which he disagrees. Budd is quick to attack inflation and immigration for what he thinks are “destructive” policies.
He also recently wrote a letter to Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to call for the release of documents about the U.S. evacuation in Afghanistan.
“It has been 11 months since the Biden Administration mismanaged the withdrawal of U.S. forces from Afghanistan. Essential questions have been unanswered, and Department of Defense (DOD) leadership has offered little insight to the public into how failures in intelligence and execution occurred. You and your team must communicate to the American people how those painful experiences can inform and improve future decision-making and strategic planning.”
That’s far from all
But there are a lot more examples of the back-and-forth. Here are some in recent weeks, mostly in chronological order:
- Rep. Ted Budd has proposed an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to expand the Veterans-to-Classrooms program, which provides financial incentives for current and former members of the military to become teachers and school resource officers.
- “North Carolinians are struggling to afford the medication they need, and when Congressman Budd had a chance to do something to lower costs, he instead sided with Big Pharma,” said Dory MacMillan, spokesperson for Cher Beasley wrote about Budd’s vote against a bill to rein in prescription drug costs.
- Budd submitted an amendment to the FY 2023 Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration Appropriations bill designating $50 million in funding to the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s ReConnect Program.
- Budd introduced the Promote Work and Improve Health Act. The bill directs states to prioritize ways to promote the dignity of work as a way to fight substance abuse.
- Budd introduced the Build More Pipelines Act. The bill codifies the Trump Administration’s rule limiting state-based regulatory roadblocks to pipeline contraction.
- Beasley called out Washington politicians after the Senate refused to pass the Honoring Our PACT Act, which would expand access to health care and benefits to roughly 3.5 million veterans exposed to burn pits and give Camp Lejeune families the right to seek monetary relief due to harms from water contamination.
- Budd and Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) topped a letter to NC Attorney General Josh Stein calling on the North Carolina Department of Justice to utilize the Freedom of Clinic Entrances (FACE) Act of 1994 to protect North Carolina-based Crisis Pregnancy Centers and bring the perpetrators of previous attacks to justice.
- Beasley kicked off canvassing in Winston-Salem by door-knocking with volunteers and saying, “Voters know we have a chance to elect a Senator who will stand up to Washington and special interests to put the people first – and I’m grateful to fight alongside North Carolinians to bring change to our state in November.”
- Budd sponsored H.R. 623, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act 2.0 passed by the House in February 2022. The bill extends the Pediatric Research Initiative through 2027 and nearly doubles the annual funding from $12.6 million to $25 million.
- Beasley continued to outline how she will stand up to both parties, releasing a new ad: “64 members of Congress, Republicans and Democrats, have broken a law to stop insider stock trading, yet Washington refused to do anything about it. Let’s ban members of Congress from trading stocks all together.”
An interesting poll
John Bolton, a diplomat who served as former President Donald Trump’s national security adviser in 2018-19, used his John Bolton Super Pac to poll Trump’s impact in battleground states. A release on the finding didn’t discuss the sample size or process for the sampling, but the results were noteworthy if mixed.
The report said that nationally 12.5% of Republicans call themselves “Trump Republicans” and that 2 out of 3 prefer someone other than Trump as their 2024 nominee.
In North Carolina, Beasley has a 43%-40% lead on Budd, with Trump showing a 33% favorable rating in the state.
In other close Senate races, the data showed the Democratic nominee to be leading in Ohio and Pennsylvania and Republican Herschel Walker to be ahead in Georgia, where most other polls have shown him behind.
Primary voters
Chris Cooper, an elections expert and professor at Western Carolina University, reported that 20% registered voter turnout on May 17 was the highest for a midterm election primary and that only 2002 was slightly higher. Only in 2014 did the turnout exceed 14%, he said.
One of Cooper’s partners on the Old North State Politics blog, professor Michael Bitzer of Catawba College, broke down voters who participated in the primary on May 17 for his blog and for NC Spin and found some interesting trends:
- Unaffiliated voters voted 21% of their ballots in the Democratic primary and 31% in the GOP primary. They also voted 21% for Libertarian and Unaffiliated ballots, for which there were few decisions.
- Some 22% of registered GOP voters and 15% of registered Democrats voted the limited unaffiliated ballot.
- Democrats voted their ballot at a 79% rate, and the GOP voted its ballot by 68%. So crossover voting was limited.
- Even with their recent rise to the top among registered voters, Unaffiliated voters didn’t show up at the same turnout levels. Only 15% of them voted in the primary, compared to 24% of Republicans and 20% of Democrats.
- Statewide voting was 37% by Republicans, 35% by Democrats and 27% by Unaffiliated.
Tidbits
- Former U.S. Rep. Mark Walker, the Republican from Greensboro who lost to Budd in the Senate primary, said recently he was serving as a consultant on judicial races, using his well-worn bus to travel around the state. He also said after November he would take a look at his political options. In the time being he is partnering with Rev. Odell Cleveland of Greensboro for a weekly show on WGHP called “Swing State.” You can find it at 11:30 p.m. on Sundays.
- Speaking of inboxes, Rep. Richard Hudson (R-Concord), who is the nominee in the 9th District that will include Randolph County, spoke on the House floor against recent legislation to ban assault weapons, which he called “a gun control measure that will do nothing to save lives or address the root causes of violence. … This and other gun control measures like red flag laws, they make the other side feel better. … The simple truth is criminals don’t follow the law.”
- Christian Castelli, the resident of Southern Pines who is the GOP nominee in the 6th Congressional District, will make a public appearance at a Republican Speakers Forum in Greensboro on Aug. 16. Castelli is scheduled to appear at 11:45 a.m. at Kickback Jack’s on Battleground Avenue. There will be lunch for $20. To reserve a spot or find out more, contact Wayne Ford of the Guilford County Republican Party. | 2022-08-10T15:17:45+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/political-notebook/potato-chip-gift-basket-becomes-latest-shot-fired-in-north-carolina-senate-race/ |
Trucker Tim Chelette has been making the same twice-daily drive for 16 years hauling empty whiskey barrels from Louisville, Kentucky, to the Jack Daniels distillery in Tennessee, yet his workday keeps getting longer due to time lost in Nashville traffic.
Although trucks wouldn’t be eligible for the pay-to-use express lanes Republican Gov. Bill Lee is advocating for some of Tennessee’s most-congested highways, Chelette supports them because he thinks enough drivers in the fast-growing state capital would take advantage to benefit everyone.
“They’re going to have to do something,” said Chelette, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, who gets paid by distance, not time — even when his 245-mile (394-kilometer) return trip to the Lynchburg distillery spikes by an hour or more during afternoon rush. “When I get stuck in traffic, I lose money.”
Unlike traditional toll plazas where every vehicle that passes through pays a standard fee, price-managed lanes allow some drivers to pay up to circumvent congestion — and the fee usually increases as the traffic does.
According to the International Bridge, Tunnel and Turnpike Association (IBTTA), which lobbies on behalf of the projects, 54 of the 89 tolling facilities that opened in the U.S. in the past decade were for price-managed lanes. They can be found across the South in Texas, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina and Virginia, as well as such other places as California, Colorado, Washington and Minnesota.
Opponents call them “Lexus lanes,” implying that only drivers of expensive cars can afford to use them, but Lee prefers another name: “choice lanes.”
“I think (the name) is brilliant. I wish I had invented it,” said Robert Poole, director of transportation policy at the libertarian Reason Foundation and a vocal advocate for price-managed lanes.
The marketing pitch is important, particularly in the conservative South where voters have long resisted anything resembling a tax hike. But with fuel tax revenues and federal infrastructure payments failing to keep up with the need to repair aging roads or add capacity to reduce congestion, the projects are winning favor — even, and perhaps especially, in Republican-led states where “toll” has been considered a four-letter word in more ways than one.
“All you’re doing is allowing those wealthy enough to use those lanes a quicker ride to work,” said Terri Hall, founder and director of Texans for Toll-free Highways. “It’s like a scapegoat for state legislatures to say, ‘We solved the problem.’ No, you kicked the can down the road.”
Supporters counter that the lanes are a way to pay for roads without raising taxes, though they acknowledge they’re sometimes a tricky sell — particularly the public-private partnerships that have funded many of the projects.
“If you have somebody who is anti-tax and pro-free market, they might say it’s a great idea,” said Pat Jones, IBTTA’s executive director and CEO. “Then, if you tell them the company is from Spain or Australia, they’ll say, ‘I don’t want there to be foreigners owning highways.’ You often see opposition to toll facilities before people use them, but once they’re open and people realize they’re getting value … the resistance tends to go down.”
California’s experience with tolling — both traditional plazas and price-managed lanes — has provided fodder for advocates on both sides of the heated debate.
A grand jury in Orange County examined a state agency that was created to build three traditional toll roads. Its report, issued in 2021, found that on one hand, California produced “excellent roads with minimal tax dollars.” But on the other, the jurors found ballooning debt and the need to change the initial plans amid financial downturns meant that drivers are on pace to shell out $28 billion by 2053 for roads that cost a tenth of that to build.
The nation’s first price-managed lane opened in 1995 in Orange County, using a public-private partnership to fund it. Poole, who advised on the project and still calls it a model for others, said officials agreed not to add free lanes on the corridor for 35 years. Surging growth ultimately made that impossible, so the county terminated the contract and paid the company for its lost revenue. New bonds were issued, and the tolls had to stay in place to pay for them.
“These agencies often become self-fulfilling entities,” said Jay Beeber, director of public policy for the National Motorists Association, which advocates for drivers’ rights. “They have huge organizations with lots of staff members, lots of salaries, huge pensions from the government, and they want to stay in business forever. Nobody wants to legislate themselves out of a job.”
Lee is seeking legislative support to authorize a public-private partnership for the project in Tennessee — one of 14 states that don’t have tolls on any roads.
Republican state Sen. Frank Niceley said he expects Lee will get enough votes to pass the plan, but he strongly opposes it — even pointing out that fascist Italian dictator Benito Mussolini liked public-private partnerships, too.
“We’re not really giving these things to the private sector,” Niceley said. “We’re kind of co-signing the note. And most people who co-sign the note end up paying the note.”
The governor’s administration brushes off such criticism. Will Reid, chief engineer and deputy commissioner at the Tennessee Department of Transportation, said the state is uniquely positioned to establish a partnership that avoids the financial pitfalls seen in California and elsewhere.
“We’re one of six no-debt states,” Reid said. “We own every piece of pavement. We own every bridge. We have a strong belief in paying as we go, and paying for the things we decide to build.”
Mark Burris, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Texas A&M University, researched public sentiment for price-managed lanes in four metro areas: Los Angeles, Dallas, Miami and the Virginia suburbs of Washington, D.C. His review found widespread support from drivers in those areas, with more than three-quarters of those surveyed saying they wanted to see more price-managed lanes open.
Some of the paid express lanes in Texas have allowed speed limits as much as 10 mph higher than general-purpose lanes, and Hall, with Texans for Toll-free Highways, said the fee can rise to $3 a mile when traffic is busiest. She argues that’s a regressive double-tax that doesn’t alleviate congestion nearly as much as building additional free lanes would — something she contends the state can afford.
Texas also proves how fleeting the support for these projects can be — even with the same party in control. Former Gov. Rick Perry advocated for price-managed lanes, but his successor, fellow Republican Greg Abbott, has backed a moratorium on new tolls.
“Fifteen years ago it was all the rage,” Mark Muriello, IBTTA’s director of public policy and government affairs, said of the appetite for the projects in Texas. “The politics tend to change. Nothing stays still.”
It typically takes 15 years in the U.S. for a road project to open after winning approval, though Tennessee officials are determined to cut that in half. Considering a recent study showing a $34 billion need, Reid — the state transportation official — acknowledges the clock is ticking.
“As far as whether it works 10, 20, 30 years from now, the proof will be in the pudding,” Reid said. “But one thing is certain — in order to keep pace with the demands on our infrastructure in Tennessee, we’re going to have to find a different way to generate revenue.” | 2023-03-05T06:39:26+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-paid-express-lanes-grow-more-popular-in-once-reluctant-south/ |
Having already been picked in July to supply a GMC Hummer EV to the U.S. Army for evaluation purposes, General Motors has now been chosen by the Department of Defense to develop a battery to test in the Department’s electric-vehicle platforms.
In an announcement made last week, GM Defense, GM’s division responsible for military products, said it will leverage the company’s Ultium battery technology found in civilian vehicles like the Hummer EV, as well as the Cadillac Lyriq and Chevrolet’s upcoming Blazer EV and Equinox EV, to develop a prototype battery that meets the requirements of the Department of Defense’s Defense Innovation Unit.
The unit was established in 2015 to tap advanced commercial technologies to help accelerate development of products for the military. It’s now seeking to develop a scalable battery that can be used in tactical military vehicles.
GM’s Ultium battery technology offers many benefits. In addition to already having been extensively tested in GM’s own vehicles, the modular and scalable design of Ultium batteries make them suitable for a wide variety of vehicle types. Adding to their flexibility is the possibility for different chemistries, which can be suited to various requirements, such as a high power discharge, fast charge speed, or long range.
The Department of Defense is seeking to reduce its reliance on fossil fuels and is looking at more solutions than battery technology alone. It is also evaluating vehicles powered by hydrogen fuel cells. GM Defense previously supplied the U.S. Army with a Chevrolet Colorado concept vehicle equipped with a fuel cell. With both technologies, near-silent operation could provide benefits in the field.
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Childhood cancer program to benefit from Superior Health Foundation Gala
Learn about the District 10 Lions Club program and the fundraising dinner on Upper Michigan Today episode 122
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - Today in Upper Michigan... expect fall colors to peak a bit later this year.
Plus... the Superior Health Foundation is preparing for its annual gala fundraiser.
Executive director Jim LaJoie shares details of that event and what your attendance means for the community.
The District 10 Lions Club is this year’s beneficiary of the Superior Health Foundation gala.
Christine Smith explains how the funds will impact her club’s childhood cancer program.
You can visit superiorhealthfoundation.org for more information and to purchase your tickets for the upcoming gala.
And finally... banned books have been a hot topic in the media and schools this past year.
Can you differentiate between a banned and unbanned book? Some answers may surprise you.
You can watch Upper Michigan Today on weekdays at 9 a.m. on FOX UP.
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Latest milestone opening marks upscale brand's continued nationwide expansion and rapid growth across the country
ROCKVILLE, Md., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambria Hotels, an upscale brand franchised by Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH), celebrated the milestone opening of the brand's 60th hotel – and seventh location in South Carolina alone – with the debut of the Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista. The new four-story, 144-room hotel in the Palmetto State capital joins Cambria properties in Charleston, Fort Mill, Greenville, Mount Pleasant, Rock Hill and Summerville. The brand will continue to expand in popular business and leisure-oriented markets this year with additional openings expected in Orlando, Florida; Portland, Maine; Minneapolis, Minnesota; and New Haven, Connecticut.
Located in center-city Columbia at 1000 Lady Street, the Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista positions guests in the heart of the capital's premier arts and entertainment district, offering easy access to local shops, museums, and the city's famed riverfront. Guests can catch indie acts at Music Farm, the South Carolina Philharmonic at the Koger Center for the Arts, or major artists on tour at Colonial Life Arena, and won't want to miss EdVenture, one of the top children's museums in the country, and the South Carolina State Museum with its new Planetarium. With this district's roots in visual artists, the Vista is home to nearly a dozen galleries with works by local and internationally renowned artists. The hotel is also within walking distance of the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, the South Carolina State House, and the University of South Carolina, as well as closely located to major area employers including Fort Jackson – one of the Army's largest training bases – Colonial Life Insurance, Bose and Nelson Mullins law firm.
"Among travelers, the Cambria brand is a true guest favorite for delivering unmatched upscale service and sophisticated accommodations in top markets nationwide. An equally important component of our growth strategy focuses on development efforts in areas that have the potential to deliver high returns to hoteliers, which is why South Carolina remains an ideal location for multiple Cambria hotels," said Janis Cannon, senior vice president, upscale brands, Choice Hotels. "Since opening our first Cambria in this market nearly four years ago, South Carolina has consistently ranked among the fastest-growing populations in the country – thanks in part to its temperate climate and hospitable business environment. Today, we could not be prouder to unveil our milestone 60th property in the heart of Columbia and look forward to sharing the best of the brand with the capital's steady influx of annual visitors."
The Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista features upscale amenities and approachable indulgences that appeal to modern travelers, including:
- Multi-purpose indoor and outdoor spaces for productive work or relaxation.
- Locally inspired design décor, reflecting the unique personality of the surrounding community, including artwork from local artists that celebrate the rich history of the textile industry in Columbia.
- Contemporary and sophisticated guest rooms, complete with design forward fixtures, abundant lighting and plush bedding.
- Immersive, spa-style bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors.
- Onsite dining with freshly made food, local craft beer, wine and specialty cocktails, including to-go options as well as outdoor seating.
- Multi-function meeting and event spaces.
- State-of-the-art fitness center.
The Cambria Hotel Columbia Downtown the Vista was developed by HighSide Development in collaboration with hotel manager Pyramid Hotel Group, architect LS3P, interior designer Elementum, and builder McCrory Construction. There are currently 60 Cambria hotels open across the U.S. in popular cities such as Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, New Orleans and Phoenix, with nearly 70 hotels in the pipeline.
All Choice-branded hotels are participating in Commitment to Clean, an initiative that builds upon the strong foundation of franchisees' long-standing dedication to cleanliness with enhanced training and best practices for deep cleaning, disinfecting and social distancing. Additionally, Cambria guests can limit their interactions with hotel staff by using the Cambria Contactless Concierge Service, a text messaging service for housekeeping requests, to-go food orders, meeting room requests and more.
For more information on Cambria Hotels development opportunities, visit choicehotelsdevelopment.com/cambriahotels.
About Cambria Hotels®
The Cambria Hotels brand is designed for the modern traveler, offering guests a distinct experience with simple, guilt-free indulgences allowing them to treat themselves while on the road. Properties feature compelling design inspired by the location, spacious and comfortable rooms, flexible meeting space, and local, freshly prepared food and craft beer. Cambria Hotels is rapidly expanding in major U.S. cities, with hotels open in Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Pittsburgh, and Washington, D.C. There are over 130 Cambria properties open or in the pipeline across the United States, with 60 currently open. To learn more, visit www.choicehotels.com/cambria.
About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. With nearly 7,000 hotels, representing nearly 600,000 rooms, in 35 countries and territories as of March 31, 2022, the Choice® family of hotel brands provides business and leisure travelers with a range of high-quality lodging options from limited service to full-service hotels in the upscale, midscale, extended-stay and economy segments. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program offers members benefits ranging from everyday rewards to exceptional experiences. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
Forward-Looking Statement
This communication includes "forward-looking statements" about future events, including anticipated hotel openings. Such statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including construction delays, availability and cost of financing and the other "Risk Factors" described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K and our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, any of which could cause actual results to be materially different from our expectations.
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This is not an offering. No offer or sale of a franchise will be made except by a Franchise Disclosure Document first filed and registered with applicable state authorities. A copy of the Franchise Disclosure Document can be obtained through contacting Choice Hotels International at 1 Choice Hotels Circle, Suite 400, Rockville, MD 20850, development@choicehotels.com.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — The man charged with abducting and killing a Tennessee teacher this month was a suspect in a 2021 kidnapping and sexual case, but his indictment over those allegations didn’t occur until Thursday because of the timing in testing his DNA.
Cleotha Henderson was rebooked at the Shelby County Jail on Friday on charges of aggravated rape, especially aggravated kidnapping and unlawful carrying of a weapon. Details of the newest allegations against Henderson were not immediately available.
The indictment came days after Henderson’s arrest in the death of Eliza Fletcher, a mother of two and a kindergarten teacher.
Fletcher disappeared while on a pre-dawn run near the University of Memphis campus on Sept. 2, and her remains were found Monday near an abandoned house. Henderson is being held in the Shelby County Jail without bond on the charges related to Fletcher’s death.
In the earlier case, Memphis police took a sexual assault report on Sept. 21, 2021, the department said in a statement Saturday. A sexual assault kit was submitted two days later to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, the statement said.
“An official CODIS (national DNA database) hit was not received until after the unfortunate event that occurred on September 2, 2022,” the Memphis police statement said, referring to the jogger’s abduction. “Probable cause to make a physical arrest of any suspect did not exist until after the CODIS hit had been received.”
Memphis police provided no further details, citing “an ongoing criminal prosecution.” Henderson’s public defender could not be reached for comment Saturday.
The TBI confirmed Saturday that the sexual assault kit was submitted last Sept. 23.
The evidence was “put into the queue of unknown assailant kits, as no request was made for TBI analysis to be expedited, and no suspect information or DNA standard was included in the submission,” the TBI statement said.
The kit eventually was pulled from evidence storage along with 19 other kits for analysis this past June 24 and an initial report of the results was completed on Aug. 29, the TBI said.
When the 2021 DNA was entered into the national database, it returned a match for Henderson on Sept. 5, which the TBI reported to Memphis police, the TBI said.
The TBI accepts “rush DNA cases” when requested to do so by local law enforcement agencies, as was done in the Fletcher case, according to the TBI. Last weekend, Henderson was identified as the suspect “less than 18 hours after receiving key evidence, which was critical in his subsequent apprehension.”
“Because we rarely know the facts of the case when processing evidence, TBI relies on submitting agencies to identify cases that would benefit their investigation from our rush analysis,” the TBI statement said.
Henderson, who also has gone by the name Cleotha Abston, is charged with kidnapping and killing Fletcher, 34. Henderson is being held in the Shelby County Jail without bond on the charges stemming from Fletcher’s death.
Henderson was arrested after police detected his DNA on sandals found near the location where Fletcher was last seen, an arrest affidavit said.
A funeral for Fletcher was held Saturday.
Henderson, 38, previously served 20 years in prison for a kidnapping he committed at age 16. | 2022-09-11T14:21:50+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/ap-man-accused-in-joggers-death-faces-charges-in-earlier-case/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — House investigators are unlikely to call former President Donald Trump to testify about his role in the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. That's according to Mississippi Rep. Bennie Thompson, the Democratic chairman of the nine-member panel investigating the attack.
Thompson says they don't expect to call Trump, whose supporters broke into the U.S. Capitol and interrupted the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory.
Thompson said the panel hasn’t made any final decisions, “but there’s no feeling among the committee to call him as a witness at this point.”
The committee has subpoenaed Trump allies about the attack, including lawmakers. Last week, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarty, Congressmen Scott Perry, Jim Jordan, Andy Biggs, and Mo Brooks received subpoenas.
The Jan. 6 panel plans to hold public hearings in June. | 2022-05-17T21:42:44+00:00 | kivitv.com | https://www.kivitv.com/news/national/house-jan-6-panel-unlikely-to-call-trump-chairman-says |
In May 2021, financier George Soros pushed $1 million to the Color of Change PAC, which turned around and spent big backing the candidacy of Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg, the individual considering indicting former President Donald Trump on charges related to alleged hush money payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels in 2016.
The contribution has since returned to the spotlight after Trump and Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Bragg over his ties to the money.
Soros, however, wasn't the only member of his family whose cash backed his candidacy. Soros' son, Jonathan Soros, and Jonathan's wife, Jennifer Allan Soros, donated directly to Bragg's campaign, according to New York campaign finance records reviewed by Fox News Digital.
On April 26, 2021, Jonathan Soros sent a $10,000 check to the now-district attorney's coffers, state filings show. Three days later, on April 29, Jennifer Allan Soros added a $10,000 contribution to the campaign. While other individuals provided more direct cash to his committee, the couple were among the field of some of its biggest donors.
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The contributions were also uncommon for the pair, as they generally do not get financially involved with district attorney races, though they have donated to other New York political campaigns and issue groups. Jonathan Soros did not respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment on the Bragg donations.
George Soros, on the other hand, has targeted numerous prosecutor races with millions of dollars in recent years.
Soros' district attorney operation usually involves his longtime treasurer, Whitney Tymas, establishing "pop-up" political action committees in states where he targets the races. Once set up, the financier injects money into the PACs, which tend to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars backing his preferred candidates. The PACs typically dissolve after the elections.
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In Bragg's case, this did not happen. Instead, Soros donated $1 million in May 2021 to the Color of Change PAC, which in the following weeks spent cash backing Bragg's candidacy. The timing of the money makes it likely it aided the efforts.
Soros' spokesperson, Michael Vachon, did not respond to a Fox News Digital request for comment on the matter by press time.
Soros has provided financial backing to dozens of far-left district attorney candidates, which he views as a significant component of overhauling the criminal justice system. Controversial DAs such as Larry Krasner in Philadelphia, Kim Foxx in Chicago, Kim Gardner in St. Louis, and George Gascón in Los Angeles have all received massive boosts from his money.
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Bragg, meanwhile, is now at the center of a media firestorm after reports broke that he will likely indict Trump over alleged payments to adult film star Stormy Daniels. The Manhattan district attorney's office is in contact with the New York Police Department and Secret Service to coordinate the logistics surrounding Trump's potential arrest.
The potential charges stem from an alleged $130,000 hush money payment then-Trump lawyer Michael Cohen made to Daniels, whose legal name is Stephanie Clifford, in the weeks leading up to the 2016 presidential election in exchange for her silence about an alleged sexual encounter with Trump in 2006.
Federal prosecutors in the U.S. attorneys office for the Southern District of New York opted out of charging Trump related to the Daniels payment in 2019, even as Cohen implicated him as part of his plea deal. The Federal Election Commission also tossed its investigation into the matter in 2021. | 2023-03-22T00:17:23+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/beyond-george-other-soros-family-members-helped-push-manhattan-da-bragg-into-power/article_be3a8ca1-be15-5b9b-8fc7-f15a3f948e44.html |
NEW YORK and MUNICH, Germany, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CELOSPHERE 2022 - Celonis, the global leader in execution management, today unveiled a new set of Celonis execution management applications for collections management, credit management, and dispute management.
These apps are designed to optimize Accounts Receivable (A/R) and to specifically help companies boost their working capital and reduce costs. They will help customers combat the pressures of inflation, cash preservation, and working capital reduction. By discovering hidden process inefficiencies in all areas of Accounts Receivable customers can discover new opportunities for cash and time savings.
These new Celonis applications were developed in conjunction with acquired technology from Sailfin. These new solutions combine Celonis' market-leading process mining and execution management technology with Sailfin's technology and expertise to give customers innovative, secure and powerful solutions to accelerate cash conversion while reducing operating costs.
The new Celonis Accounts Receivable apps help businesses:
- Manage Data Complexity: Celonis provides companies with a single source of relevant customer, balance, contract, and process data, eliminating source-system fragmentation by integrating data at scale and in real-time across transactional and analytical systems.
- Reduce Reactive Decision-Making: Celonis equips A/R teams with intelligent prioritization that accounts for risk factors along with an assessment of customers and balances. Data-driven insights help collectors cut through the noise, reduce their reliance on gut-instinct and systematically pursue the most impactful actions, thus improving working capital.
- Eliminate Recurring Manual Work: Celonis helps streamline and automate collections, dispute, and credit processes, giving teams time back. Common manual steps like dispute coding or credit approvals are simplified or automated. Team orchestration is streamlined across hierarchy levels; escalation decisions are guided by data and process intelligence.
"The new Celonis Accounts Receivable credit app enables our credit analysts to focus on higher-value work," said Michael Kleffmann, Head of Global Accounting at Harting. "It allows us to take a much more proactive approach to our processes, so that we know how to do the right things, at the right times, increasing employee and customer satisfaction. Because it leverages data already in our system, credit analysts can get right to focusing on the actual task of making a good decision, not wasting time on data collection and interpretation - positively impacting productivity. We have already seen a 35% decrease in manual credit changes. We are very excited about the A/R credit app."
Today's business processes run inside a massively complex environment of hundreds of enterprise systems - some that are more than 30 years old. This creates a breeding ground for process problems that even the best-run companies cannot see. Celonis has spent more than a decade perfecting the science, methodologies, and technologies that identify and fix process inefficiencies hidden inside of ERP, SCM, and CRM systems.
Powered by its leading process mining technology, the Celonis Execution Management System (EMS) operates at a level above the underlying systems. The Celonis EMS uses real-time data from enterprise systems, desktops, devices, and third-party sources to "X-ray" processes. Celonis then applies intelligence to this data to identify the root cause of process problems, calculate the business impact, and confirm the fastest path to resolution. Then the Celonis EMS triggers real time automated actions to fix inefficiencies and optimize process performance. This provides companies a new and modern approach to running their businesses on intelligent processes.
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Celonis reveals and fixes inefficiencies businesses can't see, enabling them to perform at levels they never thought possible. Powered by its market-leading process mining core, the Celonis Execution Management System provides a full set of platform capabilities for business executives and users to eliminate billions in corporate inefficiencies, provide better customer experience and reduce carbon emissions. Celonis has thousands of implementations with global customers and is headquartered in Munich, Germany and New York City, USA with more than 20 offices worldwide.
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SOME CALL OUR FRIDAY MORNING. SOME SAY YOU’RE STRONGEST MUSCLE IS YOUR MIND. AND THIS MORNING, WE’RE MEETING A WOMAN WHO IS WORKING ON THAT EVERY DAY, LEADING AN EXERCISE CLASS. AND 102 YEARS OLD. OH, BUT THAT’S JEAN BAILEY IS ALL BUSINESS. SEVEN, EIGHT, NINE AS SHE LEADS THIS CLASS. IT’S A HALF AN HOUR EXERCISE THAT DOES THE WHOLE BODY. JEAN DOESN’T JUST TALK THE TALK. IF YOU DO ANYTHING, YOU DO IT RIGHT. AT 102, SHE WALKS THE WALK. I JUST TAKE IT SO IMPORTANT TO KEEP HER BODY BUSY AS WELL. YOU DON’T MIND? AND IT’S VERY IMPORTANT TO KEEP YOUR MIND OCCUPIED. FOUR TIMES A WEEK, SHE COACHES HER NEIGHBORS AT ELKRIDGE, ASSISTED LIVING CENTER IN ELKHORN. SHE’S THE OLDEST AND TOUGHEST, THEY SAY. I MEAN, HEAR ME. OH, NO, NEVER. NEVER. YEAH. ONLY TEASING. SIX, SEVEN. DON’T DO IT FOR ME. EIGHT, NINE, TEN, SEVEN TIMES. THEY DO IT. FLAPPING. LIFTING. LUNGING FORWARD. IT’S GOOD FOR US. WE NEED. WE NEED THAT. JEAN SAYS SHE NEEDS THIS TO. I’M TRYING TO KEEP EVERYBODY WALK IN, ABLE TO BE HER OWN. AND SHE’S NOT DONE YET. OKAY. PRACTICE. JEAN PLANS TO KEEP COACHING AS SHE LIVES HER LIFE TO THE FULLEST. GOD, LET’S STAY AROUND LIKE THIS. I’M NOT SURE WHY SO THERE’S THINGS I MUST HAVE TO DO YET? ABSOLUTELY. RIGHT NOW. JEAN IS INSPIRING SO MANY PEOPLE FOR HER. FOUR TIMES A WEEK. NOT PLAYING AROUND FOR CERTAIN TIME. AND AT THE END OF CLASS, SHE’S EVEN PUT AWAY THE
Watch: 102-year-old woman leads workout class four times per week at an assisted living center
Updated: 6:04 PM MST Feb 10, 2023
Some say your strongest muscle is your mind, and this woman works on that every day.Leading an exercise class at 102 years old, Jean Bailey is all business."It's a half-hour exercise that does your whole body," Bailey said.And she doesn't just talk the talk, she walks the walk. "I just think it's so important to keep your body busy as well as your mind — it's very important to keep your mind occupied," Bailey said.Four times a week, she coaches her neighbors at Elk Ridge Assisted Living Center in Elkhorn, Nebraska.She's the oldest — and toughest."They say I'm mean," Bailey jokes."Oh no, never, never, only teasing," Julie Ann Haney, a resident, said with a laugh.Flapping, lifting, lunging forward."It's good for us. We need that," Bob Howell, a resident, said.Bailey says she needs this, too."I'm trying to keep everyone walking and to be able to be on their own," Bailey said.Jean said she is not done yet and plans to keep coaching as she lives her life to the fullest."God lets you stay around like this, and I'm not sure why, so there's things I must have to do yet," Bailey said.
Some say your strongest muscle is your mind, and this woman works on that every day.
Leading an exercise class at 102 years old, Jean Bailey is all business.
"It's a half-hour exercise that does your whole body," Bailey said.
And she doesn't just talk the talk, she walks the walk.
"I just think it's so important to keep your body busy as well as your mind — it's very important to keep your mind occupied," Bailey said.
Four times a week, she coaches her neighbors at Elk Ridge Assisted Living Center in Elkhorn, Nebraska.
She's the oldest — and toughest.
"They say I'm mean," Bailey jokes.
"Oh no, never, never, only teasing," Julie Ann Haney, a resident, said with a laugh.
Flapping, lifting, lunging forward.
"It's good for us. We need that," Bob Howell, a resident, said.
Bailey says she needs this, too.
"I'm trying to keep everyone walking and to be able to be on their own," Bailey said.
Jean said she is not done yet and plans to keep coaching as she lives her life to the fullest.
"God lets you stay around like this, and I'm not sure why, so there's things I must have to do yet," Bailey said. | 2023-02-11T03:20:10+00:00 | koat.com | https://www.koat.com/article/omaha-102-year-old-woman-workout-class-assisted-living-center/42831468 |
LANSING, MI – The Department of Natural Resources has released more details about the arrest of a Michigan man sentenced for stealing more than $100,000 of timber from state land.
Raymond Vetort, owner of R&J Logging, was sentenced to probation and a suspended jail sentence in January of 2022. He was also ordered to pay over $119,000 in reimbursement to the state.
According to a news release issued this month, the DNR first began dealing with Vetort after it sent out a standard timber harvest proposal for bid in late-2015.
Most bids for the job in Menominee County come back ranging within $2,000-$3,000 of each other, However, Vetort’s R&J Logging, based out of Stephenson, won the bid by $40,000 – steep competition for what other honest bidders told the DNR was a “break-even job.”
Already suspicious, conservation officers met with local foresters who mark thousands of trees at a time that need to come down. The foresters had noticed newly marked trees prior to R&J beginning the harvest, according to the DNR.
“A forester’s mark is like their signature,” said Lt. Reid Roeske, supervising conservation officer of the investigation.
Conservation officers walked the 92 acres of land with foresters, documenting marked high-dollar trees that were not included in the original bid.
After about 12-18 months, R&J Logging finally started its harvest. Under close surveillance, the DNR confirmed new trees were being marked and cut down. Observing from a distance, officers let Vetort drop the trees.
Officers also conducted many interviews and collected paint chemical samples from the trees they knew Vetort was not supposed to harvest.
“You don’t know something is missing until it’s gone,” said Doug Heym, DNR Forest Resources Division unit manager for timber sales and utilization. “If you have forested property of any kind – keep your eye on it because timber rustling (theft) does occur.”
Michigan’s traditional forest industry generated an estimated $22 billion in 2019, according to the DNR. The industry is a significant source of income and jobs to local economies, especially in the northern two-thirds of the state, where most of the forest land is located.
When the Michigan State Police lab confirmed the chemicals on the newly marked trees matched chemicals Vetort was in possession of, Vetort confessed he marked additional trees to increase his profit margin.
“Vetort cut about half of the 92 acres,” said Eric Thompson, DNR Escanaba unit manager with the forest resources division.
Ultimately, it was determined that more than $100,000 in timber value was involved in the theft. With every harvested tree documented, the DNR reclaimed the timber sale in 2016.
The DNR followed up with mill operators who purchased the timber to determine the volume that was sold in comparison to what was harvested. Most of the documentation was found in Vetort’s house, which was obtained through search warrants, the DNR said.
Vetort was charged with trespassing or damages to state land, larceny, and malicious destruction of property. He pleaded guilty in October 2021.
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Michigan boy, 13, leads effort to remove 72 tires, trash from forest | 2023-02-01T18:29:57+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/02/dnr-releases-details-of-forest-detective-work-on-logger-who-stole-100000-worth-of-timber.html |
Video: Tropical system brings major flooding to South Florida
As Tropical Cyclone One moved into Florida Saturday morning, videos began to emerge of major flooding in South Florida.
Miami fire officials shared a video of cars stuck in flooded streets.
"At this time @CityofMiamiFire is responding to multiple calls of cars stuck in the water. Please stay off the road and do not drive through floods," a post read. See video below.
A Flash Flood Warning was issued for parts of the state until 9 a.m.
Potential Tropical Cyclone One sped up overnight, moving northeast at 18 mph by Saturday morning.
The rain may produce considerable flash and urban flooding. Heavy rainfall will certainly impact South Florida and the Florida Keys, as well as the Bahamas Saturday. The NHC says tropical storm conditions are expected mainly in squalls for the warned areas.
Still the system has yet to strengthen into a depression or tropical storm.
Sister station WESH Meteorologist Cam Tran stated the system is battling dry air and southwesterly wind shear, which is not allowing this system to strengthen.
Watch more video of flooding below | 2022-06-04T13:57:39+00:00 | wisn.com | https://www.wisn.com/article/south-florida-flooding/40194379 |
(NEXSTAR) – Stephen ‘tWitch’ Boss, a dancer and TV personality perhaps best known as the DJ and co-host of Ellen DeGeneres’ former talk show, has died, TMZ first reported Wednesday morning.
Boss, 40, reportedly left home on Tuesday without his car, prompting his wife to contact the Los Angeles Police Department, law enforcement sources told TMZ. He was later found dead at a Los Angeles hotel, the sources said.
A representative for the LAPD told Nexstar that the department was aware of the report. Boss’ wife Allison Holker later confirmed her husband’s death to People, though she did not disclose the circumstances surrounding his death.
“It is with the heaviest of hearts that I have to share my husband Stephen has left us,” she told the outlet, in part.
Holker also asked for privacy amid her family’s loss.
Boss had regularly appeared on “The Ellen DeGeneres Show” since 2014, often in a DJing capacity, but also as the show’s fill-in host when DeGeneres was absent. He had been an executive producer on the show between 2020 and 2022.
Boss previously appeared as a contestant on Fox’s “So You Think You Can Dance,” finishing in second-place during the 2008 season.
He and Holker recently celebrated their 9th wedding anniversary on Dec. 10. The two have three children. | 2022-12-14T17:06:09+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/news/us-world-news/stephen-twitch-boss-dj-on-ellen-dies-at-40-reports/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal said he expects to undergo surgery to repair a broken leg he suffered Saturday during a victory parade for the University of Connecticut men’s basketball team.
In a tweet Saturday night, Blumenthal said a fellow parade goer tripped and fell on him during the event in Hartford, Connecticut, to celebrate the team winning the NCAA basketball title on April 4 in Houston.
The 77-year-old Democrat said he was awaiting “routine surgery” on his femur scheduled for Sunday and expects a full recovery.
“What can I say, I love a parade!” he tweeted.
Connecticut’s other U.S. senator, Chris Murphy, tweeted that “after he broke his femur he got back up, dusted himself off, and FINISHED THE PARADE. Most Dick Blumenthal thing ever.”
Connecticut state Rep. Matt Blumenthal tweeted that he heard his father “was also on the reviewing stand for a while. Tough as nails, and on the mend shortly!”
Blumenthal is serving his third term in the Senate after being reelected in November. He was the state’s U.S. attorney before serving in the state House and state Senate and as Connecticut’s attorney general. | 2023-04-10T00:10:11+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/politics/ap-politics/blumenthal-breaks-leg-at-uconn-parade-to-undego-surgery/ |
RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s administration said Tuesday that it has finalized new policies on the treatment of transgender students, guidance that will direct school districts to roll back some current accommodations and increase parental notification requirements about certain discussions involving gender identity.
“This is about doing what’s best for the child,” Youngkin said in an interview with The Associated Press. “And oh, by the way, also recognizing that we need to ensure the privacy and dignity and respect of all children and all parents in the school system. And that’s what I think we have ... very carefully constructed here.”
The Republican governor’s administration first advanced the proposed changes in September 2022, sparking protests from student activists around the state. The changes were then subject to a public comment period, and tens of thousands of opinions rolled in that the Department of Education has spent months reviewing.
Now, in accordance with a 2020 state law, school boards will be asked to adopt policies that are consistent with the department’s.
The guidance says students’ participation in certain school programming and use of school facilities like bathrooms or locker rooms should be based on the sex assigned at birth, with modifications offered only to the extent required under federal law.
The finalized version adds an “opt out” option for parents to request that their children be given access to a sex-separated facility in cases where “state or federal law requires schools to permit transgender students to share otherwise sex-segregated facilities (such as bathrooms or locker rooms) with students of the opposite sex.”
The policies also say that students who are minors must be referred to by the names and pronouns in their official records unless a parent approves the use of something else.
Regarding parental notification, the guidelines say school divisions may not encourage teachers to conceal information about a student’s gender from his or her parents, a provision critics said could lead to harm if children are in unsupportive home environments. The finalized version adds language that reminds school divisions they must comply with a state law governing communication about a perceived imminent risk of suicide by a student.
The guidelines also say parents must be given an opportunity to object before counseling services pertaining to gender are offered.
“What we’re not saying is that trusted counselors and other trusted adults in a child’s life should be excluded. What we are ... saying is that parents just need to be involved and are the first stop. And then collectively there is ... a support mechanism around a child that can be most effective,” Youngkin said.
The revisions mark a departure from guidance first issued in 2021 during Democratic Gov. Ralph Northam’s administration that said schools should let students use names and gender pronouns that reflect their gender identity without “any substantiating evidence.”
The previous guidelines also said students could participate in programming and access facilities in a manner consistent with their gender identity and urged schools to weigh sharing information about students’ gender identity with parents on a “case-by-case” basis, considering the health and safety of students.
The changes have been welcomed by conservative lawmakers and advocacy groups.
“We are pleased that Governor Youngkin has worked to fulfill his campaign pledge to affirm the right of parents to raise their children without government interference,” Dr. Todd Gathje, vice president of government relations for The Family Foundation, said in a written statement.
But Democratic lawmakers and LGBTQ advocacy groups have strenuously objected, warning that already vulnerable youth will be further put at risk.
“Today, Governor Youngkin and the VDOE made a dangerous, politically motivated decision to ignore the thousands of Virginians who submitted public comments in opposition to his proposed model policies — policies which single out transgender and nonbinary youth in our schools,” Narissa Rahaman, executive director of Equality Virginia, said in a statement.
It remains to be seen how school districts, particularly those in blue-leaning areas of the state, will respond.
Virginia’s initial guidance was developed in accordance with the bipartisan 2020 law, which required the Department of Education to craft the policies concerning the treatment of transgender students. But many school boards never adopted the first set.
“We encourage all school divisions to review the policies and implement them into their local policies in collaboration with their school boards and community stakeholders,” Superintendent of Public Instruction Dr. Lisa Coons said in a statement.
Some LGBTQ+ advocates have suggested the changes could be contested in court.
Youngkin has previously said that he believes decisions about medical care for transgender children should be made by parents, in consultation with their child and a trusted doctor.
He reiterated that position Tuesday, saying, “I think that there should not be a decision made around a child’s education, their upbringing or their care that ... doesn’t start with parents.”
Youngkin, who often objects to hypothetical questions, declined to say if he would veto a bill restricting or banning gender-affirming care for transgender minors. Many other Republican-led states have recently passed such restrictions. | 2023-07-19T00:01:19+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/07/18/virginia-transgender-students-schools-youngkin/fddfe902-25bc-11ee-9201-826e5bb78fa1_story.html |
ABU DHABI – The best shot of Victor Perez’s life has set up likely the biggest year of the Frenchman’s golfing career.
Perez span a bunker shot back into the hole for birdie at No. 17 and celebrated wildly on the way to shooting 6-under 66 for a one-stroke victory at the Abu Dhabi Championship on Sunday, earning him his third and easily biggest European tour title.
“It was probably the greatest shot I’ve ever hit,” Perez said.
That wasn't the end of the drama in a crazy finish at Yas Island Links.
Two strokes clear when teeing off at the par-5 18th, Perez drove into a fairway bunker, hit his second shot nearly into the water and two-putted for a bogey.
Min Woo Lee, playing in the group behind, needed an eagle at the last to force a playoff and his third shot raced just past the hole then rolled slowly back down the hill to settle within a foot of the cup. Only then could Perez, watching the television in the scorer's hut, truly celebrate winning around $1.5 million at one of the tour’s top events.
It could be a life-changing victory for Perez, who climbed into second place in Europe's Ryder Cup qualification standings. A captain's pick for the contest with the United States outside Rome looks likely at the very least.
Perez was almost brought to tears when he was asked about what this victory would do for his career.
“There’s a lot of big things coming up, I’ve had a really good off-season, I’ve worked really hard ...,” an emotional Perez said before stepping away and covering his face with his hands.
Perez finished on 18 under par for the tournament, with Sebastian Soderberg (67) and Lee (68) tied for second place. His previous wins on the tour came at the Dunhill Links Championship in 2019 and the Dutch Open in May last year.
Lee was in a share of the lead after the third round with major winners Shane Lowry and Francesco Molinari, but the latter two faded away in the back nine.
Lowry, in particular, struggled to a 76 after finishing bogey-bogey-triple bogey-bogey, and was in a tie for 28th. Molinari shot 71 and was tied fifth.
Perez birdied four of his first seven holes and twice held a two-shot lead early in the final round.
He did so again after playing the par-3 17th hole. Leading by one at that stage, Perez left his tee shot short and in a greenside bunker. His second shot went about 10 feet beyond the cup and span back into it, leading to Perez leaping out of the sand and chest-bumping his caddie.
“It came up maybe a little skinny, I’m not going to lie,” he said, “and it span back and I had the fortune of the ball going in.”
Perez spoke of more “fortune” down the 18th, when he fluffed his second shot and saw it roll down the hill and end up in thick rough near the water hazard.
“I would have had to drop in the rough, you’re playing 4, you catch a flyer and now the whole thing is back on the table,” he said.
That didn't happen, though. Perez chipped out from the rough and hit a 7-iron under pressure pin-high from 150 yards.
Perez missed out on getting in Europe's team for the Ryder Cup in 2021 having also been in a good position early in qualification. He is hoping to make amends now he is top of the Race to Dubai standings and is about to rise into the top 60 in the world.
“It’s a position that I know — I’ve been in, basically, these shoes 2 1/2 years ago for Whistling Straits,” he said. “I’m delighted because it’s something hopefully I know, I can draw a little bit of experience from it and maybe use it going forward.”
Padraig Harrington, the 51-year-old Irishman and three-time major winner, was alone in fourth place — two shots behind Perez — after a closing 67.
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-01-22T14:34:29+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/sports/2023/01/22/perez-wins-in-abu-dhabi-for-3rd-and-biggest-title-of-career/ |
PEYTON — American hero SMSgt Israel “DT’” Del Toro Jr. and his family will be welcomed to their new mortgage-free smart home by the Tunnel to Towers Foundation on Wednesday.
In December 2005, U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Israel Del Toro Jr.'s Humvee hit an IED in Afghanistan and the blast left him with severe burns on over 80% of his body.
SMSgt Del Toro lost all the fingers on his left hand while the fingers on his right hand were amputated at his knuckles.
In March 2006, doctors told him he would never walk again, or breathe on his own. However, SMSgt Del Toro said he was not about to accept that diagnosis.
"I left the hospital walking and breathing on my own, but it still took the recovery almost another three years," said SMSgt Del Toro.
SMSgt Del Toro retired in 2019 and shares his story with others to inspire them.
The Tunnel to Towers Foundation's smart home program specializes in building adapted smart homes to help America's most catastrophically injured veterans reclaim their independence.
SMSgt Del Toro's home has been modified to be completely accessible. It's been made with automatic doors and wider hallways.
All the features of the home can also be controlled via an app or touch screens built into the home.
The Del Toros will be escorted to their new home by a procession of Patriot Guard Riders and first responders.
News5's Collette Borden spoke with SMSgt Del Toro last August about the Taliban takeover.
When asked about the takeover, SMSgt Del Toro said the first emotion that comes to mind is anger, followed by disappointment and sadness.
"It's not the exit that's upsetting, it's the way you did it. And I think there could've been a better way to do it. That anger can overwhelm some people, that frustration, that disappointment. The question: was it worth it?" said SMSgt Del Toro Jr.
News5's Dianne Derby will have more about the Del Toros welcome home tonight on News5 at 6 p.m.
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TORONTO, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SoftwareReviews, a leading source for insights on the software provider landscape, has published its 2022 Social Media Data Quadrant, identifying eight enterprise and midmarket providers as Gold Medalists.
With a decline in organic reach, businesses are turning to paid advertisement to drive traffic on social media platforms and generate leads. Additionally, as more customers use social media to contact customer support, response management has become critical. Organizations are now looking to sophisticated social media management tools that can help manage communications and provide insight into user opinion to optimize social media campaigns for the coming months.
To support businesses in the digital market, SoftwareReviews has identified the top social media management software providers for the year based on verified survey data collected from 1,153 end-user reviews. These providers have received high scores on SoftwareReviews' Data Quadrant.
Providers are ranked by a composite satisfaction score called a Composite Score (CS), which averages four different areas of evaluation: Net Emotional Footprint, Vendor Capabilities, Product Features, and Likeliness to Recommend.
The 2022 Enterprise Social Media Management Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- Khoros Social Media Management, 8.8 CS, ranked high for social moderation and workflow management.
- Sendible, 8.7 CS, ranked high for business value creation.
- Agorapulse, 8.6 CS, ranked high for inbound social media channel integration.
- HubSpot Marketing Hub (Social), 8.5 CS, ranked high for social response management.
- Hootsuite Enterprise, 8.5 CS, ranked high for vendor support.
The 2022 Midmarket Social Media Management Software Gold Medalists are as follows:
- Publer, 9.1 CS, ranked high for ease of implementation.
- Brand24, 9.0 CS, ranked high for ease of data integration.
- MavSocial, 9.0 CS, ranked high for dashboards and visualization.
SoftwareReviews' comprehensive software reviews provide the most accurate and detailed view of a complicated and ever-changing market. The data comes from real end users who use the software day in and day out and IT professionals who have worked with it intimately through procurement, implementation, and maintenance.
To compare and evaluate social media management software providers using the most in-depth and unbiased analyst reports available, visit SoftwareReviews' social media management dedicated category page.
For more information about SoftwareReviews, the Data Quadrant, or the Emotional Footprint, or to access resources to support the software selection process, visit softwarereviews.com and connect via LinkedIn, Twitter, and Facebook.
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FORT MYERS, Fla. — Brayan Bello, the top young pitcher in the Red Sox organization, was shut down for a few days here early in camp because of tightness in his forearm. He resumed throwing Monday.
He told MassLive.com on Thursday he “feels way better” and still thinks he’s on track to be ready for the beginning of the regular season. He doesn’t think he’ll need to begin the year on the IL.
“I’m just trying to stretch my arm and trying to get it stretched enough so I can start the bullpens (again),” Bello said through translator Carlos Villoria Benítez.
“Of course I’m ready. The (tightness) that set me back, it wasn’t that much of a time,” Bello added. “So for me, I’m ready, hopefully, to be the No. 5 starter in that rotation.”
Bello is one of seven starters competing for five rotation spots here in camp. The other six starters are Chris Sale, James Paxton, Corey Kluber, Tanner Houck, Nick Pivetta and Garrett Whitlock.
“I feel way better than last year. I feel more prepared,” Bello said. “I know I’m competing with other pitchers for a spot in the starting rotation. For me, that’s my goal. My goal is to try to make the team out of camp as a starter.”
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The 23-year-old from the Dominican Republic posted a 4.71 ERA and 2.94 FIP in 13 outings (11 starts) as a rookie in 2022.
He had a 2.59 ERA in six starts during September.
His sinker averaged 96.3 mph last season, per Baseball Savant. His changeup was his best pitch as opponents went just 9-for-57 (.158) with no extra-base hits against it.
He said he put the most emphasis and effort on his curveball this offseason.
“During last season in games, the velocity was above what I wanted it to be,” Bello said. “So I was working on trying to throw it for strikes, throw it in the zone and then also slower.”
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A slower curveball is something Bello started working on last season with Rich Hill. The NESN cameras captured Hill showing Bello how he throws his slow curveball during a game in September.
“I think right now it’s where I want it to be,” he said.
He said his goal is to throw the curveball between 75-79 mph. It averaged 80.2 mph last season, per Baseball Savant.
Bello took what he learned in the majors last year and brought it into the offseason.
“I learned the pace and everything in the big leagues is different than the minor leagues,” he said. “I also learned that the rest days you have in the big leagues are way less than you have in the minor leagues. So I tried to keep myself in shape and get myself used to throwing and doing all the things I needed to do every day. That’s one of the things I applied during the offseason.”
Bello is a fast worker. He doesn’t waste time between pitches. So the pitch clock should work to his advantage.
“For me, it’s the same. I don’t like to waste time,” Bello said. “And for me, it’s not going to be a big adjustment or anything like that. Just continue to do all the same things that I do and try to be fast like I always am.” | 2023-02-23T15:11:56+00:00 | masslive.com | https://www.masslive.com/redsox/2023/02/red-soxs-brayan-bello-worked-on-slower-curveball-goal-to-make-opening-day-rotation.html |
The successful launch further expands the world's largest SAR satellite constellation and includes the second and third satellites built, licensed and operated by ICEYE US.
HELSINKI, Finland and IRVINE, Calif., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ICEYE, the global leader in persistent monitoring with radar satellite imaging and an expert in flood and natural catastrophe (NatCat) solutions, has successfully launched five new SAR satellites. All spacecraft were launched on SpaceX's Falcon 9 smallsat rideshare mission via EXOLAUNCH from Cape Canaveral, Florida. Communication has successfully been established with each spacecraft. ICEYE and ICEYE US have now deployed 21 satellites since 2018, including both commercial and dedicated customer missions.
ICEYE's satellite constellation is designed to provide customers with reliable and frequent imagery enabling the rapid detection and tracking of changes on the Earth's surface, regardless of time of day, or weather conditions. This capability is vital for government and commercial uses in various sectors, including insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, national security, defense, humanitarian relief and climate change monitoring.
"The ICEYE team has launched 21 small radar imaging satellites in a few short years, which is a remarkable feat to accomplish," says Rafal Modrzewski, CEO and Co-founder of ICEYE. "The world needs these sources of objective truth data now more than ever. With this launch, we'll have increased performance and capacity to further support our customers and our growth across current and emerging vertical markets."
The launch also included the second and third satellites built, licensed and operated by ICEYE US. ICEYE US, a subsidiary of ICEYE, established a satellite manufacturing facility early last year at its headquarters in Irvine, California. The newly launched ICEYE US satellites are licensed by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and will be operated and controlled exclusively from the company's 24/7 Mission Operations Center in Irvine.
"Expanding our fleet of US built satellites is a critical step that expands our capability to support our customers across the U.S. Government," says Jerry Welsh, CEO of ICEYE US. "We are seeing a shift in the U.S. and international government sector that is now looking to fully leverage and integrate commercial remote sensing technologies into their collection architectures."
Two of the satellites launched are provided directly to the Brazilian Air Force. The Air Force will operate the satellites in support of environmental and national security objectives. Due to Brazil's cloudy weather, SAR satellites that can image the earth during the night or through clouds have an important advantage in gathering actionable insights.
Later this year, ICEYE plans on adding up to five additional satellites to its constellation including more satellites manufactured by ICEYE US.
ICEYE delivers unmatched persistent monitoring capabilities for any location on earth. Owning the world's largest synthetic aperture radar constellation, the company enables objective, data-driven decisions for its customers in sectors such as insurance, natural catastrophe response and recovery, security, maritime monitoring and finance. ICEYE's data can be collected day or night, and even through cloud cover. For more information, please visit www.iceye.com.
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Monday night’s football game between the Buffalo Bills and the Cincinnati Bengals ended abruptly and tragically, leaving sports enthusiasts and players alike in shock.
So shocked that on Tuesday, The Nation’s sports editor Dave Zirin soundly denounced NFL football — and called out racism in the sport.
The game is “a gladiatorial combat sport dependent on the Black players, Black bodies, and Black minds who make up 70 percent of the league’s players,” he wrote. “Denying their humanity is an essential part of the NFL’s brand.”
After 24-year-old Bills safety Damar Hamlin took a hit on Monday night, he collapsed on the field, illustrating what many fear about the number one sport in America: death is closer to players than we realize.
According to team officials, Hamlin went into cardiac arrest during the first quarter of the game after a tackle from Bengals receiver Tee Higgins. People in the stadium and millions viewing on television watched for nearly 10 minutes as medical personnel administered CPR and got Hamlin’s heart to beat again — all while players from both teams stood or kneeled around him with tears streaming down their faces.
The game halted for over an hour before National Football Leagues officials announced that it would be postponed. Joe Buck, ESPN’s play-by-play broadcaster, said on air that players were told they’d have “five minutes” to get ready to resume playing.
However, in a conference call with reporters after the game, NFL executive vice president of operations Troy Vincent said, “I’m not sure where that came from. Five-minute warmup never crossed my mind, personally.”
But the nation now faces the broader question of whether we will stand in solidarity with players, the majority of whom are Black men, and demand that they be kept safe and treated humanely — or will we continue to emphasize the entertainment-first construct of the sport?
“Race has always played a factor because whether people want to talk about it or not, African Americans or Black folks, in general, are still looked upon in many instances as second-class citizens — or not even considered human beings depending on who you talk to,” says former Seattle Seahawks player Timothy Conley who is now the chair of the cinema and film department at Columbia College Hollywood in Los Angeles.
“People just see them as commodities,” Conley says.
Skip Bayless, one of two “Undisputed” sports broadcasters, received significant backlash for his comment on Twitter that seemed to emphasize the commodity aspect of the NFL’s decision to postpone the game.
“No doubt the NFL is considering postponing the rest of this game – but how?” Bayless tweeted as medical personnel tended to Hamlin on the field. “This late in the season, a game of this magnitude is crucial to the regular-season outcome … which suddenly seems so irrelevant.”
Hall of Fame wide receiver Terrell Owens reposted Bayless’ tweet to Instagram and commented that it is “the most despicable tweet ever.”
“I hope you LOSE YOUR JOB!!” Owens wrote.
Media outlets have also been under fire for repeatedly playing the video of the moment of impact and Hamlin’s collapse.
“Please stop. Whether it is police shooting Black men, or something like this, media outlets treat Black suffering like porn. Just stop,” Dr. Stacey Patton, a journalist and research associate professor at the Institute for Urban Research at Morgan State University, tweeted about MSNBC’s coverage.
Jeremiah Nelson, a 24-year-old NFL draft prospect, began his football career at age 8. He says being the roughest and toughest guy on the field was all he knew.
“Us going out there and being told to run as hard as possible, hit as hard as possible, make plays and stuff like that, as a kid, that’s all we think about because that’s all we see,” Nelson tells Word In Black.
According to Nelson, who played for four different teams during his collegiate years, “African American or minority athletes tend to be seen as more ‘superhuman’ in other people’s eyes” when it comes to being a team member.
“In certain ways, it is an advantage for us — you know, like getting recruited — but when it comes to our safety and being humanized, that’s where the problem is.”
Nelson said even in regards to an injury — or being understood when speaking about your pain level — there is a possibility you’ll be disregarded, or not taken as seriously, just because you’re a 6 foot-plus tall, 240-pound Black man.
“It’s not worth it, “ Nelson says. “We’re raised to think we can get over anything with a little bit of recovery or time off, but in some situations – like this one – your health is put at risk. Not just to play, but to stay alive.”
Will Brinson, CBS Sports podcaster and senior writer, called on Twitter for the NFL to take some form of accountability for making (or not making) the appropriate call during such an intense moment.
“Troy Vincent claimed no one from the league told the broadcast booth about the five minute rule. Joe Buck’s as pro as they come, he didn’t go off cuff here. Just admit a mistake for once?”
“The NFL has a long way to go, and it’s not a perfect business,” Conley says. “There are things they’ve done in terms of strides to change things around, like concussion protocols. Those protocols didn’t exist when I was around.”
Meanwhile, Hamlin is currently in critical condition at the Cincinnati Medical Center. | 2023-01-05T19:36:39+00:00 | atlantadailyworld.com | https://atlantadailyworld.com/2023/01/05/play-or-postpone-the-true-value-of-black-bodies-in-the-nfl/ |
Packers versus Rams; bitter cold welcomes teams, fans to Lambeau Field
GREEN BAY, Wis. - The Green Bay Packers (5-8) and bitter cold temperatures welcome the Los Angeles Rams (4-9) to Lambeau Field on Monday Night Football on Dec. 19. The game marks the latest Monday Night Football contest ever at the fabled football stadium.
While you're watching the game, we invite you to check out our live stream of Green Bay Cast with Charlie Berens (Manitowoc Minute) and Donald Driver. They'll be talking about whatever crosses their minds.
Starting at 7 p.m., bring up our stream on FOX6Now.com, the FOX6 News Milwaukee YouTube channel, the FOX6 News Milwaukee Facebook page, or on Tubi – and enjoy the fun through the first quarter of the game!
According to Packers.com, Monday's game will be the first time the Packers have hosted the defending Super Bowl champions since Oct. 14, 2001, vs. Baltimore. It will also be the first prime-time matchup between the teams since they met on MNF at Lambeau Field (Nov. 29, 2004).
Green Bay has won six of the last seven regular-season matchups with the Rams and 13 of the last 18. Including the postseason, the Packers have won each of the last four home games against the Rams, outscoring them, 116-59.
Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has started against the Rams seven times (including postseason) with the Packers winning six of those contests and scoring 24-plus points in all seven games. Rodgers has thrown for 15 TDs, three INTs and a passer rating of 109.6 against the Rams. Rodgers has posted a passer rating of 100-plus in five of the seven contests.
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This will be the Packers' first home game in over a month, having last played at Lambeau Field against Tennessee on Nov. 17. The Packers are coming off a victory at Chicago in Week 13 that gave Green Bay 787 victories, the most in the regular season in the history of the NFL. It is the first time since December 1921 (Buffalo All-Americans) that the Bears franchise (786) does not lead the NFL or have a share of the lead in all-time regular-season wins.
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Under LaFleur, Green Bay is 14-1 (.933) at home in Week 10 or later, marking the best record in the NFL since 2019 (Kansas City, 11-1, .917). Green Bay will end the regular season with three of its last four at home for the first time since 2011. | 2022-12-19T16:54:57+00:00 | fox6now.com | https://www.fox6now.com/sports/packers-rams-bitter-cold-teams-fans-lambeau-field |
Application Package Developed By Advent BioServices; Builds on Licenses Obtained in 2021
BETHESDA, Md., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Biotherapeutics (OTCQB: NWBO) ("NW Bio"), a biotechnology company developing DCVax® personalized immune therapies for solid tumor cancers, today announced that an application for license of the manufacturing facility in Sawston, UK for commercial manufacturing of cellular therapies has been submitted to the Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA). The application builds upon the 3 licenses received for the Sawston facility in 2021.
This application for a Manufacturer's license (MIA) represents the culmination of an additional year of intensive work, beyond the preparations over more than 2 years that were required for the applications for the initial licenses last year. The first license was received in September, 2021, from the Human Tissue Authority of the UK, and provided authorization for collection and storage of human tissues (such as the tumor tissue used to make the lysate for DCVax®-L products) and cells (such as the immune cells used to make DCVax-L). The second and third licenses were received in December, 2021, from MHRA, and provided authorization for manufacturing cellular therapies for use in clinical trials and compassionate use ("Specials") cases, respectively.
As reported last year, a further license from MHRA is required specifically for commercial manufacturing of cellular products. Application for a commercial license requires meeting even higher standards.
Preparations for this commercial license have included the creation of a further 50 standard operating procedures (SOPs) and policy and technical specification documents, validation of transport and shipping, and full validation and qualification of seven new pieces of equipment. Each step in such validation and qualification processes incorporates user requirement specification, design qualification, installation/operational qualification and performance qualification. This takes many months for each item of equipment. Additional controlled rate freezers were also procured, validated and qualified to expand the cryostorage capacity at the Sawston facility.
An automated system for the fill and finish of DCVax-L product has also been delivered, installed, validated and qualified. "Fill and finish" is the final step of the process, after a batch of DCVax-L product has been manufactured, in which the batch is allocated into single doses in individual vials for cryopreservation and distribution.
Preparations for this commercial license application have also included successful recruitment of additional highly experienced, senior-level GMP experts and scientists. There is a significant shortage of such senior experts throughout the cell and gene therapy sector, and such personnel are in extreme demand. These additions bring significant additional capacity and depth to the Sawston team.
As was the case before, the preparations for this license application have taken place in the context of ongoing supply chain problems, personnel shortages and other post-COVID obstacles. For example, delivery of necessary equipment has been delayed months beyond the scheduled delivery dates. Certain reagents that are required ingredients for DCVax-L have been subject to ongoing supply shortages, and there is an ongoing worldwide shortage of the special caps required for the cell culture flasks used to make DCVax-L. The cumulative effects of these and other individual delays and shortages have been, and continue to be, substantial.
The next step for this license application will be another on-site inspection of the Sawston facility by MHRA – this time, inspecting the facility, its procedures, personnel, regulatory documents, capacity and capabilities in accordance with the standards for commercial manufacturing. Following the inspection, a report of the inspection results and any findings needing any corrective action will be issued by MHRA.
Following completion of any post-inspection actions, the Company is hopeful that a manufacturing license for commercial production of cellular products in the Sawston facility may be approved by year-end.
Such a manufacturing license is separate from any regulatory decision about approval of DCVax-L itself. The Company has not to date submitted an application for commercial approval of DCVax-L.
Dr. Mike Scott, President of Advent Bioservices commented "Our Team has put in an extraordinary effort to meet our self-imposed, end of Q2 deadline to submit the MIA application. The standards set for the manufacturing of commercially licensed advanced medicinal therapies are understandably extremely stringent. We now await scrutiny of the application and processes by the MHRA, and are ready to welcome their inspectors to the Sawston facility."
About Northwest Biotherapeutics
Northwest Biotherapeutics is a biotechnology company focused on developing personalized immunotherapy products designed to treat cancers more effectively than current treatments, without toxicities of the kind associated with chemotherapies, and on a cost-effective basis, in both North America and Europe. The Company has a broad platform technology for DCVax® dendritic cell-based vaccines. The Company's lead program is a 331-patient Phase III trial of DCVax®-L for newly diagnosed Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM). GBM is the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer, and is an "orphan disease." This Phase III trial has been completed and the top line data was presented by a key investigator at a recent scientific meeting. The Company is also pursuing development of DCVax®-Direct for inoperable solid tumor cancers. It has completed a 40-patient Phase I trial and plans to prepare for Phase II trials as resources permit. The Company previously conducted a Phase I/II trial with DCVax-L for advanced ovarian cancer together with the University of Pennsylvania.
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The Zone: ACLU asks judge to find Phoenix in contempt over recent homeless sweep
PHOENIX - Officials with the American Civil Liberties Union announced on May 16 that they are asking a judge to find the City of Phoenix in contempt of a court order connected with a homeless encampment near Downtown Phoenix that is known as "The Zone."
Read More: 'The Zone': Here's what you should know about Phoenix's cleanup plan for the homeless encampment
In a statement, ACLU officials accused the city of violating a court order that was issued by a judge in December 2022. In a report on The Zone in March 2023, we mentioned that a Federal judge imposed a number of restrictions on Phoenix city officials with regards to homeless sweeps. The order preliminarily banned city officials from:
- Enforcing camping and sleeping bans against individuals who practically cannot obtain shelter, as long as there are more unsheltered individuals in Phoenix than there are shelter beds available.
- Seizing any property of the homeless without providing prior notice, unless the property is reasonably believed to be abandoned, presents an immediate threat to public health or safety, or is evidence of a crime of contraband.
- Destroying seized property without maintaining it in a secure location for a period of less than 30 days.
According to the statement released by ACLU officials on May 16, witnesses reported that during a cleanup on May 10, Phoenix city workers:
- Seized and destroyed many unsheltered individuals’ personal belongings and property in this area.
- Did not appear to store or mark collected items for storage
- Did not make individual assessments before they forced those who are homeless into shelter spaces
- Did not allow those who are homeless to return to the area that was cleaned
- Threatened to cite or arrest without "first ensuring available shelter that fit the individual’s needs."
"What happened on May 10 is unacceptable. Not only did the city of Phoenix violate an active court order, but they failed to follow their own protocols to treat unsheltered individuals with dignity and respect during a cleaning," said ACLU of Arizona Legal Director Jared Keenan, in the statement. "The city should be held accountable for its conduct before any future cleanings can take place."
Officials with ACLU also said they are asking the court to prevent further sweeps in The Zone until they can comply with the December 2022 order.
Phoenix city official respond
In a separate statement, Phoenix city officials say they "vehemently disagrees" with the assertions made by ACLU.
"The City took a human-focused and dignified approach to the effort and we are disappointed that the ACLU and its plaintiffs did not address their concerns with the City prior to filing a motion with the court. Their assertions are not accurate," read a portion of the statement.
Full statement from the City of Phoenix
"The City of Phoenix vehemently disagrees with the plaintiff’s description of the May 10 engagement effort around the Human Services Campus. The City took a human-focused and dignified approach to the effort and we are disappointed that the ACLU and its plaintiffs did not address their concerns with the City prior to filing a motion with the court. Their assertions are not accurate.
In reality, what plaintiffs did not see was that City staff and partners engaged 60 people in the area and each one of them cooperated with the request to move their belongings. Of those engaged, 47 people were transported to indoor shelters or treatment programs, a nearly 80% success rate in placing people into an indoor space.
No individual’s property was destroyed without their permission and there were no issues with unattended property. Any items that were removed from the block were authorized to be removed by the individuals who were formerly camping in the area when they engaged with our staff and were offered a place in shelter. The City and our partners also stored belongings for five individuals who requested it and we are in communication with those individuals to access their property.
The City provided every individual camping on 9th Ave with two weeks’ notice that the block would be closed to camping on May 10. The City and our partners provided staff to help individuals pack all belongings and direct immediate transportation to indoor shelter.
The City developed its enhanced engagement process to comply with both the injunction issued by Judge Snow on December 16, as well as complying with Superior Court Judge Scott Blaney’s order to abate a public nuisance created by individuals camping in the right of way.
The City is disappointed by the ACLU’s motion. The City was working in good faith to come to terms in settling the case. The City expressed to the plaintiffs that there were operational issues we were working through and needed time to reach an agreement in which the City could meet the terms.
The City’s most urgent priority is helping get people into safe indoor spaces where they can receive services and work to end their homelessness. This attempt by the plaintiffs to derail and interfere with our efforts to assist both individuals experiencing homelessness and nearby business owners does nothing to help those in need." | 2023-05-17T03:23:03+00:00 | fox10phoenix.com | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/the-zone-aclu-asks-judge-to-find-phoenix-in-contempt-over-recent-homeless-sweep |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday struck down affirmative action in college admissions, declaring race cannot be a factor and forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
The court’s conservative majority overturned admissions plans at Harvard and the University of North Carolina, the nation’s oldest private and public colleges, respectively.
Chief Justice John Roberts said that for too long universities have “concluded, wrongly, that the touchstone of an individual’s identity is not challenges bested, skills built, or lessons learned but the color of their skin. Our constitutional history does not tolerate that choice.”
Justice Clarence Thomas, the nation’s second Black justice who had long called for an end to affirmative action, wrote separately that the decision “sees the universities’ admissions policies for what they are: rudderless, race-based preferences designed to ensure a particular racial mix in their entering classes.”
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in dissent that the decision “rolls back decades of precedent and momentous progress.”
Both Thomas and Sotomayor, the two justices who have acknowledged affirmative action played a role in their admissions to college and law school, took the unusual step of reading a summary of their opinions aloud in the courtroom.
In a separate dissent, Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson — the court’s first Black female justice — called the decision “truly a tragedy for us all.”
Jackson, who sat out the Harvard case because she had been a member of an advisory governing board, wrote, “With let-them-eat-cake obliviousness, today, the majority pulls the ripcord and announces ‘colorblindness for all’ by legal fiat. But deeming race irrelevant in law does not make it so in life.”
The vote was 6-3 in the North Carolina case and 6-2 in the Harvard case. Justice Elena Kagan was the other dissenter.
The Supreme Court had twice upheld race-conscious college admissions programs in the past 20 years, including as recently as 2016.
But that was before the three appointees of former President Donald Trump joined the court. At arguments in late October, all six conservative justices expressed doubts about the practice, which had been upheld under Supreme Court decisions reaching back to 1978.
Lower courts also had upheld the programs at both UNC and Harvard, rejecting claims that the schools discriminated against white and Asian American applicants.
The college admissions disputes are among several high-profile cases focused on race in America, and were weighed by the conservative-dominated, but most diverse court ever. Among the nine justices are four women, two Black people and a Latina.
The justices earlier in June decided a voting rights case in favor of Black voters in Alabama and rejected a race-based challenge to a Native American child protection law.
The affirmative action cases were brought by conservative activist Edward Blum, who also was behind an earlier affirmative action challenge against the University of Texas as well as the case that led the court in 2013 to end use of a key provision of the landmark Voting Rights Act.
Blum formed Students for Fair Admissions, which filed the lawsuits against both schools in 2014.
The group argued that the Constitution forbids the use of race in college admissions and called for overturning earlier Supreme Court decisions that said otherwise.
Roberts’ opinion effectively did so, both Thomas and the dissenters wrote.
The only institutions of higher education explicitly left out of the ruling are the nation’s military academies, Roberts wrote, suggesting that national security interests could affect the legal analysis.
Blum’s group had contended that colleges and universities can use other, race-neutral ways to assemble a diverse student body, including by focusing on socioeconomic status and eliminating the preference for children of alumni and major donors.
The schools said that they use race in a limited way, but that eliminating it as a factor altogether would make it much harder to achieve a student body that looks like America.
At the eight Ivy League universities, the number of nonwhite students increased by 55% from 2010 to 2021, according to federal data. That group, which includes, Native American, Asian, Black, Hispanic, Pacific Islander and biracial students, accounted for 35% of students on those campuses in 2021, up from 27% in 2010.
The end of affirmative action in higher education in California, Michigan, Washington state and elsewhere led to a steep drop in minority enrollment in the states’ leading public universities.
They are among nine states that already prohibit any consideration of race in admissions to their public colleges and universities. The others are: Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Nebraska, New Hampshire and Oklahoma.
In 2020, California voters easily rejected a ballot measure to bring back affirmative action.
A poll last month by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research showed 63% of U.S. adults say the court should allow colleges to consider race as part of the admissions process, yet few believe students’ race should ultimately play a major role in decisions. A Pew Research Center survey released last week found that half of Americans disapprove of considerations of applicants’ race, while a third approve.
The chief justice and Jackson received their undergraduate and law degrees from Harvard. Two other justices, Elena Kagan and Neil Gorsuch, went to law school there, and Kagan was the first woman to serve as the law school’s dean.
Every U.S. college and university the justices attended, save one, urged the court to preserve race-conscious admissions.
Those schools — Yale, Princeton, Columbia, Notre Dame and Holy Cross — joined briefs in defense of Harvard’s and UNC’s admissions plans.
Only Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s undergraduate alma mater, Rhodes College, in Memphis, Tennessee, was not involved in the cases. | 2023-06-29T15:31:06+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/politics/ap-supreme-court-rules-that-colleges-must-stop-considering-the-race-of-applicants-for-admission/ |
IRVING, Texas, Feb. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- FleetPride, Inc., the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service provider in the independent heavy duty aftermarket, announced today that it has acquired the assets of TAM Truck & Trailer Service, based in Alto, Georgia.
TAM Truck & Trailer Service is a family-owned business, operating since 2008, providing specialized trailer service and repairs, heavy duty truck and trailer part sales, mobile on-site maintenance and shop semi-trailer repairs.
"TAM Truck & Trailer Service comes to us with more than 30 years of experience. We share a great amount of synergy including our values on people, integrity and focus on customer service," said Mike Harris, FleetPride senior vice president of sales and operations.
"We're excited to join FleetPride and look forward to being able to expand the services we offer our customers," said Travis Maddox, Owner, TAM Truck & Trailer Service. "This acquisition provides unique opportunities for both our customers and team members."
FleetPride's national parts and service operations continue to grow. If you are interested in learning more about how to become part of the FleetPride network, please visit FleetPride.com/acquisitions for more details.
About FleetPride, Inc.
Headquartered in Irving, TX, FleetPride is the nation's largest distributor of truck and trailer parts and service in the independent heavy duty aftermarket. FleetPride's sophisticated network of 300+ locations, which includes 80+ service centers and 5 distribution centers means customers get the parts and services they need, when and where they need them. Customers can click, talk, chat or visit with FleetPride's team of 4,000 experts empowered and motivated to solve problems and create tailored solutions for each customer's unique needs.
To find your local FleetPride branch or service center, or to cross-reference, search, and shop for parts by VIN, visit the new www.fleetpride.com.
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Mega Millions jackpot now $790M, nation’s 4th largest prize
DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Lottery officials on Saturday raised the Mega Millions grand prize to $790 million, giving players a shot at what would be the nation’s fourth largest jackpot.
The next drawing is on Tuesday. The jackpot has grown so large because there hasn’t been a winner in three months. Those 27 consecutive drawings without anyone matching all six numbers has allowed the jackpot to gradually grow from its $20 million starting point in April.
The highlighted pre-tax $790 million prize is for a winner who takes an annuity option, paid out in 30 annual payments. Most players choose the cash option, which for Tuesday’s drawing would be $464.4 million.
No ticket matched all six numbers drawn Friday night: the white balls 14, 40, 60, 64 and 66, plus the gold Mega Ball 16, Mega Millions said.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is overseen by state lottery officials.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-07-23T13:42:16+00:00 | ksla.com | https://www.ksla.com/2022/07/23/mega-millions-jackpot-now-790m-nations-4th-largest-prize/ |
Karl Storz and Photocure to collaborate on commercializing the high-definition system
OSLO, Norway, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Photocure ASA (OSE: PHO), the Bladder Cancer Company, announces the commercial availability of Karl Storz's New Blue Light equipment powered by Saphira™ in the U.S. As part of the rollout, Karl Storz plans to host a Virtual Launch event for the medical community streamed from its El Segundo, California office where Sia Daneshmand M.D. and Kristin Scarpato M.D. M.P.H. will discuss the clinical benefits of using BLC® with Cysview® for NBMIC*, while sharing their perspectives on the advantages that the New Blue Light system provides over the original system for TURBT**. The Virtual Launch event is scheduled to take place on October 13, 2022 at 4:00pm Pacific Time.
"We are pleased to share that Karl Storz has begun filling Obsolescence Protection Program (OPP) orders for customers who purchased New Blue Light system upgrades last year," said Geoff Coy, Vice President and General Manager, North America. "Orders for the new Saphira system appear to be outpacing orders from the past signaling pent up demand for the advanced technology, and we expect to begin filling new account orders in the fourth quarter. Given the strong demand, we continue to believe that BLC is on its way to becoming the standard of care for endoscopic visualization of bladder cancer."
"Uro-oncologists and their staff have expressed a strong desire to have the new Blue Light system at their hospitals, and the upcoming Virtual Launch Event is an opportunity to showcase the system's benefits and broaden awareness of BLC in the market," said Ken Pugh, Head of North America Marketing and Alliance Management. "Accordingly, we are working diligently with our partners to ensure that all customers who want The New Blue Light, have it for all appropriate patients with NMIBC."
Dr. Sia Daneshmand, M.D., is Professor of Urology with Clinical Scholar designation and serves as director of clinical research as well as the urologic oncology (SUO) fellowship director at the University of Southern California (USC) in Los Angeles.
Dr. Kristin Scarpato, M.D., M.P.H., is Associate Professor Department of Urology residency program director and vice chair of education for the Department of Urology, Division of Urologic Oncology at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee.
*NMIBC: Non-muscle invasive bladder cancer
**TURBT: Transurethral resection of bladder tumor
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About Bladder Cancer
Bladder cancer ranks as the 8th most common cancer worldwide – the 5th most common in men – with 1 720 000 prevalent cases (5-year prevalence rate)1a, 573 000 new cases and more than 200 000 deaths in 2020.1b
Approx. 75% of all bladder cancer cases occur in men.1 It has a high recurrence rate with up to 61% in year one and up to 78% over five years.2 Bladder cancer has the highest lifetime treatment costs per patient of all cancers.3
Bladder cancer is a costly, potentially progressive disease for which patients have to undergo multiple cystoscopies due to the high risk of recurrence. There is an urgent need to improve both the diagnosis and the management of bladder cancer for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems alike.
Bladder cancer is classified into two types, non-muscle invasive bladder cancer (NMIBC) and muscle-invasive bladder cancer (MIBC), depending on the depth of invasion in the bladder wall. NMIBC remains in the inner layer of cells lining the bladder. These cancers are the most common (75%) of all BC cases and include the subtypes Ta, carcinoma in situ (CIS) and T1 lesions. In MIBC the cancer has grown into deeper layers of the bladder wall. These cancers, including subtypes T2, T3 and T4, are more likely to spread and are harder to treat.4
1 Globocan. a) 5-year prevalence / b) incidence/mortality by population. Available at: https://gco.iarc.fr/today, accessed [January 2022]
2 Babjuk M, et al. Eur Urol. 2019; 76(5): 639-657
3 Sievert KD et al. World J Urol 2009;27:295–300
4 Bladder Cancer. American Cancer Society. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/bladder-cancer.html
About Hexvix®/Cysview® (hexaminolevulinate HCl)
Hexvix/Cysview is a drug that preferentially accumulates in cancer cells in the bladder, making them glow bright pink during Blue Light Cystoscopy (BLC®). BLC with Hexvix/Cysview, compared to standard white light cystoscopy alone, improves the detection of tumors and leads to more complete resection, fewer residual tumors, and better management decisions.
Cysview is the tradename in the U.S. and Canada, Hexvix is the tradename in all other markets. Photocure is commercializing Cysview/Hexvix directly in the U.S. and Europe and has strategic partnerships for the commercialization of Hexvix/Cysview in China, Chile, Australia, New Zealand and Israel. Please refer to https://photocure.com/partners/our-partners for further information on our commercial partners.
About Photocure ASA
Photocure: The Bladder Cancer Company delivers transformative solutions to improve the lives of bladder cancer patients. Our unique technology, making cancer cells glow bright pink, has led to better health outcomes for patients worldwide. Photocure is headquartered in Oslo, Norway and listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (OSE: PHO). For more information, please visit us at www.photocure.com, www.hexvix.com, www.cysview.com
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UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. refugee agency said in a new report Tuesday that access to education for refugees remains very limited compared to their counterparts in host countries and called for all youngsters forced to flee their countries to have access to quality schooling.
Becky Telford, chief of the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees education section, told a news conference launching the report that with the number of refugees and displaced people growing, “it is increasingly urgent that those gaps are addressed.”
The report, based on data from more than 40 countries, calls for strong partnerships to break down barriers to education for millions of refugee children, and for a renewed effort to include refugees in national education systems.
On a positive note, Telford said that while the number of refugees in higher education is very low, it has increased from 1% a number of years ago to 3% and now 6%. | 2022-09-14T02:46:07+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/un-education-for-refugees-very-limited-compared-to-hosts/2022/09/13/b556ed10-33ce-11ed-a0d6-415299bfebd5_story.html |
CLEVELAND – José Ramírez's only misses came on swings for history.
Ramírez homered in his first three at-bats — and from both sides of the plate — to power the Cleveland Guardians to a 10-3 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
Ramírez connected for a solo shot in the first inning off Matt Dermody (0-1), belted a two-run shot — his 200th career homer — in the third and added another solo blast in the sixth when the Guardians hit for the cycle, had eight straight hits and scored five times.
Ramírez came up a second time in the sixth bidding for a rare four-homer game, but struck out swinging. The four-time All-Star third baseman had another chance in the eighth, and grounded to third.
“My last two at-bats I was swinging away,” Ramírez admitted.
There have only been 16 four-homer games in the majors since 1901. The last to do it was Arizona's J.D. Martinez in 2017. Cleveland got one from Rocky Colavito on June 10, 1959.
“Everyone in (the clubhouse) would say the same thing, he’s the best player in the game," said Cleveland starter Aaron Civale (2-1), who had his second straight solid start. "He plays the game the best way every single night.
“He might not be on paper the most talented. He might not be considered the best. But when he plays the game the way he plays it, he’s the best in the game.”
Ramírez also showed off some of his defensive prowess in the sixth by backhanding Justin Turner's hard shot and throwing off balance across the diamond to get Boston's third baseman while backpedaling in foul territory.
“If that was back in the day like Brooks Robinson, that play would be shown over and over and over,” Guardians manager Terry Francona said said.
Will Brennan added a homer as the Guardians won the series and handed the Red Sox their fifth loss in six games. Boston is under .500 for the first time since April 28.
“It's not the type of baseball we want to play,” said manager Alex Cora. “But here we are.”
Triston Casas chased Civale in the sixth with his seventh homer to pull Boston within 3-2.
But Cleveland, whose offense has awakened after a slow start, pounded former teammate Corey Kluber in the sixth. After Ramírez homered, Andrés Giménez hit a two-run double, Myles Straw hit an RBI triple and Brennan singled home a run as the Guardians opened an 8-2 lead.
Kluber, who was recently demoted to the bullpen, was tagged for seven runs and 11 hits in 3 1/3 innings. When manager Alex Cora pulled him, Kluber, a two-time Cy Young winner with Cleveland, made a slow walk from the mound where he had so much success to Boston's dugout.
“It's really tough,” Cora said about seeing Kluber hit so hard. “He couldn't buy a break.”
Dermody's first major league start came with some controversy.
The left-hander posted a homophobic tweet in 2021, and since deleted it, that the Red Sox were not aware of when they signed Dermody in January. He participated in the team's mandatory anti-discrimination and harassment prevention training in March.
The team called Dermodys' post “hurtful” and Cora praised the club's handling of the matter.
“You have to say it like it is, and be transparent,” Cora aid.
HAVE A SEAT
Red Sox outfielder Alex Verdugo was not in the starting lineup after being benched for not hustling in Wednesday's loss.
With Boston trailing 5-2 in the seventh inning, Verdugo slowed up between first and second base on a ball hit by Masataka Yoshida. Cora felt like Verdugo should have been running harder and immediately pulled him.
Before the series finale, Cora explained Verdugo was being disciplined.
“We just felt like on that play his reaction wasn’t a great one, not hustling his behind to second,” Cora said. "I don’t know if he was out or safe, but I didn’t like it. ... I felt like it wasn't acceptable, and he knows it.”
Cora said he spoke to Verdugo, who has been having a solid season. He'll play tomorrow in New York.
TRAINER'S ROOM
Red Sox: INF Yu Chang (left hamate fracture) will continue his rehab assignment at Triple-A Worcester this weekend and rejoin Boston's roster on Monday. ... LHP Richard Bleier (shoulder inflammation) is not recovering as quickly as the team expected. He recently began playing catch for the first time since going on the IL on May 22.
NEXT UP
Red Sox: RHP Garrett Whitlock (2-2, 5.16 ERA) starts the series opener in New York against Yankees ace Gerrit Cole (7-0, 2.82).
Guardians: Rookie LHP Logan Allen (3-2, 2.76), who tossed seven scoreless innings in his last start, goes against Houston RHP Christian Javier (7-1, 2.84) in the opener of a three-game set.
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AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-06-09T03:19:59+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/sports/2023/06/09/jose-ramirez-hits-3-homers-to-power-guardians-to-10-3-win-over-slumping-red-sox/ |
TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Just before midnight on Sunday, officers with the Tucson Police Department responded to reports of an armed robbery at a Circle K in the area of 36th St. and Mission Rd.
The suspects took several items from the store and fled as police were arriving. No injuries were reported.
The suspects drove away from police in their vehicle but were stopped around Silverlake Rd. and Kino Pkwy.
Four suspects were taken into custody, facing several charges:
Sergio Elias (18 years old)- Armed Robbery, Aggravated Robbery, Burglary 3rd Degree, and Unlawful Flight
Elijah Wallace (21 years old)- Armed Robbery, Aggravated Robbery, and Burglary 3rd Degree
Kaitlyn Hosp (18 years old)- Aggravated Robbery
Elysia Zittman (18 years old)- Aggravated Robbery | 2023-06-12T20:45:31+00:00 | kgun9.com | https://www.kgun9.com/news/local-news/tpd-four-suspects-taken-into-custody-after-armed-robbery |
Finally, we have some much needed rainfall in the forecast as a slow-moving area of low pressure tracks through the area. With that being said, the heat and moisture around Saturday evening could allow for some strong to severe thunderstorms to develop.
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At least 8 people taken to hospitals after Chicago building explosion
Eight people have been taken to hospitals from the scene of a building explosion in Chicago on Tuesday morning, according to Chicago Fire.
At least three of those people are listed in serious to critical condition, Chicago Fire said on Twitter. The source of the explosion is unknown at this time and remains under investigation, and the ATF and the Chicago Police bomb unit are on scene to assist.
Deputy Fire Commissioner Marc Ferman could not provide further details of the victims' conditions in a brief news conference but told reporters he'd heard the injuries range from "burns to traumatic injuries."
Watch video from over the scene in the video player above.
Fire companies were dispatched around 9 a.m. local time, Ferman said, and the first unit to arrive, a battalion chief, called for a collapse response after seeing "some sort of an explosion and a partial collapse of the upper floor of a residential building." The battalion chief also called for a hazardous materials response, Ferman said.
Authorities had to conduct a "technical sort of search" of the building due to its condition, Ferman said. The upper floor was "compromised," so technical experts were called in to support the structure with struts so rescue personnel could safely search for victims and remove debris.
Video above: Ground-level video of the building explosion
Officials were "confident" they had gotten everyone out of the building, Ferman said, but the search remained ongoing. Residents have been displaced, he added, but it's not clear how many.
About 135 personnel from fire suppression, special operations and EMS responded to the scene, he said. Officials from gas, water and electric utilities were also on scene, Ferman said.
This is a developing story and will be updated. | 2022-09-20T18:25:26+00:00 | kcra.com | https://www.kcra.com/article/chicago-building-explosion/41296853 |
Mitchell was honored during a ceremony in Washington, D.C. Sharing a photo of her posing with the hitmaker and friends, Bareilles opened up about how Mitchell’s music helped her through a critical moment in her life.
“I canât tell you how precious this night was. It represents what I love about the power of legacy,” she wrote in part. “Beloved teachers and their students who some day may become teachers to new students and on and onâ¦the ripples [seen] and unseen.”
Sara continued, “Joni is singular. She has shaped most every artist I know in some way.” As for how the legendary singer touched her life, Sara explained, “At a very low point in my 20s I was introduced to her records and I found the Earth again. I learned that intimate offerings of truth can save someone- and sometimes that person is you.”
“She is cheeky and irreverent and wise and funny and doesnât suffer fools and has ushered through more truth to this plane of existence than most,” she said of Mitchell.
Sara also thanked singer Brandi Carlile for inviting her to the event and helping her meet her idol.Â
The two-hour event was recorded and is scheduled to air March 31 at 9 p.m. ETÂ on PBS.
The Gershwin Prize has been handed out since 2007. Lionel Richie received the award last year. Previous honorees include Billy Joel, Paul McCartney, Carole King and Stevie Wonder.
Sara Bareilles saluted Joni Mitchell, who was awarded the Library of Congress’ Gershwin Prize for Popular Music, on Tuesday night. | 2023-03-02T23:31:36+00:00 | warm1069.com | https://warm1069.com/sara-bareilles-salutes-joni-mitchell-credits-her-music-for-guiding-her-through-a-very-low-point-in-life/ |
LONDON (AP) — A London judge rejected Prince Harry’s bid to pay for his own police protection Tuesday, denying the royal’s request to challenge the U.K. government in court.
The British government stopped providing security after Harry, the younger son of King Charles III, and his wife, the former actress Meghan Markle, quit their royal duties and moved to California in 2020. It then rejected his offer to pay for protection when he visits home.
A lawyer for the government argued in court that it was not appropriate to allow hiring “police officers as private bodyguards for the wealthy.”
Justice Martin Chamberlain said there was nothing “incoherent or illogical” in the government’s reasoning to deny the Duke of Sussex’s request to hire police bodyguards at his own expense. He said providing private protection for an individual was different from paying police as security at sporting and other events.
Further, he said it could strain police resources, set a precedent and be seen as unfair.
“If privately funded protective security were permitted, a less wealthy individual would feel unfairly treated, the availability of a limited specialist resource would be reduced and a precedent would have been set which it would be difficult to contain,” Chamberlain wrote.
Harry has said he doesn’t feel safe visiting Britain with his young children, and has cited aggressive press photographers that chased him after an event in 2021.
The case was argued last week on the same day Harry and Meghan sought cover from paparazzi in a New York police station after a spokesperson said they had been involved in a “near catastrophic car chase” with photographers after a gala event.
No one was injured and no citations given, but police said photographers made it challenging for the couple to get where they were going.
The couple have said they fund their own security. Former President Donald Trump said the U.S. government wouldn’t pay to protect them.
While Harry lost the case to pay police to protect him in the U.K., he could end up with a bigger prize. Another judge allowed his case to proceed challenging the decision to deny him government-paid security.
The prince has four other active legal cases in London courts, all of them against British tabloid publishers over allegations of phone hacking or libel.
Harry is due to testify next month in an ongoing trial against the publisher of the Daily Mirror over allegations it used illegal means to gather material for dozens of articles about the duke, dating back as far as the 1990s.
Judges are currently weighing whether two other phone hacking cases can go to trial against the publishers of the Daily Mail and The Sun.
Lawyers for the newspapers have argued the claims were brought well beyond a six-year time limit. Harry’s lawyer has argued that an exception should be granted because the publishers were deceptive about the hacking and other unlawful information gathering so he couldn’t discover it soon enough.
A judge is also considering whether to toss out Harry’s libel lawsuit against the Mail on Sunday over an article alleging he tried to hush up his challenge to pay for police security.
The newspaper has claimed it was expressing an “honest opinion,” but a judge in a preliminary ruling found it defamatory. | 2023-05-23T20:43:43+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/british-monarchy/ap-court-rules-against-prince-harrys-offer-to-personally-pay-for-police-protection-in-uk/ |
BOSTON (AP) — The Milwaukee Bucks are still alive in the NBA playoffs, but star Giannis Antetokounmpo is already joking about his plans for next year.
After scoring 40 points to help the Bucks take a 3-2 lead over Boston in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Wednesday night, the two-time MVP asked reporters out of the blue: “If I don’t play after this season, do I still get paid? Do you guys know how it works?”
Antetokounmpo, 27, was asked how he would spend his sabbatical.
“If I take a year off, what would I do?” he repeated. “I would disappear. I would go to an island in Greece, stay with my family and disappear for a year.”
As he walked off, he added: “I’m being serious.”
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- Open-label study will evaluate the potential for DISC-0974, a first-in-class, anti-HJV (hemojuvelin) monoclonal antibody to improve anemia in myelofibrosis patients
- DISC-0974 is administered as a once-monthly, subcutaneous injection and is designed to suppress hepcidin, a critical driver of anemia in myelofibrosis and other disease of inflammation
- DISC-0974 was previously shown to decrease hepcidin levels, increase serum iron, and improve markers of erythropoiesis including hemoglobin in a phase 1 study of healthy volunteers
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Disc Medicine, a clinical-stage biotechnology company dedicated to the discovery and development of novel therapeutic candidates for serious and debilitating hematologic diseases, announced today the initiation of a Phase 1b/2 study to evaluate the efficacy and safety of DISC-0974 in myelofibrosis (MF) patients with anemia. DISC-0974 is a monoclonal antibody designed to suppress hepcidin by inhibiting the hemojuvelin (HJV) co-receptor, thereby addressing anemia by enhancing the availability of iron for erythropoiesis.
"The initiation of this study in MF patients with anemia is an important milestone in the clinical development of DISC-0974 and builds on the encouraging findings that we observed in our healthy volunteer study," said John Quisel, JD, PhD, Chief Executive Officer at Disc Medicine. "This also marks the first of several patient studies that we plan to initiate this year across our portfolio, and I'm proud of our team for this achievement."
The study will be an open-label, multi-center, Phase 1b/2 trial and will evaluate the safety, tolerability, and efficacy of DISC-0974 in myelofibrosis patients with anemia. The study endpoints will include hepcidin levels, serum iron and markers of iron mobilization and measures of anemia benefit such as hemoglobin, reductions in transfusion burden and transfusion independence (TI) rate. The study allows enrollment of patients receiving stable background therapy, including Janus Kinase (JAK) inhibitors. The study will be conducted in two parts:
- Phase 1b (Dose-Escalation): Ascending, monthly doses of DISC-0974 administered for six months to MF patients with anemia (Hb levels < 10 g/dL), where a dose level will be selected based on optimal increases in hemoglobin and serum iron;
- Phase 2 (Expansion Stage): Multiple doses of DISC-0974 administered once-a-month at the dose level selected from the phase 1b portion of the study to MF patients with anemia who are transfusion dependent (TD) according IWG-MRT criteria, defined as receiving >6 units of RBC in a 12-week period.
"There is a tremendous need for novel therapies that specifically address anemia in MF patients, which is severe and progressively worsens over time, such that nearly all patients eventually require chronic RBC transfusions," said Srdan Verstovsek, MD, PhD, Professor of Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. "Moreover, current treatments tend to exacerbate anemia, which limits optimal therapy or is a cause of treatment failure. We are excited to participate in this clinical trial, as there is growing evidence indicating that hepcidin is a key driver of anemia in myelofibrosis."
DISC-0974 is an investigational, first-in-class monoclonal antibody designed to suppress hepcidin production by inhibiting the hemojuvelin (HJV) co-receptor, a highly selective and critical target of the hepcidin pathway with biological activity that has been validated by human genetic evidence. Hepcidin is the primary regulatory hormone of iron homeostasis and plays a central role by restricting iron absorption and preventing deployment from internal iron stores. DISC-0974 is designed to suppress hepcidin production and increase iron availability for erythropoiesis and is being developed as a potential treatment for multiple forms of anemia of inflammation. DISC-0974 is currently being studied in a phase 1 clinical study of DISC-0974 in healthy volunteers and a phase 1b/2 study in myelofibrosis (MF) patients with severe anemia.
DISC-0974 is an investigational therapy that is not approved for any use in any country. Disc obtained global rights to DISC-0974 and related molecules under a license agreement from AbbVie in October 2019.
Myelofibrosis (MF) is a rare, chronic blood cancer that currently affects an estimated 16,000 to 18,500 patients in the United States alone. Severe, progressive, and treatment resistant anemia is the primary clinical manifestation of MF and at diagnosis, over 80% of MF patients have anemia, which progressively worsens and ultimately renders the majority of patients dependent on chronic red blood cell transfusions. There are currently no approved therapies to address anemia of MF. Recent studies have shown hepcidin to be a key molecular driver of anemia in myelofibrosis. Hepcidin is elevated by approximately 12-fold in MF patients, and is correlated with disease severity, anemia, and the need for red blood cell transfusions.
Disc Medicine is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that is dedicated to transforming the lives of patients with hematologic disorders. We are building a portfolio of innovative, first-in-class therapeutic candidates that affect fundamental pathways of red blood cell biology. Disc Medicine is committed to developing treatments that empower and bring hope to the many patients who suffer from hematologic disease. For more information, please visit www.discmedicine.com.
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RALEIGH - CommScope [NASDAQ: COMM], a global telecommunications leader, plans to add 250 new jobs with a $60.3 million investment to expand its fiber-optic cable manufacturing operations in Catawba County, Governor Roy Cooper announced last week.
“Connecting every household in North Carolina to high-speed internet is going to take a lot of fiber, and with this expansion CommScope is answering the call not only with American jobs, but North Carolina jobs,” said Governor Cooper. “We appreciate CommScope’s additional investment in Catawba County and their confidence in our workforce to improve the nation’s fiber-optic infrastructure.”
Founded in Hickory, North Carolina, CommScope has led the communications technology space for more than 45 years. The Fortune 500 company began with coaxial cable production for broadband and cable TV and now offers end-to-end solutions for wired and wireless networks. CommScope develops, manufactures, installs, and supports network and hardware infrastructure for a digital society, such as the high-speed internet that connects people and places around the world. This project will upgrade the Catawba County facilities to increase the company’s capacity to produce fiber optic cable.
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“CommScope is in the business of providing connectivity solutions, and we are proud to produce the fiber cables that help ensure all Americans have access to Broadband, right here in the State of North Carolina,” said Chuck Treadway, President & CEO of CommScope. “We appreciate our long-standing relationship with the State and Catawba County. This investment and jobs creation over the next four years will continue to keep the focus on North Carolina as the fiber cable hub of the U.S.”
“Broadband is as critical infrastructure as any other utility and our workforce, education and economic prosperity depend on it,” said N.C. Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders. “As a North Carolina company and leader in cable production, CommScope knows the value of doing business in our state. I’m committed to providing the work and services that will enable this company and other innovators to continue advancing technology and high-speed internet for underserved communities.”
The North Carolina Department of Commerce led the state’s efforts to support the company’s expansion in North Carolina.
Although salaries for the new positions will vary, the average annual wage for the new positions is $57,444. Catawba County’s average salary is $52,172. The project’s payroll impact could fuel more than $14.3 million into the community each year.
CommScope’s expansion will be facilitated, in part, by a Job Development Investment Grant (JDIG) approved by the state’s Economic Investment Committee earlier today. Over the course of the 12-year term of this grant, the project is estimated to grow the state’s economy by more than $834 million. Using a formula that takes into account the new tax revenues generated by the new jobs, the JDIG agreement authorizes the potential reimbursement to the company of up to $1,899,900 spread over 12 years. State payments only occur following performance verification by the departments of Commerce and Revenue that the company has met its incremental job creation and investment targets. JDIG projects result in positive net tax revenue to the state treasury, even after taking into consideration the grant’s reimbursement payments to a given company.
Because CommScope chose to expand in Catawba County, classified by the state’s economic tier system as Tier 2, the company’s JDIG agreement also calls for moving $211,100 into the state’s Industrial Development Fund – Utility Account. The Utility Account helps rural communities across the state finance necessary infrastructure upgrades to attract future business.
“We gladly welcome these new jobs and investments to our community,” said N.C. Senator Dean Proctor. “CommScope could have expanded anywhere in the world, but they chose to further invest here at home, and we stand ready to help them in this next phase of growth.”
“Catawba County has a strong telecommunications cluster,” said N.C. Representative Mitchell S. Setzer. “CommScope is the largest employer in the county and a great corporate citizen. We appreciate their contributions and the diligent work of the economic developers and local and state officials that supported this project.”
In addition to the North Carolina Department of Commerce and the Economic Development Partnership of North Carolina, other key partners in the project include the North Carolina General Assembly, North Carolina Department of Information Technology, North Carolina Community College System, Catawba County Community College, Catawba County, and County Catawba County Economic Development Corporation. | 2023-07-31T23:23:50+00:00 | greensboro.com | https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/governor-cooper-announces-commscope-to-add-250-new-jobs-in-60-million-investment-for-fiber/article_03f39ca2-2e10-11ee-ba76-9f56da21241a.html |
HOUSTON, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Powell Industries, Inc. (NASDAQ: POWL), a leading supplier of custom-engineered solutions for the management, control and distribution of electrical energy, today announced results for the fiscal 2022 fourth quarter and full year ended September 30, 2022. All comparisons are to the comparable period in the prior fiscal year, unless otherwise noted.
- Revenues totaled $163 million, an increase of 26%;
- Net Income was $9 million, or $0.73 per diluted share, and included:
- New orders totaled $259 million, an increase of $138 million;
- As of September 30, 2022, backlog was a record $592 million, an increase of 43%;
- Cash and short-term investments as of September 30, 2022, totaled $117 million.
- Revenues totaled $533 million, an increase of 13%;
- Net Income was $14 million, or $1.15 per diluted share;
- New orders totaled $719 million, an increase of 78%.
Brett A. Cope, Powell's Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, stated, "We finished our fiscal year with solid fourth quarter revenue growth of 26% compared to the prior year and $259 million of new orders – the highest total since the second quarter of fiscal 2020. Activity in our core Oil, Gas & Petrochemical markets continues to improve from the pandemic lows, as we booked a large industrial order to support the production of Liquefied Natural Gas. The volume of small to mid-sized project activity continued through the fiscal year end period, spanning across all of our core end markets, resulting in a record $592 million of ending backlog for the business. Strong project execution, higher volume with a favorable mix of services related projects, as well as the recovery of a prior year change order related to a municipal project, all contributed to a gross profit margin of 20.6% in the quarter. This strong performance is in large part a direct result of our focused and deliberate efforts around our strategic initiatives to diversify our business, strengthen our services offerings, emphasize technology and ensure that Powell is positioned for future success."
Revenues for the fourth quarter totaled $162.7 million compared to $135.5 million in the third quarter and compared to $129.5 million in the fourth quarter of the prior year. Revenues for the full year totaled $532.6 million, an increase of 13% compared to $470.6 million in fiscal 2021.
New orders placed in the fourth quarter totaled $259 million compared to $202 million in the third quarter and compared to $121 million of new orders in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. New orders placed during the full fiscal year totaled $719 million, an increase of 78% compared to $404 million in fiscal year 2021.
Backlog totaled a record $592 million as of September 30, 2022, which represents sequential growth of 18% compared to $503 million as of June 30, 2022, and compares to $415 million as of September 30, 2021.
Net income in the fiscal fourth quarter was $8.7 million dollars, or $0.73 per diluted share, compared to $9.1 million, or $0.76 per diluted share, in the fiscal third quarter, and compares to $3.3 million, or $0.28 per diluted share, in the fourth quarter of the prior fiscal year. During the fourth fiscal quarter, the Company recognized a non-recurring, after tax gain of $2.0 million, or $0.17 per diluted share resulting from the favorable cost recovery attributable to a prior year municipal project.
Net income in the full year was $13.7 million dollars, or $1.15 per diluted share, compared to net income of $0.6 million, or $0.05 per diluted share, in full year fiscal 2021. During fiscal 2022, the Company recognized three non-recurring events. During the third fiscal quarter, the business recognized a $1.6 million after tax gain through the divestiture of a non-core, industrial valve repair and servicing division within the Powell Canada entity. Secondly, due to the sustained, positive earnings generated out of Powell Canada, the valuation allowance that was previously established against the entity's deferred tax assets was reversed generating a $5.9 million after tax gain. These two events, combined with the aforementioned cost recovery related to the municipal project in the fourth fiscal quarter, contributed $0.80 per diluted share in fiscal 2022.
Cope added, "We are entering fiscal 2023 with a very solid foundation to build upon over the coming quarters. Our record backlog of $592 million provides us with solid volume across all of our operating divisions as we focus on strong project execution and factory efficiencies. Commercially, we remain encouraged by the activity across our Industrial end markets, as well as our continued growth in the Utility and Commercial and Light Industrial end markets. I am optimistic about fiscal 2023 and am incredibly proud of our team's performance during this most recent quarter as well as the resiliency they've demonstrated over the past two years."
Commenting on the Company's outlook, Michael Metcalf, Powell's Chief Financial Officer said, "As we close out fiscal 2022 and look forward to fiscal 2023, we are very encouraged by the commercial activity that we're experiencing across our core end markets. Considering this, and in addition to our current order book at $592 million, we anticipate revenue growth in most of our key market sectors versus the prior year. Additionally, as a result of the pricing and cost actions that were implemented throughout this past fiscal year, we expect continued improvement in project quality resulting in increased profitability in fiscal 2023. Based upon these dynamics, and accounting for the typical seasonality that we experience during the first fiscal quarter, we anticipate earnings in fiscal 2023 to significantly improve versus fiscal 2022, excluding the non-recurring items."
Powell Industries has scheduled a conference call for Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Eastern time. To participate in the conference call, dial 1-833-953-2431 (domestic) or 1-412-317-5760 (international) at least 10 minutes before the call begins and ask for the Powell Industries conference call. A telephonic replay of the conference call will be available through December 13, 2022 and may be accessed by calling 1-877-344-7529 (domestic) or 1-412-317-0088 (international) and using passcode 2932915#.
Investors, analysts and the general public will also have the opportunity to listen to the conference call over the Internet by visiting powellind.com. To listen to the live call on the web, please visit the website at least 15 minutes before the call begins to register, download and install any necessary audio software. For those who cannot listen to the live webcast, an archive will be available shortly after the call and will remain available for approximately 90 days at powellind.com.
Powell Industries, Inc., headquartered in Houston, designs, manufactures and services custom-engineered equipment and systems for the distribution, control and monitoring of electrical energy. Powell markets include large industrial customers such as utilities, oil and gas producers, refineries, liquefied natural gas facilities, petrochemical plants, pulp and paper producers, mining operations and commuter railways. For more information, please visit powellind.com.
Any forward-looking statements in the preceding paragraphs of this release are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Investors are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties in that actual results may differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. In the course of operations, we are subject to certain risk factors, competition and competitive pressures, sensitivity to general economic and industrial conditions, international political and economic risks, availability and price of raw materials and execution of business strategy. For further information, please refer to the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, copies of which are available from the Company without charge.
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Canada had to wait 36 years to return to the World Cup on Wednesday, when it lost to Belgium 1-0 in both teams’ opener. Now it hopes the wait for its first-ever World Cup goal will be over on Sunday against Croatia.
Alphonso Davies had Canada’s best chance Wednesday after a hand ball in the 11th minute, but it was turned away by Belgium keeper Thibaut Courtois.
Now Davies and company look to get on the board - both in terms of goals scored and points earned - against 2018 World Cup finalist Croatia, which is coming off a 0-0 draw with Morocco.
The match will air on TV via FOX in English and Telemundo in Spanish. Fans can also watch World Cup soccer matches for free by signing up for a free trial of fuboTV.
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How to watch Canada vs. Croatia (World Cup 2022 Group State | Sunday, Nov. 27)
What time does the match start? What TV channel will it be on? - Sunday’s match will start at 11 a.m. EST from Khalifa International Stadium in Doha, Qatar. The match will air on TV in English via FOX and in Spanish via Telemundo.
Live stream info: fuboTV | Sling | Peacock Premium | DirecTV - Fans can watch the match for free by signing up for fuboTV or DirecTV, which both come with free trials.
Viewers with cable can use login credentials from their TV provider to watch via FOX Sports (English) or NBC Sports (Spanish). Every match from the World Cup is also available to stream via Peacock Premium, which may come free with some TV providers, such as Comcast Xfinity.
Upcoming World Cup TV schedule
(All times EST)
Sunday, Nov. 27
Japan vs. Costa Rica | 5 a.m. | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Belgium vs. Morocco | 8 a.m. | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Croatia vs. Canada | 11 a.m. | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Spain vs. Germany | 2 p.m. | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Monday, Nov. 28
Cameroon vs. Serbia | 5 a.m. | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
South Korea vs. Ghana | 8 a.m | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Brazil vs. Switzerland | 11 a.m. | TV: Fox/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Portugal vs. Uruguay | 2 p.m. | TV: Fox/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Tuesday, Nov. 29
Netherlands vs. Qatar | 10 a.m. | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Ecuador vs. Senegal | 10 a.m. | TV: Fox/Universo | Stream: fuboTV
Wales vs. England | 2 p.m. | TV: Fox/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Iran vs. United States | 2 p.m. | TV: FS1/Universo | Stream: fuboTV
Wednesday, Nov. 30
Tunisia vs. France | 10 a.m. | TV: Fox/Universo | Stream: fuboTV
Australia vs. Denmark | 10 a.m. | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Poland vs. Argentina | 2 p.m. | TV: Fox/Universo | Stream: fuboTV
Saudi Arabia vs. Mexico | 2 p.m. | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Thursday, Dec. 1
Croatia vs. Belgium | 10 a.m. | TV: Fox/Universo | Stream: fuboTV
Canada vs. Morocco | 10 a.m. | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Japan vs. Spain, 2 p.m. | TV: FS1/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Costa Rica vs. Germany | 2 p.m. | TV: Fox/Universo | Stream: fuboTV
Friday, Dec. 2
South Korea vs. Portugal | 10 a.m. | TV: FS1/Universo | Stream: fuboTV
Ghana vs. Uruguay | 10 a.m. | TV: Fox/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Cameroon vs. Brazil | 2 p.m. | TV: Fox/Telemundo | Stream: fuboTV
Serbia vs. Switzerland | 2 p.m. | TV: FS1/Universo | Stream: fuboTV
Knockout Rounds begin Saturday, Dec. 3
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AL RAYYAN, Qatar (AP) — O Canada, the wait remains.
Alphonso Davies had the chance to score his nation’s first-ever World Cup goal, to grab a quick lead on Belgium. As Davies readied for the spot kick in the 11th minute after a hand ball, red-clad Canadian fans at the other end of Ahmed bin Ali Stadium buzzed in anticipation for a moment decades in the making.
“You’re carrying the weight of a nation: 36 years of waiting — longer than 36 for our first goal,” coach John Herdman said.
Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois guessed correctly to dive right and batted Davis’ attempt with his forearm. The ball bounced away, and the Canadians never got any closer to scoring.
Despite dominating the world’s second-ranked team in Canada’s first World Cup match since 1986, the Canadians fell to Belgium 1-0 Wednesday night as Michy Batshuayi scored on a quick counter in the 44th minute.
Davies did not speak with media after the game.
“He’s our star player. He’s one of the best players in the world. He’ll move on and he’ll have another chance and he’ll bury it,” midfielder Jonathan Osorio said. “There was also the best goalkeeper in the world in net he had to put it past.”
Courtois had studied video of Davies.
“He shot twice that side, so that’s why I decided to go that way,” Courtois said.
A large part of the crowd of 40,432 in the Arabian desert stadium supported Canada.
Many waved the Maple Leaf and they proudly sang “O Canada” before the match.
“Goosebumps,” Osorio said. “Times are changing in this country for this sport. I was little bit surprised. It’s not a close trip from Canada to get here. It shows you how much support we have, how much the fans love football, how much people love football in Canada. This is a change in the history of this sport in this country. It felt like a home game. And I think Belgium felt like an away game.”
Players brought along the sword they carried around Central America and the Caribbean during qualifying, which is inscribed “Nihil timendum est (Fear nothing).”
Retired Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield spoke with the team before the match.
Atiba Hutchinson, at 39, became the oldest non-goalkeeper to start a World Cup match.
Even though Canada dropped to 0-4 in the World Cup, players felt proud and felt they had momentum going into Sunday’s game against Croatia, the losing finalist in the 2018 World Cup. Croatia opened with a 0-0 draw against Morocco.
“They walk away proud, I’m sure, proud of the feeling that we’re a football nation,” Herdman said. “We came into that game with a couple of goals. The first goal was to play fearless, and the second goal was to entertain. We had some other goals, which were to create some firsts, but we weren’t quite up to those moments.”
He gathered players on the field after the final whistle.
“I was really passionate in the circle,” Herdman said, recounting what he told them. “I thought that was a big step for this country. We deserve to be here. You’ve shown that. You’ve shown that you can live here.”
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-11-27T14:35:35+00:00 | masslive.com | https://www.masslive.com/sports/2022/11/canada-vs-croatia-live-stream-tv-schedule-how-to-watch-world-cup-for-free.html |
WASHINGTON, Mich. (WOOD) — Progressive Democrats fear the president and Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy’s debt ceiling deal will strip food stamps from the country’s most vulnerable Americans.
After some deliberation this afternoon, Rep. Cori Bush, D-MO, said she cannot, in good conscience, vote to take food out of people’s mouths. Her “no” vote adds to a growing list of Democrats and Republicans opposing the bill.
“This is not about people who are lazy,” said Bush.
She is refusing to support expanded work requirements for food stamps in the debt ceiling deal, saying the federal program was lifeline when she was pregnant.
“For me, that would have meant I would not have been able to receive any — not a dollar, of food stamps … because I could not work,” said Bush.
Wednesday, Bush tried to remove the new standards from the bill but Republicans blocked that effort.
“We’re talking about $6 per day,” Bush said.
If it passes, adults 54 and under without dependents must work at least 80 hours a month to receive food stamps. That’s up from the current age cap of 49.
But Democrats like congressional Black caucus chair Steven Harsford said there is a silver lining.
“It increases SNAP benefits for about 78,000 people a month,” said Rep. Steven Horsford, D-NV.
Horsford is among the Democrats reluctantly supporting the package because it expands benefits for groups like foster youth and veterans.
“Republicans started with wanting to kick a million people off and in fact we’re going to be able to add about 900,000 people on,” said Horsford.
But that’s exactly why Republicans like Byron Donalds, R-FL, aim to tank the deal.
“Basically, it’s a wash fiscally. Work requirements, the purpose of that is twofold. One, it’s yeah, it’s to help federal spending but also it’s to help get people back into the workforce,” said Donalds.
Bush says she is grateful the White House protected other programs, but wants to put the focus on people.
“We also have to think about who we’re hurting. They see numbers, they don’t see people,” said Bush. | 2023-06-01T00:38:31+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/washington-dc/some-democrats-concerned-about-debt-ceiling-deal/ |
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Police in Pennsylvania arrested a man they said was allegedly purchasing and selling human remains from Arkansas on Facebook.
Former President of the Arkansas Funeral Directors Association Scott Berna said the case is disturbing.
“It’s shocking anytime you hear something like this and it goes against every fiber of your being,” Berna said.
Jeremy Pauley, 40, was arrested and released on $50,000 bail on charges of felony dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, felony receiving stolen property, misdemeanor receiving stolen property, and misdemeanor abuse of a corpse.
After investigators in Pennsylvania executed a search warrant, they found 3-5 gallons containing human remains.
The investigation found that Pauley bought $4,000 worth of remains via Facebook Messenger from a woman in Arkansas.
Police determined the items were shipped via the United States Postal Service from Arkansas. An investigation by FBI Arkansas and Arkansas State Police shows a person, identified in court records, was allegedly stealing body parts belonging to the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences from a mortuary in Little Rock.
Leslie Taylor, Vice Chancellor of Communications and Marketing for UAMS, said the remains were stolen from a mortuary and not UAMS. Taylor released the following statement regarding the situation.
UAMS is extremely grateful to the many people who unselfishly donate their bodies to our anatomical gift program for use in medical education and research. Human bodies are an indispensable aid in the education of medical students, nurses and other health professions students. UAMS is extremely respectful of our donors when they are here in our care. We have a contract with Arkansas Central Mortuary Services to take the bodies for cremation after they are no longer being used by our students. An employee of the mortuary service is under investigation by federal authorities for stealing some human remains donated to UAMS. We are saddened and appalled that this happened.
Leslie Taylor
Berna said he hopes the investigation sheds light on how it happened.
“We should absolutely investigate it and identify the person responsible and prosecute to the fullest extent of the law,” Berna said.
The FBI in Little Rock also confirmed to KNWA/FOX 24 it is involved with the investigation. | 2022-08-19T04:43:04+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/uams-responds-after-pa-man-arrested-for-buying-selling-body-parts-on-facebook/ |
As summer beckons and children head outdoors to play, it’s important to protect them from too much sun and heat as well as air pollution, especially on days when the air quality is poor.
Families are encouraged to check the local daily Air Quality Index to identify when air pollution, wildfires and heat raise the risks of asthma and other health concerns.
It’s great to see children enjoying nature and reaping the benefits of outdoor activities. But as we encounter more intense weather events, including severe heat, families can use some layers of protection that families to help their kids stay healthy.
Sunburn and UV rays are one concern. Sun and heat can also worsen local air pollution by contributing to ozone and smog.
Here are some tips to ensure a safe and fun summer for everyone:
Babies under 6 months of age should be kept out of direct sunlight. Move your baby to the shade under a tree, umbrella or stroller canopy. Dress babies in lightweight clothing that covers the arms and legs, and use brimmed hats that shade the neck to prevent sunburn.
For older children, the first (and best) line of defense against harmful ultraviolet radiation exposure is covering up. Stay in the shade whenever possible, and limit sun exposure during the peak intensity hours: between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. The sun’s damaging UV rays can bounce back from sand, water, snow or concrete, so be particularly careful of these areas.
Select clothes made of tightly woven fabrics. Cotton clothing is both cool and protective. Try to find a wide-brimmed hat that can shade the cheeks, chin, ears and back of the neck. Sunglasses with ultraviolet (UV) protection are also a good idea for protecting your child’s eyes.
Apply sunscreen with an SPF 15 or greater to areas of your child’s skin that aren’t covered by clothing. Put sunscreen on 15 to 30 minutes before going outdoors, as it needs time to absorb into the skin. Reapply every two hours after swimming, sweating or toweling off. The additional benefits of using sunscreen with SPF 50+ are limited. It’s OK to use sunscreen on young babies on small parts of their skin not protected by clothing or hats, but remember that babies touch their mouths a lot, and it’s best to prevent them from ingesting sunscreen in this way.
When choosing a sunscreen, look for a water-resistant product and for the words “broad-spectrum” on the label — it means the sunscreen will protect against both ultraviolet B (UVB) and ultraviolet A (UVA) rays. Try to find products that contain the mineral ingredients zinc oxide or titanium dioxide. If possible, avoid the ingredient oxybenzone, a sunscreen chemical that may have hormonal properties.
Climate change is contributing to more intense summer heat. Extreme heat and air pollution affect everyone, but especially children. Children breathe faster and breathe more air compared to their body weight than adults. They breathe lower to the ground where some pollution settles. Children and adolescents are at increased risk of heat-related illness when they play, exercise or work outside, especially during summer months. Young children, especially, depend upon their parents and caregivers to protect them from extreme heat.
High levels of air pollution can cause asthma flare-ups, breathing trouble and other illnesses in children. For decades, some communities have lived with higher levels of pollution and heat. The effects of former laws and policies that discriminated against Black communities and communities of color are still felt by many children. Redlining is one example of a policy from the 1930s that resulted in more polluting and heat-trapping industry and infrastructure in predominantly Black neighborhoods. In the summer, children in communities that were redlined are exposed to more pollution, heat-trapping asphalt and higher temperatures. Many families may not have access to resources to cope with these intensified summer challenges.
To protect children against summer pollution, pollen and heat illnesses:
Check your local Air Quality Index. Adjust your child’s outdoor activities when needed.
If your child has asthma, ask your pediatrician how air pollution can be added to your child’s asthma action plan.
Find out about your school’s guidelines for heat and outdoor play and make sure the school follows these guidelines.
On hot days, make sure your child dresses appropriately, takes breaks, drinks plenty of water and takes time to get used to the temperature.
If your child takes medication, ask your pediatrician if it increases your child’s risk for heat illness.
Use MERV 13 rating or higher filters in your home’s central heating and cooling system, if possible.
Use public transportation or choose walking and biking when it is safe to do so, consider a zero-emissions vehicle when you purchase your next car, or ask your school to switch to electric school buses.
Advocate in your community for access to green space for all children and plant trees or participate in tree-planting service events to reduce urban heat effect and clean the air.
Rebecca Philipsborn, MD, MPA, FAAP, is a pediatrician at Emory University and Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and serves on the Southeast Pediatric Environmental Health Specialty Unit. She is a member of the Executive Committee of the American Academy of Pediatrics Council on Environmental Health and Climate Change and assistant editor of the upcoming fifth edition of Pediatric Environmental Health, the AAP handbook for pediatricians.
Sophie J. Balk, MD, FAAP, a general pediatrician at the Children’s Hospital at Montefiore in Bronx, New York, is a member of the AAP Executive Committee of the Council on Environmental Health and Climate Change. Dr. Balk is associate editor of the fourth edition and upcoming fifth edition of Pediatric Environmental Health.
Tribune News Service | 2023-07-09T05:33:31+00:00 | bostonherald.com | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/09/top-tips-for-preventing-heat-sun-related-illnesses-in-kids-this-summer/ |
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Florida's alligator hunting season started Monday with new rules expanding the time and weapons that can be used.
The new rules expanded alligator hunting to 24 hours a day, instead of the previous 17 hours a day, primarily at night and early morning, that had been allowed.
Additionally, hunters now will be allowed to use pneumatic air-bows attached to a restraining line to hunt the alligators. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission says the pneumatic air-bows are easier to use for people with mobility challenges and young people.
Hunters already could use bows, crossbows, harpoons, spears and pneumatic air-guns firing an arrow.
Florida is estimated to have 1.3 million alligators. | 2022-08-15T17:41:40+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Florida-gator-hunting-starts-with-expanded-time-17374292.php |
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