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A strong 6.5-magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean shakes Central America
SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — A powerful 6.5 magnitude earthquake in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of El Salvador shook much of Central America from Nicaragua to Guatemala on Tuesday, sending residents in some cities streaming into the streets.
The U.S. Geological Survey reported the epicenter was 27 miles (43 kilometers) south of Intipuca, El Salvador at a depth of 43 miles (70 kilometers). That point is outside the Gulf of Fonseca where Honduras, El Salvador and Nicaragua all share coastline.
In El Salvador’s capital, residents ran into the streets as the ground shook, but there were no immediate reports of damage or injuries. When a radio station open its phone lines to residents around the country, there was also no immediate report of victims.
In the country’s Legislative Assembly, lawmakers fled their desks to get out of the building, before returning a short time later to resume the session.
The country’s Environment Ministry advised that there was no threat of a tsunami.
In Nicaragua, the quake was felt strongly in the capital and all along the Pacific coast.
Nicaragua Vice President and first lady Rosario Murillo said there were no reported victims immediately in that country. | 2023-07-19T03:40:48+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/07/18/a-strong-6-5-magnitude-earthquake-in-the-pacific-ocean-shakes-central-america/ |
GREENSBORO, N.C. — A 60-year-old man is accused of hitting and running over a man who died on South Elm-Eugene Street earlier this month.
Greensboro police said 71-year-old John Wayne Rankin died on South Elm Eugene Street near I-40 around 6 a.m. on September 15.
Pernell Winston Fulton is facing a charge for felony hit and run in Rankin’s death.
The roadway was closed for most that morning.
Investigators said Rankin was trying to cross the street at South Elm-Eugene Street near West Meadowview Road outside of the cross walk.
Police said that's when a 2022 Ram 1500 pickup was traveling south in the left lane on the same street, hit Rankin.
According to Greensboro police, a 2019 Ford Ranger, owned by the city of Greensboro was also driving in the left lane before running over Mr. Rankin who was in the road after being hit.
Investigators said the Ford Ranger was driven by Fulton.
Vijar Tella owns a gas station nearby and said in a previous interview with WFMY News 2 he knew Rankin for almost 10 years.
"He was a sincere and honest guy. He's like my family member. I can't believe he is no more. It's unfortunate. Sometimes, we can't understand Jesus' logic," Tella said.
Detectives said Fulton left the scene before police arrived.
The City of Greensboro confirmed Fulton's employment with the city was terminated on September 16.
If you have any information call Crime Stoppers at (336) 373-1000.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda (AP) _ Genpact Ltd. (G) on Wednesday reported third-quarter profit of $95.8 million.
The Hamilton, Bermuda-based company said it had profit of 51 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for stock option expense and asset impairment costs, were 75 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of seven analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 68 cents per share.
The business process management services provider posted revenue of $1.11 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Six analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $1.08 billion.
Genpact expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.69 to $2.74 per share, with revenue in the range of $4.32 billion to $4.36 billion.
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Paragon promotes Sean O'Brien to newly created Executive Vice President, Business Development, driving organizational advancement for the commercial and federal business development teams.
HERNDON, Va., Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sean will drive growth and development across all business sectors encompassing federal and commercial business development. Joining Paragon in 2020, following his progressive success since 2012 with affiliate Securitas USA (SUSA), Sean has directly supported the acceleration of growth of physical security offerings for the Aerospace & Defense sector. Additionally, Sean has led the integration of combining physical security offerings with specialty cleared commercial services from Paragon Risk Management, Cybersecurity, and Technology Solutions.
Serving as a Captain in the U.S. Army's Military Police Corp, Sean led paramilitary training and security operations supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom. Following his service, Sean earned a dual master's degree in security management and emergency management from the John Jay College of Criminal Justice. Sean's capabilities and vision will provide the business development and capture management teams additional insight into enhancing service offerings and integrating capabilities across the Federal government and its contractors.
While serving as Vice President of Global National Sales for SUSA, Sean successfully built cohesive growth-oriented entities across geographic and vertical markets and increased brand placement in the marketplace. "Sean's operational experience in both the public and private sector, coupled with his proven track record to foster widespread organizational growth, will prove valuable as we continue to move the company into the future of safeguarding American assets," commented Tony Sabatino, Chief Executive Officer.
Paragon employs over 12,000 professionals in specialized operations providing security, fire, investigations, inspections, cybersecurity, risk management, and mission support services to the U.S. Federal Government and other critical infrastructure clients. Paragon is Safeguarding American Assets at home, abroad, & beyond.
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Makar, MacKinnon score, short-handed Avalanche beat Capitals
By STEPHEN WHYNO
AP Hockey Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Cale Makar and Nathan MacKinnon scored and Alexandar Georgiev made 32 saves to help the short-handed defending Stanley Cup champion Colorado Avalanche beat the Washington Capitals 4-0. They’ve won two in a row and six of seven despite missing several injured regulars. Andrew Cogliano also scored against Darcy Kuemper, the goaltender who backstopped Colorado to the title before leaving in free agency to sign with Washington. Kuemper allowed four goals on 29 shots. The Capitals have lost four in a row and nine of their past 11. | 2022-11-20T05:38:20+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/11/19/makar-mackinnon-score-short-handed-avalanche-beat-capitals/ |
In-Home Care Brand Join Forces with Local Estate Sale & Business Liquidation Company to Create a First-Class Experience for Clients
HACKENSACK, N.J., Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Executive Home Care Holdings, a Riverside-backed holding company that represents Executive Home Care and Assisted Living Locators, announced it has acquired the Grasons Co. brand and franchise system. Grasons Co. is an Orange County-based franchise dedicated to estate sales and business liquidation, adding to Executive Home Care Holdings' footprint in the senior care space and assist in providing resources that create a first-class experience for clients.
"The addition of Grasons Co. fits seamlessly with our business philosophy and strategy of making in-home care and assisted living options readily available for anyone that may need it," said Executive Home Care CEO Tim Hadley. "We believe that Grasons Co.'s services will work hand-in-hand with our other brands to provide our clients easy solutions in their time of need."
Grasons Co. has over 30 years of experience in the estate sale industry and has proven systems in place to ensure all of its clients have a great experience and successful estate sale. Through the brand's honesty, integrity, professionalism and care that is put into every sale, Grasons Co. has become the preferred estate sale company of choice and has grown tremendously over the years. With 31 locations across the country, Grasons Co. prides itself on exceptional customer experience by taking care of all estate sale needs and making things easier during its client's time of need.
"We are very optimistic to see the next chapter unfold for Grasons Co.," said Brand President Simone Kelly. "Our partnership and shared mission with Executive Home Care Holdings will help us provide even better care for our customers and ensure that we can make things as easy as possible for them. We look forward to 2023 and all of the great things that we have in store through this new partnership."
After acquiring two new senior care businesses since September of 2022, Executive Home Care Holdings continues to actively seek additional business acquisitions and partnerships to enhance its portfolio and make quality care for seniors readily available throughout the United States.
As the nation's leading in-home care provider, Executive Home Care offers a wide range of service options and care programs with the goal of improving the quality of life and establishing peace of mind for both clients and their families. The brand recognizes individuals are much more comfortable living in their own homes, amidst their personal treasures and familiar surroundings, and it is their mission to enhance the well-being of those in need with a commitment to service excellence. For more information, please visit www.executivehomecare.com.
Grasons Co. Estate Sale Services & Business Liquidation began in Orange County, CA, and quickly grew across the United States as the most recognized brand for estate sale business franchises and professional business liquidations. The independently owned and operated locations all have one vision, one method, and one goal, and that is to provide you with exceptional service and the professional estate sale team you expect and deserve. Grasons Co. is the #1 rated and referred estate sale company because of its long-term experience, proven techniques, and selling items at the highest price. For more information, please visit https://www.grasons.com/.
Contact: Melanie Holzer, Franchise Elevator PR, 630-636-8387, mholzer@franchiseelevator.com
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Authorities have issued an arrest warrant for a man suspected of firing a gun at a vehicle on Tuesday.
James Vann, 37, of Bismarck, is charged with attempted murder and terrorizing, according to court documents.
Bismarck police responded to a call of a gunshot in the 1000 block of West Turnpike Avenue about 2 p.m. Tuesday, Officer Lynn Wanner said. Police believe it was a targeted attack.
An affidavit states Vann pulled alongside a vehicle and made threatening comments up to the driver who was parked on on West Turnpike Avenue at approximately 2 p.m. Vann allegedly yelled at the man and aimed a pistol at him. The man laughed at Vann, who said “Do you think that’s funny?” and fired one round into the driver’s side door of the vehicle.
Authorities say Vann told the man “I’ll kill you and your family” and drove west, according to the affidavit. | 2022-07-13T23:30:23+00:00 | bismarcktribune.com | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/accident-and-incident/bismarck-police-issue-arrest-warrant-for-shooting-suspect/article_2949f046-02c4-11ed-a303-43d3a4996f75.html |
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. lawmakers are anxious to hear from Twitter’s former security chief, who has alarmed Washington with allegations that the influential social network misled regulators about its cyber defenses and efforts to control fake accounts.
Leaders of several congressional panels are poring over the disclosures by respected cybersecurity expert Peiter Zatko, and calls on Capitol Hill for investigations are mounting. Zatko is due to testify next month at a Senate hearing.
In addition to informing Congress, Zatko filed a complaint last month with the Justice Department, the Federal Trade Commission and the Securities and Exchange Commission. Among Zatko’s most serious accusations is that Twitter violated the terms of a 2011 FTC settlement by falsely claiming that it had put stronger measures in place to protect the security and privacy of its users.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn., called on the FTC to investigate.
“These troubling disclosures paint the picture of a company that has consistently and repeatedly prioritized profits over the safety of its users and its responsibility to the public,” Blumenthal wrote to FTC Chair Lina Khan.
Twitter has said Zatko’s complaint is “riddled with inconsistencies and inaccuracies and lacks important context.”
Zatko also accused the San Francisco-based company of deceptions involving its handling of “spam,” or fake, accounts, an allegation that is at the core of billionaire tycoon Elon Musk’s attempt to back out of his $44 billion deal to buy Twitter.
The Senate Judiciary Committee announced Wednesday that Zatko will testify at a hearing on Sept. 13 — the same day Twitter’s shareholders are scheduled to vote on the company’s pending buyout by Musk. The Twitter board is recommending approval of the buyout.
A trial on Twitter’s lawsuit against Musk to force him to go through with the acquisition is scheduled for October.
The Judiciary Committee’s chairman, Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., and its senior Republican, Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, said in a joint statement Wednesday that if Zatko’s claims are accurate, “they may show dangerous data-privacy and security risks for Twitter users around the world.”
They said the panel “will investigate this issue further with a full committee hearing … and take further steps as needed to get to the bottom of these alarming allegations.”
The SEC is questioning Twitter about how it counts fake accounts on its platform. In June, the securities regulators asked the company about its methodology for calculating the number of false or spam accounts and “the underlying judgments and assumptions used by management.” The numbers are key to Twitter’s business because it uses them to attract advertisers, whose payments make up a little more than 90% of its revenue.
Twitter, with an estimated 238 million daily active users, said last month that it removes 1 million spam accounts daily.
Senior members of the Senate Intelligence and Commerce committees, as well as the House Energy and Commerce panel, also have publicly signaled their engagement on the issue. The Senate Intelligence Committee is planning a meeting with Zatko to discuss his allegations, a spokeswoman said, adding, “We take this matter seriously.”
With the midterm elections looming in early November, many lawmakers may wish to appear before TV cameras expressing concern about online privacy, an issue that resonates with consumers. That means camera lights glaring and outrage thundering from elected representatives as a lone whistleblower stands and takes the oath behind a table ringed by a photographers’ mosh pit — a scene that would mirror former Facebook product manager Frances Haugen’s testimony late last year.
“If Twitter whistleblower (and head of security) Peiter Zatko left you asking, ‘How could it possibly be this bad???,’ you’re not alone,” Haugen tweeted Thursday. “Twitter’s problems aren’t unique, and we should worry.”
Haugen’s far-reaching condemnation of Facebook and her allegation that it prioritized profits over safety of the platform were buttressed by a trove of internal Facebook documents. Zatko’s complaint, by contrast, appears to stand alone, though there may be references to other documents in the unredacted version of the complaint. The Associated Press has been able to view only a redacted version.
Other possible witnesses at congressional hearings could include former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey and current CEO Parag Agrawal.
Zatko’s attorneys have said that in late 2021, after Twitter’s board was given “whitewashed” information about security problems, Zatko escalated his concerns, “clashed” with Agrawal and board member Omid Kordestani, and was fired two weeks later.
The Twitter debacle has raised hopes among some lawmakers that it could give a boost to comprehensive data-privacy legislation, which has been stalled for years but recently cleared a key House committee — bringing it closer than ever to final passage. It has been held up in the Senate, however.
Rep. Frank Pallone, chairman of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, and its senior Republican, Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers, issued a joint statement saying the panel “is actively reviewing the Twitter whistleblower disclosure and assessing next steps.”
“There are still a lot of unknowns and questions that need to be answered,” they said. “Many of these allegations, if true, are alarming and reaffirm the need for Congress to pass comprehensive national consumer privacy legislation to protect Americans’ online data.”
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Follow Marcy Gordon at https://twitter.com/mgordonap | 2022-08-25T20:41:41+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/ap-technology/ap-congress-wants-to-hear-what-twitter-whistleblower-has-to-say/ |
Former California Rep. TJ Cox is facing dozens of federal charges related to allegations the Democrat participated in multiple fraud schemes, including one involving his run for Congress.
The Justice Department released details Tuesday of the 15 counts of wire fraud, 11 counts of money laundering, one count of financial institution fraud, and one count of campaign contribution fraud against Cox.
He served in the U.S. House for a single term, from 2019-2021. During the 2018 race, he narrowly defeated Republican David Valadao during a major push by Democrats to take over GOP-led districts in California. Cox lost the rematch against Valadao.
According to federal prosecutors, Cox's alleged schemes spanned years, at least from 2013-2018, and involved multiple frauds. Cox allegedly targeted companies, both for-profit and nonprofit entities, he was already affiliated with, according to the unsealed indictment.
In two different fraud schemes, Cox illicitly netted more than $1.7 million from diverted client payments as well as company loans and investments that he solicited and later stole, according to prosecutors.
His fraud schemes even allegedly involved his own run for Congress. Prosecutors say when Cox was a candidate for the U.S. House in 2018, he ran a $25,000 illegal straw donor scheme. He funded and reimbursed family members and his associates for donations to his campaign
If convicted and if he receives the maximum penalty, Cox faces decades in prison.
No information on a possible attorney for Cox was included in court documents.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-08-16T21:00:55+00:00 | nepm.org | https://www.nepm.org/national-world-news/2022-08-16/former-california-rep-tj-cox-faces-over-two-dozen-federal-fraud-charges |
A service program of RISE St. James; Caitlion O. Hunter, Juris Doctor, Class of 2022, Past President, Loyola Environmental Law Society; Tim Schütz, PhD Researcher, Anthropology University of California, Irvine; and The Community Scientist (TCS) Research Team
After Hurricane Katrina, thousands of Louisianans housed in FEMA trailers began to complain of respiratory issues, headaches, and other health problems. Even when faced with reports from their own field agents beginning in 2006, FEMA failed to take action. In fact, a FEMA attorney was on the record saying “Do not initiate any testing… Once you get results and should they indicate some problem, the clock is running on our duty to respond.” It was community organizers and everyday families who pushed FEMA and Congress to finally investigate and take action to give them safe housing. Unbelievably, these same trailers were later offered as housing for the workers who cleaned up the BP oil spill, despite FEMA knowing they were still so dangerous that they could never be used for housing again.
But formaldehyde isn’t just in FEMA trailers. It has been used in the construction of wood products, particularly glues that hold together plywood and particleboard, for decades. While US standards have regulated the amount of formaldehyde that can be present in construction materials since the 1980s, most houses still have some low levels of formaldehyde. However, manufactured homes like trailers and mobile homes continue to test high. Cigarette smoke, both inhaled and secondhand, is another major source of formaldehyde. Although the use of formaldehyde in cosmetic products like nail polish and shampoo is decreasing, many cheaper brands continue to use it as a preservative. Formaldehyde is also used to preserve corpses for burial and scientific research.
Children exposed to high levels of formaldehyde have higher rates of asthma, chronic bronchitis, and allergies. A study of plywood workers found that formaldehyde exposure at work can lead to several respiratory symptoms, including cough, chronic bronchitis, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Nail technicians and other salon workers are exposed to formaldehyde found in nail polish and nail hardeners. The safest way to reduce risk for cancer is to limit exposure, but it can be easy to miss this stealthy killer. While formaldehyde has a strong, unpleasant, pickle-like odor, it must be present in concentrations of about 500-1000 parts per billion in order for the average person to smell it. Since negative health effects can happen from exposure as low as .06 parts per billion, below what the average person could detect, it is important to understand and identify formaldehyde sources. Inexpensive home tests are widely available at hardware stores, or online from Amazon, and can give instant results if you smell a chemical odor or experience headaches from furniture or beauty products.
Formaldehyde likely already contributes to a great number of cancers in Louisiana. In the St. James Parish census tract 405, where the Fifth Ward Elementary School is located, formaldehyde exposure accounts for 33.89% of the cancer risk for this census tract. According to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) emissions data inventory, from 2019-2021 the total reported emissions of formaldehyde from facilities located within a 25-mile radius of the Fifth Ward Elementary School in St. James Parish were around 35 tons per year. If the Formosa Plastics project were built, it would add 25% more formaldehyde emissions than already exist, emitting an additional 8.9 tons a year!
Since 2015, there have been 10 accidental formaldehyde releases at BASF, Hexion Chemical, and Linde in Geismar. These incidents in Ascension Parish alone represent 10% of formaldehyde incidents nationwide, according to National Response Center data.
If existing plants in Louisiana are already unable to control their formaldehyde releases, what makes LDEQ think Formosa Plastics, a company with a proven track record of causing environmental disasters, would be any different?
Despite increased regulation and some observed decreases in the face of the FEMA trailer tragedy, cancer risk from formaldehyde exposure remains an issue for nearly everyone in America. Reducing formaldehyde emissions is an important step toward reducing cancer risk, among other health issues. When we already have to take steps within our own homes to reduce formaldehyde exposure, why should anyone be allowed to emit more into the air and water?
HOW TO REDUCE THE NEED FOR FORMALDEHYDE
- Choose nail polish without formalin or formaldehyde (often called 7, 9, or 10-free polish), and if you go to a nail salon, ask about the ventilation inside.
- Applying a coating of paint can reduce the formaldehyde emissions or “off-gassing” from walls, cabinets, and furniture. Non-VOC, non-ethylene glycol paint brands include ECOS and Safecoat.
- If purchasing wood furniture, look for solid wood pieces over particleboard. “Reclaimed” wood products are environmentally sound since they do not require harvesting new trees. If you do purchase new plywood or particleboard furniture, if possible, place the furniture outside for a few days to allow the formaldehyde to “off-gas”. Placing it inside with strong outdoor ventilation for a few days is a good alternative.
Rise St. James is a faith-based grassroots organization that is fighting for environmental justice as it works to defeat the proliferation of petrochemical industries in St. James Parish. Visit www.risestjames.org for more information. | 2022-10-30T05:36:21+00:00 | theadvocate.com | https://www.theadvocate.com/sponsored/baton_rouge/rise_st_james/article_f648a35c-547d-11ed-88a0-1f478a79fc5a.html |
DETROIT (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Michigan Lottery's "Fantasy 5 Double Play" game were:
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(eight, twelve, twenty-two, twenty-six, thirty-nine) | 2022-06-02T00:35:37+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Fantasy-5-Double-Play-17213655.php |
Authorities are investigating after former heavyweight champ Mike Tyson was recorded on video punching an aggressive passenger on board a plane at San Francisco International Airport.
The video shows Tyson leaning over the back of his seat repeatedly striking the unidentified man in the head, drawing blood. The footage was first shared by TMZ. Police say two people involved in an altercation were detained, then released pending further investigation.
Representatives for Tyson said the fellow passenger had harassed the former boxer and threw a water bottle at him.
“Officers arrived and detained two subjects that were believed to be involved in the incident. One subject was treated at the scene for non-life-threatening injuries. That subject provided minimal details of the incident and refused to cooperate further with the police investigation,” police said in a statement. | 2022-04-22T01:28:16+00:00 | news5cleveland.com | https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/national/video-shows-mike-tyson-punching-airline-passenger-on-plane-at-san-francisco-international-airport |
Austin ISD’s Chief Financial Officer Ed Ramos told school board members Thursday that compensation is the number one priority for the district’s 2023-2024 budget.
“Hiring teachers and keeping them in the district is a challenge not only for Austin ISD, but for districts across the state,” he said.
Austin ISD’s goal is to raise classroom teacher pay by at least 5%. Ramos said the increase is key to compete with surrounding Central Texas school districts. He told AISD trustees that while the district salaries are competitive for teachers with zero to five years of experience, salaries for veteran teachers are lagging. He is especially focused on getting Austin ISD’s pay on par with Hays CISD, one of the highest paying districts in the area.
“They made a very aggressive move last year,” he said. “Our intent is to catch that district within the next two years and actually be the highest paying district in Central Texas within the next two years.”
Austin ISD administrators are also proposing raises for classified staff as well as administrative and professional staff. About 87% of the district’s budget is for employee pay.
Brandi Hosack, the district’s chief of human capital, said it’s vital to create the best possible compensation package but there could be tough decisions ahead to achieve that.
“There is a finite number of dollars and an infinite amount of need,” she said.
Compensation is also a top priority for Austin ISD school board members, many of whom have been teachers themselves. Board Vice President Kevin Foster, who represents District 3, said administrators need to think outside of the box to significantly raise pay.
“I’m not interested in a 5% raise for teachers. I’m interested in a thorough reimagining that matches what some places around the country have done,” he said.
He said, ideally, new teachers would make at least $70,000. The current starting salary for Austin ISD teachers is just over $52,000 — not including bonuses and other stipends.
Trustee Kathryn Whitley Chu, who represents District 4, formerly taught in Austin ISD and Round Rock ISD. She urged district officials to look at other urban districts beyond Central Texas to determine what competitive teacher salaries would be.
“We are essentially training teachers to leave our district and go somewhere else and be compensated more,” she said.
The trustee for District 6, Andrew Gonzales, was an Austin ISD teacher who resigned after the 2021-2022 school year. He said while compensation is crucial, the district should not lose sight of providing other types of support to teachers that make it possible for them to do their jobs.
“I just would not like us to get myopic about increasing compensation as the answer to everything,” he said.
Other top priorities for the district and school board members include more funding for special education, multilingual education and mental health.
Ramos said Austin ISD is in the early stages of developing its budget for the next school year and is holding both virtual and in-person events through early March to get feedback on what the funding priorities should be.
He also pointed out that the budget is based on current state law, but the Texas Legislature could make changes during the 88th session that impact their calculations.
“We do know that the state is coming into this legislative session with a $33 billion surplus,” Ramos said. “So, there are opportunities for education funding, and so we are again going to be very active in advocating for some of those dollars to be used to increase education funding.”
Democratic lawmakers have filed bills to fund public schools based on enrollment, rather than attendance. Other bills seek to raise per student funding, known as the basic allotment. Both of these measures would increase state funding for public education. Increasing the basic allotment would reduce Austin ISD’s payment into the recapture system.
The recapture system, also known as Robin Hood, takes money from property-wealthy school districts and distributes it to districts that can’t raise as much money through property taxes. Austin ISD has by far the highest recapture payment of any school district in Texas. Ramos said, without changes, that payment will continue to rise because enrollment in Austin ISD schools is flat while property values continue to rise. The district projects 54.5% of revenues raised through the maintenance and operation tax rate will be subject to recapture.
Ramos said last year Austin ISD sent $761 million dollars to the state. The recapture payment this year is expected to be $846 million. | 2023-01-13T17:28:39+00:00 | kut.org | https://www.kut.org/education/2023-01-13/austin-isd-wants-to-raise-teacher-pay-by-at-least-5-for-the-next-school-year |
Australian Open 2023: Live updates from Day 9playOstapenko ends Gauff's Australian Open in impressive style (0:43)Coco Gauff goes down 7-5, 6-3 to Jelena Ostapenko at the 2023 Australian Open. (0:43)FacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerEmail6:30 PM ETESPNFacebookTwitterFacebook MessengerPinterestEmailprintThe 2023 Australian Open tennis tournament continues on Day 9! Join our reporters on the ground in our live blog, bringing you the best action from Melbourne Park. | 2023-01-24T02:37:54+00:00 | espn.com | https://www.espn.com/tennis/story/_/id/35508333/2023-australian-open-live-updates-players-more |
Appliances you need to prepare Thanksgiving dinner
For many people, Thanksgiving dinner is the most elaborate meal they will cook all year. Even with preparation spread across a long day filled with family, friends and football, there are a few key appliances that can make the job easier. In many cases, they can ease the burden of a solo chef, making light work without many hands.
How Thanksgiving appliances help
Preparing such a large meal in a relatively short amount of time can be challenging for even the most experienced cooks. Here’s how just three appliances can help get you through.
Stand mixers
Stand mixers are a versatile appliance that not only puts the finishing touch on mashed potatoes but can also be used for a variety of tasks including grinding meat, rolling out fresh pasta, kneading bread, churning ice cream and stuffing homemade sausage.
Pressure cookers
Pressure cookers are perfect for food that requires longer cooking times. They reduce these times by up to a third and can turn out perfect dishes in no time. They are a last-minute cook’s best friend.
You can cook a turkey in a pressure cooker, but they are more commonly used for desserts, rice or stuffing side dishes, custards and bread puddings.
Slow cookers
Slow cookers are the ultimate plan-ahead appliances. Load it up in the morning and move on to other things while it cooks. This also keeps the oven and range free for more labor-intensive dishes.
Consider utilizing your slow cooker for keeping cooked foods warm, cooking rice or grain-based side dishes or making desserts and dips.
Tips for prepping your Thanksgiving meal
- Keep the meal simple and classic.
- Plan ahead.
- Cook and freeze whatever you can beforehand (for example, pies and rolls).
- Make lists of what needs to be done and in what order.
- Write down tasks that other people can easily help with.
- Consider how you will use your oven and stove.
- Relax and enjoy the day.
Small appliances you need for Thanksgiving
Dash Mixers Six-Speed Stand Mixer
This compact stand mixer is perfect for whipping fluffy mashed potatoes and pillowy clouds of whipped cream for pie. At just 2.5 quarts, it stores easily under a kitchen counter. It comes with two dough hooks, a wire whisk and a pouring shield and is available in eight colors.
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Instant Pot Duo 7-in-1 Electric Pressure Cooker
Use this pressure cooker for everything from making yogurt to steaming vegetables, sauteing, and slow cooking a variety of foods. It has 14 customizable programs and cooks up to 70% faster than other traditional methods. The lid locks and overheat protection prevents scorching. Download the Instant Pot app for recipes and instructions. It comes in 3-, 6- and 8-quart sizes.
Hamilton Beach Six-Speed Electric Hand Mixer
It has six speeds to get any mixing job done with 250 watts of peak power. Eliminate drips on the counter by resting the mixer on a bowl with the built-in groove. It comes with regular beaters and a whisk, all of which are stored in a snap-on storage case below the mixer body.
Mueller Ultra-Stick Hand Blender
With nine speeds and 500 watts of power, this hand blender is great for pureeing soups and whipping up sauces. The blending arm is removable and the S-shaped fixed blade is made from durable stainless steel. This includes a whisk and foaming attachment. It comes with a one-year warranty.
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Breville Barista Express Espresso Machine
Craft delicious espresso drinks using freshly ground coffee. It has 16 precision grind settings and uses digital temperature control for the perfect espresso extraction. The steam wand lets you hand texture the milk for latte art. It’s fast — creating perfect espresso in under a minute.
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Hamilton Beach Set-and-Forget Digital Programmable Slow Cooker
A temperature probe makes for safe cooking of large cuts of meat. The easy-to-read control panel displays the center temperature. It holds 6 quarts, enough room for a 6-pound chicken or a 4-pound roast. The crock and lid are dishwasher-safe. The lid locks for easy transport to a potluck Thanksgiving.
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Char-Broil Big Easy Oil-less Liquid Propane Turkey Fryer
This is a safer way to fry a turkey using propane heat instead of gallons of boiling oil. It can accommodate turkeys up to 16 pounds. It includes the cooker, cooking basket with a lifter, meat thermometer, lid and a cooking guide.
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Cuisinart 14-Cup Food Processor
The stainless steel slicing disc, shredding disc and chopping blade work as a sous chef when you need one. It has a 14-cup work bowl and an extra large feed tube with both large and small pushers. The recipe book can help you get started. The bowl, the blades, the pushers and the included spatula are all dishwasher-safe. It comes in three other sizes and a variety of colors to match your personal style.
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​Oster Roaster Oven With Self-Basting Lid
If you are in charge of the turkey but don’t have an oven large enough to accommodate the bird, this roaster oven is a game changer. It can cook up to a 26-pound turkey, basting it continually with the specially designed lid. It comes with a roasting pan and rack, both of which can be removed for easy cleaning. You can use this for roasting, baking or slow cooking.
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Elite Gourmet Countertop Single Cast Iron Burner
This 6.5-inch cast iron cooktop gives you another burner right where you need it. The plate is nonstick, and the temperature can be adjusted to low, medium or high. This lets you keep food warm, too. Nonskid feet on the bottom keep it stable on the counter, and the compact size makes it easy to take with you and store when you’re done.
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BERLIN (AP) — Germany and France on Monday backed calls to subsidize Europe’s green industries in a bid to counter financial aid that the United States has put in place for American manufacturers.
The European Union has warned of a possible trans-Atlantic trade war over the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act, a $369 billion plan that favors American-made products and the EU claims unfairly discriminates against its firms.
In a joint statement, Berlin and Paris said they want to “secure the industrial base in Europe, in particular critical green industries.”
German Economy Minister Robert Habeck and his French counterpart, Bruno Le Maire, suggested “targeted subsidies and tax-credits” for industrial sectors such as wind and solar power generation, heat pump manufacturing and hydrogen production.
At the same time, they urged the EU’s executive commission to negotiate with Washington for European manufacturers to get the same exemptions the U.S. grants to Mexico and Canada, which are free-trade partners.
Many of the ideas coming from the EU’s two biggest economies echo proposals by European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, who wrote to European leaders last week saying the bloc should adjust its rules on state aid to achieve the “unprecedented transformation” from fossil fuels to green power.
Von der Leyen also said the EU should work with the United States to ensure “that our respective incentive programs reinforce each other,” such as by working together to find alternative sources of key raw materials currently supplied by China.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the climate and environment: https://apnews.com/hub/climate-and-environment | 2022-12-20T00:39:15+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/political-news/ap-germany-france-seek-to-counter-us-climate-aid-with-own-plan/ |
The following Browns players will be inactive for today's game against the Commanders.
QB Kellen Mond
RB Demetric Felton Jr.
CB Thomas Graham Jr.
DT Ben Stille
DE Isaiah Thomas
T Chris Hubbard
DT Tommy Togiai
EXPECTED LINEUP CHANGES
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Check out photos of players arriving to the stadium for their Week 17 game against the Washington Commanders | 2023-01-01T19:56:53+00:00 | clevelandbrowns.com | https://www.clevelandbrowns.com/news/browns-announce-week-17-inactives-vs-commanders |
Q: So after the game Monday, what favorite dinner place and number of drinks will help James Jones decide to make a certain trade with Miami? – Tee, Queens, N.Y.
A: Actually, the Suns have been in South Florida since Friday night’s blowout loss to the Magic. So there has been ample time for huddling, not that a phone call isn’t just as efficient. But the bottom line is the Heat do not have much in the way to tempt the Suns, considering the additional three seasons on Duncan Robinson’s contract, and considering the Suns not actively pursuing draft picks. There was a report out there of the Suns being interested in Max Strus, but I can’t fathom the Heat giving up their Bird Rights and right-of-first-refusal for Max when he becomes a free agent in the offseason. Yes, Jae Crowder would ease the Heat’s situation at power forward, but the most likely avenue, if not the only avenue, could be if Jae eventually is able to negotiate a buyout. But that is likely later rather than sooner.
Q: It doesn’t take an NBA analyst to figure out that the Heat are a much better team with Max Strus in the starting lineup. The ball movement is better, the spacing is better, and the defensive intensity is better. Once Tyler Herro comes back from his ankle injury, he will help us more by leading the second unit, where he can freelance and do what he does best. – Greg, Jacksonville.
A: Agree. But there is far more to coaching than Xs and Os and rotational alignments. There also is the human factor. And taking away what Tyler Herro had worked for during the offseason and won in camp is not as easy as subbing out a name on a lineup card. So it comes down to whether a coach can nuance such a move without diminishing the contribution from the player. That might be one of the most difficult elements of coaching.
Q: It is time to make an acquisition, no matter its cap effect, or to publicly accept the fact that this year’s Heat is a pale shadow of recent versions. – Joe, Washington.
A: But to get you have to give. And as mentioned above, there is not a lot to give. But there also is Door No. 3: to evolve into something better. You tear it down when you believe you have received the maximum possible contribution from each element. Do you believe, 13 games in, the Heat already are there?
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DENVER (AP) — A prison psychologist and a psychiatrist say a mentally ill man charged with killing three people and wounding eight others at a Colorado Planned Parenthood clinic in 2015 could be made well enough to stand trial if he is given anti-psychotic medication.
They testified Tuesday during a hearing in federal court in Denver to determine whether Robert Dear should be forcibly medicated to treat his delusional disorder.
Dear attended the hearing and interrupted proceedings with outbursts at times, yelling at the judge at the end of the day for not being able to take the stand.
Dear faces 65 counts of violating the Freedom of Access to Clinic Entrances Act and three counts of use of a firearm during a crime of violence resulting in death where the killing is a murder, according to the indictment.
Dear has been undergoing treatment at the Pueblo mental hospital for over 6 years.
In 2019, Dear told a federal magistrate judge that he is "not crazy... just a religious zealot."
Dear is also indicted at a federal level, but there were no new updates on that case's timeline.
If Dear is convicted in the federal case, he could face the death penalty. If it is not a death penalty trial, he is looking at a minimum federal sentence of 10 years with a maximum of life in prison.
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DETROIT (AP) — Most small SUVs flunked the latest frontal crash tests done by the insurance industry, but oddly enough, they're just as safe as they were before.
That's because the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety updated the test so it places more emphasis on keeping back-seat passengers safe.
Only the Ford Escape and Volvo XC40 got the top “good” rating in this year's testing released Tuesday. The Toyota RAV4 was rated “acceptable," while Audi's Q3, the Nissan Rogue and the Subaru Forester were “marginal.”
The remainder, the Buick Encore, Chevrolet Equinox, Honda CR-V and HR-V, Hyundai Tucson, Jeep Compass, Jeep Renegade, Mazda CX-5 and Mitsubishi Eclipse Cross got the bottom rating of “poor.”
IIHS President David Harkey said the test is being changed because vehicle structures, air bags and seat belts have made the SUVs safer for front-seat passengers than those in the back. Now, the risk of fatal injury is 46% higher for rear-seat passengers than drivers in the front, Harkey said.
“Before we were just focused on how well the driver was protected,” Harkey said. “It's not that the vehicle has become any less safe.”
The institute has a history of changing its widely watched tests in an effort to get automakers to make safety improvements, and Harkey says they normally respond to the changes.
While safety belts restrain back-seat passengers, they're susceptible to head and neck injuries, and in many of the SUVs, the belts are relatively low tech and simply tighten up in a crash.
Newer belts have sensors that determine a crash is imminent and they pull a passenger into the proper seating position before a crash, slowing the passenger's speed with the vehicle, Harkey said. After impact, they loosen a bit to prevent belts from rising off the pelvis and into the abdomen where they can cause severe internal injuries, he said.
Some automakers already have put more sophisticated belts in their back seats, something that can be done without a big model update, Harkey said. “The industry has always been good about responding to tests that we have introduced,” he said. “We expect they will do so in this case, and we expect they will be able to do so quickly.”
The institute used a crash dummy that represents a small woman or a 12-year-old child to test for injuries to rear-seat passengers, and Harkey says the dummy does a good job of showing risk to passengers of all sizes.
When the IIHS introduced the moderate overlap front crash test in 1995, most vehicles were rated poor or marginal. Automakers responded with stronger structures and air bags to make front-seat riders safer, and all 15 small SUV models used to get good ratings.
In the original moderate overlap test, a vehicle travels at 40 mph toward an aluminum barrier. About 40% of the vehicle's width hits the barrier on the driver's side.
Some of the SUVs tested have more sophisticated rear safety belts, but the timing has to be worked out to function better in the milliseconds before and after a crash, Harkey said. “Now they've got to go back and figure out are they firing at the right time?" he said.
Small SUVs are the most popular new vehicles sold in the U.S. So far this year, compact and subcompact SUVs combined account for 23.4% of all new vehicle sales, according to Edmunds.com. | 2022-12-13T08:46:08+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Most-small-SUVs-flunk-updated-insurance-industry-17649911.php |
BUCHAREST, Romania (AP) — Romanian prosecutors on Wednesday were carrying out forensic searches of mobile phones and laptops as they look for further evidence in the case of social media personality Andrew Tate, who is detained in the country on suspicion of organized crime and human trafficking, an official said.
Tate, 36, a dual British-U.S. citizen who has nearly 5 million followers on Twitter, was initially detained in late December in Romania’s capital, Bucharest, along with his brother, Tristan, and two Romanian women.
Both the Tates appeared on Wednesday, in handcuffs as they were escorted by law enforcement officials from a police van to the offices of DIICOT, Romania’s Directorate for Investigating Organized Crime and Terrorism, in Bucharest.
Ramona Bolla, a DIICOT spokesperson, confirmed to The Associated Press that the forensic searches of the digital devices are taking place Wednesday, in order to obtain further evidence in the case.
Responding to a journalist’s question as he arrived at the DIICOT offices, Andrew Tate was heard saying that “the case file is completely empty” and that “there is no justice in Romania.” His brother, Tristan, was also heard saying: “…for my money, that is why I am in jail, I have money that they were going to steal.”
Both the Tates will remain in detention until late February after a judge on Friday granted prosecutors a request to extend for a second time their detention by 30 days. It is not clear whether the Tates have appealed Friday’s ruling.
Andrew Tate, a former professional kickboxer who has reportedly lived in Romania since 2017, was previously banned from various prominent social media platforms for expressing misogynistic views and hate speech.
After the Tates and the two women were arrested in December, DIICOT said in a statement that it had identified six victims in the human trafficking case who were subjected to “acts of physical violence and mental coercion” and were sexually exploited by the members of the alleged crime group.
The agency said victims were lured with pretenses of love, and later intimidated, kept under surveillance and subjected to other control tactics while being coerced into engaging in pornographic acts for substantial financial gains.
A post appeared late Tuesday on Andrew Tate’s Twitter account that read: “My case is a political operation designed to degrade my influence. Throughout history, unjust imprisonment has been used to silence empowering people. The game hasn’t changed.”
Earlier in January, Romanian authorities descended on a compound near Bucharest where they towed away a fleet of luxury cars that included a blue Rolls-Royce, a Ferrari and a Porsche. They reported seizing assets worth an estimated $3.9 million.
Prosecutors have said that if they can prove the owners gained money through illicit activities such as human trafficking, the assets would be used to cover the expenses of the investigation and to compensate victims. Tate also unsuccessfully appealed the asset seizure.
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McGrath reported from Sighisoara, Romania. | 2023-01-25T10:33:20+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-romanian-prosecutors-search-devices-in-andrew-tate-case/ |
MOREHEAD, Ky. (AP)Mark Freeman had 25 points and Morehead State beat Little Rock 76-72 on Thursday night.
Freeman had six assists for the Eagles (13-9, 6-3 Ohio Valley Conference). Drew Thelwell scored 14 points while going 6 of 12 (2 for 4 from distance). Branden Maughmer shot 5 for 8, including 1 for 3 from beyond the arc to finish with 12 points.
Deantoni Gordon led the way for the Trojans (6-16, 2-7) with 18 points and two steals. Isaiah Palermo added 16 points for Little Rock. Myron Gardner also had 15 points, 10 rebounds and two blocks.
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NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — The United Nations food relief agency has suspended aid deliveries to Ethiopia’s northern Tigray region amid an internal investigation into the theft of food meant for hungry people, according to four humanitarian workers.
The World Food Program is responsible for delivering food from the U.N. and other partners to Tigray, the center of a devastating two-year civil war that ended with a ceasefire in November.
More than 5 million of the region’s 6 million people rely on aid.
WFP informed its humanitarian partners on April 20 that it was temporarily suspending deliveries of food to Tigray amid reports of food misappropriation, one of the four humanitarian workers told AP. Three other aid workers confirmed this information. They all insisted on anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to a journalist on this matter.
Last month, AP reported that the WFP was investigating cases of food misappropriation and diversion in Ethiopia, where a total of 20 million people need humanitarian help due to drought and conflict.
A letter sent by the WFP’s Ethiopia director on April 5 asked humanitarian partners to share “any information or cases of food misuse, misappropriation or diversion that you are aware of or that are brought to your attention by your staff, beneficiaries or local authorities.”
At the time, two aid workers told AP that the stolen supplies included enough food to feed 100,000 people. The food was discovered missing from a warehouse in the Tigray city of Sheraro. It was not clear who was responsible for the theft.
Tigray’s new interim president, Getachew Reda, said last month he discussed “the growing challenge of diversion & sale of food aid meant for the needy” with senior WFP officials during a visit by the agency to Mekele, the regional capital.
A spokesperson for the WFP in Ethiopia did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | 2023-05-02T11:24:53+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/world-news/un-agency-suspends-food-aid-to-ethiopias-tigray-amid-theft/ |
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE)- Tennessee football picked up a much-needed addition to the running back depth chart following the news that redshirt sophomore Len’Neth Whitehead will miss the entire 2022 season due to injury.
Former Clemson running back Lyn-J Dixon announced on his Instagram that he will transfer to Tennessee. Dixon rushed for 1,420 yards on 218 carries and scored 14 total touchdowns, including one through the air over his four years at Clemson.
Dixon entered the 2021 season with the Tigers ranked second in program history in yards per carry (6.60) behind 2021 NFL Draft first-round pick Travis Etienne.
He also had a short stint at West Virginia, practicing with the Mountaineers in the spring before entering the transfer portal once again.
The Georgia native will compete with Jabari Small, Jaylen Wright and three freshman running backs for carries in head coach Josh Heupel’s fast-paced offense.
According to ESPN, Dixon was the 10th-highest rated running back prospect in the class of 2018 and the 23rd best overall prospect in the state of Georgia. | 2022-08-03T21:33:27+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/sports/orange-and-white-nation/former-clemson-running-back-announces-transfer-to-tennessee/ |
HOLMDEL, N.J., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, partners with SourceFuse, a leading provider of cloud-native, bespoke solutions and services, to offer the cutting edge technology businesses need to enhance engagement and connection to customers. By integrating Vonage Communications APIs into the cloud-based SourceFuse solution, Telescope Health is able to connect patients with high-quality care, no matter where they are or when they need help.
Telescope Health is a physician-led healthcare solutions company focused on reducing barriers to care through human connection and technology. As the demand for remote healthcare continues to grow, Telescope Health sets itself apart by relying on integrity, compassion and innovation to make care more accessible to all while improving quality of life.
"The driving force behind what we do is the disparities that exist in the care delivery model today. People often do not seek out or receive the care that they need due to lack of transportation, lack of insurance, or economic hardship," explained Brent Girardeau, Director of Technology, Telescope Health. "We work closely with local governments and providers to build systems that deliver care to individuals who would otherwise not receive it. By addressing inequities at the patient level, we are helping people stay healthier and take charge of their own healthcare journey, while reducing cost to the system as a whole."
Telescope Health specializes in on-demand, preventative, and transitional care telehealth services for ACOs, health systems, health plans, nursing facilities, and businesses. They also provide health care navigation services by utilizing a team of care coordinators that empower people in their health care options. Backed by SourceFuse and Vonage, the Telescope Health team is filling in gaps within the healthcare industry through innovation and game-changing technologies, providing a seamless user experience and making things as easy as possible for the patient with a goal of zero burden.
With a commitment to digital innovation, service excellence and customer success and deep expertise in the healthcare and life sciences industry, SourceFuse chooses powerful partners, like Vonage, to offer the cutting edge technology businesses need to enhance engagement and connection to customers.
"The custom-built virtual care solution for Telescope Health enables them to fulfill consumer needs and preferences by providing healthcare navigation and follow-up care to drive better patient outcomes. A completely integrated and interoperable telehealth application like this makes a huge difference," noted Vaidant Singh, Chief Marketing Officer, SourceFuse. "The SourceFuse team built the solution, consulted with Telescope Health on their vision, incorporated appropriate technology, and chose Vonage Video API because it was able to provide what was needed to ensure quality of care."
Vonage APIs make it easy for businesses to build custom video, SMS, messaging and voice experiences within any mobile, web or desktop application. Integrated within SourceFuse solutions, Vonage APIs enable businesses to smoothly transition from only in-person interactions to virtual and hybrid engagements across multiple channels.
"We have seen a growing need for remote and virtual healthcare services that offer seamless, meaningful and reliable connections that rival in-person interactions or even improve on them - like how the Telescope Health solution is changing lives and shifting the healthcare landscape," said Amitha Pulijala, VP of Product, Platform Services, AI and Video, Vonage. "We are happy to work with powerful partners like SourceFuse to support our customers' innovation and growth as they shape the future of immersive engagements."
Read the full case study to find out more about how Telescope Health provides vital virtual healthcare powered by SourceFuse and the Vonage Communications Platform.
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About Telescope Health
Telescope Health is a physician-led, healthcare solutions company focused on reducing barriers to care through innovation, human connection, and technology. Telescope Health provides on-demand, preventative, and transitional care telehealth services for ACOs, health systems, health plans, businesses, and individuals. In addition to traditional telemedicine services, Telescope Health also initiated Northeast Florida's first COVID-19 public testing and continues to provide testing and laboratory services for patients, as well as health care navigation services that empower people in their health care options. For more information, visit www.telescopehealth.com.
About SourceFuse
SourceFuse is transforming the way today's most successful companies develop breakthrough roadmaps leveraging cloud-based technologies. A leading AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, with 17 years of deep expertise, commitment to digital innovation, service excellence and customer success, SourceFuse enables enterprises through bespoke, secure & scalable cloud solutions, leveraging an open-source catalog of microservices and legacy application modernization. SourceFuse offers Modernization Led Cloud Migration, Data & Analytics, DevOps, Cloud Strategy & Managed Cloud Services.
SourceFuse has offices in the US, UK, Australia, and India. To know more, visit its Website and follow on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About Vonage
Vonage, a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage's Communications Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging, AI and Verification into existing products, workflows and systems. The Vonage conversational commerce application enables businesses to create AI-powered omnichannel experiences that boost sales and increase customer satisfaction. Vonage's fully programmable unified communications, contact center and conversational commerce applications are built from the Vonage platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or remotely - providing the flexibility required to create meaningful engagements.
Vonage is headquartered in New Jersey, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson. To follow Vonage on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/vonage. To become a fan on Facebook, go to facebook.com/vonage. To subscribe on YouTube, visit youtube.com/vonage.
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Stan Wawrinka 2023 Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag Odds
As action in the Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag nears an end, a quarterfinal is coming up for Stan Wawrinka versus Roberto Carballes Baena. Wawrinka's odds to win it all at Stadium Goran Ivanisevic in ITC Stella Maris are +350, second-best in the field.
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Wawrinka at the 2023 Plava Laguna Croatia Open Umag
- Next Round: Quarterfinals
- Tournament Dates: July 21-30
- Venue: Stadium Goran Ivanisevic in ITC Stella Maris
- Location: Umag, Croatia
- Court Surface: Clay
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Wawrinka's Next Match
Wawrinka is in the quarterfinals, where he will face Carballes Baena on Friday, July 28 at 3:00 PM ET (after getting past Federico Coria 7-5, 6-1).
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Wawrinka Stats
- Wawrinka beat No. 108-ranked Coria 7-5, 6-1 on Thursday to advance to the .
- Wawrinka has not won any of his 19 tournaments over the past year, with an overall record of 21-19.
- In six tournaments on clay over the past year, Wawrinka has gone 5-6.
- Through 40 matches over the past 12 months (across all court surfaces), Wawrinka has played 27.3 games per match. He won 51.1% of them.
- In his 11 matches on a clay surface over the past year, Wawrinka has averaged 28.7 games.
- Wawrinka, over the past 12 months, has won 80.5% of his service games and 19.6% of his return games.
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Calm a stressed cat with carriers for scared cats
If you have a skittish cat, you know how difficult it can be to travel with an anxious pet. Whether you’re going for a simple car ride, boarding a train or bravely attempting to fly with your kitty, a stressed-out cat can put a damper on your travels. But even more importantly, a scared cat is an unhappy cat, and as a pet owner, you will want to make your feline feel as safe and comfortable as possible. The best way to achieve that is to pick one of the best cat carriers for calming an anxious cat’s worries.
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These cat carriers may reduce transportation stress
One of the best carrier options for cats under travel duress is a hard-sided plastic carrier with openings in both the top and front. These are durable and easiest to get a cat in and out of (even if they resist). Another vital factor to consider is size; a carrier should be 1 ½ times the cat’s size. Other carriers for anxious cats depend on how you’re traveling (by airplane vs. by car or walking around). These cat carriers will keep your pet close to your body and make it easy to clean pet messes on the go.
Best cat carriers for anxious cats
Richell Space Capsule Pet Carrier and Bed
This cat carrier also moonlights as a bed, which can help your anxious cat create a positive association with it over time. With a capsule shape and clear window/door that lets cats peek out, there is a snug, round cushion inside, making it best for smaller cats and short-term travel.
Diggs Passenger Travel Carrier
This travel carrier accommodates cats up to 18 pounds. Designed for easy pet mess cleanup, Diggs Pee Pads attach to the bed and can be removed through the side panel without further disturbance. Measuring 18 inches by 10 inches by 10.75 inches inside, its collar tether clip prevents nervous roaming or squirming.
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This cat carrier is, first and foremost a tote for quick travels within walking distance. It measures 16 inches by 10 inches by 6.5 inches and can hold up to 11 pounds. It features ventilated mesh material, a removable liner and an easy-access zippered top.
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Amazon Basics Two-door Top Load Hard-Sided Dog and Cat Kennel Travel Carrier
With a 4.6-star rating and over 50,000 reviews, this carrier is hard-sided and made of plastic and steel. It features two doors for easy top- or front-loading access and carries up to 20 pounds. Measuring 22.8 inches by 15 inches by 13 inches, it keeps air flowing through its many ventilation holes, soothing anxious cats.
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Funny Fuzzy Square Breathable Foldable Portable Pet Carrier Cat Backpack
This backpack-style cat carrier is lightweight and made from breathable mesh and Oxford fabric, which keep the interior well ventilated, so your cat can breathe calmly. It has a front and side entrance, a soft pad inside and a built-in safety leash that provides enough slack for your cat to move comfortably.
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Apollo Walker Pet Carrier Backpack
A ventilated design, reinforced zipper, two-sided pockets and an escape-proof leash make this carrier ideal for quick trips — whether walking to the vet around the corner or gliding through airport security. It also features soft padding, which you rarely see in hard-sided carriers, and is collapsible for convenient storage.
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Necoichi Portable Stress-Free Cage Carrier and Litter Box
Collapsible, durable, foldable and portable, this carrier is lightweight and includes a kitty head-shaped design that doubles as a ventilation hole. It folds up, so it can be easily stored under a car seat or in front of you on the airplane. It holds cats up to 7 pounds, and its twin zippers can’t be opened from the inside, so you don’t have to worry about panicked escapes. It also includes a litter pad.
Petkit Ventilated Cat Backpack Carrier with Inbuilt Fan and Light
This cat carrier can hold up to 17 pounds, and it features a unique, wide-tinted window that offers UV protection, blocking out bright light that could disrupt your cat. In addition to its multiple air vents, it also has a quiet, built-in fan that runs on both auto and manual settings and an interior light that is activated by double-tapping the controls.
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Worth checking out
- The Whisker City Two-door Pet Carrier is hard-sided, measures 19 inches by 12.6 inches by 10 inches and opens from the front and the top for easy loading.
- If you are looking for a cat carrier that doubles as a car seat, the Pet Gear View 360 Pet Carrier comes with a booster seat frame and belts to the seat.
- For cat owners who prefer a top-load-only carrier, the Petmate Top Load Cat Kennel opens from the top hatch, which can be completely detached if needed.
- The Airline Approved Soft-Sided Portable Animal Travel Bag is designed for smaller pets. Still, it comes in small, medium and large sizes, features a compartment for more ventilation and space and is washable.
- For quick trips, the Cat-in-the-Bag Cozy Comfort Carrier keeps your cat close to you while you’re en route but also holds cats securely while the vet administers medications or cuts their nails, relieving any travel- or vet-induced anxiety.
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DALLAS, March 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ROC Energy Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") (Nasdaq: ROC) announced today that an affiliate of ROC Energy Holdings LLC (the "Sponsor"), has deposited an aggregate of $2,070,000 (representing $0.10 per public share) (the "Extension Payment") into the Company's trust account for its public stockholders. This deposit enables the Company to extend the date by which the Company has to complete its initial business combination from March 6, 2023 to June 6, 2023 (the "Extension"). The Extension is the second of two three-month extensions permitted under the Company's governing documents.
An affiliate of the Sponsor loaned the Extension Payment to the Company. The loan is non-interest bearing and convertible, at the lender's discretion, into units identical to the units issued in the Company's private placement that was consummated in connection with the Company's initial public offering.
About ROC Energy Acquisition Corp.
The Company is a blank check company formed for the purpose of effecting a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the Company may pursue an acquisition in any business industry or sector, it has concentrated its efforts on the traditional energy sector in the U.S. The Company is led by Chief Executive Officer Daniel Jeffrey Kimes and Chief Financial Officer Rosemarie Cicalese. To learn more, visit: https://rocspac.com.
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“A Thousand and One,” a drama about an impoverished single mother and her son in New York City, won the Sundance Film Festival’s grand jury prize in the U.S. dramatic competition, while “Going to Mars: The Nikki Giovanni Project” was awarded the top prize in the U.S. documentary category. This year’s winners were announced at an awards ceremony Friday afternoon in Park City, Utah, which included an audience prize for the documentary “ 20 Days in Mariupol.”
Writer Jeremy O. Harris, filmmaker Eliza Hittman and actor Marlee Matlin judged the U.S. dramatic competition.
Harris, through tears, said he asked to give the grand jury prize to “A Thousand and One” and writer-director A.V. Rockwell himself.
“Never have I seen a life so similar to my own rendered with such nuance and tenderness” Harris said. “This film reached into my gut and pulled from it every emotion I’ve learned to mask in these spaces.”
Rockwell, who made her feature debut with the film, was similarly emotional.
“This has been such a long journey for me but the institute has been such a beautiful support system,” Rockwell said.
“20 Days in Mariupol,” a first-person account of the early days of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, won the audience prize for world cinema documentary. A joint project between The Associated Press and PBS “Frontline,” the film utilizes 30 hours of footage AP journalist Mstyslav Chernov and his colleagues shot in the besieged Ukrainian city before they were extracted.
“I want to thank everyone who believed in us: AP, Frontline and Sundance and all the audiences who did not turn away,” Chernov said. “This is not an achievement, this is a privilege.”
Sing J. Lee won the directing award in U.S. dramatic for “The Accidental Getaway Driver.” The team from “ Theater Camp ” was recognized with a special jury prize for ensemble. Lío Mehiel, who goes by they/them pronouns, received the special jury award for their performance in “Mutt,” about a trans-masculine person one day in New York. And the drama “Magazine Dreams,” in which Jonathan Majors plays an amateur bodybuilder, was recognized for creative vision.
“Everyone in this room, everyone, every person, we give you our deepest props and our deepest respect,” Matlin said through an interpreter. She also gave a shout-out to her “CODA” team, who won big at the festival two years ago. Her Oscar winning co-star Troy Kotsur was in the audience cheering her on.
Other grand jury prizes winners were: “Scrapper,” in world cinema, about a 12-year-old girl living alone on the outskirts of London after her mother’s death; and “The Eternal Memory,” in world cinema documentary, about the effects of Alzheimer’s on a relationship of 25 years. “Kokomo City,” about the lives of Black, trans sex workers, won the NEXT innovator award and the audience award in the NEXT category.
Other audience award winners included “The Persian Version,” for U.S. Dramatic, “Beyond Utopia,” for U.S. Documentary and “Shayda” for World Cinema Dramatic. The “festival favorite” award went to “Radical,” starring Eugenio Derbez as an inspirational teacher in a Mexican border town.
In total, 12 films premiered in the world cinema documentary section, including films about climate change, Syria, growing up during apartheid and the International Chopin Piano Competition. “The Eternal Memory,” about a couple dealing with Alzheimer’s, won the category’s grand jury prize.
Other prize winners in the category included “Fantastic Machine,” for creative vision, “Against the Tide” for verité filmmaker, and “Smoke Sauna Sisterhood” for directing.
Several Sundance winners from last year were recently nominated for Oscars, including documentaries “Navalny” and “All That Breathes.”
Many Sundance films came to the festival with distribution in place. Apple TV+ debuted “Still: A Michael J. Fox Story” and “Stephen Curry: Underrated.” Neon had “Infinity Pool,” A24 brought six films including “All Dirt Roads Taste of Salt,” “You Hurt My Feelings,” “Past Lives.” Searchlight had the South London rom com “Rye Lane.”
There were also several big acquisitions made at the festival this year. Apple TV+, who got its first best picture win when it paid $25 million for “CODA” out of Sundance, scooped up John Carney’s (“Once”) musical rom com “Flora and Son,” with Eve Hewson and Joseph Gordon Levitt. Netflix secured the rights to the corporate thriller “Fair Play,” with Alden Ehrenreich and Phoebe Dynevor, made and sold by MRC. Both films went for a reported $20 million. Searchlight also bought Molly Gordon and Nick Lieberman’s mockumentary “Theater Camp” for a theatrical release later this year.
This year’s festival, the first in-person gathering since 2020, debuted 111 feature films and 64 short films. Over 75% of the films are available on Sundance’s online platform through Sunday, January 29.
“We’re already thinking about the next one,” Sundance CEO Joana Vicente said.
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Protesters across the US were preparing to march on Saturday, one day after the release of video showing the horrific police beating of Tyre Nichols in Memphis.
The graphic video of police striking the Black man who later died earlier this month drew outrage from across the country. Protests began forming Friday night, with people in several cities taking to the streets and raising signs bearing Nichols' name.
Saturday's marches and rallies are expected in Atlanta, Boston, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Salt Lake City, Athens, Georgia, and Columbus, Ohio, among other cities. Most will occur in the late afternoon or evening.
In Memphis, protesters late Friday shut down an Interstate 55 bridge near the downtown area, chanting, "No justice, no peace," according to a CNN team on the scene. There were no arrests stemming from that demonstration, police said.
In New York, skirmishes broke out between several protesters and police officers as demonstrators crowded Times Square, video posted to social media shows.
Three demonstrators were arrested, one of whom was seen jumping on the hood of a police vehicle and breaking the windshield, the New York Police Department said.
Protesters also gathered in Washington, DC, at Lafayette Square to demand justice for Nichols, according to social media video.
Along the West Coast, protesters marched in Portland, Oregon, and San Francisco, carrying signs that read, "Justice for Tyre Nichols" and "jail killer cops."
Video of the January 7 encounter shows "acts that defy humanity," Memphis Police Chief Cerelyn "CJ" Davis warned before the footage's release to the public. Nichols died on January 10.
The arrest begins with a traffic stop for what officers said was reckless driving and goes on to show officers beating Nichols with batons, kicking him and punching him -- including while his hands are restrained behind his body -- as the young man cries out for his mother, video shows.
The encounter ends with Nichols slumped to the ground in handcuffs, leaning against a police cruiser unattended as officers mill about. Nichols was later hospitalized and died three days later.
Video shows that 23 minutes had passed from the time Nichols appears to be subdued and on his back on the ground before a stretcher arrives on the scene.
Footage of the violent encounter was released because Nichols' family "want the world to be their witness and feel their pain," Shelby County District Attorney Steven Mulroy said.
"While nothing we do can bring Tyre back, we promise you that we are doing all we can to ensure that Tyre's family, and our city of Memphis, see justice for Tyre Nichols," Mulroy added.
Officers charged with murder
The Memphis Police Department has been unable to find anything that substantiates the probable cause for reckless driving and said video of the encounter shows a "disregard for life, duty of care that we're all sworn to," Davis said.
Five former Memphis police officers involved in the arrest -- who are also Black -- have been charged with murder and kidnapping, according to the Shelby County district attorney. They were identified as Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Justin Smith, Emmitt Martin and Desmond Mills Jr.
Two Memphis Fire Department employees who were part of Nichols' initial care were relieved of duty, pending the outcome of an internal investigation.
Also, two deputies with the Shelby County Sheriff's Office have been put on leave pending an investigation after the sheriff viewed the video.
The Memphis Police Association, which represents city police officers, expressed condolences to the Nichols family and said it does not condone the mistreatment of citizens or abuse of power.
The association said it has "faith in the criminal justice system."
"That faith is what we will lean on in the coming days, weeks, and months to ensure the totality of circumstances is revealed," according to a statement. "Mr. Nichols' family, the City of Memphis, and the rest of the country deserve nothing less. We pray for justice, healing, and eventual closure for all involved."
'We have to do better, this is unacceptable'
The Memphis police chief likened the video to the 1991 Los Angeles police beating of Rodney King that sparked days of unrest in the city.
"I was in law enforcement during the Rodney King incident, and it's very much aligned with that same type of behavior," Davis said.
Nichols family attorney Ben Crump also made the comparison. "Being assaulted, battered, punched, kicked, tased, pepper sprayed. It is very troubling," he said.
"The only difference between my father's situation and now is hashtags and a clearer camera," Rodney King's daughter Lora King told CNN. "We have to do better, this is unacceptable."
"I don't think anybody in their right mind, anybody that respects humanity is OK with this," she said, adding that she's saddened for Nichols' family and loved ones. "I'm just sad for just where we are in America, we're still here. I am in disbelief."
A protest over Nichols' death is set for Saturday in Los Angeles.
Martavius Jones, the chair of the Memphis City Council, was emotional discussing the video with CNN's Don Lemon on Friday.
"This was a traffic stop," Jones said. "It wasn't supposed to end like this."
US Rep. Steve Cohen, who represents parts of Memphis, said the video "is overwhelming to watch."
"They were not there to serve and protect, or even to apprehend; they were there to punish and dominate," he said.
President Joe Biden said he was "outraged and deeply pained" after seeing the video. "It is yet another painful reminder of the profound fear and trauma, the pain, and the exhaustion that Black and Brown Americans experience every single day."
Governors from across the aisle have also expressed outrage over the violent encounter.
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Anchored Science by Mi-STAR allows students to become solution builders
DUBUQUE, Iowa, Feb. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kendall Hunt K-12, a division of Kendall Hunt Publishing Company, is expanding their middle school science offerings to include an innovative science curriculum - Anchored Science by Mi-STAR. The program incorporates the best that the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) have to offer and empowers students to use science and engineering practices to address relevant, real-world issues.
The new Anchored Science by Mi-STAR curriculum allows students to become solution builders addressing and working their way through challenges within each of the curriculum's units. Each of the unit challenges promote learning by piquing students' interest at the beginning of the unit and providing a framework for each of the unit's lessons.
Seven themes are the foundation for the 21st century societal topics and challenges, including: water resources, Earth and energy resources, sustainable ecosystems, food and agriculture, public and human health, Earth and space systems and infrastructure and the built environment.
"Our K-12 team is extremely excited to add this all-new, student-centered science curriculum into our middle school program offerings. With this new addition, our curricula options will continue to provide teachers and students with the right tools and resources they need for continued success year-after-year," said Kendall Hunt K-12 Vice President Charley Cook.
The curriculum was written for the needs of students and teachers at the forefront and provides numerous opportunities for equitable learning, student assessments, professional learning and ongoing community support. It will be available digitally and in print.
"This partnership is an important step to ensure the investment many have made—including the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation, the National Science Foundation, the Michigan Department of Education, and schools and districts throughout the state—in developing Mi-STAR into the most innovative middle school science curriculum in the nation," said Marianne Semones, Mi-STAR program director.
Mi-STAR was created by faculty and staff at Michigan Technological University and launched in 2015 with a $5 million grant from the Herbert H. and Grace A. Dow Foundation. Now a partnership of universities, school districts and professional societies, Mi-STAR has received support from the National Science Foundation, the Michigan Department of Education's MiSTEM Advisory Council, and schools and districts throughout Michigan.
About Kendall Hunt:
Kendall Hunt has a 75-year history of providing innovative educational solutions. As the publisher of hands-on science, mathematics, and gifted curricula for grades K-12, we are also the leading partner in open educational resource offerings, including Illustrative Mathematics and OpenSciEd. In conjunction with offering a variety of stand-alone K-12 products, ConstructEd, a division of Kendall Hunt, allows both educational institutions and teachers to create made-to-order, customized textbooks or digital products using existing products or creating their own. For more information, visit www.k12.kendallhunt.com.
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US backs study of safe injection sites for overdose prevention
(AP) - For the first time, the U.S. government will pay for a large study measuring whether overdoses can be prevented by so-called safe injection sites, places where people can use heroin and other illegal drugs and be revived if they take too much.
The grant provides more than $5 million over four years to New York University and Brown University to study two sites in New York City and one opening next year in Providence, Rhode Island.
Researchers hope to enroll 1,000 adult drug users to study the sites’ effects on overdoses, to estimate their costs and to gauge potential savings for the health care and criminal justice systems.
The universities announced the grant Monday. The money will not be used to operate the sites, the universities said.
With U.S. drug overdose deaths reaching nearly 107,000 in 2021, supporters contend safe injection sites, also called overdose prevention centers, can save lives and connect people with addiction treatment, mental health services and medical care.
Opponents worry the sites encourage drug use and that they will lead to the deterioration of surrounding neighborhoods.
“There is a lot of discussion about overdose prevention centers, but ultimately, we need data to see if they are working or not, and what impact they may have on the community,” said Dr. Nora Volkow, director of the National Institute on Drug Abuse, which awarded the grant.
Sites operate in 14 countries, including Canada, Australia and France, according to the Drug Policy Alliance, a group working for decriminalization and safe drug use policies.
In the U.S., New York City opened the first publicly recognized safe injection site in 2021 and Rhode Island became the first state to authorize them that year.
Other states including Colorado, Nevada and New Mexico have considered allowing them. The governors of California and Vermont vetoed safe injection site bills last year, and Pennsylvania’s Senate last week voted for a ban.
The grant marks another move by the Biden administration toward what is known as harm reduction, a strategy focused on preventing death and illness in drug users while helping them get care, as opposed to punishment.
The White House’s drug control strategy is the first to emphasize harm reduction, and the Justice Department has signaled it will allow safe injection sites.
In December, the National Institutes of Health established a harm reduction research network to study programs providing services and supplies such as naloxone, a drug that can reverse overdoses, and materials to test drugs for fentanyl, a powerful opioid driving record numbers of overdoses. The new study will be part of that project.
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DETROIT — The North American International Auto Show returned to Detroit for the first time in three years.
The event will take place September 14-25 at Huntington Place and other locations, including different parks and the Detroit Riverfront.
This year’s show will "be an indoor and outdoor city-wide celebration of mobility," said Rod Alberts, the Detroit Auto Dealers Association executive director.
President Joe Biden is also set to appear at the auto show on Wednesday.
During a White House American Rescue Plan event, Biden was asked about the show.
He said he would be there because he's a "car guy."
According to the Associated Press, U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and other cabinet members are also set to attend.
This year's auto show will also only feature the debut of one new car model, the Ford Mustang, the news outlet reported.
The Associated Press reported that it's set to be unveiled at an outdoor event Wednesday along the Detroit River.
This year's event will likely be smaller than in years past, the Associated Press reported.
According to the news outlet, this year’s auto show will feature more consumer-friendly events.
The show hasn't been held in three years due to the pandemic, with the event also moved from January to September, the Associated Press reported.
“The industry has changed — the world has changed,” Karl Zimmermann, vice president of the Detroit Auto Dealers Association, told the news outlet. “Do I think it’s going to be the same as it was before? No. It's a much different format. We’re using [it] indoors. We’re using outdoors.”
Here’s everything you need to know about this year's Detroit auto show:
Show Dates
Media Day: Sept. 14
Industry Tech Days/AutoMobili-D: Sept. 14-15
Charity Preview: Sept. 16
Public Show: Sept. 17-25
Ticket Pricing for Public Days
- Adults: $20 per person
- Senior: $12 per person (65 and older)
- Children: $10 (3-12 years old; 2 years and under free with a parent or guardian)
- Family Pass: $50 (2 adults, 3 children)
Dates and Times for Public Days
Saturday, Sept. 17: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 18: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Monday, Sept. 19: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Tuesday, Sept. 20: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Wednesday, Sept. 21: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Thursday, Sept. 22: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Friday, Sept. 23: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday, Sept. 24: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday, Sept. 25: 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.
To purchase tickets, click here: https://naias.com/2022-tickets
The North American International Auto Show announced that the Charity Preview would feature an Air Mobility Experience with a Gravity Jet Suit and a drone display that will light up the Detroit skyline. We’re talking hundreds of drones!
The gala will run from 6-11 p.m.
The Huntington Place fundraiser will also highlight the premiere of the auto show’s new dinosaur and off-road vehicle encounters. Gala guests will reportedly get to experience experiential activations, including Camp Jeep, F-150 Lightning, and Ram Truck rides.
Nile Rodgers & CHIC are also expected to perform on the main auto show floor.
For more information about the North American International Auto Show, click here. | 2022-09-14T17:29:17+00:00 | ktvh.com | https://www.ktvh.com/news/national/detroit-auto-show-returns-after-3-year-hiatus |
Soon-to-be free agent safety Jordan Poyer seems to have angered some fans while talking about possible destinations should things not work out for him to return to the Buffalo Bills.
Poyer is scheduled to become an unrestricted free agent at the start of the league year in mid-March.
“A lot of people ask me, ‘Oh, if it wasn’t Buffalo, where would you go?’ I kind of ponder the question every once in a while," Poyer said on his own podcast last week. "I would love to go to a state that doesn’t take half of my money … Taxes play a big part in all of our lives, especially at the level we play at. You look at some of your checks and some places you go take half of your check away. You are wondering, 'Where is that money even going?' ”
Poyer also referenced warmer weather. He lives in South Florida in the offseason.
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Amid the furor, Poyer's wife, Rachel Bush, took to Twitter on Monday and called her husband a "game changer."
"Wherever Jordan goes he’s going to be such a game changer,"
"And that’s what I’m most excited to see, the difference he makes and leadership he brings!
That led to a barrage of responses, including some suggesting Poyer had already ruled out a return to the Bills.
"He’s a free agent in a few days! Lol that’s literally all it is. The process," she tweeted. "Now he has a chance to choose what he wants & make the best decision for himself due to all his hard work he’s put in & I’m super pumped for him. True fans that know the kind of guy he is are too ...
He’s a free agent in a few days! Lol that’s literally all it is. The process. Now he has a chance to choose what he wants & make the best decision for himself due to all his hard work he’s put in & I’m super pumped for him. True fans that know the kind of guy he is are too☺️🫶🏽 https://t.co/GqfIWyqdzq
— Rachel (@Rachel__Bush) February 27, 2023
"He’s gonna go where the best business decision takes him. Of course while still considering the other topics at hand -- like quality of life, taxes, success rate etc to make it worth it. Nobody has been ruled out."
The tax comment, in particular, has rankled some fans. Bush noted that she was born and raised in the state. She is a graduate of Newcomb High in the Adirondack region.
"People forget I’m born & raised in NY. Been there done that my whole life. Love it but the politics put a damper on the beauty," she tweeted. "I’ve never seen so many people butt hurt over simple facts. Nothing against NY but a fact is a fact. Can’t hold that against someone. weird energy lol."
In six seasons with the Bills, Poyer has started 91 games and had 22 interceptions, 44 passes defended, 10 sacks and seven forced fumbles.
Poyer told The Buffalo News at the Super Bowl that there had been no conversations with the Bills.
"There was never any talk about an extension, so I'm going to enjoy this process," he said. "I'm going to take it for what it is, and if Buffalo wants me back, they'll find a way. If not, I'm going to move on.” | 2023-02-27T20:53:21+00:00 | buffalonews.com | https://buffalonews.com/sports/bills/buffalo-bills-safety-jordan-poyer-will-sign-where-best-business-decision-takes-him-wife-says/article_5a1982a8-b6ca-11ed-98eb-f3665e8f1b96.html |
Albert Wu, MD, PhD, a recognized advocate of using stem cell therapy to treat eye conditions, will advise company's development of ocular tissue rejuvenation therapeutics
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Turn Biotechnologies, a cell rejuvenation company developing novel mRNA medicines to cure untreatable, age-related conditions, today announced that Albert Wu, MD, PhD, will oversee its development of ophthalmic therapeutic products as an advisor to the company.
A board-certified ophthalmologist and fellowship-trained specialist in oculoplastic and orbital surgery, Wu's academic work has focused on developing treatments for vision loss and eye disease.
At Turn Bio, he will shepherd work on TRN-004, a formulation to rejuvenate ocular tissues, including corneal, limbal and conjunctival epithelial cells, as well as corneal endothelial cells. Preclinical results show the formulation reduces inflammation, oxidative stress, and cell senescence.
TRN-004 is a tailored protein cocktail to rejuvenate targeted cells in the eye. It is produced using Turn Bio's unique mRNA-based ERA™ (Epigenetic Reprogramming of Aging) platform.
"Albert's life mission is to transform ophthalmology by making regenerative medicine an accepted treatment for people worldwide suffering from diseases of the eye," said Anja Krammer, the company's CEO. "His vision and experience will help us redefine how eye doctors treat age-related vision conditions for which no real cure exists."
Wu has nearly two decades of experience with ophthalmology and cellular biology. He has been honored by the National Institutes of Health, American Society of Ophthalmic Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai, the University of Washington and Yale University.
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England and Portugal made it two wins out of two at the start of European Championship qualifying, helped by their star players continuing their record-breaking streaks.
Harry Kane struck a record-extending 55th goal for his country to help England beat Ukraine 2-0, while Cristiano Ronaldo netted twice in his 198th appearance for Portugal in a 6-0 win over Luxembourg.
Slovenia was the other team with a perfect start to qualifying for Euro 2024 after two matches as it beat San Marino 2-0.
Defending champion Italy got its first win of the qualifying campaign as it beat Malta 2-0.
KANE CONTINUES
After surpassing Wayne Rooney as England’s outright leading scorer with his penalty in Thursday’s 2-1 win against Italy in Naples, Kane extended his record streak at Wembley.
The England captain struck in the 37th minute of the Group C game, converting Bukayo Saka’s cross at the far post.
Saka deservedly got on the scoresheet himself three minutes later when turning on the edge of the area and curling a shot into the top corner.
Italy bounced back from its opening defeat to England with victory in Malta, with Mateo Retegui netting again.
The Argentina-born forward, who has Italian citizenship through his maternal grandmother, headed in a corner for the Azzurri’s opener in the 15th minute.
Retegui became the first Italy player to score in his first two competitive international matches in nearly 55 years.
The Azzurri doubled their tally in the 27th minute when Matteo Pessina tapped in a low cross from Emerson.
RONALDO AT THE DOUBLE
Ronaldo, the all-time scoring leader in men’s soccer, took his career tally for Portugal to 122 goals in 198 games.
The 38-year-old Ronaldo opened the scoring and netted his team’s fourth goal just after the half-hour mark as the 2016 champions easily won in Luxembourg.
João Félix, Bernardo Silva, and substitutes Otavio and Rafael Leão added goals for Portugal.
Also in Group J, Aron Gunnarsson netted a second-half hat trick as Iceland beat Liechstein 7-0 and Slovakia beat Bosnia-Herzegovina 2-0.
FIVE-STAR HØJLUND
Rasmus Højlund continued his impressive start to his international career with another two goals but couldn’t prevent Denmark surprisingly losing 3-2 at Kazakhstan.
Hojlund, who scored a hat trick against Finland on his international debut on Thursday, netted another two goals in the first half to put Denmark in control.
However, Baktiyor Zainutdinov pulled one back from the penalty spot in the 73rd minute and Askhat Tagybergen leveled with four minutes remaining before Abat Aimbetov stunned everyone with the winner in the final minute.
Aimbetov was sent off in stoppage time for a second bookable offence.
Finland beat Northern Ireland 1-0 to leave them level on points with Denmark and Kazakhstan in Group H, three points behind Slovenia.
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Lexus has provided the first look at a new model line to be called the LBX, which is set for a debut on June 5 in Milan, Italy.
Two teaser photos show part of the car’s front end and taillight signature.
The LBX is thought to be a new subcompact crossover positioned below the compact UX and aimed at the European market, meaning it likely won’t reach the U.S.
Lexus has been hinting at a new model positioned below the UX for years, and in 2021 it teased a subcompact crossover with similar design features to what’s shown in the LBX teasers.
Any subcompact crossover from Lexus will likely be twinned with the Toyota Yaris Cross, a subcompact crossover based on Toyota’s TNGA-B platform and sold outside the U.S.
The Yaris Cross is 164.5 inches long, making it about nine inches shorter than the compact C-HR. An available hybrid powertrain delivers a peak 114 hp. Similar specs should feature in any Lexus twin.
While the U.S. will likely miss out on the LBX, Lexus has two new SUVs headed to local showrooms shortly. One is a redesigned 2024 GX and the other is a new three-row SUV to be called the TX. The GX will be a twin with a redesigned Toyota Land Cruiser Prado sold overseas, while the TX will be a twin with the new 2024 Toyota Grand Highlander.
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Keep allergies at bay
If you have allergies, there are certain seasons that you might dread. For many people, spring is the worst. The abundance of pollen from trees, grass and weeds mingle with the air to become easily inhaled. Once inside, your body treats these benign invaders and reacts almost the same way it does to a cold or flu virus. The result is that you feel miserable.
For some, the best approach to fighting seasonal allergies might not be treating the symptoms with over-the-counter and prescription medications. It might involve limiting your exposure to allergens that cause the symptoms. Luckily, with modern technology, there are several ways to accomplish that.
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What causes allergies?
According to the Mayo Clinic, allergies are the result of an overactive immune system. When a foreign substance — that doesn’t cause a reaction in most people — gets in, your immune system goes on high alert and starts producing antibodies to combat the threat. The antibodies release chemicals, such as histamine, that cause allergy symptoms. As the battle rages on, your body becomes a casualty, producing a variety of reactions from mild irritation to life-threatening emergencies.
What are typical seasonal allergy symptoms?
There is a broad range of allergy symptoms. Many overlap the symptoms you have when you get a virus. Some of the most common reactions to seasonal allergens include:
- Itchy skin, nose, eyes and roof of the mouth.
- Sneezing, runny nose and congestion.
- Red, swollen, itchy or watery eyes.
- Coughing and postnasal drip.
- Tightness in the chest, shortness of breath and wheezing.
- A rash, hives or swelling.
- In rare cases, a severe reaction known as anaphylaxis can occur.
What are common allergens?
While nearly anything can be an allergen depending on your sensitivities, the most common seasonal triggers are tree pollen, grass pollen, weed pollen, flower pollen and mold. It is important to understand that allergies are cumulative. You could have a mild sensitivity to animal dander that doesn’t normally bother you. However, when you are exposed to animal dander, tree pollen and mold, your body could reach a tipping point that triggers symptoms.
How to manage seasonal allergies
The key to remaining symptom-free is reducing your exposure to allergens. Here are 15 simple ways to do that.
- Keep a diary of activities and symptoms to learn your triggers.
- Avoid known triggers to the best of your abilities.
- When the pollen count is high, stay indoors as much as possible.
- If you must go outside, plan on late afternoon activities.
- Do not open windows. Use an air conditioner to help remain cool.
- Purge your environment of troublesome allergens by investing in an air purifier and a high-quality vacuum cleaner.
- Choose easy-to-clean furniture, remove carpets and reduce clutter. Consider getting a machine-washable rug that can be cleaned regularly.
- Change the filter in your central air system. If the system can tolerate it, use a HEPA filter.
- Wash your curtains and bedding often.
- Wear a mask when cutting the grass or doing other outdoor tasks.
- Take a shower after being outside.
- Brush your pets before letting them inside to reduce the amount of pollen they bring into the home.
- Bathe your pets at least once a week.
- Do not allow smoking inside the home.
- Consult a medical professional to determine if you need to be on symptom-alleviating medication
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If you want a good summary of all that’s wrong with US politics right now, you could do worse than “The most important US election this year is the runoff for a seat on the Wisconsin State Supreme Court.”
The State Supreme Court also could wind up ruling on abortion rights and other hot-button topics that could reverberate nationally.
That such a small election has taken on such import is fascinating for political observers. Yet it’s an election that shouldn’t be occurring in the first place. Judicial elections are a terrible idea — bad for voters who don’t have the specialized knowledge to evaluate the candidates and bad for the courts because it undermines their proper role in the system.
That judicial elections in Wisconsin and many other states are ostensibly nonpartisan makes matters worse. Partisan affiliations at least would give voters useful information about candidates who are generally unknown to the average voter.
Because the vote is so consequential, the national political parties are pouring money in; including a first-round election that took place in February, spending on TV advertising has passed $27 million, making it the most expensive judicial election ever.
Wisconsin Supreme Court decisions tend to follow standard party divides, with Republicans holding a 4-3 majority right now and a judge who voted with that majority retiring. The first-round vote in February narrowed the field to Democrat Janet Protasiewicz and Republican Daniel Kelly, and the winner of the final round will establish a new majority.
Key court decision already have upended Wisconsin’s political landscape. Most prominently, a ruling last year allowed Republicans to implement an extreme version of gerrymandering that gave the party large majorities in the state legislature, even though the state is evenly divided between Republicans and Democrats.
The stakes will be even higher in 2024. Courts in swing states have frequently been called upon to rule on legitimate election controversies, such as in Florida in 2000. And given the popularity of former President Donald Trump in the Republican Party, we can expect attempts to overturn any Democratic victories by putting party pressure on Republican judges to go along with even entirely bogus lawsuits.(1)
With so much riding on the court, it’s dismaying that its composition is an outgrowth of a flawed process. For one, it is traditionally difficult to get voters interested in selecting judges, and even if they were, it’s unlikely that voters have a real representational relationship with judges, which is at the core of how elections work to further democracy.(2)
Since the Wisconsin judicial contest is non-partisan, it also lacks the most helpful shortcut for voters to understand the candidates’ perspectives.(3)It’s also an off-year spring election, so voters accustomed to having important elections in November of even-numbered years might not be paying attention.
This means these elections often have very low turnout. That heightens the influence of the handful of voters most tuned in to the system, but democracy isn’t the rule of the best educated or the most attentive. It’s the rule of all the people.
It’s bad for the courts, too. There is nothing wrong with the fact that in a democracy judges are affected by politics. It’s naïve to think that judges could be walled off, and we shouldn’t want that anyway. And if they are political actors in a partisan era, they are going to be aligned with parties as well, whether the judges are elected or appointed.
But we generally don’t want judges to be only political actors. We want them to take legal principles and reasoning seriously even while understanding they will bring their full experiences, including partisan ones, with them to the bench. Subjecting them to elections is apt to exaggerate the partisan aspects of their background and diminish everything else.
One reason the Wisconsin election matters so much is because of the Republican Party’s turn against democracy. Republicans from state to state have passed legislation making it harder to vote, laws that friendly partisan judges are likely to uphold. Those laws have taken on a greater significance now that the leading Republican presidential candidate is also a former president who tried to overturn the results of a legitimate election, culminating in the attack on the Capitol in January 2021.
Many Republican judges stood up to Donald Trump and ruled against him and for democracy. But plenty of Republicans took Trump’s side, and it’s hard to know in advance what any particular judge (or election official or state legislator) will do next time. In other words, this election is a reminder of the current threats to US democracy.(4)
And then there is the question of nationalization of politics. Once upon a time, a state judicial election would be entirely contested by local political figures using local resources, even if the national implications were important. Now, national organizations rally supporters and devote resources to the contest.
In some ways, that’s a positive. This election will have national consequences, so it’s reasonable that Americans in every state could try to affect the outcome. In addition, all the money spent on the contest will raise the election’s profile for Wisconsin voters, informing them about the candidates and drawing more people to the polls.
But the national influence leaves Wisconsinites less able to govern themselves on state and local issues, and therefore primed to lose one of the chief benefits of federalism, namely the ability of all of us to meaningfully affect important political outcomes. There is no perfect balance, but we’re leaning toward the more nationalized extreme.
While the first-round election in February had a record turnout for Wisconsin judicial elections, it still only drew 21% of the voting-age population, with the 960,000 ballots cast well under a third of the 3.3 million who turned out for the 2020 presidential election. Even the November 2022 midterm had some 2.7 million ballots cast. Money helps, but this is fundamentally just a bad way of doing democracy. Whatever the outcome.
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(1) That was the case in 2020 and it hasn’t stopped there; for example, losing Arizona gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake has been trying to overturn her defeat in the courts since November.
(2) Representation involves candidates making promises to voters, governing with those promises in mind, and then explaining their actions in the context of those promises. It’s extremely difficult to see how that fits what judges do.
(3) Non-partisan ballots also make it much harder for political parties to vet their candidates and select competent candidates with the appropriate skills for the job. It can easily lead to random selection of candidates, since voters have little to go on in picking the ones they would vote for with additional information. As it has turned out, Democrats in Wisconsin were able to pick the candidate they wanted in the first-round election, while Republicans may well have selected the candidate they would have chosen in a party primary or nominating convention. But it’s an added obstacle for them to overcome.
(4) And yes, it’s especially pernicious when judges rule against democracy. Governors and state legislators, like their national counterparts, at least have the advantage that they can run on their records; the norms of judicial elections make it difficult for candidates to do so, which means they don’t have to face the awkward task of promising voters they’ll disenfranchise them - a task that may in fact deter some candidates from being anti-democracy in the first place.
This column does not necessarily reflect the opinion of the editorial board or Bloomberg LP and its owners.
Jonathan Bernstein is a Bloomberg Opinion columnist covering politics and policy. A former professor of political science at the University of Texas at San Antonio and DePauw University, he wrote A Plain Blog About Politics.
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GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. — Ahead of the college football playoff, Terrance Taylor, a former Michigan football player and Muskegon native, sat down with sports reporter Remi Monaghan to chat about the Wolverines game against TCU.
Taylor play at Michigan from 2005-2009 and had some memorable seasons. We asked him how his teams relate to this years squad.
"The thing that I noticed from this team is that they really love each other. Right? They have a lot of trust in each other and confidence in each other. And that's one thing that you need to have. JJ (McCarthy) and those guys you just got close to each other and are solely focused on the task at hand and especially if you have a lot of guys and a talented team that is all on the same page. Special things happen," said Taylor.
For the majority of the season Jim Harbaugh and his team almost exclusively ran the ball. Things changed late in the season and they allowed quarterback JJ McCarthy to start to pass more. Here were Taylors thoughts on the changes made.
"The passing ability has always been there, but when you're running the ball for 40 yards again why why pass you know? Not putting him into a situation where the game was on his shoulder. But you can see the confidence in JJ rising in those moments having to step up into those positions," said Taylor.
He'll be staying in West Michigan for the semi final game against TCU but has already secured his tickets for the National Championship game in January.
"They had a taste of it last year going to the playoffs. Didn't turn out the way we want it to turn out against Georgia. But that wasn't the that wasn't the main goal. The goal (this year) is to win a national title. I'm predicting that Michigan's gonna win at least by two or three scores," said Taylor.
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Oracle Announces Fiscal 2022 Fourth Quarter and Fiscal Full Year Financial Results
Published: Jun. 13, 2022 at 3:05 PM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
- Q4 GAAP Earnings per Share $1.16, Non-GAAP Earnings per Share $1.54
- Total Q4 Revenue $11.8 billion, up 5% in USD, up 10% in constant currency
- Total Q4 Cloud Revenue (IaaS plus SaaS) $2.9 billion, up 19% in USD, up 22% in constant currency
- Infrastructure Cloud Revenue (IaaS) up 36% in USD, up 39% in constant currency
- Fusion ERP Cloud Revenue (SaaS) up 20% in USD, up 23% in constant currency
- NetSuite ERP Cloud Revenue (SaaS) up 27% in USD, up 30% in constant currency
AUSTIN, Texas, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oracle Corporation (NYSE: ORCL) today announced fiscal 2022 Q4 results. Total quarterly revenues were up 5% year-over-year in USD and up 10% in constant currency to $11.8 billion. Cloud services and license support revenues were up 3% in USD and up 7% in constant currency to $7.6 billion. Cloud license and on-premise license revenues were up 18% in USD and up 25% in constant currency to $2.5 billion.
Q4 GAAP operating income was $4.5 billion, down 1% in USD and up 6% in constant currency. Non-GAAP operating income was $5.6 billion, up 3% in USD and up 8% in constant currency. GAAP operating margin was 38%, and non-GAAP operating margin was 47%. GAAP net income was $3.2 billion, and non-GAAP net income was $4.2 billion. Q4 GAAP earnings per share was $1.16 while non-GAAP earnings per share was $1.54.
Short-term deferred revenues were $8.4 billion. Operating cash flow was $9.5 billion during the trailing twelve months.
Fiscal year 2022 total revenues were up 5% in USD and up 7% in constant currency to $42.4 billion. Cloud services and license support revenues were up 5% in USD and 6% in constant currency to $30.2 billion. Cloud license and on-premise license revenues were up 9% in USD and 12% in constant currency to $5.9 billion.
Fiscal year 2022 GAAP operating income was $10.9 billion, and GAAP operating margin was 26%. Non-GAAP operating income was $19.6 billion, and non-GAAP operating margin was 46%. GAAP net income was $6.7 billion, while non-GAAP net income was $13.7 billion. GAAP earnings per share was $2.41, while non-GAAP earnings per share was $4.90.
"We continued to improve our top line results again this quarter with total revenue growing 10% in constant currency," said Oracle CEO, Safra Catz. "These consistent increases in our quarterly revenue growth rate typically have been driven by our market leading Fusion and NetSuite cloud applications. But this Q4, we also experienced a major increase in demand in our infrastructure cloud business—which grew 39% in constant currency. We believe that this revenue growth spike indicates that our infrastructure business has now entered a hyper-growth phase. Couple a high growth rate in our cloud infrastructure business with the newly acquired Cerner applications business—and Oracle finds itself in position to deliver stellar revenue growth over the next several quarters."
"Cerner and Oracle together have all the technologies required to provide healthcare professionals with better information—and better information will fundamentally transform healthcare," said Oracle Chairman and CTO, Larry Ellison. "Better information will lead to better patient outcomes, better public health policy, lower overall healthcare costs, and a better quality of life—not just in rich countries—but throughout the world. During the pandemic, an award-winning Oracle cloud system called v-safeSM collected over 150 million patient records in the United States. An Oracle cloud system also managed vaccine programs in Ghana, Tasmania and dozens of other states and countries. We partnered with the University of Oxford to develop and deploy the Global Pathogen Analysis System (GPAS) that identified variants of the COVID-19 virus wherever and whenever they first appeared. A few weeks ago, we turned on a system to help researchers study a promising new HIV vaccine. There are so many opportunities to use information technology to improve healthcare and save lives. We made a good beginning during the pandemic—and we fully comprehend the importance of what remains to be done."
The board of directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.32 per share of outstanding common stock. This dividend will be paid to stockholders of record as of the close of business on July 12, 2022, with a payment date of July 26, 2022.
- A sample list of customers which purchased Oracle Cloud services during the quarter will be available at www.oracle.com/customers/earnings/.
- A list of recent technical innovations and announcements is available at www.oracle.com/news/.
- To learn what industry analysts have been saying about Oracle's products and services see www.oracle.com/corporate/analyst-reports.html.
Earnings Conference Call and Webcast
Oracle will hold a conference call and webcast today to discuss these results at 4:00 p.m. Central. A live and replay webcast will be available on the Oracle Investor Relations website at www.oracle.com/investor/.
About Oracle
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"Safe Harbor" Statement: Statements in this press release relating to Oracle's future plans, expectations, beliefs, intentions and prospects, including statements regarding future revenue growth, the impact of the Cerner acquisition and our plans to manage a promising new HIV vaccine, are "forward-looking statements" and are subject to material risks and uncertainties. Many factors could affect our current expectations and our actual results, and could cause actual results to differ materially. We presently consider the following to be among the important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations: (1) Our success depends upon our ability to develop new products and services, integrate acquired products and services and enhance our existing products and services. (2) Our cloud strategy, including our Oracle Cloud Software-as-a-Service and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offerings, may adversely affect our revenues and profitability. (3) We might experience significant coding, manufacturing or configuration errors in our cloud, license and hardware offerings. (4) Acquisitions present many risks and we may not achieve the financial and strategic goals that were contemplated at the time of the transaction. (5) The COVID-19 pandemic has affected how we and our customers are operating our respective businesses, and the duration and extent to which this will impact our future results of operations remains uncertain. (6) If our security measures for our products and services are compromised and as a result, our data, our customers' data or our IT systems are accessed improperly, made unavailable, or improperly modified, our products and services may be perceived as vulnerable, our brand and reputation could be damaged, the IT services we provide to our customers could be disrupted, and customers may stop using our products and services, any of which could reduce our revenue and earnings, increase our expenses and expose us to legal claims and regulatory actions. (7) Our business practices with respect to data could give rise to operational interruption, liabilities or reputational harm as a result of governmental regulation, legal requirements or industry standards relating to privacy and data protection. (8) Economic, political and market conditions can adversely affect our business, results of operations and financial condition, including our revenue growth and profitability, which in turn could adversely affect our stock price. (9) If we are unable to compete effectively, the results of operations and prospects for our business could be harmed. (10) Our international sales and operations subject us to additional risks that can adversely affect our operating results. (11) We are susceptible to third-party manufacturing and logistics delays, which could result in the loss of sales and customers. A detailed discussion of these factors and other risks that affect our business is contained in our SEC filings, including our most recent reports on Form 10-K and Form 10-Q, particularly under the heading "Risk Factors." Copies of these filings are available online from the SEC or by contacting Oracle's Investor Relations Department at (650) 506-4073 or by clicking on SEC Filings on the Oracle Investor Relations website at www.oracle.com/investor/. All information set forth in this press release is current as of June 13, 2022. Oracle undertakes no duty to update any statement in light of new information or future events.
APPENDIX A
ORACLE CORPORATION
Q4 FISCAL 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS
EXPLANATION OF NON-GAAP MEASURES
To supplement our financial results presented on a GAAP basis, we use the non-GAAP measures indicated in the tables, which exclude certain business combination accounting entries and expenses related to acquisitions, as well as other significant expenses including stock-based compensation, that we believe are helpful in understanding our past financial performance and our future results. Our non-GAAP financial measures are not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for comparable GAAP measures and should be read only in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our management regularly uses our supplemental non-GAAP financial measures internally to understand, manage and evaluate our business and make operating decisions. These non-GAAP measures are among the primary factors management uses in planning for and forecasting future periods. Compensation of our executives is based in part on the performance of our business based on these non-GAAP measures. Our non-GAAP financial measures reflect adjustments based on the following items, as well as the related income tax effects related to each of the below items, with the exception of the item described under income tax effects related to the partial realignment of our legal entity structure:
- Cloud services and license support revenues: Business combination accounting rules as applicable to acquisitions closed prior to fiscal 2022 required us to account for the fair values of cloud services and license support contracts assumed in connection with our acquisitions. The non-GAAP adjustments to our cloud services and license support revenues, income tax effects and net income measures for the fiscal 2021 periods presented are intended to include, and thus reflect, the full amount of such revenues. We believe the adjustments to these revenues are useful to investors as a measure of the ongoing performance of our business as we generally expect to experience high renewal rates for these contracts at their stated values during the post combination periods.
- Stock-based compensation expenses: We have excluded the effect of stock-based compensation expenses from our non-GAAP operating expenses, income tax effects and net income measures. Although stock-based compensation is a key incentive offered to our employees, and we believe such compensation contributed to the revenues earned during the periods presented and also believe it will contribute to the generation of future period revenues, we continue to evaluate our business performance excluding stock-based compensation expenses. Stock-based compensation expenses will recur in future periods.
- Amortization of intangible assets: We have excluded the effect of amortization of intangible assets from our non-GAAP operating expenses, income tax effects and net income measures. Amortization of intangible assets is inconsistent in amount and frequency and is significantly affected by the timing and size of our acquisitions. Investors should note that the use of intangible assets contributed to our revenues earned during the periods presented and will contribute to our future period revenues as well. Amortization of intangible assets will recur in future periods.
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The Denver Nuggets will have to wait at least a couple more days before finding out their NBA Finals opponent.
Maybe even longer, if the Boston Celtics get their way.
The Celtics are still very much alive in the Eastern Conference finals, after Jayson Tatum scored 33 points to lead Boston to a 116-99 win over the Miami Heat in Game 4 of that series on Tuesday night. Boston still trails the series 3-1, but has Game 5 at home on Thursday.
Meanwhile, the Nuggets keep waiting. They won the Western Conference on Monday, finishing off a sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers. And they won’t play Game 1 of the NBA Finals until June 1 — at home to start if the opponent is Miami, on the road if the opponent is Boston.
WHAT’S NEXT?
Boston will play host to Game 5 of the East finals on Thursday. If Game 6 is necessary, it would be Saturday in Miami, and a Game 7 — again, if necessary — would be Monday in Boston.
HOW TO WATCH
— The Eastern Conference finals are on TNT.
— All games are scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. Eastern.
— Team broadcasters will no longer air games. Everything after the first round is exclusive to national windows and not available for local telecasts.
— The NBA Finals will be aired on ABC.
WEMBY WATCH
Victor Wembanyama is already facing a win-or-go-home game in the French playoffs.
He had 23 points and 14 rebounds Tuesday, but it wasn’t enough and Cholet stunned Boulogne-Levallois 83-80 in Game 2 of their best-of-three quarterfinal series. Dominic Artis — who played in college at Oregon and UTEP — made a stepback 3-pointer at the buzzer for Cholet.
Game 3 is Thursday.
INSIDE THE NUMBERS
— The Heat were trying for a season-high fifth consecutive win on Tuesday night. The Celtics avoided what would have been their first four-game losing streak since late in the 2020-21 regular season.
— Boston had a 27-14 edge in points off turnovers in Game 4, and a 54-24 edge in points off 3-pointers.
— Boston coach Joe Mazzulla got his 66th win of the season (obviously including playoffs) on Tuesday night. That ties Bill Fitch (1979-80) for the second-most by a coach in his first season with the Celtics. K.C. Jones won 77 games in 1983-84, with Boston winning the NBA title in his first season.
— This is only the fourth time Miami has been extended to a Game 5 in a series after taking a 3-0 lead in the matchup. The Heat have never been pushed to a Game 6 in that situation.
QUOTABLE
“We’ve got to play like our backs are against the wall. But I think all year long, we’ve been better when we’ve had to do things the hard way.” — Miami’s Jimmy Butler, after the Heat lost Game 4 of the East finals.
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How to start reading more in the new year
Reading more is a goal for many people, but how do you turn it from a New Year’s resolution into a reality? You can start by carving out some dedicated time to read, and you may choose to make reading goals, but you’ll also need decent books to keep you turning those pages.
If you’d like to read more in the new year, these eight book recommendations are a great place to get started.
Tips for reading more
You can buy every book recommended to you, but if you don’t make an effort to read more, they’ll only pile up on your nightstand or gather dust on your bookshelves. One easy way to encourage yourself to read more is always to have a book on hand, even when out and about, so you can squeeze in a few pages whenever you have some downtime. You can also try setting out some dedicated reading time, for instance, an hour before bed or on your lunch break, but be flexible as life might not always allow for this. Try only to read books you’re interested in and don’t be afraid to ditch a book if you’re 100 or so pages in and are still finding it a slog.
Reading goals
Some people thrive on setting themselves goals, for reading or otherwise, while others feel pressured by these goals and crumble under their weight. You probably know which camp you fit into, so choose your path accordingly. There’s no need to set yourself reading goals if you don’t want to. After all, reading is supposed to be fun. However, try not to make unrealistic goals, as these will only discourage you should you fail to meet them. Start small, with a goal of one book a month, for instance, and ramp it up if you find you easily meet your target.
Top book recommendations
Parable of the Sower by Octavia E. Butler
After the pandemic, you might think the last thing you want to read is a post-apocalyptic novel, but this classic masterfully weaves in elements of fantasy and science fiction. It also provides a commentary on climate change and social inequality that seems even more pressing now than it did when it was released in 1993.
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The Anthropocene Reviewed: Essays on a Human-Centered Planet by John Green
This nonfiction tome delves into the anthropocene, the current geologic age, where humans have reshaped the earth. You can dip into topics such as culture, medicine and science in this insightful and funny collection of essays exploring the human condition.
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Detransition, Baby: A Novel by Torrey Peters
A huge hit of 2021, this novel fearlessly tackles issues around sex, gender, family and relationships with a whole lot of heart. It tells the story of three women, trans and cis, wrestling with questions about family and motherhood from a perspective rarely tackled in popular fiction.
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No One Belongs Here More Than You by Miranda July
This collection of strange and charming short stories is an excellent read for anyone, but especially those out of the habit of reading who find the idea of tackling a weighty novel intimidating. Rich, lyrical and sad, but filled with whimsy and pockets of joy, these stories will stick with you long after you’ve turned the last page.
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The Wind-Up Bird Chronicle by Haruki Murakami
When the protagonist of this book’s cat goes missing, followed by his wife, it sets off an extraordinary chain of events masterfully told by internationally-renowned Japanese author Haruki Murakami. A master of magical realism, this book perfectly blends the fantasy elements with the mundane.
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All About Love: New Visions by bell hooks
Not only does this book explore what love is beyond conventional ideas of romantic love, but it also discusses the polarization of society and what you can do to heal it. This is a visionary work of nonfiction from the late feminist icon and should be on every 2023 reading list.
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White Teeth: A Novel by Zadie Smith
A beautifully-written bestseller from British author Zadie Smith centered around the unlikely friendship between World War II veterans Archie Jones and Samad Iqbal. This inventive and sometimes challenging novel might have been released more than 20 years ago, but it still feels relevant.
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The Sympathizer by Viet Thanh Nguyen
Winner of the 2016 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction, this novel follows a Vietnamese communist double agent as he starts a new life in Los Angeles with other refugees from his country after the Vietnam War. In parts, a pacey spy thriller, an exploration of identity and a gripping story of love and friendship, this book will keep you gripped from start to finish.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Amanda Sloat, senior director for Europe on the National Security Council, about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Washington and U.S. assistance.
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NPR's Leila Fadel talks to Amanda Sloat, senior director for Europe on the National Security Council, about Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy's trip to Washington and U.S. assistance.
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A student from the University of Arizona is a contestant on the third season of "Lego Masters."
Liam Norris will compete to build Lego models for a trophy and $100,000.
The third season of the show aired on Sept. 21 and Norris made it past round one.
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WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Thursday sidestepped a case against Google that might have allowed more lawsuits against social media companies.
The justices' decision returns to a lower court the case of a family of an American college student who was killed in an Islamic State terrorist attack in Paris. The family wants to sue Google for YouTube videos they said helped attract IS recruits and radicalize them. Google owns YouTube.
Google claims immunity from the lawsuit under a 1996 law that generally shields social media company for content posted by others. Lower courts agreed with Google.
The justices had agreed to consider whether the legal shield is too broad. But in arguments in February, several sounded reluctant to weigh in now.
In an unsigned opinion Thursday, the court wrote that it was declining to address the law at issue.
The outcome is, at least for now, a victory for the tech industry, which predicted havoc on the internet if Google lost. But the high court remains free to take up the issue in a later case.
The court also ruled in a separate lawsuit involving Google, Twitter and Facebook, heard on the same day in February, that seeks to hold them liable for a terrorist attack in a Turkish nightclub that killed 39 people.
A lower court allowed the suit to proceed under a law against aiding and abetting terrorism.
The justices' unanimously ruled that case could not go forward.
At the heart of the cases before the justices were two federal laws. The first is Section 230 of the federal Communications Decency Act, which protects tech companies from being sued over material put on their sites by users. The second is the Justice Against Sponsors of Terrorism Act, which allows Americans injured by a terrorist attack abroad to sue for money damages in federal court. | 2023-05-18T15:38:30+00:00 | wfmynews2.com | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/nation-world/supreme-court-sidesteps-challenge-to-internet-companies-liability/507-0cb647c7-87b2-4da6-a486-c22a9ac6d21a |
Oreo releases new limited-edition cookie
Oreo has released a new cookie, and it’s so good, they had to name it twice. This limited-edition cookie is called “The Most Oreo Oreo,” and it’s basically an Oreo cookie stuffed with an Oreo cookie. So fill your glass (or mug, if you prefer), and let’s dip into the history of the world’s top-selling cookie.
A brief history of the Oreo cookie
The first Oreo cookie was made in 1912, and by 1928, the company went global. It took Nabisco 62 years before it played with the recipe to create the first variation: Double Stuf. In 1991, the company used orange creme to make a special limited-edition Halloween cookie. By 2006, Oreo became the top-selling cookie in China. The creme expanded to triple-size for Mega Stuf cookies in 2013, but 2 years later, it slimmed down for Oreo Thins. In 2019, the company introduced its ridiculously overfilled Most Stuf cookie.
Why are there so many different Oreo flavors?
Life is filled with options. For the consumer, that’s a good thing. For the manufacturer, however, it’s a nightmare. How do you keep a brand fresh when there are so many other new choices constantly popping up? The answer? Limit availability and switch things up. Girls Scouts do this exceptionally well. By the time the end of January rolls around, people are craving this one type of cookie that they can only get for a short time, and they always want to know what the new flavor will be. Similarly, by having so many limited-edition cookies, Oreo has managed to remain at the top for over 100 years.
Some of the more exotic flavors Oreo released over the years
While The Most Oreo Oreo is a cookie that will find favor with traditional Oreo cookie lovers (it is an Oreo inside an Oreo, after all) there have been much more exotic offerings in the past. Here are 10 of the most outrageous Oreo flavors (so far):
- Kettle Corn
- Carrot Cake
- Ice Cream
- Hot and Spicy Cinnamon
- Jelly Donut
- Churro
- Watermelon
- Buttered Popcorn
- Wasabi (not available in the U.S.)
- Hot Chicken Wing (not available in the U.S.)
Eating The Most Oreo Oreo is only part of the experience
If eating The Most Oreo Oreo isn’t enough, you can visit the Oreoverse, a virtual world where you can build cookies, play games, gain rewards and more. You can even win real-world prizes, as much as $50,000, by entering the weekly Oreo Code on the Oreo website.
Top Oreo cookie products
This is the brand new Oreo. It’s an Oreo cookie filled with an Oreo cookie. This link gets you a dozen cookies. Unfortunately, it’s such an in-demand item that it frequently goes out of stock. Add this item to your cart so you can buy it as soon as it becomes available. Sold by Amazon
Oreo Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
These are the classic Oreo cookies. This Party Size offering gives you 33% more than the family size package. Sold by Amazon
Oreo Double Stuf Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
If you love Stuf, this is probably your favorite offering from Nabisco. The cookies in this party size pack have twice the creme filling as the classic recipe. Sold by Amazon
For the people who love the flavor of Oreos but prefer something softer (without dipping in milk), try Cakesters. The creme filling is placed between two chocolate cakes to add a whole new dimension to your favorite cookie. Sold by Amazon
If you can’t make up your mind which Oreo is your favorite, consider this offering. It comes with 56 snack packs, including Oreo, Oreo Golden, Oreo Double Stuf and Oreo Thins. Sold by Amazon
Snowy Enrobed White Chocolate Fudge-Covered Oreo Cookies
This seasonal offering is perfect for winter. It’s a classic Oreo cookie dipped in white chocolate fudge. These cookies can be hard to find in stores, so ordering online may be your best way to get them. Sold by Amazon
Oreo Cinnamon Bun Sandwich Cookies
For something a little different but not too outrageous, try these cinnamon and creme cookies. They’re made with vanilla biscuits and white creme. Sold by Amazon
Oreo Cookies Snack Sandwich Crackers
This collection of six Korean exclusive cookies is currently available through Amazon. When you order, you get chocolate wafers, original, vanilla, cinnamon bun, strawberry and tiramisu cookies (one package of each). Sold by Amazon
Oreo Birthday Cake Creme Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Instead of a cake, consider this 12-pack of family-size Oreo Birthday Cake cookies. There are over 400 cookies in this order, which is plenty. Sold by Amazon
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North Carolina Democrats are pleading for outside groups to funnel more money into the state’s hotly contested Senate race, believing that it may offer the party one of its best shots at flipping a GOP-held seat in November.
Polling averages in North Carolina show Rep. Ted Budd (R) and former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley (D) deadlocked in the race to succeed retiring Sen. Richard Burr (R). At the same time, Beasley has maintained a yawning cash advantage over Budd.
Yet strategists and political operatives lament that the race has largely flown under the radar for national Democrats and are warning against squandering an opportunity in a state that has repeatedly proven competitive — yet ultimately elusive — for the party in recent years.
“It’s a year where we have a great candidate, and I think the national Democrats are making a big mistake if they’re not paying attention to North Carolina,” said Bruce Thompson, a veteran Democratic consultant in the state.
“What worries me is people who are fixated on states like Ohio, where Republicans have been winning most of the statewide races,” he added. “In North Carolina, we have a great track record of winning. If any state is purple, it’s North Carolina.”
Of course, it’s not as if the race hasn’t gotten any attention from national Democratic groups.
Women Vote, the independent expenditure arm of Democratic fundraising giant EMILY’s List, charged into the North Carolina Senate race earlier this month with a $2.7 million investment highlighting Beasley’s stance on abortion rights, an issue that has helped propel Democratic candidates up and down the ballot since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade over the summer.
And on Tuesday, the Senate Majority PAC, a super PAC aligned with Senate Majority Leader Charles Schumer (D-N.Y.), announced a $2 million ad campaign in the state, adding to a previous seven-figure investment in North Carolina.
Still, the spending from Democratic groups pales in comparison to the money that Republicans are pumping into the race. The Senate Leadership Fund, a super PAC aligned with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), has already reserved more than $27 million in ads to boost Budd through Election Day.
Democrats are also bracing for a fresh wave of Republican spending from MAGA Inc., a new super PAC created by allies of Donald Trump that will back GOP candidates like Budd who were endorsed by the former president in their primaries.
Thompson and other North Carolina Democrats acknowledged that the lack of national attention to the race stems, at least in part, from the fact that it’s been a tamer affair than some of the year’s other marquee Senate match-ups.
Unlike higher-profile Republican Senate candidates like author and venture capitalist J.D. Vance, the party’s nominee in Ohio, or celebrity physician Mehmet Oz, the GOP nominee in Pennsylvania, Budd is a sitting member of Congress who is seen as a more disciplined campaigner.
He stayed off the airwaves for months before returning with a series of ads targeting issues like inflation, government spending and President Biden’s sagging approval ratings. He also hasn’t suffered the same kind of gaffes and missteps that other top GOP Senate candidates have, allowing him to keep a relatively low media profile.
“Those guys say the quiet part out loud, and Budd has been disciplined not to do that,” Thompson said, referring to other GOP Senate candidates like Vance and Blake Masters in Arizona. “Ted Budd is just plain vanilla. He seems like a nice guy when you talk to him, so therefore he hasn’t gotten in trouble with soundbites.”
Still, Democrats say that while Budd may be relatively quiet, he’s no less controversial than other GOP Senate nominees. He voted against certifying the results of the 2020 election and has declined to say whether he would accept the results of this year’s election.
He also signed on as a co-sponsor to a House bill introduced earlier this month that seeks to ban abortions nationwide after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
And Budd isn’t avoiding Trump, despite concerns among some Republicans that the former president could be a drag on the party’s candidates this year. The two appeared alongside each other at a rally on Friday in Wilmington, N.C., where Budd pledged to “stop the Biden-Beasley agenda and make America great again.”
Nevertheless, the Senate contest in North Carolina has become something of a sleeper race.
“You have a traditional race in North Carolina where a member of Congress is running against a former state Supreme Court judge,” Doug Heye, a Republican strategist and veteran of several North Carolina political campaigns, said. “It’s not as attention-getting as Blake Masters saying all kinds of crazy things and running against an astronaut.”
But, Heye added, “it’s always been competitive. If you look back at margins over past races, North Carolina doesn’t have blowouts.”
Indeed, North Carolina routinely hosts some of the closest statewide races in the country. In 2020, Trump carried the state by little more than 1 percentage point, while Sen. Thom Tillis (R) beat Democrat Cal Cunningham by less than 2 points — and that was after a high-profile sex scandal hobbled Cunningham’s campaign.
That same year, Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, won reelection by a 4.5-point margin.
North Carolina has proven elusive for Democrats in some ways. The party hasn’t won a Senate race there since 2008 — the last time a Democratic presidential candidate carried the state.
One Democratic strategist familiar with Senate races acknowledged that some national groups may be hesitant to go all-in on North Carolina this year, especially after Cunningham’s loss two years ago. But, the strategist added, there’s reason to believe that 2022 could be different.
“People should spend more money on it. People should write more about the race,” the strategist said. “I think people feel disappointed about 2020 and what should have been a pickup for Democrats.”
Recent polling shows Budd and Beasley in a statistical tie. A survey from Emerson College Polling, The Hill and CBS17 in Raleigh, N.C., released just last week found Budd leading Beasley by just 3 percentage points, within the poll’s credibility interval. Meanwhile, an internal poll from Beasley’s campaign shared publicly on Tuesday found the two candidates tied at 46 percent each.
Democrats also say that Beasley is a different kind of candidate for the party. She has won statewide elections twice before, and only lost her 2020 state Supreme Court reelection bid by about 400 votes. On the campaign trail and in a swath of advertising, Beasley has played up her credentials as an independent-minded former judge.
If she wins in November, she would become North Carolina’s first Black senator.
“Cheri has been to all 100 counties and is meeting voters where they are to discuss how she will protect our constitutional rights and lower costs,” Kelci Hobson, a spokesperson for Beasley’s campaign, said.
“Meanwhile, Congressman Budd is losing support and his campaign is flailing as voters learn more about his record as an election denier hell-bent on banning abortion without exceptions who is bought and paid for by corporate special interests.”
Budd’s strategy, however, is clear: tie Beasley to Biden and hammer her on issues like inflation and crime — the very talking points that lie at the center of the GOP’s midterm strategy.
“While she might avoid Biden personnel when they visit North Carolina, Cheri Beasley has embraced the Biden policies that created the inflation that is crushing family budgets across North Carolina,” said Jonathan Felts, a senior adviser to Budd’s campaign. “Beasley has also tried to run away from her soft-on-crime record, but every major law enforcement organization in NC has rejected Beasley and endorsed Ted Budd instead.”
The race between Budd and Beasley could also be heading toward more open confrontation soon. The two candidates are set to meet next week for what could be their only debate. | 2022-09-28T15:56:48+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/hill-politics/are-democrats-squandering-their-chances-in-north-carolina-senate-race/ |
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) — United Nations humans rights chief Volker Türk on Monday condemned the “brutal killing” of a leading pro-democracy activist in the southern African nation of Eswatini, which is one of the world’s few remaining absolute monarchies.
Human rights lawyer Thulani Maseko was shot in his home on Saturday, Türk said in a statement.
He called on Eswatini authorities to ensure there was an independent and effective investigation into the killing.
Maseko was a leading figure in the push for Eswatini to transition into a multi-party democracy. He was imprisoned in 2014 for allegedly criticizing the judicial system’s lack of independence, the U.N. said. He was acquitted on appeal and released a year later.
Eswatini was formerly known as Swaziland and is a country of just over 1 million that borders South Africa and Mozambique. It is Africa’s last remaining absolute monarchy and has been ruled by King Mswati III since 1986.
The country was engulfed in pro-democracy protests two years ago, when there were reports of state violence against demonstrators and King Mswati III was accused of repressing any opposition.
Amnesty International said it believed Maseko was killed because of his work as a human rights lawyer and also called for a proper investigation. Maseko was reportedly shot twice through the window of his home, Amnesty said.
At the time of his death, Maseko was working as a lawyer for two people facing trial for offenses allegedly committed during the unrest in 2021, the U.N. said. | 2023-01-24T12:07:48+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/ap-un-rights-chief-condemns-killing-of-activist-in-eswatini/ |
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — A Buffalo man pleaded guilty Thursday to manslaughter for a January 2021 shooting.
On January 19, 2021, 27-year-old Rickey L. Bryant of Buffalo shot a man multiple times inside a convenience store on Doat Street. The shooting occurred at approximately 2 p.m. The victim, 35-year-old Tony D. Rookard, died at the scene.
Bryant faces a maximum of 25 years in prison when he is sentenced on October 5. He is being held without bail.
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In the 1970s, manatees were on the brink of extinction. In Florida, some impressive work to save the large gray marine mammals was successful, but it wasn't easy. Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi of our Planet Money podcast brings us the tale of strange stream bedfellows.
ALEXI HOROWITZ-GHAZI, BYLINE: When aquatic biologist Pat Rose moved to Florida back in the mid-'70s, he started volunteering at the Florida Audubon Society.
PAT ROSE: And they basically said, what do you want to do? And I said, I want to help to protect manatees. And they essentially said, good. Go find the money to do it.
HOROWITZ-GHAZI: Manatees were extremely endangered. There were only about a thousand left. So he started applying for research grants and not getting them. But then he and his colleagues were approached with an offer from an unexpected source, a company called Florida Power & Light.
ROSE: They were the major utility in Florida.
HOROWITZ-GHAZI: A utility company that burned a lot of coal. This is not who Pat expected to be chipping in for environmental research.
What did you understand their interest was in getting this kind of research done?
ROSE: Well, I think they felt threatened 'cause this was sort of the heydays of environmental awareness.
HOROWITZ-GHAZI: Companies suddenly had to respond to all these new environmental concerns, which is where J. Ross Wilcox comes in. He was Florida Power & Light's chief ecologist.
J ROSS WILCOX: What happened was that EPA was looking at a variety of power plants, and they were rattling their sabers. And I got thrown into the lions' pit.
HOROWITZ-GHAZI: By the mid-'70s, Ross explains, the government was starting to enforce new environmental laws like the Endangered Species Act and the Clean Water Act. And for power companies like Florida Power & Light, one of the most expensive new regulatory threats boiled down to a problem with hot water. Basically, many power plants emit hot water, which can lead to die-offs of fish and other species. Now, Ross's power company was faced with potentially having to pay to retrofit their operations and install these cooling towers so they wouldn't be spewing hot water.
WILCOX: And cooling towers are a multimillion-dollar proposition.
HOROWITZ-GHAZI: And it was around this time when Ross and his colleagues started thinking, there is also one animal that needs warm water to survive - the endangered Florida manatee, because while manatees may look blubbery, they'll actually start to die if they aren't consistently in water above 68 degrees. Historically, manatees had wintered at Inland Natural Springs, but by the mid-20th century, a lot of that habitat was being developed, and people started to notice manatees congregating near power plants like the ones run by Florida Power & Light.
But there still wasn't definitive science about where manatees lived, which is where Pat Rose over at the Audubon Society came in. He and his colleagues decided that it was worth accepting the utility company's offer to fund that research, as long as Florida Audubon would maintain full control of their findings. Over the next few years, Pat found evidence that manatees did depend on power plants for warmth. And Pat says those findings helped pass new laws protecting manatee habitat, protections which helped manatees begin to recover their numbers. J. Ross Wilcox at Florida Power & Light says those studies, including aerial photos, helped the company in its dealings with regulators.
WILCOX: When you looked up and all you saw was shoulder-to-shoulder manatees in the discharge canal, it didn't take much imagination to say that you turn that water off and those animals won't be there.
HOROWITZ-GHAZI: Of course, all this means that today manatees are still dependent on one of the main industries driving climate change, as Pat Rose reminded me.
How many manatees in Florida are dependent on the power industry?
ROSE: So about 60% - that's huge.
HOROWITZ-GHAZI: The dilemma of finding an alternative, of restoring the manatees' natural habitat. But that is a really expensive prospect. And as manatee numbers have begun to decline again after a collapse in their food supply, Pat's goal now is to convince the power companies to help create a fund for manatee conservation.
Alexi Horowitz-Ghazi, NPR News.
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Florida photographer captures amazing shot of heron flying off with baby alligator in mouth
ORLANDO, Fla. - A Florida wildlife photographer captured an incredible picture of a great blue heron flying off with a baby alligator in its mouth while at the Orlando Wetlands Park on Sunday.
"While waiting between tours we heard a commotion and saw a Great Blue Heron jump out onto the road with a baby Alligator in its mouth followed closely by the angry mother Alligator futilely giving chase," photographer Ted Roberts said in a Facebook post.
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In 2017, another photographer captured a video of a heron eating a baby gator during a visit to the Viera Wetlands near Melbourne. Watch below: | 2022-11-15T18:54:17+00:00 | wogx.com | https://www.wogx.com/news/florida-photographer-captures-shot-of-heron-with-baby-alligator-in-mouth-with-mama-gator-following-behind |
BELLEVUE, Wash., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Bellevue Life Sciences Acquisition Corp. (the "Company") announced that holders of the 6,900,000 units sold in the Company's initial public offering, including the 900,000 units sold pursuant to the full exercise of the underwriters' over-allotment option, may elect to separately trade the shares of common stock, warrants and rights included in the units commencing March 17, 2023. Any units not separated will continue to trade on The Nasdaq Capital Market ("Nasdaq") under the ticker symbol "BLACU," and the separated shares of common stock, warrants and rights will trade on the Nasdaq under the ticker symbols "BLAC," "BLACW" and "BLACR," respectively. Holders of units will need to have their brokers contact Continental Stock Transfer & Trust Company, the Company's transfer agent, in order to separate the units into shares of common stock, warrants and rights.
The units were initially offered by the Company in an underwritten offering. Chardan acted as sole book-running manager of the offering.
A registration statement relating to the units and the underlying securities was declared effective by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on February 9, 2023. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy, nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
About Bellevue Life Sciences Acquisition Corp.
The Company is a blank check company whose business purpose is to effect a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses. While the Company will not be limited to a particular industry or geographic region in its identification and acquisition of a target company, the Company intends to focus our search on companies in the healthcare industry.
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How to Watch UCLA vs. Gonzaga on TV or Live Stream - NCAA Tournament Sweet 16
Published: Mar. 23, 2023 at 4:16 PM EDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
This Sweet 16 matchup features the No. 2 seed UCLA Bruins (31-5) hitting the court against the No. 3 seed Gonzaga Bulldogs (30-5) on Thursday at T-Mobile Arena. It tips off at 9:45 PM, with the winner advancing to the West Region bracket final.
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UCLA vs. Gonzaga Game Info
- When: Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 9:45 PM ET
- Where: T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada
- TV: CBS
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UCLA Stats Insights
- The Bruins are shooting 46.1% from the field this season, 1.8 percentage points higher than the 44.3% the Bulldogs allow to opponents.
- UCLA has an 18-1 straight-up record in games it shoots better than 44.3% from the field.
- The Bruins are the 135th-ranked rebounding team in the country, the Bulldogs sit at 57th.
- The Bruins score only one more point per game (74.1) than the Bulldogs give up (73.1).
- UCLA is 16-1 when scoring more than 73.1 points.
Gonzaga Stats Insights
- The Bulldogs have shot at a 52.6% rate from the field this season, 12.1 percentage points above the 40.5% shooting opponents of the Bruins have averaged.
- Gonzaga is 26-3 when it shoots higher than 40.5% from the field.
- The Bulldogs are the 57th-ranked rebounding team in the country, the Bruins sit at 48th.
- The Bulldogs average 27.1 more points per game (87.3) than the Bruins allow their opponents to score (60.2).
- When Gonzaga allows fewer than 74.1 points, it is 14-2.
UCLA Home & Away Comparison
- UCLA puts up 77.8 points per game when playing at home, compared to 69.8 points per game on the road, a difference of eight points per contest.
- The Bruins allow 57.5 points per game in home games this season, compared to 61.4 when playing on the road.
- At home, UCLA is making 0.9 more three-pointers per game (6.6) than away from home (5.7). However, it has a lower three-point percentage at home (33.9%) compared to in away games (37.1%).
Gonzaga Home & Away Comparison
- Gonzaga averages 92.9 points per game at home, and 84.8 away.
- At home the Bulldogs are giving up 69.4 points per game, nine fewer points than they are on the road (78.4).
- Gonzaga makes fewer 3-pointers at home (7.4 per game) than away (7.6). It also has a lower 3-point percentage at home (37.1%) than away (40%).
UCLA Schedule
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Two police cars are parked Thursday in the Santa Fe Railyard. Police are conducting Operation Santa Fe Junction, a 30-day operation increasing officer presence in the downtown area.
David, on the ground, and Cherice Flynn, both homeless people in Santa Fe, hang out Thursday at De Vargas Park. Cherice Flynn isn’t happy about the extra police presence in the downtown area.
A police officer patrols Thursday in the Railyard District. The Santa Fe Police Department is conducting Operation Santa Fe Junction, a 30-day operation increasing officer presence in the downtown area.
Two police cars are parked Thursday in the Santa Fe Railyard. Police are conducting Operation Santa Fe Junction, a 30-day operation increasing officer presence in the downtown area.
David, on the ground, and Cherice Flynn, both homeless people in Santa Fe, hang out Thursday at De Vargas Park. Cherice Flynn isn’t happy about the extra police presence in the downtown area.
A police officer patrols Thursday in the Railyard District. The Santa Fe Police Department is conducting Operation Santa Fe Junction, a 30-day operation increasing officer presence in the downtown area.
As the weather gets nicer and tourist season gets into full swing, some business owners worry the rising number of homeless people in and around downtown is hurting the City Different’s image and causing safety problems.
“I’ve always contended that the Plaza is the single most important part of Santa Fe, business-speaking, business-wise. … The people don’t come to see Cerrillos Road,” said restaurateur Nicholas Maryol, owner and operator of Tia Sophia’s, an iconic New Mexican restaurant about a block from the Plaza. “I’ve screamed at the walls plenty that Santa Fe should do everything it can to protect its reputation and its downtown area.”
Victoria Webb, general manager of Violet Crown Santa Fe, said people try to sleep in the Railyard movie theater’s underground garage or in the building’s elevators. She said she has heard of nearby businesses that have been frequently broken into.
“I think that tourists coming here and seeing that is not a great look on Santa Fe. I think more police presence down here will definitely make people feel more comfortable,” Webb said.
“We always keep our Mace on us and, you know, we’re just prepared,” she added.
In response to similar complaints from some downtown business owners, police launched Operation Santa Fe Junction on Wednesday. Police will be beefing up patrols near Santa Fe Plaza and in the Railyard District for about 30 days. Focuses will include “complaints of disorderly conduct, illegal camping, criminal trespassing, narcotics violations and traffic infractions,” according to a news release announcing the operation.
“Santa Fe, typically this time of year, starts having a lot more community events that take place not only on the Plaza but in the Railyard District … so we wanted to just increase some of the patrols [and] put more police presence in these two areas,” said police Capt. Anthony Tapia. “That’s really what was behind … selecting this operation in the downtown area.”
Tapia added there has not been a significant rise in crime in either district recently, and the operation was instituted to have a proactive police presence in the downtown area.
The captain said the operation will not deprive other areas of their typical patrols. Officers who are already assigned to the downtown area will be tasked with more concentrated patrols of the target areas, Tapia said, and the department’s supplemental bike team — whose personnel are shifted to different parts of the city as the need arises — will help increase the number of officers in the Plaza and Railyard District.
Maryol said a brief operation focusing more police in the area may not be as effective as bringing attendants back to parking lots, which he said have become mostly automated and attract the city’s homeless population.
“Thirty days is like water — you can bail it out but it just leaks back in,” Maryol said.
Tapia said police typically evaluate operations like Santa Fe Junction near the 30-day mark to gauge what impact increased patrols have had and whether to extend the operation.
Cherice Flynn was walking around the De Vargas Park area Thursday with a sign asking for help finding Icez, her months old German shepherd/Siberian husky mix. Flynn said she has been living on the streets of Santa Fe for several years and saw the announcement about Operation Santa Fe Junction on her phone recently. However, she added, she hasn’t noticed any increase in police presence downtown over the last few days.
“There are no extra cops down here. There’s not. They just have one [woman] who’s patrolling [a nearby] park and harassing homeless people. She doesn’t want them in the park period, at all,” Flynn said.
Flynn said every time she wants to lay down in her sleeping bag in public she is told to leave the area. She said it is impossible to be 100% sober while living on the streets.
“Look at how we are treated. I mean — like to maintain your sanity. To, like, even be able to get up and function,” Flynn said.
While increased police patrols were not readily apparent Thursday afternoon, Tapia wrote in an email police arrested a suspect in one of the operation’s target areas Thursday, which pulled some officers away from patrolling. He said citations for illegal camping and drinking in public were given to two others.
“The plan does not call for 24-hour presence in the focus areas and onlookers may have a perception of no patrols,” he wrote. | 2023-04-21T07:56:17+00:00 | santafenewmexican.com | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/news/local_news/complaints-about-homeless-people-in-downtown-santa-fe-spur-more-police-patrols/article_3e2e3e8e-ded0-11ed-9740-0fa6e13bf47e.html |
(The Conversation) – Hurricane Ian, one of the most powerful storms to hit the U.S., tore part of the roof off a hospital in Port Charlotte, Florida, and flooded the building’s lower level emergency room, sending staff scrambling to move patients as water poured in. At least nine hospitals and dozens of nursing homes had to transfer patients after losing access to clean water because of the storm.
Health care services are essential at any time, but when disasters strike, those services become even more crucial as injuries rise.
Yet in many coastal communities, the hospitals were built in locations that are at increasingly high risk of flooding during hurricanes.
I study ways to improve disaster communications, including how health care organizations prepare for severe weather events. Here’s what research shows about the rising risks.
High percentage of coastal hospitals at risk
Given the impact of climate change, many areas are susceptible to severe weather events and hazards. Health care facilities, including hospitals, clinics and long-term care facilities, are no exception.
A study released Sept. 29, 2022, as Ian was leaving Florida, found that even weak hurricanes can pose a severe risk to scores of hospitals along the U.S. coasts.
In 25 metropolitan areas along the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, the authors found that at least half of the hospitals are at risk of flooding from a Category 2 storm, defined as wind speeds of 96 mph to 110 mph. In some cities, including Lake Charles, Louisiana; Naples, Florida, and Ocean City, New Jersey, 100% of the hospitals are considered at risk.
Those risks are rising with climate change. The study’s Harvard University authors estimated that the likelihood of coastal hospitals flooding would rise 22% this century.
What’s important about this finding is that communities can begin to identify hospitals at high risk and develop both backup plans and measures to help protect them and their patients.
The U.S. has a history of hospital disasters during severe weather. The aftermath of Hurricane Katrina in 2005 opened many people’s eyes to what disrupted health care systems look like. During that storm, many hospitals were without power and the ability to communicate, and experienced damage to water and sewage services. Several could not replenish supplies of food, medicine, blood and linen, yet had to continue operations under horrific conditions.
The TV drama “Five Days at Memorial” is built around that disaster and how the staff at New Orleans’ Memorial Medical Center struggled to keep patients alive while cut off by floodwater. It has triggered a lot of conversations around preparedness and risk in these critical facilities.
Assisted-living communities overlooked
My research explores how underserved and vulnerable populations prepare for and manage disasters. In particular, I’ve done fieldwork analyzing how older adults living in retirement and assisted-living communities perceive their own risks.
Ideally, these facilities should be able to provide the same services during disasters as before, without interruption. The reality is that when infrastructure is overwhelmed, older adults may be trapped in dangerous conditions, unable to evacuate. They also might not be mobile enough to be easily rescued, especially if the facility spans several floors.
Staff might not be available to administer medications. Electricity or power for life-sustaining medical treatments might not be available. Health care workers in these care facilities are also not always able to execute disaster plans or protocols, if such plans exist.
After Hurricane Irma knocked out power to Florida in 2017, a dozen patients died in a nursing home that lost power for air conditioning. That led to a state law that now requires nursing homes to have backup generators. But Ian showed that even that isn’t enough to keep residents safe.
Other populations, such as people with physical, sensory or cognitive disabilities, and those who are medically vulnerable, including homeless populations, also need to be considered in health care-related disaster planning. While those who are homeless may find shelters, including shelters created for disaster relief, it is not uncommon for people who are homeless to seek medical services or find refuge in hospitals.
Resilience and disaster plans
After disasters, hospitals are essential for treating the rise in injuries, as well as mental health issues among disaster victims. More than 700 rescues were launched during Ian and its aftermath.
Therefore, it is important for hospitals, as well as nursing homes, to develop hospital disaster resilience plans. These plans for hospitals cover topics like safety, staffing, surge capacity to handle a sudden increase in patients, handling emergency services amid flooding, and disaster plans, training and communications.
Looking long term, better building design, flood barriers and safer locations may be necessary.
The Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care Center in New Orleans is one model of how to design a health facility to withstand a disaster. The building was built to handle high winds, and the emergency department is on the second floor, at least 21 feet above base flood elevation.
Storms like Ian are a difficult reminder of the importance of protecting these facilities so emergency medical care is available in disasters, and why disaster planning at all health care sites is crucial. | 2022-09-30T15:47:29+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/hurricane-ian-flooded-a-hospital-and-forced-evacuations-from-dozens-of-nursing-homes-many-facilities-face-similar-risks/ |
The Gophers men’s basketball program received a commitment Monday from four-star prospect Dennis Evans. It’s a big deal, both literally and figuratively.
The 7-foot-1 center from Riverside, Calif., the No. 31 overall prospect in the county, picked Minnesota over other finalist Texas Christian. He visited both schools TCU and the U in September.
“They are getting a star,” said Elvert “KoolAid” Perry, his AAU coach since Evans was 10 years old. “They are getting the best rim protector in high school, No. 1, and he’s big-time skilled. His offense is becoming like a “B” (letter grade), and that is dangerous.”
Evans is the third-highest rated recruit Minnesota has received during the internet era, behind Kris Humphries in 2003 and Royce White in 2009, per 247sports.com.
When Perry first worked with Evans seven years ago, Evans stood 6-foot-4 and Perry thought he was in the eighth grade: Evans was in the fifth. By 10th grade, he grew 6-9, but lacked refined fundamentals. He improved to be the last cut in Team USA Under-16 squad, Perry said.
“There was big-time kids there (for Team USA) and all of sudden he got athletic,” Perry said. “He’s always been intelligent, had a high IQ and all of a sudden he just got damn good.”
Evans became a member of Team USA U17 squad and won gold at the 2022 FIBA U17 Basketball World Cup. He has played at Hillcrest High School in Southern California and in AAU on Team Inland, along with Gopher true freshman wing Jaden Henley of Ontario, Calif.
Perry said Evans wasn’t interested in transferring for his senior year of high school at a bigger school or playing on a larger traveling circuit. “He said no,” Evans said. “That is who he is.”
Gophers assistant coach Marcus Jenkins first started recruiting Henley and head coach Ben Johnson got involved, Perry said. “They just did a good job,” Perry said. “He felt comfortable there.”
Evans expressed his personality in his commitment video, sharing a fascination with ants, how likes to dress in baggy jeans like Tim Duncan, wakes at 5 a.m. to workout, likes to go fishing, favorite food is Subway, wants to major in business … “And next year, I will be a Golden Gopher at the University of Minnesota.”
Evans, in his junior year of high school, averaged 12 points, 10 rebounds and seven blocks per game in 2021-22. He had a 16-block triple-double and reached 10 blocks on five occasions.
Minnesota now has two commitments in the 2023 recruiting class, with four-star guard Cameron Christie of Rolling Meadows, Ill.
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The Post asked researchers, health insurance brokers and patient advocates for their best advice. Here are their recommendations.
Take advantage of your health insurance before it runs out
As soon as you receive notification about loss of employment, your first step should be to contact your human resources department and ask when your health insurance will be terminated. It is essential information so you can schedule medical appointments and make a plan to obtain new coverage before any deadlines pass, experts said.
Catch up on your medical appointments
In the stress and disappointment of job loss, you may be focused on finding new employment. But you also should prioritize getting the most out of your current medical policy. If you are covered through the end of the month, try to schedule bloodwork, imaging tests and checkups with your primary care doctor, dentist and any specialists you see for chronic conditions. Try to book an appointment with your therapist or other mental health professional, particularly since this can be a stressful time. If a doctor does not have any availability before your health insurance is terminated, explain your situation and ask to be put on a cancellation list.
Get new glasses or contacts if you need them. Request advance refills for all prescription medications and ask about a three-month supply vs. a one-month supply. Do all the same things for every family member on your policy.
Understand FSA and HSA rules
If you have been putting money into a Flexible Spending Account, or FSA, be aware there is a “use it or lose it” policy that requires you to use the money within a certain amount of time, and you can use it only for expenses incurred during your employment, said Sarah Michalczuk, founder and chief executive of Predictabill, a tool to help consumers compare health insurance options. Find receipts for drugstore purchases such as pain relievers, cold medicines and tampons, glasses, contact lenses, skin-care products and health technology, and get reimbursed from your FSA.
There are no stipulations on when you must spend the money in your Health Savings Account, or HSA. There are rules, however, regarding when you put money into it, Michalczuk said. You can contribute to your HSA only while you are on a qualifying High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP), she said.
Your employer should be able to provide a list of qualifying expenses for your FSA and HSA funds.
Be strategic when choosing a new health insurance plan
When shopping for new insurance plans, experts said, you will want to know whether picking one insurance plan over another will force you to change medical providers. It’s a good idea to call your doctors to find out whether they accept the new plans you are considering.
Consider keeping your employer-based insurance if you’ve met deductibles
Keeping your employer-based insurance can be expensive, but it may make sense if you have already met your deductible or, better yet, reached your out-of-pocket maximum, particularly if you have an upcoming surgery or other medical procedure. Switching to a new plan would reset your deductible, experts said.
People who lose their jobs are eligible to keep their existing employer-based benefits under the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act, or COBRA, which applies to companies of a certain size.
Most employers, particularly larger companies, typically subsidize about 80 percent of the total premium, meaning that you will go from paying about 20 percent to paying about 102 percent of the cost, once you factor in the 2-percent administrative fee, said Gerald Kominski, a senior fellow at the UCLA Center for Health Policy Research. “That’s a big financial hit,” he said.
You have 60 days from the date the notice is sent to you to opt in to COBRA, and it must be available to you for 18 months, though in certain circumstances it may last for 36 months.
Consider Affordable Care Act marketplace plans
Job loss is a qualifying event for enrollment in insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) even if it is not an open enrollment period. These insurance marketplaces are a place to shop for plans, which may be subsidized by the government depending on your household income.
There are four levels of coverage — bronze, silver, gold and platinum. Lower-tiered plans typically have lower premiums but higher out-of-pocket costs. Higher-tiered plans usually have higher premiums but lower out-of-pocket costs.
Deb Gordon, co-director of the Alliance of Professional Health Advocates, said silver plans are “not the Cadillacs” of health insurance coverage, but because of possible cost-sharing subsidies, they are often considered the best value. High-quality employer-based health insurance plans are most equivalent to gold and platinum marketplace plans, experts explained.
When choosing a plan, Gordon urged people to factor in out-of-pocket maximums “because that is a lever that insurers use in plan design.” She said some plans may have lower deductibles, but the out-of-pocket maximum may be $8,000, for example, meaning you will be responsible for out-of-pocket costs until you hit it. “That’s just another way you could estimate your total financial exposure,” she said.
You have 60 days after losing your health coverage to take advantage of the special enrollment period.
You may be eligible for Medicare or Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid are government-sponsored programs that are good options for people who meet the requirements.
If you are retirement age — 65 or older — Medicare is probably your best bet.
If your total household income is low enough, you may qualify for Medicaid, which is most often free. Depending on where you live, it is possible that fewer doctors will accept Medicaid (as well as certain marketplace plans), but “there will be major hospitals in-network if your main concern is coverage in cases of emergencies,” Michalczuk wrote in an email.
If you are married, your spouse’s plan may be a good option
If you are eligible for your spouse’s employer-based health insurance plan and the out-of-pocket cost for family coverage is less than about 9 percent of your household income, you will not be eligible for marketplace subsidies, which is an incentive to join your spouse’s plan, Kominski said.
“That’s always, in some sense, the lowest-cost option and, in fact, may be the preferred option,” he said.
One caveat is some employers may charge a fee to add a spouse to the plan, Michalczuk noted.
Check to see whether your spouse’s coverage allows you to opt in and how long you have to do it.
An individual policy is also an option — but it’s expensive
Going outside the marketplace for private health insurance plans can be costly.
High-income individuals who were not satisfied with their employer-based benefits and do not want to continue through COBRA, or those who remain unemployed past the 18-month point, for example, may decide to consider a private insurance plan, experts said.
In such cases, consulting a patient advocate or health insurance broker may be a good idea to help you understand which options are available to you and are the best fit.
Find ways to cut medical costs
If you need to see your doctors before you secure new coverage, contact them and explain your circumstances. Medical providers may offer financial assistance or payment plans, and mental health providers sometimes offer a sliding scale for established clients, experts explained.
For prescription medications, drug discount apps and websites such as GoodRx can be a great place to find medications at a reduced cost. Some online pharmacies offer them for a lower price, too. There are also drug assistance programs and co-pay assistance programs for which you may be eligible, said Caitlin Donovan, senior director of the Patient Advocate Foundation.
Drug manufacturers, government programs and nonprofit organizations may offer prescription medications at a reduced or no cost for low-income individuals without adequate insurance.
Similarly, co-pay assistance programs cover part or all of the co-pay for certain medications.
Utilize other resources to free up dollars for medical care
As soon as you lose your job, apply for unemployment insurance. If you are eligible, you will receive financial assistance that you can put toward groceries or child care, freeing up funds for medical expenses.
You can also check into assistance programs through your church or community organizations, including animal shelters, which may be able to supply food, for example, for your pets, during difficult times, Donovan said.
“Being uninsured can be a full-time job. There’s a lot of paperwork, there’s a lot of deadlines, and at the same time, you’re probably looking for a job, too,” she said. “So it’s stressful.” But, she added, the important thing is to “try to remember that this is hopefully a short-term problem.” | 2023-01-30T19:02:21+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/wellness/2023/01/30/health-insurance-tips-layoffs/ |
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The Golub Capital Altman Index can provide early insight into financial performance of public companies and GDP in advance of earnings season.
NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Middle market private companies in the Golub Capital Altman Index experienced year-over-year earnings growth of 5% and revenue growth of 4% during the first two months of the second quarter of 2023.
Lawrence E. Golub, CEO of Golub Capital, said, "Revenue and profit growth in Q2 remained consistent with our expectation of continued muddling economic growth. Despite much talk in recent months of an economic slowdown, our data suggests that the U.S. middle market remains resilient and companies continue to adapt to the uncertain environment. Although the pace of revenue and earnings growth in Q2 was slower than in prior quarters, profit margins remained stable in aggregate. Muddling growth and stable profitability are welcome signs that Main Street largely shrugged off the impact of March's bank failures."
Dr. Edward I. Altman said, "While our Q2 data shows revenue and earnings growth in aggregate, there are notable differences in performance by sector. Revenue in the Industrials sector declined 4% year-over-year at the same time as profits grew 9%. It's uncommon to see revenue fall while margins expand. In our view, this highlights the importance of pricing power. Industrial companies that were able to pass through price increases in prior quarters are now capturing the benefit of falling input costs. By contrast, labor market tightness weighed on margins in the Consumer and Healthcare sectors. The Technology sector had the best of both worlds: robust demand for productivity-enhancing software solutions and high operating leverage. In short, while our aggregate data supports an outlook of continued positive growth for the middle market, the trends are somewhat inconsistent across sectors."
The Golub Capital Altman Index ("GCAI"), which is produced by Golub Capital in collaboration with credit expert Dr. Edward I. Altman, is the first and longest-running index based on actual revenue and earnings (defined as earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, or "EBITDA") for middle market companies. It measures the median revenue and earnings growth of approximately 110–150 private U.S. companies in the loan portfolio of Golub Capital, a leading middle market lender. Reported shortly before public company quarterly earnings season, the GCAI has served as a reliable indicator of the overall growth rates in revenue and earnings of public companies in market indexes such as the S&P 500 and S&P SmallCap 600 ("S&P 600"), as well as quarterly Gross Domestic Product ("GDP"), according to statistical back-testing dating back to 2012, when data began to be tracked.
The size and diversity of the Golub Capital loan portfolio ensure that the confidentiality of all company-specific information used in the index is maintained in both the aggregate and industry segment data.
We believe the results (1) are representative of the general performance of middle market companies, which are a major contributor to U.S. private sector employment; (2) can be easily compared to the performance of the public companies that make up major stock indexes; (3) are relevant to the aggregate economic performance of the U.S. economy and (4) provide timely information for the investment community.
The companies in the GCAI operate in a wide range of industries. Results are provided for the total universe of GCAI constituents and by industry segment. Given the index's limited exposure to Financials, Utilities, Energy and Materials, comparisons are made to the S&P 500 and S&P 600 as well as to "adjusted" versions of those indexes that exclude the aforementioned sectors.
The Golub Capital Middle Market Report analyzes the results of the Golub Capital Altman Index ("GCAI"), which measures the median revenue and earnings growth of approximately 110–150 privately owned companies in the Golub Capital loan portfolio for the first two months of each calendar quarter. It compares these results to the financial performance of well-known market indexes, including the S&P 500 and S&P SmallCap 600. The GCAI is produced by Golub Capital in collaboration with credit expert Dr. Edward I. Altman. Effective Q2 2022, the Golub Capital Altman Index (GCAI) excludes Golub Capital portfolio companies that have recurring revenue-based credit facilities. The data referenced herein may not reflect all companies in the loan portfolio of Golub Capital during the time periods indicated.
Golub Capital is a market-leading, award-winning direct lender and experienced credit asset manager. We specialize in delivering reliable, creative and compelling financing solutions to companies backed by private equity sponsors. Our sponsor finance expertise also forms the foundation of our Broadly Syndicated Loan and Credit Opportunities investment programs. We nurture long-term, win-win partnerships that inspire repeat business from private equity sponsors and investors.
As of April 1, 2023, Golub Capital had over 800 employees and over $60 billion of capital under management, a gross measure of invested capital including leverage. The firm has lending offices in Chicago, New York, San Francisco and London. For more information, please visit golubcapital.com.
A leading expert on credit markets, Dr. Edward I. Altman is the Max L. Heine Professor of Finance, Emeritus at the NYU Stern School of Business, and Director of Research in Credit and Debt Markets at the NYU Salomon Center for the Study of Financial Institutions. He is currently an advisor to several foreign central banks. Professor Altman has published or edited two-dozen books and over 150 articles in scholarly finance, accounting and economic journals. He has been inducted into the Fixed Income Analysts Society Hall of Fame, served as President of the Financial Management Association, was an FMA Fellow, and was amongst the inaugural inductees into the Turnaround Management Association Hall of Fame. He received his MBA and Ph.D. in Finance from the University of California, Los Angeles.
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CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Shelby Jordan, an offensive lineman who played for the New England Patriots and the Los Angeles Raiders, died earlier this month, the Patriots announced Friday.
Jordan, 70, died on Sept. 9, according to the announcement.
Jordan played in 95 games with 87 starts at right tackle during his eight seasons with the Patriots. With the Raiders, Jordan was able to win a ring as a member of the Super Bowl XVIII Championship team in 1983.
Prior to his NFL career, Jordan led Washington University’s Division III Bears in tackles for three consecutive seasons before being named a Kodak first-team All-American during his senior year.
The 1972 team captain and Bears MVP is considered the greatest defensive player in the history of the school, and in 1973, he was the first football player in university’s 150 year history to be drafted in the NFL.
He was initially a 7th-round draft pick by the Houston Oilers in 1973, but was dropped during training. He signed with the New England Patriots, eventually becoming a six-year starter at offensive tackle.
After retiring from the NFL in 1988, Jordan launched and directed a Los Angeles-based nonprofit economic-development corporation that provides affordable urban housing to help families and seniors.
In 2013, Jordan was also inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame. | 2022-09-17T18:07:12+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/national/shelby-jordan-former-offensive-lineman-for-raiders-patriots-passes-away-at-70/ |
Space Camp Dudes Landing Fall 2022 – Subscribe to TDSC Waitlist
TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- a revolutionary new PFP NFT called Throwing Dude Space Camp (TDSC) is launching in the Fall. 10,000 NFTs will be available. TDSC features next level art, astonishing rarity, and a ground-breaking road map. Click here to join the waitlist.
Gyro Plasmic (pseudonym), Founder of TDSC says; "we wanted to expand the boundaries of our character art to include action and a sports element, so we decided on the throwing motion and the abundance of throwing sports. We did not limit ourselves to earth or even our own galaxy. We expanded what is possible to be thrown and what it takes to do that. We built all of that into our avatars." https://throwingdudespacecamp.com/
Creative team members Gyroplasmic Overlord (Canada) and Velocity Man (South Africa) have been iterating the concept and art for a long time (with daily creative sprints) and have achieved over 650 traits with over 220 on the clothing alone. We discovered how to create different gender identities within our universe of Dudes.
Since our Dudes are from across our Universe, some of their capabilities go way beyond just throwing mere earthly objects and include galactic and even mythical throwing.
TDSC is about living the creative inspired life and pursuing the joy of throwing and the joy of exploring. No matter your skill level, or where you come from in our universe, Throwing Dude Space Camp galactically celebrates the comradery of Space Camp and throwing.
We are in it for the long haul and as TDCS gets resourced through revenue, we plan to introduce many benefits to the Throwing Dude Space Camp membership, which may include: our 57 planets art reveal, exclusive member merchandise, space camping festival under our aurora borealis, release of space camp song anthem and more. TDSC will push the boundaries of what is possible for a PFP NFT and will have a lot of fun doing it.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AP) — The United Nations’ highest court is set to rule Thursday in a case filed by Iran against the United States over frozen Iranian assets worth some $2 billion that the U.S. Supreme Court awarded to victims of a 1983 bombing in Lebanon and other attacks linked to Tehran.
At hearings last year, lawyers representing the U.S. urged the International Court of Justice to reject the claim. Iran cast the asset freeze as an attempt to destabilize the Tehran government and a violation of international law.
Iran took its claim to the world court in 2016 after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that money belonging to Iran’s central bank could be used as compensation for the 241 American troops who died in the 1983 bombing, which was believed to be linked to Tehran.
At stake are $1.75 billion in bonds, plus accumulated interest, belonging to the Iranian state but held in a Citibank account in New York.
After the bombing of the a U.S. military base in Lebanon, a second blast nearby killed 58 French soldiers. Iran has denied involvement, but a U.S. District Court judge found Tehran responsible in 2003. The judge’s ruling said Iran’s ambassador to Syria at the time called “a member of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard and instructed him to instigate the Marine barracks bombing.”
At last year’s hearings, U.S. legal team leader Richard Visek told judges they should invoke, for the first time, a legal principle known as “unclean hands,” under which a nation can’t bring a case because of its own criminal actions linked to the case.
“The essence of this threshold defense is that Iran’s own egregious conduct, its sponsorship of terrorist acts directed against the United States and U.S. nationals, lies at the very core of its claims,” Visek told the court.
In the case it took to the Hague-based International Court of Justice, Iran argued the asset freeze was a breach of the 1955 Treaty of Amity, which promised friendship and cooperation between the two countries. The U.S. and Iran have had no diplomatic relations since militant students took over the U.S. Embassy in Tehran in 1979.
Visek argued the frozen assets were state holdings not covered by the treaty, which Washington terminated in 2018 in response to an order by the International Court of Justice in a separate case to lift some sanctions against Iran.
The court’s judgments are final and legally binding. | 2023-03-30T10:51:03+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/world-news/top-un-court-to-rule-in-iran-us-dispute-over-frozen-assets/ |
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American nun found safe 5 months after her abduction in Africa
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE/Gray News) - A Louisiana nun who was kidnapped in west Africa has been found alive after nearly five months of captivity.
WVUE reported 83-year-old Marianite Sister Suellen Tennyson had been found safe Monday after she was abducted from the convent of her educational and medical mission in Burkina Faso.
The Archdiocese newspaper the Clarion Herald reported Marianite Sister Ann Lacour had talked to Tennyson over the phone Tuesday.
“She is safe,” Lacour said. “She is on American soil, but not in America. She is safe.”
The congregation reported they currently don’t know Tennyson’s exact location but said she is safe and they are awaiting her return to the U.S.
According to the Clarion Herald, Tennyson was kidnapped in the middle of the night, blindfolded and barefoot, on April 5 by a group of about 10 armed men.
Members of the congregation reported the residents of the convent were asleep when the men burst into the convent, ransacked the living quarters and kidnapped her.
“They destroyed almost everything in the house, shot holes in the new truck and tried to burn it. The house itself is OK, but its contents are ruined,” Lacour said in an e-bulletin April 6.
Two other Marianite sisters and two young women who were also living at the convent were not kidnapped during the attack.
The Clarion Herald reported the two other sisters were relocated after the kidnapping.
Since her abduction, there had been no information on Tennyson’s condition or whereabouts until she was found.
She had been stationed as a missionary in Burkina Faso since 2014.
It’s unclear how she located or freed from her captors.
The Clarion Herald says no other details would be released for now for privacy reasons.
Copyright 2022 WVUE via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-31T16:37:29+00:00 | newschannel6now.com | https://www.newschannel6now.com/2022/08/31/american-nun-found-safe-5-months-after-her-abduction-africa/ |
Speech is a pathway to self-expression and communication for Jaila Mabry, a recent graduate from Eisenhower High School in Blue Island.
She came in fourth in the nation in expository speaking at the National Speech and Debate Association championship in Phoenix and has garnered other wins for her speaking prowess since she was a sophomore.
All her hard work and talent has also paved the way to Harvard University with some generous scholarships.
But Mabry said she also just gets a boost from public speaking.
“I was hooked,” said Mabry about the day during her sophomore year when Mark Urban, head coach, speech and English teacher, talked to students about auditioning. “He pitched it as something that would give you so many different life skills you could use … that really caught my attention.
“Not just practicing speaking but writing, even acting,” said Mabry.
She won both the regional and sectional championships in Radio Speaking and Impromptu Speaking, helping her school nab its first IHSA Regional championship this spring.
Urban wasn’t surprised.
“Like always, I just think she was extremely prepared and she was poised and confident,” said Urban. “She’s not easily intimidated by competition, either.
“She’s always been aboveboard, intuitive and has always had a quest for learning,” he said.
Bill Fleming, a speech assistant coach who had worked Mabry since her sophomore year, said she had a strong work ethic and talent to begin with that grew through her practice with different coaches on various competitions.
“She’s always been a go-getter,” said Fleming. “The fact that she’s going to Harvard is testament to the amount of work she puts into whatever it is she wants.”
Fleming said Mabry has a unique sense of humor, rather than merely copying other people’s, and is able to speak concisely and to the point. When she competed in expository speaking she spoke on “brain freeze” and how to stop it, exploring the topic in five minutes.
“It’s a speech that had to be crafted well and delivered well,” he said.
The radio competition in the spring also required a limited amount of preparation time.
“The speech will be different every time you perform it, which makes it more fun,” Mabry said. “Plus the whole point was to be like a radio broadcast, you had a chance to develop a radio voice, which is almost like a character that sounds like a news anchor.”
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Mabry said she worked hard, but also credits her coaches and parents for her success.
“I wouldn’t have been able to be as familiar and well acquainted with my speeches,” she said. “I created the foundation so when I wrote a speech, I wrote the speech and memorized and performed it, but my coaches went in and made the writing a little bit better and gave me all the tools and tips to bring the performance to perfection.”
She said her parents’ support and hard work helped put her where she is. Her dad works for the U.S. Postal Service and her mom for Southwest Airlines, after a career with UPS and owning her own business.
“The biggest thing my parents have done for me is given me endless support,” Mabry said. “I am a first-generation college student, but my parents have made a life for me where there’s nothing I could ask for that I don’t already have.”
Mabry was also in marching band, a vice president for the National Honor Society and a member of the Environmental Club, Leo Club and Book Club. She said she loved English, as well as chemistry and U.S. government.
She’s already started the summer rising scholars program at Harvard and plans a double major in government and history, and literature.
Janice Neumann is a freelance reporter for the Daily Southtown. | 2023-07-03T10:55:38+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-eisenhower-speech-national-champion-st-0704-20230703-6xyvujpyfzdszmlpex2wgsrmfe-story.html |
Vermont's Republican Gov. Phil Scott signed abortion protection laws Wednesday that are the first in the nation to explicitly protect access to the abortion drug mifepristone.
The bill specifically shields health care providers who are giving legal reproductive and gender-affirming health care services.
Such services include "medication that was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for termination of a pregnancy as of January 1, 2023, regardless of the medication’s current FDA approval status," according to the bill's language.
This means protection for mifepristone would continue in the state even if the Food and Drug Administration later withdrew its approval.
State law cannot supersede federal law under the U.S. Constitution, so it's not clear whether the law would survive legal challenges.
SEE MORE: After the high court decision, what's next for mifepristone?
In April the Supreme Court decided to keep the drug available on the market while a case on its legality plays out in lower court.
District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk blocked the FDA’s approval of mifepristone following a lawsuit by an anti-abortion rights group. The group claims the FDA rushed the drug’s approval more than two decades ago and it poses health risks to those who use it.
The Fifth Circuit Court is expected to hold its next hearing in that case on May 17.
Vermont's Gov. Scott says the state will stand for medical privacy regardless of the case's ultimate outcome.
"Today, we reaffirm once again that Vermont stands on the side of privacy, personal autonomy and reproductive liberty, and that providers are free to practice without fear," Scott said in a statement.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | 2023-05-10T23:29:57+00:00 | wsfltv.com | https://www.wsfltv.com/vermont-s-new-law-grants-strong-abortion-medication-protections |
Updated February 24, 2023 at 9:03 AM ET
Russia's space agency launched a mission early Friday to provide a ride for two cosmonauts and one U.S. astronaut who are on the International Space Station without a designated ship to get home.
The spacecraft that brought the three crew members to the ISS in the fall later experienced a leak in its radiator cooling loop, and officials from both countries had to develop a new plan to get the trio back to Earth.
Here's a brief overview of what's happened so far:
A Russian spacecraft suffered a coolant leak in December
NASA astronaut Frank Rubio and Roscosmos cosmonauts Sergey Prokopyev and Dmitri Petelin arrived at the International Space Station in September aboard the Russian spacecraft Soyuz MS-22, which remained docked at the space station.
On Dec. 14, as Prokopyev and Petelin were preparing to embark on a planned spacewalk, an external coolant leak was discovered on the MS-22, NASA said.
Following an investigation into the leak, Roscosmos engineers determined that the craft wouldn't be viable for a normal return mission to Earth. It would still be available in the case of an emergency evacuation from the space station.
A Roscosmos official suggested the leak probably occurred when a small meteoroid collided with the ship's radiator, The Guardian reported.
Russian and U.S. space officials began working on an alternate scheme to return the three crew members to Earth.
A separate leak stymied the first attempt
The new plan was to launch an uncrewed Soyuz MS-23 spacecraft to the ISS on Feb. 19, giving the astronaut and two cosmonauts a functional vessel to fly home in.
But that plan was soon paused after another coolant leak was discovered in a separate vessel on the ISS.
An unpiloted Russian cargo ship called Progress 82 that was docked at the space station suffered an unexplained depressurization of its coolant loop on Feb. 11.
The leak on Progress 82 was not connected to the planned rescue mission, but it prompted engineers at the Russian Mission Control Center near Moscow to investigate why the cargo vessel lost coolant and postpone the launch of the MS-23.
Russian officials have approved the mission for this week
The Soyuz MS-23 launched on Friday, and is expected to reach the space station by Sunday, the Associated Press reported. The craft was expected to carry roughly 948 pounds of cargo to the space station, including food and equipment for experiments.
Rubio, Prokopyev and Petelin will then fly home in the MS-23 in several months. They were originally scheduled to leave by late March, but NASA said in January that their missions would now last until September.
Russia's state commission also decided to return the damaged MS-22 vessel to Earth without a crew, TASS said, so that engineers can examine it.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2023-02-26T07:14:51+00:00 | knkx.org | https://www.knkx.org/2023-02-21/russia-launches-a-mission-to-give-stranded-space-station-crew-members-a-ride-home |
The bubbles floated into the air and swirled around the antiabortion activists who had come to the street in front of the Supreme Court to celebrate the overturning of Roe v. Wade. The antiabortion activists cheered. They were giddy. Mostly they were young, college-age women and men from Minnesota and Texas and across the country who had come to the nation’s capital for a gathering of like minds and the added bonus of watching history unfold. They snuggled up next to each other in their blue and red T-shirts and they posted on social media, enthusing over their culture war victory, and they hugged each other in joy. They held up placards declaring themselves “the post-Roe generation,” which seemed a bit of a facile boast since they were too young to know what it was like to have lived through pre-Roe times.
The Black-Eyed Peas played over a speaker and Fergie belted out, “I gotta feeling. That tonight’s gonna be a good night.” And indeed, the “students for life” were feeling good. They weren’t so much dancing as jumping up and down with a slight acknowledgment of the beat, as if First Street NE, the dividing line between the Supreme Court and the U.S. Capitol, was the site of a morning rave.
It was a heartbreaking spectacle. For some honest brokers, this decision may well heal a cultural wound that has pained them for decades. For others, it is a harbinger of sorrows yet to come. No matter if one feels relief or devastation, the weight of this decision is profound. It is sobering. It is not fizzy.
With its 6 to 3 decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the court declared that Americans no longer have a constitutional right to an abortion. It’s now up to each state to legislate the parameters of abortion access, thus making bodily autonomy synonymous with geography. In New York, you are your own woman; in Mississippi, you are not. For some people — those of limited means, those without the ability to travel, those who are simply overwhelmed by hurdles and fine print and religious dogma — an unwanted pregnancy will no longer be a private medical decision. It will become government-enforced, biological motherhood. A village can go to the ballot box and vote on whether a child is brought into this world, but the village does not have to raise that child.
The arrival of Friday morning’s decision in Dobbs was heralded by the sound of police sirens signaling that once again the nation’s capital was on high alert. The court was already surrounded by high black fencing and low metal bike racks ever since a draft of the opinion leaked last month. Neighboring streets have been blocked for weeks and the sidewalk shut down. But those on opposite sides of this argument have been yelling at each other for nearly 50 years, ever since Roe was decided in 1973. Those who tirelessly battled Roe have done so, they said, to save lives. And if that is more than rhetoric, it would seem that their fresh victory also comes with a tremendous responsibility. It yields a sobering duty that extends beyond making sure that a pregnancy goes to term and that the mother gets a few donations of diapers, a box of formula and the occasional “God bless you.”
The abortion rights advocates were now forced onto the offensive and outside the Supreme Court they were yelling that they wouldn’t back down and they wouldn’t go back to a time of illicit abortions. A parade of lawmakers who support abortion rights marched over from the Capitol. They could barely be heard over the celebrations and the protesting and Fergie, but they offered up a few platitudes and cathartic rallying cries, but there really wasn’t much else to say. “Women are going to control their bodies no matter how they try to stop us,” Rep. Maxine Waters (D- Calif.) said. “The hell with the Supreme Court. We will defy them.”
The antiabortion activists were jubilant. They didn’t even seem to notice the aggrieved lawmakers. “The best day ever,” someone in the antiabortion crowd yelled. And in their estimation, surely it was. But what about days and months and years from now? Do they anticipate the weight of what June 24, 2022 will mean for those distressed pregnant people who are not swayed by the exhortations of volunteers at crisis pregnancy centers and choose unsafe means to end their pregnancy? What might it feel like to live next door to someone who was bullied into becoming a mother, to be the neighbor of a woman who did not grow into the role of mom or find some inner maternal selflessness, but instead simply plodded along dutifully but not joyfully, perhaps even angrily, never shaking the grief over the life she could have had? What will happen when those who are dancing and screaming and thanking God are asked to fund more affordable and accessible child care and early education programs? What will happen when those who felt such moral certitude in their stance on abortion find that Dobbs has opened a door to ending constitutional guarantees of other rights such as access to contraception, interracial marriage and same-sex marriage? To what exactly have they hitched their righteousness?
“Today, the Supreme Court of the United States expressly took away a constitutional right from the American people that it had already recognized,” President Biden said. “They didn’t limit it; they simply took it away.”
“It’s a sad day for the court and for the country,” Biden said.
The opponents of abortion rights aimed to define themselves as defenders of life. They forced the question of when life begins and they had the audacity to believe they had the answer. They fought to protect an embryo, a fetus, a baby. They proclaimed that they knew better, that they knew more about that cluster of cells inside the womb than anyone else. They spoke about those cells with certainty and cultivated a conversation in which abortion was a kind of existential crime rather than a medical procedure.
And so it seems that after all that communing with their God, their better angels and their personal moral compass, antiabortion activists might want to take a deep breath and consider what this decision means, not simply within the confines of their household or church or neighborhood, but what it will mean for those people that they don’t know and who are simply statistics, anecdotes and talking points. Now antiabortion folks must ask themselves how much they value the lives that they have altered, the lives they may have mid-wived into being with their single-minded political force?
They won. And the spoils of their victory are an enormous moral debt. This may be their best day, but it’s not one to celebrate. | 2022-06-25T00:33:45+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/06/24/no-matter-if-one-feels-relief-or-devastation-weight-overturning-roe-is-profound/ |
Save big on this last-minute gift card sale and earn cash back
Amazon is having a massive multi-day gift card sale, which essentially means free money for you.
Through the company's 15 Days of Gift Cards — which runs Dec. 7-21 — you can get up to $10 off your favorite brands, all while getting bonus credits for yourself.
Here's how it works.
First, shop for credit card deals on Amazon and choose a purchase amount. Then, enter the promotional code listed with the offer at check-out. There's a limit to one gift card per brand, according to Amazon. After that, you will receive an Amazon promotional credit — typically between $7.50 and $10 — for you to spend on Amazon at a later date.
Specific gift cards for brands like Taco Bell, Lowe's and Kohl's are on sale. Many of the gift cards will encompass more than one brand at once.
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Below are some of the deals we have found so far.
Happy Holidays Dining: Buy $50 or more, get $7.50 Amazon credit with code OCHOLIDAY22. This card is good to spend on one or more of these brands: BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse, Buffalo Wild Wings, Maggiano’s, Outback Steakhouse, Red Lobster, Red Robin, The Cheesecake Factory.
Happy Holidays Gift Card: Buy $50 or more, get $7.50 Amazon credit with code OCHEERS22. This card is good to spend on one or more of these brands: Lowe’s, GameStop, Old Navy, Outback Steakhouse, Topgolf, Domino’s Pizza
Thank You Gift Card: Buy $50 or more, get $7.50 Amazon credit with code OCTHANKYOU22. This card is good to spend on one or more of these brands: Applebee’s, Chevron, Grubhub, Old Navy, Regal, Texaco, Total Wine & More, Ulta Beauty.
You can also save on some of these individual brands, with some offering Amazon credits and some offering discounts from the retailer itself.
- Apple: Buy $100 or more, get $10 Amazon credit with code APPLEGC
- Bath & Body Works: Buy $50 or more, save $7.50 with code BBODY
- Cold Stone Creamery: Buy $25 or more, save $5 with code CSTONE
- Domino's: Buy $50 or more, save $7.50 with code DOMINOS
- Famous Dave's: Buy $50 or more, save $10 with code FDAVES
- Fanatics: Buy $75 or more, save $15 with code FANATICS22
- Gap/Banana Republic/Old Navy/Athleta: Buy $50 or more, save $10 with code GAP22
- Instacart: Buy $200 or more, save $30 with code INSTACART22
- Krispy Kreme: Buy $25 or more and save $5 with code KKREME22
- Starbucks: Buy $50 or more, get $10 Amazon credit with code STARBUCKS22
- Taco Bell: Buy $50 or more, get $7.50 Amazon credit with code TBELL22
- Yankee Candle: Buy $50.00 or more, save $10 with code YCANDLE22
These deals are changing constantly. Be sure to check here to see changing deals throughout the week. | 2022-12-21T02:31:23+00:00 | wtae.com | https://www.wtae.com/article/amazon-gift-card-sale-deals/42296698 |
Before taking on a new role, Melissa Barrera asks herself, “What is the message that I’m trying to send out into the world with this?”
The Mexican actor and singer is intentional with the projects she selects, including her latest movie, “Carmen,” the feature directorial debut of “Black Swan” choreographer Benjamin Millepied.
It’s a musical love story loosely inspired by the 1875 George Bizet opera. The modern-day retelling, now showing in theaters, is set both in the desert along the U.S.-Mexican border and in gritty Los Angeles.
Barrera — best known to U.S. audiences, perhaps, for the “Scream” series and the film adaptation of “In the Heights” — stars here as Carmen, a young Mexican woman. She crosses paths near the border one night with Aidan (portrayed by Oscar nominee Paul Mescal), a Marine with PTSD who is working as a volunteer border patrol guard. A series of dangerous events forces them to go on the run together.
Barrera says that building chemistry with Mescal was easy, since they spent hours in dance rehearsals together.
“When you’re dancing with someone, you get to know their body and you get to know how they move, and you make a fool of yourselves together, and you laugh and you fail and you fall,” she said. “And it’s a very complete way of getting to know another human being very quickly.”
Millepied takes audiences on a visually poetic journey as the two make their way to Los Angeles. Carmen reunites there with her late mother’s best friend, Masilda — portrayed by Rossy De Palma — and finds comfort in dance and her growing love for Aidan.
The film’s score is composed by Nicholas Brittell, with Julieta Venegas, Taura Stinton and Tracy “The Doc” Curry.
When Barrera first heard of the project, she did not know what the story was about. “I just saw Benjamin Millepied is making his feature debut, and it’s going to be an adaptation of `Carmen.’ That’s all I got,” said the actor.
It was not until months later, when she received the script, that she realized it was a story featuring an immigrant woman fleeing the cartel. That’s a theme that Barrera had been trying to avoid since she began her crossover acting career in the United States. When she first moved here, she said, she would only get calls to be part of immigrant storylines or cartel-related roles.
“And we (Latinos) are always the victims, and we’re always painted in an ‘aye pobrecito’ (oh, you poor little thing) light,” said the actor.
While she knows that immigrant stories are real and important, Barrera prefers to “fight for other spaces where they don’t see us, and try and get us in there.”
As she kept reading the script, however, her initial hesitation began to disappear.
“I was like, OK, this is different. This is kind of beautiful and romantic and poetic, and it’s going to be told through movement and dance sequences,” she said.
Millepied’s “Carmen” is a surrealist fever dream with avant-garde symbolism woven throughout. Each song and each dance sequence features Barrera, Mescal or De Palma.
When asking herself “What is the message?” in this case, Barrera said, it’s “the plight of this woman who is like many women that are at the border right now, who is running from danger and trying to find a better life and find freedom and safety and love, which is what all human beings want.”
She hopes the movie will humanize the individuals at the border who are waiting for asylum, create conversation and “get through to another type of audience.”
Barrera said she worked closely with Millepied, who was born and grew up in France, to approach the story with sensitivity.
“It was a very collaborative experience, and I always felt like my opinion mattered and my voice mattered. And it was the first time that I ever felt like that on a project.” she said.
Barrera’s career began in Mexico on popular telenovelas, and she appeared in Netflix’s “Club De Cuervos.” In the U.S., she quickly landed a television crossover role in Starz’s “Vida,” as Lyn. She went on to star as Vanessa in Jon M. Chu and Lin Manuel Miranda’s film “In the Heights,” among other projects.
When taking the role of Sam in “Scream,” Barrera said, the message she wanted to send is “we (Latinos) belong in franchises… We can be the lead of a franchise.”
“I like to just keep working and keep knocking on those doors and keep auditioning for things that aren’t meant for me but change people’s minds, and be like, ‘Oh, actually, it can be someone like you,’” she said.
Barrera will soon be starring in an untitled monster thriller directed by “Scream VI” directors Tyler Gillett and Matt Bettinelli-Olpin. Audiences can also watch her on Netflix’s “Keep Breathing.” | 2023-05-05T09:41:08+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/barrera-hopes-carmen-film-shows-human-side-at-the-border/ |
NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Amazon.com, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of AMZN during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: February 1, 2019 to April 5, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Amazon engaged in anticompetitive conduct in its private-label business practices, including giving Amazon products preference over those of its competitors and using third-party sellers' non-public data to compete with them; (ii) the foregoing exposed Amazon to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and/or enforcement actions; (iii) Amazon's revenues derived from its private-label business were in part the product of impermissible conduct and thus unsustainable; and (iv) as a result, the defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/amazon-com-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=29272&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of AMZN during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is July 5, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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SOURCE The Gross Law Firm | 2022-06-29T16:35:01+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/06/29/shareholder-alert-gross-law-firm-notifies-shareholders-amazoncom-inc-class-action-lawsuit-lead-plaintiff-deadline-july-5-2022-nasdaq-amzn/ |
VAN NUYS, Calif., Oct. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fall is here, known as "Pumpkin season" because they are seasonal treats and a huge part of the fall celebrations. Pumpkins are harvested in the fall, which makes them an important element of fall events. From decor to tasty treats, you'll see pumpkins everywhere. While you include seasonal fruit in your decor, Western Bagel has made it easy to enjoy this superfood ingredient of the fall by introducing "Alternative Pumpkin Bagelettes."
Pumpkin-flavored treats are famous in the fall because they are unavailable all year round. So, before they disappear from the shelves, you must give them a try. Read on to know why these seasonal pumpkin bagelettes are worth trying!
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These seasonal treats have fewer carbs, which makes them suitable for you if you're following a weight loss diet. The high carb foods are the biggest enemy of your weight loss goals that restrict people from consuming them. However, as these pumpkin bagels don't have many carbs, you can enjoy them while shedding the extra pounds.
As they have fewer calories, you can enjoy them as snacks. If you don't like having a heavy breakfast loaded with calories, you'll love these mini pumpkin bagels. Just give them a try and you'll surely add them to your breakfast, snacks or brunch menus often.
With a mild pumpkin spice flavor, that's not overpowering, these mini pumpkin bagels are super tasty. They are very kid friendly, and when it comes to choosing seasonal fruits and vegetables, kids are often meticulous eaters. If your kids don't like pumpkin, these mini pumpkin bagels are an easy way to add this nutritious fruit to their diet without letting them know. They will enjoy the flavors while getting the benefits from the nutrients pumpkin contains, such as antioxidants, vitamin A, etc.
Without any minimum order limit, you can order these tasty mini pumpkin bagels from Western Bagel today. However, if you want free shipping, you can get it with just order over $30. It is a limited-time flavor, so don't delay. Order today to enjoy this seasonal bagel flavor!
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SHANGHAI, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- June 16th-20th, 2022 (Beijing time), Viva Biotech 2022 Partnership Summit was successfully held. Over 300 attendees joined the Summit, including founders from portfolio companies, representatives from global investment institutions, R&D heads from pharmaceutical companies, and business development leaders.
As one of the largest annual events held by Viva, the Partnership Summit is committed to gathering the leading forces from the scientific research community, biopharma industry, capital groups and more to assist biotech start-ups in achieving development success and commercialization.
On June 16th, 29 VBI portfolio companies incubated by Viva BioInnovator (VBI) gathered at Demo Day Pro online and delivered their presentations, covering technology platforms for the treatment of central nervous system disease (by: Vincere Biosciences, QurAlis, Evecxia Therapeutics, Ophidion, Ribogenics), cardiovascular diseases and regenerative medicine (by: AceLink Therapeutics, Haya Therapeutics, Riparian Pharmaceuticals, Basking Biosciences, MorphoGene), immunology and infection diseases (by IpiNovyx Bio, Karma Biotechnologies, Dorian Therapeutics, Saverna Therapeutics, Arrepath, Xlement) and oncology diseases (by: Deka Biosciences, Focus-X Therapeutics, NAKI Therapeutics, Synthis Therapeutics, Phenomic AI, Exarta therapeutics, Reglagene, Amberstone Biosciences, GT Apeiron Therapeutics, F5 Therapeutics, Genhouse Bio, Sisu Pharma, QureBio).
On June 17th, the Executive Day, Dr. Han Dai, CIO of Viva Biotech and Head of Viva BioInnovator, started the event with an opening speech. He gave an overview of the Companies' development, achievements in EFS investment and incubation business. Along with the continuous expansion of Viva Biotech's industry chain, VBI will further focus on professional post-investment management and continuously optimizing service platform from multiple dimensions such as CRO-CDMO one-stop services, cooperative ecosystems, industrial relations network, and operating facilities.
Dr. Cheney Mao, Chairman and CEO of Viva Biotech, introduced the Company's latest developments and future strategies. Dr. Derek Ren, Executive Director and President of Viva Biotech, gave detailed updates to the Company's technology platforms. Viva Biotech is continuously enhancing its whole industry chain service capability to provide a world leading one-stop platform from SBDD to commercial delivery of drug products to global biopharmaceutical innovators.
Biopharma Capital Market is going through unstable time, with a need for more rational investment and financing. How can startups better carry out business expansion and M&A transactions under the current environment? Mr. Mike Connor, the Managing Director of J.P. Morgan's Healthcare Investment Banking, who has extensive experience in cross-border M&A transactions and financing in biopharmaceuticals and diagnostics industry, was invited to give a speech on "Biopharma Capital Markets and M&A Updates". Mike explained in detail the current capital transactions and introduced new opportunities and trends in the field from a global perspective.
After the speech, VBI portfolio company founders and investors participated together in a series of panel discussions themed "Fundraising and Partnering Strategies for 2022 and Beyond", "Good Practice on CMC Planning and Implementation" and "Corporate Governance: How Board and SAB Make Companies?".
Facing opportunities and challenges of investment and financing in the biopharma field, how can startups make a smooth transition and strive for more financing and partnership? In the first panel, we invited Ms. Shirley Lu from BFC Group, Dr. Adreas Bader, CSO of Triumvira and Dr. George Wu, Co-Founder & CEO of Amberstone Biosciences to share their insights on financing and how to establish investor partnership etc.
*BFC Group is a China-based boutique investment bank with a focus on mergers and acquisitions, licensing and financing in healthcare industry; Triumvira completed 100 million USD series A+ financing in March 2022; Amberstone Biosciences completed 12 million USD series A financing in January 2022.
In recent years, with the fast development of innovative drugs and the rapid growth of new biotech companies and new drug applications, how to seize the market opportunities through CMC Planning and Implementation? In the second panel, Dr. Jianguo Ma, Senior Vice President of Viva Biotech and CEO of Langhua Pharmaceutical, Dr. Wang Shen, CEO of VivaVision, and Dr. Charles Allerson, Vice President of Chemistry and Drug Development of DTx Pharma shared their expertise of CMC Planning and Implementation, as well as their personal experience.
*Langhua Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Viva Biotech Holdings, is a comprehensive pharmaceutical company engaged in drug research, development and production. Langhua offers our worldwide partners One-Stop CDMO solution. In 2021, Langhua Pharmaceutical's annual revenue amounted to RMB1363.6 million, with a total of 788 customers served, and partially commenced operation of the Shanghai CMC R&D center. Now, the production capacity of Langhua Pharmaceutical has reached 860m³ and has been approved through cGMP audits by FDA, EDQM, WHO and NMPA, etc. VivaVision submitted application for US Phase II clinical trial for its dual-targeted mechanism for glaucoma, VVN539, and obtained positive results in its US Phase II clinical trial of VVN001, an innovative drug for dry eye syndrome. DTx Pharma closed $100 million series B financing in March 2021.
Good corporate governance plays an important role in enhancing the long-term value of the company and building investors' trust. How to explore the best mode of corporate governance to promote the rapid growth of the companies? In the third panel, Dr. John Mumm, CEO of Deka Biosciences, Dr. Mingxi Li, CEO of Aperion and Mr. Tom Needham, Broadview Ventures Director and Board Observer of Haya Therapeutics discussed how boards and scientific advisory committees can better shape companies.
*Deka Biosciences completed 20 million USD series A financing in November 2021; Aperion completed 17.5 million USD series A financing in March 2022; Haya Therapeutics completed 25 million USD seed round financing.
The Partnering Platform of the Summit lasted from June 17 to 20. Investors conducted more than 300 one-on-one online meetings with the founders and executives of VBI incubated portfolio companies, further exchanging in-depth information about each company's technological highlights, development prospects and investment needs.
To learn more about VBI portfolio companies, please visit: www.vivabioinnovator.com
About Viva Biotech Holdings
Established in 2008, Viva Biotech (01873.HK) provides one-stop services ranging from early-stage Structure-Based Drug R&D to commercial drug delivery to global biopharmaceutical innovators. We offer leading early-stage to late-phase drug discovery expertise by integrating our dedicated team of experts, cutting-edge technology platforms, and state-of-the-art equipment in X-ray crystallization, Cryo-EM, ASMS, SPR, HDX, CADD, etc.. Our business covers all aspects of therapeutic strategies and drug modalities including small molecules and biologics across the pharma and biotech spectrum. Through our subsidiary Langhua Pharma, we offer our worldwide pharmaceutical and biotech partners One-Stop integrated CMC (Chemical, Manufacturing, and Control) service from preclinical to commercial manufacturing. In addition, Viva has embedded an equity for service (EFS) model to high potential startups to address unmet medical needs.
About Langhua Pharmaceutical
Langhua Pharmaceutical, a subsidiary of Viva Biotech Holdings, is a comprehensive pharmaceutical company engaged in drug research, development and production. Langhua offers our worldwide partners One-Stop CDMO solution in new drug full life-cycle for small molecule Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) and Finished Dosage Form, from pre-clinical to commercial supply.
About Viva BioInnovator
As the investment division of Viva Biotech, Viva BioInnovator is dedicated to investing globally in biotech innovation with novel solutions to unmet medical needs across multiple therapeutic areas, ranging from biopharmaceuticals to devices, diagnostics, and life science tools. By leveraging Viva Biotech's deep experience and technical advantages in novel drug R&D, Viva BioInnovator provides both cash and in-kind services, also called Equity-for-Services (EFS), for its investments.
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SOURCE Viva Biotech | 2022-06-23T13:28:04+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/06/23/viva-biotech-successfully-held-3rd-annual-partnership-summit/ |
OGEMAW COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - New details of the arrest of an Iosco County commissioner who investigators say impersonated a police officer as a school bus was detained for several minutes.
Charles Finley, who is running for re-election, was arraigned today on that impersonating a police officer charge, and we are actually seeing and hearing what happened on that Hale school bus that day.
The Hale School bus stopped outside the South Branch Fire Department as a student with a bloody nose was being let off the bus on that September 28th afternoon.
There is some confusion, but eventually you can hear the bus driver tell people that he was told to wait there by someone who claimed he was a police officer.
The first sign of trouble on the school bus was the screaming children, apparently upset that a student had a bloody nose.
We obtained the video from the Hale Public Schools through the Freedom of Information Act.
You can hear the bus driver is not sure what happened, but later, it appears the parent of that student approaches the bus outside the South Branch Fire Department.
"What," the bus driver asks the parent.
"What do you mean, what, my kid just got assaulted, this is the second time this (expletive) year that two of my kids," the parent is heard saying.
"Alright, we don't need that kind of language here. Just walk away," the bus driver tells the parent.
There are between ten to fifteen students still on the bus. Students explain to the driver that the student who had the bloody nose bumped heads with another child and there was no assault.
A short time later, a man who does not go on the bus talks with driver and you can hear he identifies himself as a police officer.
Its apparently Charles Finley, the assistant fire chief in South Branch. As the minutes go by, it appears parents arrive, but the driver explains to them he can't leave the area.
"Then that other guy who is the fire chief, is a police officer, he is telling me I can't leave because they want a police car out here so they can take a report to press charges or do whatever they are going to do," the driver says.
Michigan State Police arrive, determine there was no assault, but on October 7th, they arrest Finley for impersonating a police officer.
Finley is the vice chairman of the Iosco County Board of Commissioners and is a reserve police officer in East Tawas, but reserves have no police authority.
His attorney Gary Rapp entered a not guilty plea at the arraignment.
"That's that side, now we get to present our side and when we go to trial, we are sure that we will be able to show there was a misunderstanding on the bus driver's part," Rapp says.
The bus was held there for about twenty minutes.
The audio on the bus video also indicates Finley showed a badge of some type.
The Republican has two opponents in the November election, and he remains free on bond. | 2022-10-27T01:58:11+00:00 | abc12.com | https://www.abc12.com/news/iosco-county-commissioner-arraigned-on-impersonating-police-charge-bus-video-released/article_a0fc8572-5571-11ed-8e82-5bc0bbfbc299.html |
Magnifi also reaches the 100 million search results milestone and announces Jon Klaff, former executive from Meta Financial and Paypal as GM, Consumer.
BOULDER, Colo. and NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TIFIN, a fintech platform using artificial intelligence (AI) and investment-driven personalization to shape the future of investor experiences, today announced the launch of their new Magnifi Mentor capability.
Now, investors using Magnifi, TIFIN's investment marketplace, can leverage Mentor's powerful conversational AI to help monitor portfolio activity, answer investment questions, provide real-time market analysis, discover new opportunities, and more. Delivered through a conversational chatbot-like experience, Mentor utilizes TIFIN's data platform and individual portfolio holdings to understand individual circumstances and preferences to provide guidance on market events, watchlists, or possible adjustments to optimize investment outcomes. All this helps create a personalized experience that is the first of its kind in the world of investments and follows similar developments in the world of banking.
"At Magnifi we believe that investing is critical for financial freedom. However, we also believe that investing is made more complex than it needs to be. Magnifi aims to simplify and democratize investing intelligence so more people can achieve more," said Dr. Vinay Nair, Founder, and CEO of TIFIN. "Mentor is the newest feature provided by Magnifi to help individuals make better investing decisions through real-time insights and analysis tailored to their unique needs. Mentor keeps an eye on portfolio and market action for you when you are busy with other aspects of your life. In these market conditions, this is a much-needed feature to help guide investors."
The addition of Mentor follows a significant uptick in users on the platform. Magnifi has over 100,000 registered retail investors, and over 2,000 registered financial advisors who oversee over $500 billion in assets. While Magnifi displayed 1 million search results close to its first year anniversary in February 2021; it is now presenting approximately 2 million search results per week.
Alongside the launch of Mentor, Magnifi has hired former Meta FinTech and PayPal executive Jon Klaff as their first General Manager, Consumer. Mr. Klaff will be responsible for driving user growth and engagement and making Magnifi a daily destination for individual investors seeking better tools and insights to power their investment strategies.
"Magnifi is fulfilling a real need for individual investors who, up to now, have been left to their own devices to research what's best for their portfolios," said Mr. Klaff. "This is an area ripe for disruption. The markets are volatile right now and retail investors are clamoring for more support to manage their risk while also identifying ways to steer their dollars toward investments aligned to their values. Magnifi is primed to fill this gap."
TIFIN is an AI-powered fintech that leverages data science, investment intelligence, and technology to deliver engaging and personalized investor experiences. By connecting individuals to advice and investments, TIFIN bridges the gap between investors, their trusted intermediaries, and asset managers.
Founded in 2018 by Dr. Vinay Nair, a former Wharton Professor and successful entrepreneur, TIFIN was created to help make investing a powerful driver of financial well-being by eliminating frictions investors face.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC)'s Operations Committee today approved a $6 million contract with Applied Wayfinding Inc. to develop a single mapping and wayfinding system for use by all Bay Area transit agencies. The goal of the project is to design and deploy a fully harmonized suite of maps, signs and transit information in all Bay Area transit locations — from individual bus stops to major hubs like the Salesforce Transit Center, the Eastridge Transit Center or the El Cerrito Del Norte BART station — and to provide practical, predictable guidance to the walkable destinations, local shuttles and the like that extend from these transit stops.
The launch of the Regional Mapping and Wayfinding project marks the first implementation of a 27-point action plan recommended last year by the Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force that MTC convened in 2020 to guide the post-pandemic future of public transportation in the Bay Area and to make the regional transit network more equitable, efficient, connected and customer-focused. MTC Chair and Napa County Supervisor Alfredo Pedroza noted, "This is a great step forward in making transit more accessible and understandable for regular and new riders alike. As more people come back to public transit after the pandemic, a unified system of maps and signage will make it easier for Bay Area residents to feel comfortable riding transit wherever they find themselves in the nine counties."
State Sen. Josh Becker, who authored the Seamless Transit Transformation Act (SB 917) approved by the Senate and now pending in the Assembly, hailed the kickoff of the Regional Mapping and Wayfinding initiative. "I'm really encouraged by MTC's action today. My Seamless Transit Transformation Act aims to ensure this significant investment yields great results by first requiring that MTC develop this system in coordination with transit operators so they have a direct role in shaping it and second, that once new standards are developed, operators follow them. Transforming more than two dozen separate transit systems into one coordinated network demands focus on the customer experience, and that starts with clear and consistent information that applies to every one of the Bay Area's buses, trains, ferries, light-rail vehicles, streetcars or cable cars that crisscross our region."
The Regional Mapping and Wayfinding project is expected to deliver prototypes for physical maps and signs by early 2024. Design and installation of the new wayfinding system is scheduled to begin in 2024 and continue into 2025 at transit locations in Sonoma County before expanding first into Solano County and then the rest of the Bay Area in 2026 and beyond.
"Finally, the Bay Area is putting transit riders first," said Jeffrey Tumlin, Director of Transportation of the San Francisco Municipal Transportation Agency and Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force member. "Up until now, every transit operator has used standalone wayfinding, maps and transit information that is inconsistent and disconnected from that of other operators. This Regional Mapping and Wayfinding project will be a sea change for transit riders who will no longer have to figure out a new system every time they transfer from one transit operator to another. While this moment is worth celebrating, I hope that MTC and the 27 transit operators will continue to push to make our regional wayfinding and mapping system even more cohesive and unified."
The 32-member Blue Ribbon Transit Recovery Task Force was chaired by MTC Commissioner and Solano County Supervisor Jim Spering and included several other local elected officials as well as advocates for people with disabilities; representatives from the state Senate, state Assembly and the California State Transportation Agency; transit agencies; business and labor groups; and transit and social justice advocates. Commissioner Spering noted, "The operators and MTC came together and supported the mapping and wayfinding project as a near-term priority to serve transit riders. This is a great beginning, and I look forward to continued momentum on this project and other Action Plan items."
MTC is the transportation planning, financing and coordinating agency for the nine-county San Francisco Bay Area. More information about the Blue Ribbon Task Force and the Bay Area Transit Transformation Action Plan may be found at https://mtc.ca.gov/about-mtc/committees/interagency-committees/blue-ribbon-transit-recovery-task-force.
Contact: Rebecca Long 415.778.5289
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DEAR ANNIE: The doctor I have gone to for years recently took a five-month medical leave of absence. His office would not tell me anything, which I understand. I had been extremely distraught not knowing if he was all right. There was even gossip that he had passed away.
Turned out he had pneumonia. He once told me that if I ever moved out of state, we could still communicate and be long-distance friends. It is for that reason that I thought I would get some message from him saying he would return and would be okay. But I received nothing from him. My feelings are hurt. I see him next week. What do you think? -- Hurt Patient
DEAR HURT: I think that you should celebrate the fact that your doctor is doing better and feeling well enough to go back to work. If you feel that he is your friend and your doctor, then be a friend to him and allow him to take the space and time he needed to heal from pneumonia. His not responding to you about his absence didn’t have anything to do with you and everything to do with him and his trying to get better. Please cut him some slack and be grateful that he made a full recovery.
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DEAR ANNIE: I am estranged from my son, his ex-wife and my grandchildren. I still have occasional contact with the other grandparents.
I have been wanting to know what, if anything, can be done about a wrongful death or elder abuse charge against my son. His actions kept my husband and me apart deliberately, believing he’d inherit his money. My husband left no will. There was real estate and cash in his account. His brother claimed next of kin status and took all cash and property.
I understand the statute of limitations has passed in order to file wrongful death charges against my son. It’s the reason for the estrangement.
I have been awarded my husband’s Social Security benefits. His brothers have used legal action to prevent any contact between them and me. But I want to tell them of my son’s actions and how those actions led to their brother’s untimely death.
I have tried to discuss this subject with an attorney. Once he learned that I was divorced, he stopped the interview and said that I had no case. This attorney knew nothing about the actions my son took while my husband was alive.
Is there anything I can do? I would like to remain in contact with the other grandparents in order to keep up with the grandchildren. -- Estranged
DEAR ESTRANGED: What you can do is seek the opinion of another lawyer. But how about shifting your focus away from the money and toward repairing the relationship between you and your grandchildren? Your letter is confusing because you said you are receiving your husband’s Social Security benefits but later you said you were divorced.
Your son and grandchildren are the only family you have left, and instead of trying to repair any relationships, you are trying to fight and blame them. Ask yourself where you want to put your time, money and energy. Getting closer to your grandchildren might bring you more joy and happiness in the long run than getting closer to another lawyer and trying to prove something in court.
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COPYRIGHT 2023 CREATORS.COM | 2023-03-20T15:40:50+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/advice/2023/03/dear-annie-my-doctor-took-medical-leave-and-it-left-me-feeling-ill.html |
Latin America is taking Barbie mania to an extreme, with everything from pink-colored tacos and pastries, commercial planes bearing the Barbie logo, political ads and even Barbie-themed protests.
But it’s not all high heels and pom-poms: Barbie mania in the region has taken on a darker, macabre tone.
In Peru, anti-government demonstrators this week dressed up two women in pink and put them in giant Barbie boxes in the main square of Lima, the capital, to protest current President Dina Boluarte, under whose administration police have often clashed with protesters.
One actress, whose box was labeled “Barbie Dictator,” held a pink gun. The doll, according to the box legend, “includes tear gas and dum-dum bullets.” Another protester’s box was labeled “Genocidal Barbie.”
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Meanwhile, stores, street vendors and restaurants throughout Latin America are offering up all sorts of Barbie-themed goodies.
In Mexico, there are Barbie tortillas (the corn dough is colored pink with beet juice, with some imprinted with an edible-dye pony-tailed Barbie silhouette); Barbie pastries and Barbie tacos (marinated pork meat served in pink tortillas and accompanied by a strawberry milkshake).
An entire Barbie-themed restaurant opened this week in Guayaquil, Ecuador; it is — of course — built to resemble Barbie’s house.
Volaris, a Mexican airline, has painted one of its jets with a Barbie logo and, according to a promotional video, the plane will be piloted by Barbie, not Ken.
The pink craze in the region is such that Barbie mania has now spread into politics.
In Guatemala, presidential candidate Sandra Torres shared a musical TikTok video pitching her as a Barbie who “wants prosperity for all.”
Mexican street sellers are peddling a Barbie doll modeled on presidential hopeful Claudia Sheinbaum, a real-life scientist-turned-politician whose own (real) ponytail has become her branding trademark.
The office of Colombian President Gustavo Petro recently raised hackles with a Barbie-theme video — including clips from the film’s trailer — to promote an independence day tour of the country. His office quickly removed the poorly made video.
Beyond the pony tails and fun food, there is a darker undercurrent.
In Mexico, a Barbie homage doll sparked controversy when a sister of one of Mexico’s 111,000 missing people began sewing Barbie outfits to costume the doll as a “Searching Mother” — a member of a group of volunteers who fan out across Mexico’s dusty plains to search for gravesites that might contain their children’s remains. Most of the missing appear to have been abducted — and killed — by drug cartels or kidnapping gangs.
This Barbie is clad in a wide-brimmed hat and a sun hood, wears a T-shirt bearing the photo of a missing man and camouflage pants and comes equipped with a shovel. Her creator, volunteer searcher Delia Quiroa, hopes to publicize the plight of mothers who have to carry out the searches and investigations police won’t do, and at the same time raise money to continue searching.
One group of volunteer searchers in the western state of Jalisco — the state with the highest number of missing people — questioned whehter casting Barbie as the victim of a horrible crime is appropriate.
Barbie "has evolved into a representation of strong, independent women who can do what they want and chase their dreams," the volunteer search group Light of Hope wrote in a statement. ”Nobody who is searching for a missing child, spouse or a sibling is doing what they want to do, much less chasing a dream."
“It seems to us an abomination that girls see being a Searching Mother as something normal," the group added.
Quiroa, from the northern border state of Tamaulipas, said her creation is almost an anti-Barbie.
“Barbie is everything a person wants to be, but this is a Barbie who doesn't want to be,” she said. “She is what nobody wants to be. Nobody wants to be a searcher, nobody wants to be looking for a family member.”
Quiroa has been looking for her brother Roberto since he was kidnapped by drug cartel gunmen in March 2014. Despite carrying out its own searches and pressuring authorities to investigate, the family knows nothing about his whereabouts.
“I think of this as a doll more directed to women, to us, not for girls to play with,” Quiroa said.
Vanessa Munguía, widely regarded as Latin America’s leading Barbie collector — she numbers her collection in the thousands — says Barbie is particularly popular in Latin America because, until a couple of decades ago, most girls' toys here depicted maternal, home-maker roles.
“Barbie was the only toy I found that told me that there were a million other possibilities. I could be an astronaut, I could be a teacher,” said Munguía, who became lawyer.
Asked about depicting Barbie as a “Searching Mother” or any of the other incarnations of the doll, Munguía says she finds it a very valid expression.
“I think that’s exactly what what we like in Barbie, that we can make her out to be whatever we need her to be at that moment,” she said. | 2023-07-22T07:07:59+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/from-pink-tacos-to-dark-political-ads-barbie-mania-takes-over-latin-america/3192047/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — In a major breach of a U.S. Marshals Service computer system this month with ransomware, hackers stole sensitive and personally identifiable data about agency employees and targets of investigations, an agency spokesman said Tuesday.
The hacked system was disconnected from the network shortly after the breach and stolen data were discovered Feb. 17. The Justice Department determined it was a major incident and opened an investigation as the Marshals work “swiftly and effectively,” to tamp down any risks associated with the breach, agency spokesman Drew Wade said Tuesday.
The hack was first reported by NBC News.
The incident was the latest example of cybercriminals targeting a government agency in a ransomware plot and raises questions about the Justice Department’s cybersecurity protocols.
Feb. 17 was also when CNN reported that an FBI computer system had been breached. It quoted unnamed sources as saying the system was at the FBI’s New York field office. Asked about the intrusion, the bureau provided a statement that called the intrusion “an isolated incident that has been contained.” It declined further comment, including when the intrusion occurred and whether ransomware was involved.
Ransomware attacks have become the world’s most serious cybersecurity concern. They have crippled everything from Britain’s postal service to Ireland’s national health network to Costa Rica’s government. Schools, hospitals and local governments are routinely targeted.
The FBI and international law enforcement officials scored a win last month when they disrupted, at least temporarily, a prolific ransomware gang, saving a potential $130 million in ransom payments.
In ransomware attacks, organized gangs break into computer networks and sow malware that paralyzes them by encrypting data. But before activating the ransomware they steal data. The criminals can then hold the data hostage even if the target quickly restores the affected network with backup data.
The hacked U.S. Marshals system contains sensitive law enforcement information and personally identifiable information about subjects of investigations and certain U.S. Marshals employees, the agency said. It is tasked with tracking down fugitives, transporting federal prisoners, protecting witnesses and providing court security.
In May 2021, hackers targeted largest fuel pipeline in the U.S., causing the operators to briefly shut it down and make a multimillion-dollar ransom payment, which the federal government later largely recovered.
A hacker claimed in December to have breached an FBI-run outreach program that shares sensitive information on national security and cybersecurity threats with public and private officials who run U.S. critical infrastructure.
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AP Technology writer Frank Bajak contributed from Boston. | 2023-03-01T20:11:53+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/tech-news/ap-us-marshals-computer-system-hit-by-ransomware-attack/ |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un doubled down on his nuclear arms buildup to overwhelm “hostile forces” at a key meeting where military leaders approved unspecified new operational duties for front-line army units.
Members of the ruling Workers’ Party’s Central Military Commission decided to supplement an “important military action plan” on the duties of front-line troops and further strengthen the country’s nuclear war deterrent, state media said Friday.
North Korea hasn’t specified the new operational duties for front-line army units, but analysts say the country could be planning to deploy battlefield nuclear weapons targeting rival South Korea along their tense border.
While North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear-capable ballistic missiles that could reach the U.S. mainland gets much of the international attention, it is also developing a variety of nuclear-capable, short-range missiles that can target South Korea. Experts say its rhetoric around those missiles communicates a threat to proactively use them in warfare to blunt the stronger conventional forces of South Korea and the United States. About 28,500 U.S. troops are stationed in the South to deter aggression from the North.
Kim during the military commission’s three-day meeting that ended Thursday called for his entire army to “go all out” in carrying out the plans to bolster the nation’s military muscle and consolidate “powerful self-defense capabilities for overwhelming any hostile forces and thus reliably protect the dignity of the great country.”
The commission’s members discussed ways to strengthen the party’s leadership over the entire armed forces and ratified plans for unspecified changes in “military organizational formations,” North Korea’s official Korean Central News Agency said.
Some analysts say North Korea’s possible plans to deploy tactical nuclear weapons to front-line artillery units may require command-and-control changes as the country’s nuclear-capable weapons have so far been handled by the army’s strategic force.
State media reports of the meeting did not include any direct criticism toward Washington or Seoul amid a prolonged stalemate in nuclear negotiations.
The meeting came amid signs that North Korea is preparing to conduct its first nuclear test explosion since September 2017, when it claimed to have detonated a thermonuclear weapon that could be tipped on its intercontinental ballistic missiles.
Experts say North Korea may use its next nuclear test to claim that it has acquired the ability to build a small nuclear warhead to fit its short-range missiles or other weapons it recently tested, including a purported hypersonic missile and a long-range cruise missile. Smaller warheads would also be necessary for the North’s stated pursuit of a multiwarhead ICBM.
While North Korean reports of the meeting didn’t mention plans for a nuclear test, a South Korean government spokesperson said Seoul is keeping a close watch for related developments.
“As North Korea said it discussed and ratified important plans to expand and strengthen its war deterrent, (our) government will prepare for all possibilities while carefully monitoring related trends,” said Cha Duck Chul from Seoul’s Unification Ministry, which handles inter-Korean affairs.
North Korea has already set an annual record in ballistic testing through the first half of 2022, firing around 30 missiles, including its first tests involving ICBMs in nearly five years.
Kim has punctuated his recent tests with repeated comments that North Korea would use its nuclear weapons proactively when threatened or provoked, which experts say portend an escalatory nuclear doctrine that may create greater concerns for neighbors.
South Korea has been spending heavily to expand its conventional arms in recent years, but some analysts say the country has no clear way to counter the threat posed by Kim’s growing arsenal of nuclear weapons and missiles.
While the Biden administration has reaffirmed U.S. commitment to defend allies South Korea and Japan with its full range of military capabilities, including nuclear, there are concerns in Seoul that Kim’s ICBMs could make the United States hesitant in the event of another war on the Korean Peninsula.
Opinion polls show growing support among South Koreans for a redeployment of U.S. tactical nukes that were withdrawn from the South in the 1990s or even the South’s pursuit of its own deterrent, which some experts say would increase pressure on Pyongyang and create conditions for mutual nuclear disarmament.
North Korea’s apparent push to deploy battlefield nuclear weapons at front-line units had been predicted since April, when Kim supervised a test of a new short-range missile that state media said would “drastically” improve the firepower of front-line artillery units and “enhance the efficiency in the operation of tactical nukes.”
Experts say North Korea’s unusually fast pace in testing activity this year underscores Kim’s dual intent to advance his arsenal and pressure Washington over long-stalled nuclear diplomacy. Talks have stalled since early 2019 over disagreements in exchanging the release of crippling U.S.-led sanctions against the North and the North’s disarmament steps.
Kim has shown no intentions to fully give away an arsenal he sees as his strongest guarantee of survival. His pressure campaign is aimed at forcing the United States to accept the idea of the North as a nuclear power and negotiating economic and security concessions from a position of strength, experts say. | 2022-06-24T17:24:56+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/n-korea-approves-new-front-line-army-duties-amid-tensions/ |
AMBER Alert cancelled, North Texas 12-year-old located
Published: Jul. 16, 2022 at 2:01 PM CDT|Updated: 5 minutes ago
CORINTH, Texas (KWTX) - UPDATE: The Corinth Police Department have located 2-year-old Angie Carrasco.
Carrasco was found safe in Carrollton, according to police on Facebook.
This is still an ongoing investigation.
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Angie Carrasco, 12, was last seen at 1:45 a.m. July 16 in the 2700 block of 2700 Block of Cherokee Trail.
Carrasco is described as a Hispanic girl who is 5 feet and 1 inch tall, 120 pounds with brown eyes and brown eyes and last seen wearing a t-shirt, black shorts and black croc-style shoes.
The suspected vehicle is described as a 2015-2016 Chevy Silverado 2015-2020 model.
Anyone with information is to call (940) 279-1503.
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LAPEER COUNTY, Mich. (WJRT) - A 72-year-old man was hit and killed while driving a lawn tractor on a rural Lapeer County roadway earlier this week.
The Dryden Township Police Department says the 72-year-old was riding his Husqvarna lawn tractor on Hough Road near Rochester Road around 3:45 p.m. Tuesday when a Jeep Grand Cherokee heading west hit him.
The collision threw the 72-year-old from his tractor. The crew on a Lapeer County EMS ambulance pronounced him dead at the scene.
The 52-year-old man from Almont, who was driving the Jeep, did not report any injuries from the crash.
Investigators don't believe the 52-year-old was speeding or intoxicated when the crash happened. The investigation will continue into what caused the crash.
Anyone with information about the crash should call Dryden Township police at 810-796-2271. | 2023-05-11T14:40:09+00:00 | abc12.com | https://www.abc12.com/news/local/lapeer-county-man-hit-and-killed-on-lawn-tractor/article_1367e014-f001-11ed-a768-27e7f7a567da.html |
Watches by CIGA Design have received 17 international design awards
NEW YORK, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Award-winning CIGA Design, which specializes in mechanical watches, has launched an Indiegogo campaign in support of its new series of watches with transformative mechanism technology inspired by magicians who dazzle audiences with amazing tricks.
CIGA Design's mechanical M Series Magician watches have breakthrough construction created to include one inner movement and multiple external cases, leading to three styles in one watch. The flexible mechanical replacement mechanism allows the case to be switched by pressing just two buttons and this magical mix-and-match design provides wearers with options for various geometric presences on the wrist. The modern mechanical art aesthetics are combined with a precise movement inside.
This design breakthrough changes the single fixed case design used throughout the history of watchmaking and allows wearers to unlock a new, magic-like timepiece.
The freedom to have the watch morph and transform into new shapes encourages a new generation of users to explore new identities. It is a cutting-edge timepiece for people who value innovations and prefer being off the beaten path.
Owners can open up a world of imagination on their wrists.
To support the Indiegogo campaign for the M Series Magician watches, visit https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/--288138/coming_soon/x/29488961.
CIGA Design's 'Blue Planet' series of watches was the Challenge Watch Prize Winner of the Grand Prix d'Horlogerie de Genève (GPHG) in 2021 and was the first Chinese watch brand to be awarded the top award in the global watch sector.
With outstanding original designs, the brand has received 17 international design awards, setting a record for the most for a Chinese wristwatch. It has been the recipient of nine awards out of 13 from the Red Dot Design Awards in the national sector. It is also the sole winner of both the Red Dot Grand Prix and the iF Design Gold Award in the domestic industry. In 2019, CIGA Design was shortlisted for GPHG, which is hailed as the Oscar of watches – an unprecedented honor for Chinese brands. In 2021, the brand was again shortlisted as one of the top three brands in the watch/jewelry category in Germany iF 2017–2021, with Apple and BVLGARI, for its innovative design.
On June 29, 2022, the Blue Planet Collection Ceremony was officially held at the Museum of Art and History (Musée d'Art et d'Histoire, MAH) in Geneva, Switzerland. It is understood that this is the first Chinese watch brand to be displayed by the museum. This donation ceremony was hosted by CIGA Design and the MAH.
The MAH is one of the largest and most important museums in Switzerland, with over 7,000 works of art from the prehistoric to the contemporary period, from locations in Europe, Africa, and Asia. The unique interdisciplinary nature of the collection and exhibition gives it a strong reputation in Switzerland.
To learn more about CIGA Design, visit cigadesign.com.
Contact: Watson Lens, lens@cigadesign.com
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Welcome to the 142nd edition of 6 Storm Team Starwatch. This is a blog that will be updated weekly that lists events happening in the sky.
Sunday, August 28th 2022
The Sagittarius Teapot will be visible tonight with binoculars (Sky & Telescope). Remember, this is an asterism or collection of stars that resembles a teapot. It will appear to be pouring to the right (Sky & Telescope). Check out the image below for more details.
Image Courtesy of Sky & Telescope
Monday, August 29th 2022
Tonight the thin crescent Moon and Mercury will be visible (Sky & Telescope). About 20 minutes after sunset look for the Moon low over the west horizon (Sky & Telescope). Below the Moon will be Mercury (Sky & Telescope).
Tuesday, August 30th 2022
Tonight look low to the West for the crescent Moon (Sky & Telescope). The bright star Spica will be to its left (Sky & Telescope). To the upper right of Spica and the Moon is another bright star, Arcturus (Sky & Telescope).
Friday, September 2nd – Monday, September 5th 2022
Tonight the Moon is nearly First Quarter (or a half Moon) (Sky & Telescope). The next several nights look SSW/S to see the Moon near the constellations Scorpius and Sagittarius (Sky & Telescope). You will want to look about 1 hour after sunset (Sky & Telescope).
Image Courtesy of Sky & Telescope
Saturday, September 3rd 2022
The First Quarter Moon takes place today at 2:08 p.m. EDT (Sky & Telescope).
Sunday, September 4th 2022
Early Sunday morning Mars will be visible near several bright stars (Sky & Telescope). The Pleiades or Seven Sisters will be to its North with the bright star Aldebaran to its South (Sky & Telescope). The star Betelgeuse will also be visible (Sky & Telescope).
Image Courtesy of Sky & Telescope
The following sites were used in the creation of this blog:
https://skyandtelescope.org/astronomy-news/observing-news/this-weeks-sky-at-a-glance-aug-26-sept-3/ | 2022-08-29T11:54:36+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/weather/6-starwatch/6-storm-team-starwatch-mercury-mars-and-lots-of-stars-visible-this-week/ |
CANTON, Mass. (AP) _ Destination XL Group Inc. (DXLG) on Thursday reported fiscal second-quarter earnings of $56.9 million.
On a per-share basis, the Canton, Massachusetts-based company said it had profit of 85 cents. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, came to 32 cents per share.
The retailer of big and tall apparel posted revenue of $144.6 million in the period.
Destination XL expects full-year revenue in the range of $520 million to $540 million.
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Haivision Hub for Government allows agencies to securely share live content between government teams, and safely deliver live broadcasts to teams, facilities, and the public
MONTREAL, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Haivision Systems Inc. ("Haivision") (TSX: HAI), a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions, today announced that Haivision Hub for Government achieved FedRAMP "In Process" designation and is the only video network service available through the FedRAMP Marketplace. The fully managed cloud solution enables public sector government agencies to communicate together with live video content or distribute live broadcast video securely to the public using CDNs, OVPs, EVPs and social media outlets. The Haivision process of obtaining FedRAMP authorization was sponsored by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
Today, government agencies are increasingly sharing live video to succeed in their mission. However, traversing networks can open agencies to cyber risks and security challenges. Even organizations with the best security profiles are at risk of evolving cyber exposures. Haivision Hub for Government helps shield public sector organizations from network exposure (their largest risk) when sharing live video streams. Scalable and easy to use, Haivision Hub for Government is ideal for CIOs looking to implement secure live video streaming in compliance with federal information assurance requirements.
FedRAMP (Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program) is a U.S. government program that provides a standardized approach to security assessment, authorization, and continuous monitoring for cloud products and services. The FedRAMP Authorization Act is a codified part of the FY23 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). FedRAMP is mandatory for all executive agency cloud deployments and service models.
"Our FedRAMP milestone is a powerful example of Haivision's longstanding commitment to ensuring the security of our customers' deployments," said Mirko Wicha, President and CEO of Haivision. "In the FedRAMP process, we've worked rigorously to make Haivision Hub for Government an ideal solution to help government agencies stream securely via the cloud. We're very proud to be the first video network service to achieve this important FedRAMP milestone and to be among the few technology companies to achieve this authorization."
Haivision Hub for Government offers a range of features that can help agencies quickly and securely share live video content with internal and external audiences. Key features include:
- Real-time live visual content distribution: Share live video in real-time, providing up-to-date information and events and enabling collaboration in real-time on mission-critical common operating pictures.
- Secure: Designed to meet the strict security requirements of government agencies (Achieved FedRAMP supporting Department of Defense Impact Level 2 (DoD IL2)).
- Scalability: Scale to serve multiple internal and external audiences.
- Flexibility: Leverage direct high-performance connectivity and cloud delivery options.
- Simplification: Easily overcome network challenges and the technical debt typically encountered when enabling digital transformation.
Haivision is committed to providing high-performance video network solutions with the highest levels of security for mission-critical applications. Progressing through rigorous third-party assessments and implementing the appropriate controls in accordance with FedRAMP to protect data and systems of federal customers demonstrates that commitment.
For more information about Haivision Hub for Government, visit the FedRAMP Marketplace or the Haivision Hub for Government webpage on the Haivision website.
Haivision is a leading global provider of mission-critical, real-time video networking and visual collaboration solutions. Our connected cloud and intelligent edge technologies enable organizations globally to engage audiences, enhance collaboration, and support decision making. We provide high quality, low latency, secure, and reliable live video at a global scale. Haivision open sourced its award-winning SRT low latency video streaming protocol and founded the SRT Alliance to support its adoption. Awarded four Emmys® for Technology and Engineering from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences, Haivision continues to fuel the future of IP video transformation. Founded in 2004, Haivision is headquartered in Montreal and Chicago with offices, sales, and support located throughout the Americas, Europe, and Asia. To learn more, visit Haivision at haivision.com.
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NEW YORK, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) today announced that Bob Bakish, President and Chief Executive Officer of Paramount Global, will participate in a question-and-answer session during the UBS Global TMT Conference in New York, NY on Tuesday, December 6, 2022, at 10:50 am ET.
A live webcast will be available on Paramount's Investor Relations homepage at ir.paramount.com. A replay of the webcast will be available in the Events, Webcasts & Annual Meetings section shortly after the conclusion of the conversation.
About Paramount
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide. Driven by iconic studios, networks and streaming services, Paramount's portfolio of consumer brands includes CBS, Showtime Networks, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET, Paramount+, Pluto TV and Simon & Schuster, among others. Paramount delivers the largest share of the U.S. television audience and boasts one of the industry's most important and extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering innovative streaming services and digital video products, the company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution and advertising solutions.
For more information about Paramount, please visit www.paramount.com and follow @ParamountCo on social platforms.
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez was arrested Thursday on bribery charges related to the financing of her 2020 campaign, the latest hit to an island with a long history of corruption that brought fresh political upheaval to the U.S. territory.
Vázquez is accused of engaging in a bribery scheme from December 2019 through June 2020 — while she was governor — with several people, including a Venezuelan-Italian bank owner, a former FBI agent, a bank president and a political consultant.
“I am innocent. I have not committed any crime,” she told reporters. ”I assure you that they have committed a great injustice against me.”
The arrest embarrassed and angered many in Puerto Rico who believe the island’s already shaky image has been further tarnished, leaving a growing number of people who have lost faith in their local officials to wonder whether federal authorities are their only hope to root out entrenched government corruption. Concern over previous corruption cases led to a delay in federal aid for Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria as the U.S. government implemented more safeguards.
Thursday’s arrest also was a blow to Vázquez’s pro-statehood New Progressive Party, which is pushing to hold a referendum next year in a bid to become the 51st U.S. state.
Vázquez was the second woman to serve as Puerto Rico’s governor and the first former governor to face federal charges. Former Gov. Aníbal Acevedo Vilá of the opposing Popular Democratic Party was charged with campaign finance violations while in office and was found not guilty in 2009. He had been the first Puerto Rico governor to be charged with a crime in recent history.
“For the second time in our history, political power and public office are used to finance an electoral campaign,” said José Luis Dalmau, president of Acevedo’s party. “Using the power of the government to advance political agendas is unacceptable and an affront to democracy in Puerto Rico.”
Vázquez’s consultant, identified as John Blakeman, and the bank president, identified as Frances Díaz, have pleaded guilty to participating in the bribery scheme, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.
In early 2019, the international bank owned by Julio Martín Herrera Velutini was being scrutinized by Puerto Rico’s Office of the Commissioner of Financial Institutions because of transactions authorities believed were suspicious and had not been reported by the bank.
Authorities said Herrera and Mark Rossini, the former FBI agent who provided consulting services to Herrera, allegedly promised to financially support Vázquez’s 2020 campaign for governor in exchange for Vázquez dismissing the commissioner and appointing a new one of Herrera’s choosing.
Authorities said Vázquez accepted the bribery offer and in February 2020 demanded the commissioner’s resignation. She then was accused of appointing a former consultant for Herrera’s bank as the new commissioner in May 2020. After the move, officials said Herrera and Rossini paid more than $300,000 to political consultants to support Vázquez’s campaign.
A flurry of messages exchanged during that time between people involved in the case included a heart emoji attached to the commissioner’s resignation letter and three sealed lips emojis when someone provided Rossi’s name to Vázquez, who requested the name of “the guy from the FBI.” In addition, Herrera texted Rossini about the need for a campaign manager and said he didn’t want “a monkey from Puerto Rico.”
After Vázquez lost the primary to current Gov. Pedro Pierluisi, authorities said Herrera then allegedly sought to bribe Pierluisi to end an audit into his bank with favorable terms. Herrera is accused of using intermediaries from April 2021 to August 2021 to offer a bribe to Pierluisi’s representative, who was actually acting under FBI orders, according to the indictment.
Officials said Herrera then ordered a $25,000 payment to a political action committee in hopes of trying to bribe Pierluisi.
Stephen Muldrow, U.S. Attorney for Puerto Rico, said Pierluisi is not involved in the case.
Vázquez, Herrera and Rossini are each charged with conspiracy, federal programs bribery and honest services wire fraud. If they are found guilty on all counts, they could face up to 20 years in prison, officials said.
Meanwhile, Díaz and Blakeman could face up to five years in prison, officials said.
Muldrow said officials believe Herrera is in the United Kingdom and Rossini in Spain. It wasn’t clear if the U.S. would seek to extradite them.
Juan Rosado-Reynés, a spokesman for Vázquez, told the AP he did not have immediate comment.
Attorneys for the other suspects charged in the case could not be immediately reached for comment.
In mid-May, Vázquez’s attorney told reporters that he and his client were preparing for possible charges as the former governor at the time denied any wrongdoing: “I can tell the people of Puerto Rico that I have not committed any crime, that I have not engaged in any illegal or incorrect conduct, as I have always said.”
Vázquez was sworn in as governor in August 2019 after former Gov. Ricardo Rosselló stepped down following massive protests. She served until 2021, after losing the primaries of the pro-statehood New Progressive Party to Pierluisi.
In a statement Thursday, Pierluisi said his administration will work with federal authorities to help fight corruption.
“No one is above the law in Puerto Rico,” he said. “Faced with this news that certainly affects and lacerates the confidence of our people, I reiterate that in my administration, we will continue to have a common front with federal authorities against anyone who commits an improper act, no matter where it comes from or who it may implicate.”
Vázquez previously served as the island’s justice secretary and a district attorney for more than 30 years.
She became governor after Puerto Rico’s Supreme Court ruled that the swearing in of Pierluisi — who was secretary of state in 2019 — as governor was unconstitutional. Vázquez at the time said she was not interested in running for office and would only finish the nearly two years left in Rosselló’s term.
Rosselló had resigned after tens of thousands of Puerto Ricans took to the street, angry over corruption, mismanagement of public funds and an obscenity-laced chat in which he and 11 other men including public officials made fun of women, gay people and victims of Hurricane Maria, among others.
Shortly after she was sworn in, Vázquez told the AP that her priorities were to fight corruption, secure federal hurricane recovery funds and help lift Puerto Rico out of a deep economic crisis as the government struggled to emerge from bankruptcy.
During the interview, she told the AP that she had long wanted to be in public service: as a girl, she would stand on her balcony and hold imaginary trials, always finding the supposed defendants guilty. | 2022-08-04T22:42:24+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/international/official-ex-puerto-rico-governor-wanda-vazquez-arrested/ |
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Pascagoula church holds Back-to-School Bash, provides children with school supplies
PASCAGOULA, Miss. (WLOX) - Gethsemane Institutional Church of God in Christ held its Back-to-School Bash on Saturday.
Church members came out to hand school supplies to students in the community to prepare them for the school year. Along with supplies, the bash had food and drinks.
Organizers say this is a way to help ease the stress of back-to-school shopping.
“We’ve been in a pandemic, and a lot of parents are not able to give their children a lot of things that they need,” said Church Anniversary Committee President Jasmine McCorvey. “So we want to make sure they don’t have that burden of trying to get everything. We want to supply free school items for those children.”
“Because they need this,” said Church Education Board President Dr. Mary Amerson. “They do not need to go to school without the supply, because their teachers are looking forward to teaching them, and they are looking forward to learning what they have to learn.”
The church’s next community event is a Thanksgiving drive later in November.
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PITTSBURGH – More than 60 years ago, a historic Black church was forced to give up its sanctuary, compensated for what it says was a fraction of its value, to an urban renewal project that wiped out the heart of an African American neighborhood known as the Hill District.
Now, Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church is poised to recoup some of that loss and reclaim a spot near its former home. It has reached an agreement with the Pittsburgh Penguins — the NHL franchise that now holds development rights to the site near its current arena — for the church to use a 1.5-acre parcel that it envisions using for housing and other revenue-generating development.
The agreement came after years of public calls and demonstrations by the church, which has described its efforts as seeking reparations. And the church battle is a microcosm of a larger one over the legacy of the 1950s project, in which leaders in the Black community have long sought redress from the powers that be in Pittsburgh’s political, business and sports realms.
The Penguins didn't come into existence until 1967, playing first in one arena in the former neighborhood and now in a newer one nearby.
But Kevin Acklin, president of business operations for the Penguins, said the team is “recognizing our role here as a steward" of the property and its legacy.
“Mistakes that were made 70 years ago, we can’t fix them, but we can do what we can today for a better future, for restorative justice," Acklin said in an interview.
He hopes the agreement, and the larger efforts to remake the site, can serve as a model for other U.S. cities with the wounds of similar mid-20th century urban renewal projects.
“We have the ability to do good and work with a group of people and a church that’s trying to do good,” he said in an interview, adding a biblical aphorism: “To whom much is given, much is expected.”
The announcement was scheduled for Friday at an outdoor setting on the former arena site, preceded by a worship service, underscoring the role of faith as a motivating and organizing source for Bethel's efforts.
The aptly named Hill District — rises steeply to the east of the city's central business district — became in the 20th century a hub for Black culture, renowned for its jazz clubs and other cultural touchstones portrayed in many of the plays of acclaimed dramatist August Wilson.
Bethel AME had a prominent role in that community. Founded around 1808 and considered Pittsburgh’s oldest Black church, it was active from its earliest years in childhood education and civil rights. It opened a large brick church in 1906 in the Lower Hill District, with rounded arches and a prominent tower, home to 3,000 members at its peak.
But in the 1950s, public officials from the Urban Redevelopment Authority of Pittsburgh declared much of the Lower Hill to be blighted. It oversaw demolition of about 1,300 buildings across 95 acres, displacing over 8,000 people, more than 400 business and multiple houses of worship— although not a mostly white Catholic church, as Bethel members have noted.
Bethel leaders fought the church’s demolition unsuccessfully, ultimately receiving $240,000 for a property that had been valued at $745,000. The Rev. Dale Snyder, pastor of Bethel, has said that in the racial and political climate of the time, the church had little power to obtain fair compensation.
A cross-town highway, civic arena and some housing were built in the former neighborhood, but other planned structures never materialized.
The result was a concrete and asphalt gash between the downtown and the Hill District, which continues to struggle economically.
The Penguins came into existence in 1967, playing in the original arena and then a newer one nearby after the old one was demolished. Under agreements with public authorities, the franchise has development rights to 28 acres of the former arena site. A 26-story mixed-use building is on the rise, and a small urban park has opened, with other projects on the drawing board.
Bethel, meanwhile, now worships further up in the Hill District. Its more modest, modern sanctuary is bathed in the light of stained-glass windows telling stories of the Bible and honoring Methodist stalwarts such as AME pioneer Richard Allen.
Among those planning to attend Friday's announcement is Bishop Kurt Kusserow of the Southwestern Pennsylvania Synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America.
Kusserow is among the faith leaders that has supported Bethel in its efforts for reparations. The relationship grew out of a Lutheran-AME dialogue that itself was rooted in tragedy — the 2015 racist massacre of nine attendees of a Bible study at Mother Emanuel AME Church in Charleston, South Carolina.
When ELCA leaders learned that the killer had been a member of one of its churches, they called for members of their predominately white denomination to build ties with AME churches.
“As we learned more about white privilege and all of that reality in our country,” Kusserow said, “it was our responsibility to use that privilege in any possible way to accompany what the AME church was seeking in terms of reparations.”
Acklin said the 1.5-acre site is larger than the 13,000-square-foot property that Bethel formerly owned, and which has been designated for other uses.
He sees the agreement as part of larger efforts to work with the Hill District community to restore its former connections to downtown.
In 2014, all of the major parties involved — which include the city, county and two public authorities — agreed to a plan intended to include Hill District stakeholders.
But the long process has required vigilance to ensure the new developments benefit the neighborhood, said Marimba Milliones, president of the Hill Community Development Corp.
“When we’re talking about addressing a historic wrong, it has to be for the entire site,” Milliones said. “The return of this land (to Bethel) is important, and we should celebrate it, but we have to keep our eyes on the broader development as we celebrate, because the whole site is entangled in questions of morality and questions of good urban development and equity.”
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MLB Games Tonight: How to Watch on TV, Streaming & Odds - Thursday, May 4
The Pittsburgh Pirates and the Tampa Bay Rays square off for one of many compelling matchups on the MLB schedule today.
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How to Watch Today's MLB Games
The Washington Nationals (12-18) play the Chicago Cubs (15-15)
The Cubs will take to the field at Nationals Park against the Nationals on Thursday at 1:05 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- WSH Key Player: Victor Robles (.302 AVG, 0 HR, 8 RBI)
- CHC Key Player: Nico Hoerner (.305 AVG, 2 HR, 17 RBI)
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The Detroit Tigers (12-17) play the New York Mets (16-15)
The Mets hope to get a road victory at Comerica Park against the Tigers on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- DET Key Player: Javier Báez (.237 AVG, 1 HR, 12 RBI)
- NYM Key Player: Pete Alonso (.250 AVG, 11 HR, 28 RBI)
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The Tampa Bay Rays (25-6) play the Pittsburgh Pirates (20-11)
The Pirates will take to the field at Tropicana Field against the Rays on Thursday at 1:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- TB Key Player: Wander Franco (.305 AVG, 6 HR, 20 RBI)
- PIT Key Player: Bryan Reynolds (.327 AVG, 5 HR, 23 RBI)
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The St. Louis Cardinals (10-21) host the Los Angeles Angels (17-14)
The Angels hope to get a road victory at Busch Stadium against the Cardinals on Thursday at 1:15 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:15 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- STL Key Player: Paul Goldschmidt (.296 AVG, 4 HR, 14 RBI)
- LAA Key Player: Shohei Ohtani (.307 AVG, 7 HR, 19 RBI)
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The Chicago White Sox (10-21) take on the Minnesota Twins (17-14)
The Twins hope to get a road victory at Guaranteed Rate Field against the White Sox on Thursday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- CHW Key Player: Andrew Vaughn (.259 AVG, 3 HR, 20 RBI)
- MIN Key Player: Byron Buxton (.262 AVG, 7 HR, 18 RBI)
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The Kansas City Royals (8-23) host the Baltimore Orioles (20-10)
The Orioles will hit the field at Kauffman Stadium against the Royals on Thursday at 2:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- KC Key Player: Vinnie Pasquantino (.292 AVG, 6 HR, 14 RBI)
- BAL Key Player: Adley Rutschman (.313 AVG, 4 HR, 18 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Colorado Rockies (11-20) host the Milwaukee Brewers (18-12)
The Brewers will hit the field at Coors Field against the Rockies on Thursday at 3:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- COL Key Player: Charlie Blackmon (.275 AVG, 3 HR, 9 RBI)
- MIL Key Player: Rowdy Tellez (.258 AVG, 8 HR, 21 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
The Oakland Athletics (6-25) take on the Seattle Mariners (14-16)
The Mariners will hit the field at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum against the Athletics on Thursday at 3:37 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- OAK Key Player: Brent Rooker (.320 AVG, 9 HR, 22 RBI)
- SEA Key Player: Jarred Kelenic (.309 AVG, 7 HR, 15 RBI)
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The Miami Marlins (16-15) play the Atlanta Braves (21-10)
The Braves will hit the field at LoanDepot park against the Marlins on Thursday at 4:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 4:10 PM ET
Hitters to Watch
- MIA Key Player: Luis Arraez (.432 AVG, 1 HR, 12 RBI)
- ATL Key Player: Ronald Acuña Jr. (.355 AVG, 6 HR, 19 RBI)
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The Boston Red Sox (18-14) take on the Toronto Blue Jays (18-13)
The Blue Jays will take to the field at Fenway Park versus the Red Sox on Thursday at 6:10 PM ET.
How to Watch
Hitters to Watch
- BOS Key Player: Alex Verdugo (.315 AVG, 5 HR, 18 RBI)
- TOR Key Player: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. (.317 AVG, 6 HR, 18 RBI)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
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WFO NEW YORK CITY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Upton has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Nassau County in southeastern New York...
Queens County in southeastern New York...
* Until 830 AM EDT.
* At 521 AM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Glen Cove, Mineola, Great Neck, Oyster Bay, Bayside, Port
Washington, Manhasset, Bayville, Brookville, Sands Point, Little
Neck, New Hyde Park, East Hills, Roslyn Heights, Manorhaven, Kings
Point, Sea Cliff, Searingtown, Glen Head and Old Westbury.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
...FLOOD ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
The heavy rain has ended. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat.
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alteryx, Inc. (NYSE: AYX), the Analytics Automation company, today announced that it will participate in the following upcoming investor conferences:
- KeyBanc Technology Leadership Forum on August 8 at 8:00 a.m. PT / 11:00 a.m. ET
- Rosenblatt Securities Technology Summit: The Age of AI Scaling on August 23 at 2:00 p.m PT / 5:00 p.m. ET
- Piper Sandler Growth Frontiers Conference on September 13 at 7:30 a.m. PT / 10:30 a.m. ET
The presentations will be webcast live and a replay will be available for a limited time. Please visit our "News & Events" section on the company's investor relations website at https://investor.alteryx.com for webcast links and presentation times.
About Alteryx
Alteryx (NYSE: AYX) powers analytics for all by providing our leading Analytics Automation Platform. Alteryx delivers easy end-to-end automation of data engineering, analytics, reporting, machine learning, and data science processes, enabling enterprises everywhere to democratize data analytics across their organizations for a broad range of use cases. More than 8,000 customers globally rely on Alteryx to deliver high-impact business outcomes. To learn more, visit www.alteryx.com.
Alteryx is a registered trademark of Alteryx, Inc. All other product and brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
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TORONTO, Oct. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Liquid Meta Capital Holdings Ltd. ("Liquid Meta" or the "Company") (NEO: LIQD) (FRANKFURT: N5F) (OTCQB: LIQQF) a decentralized finance infrastructure and technology company focused on bridging the gap between traditional and decentralized finance, today announced its financial results for the three-months ending August 31, 2022.
All dollar figures are in United States dollars ("USD"), unless otherwise stated.
- Quarterly net revenues of $200,748
- Total Reward Tokens, Staking, and Trading Fee revenues of $421,440 for the three months ended August 31, 2022
- Net loss, of $831,922, largely due to higher General and Administrative and Professional Service Fee Costs, resulting in a net loss per share of $0.02.
- Excluding non-cash Share Based Compensation expense of $322,042, Net loss would have been $509,890 or $0.01 per share.
- Total Shareholders' Equity of approximately US$21.0 M (CAD$29.0 M) or US$0.40 (CAD$0.54) per share
- Deployed capital across 10 blockchains, 31 different decentralized platforms and 5 different strategies
- Incorporated direct node integration to 7 different blockchains on our search engine. Blockchains include Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Polygon, Avalanche, Fantom, Solana, Arbitrum.
- Completion of the first phase of technology development: multi chain auditing software capabilities, enabling automatic capture of transactions for record keeping, financial performance, and auditing purposes across blockchains, decentralized applications and liquidity pools (LP's)
- The multi chain auditing software represents a key component of the platform Liquid Meta is building, which will facilitate the way institutions deploy capital into Defi in a simple and safe way. MetaBrigde will incorporate key features including automatic yield optimization, audited transaction reports, multichain exposure, risk analysis, automatic recompounding and rebalancing.
Liquid Meta is a DeFi focused infrastructure and technology company. The Company has a liquidity mining operation where it generates returns through deployment of its own balance sheet on a variety of blockchains and decentralized applications. The Company is also developing technology to bridge the gap between traditional finance and the emerging open financial protocols being built in Web3. This technology is designed to make on-chain operations simpler, safer, and more efficient for traditional financial institutions to access Web3.
Since inception, Liquid Meta's approach to liquidity mining was designed to generate returns within DeFi using a market neutral approach. The rationale was to limit exposure to intense price swings while generating returns that were not dependent on prices going higher. I am pleased that we continue to generate yield while having maintained our balance sheet relative to the market in what has been an otherwise challenged macroeconomic backdrop across capital markets. While yields and on-chain volumes have been depressed, our strategy has allowed us the ability to continue building confidently and remain in a position to add risk should we see a prudent opportunity in the event of a market recovery", said Jonathan Wiesblatt, CEO of Liquid Meta. "Despite the macro economic environment, we continue to push forward on our growth plans as we believe open financial infrastructure is not a fad - it is the future of finance. Our expanding expertise in on-chain activities is directly linked to our design and development of "MetaBridge", which is our internal name for the technology stack we are building. Our platform is being built with the goal to onboard billions of dollars in institutional capital into open financial infrastructure in a safe, simple, and curated experience. Progress on our technology development is exciting and executing according to plan." added Wiesblatt.
Financial Statements and MD&A
Liquid Meta's financial Statements for the quarter ended August 31, 2022 and Management's Discussion and Analysis (the "MD&A") for the three months ended August 31, 2022 are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
Liquid Meta is a decentralized finance infrastructure and technology company that is powering the next generation of open-access protocols and applications. The Company is creating the bridge between traditional and decentralized finance while ushering in a new era of financial infrastructure that benefits anyone, anywhere.
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Cautionary Notice
Neo Exchange has not reviewed or approved this press release for the adequacy or accuracy of its contents.
This news release contains "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of the applicable Canadian securities legislation. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as at the date of this news release. Any statement that involves discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions, future events or performance (often but not always using phrases such as "expects", or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans", "budget", "scheduled", "forecasts", "estimates", "believes" or "intends" or variations of such words and phrases or stating that certain actions, events or results "may" or "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken to occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and may be forward-looking statements.
Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Liquid Meta to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated in these forward-looking statements are described under the caption "Risks and Uncertainties" in the Company's Filing Statement dated as of December 17, 2021 which is available for view on SEDAR at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking statements contained herein are made as of the date of this press release and Liquid Meta disclaims, other than as required by law, any obligation to update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, results, future events, circumstances, or if management's estimates or opinions should change, or otherwise. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, the reader is cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Liquid Meta's operations could be significantly adversely affected by the effects of a widespread global outbreak of a contagious disease, including the recent outbreak of illness caused by COVID-19. It is not possible to accurately predict the impact COVID-19 will have on operations and the ability of others to meet their obligations, including uncertainties relating to the ultimate geographic spread of the virus, the severity of the disease, the duration of the outbreak, and the length of travel and quarantine restrictions imposed by governments of affected countries. In addition, a significant outbreak of contagious diseases in the human population could result in a widespread health crisis that could adversely affect the economies and financial markets of many countries, resulting in an economic downturn that could further affect operations and the ability to finance its operations.
For further information:
Jonathan Wiesblatt, President, CEO
Liquid Meta Investor Relations
investors@liquidmeta.io
jon@liquidmeta.io
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