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Company Increasing Production to Meet Dealer Demand
EUCLID, Ohio, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cortes Campers, LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary of US Lighting Group, Inc. (OTC:USLG), today announced it delivered its first shipment of 17-foot towable travel trailers to Beartooth Ford, its dealer in Columbus, Montana. Montana is an extremely popular RV destination.
"We are very excited to deliver a shipment of sea foam green travel trailers, with updated interiors, to Beartooth Ford. This was made possible by streamlining our manufacturing process, thereby making it easier to ship more campers to satisfy our growing backlog of dealer orders," said Anthony Corpora, CEO and President of US Lighting Group. "In addition, we have increased our staffing to include more skilled talent in fiberglass lamination and assembly, which has helped us tremendously to meet demand for our product."
"One benefit of having a broad dealer network is that we can receive orders from all across the United States, where they can be sold and serviced near the customer. Dealers have been advertising the Cortes Campers brand in their territories and received significant interest from consumers, who particularly like the design and construction of the product. This is great news for Cortes Campers as we move forward with new features and concepts for future models."
Cortes Campers uses no wood in its state-of-the-art camper construction, and it has a powder-coated frame which makes its RV travel trailers impervious to corrosion, rust and rot. The campers are lightweight and very strong with a competitive price, making them very attractive in today's marketplace.
About US Lighting Group, Inc.
US Lighting Group, Inc. (OTC:USLG) has three subsidiaries which design and market various products: Cortes Campers, LLC, for molded fiberglass travel trailers and campers; Fusion X Marine, LLC, for high-performance boats; Futuro Houses, LLC, for fiberglass houses; and one subsidiary, Mig Marine Corp., which manufacturers composite products. The Company and its subsidiaries have manufacturing and R&D facilities in Cleveland, Ohio.
For additional information: uslightinggroup.com
About Cortes Campers, LLC
Cortes Campers is a revolutionary designer and marketer of state-of-the-art recreational vehicles, utilizing the highest quality marine materials to create lighter, stronger, and more durable RV travel trailers and campers.
For additional information: cortescampers.com
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this news release, including, but not limited to, reference to orders, sales goals, design effects, growth of the production and industries, may contain forward-looking information within the meaning of Rule 175 under the Securities Act of 1933 and Rule 3b-6 under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and are subject to the safe harbor created by those rules. Statements included in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are typically, but not always, identified by the words: believe, expect, anticipate, intend, estimate, and similar expressions or which by their nature refer to future events. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable, it can give no assurance that such expectations will prove to have been correct. Actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these statements.
Investor Relations Contact:
Chris Witty
646-438-9385
cwitty@darrowir.com
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PHOENIX, Oct. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TouchPoint Solution, Inc., a leading global provider of stress-reducing wearable devices, announced that it has named Adrienne Stevens as its President. Vicki Mayo, a serial entrepreneur who has been leading the organization as Chief Executive Officer since she founded the company in 2016 with her breakthrough neuroscientific wearables, will continue to support company innovation initiatives.
Stevens is a four-time president and CEO leading technology-based companies with emerging opportunities in aerospace, e-commerce, automotive, distribution and defense. Her proven results launching new products in the marketplace and scaling high-growth global companies such as Goodrich Corporation, L-3 Communications, and Plasan, bring valuable leadership experience to TouchPoint. She holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Western Michigan University.
Beyond business, Stevens is passionate about mental health and helping others become their best. As Board Director for Hope Network, a healthcare and life sciences non-profit organization, Adrienne served its Foundation by helping people overcome physical, social and mental barriers. At TouchPoint, she is now able to combine her professional and personal passions by assisting others as one.
"I am excited to announce this exceptional leader as our new President. There is a huge opportunity in front of us and I look forward to Adrienne leading the company to its next level," said Vicki Mayo, TouchPoint Solutions Founder. "She has significant breadth across industries in addition to her proven performance scaling companies. She is the ideal seasoned executive to build our technology solutions portfolio and to accelerate growth."
"There has never been a more exciting time in the technology industry to demonstrate the far-reaching benefits of innovative, non-invasive wearable devices like TouchPoints. I'm excited to join this team and share how TouchPoints' patented BLAST® technology can be leveraged to better the lives of everyone through improved mental health and sleep, more focus, and optimized performance," said Stevens.
TouchPoints are small, non-invasive wearable health devices that are proven to reduce stress by 74% in as few as 30 seconds. They work by altering the body's stress response with patented BLAST® (Bi-lateral Alternating Stimulation Tactile) technology. BLAST® provides gentle, alternating vibrations on each side of the body to shift the brain from its default "fight or flight" stress response to calm and in-control. Stress Less. Live More.
For studies, data, and more information about TouchPoints, visit: https://thetouchpointsolution.com/
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Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Frances Tiafoe: Prediction and Match Betting Odds | MercedesCup
On Sunday, Jan-Lennard Struff (No. 24 in the world) faces Frances Tiafoe (No. 12) in the final of the MercedesCup.
Tiafoe is the favorite (-120) in the tournament final against Struff (+100).
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Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Frances Tiafoe Match Information
- Tournament: The MercedesCup
- Round: Finals
- Date: Sunday, June 18
- Venue: TC Weissenhof, Stuttgart
- Location: Stuttgart, Germany
- Court Surface: Grass
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Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Frances Tiafoe Prediction and Odds
Based on the moneyline in this match, Frances Tiafoe has a 54.5% chance to win.
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Jan-Lennard Struff vs. Frances Tiafoe Trends and Insights
- In the semifinals on Saturday, Struff took down Hubert Hurkacz 3-6, 6-3, 6-3.
- Tiafoe defeated Marton Fucsovics 6-3, 7-6 in the semifinals on Saturday.
- Through 41 matches over the past 12 months (across all court types), Struff has played 25.2 games per match (23.8 in best-of-three matches) and won 53.0% of them.
- On grass, Struff has played two matches over the past 12 months, totaling 37.0 games per match (19.0 in best-of-three matches) while winning 45.9% of games.
- Tiafoe has played 60 matches in the past year across all court types, averaging 27.5 games per match (23.7 in best-of-three matches) and winning 53.0% of those games.
- On grass courts, Tiafoe has played five matches and averaged 38.8 games per match (31.0 in best-of-three matches) and 10.8 games per set.
- On September 28, 2020, Struff and Tiafoe met in the French Open Round of 128. Struff came out on top 3-6, 7-6, 6-3, 6-7, 6-3.
- Struff has taken three sets versus Tiafoe (good for a 60.0% win percentage), compared to Tiafoe's two.
- Struff has the edge in 53 total games against Tiafoe, capturing 28 of them.
- Tiafoe and Struff have matched up one time, and they have averaged 53.0 games and 5.0 sets per match.
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DETROIT (AP) — In a little over four years, new heavy truck makers will have to cut harmful nitrogen oxide pollution more than 80% under new standards released Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Some environmental and health advocates praised the standards but others said they don’t go far enough to curb nitrogen oxide, which can cause issues including respiratory illness, cardiovascular problems and even death.
Problems are more acute in industrial and port areas, causing health problems for low-income residents who live there. The EPA says 72 million people live near freight routes in the U.S.
The standards, coupled with greenhouse gas emission limits coming next year, and government investments, eventually will lead to zero-emissions electric and hydrogen fuel cell trucks carrying most of the nation’s freight, the agency said.
“This is just the first action under EPA’s clean trucks plan to pave the way toward a zero-emission future,” Administrator Michael Regan said in a prepared statement.
The standards, the first update in more than 20 years, limit nitrogen oxide emissions from new semis and other heavy trucks to 35 milligrams per horsepower hour. The current standard is 200 milligrams, the EPA said.
One horsepower hour is the equivalent of energy consumed by working at the rate of one horsepower for a single hour.
EPA officials say catalytic reduction technology is available for truck engine manufacturers to meet the large reduction when the standards take effect in 2027. The agency also says the standards can be met at a reasonable cost. The stronger standard will not change and will remain in place for multiple years, the EPA said.
As the fleet of heavy trucks is replaced by newer vehicles, it should reduce nitrogen oxide pollution by 48% by 2045, the EPA said.
The agency expects greenhouse gas standards and incentives in the Inflation Reduction Act to bring the replacement of all diesel trucks with zero-emissions alternatives, said Margo Oge, a former director of the EPA’s transportation and air quality office.
Oge, now a volunteer with the Environmental Protection Network, expects at least half of all new heavy trucks to be powered by batteries or hydrogen fuel cells by 2030.
The Truck and Engine Manufacturers Association said the new standards will be challenging to put in place, but its members will work with the EPA.
“Ultimately the success or failure of this rule hinges on the willingness and ability of trucking fleets to invest in purchasing the new technology to replace their older, higher-emitting vehicles,” the association said in a prepared statement.
A group representing independent truck drivers, the Owner Operator Independent Drivers Association, said small business truckers won’t be able to afford new trucks, so they’ll stay with older, less-efficient ones.
The new rule lets the trucking industry keep making vehicles that pollute the air, the Natural Resources Defense Council said.
“The agency missed a critical opportunity to slash soot and smog and accelerate the shift to the cleanest vehicles,” the group said in a prepared statement.
However, the American Lung Association called the rule an important step in reducing emissions that can cause lifelong lung damage.
“Now, EPA must build on today’s rule,” the group said. “These standards must dramatically reduce greenhouse gas emissions from trucks to drive a nationwide transition to zero-emission vehicles.” | 2022-12-20T19:50:43+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/business/ap-business/ap-epa-to-tighten-nitrogen-oxide-limits-for-new-heavy-trucks/ |
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — The mayor of Idaho’s largest city has launched an investigation to determine if a police officer, whose ties to a white supremacist group became known after he retired, violated the rights of any residents during his 22 years with the agency.
Boise Mayor Lauren McLean launched the probe on Monday after The Idaho Statesman reported that former police Capt. Matthew Bryngelson appeared under a fake name on the speaker list for the American Renaissance Conference. The Southern Poverty Law Center says the conference draws Klansmen, neo-Nazis and other white supremacists.
McLean said the investigation will also look into whether Bryngelson or others used agency resources to “advance racist ideology.”
McLean announced the investigation on Monday when she addressed leaders and city officials during a bargaining meeting between the city and the Boise Police Department's union. She said she expects the cooperation of the police and the union.
“For those in the Boise Police Department, if you cannot or will not cooperate fully and honestly, I suggest that now is the time to leave,” she said. “And honestly it’s the time to leave the profession because the people of Boise rely on you to protect and to serve them.”
The newspaper also reported that Bryngelson appeared to have written blog posts, under a pseudonym, about the time in his police career when he “became aware of the violent tendencies of Blacks.”
Bryngelson did not return phone or text messages from the newspaper.
The Boise Police Department on Monday released a statement promising to fully cooperate with the independent investigation.
“In light of recent revelations concerning a former member of BPD Command Staff, the Boise Police Department unequivocally states there is no room for racist ideologies, hatred, bigotry, or behaviors among members of the Boise Police Department, and we publicly condemn such in the strongest possible terms,” it said.
The department said that it has communicated with its members that it will take “swift action with anyone who may harbor similar sentiments.”
Boise Police Cpl. Denny Carter, a union member, said union leaders support the investigation. The union has about 240 officers and sergeants.
“We will wholeheartedly cooperate, and I think that you will find that the citizens of Boise, the trust that they have is earned minus this blemish from a former officer,” Carter said. “We support the mayor in her beliefs and going forward, and we want to denounce his actions — 100%.” | 2022-11-22T22:13:19+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/Mayor-of-Idaho-s-largest-city-launches-police-17604788.php |
Some local school districts seeking to attract more teachers amid nationwide classroom staff shortages are looking to military veterans as another option.
Mad River and Oakwood schools said partnerships they signed this year are aimed at long-term ways to increase teaching applicant pools while boosting military relationships in a state where nearby Wright-Patterson Air Force Base is the largest single-site employer.
“Everybody is looking for ways to fill the teacher shortage and be creative,” Allyson Couch, Oakwood education services director, said of the district’s deal with Operation Socrates.
Kettering and Centerville schools said they are also looking into the possibility of partnering with the nonprofit, a national organization which aims to aid the transition of military veterans into teaching.
Couch said she learned about the program through the Montgomery County Educational Service Center.
“Tapping into the pool of former military personnel is a great way to get more people into the field of education,” MCESC Superintendent Shannon Cox said in an email.
Operation Socrates works with the Department of Defense to offer internships in which veterans are paired with a teacher for up to six months, according to its website. The DoD assumes the cost, so the partnerships are not charged to the districts, officials said.
While it can broaden Mad River’s teaching pipeline, the Operation Socrates deal also helps strengthen bonds to neighboring Wright-Patt for a district that has 583 students — or about 16% of its enrollment — with military ties, Superintendent Chad Wyen said.
A growing demand
“Many active duty (military) members explore the opportunity to go into K-12 education once they separate from service,” Wyen said in an email.
“Often times active-duty members separating from service have college degrees in STEM fields that have been difficult to fill in many districts. Operation Socrates can be beneficial in attracting service members in high demand K-12 math and science positions,” he added.
Couch expressed similar thoughts. She also said there “is a huge shortage” for school psychology jobs, and she has seen a dramatic drop in applicants for PreK-3 openings.
“If that continues to dwindle and dwindle and dwindle, eventually it dries up,” Couch said.
The number of people applying for open teaching positions in the state has dropped, officials said.
Education degrees accounted for 9.6% of all bachelor’s degrees awarded in Ohio public universities in 2009, but by 2018, that rate declined to 6.3%, according to the Ohio Department of Higher Education.
At the same time, bachelor’s degrees awarded across all fields went the other direction, rising from 38,493 to 49,963. But the total of education degrees during that span went from about 3,700 a year through 2014, to 3,180 in 2018.
A second career
Ohio’s elimination of fees for military veterans to teach and coach has enhanced opportunities for service personnel — which total about 800,000 in the state — to enter education as their second career, said vet Pete LuPiba.
LuPiba is state commissioner of the Military Interstate Children’s Compact Commission, which helps military families relocate.
While not familiar with Operation Socrates, LuPiba said it sounded similar to Troops to Teachers. That nationwide program, operated in Ohio by the state department of education, has helped tens of thousands of veterans transition into teaching since 1993.
A second career for vets in teaching “would be of great service to the community and to (the) country … Because at the end of the day, that’s the one profession that affects all other professions.”
Since expanding nationally in 2020, Operation Socrates has averaged about 100 veterans “in a phase of the pipeline at any given time,” said Zac Lois, a 2002 Army enlistee and organization founder.
Mad River and Oakwood both approved deals this year, but don’t expect to see the tangible results for some time. Couch said she hopes that will change in a year or two, while Wyen said Mad River is targeting three to five years.
Meanwhile, Centerville “will definitely explore” the program, according to Assistant Superintendent Dan Tarpey. More review is also needed in Kettering, but “this is certainly a consideration,” Assistant Superintendent Ken Miller said.
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Biden taking new steps to address racial inequality in government
President Joe Biden is set to order the federal government to do more to address racial inequality.
Biden's directive comes Thursday as the challenges and complexities of systemic racism are again drawing the public's attention. Last month, Tyre Nichols, a Black man, died several days after he was severely beaten by five police officers following a traffic stop in Memphis, Tennessee. Nichols was one of several Black men across the United States who died after encounters with police recently.
Video above: Tyre Nichols' parents listen to Biden speak about police reform during State of the Union address
The problem also extends to racial disparities in wealth, housing, crime and education that reflect decades of discriminatory policies.
Biden, on his first day in office, signed an executive order that recognized these long-standing disparities and pledged that the government would act to remedy them.
On Thursday, during Black History Month, Biden was signing an updated order requiring that the initial review he called for in January 2021 become an annual requirement for federal agencies. The reviews are aimed at increasing access to federal programs, services and activities for disadvantaged communities.
The new order also directs federal agencies to have equity teams and name senior leaders who would be accountable for increasing equity and addressing bias.
Chiraag Bains, the president's deputy assistant for racial justice and equity, said that the new order shows Biden is “doubling down” on the commitment he made on his first day as president “to put equity at the center of how this government operates.”
The order institutionalizes Biden's pledge that government be open and accessible to all and “is a recognition that achieving equity is not a one- or a two-year project. It's a generational commitment," Bains told The Associated Press.
Federal agencies would need to improve the quality and frequency of their engagement with communities that have faced systemic discrimination. And it formalizes Biden's goal of a 50% bump in federal procurement dollars that go to small and disadvantaged businesses by 2025.
Under the order, agencies must also focus on new civil rights threats, such as discrimination in automated technology and access for people with disabilities and for those who speak languages other than English. It also includes a push to improve the collection, transparency and analysis of data to help improve equity. | 2023-02-16T15:10:50+00:00 | wyff4.com | https://www.wyff4.com/article/biden-taking-new-steps-to-address-racial-inequality-in-gov/42934147 |
What are the best biodegradable diaper liners?
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- Bumkins Biodegradable Diaper Liner
- Wegreeco 100% Bamboo Diaper Liners
- OsoCozy Flushable Diaper Liners
Diaper liners are designed to use with cloth diapers. While the eco-conscious parent or caregiver may balk at the thought of pairing a disposable liner with their cloth diapers, biodegradable liners break down in the trash and don’t add to landfill waste.
If you’re trying cloth diapers for the first time, diaper liners are a happy medium between disposable diapers and reusable diapers. The liner adds a thin layer of material to catch your baby’s solid waste. This makes cleanup easier and protects the cloth diaper from stains.
Diaper liners vs. diaper inserts
A diaper liner is a thin layer of rectangular material designed to contain solid waste. Though somewhat absorbent, liners allow urine to pass through. Diaper inserts are thicker and made of washable fabrics designed to absorb liquid waste and reduce leaks. They are made to increase the absorbency of a cloth diaper, whereas liners are primarily to help make cleanup less messy for the caregiver.
Material
Diaper liners are made of a number of materials, but only some are biodegradable. Reusable liners are made from thin fabrics that can be washed multiple times without falling apart, typically cotton or fleece. These are the most eco-friendly choice of liners.
Biodegradable liners are made from bamboo viscose, rayon viscose or ingeo fiber. Viscose is a material broken down from wood pulp and processed into fine fibers. Ingeo liners are also similarly processed but made from corn. All of these natural fibers will break down in landfill or compost. Bamboo is considered a sustainable resource.
Packaging
Many liners come in a roll of perforated sheets, similar to paper towels. While it’s tempting, you shouldn’t use paper towels in lieu of diaper liners to cut costs. This is due to their rough texture and low durability. Diaper liners can also come in cardboard boxes, similar to a tissue box. Both rolls and boxes typically offer 100 liners.
Disposal
Biodegradable diaper liners are for single use. You can dispose of them in the trash or your compost bin. It’s best and most hygienic to dump solid waste into the toilet before throwing the liner away. Even though some biodegradable liners are labeled flushable, don’t flush them; they can build up in your septic system over time and create clogs.
Chlorine- and fragrance-free
Because liners rest directly against your baby’s skin, you want to be sure that it won’t irritate their sensitive skin not only from its texture but also from chemical additives. Look for liners that are fragrance-free or unscented, as fragrance is often derived from chemicals. Many liners are free from chlorine bleach as well, also a chemical.
Best biodegradable diaper liners
Bumkins Biodegradable Diaper Liner
Approved by our baby expert, these bamboo viscose liners are gentle on sensitive skin. They come in a box that makes single-handed dispensing easy during diaper changes. They’re soft and flexible and can be cut in half for smaller diapers.
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Wegreeco 100% Bamboo Diaper Liners
These all-natural bamboo viscose liners are unscented, compostable and chlorine-free. They’re thicker and softer than most liners, and their generous size can be cut in half. Reportedly, they biodegrade in 25 to 45 days.
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OsoCozy Flushable Diaper Liners
For lower-cost biodegradable liners, these viscose rayon liners are soft and durable. They cover most of the diaper and are great at catching solid waste. Like more expensive options, they also don’t contain harsh chemicals.
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Naturally Nature Bamboo Diaper Liners
These soft bamboo liners are larger than some others at 12.5 by 7 inches. They come in a four-pack, giving you 400 liners in total. They catch solids well and are strong, stretchy, unscented, biodegradable and eco-friendly.
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GroVia BioLiners Unscented Diaper Liners
Made from ingeo fibers, these all-natural liners are large and nonirritating on baby bottoms. They keep the mess contained with their generous surface area. They lengthen the life of cloth diapers. Many caregivers find that they can even wash and reuse them.
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Blue Snail Unscented Diaper Liners
This four-pack of bamboo liners lasts for a long time and makes changing poopy diapers a cinch. Caregivers love how they eliminate the need for spraying or scraping cloth diapers. For newborn-sized diapers, you can fold these wide liners in half.
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For a value buy, this four-pack has all the features you want in diaper liners: they’re fragrance-free, chlorine-free and made from biodegradable bamboo rayon. They save time when you’re using cloth diapers and money from not using disposable ones.
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Esembly Tossers Cloth Diaper Disposable Bamboo Liner
These high-end bamboo viscose liners keep baby bums dry. They make using cloth diapers easier, especially when you’re out and about. They catch solid waste and can quickly be tossed in the trash can, saving you from carrying around a poopy diaper.
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Ravel Bamboo Unscented Diaper Liners
These moisture-wicking bamboo liners keep white cloth diapers clean and your baby rash-free. They don’t leak. They’re soft and light but strong enough to hold waste. The four-pack is a good value.
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Scientists have found evidence that people who lived about 5,000 years ago were horseback riders. The new study adds to growing research on when people first started using horses for transportation.
NPR’s Nell Greenfieldboyce reports.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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OGDEN, Utah (AP) — Bronson Barron threw two touchdown passes and Weber State drained the final 5:43 off the clock to hold off Montana 24-21 on Saturday in a showdown of two Top 10 FCS teams.
The Wildcats (7-1, 4-1 Big Sky Conference), ranked seventh in the FCS coaches poll, took a 24-13 lead on Barron's second TD pass, a 12-yarder to Hayden Meacham with 5:56 to play.
But Malik Flowers took the ensuing kickoff 100 yard s and the Grizzlies (5-3, 2-3), who have lost three straight and dropped to 10th in the rankings, used a trick play for the 2-point conversion to pull within a field goal.
Weber State then pounded the ball on the Grizzlies and clinched the game by converting a fourth-and-1 just outside the Montana 40.
Barron was 14-of-23 passing for 153 yards and Dontae McMillan ran for 100 on 23 carries. Damon Bankson added 79 yards on nine carries, including a 47-yard touchdown for a 7-3 lead. Bronson's first TD was a 69-yard catch-and-run with Ty MacPherson to grab a 17-13 lead in the third quarter.
Montana could only muster 114 yards behind backup quarterback Kris Brown. Brown was just 10-of-17 passing for 72 yards and was sacked four times as the replacement for Lucas Johnson, who was injured early in last week's overtime loss to third-ranked Sacramento State.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC, (HRE) was chosen as part of a competitive process by Alamo Dynamic, LLC, a private equity-backed food producer, to monetize a turnkey, USDA-certified, cold storage facility located in Lubbock, Texas. The property consisted of 224,000± SF across five buildings set on 16.38 sprawling acres.
The pandemic took its toll on the company, as Dynamic Foods' main contractual partner, Furr's Fresh Buffet, filed for bankruptcy in spring of 2021. Without this partnership, the facility was only running at about 20% capacity, which led to the ownership's decision to sell the facility and all its associated assets.
Due to the property's tertiary location, the existing specialized buildout of the facility, environmental challenges and a tight deadline, the seller was uncertain of the ultimate recovery a sales process could yield.
HRE immediately implemented a targeted national marketing campaign that, in just under three months, garnered over 80 direct inquiries from sophisticated buyers (many who were end users), nine tours with well-qualified groups and three viable offers. HRE conducted a multi-phased, competitive offer process in which the ultimate price exceeded $17,000,000, far beyond the initial anticipated sale price.
During the due-diligence period, the buyers came across an unknown environmental issue with the potential to delay the closing. Hilco Global institutional knowledge regarding mitigating environmentally challenged properties proved invaluable. The team developed a unique phased closing strategy to accommodate the seller's need for a quick sale and the buyer's desire to begin retrofitting the facility on a specific timeline. The phased closing plan also allowed the seller to responsibly address the ongoing remediation prior to transferring the impacted parcel to the new buyer.
Chet Evans, a vice president at Hilco Real Estate, said of the sale, "We are thrilled that the sale will allow the buyer to utilize the highly sought-after cold storage component of the facility, and more importantly, provide jobs to the area, many that were lost when the previous operator closed its doors. Simultaneously, our strategic sale process allowed the seller to maximize the property's value, limit time and costs typical in conventional sale processes, and thoughtfully address the environmental obstacles that could have otherwise thwarted the sale."
For more information on how Hilco Real Estate brought our speed-to-value approach to this successful sale, visit the property's case study page. To view other active industrial listings with Hilco Real Estate, please visit our website.
About Hilco Real Estate: Hilco Real Estate, LLC ("HRE"), a unit of Hilco Global, is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois. HRE is a national provider of accelerated real estate disposition services for corporations, lenders, servicers, receivers, bankruptcy attorneys, estates, private owners, investment companies as well as local, state, and federal government agencies. Acting as an agent or principal, HRE applies its vast experience to advise and execute strategies, helping both healthy and distressed clients to derive maximum value from their real estate assets. By leveraging multi-faceted sales strategies and techniques, aggressive repositioning and restructuring experience, a vast and motivated network of buyers and sellers, and substantial access to capital, HRE exceeds expectations even in the most complex transactions.
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Which planter with stand is best?
Houseplants have surged in popularity over the past few years, with indoor gardeners looking for new ways to display their precious plants. A planter with stand is a stylish choice, especially for a plant that’s too big for a tabletop or windowsill, but too small to look good on the floor.
While you can buy stands and planters separately, purchasing them together guarantees a good fit. The stylish Fine Iris Plant Stand with Pot is a top choice.
What to know before you buy a planter with stand
Planter size
You should check both the diameter and depth of the planter to make sure it’s of an appropriate size to accommodate whatever plant you want to put in it. Generally, you don’t plant directly into these types of containers. Rather, they’re meant to hold plants in thin plastic nursery pots.
If you know the height and diameter of the nursery pot you intend to put in your planter, you’ll easily be able to tell if it will fit.
Stand height
Plant stands can come in various heights from just a couple of inches off the ground to around a foot off the ground. It’s a good idea to check the stand height before you buy, so you don’t expect something much larger or smaller and end up disappointed.
Depending on the configuration of the pot and stand, some planters sit entirely atop the stand, while the top of other stands are level with the top of the planter. This makes a huge difference to how much they raise the planter off the floor, so it’s worth paying attention to.
Materials
Planters can be made from ceramic, plastic or metal, while stands are usually made from metal or wood.
- Ceramic: Ceramic planters are durable, look good and can have interesting glaze patterns, but they’re usually the most expensive option.
- Plastic: Plastic planters are lightweight and easy to mold into any shape but they can look cheap.
- Metal: Both metal stands and plants are light yet strong, but they must be powder coated or galvanized to protect them from moisture and prevent rust.
- Wood: Wooden stands have a classic look that won’t go out of style. You can find various finishes from light natural wood to deep walnut or mahogany.
What to look for in a quality planter with stand
Colors and patterns
You can find planters in a wide range of solid colors, but muted hues, such as white, gray and taupe are popular. Ceramic planters can also have painted patterns or reactive glazes that create stunning effects.
Adjustability
Some plant stands are height or width adjustable. Those with adjustable widths can be sized up to fit a larger pot as the plant inside grows.
Solid base
You don’t want drainage holes in a raised planter or water will leak out onto your floor when you irrigate your plants. Instead, you should place your plant inside a nursery pot with drainage, so excess water stays in the solid planter. If a planter has a drainage hole, it should come with a plug.
How much you can expect to spend on a planter with stand
Basic versions cost as little as $20-$30, while the biggest, strangest and most attractive options cost as much as $100-$200.
Planter with stand FAQ
Are plant stands good for plants?
A. They’re not inherently good or bad for plants, so you don’t need to worry that they’ll damage your plant, but they’re not essential. However, they can be good for plants when they elevate them to a height where they get more sunlight or better airflow than they would have done without a stand.
What is a plant stand called?
A. You may also see them called raised planters, plant pots with legs, plant holders or standing planters. However, if you’re looking for a planter with a stand, make sure you don’t buy a stand that doesn’t come with a planter, as they’re often sold separately.
How much weight can a plant stand hold?
A. This depends on the stand in question. However, if you buy a planter together with a stand, you can assume that the stand can comfortably hold the included pot when filled with wet soil or potting mix.
What’s the best planter with stand to buy?
Top planter with stand
Fine Iris Plant Stand with Pot
What you need to know: Thanks to its reversible design, it offers a choice of two heights.
What you’ll love: Its simple clean lines make it look at home with a range of decorative styles. The stand has a dark wood finish and the 10-inch planter is made from white ceramic.
What you should consider: The stand requires assembly and in a few instances, the pieces aren’t cut right so it ends up wobbly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top planter with stand for the money
Kensington London Indoor Plant Stand with Pot
What you need to know: This planter and stand set has a contemporary look with a black geometric stand and white planter.
What you’ll love: The base and planter are both powder-coated for durability and water-resistance. It’s great for small and medium-sized plants, fitting a 6-inch nursery pot inside.
What you should consider: It’s smaller than some buyers expect, so check the measurements before you purchase.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Rivet Mid-Century Stoneware Planter with Wood Stand
What you need to know: With its eye catching geometric design, this is an attractive choice for housing your plants.
What you’ll love: The planter is made from stoneware and the stand from wood. It looks good and feels durable. You can choose from small, medium and large sizes, so there’s something to fit most plants.
What you should consider: The planter doesn’t feel as stable on the base as you might hope.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Amazon’s Alexa could soon mimic voice of dead relatives
(AP) - Amazon’s Alexa might soon replicate the voice of family members - even if they’re dead.
The capability, unveiled at Amazon’s Re:Mars conference in Las Vegas, is in development and would allow the virtual assistant to mimic the voice of a specific person based on a less than a minute of provided recording.
Rohit Prasad, senior vice president and head scientist for Alexa, said at the event Wednesday that the desire behind the feature was to build greater trust in the interactions users have with Alexa by putting more “human attributes of empathy and affect.”
“These attributes have become even more important during the ongoing pandemic when so many of us have lost ones that we love,” Prasad said. “While AI can’t eliminate that pain of loss, it can definitely make their memories last.”
In a video played by Amazon at the event, a young child asks “Alexa, can Grandma finish reading me the Wizard of Oz?” Alexa then acknowledges the request, and switches to another voice mimicking the child’s grandmother. The voice assistant then continues to read the book in that same voice.
To create the feature, Prasad said the company had to learn how to make a “high-quality voice” with a shorter recording, opposed to hours of recording in a studio. Amazon did not provide further details about the feature, which is bound to spark more privacy concerns and ethical questions about consent.
Amazon’s push comes as competitor Microsoft earlier this week said it was scaling back its synthetic voice offerings and setting stricter guidelines to “ensure the active participation of the speaker” whose voice is recreated. Microsoft said Tuesday it is limiting which customers get to use the service -- while also continuing to highlight acceptable uses such as an interactive Bugs Bunny character at AT&T stores.
“This technology has exciting potential in education, accessibility, and entertainment, and yet it is also easy to imagine how it could be used to inappropriately impersonate speakers and deceive listeners,” said a blog post from Natasha Crampton, who heads Microsoft’s AI ethics division.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-06-23T17:13:04+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/2022/06/23/amazons-alexa-could-soon-mimic-voice-dead-relatives/ |
A new workout trend is gaining in popularity, particularly among TikTok users. If you’ve seen the hashtag #12330 pop up on the video platform and wondered what it means, it refers to a new cardio routine that involves walking on a treadmill for 30 minutes at specific settings for incline and speed.
With more than 140 million views, the 12-3-30 workout, started by lifestyle influencer Lauren Giraldo, has officially gone viral. Giraldo started this simple inclined walking routine to help her ease into working out at a gym. While this routine doesn’t involve any running, it still provides a serious calorie burn.
Here’s how to do the 12-3-30 workout:
- Get on a treadmill.
- Set the incline to 12.
- Walk at 3 miles per hour for 30 minutes.
Giraldo told NBC’s “Today” that she’s not a runner and that running on a treadmill was not working for her, which led her to create the trendy 12-3-30 workout.
“I started playing around with the settings, and at the time, my gym’s treadmill had 12 incline as the max,” she told “Today.” “The 3 miles per hour felt right, like walking, and my grandma has always told me that 30 minutes of exercise a day was all you needed. That’s how the combination started. Now, it’s something I look forward to doing every morning.”
She told “Today” that she does the workout approximately five times per week — and that it has helped her lose 30 pounds so far.
Giraldo posted a TikTok video in April 2021 featuring before-and-after pictures of other women who’d lost weight with her workout routine. Users continue to post jaw-dropping results, featuring their weightless and toned core and thighs, on the social media platform.
@laurengiraldo the most important thing is waking up and feeling good about yourself #12330 ⬠deja vu – Olivia Rodrigo
Why The 12-3-30 Workout Is Effective
Fitness experts say the 12-3-30 workout works so well for some people because it combines strength and cardiovascular training.
“When we have to climb a hill it intensifies the workout — increasing heart rate, respiratory rate and potentially caloric expenditure,” personal trainer and wellness specialist Julie Floyd-Jones told Eating Well, explaining why the workout is effective. “You are definitely going to improve cardiovascular health and cardiovascular endurance and strength. Due to the incline, you should also improve strength in your lower body.”
This low-impact routine is designed to be good for people who are prone to injury or joint pain. And the benefits of walking are plentiful, such as uplifting mood, contributing to weight loss and increasing energy.
Potential Problems With The 12-3-30 Workout
While the 12-3-30 workout has reached cult-like status with followers, it’s not the perfect workout for everyone. Experts have noted that walking on a steep gradient for 30 minutes can put pressure on your lower back. If your posture isn’t great or you have weak core muscles, this routine could lead to lower back problems.
It’s recommended that you start slowly by doing the workout once or twice a week at first. Those with joint issues will want to start with a less drastic incline and work their way up. If you already suffer from knee or lower back problems or are just starting to exercise, this workout may still be a good fit if you ease into it properly.
Dr. Dennis Cardone, osteopathic sports medicine specialist and chief of primary care sports medicine at NYU Langone Health, suggested beginning on flat ground.
“This workout starts at a 12-degree incline, so I’d say go at 4-degree intervals. So gradually increase it over a three-week period to get to that 12 degrees,” he told “Today.”
At the end of the day, no matter what way you work out, the key is to find something you enjoy doing and that’s safe. The last thing you want is to go too hard and burn yourself out or cause an injury.
By Emily O’Brien, for Newsy.
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NEW YORK – Missy Elliott, Willie Nelson, Kate Bush, Iron Maiden, Cyndi Lauper, Soundgarden, Sheryl Crow and the late George Michael are the 2023 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, reflecting a mix of country, soul, hip-hop, metal, pop, rap-rock and grunge.
The Cleveland-based institution announced Wednesday the 14 artists and groups being considered for Rock Hall induction, also including Rage Against the Machine, The Spinners, A Tribe Called Quest, The White Stripes, Warren Zevon and Joy Division/New Order.
Artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before they're eligible for induction.
“This remarkable list of nominees reflects the diverse artists and music that the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame honors and celebrates,” said John Sykes, chair of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Foundation in a statement. “These artists have created their own sounds that have impacted generations and influenced countless others that have followed in their footsteps.”
Eight out of 14 nominees are on the ballot for the first time, including Crow, Elliott, Joy Division/New Order, Lauper, Michael, Nelson, The White Stripes and Zevon. This is the first year of eligibility for Elliott and The White Stripes.
A Tribe Called Quest and Bush were nominees last year and didn't make the cut but now find themselves back in the running this year. Bush's latest nod may be due to a new wave in popularity after the show “Stranger Things” featured her song "Running Up That Hill (A Deal with God)."
Inductees will be announced in May and the ceremony will take place this fall. Nominees will be voted on by more than 1,000 artists, historians and music industry professionals. Fans can vote online or in person at the museum, with the top five artists picked by the public making up a “fans' ballot” that will be tallied with the other professional ballots.
Last year, the nomination process was complicated by Dolly Parton, who gave the honor an enthusiastic embrace after temporarily turning it down. She initially said she did not want to take votes away from the remaining nominees and had not “earned that right.”
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Mark Kennedy is at http://twitter.com/KennedyTwits | 2023-02-01T14:23:22+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/entertainment/2023/02/01/missy-willie-and-george-michael-among-rock-hall-nominees/ |
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Adjustable beds are commonplace in a majority of households these days as well as in hospitals, nursing homes and rehab facilities. When the bed is in a raised position and the user leans forward or gets up, the pillow always falls. I thought there should be simple way to secure the pillow in place, so I invented PILLOW POCKET SHEETS. My design would provide added convenience, comfort and safety for users of adjustable beds, especially those who are disabled, elderly, injured or in a weakened state," said the inventor, from Beaumont, Calif.
The invention ensures that a pillow stays properly in place on an adjustable bed. In doing so, it eliminates the obstacles and irritation associated with the pillow falling in the fold when leaning forward, shifting or exiting the bed. The invention features a cost-effective design that is easy to use and launder so it is ideal for use in households, hospitals, nursing homes, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Orange County sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OCM-1526, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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VERNON, Conn. (AP) — A Connecticut man was convicted Tuesday of murder in the 2015 killing of his wife — a case built partly on evidence provided by her Fitbit exercise activity tracker.
A jury in Rockville Superior Court found Richard Dabate guilty of all three charges — murder, tampering with evidence and making a false statement to authorities — following a five-week trial and on the second day of deliberations. The murder charge carries up to 60 years in prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced on Sept. 16.
Court marshals handcuffed Dabate and led him out of the courtroom after Judge Corinne Klatt increased his bond to $5 million. He had been free after posting $1 million bail following his arrest.
Dabate’s lawyer, Trent LaLima, said an appeal of the convictions is planned.
“I think we put on a very strong case for why Rick did not commit this offense,” he said outside the courthouse after the verdicts were announced.
Wayne Rioux, a spokesperson for Connie Dabate’s family, said justice prevailed with the convictions of Richard Dabate.
“The trial was not about Fitbit,” he said. “The trial was about the cold-blooded, planned murder of Connie Margotta Dabate. … There will be no closure for the Margotta family, but there is finally justice for Connie.”
Dabate maintained his innocence and testified that a large masked man with a voice like actor Vin Diesel and dressed in camouflage shot his wife, Connie Dabate, and tied him up at the couple’s Ellington home in December 2015.
Police said information on Connie Dabate’s Fitbit contradicted her husband’s story and showed she was moving around an hour after he said she was killed.
Prosecutor Matthew Gedansky said in his closing argument that Dabate hatched a plan to kill his wife and stage a home invasion as his life was about to unravel with the birth of a child he was having with another woman.
LaLima questioned the reliability of the data from the Fitbit tracker, saying the devices were not designed with the accuracy needed for court testimony.
LaLima also pointed to unknown DNA that was found in the Dabates’ home, including on the gun that killed Connie, and testimony from a house cleaner, who said they may have seen a dark green figure move past the window around the time of the crime.
A jury was picked for the case in early 2020, before state courts shut down because of the coronavirus pandemic. A judge dismissed that jury last August, saying it had been empaneled too long and some jurors had moved out of state, and a new panel was selected beginning in late February. | 2022-05-11T04:35:09+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/science/jurors-in-fitbit-murder-trial-convict-man-of-killing-wife/ |
Life comes full circle for Arizona cancer survivor as he becomes a nurse
PHOENIX - For a three-time leukemia survivor in the Phoenix area, life has, in a sense, come full circle.
Jaziel Olmeda is now a certified nurse himself, after being in and out of the hospital, battling cancer for six years.
"I see my journey with cancer. I saw this I don't know where, but we see cancer as a sign of hope," said Olmeda.
Olmeda said this is more than a career. To him, it's a way of giving back to the community that has served him during his cancer battle. He recently graduated from Phoenix College, and has passed his nursing certification exam.
"I'm here now, and I'm able to give back and pay it forward," said Olmeda. "I don't even have words to express how I feel. I'm happy with me. I'm happy with my journey. I'm happy with the choices I've made to get here."
One of those choices Olmeda mentioned was being a student on the same hospital floor where he became cancer free, with the help from 134 blood donors.
"I was on the floor, and a few of the nurses recognized me and said ‘what are you doing here?" Olmeda recounted. "I said im a student, and they said they were not surprised. ’You always wanted to be a nurse.'"
Olmeda's goal is to become a pediatric oncology nurse at Phoenix Children's Hospital, where he was treated for six years. He said he wants to spread the same message he was given during his leukemia treatment.
"I hope that I continue to meet amazing people, and continue to share my journey and show them to see cancer as a sign of hope," said Olmeda.
As mentioned earlier, Olmeda's cancer battle involved blood donors, and blood supply is needed in the Phoenix area. The Saving Arizona Blood Drive event will take place on July 2, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., at the Tempe Center for the Arts.
Jaziel Olmeda | 2023-06-29T01:16:08+00:00 | fox10phoenix.com | https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/life-comes-full-circle-for-arizona-cancer-survivor-as-he-becomes-a-nurse |
PHOENIX (AP)Chris Paul has built a Hall of Fame-caliber career by passing the ball.
He can also shoot it quite well, if needed.
Paul scored 19 of his 30 points during a brilliant fourth-quarter scoring display and the Phoenix Suns beat the New Orleans Pelicans 110-99 on Sunday night in Game 1 of the first-round playoff series.
”Classic Chris,” Suns coach Monty Williams said.
The top-seeded Suns needed Paul’s big finish despite dominating most of the game. The Pelicans shook off a slow start, cutting a 23-point deficit to 79-71 by the end of the third.
New Orleans kept hitting shots in the fourth, but that’s when Paul took over, hitting three 3-pointers and a layup in 2 1/2 minutes in a flurry that kept the Pelicans chasing. The ageless veteran will turn 37 later in these playoffs if the Suns advance far enough, but once again looked a decade younger.
Paul – a proud basketball junkie – said taking over a game is all about feel.
”It’s just reading the game,” Paul said. ”We watch games all day, every day. We got to watch all the games yesterday. We watched the games today. We know in the playoffs, teams aren’t going to lay down.”
Paul has never won a championship, falling just short last year when the Suns lost to the Bucks in six games in the Finals. He’s fond of saying he never takes postseason basketball for granted and his 130th career playoff game was among his best.
Game 2 is Tuesday night in Phoenix.
The Suns were 47-0 in the regular season when leading after three quarters. Now they’re 1-0 in the playoffs. Paul shot 12 for 16 from the field, including 4 of 6 on 3-pointers. He scored 17 straight points for the Suns at one point in the fourth.
”That man’s a true competitor, a true winner,” Suns guard Devin Booker said. ”He wants it that bad. You can see it in his demeanor, you can see it in his walk. It shouldn’t surprise anybody. He’s built for these moments.”
Booker – who finished with 25 points – hit a 3-pointer on the opening possession and the Suns never trailed, using a ferocious defensive effort to quickly take control. Phoenix led 53-34 by halftime, forcing the Pelicans into just 11 of 49 shooting (22%) before the break.
Suns big man Deandre Ayton was particularly dominant on the defensive end with four blocks, and had 21 points and nine rebounds. At one point in the third quarter, he swatted a shot from Jonas Valanciunas and turned toward the crowd, screaming as the fans returned a roar in approval.
CJ McCollum led the Pelicans with 25 points, but struggled with his shooting much of the night. He finished 9 of 25 from the field. Valanciunas added 18 points and 25 rebounds. Brandon Ingram scored 18 points.
The Pelicans had some good moments, particularly during their third quarter rally. It didn’t lead to a win, but it’s something they can build on for Game 2.
”We figured out a way to play,” Pelicans forward Larry Nance Jr. said. ”This is the playoffs and there are going to be ebbs and flows, ups and downs. We are in a chess match now.”
New Orleans made its surprise trip to the playoffs by winning two games in the play-in tournament, beating the Los Angeles Clippers 105-101 on Friday night.
That gave the Pelicans plenty of momentum, but the Suns had the fresh legs and it showed.
The Suns’ initial energy was impressive, particularly on the defensive end. They led by 16 at one point in the first quarter before settling for a 28-16 advantage going into the second.
FRIENDLY FACEOFF
It’s no secret Williams and Pelicans coach Willie Green are close friends and colleagues.
Green was Williams’ lead assistant last season during the Suns’ run to the Finals before earning the head coaching job in New Orleans during the offseason.
Williams said he texted Green to congratulate him following the Pelicans’ win over the Clippers on Friday. Otherwise, he said there’s been no communcation.
”We haven’t had some long, drawn-out conversation with violins playing behind us or anything like that,” Williams said before the game. ”We’ve got to prepare our teams to play. I’m looking forward to the competition.”
TIP-INS
Pelicans: F Zion Williamson (right foot fracture) isn’t expected to play this series. … Larry Nance Jr. scored 14 points and grabbed six rebounds. … New Orleans had a 55-35 advantage on the glass. Valanciunas had a season-high 13 offensive rebounds.
Suns: G Landry Shamet (sprained left foot) missed practice on Friday but was listed as available on Sunday. He didn’t play. … Cam Johnson finished with 13 points on 5-of-6 shooting. JaVale McGee added seven points and seven rebounds. … Mikal Bridges was called for a technical foul in the fourth quarter.
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More AP NBA: https://apnews.com/tag/NBA and https://twitter.com/AP-Sports | 2022-04-19T05:29:53+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/sports/nba/chris-paul-takes-over-in-4th-suns-beat-pelicans-110-99/ |
LOS ANGELES, March 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Reconstruction Experts of Johns Lyng USA, a full-service General Contractor specializing in construction services, roofing, and litigation, is pleased to announce the hiring of Teresa Agnew as Vice President of the California region, effective March 27th, 2023.
"Teresa is a well-respected leader who has both the industry experience and the necessary skills to support Reconstruction Experts of Johns Lyng USA during a time of tremendous growth," said CEO of Johns Lyng Group USA, Rich Whitten. "Her fresh perspective and people-first mindset will continue to foster growth and add tremendous value to our company."
Teresa has roughly 20 years of industry experience and is well-versed in the California market. As Vice President, she will be supporting the sales department in the California region and will foster HOA relationships by restoring homes, increasing property value and making sure the journey to these milestones are transparent and executed with care.
"I am thrilled to join a company with such an inspiring track record and positive reputation," said Teresa Agnew. "Reconstruction Experts of Johns Lyng USA is on a fast-track for growth and I plan to emulate the strong leadership that exists within this company to effectively optimize and evolve as needed. In addition, I look forward to building long-lasting relationships with existing and new clients."
About Reconstruction Experts of Johns Lyng USA
Reconstruction Experts of Johns Lyng USA is a full-service General Contractor who have been servicing HOA communities and commercial properties in Colorado, California, Texas & Florida since 2001. Reconstruction Experts boasts the highest caliber of construction services for a wide range of projects from minor repair to major reconstruction. Their services range from work orders to multi-million dollar reconstruction projects for multi-family, single-family, and commercial properties. The scope of services includes residential, commercial, or industrial properties for damages caused by expansive soils, fire, wind, water, construction defects, and all other related problems.
Contact: Patrick Leahy
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Patrick.leahy@ap-team.com
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Students in Stanley discuss their career goals as graduation draws near
STANLEY, N.D (KMOT) - When children are young, they’re often asked, “What do you want to do when you grow up?”
With graduation season upon us, Your News Leader talked with some area high school seniors to find out their answers.
Stanley High School senior Logan Ruud said he wants to fly.
”My brother was into aviation and we both kind of shared the same interests as we grew up,” said Ruud.
Classmate Autumn Pulver said she saw her future career while working on a yearbook sophomore year.
”I really missed elementary school and I had great teachers. Why don’t I be a great teacher for other students?” said Pulver.
Meanwhile, Kyra Fox has eyes on NDSU’s animal science program.
”It’s closer to home, but far enough away that I still can figure out how to work myself without my parents,” said Fox.
Sarah Sorenson, the junior and senior school counselor at Stanley Community Schools, said kids begin exploring their career interests long before they graduate.
She said in eighth and tenth grade, with the help of the community, they put on a reality store, where students go booth to booth, calculating the cost of living.
”They find out how many kids they have, if they’re married or single, where they’re going to live,” said Sorenson.
Ruud said learning about taxes and insurance is good for him.
”I was younger, so I didn’t really understand it that much,” said Ruud.
Sorenson said she should be able to do what she loves.
”You’re going to go out there and you’re going to learn and grow and we don’t all know what we want to be when we grow up in this specific timeline,” said Sorenson.
The school incorporates CTE, and brings in, for example, entrepreneurs, and students take a day to job shadow, and job co-op, which is when the seniors get credit for having a job.
Statewide, the Department of Public Instruction has a choice-ready system for schools to prepare students for two or four-year degrees, the workforce or the military.
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At a rally for Nevada Republicans on Saturday, former President Donald Trump argued against the federal probe into the storage of classified documents at his Mar-a-Lago estate by falsely suggesting that past presidents did the same thing.
Trump claimed that Barack Obama moved “truckloads” of documents to a former furniture store in Chicago, that Bill Clinton carted records “from the White House to a former car dealership in Arkansas,” and that George H.W. Bush “took millions of documents to a former bowling alley and a former Chinese restaurant where they combined them.”
In reality, National Archives and Records Administration staff, not the former presidents, transported presidential records to these facilities for temporary sorting and storage, following security protocols in the process, NARA statements and Associated Press reporting show.
That’s very different from Trump harboring classified documents from his own presidency in various storage areas at his Florida estate, said Timothy Naftali, a professor of public service and history at New York University.
“Obviously, it takes time to build a presidential library. During that period of time, the National Archives has to put these presidential records somewhere safe,” Naftali said. “They are not put in closets in public clubs.”
A spokesperson for Trump did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Here’s a closer look at the facts.
TRUMP: Bush “took millions of documents to a former bowling alley and a former Chinese restaurant where they combined them. So they’re in a bowling alley slash Chinese restaurant.”
THE FACTS: While the idea of the elder Bush sneaking documents to a combination bowling alley and Chinese restaurant inspired colorful internet reactions, it’s not accurate.
NARA archivists, not Bush, transported the documents to what had once been Chimney Hill Bowl in College Station, Texas, according to AP reporting at the time. They converted it into a warehouse, swapping bowling lanes for shelved storage where they could store the boxes of documents. To fit everything, they also co-opted a former Chinese restaurant next door.
Under the Presidential Records Act, NARA has custody of all presidential records from former administrations. The agency is responsible for sorting through the documents and storing them securely until a presidential library can be built to house them.
In the case of Bush’s documents, the temporary storage facility NARA archivists used was protected by guards, television monitors and electronic detectors while documents were sorted, the AP reported at the time. They were later moved to the George H.W. Bush Presidential Library and Museum, also in College Station, where they reside today.
Trump’s comments aimed to diminish the fact that he held classified documents in Mar-a-Lago by saying Bush held his own documents in an old bowling alley, Naftali said.
“But that’s complete nonsense,” he said. “These are buildings National Archives took over, renovated to meet archival standards and security, and then they put the materials there.”
Benjamin Hufbauer, a professor at the University of Louisville who researches presidential libraries, agreed Trump’s claim was not correct. “It’s really an apples to oranges kind of thing,” he said.
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TRUMP: Clinton “took millions of documents from the White House to a former car dealership in Arkansas.”
THE FACTS: Clinton didn’t take documents to an ex-car dealership, NARA did.
NARA announced in May 2000 that it would be transporting documents from Clinton’s presidency to a Little Rock, Arkansas, storage facility that used to be the Balch Motor Company. The facility, which NARA rented, was less than 2 miles from what later became the William J. Clinton Presidential Library and Museum, where the documents are stored today.
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TRUMP: Obama “moved more than 20 truckloads, over 33 million pages of documents, both classified and unclassified, to a poorly-built and totally unsafe former furniture store located in a rather bad neighborhood in Chicago with no security, by the way.”
THE FACTS: Again, NARA, not Obama, transported these documents — and followed its own storage standards in the process, the agency said.
Roughly 30 million unclassified Obama administration documents reside in a Chicago-area building that at one point belonged to the Plunkett furniture company, according to county and local government records.
These documents are stored in accordance with the agency’s archival storage standards, according to NARA. Those standards include things like fire safety, pest management and security guidelines for certain types of documents.
Comments a NARA official gave to the city’s zoning commission prior to the end of Obama’s term also stipulated that the facility would be guarded overnight.
The administration’s classified documents are stored in separate secure locations in the Washington, D.C., area.
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A Dream Come True aims to educate aspiring parents on fertility options, provide support and hope to families on their journeys to parenthood
HOUSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inception Fertility™, North America's largest provider of comprehensive fertility services, and Carter's, Inc. (NYSE: CRI), the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children, today announces the launch of A Dream Come True, a venture to destigmatize infertility, raise awareness around financial accessibility to fertility care and help aspiring parents understand their fertility options.
In partnership with The Prelude Network® and Bundl Fertility™ – key members of Inception's growing ecosystem of patient-centered fertility care – A Dream Come True will provide the opportunity for one aspiring parent/couple to build their own family with a chance to win a free fertility journey through the A Dream Come True giveaway. Timed to one of the busiest known birth months, when birth announcements are taking over social media, A Dream Come True runs from August 1 through August 31, 2022, demonstrating support and compassion for all aspiring parents and their journeys to grow their families.
"Inception Fertility recognizes there are several paths to parenthood and for far too many, financial accessibility can be a barrier in accessing the treatments they need to build the families they deserve," says TJ Farnsworth, Founder and CEO of Inception Fertility. "We are honored to partner with Carter's on A Dream Come True and continue our mission of destigmatizing infertility, reducing those barriers and providing support to aspiring parents."
"Being a parent is the most rewarding experience, but I know first-hand the obstacles many aspiring parents face getting there," says Jeff Jenkins, Executive Vice President, Global Marketing for Carter's. "While it may not have been the path my wife and I anticipated, we can relate to the challenges hopeful parents face on their journey to parenthood. The opportunity to partner with Inception Fertility on A Dream Come True allows Carter's to provide support well before the traditional nine months begins and continue to be with parents through every milestone after."
Beginning August 1, 2022, people are encouraged to participate in A Dream Come True by entering Inception's the A Dream Come True sweepstakes for their chance to win a free fertility package. In addition to a grand prize winner, 25 runners-up will win a complimentary consultation with a fertility expert. Entries can be made until August 31, 2022, and the winners will be announced the week of September 1, 2022.
For more information, please visit inceptionfertility.com/adreamcometrue.
Inception Fertility™ (Inception) is a family of fertility brands committed to helping patients build their own families. Built by patients for patients, Inception's purpose is to achieve the highest bar in experience, science, and medicine in an effort to enhance each patient's experience and achieve better outcomes.
Inception's medical experts are leading pioneers in fertility care. Our doctors are some of the first to use breakthrough assisted reproductive technologies (ART) – including in vitro fertilization (IVF), pregenetic implantation testing (PGT) and fertility preservation services – and they continue to lead the industry by building on these technologies by through development, research and thought leadership.
Its growing family of national organizations is an ecosystem of care, which touches every part of the fertility journey including diagnostics and treatment to financial accessibility. Through this unique ecosystem, Inception is working to deliver on its promise to push the envelope of what is possible for exceeding patient expectations.
Carter's, Inc. is the largest branded marketer in North America of apparel exclusively for babies and young children. The Company owns the Carter's and OshKosh B'gosh brands, two of the most recognized brands in the marketplace. These brands are sold in leading department stores, national chains, and specialty retailers domestically and internationally. They are also sold through nearly 1,000 Company-operated stores in the United States, Canada, and Mexico and online at www.carters.com, www.oshkosh.com, www.cartersoshkosh.ca, and www.carters.com.mx. The Company's Child of Mine brand is available at Walmart, its Just One You brand is available at Target, and its Simple Joys brand is available on Amazon. The Company also owns Skip Hop, a global lifestyle brand for families with young children. Carter's is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional information may be found at www.carters.com.
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Public Invited to Monitor Conference Call at 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time
OAKS, Pa. , July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEI Investments Company (NASDAQ: SEIC) intends to release earnings for the second-quarter 2022 on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 after the market closes. The company will hold a conference call to discuss these financial results beginning at 4:30 p.m. Eastern time.
The public is invited to listen to the call at www.seic.com/ir-events. Replays will be available shortly after the call at (USA) 866-207-1041; (International) 402-970-0847; Access Code: 4384485.
SEI (NASDAQ: SEIC) delivers technology and investment solutions that connect the financial services industry. With capabilities across investment processing, operations, and asset management, SEI works with corporations, financial institutions and professionals, and ultra-high-net-worth families to solve problems, manage change and help protect assets—for growth today and in the future. As of March 31, 2022, SEI manages, advises, or administers approximately $1.3 trillion in assets. For more information, visit seic.com.
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ORLANDO, FL (Ivanhoe Newswire) — Chocolates and Valentine’s Day go hand in hand. In fact, 58 million pounds of chocolate are purchased in the seven days leading up to February 14th. Candystore.com says that 43 percent of American’s buy themselves a box to celebrate the most romantic day of the year. But this year, there comes a warning with your sweet treat.
From cherries to caramel, to nuts, to nugget, everyone has a favorite chocolate treat. Now, researchers have found something none of us thought we were getting. Researchers found toxic metals in every single dark chocolate bar they tested.
Testing by consumer reports scientists revealed 28 bars made by popular brands including Hershey’s and Lindt, tested positive for lead and cadmium. Too much of the heavy metals have been linked to lung issues, memory problems and cancer. For 23 of the bars, the consumer reports researchers said that eating just an ounce a day would put an adult over a level that public health authorities say may be harmful. Five of the chocolates tested were above those levels for both cadmium and lead.
But this doesn’t mean you have to give up dark chocolate altogether. The report also found safer choices to be Mast, Taza, Ghirardelli, and Valrhona.
There is no national limit on lead and cadmium in chocolate bars set by the food and drug administration. Also, don’t assume organic dark chocolates are safer. In the consumer reports tests, they were just as likely as other products to have concerning levels of heavy metals.
Sources:
https://www.thedailymeal.com/holidays/chocolate-valentines-day-pounds
https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/ https://www.consumerreports.org/health/food-safety/lead-and-cadmium-in-dark-chocolate-a8480295550/ | 2023-02-13T22:07:36+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/healthwatch/healthwatch-the-darkside-of-dark-chocolate/ |
ROME (AP) — Pope Francis made key appointments in his newly reformed Vatican bureaucracy Saturday, naming new deputies for the doctrine office and confirming the highest-ranked woman in the Holy See as the No. 2 in the development office.
The appointments are some of the first since Francis last month issued his long-awaited overhaul of the Vatican Curia, or bureaucracy, which acts as the central government for the 1.3-billion strong Catholic Church.
Francis promoted Irish Monsignor John Kennedy to head the discipline section of the newly named Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith, which handles clergy sexual abuse cases. In a 2019 interview with The Associated Press, Kennedy said the office had seen a “tsunami” of casesfrom parts of the world that had previously not reported any.
Joining him as secretary in the parallel doctrine section of the dicastery is Italian Monsignor Armando Matteo, currently the under-secretary in the office and professor of fundamental theology at Rome’s Pontifical Urbaniana University.
The powerful department is headed by Jesuit Cardinal Luis Ladaria, who at 78 could retire when his five-year term expires in July.
Francis also confirmed the new leadership of the Vatican office for human development, which groups together the Holy See’s departments responsible for refugees, the environment, charity as well as its COVID-19 response. Heading that office is Czech-born Canadian Cardinal Michael Czerny, a Jesuit like Francis who was recently dispatched by the pope to Ukraine and its border areas as a sign of solidarity with refugees fleeing the war.
His deputy is Italian Sister Alessandra Smerilli, an economist and the highest-ranked women at the Vatican in her role as secretary of the dicastery. Smerilli has taken on increasing responsibilities in the past two years after helping steer the Holy See’s response to the pandemic.
Both they and a third official confirmed Saturday, the Rev. Fabio Baggio, had been appointed on an interim basis after Francis removed key officials last year and more recently declined to renew the mandate of Ghanaian Cardinal Peter Turkson, who was recently appointed chancellor of the pontifical academies for sciences and social sciences.
After nine years of work, Francisissued his blueprint for the Vatican bureaucracy on March 19. For the first time it explicity allows for laypeople — including women — to head Vatican dicasteries, imposes once-renewable five-year term limits on some officials and gives institutional weight to his advisory panel on clergy sexual abuse by incorporating it into the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
An official in the Pontifical Commission for the Protection of Minors, Emer McCarthy, welcomed Kennedy’s appointment, tweeting Saturday: “It’s a good day for #Safeguarding.” | 2022-04-23T18:54:42+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/ap-international/pope-appoints-key-posts-including-nun-in-development-office/ |
Chilly, Windy & Dry Weather Continues
Wednesday Evening Forecast Update
Wednesday Evening Forecast Update for January 25th:
We warmed up to around 50° at 6:00am due to gusty southeast winds up to 45 MPH. As the winds changed back to the west temperatures dropped and hung around 40° most of the day. The skies will clear out during the day on Thursday and mostly sunny skies will stick around Friday, but so will the gusty winds. We will have the latest forecast details on precipitation returning this weekend and a potential cold spell looks to be on the way for next week, all coming up below.
TONIGHT:
Tuesday night’s system will slowly move out and we picked up between 1/2″ and 1″ of rain for most of us. Highs on Wednesday occured around 6am when gusty southwest winds warmed us up to around 50°. Once the winds changed back to the west into the late morning, temperatures fell down to around 40° for the rest of afternoon. The winds will stay a bit breezy tonight and will continue to come out of the west making for a cold night. Skies will remain mostly cloudy tonight and overnight lows will fall down to the low 30s across West Tennessee.
THURSDAY:
Thursday will be a dry but cold day and expect partly cloudy skies. We should be dry but stay on the back side of the low pressure system. Highs on Thursday will be cold and only reach up to around 40°. On top of the cold temperatures, a brisk west wind between 10-15 MPH will also be sticking around, so be sure to bundle up on Thursday. Thursday night temperatures will bottom out from this system into the mid 20s.
FRIDAY:
The winds will shift from the northwest to the southwest on Friday helping to warm up back up to around 50°. There will be a few clouds on Friday but overall expect mostly sunny skies. With the clear skies Friday night, lows will again fall down to the mid 30s. It will continue to be a bit breezy at times into the afternoon and evening hours.
THE WEEKEND:
Another system is expected to show up over the weekend and it will be very similar the system we had push through last weekend. Rain showers will return Saturday night and stick around for most of the day on Sunday. We are not expected storms or snow, just a cold rain. Saturday highs will be the warmest all week and reach the mid 50s with Saturday night lows falling down into the mid 40s. Sunday temperatures will hang in the 40s most of the day before falling back down near freezing by Monday morning. The clouds will move in early during the day on Saturday and stick around for most of the weekend. The winds will stay out of the south or southwest over the weekend and that should keep our temperatures to warm for anything but rain, but we will be keeping a close eye on the forecast as the weekend progresses just in case there are any changes in the forecast.
NEXT WEEK:
Some rain showers could linger overnight Sunday into the first half of the day on Monday but we should get a break from the rain into the afternoon. Highs on Monday will hang around in the mid 40s with overnight lows falling down to the mid 30s. The winds will come out of the north on Monday and keep a northerly component to them most of the week. Tuesday highs will only reach the low to mid 40s again and a cold rain is expected to return as well and linger into the day on Wednesday. Wednesday looks to be another cold day with highs only reaching the upper 30s. Depending on how long the rain lingers into the day on Wednesday we could see a wintry mix or show try to show up for some of us. Late next week another significant cool down could be in store for West Tennessee and we will be watching things closely as the progresses.
FINAL THOUGHT:
After the coldest Christmas in decades here in West Tennessee, warmer weather returned for the start of the new year, but some cooler weather will move in to wrap up the month and stick around into February. This warm up led to more rain chances during the month of January. We had our first confirmed tornado on January 3rd near Brownsville. The next chance for rain showers with return this weekend another will follow in the middle of next week. You need to stay weather aware to changing weather patterns and monitor the forecasts closely. We got you covered in the WBBJ 7 Storm Team Weather Center as always.
For tips on preparing for the storms, click here. To download the WBBJ 7 Weather app, click here.
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Instagram: @joelbarnes13 | 2023-01-26T03:01:37+00:00 | wbbjtv.com | https://www.wbbjtv.com/2023/01/25/chilly-windy-dry-weather-continues/ |
In 2023 Illinois lawmakers will push to pass a ban on assault weapons, months after the Highland Park parade shooting left seven dead and more injured.
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In 2023 Illinois lawmakers will push to pass a ban on assault weapons, months after the Highland Park parade shooting left seven dead and more injured.
Copyright 2022 Tri States Public Radio | 2022-12-23T22:21:13+00:00 | kcbx.org | https://www.kcbx.org/2022-12-23/illinois-lawmakers-push-for-assault-weapons-ban-after-highland-park-parade-shooting |
Brings REIT-grade capabilities to small- and medium-sized self-storage businesses
- The SafeLease Dashboard automates performance reporting enabling self-storage operators to easily view current and future revenue performance — a task that previously required manual calculations
- SafeLease customers gain valuable insight into individual claims details and status, tenant satisfaction, and potential repair and maintenance needs
- The Dashboard will serve as the foundation for future self-storage revenue and vendor management tools
- MyStorage.com COO/CMO Greg Rudkin highlights the benefits of the SafeLease Tenant Protection Dashboard at https://info.safelease.com/tenant-protection-dashboard
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SafeLease, a leading tenant protection provider trusted by over 600 facilities, today announced the launch of its Tenant Protection Dashboard. The Dashboard is the first in a series of technologies SafeLease is bringing to market to empower small- and medium-sized self-storage businesses to reach their full revenue potential.
The SafeLease Dashboard provides self-storage operators with an easy-to-navigate user interface that displays pertinent performance metrics and claims information. This technology provides a level of transparency unlike any other tenant protection program on the market. The details displayed in the Dashboard enable operators to accurately forecast revenue and make data-driven decisions around repair and maintenance needs, protection requirements, and pricing.
As a bonus, the SafeLease Dashboard also provides insight into untapped revenue sources, giving operators an estimate of potential earnings based on the ongoing adoption of SafeLease products. The Dashboard will also power SafeLease's future revenue and vendor management tools.
Storsafe Storage partnered with SafeLease to offer tenant protection at its 20 locations across five states. Director Matt Clark says, "My main objective at Storsafe is finding and implementing automated processes that create a smoother experience for our customers and our staff." He continues, "The SafeLease Dashboard has saved us hundreds of hours previously spent manually calculating revenue, ensuring customer satisfaction related to claims, and driving enrollment in the protection program. SafeLease has literally put running our protection program on autopilot and didn't miss a step as we scaled to 90% enrollment."
"The product team conducted extensive customer research to create a dashboard of useful information that helps store owners reach, and exceed, their annual revenue goals," says Deepak Surana, Chief Product Officer at SafeLease. "The user interface is easy to understand and provides a comprehensive view of which tenants are protected and any claims they filed."
To learn more about the SafeLease Tenant Protection Dashboard, visit https://www.safelease.com/safelease-dashboard.
Visit https://info.safelease.com/tenant-protection-dashboard to see how the SafeLease Dashboard helps Greg Rudkin, COO/CMO at MyStorage.com, streamline management across five store locations.
About SafeLease
SafeLease is a leading provider of self-storage tenant protection and revenue management software. The company leverages technology and a partner-centric business model to create new revenue channels that maximize the value of commercial property assets.
SafeLease is headquartered in Austin, TX and works with commercial real estate owners across the United States. Learn more at safelease.com.
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5 On Your Side: Brownsville homeowner faces air conditioning problems
A Brownsville man is asking for a company to finish a job and honor an agreement that was signed off on.
The homeowner says he feels left in the dark after he hasn’t heard back from the company in months, and because his problem apparently hasn’t been fixed, he’s not paying.
The Better Business Bureau says checking in with them on businesses to see if they’re up to the job is something that could have allowed him to avoid the hassle.
Watch the video above for the full story. | 2022-04-19T14:29:02+00:00 | krgv.com | https://www.krgv.com/news/5-on-your-side-brownsville-homeowner-faces-air-conditioning-problems |
RIVERDALE, N.Y. — Jalen Benjamin had 21 points in Mount St. Mary’s 74-69 victory against Manhattan on Saturday in a regular-season finale.
Anthony Nelson led the Jaspers (12-17, 10-10) in scoring, finishing with 17 points, seven assists and four steals. Nick Brennen added 15 points for Manhattan. Josh Roberts also had 14 points and 10 rebounds.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-03-05T00:09:58+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/mount-st-marys-manhattan/2023/03/04/2d94bda8-badd-11ed-b0df-8ca14de679ad_story.html |
Which HyperX headset is the best?
While the brand may be unfamiliar to those outside of gamer circles, HyperX has made a mark on the gaming industry with their popular Cloud headsets, which are designed to be both comfortable and reliable. Though they may not appeal to those who prefer their headsets bristling with gadgets or stacked with options for customization, HyperX headsets offer stunning 7.1 virtual surround sound to create an incredibly immersive experience in both wired and wireless forms.
With a handsome HyperX Cloud II headset adorning your ears, you can enjoy audio quality so detailed that it might make the difference between victory and defeat.
What to know before you buy a HyperX headset
Standard stereo vs. immersive surround sound
While having the ability to enjoy 7.1 virtual surround sound matters a great deal to gamers, the average netizen may be more than happy with a simple stereo headset. Thankfully, HyperX offers a variety of models that come equipped with either stereo or 7.1 virtual surround sound, so you can select the unit that best suits your individual needs. Keep in mind that unless the headset specifically offers 7.1 virtual surround sound, you may end up disappointed with your purchase.
Wired vs. wireless headset
Given that HyperX makes headsets that are primarily intended for use in PC and console gaming, they mainly focus on producing headsets that rely on wired connections to function properly. In fact, some models of HyperX headsets actually come with the ability to detach the cable from the headset itself, which is ideal for both replacing damaged cables and maximizing storage efficiency.
That being said, the company does offer a couple models with both wired and wireless capabilities so consumers can enjoy the best of both worlds, though having both options makes them somewhat more expensive. Check out the Best Reviews buying guide to learn more about how HyperX headsets can take your gaming experience to the next level.
What to look for in a quality HyperX headset
Comfort
As anyone who has ever used a pair of airplane headsets can attest, having a thin foam cushion as the only shield between your ear and the audio is far from ideal. Thankfully, HyperX makes a point of providing an experience designed for maximum comfort with headsets that feature full ear coverage stuffed with HyperX’s proprietary blend of memory foam and upholstery with materials, including velour and leatherette.
Some models even come equipped with alternative ear cushions that can be swapped in and out at your discretion. If you plan on spending a significant amount of time on your favorite game any time soon, you should wear a headset that makes your ears feel like they are resting on clouds.
Durability
Whether your beloved cat “accidentally” knocks your HyperX headset down a flight of stairs or you end up throwing them across the room in a fit of game rage, you want to make sure that your headset is durable enough to survive the incident. Rather than leaving the fate of your headset to the whims of cruddy plastic, HyperX headsets feature frames made from steel and aluminum. While this may slightly increase the overall weight of your headset, it will be much more resistant to damage from drops, falls, bends and more.
Microphone options
If you are engaging in a high-stakes multiplayer game with little room for tactical errors, you need to ensure that you and your teammates can communicate with crystal clarity under extreme stress. Since all HyperX microphones are designed to only transmit your voice, your compatriots will appreciate not being able to hear any background noise in your environment. In addition to being able to detach the microphone as needed, some models have either mute buttons or swivel-to-mute buttons, as well as in-line controls for easy microphone and overall volume control.
How much you can expect to spend on a HyperX headset
Depending on the desired features and any budgetary considerations, a quality HyperX headset can cost between $40-$70.
Best HyperX headset FAQ
What is the difference between a headset and headphones?
A. While headphones only have the ability to listen to audio signals being transmitted, headsets have microphones equipped for the purpose of communicating.
Does owning a gaming headset really make that much of a difference?
A. If you can hear your opponents coming before they can find you, the potential advantages are virtually limitless.
What are the best HyperX headsets to buy?
Top HyperX headset
What you need to know: A handsome headset that’s certified to work with several popular gaming systems.
What you’ll love: This unit comes with the ability to connect to your PC, Nintendo Switch, and PS4 or Xbox One as well as a durable aluminum frame, 7.1 virtual surround sound, passive noise cancelation, comfortable memory foam ear cushions and padded leatherette headband.
What you should consider: Users have reported issues with the headphone jack fraying or snapping within months of initial purchase.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top HyperX headset for the money
What you need to know: An affordable and comfortable headset to maximize your online gaming experience.
What you’ll love: This unit features certification from both Discord and TeamSpeak, as well as a super-soft padded leatherette headband for maximum relaxation, convenient detachable microphone, aluminium frame and standard stereo output.
What you should consider: Users have reported issues with the microphone ceasing to work, as well as inferior sound quality.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: An ideal headset for gamers who can’t afford to be distracted.
What you’ll love: This unit comes with in-line audio and microphone controls, memory foam ear cushions that provide award winning comfort, 2 year warranty and free technical support and offers compatibility with ventrilo, SKype, mumble, RAID call and other popular gaming communication apps.
What you should consider: Users have reported issues with experiencing severe microphone bleed, echoing, static and buzzing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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1 dead, 6 hurt in July Fourth block party shooting on Maryland’s Eastern Shore
SALISBURY, Md. (AP) — A 14-year-old boy was killed and six other people were injured in a shooting at a Fourth of July block party on Maryland’s Eastern Shore early Wednesday, according to the county sheriff’s office.
The Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office responded to a report of a shooting in Salisbury shortly after midnight, according to a statement posted on social media. Salisbury is a city of about 33,200 people about 120 miles (193 kilometers) southeast of Washington, D.C.
Investigators determined that seven people were shot and one victim, a 14-year-old boy, died at a hospital, the sheriff’s office said. The other six victims were being treated at a hospital, but their injuries were not considered life-threatening.
No arrests have been made, but there was an active investigation, Capt. Timothy Robinson said by telephone.
The Salisbury shooting was one of several mass shootings over the holiday weekend, including fatal shootings in Baltimore, Fort Worth, Texas, and Philadelphia.
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GENEVA (AP) — Jean-Luc Godard, the iconic “enfant terrible” of the French New Wave who revolutionized popular cinema in 1960 with his first feature, “Breathless,” and stood for years among the film world’s most influential directors, died Tuesday. He was 91.
Godard died peacefully and surrounded by loved ones at his home in the Swiss town of Rolle, on Lake Geneva, his family said in a statement. The statement gave assisted suicide as the cause of death.
A medical report recently revealed the director had “multiple invalidating pathologies,” according to the family statement, which did not specify the conditions.
Over a long career that began in the 1950s as a film critic, Godard was perhaps the most boundary-breaking director among New Wave filmmakers who rewrote the rules for camera, sound and narrative — rebelling against an earlier tradition of more formulaic storytelling.
For the low-budget “Breathless,” Godard relied on a mobile, lightweight camera to capture street scenes and reach moviegoers in a new way.
He dispensed with contrived backdrops and the “artifice” of Hollywood cinema of the time, said one film expert. The impact was immediate – “Breathless” arrived like a cinematic thunderclap when it was released in 1960 – and lasting.
“There’s a bit of Godard in nearly all films today,” said Frederic Maire, president of the Swiss Cinematheque. “Nearly all directors who have gone to film school today, or learned movie-making at cinematheques, have seen Godard’s films — and were amazed, jolted and shocked by his way of telling stories.”
French President Emmanuel Macron paid tribute, saying: “We have lost a national treasure, the eye of a genius.”
Godard worked with some of the best-known actors in French cinema, such as Jean-Paul Belmondo, who was propelled to stardom through the director’s films, and Brigitte Bardot, who starred in his acclaimed 1963 work “Contempt.”
Beyond that, he profiled the early Rolling Stones, gave a voice to Marxist, leftist and 1960s-era Black Power politics, and his controversial modern nativity play “Hail Mary” grabbed headlines when Pope John Paul II denounced it in 1985.
While many of his works were lauded, Godard also made a string of films that were politically charged and experimental, and pleased few outside a small circle of fans, while frustrating many critics who saw them as filled with overblown intellectualism.
Cannes Film Festival Director Thierry Fremaux said by phone he was “sad, sad — immensely so” at the news of Godard’s death.
Born into a wealthy French-Swiss family on Dec. 3, 1930 in Paris, Godard grew up in Nyon, Switzerland, and studied ethnology at the Sorbonne, where he was increasingly drawn to the cultural scene that flourished in the Latin Quarter “cine-club” after World War II.
He became friends with future big-name directors Francois Truffaut, Jacques Rivette and Eric Rohmer, and in 1950 founded the short-lived Gazette du Cinema. By 1952 he had begun writing for the prestigious movie magazine Cahiers du Cinema.
After working on two films by Rivette and Rohmer in 1951, Godard tried to direct his first movie while traveling through North and South America with his father, but never finished it.
Back in Europe, he took a job in Switzerland as a construction worker on a dam project. He used the pay to finance his first complete film, the 1954 “Operation Concrete,” a 20-minute documentary about the building of the dam.
Returning to Paris, Godard worked as spokesman for an artists’ agency and made his first feature in 1957 — “All Boys Are Called Patrick,” released in 1959 — and continued to hone his writing.
He also began work on “Breathless,” based on a story by Truffaut.
The movie stars Belmondo as a penniless young thief who models himself on Hollywood movie gangsters and who, after he shoots a police officer, goes on the run with his American girlfriend, played by Jean Seberg.
Godard’s cinematic creations were suffused with the gritty, sassy tones of a resurgent postwar France — known domestically as the “Glorious 30” years through to the late 1970s — and they served up some of the most poignant images and lines from what was then a rich, avant-garde heyday of French filmmaking.
The images in “Breathless” of an ingenue Seberg traipsing along Paris’ Champs-Elysées and shouting to hawk “New York Herald Tribune” newspapers in a tight T-shirt, and close-ups of a cigarette-smoking, fedora-wearing Belmondo running a thumb methodically, pensively across his lips could be enshrined among the most memorable images of French cinema.
Along with Truffaut’s “The 400 Blows,” released in 1959, Godard’s film set a new tone for French movie aesthetics. Godard rejected conventional narrative style and instead used frequent jump-cuts that mingled philosophical discussions with action scenes. He spiced it all up with references to Hollywood gangster movies and nods to literature and visual art.
Godard also launched what was to be a career-long participation in collective film projects, contributing scenes to “The Seven Deadly Sins” along with directors such as Claude Chabrol and Roger Vadim. He also worked with Ugo Gregoretti, Pier Paolo Pasolini and Roberto Rossellini on the Italian movie “Let’s Have a Brainwash,” with Godard’s scenes portraying a disturbing post-Apocalypse world.
Godard, who was later to gain a reputation for his uncompromising left-wing political views, had a first brush with French authorities in 1960 when he made “The Little Soldier.” The movie, filled with references to France’s colonial war in Algeria, was not released until 1963, a year after the conflict ended.
His work turned more starkly political by the late 1960s. In “Weekend,” his characters lampoon hypocrisy in bourgeois society even as they demonstrate the comic futility of violent class war. It came out a year before popular anger at the establishment shook France, culminating in the iconic but short-lived student unrest of May 1968.
Godard harbored a life-long sympathy for various forms of socialism depicted in films from the early 1970s to the 1990s.
Some of global cinema’s greatest directors counted Godard’s boundary-breaking work as an influence, including Quentin Tarantino, Bernardo Bertolucci, Brian De Palma and Jonathan Demme.
Tweeted “Black Swan” director Darren Aronofsky: “rip godard. learned a lot from my vhs copy of breathless… thank you maestro.”
Godard took potshots at Hollywood over the years.
He remained home in Switzerland rather than travel to Hollywood to receive an honorary Oscar at a private ceremony in November 2010 alongside film historian and preservationist Kevin Brownlow, director-producer Francis Ford Coppola and actor Eli Wallach.
His lifelong advocacy of the Palestinian cause also brought him repeated accusations of antisemitism, despite his insistence that he sympathized with the Jewish people and their plight in Nazi-occupied Europe.
Though the academy received some complaints about Godard being selected to receive the award, academy President Tom Sherak said the director was recognized solely “for his contributions to film in the New Wave era.”
Godard married Danish-born model and actress Anna Karina in 1961. She appeared in a string of movies he made during the remainder of the 1960s, all of them seen as New Wave landmarks. Notable among them were “My Life to Live,” “Alphaville” and “Crazy Pete” — which also starred Belmondo and was rumored to have been shot without a script. Godard and Karina divorced in 1965.
Godard married his second wife, Anne Wiazemsky, in 1967. He later started a relationship with Swiss filmmaker Anne-Marie Mieville. Godard divorced Wiazemsky in 1979, after he had moved with Mieville to Rolle, where he lived with her for the rest of his life.
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Adamson reported from Paris. Former AP correspondent John Heilprin contributed biographical material to this report. | 2022-09-13T17:15:57+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-french-media-iconic-director-jean-luc-godard-dead-at-91/ |
Man, 23, loses both legs after drunken driver hits him
LAS VEGAS (KTNV) - A Las Vegas man is opening up about the day that changed his life forever: he lost both legs when a driver under the influence hit him. Now, he and his family hope his story can bring change.
Riley McGowan, a 23-year-old Southwest Gas employee, was fixing a gas valve on the side of the road just after 9 a.m. July 13 when he heard a loud screech and a bang.
“I looked up, and about five feet away from me was this truck. Next thing I know, I’m in the air getting tossed around. I felt my leg get crushed, basically,” he said.
The young man says a wrong-way driver, who was under the influence, ran him over twice before driving away. Crash reports corroborate his account.
“Scary as it may be, I basically remember everything,” he said. “I remember crawling. I remember looking out in the distance, seeing her truck drive off, as I’m trying to crawl away.”
After several surgeries, Riley McGowan is now a double amputee, having lost both legs. He’s in physical therapy until he can receive prosthetics.
“The technology with prosthetics and everything is amazing nowadays. You see videos of double amputees – worse than me, both above the knee – walking fine and everything. So, I know it’s possible,” he said.
Still, the crash and its aftermath has left the McGowan family devastated and angry.
“Couldn’t have just called an Uber or a taxi or something?” Riley McGowan said.
“He’s the best kid in the world and only 23. I know he’s got his life ahead of him, and it’s going to be a struggle. We intend to do everything to support him,” said his mother, Carmen McGowan.
The family wants change in Las Vegas, a city that is notorious for drunken drivers.
“Get the laws changed. If you give them 10 years after that first offense, first of all, they won’t be out there to repeat, and they’ll think twice the second time. We won’t have three or four or five offenses,” Carmen McGowan said.
Just before the crash, Riley McGowan received a promotion with Southwest Gas. The company says it is holding his position until his return.
The McGowan family has also set up a GoFundMe campaign that has raised more than $25,000.
Meanwhile, Danielle Kove, the driver accused of hitting Riley McGowan, has pleaded guilty to a felony charge of DUI resulting in substantial bodily harm. Her sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 29.
She had two prior impaired driving offenses.
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NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana’s Democratic governor said Monday he will call the Republican-dominated Legislature into special session soon to draw up new congressional district boundaries, now that a federal judge has blocked use of maps that have only one majority-Black district.
Gov. John Bel Edwards announced his plan at a news conference at the Capitol in Baton Rouge. He spoke to reporters minutes after the 2022 regular legislative session ended, and a few hours after U.S. District Judge Shelly Dick, also in Baton Rouge, blocked the use of the new maps. Her ruling included an order that the Legislature draw up with a remedial plan by June 20.
Edwards, whose veto of the maps was overridden by lawmakers earlier this year, said there should have been a second majority-Black district among the six districts that were approved, noting that the state’s population is almost one-third Black.
Edwards said redrawing the district lines is required by the court order, the Voting Rights Act and by “basic fairness and basic math.”
But, lawyers for Republican Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin, the state’s top elected official, swiftly filed a notice of appeal of Dick’s order.
Dick’s June 20 deadline for drawing new district lines is one month before the signup period for the Nov. 8 congressional election.
“If the Legislature is unable to pass a remedial plan by that date, the Court will issue additional orders to enact a remedial plan compliant with the laws and Constitution of the United States,” the judge wrote.
The district map was drawn up in a special session earlier this year during a legislative special session called to redraw government district lines to account for population shifts show in the 2020 census. Edwards vetoed the maps but his veto was overridden. That led to a lawsuit by voting rights advocates.
Ardoin filed a notice of appeal with the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans. Ultimately, the case could wind up before the Supreme Court, which earlier this year put on hold a lower court ruling that Alabama must draw new congressional districts before the 2022 elections to increase Black voting power.
Ardoin’s office declined comment on the litigation.
In blocking the use of the map pending further elections, Dick said those filing the lawsuit were likely to prevail with their argument that the new districts violate the federal Voting Rights Act. She blocked Ardoin from conducting any elections using the new map. | 2022-06-07T17:23:40+00:00 | fox44news.com | https://www.fox44news.com/news/political-news/blocked-louisiana-congressional-maps-with-1-black-district/ |
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Five-time Wimbledon champion Venus Williams will begin her 24th appearance at the tournament against 2019 semifinalist Elina Svitolina, while Friday's draw put two-time titlist Andy Murray up against wild-card entry Ryan Peniston in an all-British first-round matchup.
Williams, who is 43 and has played just five matches this season, and Svitolina, who returned to the tour in April after taking time off to have a baby, both were given wild cards by the All England Club.
Whoever wins that contest could face No. 28 seed Elise Mertens in the second round, followed perhaps by a matchup against No. 7 Coco Gauff, the American who was just 15 when she began her Grand Slam career by eliminating Williams at Wimbledon in 2019.
Williams won Wimbledon in 2000, 2001, 2005, 2007 and 2008, to go along with two U.S. Open trophies.
Audible gasps filled the All England Club's main interview room where the draw was being conducted when Murray — who has twice undergone hip surgery since winning Wimbledon in 2013 and 2016 — was drawn to face a fellow British player, and again moments later when the winner of that match was slated to take on either No. 5 seed Stefanos Tsitsipas, twice a major finalist, or 2020 U.S. Open champion Dominic Thiem.
Murray's initial title at Wimbledon made him the first British man in 77 years to earn the singles title there.
Play at the year's third Grand Slam tournament begins Monday, when No. 2 seed Novak Djokovic will open his bid for a fifth consecutive championship — and eighth overall — at the All England Club against Pedro Cachin, a 67th-ranked Argentine making his Wimbledon debut. Djokovic, who is halfway to a calendar-year Grand Slam after winning the Australian Open in January and the French Open in June, is also seeking his 24th major title, which would set the record for most by a man or woman in the Open era.
The potential men's quarterfinals are No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz vs. No. 6 Holger Rune, and No. 3 Daniil Medvedev vs. Tsitsipas on the top half of the bracket, and Djokovic vs. No. 7 Andrey Rublev, and No. 4 Casper Ruud vs. No. 8 Jannik Sinner on the bottom half.
The player Djokovic beat in last year’s final at Wimbledon, No. 30 seed Nick Kyrgios, will face David Goffin on Monday. Goffin is a two-time quarterfinalist at the All England Club who has been ranked as high as No. 7. Kyrgios could play Rublev in the third round and Djokovic in the quarterfinals.
Possible women's quarterfinals are No. 1 Iga Swiatek vs. Gauff, and No. 4 Jessica Pegula vs. No. 5 Caroline Garcia on the top half, and No. 3 Elena Rybakina vs. No. 6 Ons Jabeur, and No. 2 Aryna Sabalenka vs. No. 8 Maria Sakkari on the bottom half.
Rybakina-Jabeur would be a rematch of last year's final, won by Rybakina. She will begin her title defense against American opponent Shelby Rogers.
Swiatek — who withdrew from a tune-up event on grass in Germany on Friday, citing a fever and possible food poisoning — was drawn to open on Monday against Zhu Lin, who is ranked 33rd this week but owns a 1-4 career mark at Wimbledon.
Gauff meets 2020 Australian Open champion Sofia Kenin in the first round.
Alcaraz's first match will be Tuesday against French veteran Jeremy Chardy.
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GOP lawmaker: Former Trump prosecutor declined to provide details on hush-money investigation
WASHINGTON (AP) — An ex-prosecutor who once oversaw Manhattan’s yearslong investigation of former President Donald Trump repeatedly declined to substantively answer questions at a closed-door deposition Friday of the House Judiciary Committee, according to a Republican lawmaker in the meeting.
Rep. Darrell Issa, a California Republican, exited the meeting after roughly one hour and said Pomerantz, the former prosecutor, repeatedly invoked the Fifth Amendment that protects people from providing self-incriminating testimony.
Trump faces 34 felony counts of falsifying business records in a scheme to bury allegations of extramarital affairs that arose during his 2016 White House campaign. GOP lawmakers have decried the investigation as a “political persecution.”
Pomerantz said in a written opening statement that he was invoking the Fifth Amendment because the Manhattan District Attorney’s office had previously warned him before he published a book on the investigation that he could face criminal liability if he revealed grand jury material or violated a provision of the New York City Charter dealing with misuse of confidential information.
Pomerantz, who left Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office after disagreements over the direction of the Trump investigation, was subpoenaed by the Republican-controlled House committee. The panel, chaired by GOP Rep. Jim Jordan, is probing how Bragg handled Trump’s historic indictment.
“This deposition is for show,” Pomerantz also said in prepared remarks. “I do not believe for a moment that I am here to assist a genuine effort to enact legislation or conduct legislative ‘oversight.’”
Bragg had sued to halt Jordan’s subpoena of Pomerantz, but last month agreed to Pomerantz’s testimony after a delay and a condition that lawyers from the prosecutor’s office be present. The committee has said it would have allowed the district attorney’s lawyers even without the agreement.
Pomerantz had argued in court papers that the subpoena left him in an “impossible position” and would potentially require him to violate his ethical obligations.
Issa told reporters, “I think it’s very appropriate to say this is an obstructing witness who has no intention of answering any questions.”
Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz, another Republican on the committee, also said lawmakers were “not getting many answers.”
Pomerantz is allowed to refuse to answer certain questions that touch on legal privilege and ethical obligations, but Jordan can rule on those assertions on a case-by-case basis.
Pomerantz recently wrote a book about his work pursuing Trump and discussed the investigation in interviews on “60 Minutes” and other shows. But Issa said he was not answering questions even on previous statements he had made.
Issa suggested that the fight over Pomerantz’s cooperation may return to the legal system, saying it would be “for the court to decide when we object to his failure to answer any questions.”
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SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Florida appears to have arranged for a group of South American migrants to be transported from Texas to California and dropped off in Sacramento, California’s attorney general said, noting that he’s looking into whether any crimes may have been committed.
If true, the 16 Colombian and Venezuelan migrants who turned up at the Roman Catholic Church diocese’s headquarters in Sacramento on Friday would be the latest to have been moved from a Republican-led state to one led by Democrats.
Attorney General Rob Bonta said that although the circumstances surrounding their arrival in the California capital are still being investigated, the migrants had documentation that appeared to have been issued by Florida.
He also said he’s evaluating whether violations of civil or criminal law took place.
“While we continue to collect evidence, I want to say this very clearly: State-sanctioned kidnapping is not a public policy choice, it is immoral and disgusting,” Bonta said in a statement.
The migrants entered the U.S. through Texas. Eddie Carmona, campaign director at PICO California, a faith-based group that helps migrants, said U.S. immigration officials had already processed the young women and men and given them court dates for their asylum cases when “individuals representing a private contractor” approached them outside a migrant center in El Paso, Texas, and offered to help them get jobs and get them to their final destinations.
“They were lied to and intentionally deceived,” Carmona said, adding that the migrants had no idea where they were after being dropped off in Sacramento.
The migrants were transported from Texas to New Mexico and then flown by charter plane to California’s capital, where they were dropped off in front of the diocese’s headquarters, California officials said.
The migrants’ documents said they were transported through a program run by Florida’s Division of Emergency Management and carried out by contractor Vertol Systems Co., said Tara Gallegos, a spokesperson for Bonta.
Florida paid the same contractor $1.56 million last year to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, and for a possible second flight to Delaware that never took place. The Republican governors of Texas and Arizona have previously sent thousands of migrants on buses to New York, Chicago and Washington, D.C., but the rare charter flights are an escalation in tactics.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is seeking the Republican nomination to run for president, has been a fierce critic of federal immigration policy under President Joe Biden and has heavily publicized Florida’s role in past instances in which migrants were transported to Democratic-led states.
Neither Vertol Systems nor DeSantis’ office responded to requests for comment. Alecia Collins, a spokesperson for the Florida Division of Emergency Management, which oversees Florida’s migrant flights program, said in an email Monday that she couldn’t immediately confirm whether the agency was involved in this latest instance.
The flight, if proven to have been arranged by Florida, would continue a prolonged political feud between DeSantis and California’s Democratic governor, Gavin Newsom, in which they have jabbed at one another over a host of cultural issues.
Newsom said in a statement that he also met with the newly arrived migrants and that officials were working to ensure that they are “treated with respect and dignity” through this process.
Sacramento Mayor Darrell Steinberg issued a more forcefully worded statement: “Whoever is behind this must answer the following: Is there anything more cruel than using scared human beings to score cheap political points?”
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GREAT NECK, N.Y., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Singularity Future Technology Ltd. ("Singularity" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: SGLY) announced today that on October 3, 2022, it received a notice (the "Notice") from the Listing Qualifications Department of The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") advising that the Company's securities would be subject to delisting unless the Company timely requests a hearing before a Nasdaq Hearings Panel (the "Panel"). Accordingly, the Company intends to timely request a hearing before the Panel. The hearing request will stay any delisting or suspension action through October 25, 2022. Pursuant to the Nasdaq Listing Rules, in connection with the hearing request, the Company will request that the automatic stay be extended through the conclusion of the hearings process and the expiration of any additional extension period granted by the Panel following the hearing.
As previously disclosed in the Company's Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on May 25, 2022, the Company received a delinquency notice from Nasdaq indicating that the Company was not in compliance with Nasdaq Listing Rule 5250(c)(1) due to the delay in filing its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and was provided 60 days to submit a plan to regain compliance. On July 25, 2022, and September 14, 2022, the Company submitted its plan to regain compliance and supplementary information related to the plan, respectively (collectively, the "Compliance Plan").
Based on the review of the Compliance Plan as well as telephone conversations with outside counsel to the Company and counsel to the Company's special committee of the board of directors, the Staff has determined that the Company did not provide a definitive plan evidencing its ability to file the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and the Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 (collectively, the "Reports") within the 180 calendar day period available to the Staff under the Nasdaq Listing Rules. Specifically, the Notice referenced several aspects of the Compliance Plan that raise substantial doubts about the Company's ability to regain compliance: (i) the unreasonably short timeframe for the Company to file the Reports based on the anticipated timeframe the Company's special committee of the board of directors needs to substantially complete its investigation; (ii) the Company's ability to engage a new independent registered public accounting firm; and (iii) the departure of both the Company's Chief Executive Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
While the Company intends to make every effort to maintain its listing, there can be no assurance that the Panel will grant the Company's request for an extended stay or request for continued listing, nor can there be any assurance that the Company will ultimately regain compliance with all applicable requirements for continued listing.
About Singularity Future Technology Ltd. (Nasdaq: SGLY)
On January 3, 2022, the Company changed its name from Sino-Global Shipping America, Ltd. to Singularity Future Technology Ltd. (Nasdaq: SGLY). Since 2020, the Company plans to develop a presence in the Blockchain supply management area by focusing on solutions for globally interconnected networks and establishing crypto mining pools. As the Blockchain landscape constantly shifts, the Company strives to provide involvement and an ecosystem for its clients in this ever-changing space. The Company is building on its existence as a global logistics and ship management services company, founded in 2001 in New York, with subsidiaries in New York, Houston, Montreal, Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Ningbo, China. The Company provides customers with all of their shipping logistics and agency needs as a full-service provider. Additional information about the Company can be found on the Company's corporate website at www.singularity.us.
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Certain statements made herein that are not based on historical fact are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the provisions of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (which Sections were adopted as part of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995). While the Company's management has based any forward-looking statements contained herein on its current expectations, the information on which such expectations were based may change. These forward-looking statements rely on a number of assumptions concerning future events and are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties, and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company's control, that could cause actual results to materially differ from such statements. Accordingly, investors should not place any reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company disclaims any intention to, and undertake no obligation to, update or revise any forward-looking statement.
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Industry and company veteran to lead teams responsible for fulfillment of loans
NEW ALBANY, Ohio, Jan. 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lower, the multi-channel fintech aimed at creating wealth through homeownership, announced today the appointment of Julia M. Brown as Senior Vice President of Operations. In this role, Brown will be responsible for overseeing all functions related to corporate mortgage operations, employee training and corporate development, as well as information technology and lines of business application support.
In this role, Brown will focus on overall business strategy and opportunities to drive improved efficiency, quality, and culture, while simultaneously reducing costs. Currently the Vice President of Corporate Development, she has been an integral part of the organization since joining Lower in 2014. Brown has more than a decade of experience in the housing industry and prior to joining the company, she worked in the non-profit space and for United Wholesale Mortgage and Quicken Loans (now Rocket Mortgage).
"We're fortunate to have a leader of Julia's caliber already within our team. She has the institutional knowledge and tenacity to improve upon our support teams' elite operations," said Dan Snyder, cofounder and CEO. "She has proven herself time and time again in each new role she's taken on, and this will be her biggest chance yet to transform our company and help our team reach more customers."
Over the last few years, Lower experienced a period of incredible growth, followed by a rapid market-based contraction. Despite these unprecedented conditions, the company has grown in market share and continues to explore opportunities to make the dream of homeownership a reality for as many Americans as possible.
"Last year was a difficult one for our industry, and as we turn the page into 2023, there are sure to be additional challenges," said Brown. "But this year, we will emerge stronger, smarter, and better aligned with our strategic needs than ever before. I believe in our highly talented team, my peers, and our ownership to make homeownership a reality for more Americans than ever before. Their support allows me to focus on leading my teams through these difficult times and into the next resurgence with great tenacity and skill."
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About Lower
Lower's multi-channel fintech platform helps consumers build wealth through homeownership, no matter where they are in their life's journey. The company's products for mortgage, banking, insurance, and real estate provide customers with an intuitive ecosystem to simplify their homeownership goals, whether it's their first home or their last. Lower is a national and local best place to work, and the naming rights partner of Lower.com Field, home of the Columbus Crew.
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PINELLAS PARK, Fla. (WFLA) — A couple in Florida is seeking to provide the people of Pinellas County with more accessible, affordable books — including some titles that have been banned by schools in the area.
George and Sarah Brooks have turned their love of books into a full-time job after opening their store, The Book Rescuers, in Pinellas Park. Their goal is to sell donated books at inexpensive prices, with the priciest book in the shop costing only $8.
The Brooks’ effort began during the COVID-19 pandemic, when they found out some online booksellers were trashing titles that had little resale value.
“It blew our mind. We were like, ‘That’s insane, can we take your trash and sort it?'” Sarah Brooks remembered.
“Books were always very important to me. So when I found out someone was throwing away 10,000 pounds of books a week away, I was like ‘What? We can’t have that,'” she added.
Among the books available at The Book Rescuers are titles banned in some school districts across Florida and around the country. A shelf dedicated to these “banned books” contains entire sets donated by teachers who were told they needed to remove them from their classrooms.
The store’s owners, however, insist their efforts have nothing to do with politics.
“I don’t think parents shouldn’t have a say in what’s in the classroom; we definitely should. But I think we’ve gone a little crazy with the things that are being pulled from classrooms,” Sarah Brooks said.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National Medical Fellowships (NMF) will celebrate its 75th anniversary with a gala and awards ceremony to honor the organization's legacy and recognize its ardent supporters. Reimagining Health Care: Celebrating Equity Change Agents will take place on November 5, 2022, at the Phillip and Patricia Frost Museum of Science in Miami, Florida, and virtually, and will feature an evening of inspirational words, award presentations, a fundraiser, entertainment, and more.
NMF has worked for decades to build health equity by providing scholarships to Black, Indigenous, Latine, and People of Color medical students. In recent years, it has extended its support to scholars seeking to serve in other critical roles in the health care workforce. NMF is the only organization devoted exclusively to this mission and centering its work on the health-wealth gap. To further its mission, NMF has provided over $45 million in financial assistance to more than 32,000 talented students of color who have been historically and intentionally marginalized and underrepresented in medicine.
The gala will celebrate four noted equity change agents who have made an impact in the health care industry. This year's honorees include: NMF Corporate Imagineer Award recipient Johnson & Johnson, accepted by Vanessa Broadhurst (Executive Vice President, Global Corporate Affairs, Johnson & Johnson); NMF National Alumni Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Dr. Valerie Montgomery Rice (President & Chief Executive Officer, Morehouse School of Medicine); NMF Corporate Innovation Award recipient Merck, accepted by Carmen Villar (Vice President of Social Business Innovation, Merck & Co.); and NMF Visionary Award recipient Paul Viviano (President & Chief Executive Officer, Children's Hospital Los Angeles).
"These individuals and corporations have used their knowledge, resources, and influence to create equitable pathways and innovation in health care," says NMF's President and Chief Executive Officer, Michellene Davis, Esq. "From designating corporate support to advance diversity in clinical research, initiating policies to ensure patient care is equitable, and leading one of the country's best pathways for future physicians, this group of luminaries are helping to revolutionize health care every day. We are privileged to shine a light on them as we celebrate more than 75 years of NMF."
This 'gratitude gala' celebrates the extraordinary impact of NMF's long-standing partners, friends, scholars, and alumni who have helped NMF usher in this impactful new chapter. Essence Magazine Editor-at-Large Mikki Taylor will serve as Emcee/Host for the evening and Miami-based WPLG-TV Evening News Anchor and Reporter Calvin Hughes will host the "Fund the Mission" segment along with Dr. Russell Ledet, who will share his amazing story of working as a hospital security guard to a career in medicine. In addition, Liliam M. López, Founder, President & Chief Executive Officer of the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce (SFLHCC) and the South Florida Hispanic Chamber of Commerce Foundation will welcome NMF supporters and guests to Miami.
Helping to lead this fundraiser is the NMF Board of Directors and the Host Committee of NMF supporters:
- Beverly Baker Jackson, Esq. President, Baker & Baker Management Company
- Melissa Bradley, Founder and General Partner, 1863 Ventures
- Dennis Charney, Anne and Joel Ehrenkranz Dean, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
- Drs. Ludlow and Ruth Creary, Co-Founders, Creary Family Foundation
- Aisha Glover, Head of Urban Innovation, Audible
- Larry Harrison, Chief Executive Officer, Children's Hospital Los Angeles Medical Group & NMF Board Member
- Dee C. Marshall, Chief Executive Officer, Diverse & Engaged
- Dr. Wayne Riley, President, SUNY Downstate Health Sciences, NMF Alumnus
For press credentials or interview requests, please contact Skai Blue Media at TeamNMF@skaibluemedia.com.
National Medical Fellowships, Inc. is the only private national organization devoted to providing scholarships and support specifically for students underrepresented in medicine and the health professions. Over the course of its history, NMF has provided over $45 million to more than 32,000 students and aspiring health professionals. NMF was founded in 1946 and was one of the first diversity organizations in the U.S.
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Anthony Davis NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Lakers vs. Warriors - May 10
Anthony Davis could make a big impact for the Los Angeles Lakers at 10:00 PM on Wednesday versus the Golden State Warriors in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
In this piece we'll dive into Davis' stats and trends, helping you make good picks on prop bets.
Anthony Davis Prop Bets vs. the Warriors
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Anthony Davis Insights vs. the Warriors
- This season, he's put up 13.2% of the Lakers' attempted field goals, as he's averaging 17.2 per contest.
- Davis' opponents, the Warriors, have one of the NBA's fastest tempos, ranking fourth with 104.8 possessions per game, while his Lakers average the second-most possessions per game with 104.8.
- The Warriors are the 21st-best defensive squad in the league, allowing 117.1 points per game.
- On the glass, the Warriors are 15th in the NBA, conceding 43.3 rebounds per game.
- Looking at assists, the Warriors are ranked 15th in the NBA, giving up 25.7 per contest.
- Looking at 3-pointers, the Warriors are ranked 23rd in the NBA, allowing 12.9 makes per game.
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Choice Hotels Campaign Seeks to Simplify and De-stress the Booking Process as Research Shows Consumers Can Have Analysis Paralysis Due to a Myriad of Online Booking Options
Zooey Deschanel stars at Choice Hotels' Fairy Travel Mother
ROCKVILLE, Md., March 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) unveiled a multichannel national marketing campaign to help travelers avoid analysis paralysis and book their next trip with confidence. Starring multi-hyphenate entertainer Zooey Deschanel, the campaign promotes ChoiceHotels.com as an easy-to-use website, offering the best price guaranteed. By booking direct, travelers can find the right hotel with the right amenities at the right value for every type of stay.
"Over the past few years, people have realized the importance of travel in their lives, yet they look through an average of 15 travel sites* before booking, which can be stressful and ultimately lead to information overload," says Noha Abdalla, chief marketing officer for Choice Hotels. "By working with our lovable wing woman, Zooey Deschanel, we are providing consumers with the confidence that they are making the right decision to book on ChoiceHotels.com because of both the range of hotels we offer as well as the best price guarantee."
Research shows that consumers are faced with too many options for booking their hotel stay and that ninety-two percent of millennials (Hotelmize) say finding the best hotel deal is important. However, with an overabundance of websites promising the lowest price, consumers are confused about their hotel booking options. With the help of Choice's whimsical Fairy Hotel Mother — played by multi-hyphenate entertainer Zooey Deschanel — travelers watch their worries disappear and are transported directly to the hotel that meets their needs. Starting today and running through the fall, the :30 and :15 spots developed in partnership with McKinney – Choice's creative agency-of-record – will air on TV and appear across Facebook, Snapchat, Instagram, and other digital channels, including Deschanel's own social channels.
"Traveling has always been a meaningful part of my life, so I'm always looking forward to that next getaway," says Deschanel. "Yet I too can get overwhelmed with all the hotel options out there, which is why I'm excited to be Choice's 'Fairy Travel Mother' and to help travelers feel confident that they are booking the right hotel."
The two Choice Hotels brands highlighted in the campaign are the rapidly expanding, upscale Cambria Hotels and the newly transformed Comfort. At Cambria Hotels, travelers enjoy design-forward experiences and signature features, including spa-like bathrooms with Bluetooth mirrors, rooftop bars and stylish spaces with hyperlocal craft beer and specialty cocktails, as well as attractive downtown locations with destination-inspired designs. Comfort – the longstanding hotel brand that has recently undergone a $2.5 billion reinvigoration – provides a warm, welcoming and modern experience, featuring spacious rooms and suites, free hot breakfast with fresh waffles, and a pool to ensure relaxation for the whole family.
With nearly 7,500 hotels across Choice's portfolio of 22 brands – including Cambria Hotels, Radisson, Radisson Blu, the Ascend Hotel Collection, Country Inn & Suites, Comfort, Sleep Inn, WoodSpring Suites, Quality Inn, and others – travelers can find the right hotel with the right amenities in the right location that meets their price point. These brands are connected by Choice Hotels' award-winning loyalty program, Choice Privileges, offering members a fast way to earn valuable rewards, including rewards nights, airline miles, gift cards at top retailers and restaurants, and more. Additionally, with the recent acquisition of Radisson Hotels Americas, members can now exchange points across the expanded portfolio of brands through the point exchange benefit with Radisson Rewards Americas. Launching this spring, Choice's recently announced new cobrand credit card will enable members to earn points even faster, including on everyday purchases.
For more information on the campaign or to book your next Choice stay, visit choicehotels.com.
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About Choice Hotels®
Choice Hotels International, Inc. (NYSE: CHH) is one of the largest lodging franchisors in the world. A challenger in the upscale segment and a leader in midscale and extended stay, Choice® has nearly 7,500 hotels, representing almost 630,000 rooms, in 47 countries and territories. A diverse portfolio of 22 brands that run the gamut from full-service, upper upscale properties to midscale, extended stay and economy enables Choice® to meet travelers' needs in more places and for more occasions while driving more value for franchise owners and shareholders. The award-winning Choice Privileges® loyalty program and co-brand credit card options provide members with a fast and easy way to earn reward nights and personalized perks. For more information, visit www.choicehotels.com.
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Adding to its extensive suite of wedding planning solutions, the retailer's exclusive lookbook offers all the latest looks and design inspiration for all of life's magical moments.
CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- David's Bridal, the nation's leading bridal and special occasion authority, announced today the publishing of its seasonal lookbook, The Wink by David's Bridal™. Available in print and digital versions, The Wink is a seasonal guide to the latest looks, designs, and collections offering all the inspiration needed to celebrate in style.
Curated by David's Bridal expert in-house team of designers, The Wink offers an exclusive look at the season's most popular styles and trends. With two editions, one dedicated to bridal and the other for bridesmaid, special occasion, and accessories, The Wink supplies the modern bride with inspiration and information to plan her big day. The books feature head-to-toe looks, product descriptions, and interactive QR codes to the David's Bridal site, offering customers a seamless experience from inspiration to shopping all in one place.
Boasting versatility, exquisite details and custom artistry, The Wink showcases the David's Bridal difference in its exclusive house of brands and vast collection of bridal and special occasion offerings for her wedding day and beyond. The catalog also features looks from the bachelorette party to rehearsal dinner and reception as well as date nights, parties, prom, homecoming, Quinceañera and more. Free copies of The Wink are available at all 300+ David's Bridal retail locations as well as digitally on the retailer's website.
"When it comes to our customers, we always wink back," said Kelly Cook, Chief Marketing & IT Officer for David's Bridal. "The Wink is our gift to our customers. It is playful, celebratory, and authentic – just like our customers. From Friday nights out to one-in-a-lifetime weddings – we've got her covered. The Wink is another way we uphold our vow to walk alongside her through every step of her planning journey for all of life's magical moments."
David's Bridal has responded to the evolving needs of the modern customer by offering unparalleled service and the most expansive product offerings in the industry at accessible price points, resulting in world class Net Promoter Scores month over month. David's continues to unveil innovative solutions to enhance the customer shopping journey, both in-store and online. In the past year alone, David's launched Guaranteed in Stock Bridesmaids collection, a comprehensive mobile planning app, 24/7 customer service, a first-of-its-kind loyalty program, Diamond Loyalty with member pricing, and announced the asset acquisitions of premier online wedding destinations, Forever Bride and Anomalie to better serve its customer at every touchpoint and continue to rapidly disrupt the bridal and special event space. The Fall 2022 Wink is the latest offering from the retailer to serve its customers for all of life's most magical events.
With 70 years of experience dressing customers for all of life's special occasions, David's Bridal is built on the idea everyone deserves to have the attire of their dreams regardless of style preference, shape, size, or budget. We believe in: CELEBRATING all life's magical moments, INNOVATING so we are always serving her, PERSONALIZING everything so it's all done her way, DESIGNING the most luxurious dresses, and finally, KINDNESS - so she doesn't have to worry about anything. It is our mission to help anyone and everyone find the look that will allow them to be the best, most genuine version of themselves on their wedding day or any special occasion. David's Bridal is dedicated to helping each customer, with the assistance of online planning tools and resources powered by Blueprint Registry, Rustic Wedding Chic, and Forever Bride, knowledgeable stylists, and expert alteration artisans who will guide them through the entire purchasing journey. With more than 300 stores located across the US, Canada, UK, and franchise locations in Mexico, we offer the convenience of one-stop shopping for every magical event in her life including weddings, Quinceañera, graduations, prom, communions, or simply making the world her runway and beyond. Additionally, David's recently launched #frontlinefierce Philanthropy Program dedicated to amplifying the heroism, fearlessness, and bravery of those who serve others in their community. To learn more about David's Bridal, visit www.DavidsBridal.com, download the Planning App, and connect on social media through Instagram, YouTube, Pinterest, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and LinkedIn.
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BROCKMAN, Sharon Rose
Age 75, of Centerville, Ohio, passed away on October 26, 2022, after a long fight with cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Francis Bowman, mother, Roselene Frank and stepfather Martin Frank Sr. She is survived by husband Stephen Brockman, siblings, Ronald (Jeanette) Bowman, Janet (Jim) Harris, Bruce (Rose) Bowman, Sondra Breckel, step siblings, Donna (Pat) Frank, Katrina (David) Phillips, Martin (Cindy) Frank, Pam (Brian) Wolfe and Danny (Joyce) Frank.
Sharon was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on October 30, 1946. She graduated from the University of Louisville with a B.A. in Accounting and continued to maintain continuing education throughout her career. Sharon was a Certified Public Accountant and was the owner of a Jackson Hewitt Service along with Brockman Tax and Accounting Services.
Sharon was an avid bowler and along with husband Steve enjoyed competitive bowling tournaments. She also enjoyed playing cards with family and friends.
Sharon was a loving mentor to her younger siblings and will be sadly missed by all. Graveside committal of cremains 1 pm Friday, November 11th at Calvary Cemetery in Kettering, Ohio. On line condolences may be sent to | 2022-11-04T05:20:43+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/obituaries/brockman-sharon/G2QRZGUEANHAZPF5WCZP6RDKHM/ |
How to Watch the WNBA on Wednesday: TV Channel, Game Times and Odds
Today's WNBA schedule includes top teams in play. Among those five contests is the Connecticut Sun playing the Chicago Sky.
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Today's WNBA Games
The Chicago Sky play host to the Connecticut Sun
The Sun go on the road to face the Sky on Wednesday at 12:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Marquee Sports Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 12:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- CHI Record: 8-11
- CON Record: 14-5
- CHI Stats: 78.0 PPG (11th in WNBA), 81.7 Opp. PPG (sixth)
- CON Stats: 84.8 PPG (fourth in WNBA), 79.5 Opp. PPG (third)
Players to Watch
- CHI Key Player: Courtney Williams (9.5 PPG, 6.2 RPG, 6.2 APG)
- CON Key Player: Alyssa Thomas (14.9 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 8.0 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: -3.5
- CON Odds to Win: -165
- CHI Odds to Win: +137
- Total: 159.5 points
The Indiana Fever face the New York Liberty
The Liberty hope to pick up a road win at the Fever on Wednesday at 12:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
Records and Stats
- IND Record: 5-14
- NYL Record: 13-4
- IND Stats: 81.9 PPG (sixth in WNBA), 85.5 Opp. PPG (10th)
- NYL Stats: 87.4 PPG (second in WNBA), 80.9 Opp. PPG (fourth)
Players to Watch
- IND Key Player: Aliyah Boston (15.0 PPG, 8.4 RPG, 2.3 APG)
- NYL Key Player: Breanna Stewart (23.4 PPG, 9.8 RPG, 4.1 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: -9
- NYL Odds to Win: -505
- IND Odds to Win: +378
- Total: 167.5 points
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The Minnesota Lynx play host to the Dallas Wings
The Wings travel to face the Lynx on Wednesday at 1:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: Bally Sports
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 1:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- MIN Record: 9-10
- DAL Record: 10-9
- MIN Stats: 80.4 PPG (eighth in WNBA), 84.4 Opp. PPG (eighth)
- DAL Stats: 83.6 PPG (fifth in WNBA), 82.7 Opp. PPG (seventh)
Players to Watch
- MIN Key Player: Napheesa Collier (21.8 PPG, 7.9 RPG, 2.6 APG)
- DAL Key Player: Satou Sabally (17.5 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 3.4 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: -1.5
- DAL Odds to Win: -123
- MIN Odds to Win: +101
- Total: 168.5 points
The Atlanta Dream face the Seattle Storm
The Storm hit the road the Dream on Wednesday at 7:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
Records and Stats
- ATL Record: 10-8
- SEA Record: 4-15
- ATL Stats: 86.7 PPG (third in WNBA), 87.0 Opp. PPG (12th)
- SEA Stats: 79.2 PPG (ninth in WNBA), 86.4 Opp. PPG (11th)
Players to Watch
- ATL Key Player: Rhyne Howard (18.7 PPG, 4.7 RPG, 3.4 APG)
- SEA Key Player: Jewell Loyd (25.7 PPG, 4.5 RPG, 3.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: -6.5
- ATL Odds to Win: -284
- SEA Odds to Win: +227
- Total: 172.5 points
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The Los Angeles Sparks play the Las Vegas Aces
The Aces go on the road to face the Sparks on Wednesday at 10:00 PM ET.
How to Watch
- TV Channel: CBS Sports Network
- Stream Live: Fubo (regional restrictions may apply)
- Game Time: 10:00 PM ET
Records and Stats
- LAS Record: 7-12
- LVA Record: 17-2
- LAS Stats: 78.5 PPG (10th in WNBA), 81.4 Opp. PPG (fifth)
- LVA Stats: 93.6 PPG (first in WNBA), 78.9 Opp. PPG (second)
Players to Watch
- LAS Key Player: Nneka Ogwumike (19.8 PPG, 9.5 RPG, 2.9 APG)
- LVA Key Player: A'ja Wilson (19.6 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 2.2 APG)
Vegas Odds and Betting Lines
- Spread: -13.5
- LVA Odds to Win: -1445
- LAS Odds to Win: +858
- Total: 169 points
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Next cold front arrives at the end of the week
SHREVEPORT, La. (KSLA) - We’re tracking the second cold front of the week coming in Friday night. Some storms will accompany the front and could bring an isolated shot of severe weather. The rain will be followed by cooler and less humid weather this weekend.
Clouds will clear a bit into this evening, but expect them to fill back in across the area later tonight. We’ll be comfortable again with temperatures falling back into the low to mid 60s.
We’ll get back to some sunshine through the day Thursday along with warmer temperatures back in the mid 80s. A stray shower or sprinkle is possible, but most of the area will be dry again.
Partly to mostly sunny skies are ahead on Friday with an almost hot afternoon. Temperatures will build to near 90 through the day. A stray shower can’t be ruled out, but most of the ArkLaTex will remain dry until later in the evening.
As a cold front pushes in Friday night showers and storms will be on the increase. Rain chances will be tapered from north to south with the best chance for getting wet around and north of I-30. This is where we’ll also have the chance for a few strong to severe storms mainly Friday evening. Damaging wind and some hail are the primary threats.
A few showers may linger into Saturday morning, but rain chances will be on the decrease through the day. We’ll keep a good bit of cloudiness around. Temperatures will be cooler, only warming to near 80 for highs, and the humidity will be falling off as well.
Sunday looks dry, but still a bit cloudy at times. Temperatures will once again only warm to around 80 after starting in the low to mid 60s in the morning.
We’ll gradually warm up through the first half of next week with temperatures back in the mid 80s by Tuesday. The start of the week looks dry with only some isolated rain chances returning by midweek.
Have a good night!
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Ty Hardin shouldn’t have had to post that video on Sunday.
The Tupelo High School football coach took to Twitter that morning asking fans to come out for Friday’s Class 6A North final against Starkville.
“We need you here this Friday night,” Hardin said, pointing to the home bleachers behind him. “These kids deserve it. This community deserves it. This school deserves it.”
Those kids, who have carried the Golden Wave to a 13-0 record, certainly deserve better than what they got last Friday. A paltry, tepid crowd saw Tupelo roll over reigning state champion Madison Central, 28-7, tying the program record for wins in a season and setting the stage for a showdown with its biggest rival.
I don’t have an attendance figure, but the home side couldn’t have been more than half full. And many of those fans trickled in around kickoff, because Tupeloans rarely show up on time to social events. And that’s what Tupelo football games have long felt like — just a place for people to hang out, sitting on their hands, the game serving as mere background noise.
I’ve been here 20 years, and it’s always been this way. Simply put, Tupelo is not a football town.
Listen, I think it’s great that Tupelo High excels in so many sports, from baseball to tennis to swimming to soccer to cross country. Everybody wants a well-rounded athletics program, and Tupelo has long had one of the best in the state.
But when your football team is having a historic season like this, there should be an overflow of support. I’m talking about standing room only on Friday nights. Tupelo is widely considered the best team in the state, and do you realize how much college talent is on that field each week?
I’ve covered most of Tupelo’s games this season, and it is a tremendously fun group to watch. The Wave have been especially good at home, outscoring opponents 303-17. Hardin has pushed all the right buttons in his three seasons here, and this sort of success will be the norm for as long as he stays.
I’m sure Hardin is frustrated with the fan support. He can look up in the stands and see all the empty seats, and so can the players. I understand this problem is not unique to Tupelo; I’ve been to plenty of stadiums where the fan turnout was surprisingly low given the product on the field.
And I do want to recognize the real fans who do support Tupelo. I see their faces every Friday as I climb the stands up to the press box. And Tupelo has one of the best student sections around, led by the Tupelo Boys.
I’ve heard from some of these fans, and like me, they can’t fathom why the stands aren’t packed every Friday. Well, y’all have a chance to change that this week as Tupelo tries to reach the state championship game.
People don’t normally like bandwagon fans, but right now, Tupelo will take what it can get.
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Some census takers who falsified information during the 2020 count didn’t have their work redone fully, weren’t fired in a timely manner and in some cases even received bonuses, according to the U.S. Commerce Department’s watchdog group.
The findings released Friday by the Office of Inspector General raise concerns about possible damage to the quality of the once-a-decade head count that determines political power and federal funding,
Off-campus students at colleges and universities were likely undercounted since the census started around the same time students were sent home to stop the spread of COVID-19 in March 2020, the review found.
During the 2020 census, The Associated Press documented cases of census takers who were pressured by their supervisors to enter false information into a computer system about homes they had not visited so they could close cases during the waning days of the census.
Supervisors were able to track their census takers’ work in real time through mobile devices that the census takers used to record information about households’ numbers, demographic characteristics and members’ relationships to one another. As a result, supervisors would get alerts when actions raised red flags about accuracy, such as a census taker recording data on a home while far away from the address or a census taker conducting an interview in just a few minutes. As a quality control check, others census takers were sent back to homes to re-interview residents.
The Inspector General’s probe concluded that some alerts weren’t being properly resolved, some re-interviews weren’t properly conducted and that the work of some census takers whose work had been flagged for falsifying data had not been reworked to fix its accuracy. In fact, some census takers whose work was flagged for falsifications were given more cases, weren’t fired and were reassigned to other operations, the report said.
Of the 1,400 census takers who were designated “hard fails” because questions about the accuracy of their work, only 300 were fired for misconduct or unsatisfactory performance. Of the 1,400 “hard fail” census takers, 1,300 of them received bonuses ranging from $50 to $1,600 each, the report said.
The census is the largest nonmilitary mobilization in the U.S. Data gathered during the census determines how many congressional seats each state gets. The numbers also are used for redrawing political districts and distributing $1.5 trillion in federal spending each year. Because of that, undercounts can cost communities funding.
The 2020 census faced unprecedented challenges including the pandemic, natural disasters and political interference from the Trump administration.
In response to the Inspector General’s report, the Census Bureau said it appreciated the concerns that were raised but disagreed with the conclusions that data quality may have been damaged since the report cited only a small number of cases out of the overall workload.
“As a result, we asserted that the findings could not and should not be presented as a conclusive assessment of overall census quality,” Census Bureau Director Robert Santos said in the written response.
Under Census Bureau rules, college and university students should have been counted where they spent the most time, either at on-campus housing or off-campus apartments, even if they were sent home because of the pandemic. Most schools didn’t provide the Census Bureau with off-campus student data, and the bureau had to use a last-resort, less-accurate statistical tool to fill in the information gaps on more than 10% of the off-campus student population when they were given the information, the Inspector General’s report said.
Schools often didn’t provide the data because they didn’t have information on off-campus students or because of privacy concerns. The Inspector General recommends passage of legislation that would require schools to provide needed information in future head counts.
“Although difficult to quantify, the fiscal implication of specifically undercounting off-campus students at the correct location for states and localities is potentially far-reaching,” the report said.
The city of Boston, which is home to Northeastern University, Boston University and several other schools, said in a challenge to its census figures that the count missed 6,000 students.
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BEIRUT (AP) — Four children were killed Monday when a mine and explosives left inside an abandoned apartment went off in a rebel-held town in northern Syria, an opposition war monitor and a paramedic group said.
The opposition’s Syrian Civil Defense, also known as White Helmets, said the brothers were killed instantly by the blasts in the town of Binnish, and their bodies were taken a nearby morgue. It gave no further details.
The Britain-based Syrian Observatory for Human Rights also reported that four siblings were killed, adding that the building where the explosives went off had been used for years by families displaced by Syria’s 11-year civil war.
The Observatory, which documents Syria’s conflict, said 176 people, including 10 women and 91 children, have been killed by unexploded ordnance throughout Syria this year.
The conflict that began in March 2011 has killed hundreds of thousands of people and displaced half of Syria’s pre-war population of 23 million. It is not uncommon for booby-traps and mines to explode and kill and maim people in different parts of Syria.
Over the past few years, Syrian President Bashar Assad’s forces have gained control of much of the country with the help of his main backers Russia and Iran.
Binnish is in the last remaining rebel stronghold in northwest Syria. | 2022-09-06T06:44:49+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/international/ap-mine-explodes-in-north-syria-killing-4-young-brothers/ |
INDIANAPOLIS — The Made Man Improv Show debuts season 5 and celebrates 10 years of sold out shows in Indianapolis and around Central Indiana Saturday. Made Man Improv is a variety show that features sketch comedy, interactive games, skits, and more that is selling out Indiana venues that seat hundreds of people in as little as six minutes.
The already sold out event will be held at the Indiana Historical Society at 7 p.m. Saturday evening. For the new season, fans can expect new games, new feature acts, and an enhanced lobby experience with 360 booths, photographers, DJs, interviews and more.
“I love the fact that I’m doing something in the city that has a positive impact,” said Justin Bland, the creator of The Made Man Improv Show. “It’s a safe haven. It’s more than just laughs for a lot of people, it’s therapeutic,” said Bland.
The new season will also feature an opening act, with the first performer being comedian, Asia Chardonay. “The whole reason for this platform is to remove myself from the spotlight and give other people the opportunity to shine,” said Bland. “I’m in a position now where it’s a blessing to be a blessing. If I can bless somebody then I’m blessed.”
The show, which was originally the J Bland Made Man show, started at Vincennes University. His mentor, Charles Bamm Surett, encouraged him to leave his mark on the campus. Known for being a host to several events at Vincennes at the time, Bland decided that his strength was improv and decided to do a variety show that has steadily grown over the past decade.
The future of Made Man Improv Show is soon headed to Butler University where it will be open to students on campus. Made Man Improv is also planning to take their show on the road in a statewide college tour. Beyond his improv show, Bland aspires to build his own theatre in Indianapolis, and in the next two years plans to showcase a play written by himself.
Bland described himself as the funny kid who was inspired by shows such as In Living Color, Kenan & Kel, Whose Line Is It Anyway?, and All That. “This is just me, I’m not trying to be funny but I know people gravitate towards me because of my personality,” said Bland. “It was sacrifices that had to be made, it was a whole lot of sleepless, restless nights trying to figure out how can I crack the code. We’ve manifested these moments.”
To purchase tickets for future shows please click here. | 2023-04-08T22:08:26+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/indiana-news/indys-made-man-improv-debuts-season-5-celebrates-10-years/ |
Our stockings runneth over with streaming holiday options whose titles, on Netflix and Hallmark and elsewhere, tend to blur into a single, extended holiday viewing option we’ll call “Countdown to Falling for Christmas with You on a Holidate on Mistletoe Farm All the Way.” Someone should make that one, and then we’ll be done for a while.
Meantime: Here’s a list of 10 holiday movies, nine streaming, one in theaters. Some are old. Some aren’t. Some you know. Some you won’t. Some are grisly. Most are not. Happy viewing and stay warm.
“Holiday” (1938): The grandest romantic New Year’s Eve scene in Hollywood history, and yes, I’ve seen “When Harry Met Sally.” With partygoers downstairs, Katharine Hepburn and Cary Grant, in the attic playroom of a Park Avenue mansion, find themselves edging toward a realization of what they mean to each other in director George Cukor’s exquisite film version of the 1928 Philip Barry play. On Amazon Prime, YouTube, Apple TV+ and other streaming services.
“Remember the Night” (1940): A pip, hard to find but worth the effort. In Manhattan, over the holidays, assistant district attorney Fred MacMurray feels sorry for convicted shoplifter Barbara Stanwyck (he’s the one who convicted her) so he pays her bail and brings her home to Indiana for Christmas. It’s a truly unpredictable mixture of comedy, drama, astringent family dynamics and sneaky romance. Preston Sturges’ script, Mitchell Leisen’s pearly direction, the stars! Sturges’ own assessment: “Quite a lot of schmaltz, a good dose of schmerz and just enough schmutz to make it box office.” On the fawesome.tv service, if you want to find a younger relative to help you figure that one out.
“Meet Me in St. Louis” (1944): The wintertime sequences in director Vincente Minnelli’s achingly nostalgic vision of turn-of-the-century mid-American life are just a fourth of the storyline. But every season’s wonderfully realized in this one, which comes festooned with “The Trolley Song” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.” Judy Garland stars, and how. On Amazon Prime and other streaming services.
“Christmas Holiday” (1944): Some titles are more deceiving than others; this sinister wartime film noir from director Robert Siodmak takes the cake. It comes from the W. Somerset Maugham novel. The movie version stars a cast-against-type Gene Kelly as a murderous gambler, and Deanna Durbin, haunted by Yuletide memories she can’t forget. A “gotcha” studio marvel of vexed but finally fulfilled expectations. Streaming on Roku and YouTube.
“The Family Man” (2000): My wife’s favorite seasonal rewatch, and I love her madly, so that’s that. Selfish, acquisitive businessman Nicolas Cage learns a lesson in true commitment and what’s important from his college sweetheart (Tea Leoni) with help from an angel (Don Cheadle). On Netflix, Amazon Prime and other streaming services.
“Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey” (2020): Netflix’s recent original movie musical features a wealth of Black talent in a Victorian-era fantasy starring Justin Cornwell, Forest Whitaker, Anika Noni Rose and Madalen Mills. Some have written that “Jingle Jangle” has “the makings of a classic that endures year after year.” Streaming on Netflix.
“The Noel Diary” (2022): Another Netflix holiday present, this one from the Richard Paul Evans book, about a bestselling author (Justin Hartley of “Smallville” and “The Young and the Restless”) inheriting his parents’ house after his mother’s death. Luminous Barrett Doss co-stars as a woman seeking answers to her own family secrets.
“Violent Night” (2022): “Bad Santa” just got owned: David Harbour portrays a mean, bloodthirsty hombre of a St. Nick who’s apparently been watching a heavy rotation of “Straw Dogs” and “Home Alone 2″ (they’re equally sadistic) in prep for this hostage thriller in which brutal mercenaries led by John Leguizamo pay for their place on the naughty list. Premieres in theaters Dec. 2. Rated R for “really?”
”Scrooge” (remake): We’re never far away from another Dickens “Christmas Carol” remake or two: Already on Apple TV + there’s “Spirited,” with Will Ferrell and Ryan Reynolds, and next up is the new Netflix animated “Scrooge: A Christmas Carol.” From the trailer, it looks and sounds like a variation on the 1970 “Scrooge” film but with tons more fireballs and time-traveling portals. The voice cast includes Luke Evans, Olivia Colman, Jessie Buckley and Jonathan Pryce. Premieres on Netflix Dec. 2.
”The Apology” — Christmastime housebound thriller starring Anna Gunn as a haunted mother whose child disappeared 20 years earlier. Her estranged ex-brother-in-law (Linus Roache) shows up, unannounced, with some secrets to spill along with the blood promised by debut feature writer-director Alison Star Locke. Janeane Garofalo co-stars. Premieres on Shudder Dec. 16.
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Biden: US-Mexico Border Will be “Chaotic for a While”
President Joe Biden predicted Tuesday that the U.S.-Mexico border would be “chaotic for a while” when pandemic-related restrictions end, as 550 active-duty troops began arriving and migrants weighed whether or when to cross.
The restrictions have been in place since 2020, and allowed U.S. officials to quickly return migrants over the border. They are ending later this week and the U.S. is putting into place a set of new policies that will clamp down on illegal crossings while offering migrants a legal path to the United States if they apply online through a government app, have a sponsor and pass background checks.
Biden said his administration was working to make the change orderly. “But it remains to be seen,” he told reporters. “It’s going to be chaotic for a while.”
U.S. officials will begin denying asylum on Thursday to migrants who show up at the Mexico border without first seeking protection in a country they passed through. It’s part of the Biden administration’s effort to crack down on illegal border crossings.
At the same time, there are plans to create new legal pathways, including 100 regional migration hubs across the Western Hemisphere. Administration officials say the measures are meant to fundamentally alter how migrants arrive at the U.S. southern border.
Coronavirus pandemic-related restrictions known as Title 42 had allowed border officials to quickly return many migrants who crossed. But those restrictions are ending on Thursday.
Biden and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador spoke for roughly an hour Tuesday to discuss the border. Mexico shares a 1,951-mile border with the United States, so the nation is key to the success of any plans by the United States to control immigration at the southern border.
Migrants are already arriving. About 100 people — mostly from Colombia — came across the border before dawn Tuesday and walked nearly two hours through remote, boulder-strewn mountains east of San Diego to a sandy plateau where Border Patrol agents watched over them.
Andres Barra, 39, left Colombia on Friday, flew to Tijuana, Mexico, and paid a smuggler $300 to guide him to a mountain peak near the agents, to whom they surrendered. He fled Colombia because frequent robbery and extortion made it difficult to live.
He said he wanted to enter the United States while the restrictions were still in effect, because he heard it would be more difficult after Thursday.
“It won’t be so easy anymore,” he said.
Agents in the U.S. Border Patrol’s relatively quiet El Centro, California, sector stopped about 260 migrants a day over a four- or five-day period through Sunday, up from about 90 a day the previous week, said Gregory Bovino, the sector chief. On Monday, agents found migrants from 22 countries.
In the Mexican border city of Reynosa, across from McAllen, Texas, groups handed out fliers Tuesday that explained in English and Haitian Creole how to register for the CBP One app that the U.S. has been using to allow migrants to schedule an appointment to try to gain admittance to the U.S.
Standing in Reynosa’s central square Tuesday, Phanord Renel of Haiti said he would not risk deportation to cross. “We don’t want to go back there (Haiti) because the situation is very complicated there,” he said. “If we can’t cross, we have to put up with it here, maybe the government will do something for us, but cross illegally — no.”
U.S. and international law give migrants the right to seek asylum. However, the U.S. has used Title 42 of a public health law to expel migrants with no chance at asylum 2.8 million times since March 2020 on the grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.
The Biden administration has said it is ready to deal with whatever happens after Title 42’s use ends, although it has also repeatedly criticized Congress for not making changes to the country’s immigration system.
“We believe we have a robust process to deal with what is going to occur after Title 42 lifts. Again, we’re using the tools that are available to us because Congress refuses to do their job as it relates to the border,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday.
The movement of troops is part of efforts to beef up security along the southern border, but they will mainly be used to help monitor and watch the border, or do data entry and support, and are “not there in any way to be interacting with migrants,” said Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary. The goal is to free up U.S. Customs and Border Protection personnel to do law enforcement activities.
At least some of the active-duty troops will be used near El Paso, Texas, he said, while adding that CBP will decide where forces will go. More than 900 additional soldiers, Marines and airmen will follow around the end of May.
Roughly 2,500 National Guard members are already spread across all sectors of the border, providing an array of support to CBP, including monitoring, detection and air transportation. Separately, Texas National Guard troops are also working along the border under state authority.
Even with the COVID-19 asylum restrictions still in place, the administration has seen record numbers of people crossing the border. The Biden administration’s plan is meant to crack down on those who cross illegally and by creating new pathways meant to offer alternatives to a dangerous and often deadly journey.
Some migrants have been spurred by false information from smugglers or widespread rumors about what the changes will mean for their chances of being able to remain in the U.S.
“It’s a very complicated legal system and it’s becoming increasingly difficult to communicate the realities of our clients,” Daniel Berlin, of the International Rescue Committee, said. ”While we try to communicate the most accurate and up to date information that we have, smugglers and traffickers and other bad actors are communicating false information.”
Effects have also been felt far from the southern border. In Chicago, Mayor Lori Lightfoot issued an emergency declaration in response to a tenfold increase in the number of asylum-seekers arriving in the city in need of temporary shelter and other help.
Chicago officials have warned for several weeks that its shelters can’t accommodate the larger number of migrants arriving daily since late April. Migrants have been sheltering inside city police stations or airports because city-run shelters are full.
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP)Dain Dainja was an inside force Michigan State had no answer for and Matthew Mayer hit clutch 3s in the second half as Illinois ended the Spartans seven-game win streak with a 75-66 win on Friday night.
Dainja, a player Illinois coach Brad Underwood calls ”a dancing bear,” powered inside and scored with both hands to put up 20 points and lead the Illini. Mayer hit 3 of 6 from distance and scored 15 of his 19 points in the second half.
Illinois went on a 9-2 run to tie the game at 54-54, then took the lead on two free throws by Dainja, going in front for the first time since taking a 27-26 first-half lead. Mayer added a pull-up 3 to complete a run of 10 straight points.
Michigan State (12-4, 4-2, Big Ten) rallied to tie the game on a Tyson Walker jumper with 5:47 left, but Coleman Hawkins answered with a 3 to put Illinois (12-5, 3-3) back on top for good.
Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 17 points for the Illini. Hawkins scored all nine of his points in the second half and pulled down a team-high eight rebounds. Mayer blocked six shots.
A.J. Hoggard scored 20 points to lead Michigan State. Walker had 14 and Joey Hauser contributed 11 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
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Michigan State plays host to No. 3 Purdue Monday.
Illinois travels to take on Minnesota Monday.
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Willi Ninja, ‘Godfather of Voguing,’ celebrated in Google Doodle
By Marianne Garvey, CNN
(CNN) — Google is honoring the late dancer, choreographer and LGBTQ+ icon Willi Ninja with a Google Doodle.
Ninja, who was featured in the documentary “Paris is Burning,” rose to fame in the 1980s and 1990s and created the “The Iconic House of Ninja” social community and dance troupe, which lives on today.
A star in the Harlem ballroom scene, credited as the “Godfather of Voguing,” Ninja’s given name was William Roscoe Leake. Born in 1961, Ninja grew up in Flushing, Queens with his mom taking him to ballet performances at the Apollo Theater in New York.
He would go on to invent his own style of dancing.
“Paris is Burning,” a film about LGBTQ+ culture in America in the 1980s, premiered on June 9 1990. The film featured Ninja prominently and is recognized as “culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant” by the Library of Congress. It was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 2016.
Ninja’s dancing inspired and influenced artists like Madonna. He danced in two music videos for Janet Jackson and was was a runway model for designer Jean-Paul Gaultier.
An advocate for HIV/AIDS education and prevention, Ninja died in 2006 at age 45.
His Google Doodle celebrates his dancing style with a 48-second animated clip.
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Which farmhouse end table is best?
Farmhouse furniture is a popular style that gives your space a cozy, down-home feel. It celebrates the aesthetics of simple rural living without forfeiting modern comforts. If you’re looking to furnish your room in this decor, adding some farmhouse end tables can add true rustic charm. Many farmhouse-style end tables are made out of distressed wood and come in light or neutral colors.
If you want a lovely two-toned piece, Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Isakson Tall Trestle End Table is a top pick.
What to know before you buy a farmhouse end table
Farmhouse style elements
Farmhouse decor prioritizes function and practicality, which is why furniture in this style aims for simplicity over ornamentation. Many favor natural materials, such as reclaimed wood, wicker, metal and stone. The upholstery is often made of cotton, canvas or linen. Colors are also natural and neutral, highlighting earth tones, grays, whites and beiges. You’ll usually see accent colors in light blue, green or yellow.
Uses
An end table is a small table you can place next to your couch, sofa or comfy chair. They’re about the same height as the arm of a chair, making it easy to reach a book or a cup. End tables are also a great spot for a decorative vase, table lamp, clock or a candle.
Material
Most farmhouse end tables are made from wood. Natural wood showcases the grain, though some manufacturers paint their wooden end tables. Distressed or weathered wood is a popular look. You’ll also see end tables made from antiqued metal, such as bronze or iron, which have a vintage look.
Shape
End tables come in various shapes, often using a square, rectangular or round tabletop. Select end tables come in a drum or barrel shape. The main consideration when choosing a shape is that it’ll fit in the space you’re placing it. Farmhouse style focuses more on a mix-and-match style instead of a coordinated look, so don’t try too hard to match your end table with existing furniture.
Size
Most end tables measure 18 to 24 inches in height. You want your end table to be within 2 inches of the height of your sofa arm. Also, you don’t want an end table that’s lower than the sofa or chair you’re placing it next to. And you want it wide enough to place your items, ideally around 20 inches wide. Before purchasing an end table, check its dimensions to ensure it fits in your space.
What to look for in a quality farmhouse end table
Storage
For added versatility, select an end table that has storage. Look for tables with shelves beneath the tabletop for open storage or, if you prefer closed storage, one with a drawer or cabinet.
Nesting
Nesting farmhouse end tables come in a set of two or more tables. Each table fits beneath one another in descending sizes. This is a good option in small spaces because you can pull out the extra tables when you need them or leave them under the primary end table when you don’t.
Legs and accents
Most farmhouse end tables feature the traditional four legs. You may also see curved legs or a single, pedestal-style leg. While simplicity dominates the farmhouse style, you may also see minimal accents such as a scalloped apron or crossbuck.
How much you can expect to spend on a farmhouse end table
Quality farmhouse end tables vary in price depending on materials, size and brand. They start at $60 and can cost upwards of $200.
Farmhouse end table FAQ
Where does farmhouse style get its name?
A. Farmhouse style is influenced by the original homesteads in the rural U.S. when function and practicality were more important than frills. The early settlers sourced materials from one’s immediate surroundings, either through repurposing or relying on natural resources such as timber.
Can I use a farmhouse end table as a nightstand?
A. Absolutely. Many end tables have similar dimensions to a nightstand. Look for one with a drawer or cabinet to place by your antiqued bed.
What’s the best farmhouse end table to buy?
Top farmhouse end table
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Isakson Tall Trestle End Table
What you need to know: This beautiful natural wood tabletop features a matte metal frame and a shelf.
What you’ll love: The construction is heavy and sturdy. It’s easy to assemble. The wooden plank-style top is distressed. It also comes in solid, neutral colors, as well as a matching coffee table.
What you should consider: Not all reviewers liked the weathered look of the wood.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Top farmhouse end table for the money
Laurel Foundry Modern Farmhouse Kistler Tall Wood End Table
What you need to know: You can’t get more rustic than this unfinished wood end table if you’re looking for an authentic, “roughing it” look.
What you’ll love: This reasonably priced table comes fully assembled. The rough, natural wood has a distressed look and a certain charm. The size is perfect.
What you should consider: A few reviewers noticed the stain came off and transferred onto other materials.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
Worth checking out
Andover Mills Oreland Tall End Table with Storage
What you need to know: The clean, simple design of this end table comes in classic farmhouse colors and will work well with any existing farmhouse items.
What you’ll love: This end table has a drawer for closed storage. It comes in white, gray oak and a light brown. It’s taller on the taller end at 23 inches high and works well next to platform beds. It only takes a few minutes to assemble.
What you should consider: It’s made from particleboard, so this end table isn’t as durable as authentic wooden ones.
Where to buy: Sold by Wayfair
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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin is expected to sign a new law that cracks down on draft dodging.
Lawmakers rushed the legislation through both houses of parliament this week.
It could have big implications for the Kremlin's war plans in Ukraine, especially as it tries to bolster Russian forces in anticipation of a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Here are few key takeaways.
Draftees are banned from leaving the country
On a basic level, the new law makes it very difficult for Russians — mostly men but also women with specialized skills — to avoid being drafted or conscripted.
Until now, military recruitment officers have had to go in person to deliver a paper summons to a draftee's home or workplace.
That system will now be supplanted by electronic notifications — i.e. emails — issued through systems including the web portals that Russians use to pay their utility bills, taxes and other services.
The electronic notification will be binding from the moment the government hits send.
And with the new law, draftees are immediately banned from leaving the country.
Those who fail to show up at a recruitment office promptly will soon face a raft of new restrictions related to banking, selling property and even gaining access to a driver's license.
Already before the reform, people who refused orders to serve in the military have faced a possible prison sentence of up to 10 years.
The Kremlin learned from mobilization mishaps
Kremlin officials and lawmakers have made clear they see the law as a response to problems carrying out Putin's "partial mobilization" decree last fall to call up 300,000 troops to fight in Ukraine.
It provided reinforcements for the front line, but also drove hundreds of thousands of Russians to flee the country to avoid the draft. Many other citizens dodged service within the country by changing their address or simply claiming not to have seen the draft notice.
The new law's backers said it was time to close up loopholes that allowed some of the mishaps of last year's mobilization.
Provisions preventing draft dodgers from selling or transferring property, in particular, target Russians who fled abroad from cashing out.
The law isn't a new mobilization order, but the military seeks a boost
The Kremlin insists the new law in no way signals a "second wave" mobilization for Ukraine, but some experts are skeptical.
Whether the government calls up more Russians to fight ultimately depends on what happens in the coming months — particularly as Ukraine prepares to launch a counteroffensive to retake occupied territories.
In recent months, the military has focused on recruiting volunteers, offering contract soldiers far higher pay to fight in Ukraine — up to $2,600 a month, a vast sum for Russians from small towns or rural areas.
Authorities seem aware of how deeply unpopular last year's mobilization drive was. It set off protests across the country, and a rash of public complaints that recruits lacked equipment and training for battle — grievances that citizens often aired in public videos. President Putin even made a rare admission that "mistakes" were made.
Russia continues to struggle to meet its military objectives in Ukraine — suffering heavy losses and failing to control territory Moscow illegally claimed to have annexed last fall.
Amid those setbacks, the Defense Ministry in December said it planned to increase the size of the military by 30% to 1.5 million soldiers. That means adding several hundred thousand more troops to the current ranks on top of contract volunteers.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2023-04-13T22:04:30+00:00 | kanw.com | https://www.kanw.com/npr-news/2023-04-13/russia-races-to-pass-tough-new-military-draft-rules-banning-conscripts-from-leaving |
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CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - enCore Energy Corp. ("enCore" or the "Company") (TSXV: EU) (OTCQB: ENCUF), a United States uranium development company, today announced that William M. Sheriff, Executive Chairman, and W. Paul Goranson, Chief Executive Officer, and other members of leadership are scheduled to ring the Opening Bell at the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, January 23, 2023.
William M. Sheriff stated, "enCore Energy is thrilled to mark its first day of trading on the NYSE American under the symbol "EU" by ringing the opening bell. It is an honor to represent our shareholders and team as we mark this important milestone in enCore's development. Our push to become the next domestic uranium producer, and provide an expanded energy source for the United States, is only enhanced by the privilege of trading on this prestigious securities market group."
The Common Shares will continue to trade on the TSX Venture Exchange (TSXV), also under the symbol "EU".
enCore Energy is the most diversified In-Situ Recovery uranium development company in the United States and recently announced it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the Alta Mesa In-Situ Recovery (ISR) uranium project (the "Transaction"). The Transaction will position enCore as a leading US-focused ISR uranium company with the proven management expertise required to advance multiple production opportunities within its portfolio. enCore is focused on becoming the next uranium producer from its licensed and past-producing South Texas Rosita Processing Plant by 2023. The South Dakota-based Dewey-Burdock project and the Wyoming Gas Hills project offer mid-term production opportunities, with significant New Mexico uranium resource endowments providing long-term opportunities. The enCore team is led by industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of ISR uranium operations and the nuclear fuel cycle. enCore is committed to engaging and working with local communities and indigenous governments to create positive impact from corporate developments.
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Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements: Certain information contained in this news release, including: any information relating to the Company being a leading uranium company; the Company's expectations as to longer term fundamentals in the market and price projections; scalability, and the Company's ability to be able to restart or increase production at any of its processing facilities as market conditions warrant; the ability of the Company to complete the acquisition of Alta Mesa and to realize the expected benefits of the acquisition; the expected timelines for the development and recommencement of production at Rosita or other processing facilities; estimates relating to current mineral resources; expectations regarding exploration potential; statements relating to the listing on the NYSE and associated benefits and any other statements regarding future expectations, beliefs, goals or prospects; constitute forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities legislation (collectively, "forward-looking statements"). All statements in this news release that are not statements of historical fact (including statements containing the words "expects", "does not expect", "plans", "anticipates", "does not anticipate", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "projects", "potential", "scheduled", "forecast", "budget" and similar expressions) should be considered forward-looking statements. All such forward-looking statements are subject to important risk factors and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the companies' ability to control or predict. Forward-looking statements necessarily involve known and unknown risks, including, without limitation, risks associated with general economic conditions; adverse industry events; risks associated with accessing additional funding required for the transactions and operations discussed in this news release; future legislative and regulatory developments; the ability of enCore to implement its business strategies; and other risks. A number of important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those indicated or implied by such forward-looking statements, including without limitation factors relating to forward looking statements listed above which include risks as disclosed in the companies' annual information form filings. The Company assumes no obligation to update the information in this communication, except as required by law. Additional information identifying risks and uncertainties is contained in filings by the Company with the various securities commissions which are available online at www.sec.gov and www.sedar.com. Forward-looking statements are provided for the purpose of providing information about the current expectations, beliefs and plans of management. Such statements may not be appropriate for other purposes and readers should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, that speak only as of the date hereof, as there can be no assurance that the plans, intentions or expectations upon which they are placed will occur. Such information, although considered reasonable by management at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect and actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. Forward-looking statements contained in this news release are expressly qualified by this cautionary statement.
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Looks like Paris Hilton is living her best life.
Paris announced Jan. 25 that she's officially a boy mom, celebrating the arrival of her and husband Carter Reum's son with a precious photo reveal of his hand around her thumb. As she told him in the caption, "You are already loved beyond words."
The new parents aren't the only ones doting on the little guy, who was born via surrogate.
Sister Nicky Hilton welcomed Paris, 41, to "mommyhood" in a sweet post. "So so incredibly happy for youuu! It's the most beautiful ride," Nicky shared. "There is no greater love. You are going to be the best mommy. What a lucky boy!"
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Of course, Paris, who has been open about her IVF journey, isn't the only celeb to grow her family with the help of a surrogate. Last year, Rebel Wilson welcomed her "miracle" baby through surrogacy, and Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas revealed they were first-time parents following the birth of daughter Malti Marie.
Priyanka, 40, recently shared how health issues prevented her from carrying their baby girl, telling "British Vogue" that surrogacy was a "necessary step" due to the "medical complications."
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"I'm so grateful I was in a position where I could do this," the actress shared in the Jan. 19 cover story, detailing her daughter's early arrival. "Our surrogate was so generous, kind, lovely, and funny, and she took care of this precious gift for us for six months."
As for Kim Kardashian, she also came to the conclusion that pregnancy just doesn't "really agree" with her after the birth of her first two kids North West, 9, and Saint West, 7.
"Every medical issue that you could probably have, I feel like I get, and I worry so much about it," she previously told E! News. "That's my experience and I'm not gonna pretend that it's not."
Kim, 42, and Kanye West, 45, went on to welcome Chicago, 5, and Psalm, 3, via surrogates.
The SKIMS founder also admitted it affords a level of privacy that pregnancy doesn't, saying in a 2016 episode of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians," "You could have a baby for a year and nobody would even know."
Keep reading to see more celebrities who expanded their families through surrogacy.
Casey Wilson & David Caspe
The Happy Endings duo welcomed their third child—a baby girl named Frances Rose—with help from an "angel" surrogate, Casey shared in January 2023. "A large factor of surrogacy was my postpartum depression that I had through both kids," she said. "It's actually a very strong choice to make when you're parenting other kids, and for myself."
Nick Jonas & Priyanka Chopra
"We are overjoyed to confirm that we have welcomed a baby via surrogate," the singer and actress shared in January 2022. E! News later confirmed they named her Malti Marie Chopra Jonas.
Khloe Kardashian & Tristan Thompson
In July 2022, Khloe welcome a baby boy via surrogate with the NBA player, though they split soon after their son was conceived.
Rebel Wilson
The Pitch Perfect star welcomed a daughter named Royce Lillian in November 2022, writing at the time, "I can't even describe the love I have for her, she's a beautiful miracle!"
Paris Hilton & Carter Reum
The couple, who wed in 2021, welcomed their first child together, a baby boy via surrogate, in January 2023.
Alec & Hilaria Baldwin
In March 2021, the actor and his wife announced the arrival of baby No. 6, a daughter named Lucia. A source close to the couple confirmed to E! News she was born via surrogate.
Kristen Wiig & Avi Rothman
The Bridesmaids star and her fiancé welcomed twins via surrogate in 2020.
Kandi Burruss
The "Real Housewives of Atlanta" star welcomed daughter Blaze Tucker via surrogate in Nov. 2019.
Kim Kardashian & Kanye West
Following two high-risk pregnancies, the E! reality star and rapper enlisted the help of a gestational carrier to welcome daughter Chicago West in January 2018 and and a baby boy in May 2019.
Gabrielle Union & Dwyane Wade
The "Bring It On" star and NBA pro welcomed a healthy baby girl via surrogate on Nov. 7, 2018. "Our miracle baby arrived last night via surrogate and 11/7 will forever be etched in our hearts as the most loveliest of all the lovely days," the actress shared.
Andy Cohen
The "Watch What Happens Live" host became a first-time dad with the arrival of his son, Benjamin Allen in February 2019. "I'm in love," he wrote on Instagram, adding, "And speechless. And eternally grateful to an incredible surrogate. And I'm a dad. Wow."
Tyra Banks
The supermodel and partner Erik Asla welcomed their first child, York Banks Asla, via a surrogate in 2016. | 2023-01-28T09:56:57+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/paris-hilton-and-more-stars-who-welcomed-babies-via-surrogate/3057376/ |
AI-powered system confirms at least five jaguars in Dzilam State Reserve
MEXICO CITY, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A team of nature conservation experts announced that they have identified at least five jaguars in Dzilam State Reserve in Yucatan, Mexico.
Enabled by Huawei's cloud platform and AI, the team have identified two adult males, one adult female, and two cubs as part of a Tech4Nature project launched by IUCN and Huawei in Dzilam State Reserve in 2022.
Prior to the project, experts did not know whether the reserve was home to jaguars and if so, how many there were.
"Our umbrella species is the jaguar, because if we protect it, then we protect everything that surrounds them. What we are doing is a huge and pioneering step for decision-making for conservation and nature-based solutions," said Regina Cervera, Project Coordinator at the innovation agency C Minds.
The project utilizes infrared cameras, audio monitoring devices, cloud, and AI to collect, monitor, and analyze acoustic and visual data that gives a baseline understanding of the presence of 25 species, one of which is the endangered North American jaguar - an umbrella species that indicates the health of the whole ecosystem. The data collected is processed on Huawei's ModelArts AI platform and Rainforest Connection's Arbimon AI platform.
"We need to upload the data to a big data platform because of the high volume of information," said Joaquin Saldana, Director of Strategy Marketing at Huawei Latin America. "We need to process it at high speed and with artificial intelligence. Then we can start to understand the data and detect the animals that interest us."
Alongside C Minds and Huawei Mexico, project partners include International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Polytechnic University of Yucatan, Rainforest Connection, the government authorities of Yucatan, and local community groups.
"The Tech4Nature project in Mexico is a successful example of how local communities use innovative technologies for biodiversity conservation," said Nadine Seleem, Green List Project Leader at IUCN.
With 30,000 images, 550,000 audio recordings, and extensive video footage collected and analyzed to date, the Tech4Nature partners have identified 119 species. These include 88 birds, 22 mammals, five reptiles, and four amphibians. Of these, 34 species are on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species.
The data also provides a rich array of data-driven insights for researchers to develop conservation measures based on a far more complete understanding of the ecosystem as a whole.
"Knowing is extremely valuable, which is what we get now with monitoring. If we do not see them, we do not know they are there. If people do not know about these animals, they cannot help us," said Sayda Rodriguez Gomez, Secretary of Sustainable Development of Yucatan.
Protecting the jaguar is of high importance to the surrounding communities and their involvement in the project is crucial.
"This is jaguar territory. If we do not protect this habitat, we will only find these jaguars in books," said Juan Castillo, a community leader in Dzilam de Bravo.
Mexico's jaguars are threatened by poaching, deforestation, habitat loss, and climate change. Ecologists estimate that around 4,000 to 5,000 jaguars live in the wild in Mexico, more than half of which live in Yucatan Peninsula, making the area one of the nation's primary regions for conservation.
The team are currently working on developing algorithms that can identify individual jaguars, based on which population numbers can be more accurately calculated.
On World Environment Day on June 5, IUCN and Huawei will host the third Tech4Nature webinar themed "Smarter Biodiversity Conservation". At the event, government, conservation, and technology experts will explore how technology can make nature conservation smarter and showcase current innovations and achievements in this area. IUCN and Huawei will also launch the Smart Protected Areas whitepaper that can help enable smarter nature conservation.
About Tech4Nature
Huawei and the International Union for Conservation of nature (IUCN) jointly launched the three-year Tech4Nature partnership in 2020 to measure the efficacy of nature conservation using digital technologies against the IUCN green list standard. Tech4Nature comes under Huawei's digital inclusion and sustainability initiative TECH4ALL.
About TECH4ALL
TECH4ALL is Huawei's long-term digital inclusion initiative and action plan. Enabled by innovative technologies and partnerships, TECH4ALL is designed to help promote inclusion and sustainability in the digital world.
For more information, please visit Huawei TECH4ALL website at https://www.huawei.com/en/tech4all
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Ivanka Trump says she won’t be involved in politics during father’s 2024 campaign
(CNN) - Former President Donald Trump is once again running for president, but his daughter said she won’t be involved this time around.
Donald Trump filed the necessary paperwork to make a run for president in 2024 on Tuesday.
Shortly after the announcement, his daughter Ivanka Trump released a statement saying she would not be involved further in politics. She said she plans to support her father “outside of the political arena.”
Donald Trump addressed supporters Tuesday night at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach Florida.
“To make America glorious again I am tonight announcing my candidacy for president of the United States,” Donald Trump said.
He is expected to face a crowded Republican field that could include Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and even his former running mate Mike Pence.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-16T22:45:41+00:00 | wymt.com | https://www.wymt.com/2022/11/16/ivanka-trump-says-she-wont-be-involved-politics-during-fathers-2024-campaign/ |
Former Vice President Mike Pence is keeping the door open to testifying before the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 attacks on the U.S. Capitol.
Pence commented Wednesday during an event in New Hampshire.
“If there was an invitation to participate, I would consider it," Pence said.
He added, "Under the Constitution, we have three coequal branches of government. Any invitation directed at me, I’d have to reflect on the unique role I was serving in as vice president. It would be unprecedented in history for a vice president to be summoned to testify on Capitol Hill."
Pence was overseeing the Electoral College count when rioters began storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. He was taken to a secure location before eventually certifying Joe Biden's victory.
Pence faced an intense pressure campaign from former President Donald Trump to delay the certification of the election. He rejected the president's idea because he said he didn't have the authority. | 2022-08-17T15:10:46+00:00 | krtv.com | https://www.krtv.com/news/national/pence-says-he-would-consider-testifying-before-jan-6-committee |
The New Twist on Champagne - Complete with Bathtubs, Bubbles, and Rubber Duckies - Flows into the Restaurant July 30th
Bubbles Brunch To Be Offered Sundays, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Ponce City Market Restaurant
ATLANTA, July 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Atlanta's premier vegan bar, owned by restauranteur and entrepreneur Pinky Cole, announces the arrival of their newest brunch experience, Bubbles Brunch. Launching Sunday, July 30, 2023, Bubbles gives 'champagne on ice' new meaning with a taste of the brand's notorious cocktail theater. Offering guests champagne bottles in a theatrical bubble bath presentation, the new brunch is an entertaining experience complete with instagrammable moments.
Bar Vegan's Sunday brunch has been a staple in Atlanta since their 2021 spring opening. Bubble Brunch will give guests a new bottle service experience with dry ice, rubber duckies and literal 'bubble baths' to pair with the celebrated vegan brunch cuisine. From fluffy, made-from-scratch vegan pancakes to savory house favorites like the Fried Chik'n Sandwich, this new brunch is accompanied by a menu selection that vegan and non-vegan foodies will enjoy.
"Sunday brunch is a weekend escape, which is why we're so excited to be taking brunch to the next level with a truly weekend-worthy experience," says Christi Mason, Slutty Vegan, Inc. Chief Marketing Officer. "Bubbles Brunch highlights brands like LVMH and ASAP Rocky's Mercer + Prince, offering a tiered menu of champagne options and delectable cocktails that are true to the Bar Vegan brand."
About Bar Vegan
Bar Vegan is Atlanta's go-to dining destination for exceptional plant-based cuisine and state of the art crafted cocktails. Established in 2021, the brand's mission is to create inviting and inclusive spaces for guests to discover the deliciousness vegan cuisine has to offer. Committed to gastronomic excellence, ethical sourcing, and sustainability, Bar Vegan aims to change the perception of vegan dining one incredible meal at a time. It doesn't stop there. Each one of the drinks at Bar vegan is skillfully curated with both flavors and presentations aimed to please - from traditional cocktails to drinks that come in a fire extinguisher or Ferris wheel.
Contact: Christi Mason, Christi.Mason@sluttyveganatl.com
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Four people were stabbed on a Chicago Transit Authority train early Friday after several robbery suspects followed a man onto the train and attacked him before he pulled a knife and fought back, police said.
Chicago police said a 42-year-old man switched from one Red Line CTA train to another about 2 a.m. CDT at the North/Clybourn station when six suspects followed him onto the train, demanded his belongings and attacked him with a knife and a broken glass bottle.
The man, who pulled out his own knife and fought back, suffered several stab wounds and was hospitalized in serious condition, police said.
Three of the six robbers were hospitalized after also being wounded. Police said a 52-year-old man was in serious condition with a stab wound to the neck, a 36-year-old man was in fair condition with cuts to his arm, and a 24-year-old man was stabilized after suffering a stab wound to the back.
The three other attackers were taken into custody, in addition to the three who were hospitalized, police said.
Chicago fire officials said a fifth person, a CTA employee, was taken to a hospital for observation for “anxiety” followed in incident.
CTA was assisting the Chicago Police Department in its investigation, including sharing video from security cameras. CTA said in a statement that, “This kind of violence is absolutely unacceptable, and we applaud the Chicago Police Department for its quick actions to arrest the suspects.” | 2022-07-22T16:25:32+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-red-line-stabbing-20220722-wkh2ezcn7zfbffpungz6oxbp5y-story.html |
Baby sloth born at London Zoo on New Year’s Day
Published: Jan. 12, 2023 at 12:32 PM CST|Updated: 8 minutes ago
(CNN) – It’s a swinging start to the new year at the London Zoo.
Born on New Year’s Day, an adorable baby sloth has aptly been named Nova, which means “new” in Latin.
The zookeepers said they won’t know the baby sloth’s sex until it’s confirmed by vets.
Nova is a two-toed sloth.
The sloth’s characteristic claws will grow up to four inches in length and will come in handy when the sloth is about a year old and ready to branch out on its own.
A zookeeper looking after Nova said baby sloths are very strong after they’re born. They immediately cling to their mother and stay holding on until they build the muscles they need to spend life slowly swinging from tree to tree.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-12T18:40:52+00:00 | newschannel10.com | https://www.newschannel10.com/2023/01/12/baby-sloth-born-london-zoo-new-years-day/ |
MILANO, Metropolitan City of Milan — Heavy rainfall triggered landslides early Saturday on the southern Italian island of Ischia that left as many as 12 people missing as it cut a muddy swath through a port town, collapsing buildings and sweeping cars into the sea.
The force of the mud sliding down mountainsides was strong enough to send cars and buses into the sea at the port of Casamicciola, on the north end of the island. Streets were impassable and mayors on the island urged people to stay at home. At least 100 people were reported stranded.
There was confusion over the death toll. Italian Vice Premier Matteo Salvini initially said that eight people had been confirmed dead. The interior minister later said that no deaths had yet been confirmed, while 10-12 were missing.
The mayor of Naples was quoted by the news agency ANSA as saying one body had been recovered on the island. Ischia sits in the Bay of Naples.
“The situation is very complicated and very serious because probably some of those people are under the mud,” Interior Minister Matteo Piantedosi told RAI state TV from an emergency command center in Rome.
ANSA reported that at least 10 buildings had collapsed. One family with a newborn that was previously reported missing had been located and was receiving medical care, according to the Naples prefect.
Video from the island showed small bulldozers clearing roads, while residents used hoses to try to get mud out of their homes.
Firefighters and the Coast Guard were working on rescue efforts. Reinforcements arrived by ferry, including teams of sniffer dogs to help the search efforts.
The densely populated mountainous island is a popular tourist destination for both its beaches and spas. A 4.0-magnitude quake on the island in 2017 killed two people, causing significant damage to the towns of Casamicciola and neighboring Lacco Ameno. | 2022-11-26T16:24:03+00:00 | wtsp.com | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/nation-world/italian-island-landslide/507-1cd733ce-d4c0-4cfe-a2ad-11723773e2e3 |
BEIJING, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bairong Inc ("Bairong" or "the Company", 6608.HK), a leading independent AI-powered technology platform in China, announced that the Company has been granted a new patent for its smart method and system for marketing strategy generation, an industry-leading solution designed to help financial institutions address challenges in precision marketing and enable them to engage their customers with high accuracy and personalized strategies.
Bairong's precision marketing solution is a three-layer strategy ecosystem, with cloud-based SaaS fintech and smart analytics platforms serving as the foundation that grants technological capacities to Bairong's services and strategy outputs. Bairong's service matrix is built on four pillars, which consist of operational diagnostics, system implementation, smart analytics, and customer operations. The top layer — strategy outputs — offers systematic solutions based on the information filtered through the two lower layers, delivering optimized and fine-tuned strategy as well as actionable implementation plans.
A pioneering innovation capable of elevating customer experiences and boosting conversion rate and sales, the one-stop solution, which is built on Bairong's unmatched smart analytics ability, harnesses AI and cloud-based technology to provide multi-dimensional customer insights, holistic diagnostic tools as well as a package of bespoke and targeted services, empowering the financial sector to accelerate toward digital transformation.
The purpose-built solution helps financial institutions quickly shift to a customer-oriented strategy in establishing a full life-cycle customer management system incorporated with predictive analytical tools that cut through the complexity of targeting customers, helping them acquire new customers, boost high-value customer retention, reduce customer attrition.
Customers are the most strategic resources for financial institutions, with customer management sitting at the core of their business operations. However, their long-standing reliance on the product-oriented marketing strategy has hindered their ability to stay ahead of diverse customer demands and expectations in the digital age, which require real-time responses and differentiated marketing approaches. With its expertise in AI and cloud computing, Bairong has been spearheading the development of a strategy-driven precision marketing solution that can help users to seize new opportunities in what author Brett King calls, the era of "Bank 4.0."
As financial institutions are adopting the multi-channel approach in order to maximize customer reach, Bairong has built a unified and diversified marketing system integrated online and offline channels. The closed-loop system features data collection, analysis, decision-making, precise delivery, interaction, and dynamic feedback, creating a one-stop marketing hub that helps users to refine the management for different customer groups.
With a human-centric design, Bairong's solution is able to provide a personalized service experience for every customer. The Company leverages marketing engines to optimize the tagging system for customers, products and services, which, coupled with a smart decision-making capability based on expert rules and data models, can enable financial institutions to significantly increase labor efficiency in terms of customer acquisition, product recommendation, and service delivery. It can also establish multi-dimensional customer classification that pinpoints the needs of an individual, providing targeted services and comprehensively enhancing customer experience.
Digitized banking and financial services have become the norm in the Bank 4.0 era, but a lack of engagement in the non-human interaction that automated services provide often leads to confusion and low satisfaction rates. Bairong precision marketing solution tackles this pain point by offering powerful tools featuring highly intelligent robotic technologies that can deliver the customer experience on a par with human assistants, allowing financial institutions to refocus on expediting digitalization while simplifying complex service procedures and improving customer loyalty.
Looking forward, Bairong will continue to sharpen its focus on innovation and product optimization and develop a holistic solution integrated with software, strategy, models, and data, joining forces with its business partners and clients to drive the digital transformation of finance.
About Bairong Inc.
Founded in March 2014, Bairong is a leading independent AI-powered technology platform in China serving more than 5,700 financial services provider clients. Bairong was the largest independent financial big data analytics solutions provider in China. Adhering to the mission of empowering every financial services provider in China with smart and comprehensive data analytics, Bairong has built a cloud-native technology platform that supports the full business cycle of FSP clients, including smart analytics, decision-making support, smart consumer operation and wealth management solutions, enabling them to improve risk management ability, promote user activity and operational efficiency. Bairong also provides precision marketing and insurance distribution services that enable FSP clients to reach and serve their target customers more effectively.
For more information, please visit Bairong.
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BEREA, Ohio -- Kevin Stefanski is eager to begin interviewing Steelers assistant Brian Flores, Patriots assistant Jerod Mayo and their other defensive coordinator candidates.
Stefanski said he let defensive coordinator Joe Woods on Sunday night after they returned home from their 28-14 loss in Pittsburgh, and hasn’t had a chance to talk to his other assistant coaches yet.
He said he hopes to retain some of the current defensive assistants, but won’t interview any of them for the defensive coordinator job.
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He also said he’s still working through other staff issues, including whether or not retain special teams coordinator Mike Priefer, who’s also been on the hotseat this season.
Stefanski said of Woods “it’s not an easy decision, ton of respect for Joe the person, Joe the coach, best interest of the football team to go in that direction.”
He said “you always look at the scheme, but it’s never one thing.” He said he didn’t think there was one specific set of criteria he’ll look for in a new coordinator.
Andrew Berry gave Stefanski another strong vote of confidence, saying he’s smart and creative. He said “we’re excited about Deshaun Watson. We feel good about where he’s going to be in September.”
He also said “We feel very strongly in his pairing with Kevin; had ups and downs, as to be expected.”
Berry and Stefanski both said that in spite of discipline issues, they won’t shy away from strong personalities.
However, “production is required,” Berry noted.
Berry acknowledged that “we didn’t necessarily have the right mix in all areas” and that they’ll look at everything to improve the team in the offseason.
Berry said Jadeveon Clowney’s outburst last week to cleveland.com about the way he was used was disappointing in every way. Stefanski said he talked to the players about making sure they feel comfortable sharing their feelings.
“My door is always open, even when it’s not,” he said.
Ohio bettors can wager now at FanDuel in Ohio and other sportsbooks in the state, including Barstool Sportsbook, Caesars and DraftKings.
If you or a loved one has questions and needs to talk to a professional about gambling, call the Ohio Problem Gambling Helpline at 1-800-589-9966 or the National Council on Program Gambling Helpline (NCPG) at 1-800-522-4700 or visit 1800gambler.net for more information. 21+ and present in Ohio. Gambling problem? Call 1-800-Gambler. | 2023-01-09T21:58:04+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2023/01/kevin-stefanski-eager-to-begin-interviewing-brian-flores-jerod-mayo-and-other-dc-candidates-hopes-to-retain-some-assistants.html |
WFO AUSTIN/SAN ANTONIO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, July 2, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Austin/San Antonio TX
535 PM CDT Sat Jul 2 2022
...Strong thunderstorms will impact portions of northern Kinney,
southwestern Edwards and central Val Verde Counties through 615 PM
CDT...
At 534 PM CDT, Doppler radar was tracking strong thunderstorms along
a line extending from 9 miles north of Langtry to 17 miles west of
Barksdale. Movement was south at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and half inch hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
Locations impacted include...
Comstock, Loma Alta, Langtry, Seminole Canyon State Park, Shumla,
Carta Valley, Alamo Village, Devils Shores, Pafford Crossing, Pecos
River Boat Ramp, Bakers Crossing, Kickapoo Cavern State Park, Rough
Canyon Recreation Area, Vinegarone, Devils River State Nat Area Del
Norte, Devils River State Nat Area Big Satan and Spur 406 Campground.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with these storms and may lead
to localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
LAT...LON 3014 10160 2989 10020 2939 10023 2960 10125
2963 10126 2960 10128 2961 10131 2965 10130
2966 10135 2965 10136 2970 10137 2975 10142
2977 10140 2975 10144 2979 10146 2976 10154
2981 10155 2977 10158 2976 10165 2977 10167
TIME...MOT...LOC 2234Z 003DEG 25KT 2995 10155 2971 10032
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.50 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
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PITTSBURGH (AP) — Jake Walman scored at 2:13 of overtime and the Detroit Red Wings overcame an early four-goal deficit to beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 5-4 on Wednesday night.
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Walman, off the rush, tipped a rebound behind goaltender Casey DeSmith for his second goal of the season.
Pittsburgh was coming a 5-1 road loss to the New York Islanders less than 24 hours earlier, while Detroit played its first game since Dec. 21.
The Penguins started strong with four goals on 12 first-period shots.
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Dylan Larkin started the Detroit comeback in the second period with a power-play goal, and David Perron completed it with his third goal in three games. Joe Veleno and Jonatan Berggren also scored to help the Red Wings win consecutive games following a six-game losing streak.
Magnus Hellberg relieved Ville Husso in the second period and made 19 saves. Husso stopped eight shots in the first period.
Jason Zucker scored twice, Jeff Carter added a goal and an assist and Drew O’Connor scored his first of the season for the Penguins. They have lost three straight and four of five following a seven-game winning streak.
DeSmith made a season-high 41 saves.
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Detroit trailed 4-2 entering the third period and Berggren made it a one-goal game with five minutes to play. Perron scored his 12th of the season, a power-play goal with 3:08 remaining from the left side to tie it.
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Red Wings: At Buffalo on Thursday night.
Penguins: Host New Jersey on Friday night.
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HAKUNA MONCADA
The scraped-up White Sox hope third baseman Yoán Moncada can make his season debut when Chicago opens a three-game home series against Cleveland. The 26-year-old Moncada has been out since the last week of spring training with a strained right oblique, one of several key players sidelined for the South Siders this season.
The White Sox have won six straight to climb back over .500 for the first time since April 20 despite still missing sluggers Eloy Jiménez and Andrew Vaughn and starter Lance Lynn. Right-hander Michael Kopech (0-0, 1.17 ERA) will start the opener against the Guardians’ Zach Plesac (1-3, 4.44).
WELCOME BACK
Luis Castillo makes his season debut on the mound for Cincinnati against NL Central-leading Milwaukee. Castillo, a potential trade chip for the struggling Reds, has been sidelined with a right shoulder strain. He was an All-Star and a 15-game winner in 2019 but fell off to 8-16 with a 3.98 ERA in 33 starts and 187 2/3 innings last year, when he tied for the National League lead with 75 walks.
Cincinnati just took two of three from Pittsburgh to win a series for the first time this season, improving the majors’ worst record to 5-23.
IN THE SWING
Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. has picked up right where he left off after getting hurt last season.
Acuña doubled, singled and stole a base Sunday in a 9-2 win over Milwaukee, extending his on-base streak to an NL-best 23 games dating to June 25. Boston’s J.D. Martinez has the majors’ longest current string at 27 games.
Acuña tore his knee last summer and missed the rest of the season when Atlanta went on to win the World Series. The dynamic outfielder has played nine games this year.
ROUGH STORY
Trevor Story got booed at Fenway Park this weekend, continuing his tough start for the Red Sox.
A big hitter and two-time All-Star with Colorado, he signed a $140 million, six-year contract to join Boston and shift from shortstop to second base.
Story went 0 for 4 Sunday in a loss to the White Sox, leaving him with a .194 batting average. He hasn't homered in 24 games for his new team.
Boston (10-19) has lost a season-worst five in a row and 14 of 18. The Red Sox open a series Tuesday at Atlanta.
SOPHOMORE SLUMP
The Cubs have sent struggling first baseman Frank Schwindel to Triple-A Iowa, a year after he was a bright spot for Chicago.
The 29-year-old Schwindel hit .342 with 13 homers and 40 RBIs in 56 games for the Cubs after he was claimed off waivers from Oakland. But he has struggled of late, hitting .186 (13 for 70) over his last 19 games.
“Somebody that we believe in, but need him to kind of get going a little bit,” manager David Ross said. “Get down there, work on some things, take a little bit of the pressure off, and let him continue to get back to what we expect him to be and what he expects himself to be.”
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-05-09T07:02:02+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/LEADING-OFF-White-Sox-eager-for-Moncada-Reds-17158499.php |
GREATER LAFAYETTE LOW MONDAY MORNING: 25
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VIEWING AREA LOWS MONDAY MORNING: 21-26
VIEWING AREA HIGHS MONDAY: 37-43
Some patchy to areas of freezing fog is possible Monday morning with a few slick spots. The rest of the day looks partly to mostly cloudy with a southwest wind at 8-14 mph. | 2023-01-09T02:51:13+00:00 | wlfi.com | https://www.wlfi.com/weather/storm-team-18-forecast/article_2d69fb38-8fc0-11ed-9775-2f9fe31d200b.html |
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‘Apsáalooke Women and Warriors,’ an exhibit curated by the Apsáalooke community
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Lauren Korn speaks with Michael D. Fox, the Curator of Cultural History at the Museum of the Rockies (Bozeman, Montana), to talk about one of the museum’s current exhibits: ‘Apsáalooke Women and Warriors.’
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Travis d'Arnaud Player Prop Bets: Braves vs. Reds - June 23
Published: Jun. 23, 2023 at 9:23 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Travis d'Arnaud -- with a slugging percentage of .486 in his past 10 games, including four extra-base hits -- will be in action for the Atlanta Braves versus the Cincinnati Reds, with Luke Weaver on the mound, on June 23 at 6:40 PM ET.
He had a hitless performance in his most recent game (0-for-3) against the Phillies.
Travis d'Arnaud Game Info & Props vs. the Reds
- Game Day: Friday, June 23, 2023
- Game Time: 6:40 PM ET
- Stadium: Great American Ball Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Reds Starter: Luke Weaver
- TV Channel: BSOH
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -250)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +375)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +155)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +105)
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Travis d'Arnaud At The Plate
- d'Arnaud is batting .252 with five doubles, four home runs and 11 walks.
- d'Arnaud has gotten a hit in 16 of 28 games this season (57.1%), with at least two hits on six occasions (21.4%).
- In 10.7% of his games this season, he has hit a long ball, and 3.5% of his trips to the dish.
- d'Arnaud has had an RBI in eight games this season (28.6%), including four multi-RBI outings (14.3%). He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in one contest.
- He has scored in 10 games this year, with multiple runs three times.
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Reds Pitching Rankings
- The 8.8 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Reds pitching staff ranks 11th in the league.
- The Reds have the 27th-ranked team ERA across all league pitching staffs (4.86).
- Reds pitchers combine to rank 24th in baseball in home runs allowed (97 total, 1.3 per game).
- Weaver (1-2) gets the starting nod for the Reds in his 12th start of the season. He's put together a 6.47 ERA in 57 2/3 innings pitched, with 50 strikeouts.
- His last time out was on Sunday against the Houston Astros, when the righty threw five innings, surrendering five earned runs while giving up 10 hits.
- The 29-year-old has put up an ERA of 6.47, with 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings, in 11 games this season. Opponents have a .302 batting average against him.
© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | 2023-06-23T15:40:07+00:00 | wbrc.com | https://www.wbrc.com/sports/betting/2023/06/23/travis-d-arnaud-mlb-player-prop-bets/ |
HOUSTON — Over the past three days, Callie Clemens, her dog Giselle -- who is a fantastic puppy sniffer -- and a group of volunteers have been scouring storm drains near the Spring Branch area looking for dogs she says are trapped.
Why is she doing this?
"Because I can’t sleep knowing there are puppies in there going to die,” Clemens said.
Since the search effort started, the group has managed to save two of the lost litter. She said there are two others underground that she can still hear.
The volunteers have been using dog sounds on their phones in hopes that they can get some type of response from the remaining puppies.
“I know they’re still in there, I just think they’re further down," she said.
Volunteers spent Friday night searching after dark for the remaining litter, wading through nasty water and fighting through nests of cockroaches, looking for the lost puppies that they say they hear crying.
The group hopes it won't be too much longer before the puppies are found. | 2023-07-30T23:22:53+00:00 | 11alive.com | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/local/houston-puppies-stuck-in-storm-drain/285-f8b32d33-edf3-4616-b137-ae7fd612ecb2 |
Utah's new law requiring adult websites to verify user's age has resulted in Pornhub disabling its site in the state. There's now a lawsuit and complaints from some residents.
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The Rapid City Fire Department Wildfire Mitigation crew will conduct a prescribed burn in the area adjacent to the RCPE Railroad spanning from Rapid Creek to East Anamosa Street Tuesday morning.
The burn area will have a particular emphasis around the Skate Park and the Journey Museum, according to a press release from RCFD. The burn will begin around 10 a.m. and is expected to last into the afternoon.
"The objectives of the burn include; reducing risk of wildfire, ecological benefit, and providing firefighter training," the release read.
Smoke will be visible in the area, but there will be no impact to traffic, or other activities. | 2023-04-17T21:56:30+00:00 | rapidcityjournal.com | https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/rcfd-to-conduct-prescribed-burn-around-rcpe-railroad-tuesday/article_69d62dd4-c4d7-593f-aa0c-0022dc1e44ad.html |
A pleasant winter day across the Lafayette area on Saturday. Temperatures during the overnight drop down to the upper 20's with wind chills feeling more in the lower 20's.
Low pressure will start impacting the area on Sunday and a chance of snow and/or rain will build in during the late morning and early afternoon. The precipitation will clear out by Sunday night.
Sunshine will return on Monday and a warming trend will take place through mid-week before our next chance of rain. | 2023-01-08T05:22:02+00:00 | wlfi.com | https://www.wlfi.com/weather/forecast/chance-of-snow-for-sunday/article_f6ab5e0e-8f09-11ed-8b09-2fdf4bcfa421.html |
Clear and cool conditions remain intact across the state to begin your Monday morning, as temperatures hold in the 40s in most locations at sunrise. Expect another bright, sunny and seasonal day ahead but not as gusty for this afternoon. An area of high pressure is still around and keeping the pattern quite stable for the region.
Today will also mark our 10th straight day of no measurable rainfall for Indianapolis…quite a dry, cool stretch!
Another cool and clear overnight ahead with 40s returning overnight to begin your Tuesday morning.
Tuesday and Wednesday will continue to remain dry and with plenty of sunshine, as temperatures warm above average through Thursday afternoon. A cold front will be on the move Thursday providing a rain chance, along with a colder shift into the weekend! Rainfall totals look weak Thursday and Friday, with less than a quarter of inch in most spots and patchy frost to threaten both Saturday and Sunday morning. | 2022-10-03T11:16:55+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/weather/dry-stretch-rolls-more-sunshine-to-open-new-week/ |
NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. (OTC QB: BNET), a developer of advanced livestock waste treatment technology that dramatically reduces environmental impacts and recovers valuable resources, announced a letter of intent with Ribbonwire Ranch to build a 15,000 head sustainable beef cattle feeding operation in Dalhart, Texas. The facility will include innovative barn systems, anaerobic digesters and Bion's cutting edge waste treatment technology.
Bion and Ribbonwire will work together to create a definitive Joint Venture this Fall, allowing plans to move forward to commence construction of the Dalhart sustainable beef facility during 2023. The LOI contains a provision to allow expansion of the project to four phases, representing 60,000 head capacity or annual production of 180,000 head. Bion expects formal agreements with foodservice and retail customers over the next few months.
The Dalhart facility will be developed to produce blockchain-verified sustainable beef, reduce the stress on cattle caused by extreme weather and temperatures, while remediating the environmental impacts associated with cattle Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFOs). Bion's patented technology will refine the waste stream into valuable coproducts that include clean water, renewable natural gas (RNG), and organic fertilizer products. The revenues generated from these new product lines will transform a cattle feeder from a marginally profitable business into a lucrative one.
Chad Schoonover co-founder of Ribbonwire Ranch said "We are excited to be partnered with Bion for this initial system. This could change the industry. This new approach allows us to capture what has otherwise been lost, while still providing a humane environment that doesn't pollute the air, water or land." Doug Lathem, co-founder of Ribbonwire, said "I am proud that we are working on a better way to feed cattle, one that will allow our kids and grandchildren to live and work in this area for generations to come."
Bill O'Neill, Bion's CEO, expressed his appreciation to Ribbonwire for recognizing this opportunity and wanting to be part of it. "We are fortunate to be working with a forward-thinker like Ribbonwire Ranch. We realize that this announcement is just a first step in making sustainable beef a reality. However, it is an important step to giving the consumer the sustainable beef they want and helping cattle feeders and producers create more value for their cattle. And equally important is the fact we are keeping the waste stream from polluting the air, land, and water, and verifying those improvements in the process."
About Ribbonwire Ranch: Ribbonwire is a cattle ranch in the Texas panhandle that operates on approximately 40,000 acres of grazing lands that is certified organic; its affiliated entity, Lathem Farms, operates +/- 10,000 acres of farmland, of which approximately 70% is certified organic. It is considered the largest organic cow/calf operation in the State of Texas. The principals of Ribbonwire and Lathem have over 50 years of combined knowledge and experience growing feed and producing organic cattle.
About Bion: Bion's patented third generation technology was designed to largely mitigate the environmental impacts of large-scale livestock production and deliver a USDA-certified sustainable product to the consumer. The platform simultaneously recovers high-value environmentally friendly fertilizer coproducts and renewable energy that increase revenues. Bion's 3G Tech platform can create a pathway to economic and environmental sustainability with 'win-win' benefits for at least a premium sector of the $175 billion U.S. livestock industry and the consumer. For more information, see Bion's website at https://bionenviro.com.
This material includes forward-looking statements based on management's current reasonable business expectations. In this document, the words 'intent', 'expect', 'can', 'will', and similar expressions identify certain forward-looking statements. These statements are made in reliance on the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act, Section 27A of the Securities act of 1933, as amended. There are numerous risks and uncertainties that could result in actual results differing materially from expected outcomes.
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SOURCE Bion Environmental Technologies, Inc. | 2022-07-25T15:02:53+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/07/25/bions-new-technology-will-make-beef-sustainable-profitable-cattle-feeders-amp-ranchers/ |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — On Thursday, the normally quiet surroundings of the Tennessee State Capitol were filled with the voices of frustrated residents.
“Everybody’s demanding change, everybody’s had enough, and, it was a beautiful day,” said Linda McFadyen-Ketchum, a volunteer with Moms Demand Action.
The demand for change poured into the Capitol. Inside the Senate Chamber, chanting could be heard through the door, while state troopers tried to control the crowd.
“Angry,” is how McFadyen-Ketchum described the feeling during the protest. “There’s a time for tears. I don’t have any more tears. I’m angry, and a lot of people there were angry. I didn’t see much emotion. It was, ‘Fix this, there are things that we can do. Fix this.'”
The protest was held just three days after six lives were taken in The Covenant School shooting. Gun control is now at the center of the issue, especially for those who knew the victims personally.
“He called me on the way and said, ‘She didn’t make it, Anna,’ and I had to pull over. That was devastating,” remembered Anna Caudill, a close friend of Dr. Katherine Koonce.
Headmaster of The Covenant School, Koonce sprung into action when she heard gunfire. Now, those close to her want to see a change in her honor.
“I’m very proud of our young people, who have had to endure growing up with this, and what I see as the arrogance of legislatures who couldn’t even wait until my beloved friend’s funeral was over to try to push for even looser gun limits,” said Caudill.
This month, a Vanderbilt University Poll showed Tennessee parents agree on several school firearm safety measures. More than 1,000 people were polled. The study found 70% agree background checks should be expanded on all gun sales, 63% believe law enforcement should be able to temporarily restrict a person’s access to guns if they pose a risk to themselves or others, and 53% believe the age to purchase a gun should be 21.
However, Republicans have been moving this year to loosen gun laws in Tennessee.
“The disconnect is at the ballot box. Tennesseans are terrible voters, we don’t vote enough. In the Tennessee House, each rep represents about 64,000, but when it comes to election time only 25,000 people on average vote in those elections. And the folks who know what they want — you want easy relaxed gun laws and easy access to guns— they have figured out how to get their people to vote,” said McFadyen-Ketchum.
According to Everytown for Gun Safety, one of the largest gun-violence prevention organizations in America, Tennessee has the 10th highest rate of gun deaths.
“I am for responsible gun use and ownership, my father-in-law taught me how to respect a gun,” said Caudill. “But this need to have assault weapons available, without permits and willy-nilly …
it’s incredibly dangerous, as we have learned, [and comes at] great costs. And we will continue to bear the cost of [it] for years to come.” | 2023-03-31T16:14:07+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/everybodys-had-enough-tennesseans-demand-action-after-covenant-school-shooting/ |
Which Syma drone is best?
Syma is one of the few drone makers with its own designing and manufacturing facilities. So whether you’re looking for a mini drone to fly around the house or a larger model for high-quality productions, there should be a model for you, often at a fraction of the price of those offered by market leader DJI. An excellent choice for an all-around great drone is the Syma EX500 4K Drone With UHD Camera.
What to know before you buy a Syma drone
Video recording capabilities
Most people fly drones because they want to capture photos or videos from angles few have attempted. The key to taking the perfect shot is having an excellent camera on the drone. But not all Syma drone cameras are the same, and you must be careful when picking one.
Consider what type of photography or video recording you want to do. If it’s for personal use, a 720p camera is perfect. However, if you want to sell your recordings, look for a 4K camera.
Limited range
All drones, not just Syma’s, have a limited operational range. That’s because the transmitters only function over a certain distance. But the limit to that distance increases exponentially as the transmitter’s signal is strengthened. Typically, smaller drones can fly about 300 feet in any direction from you, but more powerful ones can easily breach the 1,000-foot mark.
Registration with FAA
Depending on state laws and where you fly, you might be required to register your drone with the Federal Aviation Administration if you use it for commercial purposes. If your flying is purely recreational, there are still rules that you must follow.
- Keep your eye on it: You must keep your drone within the visual line of sight at all times.
- Yield: You must give way to, or not interfere with, manned aircraft.
- Stay low: Fly at or below 400 feet.
- Take the test: Where possible, take The Recreational UAS Safety Test, known as TRUST, and carry proof of the test with you.
What to look for in a quality Syma drone
Battery life and flying time
One of the most frustrating things about flying a drone is what’s often an extremely short battery life. Generally, smaller drones have a flying time of fewer than 10 minutes, as the batteries are relatively heavy. However, some larger Syma drones have two built-in rechargeable batteries that can get you a combined flying time of just under an hour.
Storage capacity
Internal storage isn’t something potential drone pilots usually think about, but it’s critical if you want to back up or store your footage. Most Syma drones can transmit photos and video to a paired mobile device, but a good-quality Syma drone has a memory card slot for additional storage. The maximum capacity depends on the drone model, but it’s typically around 64 gigabytes. That is more than enough for a high-quality 4K video.
Additional flying features
Flying a drone in circles around a subject or shooting into the air for an aerial photo might seem like the only function you need, but there are many other additional aspects to make it easier. A good-quality Syma drone has several Return To Home settings when out of range or the battery is running low, GPS tracking, drawing a custom flight path or altitude monitoring for smooth flying.
How much you can expect to spend on a Syma drone
The average price of a Syma drone depends on its technology and size. A mini drone with a 720p camera retails for $50-$70, while a powerful drone with an hour’s flying time and a 4K camera sells for $200-$350.
Syma drone FAQ
Where is Syma based?
A. Just like its competitor DJI, Syma operates from Shantou City in the Guangdong area of China. It makes remotely controlled devices that include GPS drones, folding drones, boats and helicopters.
Why do drones have poor battery life?
A. As with any technology, the more internal components and functions, the more battery power is needed. Rechargeable batteries are relatively heavy, and the drone must be able to lift them. Additionally, components such as a 4K camera, GPS tracking and image transmission all sap power quickly.
What’s the best Syma drone to buy?
Top Syma drone
Syma EX500 4K Drone With UHD Camera
What you need to know: It might not have the best Syma technology, but the X500 is the best overall drone for aerial photography and getting close to the action.
What you’ll love: The EX500 comes with two batteries to give you a flying time of 55 minutes. Since it weighs less than 10 ounces, you don’t need to register your flying with the FAA, even though the transmitter has a maximum altitude of 10,000 feet. Its 4K camera can tilt 90 degrees vertically, and it can find its way home with built-in GPS technology.
What you should consider: You’ll never reach the 10,000-foot transmitter limit as the drone can only fly safely at a maximum altitude of 328 feet, or 1,148 feet in terrestrial distance.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Syma X400 Mini Drone With Camera
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What you need to know: This is excellent if you want to fly high and for long periods to capture the perfect view.
What you’ll love: With two rechargeable batteries, its total flight time is almost an hour. The front-facing adjustable camera tilts 90 degrees vertically and has a 120-degree field of view. For recording videos, it has a 4K sensor with electric image stabilization. It has a transmitter range of 437 yards.
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AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — The Netherlands still has a long way to go to match the “total football” teams of the 1970s, or even the more offensive “Oranje” squads that reached the World Cup final in 2010 and finished third in 2014.
Still, a 2-0 win over Qatar on Tuesday ensured the Dutch advanced to the round of 16 by finishing first in Group A while the Qataris, who were already eliminated, became the first host to lose all three of its group matches at the World Cup.
“If you play against Qatar everybody will think and expect that you’ll win 5-0 or more, but this tournament has shown that it’s very difficult,” Netherlands midfielder Davy Klaassen, who earned player of the match honors, said through an interpreter.
“We’re very critical of ourselves and we need to improve,” Klaassen added. “But we have progressed and we’re going to move on.”
Cody Gakpo put the Netherlands ahead midway through the first half with his third goal in as many matches and Frenkie de Jong doubled the advantage five minutes into the second half.
The Netherlands, a three-time runner-up at the World Cup, will next face the United States for a spot in the quarterfinals.
Qatar, which was making its tournament debut, won the 2019 Asian Cup. But the team’s Spanish coach, Félix Sánchez, said that the Asian Cup can’t be compared to the World Cup.
“We came here trying to compete and we managed to do that,” Sánchez said, adding that he wasn’t sure about his future status with the team.
“One of the things about our national team is that we have a long-term plan that doesn’t depend on me or anyone else,” Sánchez said. “We’re going to rest for a few days and we’re going to keep working and planning.”
The Netherlands, which failed to qualify for the 2018 World Cup, finished with seven points at the top of the group. Senegal, which beat Ecuador 2-1 in the other group game, advanced in second place with six points. Ecuador was eliminated with four points and Qatar ended up with zero.
The attendance at Al Bayt Stadium, which also hosted Qatar’s loss to Ecuador in the tournament opener, was given as 66,784 — nearly at full capacity. There were small pockets of orange-clad Netherlands supporters, and Qatar fans behind one of the goals chanted in unison and jumped up and down.
At one point during the second half, Qatar fans held aloft a large Palestinian flag that said “Free Palestine” on it.
In the 26th minute, Gakpo took control outside the area, dribbled forward and unleashed a powerful side-footed shot between two defenders that entered inside the right post.
Gakpo became the fourth Dutch player to score in three consecutive World Cup games after Johan Neeskens (1974), Dennis Bergkamp (1994) and Wesley Sneijder (2010). He also became only the second player to open the scoring for his team three times in the same group stage after Alessandro Altobelli for Italy in 1986.
“Cody Gakpo has everything it takes to become a star,” 71-year-old Netherlands coach Louis van Gaal said. “Plus he has a wonderful personality. He’s open minded to everything.”
De Jong’s goal came when he sprinted forward uncontested to knock in a rebound from close range following a shot from Memphis Depay.
A possible third goal for the Netherlands by Steven Berghuis was waved off following a video review for a handball in the buildup.
Berghuis then hit the bar in added time.
While the Netherlands dominated the possession and created many more chances, Qatar did push forward on occasion and there was a nervous moment for the Dutch when goalkeeper Andries Noppert had trouble collecting a long-range shot from Ismael Mohamed after Gakpo’s goal.
TOP SCORER
Gakpo drew level with France standout Kylian Mbappé and Ecuador veteran Enner Valencia atop the tournament scoring chart.
For club and country in all competitions this season, Gakpo has been involved in 35 goals in 29 appearances with 17 goals scored and 18 assists.
That should make the 23-year-old PSV Eindhoven forward the target for an expensive transfer in the upcoming months.
FULL FITNESS
Van Gaal said his team was boosted by the return to full fitness of Depay and midfielder Marten de Roon.
“The next phase, which is the real, most important part, we can start with a positive feeling,” the coach said.
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The Netherlands will play the U.S. on Saturday at Khalifa International Stadium.
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NEW YORK, June 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovid Corp. (NYSE: CTV), an independent advertising platform for delivery, personalization and measurement of converged TV across linear, connected TV (CTV) and digital (the "Company"), today announced that management will participate in a fireside chat hosted by Rohit Kulkarni at the Roth MKM Virtual AdTech Summit.
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CIUDAD JUAREZ, Mexico (AP) — After fleeing violence in their Guatemalan town, but with their way to relatives in California blocked by continuing U.S. asylum restrictions, a family of 15 joined an Advent candlelight ceremony organized by their shelter just south of the border.
The evening service in the Buen Samaritano shelter’s small Methodist church, which doubles as cafeteria, didn’t quite compare with the weekslong Christmas celebrations they had loved in Nueva Concepcion. Those included fireworks, tamales made with freshly slaughtered pig and shared door-to-door with family, and villagers carrying aloft a statue of the Virgin Mary from the Catholic church to different homes each day, singing all the way.
“It’s difficult to leave those traditions behind, but they had to be abandoned at any rate,” said Marlon Cruz, 25, who had been a yucca and plantain farmer in Guatemala. “When you go from house to house and hear shots, because of that we would stay locked up at home.”
Tens of thousands of migrants who fled violence and poverty in their home countries are almost certain to spend Christmas in crowded shelters or on the streets of Mexican border towns, where organized crime routinely targets them. It is especially cold for those living outside since winter temperatures have plunged over much of the U.S. and across the border.
The Biden administration asked the Supreme Court this week not to lift pandemic-era restrictions on asylum-seekers before the holiday weekend. A lower court had already granted the administration’s request to have until December 21 before rolling back the restrictions, known as Title 42. The restrictions have been used more than 2.5 million times to expel asylum-seekers who crossed into the U.S. illegally and to turn away most of those requesting asylum at the border.
It’s not clear when the court will decide. It’s also weighing a group of states’ request to keep the measure in place as migrant arrivals reach unprecedented numbers. In El Paso, Texas, record numbers either crossed undetected or were apprehended and released in recent weeks.
In response, the Texas National Guard was deployed this week at the border in downtown and will stay through Christmas, said First Sergeant Suzanne Ringle, though they’ll have time off to attend services chaplains will provide.
The city’s shelters are already packed beyond capacity, leaving little time for celebrations and many migrants camped out in the streets in below freezing weather.
At one such encampment, El Paso resident Daniel Morgan, 25, showed up this week in a Santa hat and a green sweater featuring bows and little stockings that he hoped “would spread a smile.”
“It’s a really complex issue that I’m no expert at,” Morgan said as he distributed to migrants a batch of about 100 sweets he had baked with Sam’s Club cookie mix. “Christ came to the world to give himself over to us and for me that’s like the whole reason for why I came down, to give out to other people what I have.”
The Rev. Brian Strassburger, a Jesuit priest who ministers to migrants on both sides of the border some 800 miles away in Texas’s Rio Grande Valley, also saw parallels between the Holy Family’s journey and the experiences of the migrants who participated with him in a posada celebration at the Casa del Migrante shelter in Reynosa, Mexico.
Much beloved across Latin America, the posada commemorates Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter as they’re forced to travel from their village to Bethlehem before Jesus’s birth.
Four girls carried their statuettes around the shelter and dozens of other migrants – many of them pregnant women whose partners have had to camp in the streets for the lack of space – sang the call and response hymns about being a family with no place to stay and a pregnant woman left out in the cold.
“We kind of enact the posada every day,” said Strassburger, who also plans to celebrate Mass at shelters on Christmas Day.
Even the many families from Haiti, where posadas aren’t popular, eagerly participated in the singing and the distribution of the small fried cakes called buñuelos that the Mexican Catholic nuns who run the shelter had prepared.
They also took turns swinging at a piñata, though the roughly 70 children enjoyed that the most.
“To see some bursting out laughing, it speaks to the joy brought to the world by Christ,” Strassburger said. “There was some relief, authentic joy. There’s a lot of anxiety and uncertainty they’re carrying.”
Edimar Valera, a 23-year-old mom from Venezuela who’s been at the shelter for more than a month with her 2-year-old daughter as well as her mother and other relatives, said the posada provided a welcome break from a joyless period of waiting.
“It was cool, we all danced, we cracked open the piñata, we ate pizza with Coca Cola,” she said. “But to be here, obviously I’m sad, because it’s not where I want to be.”
At a shelter for migrants and other homeless people in El Paso, Loreta Salgado found some reason for rejoicing, too, even though she’s left behind her family, including a son and grandchild, in their native Havana, Cuba, for over a year.
Salgado’s journey took her to eleven countries, from Brazil to Mexico. She went hungry, saw a companion die bitten by a snake, and was robbed and held hostage by masked men. The Cuban friend who had promised to help her on arrival in the United States has gone back on her promise, so Salgado has no money and no idea where to go.
“But I’m happy that I’m here, that I’m free, that I’m with good people,” she said.
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Dell’Orto reported from El Paso, Texas, and Minneapolis. AP video journalist Lekan Oyekanmi contributed to this report from Ciudad Juarez and El Paso.
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Excessive heat warning issued as Arizona sees hottest day of the year at 115 degrees
Haleigh Kochanski
Arizona Republic
Temperatures at Sky Harbor International Airport reached 115 degrees on Monday, the hottest day of the year, according to the National Weather Service in Phoenix.
An excessive heat warning was issued for areas around Phoenix, Flagstaff and Tucson, as well as some areas around southern, eastern and northwestern Arizona on Monday.
Above normal temperatures are likely to continue through the week, with temperature highs likely to top 110 degrees each day.
Reach breaking news reporter Haleigh Kochanski at hkochanski@arizonarepublic.com or on Twitter @HaleighKochans.
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(NEXSTAR) – Hurricane Ian was still growing in strength Monday as it continued its path toward the continental United States. At 11 a.m. Monday, the massive storm was churning northwest at 13 mph, according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).
At that pace and on its current path, the hurricane is expected to make landfall on Florida’s west coast as early as Wednesday. “Rapid intensification” of the storm is expected in the next 24 to 36 hours, the NHC said mid-day Monday.
The effects of Ian could be felt before the storm makes landfall, with tropical storm-force winds forecast to reach the tip of Florida by 8 a.m. Tuesday morning.
Before reaching Florida, the storm was expected to blow through western Cuba. Then, it’s expected to slow down over the Gulf of Mexico, becoming bigger and stronger, turning into a Category 4 hurricane. By the time Ian reaches the U.S., winds are forecast to reach top speeds of 140 mph.
It’s not just winds that are a concern – the NHC warned “life-threatening storm surge” was possible along Florida’s west coast, especially between Fort Myers and Tampa. A surge of up to 10 feet of ocean water and 10 inches of rain was predicted across the Tampa Bay area, with as much as 15 inches inches in isolated areas. That’s enough water to inundate coastal communities.
Heavy rain could also cause flash flooding starting in the Florida Keys and the southern part of the state Tuesday, then further north Wednesday and Thursday.
As of Monday, Tampa and St. Petersburg appeared to be the among the most likely targets for their first direct hit by a major hurricane since 1921.
“Please treat this storm seriously. It’s the real deal. This is not a drill,” Hillsborough County Emergency Management Director Timothy Dudley said at a news conference on storm preparations in Tampa.
After Thursday, the hurricane’s path is less clear. After hitting Florida, Ian is expected to weaken to a tropical storm and move toward eastern Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. At some point Friday or Saturday, it could weaken to a tropical depression, though it’s too far out for forecasters to predict that exact timing.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2022-09-26T18:39:34+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/national/when-will-hurricane-ian-make-landfall-in-the-us/ |
NEW YORK, Sept. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Weber Inc. (NYSE: WEBR) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Weber Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's August 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Weber Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Weber you have until September 27, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
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Dunwoody Springs fifth graders sample college life, visit Perimeter College
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) -Inside Perimeter College, 80 Dunwoody Springs Elementary students are gaining valuable experience, that will help prepare them for their bright futures.
Among them is Nyha Gates, a fifth grader who already knows that she wants to be a scientist.
We popped in on a session she was in, where the students were learning about acids and bases. “The reason why I decided to do science was because of like, this, being able to explore and experiment,” said Gates.
The college was the host of the cradle-to-college event, where students are getting a taste of what college is really like.
“My heartfelt belief is that every child deserves that opportunity to experience and be exposed to what it means to pursue a college career,” said Karen Wheel Carter, associate dead for strategic initiatives.
Karen Wheel Carter spearheaded the effort which has been going on for the last four years.
“I see myself and so much more. They are curious, they want hands-on experiences,” she said.
Carter, who graduated with a law degree, hopes she can expose kids to the many options they have in life, including college. She said some are already asking some important questions.
“So how much is it going to cost for me to come to college? What am I going to be able to do with this degree?” she said.
Gates said in her career, she hopes to clearly explain to others what is going on in the world around them. Carter is hoping the program can produce even more curious students just like Gates and her classmates.
“My brother is also in college and he tells me all these amazing and wonderful things,” said Gates.
The next two Cradle to College events will be held for both Indian Creek Elementary School students and Newton County middle school students.
One on March 27 at Georgia State Clarkston Campus and March 31 at Georgia State Newton Campus, both from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Copyright 2023 WANF. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-22T18:35:43+00:00 | atlantanewsfirst.com | https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/03/22/dunwoody-springs-fifth-graders-sample-college-life-visit-perimeter-college/ |
(NEXSTAR) – The application for federal student loan forgiveness has officially opened, President Joe Biden announced Monday following a beta test that launched Friday.
Roughly 8 million borrowers have already completed the debt forgiveness process by completing the beta application, Biden said. His administration launched it Friday afternoon, with a note that the Department of Education was “accepting applications to help us refine our processes ahead of the official form launch.”
If you are among those 8 million borrowers that completed the application over the weekend, you don’t need to do anything else. Your information will be processed, and, if necessary, officials will reach out to you for additional information.
If you haven’t yet applied, have no fear – the application is simple, fast, and identical to the preview the White House provided last week. You don’t need a Federal Student Aid login or any documentation to apply.
Here is a step-by-step process to filling out the federal student loan forgiveness application:
- First, go to www.studentaid.gov/debt-relief/application
- Fill in your first name, last name, and if applicable, a former last name
- Then you’ll need to put in your Social Security number
- Re-type your Social Security number
- Enter your date of birth
- Enter your phone number
- Type in your email address
- Re-enter your email address
- Review the agreement (This acknowledges that you are the person completing the form requesting debt relief, that you qualify, and that you will submit additional information if necessary.)
- Then you will need to input your first and last name again
- Next, check the box noting that “under penalty of perjury under the laws of the United States of America that all of the information provided on this form is correct.” Penalties for providing false information are listed and include “fines, imprisonment, or both.”
- Finally, hit “submit”
After your application has been submitted, it will be reviewed to determine if you qualify for debt relief, and the Education Department will “work with your loan servicer(s) to process your relief.”
The application, found here, is available in both English and Spanish and on mobile and desktop devices.
An estimated 1 million to 5 million people will be required to provide that extra documentation, the Education Department said in a recent submission to the White House’s Office of Management and Budget.
It’s unclear how long it will take for the Education Department to process the applications but officials previously estimated a timeline of four to six weeks. Applications submitted by mid-November should be processed by January 1, which is when payments are set to resume. You’ll have until the end of 2023 to apply for federal debt relief, pending the legal challenges the Biden administration is facing over the program.
Six Republican-led states are suing to block the plan, saying it oversteps Biden’s authority and will lead to financial losses for student loan servicers, which are hired to manage federal student loans and earn revenue on the interest.
A federal judge in St. Louis is now weighing the states’ request for an injunction to halt the plan. In court documents, the Education Department has vowed not to finalize any of the debt cancellation before Oct. 23.
Biden promised to pursue widespread student debt forgiveness as a presidential candidate, but the issue went through more than a year of internal deliberation amid questions about its legality. His plan sparked intense debate ahead of the midterm elections, with Republicans and some Democrats saying it’s an unfair handout for college graduates.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2022-10-17T21:09:47+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/national/student-loan-forgiveness-application-is-now-open-heres-how-to-apply/ |
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Gov. John Bel Edwards is set to give his State of the State address as the regular legislative session kicks off. Edwards is expected to outline his final legislative agenda when he begins speaking at 1 p.m.
Click here to see what to expect out of this year’s legislative session.
We will livestream the address in the video player above. | 2023-04-10T17:45:50+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/state-news/louisiana/gov-edwards-gives-state-of-the-state-address-as-regular-session-begins/ |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles into its eastern sea early Wednesday in what appeared to be a statement of defiance as the United States deployed a nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea for the first time in decades.
The launches came as the U.S.-led United Nations Command tries to secure the release of a U.S. soldier who fled to North Korea from the South Korean side of a border village Tuesday afternoon.
Private 2nd Class Travis King, in his early 20s, had just been released from a South Korean prison where he was held on assault charges. Instead of getting on a plane to be taken back to Fort Bliss, Texas, he left and joined a tour of the Korean border village of Panmunjom, where he ran across the border, U.S. officials say.
South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said that from 3:30 to 3:46 a.m. North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles from an area near capital Pyongyang that flew about 550 kilometers (341 miles) before landing in waters east of the Korean Peninsula.
Those flight details were similar to the assessment of the Japanese military, which said the missiles landed outside of Japan’s exclusive economic zone and that there were no immediate reports of damage from ships or aircraft in affected areas.
The flight distance of the North Korean missiles roughly matched the distance between Pyongyang and the South Korean port city of Busan, where the USS Kentucky arrived Tuesday afternoon in the first visit by a U.S. nuclear-armed submarine to South Korea since the 1980s.
Japanese Defense Minister Yasukazu Hamada told reporters that the North Korean missiles traveled on a low trajectory, with their maximum altitude reaching about 50 kilometers (31 miles), and possibly demonstrated “irregular maneuver” in flight.
Japan has previously used similar language to describe the flight characteristics of a North Korean weapon modeled after Russia’s Iskander missile, which travels at low altitudes and is designed to be maneuverable in flight to improve its chances of evading missile defenses.
The South Korean Joint Chiefs of Staff condemned the North Korean launches as “major provocation” that threatens peace and stability in the region and said the South Korean and U.S. militaries were closely monitoring the North for further weapons activities.
Wednesday’s launches marked the North’s first ballistic activity since July 12, when it flight-tested a new solid-fuel intercontinental ballistic missile that demonstrated potential range to reach deep into the U.S. mainland. That launch was supervised by the country’s authoritarian leader Kim Jong Un, who vowed to further bolster his country’s nuclear fighting capabilities in the face of expanding U.S.-South Korean military activities, which he blamed for worsening the security environment on the Korean Peninsula.
Tensions have rose in the region in recent months as the pace of both North Korean weapons tests and U.S.-South Korean joint military drills have increased in a cycle of tit-for-tat.
Since the start of 2022, North Korea has test-fired around 100 missiles while attempting to demonstrate a dual ability to conduct nuclear attacks on both South Korea and the continental United States. The allies in response have stepped up their joint military training and agreed to increase the deployments of U.S. strategic assets like long-range bombers, aircraft carriers and submarines to the region.
Periodic visits by U.S. nuclear ballistic missile-capable submarines to South Korea were one of several agreements reached by U.S. President Joe Biden and South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol in April in response to North Korea’s expanding nuclear threat. They also agreed to further expand combined military exercises, strengthen joint planning for nuclear contingencies and establish a bilateral Nuclear Consultative Group, which held its inaugural meeting in Seoul Tuesday.
The steps were meant to ease South Korean concerns about North Korea’s growing nuclear weapons arsenal and suppress voices within the South calling for the country to pursue its own nuclear weapons program.
U.S. Forces Korea said in a statement that the Kentucky’s arrival in Busan reflects the United States’ “ironclad” commitment to “extended deterrence,” referring to an assurance to defend its ally with its full military capabilities, including nuclear ones.
The Ohio-class submarine can be equipped with about 20 Trident II ballistic missiles with a range of 12,000 kilometers (7,456 miles), according to South Korea’s military.
“From this submarine, the U.S. can launch attacks (on North Korea) from anywhere in the world,” said Moon Keun-sik, a submarine expert who teaches at Kyonggi University in South Korea. “But there will likely be backlashes from North Korea and China because it’s like the world’s most covert and threatening nuclear weapons forces being deployed on their doorsteps.”
While some South Korean conservatives have expressed disappointment that the Biden-Yoon meeting in April came short of agreeing to station U.S. nuclear weapons or strategic assets in the South, placing nuclear weapons offshore and on submarines is “actually a stronger deterrent in many ways,” said Duyeon Kim, a senior analyst at Washington’s Center for a New American Security.
“Deterrence is strengthened when the location of American strategic assets is unknown to the adversary as long as the adversary knows that these weapons exist,” said Kim.
Still, Seoul and Washington will need to find the “sweet spot” when it comes to the visibility of America’s extended deterrent.
“Too much visibility of strategic assets could actually undermine the deterrent effect while too little could raise questions in Seoul about commitment,” Kim said.
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AP writers Mari Yamaguchi and video journalist Haruka Nuga contributed from Tokyo. | 2023-07-19T02:31:02+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/international/ap-north-korea-fires-2-short-range-missiles-into-the-sea-as-us-docks-nuclear-submarine-in-south-korea/ |
ATLANTA, Sept. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bounce, the popular broadcast and multi-platform entertainment network serving African Americans, will premiere its newest original series, "Finding Happy," on Saturday, September 24 with the first two episodes airing back-to-back starting at 8 p.m. EDT.
Centering around the Black female experience through the eyes of protagonist Yaz Carter, "Finding Happy" is a dramedy about the unfulfilled life of Yaz, beginning with her unhappy thirty-sixth birthday. The 10-episode debut season features Yaz's loving-but-complicated family, her stagnant career in the evolving landscape of radio and a merry-go-round of unrequited love while dating in the love desert of Atlanta. "Finding Happy" reveals over time that true happiness can only be found within.
B. Simone (MTV's "Wild 'n Out") stars as Yaz along with Kim Coles ("Living Single"), Marketta Patrice ("Black Jesus"), Angela Gibbs ("Hacks"), Stevie Baggs ("Ruthless") and Mike Merrill ("A La Carte").
Kendra Jo serves as the showrunner, writer and co-creator of "Finding Happy" along with Yasmine Coleman and Angela Wells. Eric C. Rhone, Cedric The Entertainer, Coleman, Wells, Jo, and Reesha L. Archibald are the show's executive producers.
"Finding Happy" comes from Eric C. Rhone and Cedric The Entertainer's A Bird & A Bear Entertainment, which also produces the hit Bounce original series "Johnson."
Media contact: Jim Weiss, 770-672-6504, jim.weiss@scripps.com
About Bounce
Bounce (@bouncetv) features a programming mix of original series and movies, theatrical motion pictures, off network series, specials and events designed for African American audiences. Bounce is available to 98% of U.S. television homes free and over the air with a digital antenna, on cable, on DISH channel 359, DIRECTV channel 82, over the top on Roku, Pluto TV and Apple TV; on mobile devices via the Bounce app; and on the web via BounceTV.com. Bounce XL, Scripps Networks' newest free ad-supported television (FAST) channel, is available on Samsung TV Plus, Pluto TV and Xumo. Bounce is part of The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP).
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