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EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the fifth in a five-part series called “How Florida got so conservative.”
It was less than a day after the 2012 presidential election and Florida Republicans were already suffering from a particularly painful post-election hangover.
The state GOP had outspent the Florida Democratic Party by a 3-to-1 margin, while Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney had visited the state nearly 40 times — far more than then-President Barack Obama.
Yet Obama still came out on top, eking out a narrow 1-point victory that earned him Florida’s 29 electoral votes and helped propel him to a second term in the White House. The details of that win were even more alarming for Republicans.
Florida’s politically influential Cuban community, which had favored Republicans for decades, split its vote almost evenly between Romney and Obama, according to exit polling at the time. The GOP had even gone as far as to hold its 2012 national convention in Tampa in an effort to show its commitment to the state.
For Democrats, it was a momentous occasion; a show of how discipline, data and long-term organizing efforts could win over even the toughest and most expensive of battleground states.
“The feeling was that Democrats had picked the Republican lock on Florida,” recalled Fernand Amandi, a Miami-based Democratic pollster who helped Obama win the state in 2008 and 2012. “Almost like a video game cheat code.”
Reversal of fortune
Jason Radlinger stands in support of Democratic candidate for Florida governor Charlie Crist during a Get Out the Vote Rally on Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Wilton Manors, Fla. (AP Photo/Michael Laughlin)
Fast forward a decade and that Democratic high has largely faded. No Democratic presidential candidate has carried Florida since Obama’s reelection victory, Republicans have consolidated their control of the legislature and every statewide elected office and the state Democratic Party is seeking to rebound from the verge of political irrelevancy.
It’s not all terrible news for the party: Earlier this week, Democrats scored a surprise upset in the Jacksonville, Fla., mayoral race, flipping the office and beating a Republican who carried Gov. Ron DeSantis’s endorsement in the process.
Nikki Fried, the current chair of the Florida Democratic Party, was quick to celebrate the win, declaring the following morning on Twitter that the Florida Democrats “are back.”
But while the Jacksonville victory was significant and put new wind in the state party’s sails after a string of dispiriting losses, it’s still unclear if it is a harbinger of what’s to come. In interviews with The Hill, a dozen Democratic operatives, strategists and elected officials cited the need to ramp up voter registration efforts, local organizing and turnout operations and candidate recruitment, conceding that the party had repeatedly failed to follow through on those efforts in recent years.
“The Democrats went to celebrate Obama’s reelection and never came back to Florida,” Amandi said in the weeks before the Jacksonville win.
Now Democrats are wondering if Florida’s recent swing toward conservatism is permanent, or simply an anomaly.
“What we are selling in the State of Florida, Floridians are not buying,” Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) said.
“There are two options for Democrats in Florida: Do our job right and re-energize the Democratic Party or do nothing and allow Republicans being in charge to become the new normal,” he added.
There’s broad consensus among Democrats in the state about what needs to be done. But there’s also broad agreement that the party’s fortunes aren’t likely to change overnight. Thomas Kennedy, a Democratic National Committee (DNC) member from Florida, said that his party should take a page out of the GOP’s playbook.
“It’s going to require long-term thinking,” Kennedy said. “Look what Republicans did with abortion, for example. They played the long game, they confirmed judges, they flipped state legislatures, engaged in some kind of judicial activism.”
“It was a multigenerational, multi-decade campaign and we have to start thinking like that.”
More stories on Florida’s conservative shift:
- Florida becomes conservative model for other GOP states
- How DeSantis benefited from Florida’s changing politics
- How the pandemic turned Florida red
- Florida’s shift to conservative bastion
‘We really need to start building a bench’
Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried speaks during a news conference outside the Pat Franks Court Building Monday, Aug. 22, 2022 in Tampa. Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP)
Kennedy said that Democrats’ efforts to regain a foothold in Florida would have to start at the local level. Winning those down-ballot races — for offices like city councils, county commissions and the state legislature — is necessary to build a bench of candidates who could eventually run for higher office.
“We really need to start building a bench,” Kennedy said. “When you look at Republicans, they did that for a long time. [Sen.] Marco Rubio was once just a young punk in the West Miami City Commission.”
Rep. Lois Frankel (D-Fla.), whose South Florida congressional district encompasses former President Donald Trump’s Palm Beach estate, said that part of her party’s challenges are financial; many major donors and national organizations have pulled back in Florida in recent years, while the state Democratic Party and its candidates have struggled to keep pace with Republicans in fundraising.
The party raised just under $681,000 in the first quarter of 2023 while the state GOP pulled in more than $8.4 million, according to campaign finance reports filed with the Florida Division of Elections.
“It’s not an overnight thing but I do think obviously the party needs to be resourced,” Frankel said.
In one of its latest efforts to right the ship, Florida Democrats elected former state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried as their new chair in February, replacing former Chair Manny Diaz, who resigned under pressure in January.
Diaz’s resignation marked the latest setback for a party that has been consumed for years by dysfunction, infighting, financial woes and lackluster electoral performances.
In an interview with The Hill earlier this month, Fried said there wasn’t the same commitment to the state party in previous election cycles that she’s seeing now.
“I think that our party chair was not as engaged to be successful and so when you don’t have a partnership, outside dollars, outside support walks away,” she said.
A new beginning
Several Democrats say they have seen potential signs of improvement reaching Florida voters under Fried’s leadership. (Getty Images)
Now, Fried has had to put the past behind her.
“Right now, it’s a rebuild,” she said. “It’s not even fixing the party. It is starting from scratch. It is going back to the basics. It’s making sure that we are enlisting and engaging all aspects of the state. It’s making sure that we’re pulling in people that are going to work around the clock.
She says she spends her days talking to donors, elected officials, grassroots organizers, people inside the state and across the country “selling the story that the Democratic Party of Florida is back.”
“What is exciting is I’m hearing from people across the state that we haven’t been engaged in decades, haven’t been giving to the party in decades, and after I was elected, they’re back engaged,” she said.
Fried said so far she’s pleased with the results, pointing to recent visits from President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and other party leaders.
“The party apparatus understands they can’t leave Florida out,” she said. “That too much of the messaging that comes out of Florida permeates across the rest of the country and they had left that message unchecked.”
Several Democrats said there are signs of improvement under Fried’s leadership. The Florida Democratic Party has ramped up its rapid response program in hopes of more aggressively countering the GOP’s messaging. And Fried is said to be courting donors and national groups.
Frankel also said that Biden has signaled that he’ll make a play for Florida in 2024 — a priority that could help draw more national money and attention to the state.
“There have been one-on-one talks with the president on this, and he insists that he’s going to play in Florida,” Frankel said. “I think that would be very important and I think we have a fighting shot.”
The political jolt the party received on Tuesday has only rejuvenated her and Florida Democrats. Following the election, she kicked off a fundraising effort to raise $24,000 in 24 hours ahead of 2024.
“Good morning from the purple, swing state of Florida,” she tweeted on Wednesday.
Hurdles remain for Dems
Incumbent Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks to supporters at an election night party after winning his race for reelection in Tampa, Fla., Tuesday, Nov. 8, 2022, as his wife Casey listens. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
But there are challenges that a national campaign apparatus won’t fix.
A new congressional map pushed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis helped Republicans pick up four new House seats in Florida last year. And the GOP’s current voter registration advantage over Democrats, which now stands at more than 450,000, has only continued to grow. Any effort by Democrats to reverse that trend is likely to stretch well beyond 2024.
Rep. Kathy Castor (D-Fla.) said whether Democrats will have a fighting chance next year will depend on their ability to win over the growing number of independent voters in Florida.
“We have an untapped number of people who live there who are not engaged in the political system at all,” Castor said. “And that’s our challenge: to get them off the sidelines and get them engaged.”
There’s also a good chance that the next GOP presidential nominee will be a Floridian; DeSantis, who won reelection last year by a staggering 19-point margin, is likely to enter the 2024 presidential race in the coming weeks, while Trump, whose base of political operations is in Palm Beach, is currently seen as the clear frontrunner for the GOP nod.
“We can say all we want that we’re going to organize, that we’re going to raise money, that we’re going to do all this stuff — register voters, whatever,” one Democratic consultant who has worked in Florida politics said. “And that’s great. We should do those things.”
“But if we’re talking about where things go from here? When things get better? I just don’t think it’s going to be 2024,” the consultant added.
Others are more optimistic about the party’s chances. Rep. Maxwell Alejandro Frost (D-Fla.), a 26-year-old who was elected to Congress last year, called the deep series of Democratic losses in 2022 an “anomaly.”
“What we saw happen this past election was an anomaly that had to do a lot of the spending that was going on and Ron DeSantis specifically,” he said. “And I think we’ll see, with the president on the ballot, we’re going to be in a lot better place.”
“Not saying we’re going to turn it blue in one cycle,” he added, “but I think we’re going to see those margins cut pretty heavily.”
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.), a former DNC chair, acknowledged that the Florida Democratic Party “needs to rebuild,” but added that it’s already in the process of doing so.
But Florida’s political future might just depend as much on what Republicans do with their current power as Democrats’ efforts to regain their footing, said Justin Sayfie, a longtime Florida Republican consultant who served as a spokesperson and top adviser for former Gov. Jeb Bush.
“The pendulum always swings back and forth,” Sayfie said. “I think it’ll swing back faster if there’s a perception that Republicans are not exercising power for the benefit of the state. But if the economy stays strong…if crime stays low, Republicans can expect to maintain power for the foreseeable future.”
Fried sounded a note of optimism for the near future of the party.
“I have said that there’s two paths we can be on,” she said. “There’s one path where I stop the bleeding, that we protect our seats, we flip back some of our House seats that we should not have lost in ’22 and we hold the line…The other path is the pendulum swings back faster and harder and [we] start seeing the unraveling of the Republican Party in the ’24 cycle.”
The more likely scenario, she said, is that the 2024 election cycle will fall “somewhere in the middle” of those two outcomes.
“Somewhere in the middle is really where I’m predicting. That without a doubt we will not ever see a November ’22 election result again.”
Mychael Schnell contributed.
This is the fifth in a five-part series called “How Florida got so conservative.” | 2023-05-19T11:11:58+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/hill-politics/florida-turns-red-can-democrats-make-a-comeback/ |
2 Bed Bath & Beyond locations to close in CT
Published: Sep. 15, 2022 at 7:11 PM EDT|Updated: 23 minutes ago
(WFSB) - Two Connecticut Bed Bath & Beyond stores are part of the company’s first round of store closures.
The Waterford and Stamford locations are closing in the coming weeks.
The company released a list of stores that will be closing. You can find it here.
Bed Bath & Beyond is planning to close about 150 stores and cut 20-percent of its workforce as part of a plan to cut costs and turn its business around.
Copyright 2022 WFSB. All rights reserved. | 2022-09-15T23:37:04+00:00 | wfsb.com | https://www.wfsb.com/2022/09/15/2-bed-bath-beyond-locations-close-ct/ |
CLEARWATER, Fla., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BayCare Health System, one of the leading health care systems in West Central Florida, has named Nate Malcolm, PharmD, MBA, FACHE, as the new president of St. Joseph's Hospital. He assumed his new role on Oct. 31.
Malcolm, who previously served as the vice president of operations of Central Chicago Service Area at Advocate Aurora Health, will be responsible for leading St. Joseph's Hospital's day-to-day operations and implementing strategic initiatives. He will focus on physician, team member and customer engagement, and help elevate quality outcomes, safety measures and financial performance.
"We're thrilled to have Nate join St. Joseph's Hospital and BayCare," said Kimberly Guy, senior vice president and market leader for BayCare's Hillsborough County entities. "His experience, mission focus and leadership will help achieve our hospital objectives across the system and throughout our competitive market."
Malcolm brings two decades of hospital leadership experience to BayCare. In his role with Advocate Aurora Health, he led three hospitals with Level 1 Trauma Centers totaling 1,300 beds, a Level 3 neonatal intensive care unit, and a comprehensive stroke center. He also led service lines including surgical, gastroenterology, vision services, and orthopedics. He collaborated with leaders, physicians and key stakeholders in strategic planning and execution of volume growth strategies.
"I'm excited to join BayCare and St. Joseph's Hospital because of the highly engaged, innovative, and mission driven leaders, team members, and physicians who help provide a remarkable network of services and phenomenal quality of patient care to the community," said Malcolm. "I look forward to helping build upon St. Joseph's Hospital legacy of success, foster the best place to work and an inclusive culture for team members and physicians, attain high clinical quality outcomes, enhance access for patients, and achieve strategic growth initiatives."
Prior to his previous role with Advocate Aurora Health, Malcolm served in various leadership positions including vice president of operations at Ascension Health, market chief operating officer at Dignity Health and chief operating officer at Tenet Health.
Malcolm received his Doctor of Pharmacy degree at the Xavier University of Louisiana, a master's degree in pharmacy at the Ohio State University, a master's of business administration degree at the Indiana Wesleyan University, and bachelor's degree at the University of California at Los Angeles. He is currently a Fellow of the American College of Healthcare Executives (FACHE).
BayCare is a leading not-for-profit health care system that connects individuals and families to a wide range of services at 15 hospitals and hundreds of other convenient locations throughout the Tampa Bay and central Florida regions. Inpatient and outpatient services include acute care, primary care, imaging, laboratory, behavioral health, home care, and wellness. Our mission is to improve the health of all we serve through community-owned, health care services that set the standard for high-quality, compassionate care. For more information, visit www.BayCare.org.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Iran’s intelligence ministry arrested several members of the Baha’i faith on spying charges, state TV reported Monday.
It is rare for the ministry to report the arrests of members of the Baha’i. The report did not say how many had been detained. State TV footage showed one of the suspects saying he was being monitored by agents of the ministry.
The detentions raised concerns about potential crackdowns on followers of the religion. Members of the faith in Iran complain about occasional mistreatment and prosecutions in Iran.
Iran already bans the Baha’i, a religion founded in the 1860s by a Persian nobleman considered a prophet by his followers. Muslims consider Muhammad the highest prophet. Since the 19th century, many Iranians have converted to the Baha’i sect.
In 2013, Iran’s top leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, who has final say on all state matters, urged Iranians in a fatwa — a religious decree — to avoid all dealings with members of the banned Baha’i sect. It supported similar fatwas in the past by other clerics.
Iran allows non-Muslims such as Christians and Jews to worship but has strict laws against seeking conversions to other religions. | 2022-08-01T13:18:52+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/iran-arrests-members-of-bahai-faith-on-spying-charge/2022/08/01/d8a522ac-1194-11ed-8482-06c1c84ce8f2_story.html |
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s annual book fair kicked off Wednesday, with several publishers of political books prevented from taking part in the fair and others saying they had to be cautious about what they exhibited.
The fair’s main organizer, the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, said it did not screen the books for sale at the fair. But Hong Kong authorities have tightened controls on freedom of expression and arrested dozens of pro-democracy activists after a tough national security law took effect in 2020, and the council stressed that exhibitors must abide by the law.
Independent publisher Hillway Culture, which publishes books on Hong Kong and political events, was among those not allowed to participate. Another publisher, One of a Kind, which has published several books about 2019 protests in the city, was another.
Publishers are having a tough time given the impact of the pandemic on the city’s economy and concerns over censorship and rejection of independent publishers, said Kaying Wong, a guest curator at The House of Hong Kong Literature, the city’s largest literary organization.
“It’s surely not an easy job for us to set up a booth in the book fair and be selected (to exhibit),” Wong said.
The book fair is one of the largest in Asia. In past years, it was known for exhibiting a variety of books, including politically sensitive ones and those banned on the communist-ruled Chinese mainland.
In 2020, the city postponed the fair several times due to the pandemic. The event finally was held in person last June after a one-year hiatus. This year’s book fair runs from Wednesday until Tuesday, July 26.
Novelist Gabriel Tsang, who works with publisher Spicy Fish Cultural Production Limited, said writers have to consider whether they can get published in the current environment.
“I guess many writers have their own intentions … and they have to think a lot about whether they can have work published. They may use some allegory or use many rhetoric skills, rather than directly expressing what they wanted to express originally,” he said.
Last year, complaints were lodged against Hillway Culture, one of the publishers rejected this year, for exhibiting politically sensitive books that could be seen as violating the national security law.
“Last year, we had (exhibited) political books in the book fair and this was also the case for another publisher that was banned,” said Raymond Yeung, Hillway Culture’s founder. He was one of the few publishers allowed to exhibit political books about Hong Kong at last year’s book fair.
Yeung attempted to set up an independent book fair as an alternative to the main fair earlier this month but had to cancel that after the landlord of the venue accused Hillway of violating its tenancy contract by subletting its space to other publishers.
The authorities ought to be clearer and more transparent about what kinds of activities are allowed, said Hui Ching, research director of the policy think tank Hong Kong Zhi Ming Institute.
“If there’s no transparency, it’s reasonable for citizen to suspect their rights being deprived,” Hui said.
Visitors still value the fair as an opportunity to browse and purchase a wide range of books.
“I read as a habit and today I’ve come to look for some Chinese novels and short stories that I’m interested in,” said Grace Ng, a 22-year-old university student who visited the fair with her boyfriend.
Ng usually attends the annual fair and said this year’s appeared somewhat subdued. “It’s not as crowded now as before the pandemic,” she said. | 2022-07-20T12:56:25+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/hong-kong-book-fair-kicks-off-with-fewer-political-books/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The narrow street in Seoul’s popular Itaewon neighborhood was already packed with people celebrating Halloween as high school student Eunseo Kim and her friend pushed themselves into the crowd. Lines of people waiting for their faces to be painted or to get into restaurants slowed the flow of revelers walking through the party zone in South Korea’s capital.
As the 17-year-old slowly worked her way up the narrow alley on a hill, the crowd became increasingly compressed.
“Women were repeatedly saying ‘please don’t push,’ as men were saying ‘push, push,’” she recalled. She began struggling to breathe as her chest was crushed.
Then she lost her balance and fell.
On the ground, Kim felt like she had become invisible to the crowd. People stepped on her ankle, wrist and calf, and she remembers thinking she was going to die.
Incredibly, she survived, but at least 156 others were killed in the crush Saturday night, 101 of them women, primarily in their teens or 20s, according to figures released Tuesday by the Interior and Safety Ministry.
Because they are often shorter and less physically strong than men, experts say women are particularly vulnerable during “crowd turbulence” situations similar to what unfolded in the Itaewon alleys on Saturday, when the density of a crowd hits a tipping point and leads to a deadly crush.
“Five to 10 centimeters in height makes a big difference when it comes to chest pressure,” said Choi Sukjae, an emergency medicine specialist and public relations director of the Korean Emergency Medical Association.
At about 172 centimeters (5′ 8″), Kim is taller than many other women in South Korea but still vividly recalls having the breath crushed out of her as people stuck their elbows out protectively and pushed into her chest.
“People were pressing me from both ways; my chest was compressed,” she said.
A dramatic video shot in an alley around the corner from where Kim was shows a handful of men managing to wind away from the suffocating crush. One man pulled himself up and out of the crowd by scaling the face of a building, then climbed across its illuminated sign and dropped back to a less packed part of the street, out of danger’s way.
More than 100,000 people are thought to have been in the Itaewon streets on Saturday. Hwang Minku, a video forensic expert, said it is difficult to discern the makeup of the crowd from the aerial images of the scene.
Complicating the situation further, many wore costumes that made it hard or impossible to determine their sex or approximate age, though Halloween celebrations in South Korea tend to draw younger crowds.
What is known is that of the 156 people killed, 12 were teenagers and 104 were in their 20s, according to the Interior and Safety Ministry. Thirty-one others were in their 30s, eight in their 40s, and one was in their 50s. Fifty-five were male and 101 female.
Of 151 additional people who were injured, 29 remain in critical condition.
Dirk Helbing, a professor of computational social science at ETH Zurich university who studies crowd dynamics, said the numbers of women and young people killed were “shocking” and needed to be further investigated before drawing final conclusions.
“I do not recall having seen any numbers in the past that (broke down) victims by gender or age,” he said. “The disaster shows that we are all vulnerable, perhaps to different degrees.”
Helbing has extensively studied Germany’s 2010 Love Parade disaster, in which 21 people died as they tried to exit through a bottleneck in a “crowd turbulence” situation he said had “striking similarities” to the tragedy in Seoul.
Crowd turbulence occurs when the group’s density is so high that movement becomes fluid, with people pushing into one another involuntarily and transferring force between their bodies.
“These erratic forces cause a turbulent pattern of motion of the crowd … (and) someone might stumble, thereby creating a hole in the crowd,” Helbing said in an email.
When that happens, people nearby no longer have the counterforce of the person in front of them and fall themselves, creating a domino effect as more and more people fall on top of each other, he said.
“It does not require any relentless behavior of other people or a readiness to hurt people,” he said.
‘In fact, in many cases of critical crowd conditions, many people are trying to help each other, but the situation may be desperate, and not even police or first aid units may be able to prevent the disaster from happening once crowd turbulence occurs.”
Ken Fallas, a Costa Rican architect who has worked in Seoul for the past eight years, was about 30 meters (yards) from the alley that was the center of the crush at its peak. He remembers a feeling of helplessness as it unfolded.
“It is not something that you can control,” Fallas said. “Most people will think, like, no, if I will be in that situation I will just push back — there’s no way to push back — we’re talking about probably 300 people behind you and the pressure of 300 people … to push back is impossible.”
Deeper into the alley where Fallas was trapped, Kim said that after she fell, her friend desperately tried to grab her but then disappeared into the crowd.
“I kept hearing people saying ‘push, push’ from the back, and people fell,” she said. “My friend tried to grab me and got swept away. It was as if a tsunami had swept them away.”
But she was one of the lucky ones, managing to get back to her feet with the help of a man in a police costume, and found her friend by a roadside club’s stairway.
A club employee pulled her and others inside and helped them escape through the back door to safety.
Even having been that close to where most people were killed, Kim didn’t realize anyone had been seriously injured until she saw a row of ambulances as she exited the club.
“I saw people on stretchers getting carried out and heard screaming,” she said. “But some people still thought the ambulances were part of the Halloween setup.”
Days later, she said her heart still races when she hears ambulance sirens, and she feels claustrophobic even in a group of people in her school cafeteria.
“Friends at school talk about the Itaewon tragedy, and it’s very difficult for me to listen,” she said.
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Tong-hyung Kim in Seoul and Kiko Rosario in Bangkok contributed to this story. | 2022-11-01T11:05:59+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/international/ap-seouls-halloween-victims-primarily-women-young-people/ |
Which Mizuno running shoes are best?
Having the right protection for your feet is paramount when it’s time to put one foot in front of the other. Whether you’re running on a city sidewalk or trekking through your local park’s trails, Mizuno has a range of options.
The best Mizuno running shoe is the Mizuno Men’s Horizon 4 Running Shoes. It combines a special midsole with a mesh upper and a rubber sole to boost your performance while maintaining comfort.
What to know before you buy Mizuno running shoes
Running shoe types
Mizuno running shoes come in three types.
- Stability running shoes are the most common. They have average cushioning in the midsole and work best for those with average arches.
- Neutral running shoes typically have higher cushioning in the midsole. They’re great for those with high arches and those who supinate, or roll the foot outward.
- Motion control running shoes typically have flat outsoles, best for those with low and flat arches. Motion control shoes are also good for those who pronate, or roll the foot inward.
Road vs. trail running shoes
In addition to the basic types, there is also a difference between road and trail running shoes.
- Road shoes are designed for running on pavement, treadmills and other similar flat surfaces. They minimize weight, which also lowers support, to make long-distance running easier.
- Trail shoes are designed for rough trails. They have thicker soles to protect from rocks and branches, and use hardier materials to better withstand the extra wear and tear. However, this adds to their weight.
You can safely run on groomed trails — flat, earthy trails without debris — with either type of shoe.
What to look for in quality Mizuno running shoes
Fit
The best Mizuno running shoe should fit your foot precisely. There should be no wiggle room, as this can lead to injuries such as blisters and can wear the interior materials down. It shouldn’t be tight, either, as this can cut off your circulation. If your shoe doesn’t feel right after a trial run, return it and try a new shoe or a different size.
Breathability
Most Mizuno running shoes have mesh in the upper to increase their breathability. Some shoes have mesh throughout the entire upper, while others just have mesh on the toebox. The best shoe for you has the right mix of mesh and tougher material so your foot gets the right mix of breathability and support.
How much you can expect to spend on Mizuno running shoes
They can cost as little as $75 or as much as $200. Older Mizuno shoes and basic new ones typically cost $125 or less. Better models usually cost roughly $150-$180.
Mizuno running shoes FAQ
What is foot strike, and why does it matter?
A. Foot strike is where your foot makes initial contact with the ground as you run. Knowing your foot strike helps you focus when shopping on the shoe qualities that benefit you the most. There are three strike patterns.
- Forefoot strikes land on the toes or the ball of the foot. It lessens pressure on the knees but increases overall muscle fatigue. Look for shoes with more cushioning in the front of the shoe.
- Midfoot strikes land somewhat equally across the whole foot. Look for shoes with balanced cushioning.
- Heel strikes land on, well, the heel. They increase strain on the knees but decrease strain on the ankles. Look for shoes with more cushioning in the heel.
Is there a difference between men’s and women’s Mizuno running shoes?
A. Yes. Men’s Mizuno shoes are typically wider and have more overall impact support than women’s sizes. To do a size conversion, just add or subtract roughly 1.5 sizes. For example, a men’s size 7 is roughly equal to a women’s size 8.5.
How long do Mizuno running shoes last?
A. That depends on how often you use them and how well you take care of them. On average, a Mizuno running shoe should last for several hundred miles worth of running. Using a road shoe on rough trails or trail shoes on pavement will see this average drop.
What are the best Mizuno running shoes to buy?
Top Mizuno running shoes
Mizuno Men’s Horizon 4 Running Shoes
What you need to know: They’re packed with special technology to boost comfort and performance.
What you’ll love: Mizuno’s foam wave rubber sole is more stable without adding stiffness, and the Xpop midsole compound boosts responsiveness and comfort by adding a touch of softness to the midsole. The upper uses double jacquard mesh to provide some stretch and hold while increasing breathability.
What you should consider: A few consumers thought the shoe was a little too soft, and the softness can detract from your running speed.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Mizuno running shoes for the money
Mizuno Women’s Wave Rider 23 Waveknit Running Shoes
What you need to know: They’re excellent all-around shoes for a great price.
What you’ll love: A Cloudwave heel increases shock absorption but increases energy return so you can run faster, smoother and harder. The Waveknit upper securely holds to the foot and keeps weight down, and has just enough mesh to be breathable.
What you should consider: A few customers had issues with the interior around the heel sprouting holes after a month of regular running.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Mizuno Men’s Wave Inspire 16 Running Shoes
What you need to know: They have some of Mizuno’s more recent technological updates.
What you’ll love: The biggest change is the inclusion of Mizuno Enerzy in the heel rather than U4ic as previously used; it increases cushioning by 7% and energy return by 12%. A Pebax fan-shaped wave plate increases support, especially for those who place more weight on the inside edge of the foot.
What you should consider: A few purchasers had issues with holes in the interior heel after a few months. Others reported it be less breathable than some competitors’ shoes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The latest Northeast Wisconsin weather forecast from Storm Team 5…
A more partly cloudy, seasonable, and breezy night is on tap for tonight.
Tomorrow will be partly sunny, with temperatures cooling back down into the upper 60s/low 70s.
Rain moves far north for Thursday, but our area will sit mostly sunny. Temperatures heat back up into the low 80s.
Thunderstorm and shower chances move in late on Friday and continue into this weekend. | 2022-09-13T22:26:39+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/weather/cooling-down-again-tomorrow/ |
SAN ANTONIO – Hailey Hunt, a recent graduate of Madison High School recently walked the stage with numerous accolades including graduating Summa Cum Laude.
She was a member of the National Honors Society and has already earned numerous college credits from multiple AP courses.
Now out of high school, Hailey looks back on her time with the school’s Agri-Science program fondly.
“When I was in high school, I was extremely active in the FFA program at James Madison and graduating and leaving all that was really sad for me,” Hunt said. “We spent endless hours driving to livestock shows on minimum sleep. Probably two hours of sleep for like two or three days. Going to those competitions are where you find those bonds -- where you don’t understand how excited teachers are for you, until you succeed.”
Hailey helped raised rabbits, lambs and even helped train guide dogs for the blind during her time with FFA.
“That is a whole different world. Leadership, time management, organization,” Hunt said. “And not only giving back to the community as well, because when you think about it, you’re giving the visually-impaired their eyes through a dog -- versus just being limited with a cane.”
The next stop for Hailey is in Stephenville, Texas where she is planning to purse an ag-business degree in the fall at Tarleton State University. She says part of her decision to attend TSU had to deal with the fact that the city and campus felt like home.
“Tarleton definitely reminded me of Madison. They have specific buildings just for the AG program,” she said. “They have a ranch maybe three miles down from the campus for you to get hands on work, to have classes and labs there. Tarleton really just reminded me of home.” | 2022-06-09T14:13:12+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/features/2022/06/09/great-graduates-hailey-hunt-madison-high-school/ |
WASHINGTON — Veering away from a default crisis, the House overwhelmingly approved a debt ceiling and budget cuts package, sending the deal that President Joe Biden and Speaker Kevin McCarthy negotiated to the Senate for swift passage in a matter of days, before a fast-approaching deadline.
The hard-fought compromise pleased few, but lawmakers assessed it was better than the alternative — a devastating economic upheaval if Congress failed to act. Tensions ran high as hard-right Republicans refused the deal, but Biden and McCarthy assembled a bipartisan coalition to push to passage on a robust 314-117 vote late Wednesday.
“We did pretty dang good,” McCarthy, R-Calif., said afterward.
Amid deep discontent from Republicans who said the spending restrictions did not go far enough, McCarthy said it is only a “first step."
Biden, watching the tally from Colorado Springs where Thursday he is scheduled to deliver the commencement address at the U.S. Air Force Academy, phoned McCarthy and the other congressional leaders after the vote. In a statement, he called the outcome “good news for the American people and the American economy.”
Washington is rushing after a long slog of debate to wrap up work on the package to ensure the government can keep paying its bills, and prevent financial upheaval at home and abroad. Next Monday is when the Treasury has said the U.S. would run short of money and risk a dangerous default.
Biden had been calling lawmakers directly to shore up backing. McCarthy worked to sell skeptical fellow Republicans, even fending off challenges to his leadership.
A similar bipartisan effort from Democrats and Republicans will be needed in the Senate to overcome objections.
Overall, the 99-page bill would make some inroads in curbing the nation’s deficits as Republicans demanded, without rolling back Trump-era tax breaks as Biden wanted. To pass it, Biden and McCarthy counted on support from the political center, a rarity in divided Washington.
A compromise, the package restricts spending for the next two years, suspends the debt ceiling into January 2025 and changes some policies, including imposing new work requirements for older Americans receiving food aid and greenlighting an Appalachian natural gas line that many Democrats oppose. It bolsters funds for defense and veterans, and guts new money for Internal Revenue Service agents.
Raising the nation's debt limit, now $31 trillion, ensures Treasury can borrow to pay already incurred U.S. debts.
Top GOP deal negotiator Rep. Garret Graves of Louisiana said Republicans were fighting for budget cuts after the past years of extra spending, first during the COVID-19 crisis and later with Biden's Inflation Reduction Act, with its historic investment to fight climate change paid for with revenues elsewhere.
But Republican Rep. Chip Roy, a member of the Freedom Caucus helping to lead the opposition, said, “My beef is that you cut a deal that shouldn’t have been cut.”
For weeks negotiators labored late into the night to strike the deal with the White House, and for days McCarthy has worked to build support among skeptics. At one point, aides wheeled in pizza at the Capitol the night before the vote as he walked Republicans through the details, fielded questions and encouraged them not to lose sight of the bill’s budget savings.
The speaker has faced a tough crowd. Cheered on by conservative senators and outside groups, the hard-right House Freedom Caucus lambasted the compromise as falling well short of the needed spending cuts, and they vowed to try to halt passage.
A much larger conservative faction, the Republican Study Committee, declined to take a position. Even rank-and-file centrist conservatives were unsure, leaving McCarthy searching for votes from his slim Republican majority.
Ominously, the conservatives warned of possibly trying to oust McCarthy over the compromise.
One influential Republican, former President Donald Trump, held his fire: "It is what it is,” he said of the deal in an interview with Iowa radio host Simon Conway.
House Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries said it was up to McCarthy to turn out Republican votes in the 435-member chamber, where 218 votes are needed for approval.
As the tally faltered on an afternoon procedural vote, Jeffries stood silently and raised his green voting card, signaling that the Democrats would fill in the gap to ensure passage. They did, advancing the bill that hard-right Republicans, many from the Freedom Caucus, refused to back.
“Once again, House Democrats to the rescue to avoid a dangerous default,” said Jeffries, D-N.Y.
“What does that say about this extreme MAGA Republican majority?” he said about the party aligned with Trump’s ”Make America Great Again” political movement.
Then, on the final vote hours later, Democrats again ensured passage, leading the tally as 71 Republicans bucked their majority and voted against it.
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said the spending restrictions in the package would reduce deficits by $1.5 trillion over the decade, a top goal for the Republicans trying to curb the debt load.
In a surprise that complicated Republicans' support, however, the CBO said their drive to impose work requirements on older Americans receiving food stamps would end up boosting spending by $2.1 billion over the time period. That's because the final deal exempts veterans and homeless people, expanding the food stamp rolls by 78,000 people monthly, the CBO said.
Liberal discontent, though, ran strong as nearly four dozen Democrats also broke away, decrying the new work requirements for older Americans, those 50-54, in the food aid program.
Some Democrats were also incensed that the White House negotiated into the deal changes to the landmark National Environmental Policy Act and approval of the controversial Mountain Valley Pipeline natural gas project. The energy development is important to Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., but many others oppose it as unhelpful in fighting climate change.
On Wall Street, stock prices were down Wednesday.
In the Senate, Democratic Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell are working for passage by week's end.
Schumer warned there is ”no room for error."
Senators, who have remained largely on the sidelines during much of the negotiations, are insisting on amendments to reshape the package. But making any changes at this stage seemed unlikely with so little time to spare before Monday's deadline.
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AP White House Correspondent Zeke Miller, AP writers Mary Clare Jalonick, Seung Min Kim and Jill Colvin and video journalist Nathan Ellgren contributed to this report. | 2023-06-01T12:49:32+00:00 | newscentermaine.com | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/debt-ceiling-deal-headed-to-senate/507-be139e19-57b7-4740-ac47-2925bc67d082 |
WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Monday, May 16, 2022
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TORNADO WARNING
The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a
* Tornado Warning for...
Southeastern Hamilton County in eastern New York...
* Until 245 PM EDT.
* At 221 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado
was located 9 miles west of Sacandaga Campground, or 18 miles north
of Gloversville, moving northeast at 15 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed.
Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree
damage is likely.
* This dangerous storm will be near...
Wells and Sacandaga Campground around 245 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by this tornadic thunderstorm include Shaker
Place, Gilmantown, Piseco, Rudeston, Blackbridge, Averys Place,
Higgins Bay and Whitehouse.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest
floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a
mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter
and protect yourself from flying debris.
Please report hail size...damaging winds and reports of trees down to
the National Weather Service by email at Alb.Stormreport@noaa.gov...
On Facebook at www.facebook.com/nwsalbany or twitter @nwsalbany
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of northwestern Clinton
and northeastern Franklin Counties through 245 PM EDT...
At 222 PM EDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm near
Debar Mountain, moving north at 20 mph.
HAZARD...Winds in excess of 40 mph and pea size 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...
Burke, Debar Mountain, Merrill, Bryants Mill, Chateaugay, Duane
Center, Burke Center, Loon Lake, Harrigan, Ellenburg Center, Owls
Head, Chasm Falls, Standish, Brainardsville and Wolf Pond.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 800 PM EDT for
northern New York.
LAT...LON 4451 7400 4453 7428 4492 7425 4492 7386
TIME...MOT...LOC 1822Z 188DEG 17KT 4460 7414
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...40 MPH
NY
. NEW YORK COUNTIES INCLUDED ARE
BROOME CAYUGA CHEMUNG
CHENANGO CORTLAND DELAWARE
JEFFERSON LEWIS MADISON
ONEIDA ONONDAGA OSWEGO
OTSEGO SCHUYLER SENECA
STEUBEN SULLIVAN TIOGA
TOMPKINS WAYNE YATES
The National Weather Service in Binghamton has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Southern Otsego County in central New York...
Southeastern Broome County in central New York...
Delaware County in central New York...
Southeastern Chenango County in central New York...
Northern Sullivan County in central New York...
Eastern Susquehanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Northeastern Lackawanna County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
Wayne County in northeastern Pennsylvania...
* Until 345 PM EDT.
* At 224 PM EDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Sidney to near Deposit to near Stalker to
Prompton, moving northeast at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Rockland, Oneonta, Carbondale, Liberty, Bethel, Sidney, Damascus,
Neversink, South Fallsburg and Walton.
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
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In response to high demand, Fathom Events adds four big screen dates September 14th, 16th, 17th and 18th
DENVER, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHAT: In response to high demand for tickets, global content leader Lionsgate and Fathom Events, the premier name in event cinema, are adding four additional dates in select theaters to the big screen run of director Kevin Smith's highly anticipated "Clerks III".
Kevin Smith made the official announcement on Twitter this morning.
"I assure you, we're open! Many thanks to Lionsgate and Fathom for expanding our limited run of Clerks III to include a weekend," Smith said. "And even bigger thanks to the fans who already bought tickets to our Fathom screenings! All your pre-sales made this expansion happen!"
For over 25 years, the cult-classic filmmaker has maintained a unique and direct connection to his audience through the View Askew Universe. "Clerks III" makes its highly anticipated return to the big screen as Randal (Jeff Anderson), following a massive heart attack, enlists fellow clerks Dante (Brian O'Halloran), Elias (Trevor Fehrman), Jay (Jason Mewes), and Silent Bob (Kevin Smith) to make a movie immortalizing his life at the convenience store that started it all.
WHEN: Originally set to premiere over two days only – Tuesday, September 13th and Thursday, September 15th. Fathom Events and Lionsgate are adding Wednesday, September 14th, Friday, September 16th, Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th. All showings begin at 7:00 pm local time and will include an exclusive look behind the scenes with Kevin Smith and the cast of the film.
WHERE: "Clerks III" will be playing in more than 700 theaters nationwide. Tickets can be purchased online at www.FathomEvents.com or at participating theater box offices.
The official trailer for "Clerks III" is also now available HERE.
For artwork/photos related to "Clerks III," visit the Fathom Events press site.
About Fathom Events
Fathom is a recognized leader in the entertainment industry as one of the top distributors of content to movie theaters in North America. Owned by AMC Entertainment Inc. (NYSE: AMC); Cinemark Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: CNK); and Regal, a subsidiary of the Cineworld Group (LSE: CINE.L), Fathom operates the largest cinema distribution network, delivering a wide variety of programming and experiences to cinema audiences in all of the top U.S. markets and to more than 45 countries. For more information, visit www.FathomEvents.com.
About Kevin Smith
Kevin Smith first came to attention as the writer/director of a film called "Clerks". It's been all downhill ever since.
About Lionsgate
Lionsgate (NYSE: LGF.A, LGF.B) encompasses world-class motion picture and television studio operations aligned with the STARZ premium global subscription platform to bring a unique and varied portfolio of entertainment to consumers around the world. The Company's film, television, subscription and location-based entertainment businesses are backed by a 17,000-title library and a valuable collection of iconic film and television franchises. A digital age company driven by its entrepreneurial culture and commitment to innovation, the Lionsgate brand is synonymous with bold, original, relatable entertainment for audiences worldwide.
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SOURCE Fathom Events | 2022-08-12T18:27:07+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/08/12/lionsgate-fathom-events-announce-additional-dates-kevin-smiths-clerks-iii/ |
Huge crowds welcome Argentina team after World Cup victory
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Thousands of fans lined up in the middle of the night to try to get a glimpse of the Argentina soccer team that won one of the greatest World Cup finals of all time ahead what is scheduled to be a day of celebrations in Buenos Aires.
Members of the team, led by captain Lionel Messi, were all smiles as they descended from the plane in Ezeiza, right outside Argentina’s capital, shortly before 3 a.m. Tuesday onto a red carpet that had been rolled out for the squad.
Messi was the first player from the plane carrying the World Cup, flanked by coach Lionel Scaloni, who put his arm around the captain as they walked past a sign that read, “Thank you, champions.”
The players were welcomed by rock band La Mosca singing “Muchachos,” a song that was written by a fan to the tune of an old song by the band and became a popular unofficial anthem for Argentine fans at the World Cup in Qatar.
The newly crowned champions of the world boarded an open top bus and several, including Messi, could be seen singing the words to “Muchachos” while they waited for everyone to get on to travel to the headquarters of the Argentine Football Association.
The bus moved at a snail’s pace as fans, many of whom were waving Argentine flags, swarmed the bus on a highway, eager for a glimpse of the players as law enforcement officers tried to keep them at bay.
Throughout the trip, Messi held on the World Cup as players waved to fans and often sang along with them.
It took the bus around one hour to travel approximately 11 kilometers (6.8 miles) from the airport to AFA headquarters, where the players were welcomed with fireworks.
They will sleep at AFA headquarters for a few hours before boarding the bus later Tuesday to the Obelisk, the iconic Buenos Aires landmark that was a sea of people Sunday afternoon after the team won the country’s third World Cup, and its first since 1986.
President Alberto Fernández declared a national holiday Tuesday so the country could celebrate the victory.
The day after the streets of Argentina turned into massive parties following the Sunday victory, many kept a close eye on the flight that brought the players home to celebrate. As the plane got closer to Argentine soil, almost 200,000 people were tracking its path online and news channels gave live coverage of the arrival.
In the afternoon, people started arriving at the airport and outside the AFA headquarters in hopes of getting a glimpse of the team.
Many were also already at the Obelisk, seemingly ready to spend the night there to ensure a prime spot for Tuesday’s festivities.
Several players posted photos of the plane ride on social media.
Messi held the World Cup on the plane. Nicolás Tagliafico, meanwhile, posted a photo of the World Cup buckled into an airplane seat as if it were just another passenger.
As of early Tuesday morning there were no official plans for Fernández, or any other political leaders, to take part in the celebrations despite earlier rumors that the players would go to Government House, which was offered up for the celebrations, according to Security Minister Aníbal Fernández.
The World Cup and the success of the Messi-led squad has brought much-needed good news for a country that has been stuck in economic doldrums for years, is suffering one of the world’s highest inflation rates and where almost four-in-10 people live in poverty.
Fernández retweeted several messages of congratulations for the World Cup victory from other world leaders, including Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“Thank you for this greeting President Putin,” Fernández wrote on Twitter after a telephone call with the Russian leader. “Let the happiness that today unites Argentina with so many countries in the world serve as an example: Our societies need unity and peace.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-20T08:59:53+00:00 | fox5vegas.com | https://www.fox5vegas.com/2022/12/20/huge-crowds-welcome-argentina-team-after-world-cup-victory/ |
The Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire, which started as two separate U.S. Forest Service prescribed burns that got out of control, devastated northern New Mexico last year.
Here’s a by-the-numbers look at the fire and subsequent efforts to help the people most affected by it.
341,735
The number of acres burned in Calf Canyon/Hermits Peak Fire
900+
The number of structures destroyed
1,300
The number of victims to receive aid under natural disaster regulation
$7M
The amount FEMA administered to those affected by the fire
$4B
The amount of relief funds approved after federal government admitted to causing the fire; these funds have not yet been administered
$100M
The amount of money in bill signed by the governor for communities to use to repair public works such as damaged roads
15
Number of families living in trailers provided by FEMA | 2023-03-05T17:40:24+00:00 | abqjournal.com | https://www.abqjournal.com/2578687/by-the-numbers-a-look-back-at-the-calf-canyon-hermits-peak-fire-and-the-relief-aid-that-followed-it.html |
Jose Miranda Player Prop Bets: Twins vs. Red Sox - April 18
Published: Apr. 18, 2023 at 1:24 PM CDT|Updated: 38 minutes ago
Jose Miranda -- batting .268 with two doubles, a walk and four RBI in his past 10 games -- will be in action for the Minnesota Twins versus the Boston Red Sox, with Chris Sale on the mound, on April 18 at 7:10 PM ET.
He had a hitless showing in his last game (0-for-3) against the Yankees.
Jose Miranda Game Info & Props vs. the Red Sox
- Game Day: Tuesday, April 18, 2023
- Game Time: 7:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Fenway Park
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Red Sox Starter: Chris Sale
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -250)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +525)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +145)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +125)
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Jose Miranda At The Plate
- Miranda has two doubles and five walks while hitting .226.
- Miranda has reached base via a hit in 10 games this season (of 16 played), and had multiple hits in three of those games.
- In 16 games played this season, he has not homered.
- Miranda has driven in a run in five games this year (31.3%), including one multiple-RBI game.
- He has scored in three games this year (18.8%), but has had no multi-run games.
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Jose Miranda Home/Away Batting Splits
Red Sox Pitching Rankings
- The Red Sox pitching staff ranks eighth in MLB with a collective 9.4 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Red Sox have a 5.07 team ERA that ranks 24th among all MLB pitching staffs.
- The Red Sox give up the fourth-most home runs in baseball (24 total, 1.4 per game).
- Sale gets the start for the Red Sox, his fourth of the season. He is 1-1 with an 11.25 ERA and 19 strikeouts in 12 2/3 innings pitched.
- His most recent appearance came out of the bullpen on Monday when the lefty threw 2/3 innings against the Los Angeles Angels while allowing hits.
- In three games this season, the 34-year-old has an 11.25 ERA and 14.2 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .327 to his opponents.
© 2023 Data Skrive. All rights reserved. | 2023-04-18T19:03:19+00:00 | kttc.com | https://www.kttc.com/sports/betting/2023/04/18/jose-miranda-mlb-player-prop-bets/ |
ATLANTA (AP) — Georgia takes center stage in Tuesday’s primary elections as Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger try to fight back challengers endorsed by former President Donald Trump, who is seeking revenge for his 2020 election defeat in the state.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Georgia is testing Republican voters’ tolerance for controversy in her primary. On the Democratic side, U.S. Rep. Lucy McBath and U.S. Rep. Carolyn Bourdeaux are facing off after McBath switched districts because of redistricting.
In Alabama, three Republicans are in a tight race for the nomination to replace retiring U.S. Sen. Richard Shelby. In Arkansas, former White House press secretary Sarah Sanders is a front-runner for the Republican nomination for governor.
In Texas, two runoffs are drawing outsize attention: Attorney General Ken Paxton is trying to hold off Land Commissioner George P. Bush, while Rep. Henry Cuellar is trying to fend off his progressive challenger in a rematch from 2020.
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Georgia, Alabama, Arkansas, Texas and Minnesota:
GEORGIA
Trump’s desire for vengeance has fueled the primary challenges to Kemp and Raffensperger, both of whom defied his pressure to overturn Georgia’s 2020 presidential election results.
Trump recruited former U.S. Sen. David Perdue to take on Kemp for the Republican gubernatorial nomination, but Perdue has lagged in polls and fundraising. Kemp has been increasingly confident the GOP will send him forward to a November rematch with Stacey Abrams, who is unopposed for the Democratic nomination.
Raffensperger, the state’s top elections official, is facing a tough challenge from U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, who has promoted Trump’s lies that widespread voter fraud or tampering cost him the 2020 election.
Trump’s candidate for U.S. Senate, football legend Herschel Walker, appears to be cruising to the Republican nomination despite some GOP leaders warning that Walker will be unelectable in November against Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock. Walker has been accused of threatening his ex-wife’s life, exaggerating his business record and lying about graduating from the University of Georgia.
Greene, a political lightning rod, is trying to stave off multiple Republican challengers. The Trump-backed firebrand was stripped of her committee assignments last year over racist remarks, her embrace of conspiracy theories and a past endorsement of violence. A group of voters tried but failed to knock her off the ballot, accusing her of helping foment the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
In the Atlanta area, an unfavorable new district led Rep. McBath to jump into a Democratic primary against fellow Rep. Bourdeaux. McBath said her push to stay in Congress was about fighting for gun safety on behalf of her son Jordan, who was killed in a shooting 10 years ago.
ALABAMA
Shelby’s retirement launched a heated and expensive primary for the GOP nomination for the seat.
U.S. Rep. Mo Brooks faces Katie Britt, the former leader of the Business Council of Alabama and Shelby’s former chief of staff, and businessman Mike Durant, best known as the helicopter pilot shot down and held captive in the events chronicled in “Black Hawk Down.”
Trump initially endorsed Brooks last year but withdrew the endorsement in March after their relationship soured. Trump has not made another endorsement in the race. The fractured field increases the chances the race will go to a June 21 runoff.
Republican Gov. Kay Ivey is attempting to avoid a runoff as she faces several challengers from her right flank.
Lindy Blanchard, who was Trump’s ambassador to Slovenia, and businessman Tim James have criticized Ivey’s support of a gas tax increase and her handling of the COVID-19 pandemic that included a temporary mask mandate and appeals for people to get vaccinated. They also criticized Ivey over a charter school that welcomed LGBTQ students.
Ivey has emphasized her conservative record, including signing legislation — now blocked by the courts — to make abortion a felony at any stage of pregnancy. In one campaign commercial, the governor pulls a handgun out of her purse to note her support of permitless concealed carry.
ARKANSAS
In Arkansas, two-term U.S. Sen. John Boozman hopes to fend off a challenge from three Republican rivals in a race in which he’s had to rely on his endorsement from Trump as well as the state’s top GOP figures.
The mild-mannered Boozman has taken a more aggressive tone in his campaign ads, vowing to complete the wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.
Boozman’s rivals include former NFL player Jake Bequette, who has the support of a super PAC that’s aired ads attacking Boozman as not conservative enough, and Jan Morgan, a conservative activist and former TV reporter.
Sanders, Trump’s former spokesperson, is heavily favored in her Republican primary for governor. She faces a long-shot primary challenge from former talk show radio host Doc Washburn.
Sanders has shattered fundraising records and has focused mainly on national issues, running spots criticizing President Joe Biden on issues like inflation while ignoring her rivals.
Five Democrats are seeking the party’s nomination for governor, with nuclear engineer and ordained minister Chris Jones the front-runner.
The candidates are running to succeed Republican Gov. Asa Hutchinson, who is barred by term limits from seeking reelection.
TEXAS
Texas held the first primary of 2022 back in March, but runoffs will finally settle two major races.
One puts the Bush family dynasty on the line: Republican George P. Bush, a son of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush, has spent the past year mounting a primary challenge to Paxton, the two-term attorney general.
George P. Bush is the last of his family still in public office and finished 20 percentage points behind Paxton in a four-way primary. Since then, Bush’s efforts to close the gap have centered on emphasizing Paxton’s legal troubles, including an ongoing FBI investigation into corruption accusations and a separate 2015 indictment on securities fraud charges.
Paxton, who has denied wrongdoing, has broad party support and Trump’s endorsement.
On the Democratic side, Rep. Cuellar’s bid for a 10th term has run head-on into a reenergized national battle over abortion rights. His position as one of the last anti-abortion Democrats in Congress has become a central issue in his runoff against Jessica Cisneros, a 28-year-old immigration attorney and abortion rights supporter.
Democratic House leaders have lined up behind Cuellar. Cisneros trailed Cuellar by roughly 1,000 votes in March, but Cuellar didn’t hit the 50% threshold to avoid a runoff.
MINNESOTA
A primary Tuesday in southern Minnesota’s 1st Congressional District is a first step for replacing Republican U.S. Rep. Jim Hagedorn, who died of cancer in February. A special general election to fill the rest of Hagedorn’s term in the Republican-leaning district is scheduled for Aug. 9.
Hagedorn’s widow, Jennifer Carnahan, has been making the most overt appeals to Trump’s supporters. She was state chair of the Republican Party of Minnesota until being forced out last August after a prominent donor was indicted on sex trafficking charges.
State Rep. Jeremy Munson, a founder of a hard-right faction that broke from the main Minnesota House GOP Caucus, has been endorsed by U.S. Sens. Ted Cruz of Texas and Rand Paul of Kentucky.
Former state Rep. Brad Finstad has the backing of several Minnesota GOP officeholders. He has reminded voters he was Trump’s Minnesota director for USDA Rural Development.
On the Democratic side, the candidate endorsed at the party’s district convention earlier this month is former Hormel Foods CEO Jeffrey Ettinger. His opponents include University of Minnesota law professor Richard Painter, a former White House ethics lawyer for President George W. Bush.
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Associated Press writers Kim Chandler in Montgomery, Ala.; Andrew DeMillo in Little Rock, Ark.; Paul Weber in Austin, Texas; and Steve Karnowski in St. Paul, Minn., contributed to this report.
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Follow Jeff Amy on Twitter at http://twitter.com/jeffamy. | 2022-05-23T18:16:45+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/politics/2022-midterms-what-to-watch-in-georgia-texas-elsewhere/ |
QUEEN CITY NEWS – The Nebraska Cornhuskers have hired fired Panthers head coach Matt Rhule, the university announced Saturday.
Rhule fired as Panthers head coach after 3 unsuccessful seasons
“It is a privilege to welcome Coach Matt Rhule, his wife Julie, and their family to Nebraska,” the athletic director said. “Coach Rhule has created a winning culture throughout his coaching career, and he will provide great leadership for the young men in our football program. Matt is detail-oriented, his teams are disciplined and play a physical brand of football. Matt also has the personality and relationship-building skills to build a great staff and excel in recruiting.”
Rhule has been out of work less than two months since getting fired five games into his third season with the Panthers.
“It is a tremendous honor to be chosen to lead the Nebraska Football program,” Rhule said. “When you think of great, tradition-rich programs in college football Nebraska is right at the top of the list. The fan base is second to none, and I consider it a privilege to have the opportunity to coach in Memorial Stadium on Tom Osborne Field. My family and I are so grateful to become a part of the Husker Family, and we can’t wait to get started.”
He was 11-27 with Carolina and left with about $40 million remaining on the seven-year, guaranteed $62 million contract he signed in 2020. According to Forbes, the contract made Rhule the sixth-highest-paid coach in the NFL when he signed in 2020.
The Associated Press contributed to this article. | 2022-11-26T21:55:56+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/sports/college-football/nebraska-hires-ex-panthers-head-coach-matt-rhule/ |
CLEVELAND (2-1) at ATLANTA (1-2)
Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS
OPENING LINE: Browns by 1½, according to FanDuel SportsBook.
AGAINST THE SPREAD: Browns 2-1, Falcons 3-0.
SERIES RECORD: Browns lead 12-3.
LAST MEETING: Browns beat Falcons 28-16, Nov. 11, 2018, in Cleveland.
LAST WEEK: Browns beat Steelers 29-17, Falcons beat Seahawks 27-23.
BROWNS OFFENSE: OVERALL (5), RUSH (1), PASS (27), SCORING (6).
BROWNS DEFENSE: OVERALL (14), RUSH (7), PASS (18), SCORING (23).
FALCONS OFFENSE: OVERALL (14), RUSH (5), PASS (26), SCORING (9).
FALCONS DEFENSE: OVERALL (22), RUSH (15T), PASS (27), SCORING (26T).
TURNOVER DIFFERENTIAL: Browns plus-2; Falcons minus-2.
BROWNS PLAYER TO WATCH: RB Nick Chubb. The Georgia native returns home for the first time as a pro and as the NFL’s leading rusher with 341 yards. Chubb also has four TDs and he’s showing even better quickness and cutting ability than in recent years. With Cleveland’s defense dealing with several injuries, the Browns may try to control the clock with Chubb.
FALCONS PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Marcus Mariota has given the offense a new threat as a runner. His two rushing TDs are tied with Baltimore's Lamar Jackson for the most by a quarterback. Mariota also has been effective while throwing on the run. Mariota is averaging a modest total of 213 yards per game through the air, but he has rushed for 92 yards to rank second on the team behind Cordarrelle Patterson.
KEY MATCHUP: Falcons inside linebackers Rashaan Evans and Mykal Walker vs. Chubb. Evans and Walker combined for 21 total stops last week against Seattle and will be key to containing Cleveland's productive running game and Chubb, who picked up 86 of his 113 yards last week against Pittsburgh after initial contact.
KEY INJURIES: Browns star DE Myles Garrett sustained several injures when he flipped his car during a single-vehicle accident early in the week. It's unlikely he'll play in order to give him more time to fully recover. ... DE Jadeveon Clowney (ankle), CB Denzel Ward (back, ribs), LB Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah (groin) and DT Taven Bryan (hamstring) all missed time this week. ... The Browns lost starting LB and captain Anthony Walker Jr. (quadriceps) to a season-ending injury last week. ... Falcons backup RB Damien Williams remains on IR with a rib injury, leaving rookie Tyler Allgeier to play behind Patterson.
SERIES NOTES: The Browns are 6-1 all time in Atlanta, and have won the past two meetings between the teams. ... Browns coach Kevin Stefanski is 8-2 in two-plus seasons against the NFC. ... Baker Mayfield and Matt Ryan were the team's respective QBs in the previous meeting four years ago.
STATS AND STUFF: The Browns beat the Falcons 26-14 in the most recent meeting in Atlanta on Nov. 23, 2014. ... While Chubb leads the league in rushing, Patterson is third with 302 yards. ... Only Hall of Famer Jim Brown (489 in 1963, 482 in 1958) has rushed for more yards in three games in Browns history than Chubb. ... Chubb's 176 rushing yards against the Falcons in 2018 is his career high. Chubb had a 92-yard TD run and 13-yard scoring reception in the game at Cleveland. ... Chubb's 24 games running for at least 100 yards are the most in the league over the past five seasons. ... TE David Njoku had a career-high nine catches last week. ... In his past two games, Browns QB Jacoby Brissett has completed 74% (43 of 58) of his passes and thrown three TDs. He's playing some of his best ball while filling in while Deshaun Watson serves his 11-game suspension for alleged sexual misconduct. ... Garrett (61 1/2) remains one sack shy of setting the team career record held by Clay Matthews (62). ... Browns WR Amari Cooper has had consecutive 100-yard games, the first Cleveland player to do that since Josh Gordon in 2013. ... Browns rookie K Cade York has missed two extra points. ... Falcons rookie WR Drake London has TD catches in two consecutive games. ... Patterson has set two career rushing highs in three games, including his 141 yards last week at Seattle. He set a personal high with 120 yards in Atlanta's season-opening loss to New Orleans. ... The Falcons have lost seven turnovers. Only two teams, New Orleans (nine) and New England (eight) have more. ... TE Kyle Pitts was held to four catches for 38 yards in the first two games of the season before breaking out with five receptions for 87 yards last week. ... Starting LG Elijah Wilkinson, who missed last week's game because of undisclosed personal reasons, returned to the team Wednesday and is expected to start. ... DT Grady Jarrett, who had one sack in 2021, leads Atlanta with 2 1/2 this season.
FANTASY TIP: Njoku's breakout last week (nine catches, 89 yards, 1 TD) could be a sign of things to come. If defenses decide to stack the box to slow down Cleveland's running game, Brissett will look for other options and Njoku is proving to be a dependable playmaker.
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A federal jury in Sacramento Calif., finds Hamid Hayat guilty of supporting terrorism by attending a terrorist training camp in Pakistan three years ago. Hayat, of Lodi, Calif., faces up to 39 years in prison. He is scheduled to be sentenced later this summer.
Hayat, 23, had been working in the produce industry in Lodi, a quiet agricultural center, when the FBI arrested him. He was convicted on one count of supporting terrorism and three counts of lying to investigators about the case.
A mistrial was declared for Hayat's father, who had faced similar charges.
Robert talks with Tamara Keith of member station KPCC.
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(Mass Appeal) – Once you have your prom dress picked out, what’s next on the to-do list? What are you going to do with your hair? Basia Belz, owner of Vivid Hair Salon & Spa, shares some simple yet elegant hairstyles that are doable at home.
(Mass Appeal) – Once you have your prom dress picked out, what’s next on the to-do list? What are you going to do with your hair? Basia Belz, owner of Vivid Hair Salon & Spa, shares some simple yet elegant hairstyles that are doable at home. | 2023-04-17T21:44:59+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/massappeal/simple-yet-elegant-prom-hairstyles-to-try/ |
BROUSSARD, La. , Jan. 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- SafeSource Direct, LLC, the maker of high-quality, American-made personal protective equipment (PPE), delivered 1.5 million shoe covers ahead of schedule to the Indian Health Service, an agency within the Department of Health and Human Services that is responsible for providing federal health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives.
"We're proud to showcase our production capabilities through the early fulfillment of American-made PPE for IHS," said Justin Hollingsworth, CEO, SafeSource Direct. "We launched less than two years ago amid the COVID-19 pandemic as a solution to supply chain shortages. Now we're producing thousands upon thousands of gloves, masks, and other PPE every day."
SafeSource Direct provided the shoe covers for MedPlus Supply, LLC, the PPE vendor for JTM Enterprises, LLC, a leading American Indian owned prime contractor for IHS.
"Partnering with SafeSource Direct allowed us to provide high-quality shoe covers at light speed. It's a testament to our commitment to meeting the needs of our clients and to the American competitive advantage over foreign suppliers," said Chris Pretorius, Director of MedPlus Supply, LLC.
The American owned and operated supplier delivered 1.25 million shoe covers in the first tranche, representing over 80 percent of the order when only 50 percent was required. Just before the end of the year, SafeSource Direct delivered the remainder of the order, a month ahead of schedule.
In addition to shoe covers, SafeSource Direct produces chemo-rated nitrile exam gloves with FDA 510(k) clearance, Level 1 and 3 surgical ear loop and surgical tie masks and standard three-ply procedure masks. It will soon be making cup respirators, fishtail respirators, hair bouffant head covers, and isolation gowns.
SafeSource Direct stands out through its partnership with the Gulf South's largest health system, Ochsner Health, making it the only PPE manufacturer that is U.S. provider-owned with U.S. provider-owned quality control.
"One hundred percent American owned, American operated, and on American soil– we're uniquely positioned to help solve America's PPE supply challenges," Hollingsworth said.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. has approved more than $42 billion in federal student loan debt forgiveness for more than 615,000 borrowers in the past 18 months as part of a program aimed at getting more people to work in public service jobs, the U.S. Department of Education said this week.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is open to teachers, librarians, nurses, public interest lawyers, military members and other public workers. It cancels a borrower's remaining student debt after 10 years of public interest work, or 120 monthly payments.
The program is separate from President Joe Biden’s student debt relief plan, which would wipe away or reduce loans for millions of borrowers regardless of what field they work in. The U.S. Supreme Court is currently considering whether that plan can go ahead.
The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, known as PSLF, was launched in 2007, but stringent rules meant that more than 90% of applicants were rejected, the Department of Education said in 2019.
In October 2021, the government temporarily relaxed the requirements, making it easier for people to apply and be approved. Those relaxed requirements ended in October 2022. However, borrowers who want to increase their payment count have another opportunity to do so. They can apply for the one-time account adjustment until the end of the year.
Through the one-time account adjustment, borrowers with direct loans through the William D. Ford program will have similar benefits to those that were available under the limited PSLF waiver. Borrowers who do not have direct loans can consolidate and receive PSLF credit for prior payments as part of this adjustment, as long as they submit a consolidation application by the end of 2023.
One of the people who benefited from the PSLF waiver was Beth Bourdon, an assistant public defender in Orlando, Florida.
Bourdon had about $57,000 of student loans forgiven in February 2022. Previously, because her loans had been acquired through the Family Federal Education Loan Program, Bourdon didn’t qualify for relief. But when the waiver took effect in October 2021, she successfully applied.
“I kept checking and re-checking the site, and one day I went and the balance was zero,” Bourdon said. “Two days later I got the official letter.”
With the exception of one two-year period, Bourdon has worked in public interest law since 2005. She said she made payments of about $417 every month from June 2008 to October 2021, when she consolidated her loans and applied for PSLF.
“Public defenders, we don’t get paid a lot,” she said. “When people’s student loans hit, they’re faced with a really hard decision. Can I remain doing this job I love or will I have to go to a civil firm to try to make money? The PSLF helps try to retain talented people who would otherwise go somewhere else.”
Bourdon said the cancellation gives her “breathing room.”
She added that she personally talked about 10 people she knows through the process of applying for forgiveness via the waiver, and that several have already received cancellation.
“It’s so great — knowing how relieved I was, for my friends to have that kind of relief too,” she said.
Starting July 1 of this year, the Education Department will implement changes designed to make the PSLF application process easier. Some of the changes were previously included in the waiver.
Here’s what you need to know if you want to apply:
WHO QUALIFIES?
If you are or were previously employed at least 30 hours per week with the following types of organizations, you qualify:
— Government organizations at any level (U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal). This includes the U.S. military, all work in public education, and full-time volunteer work with AmeriCorps and the Peace Corps.
— Any not-for-profit organization that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
— If you work for a not-for-profit organization that is not tax-exempt, you may still qualify for PSLF if the organization provides certain types of qualifying public services such as emergency management, legal aid and legal services, early childhood education, service to individuals with disabilities or the elderly, public health, including nurses and nurse practitioners, public library and school library services, and public safety such as crime prevention and law enforcement.
To demonstrate that your job in public service qualifies you for forgiveness, you’ll file an employer certification form with your servicer, listing jobs you’ve held.
You must have direct loans or consolidate other federal student loans into a direct loan. You must also make 120 qualifying payments or 10 years of payments.
WHICH STUDENT LOANS ARE ELIGIBLE?
Any federal student loan received under the William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan program is eligible.
If you have either a Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) or a Federal Perkins Loan, you’ll need to consolidate those into direct loans with your servicer. Payments made on these loans before you consolidated them do not count as qualifying PSLF payments.
Private student loans are not eligible.
HOW CAN I APPLY?
You can apply to the program using the PSLF help tool. If you want to do it manually, you can print and mail a PSLF form.
HOW CAN I CONSOLIDATE MY DEBT INTO A DIRECT LOAN?
First, visit studentaid.gov to see if you have loans made under the Federal Family Education Loan or Perkins Loan Program. Those are the loans you’ll consolidate.
Next, apply online or by mail. The process is free and takes about six weeks to complete, but you can submit the Public Service Loan Forgiveness form after consolidation is complete.
WHAT COUNTS AS A QUALIFYING PAYMENT?
A qualifying monthly payment is a payment that you made after Oct. 1, 2007, while you were employed by a qualifying employer.
The 120 qualifying monthly payments don’t need to be consecutive. For example, if you have a period of employment with a non-qualifying employer, you will not lose credit for prior qualifying payments.
WHAT ABOUT THE PAYMENT PAUSE?
Student loan payments are currently paused because of the COVID pandemic.
Payments are set to resume, along with the accrual of interest, 60 days after the current Supreme Court case about student loan forgiveness is resolved. If the case hasn’t been resolved by June 30, payments will start 60 days after that.
Borrowers will get credit toward PSLF for payments they would have made during the pause as long as they meet all other qualifications for the program, according to the Education Department.
For the qualifying payments to show in your account, you must submit a PSLF form that certifies your employment during the pause.
HOW MANY PEOPLE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROGRAM?
As of mid-April of this year, more than 615,000 borrowers have qualified for forgiveness under the limited PSLF waiver, which ended in October. Some borrowers who submitted their applications prior to the end date may continue to have their applications processed from the waiver period.
WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE QUESTIONS?
If you have a specific question about your application, it’s best to call or email a representative.
For general questions about student loans, the Federal Student Aid Information Center (FSAIC) hosts a contact center that allows borrowers to live chat, call or email. | 2023-05-11T17:08:27+00:00 | wgrz.com | https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/nation-world/42-billion-loan-forgiveness-public-service-workers/507-02bb4458-e14a-4e32-a457-e53bb010be1d |
The new film features real stories from young people whose mental health has been impacted by social media as part of the Dove Campaign for Kids' Online Safety, and has been viewed more than 19 million times, generating 65K+ petition signatures in support of the 2023 KOSA bill
ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Dove Self-Esteem Project has released Cost of Beauty – a powerful new film illustrating the impact toxic beauty content on social media can have on youth mental health. The film – which has now been viewed more than 19 million times – was inspired by real stories of young people and NEW research from the Dove Self-Esteem Project, which shows1:
- 80% of young people believe that people their age are addicted to social media
- Approximately 76% of young people in the U.S. say social media can make them want to change their appearance
- 7 in 10 young people (ages 10-17) have been exposed to content encouraging weight loss/body transformation on social media.
Cost of Beauty was created using real footage and photos from the film's lead voice, Mary, and tells the story of Mary's journey battling an eating disorder, fuelled by the content she was exposed to on social media after receiving a phone for her birthday. Unfortunately, Mary's story is not uncommon, and while she is currently in recovery, the harmful content she was exposed to remains, and is being served to young people every day, impacting their mental health and eroding their self-esteem.
"As a teen in recovery from an eating disorder, sharing my experience has been very important to me to help others and show the true impact harmful content on social media can have on our mental health," shares Mary, Content Creator & Lead Voice in Cost of Beauty film. "I am proud to have worked with the Dove Self-Esteem Project to share my story and hopefully drive conversations and inspired tangible change to make social media safer, as it should be a safe space for everyone. My hope is that social media can become a safe space for kids and teens to express themselves creatively and positively."
The film features additional young people who have suffered from mental health issues sparked by social media – like anxiety, depression and body dysmorphia – and are now in recovery, to illustrate the scale of the issue and drive urgent action to protect the next generation. The young people who bravely shared their stories include:
- Neko, in recovery from depression
- Alexis, in recovery from self-harm
- Julia, in recovery from anxiety and an eating disorder
- Sarah, in recovery from an eating disorder
- Cami, in recovery from an eating disorder
- Chioma, in recovery from an eating disorder
- Mia, in recovery from body dysmorphia and an eating disorder
To-date, the film has been viewed more than 19 million times across TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and has been shared more than 20 thousand times on LinkedIn alone.
Since 2004, Dove has been building body confidence and self-esteem in young people through the Dove Self-Esteem Project, and to-date, has educated more than 94 million youth globally. In 2023, the Dove Self-Esteem Project is evolving its mission to help make social media a more positive place by standing for safer social media design with the Campaign for Kids' Online Safety.
"Dove has a long-term commitment to bringing positive change in beauty and taking action towards making social media a more positive place with campaigns like #NoDigitalDistortion, Reverse Selfie/Selfie Talk, and #DetoxYourFeed. While certain aspects of social media can promote creativity and connection for young people, data has shown toxic content online is harming the mental health of today's youth. If there isn't real change, young people will continue to pay with their wellbeing." explains Alessandro Manfredi, Chief Marketing Officer for Dove. "We have a responsibility to act and support a safer environment on social media, helping protect young people's mental health. This means going beyond individual interventions to drive systemic change."
Along with its non-profit partners, Common Sense Media and ParentsTogether Action, the Dove Self-Esteem Project is taking a stand against the harmful impact of social media. Together, Dove is supporting updated design standards, safeguards and tools that protect kids' overall experiences online, and would limit their exposure to toxic beauty content proven to erode their self-esteem via support of the forthcoming 2023 revision of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA).
More than half (58%) of parents believe the only way to get social media platforms to change is to implement legislation in the space. On Tuesday, April 11, Dove and partners launched a petition to advance KOSA, which has amassed over 60,000 signatures in two weeks; demonstrating how much the public wants to see progress on this issue.
Without real change to social media platforms, kids will continue to pay the price with their wellbeing. View the Cost of Beauty film and sign the petition to make social media safer for kids at Dove.com/kidsonlinesafety #KidsOnlineSafety #LetsChangeBeauty
New Dove Research
Online survey conducted by Edelman DXI, a global, multidisciplinary research, analytics, and data consultancy, in the USA, UK and Canada between January – February 2023 with 1,318 girls, 556 boys, 1,520 parents, 4,046 of the general population and 154 youth mental health specialists (total sample size of 7,594 respondents).
About Dove
Dove started its life in 1957 in the US, with the launch of the Beauty Bar, with its patented blend of mild cleansers and ¼ moisturizing cream. Dove's heritage is based on moisturization, and it is proof not promises that enabled Dove to grow from a Beauty Bar into one of the world's most beloved beauty brands. Women have always been our inspiration and since the beginning, we have been wholly committed to providing superior care to all women and to championing real beauty in our advertising. Dove believes that beauty is for everyone. That beauty should be a source of confidence and not anxiety. Dove's mission is to inspire women everywhere to develop a positive relationship with the way they look and realize their personal potential for beauty.
For 60 years, Dove has been committed to broadening the narrow definition of beauty in the work they do. With the 'Dove Real Beauty Pledge,' Dove vows to:
- Portray women with honesty, diversity and respect. We feature women of different ages, sizes, ethnicities, hair color, type, and style.
- Portray women as they are in real life, with zero digital distortion and all images approved by the women they feature.
- Help young people build body confidence and self-esteem through the Dove Self-Esteem Project, the biggest provider of self-esteem education in the world.
About Unilever
Unilever is one of the world's leading suppliers of Beauty & Personal Care, Home Care, and Foods & Refreshment products, with sales in over 190 countries and products used by 2.5 billion people every day. We have 149,000 employees and generated sales of €50.7 billion in 2020. Over half of our footprint is in developing and emerging markets. We have around 400 brands found in homes all over the world – including iconic global brands like Dove, Lifebuoy, Knorr, Magnum, OMO and Surf; and other brands such as Love Beauty & Planet, Hourglass, Seventh Generation and The Vegetarian Butcher.
Our vision is to be the global leader in sustainable business and to demonstrate how our purpose-led, future-fit business model drives superior performance. We have a long tradition of being a progressive, responsible business. It goes back to the days of our founder William Lever, who launched the world's first purposeful brand, Sunlight Soap, more than 100 years ago, and it is at the heart of how we run our company today.
The Unilever Compass, our sustainable business strategy, is set out to help us deliver superior performance and drive sustainable and responsible growth, while:
- Improving the health of the planet
- Improving people's health, confidence, and wellbeing; and
- Contributing to a fairer and more socially inclusive world.
While there is still more to do, we are proud to have been recognized in 2020 as a sector leader in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index and - for the tenth-consecutive year - as the top ranked company in the 2020 GlobeScan/SustainAbility Sustainability Leaders survey.
For more information about Unilever and our brands, please visit www.unilever.com.
Contact
Sherria Cotton | Sherria.Cotton@Edelman.com
1 NEW 2023 Dove Self-Esteem Research
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Over $2B Announced For Roads, Bridges, Bike Lanes Across Us
Associated Press
U.S. transportation officials announced $2.2 billion for local infrastructure projects on Thursday, paving the way for new bridges, roads, bike lanes, railways and ports in scores of communities across the country.
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LONDON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCA-registered crypto custodian Digivault, part of the EQONEX Group (Nasdaq: EQOS) has added support for BNB Chain enabling clients to now hold assets running on BNB Chain, including BNB, BUSD & BEP20 tokens, in their Digivault accounts.
This follows the announcement earlier this year by Digivault's parent company, EQONEX Limited, that it had entered into a strategic partnership with Binance Connect (Bifinity UAB), a payments technology company that is part of the Binance Group.
The introduction of BNB Chain is the latest in a long line of additions that Digivault has added support for in 2022. Each asset is subject to a thorough due diligence process prior to being approved for custody to ensure that Digivault holds only high-quality digital assets.
Tom Griffiths, Digivault's Chief Compliance Officer, explains: "It is fundamental that all assets go through a thorough Asset Assessment to assure that as a Financial Conduct Authority Anti Money Laundering (FCA AML) registered business, we are doing all that we can to protect the consumer. A robust due diligence process is just one aspect of why clients seek to work with FCA-registered custodians."
BNB Chain has seen immense traction since launch, in part due to its low gas fees which is in stark contrast to the Ethereum network's sky rocketing gas prices, and in part due to BNB Chain's reduced network congestion, another issue with the Ethereum network during peak periods.
Rob Copper, CEO of Digivault, says: "We have been working closely with the Binance Connect / Bifinity team since our strategic partnership was announced and are thrilled to add BNB Chain to our portfolio of assets that we support. I am excited at what the next 12 months will bring and am positive that BNB Chain will play a central role."
About Digivault
Digivault provides digital asset custody that integrates physical and virtual security, giving institutions tangible solutions in a rapidly evolving world. We deliver a powerful custodian that combines multiple layers of protection, eliminating the need for trust in a single person or group of people. As part of a Nasdaq-listed company, we are accountable to the SEC, meaning increased regulation. However, we eliminate the need for trust through our processes and technology, providing our clients with peace of mind.
Digivault is part of the EQONEX Group. EQONEX Limited (NASDAQ: EQOS) is a technology driven digital assets financial services group that provides institutional grade infrastructure, custody and asset management solutions to clients. The Group's digital assets ecosystem has been designed to accommodate the needs of institutions and individuals with the same degree of regulatory oversight and security they are accustomed to in traditional financial markets. primarily encompasses Digivault, and Asset Management.
For more information visit: www.digivault.com. Follow Digivault on social media on Twitter @DigivaultGlobal, and on LinkedIn.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — A series of minor tremors recorded on the Danish Baltic island of Bornholm Saturday has puzzled scientists, who now say they were caused by ”acoustic pressure waves from an unknown source.”
At first the tremors were thought to have been caused by earthquakes. Then, seismologists theorized that they originated from controlled explosions in Poland, more than 140 kilometers (nearly 90 miles) to the south.
On Monday, the Geological Survey of Denmark and Greenland, an official body that monitors the underground, said the tremors were “not caused by earthquakes, but by pressure waves from an event in the atmosphere.” However, they came from “an unknown source.”
“The seismologists can report that it is unlikely that the tremors originate from a controlled explosion in Poland, which was carried out shortly before the first reports of tremors on Bornholm,” the body known as GEUS said in a statement.
On Saturday, GEUS said it had received “more than 60” tips from people on Bornholm that “earthquake-like tremors” – described as a deep rumbling, shaking and rattling, changing pressure in the ear — had been reported in the afternoon on Bornholm.
No one was hurt. Police said they too were contacted by members of the public about the tremor on the eastern part of the island. Danish media reported that the tremors caused a crack in the wall of a house.
GEUS said that seismic tremors were measured at a magnitude of 2.3.
Polish authorities have said that there was intensive activity during the Anakonda23 exercise in Ustka, northern Poland, involving jet fighters and live firing of artillery munitions.
GEUS, an independent research and advisory institution within Denmark’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Utilities, said that it had two seismographs on Bornholm that collect data around the clock.
Bornholm, home to nearly 40,000 people, is a rocky island in the Baltic Sea, south of Sweden, northeast of Germany and north of Poland. | 2023-05-15T14:08:47+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/strange/ap-strange-news/denmarks-mystery-tremors-caused-by-acoustic-waves-from-unknown-source-officials-say/ |
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)
Morgan MacLeod, Harvard University
(THE CONVERSATION) For the first time, astronomers have captured images that show a star consuming one of its planets. The star, named ZTF SLRN-2020, is located in the Milky Way galaxy, in the constellation Aquila. As the star swallowed its planet, the star brightened to 100 times its normal level, allowing the 26-person team of astronomers I worked with to detect this event as it happened.
I am a theoretical astrophysicist, and I developed the computer models that our team uses to interpret the data we collect from telescopes. Although we only see the effects on the star, not the planet directly, our team is confident that the event we witnessed was a star swallowing its planet. Witnessing such an event for the first time has confirmed the long-standing assumption that stars swallow their planets and has illuminated how this fascinating process plays out.
Finding a flash in the dynamic night sky
The team I work with searches for the bursts of light and gas that occur when two stars merge into a bigger, single star. To do this, we have been using data from the Zwicky Transient Facility, a telescope located on Palomar Mountain in Southern California. It takes nightly images of broad swaths of the sky, and astronomers can then compare these images to find stars that change in brightness over time, or what are called astronomical transients.
Finding stars that change in brightness isn’t the challenge – it’s sorting out the cause behind any specific change to a star. As my colleague Kishalay De likes to say, “There are plenty of things in the sky that go boom.” The trick to identifying stellar mergers is to combine visible light – like the data collected at Palomar – with infrared data from NASA’s WISE space telescope, which has been surveying the entire sky for the past decade.
In 2020, the star ZTF SLRN-2020 suddenly became 100 times brighter in visible light over just 10 days. It then slowly started to fade back toward its normal brightness. About nine months before, the same object started to emit a lot of infrared light, too. This is exactly what it looks like when two stars merge together, with one critical difference – everything was scaled down. The brightness and total energy of this event were about a thousand times lower than any of the merging stellar pairs astronomers had found to date.
When a star swallows its planets
The idea that stars could engulf some of their planets has been a long-standing assumption in astronomy. Astronomers have long known that when stars run out of hydrogen in their cores, they get brighter and begin to increase in size.
Many planets have orbits that are smaller than the eventual size of their parent stars. So, when a star runs out of fuel and starts to expand, the planets nearby are inevitably consumed.
Interpreting a stellar flash
In the ZTF SLRN-2020 outburst, our team never saw the planet itself, only the brightening from when the star absorbed the planet. This is where combining theoretical models with the observational data allowed us to understand what the telescopes captured.
The merging of two stars into a single, bigger star is a dramatic event that throws matter out into the stars’ surroundings. A large part of my career has focused on modeling the way stellar gas moves and crashes into itself and is expelled in these moments of intense interaction.
My work has shown that the total mass of matter ejected in a merging event is proportional to the size of the objects involved in the merger. Merge two equally large stars and you see a huge disturbance. Merge one star with a much smaller companion and the event might throw out a tiny fraction of the total mass of the stars.
The energy released during ZTF SLRN-2020’s outburst was a thousand times lower than typical for a two-star merger. This implies that the object that merged with the star weighed a thousand times less than a normal star. This clue pointed our team toward a gas giant planet – like Jupiter in our own solar system, which weighs roughly a thousand times less than the Sun.
Compared to Jupiter, however, this planet must have orbited much closer to the star, with one revolution around the star only taking a few days. About 1% of stars share this configuration of a large planet orbiting incredibly close to its parent star.
Further, I think that this configuration of a big planet close to its star is important in generating the event our team saw. My past research suggests that smaller planets – or ones in more-distant orbits that only get consumed once a star has grown massively in size – might be swallowed without a detectable flash.
Learning from the real thing
From our data and modeling for ZTF SLRN-2020, our team has been able to paint a much clearer picture of how stars and planets merge. First, the planet skims across the surface of the star for many years, slowly heating up and expelling material from the star’s atmosphere. As this gas expands and cools, some of it forms molecules and dust. This cloud of dust gives the star a progressively redder color and emits increasing amounts of infrared radiation.
In the case of ZTF SLRN-2020, the orbit of the planet shrank slowly at first, then faster and faster as the planet smashed through the denser layers of the star’s atmosphere. Eventually, in just a few final days, the planet plunged below the surface of the star and was torn apart by the heat and force of the collision. This rapid injection of energy supplied heat to power ZTF SLRN-2020’s 10-day, hundredfold increase in brightness. Following this climactic moment, the star began to fade, telling our team that the planet-swallowing process was over and that the star was beginning to go back to business as usual.
While the destructive event has passed, there is still much to be learned. Next week our team will start analyzing data from the James Webb Space Telescope in the hopes of learning about the chemistry of the gas that now surrounds ZTF SLRN-2020.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/astronomers-just-saw-a-star-eat-a-planet-an-astrophysicist-on-the-team-explains-the-first-of-its-kind-discovery-205265. | 2023-05-10T13:48:08+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/news/article/astronomers-just-saw-a-star-eat-a-planet-an-18090618.php |
Associated Press (AP) — A federal appeals court in New York is considering whether a law school in Vermont modified a pair of large murals when it concealed them behind a wall of panels against the artist's wishes after they were considered by some in the school community to be racially offensive.
Artist Sam Kerson created the colorful murals entitled “Vermont, The Underground Railroad” and “Vermont and the Fugitive Slave” in 1993 on two walls inside a building at the private Vermont Law School, now called Vermont Law and Graduate School, in South Royalton. Years later in 2020, the school said it would paint over them. But when Kerson objected it said it would cover them with acoustic tiles. The school gave Kerson the option of removing the murals, but he said he could not without damaging them.
When Kerson, who lives in Quebec, sued in federal court in Vermont, the school said in a court filing that “the depictions of African Americans strikes some viewers as caricatured and offensive, and the mural has become a source of discord and distraction."
Kerson lost his lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Vermont. He appealed, and the 2nd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals heard the case on Friday.
Kerson's lawyer again argued that the artwork is protected by the federal Visual Artists Rights Act, which was enacted “to protect artists against modifications and destruction that are prejudicial to their honor or reputation," Steven Hyman said.
He said the covering of the artwork for the purpose of preventing people from viewing it is a modification and that Kerson “must suffer the indignity and humiliation of having a panel put over his art.”
But the school's lawyer, Justin Barnard, argued that covering the artwork with a wood frame that doesn't touch the painting and is fixed to the wall is not a modification.
"Modification implies that something is left, it is a modified form,” Barnard told the judges. He also said concealing the artwork is not destruction.
“There is a unique harm felt when you destroy something and remove it from the face of the earth. That is not what we’re talking about, here," he said. “We’re talking about simply the right of a private institution or a private individual to remove a work from display.”
When asked by the judges, Barnard said it is the school's intention to leave the wall up, at least for the rest of the artist's life. | 2023-01-27T22:54:37+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/federal-appeals-court-hears-case-of-hidden-murals-17747036.php |
TODAY’S SPORTS ON TV
Saturday, March 18
BASEBALL
7 p.m.
FOX — World Baseball Classic: U.S. vs. Venezuela, Quarterfinal, Miami
BOWLING
10:30 a.m.
FS2 — PBA: The Tournament of Champions, Stepladder, Fairlawn, Ohio
7:30 p.m.
FS1 — PBA: The Tournament of Champions, Stepladder Round 1, Fairlawn, Ohio
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (MEN’S)
12 p.m.
ESPN — NIT Tournament: Michigan at Vanderbilt, Second Round
12:10 p.m.
CBS — NCAA Tournament: Furman vs. San Diego St., Second Round, Orlando, Fla.
2:40 p.m.
CBS — NCAA Tournament: Duke vs. Tennessee, Second Round, Orlando, Fla.
4 p.m.
CBSSN — NCAA Division III Tournament: Christopher Newport vs. Mount Union, Championship, Fort Wayne, Ind.
5:15 p.m.
CBS — NCAA Tournament: Arkansas vs. Kansas, Second Round, Des Moines, Iowa
6 p.m.
TNT — NCAA Tournament: Princeton vs. Missouri, Second Round, Sacramento, Calif.
7 p.m.
TBS — NCAA Tournament: Auburn vs. Houston, Second Round, Birmingham, Ala.
7:45 p.m.
CBS — NCAA Tournament: Penn St. vs. Texas, Second Round, Des Moines, Iowa
8:30 p.m.
TNT — NCAA Tournament: Northwestern vs. UCLA, Second Round, Sacramento, Calif.
9:30 p.m.
TBS — NCAA Tournament: Maryland vs. Alabama, Second Round, Birmingham, Ala.
COLLEGE BASKETBALL (WOMEN’S)
11:30 a.m.
ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: Tennessee Tech at Indiana, First Round
1 p.m.
ABC — NCAA Tournament: Saint Louis at Tennessee, First Round
1:30 p.m.
ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: James Madison at Ohio St., First Round
2 p.m.
ESPN — NCAA Tournament: Miami vs. Oklahoma St., First Round, Bloomington, Ind.
2:30 p.m.
ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Florida Gulf Coast vs. Washington St., First Round, Villanova, Pa.
3 p.m.
ABC — NCAA Tournament: Vermont at UConn, First Round
3:30 p.m.
ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: Toledo vs. Iowa St., First Round, Knoxville, Tenn.
4 p.m.
ESPN — NCAA Tournament: St. John’s vs. North Carolina, First Round, Columbus, Ohio
5 p.m.
ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Cleveland St. at Villanova, First Round
5:30 p.m.
ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: Alabama vs. Baylor, First Round, Storrs, Conn.
7 p.m.
ESPNEWS — NCAA Tournament: Middle Tennessee vs. Colorado, First Round, Durham, N.C.
7:30 p.m.
ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: Drake vs. Louisville, First Round, Austin, Texas
9 p.m.
ESPNU — NCAA Tournament: Portland vs. Oklahoma, First Round, Los Angeles
9:30 p.m.
ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: Iona at Duke, First Round
10 p.m.
ESPN — NCAA Tournament: East Carolina at Texas, First Round
11:30 p.m.
ESPN2 — NCAA Tournament: Sacramento St. at UCLA, First Round
COLLEGE HOCKEY (MEN’S)
8 p.m.
BTN — Big Ten Tournament: Michigan at Minnesota, Championship
GOLF
3 p.m.
NBC — PGA Tour: The Valspar Championship, Third Round, Copperhead Course, Palm Harbor, Fla.
HIGH SCHOOL BASKETBALL (GIRLS)
10 a.m.
BSD — MHSAA Division 4 state championship, Glen Lake v. Baraga
MLB BASEBALL
7 p.m.
MLBN — Spring Training: Detroit vs. vs. St. Louis, Cape Coral, Fla. (Taped)
10 p.m.
MLBN — Spring Training: LA Dodgers vs. Chicago White Sox, Phoenix (Taped)
NBA
8 p.m.
NBATV — Golden State at Memphis
NHL
1 p.m.
NHLN — Colorado at Detroit
8 p.m.
ABC — Pittsburgh at NY Rangers
10:30 p.m.
NHLN — NY Islanders at San Jose
XFL FOOTBALL
7 p.m.
FX — D.C. at St. Louis
10 p.m.
FX — Orlando at Vegas
RADIO
Noon — NIT basketball men’s tournament, Michigan v. Vanderbilt, FM-101.1/AM-1210
1 p.m. — NHL, Colorado at Detroit, FM-106.3
LOCAL SPORTS
GIRLS BASKETBALL STATE FINALS — Division 4 championship game, Glen Lake v. Baraga at Michigan State University’s Breslin Center, 10 a.m. | 2023-03-18T04:36:01+00:00 | record-eagle.com | https://www.record-eagle.com/today-in-sports-3-18-23/article_2c55c270-c4fb-11ed-b9f5-43db9918a857.html |
This story was originally published in December 2013.
Temperatures were in the single digits when my dog Oreo trotted outside to take care of business. Usually, he stays outside for at least 10 minutes, chasing squirrels and playing with his ball, but after just a few minutes of roaming the snow-encrusted yard, he started to act a bit odd.
Standing, he lifted one of his front feet and tucked it against his body. Then, he started to hobble around on three legs.
Was he injured? No. I’d seen this behavior before. Oreo’s feet were starting to freeze, and he was doing his best to warm them up, one at a time.
Time to let Oreo inside — which leads me to my most recent dog-related question: How cold is too cold for dogs?
Well, it depends on the dog. Clearly, not all dogs are created equal. I know a Great Pyrenees mix that has fur so thick, sometimes I’ll burrow my hands into its fluffy white coat and wonder if there’s any dog underneath. This dog loves Maine’s cold winters. Oreo, on the other hand, is a pit bull mix with short, wiry fur and just a bit of peach fuzz covering his stomach. He’s simply not built for the cold. (Sorry, we’re staying in Maine, Oreo.)
In addition to thickness of fur, the age of the dog can be a factor; puppies and old dogs tend to develop hypothermia more quickly, according to PetMD, a veterinarian-authored and approved online source for pet owners. Also, dogs can more easily develop hypothermia if they’re sick, have low body fat, have hypothyroidism or have recently had anesthesia.
The problem is: dogs can’t talk. They can’t tell you when their feet go numb or their ears are burning. So you have to be observant.
While Oreo can’t speak English, he can whine. Sometimes, he’s just being a big baby (like when he whines because I won’t let him chase the cats). But when he’s outside in the cold, I listen to that whine. It means he’s uncomfortable.
But let’s move past the discomfort stage to the real dangers of cold weather: hypothermia and frostbite.
Hypothermia. According to several articles on PetMD, the first sign is vigorous shivering and paleness (which may be difficult to see, depending on how furry your pup is). This is followed by listlessness or lethargy. Basically, if your dog is acting kinda loopy or different, take heed.
Hypothermia is a serious thing. If left untreated, it could escalate to coma or heart failure.
So what do you do if you suspect your dog might be hypothermic? According to PetMD, there are certain steps you should take:
First, take the temperature of the dog, if you’re able; if it’s below 98 degrees Fahrenheit, call the nearest veterinarian. In the meantime, wrap the dog in warm blankets. (You can use a clothes dryer to heat the blankets up quickly.) In addition, place heating pads (or a hot water bottle wrapped in a towel) against the dog’s abdomen. And it’s also helpful to give your dog warm fluids to drink, if possible. Once the temperature is above 100 degrees Fahrenheit, stop warming the dog but keep it in a warm room.
It’s always a smart idea to consult a veterinarian. You may need to rush your dog to a clinic for treatment, which may include warm intravenous fluids and even breathing aids.
Now let’s talk about frostbite.
Often, if a dog falls victim to hypothermia, it will also develop frostbite on extremities, such as the tail, tips of the ears and foot pads, according to PetMD. To catch frostbite in its early stages, check your dog’s extremities while spending time in the cold outdoors. Look for skin that has turned white or even bluish, as well as ice, which sometimes forms around frostbitten skin.
If your dog does develop frostbite, there’s a certain way to care for it, according to PetMD: First, warm a towel (on a radiator, clothes dryer or with a hair dryer). Then place the towel on the frozen area without squeezing or rubbing. Then use tepid water to warm up the affected areas to a temperature of 90 degrees Fahrenheit but no higher. As the skin warms, it will redden and swell, but if it instead becomes dark, seek immediate veterinary attention. And a heads up — the red skin may peel.
All of that sounds quite unpleasant, scary even. So, to avoid these problems in the first place, limit the time your dog spends in the cold. Also, consider investing in some dog clothing and booties. Extra layers help dogs retain body heat, especially thin-furred breeds. Providing a warm, dry shelter for your dog will also help stave off the cold.
But my favorite method of keeping Oreo warm: playing with him! He can stay outside in the cold a lot longer if he stays active; and I don’t mind throwing my jacket on and kicking his favorite punctured basketball around so he can get some energy out. He behaves a lot better indoors if he’s had ample playtime outside. | 2023-02-03T00:04:21+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/02/02/outdoors/how-cold-is-too-cold-for-dogs-2/ |
The Addis police officer who fatally crashed into the vehicle of Brusly High students on Saturday afternoon, during a police pursuit, has been arrested on two counts of negligent homicide and one count of negligent injuring, officials said.
The officer, David Cauthron, 42, was booked into the West Baton Rouge jail on Sunday night, with bail set at $100,000, and was still in jail Monday afternoon, West Baton Rouge Sheriff Mike Cazes said.
Maggie Dunn, 17, and Caroline Gill, 16, were killed when Cauthron, pursuing a suspect in a police pursuit that began in Baton Rouge, ran a red light and crashed into their vehicle in Brusly, authorities have said.
Both girls attended Brusly High School, where they were cheerleaders. Maggie's brother, University of Louisiana at Lafayette student Liam Dunn, who was also in the girls' vehicle was last reported to be in critical condition in the hospital.
The pursuit of the suspect, Tyquel Zanders, 24, began in Baton Rouge, where he's accused of stealing his father's vehicle. Baton Rouge police officers were trying to pull Zanders over to the side of the road on River Road, near the Raising Cane's River Center, when Zanders sped off, speeding 80 mph on Government street and 110 mph on Interstate 10.
Zanders then drove across the Mississippi River Bridge into West Baton Rouge Parish, where authorities there began the chase. East Baton Rouge Parish officers had been called off the chase, after pursuing Zanders across the I-10 bridge.
In Brusly, Cauthron crashed his police unit into the girls' vehicle on La. 1., in front of the JW Food Mart at 561 N. Vaughn Drive in Brusly.
Zanders, meanwhile, continued traveling, driving back across the Mississippi River bridge to Baton Rouge; he was arrested at the Dalrymple exit when his car stalled.
Zanders faces counts in Baton Rouge of home invasion, theft of a vehicle and aggravated flight, according to Baton Rouge police.
In West Baton Rouge Parish, Zanders will be booked on two counts of manslaughter in the deaths of the two teens, the West Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office said.
A memorial service for the two girls is scheduled at 5:30 p.m. Monday at the Brusly High School football field. | 2023-01-02T20:57:15+00:00 | theadvocate.com | https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/news/addis-officer-arrested-in-fatal-new-years-eve-police-chase/article_8568d3e0-8acf-11ed-a198-478e7400ad55.html |
Major brands show strong support for the global championship of women's professional soccer
NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Relevent Sports Group (RSG) announces a powerful list of brand and media partners ahead of the 2022 Women's International Champions Cup (WICC) to be held today, August 17 and August 20 at Providence Park in Portland, Oregon. The tournament has four champion clubs from around the world who will battle to be called the Women's Club World Champion.
Ally, a longtime partner of the WICC, is the presenting sponsor of the 2022 WICC. The list of brand partners also includes Verizon, Toyota, Nike, Oakley, TikTok, BODYARMOR, Turkish Airlines, Cazadores Tequila, Sorare, Socios.com, Hertz, Shutterstock, YETI, Pacific Seafood, and Sport Oregon.
"It's a privilege to continue our support of the Women's International Champions Cup and its unwavering mission to bring incredible athletes to the world's stage," said Stephanie Marciano, Head of Sports and Entertainment Marketing, Ally Financial. "We are committed to leveling the playing field for these world-class athletes and welcome the strong partners joining us as we continue to change the game for all women."
ESPN will serve as the official broadcast partner of the WICC in the U.S., Mexico, Central America, Brazil, and the Caribbean. Other media partners include DIRECTV in South America (outside of Brazil), NENT in Scandinavia, and Astro in Malaysia. Further, DAZN is the global media rights distribution partner in markets and territories not listed above. In total, the tournament will be broadcast in 250 markets and territories worldwide.
"The quality and volume of this year's WICC partners demonstrates the enormous global interest around women's professional soccer," said RSG CEO Daniel Sillman. "The days of people claiming that women's sports aren't financially viable are over, as you can see by our deep roster of partners and the investment being made in women's sports."
The WICC, now in its 4th year, is a qualification-only event. Each participant must win a championship in its most recent season to be invited to the WICC. This year's participants are the Portland Thorns, who won the 2021 NWSL Shield, 2021 NWSL Challenge Cup, and 2021 WICC; Olympique Lyonnais, who won the 2021-22 D1 Feminine and 2021-22 UEFA Women's Champions League; Chelsea, who won the 2021-22 FAWSL; and Monterrey, who won the 2021 Torneo Grita México Apertura 2021.
RSG has made a long-standing investment into the growth of women's soccer through its WICC platform. In 2020, RSG developed a women's-focused content strategy with new original programming, highlighted by "The Fixture by the WICC." The weekly digital show is available on all ICC social channels and is entirely dedicated to women's soccer including highlights, news, transfers, and players to watch. RSG also produced a full-length documentary about Lyon star Ada Hegerberg available now on ESPN+.
All of this year's partners share in RSG's vision to promote, elevate, and support women across the globe. This has been a transcendent year for women's sports, and soccer specifically, celebrating the 50th anniversary of Title IX, the equal pay agreement between the Men's and Women's U.S. National Teams, and record-breaking attendance and viewership with the UEFA Women's EURO.
"Toyota is thrilled to be an official sponsor of the Women's International Champions Cup and cheer on the Portland Thorns as they look to defend their title," says Russ Humberston, president of the Pacific Northwest Toyota Dealers Association. "We're especially honored to have a hand in inspiring the future generation of athletes and showing them dreams can come true through the player mascot program. We're able to create a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for local children as they stand alongside their role models on the field."
"Pacific Seafood fuels athletes and fans around the world with the healthiest protein on the planet and is proud to partner with the Women's International Championship Cup for a second year," said Bill Hueffner, Chief Marketing Officer for Pacific Seafood. "Because nets play a vital role in both soccer and fishing, we saw an opportunity to educate fans on sustainable fishing practices by providing the nets on the field. These custom hand-crafted nets are produced on the Oregon coast and are specially designed to only catch targeted species."
Tickets for the 2022 WICC are available at www.internationalchampionscup.com.
ABOUT RELEVENT SPORTS GROUP
Relevent Sports Group (RSG) is the premier soccer events and media business in North America and Asia. RSG owns and operates soccer properties, including the WICC, and sells premium rights for the world's top leagues, federations, and confederations. RSG is focused on expanding its footprint, creating a year-round soccer platform including new digital properties and the first-of-its-kind joint venture with LaLiga to promote soccer in North America.
CONTACT: Ian Campbell, icampbell@rsgrp.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — All the hand-wringing over a potential government default if Congress doesn’t increase the government’s $31.4 trillion debt ceiling has conjured up images of past government shutdowns. In shutdowns, “essential” workers — TSA agents and such — showed up, but most federal employees stayed home. Work piled up in offices, and litter piled up in untended national parks.
However, there’s a big difference between a government shutdown and a default on the nation’s debts.
America very well knows what happens in a shutdown — it’s had four of them in the past 30 years. There’s a lot more uncertainty about a default, which could well have more wide-ranging and devastating impacts, at home and around the world. There’s never been a default, and negotiators are trying to find a way to avoid one now.
A look at what is known — and not — about both:
GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN
A shutdown occurs when Congress doesn’t approve funding legislation so that the government can keep spending money to remain open.
When Congress hasn’t authorized or extended government funding, there is no authority to spend money. Essential work continues — the military remains on guard — but most federal workers are sent home, and activities cease until Congress acts.
It’s harmful to the economy, and can disrupt many lives, but it’s is far from catastrophic.
The U.S. has experienced four true government shutdowns where operations were impacted by more than one business day, according to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget. That usually includes limitations on government services — like park maintenance and benefit checks — and non-essential federal employees are sent home.
“We know what a government shutdown looks like,” said Shai Akabas, director of economic policy at the nonprofit Bipartisan Policy Center. “And everyone knows on which date that will occur.”
The White House keeps a long list of agency contingency plans in the event of a government shutdown. The country narrowly avoided one last December.
GOVERNMENT DEFAULT
A default would occur if the government exceeds its legal borrowing limit and can no longer pay all its creditors or pay for existing programs.
The uncertainty about a default starts with when it actually occurs and in what order the government would pay its bills with whatever money it still has coming in.
A default “would be a very different situation” from a shutdown, said Akabas. “We don’t know what the effects would look like because it’s never happened in the history of our country.”
He added that there is “massive uncertainty” about when the U.S. would reach its X-date, the moment when it no longer can borrow money to pay bills.
Brian Riedl, a senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute focusing on tax issues, said “there is no blueprint for how the government can manage a debt limit default,” and much of it would come down to how Treasury would pay or put off paying its bills.
President Joe Biden, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and countless economists have warned darkly about the “catastrophic” impacts of a default.
Yellen this week said it would destroy jobs and businesses, and leave millions of families who rely on federal government payments to “likely go unpaid,” including Social Security beneficiaries, veterans and military families.
“A default could cause widespread suffering as Americans lose the income that they need to get by,” she said. Disruptions to federal government operations would impact “air traffic control and law enforcement, border security and national defense, and food safety.”
WHO GETS PAID — AND WHO DOESN’T
Wendy Edelberg, an economist at the Brookings Institution, said that in the event of a default “it is widely assumed that Treasury would figure out how to make principle and interest payments until they had money to pay all non-interest payments.”
That means many programs could be up in the air until the U.S. raised enough money to pay for them, while debt holders like China would receive payments — in a scheme called “debt payment prioritization.”
So while Social Security recipients, for instance, continued to receive automated payments and scheduled checks during a shutdown, Akabas said, it’s not so clear that they would get paid in a default.
“Maybe workers will come into work,” maybe they won’t, Riedl said. “There is an assumption that federal workers would come into work and get paid eventually.”
“There’s no specific blueprint. It comes down to whether their agency gets funding,” he said. “If we do hit the debt limit, there’s going to be a lot of new court cases on who determines who gets paid and how.”
WHERE NEGOTATIONS STAND
Democratic and Republican leaders have said that a default will not occur, despite their standoff on raising the debt limit.
Before leaving Wednesday for a Group of Seven summit meeting in Japan, Biden said he was “confident” that the U.S. will be able to raise the debt ceiling.
Republicans are asking for steep spending cuts before they agree to raise the debt limit, and most recently the president has shown a willingness to discuss possible budget changes.
Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy have named top negotiators to discuss the contours of a deal. | 2023-05-19T04:34:46+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-why-a-government-default-could-be-worse-than-a-government-shutdown/ |
MANILA, Philippines (AP) — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday defended his decision to allow a larger United States military presence in the country as vital to territorial defense despite China's fierce opposition and warning that it would “drag the Philippines into the abyss of geopolitical strife.”
The Marcos administration announced in early February that it would allow rotating batches of American forces to indefinitely stay in four more Philippine military camps in addition to five local bases earlier designated under a 2014 defense pact of the longtime treaty allies.
Marcos said the four new sites would be announced soon and they include areas in the northern Philippines. That location has infuriated Chinese officials because it would provide U.S. forces a staging ground close to southern China and Taiwan.
The Biden administration has been strengthening an arc of military alliances in the Indo-Pacific to better counter China, including in any future confrontation over Taiwan. America's moves dovetail with Philippine efforts to shore up its territorial defense amid a long-seething dispute mainly with China in the South China Sea.
Aside from the northern and southern Philippines, Marcos told a news conference that under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement, U.S. forces would also be allowed to stay in western Palawan province, which faces the South China Sea. He underscored the moves were meant to boost the country's coastal defense and added in reply to a question that opposition to the U.S. military presence by some local Filipino officials had been overcome.
“We explained to them why it was important that we have that and why it will actually be good for their province,” Marcos said, adding most of those who had objections had come around “to support the idea of an EDCA site in their province.”
Governor Manuel Mamba of northern Cagayan province, where American forces may be allowed to stay with their weapons in up to two Philippine military areas, said Marcos has the prerogative to make the decision. But added he remained opposed to allowing the Americans to base in Cagayan, which lies across a sea border from southern China and Taiwan, because that could turn his province into a key target of the Chinese military if an armed conflict involving the U.S. military breaks out over Taiwan.
“It is the president's call, not mine,” Mamba told The Associated Press. “But I maintain my stand against any foreign forces stationed in my province. Still, I am against EDCA sites in my province."
Marcos spoke to reporters after delivering a speech at an army anniversary ceremony where he asked troops to prepare to face potential external threats after a half-century battle against communist rebels that he said “is coming to an end.”
“The army must always be fully prepared and capable for any contingencies, especially considering you are the country's last line of defense against any external security threat," he said.
U.S. and Philippine officials have said that American-funded construction of barracks, warehouses and other structures to be used by U.S. forces would generate much-needed local jobs and boost the economy. The U.S. presence would help the Philippines respond to natural disasters, enhance combat-readiness and help deter Chinese aggression in Asia.
China, however, has repeatedly accused Washington of taking steps to contain it militarily and of driving a wedge between Beijing and its Asian neighbors like the Philippines.
“Creating economic opportunities and jobs through military cooperation is tantamount to quenching thirst with poison and gouging flesh to heal wounds,” the Chinese embassy in Manila said in a recent statement. “Such cooperation will seriously endanger regional peace and stability and drag the Philippines into the abyss of geopolitical strife and damage its economic development at the end of the day.”
U.S. forces have intensified and broadened joint training, focusing on combat readiness and disaster response with Filipino troops on the nation’s western coast, which faces the disputed South China Sea, and in its northern Luzon region across the sea from the Taiwan Strait.
Next month, the allied forces are to hold their largest combat exercise, called Balikatan — Tagalog for shoulder-to-shoulder — which will include live-fire drills. One planned maneuver involves U.S. and Philippine forces firing rockets to sink a mock enemy ship in waters facing the South China Sea, the Philippine military said.
If the ship-sinking exercise proceeds as planned, it would likely draw an angry reaction from China, which claims the strategic waterway virtually in its entirety and has repeatedly warned Washington to stop meddling in what Beijing says is a purely Asian dispute.
Associated Press journalists Joeal Calupitan and Aaron Favila contributed to this report.
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GWYNN OAK, Md., Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Hope Health Systems Inc. ("HHS"), a private company providing health and wellness services including direct mental health, substance abuse, and community support services to adults, children, and adolescent clients in institutional and outpatient settings, began providing notice of a data security event that potentially affects the data privacy of certain individuals who receive services from HHS.
On June 20, 2022, HHS discovered encrypted files on certain computer systems. They immediately launched an investigation with the assistance of third-party cybersecurity and digital forensic specialists to determine the nature and scope of the incident. The investigation determined that there was unauthorized access to certain HHS servers beginning on June 10, 2022. On or about August 24, 2022, HHS determined it was unable to rule out unauthorized access to data stored on its affected systems. The investigation found no evidence that specific information was actually viewed by an unauthorized individual, but the investigation was unable to rule this activity out with absolute certainty. As access to data stored within their system could not be ruled out, they immediately undertook a review of the data at issue. This process completed on or about October 18, 2022. While HHS does not have any evidence of misuse of any consumer information in connection with this incident, out of an abundance of caution, HHS is providing notice of the event so potentially affected individuals may take steps to better protect their personal information, should they feel it is appropriate to do so.
Information security remains one of the highest priorities for HHS. HHS is evaluating its existing policies, procedures, and processes, including those related to cybersecurity, to determine whether additional measures are appropriate in an effort to reduce the likelihood of a similar future event.
The information potentially at risk varies by individual. HHS continues efforts to understand the full impact of the event. While those efforts remain underway, the information potentially at risk may include the following types of information related to certain consumers: name, address, date of birth, Social Security number, driver's license number, health insurance information, and medical information.
HHS is notifying potentially affected individuals via a posting on its website, which is available at hopehealthsystems.com. HHS will provide direct notice to potentially affected individuals for whom we have address information beginning on or about November 21, 2022. Should individuals have questions regarding this incident, they may call a dedicated assistance line at 1-833-896-4932, which is available Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Eastern Time. Individuals may also write to HHS at 1726 Whitehead Road, Suite 106, Gwynn Oak, Maryland 21207.
We encourage individuals to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud by reviewing account statements, explanation of benefits forms, and free credit reports for suspicious activity and to detect errors.
Under U.S. law, a consumer is entitled to one free credit report annually from each of the three major credit reporting bureaus, Equifax, Experian, and TransUnion. To order your free credit report, visit www.annualcreditreport.com or call, toll-free, 1-877-322-8228. You may also directly contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below to request a free copy of your credit report.
Consumers have the right to place an initial or extended "fraud alert" on a credit file at no cost. An initial fraud alert is a one-year alert that is placed on a consumer's credit file. Upon seeing a fraud alert display on a consumer's credit file, a business is required to take steps to verify the consumer's identity before extending new credit. If you are a victim of identity theft, you are entitled to an extended fraud alert, which is a fraud alert lasting seven years. Should you wish to place a fraud alert, please contact any one of the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below.
As an alternative to a fraud alert, consumers have the right to place a "credit freeze" on a credit report, which will prohibit a credit bureau from releasing information in the credit report without the consumer's express authorization. The credit freeze is designed to prevent credit, loans, and services from being approved in your name without your consent. However, you should be aware that using a credit freeze to take control over who gets access to the personal and financial information in your credit report may delay, interfere with, or prohibit the timely approval of any subsequent request or application you make regarding a new loan, credit, mortgage, or any other account involving the extension of credit. Pursuant to federal law, you cannot be charged to place or lift a credit freeze on your credit report. To request a credit freeze, you will need to provide the following information:
- Full name (including middle initial, as well as Jr., Sr., II, III, etc.);
- Social Security number;
- Date of birth;
- Addresses for the prior two to five years;
- Proof of current address, such as a current utility bill or telephone bill;
- A legible photocopy of a government-issued identification card (state driver's license or ID card, etc.); and
- A copy of either the police report, investigative report, or complaint to a law enforcement agency concerning identity theft if you are a victim of identity theft.
Should you wish to place a credit freeze, please contact the three major credit reporting bureaus listed below:
The Federal Trade Commission may be reached at: 600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20580; www.identitytheft.gov; 1-877-ID-THEFT (1-877-438-4338); and TTY: 1-866-653-4261. The Federal Trade Commission also encourages those who discover that their information has been misused to file a complaint with them. Individuals can obtain further information on how to file such a complaint by way of the contact information listed above. Individuals have the right to file a police report if they experience identity theft or fraud. Please note that in order to file a report with law enforcement for identity theft, you will likely need to provide some proof that you have been a victim. Instances of known or suspected identity theft should also be reported to law enforcement and your state Attorney General.
For Maryland residents, the Maryland Attorney General may be contacted at: 200 St. Paul Place, 16th Floor, Baltimore, MD 21202; 1-410-528-8662 or 1-888-743-0023; and www.oag.state.md.us. Individuals may obtain information from these sources and/or the Federal Trade Commission using the contact information noted above about steps you can take to avoid identity theft. Individuals may also write to HHS at 1726 Whitehead Road, Suite 106, Gwynn Oak, Maryland 21207.
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Sophia Smith pretended to zip her lips closed as she celebrated her second goal against Vietnam during the United States’ opening match at the Women’s World Cup. It was a tribute to former Stanford teammate Katie Meyer, who died by suicide last year.
Smith and teammate Naomi Girma decided on the tribute for Meyer, the goalkeeper star of Stanford’s 2019 NCAA championship. She stopped two penalty shots in the title game. An ebullient California girl known for her animated celebrations, Meyer made the gesture after her first penalty save as a way to silence anyone who doubted Stanford.
Girma was one of Meyer’s best friends. She penned a tribute to Meyer published by The Players’ Tribune at the start of the World Cup.
“Na (Naomi) and I talked about it before the game, and we were like ‘What can we do for Katie?’” Smith said. “And it was pretty iconic: what she did in the College Cup. We just wanted to honor her in every way. So that was for Katie.”
Girma said the gesture was Meyer’s “go-to,” and she and her teammates have made a point to publicly discuss mental health since Meyer’s death.
“We see this as an opportunity to shed light on a lot of things that are important to us,” Girma said. “I think that’s been something that’s been at the core of this team for so long, and for us to come in now and carry on that legacy is something that’s really important to us.”
Meyer’s family has said the 21-year-old was distressed about a disciplinary email she received from the school before her death. They filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the university last November.
The U.S. team won the its first match at the World Cup, 3-0. Smith finished with a pair of goals.
Up next for the Americans is a game against The Netherlands — the team the U.S. defeated in the 2019 World Cup Final — in Wellington on Thursday.
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More AP Women’s World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/fifa-womens-world-cup | 2023-07-25T12:47:12+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/sports/us-world-sports/ap-former-stanford-goalkeeper-in-us-players-hearts-at-the-womens-world-world-cup/ |
AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — Sam Bennett wants to be known for more than the tattoo he carries on his left forearm, the poignant story of his late father that led to it, and the ever-present advice it offers that has carried him around Augusta National.
“Don’t wait to do something,” the tattoo reads. Signed, “Pops.”
“Yeah,” Bennett said, “it’s a great story. Incredible. But I want to start talking about golf more than what’s happened to me.”
What’s been happening to Bennett at the Masters this week has been just as incredible.
Before weather warnings and fallen trees halted play on Friday, the reigning U.S. Amateur champion matched his opening-round 68 with another one, sending him shooting up those old-timey leaderboards scattered around the property. For a long stretch, about the time play was first delayed by a passing storm, Bennett was alone in second place behind four-time major winner Brooks Koepka.
His score of 8 under is the second-best 36-hole score by an amateur at the Masters behind only Ken Venturi, who was one shot better in 1956. When play was suspended for the day on Friday, Bennett was third — behind Koepka and Jon Rahm (9 under). Venturi led through three rounds before an 80 on Sunday left him one shot back of winner Jack Burke Jr.
Asked if Venturi’s name resonated with Bennett, he replied: “I don’t even know if he’s won any majors, or what majors.”
It was the only time Bennett looked uncomfortable all day.
After his bogey-free opening round, his only slip-up Friday came at the long par-3 fourth, when his tee shot wound up against the grandstand. Bennett got a free drop and ran his chip by the hole, then missed the par putt coming back.
He more than made up for the mistake: Bennett birdied the tough first hole for the second straight day, pitched close for a tap-in birdie at the eighth, knocked it close for another at the ninth, then had two more birdies on the back nine.
The first came after Bennett’s tee shot found the pine needles to the right of No. 13, he wisely laid up short and zipped his approach close for a short birdie putt. At the next hole, with the ball awkwardly below his feet, Bennett used the contours of the green for a backstop on his approach, setting up another birdie putt that he drained with confidence.
“Sam’s a tremendous player,” said defending champion Scottie Scheffler, who played the first two rounds with him. “ I know how nervous he must have felt out there on first tee being an amateur. It’s just a different feeling.”
Helping him deal with those nerves is Brian Kortan, the good-natured golf coach at Texas A&M. Kortan is the one that’s been climbing into a set of those familiar white overalls and serving as Bennett’s caddie for the week.
“Yeah, he’s funny. I can talk to him about anything,” Bennett said. “I mean, literally anything I want. He’s like my second father. So we’re having fun out there. I know he’s pretty tired in that caddie suit. He lets you know, too.”
Nothing will replace Bennett’s father, though. That’s the whole point of the tattoo.
Mark Bennett fought early onset Alzheimer’s for eight years before passing away in 2021 at the age of 45. The year before, when Mark’s speech was failing, he offered his son some advice: “Don’t wait to do something.”
It resonated with Sam. He wanted to remember it. So he asked his father to write the words on a scrap of paper. It took a while because his mom, Stacy, had to remind Mark how to craft each letter, but he shakily finished and signed it, “Pops.”
Yet paper is largely impermanent; tattoos are not. That’s why the 23-year-old has it inked on his forearm these days.
“I see it every time I’m gripping the club. It’s right there,” Bennett said. “You know, I thrive on it. I use it for some motivation. I know how happy he would be seeing me out here at Augusta National doing what I’m doing.”
What he’s been doing is verging on historic.
The youngster has had one lesson, way back in seventh grade, and vowed never to get a swing coach to smooth out his unorthodox swing. But he’s hanging with — and beating — the best players in the world. Through two rounds, Bennett was seven shots better than Scheffler, 12 ahead of Bryson DeChambeau and 13 clear of Rory McIlroy.
What would Bennett’s pop think now?
“He’s never cared about golf scores or anything,” his son replied. “He could care less if I went out there first round and shot 80, as long as I was doing the right things, treating people the right way, being a gentleman. He would think this is cool, what I have to come on the weekend, but more so the guy I’ve become, he would be appreciative of.”
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Many people have a cocktail before dinner or a drink to help them wind down at the end of the day. No big deal, right? According to a new observational study, that alcohol consumption might be changing your brain.
Anya Topiwala, PhD, of the University of Oxford in England, and her study co-authors linked moderate drinking — about four standard drinks a week in the United States — to higher brain iron levels in multiple basal ganglia regions.
The researcher analyzed 21,000 people in the U.K. Biobank cohort and found that more brain iron was “associated with poorer scores on tests of executive function, fluid intelligence, and reaction speed,” the researchers reported in PLoS Medicine.
The researchers had three main reasons to do this study, they wrote.
— Growing evidence of moderate alcohol consumption negatively affecting the brain
— Possibility that accumulation of iron in the brain could be the reason; higher brain iron has been described in Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and other neurodegenerative condition
— The researchers knew of no studies investigating whether brain iron levels differ by level of alcohol consumption.
“This is the first study, to our knowledge, demonstrating higher brain iron in moderate drinkers,” Topiwala told MedPage Today. “The findings offer a potential pathway through which alcohol can cause cognitive decline.
“Establishing the pathway is important as it may offer clues as to ways we can intervene to reduce the harm,” she said. “For iron, we actually have medicines — iron chelators — that could reduce levels.”
Henry Kranzler, MD, of the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, told MedPage that today, the “findings, though, are largely limited to the basal ganglia, collections of brain cells that are involved in motor control, executive functions, and emotions.”
Kranzler was not involved in the research. | 2022-07-26T04:12:38+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/study-having-just-4-drinks-a-week-changes-your-brain/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — A large section of the destroyed space shuttle Challenger has been found buried in sand at the bottom of the Atlantic. NASA's Kennedy Space Center announced the discovery Thursday. Divers for a TV documentary crew spotted the piece in March. The remnant is more than 15 feet by 15 feet and remains on the ocean floor just off the Florida coast near Cape Canaveral. The piece is believed to be from the shuttle's belly.
"Of course, the emotions come back, right?" said Michael Ciannilli, a NASA manager who confirmed the remnant's authenticity. When he saw the underwater video footage, "My heart skipped a beat, I must say, and it brought me right back to 1986 ... and what we all went through as a nation."
NASA verified through video a few months ago that the piece was part of the shuttle that broke apart shortly after liftoff on Jan. 28, 1986. All seven on board were killed, including the first schoolteacher bound for space, Christa McAuliffe and South Carolina native Ronald McNair.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Consumer prices in the United States rose again in April, and measures of underlying inflation stayed high, a sign that further declines in inflation are likely to be slow and bumpy.
Prices increased 0.4% from March to April, the government said Wednesday, up sharply from a 0.1% rise from February to March. Compared with a year earlier, prices climbed 4.9%, down slightly from March’s year-over-year increase. It was the smallest annual increase in two years.
Even with price pressures rising in April, the latest data did provide some evidence of cooling inflation. Grocery prices fell for a second straight month. And the cost of many services, including airline fares and hotel rooms, plunged. Though apartment rents rose in April, they did so more slowly than in previous months.
The Federal Reserve’s policymakers have been closely watching services prices, and April’s figures could lead them to do what they had signaled after their meeting last week: Pause their rate hikes, after 10 straight increases, while they assess the economic impact the higher borrowing costs have had.
Measured year over year, last month’s decline in inflation was much less than in previous months, underscoring that consumer price increases might not fall back to the Fed’s 2% target until at least well into next year.
Excluding volatile energy and food costs, so-called core prices rose 0.4% from March to April, the same as from February to March. It was the fifth straight month that they have risen at least 0.4%. Core prices are regarded as a reliable gauge of longer-term inflation trends. Compared with a year ago, core inflation rose 5.5%, just below a year-over-year increase of 5.6% in March.
“This is a story of still-sticky core inflation at an elevated level,” said Blerina Uruci, chief U.S. economist for fixed income at T. Rowe Price. “This report puts the Fed on track to keep rates high this year.”
For everyday consumer items, Wednesday’s inflation report was mixed. Gasoline prices jumped 3% just in April. By contrast, grocery prices dropped for a second straight month. Used car prices surged 4.4% after nine months of declines.
Airline fares, though, dropped 2.6% in April, and hotel prices plunged 3% after four straight monthly increases.
The Fed is paying particular attention to a measure of services inflation that covers such items as dining out, hotel stays and entertainment and that has remained chronically high for much of the past year. This measure, which excludes energy services and housing, rose just 0.1% from March to April, the smallest increase since last July.
Consumers and businesses continue to struggle with higher costs, and there are signs that some are responding by reining in their spending.
Donald Minerva, who owns the Scottadito Osteria Toscana, an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn, says he has had to raise his prices several times since the pandemic struck to keep pace with rising costs for raw ingredients, all kinds of insurance and higher wages.
Minerva has tried to find ways to save on costs. He has stopped serving lunch during the week and is closed on Mondays and Tuesdays. Even with the reduction in hours, though, his labor costs are about 10% higher than before the pandemic.
With consumers starting to resist higher prices, Minerva said, he’s been forced to drop expensive menus for such holidays as Valentine’s Day and Mother’s Day. He introduced a more costly prix fixe menu for New Year’s, only to see some customers cancel.
“People are not spending as much money,” he said. For New Year’s Eve dinner, “we did what we normally did, and we lost the holiday.”
“Consumers don’t have unlimited capacity to keep spending at these price levels,” said Thomas Simons, an economist at Jefferies, the investment bank. “That is going to lead to some re-budgeting and lower consumption in the future.”
A slowdown in consumer spending, which drives most of the U.S. economy, could help ease inflation in the coming months. At the same time, average paychecks are still rising rapidly. Though beneficial for workers, that trend likely means that many companies will keep raising prices to offset their higher labor costs.
And some companies are still experiencing strong consumer spending. Delaware North, which runs food and hotel services at resorts, sports stadiums and national parks in the United States and abroad, is still enjoying healthy demand at destination resorts at places like the Grand Canyon.
“They’re demonstrating this incredible resilience,” said Frank Mendicino, the company’s executive vice president. “People are traveling to these bucket-list destinations like the Grand Canyon.”
Mendicino acknowledged that the company has raised prices for some of its hotel rooms mostly in response to higher demand, not because of its higher labor costs.
For more than two years, high inflation has been a significant burden for America’s consumers, a threat to the economy and a frustrating challenge for the Fed. The central bank has raised its key interest rate by a substantial 5 percentage points since March 2022 to try to drive inflation back down to its 2% target.
Besides making borrowing far more expensive for consumers and businesses, those higher rates have contributed to the collapse of three large banks in the past two months and to a likely pullback in bank lending. The result could be a further weakening of the economy.
Even more ominously, the government’s debt ceiling may be breached by early June, and Republicans in Congress are refusing to raise the cap unless President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats agree to sharp spending cuts. If the debt ceiling isn’t raised in time, the nation would default on its debt, a scenario that could ignite a global economic crisis. | 2023-05-10T23:55:23+00:00 | pahomepage.com | https://www.pahomepage.com/news/business/ap-business/americans-likely-saw-little-relief-from-inflation-in-april/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Army must put more money and effort into repairing poorly maintained and substandard base housing for military service members and their families, U.S. senators demanded Thursday, amid persistent reports that mold and other issues threaten troops’ health.
One after another, members of the Senate Armed Services Committee pressed top Army leaders during a hearing to spend money on military housing in their states.
“We have all heard the horror stories of substandard on base housing, military families across the country, living with black mold and collapsed ceilings and electrical and fire hazards and a lot of other substandard conditions,” said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. “We need to fix our shameful military housing problem, and we need to do it as quickly as possible.”
Army Secretary Christine Wormuth repeatedly told senators that housing is a priority, but that it competes for funding in the Army and defense budgets with other key needs, including equipment and weapons modernization and training. She said that due to the Army’s vast size, it’s impossible to get to all the problems in one year.
The Army, she said, is requesting nearly $2 billion for military housing in the 2023 proposed budget, and has a 10-year infrastructure plan. That plan would have the Army invest $27 billion in infrastructure over the next decade.
“We have a very large footprint with a large number of bases. All of them have housing. And I would love nothing more than to be able to renovate all of the housing around the country that needs to be renovated in a single year. But we are not able to do that,” she said.
The housing focus comes on the heels of a massive fraud case involving one of the largest providers of military housing in the United States. Balfour Beatty Communities LLC, which oversees about 1,700 homes at bases in Georgia and Texas, faced widespread claims of negligence and failure to do repairs. The company pleaded guilty in December to committing fraud against the United States from 2013 to 2019, was ordered to pay $65.4 million in fines and restitution and was placed under an independent compliance monitor for three years.
A Senate panel earlier this year found that the company continues to respond inadequately to mold and other structural problems.
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., criticized Army leaders for not addressing problems at Fort Leonard Wood, saying he’s been given conflicting reports on what, if any, housing replacements would be funded at the base in his state.
“I was told last year there were $341 million that were going to be allocated towards replacing housing. Then I was told later only $50 million would be available to Fort Leonard Wood. And then I was told after that it would be zero,” Hawley told Wormuth during the hearing. “You can imagine I’m not very happy about it.”
Wormuth promised to nail down the correct answer, but again warned that repair money for the base may not be in the budget for fiscal year beginning Oct. 1.
“We try to look where the need is most pressing and sort of develop a schedule,” she said. “But I’d be happy to look into it. And I understand that you’re frustrated hearing different things at different times.”
Officials noted that the Army submitted a separate request to Congress that outlined projects that aren’t funded in the budget that would also be priorities, and thy include an additional $330 million for housing issues.
That additional money, said Warren, should be included in the Army’s base budget, if, indeed, housing is a priority as leaders say. And she questioned why the $1.9 billion total for housing in the main budget request is 40% smaller than the current budget would provide.
According to the Army, the $1.9 billion budget request is actually a 12% increase over last year’s request. Congress, however, voted to add nearly $1.5 billion in military construction funds to that request, resulting in a total of more than $3.2 billion for the year. Congress has not yet acted on the proposed budget, so has not added funds.
Gen. James McConville, the chief of staff of the Army, told senators the Army is doing all it can to ensure quality housing and other services for troops. “When our soldiers get the call that it’s time to deploy, we want them laser focused on their mission, knowing that their families will be well taken care of at home,” McConville said. | 2022-05-05T22:10:28+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/army-pressed-to-fix-dilapidated-base-housing-by-senators/ |
BALTIMORE (AP) — Mitch Keller struck out a career-high 13 in his second straight outstanding start, and the slumping Pittsburgh Pirates won for only the second time in 13 games, 4-0 over the Baltimore Orioles on Sunday.
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The Pirates avoided a sweep after dropping the first two games of the series. Pittsburgh was 20-8 after a 16-1 win at Washington on April 29. Then the Pirates scored just 18 runs in their next 12 games.
They managed four Sunday without a single extra-base hit, and that was plenty the way Keller (5-1) was pitching. The right-hander allowed four hits in seven innings and did not walk a batter.
Keller was also responsible for Pittsburgh's only other win so far in May. In his previous start Monday, he shut out Colorado 4-0 for his first career complete game.
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On Sunday, Keller pitched more than six innings for only the fifth time in his career, but the third time this season. He struck out Gunnar Henderson, Ryan Mountcastle and Kyle Stowers three times each. Mountcastle also whiffed against reliever Colin Holderman, and Stowers fanned in the ninth against closer David Bednar with two on and nobody out as Baltimore attempted a last-ditch rally.
Kyle Gibson (4-3) allowed four runs, seven hits and three walks in five innings for the Orioles.
Carlos Santana opened the scoring in the first with an RBI grounder, then the Pirates added three runs in the third. Bryan Reynolds, who reached when he struck out on a wild pitch, scored on a single by Ke'Bryan Hayes. Ji Hwan Bae added a two-run single with two outs.
Orioles catcher Adley Rutschman, who has played in every game this season, pinch-hit in the ninth and popped out to end the game.
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The Orioles recalled infielder Joey Ortiz from Triple-A Norfolk and optioned left-hander Nick Vespi to Norfolk. Catcher Luis Torrens cleared outright waivers and elected free agency instead of accepting an assignment to Norfolk.
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Orioles: RHPs Mychal Givens (left knee inflammation) and Dillon Tate (right elbow flexor strain) are expected to pitch Tuesday for Norfolk.
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The Orioles host a four-game series with the Angels that begins Monday night with a marquee pitching matchup. Shohei Ohtani (4-1) starts for Los Angeles against Baltimore rookie Grayson Rodriguez (2-0).
Pittsburgh is off Monday. The Pirates play at Detroit on Tuesday night, with Luis Ortiz (0-1) taking the mound for Pittsburgh against Michael Lorenzen (1-2).
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GOP, Dem Senate bargainers divided over gun deal details
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic and Republican senators were at odds Thursday over how to keep firearms from dangerous people as bargainers struggled to finalize details of a gun violence compromise in time for their self-imposed deadline of holding votes in Congress next week.
Lawmakers said they remained divided over how to define abusive dating partners who would be legally barred from purchasing firearms. Disagreements were also unresolved over proposals to send money to states that have “red flag” laws that let authorities temporarily confiscate guns from people deemed dangerous by courts, and to other states for their own violence prevention programs.
The election-year talks have seemed headed toward agreement, with both parties fearing punishment by voters if Congress doesn’t react to the carnage of last month’s mass shootings. A total of 31 people were slain at a grocery store in Buffalo, New York, and an elementary school in Uvalde, Texas. An outline of a deal has been endorsed by President Joe Biden, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
Sen. John Cornyn of Texas, a lead GOP bargainer, seemed visibly unhappy as he left Thursday’s closed-door session after nearly two hours, saying he was flying home.
“This is the hardest part because at some point, you just got to make a decision. And when people don’t want to make a decision, you can’t accomplish the result. And that’s kind of where we are right now,” Cornyn said.
“I’m not frustrated, I’m done,” he added, though he said he was open to continued discussions.
Lawmakers have said a deal must be completed and written into legislative language by week’s end if Congress is to vote by next week. It begins a July 4 recess after that. Leaders want votes by then because Washington has a long record of talking about reacting to mass shootings, only to see lawmakers’ and voters’ interest fade quickly over time.
Other bargainers seemed more optimistic, saying much of the overall package has been agreed to and aides were drafting bill language.
“A deal like this is difficult,” Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., said when the meeting ended. “It comes with a lot of emotions, it comes with political risk to both sides. But we’re close enough that we should be able to get there.”
The measure would impose just small-scale curbs on firearms. It lacks proposals by Biden and Democrats to prohibit assault-style weapons and high-capacity ammunition magazines like the ones used in Buffalo and Uvalde, or to raise the legal age for purchasing assault rifles from 18 to 21.
Even so, it would be Congress’ most robust move against gun violence since 1993. A ban lawmakers enacted that year on assault weapons took effect in 1994 and expired after a decade. Scores of high-profile mass shootings since have yielded little from Washington but partisan deadlock, chiefly due to Republicans blocking virtually any new restrictions.
Federal law bars people convicted of domestic violence against a spouse from acquiring guns, but leaves a loophole for other romantic relationships. Everytown for Gun Safety, which advocates firearms curbs, says 31 states bar convicted domestic abusers from buying firearms, including 19 that cover violent dating partners.
Senators have disagreed over how to define such relationships, with Republicans working against a broad provision. Sen. Thom Tillis of North Carolina, the other lead GOP negotiator, said bargainers would use some state statutes as their guide, though their laws vary.
“You need to make sure that you’re capturing everyone that actually beat” up their girlfriends, said Murphy, a Democrat.
In addition, 19 states and the District of Columbia have “red flag” laws. Cornyn and the other lead bargainer, Sen. Kyrsten Sinema, D-Ariz., represent states that do not, and it is unclear how money in the bill would be divided among them.
Senators have not said what the measure’s overall price tag will be, though people following the talks have said they expect it to range around $15 billion or $20 billion. Lawmakers are looking for budget cuts to pay for those costs.
Twenty senators, 10 from each party, agreed to the outlines of a compromise measure last weekend. Top bargainers have labored ever since to translate it into details.
The framework includes access to the juvenile records of gun buyers age 18 to 20. Both shooters in Buffalo and Uvalde were 18, and both used AR-15 style rifles, which can load high-capacity magazines.
The plan also includes added spending for mental health and school safety programs, tougher penalties for gun trafficking and requirements that slightly more gun dealers obtain federal firearms licenses.
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
0-4-6, FIREBALL: 2
(zero, four, six; FIREBALL: two)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday evening's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
0-4-6, FIREBALL: 2
(zero, four, six; FIREBALL: two) | 2022-10-27T23:50:46+00:00 | expressnews.com | https://www.expressnews.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Evening-game-17540033.php |
US consumers borrowed $25 billion more in September
By Alicia Wallace, CNN Business
American consumers borrowed another $25 billion in September, according to newly released Federal Reserve data, as higher costs led to further dependence on credit cards and other loans.
Economists were anticipating monthly growth of $30 billion, according to Refinitiv consensus estimates.
The data isn’t adjusted for inflation.
Consumer borrowing in September increased at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 6.4%. Revolving debt, which includes credit cards, grew by 8.7%.
“In normal economic times, that would be a huge jump,” Matthew Schulz, chief credit analyst for LendingTree, wrote in a tweet. “However, it is actually the second-smallest increase in the past year.”
Nonrevolving credit, which includes auto loans and student loans, increased by 5.7%.
Decades-high inflation has weighed heavily on Americans, outpacing wage gains and forcing consumers to rely more heavily on credit cards and their savings.
In the second quarter of this year, credit card balances saw their largest year-over-year increases in more than two decades, according to separate data from the New York Federal Reserve. The third-quarter household debt and credit report is set to be released Nov. 15.
The personal savings rate, which is the percentage of disposable income allocated for saving, not spending, was 3.1% in September, according to the Bureau of Economic Analysis. That’s the second-lowest rate in more than 14 years.
This story is developing and will be updated.
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Legendary venture capital firm powers renaissance of silicon
MENLO PARK, Calif. and SAN JOSE, Calif., Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Top-tier venture capital firm Mayfield and leading semiconductor incubator Silicon Catalyst today joined forces to foster startup innovation. Under the terms of their alliance, Mayfield will invest capital in and provide mentoring to the majority of seed stage companies admitted to the Silicon Catalyst Incubator/Accelerator and evaluate them for follow-on investments.
The collaboration follows Mayfield's conviction in the renaissance of silicon, a trend that has accelerated in the wake of the plateauing of Moore's Law. Over the last five years, Mayfield has partnered with the founders of Alif Semiconductor, Frore Systems, Fungible, Graphwear, NUVIA (acquired by Qualcomm), Recogni, and a couple of stealth startups. This follows the firm's 50+ year track record of investing in iconic semiconductor companies such as Cypress, Inphi, LAM Research, LSI Logic, MIPS, Qtera, S3 and Sandisk.
"It is an honor to partner with Silicon Catalyst to nurture the wave of entrepreneurs bringing silicon back to Silicon Valley," said Navin Chaddha, Mayfield Managing Partner. "The Silicon Catalyst team have been unwavering supporters of entrepreneurs across the semi ecosystem, spanning photonics, IP, MEMS, sensors, materials and life science innovation teams world-wide. They have their finger on the pulse of the major societal trends and technology inflection points that are powering this renaissance. Together, we are excited to watch many industries being revolutionized by the new wave of semiconductor startups."
Details on Mayfield's POV can be found here: https://www.mayfield.com/the-golden-age-of-silicon-innovation-continues/
"Mayfield and Silicon Catalyst share the same goal of driving semiconductor innovation and startup company market success", stated Pete Rodriguez, Silicon Catalyst CEO. "It is exciting to know that most seed stage companies will be eligible to receive $150K at admission into the Silicon Catalyst program as a result of our alliance with Mayfield. Furthermore, this will allow startups to hit the ground running in conjunction with free shuttle runs, design tools and IP from our more than 60 in-kind partners which include TSMC, Synopsys and ARM."
As these incubated companies progress through incubation, they will be eligible to apply to Silicon Catalyst Angels and additionally receive matching investments of up to $250K per company from our new alliance. Finally, startup companies that received these investments and execute on their plans will be at the top of the pipeline for future investments through Mayfield's regular investment funds.
About Mayfield
Mayfield is a global venture capital firm with a people-first philosophy and a 50+ year track record of inception and early-stage investing, partnering with founders to build iconic enterprise, consumer, semiconductor, and human & planetary health companies. Since its founding, the firm has invested in more than 550 companies, resulting in 120 IPOs and more than 225 acquisitions, and currently has $2.2B under management. For more information, go to https://www.mayfield.com or follow @MayfieldFund.
About Silicon Catalyst
Silicon Catalyst is the world's only incubator focused exclusively on accelerating semiconductor solutions, built on a comprehensive coalition of in-kind and strategic partners to dramatically reduce the cost and complexity of development. More than 700 startup companies worldwide have engaged with Silicon Catalyst and the company has admitted 88 exciting companies. With a world-class network of mentors to advise startups, Silicon Catalyst is helping new semiconductor companies address the challenges in moving from idea to realization. The incubator/accelerator supplies startups with access to design tools, silicon devices, networking, and a path to funding, banking and marketing acumen to successfully launch and grow their companies' novel technology solutions. Over the past seven plus years, the Silicon Catalyst model has proven to dramatically accelerate a startup's trajectory while at the same time de-risking the equation for investors. Silicon Catalyst has been named the Semiconductor Review's 2021 Top-10 Solutions Company award winner. The Silicon Catalyst Angels was established in July 2019 as a separate organization to provide access to seed and Series A funding for Silicon Catalyst portfolio companies. More information is available at www.siliconcatalyst.com and www.siliconcatalystangels.com.
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Call him a "guitar god" or a "guitarist's guitarist," but Jeff Beck was in a class by himself. Beck, one the most acclaimed guitarists in rock and roll history, died Tuesday after contracting bacterial meningitis, according to a statement released by a publicist on behalf of his family. He was 78 years old.
Beck could play rock, jazz, blues, soul and anything else that caught his ear. To Beck, the guitar — at least the way he played it — could be as versatile an instrument as the human voice. "I just tried to become a singer," he told NPR in a 2010 interview. "I think the Stratocaster, the particular guitar Stratocaster, lends itself to endless possibilities because of the spring-loaded bridge that it's got. I can depress the whammy bar they call it, but it's actually a vibrato bar. And I can do infinite variations on that by raising or lowering the pitch. I can play a chord and lower that pitch — six strings simultaneously."
Beck was born in Wallington, England in 1944. He became enamored with the guitar as a child and first came to prominence playing in The Yardbirds – where he replaced Eric Clapton and joined Jimmy Page. Beck left the band shortly after, and formed The Jeff Beck Group (along with a then little-known singer named Rod Stewart).
In debates over guitar-virtuosity, Beck is often listed in the same breath as players like Clapton, Page and Keith Richards. But Beck was always a bit of a recluse — wary of the attention that came with being a famous musician. He explained to The New York Times in 2010 how he felt about the music industry as a whole:
"It's a diabolical business," he said. "I can't imagine how hellish it must be to be hounded like Amy Winehouse and people like that. I have a little peripheral place on the outskirts of celebrity, when I go to premieres and that sort of stuff, which is as close as I want to get. I cherish my privacy, and woe betide anyone who tries to interfere with that."
Despite his best efforts to stay out of the spotlight, Beck was still recognized and acclaimed. He accumulated 17 Grammy nominations, including one for Best Rock Performance in this year's ceremony, and has won eight. He has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame twice — once with The Yardbirds and once on his own.
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CLEVELAND (AP) _ These Ohio lotteries were drawn Sunday:
Estimated jackpot: 328,000,000
0-0-5
(zero, zero, five)
5-1-6-4
(five, one, six, four)
1-1-9-9-0
(one, one, nine, nine, zero)
Estimated jackpot: 346,000,000
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What are the best Apple Watch screen protectors?
Like mobile phones, wristwatches get banged up and scratched. Considering their worth, it’s surprising that they don’t come in a titanium box. Yet most of us wear them without considering what would happen if the screen cracked.
There may be an emotional blow with analog watches, but when it happens to a smartwatch, the wrist-worn digital conduit to all our information is erased in a split second. So if you can’t bear the thought of being without your Apple Watch while the display is getting fixed, it might be an excellent time to start looking for a screen protector.
Screen protectors come in different sizes
Just as the Apple Watch comes in different sizes, so do the screen protectors. You must get the exact right size protector — if it’s too small, it will look awkward, and if it’s too big it will hang over the sides. The protectors aren’t made for a quick nip and tuck to make them fit, so don’t consider that as an alternative.
Consider a clip-on over a protective film
Depending on the look you;re going for, you might want to weigh your options between a clip-on cover and the traditional film protector.
- Film: A film protector is a less obvious-looking way of keeping your watch scratch-free. A thin layer of tempered glass is applied to the screen with delicate movements and a steady hand. It provides edge-to-edge protection from scratches, bumps or cracks. They are also made from thermoplastic polyurethane or polyethylene terephthalate.
- Clip-on: A watch case is a solid plastic piece with a built-in screen protector. It clips over the entire display and has a notch on the side to perfectly slip past the crown. There are different styles, so it’s also a quick way to change your watch’s color.
Best Apple Watch tempered-glass screen protectors
Dome Glass for Apple Watch Series 6
This tempered-glass protector uses liquid dispersion technology to cover the watch’s display evenly. It can also fill in small scratches and scuffs to make them invisible, and as it hardens, it creates a robust edge-to-edge layer. The protector comes with a handy installation kit and an ultraviolet curing light.
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Alinsea Screen Protector for Apple Watch
This case easily slips over the watch’s glass for all-around protection. It has a built-in tempered glass screen protector that minimizes the impact of drops and scratches. The glass is compatible with touchscreen functions, and no fog or moisture will be trapped in between.
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Misxi 2 Pack Hard PC Case with Tempered-Glass Screen Protector
With a built-in tempered-glass screen protector, this case ensures that your watch remains scratch-free. The case clips over the watch face, exposing the crown and side button for easy operation without you having to take the strap off.
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Fotbor Apple Watch Tempered-Glass Screen Protector 38mm
Fitting the smaller 38-millimeter watch, this three-pack of screen protectors is made from tempered glass and is scratch-proof. The protectors are treated with a hydrophobic and oleophobic coating, so you can operate your watch even if your fingers are wet.
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Goton Apple Watch Screen Protector Case
This display protector comprises three parts: a polycarbonate shockproof outer bumper, a hard PC frame and tempered glass that fits into the frame. The case is flexible and washable, while the glass prevents scratches and fingerprints. The crown and side button are exposed, so the case isn’t waterproof.
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OtterBox Alpha Flex Antimicrobial Screen Protector
This antimicrobial tempered-glass protector has a black trim on the outer edge and fits perfectly over the entire display. It has a crystal coating, giving it added strength and visual clarity. The antimicrobial coating helps protect you from many common bacteria. It comes with an easy-to-use installation kit.
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Goton Apple Watch Screen Protector Bling Case
There is always this blinged-out option when a plain black or see-through protection case won’t do. The outer edge of this watch case is adorned with a crystal rhinestone inlay, while the built-in screen protector is made from tempered glass. The buttons are exposed, and the rhinestones shouldn’t come off easily.
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Best Apple Watch film-screen protectors
MP Mall Screen Protector Compatible with Apple Watch 40mm Series 6
This six-pack of screen protectors is made from TPU and covers the entire surface of the 40-millimeter Series 6. The adhesive side is treated with an oleophobic coating so that no oil residue remains when you remove it. The protectors come with installation instructions and a link for a step-by-step guide.
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ArmorSuit MilitaryShield Screen Protector
Laser-cut for a precision fit, this TPU protector matches the contours of your watch and covers the rounded corners, too. The thin film is scratch-proof and won’t go yellow from UV exposure over time. ArmorSuit says that the protector is self-healing, eliminating small scratches.
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Yogre Apple Watch Series 6 Waterproof Case With Built-in Screen Protector
This rugged protective case and strap kit are compatible with wireless charging and other Apple Watch health functions. It completely encompasses the gadget and has additional layers to protect the crown and side button from moisture and dust. It is waterproof to a depth of 6.6 feet for an hour. The built-in screen protector is made from scratch-resistant TPU.
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LK Screen Protector for Apple Watch
These six screen protectors are made from TPU and are extremely thin, preserving the Apple Watch’s original touchscreen sensitivity. The protective film is self-healing, so any minor scratches or bubbles disappear in 24 hours.
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Influencers Compete for Votes to Secure Their New Favorite Flavor
ST. LOUIS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Purina's Beggin' dog treats has teamed up with Walmart to host a crowdsourcing campaign that encourages consumers to vote between two new dog treat Flavors: Backyard Bacon Cheeseburger and Bold Brown Sugar and Bacon. Sold exclusively at Walmart, the flavor with the most unique votes will become the newest Beggin' product added to Walmart stores nationwide and on Walmart.com. The campaign is live now and will end on September 30, 2022.
"We are thrilled to work with Walmart on this exciting campaign," said Tim Brunt, Senior Brand Manager, Purina. "We wanted to see which of the two flavors is the bigger fan favorite, so we decided to go directly to the source and ask consumers which flavor should stay."
Mega influencers Matt Slays and Zach Kornfeld, known for their hilarious social media content with their pups, have become team captains for their favorite flavor and are pitted against each other to see who can drum up the most votes. Matt is Team Bold Brown Sugar and Bacon Flavor and Zach is Team Backyard Bacon Cheeseburger Flavor. As of today, each posted a TikTok video (@korndiddy and @matt.slays) encouraging followers to vote for their preferred flavor. Influencers Rachel Martino and Meghan McCarthy also joined in on the fun to generate excitement in the voting for Walmart shoppers. "Our Beggin' ambassadors have millions of TikTok followers who are highly engaged, so we're hoping for a lot of input to ultimately choose the winning flavor," said Tim Brunt.
The multi-touchpoint campaign involves a website for consumer voting, in-store promotions and digital and influencer marketing. To submit your vote, visit https://chooseyourbegginflavoratwalmart.com/.
What makes dogs go bonkers for Beggin'? With real meat as the #1 ingredient, these mouthwatering treats are always made with real bacon and no FD&C Colors. To learn more about Purina Beggin' products visit https://www.purina.com/beggin.
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HINSDALE, Mass (WWLP) – The Hinsdale Police Department is welcoming the public to attend the Hinsdale’s Initial Meeting that will be about the possible merging of the Hinsdale and Dalton Police Departments.
The meeting will take place at the Nessacus Regional Middle School at 35 Fox Road on Tuesday, July 26th at 7:30 p.m.
The Town has had initial meetings with consultants that were separate from the upcoming meeting. It was decided through these meetings that hearing questions and concerns of residents would be the best course of action.
The Select Board is hoping that residents will attend to listen to a short presentation followed by time to voice any questions or concerns. The meeting will also be available to view via Zoom, but questions and comments will only be taken from those that are physically present at the meeting. | 2022-07-21T18:48:15+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/local-news/berkshire-county/hinsdale-and-dalton-police-departments-considering-possible-merge/ |
Ultraprocessed foods linked to cancer and early death, studies find
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN
Eating a lot of ultraprocessed foods significantly increases men’s risk of colorectal cancer and can lead to heart disease and early death in both men and women, according to two new, large-scale studies of people in the United States and Italy published Wednesday in British medical journal The BMJ.
Ultraprocessed foods include prepackaged soups, sauces, frozen pizza, ready-to-eat meals and pleasure foods such as hot dogs, sausages, french fries, sodas, store-bought cookies, cakes, candies, doughnuts, ice cream and many more.
“Literally hundreds of studies link ultra-processed foods to obesity, cancer, cardiovascular disease, and overall mortality,” said Marion Nestle, the Paulette Goddard professor emerita of nutrition, food studies and public health at New York University and author of numerous books on food politics and marketing, including 2015’s “Soda Politics: Taking on Big Soda (and Winning).”
“These two studies continue the consistency: Ultraprocessed foods are unambiguously associated with an increased risk for chronic disease,” said Nestle, who was not involved in either study.
A link to cancer
The US-based study examined the diets of over 200,000 men and women for up to 28 years and found a link between ultraprocessed foods and colorectal cancer — the third most diagnosed cancer in the US — in men, but not women.
Processed and ultraprocessed meats, such as ham, bacon, salami, hotdogs, beef jerkey and corned beef, have long been associated with a higher risk of bowel cancer in both men and women, according to the World Health Organization, American Cancer Society and the American Institute for Cancer Research.
The new study, however, found that all types of ultraprocessed foods played a role to some degree.
“We found that men in the highest quintile of ultraprocessed food consumption, compared those in the lowest quintile, had a 29% higher risk of developing colorectal cancer,” said co-senior author Fang Fang Zhang, a cancer epidemiologist and chair of the division of nutrition epidemiology and data science at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University in Boston.
That association remained even after researchers took into account a person’s body mass index or dietary quality.
Why didn’t the new study find the same risk for colorectal cancer in women?
“Reasons for such a sex difference are still unknown, but may involve the different roles that obesity, sex hormones, and metabolic hormones play in men versus women,” Zhang said.
“Alternatively, women may have chosen ‘healthier’ ultraprocessed foods,” said Dr. Robin Mendelsohn, a gastroenterologist at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City, who was not involved in the study.
The study did find that eating a “higher consumption of ultraprocessed dairy foods — such as yogurt — was associated with a lower risk of colorectal cancer in women,” Zhang said. “Some ultraprocessed foods are healthier, such as whole-grain foods that contain little or no added sugars, and yogurt and dairy foods.”
Women did have a higher risk for colorectal cancer if they consumed more ready-to-eat-or-heat dishes such as pizza, she said. However, men were more likely to have a higher risk of bowel cancer if they ate a lot of meat, poultry, or seafood-based ready-to-eat products and sugar-sweetened beverages, Zhang said.
“Americans consume a large percentage of their daily calories from ultraprocessed foods — 58% in adults and 67% in children,” she added. “We should consider substituting the ultraprocessed foods with unprocessed or minimally processed foods in our diet for cancer prevention and prevention of obesity and cardiovascular diseases.”
A link to early death
The second study followed more than 22,000 people for a dozen years in the Molise region of Italy. The study, which began in March 2005, was designed to assess risk factors for cancer as well as heart and brain disease.
Analysis published in The BMJ compared the role of nutrient-poor foods — such as foods high in sugar and saturated or trans-fats — versus ultraprocessed foods in the development of chronic disease and early death. Researchers found that both types of foods independently increased the risk of an early death, especially from cardiovascular diseases.
However, when researchers compared the two types of food to see which contributed the most, they discovered that ultra-processed foods were “paramount to define the risk of mortality,” said first author Marialaura Bonaccio, an epidemiologist at the department of epidemiology and prevention at the IRCCS Neurologico Mediterraneo Neuromed of Pozzilli, Italy.
In fact, over 80% of the foods classified by the guidelines followed in the study as nutritionally unhealthy were also ultraprocessed, said Bonaccio in a statement.
“This suggests that the increased risk of mortality is not due directly (or exclusively) to the poor nutritional quality of some products, but rather to the fact that these foods are mostly ultraprocessed,” Bonaccio added.
Not real foods
Why are ultraprocessed foods so bad for us? For one, they are “ready-to-eat-or-heat industrial formulations that are made with ingredients extracted from foods or synthesized in laboratories, with little or no whole foods,” Zhang told CNN.
These overly processed foods are often high in added sugars and salt, low in dietary fiber, and full of chemical additives, such as artificial colors, flavors or stabilizers.
“While some ultraprocessed foods may be considered healthier than others, in general, we would recommend staying away from ultra-processed foods completely and focus on healthy unprocessed foods — fruits, vegetables, legumes,” Mendelsohn said.
In 2019, the National Institute of Health (NIH) published the results of a controlled clinical trial comparing a processed and unprocessed diet. Researchers found those on the ultraprocessed diet ate at a faster rate — and ate an additional 500 calories more per day than people who were eating unprocessed foods.
“On average, participants gained 0.9 kilograms, or 2 pounds while they were on the ultraprocessed diet and lost an equivalent amount on the unprocessed diet,” the NIH noted.
“There is clearly something about ultraprocessed foods that makes people eat more of them without necessarily wanting to or realizing.” said Nestle.
“The effects of ultraprocessed foods are quite clear. The reasons for the effects are not yet known,” Nestle continued. “It would be nice to know why, but until we find out, it’s best to advise eating ultraprocessed foods in as small amounts as possible.”
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PULLMAN – Washington State’s Daiyan Henley, a first-team All-Pac-12 linebacker and NFL draft prospect, will watch the Cougars’ season finale from the sideline.
The senior outside linebacker has opted out of the Jimmy Kimmel LA Bowl, thus concluding a short but impactful playing career at WSU.
Coach Jake Dickert confirmed the news during a media session Friday evening. Henley will provide guidance for the Cougars’ linebackers on Dec. 17 against Fresno State at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
“Daiyan is going to be helping me coach the bowl game,” Dickert said. “He’s our new assistant linebackers coach. … He’s going to be down there with the team. He’s still a main leader on the team. I’m excited for this next phase, finishing it off then watching him be a professional.”
Henley came to WSU this offseason after spending five years at Nevada – initially a receiver and return man for the Wolf Pack, he took reps on both sides of the ball in 2018, then settled in at defensive back in 2019 before converting to linebacker in 2020. He earned All-Mountain West second-team honors last season and became the prized recruit of WSU’s 2022 class when he chose the Cougs over several prominent suitors.
At WSU, Henley exceeded high expectations, establishing himself as the most talented player for a Cougars defense that was among the Pac-12’s best.
The 6-foot-2, 232-pounder from Los Angeles led the team and finished second in the conference with 106 tackles. He registered 12 tackles for loss – third in the conference – and paced the Pac-12 with three forced fumbles. Henley added two fumble recoveries, four sacks and one interception.
Henley led the charge for WSU’s swarming defense during one of the most memorable seasons for a linebacker in school history. He is the first Cougar LB to land on the all-conference first team since Will Derting in 2003. Henley is the first player in program history to be named a finalist for the Butkus Award, which recognizes the top LB in the country. That prize went to Iowa’s Jack Campbell on Thursday.
Henley will take part in the Senior Bowl all-star showcase in February to boost his NFL draft stock, which already seems to be high. Earlier this season, ESPN tabbed Henley the No. 5 linebacker in this draft class and No. 54 overall pro prospect.
“I don’t know if you can put it into words right now,” Dickert said of Henley’s importance to the team during his one-year stay. “What he’s done in 11 months, the impact he’s had on this program, the impact he’s had on the Cougs – I know our fans feel like he’s been one of us for a really long time.
“That’s him, that’s his attitude, that’s his personality, that’s the fun he has with the game and it’s the work he has put in to get to this point. I think he’s a sure-fire All-American, and he’s really earned it. I’m proud to be just the smallest part of his journey and hopefully, he looks back at his time here at Washington State … and really loves this place. I think he’s given us everything he has and I’m just excited for the next phase of his journey.”
Henley’s opt-out is another major blow to WSU’s linebacking corps, which recently lost two key contributors to the NCAA transfer portal. Middle linebackers Francisco Mauigoa and Travion Brown, who shared reps at the position throughout the year, both joined college football’s free-agency market last week.
Kyle Thornton, a fourth-year Cougar who had 31 tackles off the bench this season, will shift to middle linebacker for the LA Bowl and make his first career start. Senior Ben Wilson, who did most of his work this year on special teams, is set to make his first WSU start. Wilson, a second-year Cougar who made one start across three seasons at TCU (2018-20), will replace Henley at outside linebacker.
Senior strong safety Jordan Lee, known most for his hard-hitting abilities, is making a change in positions. The Nevada transfer will serve as Wilson’s backup, Dickert said.
“He’s been working with me this last week and we just went through his first practice (at linebacker),” Dickert said of Lee. “It’s amazing how smart that kid is. It blew me away today to watch him go out there and practice that way.”
Junior Joshua Erling, a career backup, and true freshman Hudson Cedarland will come off the bench in relief of Thornton, according to Dickert. Cedarland, a Gig Harbor, Washington, native and one of WSU’s top recruits of the 2022 class, has not made an appearance this year. He underwent surgery in the middle of the season.
“(Cedarland) is back after a midseason surgery, so he’s been getting some great reps and he’s got a high ceiling,” Dickert said. “That’s the crew we’ll go into the game with. Coaching them in that room will be fun.” | 2022-12-10T22:12:29+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/wsu-cougar-football/wsu-linebacker-daiyan-henley-cougars-top-tackler-opts-out-of-la-bowl/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Securities Litigation Partner James (Josh) Wilson Encourages Investors Who Suffered Losses Exceeding $100,000 In Silvergate To Contact Him Directly To Discuss Their Options
NEW YORK, Jan. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Faruqi & Faruqi, LLP, a leading national securities law firm, is investigating potential claims against Silvergate Capital Corporation ("Silvergate" or the "Company") (NYSE: SI) and reminds investors of the February 6, 2023 deadline to seek the role of lead plaintiff in a federal securities class action that has been filed against the Company.
If you suffered losses exceeding $100,000 investing in Silvergate stock or options between November 9, 2021 and January 5, 2023 and would like to discuss your legal rights, call Faruqi & Faruqi partner Josh Wilson directly at 877-247-4292 or 212-983-9330 (Ext. 1310). You may also click here for additional information: www.faruqilaw.com/SI.
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The complaint filed in this class action alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and/or misleading statements, as well as failed to disclose material adverse facts about the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the Company's platform lacked sufficient controls and procedures to detect instances of money laundering; (2) that Silvergate's customers had engaged in money laundering in amounts exceeding $425 million; (3) that, as a result of the foregoing, the Company was reasonably likely to receive regulatory scrutiny and face damages, including penalties and reputational harm; and (4) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendant's positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
On November 15, 2022, Marcus Aurelius Research tweeted that "Recently subpoenaed Silvergate bank records reveal $425 million in transfers from $SI crypto bank accounts to South American money launderers. Affadavit from investigation into crypto crime ring linked to smugglers/drug traffickers."
On this news, the Company's Class A common stock price fell $6.13, or 17%, to close at $29.36 per share on November 15, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
On November 17, 2022, The Bear Cave newsletter released an article about several companies with potential exposure to recently collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, including Silvergate. The article highlighted the connection linking Silvergate to a money laundering operation that transferred $425 million off cryptocurrency trading platforms.
On this news, the Company's Class A common stock price fell $3.00, or 10.7%, to close at $24.90 per share on November 18, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
Then, on January 4, 2023, the Company issued a press release announcing that it would release select financial metrics before market open on Thursday, January 5, 2023, and would then host a business update conference call at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time.
On January 5, 2023, before the domestic stock markets opened, Silvergate issued a press release in which, in pertinent part, it disclosed that total deposits from digital asset customers had declined to $3.8 billion as of December 31, 2022, compared to $11.9 billion as of September 30, 2022, a decline of roughly 68%. In the same release, Silvergate acknowledged that there was a "crisis of confidence" across the cryptocurrency or digital asset ecosystem.
That same day, The Wall Street Journal released an article titled "Silvergate's Deposit Run is Worse Than Great Depression-Era Runs," in which it noted that bank runs from 1930-1933 averaged deposit declines of nearly 38%, and that only a few (9 out of a sample size of 67) had deposit declines exceeding 50%. It further noted that during the 2008 crisis, deposit losses were substantially smaller than the losses faced by Silvergate.
On this news, the Company's Class A common stock fell more than $9 per share, from a closing price of $21.95 on January 4, 2023, to $12.57 on January 5, 2023 on unusually heavy volume, a drop of 42.73%.
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JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South African workers on Wednesday demonstrated against the country’s rising cost of living including record-high fuel prices and increased costs for basic foods.
About 1,000 workers marched to the Union Buildings, the seat of government in the capital Pretoria, calling for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to contain rising prices.
South Africa’s economy is still reeling from the negative impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in which an estimated 2 million jobs were lost, exacerbating the country’s 35% unemployment rate.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has also hit South Africa’s economy, with the gas price reaching record highs despite the government’s suspension of an increase in the fuel levy earlier this year.
With South Africa’s inflation now at 7.4%, the rising cost of living has been compounded by rolling power blackouts due to inability of the state-owned power company, Eskom, to generate adequate electricity.
Eskom has applied for an increase in electricity prices despite it failing to provide an uninterrupted power supply for industry and households.
Moalusi Tumane, a schoolteacher in Palm Ridge, east of Johannesburg, said teachers are hard hit by the rising cost of living.
“The economy has gone down, especially for us poor teachers … I am struggling to pay my debts because of the interest rate … Petrol (gas) is going up, food prices are going up, even our medical aid premiums are increasing,” said Tumane. “That is a problem because as a teacher I can no longer afford to live the life that I deserve to be living.”
He urged the government to urgently increase teachers’ salaries and the unions have demanded a 10% salary increase.
Lydia Motswahole, who works for dairy company Clover, said she currently has no income the company’s workers have been on strike since November. The striking workers are demanding that the company halt its plans to cut their salaries by up to 20% and to stop plans to lay off workers.
“I am a single parent, so I am seriously affected especially because we have been on strike for 9 months so there is absolutely no income,” said Motswahole. “We are appealing to the government to intervene in the ever-increasing price of food and petrol. We cannot even afford to pay for transport.”
South Africa’s largest union, the Confederation of South African Trade Unions, and the South African Federation of Trade Unions are blaming the ruling party, the African National Congress, for the poor state of the country’s economy, which was already in recession before the COVID-19 pandemic. | 2022-08-24T22:34:25+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/business/ap-business/south-african-workers-march-in-capital-against-inflation/ |
What’s a Wisconsin winter without a snowball fight? But in Sun Prairie, it had technically been a violation of a local ordinance to partake in the classic winter activity — until Tuesday.
Following in the steps of cities like Madison and Wausau, Sun Prairie decriminalized snowball throwing at a Tuesday city council meeting, modernizing the “antiquated” portion of Sun Prairie municipal code that regulates the throwing or shooting of arrows, stones and other missiles, said District 2 Ald. Brent Eisberner.
The section of the municipal code prohibited “discharging or throwing by any means any dangerous missile, which is defined as an object, arrow, stone or snowball,” according to the city of Sun Prairie.
Eisberner, who was elected to the council in April and brought the change in the ordinance to the full council, has been going through the city’s ordinances and codes to bring them up to date. He noticed the ordinance technically prohibits a good-natured snowball fight between family members or friends.
“I have young children and we build snow forts every winter and have a snowball fight across the driveway,” Eisberner said. “In theory, although it's never enforced, at least not to my knowledge, if a police officer saw us doing that, under the prior ordinance they could give us a citation for it.”
He called the ordinance antiquated and believes it was likely copied from another municipal code decades ago.
“It’s probably been on the books for so long that people even forgot it existed,” Eisberner said. “One of my goals is to make our city ordinances not only reflect current times, but... also easy to read. If there's something on the books that's not enforced, why is it even there?”
There are approximately 10 municipalities that still have an ordinance prohibiting snowball throwing in Wisconsin.
Under the outdated ordinance, if a citizen were to throw a snowball with malicious intent, they could still be prosecuted for disorderly conduct or assault.
The Sun Prairie City Council Tuesday voted to remove snowballs from the list of objects prohibited from being discharged or thrown.
“Over the last couple of years, COVID has taken a lot of things away from kids and this is just giving them an opportunity to get outside and have some fun and not really think about all the things that have happened the last couple of years,” Eisberner added. “I wouldn't say this was a major issue but … this takes away the threat of random citation.”
Next on his list of updates to city law, Eisberner is tackling a parking ordinance that tows or tickets a vehicle if it is parked on the street and doesn't move within 48 hours. Eisberner said he and Sun Prairie City Attorney Kathleen McDaniel are examining if 48 hours is a realistic timeline with all the people who now work from home.
“(McDaniel) and I are looking at the ordinances to make them easy to read and just update them to current times,” Eisberner said. “Sun Prairie is growing and changing, and the city ordinances haven't really been evaluated on what needs to be there.”
“Hopefully this is just the start of updating numerous ordinances that have been on the books for way too long,” he added. | 2022-10-21T23:32:21+00:00 | captimes.com | https://captimes.com/news/government/a-snowballs-chance-in-sun-prairie-fight-ban-thrown-out/article_2ba98fe5-77c2-5305-8180-b0b4c37b6be4.html |
CHEYENNE – The Wyoming Education Association announced Thursday morning it has filed suit against the state for failing to fund education adequately.
It was filed in Laramie County District Court, and as of Thursday evening, it was unclear whether school districts will join as plaintiffs. Laramie County School District 1 trustees passed a resolution Monday night agreeing to consider authorizing legal action against the state to ensure funding, but officials didn’t confirm whether they plan to follow through.
WEA President Grady Hutcherson was joined by the association’s lawyer at a news conference in front of the state Capitol to assert that the state has violated the Wyoming Constitution, and the quality of education in the state has suffered for it. He said if the Legislature continues to withhold education funding, the learning environment will only continue to get worse.
He said students cannot wait, and they deserve better.
“Students are already being disadvantaged with increased class sizes,” Hutcherson said. “In some districts, we are seeing aging buildings and infrastructure. There’s also insufficient school security measures in our schools.”
He voiced his concern for the growing teacher shortage, and said districts are being robbed of the financial resources they need to hire and retain qualified professionals.
“Wyoming children and families are promised access to high quality and equitable education – in too many ways, that promise is going unfilled. Funding public education is not an option; it is a paramount duty of the Legislature,” said Hutcherson. “The Wyoming Education Association is committed to seeking justice for our students.”
Civil rights and employment lawyer Patrick Hacker will be one of the individuals representing the WEA. He was also the chief counsel for the WEA in the Wyoming Supreme Court "Campbell" cases, which defined what action the Legislature was supposed to take regarding education funding.
In the 71-page complaint, they lay out multiple ways they say the Wyoming Constitution is not being upheld.
Hacker pointed to the Declaration of Rights in the state Constitution, and the section containing the state’s protections for freedoms such as religion, speech and due process. The right to receive a proper education is listed even before the right to bear arms.
“I give that illustration so that you might understand the significance the founders put on education,” he said.
He said among other protections in the Constitution, there is an article that states the Legislature shall provide the necessary revenue for high-quality, proper education, and it has continued to be ignored by lawmakers.
State response
Gov. Mark Gordon’s spokesperson, Michael Pearlman, responded with a statement regarding the lawsuit Thursday evening, and said over the past few years, Wyoming has had to make record cuts to almost all services other than K-12 education. He said it is unfortunate that the lawsuit comes at this time, considering the work of the governor’s education initiative is in full swing.
The Reimagining and Innovating the Delivery of Education (RIDE) advisory group was launched in May of 2021 by Gordon to develop recommendations for elevating Wyoming’s K-12 education system. It has put effort into learning more about what the public expects for schools through surveys and listening sessions.
“It is his hope that this lawsuit will not distract from the important effort to determine exactly what the Wyoming people want their education system to deliver – a key element of school funding,” wrote Pearlman. “While the governor recognizes that a thorough examination of our K-12 funding system may be necessary, he would prefer to work on that outside of the courts.”
Nonetheless, he said Attorney General Bridget Hill will defend Wyoming’s interests in the courts.
Hacker will face the state’s defense, but presented many of the arguments he will make in the Wyoming Supreme Court to those at the press conference. He said he understands legislators are always reluctant to appropriate money, but education is different because it is a fundamental right.
“Lack of revenue is no excuse,” he reiterated from the court's opinion. “They also say that the public schools, elementary and secondary, must be funded ahead of all other interests not unconstitutional in nature. And the state cannot yield to those other things until they have fully and properly funded public education.”
One of the requirements is that the Legislature must evaluate what the specific components of education are, such as teachers, aides, principals and supplies. They must determine if there are any new additions necessary, and whether the amount of funding is equal to the actual cost that school districts are incurring. Hacker clarified it is not what lawmakers think it should cost, but the actual amount.
The other directive is that the Legislature must adjust the formula for inflation, also known as an external cost adjustment. Hacker said this has not been done consistently, and, in some cases, it has not been approved at all even in the wake of an 8.1% inflation rate going into the last legislative session.
He criticized the lack of salary increases in the finance model since it was created in the 2000s. The Cheyenne attorney said it has led to an inability to hire and retain quality employees, and often districts must hire anyone who applies. He said a school district’s faculty is 84% of the cost of running it, and this must be taken into account.
“The annual salary increase for teachers in Wyoming between 2010 and 2022, it was a grand total of $604 in 12 years,” he said.
Hacker said the Wyoming Legislature has failed to address education funding in many other ways, but there were lawmakers who fought on behalf of the Wyoming Education Association – just not enough. And he said, it is not because someone has failed to bring it to their attention.
“They don’t believe what the Supreme Court said, or they’ve chosen to disregard it,” he said. “Those are the only two options I know of.”
Lawmakers react
Legislators who spoke Thursday with the Wyoming Tribune Eagle agreed it was not the first time they heard calls for better education funding.
Many have been seeking solutions, including in the Joint Revenue Committee. Stakeholders have been asked to bring forth their recommendations for education revenue models before the next meeting on Sept. 14-15 in Casper.
Rep. Mike Yin, D-Jackson, sits on the committee, and said it has been a frustrating experience fighting to properly fund education in the state. He said there isn’t a lack of understanding regarding their constitutional duty, but rather a desire to skirt it. He said lawmakers should make it a point of pride instead of viewing it as an obligation.
He hopes the lawsuit will showcase they haven’t been meeting the needs of Wyoming students, and change the minds of legislators, or there will be consequences.
“People will continue to leave our state, and I think it will have a harmful effect on our economy, and the ability for people to run small businesses and hire the best employees,” he said. “There are a whole bunch of downstream effects for having a sustainable state when you lack a strong education system.”
Sen. Stephan Pappas, R-Cheyenne, a longtime member of the Joint Education Committee, and chairman of the Select Committee on School Facilities, said he has seen what the Legislature has been trying to do to correct the structural deficit. He said while the state can always reduce spending as revenue declines, he believes cuts to education are too deep.
“The only way to come up with new revenue to offset our loss of the money coming in from the extractive industries is to grow our population in the state. More taxpayers, more tax, without having to raise tax levels,” he said. “In order to do that, people won’t come to our state unless we have livable communities, great health care and great schools. That’s what they look for.”
Pappas said he expects the lawsuit will have to address the source of revenue, because he said education has been proven as one of the top priorities among lawmakers for years. He pointed to the portion of the budget that goes toward education, and said it’s huge.
Sen. Chris Rothfuss, D-Laramie, is a member of both the education and school facilities committees. He said he was disappointed it had come to a lawsuit. However, he believes the Legislature is out of constitutional compliance, and it is appropriate for the education association and school districts to step up to file lawsuits.
“The Legislature fully understands what is necessary to comply with the Campbell decisions and our constitutional obligations to fully fund the K-12 education system in Wyoming,” he said. “We had been flirting with unconstitutionality over the past several years, and I think this past legislative session, we finally made it abundantly clear that we were no longer going to provide adequate (external cost adjustments), cost-of-living adjustments, in compliance with the decisions.”
He said during the first half of his tenure in the Legislature, there used to be a focus on compliance. He said the nature of the discussion has changed, and it is now about how legislators can provide the cheapest education.
Rothfuss further stated that there is an easy answer to the issue, but it is politically impossible to achieve at this point. He said the state has the lowest taxation in the country, and studies have proven that if the revenue structure were adjusted, it would satisfy the needs of the government.
“It's a lack of political will, and a fear by many legislators of doing the right thing, because they know they won’t get to come back to the Legislature if they vote to raise taxes,” he said. “And we saw in the election a couple of days ago that they’re probably not wrong.”
He said it places the state in a conundrum when the constituents elect more extremist, anti-tax, anti-education legislators, and they send them to Cheyenne to somehow try to comply with constitutional obligations for a high-quality education.
Local needs
Politicians in the Capitol aren’t the only ones recognizing the impacts.
LCSD1 trustees passed a resolution at their most recent board meeting stating the board, by a majority, agreed to consider authorizing legal action against the state.
“The Legislature has failed to adequately address historic inflation rates, and has further reduced education funding to a level below that, which is contrary to which consultants have determined is necessary to fund a proper education,” LCSD1 Trustee Rich Wiederspahn read from the resolution.
Following the WEA announcement, LCSD1 Superintendent Margaret Crespo said she wouldn’t confirm if the district would be joining as a plaintiff, but said officials have continued to see the negative effects of a funding deficit.
Prices for supplies, equipment and technology continue to rise, and the funding model doesn’t provide money directly for the security measures many stakeholders are asking for. She said they also aren’t able to provide a wage competitive with other schools in the region, and are below market value.
“You don’t want people leaving that have been with us, but we can’t keep up,” she said.
Marguerite Herman, an LCSD1 trustee and candidate for House District 11, told the WTE she hopes to be a voice for educators, and it is imperative that action is taken – although she is unsure if districts are prepared for costly litigation.
She said she can’t speak for other trustees as to the decision they will make, but she believes the Wyoming Legislature has fallen short of its responsibility to ensure a uniform education statewide.
“I see LCSD1 struggling to hire and retain staff, to meet the rising cost of everything, and provide an education in facilities that are safe and suitable,” she said. “I see districts around the state explain their predicament to lawmakers and provide the evidence to make their case. It will require rearranging revenue streams to keep the School Foundation Program in good fiscal shape.” | 2022-08-19T18:45:31+00:00 | wyomingnews.com | https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyomingbusinessreport/industry_news/banking_and_finance/wyoming-education-association-sues-wyoming-over-education-funding/article_37654fd0-1fe4-11ed-8245-a3ea7576c369.html |
AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Sammy Smith won the Xfinity Series race at Phoenix Raceway on Saturday, the first victory for the 18-year-old high school student who is taking classes online so he can be a full-time driver.
Making his 13th start in the last two years for Joe Gibbs Racing, Smith led the final 52 laps and held off Cup Series star Kyle Busch on two restarts to take the checkered flag for the first time in a NASCAR national series event.
“It's amazing. It's a dream come true,” Smith said. “It's awesome.”
Ryan Truex finished second, followed by Sheldon Creed, Riley Herbst and Chandler Smith. Busch was second following a final restart with 15 laps to go, but made contact with Chandler Smith on the final lap and ended up ninth.
Sammy Smith put JGR in victory lane in Phoenix for the 16th time in the second-tier series and for the sixth consecutive year — with six different drivers. Christopher Bell (2018), Busch (2019), Brandon Jones (2020), Daniel Hemric (2021) and Ty Gibbs (2022) previously celebrated at the mile-long track in the desert.
Smith also became the youngest Xfinity Series winner at Phoenix. He did so with seemingly relative ease, leading 92 of 200 laps in the United Rentals 200 and not facing any significant challenges down the stretch.
Busch briefly passed him following a restart with 24 laps to go, but Smith went right back by for good.
After driving nine races for Gibbs last year, Smith is now running a full slate for Gibbs. He had to give up his senior year of high school to make it happen.
ALLGAIER DISAPPOINTED
Justin Allgaier failed to extend his streak of top-three finishes. The JR Motorsports driver crashed with 22 laps remaining when he made contact with Kaz Grala and slammed into the outside wall. He finished 36th in a 38-car field.
It was a disappointing ending for Allgaier, who won the first two stages of the race. He also had finished third or better in four consecutive Xfinity Series races. He was third in the 2022 season finale at Phoenix, third in the 2023 opener at Daytona, third at Fontana and second last week at Vegas.
UP NEXT
The series races next Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Runge is a Minnesota company that churns out unique cars using the same techniques as coachbuilders from the first half of the last century. We’re talking individual body panels all hammered and rolled into shape by hand.
Runge’s latest creation is the Veleno, which is built on the donor chassis of a 2004 Dodge Viper SRT10 roadster. The car was built by Runge founder Christopher Runge and his son, and took around 5,000 hours to complete. The car was commissioned by an unnamed customer.
It’s featured in the latest episode of “Jay Leno’s Garage,” with Runge on hand to explain all the details. He was last on the show in 2018 with one of the cars from his Porsche-inspired Frankfurt Flyer series. The Veleno looks like it was inspired by Italian sports cars of the 1960s.
As Runge explains in the episode, he originally tried to modernize his techniques by using digital scans of the Viper chassis to help a designer in the U.K. create the final shape for the Veleno, using Runge’s original sketches. However, when that failed, Runge decided to do it the old way, by making an aluminum tube buck to shape the car for later metal working. He says he then pounded the body panels from sheets of aluminum on a tree stump then finished them on an English wheel.
The aluminum Runge uses is actually lighter than the original fiberglass body of the Viper by about 250 pounds. The company also created its own wheels and headlight lenses.
The interior is also fully custom and made from aluminum and brown leather. Runge used black walnut for the steering wheel and shift knob. This is also likely the only Viper with a gated shifter. A leather parcel shelf sits in the back.
The V-10 powertrain is mostly stock, though Runge dressed up the engine by polishing the intake and valve covers and adding stainless-steel headers. The company also added a high-flow exhaust system, a modification that typically increases horsepower.
Runge’s car isn’t the only Viper-based car called Veleno, which in Italian means “poison” or a “venom.” Swiss car customizer Rinspeed in 1993 built a custom Viper also called the Veleno, though Rinspeed’s car kept most of the donor Viper’s body.
As usual, Leno takes the car for a drive to end the video. He notes that he sits lower than in a regular Viper, and Runge confirms that he had to take about three inches out of the seats to make the headroom work. Leno also says the car drives well enough to take a long trip, which we’re not sure we’d do in a Viper of that era.
Click on the video above to delve deeper into the incredible handwork of this one-off car.
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Just two months after the unusual August primary election, incumbent Republican state Rep. Scott Lipps and Democratic challenger Paul Zorn are back at the campaign, hoping to win election Nov. 8 to Ohio’s new 55th Ohio House District seat.
In the Aug. 2 primary, Lipps, of Franklin, handily defeated GOP challenger Thomas Goodwin of Morrow by a vote of 69% to 31%, according to results reported by the Warren County Board of Elections. Zorn, a former Morrow council member, was unopposed in the Democratic primary.
Starting in January, District 55 will cover all of northern Warren County, plus much of eastern and southern Warren County except for Lebanon and Mason, plus Deercreek, Union and Turtlecreek Twps.
State representatives serve two-year terms and will receive a base salary of $69,876 starting in 2023. State representatives receive higher salaries if they serve in a House leadership position or as a committee chair. A state representative can only serve four consecutive terms before sitting out a term.
Lipps, 65, is completing his third term and is seeking a fourth and final term as a state representative. He is a former Franklin mayor and councilman, and is a small business owner.
Zorn, 78, served on Morrow Village Council for three terms and as a member of the Warren County Regional Planning Commission. He is a retired U.S. Postal Service employee and served as a union steward. Zorn has also owned some small businesses. He is an Army veteran and is active with various veterans’ organizations.
Scott Lipps
Lipps said he’s seeking re-election because he wants to continue supporting Warren County. He said he wants to assist individuals living with developmental disabilities, lower drug costs through Pharmacy Benefit Manager reform, lower taxes, protect second amendment rights, and protect unborn lives.
“The citizens of Warren County have blessed me with the opportunity to represent them, and their needs, for three terms.” Lipps said. “We are fortunate to have passed numerous bills impacting our quality of life by lowering taxes, increasing the wages of people working in the (developmental disabilities) field, lowering drug prices and fighting the opioid crisis. The relationships we have established will help make a final term productive for all citizens in Warren County.”
Lipps identified the top three issues in the state as fighting the erosion of personal and constitutional rights; lower drug costs; and lower taxes for individuals and businesses.
“Ohio often preaches we are business-friendly. The truth is we are not when compared to many other states. We are heavy on regulations and taxes,” Lipps said. “We must fight to remove regulations, lower taxes, encourage investment and stop our talent from leaving for greener pastures.”
Lipps described himself as “passionate.”
“The voters in District 62, Warren County, soon to be changed to District 55, blessed me with the opportunity to be their voice in Columbus. For three terms, I have cherished this opportunity and made it my full-time responsibility and obligation,” Lipps said. “The challenge is to understand the needs and wants of the entire district ... and carry that message to the statehouse.”
Paul Zorn
Zorn said he is passionate about several issues, including strong public schools; workers’ rights for fair and competitive wages; access to healthcare; veterans’ health, safety and support; women’s rights and equal rights; and environmental excellence.
He said he is running to help solve the redistricting issue at the Statehouse; to work with veterans, and work on transportation issues facing the handicapped.
“I believe in an Ohio where everyone has a seat at the table. Where views are discussed in a safe open environment, and no one is left feeling out of the loop or disconnected,” he said on his website. “A place where Ohio leads the way in innovation and imagination, clean energy, good jobs, excellent schools, inclusivity and fairness.”
When asked why voters should elect him, Zorn said he’s been in the workforce his entire life; that he’s approachable; been a family small business owner; has served in public office; and enjoys working with people.
“If they elect me, I will be working for them, the people,” he said.
When asked for one word that would describe him, Zorn said “integrity.”
“I’m truthful and honest,” Zorn said. “I won’t play any back pocket tricks and I will work across the aisle.”
About the Author | 2022-10-03T08:28:14+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/community/zorn-challenges-lipps-run-for-final-term-as-state-representative/TNX27RLR5JDVFDMYQTCS2COX6A/ |
Monday, January 23, marks the start of the 2023 tax filing season and there are going to be some changes this year.
Refunds are looking to be a little bit less than last year, and Great Falls Certified Public Accountant Arlyn Johnson says that the change is coming from expiration of pandemic-related tax credits.
“During the pandemic, refunds kind of went up. I’m suspecting that this year, refunds are going to go down and so far, I’ve seen that refunds are smaller.”
The average refund for the last tax season (2021) was almost $3,200 dollars which is a near 14% increase from the previous year, according to IRS data.
Many of the tax benefits still exist, but under current tax law they have reverted to their pre-pandemic levels such as the Child Tax Credit which is reverting to its prior level of $2,000 per child, compared with the pandemic credit that was as high as $3,600 per kid.
“That’s a very significant drop for families,” explained Johnson. “What was originally fairly simple has turned into a credit complicated thing sorting out who gets to claim who, and who gets credits for that.”
It’s important to get started on filing taxes right away to ensure refunds come back quickly. The Great Falls Senior Center plans to help low- and medium-income community members and senior citizens by hosting free tax service help.
Tax Help Montana, a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program, partnered with Rural Dynamics, a credit counseling service in Great Falls, to offer free walk-in tax preparation services for the 20th year in a row.
“We just think that there's no reason that people should have to pay to get money that they're already entitled to. We should just be able to give that to them for free,” said volunteer manager Adair Peach.
People that use the service will need to bring all necessary tax paperwork with them and should plan on giving volunteers at least an hour to help them.
For more information about the program and what documents to bring, click here to visit the website.
The filing deadline is April 18, which gives taxpayers an extra three days beyond the typical April 15 because Tax Day falls on a Saturday, while Monday, April 17, is Emancipation Day. | 2023-01-24T02:56:15+00:00 | krtv.com | https://www.krtv.com/news/tax-filing-season-gets-underway-with-some-changes |
Happy Pi Day everyone! Whether you're celebrating the math version or the food version, the weather will be quiet but cool.
We're starting though this morning with temperatures ranging from as cold as -10 to as warm as 10-15 above. Sunny skies and a light south-southeast wind will push temperatures back to the mid 30s by the afternoon.
It'll be warmer tonight with lows in the 20s as the southerly breeze continues. Skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy.
Winds become breezier heading into Wednesday with an increase in the cloud cover. Despite that, highs surge well into the 40s with a few places down towards Black River Falls and Winona making a run for 50 degrees.
Eyes remain on the next area of low pressure as we round out the workweek. A few showers are possible Wednesday night, but the bulk of precipitation will move in for Thursday. The precipitation will be mostly rain through midday Thursday then colder air will start to change the precipitation to a wintry mix and eventually snow Thursday evening and snow showers will continue through Friday. There is still plenty of inconsistency in the track and strength of the system, but it has trended further southeast in recent updates. Typically, when this is the case, we usually get pounded with snowfall, but it may not be the case this go around. We won't discuss snow totals at this point in time, but there will be some accumulation and travel impacts with this system. Be sure to stay with the Stormtracker 18 Weather Team for more details.
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TX Brownsville TX Zone Forecast for Tuesday, June 14, 2022
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356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
TXZ253-152100-
Southern Hidalgo-
Including the cities of McAllen, Edinburg, Pharr, Mission,
and Weslaco
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 106 in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
upper 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 105.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
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TXZ255-152100-
Inland Cameron-
Including the cities of Brownsville and Harlingen
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to
10 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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Coastal Cameron-
Including the cities of Port Isabel and Laguna Vista
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs around 90. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs around 90. East winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs around
90. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
Highs in the upper 80s.
.MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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TXZ455-152100-
Cameron Island-
Including the cities of South Padre Island and Boca Chica Beach
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny this morning, then clearing. Hazy. Near
steady temperature in the lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy . Near steady temperature in the
lower 80s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy with highs in the mid 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy with highs in the mid 80s. East
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
mid 80s. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around
80. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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TXZ252-152100-
Starr-
Including the cities of Rio Grande City and Roma
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 107 in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
upper 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 110.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Heat index values up to 110 in the afternoon.
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TXZ254-152100-
Inland Willacy-
Including the city of Raymondville
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy with lows in the mid 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing
to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 105.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Heat index values up to 105.
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TXZ354-152100-
Coastal Willacy-
Including the city of Port Mansfield
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
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TXZ248-152100-
Zapata-
Including the city of Zapata
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs around 101. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hazy, hot with highs around 101. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Hazy, hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs around 100. Heat index values up to 105.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy, hot. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs around 100. Heat index values up to 105.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs around 100. Heat index values up to 110.
$$
TXZ249-152100-
Jim Hogg-
Including the city of Hebbronville
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming partly sunny.
Hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
upper 90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
$$
TXZ250-152100-
Brooks-
Including the city of Falfurrias
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
upper 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 105.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Heat index values up to 105.
$$
TXZ353-152100-
Northern Hidalgo-
Including the city of San Manuel
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph
with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after
midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 107 in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
upper 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 105.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Heat index values up to 105 in the afternoon.
$$
TXZ251-152100-
Inland Kenedy-
Including the city of Sarita
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with
gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hazy with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph with
gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy. Lows in the lower 70s. Southeast winds 15 to
20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the mid 90s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph. Heat index values up to 106 in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
mid 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 105.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 110.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Heat index values up to 105.
$$
TXZ351-152100-
Coastal Kenedy-
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy this morning, then becoming mostly sunny.
Hazy. Highs around 90. Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up
to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy with lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the lower 90s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
lower 90s. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 105.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs in the lower 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning. Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Heat index values up to 105.
$$
TXZ454-152100-
Willacy Island-
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy with lows around 80. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy with highs in the upper 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
upper 80s. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around
80. Highs in the mid 80s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ451-152100-
Kenedy Island-
356 AM CDT Wed Jun 15 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. Hazy. Highs in the upper 80s. Southeast
winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hazy with lows in the upper 70s.
Southeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny, hazy with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Hazy with lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
15 to 20 mph.
.FRIDAY...Mostly sunny. Hazy with highs in the upper 80s.
Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hazy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SATURDAY THROUGH JUNETEENTH...Partly cloudy. Hazy. Highs in the
upper 80s. Lows in the upper 70s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows around
80. Highs in the upper 80s.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the morning. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
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Rangers vs. Royals Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - April 10
Monday's contest between the Texas Rangers (5-4) and the Kansas City Royals (3-7) at Globe Life Field has a projected final score of 7-4 based on our computer prediction, with a favored Rangers squad securing the victory. First pitch is at 8:05 PM ET on April 10.
The Texas Rangers will give the nod to Andrew Heaney (0-1, 23.63 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 1 on the season, and the Royals will turn to Zack Greinke (0-2, 2.38 ERA).
Rangers vs. Royals Game Info & Odds
- When: Monday, April 10, 2023 at 8:05 PM ET
- Where: Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas
- How to Watch on TV: BSSW
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
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Rangers vs. Royals Score Prediction
Our pick for this contest is Rangers 7, Royals 4.
Total Prediction for Rangers vs. Royals
- Total Prediction: Over 8.5 runs
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Rangers Performance Insights
- The Rangers have entered the game as favorites five times this season and won three of those games.
- Texas has played as favorites of -175 or more once this season and won that game.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 63.6% chance of a victory for the Rangers.
- Texas has scored 47 runs this season, which ranks 10th in MLB.
- The Rangers' 3.65 team ERA ranks seventh across all league pitching staffs.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – “No justice! No rest. What do we want? Justice! When do we want it? Now!”
Calls for justice rang out in the streets of Uptown Saturday afternoon in support of Shanquella Robinson. She was found dead under suspicious circumstances four months ago while vacationing with friends.
“You gotta be loud and you gotta be dramatic.”
A group of Robinson’s loved ones and local activists like John C. Barnett marched from Little Rock A.M.E. Zion church to a local post office to mail hundreds of letters to Mexican authorities to demand justice for her death.
“I came up with the concept of using pink to send these letters over to Mexico. I thought it would be creative but yet it’s catching because when it drops into the police department in their mailbox.. other than the normal envelope being white this one is pink,” Barnett said.
Mexican officials said in November that Robinson’s death was being investigated as a homicide and that a warrant for one of the people on vacation with Robinson has been issued. Authorities have not released the name of the individual.
Officials also said that extradition from the U.S. to Mexico involves legal hurdles and could take time.
“So every time they see a pink envelope, they’re going to know that we’re trying to put pressure on them to execute the warrants to lock up these individuals. It’s been almost four months, the mother and the family need closure and it’s imperative that they lock them up,” he said.
Barnett says the next step is taking a trip to Mexico in hopes of speaking to authorities himself.
“I think that’s what it takes. If we collectively as a community, especially here in charlotte don’t stand up and put any pressure on Mexico to do anything then it’s just going to sit around as a cold case and we don’t want this to be a cold case,” Barnett said.
He believes America needs to work closely with Mexico and other countries to make sure justice is served. No update on an arrest has emerged, and multiple us authorities have intervened in the investigation, including the FBI. | 2023-02-20T16:34:25+00:00 | myfox8.com | https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/hundreds-of-letters-mailed-to-mexico-demanding-justice-for-shanquella-robinson/ |
GREENVILLE, N.C. (Stacker.com) — When the Occupational Safety and Health Administration opened in 1971, the state of workplace safety was extremely grim. In the 1960s, a staggering 14,000 workers died on the job every year. Without safety regulations or enforcement in place, workers were left largely unprotected from unsafe conditions, leading to high rates of injury and death.
The creation of OSHA drastically changed the workplace safety landscape. In the first three decades after the administration opened, the workplace injury rate dropped by 40%. In 2020, 4,764 workplace-related deaths occurred in the U.S., down from 5,333 in 2019, although workplace illnesses quadrupled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
While workplaces have generally become safer over the past five decades, with far fewer injuries and fatalities reported, some industries are more dangerous than others. In 2020, the industries with the highest rates of workplace deaths were agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, construction, and transportation and warehousing. Due to the pandemic, however, nurses and other health care workers experienced much higher rates than usual of illness and injury which resulted in taking days off from work.
Stacker compiled a list of industries with the highest rate of workplace injuries in North Carolina during 2021 using data from OSHA. Industries are ranked by rate of injury. Ties are broken by sheer number of injuries. Industries with a working hour count totaling less than a year of work, or 2,000 hours, and industries with an injury rate of 0 were excluded.
#20. Management of Companies and Enterprises
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 0.2
– Total injuries in 2021: 28
#19. Information
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 0.4
– Total injuries in 2021: 12
#18. Social Services
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 0.6
– Total injuries in 2021: 1
#17. Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 0.7
– Total injuries in 2021: 181
#16. Educational Services
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 1.3
– Total injuries in 2021: 482
#15. Utilities
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 1.5
– Total injuries in 2021: 241
#14. Construction
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 2.0
– Total injuries in 2021: 1,741
#13. Manufacturing
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 2.1
– Total injuries in 2021: 7,151
#12. Accommodation and Food Services
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 2.3
– Total injuries in 2021: 370
#11. Other Services (except Public Administration)
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 2.6
– Total injuries in 2021: 355
#10. Health Care and Social Assistance
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 2.6
– Total injuries in 2021: 6,250
#9. Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing and Hunting
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 2.9
– Total injuries in 2021: 294
#8. Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 2.9
– Total injuries in 2021: 903
#7. Real Estate Rental and Leasing
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 3.1
– Total injuries in 2021: 214
#6. Wholesale Trade
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 3.2
– Total injuries in 2021: 1,752
#5. Retail Trade
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 3.8
– Total injuries in 2021: 5,941
#4. Transportation and Warehousing
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 4.2
– Total injuries in 2021: 6,748
#3. Public Administration
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 4.4
– Total injuries in 2021: 2,281
#2. Mining
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 4.9
– Total injuries in 2021: 33
#1. Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation
– Injury incidence rate per 200,000 working hours: 6.2
– Total injuries in 2021: 322 | 2022-11-29T20:32:44+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/north-carolina/industries-with-the-most-workplace-injuries-in-nc/ |
WASHINGTON , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lee esta nota de prensa en español aquí.
The Atlantic Ocean hurricane season begins today, June 1, and runs through Nov. 30 and NASA is once again prepared to help understand and monitor storms from its unique vantage point of space.
As the 2021 hurricane season brought the third-highest number of named storms, NASA experts are available for interviews throughout the 2022 season.
The agency plays a foundational role in the science of hurricanes, using data from its 20-plus Earth-observing satellites, including Sentinel-6 Michael Freilich, Global Precipitation Measurement, Cyclone Global Navigation Satellite System, and the soon-to-be launched Time-Resolved Observations of Precipitation structure and storm Intensity with a Constellation of Smallsats (TROPICS) mission.
"Along with millions of Americans, I know firsthand the devastation caused by hurricanes. These climate-related events are growing more frequent and powerful, underscoring the need for greater action to improve our nation's response and resilience to hurricanes," said NASA Administrator Bill Nelson. "Addressing and mitigating the effects of climate change like hurricanes are at the core of NASA's mission. From the agency's upcoming TROPICS mission that will help scientists understand the factors driving storm intensification and contribute to weather forecasting models, to the creation of the Earth Information Center to ensure game-changing NASA climate data is accessible and understandable to decision-makers, NASA will continue to help communities better prepare for and recover from these weather events."
NASA's goal for American disaster preparedness, response, mitigation, and recovery is bringing data to people who need it. Before, during, and after a hurricane makes landfall, NASA satellites are in prime positions to identify impacts.
The following NASA scientists represent a cross-section of expertise in hurricane science and application and are available for live or taped media interviews as scheduling allows:
- Mara Cordero-Fuentes, a bilingual (Spanish and English) atmospheric scientist/meteorologist with published research in hurricane science, plus 10 years' experience in data assimilation systems, tropical meteorology, climate interpretation, and weather forecasting.
- Scott Braun, a research meteorologist who specializes in using satellite observations and computer modeling to improve understanding of how hurricanes form and intensify along with related changes in precipitation structure.
- Dalia Kirschbaum, the director of the Earth Sciences Division at NASA's Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt, Maryland, whose expertise focuses on extreme rainfall and landslide modeling, monitoring, and mapping.
- Will McCarty, the NASA Headquarters program manager for weather, atmospheric dynamics, and precipitation science.
- Nadya Vinogradova Shiffer, the NASA Headquarters program manager of the physical oceanography program, who also has a background in applied mathematics.
- Shanna McClain, the disasters program manager for NASA's Earth Science Applied Sciences Program.
- Mayra Oyola-Merced, a bilingual (Spanish and English) expert in atmospheric physics, field research, numerical weather prediction, and operational forecasting.
- Patrick Duran, who specializes in the synthesis of satellite observations with idealized modeling to explore the dynamics of tropical cyclone intensification.
- Ben Hamlington, who studies the ocean and how storm surge is tied to sea level variability.
To inquire about interview availability with one or more of these scientists, media must contact Tylar Greene at: tylar.j.greene@nasa.gov.
NASA supports risk reduction, response, and recovery for hurricanes and tropical cyclones. NASA works with local officials and first responders, federal agencies such as the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and infrastructure experts to determine what information they need and supply it in usable formats in real time. Examples include information on infrastructure failures and disruptions, contaminated water supplies and other hotspots for urgent response needs.
When it comes to operational forecasting, the agency's main role is through its partnership with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). NASA designs, builds, and launches NOAA's suite of satellites whose data specifically feed numerical weather prediction models.
For general NASA hurricane science reference material, visit:
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Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, Multicenter Study Evaluating Range of VK2809 Doses for up to 52 Weeks; Data for Primary Endpoint Expected in First Half of 2023
SAN DIEGO, Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced the completion of patient enrollment in its Phase 2b clinical trial of VK2809, the company's novel liver-selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist, in patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). The company expects to report data for the study's primary endpoint in the first half of 2023.
The VOYAGE study is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, multicenter, international trial designed to assess the efficacy, safety and tolerability of VK2809 in patients with biopsy-confirmed NASH and fibrosis. Enrollment included patients with at least 8% liver fat content as measured by magnetic resonance imaging proton density fat fraction, as well as F2 and F3 fibrosis. The study allowed for up to 25% of enrolled patients to have F1 fibrosis provided that they also possess at least one additional risk factor, such as diabetes, obesity or hypertension, among others. The primary endpoint of the study will evaluate the change in liver fat content from baseline to Week 12 in patients treated with VK2809 as compared to patients receiving placebo. Secondary objectives include the evaluation of histologic changes assessed by hepatic biopsy after 52 weeks of treatment.
"Thyroid receptor beta agonists are one of the most promising classes of compounds for addressing the therapeutic needs of patients with NASH and the data to date for Viking's VK2809 demonstrate best-in-class efficacy and tolerability," said Brian Lian, Ph.D., chief executive officer of Viking. "With enrollment in the VOYAGE trial now complete, we are an important step closer to generating additional data supporting the compound's anticipated therapeutic benefit for patients with NASH. We look forward to sharing topline results, including the trial's primary endpoint, during the first half of 2023."
As previously reported, the company's 12-week Phase 2a trial of VK2809 in patients with hypercholesterolemia and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) successfully achieved both its primary and secondary endpoints, demonstrating significant reductions in liver fat and plasma lipids. Patients treated with VK2809 experienced up to 60% mean relative reductions in liver fat content, and 88% of patients receiving VK2809 experienced at least a 30% reduction in liver fat content. The observed reductions in liver fat were durable, with the majority of patients remaining responders four weeks after completion of dosing. The study also demonstrated a promising safety and tolerability profile for VK2809. No serious adverse events were reported, and the rate of gastrointestinal disturbances such as nausea and diarrhea was lower among VK2809 treated vs. placebo patients. Further, patients treated with VK2809 experienced a reduction in plasma lipids. The elevation of such lipids, including LDL-cholesterol, triglycerides and atherogenic proteins, has been correlated with increased cardiovascular risk. The company believes that the lipid lowering characteristics of VK2809, combined with its significant impact on liver-fat, encouraging safety and tolerability profile, and oral dosing, distinguish it from other drugs in development for this indication and strengthen its position as a best-in-class therapeutic.
About VK2809
VK2809 is an orally available, tissue and receptor-subtype selective agonist of the thyroid beta receptor (TRβ) that possesses selectivity for liver tissue, as well as the beta receptor subtype, suggesting promising therapeutic potential in a range of lipid disorders. The compound is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b clinical trial in patients with biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH). VK2809 successfully achieved primary and secondary endpoints in a Phase 2a study for the treatment of patients with elevated LDL-C and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Selective activation of the TRß receptor in liver tissue is believed to favorably affect cholesterol and lipoprotein levels via multiple mechanisms, including increasing the expression of genes associated with lipid metabolism and clearance.
About Viking Therapeutics, Inc.
Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel first-in-class or best-in-class therapies for the treatment of metabolic and endocrine disorders, with three compounds currently in clinical trials. Viking's research and development activities leverage its expertise in metabolism to develop innovative therapeutics designed to improve patients' lives. The company's clinical programs include VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders, which is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b study for the treatment of biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis. In a Phase 2a trial for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and elevated LDL-C, patients who received VK2809 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in LDL-C and liver fat content compared with patients who received placebo. The company is also developing VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders. VK2735 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial. In the rare disease space, the company is developing VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). VK0214 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with the adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) form of X-ALD. The company holds exclusive worldwide rights to a portfolio of five therapeutic programs, including VK2809 and VK0214, which are based on small molecules licensed from Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated.
For more information about Viking Therapeutics, please visit www.vikingtherapeutics.com. Follow Viking on Twitter @Viking_VKTX.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding Viking Therapeutics, Inc., under the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements about Viking's expectations regarding its clinical and preclinical development programs. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially and adversely and reported results should not be considered as an indication of future performance. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: risks associated with the success, cost and timing of Viking's product candidate development activities and clinical trials, including those for VK2735, VK0214, VK2809, and the company's other incretin receptor agonists; risks that prior clinical and preclinical results may not be replicated; risks regarding regulatory requirements; and other risks that are described in Viking's most recent periodic reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Viking's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, including the risk factors set forth in those filings. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Viking disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements except as required by law.
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HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Poor track conditions that should have been flagged by a freight railroad company’s inspectors caused the derailment of an Amtrak train in Montana that killed three people and injured 49 others in 2021, federal investigators said Thursday in a final report.
The severity of the injuries were made worse by the Amtrak train’s lack of seatbelts and windows that weren’t strong enough to keep passengers from being ejected when the train derailed, the National Transportation Safety Board found.
Amtrak’s Empire Builder derailed Sept. 25, 2021, in northern Montana while it was en route from Chicago to Seattle and Portland, Oregon, with 165 people on board, including its crew. It was traveling on tracks owned by BNSF Railway.
Six people were ejected from the train’s observation car, which has larger windows and was one of three cars that ended up on its side. One person who had been riding in the observation car died, as did two people who were in the vestibule between the observation car and the car behind it, the NTSB said.
Had the combination of wear and damage to the railroad track been noticed by BNSF Railway inspectors, the railroad would have been able to address the issue before the derailment occurred, the report found. Investigators also found that a train inspector’s workload likely prevented him from doing a timely walking inspection of the area before the derailment.
That inspector had worked an average of 13 hours a day in the four weeks prior to the incident, and the last walking inspection of the area had been done two years before the derailment, the report found.
The inspector had noticed problems with the joints on the tracks during a riding inspection two days before the derailment, but he and a manager didn’t stop to check out the joints. BNSF had also ordered trains to go no faster than 50 mph in that area seven times in the two months before the derailment — a period in which it was replacing railroad ties.
The poor track conditions included a worn rail, vertical track deflection, misalignment and instability in the rail bed, the report found. The NTSB said BNSF’s lack of action indicated “a shortcoming in its safety culture.”
“This tragedy is a powerful reminder that there’s no substitute for robust track inspection practices, which can prevent derailments by identifying track conditions that may deteriorate over time,” said NTSB Chair Jennifer Homendy.
BNSF railroad spokesperson Lena Kent defended the company’s inspection record and touted its use of advanced technology that alerts personnel to dangerous track conditions.
“We are committed to timely maintenance, repair and replacement whenever issues or potential issues are detected,” Kent said in an emailed statement.
Marc Magliari, a spokesperson for Amtrak, said in a statement that “Amtrak appreciates the opportunity to participate in the investigation and we will review the recommendations. Amtrak will continue to work with all stakeholders to improve rail safety for the traveling public.”
Kristofer Riddle, an attorney for four passengers who were on the train, said he was unsurprised by the report’s findings because damaged tracks are well-known safety concerns.
What continues to outrage him, he said, is that the same safety concerns arise after passenger train accidents without any changes. One of his clients, Justin Ruddell, was in a train car restroom when it derailed near the small town of Joplin, whipping the door open and pouring dirt and gravel atop him as he clung for dear life.
“The thing here that’s particularly egregious is this is the story that you hear after derailments time and time again,” Riddle said.
Railroad safety expert Dave Clarke, a former director of the Center for Transportation Research at the University of Tennessee, said it probably wasn’t practical for the inspector to regularly walk the track because he had such a large area to cover each day, but that walking inspections aren’t typically done all that often.
Also, it would have been hard for the inspector to identify that this combination of problems might cause a derailment because none of these issues were severe enough to be considered a defect by the Federal Railroad Administration, which regulates railroad safety. He said it would have been a judgment call for the inspector to say this combination of factors was dangerous.
“If you’ve got 50 or 60 miles to cover in a day, you’re not going to walk the track other than in specific spots where you need to cover something,” Clarke said.
Investigators also found that if a locomotive equipped with an automated vehicle-track interaction monitoring system had traveled over the area, it might have detected the deteriorating track conditions and BNSF would have had an opportunity to make repairs, or at least issue a warning to train crews to travel slowly through the area. The NTSB is recommending that all trains be equipped with that technology.
Thursday’s finding follows what was revealed earlier this year in the agency’s investigative documents. Investigators identified a deteriorating track based on video footage from three eastbound trains, including another Amtrak train, that traveled through the area in the hours before the westbound Amtrak train’s derailment.
The problem got worse as the trains traveled over the area before the crash, the report said.
An image from video captured by the derailed train showed a nearly 3-inch (23-centimeter) misalignment in the rails, the report said.
Killed in the accident were Margie and Don Varnadoe, a Georgia couple on a cross-country trip to mark their 50th wedding anniversary, and Zachariah Schneider, 28, a software developer from Illinois.
Families of those who were killed and injured passengers have filed lawsuits against BSNF and against Amtrak.
BNSF is owned by Warren Buffett’s Omaha, Nebraska-based Berkshire Hathaway conglomerate.
Railroad unions have expressed concerns that the lean operating model all the major freight railroads have adopted has made railroads riskier because employees are spread so thin and some workers have to take care of such large territories that it’s hard to keep up with preventative maintenance.
The railroads have defended their practices and don’t believe they have sacrificed safety when they streamlined operations.
Railroad safety has become a hot topic this year in the wake of a fiery Ohio derailment in February and several other crashes that prompted regulators and members of Congress to propose a series of reforms.
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This story has been updated to correct spelling of Margie and Don Varnadoe, not Varnado.
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Metz reported from Salt Lake City. Associated Press writer Josh Funk contributed to this report from Omaha, Nebraska. | 2023-07-28T20:14:21+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/business/ap-investigators-say-poor-track-conditions-caused-a-2021-amtrak-derailment-in-montana-that-killed-three/ |
MOMBASA, Kenya (AP) — Climate activists in Africa are expressing anger toward the United Nations climate agency, accusing it of allowing corporations and individuals with dubious climate credentials to greenwash their polluting activities by participating in its annual climate conference.
The criticism follows Thursday’s announcement that oil executive Sultan al-Jaber will lead the next round of U.N. climate talks, which will be held in the United Arab Emirates beginning in late November. The Pan African Climate Justice Alliance termed the move as the “lowest moment” for the U.N. agency. The U.N.’s climate body hasn’t commented on the appointment.
Activists say they are increasingly concerned about oil and gas representatives thwarting the conference, where countries try and agree on ways to cut planet-warming activities. An analysis of the provisional list of last year’s conference participants found 636 people linked to fossil fuel companies were set to attend, a 25% increase from 2021.
Campaign groups on the continent are calling on blocs of climate vulnerable nations to reject any move by the UAE that gives fossil fuel actors control of global climate discussions.
“This is the textbook definition of impunity and conflict of interest,” Mithika Mwenda, PACJA’s executive director said in statement Monday on al-Jaber, where he also called for the president-designate to step down. “It is hard to see al-Jaber leading objective, science-backed negotiations in the interest of the most vulnerable.”
Mwenda added that he feared the talks would be taken over “by vicious fossil companies whose ill-intentions are to derail the transition” to clean energy.
Memory Kachambwa, the executive director of the African Women Development and Communication Network called al-Jaber’s appointment “an insult to the collective wisdom of everyone committed to addressing the climate crisis.”
Several other climate and environmental groups have expressed concern over the announcement while others welcomed the move. On Sunday, U.S. climate envoy John Kerry told The Associated Press that al-Jaber was a “terrific choice” for the role as he understands the need to transition to clean energy.
Activists have also raised concerns about the lack of climate cash being delivered to the continent. Campaigners note that while fossil fuel subsidies and investments in oil and gas are growing in Africa, funding for adapting to climate change and transitioning to renewable energy is still lacking.
Last year, nations agreed that countries vulnerable to climate change should receive money from developed countries who are most responsible for burning up the planet. The details of the fund are being worked out this year.
African climate activists have ramped up their criticism of industrialized nations and multilateral development banks in the last eight months for their funding of fossil fuels, which campaigners say undermines the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times.
The International Monetary Fund revealed that subsidies for dirty fuels had reached $5.9 trillion globally by 2020. Fossil fuels investments in Africa continue to outstrip renewables and jumped from $3.4 billion in 2020 to $5.1 billion in 2022, according to environmental group Urgewald.
Meanwhile, several climate funding promises, such a $100 billion-a-year pledge to developing countries to help them tackle climate change, have been repeatedly missed.
The International Energy Agency found that Africa’s renewable energy investments need to be doubled if it’s to meet its climate targets. Africa is home to 60% of the world’s solar resources but only 1% of global installed solar power capacity, the agency reported.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The three primary committees charged with electing Democrats said Friday that they would set aside more than $1 million in donations this election cycle from disgraced crypto mogul Samuel Bankman-Fried, who is accused of making tens of millions of dollars in illegal campaign donations.
Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was a prolific political donor to individual lawmakers, official campaign committees and super PACs. Among the recipients of his cash were the Democratic National Committee, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.
In a statement Friday, DNC spokesman Daniel Wessel said that the group will set aside the $815,000 in contributions it has received from Bankman-Fried since 2020. That total includes donations Bankman-Fried made directly to the DNC as well as the Democratic Grassroots Victory Fund and the Biden Victory Fund, which was a joint fundraising committee approved by Joe Biden’s presidential campaign, the DNC and state Democratic parties.
“We will return as soon as we receive proper direction in the legal proceedings,” Wessel said.
Officials at the DSCC and DCCC — the official campaign arms of Senate and House Democrats, respectively — released similar statements.
The DSCC group received $103,000 in donations associated with Bankman-Fried, and like the DNC, is preparing to return it once it gets the proper guidance, according to spokesman David Bergstein. The DCCC is setting aside its $250,000 it got from Bankman-Fried and said it is “waiting for further guidance from the government on what to do with the money based on their legal proceedings.”
“House Democrats are committed to preserving the integrity of our democracy and fairness in our campaign finance system,” said the spokesman, Chris Taylor.
There’s growing scrutiny on campaign donations that Bankman-Fried showered on individual lawmakers, campaign committees and super PACs since FTX collapsed last month and potentially erased the holdings of hundreds of thousands of customers.
Many lawmakers said in response to queries from the Associated Press that they will donate Bankman-Fried’s contributions to charity. Some lawmakers, similar to the campaign committees, are setting aside the money until further legal guidance.
Some campaign finance experts recommend setting his campaign cash aside, considering that those defrauded by him could seek to recoup the funds.
“During my most recent campaign I received unsolicited contributions from the company’s principal Samuel Bankman-Fried,” Rep. Jim Costa, D-Calif., said in an e-mailed statement Friday. “It is my intention to return or donate all the funds received. I will hold the funds in a separate account while we await guidance from legal counsel before proceeding.” | 2022-12-17T17:48:14+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/national/ap-democrats-set-aside-donations-from-ex-ftx-ceo-bankman-fried/ |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Matt Araiza, the “Punt God” who led San Diego State to a record-setting season before being drafted by the Buffalo Bills, and two of his former Aztecs teammates were accused in a civil lawsuit Thursday of gang-raping a teenager at an off-campus party last fall.
The lawsuit, filed in San Diego County Superior Court, accuses Araiza, Zavier Leonard and Nowlin “Pa’a” Ewaliko of gang-raping a then-17-year-old girl at a Halloween party at a home where Araiza had been living.
The plaintiff, now 18, is identified in the complaint as “Jane Doe” because she was underage at the time.
No arrests have been made and San Diego Police have not publicly identified any suspects.
Leonard is listed on San Diego State’s roster as a redshirt freshman offensive lineman from Arlington, Texas. Ewaliko is not listed on this year’s roster, but was on the 2021 roster as a defensive lineman from Seattle.
The lawsuit states that the teen had been drinking with friends when they decided to go to the party on Oct. 17 and she was “observably intoxicated upon arrival.” She became separated from her friends and was approached by Araiza who offered her a drink, according to the lawsuit. She believes the drink “not only contained alcohol, but other intoxicating substances,” the complaint said.
She told Araiza, who was 21 at the time, that she was a high school senior, according to the lawsuit. She alleges he then led her to a side yard where he asked her to perform oral sex and then had sex with her before taking her to a bedroom in the home. There were at least three other men in the room, including Leonard and Ewaliko, according to the complaint. The lawsuit states that Araiza threw the teen onto the bed and she went in and out of consciousness while she was being raped. It added, “but she does remember some moments from the horrific gang rape.”
After an hour-and-a-half, the teen “stumbled out of the room bloody and crying,” according to the complaint. Her nose, belly button, and ear piercings had been pulled out.
She immediately told her friends about the rape and the next day reported it to police and underwent a rape exam, according to the lawsuit. Officers coached her on calling Araiza, which she did 10 days later as detectives recorded it, according to the complaint.
During the call, Araiza confirmed having sex with her, the lawsuit states, but when she asked him “And did we have actual sex?” he responded “This is Matt Araiza. I don’t remember anything that happened that night” and hung up.
“This was a horrific crime, the kind of which happens all too often,” attorney Dan Gilleon said in a statement to the AP. Gilleon said this case is especially egregious because it not only involved “self-entitled athletes,” but multiple organizations from the university to the Buffalo Bills “have acted the part of enablers looking the other way in denial that my client deserves justice even if the defendants are prized athletes.”
The Los Angeles Times first reported the lawsuit.
Attorney Kerry Armstrong, who represents Araiza in the criminal investigation, called the allegations untrue based on the findings of an investigator he hired.
“I 100% do not believe that he ever forcibly raped this girl or had sex with her while she was passed out or drunk or anything like that,” Armstrong told the AP. “It’s unfortunate that she’s filed a civil suit. I think it’s a cash grab.”
Armstrong said the Bills were aware of the allegations and investigation of Araiza before the lawsuit was filed because he provided the team updates since he was retained by the punter about six weeks ago.
“Matt Araiza’s very upset about this, as you can imagine. He’s very disappointed,” Armstrong said. “But he’s going to get his day in court eventually.”
Armstrong said he’s been informed police have all but completed their criminal investigation, which will then be reviewed by the district attorney to determine whether to file charges.
Marc Xavier Carlos, who is representing Ewaliko in an ongoing criminal investigation, and Jamahl Kersey, representing Leonard, told the Times they could not comment.
The lawsuit comes days after the Bills cleared the way for Araiza to take over the punting duties by releasing returning veteran Matt Haack. Buffalo drafted Araiza in the sixth round because of his booming left leg.
The 22-year-old Araiza, who attended San Diego’s Rancho Bernardo High, was SDSU’s most recognizable player during a school-record 12-2 season that netted a No. 25 ranking in the final AP Top 25 poll. He routinely flipped the field with his jaw-dropping punts and set an NCAA record with a 51.19-yard average. He won the Ray Guy Award and was a first-team AP All-American.
“We were recently made aware of a civil complaint involving Matt from October 2021,” the Bills said in a statement. “Due to the serious nature of the complaint, we conducted a thorough examination of this matter. As this is an ongoing civil case, we will have no other comment at this point.”
The Bills traveled to Carolina for their exhibition finale at the Panthers on Friday night. It’s unclear whether Araiza will play against the Panthers, though the Bills have no other punter on their roster. Haack has since signed with the Indianapolis Colts.
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AP Sports Writer John Wawrow in Buffalo contributed to this report. | 2022-08-26T15:14:24+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/sports/ap-araiza-2-sdsu-teammates-accused-of-gang-rape-in-civil-suit/ |
Former President Donald Trump disparaged writer E. Jean Carroll in a CNN town hall Wednesday night, one day after a federal jury in New York found him liable for battery and defamation in a civil trial stemming from allegations he raped Carroll in a department store dressing room in the mid-1990s.
The jury did not find Trump liable for rape but did find that he sexually abused Carroll and then defamed her when she came forward several years ago. Carroll was awarded $5 million total in damages. After the verdict, Trump claimed that he didn't know Carroll and that he was "silenced" from speaking publicly about the case, despite the fact that the court gave him multiple opportunities to speak at the trial and he declined to do so.
On Wednesday night in Manchester, New Hampshire, Trump decried the jury's verdict in the civil case and called Carroll a "whack job," elaborating in language similar to the language that led to his defamation verdict in the first place. Trump called Carroll's story "fake" and "made up," even though a jury unanimously and swiftly agreed on the verdict. Trump was asked what he tells voters who say the verdict disqualifies him from being president.
"Well there aren't too many of them because my poll numbers just came out — they went up," Trump said to the delight of some in the audience. The audience was composed of Republicans and undecided voters, according to CNN. Multiple voters who asked Trump questions voted for him in 2020.
It's unclear what poll Trump is referring to since no major polls were both taken and released in the barely 24 hours since the verdict.
Trump called the trial a "rigged deal." He also mocked Carroll's allegation that Trump sexually assaulted her in the department store, and swore on his children's lives that he did not assault Carroll.
"She wasn't raped, OK? … And I didn't do anything else either, OK, because I don't know who the hell she is," Trump said to laughter from the audience.
CBS News has reached out to Carroll's lawyer for comment. After the verdict was read Tuesday, Carroll said in a statement, "I filed this lawsuit against Donald Trump to clear my name and to get my life back. Today, the world finally knows the truth. This victory is not just for me but for every woman who has suffered because she was not believed."
Kimberly Rice, a Republican and former speaker pro tempore of the New Hampshire House of Representatives, told CBS News' Robert Costa earlier Wednesday that she hopes everyone takes the verdict seriously.
"I've been in a position before where a boss has chased me around. And, you know, women should be believed," she said. "The jurors saw the evidence. … Just because you're a celebrity does not give you a right to sexually abuse anyone."
Rice, however, doubts the impact the verdict may have on Trump's stronghold of the Republican base.
"His followers are very devoted, you know, and that's up to them. I don't speak for, you know, everyone or, or pretend to. I just know how I feel in my heart," she said.
Trump on January 6
On another topic, Trump said in Wednesday night's town hall that he's "inclined" to pardon his supporters convicted of various charges for their roles in the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the Capitol and efforts to alter the results of the election.
"I am inclined to pardon many of them," Trump said. "I can't say for every single one because a couple of them, probably, they got out of control."
Trump said it would be a "large portion" of convicted rioters, who he called "great people," that he would pardon, adding that alleged rioters sitting in jail are "living in hell."
Asked whether he has any regrets about that day, Trump emphasized how large the crowd was that day, and said his supporters showed up in D.C. "with love in their heart."
The former president also called Ashli Babbitt, the Trump supporter who was shot and killed by Capitol Police and has since been martyred by the far-right, a "patriot" and called the police officer who fatally shot her "a thug."
Trump was also asked if his Vice President Mike Pence deserved an apology for the actions of the Jan. 6 rioters, who threatened to hang Mike Pence as the assault on the Capitol was unfolding. Trump declined to offer one "because he did something wrong."
"He should have put the votes back to the state legislatures and I think we would have had a different outcome," Trump said.
On several occasions, Trump claimed without evidence that the 2020 election was "rigged" in favor of President Joe Biden. One voter asked Trump if he will "suspend polarizing talk of election fraud" during his run for president.
Trump equivocated. "Yeah — unless I see election fraud," he responded.
Kaitlin Collins, the CNN anchor moderating the town hall, pointed out that the former president and his team lost more than 60 lawsuits alleging that the 2020 election was fraudulent.
Trump also equivocated on whether he wants Ukraine to win as Russia continues its assault on the sovereign nation.
Asked if he wants Ukraine to win the war, Trump said, "I don't think in terms of winning and losing." Pressed again if he wants Ukraine or Russia to win the war, Trump said, "I want everybody to stop dying. They're dying, Russians and Ukrainians." | 2023-05-11T15:06:08+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national-news/trump-disparages-e-jean-carroll-after-jury-finds-him-liable-of-sexual-battery-and-defamation |
GORE SPRINGS, Miss. (WTVA) — A boil water notice has been issued for Cadaretta Water in Calhoun and Grenada counties.
The water association made the announcement Friday afternoon, April 7.
This affects all customers on Horsepen Road and James Road.
A water line leak is to blame. | 2023-04-07T21:55:11+00:00 | wtva.com | https://www.wtva.com/news/cadaretta-water-issues-boil-water-alert/article_5cbdb934-d588-11ed-8bc8-47a96f2dedd0.html |
(WFRV) – Frank spoke with Brandon Rockstroh about a brand new upcoming music and why teaching music is so important to him.
Frank’s picks of the week were
3) Let Me Be Frank presenting BayFest at the Meyer Theater from 7:30-9 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
2) The Book of Empty Pages, Rockstroh’s show at the Broadway Theater on Thursday, Friday, and Saturday night at 7:30.
1) Redemption night for Frank at the Green Bay Rockers. Frank will be singing the National Anthem at Thursday night’s game. First pitch is scheduled for 6:22 p.m.
For more information get at Frankly Green Bay on Facebook. | 2023-07-13T21:45:57+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/local5live/frank-talks-with-brandon-rockstroh-part-2/ |
(WXYZ) — Officials with the Michigan Public Service Commission announced today they have begun a process that will lead to an examination of a large portion of the state's electrical grid.
The announcement came as part of a press release stating the MPSC is ordering Consumers Energy and DTE Electric to report on their compliance with regulations and commission orders about both utilities' responses to past outages and downed lines.
The order to both Consumers and DTE requires that they audit their compliance with directives issued by the MPSC in the wake of severe storms over the last few years that left hundreds of thousands of people in the dark for long periods of time. These storms include the August 29 storm of this year, as well as the August 2021 storm that left approximately 1 million people in the dark, some for more than a week.
Both Consumers and DTE must report their compliance with each MSP directive, as well as on issued dealing with downed wires. They must explain in detail:
- How their downed wire response audits are performed, to verify that the utilities are responding in a consistent manner that complies with regulatory requirements and company procedures.
- How technologies are being used to improve detection of downed wires, to help the Commission better understand the detection system and what improvements can be made to improve public safety.
- How technologies used to monitor and control the power grid, including advanced distribution management systems, advanced metering and other sensors, perform during outages, and what impacts outage-related loss of data from these sensors may have on restoration and storm recovery.
- How critical facilities, ranging from hospitals to schools, are identified and prioritized for restoration of service after an outage, to help the Commission examine potential improvements such as installation of microgrids that could provide redundancy to preserve electric service.
- Their efforts to engage in public outreach, education and training of the public and first responders on the dangers of downed power lines, and on improvements to these efforts given the large-scale outage and downed-wire events in 2021 and 2022.
However, today's order also directs MPSC staff to begin the process of hiring a consultant to perform an independent third-party audit and review of both Consumers and DTE Electric's entire electric distribution system, including all equipment and operations. The focus of the review will be on reducing the number and duration of outages and identifying improvements needed to increase safety, particularly concerning the risk of contact with downed power lines by the public.
“These actions represent a new approach to the MPSC’s work to hold the state’s two largest electric utilities to account for persistent reliability and safety challenges,” MPSC Chair Dan Scripps said in a news release. “Over the past decade the MPSC has issued a series of directives in response to wide-spread outages after storms. While there are important efforts underway, the reality is that we still haven’t seen the improvements in reliability and safety that Michigan customers deserve. This effort to get an independent assessment of the utilities’ distribution infrastructure, programs, and processes will inform next steps and provide a necessary path forward to a power grid that meets the expectations of its customers.” | 2022-10-05T19:45:16+00:00 | fox17online.com | https://www.fox17online.com/news/michigan-public-service-commission-orders-audit-of-dte-electric-consumers-energy |
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This story has been updated with additional quotes from Bryan Jurrens, principal at Charles City High School.
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FORT DODGE – Friday night's Class 1A regional semifinal between St. Edmond and Newman Catholic featured it all.
Heavy is the head that wears the bubble gum bucket hat.
First, a solid team and conference rival in St. Ansgar stood in the way of Newman Catholic.
Last year's postseason loss to Northwood-Kensett can officially be put to bed by Newman Catholic.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. – The late pop superstar Prince will be honored with a renamed stretch of highway that runs past his Paisley Park museum and studios, under a bill that Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz was preparing to sign Tuesday.
Purple signs will soon go up along a seven-mile stretch of Minnesota Highway 5 in the Minneapolis suburbs of Chanhassen and Eden Prairie designating it the Prince Rogers Nelson Memorial Highway. Prince’s friends and fans are covering the costs.
The Minnesota Senate approved the legislation 55-5 on Thursday and sent it to the governor for his signature. The bill passed the House unanimously last month on the seventh anniversary of Prince’s death.
Paisley Park, where Prince lived and recorded, now draws visitors from around the world to Chanhassen. It's also where Prince died on April 21, 2016, of an accidental fentanyl overdose at age 57. The 65,000-square-foot complex is now a museum run by his estate as well as an event venue and recoding studio.
The singer, songwriter, arranger and instrumentalist broke through in the late 1970s and was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2004. He created hits including “Little Red Corvette,” ″Let’s Go Crazy” and “When Doves Cry,” and sold more than 100 million records worldwide.
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Trisha Ahmed is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. Follow Trisha Ahmed on Twitter: @TrishaAhmed15 | 2023-05-09T16:38:10+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/entertainment/2023/05/09/minnesota-governor-to-sign-bill-dedicating-highway-to-prince/ |
We still believe in rock and roll — as a force for good, laughter, debauchery, introspection or whatever revs your energy on a Saturday night. In 2022, the top 10 rock albums took a pilgrimage to Memphis, communed with theologians and poets, found the interconnectedness of all beings and danced through pain and pleasure.
Below, find a ranked list the year's most essential rock music, along with a short list of personal favorites, by NPR Music staff and contributors. You can also hear a conversation about 2022 in rock via All Songs Considered.
10. Kevin Morby, This is a Photograph
Another young, white rock songwriter pilgrimages to Memphis, mining the river city's heritage of tragedy, triumph and soul-baring music that maps the route between the two? Stop the presses. But sequestered in a Peabody suite as the pandemic raged outside, Kevin Morby used Memphis' legacy as a lens to look inward, to ask incisive questions about family, love, fame, careerism and what he wants from life itself over nuanced soul, folk and chamber ballads that unspool like a deep eddy. "The living took forever," he offers during one such slow beauty, "but the dying went quick." It's a fitting existential mantra for these times, dispatched from a place accustomed to transmuting loss. —Grayson Haver Currin
9. Soul Glo, Diaspora Problems
Soul Glo's Epitaph debut is as thematically bold as it is musically visceral. Trauma, family, self-love, racism and the fecklessness of white leftists are all addressed on Diaspora Problems. Songs like "We Wants Revenge" and "Coming Correct is Cheaper" build upon hardcore's decades-long tradition of fury and catharsis, and distill it into a potent, 40-minute punch. It's refreshing and exhilarating to hear such a sharp critique of contemporary Black life that sounds this wild and unhinged. —John Morrison, WXPN
8. Special Interest, Endure
When Earth's human race finally meets its demise — whether via climate catastrophe or impending asteroid or zombie apocalypse — the sound emitting from the last nightclub standing amid the rubble might sound like Special Interest's Endure. The New Orleans band crafts a pummeling, righteous dance-punk opus that takes aim at fascism, gentrification and corporate greed while espousing the importance of community and pleasure. The sounds of '80s post-punk, house music and the spitfire cadence of ballroom manifestos melt into a chaotic, magnetic vision unmatched by any punk album this year. —Hazel Cills
7. caroline, caroline
There's a seed inside every caroline song; sometimes it's a weighted-blanket chord progression, a mournful interval or a simple phrase repeated. And in that fragile inkling of an idea, something grows outward and seeks light. On its self-titled debut, the London-based octet pulls from minimalism, Midwestern emo, post-rock, free-jazz, folk and chamber music not as genetic genre splice, but as a way to build community sprouted from an unforgiving Earth. —Lars Gotrich
6. Hurray for the Riff Raff, LIFE ON EARTH
"Nature teaches us that our work has to be nuanced and steadfast," adrienne maree brown writes in Emergent Strategy, "and more than anything, that we need each other ... in order to get free." Alynda Segarra's eighth album as Hurray for the Riff Raff, deeply inspired by that text, embodies that maxim. Its eleven tracks of "nature punk" are sharply constructed and deeply felt, finding hope in the power of compassion and the fundamental interconnectedness of all living things. —Marissa Lorusso
5. Alvvays, Blue Rev
The general feeling of disaffection — tempered by urgency, turbulence and angst — is masterfully relayed in Alvvays' third and best record so far. Replete with hooks, licks and clever lyrics that are never too-clever, Blue Rev is a monument to power pop furnished with a rich cultural and musical lexicon, and delivered with explosive defiance. Simply put, and as my best friend said, "It makes me wanna put my head inside a speaker." —Vita Dadoo
4. Wet Leg, Wet Leg
Wet Leg's "Chaise Longue" was one of last year's greatest songs, an introductory single whose deadpan come-ons exuded wiry wit and playful cool. Rhian Teasdale and Hester Chambers' full-length debut lives up to that track's enormous promise, with songs that tap into several generations' worth of rock and post-punk influences while still capturing a cocktail of moods that's unmistakably of-the-moment: somehow both over- and under-stimulated, introspective but distant, lusty but numb. —Stephen Thompson
3. Nilüfer Yanya, PAINLESS
Listening to Nilüfer Yanya sometimes makes me feel like I'm handling one of those self-defense trinkets designed for girls — a plastic comb that splits at the center to reveal a switchblade, a pretty, innocuous thing with grim intent. The British singer-songwriter often pairs her gorgeous voice with devastating electric guitar melodies and chillingly simple lyricism that only reveals its bruising later. On her second full-length album PAINLESS, she drags her listener into a maximalist swirl of insecurity and existential dread like never before, filling its tracks with brooding, grungy rock that masterfully honors the quiet darkness of her work. —Hazel Cills
2. Alex G, God Save the Animals
Alex G's most confessional album builds its lofty questions about morality with the base reactions of animals, human and not. For an artist of few clarifications, God Save the Animals is ambitious in its questions about consciousness, flitting between transcendentally aware observation and nearsighted emotional desperation — and forgiveness, a maybe-fake thing made real all the time by people who choose to give it. This fragmented meditation is given flesh by, in addition to theologians and poets, Alex G's baroque melodic sensibility, sick groove and the ascetic simplicity of his observation: "Yes, I have done a couple bad things." —Stefanie Fernández
1. Big Thief, Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You
I wouldn't normally associate tenderness and humor with rock music, but those are just a few of the outstanding qualities that make Big Thief's Dragon New Warm Mountain I Believe In You deserving of our No. 1 spot. Recorded in four cities and produced by drummer James Krivchenia, this double album is both a sonic adventure and an insightful lyrical exploration. In a single song, there are words of whimsy (rhyming "finish" with "potato knish") while at the same time exploring and accepting the differences in ourselves and those around us. And that's just one of 20 songs in an album that reveals something new for me on every listen. —Bob Boilen
And 12 more, in no particular order:
Tomberlin, i don't know who needs to hear this...2022 brought us many records birthed in isolation and none more stunning than this. It's an album bathed in ambiance and uncertainty, yet somehow warm and compelling. —Bob Boilen
Enumclaw, Save the BabyPacific Northwest rock in the classic fashion: heartfelt, rebellious and as rough-edged as a dock stained by salt air, with a view as big as Puget Sound. —Ann Powers
Jockstrap, I Love You Jennifer BA great, mind-expanding, constantly surprising, possibly controversial answer to the perpetually re-upped question, "What does 'rock music' even mean anymore?" —Jacob Ganz
MJ Lenderman, Boat SongsThe Asheville, N.C., guitarist and singer-songwriter (and member of Wednesday) brings exceptional humor, wit and empathy to twangy tracks about fulfillment and failure. —Marissa Lorusso
Editrix, Editrix II: Editrix Goes to HellLike Van Halen beamed from an alternate dimension via cable-access television, this is a noisy and sometimes goofy rock record that smiles through crooked teeth and baffling riffs. —Lars Gotrich
Metric, FormenteraFormentera is escapism that doesn't buy the possibility of escape from modern decay. Instead, it makes its dark peace with synth-rock clarity, a companion that offers to sit with you in late-night lost time. —Stefanie Fernández
Just Mustard, Heart UnderThis Irish five-piece has found its happy place: in a basement corner, incanting obliquely and confidently towards the scrappy concrete in deep, dark thuds. The whiff of desperation underlying it all feels like a native species to the present day and age. —Andrew Flanagan
Angel Olsen, Big TimeI was head over heels in love with this deeply earnest, beautiful album from singer-songwriter Angel Olsen, that dives into the sound of classic country. —Hazel Cills
Soccer Mommy, Sometimes, ForeverOn Soccer Mommy's dreamy and assured third album, Sophie Allison's indie-pop palette seamlessly incorporates everything from blissful early-'90s shoegaze to throbbing, glitchy industrial sounds. —Stephen Thompson
Young Jesus, Shepherd HeadA compendium of natural sounds funneled through snares and synths, Shepherd Head is delicate and grand at once — an open-air monastery or agora with the traces of a dance floor. —Vita Dadoo
Peter Matthew Bauer, FlowersThe Walkmen member wrestles with age, not to mention the joy and sadness of being alive. Flowers conjures a feeling of grandeur that recalls I Am the Cosmos, the only solo album by Big Star's Chris Bell. —John Morrison, WXPN
Drive-By Truckers, Welcome 2 Club XIIIFollowing a suite of timely sociopolitical screeds that delivered necessary messages to its Southern brethren, this century's most consistently great rock band digs deep into its own archival baggage. The result is a galvanizing reminder that it didn't earn that honorific without catastrophe or controversy. —Grayson Haver Currin
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- Reimagined Sedan with Bold Styling, Premium Comfort and Elevated Ride Height
- Three Grades, XLE, Limited and Platinum, All with Standard AWD
- Hybrid Powertrain Standard with Choice of First-Ever Hybrid MAX or Toyota Hybrid System
- Hybrid MAX combines a 2.4-L Turbo Hybrid Engine with Rear eAxle for 340 HP and 400 lb-ft. of torque
- Spacious Interior and Quiet Ride; Standard Adaptive Variable Suspension on Platinum
- Platinum Grade Offers Unique Bi-Tone Paint and Standard 21-inch Wheels
- Toyota's All-New Audio Multimedia System with 12.3-inch Touchscreen Standard
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With a look that's entirely unique for its class, the all-new 2023 Toyota Crown brings bold style to the top of the Toyota sedan lineup. With massive wheels, a flowing silhouette and unique paint options, it is a ride that is ready to stand out from the crowd. Toyota Crown brings ample style and the added confidence of standard AWD and the choice of two electrified Toyota powertrains, including the first-ever Hybrid MAX system.
Available in three grades: XLE, Limited and Platinum, Toyota Crown will offer a choice of two different hybrid powertrains: Hybrid MAX or the Toyota Hybrid System (THS). Hybrid MAX is Toyota's all-new performance hybrid that puts out a manufacturer estimated 340 net horsepower and a net 400 lb-ft. of torque. Exclusive to the Platinum grade, it pairs front and rear electric motors with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine and direct shift 6-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid MAX produces powerful torque at low RPM for sporty, exhilarating driving and has an EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined city/highway fuel economy rating.
The XLE and Limited grades are equipped with the Toyota Hybrid system that pairs front and rear electric motors with a 2.5-liter engine. This highly efficient hybrid system can achieve an EPA-estimated 41 MPG combined city/highway rating. The system's nickel-metal hydride battery output has increased to support responsive acceleration at low speeds and provide a satisfying driving feel.
Built on Toyota's GA-K platform (TNGA-K), the all-new Toyota Crown has an elevated stance that comes in-part from standard 19-inch or available 21-inch wheels – the largest ever on a Toyota sedan. The large diameter wheels lift Toyota Crown up, giving the car a strong presence that also helps drivers get a clear view of the road. The height also elevates the vehicle's hip point, the pivot point between the torso and upper legs, measuring at about 25-inches and enables easy vehicle entry and exit.
Toyota Crown's vibe throws off the conventions of the typical sedan with a side profile that flows to a broad rear end. The dynamic body style is amplified by rounded and sweeping character lines which give it a launch ready, head-turning look. On the inside, its spacious cabin has a premium feel that offers unique color combinations and available leather seating. And a full digital display, piano key controls, vertical wireless charging port and the new Toyota Audio Multimedia system with available 11-speaker JBL Premium audio system pack in tech and entertainment.
Available colors include Black, Oxygen White, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Heavy Metal and Supersonic Red. A unique bi-tone paint is available on the Platinum grade, pairing black paint that extends from tip to tail, with a pairing choice of Oxygen White, Heavy Metal, Supersonic Red or an all new, bi-tone only Bronze Age color.
Toyota Crown comes well-equipped at a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $39,950 for the XLE grade, $45,550 for the Limited grade and $52,350 for the Platinum grade. Toyota Crown is expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships in early 2023.
With three grades to choose from and two unique hybrid powertrains, Toyota Crown brings a unique combination of style, comfort and performance.
The XLE grade comes equipped with the 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid System, Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, three selectable drive modes, 19-inch alloy wheels, heated and powered woven fabric front seats and the all-new Toyota Multimedia System with 12.3-inch touchscreen and 6 speakers.
The Limited grade also comes equipped with XLE features and adds multibeam LED headlights, a fixed panoramic roof, leather seats that are heated and ventilated up front and heated in the rear, 11-speaker JBL Premium audio system, rain sensing windshield wipers and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB). There is also an available Advanced Technology package that adds dark metallic 21-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels, a Panoramic View Monitor and digital key (with Remote Connect subscription). Interior colors include Black, Black and Chestnut and Macadamia.
The Platinum grade includes everything on XLE and Limited and raises the bar with the Hybrid MAX powertrain, Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive, Adaptive Variable Suspension, six selectable drive modes, Advanced Park, unique 21-inch machined 10-spoke alloy wheels with black accents and the available bi-tone paint option.
All Crown grades will come with Toyota's new Audio Multimedia System and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard.
Toyota made "hybrid" synonymous with fuel efficiency more than 20 years ago with the first-generation Prius. Today, Toyota continues to expand its hybrid lineup and overall electrified vehicle offerings with Crown, bringing the number of Toyota electrified vehicles to 16.
The Toyota Crown innovates on the hybrid front with another first for Toyota sedans, the Hybrid MAX System. This new system is designed to deliver smooth and powerful torque-filled acceleration for a 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds, while also keeping an eye on fuel efficiency with a 30 MPG combined rating.
Hybrid MAX combines a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder turbo engine, tuned to hit peak torque between 2000-3000 RPM, with a front electric motor that helps maximize torque production. A rear wheel eAxle that includes a high output water-cooled electric motor is coupled with the hybrid system to directly transmit force to all four wheels, ensuring a thrilling throttle response and linear acceleration throughout the power band.
Also available is the fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System, which combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors in a highly compact system. The gas engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft. The variable range for the valve timings of both the intake and exhaust are set to maximize both fuel consumption and output.
Toyota Crown offers either a direct shift six-speed automatic transmission (Platinum grade only) or an electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) on the XLE and Limited grades.
The Platinum grade's direct-shift six speed transmission provides responsive acceleration thanks to Toyota's new Hydraulic multi plate wet start clutch. A combination of technologies works together to enhance accelerator operation and vehicle response. The six speed AT also applies the assistance of the motor generator within the Hybrid MAX system, minimizing shift drop across the power band. Drivers can also throw the shifter into fixed gear mode, for paddle-shifted fun.
The eCVT on the XLE and Limited Grade shifts gears electronically, providing smart shift operation with a single action. Paired with the THS front and rear hybrid transaxle, Toyota Crown's powertrain provides low fuel consumption and low noise. Aspects that manage fuel efficiency include an optimized gear ratio and a deceleration mechanism to reduce gear engagement loss.
THS-equipped vehicles feature selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes that let the driver tailor the Toyota Crown's performance personality. SPORT mode improves and sharpens throttle response, making hybrid driving more fun. ECO mode changes the throttle and environmental logic to help the driver focus on maximizing mileage from the fuel and battery, while NORMAL mode is ideal for everyday driving. Additionally, an EV (Electric Vehicle) mode allows electric-only driving at low speeds for short distances.
The Hybrid MAX equipped Platinum grade receives a more comprehensive drive mode selection – which not only includes NORMAL, ECO and SPORT but adds three drive modes: SPORT+ mode that provides an emphasis on steering response, flat cornering and a sense of stability, COMFORT mode that provides a more supple drive that emphasizes passenger comfort and a CUSTOM mode that enables drivers to adjust system settings individually, creating a safe profile that suites their driving habits.
The XLE and Limited grades come standard with Toyota's Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive and the Platinum grade comes with Full-time Electronic All-Wheel Drive, two highly efficient systems that take maximum advantage of the hybrid powertrain's benefits.
Instead of using a transfer case and driveshaft to the rear wheels, Electronic On-Demand AWD on the XLE and Limited grades employs a separate rear-mounted electric motor to power the rear wheels when needed. Electronic On-Demand AWD achieves stable performance by driving the rear wheels with a rear motor, to provide traction when needed in slippery conditions. The front and rear wheel driving force distribution is precisely controlled to the front and rear wheels between 100:0 and 20:80, for enhanced fuel efficiency and comfortable driving performance.
On the Platinum grade, Full-Time Electronic AWD paired with HYBRID MAX delivers power to the front and rear wheels via a front mounted hybrid motor and a rear-mounted, eAxle electric motor. This system supports stable AWD performance and satisfying acceleration thanks to being paired with a direct shift six-speed automatic transmission. Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive adjusts between a 70:30 and 20:80 front- and rear-wheel power split, depending on the driving situation. This new AWD system enhances the drive force of the rear wheels and provides the feel of rear-wheel-drive maneuverability, straight line stability and responsive acceleration.
While Crown's overall height stands out, coming in at 60.6-in. compared to 56.9-in. for Camry, Toyota engineers also wanted its ride to provide confident handling and supreme comfort.
A combination of lightweight, high-strength materials, like a ring frame structure, a combination of plate spot and laser welds on the body, and the use of structural adhesive support rigidity. The steering gearbox is mounted directly to the suspension member for a direct steering feel that minimizes line correction. And aero-stabilizing underbody panels with a "stepped" texture help control airflow under the car, supporting downforce for a firmly planted ride.
To help keep driver and passenger sight lines stable, Toyota Crown's suspension consists of a MacPherson-type strut in the front and newly developed multilink rear suspension in the rear. Swing valve shock absorbers are equipped on the Limited and XLE grade and an Adaptive Variable Suspension comes standard on the Platinum grade. Each option is intended to give Crown a smooth ride that minimizes head movement.
The Platinum grade's Adaptive Variable Suspension components have been tuned to support the high output of the 2.4-liter Turbo Hybrid Engine and eAxle. Crown's AVS uses variable oil pressure shock absorbers. This system automatically controls the friction within the absorber when turning, controlling the damping force, reducing pitch at high drive torque and minimizing the effects of bumpy roads. A linear solenoid type actuator is also equipped on the system to minimize body pitch and roll. AVS tuning also changes based on the selected drive mode of NORMAL, ECO, SPORT, SPORT+, COMFORT or CUSTOM, adjusting the damping force and balancing steering response, stability control and ride comfort.
Reducing vibrations felt by the driver and passengers was also an important element of Toyota Crown's ride comfort. Suspension tuning was optimized to minimize vibration by using a soft suspension bushing and a dynamic damper on the front suspension. Polyurethane coated coil springs in the front help provide a smooth ride and high-damping structural adhesive on the body and reinforced seat mounting points reduces shake generated by the road.
Toyota Crown's handling is bolstered by an electronically controlled brake system featuring Active Cornering Assist (ACA), which engages the stability control to reduce understeer in certain cornering situations, so the driver feels the enhanced agility, not the system's operation.
Toyota Crown provides exemplary comfort with standard 8-way power adjustable driver and front passenger seats. Front seat adjustments include slide, recline, tilt, height adjust and lumbar support (driver seat only). Rear seats include ample cushioning and bolster support for maximum enjoyment.
The Toyota Crown comes with standard heated front seats that can be adjusted to three levels. Limited and Platinum add standard ventilated front seats and heated rear seats to the list of creature comforts. The seats offer comfort and style, with Softex and black woven fabric seating on the XLE, and leather seats standard on the Limited and Platinum grades.
Dual zone climate control, standard for all grades, is accessed via a thin illuminated control panel that runs along the dashboard, just below the multimedia screen, along with other frequently used functions. All Toyota Crown grades also receive a 12.3-inch color MID. Drivers can select different displays with the push of a button, including a Hybrid System Indicator showing the driver system output and regeneration status to encourage eco-driving habits. As used on other Toyota hybrid models, the display suggests optimal amounts of acceleration for eco driving.
Toyota Crown Platinum and Limited grades include a standard fixed panoramic moonroof. For added function and ambience, in-cabin LED lighting adds a premium feel. Illumination includes overhead and front/rear footwell lighting, cup holders, USB ports and door handle accents.
Toyota Crown has drivers and passengers plugged-in when it comes to charging devices. On the driver's side, a vertical-type wireless Qi charger with enhanced space efficiency comes standard. There is also a standard USB-Type A and 12V charging port inside the console. A separate dual USB-Type C terminal is also standard on the passenger side, with the insertion port intentionally pointing to the passenger seat. For rear seat passengers, two USB-Type C ports are standard.
To aid outward visibility, the Platinum grade comes standard with Panoramic View Monitor, which provides a 360-degree overhead view of the vehicle's surroundings. The Panoramic View Monitor is available as part of the Advanced Tech Package on the Limited grade. The standard backup camera features projected path and dynamic gridlines. For additional convenience, Limited and Platinum come standard with a Smart Key System that works on all four doors.
For customers who seek premium experiences in a vehicle, keeping unwanted noise out is paramount. The 2023 Toyota Crown's cabin brings that priority quietly home. Rather than simply aiming at a "numbers" goal for sound level (decibels), Toyota engineers created a calm atmosphere conducive to enjoying easy conversation or hearing music in cleaner detail.
The high-strength TNGA-K platform is the first defense against noise intrusion, curbing vibration through the steering, floor and structure. Suspension tuning resists road surface disturbances and tire noise is reduced via strategically placed insulation and thoughtful tire/wheel construction. Engineers also undertook extensive analysis of noise transmission paths and filled spaces around door frames, window openings and wiring harnesses for enhanced cabin quietness. Even the inner rocker and bulkhead are connected with adhesive to minimize noise.
The Toyota Crown also uses acoustic glass as a sound-blocking barrier in the cabin. And insulation and body sealing material are placed throughout the structure, between the engine bay and cabin, under the carpeting and above the headliner. The materials and their placement were optimized to minimize noise in the frequencies that typically interfere with conversation.
All Toyota Crown models feature Toyota's all-new, North American developed Audio Multimedia system. Featuring a 12.3-inch touchscreen, the system offers an improved user experience and a wide range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features, including being Over-the-Air (OTA) updatable. Users can interact with the new system's design through touch and voice activation. With Intelligent Assistant available through Drive Connect1, simple phrases like "Hey Toyota" awakens the system for voice-activated commands to search for directions, find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more.
The cloud-based native navigation system also offered through Drive Connect allows for real-time Over-the-Air updates for mapping and Points of Interest (POI), and Google POI data is integrated to ensure up-to-date search capability.
The XLE grade features a 6-speaker sound system that provides clean, powerful sound for all types of music. On Limited and Platinum, standard is an audiophile-worthy JBL Premium Audio System with 11 speakers, including a rear subwoofer, powered by an 8-channel amplifier. It was acoustically tuned for Toyota Crown to match unique vehicle characteristics.
Toyota Audio Multimedia allows for simultaneous dual Bluetooth phone connectivity with support for wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capability. A Wi-Fi Connect subscription offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices. Adding to the already robust offering of audio playback ability with HD Radio, USB data and a SiriusXM® Platinum Plan 3-month trial subscription, Wi-Fi Connect also enables the Integrated Streaming feature, providing the ability to link your separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle for onboard control.
The Toyota Crown also offers a host of additional Connected Services. A Safety Connect trial of up to 10-years 2 includes an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Locator and Collision Assistance. A Service Connect trial 2 of up to 10 years provides drivers with the capability of receiving Vehicle Health Reports, Maintenance Alerts and reminders.
With a Remote Connect subscription, a Digital Key is standard on the Platinum grade and available as part of the Advanced Technology package on the Limited grade. An active Remote Connect subscription allows drivers to access the Digital Key via the Toyota app to unlock the doors and trunk or start the vehicle using a smartphone as a key. The Digital Key also provides the ability to share keys with friends and family.
Standard on the Platinum grade is Toyota's Advanced Park System. Sensors identify an open parking space, then once selected by the driver, the system controls steering, shifting, acceleration and braking for hands-free parallel or reverse/forward perpendicular parking.
All Toyota Crown grades come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0), which includes enhancements made possible by system sensors with improved detection capability. The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is capable of detecting motorcyclists and guardrails in certain conditions. When making a turn or approaching an intersection, the system is designed to detect certain forward or laterally approaching vehicles and provides audio/visual alerts and automatic braking in certain conditions.
Toyota Crown will be equipped with Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). Improved lane recognition delivers refined performance of Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Lane Tracing Assist. Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is designed to notify the driver via audible and visual alerts and slight steering force if it senses the vehicle is leaving the lane without engaging a turn signal. When DRCC is set and engaged, Lane Tracing Assist uses visible lane markers or a preceding vehicle to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
Automatic High Beams are designed to detect preceding or oncoming vehicles and automatically switch between high beam and low beam headlights. Road Sign Assist is designed to recognize certain road sign information using a forward-facing camera and display it on the multi-information display (MID).
New for TSS 3.0 is Proactive Driving Assist. When operating conditions are met, this system provides gentle braking and/or steering to help support driving tasks such as distance control between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist.
In addition to the TSS 3.0 system, other standard safety features on the Crown include Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), which is designed to help detect and warn you of vehicles approaching or positioned in the adjacent lanes, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) for added peace of mind by helping to detect vehicles approaching from either side while backing out and alerting you with a visual and audible warning.
Toyota's Rear Seat Reminder comes standard on all Toyota Crown grades. The feature can note whether a rear door was opened after the vehicle has been turned on, with a reminder message in the instrument cluster after the engine is turned off, accompanied by multitone chimes.
Toyota's 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components that require repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from original date of first use when sold as new. The hybrid battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferable across ownership.
The 2023 Toyota Crown also offers available ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance, for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, regardless of mileage.
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What to know about Sussex County budget. First responders, sewer infrastructure and more
- Realty transfer tax revenues hit a peak in 2021 and have been going down since.
- About $5.7 million is budgeted for county-run emergency operations and $21 million for EMS.
- The budget proposes budget proposes $66.1 million for wastewater infrastructure.
- Staffing is the county's largest operational expense at $56.6 million.
The housing boom that led to record-breaking tax revenue for Sussex County is slowing down.
The pandemic supercharged the appeal of the Delaware beaches in 2021, leading the county to issue 14,501 building permits and collect beaucoup realty transfer taxes. Since then, building permit issuances have decreased, with 13,200 projected to be issued in 2023.
Still, that's higher than pre-pandemic years, and the people who moved into all those new homes are paying taxes, resulting in a better financial baseline for Delaware's southernmost county.
Sussex County's proposed fiscal year 2024 budget of $278.5 million is down about $15 million from last year, but the county is still reaping benefits from the boom, allowing more spending for first responders, sewer infrastructure and county staffing, among other things.
There's no property tax increase proposed this year (that could happen next year following reassessment), but some fees will likely go up incrementally, such as a proposed $10 increase for annual sewer fees.
County Administrator Todd Lawson said Sussex is navigating “an uncertain financial environment as the economy continues to decelerate," however, conservative budgeting, as well as sewer and water customers, are keeping the county in good financial standing.
“The real concern remains continual inflation and increasing interest rates while many economists predict a recession is more likely than not in the coming twelve months,” Lawson said.
County budgeting is measured in fiscal years, which start July 1 and end June 30.
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The 2024 budget must be adopted by June 30. Following a June 20 public hearing, the county council is expected to adopt the budget at their June 27 meeting.
Here's what it predicts and proposes.
Realty transfer tax revenue down
Realty transfer taxes are the county’s 1.5% tax on the transfer of property, such as in a sale. They’re important because they pay for “some of the county’s most critical services,” Lawson said, including first responders.
Building permits hit a record high in 2021. Building permits also includes decks, pools, and other accessories. RTT hit a high in 2022. I believe the lag between the two is houses being built first and the transfer revenue happening second. 51,32
The tax is also one of the county’s most volatile sources of revenue. It hit a record high of $63 million in 2022. Prior to that, the record was $36 million, achieved in 2005. Realty transfer tax revenue is expected to drop to $51 million million this year and down to $32 million in fiscal year 2024.
“As we look to the future, this is a concern the county will need to address,” Lawson said. “Should (realty transfer tax revenues) drop below anticipated levels, it is likely at some point in the future, the county will need to seek additional revenue from the taxpayers.”
Though less property is changing hands, other tax revenues are up, with nearly $53 million in total tax revenue expected for fiscal year 2024. Overall, both revenues and expenses are trending upward, according to the proposed budget.
Emergency operations
The Sussex County Emergency Operations Center averages 314 911 calls a day, according to the proposed budget, and incidents dispatched from the center increased over 5% from last year. The department is budgeted about $5.7 million for fiscal year 2024, mainly for dispatcher salaries.
Responses by the county's EMS have increased over 73% in the last decade, according to the proposed budget. They're allocated about $21 million in the coming fiscal year, to include:
- about $500,000 for six new EMS vehicles,
- $400,000 for service expansions in the Milton and Roxana areas,
- $2 million for the design, planning and construction of paramedic stations in the Dewey Beach, Lincoln, Millsboro and Milton areas.
Grant-in-aid
Sussex County’s grant spending is up over $2 million from last year, largely due to a $1.5 million grant to the state to help fund a splash pad at Trap Pond State Park in Laurel. This year's proposed grant-in-aid totals about $24.3 million.
Public safety is the largest grant-in-aid category. Planned this year:
- $5.6 million for fire and ambulance companies
- $4.1 million for 23 supplemental Delaware State Police troopers
- $800,000 for local law enforcement
- $15,000 for lifeguards.
Grant-in-aid and other county funds are also proposed to provide $2.9 million for public libraries (and another $400,000 for a new book mobile), as well as $7.4 million for open space.
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Sewer and water
Sussex County owns and operates water districts in Dewey Beach and Ellendale, with an expansion happening in Millsboro’s Winding Creek. The county’s sewer district is much larger, with over 80,000 customers countywide.
In fiscal year 2022, Sussex made about $1.3 million in water charges and $28.5 million in sewer charges. The county spends a lot of money on the sewer system, too, which includes four wastewater treatment plants and over 500 pump stations. The fiscal year 2024 budget proposes $66.1 million for wastewater infrastructure.
Between 2023 and 2027, over $173 million is planned for sewer and water projects, all of which will be paid for by sewer and water revenue.
Other expenses
Lawson oversees over 560 employees, the most in the county’s history. At $56.6 million, they are the county’s greatest operational expense, but most of the newer positions are public safety-related and directly tied to the increase in population.
The population will be paying more in property taxes next year, thanks to a court-ordered property tax reassessment. This year’s proposed budget includes $3.4 million for the continuing reassessment work.
Finally, Sussex County owns Delaware Coastal Airport and Business Park in Georgetown. It's budgeted a proposed $1.2 million this year.
Shannon Marvel McNaught reports on Sussex County and beyond. Reach her at smcaught@gannett.com or on Twitter @MarvelMcNaught | 2023-06-06T09:34:11+00:00 | delawareonline.com | https://www.delawareonline.com/story/news/local/2023/06/06/sussex-budget-prioritizes-first-responders-sewer-infrastructure/70273774007/ |
New Peppermint Whipshots is the first limited-edition flavor release since launch
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Nov. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starco Brands today announced that WhipshotsTM, the innovative vodka-infused whipped cream, is introducing a new Peppermint flavor to its portfolio. Joining vanilla, mocha, and caramel, this new limited-edition flavor will continue to add a playful shot of sophistication, indulgence and luxury to any drink, dessert or party just in time for the holiday season.
Whipshots, launched last December in partnership with global artist and icon Cardi B, recently surpassed one million cans sold in under one year of retail availability, exceeding all internal projections. With a festive design that's guaranteed to make spirits bright this season, the new peppermint flavor will continue to showcase versatility and celebration to an otherwise stagnant market.
"With the holidays right around the corner, we are thrilled to release the new peppermint flavor just in time for consumers to enjoy with their family and friends," says David Dreyer, CMO of Starco Brands. "As the demand for Whipshots has exceeded all expectations, we look forward to new flavor innovation throughout the year that will continue to disrupt the spirits industry one whip at a time."
A Double Gold medal recipient in the 2022 SIP Awards and Gold medal recipient in the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, Whipshots has 10% Alc./Vol, does not require refrigeration, and is a luxurious addition to any cocktail, dessert or party. Whipshots will be available in select national retail locations, as well as online nationwide on whipshots.com, via fulfillment partner Spirits Network, beginning mid-November. Peppermint Whipshots will be available for purchase for a limited time only.
Starco Brands is a disruptive and scaling company that prides itself on only creating behavior-changing products and technologies. Together with its retail partners, Starco Brands is making Whipshots easily accessible to consumers nationwide. Follow @whip_shots and visit Whipshots.com for more information.
About WhipshotsTM
Developed by Starco Brands, WhipshotsTM is a first-of-its-kind alcoholic whipped cream that is a party in a can and launched in 2021 with Partner Cardi B. WhipshotsTM is a playful shot of sophistication that will indulge your curiosity and senses. A Double Gold medal recipient in the 2022 SIP Awards and Gold medal recipient in the Los Angeles International Spirits Competition, the boozy whipped cream is non-dairy (contains caseinate), does not require refrigeration and can be found next to other spirits at retail and in hospitality and entertainment locations. Follow WhipshotsTM @whip_shots and visit whipshots.com for more information.
About Starco Brands
Starco Brands (OTCQB: STCB) invents consumer products with behavior-changing technologies that spark excitement in the everyday. Today, its disruptive brands include: Whipshots, bringing the fun back to a stagnant alcohol category with the only alcohol-infused whipped cream in the market; Breathe, the first-ever air-powered aerosol cleaning line that meets the Environmental Protection Agency's Safer Choice criteria; and Winona Popcorn Spray, bringing home the movie-going experience with the first indulgent theater-popcorn taste powered by air. A modern-day invention factory to its core, Starco Brands identifies whitespaces across consumer product categories. It draws upon a portfolio of innovative formulas and commercial manufacturing facilities spanning 10 product categories with limitless innovation potential. Starco Brands publicly trades on the OTCQB stock exchange, so retail investors can invest in STCB alongside accredited individuals and institutions. Visit www.starcobrands.com for more information.
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SOUTH BEND, Ind., May 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lou Hansell, designer of the world's finest garment hanger, boldly redefines wedding hangers with the introduction of its luxury pieces into the bridal industry. They have partnered with The Knot and WeddingWire to connect with brides and grooms across North America. For the full collection of wedding hangers for the entire bridal party including bridesmaids' gifts, click here.
"When I think of planning a wedding, every detail elevates the beauty of the wedding day aesthetic including the hangers that showcase perfectly curated wedding gowns and suits. The market was missing a hanger that mirrored the luxury and detail of these magnificent pieces," says Pamela Kugel, co-founder and president of Lou Hansell. "Our luxury garment hangers give brides and grooms an heirloom piece and something as picturesque as the occasion calls for."
Designed to make gowns and suits picture-perfect, Lou Hansell luxury garment hangers include a shimmer of Yellow Gold for a touch of elegance, and an exquisite shape hand-wrapped in Italian leather. A delicate turn of the hook offers the opportunity to capture every angle of wedding dresses and suits for images worthy of any social media share.
Collection retails from $150 - $300.
About Lou Hansell, LLC
Lou Hansell is a global luxury brand that personifies the spirit of living. With designs that represent the pinnacle of craftsmanship, unsurpassed quality and attention to detail, Lou Hansell boldly defines how wardrobes and couture collections should be protected and preserved for maximum wear and a more sustainable future. By transcending utility and using a combination of exquisite form and function, Lou Hansell has created the finest garment hanger the world has ever known. It is headquartered in South Bend, Ind., with a Bespoke Studio in Milton Keynes, England.
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HILO, Hawaii – The first eruption in 38 years of Mauna Loa, the world’s largest active volcano, is drawing visitors to Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, which is open 24 hours a day.
“The viewing has been spectacular,” especially at night and before sunrise, park spokesperson Jessica Ferracane said.
Visitors to the park are currently able to witness two eruptive events: the glow from Kilauea’s lava lake and lava from a Mauna Loa fissure.
“This is a rare time where we have two eruptions happening simultaneously,” Ferracane said.
Mauna Loa last erupted in 1984. The current eruption is its 34th since written history began in 1843. Its smaller neighbor, Kilauea, has been erupting since September 2021.
Officials were initially concerned that lava flowing down Mauna Loa would head toward the community of South Kona, but scientists later assured the public the eruption had migrated to a rift zone on the volcano's northeast flank and wasn’t threatening communities.
The lava was flowing “not super fast” at less than 1 mph, Ken Hon, scientist-in-charge at the Hawaiian Volcano Observatory, said Tuesday. It was moving downhill about 6 miles (10 kilometers) from Saddle Road, which connects the eastern and western sides of Hawaii's Big Island.
The flow was likely to slow down about 4 miles (6.4 kilometers) from the road, when it hits flatter ground.
It was not clear when or if the lava will reach the road. It could hit flatter ground later Tuesday or Wednesday, according to Hon.
The smell of volcanic gases and sulfur was thick Tuesday along Saddle Road, where people watched the wide stream of lava creep closer. Clouds cleared to reveal a large plume of gas and ash rising from a vent on the mountain.
Gov. David Ige issued an emergency proclamation to allow responders to arrive quickly or limit access as needed.
Lava crossed the Mauna Loa Observatory access road Monday night and cut off power to the facility, Hon said. It could move toward the county seat of Hilo, he added, but that could take a week or longer.
Meanwhile, scientists are trying to measure the gas emitted from the eruption.
“It's just very early in this eruption right now,” Hon said.
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Kelleher reported from Honolulu. Audrey McAvoy in Honolulu contributed. | 2022-11-30T18:13:14+00:00 | clickorlando.com | https://www.clickorlando.com/news/national/2022/11/30/a-flare-and-a-spare-hawaii-volcano-visitors-see-2-eruptions/ |
RENO, Nev. (AP) — Pulled from a sunken trunk at an 1857 shipwreck off the coast of North Carolina, work pants that auction officials describe as the oldest known pair of jeans in the world have sold for $114,000.
The white, heavy-duty miner’s pants with a five-button fly were among 270 Gold Rush-era artifacts that sold for a total of nearly $1 million in Reno last weekend, according to Holabird Western American Collections.
There’s disagreement about whether the pricey pants have any ties to the father of modern-day blue jeans, Levi Strauss, as they predate by 16 years the first pair officially manufactured by his San Francisco-based Levi Strauss & Co. in 1873. Some say historical evidence suggests there are links to Strauss, who was a wealthy wholesaler of dry goods at the time, and the pants could be a very early version of what would become the iconic jeans.
But the company’s historian and archive director, Tracey Panek, says any claims about their origin are “speculation.”
“The pants are not Levi’s nor do I believe they are miner’s work pants,” she wrote in an email to The Associated Press.
Regardless of their origin, there’s no denying the pants were made before the S.S. Central America sank in a hurricane on Sept. 12, 1857, packed with passengers who began their journey in San Francisco and were on their way to New York via Panama. And there’s no indication older work pants dating to the Gold Rush-era exist.
“Those miner’s jeans are like the first flag on the moon, a historic moment in history,” said Dwight Manley, managing partner of the California Gold Marketing Group, which owns the artifacts and put them up for auction.
Other auction items that had been entombed for more than a century in the ship’s wreckage 7,200 feet (2,195 meters) below the surface of the Atlantic Ocean included the purser’s keys to the treasure room where tons of Gold Rush coins and assayers ingots were stored. It sold for $103,200.
Tens of millions of dollars worth of gold has been sold since shipwreck recovery began in 1988. But last Saturday marked the first time any artifacts hit the auction block. Another auction is planned in February.
“There has never been anything like the scope of these recovered artifacts, which represented a time capsule of daily life during the Gold Rush,” said Fred Holabird, president of the auction company.
The lid of a Wells Fargo & Co. treasure box believed to be the oldest of its kind went for $99,600. An 1849 Colt pocket pistol sold for $30,000. A $20 gold coin minted in San Francisco in 1856 and later stamped with a Sacramento drug store ad brought $43,200.
Most of the passengers aboard the S.S. Central America left San Francisco on another ship — the S.S. Sonora — and sailed to Panama, where they crossed the isthmus by train before boarding the doomed ship. Of those on board when the S.S. Central America went down, 425 died and 153 were saved.
The unique mix of artifacts from high society San Franciscans to blue-collar workers piqued the interest of historians and collectors alike. The pants came from the trunk of an Oregon man, John Dement, who served in the Mexican-American War.
“At the end of the day, nobody can say these are or are not Levi’s with 100% certainty,” Manley said. But “these are the only known Gold Rush jean … not present in any collection in the world.”
Holabird, considered a Gold Rush-era expert in his over 50 years as a scientist and historian, agreed: “So far, no museum has come forward with another.”
Panek said Levi Strauss & Co. and Jacob Davis, a Reno tailor, received a U.S. Patent in May 1873 for “An Improvement in Fastening Pocket-Openings.” Months later, she said, the company began manufacturing the famous riveted pants — “Levi’s 501 jeans, the first modern blue jean.”
She said before the auction that the shipwreck pants have no company branding — no “patches, buttons or even rivets, the innovation patented in 1873.”
Panek added in emails to AP this week that the pants “are not typical of miner’s work pants in our archives.” She cited the color, “unusual fly design with extra side buttonholes” and the non-denim fabric that’s lighter weight “than cloth used for its earliest riveted clothing.”
Holabird said he told Panek while she examined the pants in Reno last week there was no way to compare them historically or scientifically to those made in 1873.
Everything had changed — the materials, product availability, manufacturing techniques and market distribution — between 1857 and the time Strauss came out with a rivet-enforced pocket, Holabird said. He said Panek didn’t disagree with him.
Levi Strauss & Co. has long maintained that up until 1873, the company was strictly a wholesaler and did no manufacturing of clothing.
Holabird believes the pants were made by a subcontractor for Strauss. He decided to “follow the money — follow the gold” and discovered Strauss’ had a market reach and sales “on a level never seen before.”
“Strauss was the largest single merchant to ship gold out of California in the 1857-1858 period,” Holabird said.
The list of the $1.6 million cargo that left San Francisco on the S.S. Sonora in August 1857 for Panama was topped by Wells Fargo’s $260,300 in gold. Five other big banks were next, followed by Levi Strauss with $76,441. Levi Strauss had at least 14 similar shipments averaging $91,033 each from 1856-58, Holabird said.
“Strauss is selling to every decent-sized dry goods store in the California gold regions, probably hundreds of them — from Shasta to Sonora and beyond,” Holabird said. “This guy was an absolute marketing genius, unforeseen.”
“In short, his huge sales create a cause to be manufactured. He would have to contract with producers for an entire production run.” | 2022-12-10T18:56:05+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/national/ap-pricey-pants-from-1857-go-for-114k-raise-levis-questions/ |
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
9-8-2-4, FIREBALL: 3
(nine, eight, two, four; FIREBALL: three)
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday morning's drawing of the Texas Lottery's "Daily 4 Morning" game were:
9-8-2-4, FIREBALL: 3
(nine, eight, two, four; FIREBALL: three) | 2022-07-12T18:23:22+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-4-Morning-game-17299755.php |
WATERLOO, ON, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Open Text Corporation (NASDAQ: OTEX), (TSX: OTEX), announced today that financial results for its first quarter fiscal year 2023 will be released on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at approximately 4:00 p.m. ET.
Teleconference Call
Mark J. Barrenechea, OpenText CEO & CTO, and Madhu Ranganathan, OpenText EVP, CFO will host a conference call on November 3, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the company's financial results.
Investors should dial in approximately 10 minutes before the teleconference is scheduled to begin. A replay of the call will be available beginning November 3, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. ET through 11:59 p.m. on November 17, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing 1-855-669-9658 (toll-free) or +1-604-674-8052 (international) and using passcode 9454 followed by the number sign.
For more information or to listen to the call via webcast, please visit: https://investors.opentext.com/events-and-presentations.
OpenText World 2022
Institutional investors and equity research analysts are invited to join us for OpenText's annual user conference, OpenText World, taking place at the Venetian Resort Las Vegas from October 4 to 6. Keynotes and sessions will also be available virtually. To register, please visit our dedicated investor registration page.
About OpenText
OpenText, The Information Company™, enables organizations to gain insight through market leading information management solutions, powered by OpenText Cloud-Editions. For more information about OpenText (NASDAQ: OTEX, TSX: OTEX) visit opentext.com.
Copyright ©2022 Open Text. OpenText is a trademark or registered trademark of Open Text. The list of trademarks is not exhaustive of other trademarks. Registered trademarks, product names, company names, brands and service names mentioned herein are property of Open Text. All rights reserved. For more information, visit: https://www.opentext.com/who-we-are/copyright-information.
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40,000 American Shoppers Voted Dole Boosted Blends® Berry Spark™ Smoothie Blend as Most Innovative Product in the Smoothie Category of 2023
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Dole Packaged Foods, LLC today announced that its product, Boosted Blends® Berry Spark™ smoothie blend, a functional blend of fruits and vitamins to support brain and cognitive health, has been recognized as a winner of the 2023 Product of the Year USA Awards. Determined through a national study of 40,000 American shoppers in partnership with Kantar, a global leader in consumer research, Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted awards program centered around product innovation, and Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark is awarded the highly acclaimed honor of the best product within the smoothie category.
A globally established seal of approval, the Product of the Year emblem was developed over 30 years ago and has been a trusted CPG pillar in the U.S. for nearly 15 years. The early mission was simple: help consumers cut through the noise on their grocery shelves and highlight the best new products when it comes to things that matter, such as thoughtful design, quality and innovation. As the world evolves on a daily basis, consumers are continuously in search of products that are smarter, more efficient, and easier to use. The Product of the Year red seal is a distinctive mark that allows shoppers to easily identify the top trendsetting products on the market, voted on by 40,000 fellow consumers, while also serving as a valuable marketing tool for brands to build consumer awareness, especially among competitors within their respected spaces.
"It is an honor to be endorsed by Product of the Year as a 2023 winner for Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark in the smoothie category," said Orzse Hodi, Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Americas, Dole Packaged Foods, LLC. "We created this smoothie with consumers' health goals in mind, focusing on ingredients that support memory and focus with a unique mix of frozen fruit including bananas, blueberries and blackberries, and boosted cubes with dark cherries, acai and flax. This product's convenience and nutrient density is not only delicious, but it aligns with our Dole Promise of providing good nutrition to 1 billion people by 2025."
"Product of the Year is more valuable now than ever. The level of access consumers have to products today is unprecedented – far beyond retail aisles, they have DTC options, grocery delivery in the palm of their hands, and they can watch their favorite influencer review items they're considering purchasing in real time," notes Mike Nolan, Global CEO of Product of the Year Management. "Product of the Year is an established and increasingly relevant resource for CPG companies, helping their products stand out, and be understood and trusted by their customers. Entirely new 2023 categories of Product of the Year award winners further demonstrate the ever-evolving trends we are seeing in the U.S. market, and as a company we're thrilled to be at the forefront of recognizing these products for top performing function, design, packaging, or ingredients."
The full list of 36 winners of the 2023 Product of the Year Awards were revealed at the annual Product of the Year Awards Show on February 16th at the Current, Pier 59 in New York City. The celebration kicked off with a red carpet, followed by a night full of entertainment with Rachel Dratch and Alex Moffat hosting the Award Show.
In tandem with the winner announcement, Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark is currently featured in a shoppable article on PEOPLE Online created in partnership with Dotdash Meredith, the largest digital and print publisher in America. Additionally, Ensemble IQ, a premier business intelligence resource with established publications, including Progressive Grocer, Store Brands, Drug Store News, Convenience Store News and CBD Retail Insights, has also shared the news of the 2023 winners in respective categories.
For further information about Dole Boosted Blends Berry Spark, visit dolesunshine.com. Additional details on the full list of 2023 Product of the Year Winners can be found at productoftheyearusa.com, along with on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter at #POYUSA2023.
ABOUT DOLE PACKAGED FOODS, LCC
Dole Packaged Foods, LLC, is a world leader in growing, sourcing, distributing, and marketing fruit and healthy snacks in four core categories: snacks, ingredients, beverages and fruit bowls. The company sells a full line of packaged shelf stable fruit, frozen fruit, dried fruit, and juices. The company focuses on four pillars of sustainability in all its operations: water management, carbon footprint, soil conservation and waste reduction. For more information, please visit dolesunshine.com.
About Product of the Year:
Product of the Year is the largest consumer-voted award for product innovation. Established over 30 years ago, POY currently operates in over 40 countries with the same purpose: Guide consumers to the best products in their market and reward manufacturers for quality and innovation. Product of the Year winners are backed by the votes of 40,000 consumers in a national representative study conducted by research partner Kantar, a global leader in consumer research. The award is a powerful merchandising program for marketers proven to increase product sales, distribution, and awareness. Winning products are announced in February each year and receive the right to use the Product of the Year logo in marketing communications for two years. For more information, visit productoftheyearusa.com.
About Kantar:
Kantar is the world's leading marketing data, insight and consultancy company. We know more about how people live, feel, shop, vote, watch and post worldwide than any other company. Working across the entire sales and marketing lifecycle, we help brands uncover growth in an extraordinary world. Kantar is part of WPP and its services are employed by over half of the Fortune 500 companies in 100 countries.
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National and State-by-State Data: artbahighwaydashboard.org
WASHINGTON, Nov. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Vermont leveraged $283.7 million in federal highway and bridge formula funds in FY 2022 to help jumpstart 419 new improvement projects in communities across the state during the first year of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), a review of U.S. Treasury Department data through September 30 shows.
"A key takeaway from the Treasury data is that the bipartisan infrastructure law is working in year-one as intended, with state transportation departments disbursing funds and projects breaking ground," said American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) Chief Economist Dr. Alison Premo Black, who prepared the report.
"The economic and quality of life benefits of the infrastructure law will become even more apparent as funding continues in coming years," adds ARTBA Chair Paula Hammond, a WSP USA senior vice president. "The beneficiaries of these long-term investments will be the American traveling public in their communities."
President Joe Biden signed the IIJA into law Nov. 15, 2021. Nearly 90 percent of IIJA's highway funds are dispersed by existing formula to states, with the remainder distributed through discretionary grant awards and other allocated programs.
Nationally, over 29,000 IIJA projects were launched through the end of September. The five largest projects supported by formula funds in Vermont are:
- Resurfacing Wilmington-Brattleboro on VT 9 - $10.8 million
- Resurfacing I-91 from Lyndon-Barton - $8.3 million
- Bridge Rehabilitation and Preliminary Engineering in Richmond, I-89 - $8.0 million
- Construct New Highway in Burlington, So. Conn., I-189 Interchange - $6.8 million
- Statewide, Amtrak Operations - $6.4 million
To access national and state project data, visit: artbahighwaydashboard.org.
Established in 1902, the Washington, D.C.-based ARTBA advocates for infrastructure investment and policy that meet the nation's need for safe and efficient travel.
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By MARÍA VERZA
Associated Press
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Well before many roads were paved in Mexico’s remote Tarahumara mountains, Jesuit priest Javier Campos crisscrossed the area on a motorcycle. During five decades ministering to its impoverished communities, his familiar imitation of a rooster and love of singing earned him the nickname “Gallo.”
His colleague Joaquín Mora was often at his side during the past 20 of those years, during which drug cartels tightened their grip on the region, filling the mountains with opium poppy and marijuana. Together they brought a moral authority to balance the outsized influence of drug traffickers, their fellow priests said.
The two priests, age 79 and 80, respectively, were shot to death in the small church on Cerocahui’s town square Monday, along with a tourist guide they tried to protect from a local criminal boss. The killer, who President Andrés Manuel López Obrador said Wednesday had been identified, took their bodies.
Chihuahua Gov. Maria Eugenia Campos announced later Wednesday that all three bodies had been recovered without providing details.
“They were respected. Their word was taken into account,” said Jorge Atilano, another Jesuit priest, during a Mass Tuesday night in Mexico City.
But the priests had noted changes that made it increasingly difficult to navigate the ever-expanding criminal world.
The Rev. Pedro Humberto Arriaga, a Jesuit superior at a mission in southern Mexico and friend of Campos since their student days, said that when they last spoke in May, Campos told him of “the seriousness of the situation, of how the drug gangs had advanced in the region, how they were taking control of the communities.” Things were spinning out of control with more and more armed criminals moving throughout the area, he said.
Arriaga was not aware of threats against either priest, but everyone was conscious of the risks — there and across the country.
The church’s Catholic Multimedia Center said seven priests, including Campos and Mora, have been murdered during the current administration, which took office in December 2018, and at least two dozen under the former president, who took office in 2012.
The mountains have been the scene of other recent killings of Indigenous leaders, environmentalists, human rights defenders and a journalist who covered the area.
Mexico’s persistently high murder rate has been a problem for López Obrador, who entered office making clear he had no interest in pursuing the drug war waged by his predecessors, which he blamed for the increased violence. His government has managed to slow the rise in killings, but not reduce them.
Even without pursuing cartel leaders and instead focusing on the country’s social ills, the killings have continued.
Barely halfway into López Obrador’s six-year term, the number of homicides — nearly 124,000 — has surpassed those during the presidency of former President Felipe Calderon, who accelerated the head-on conflict with the cartels.
There had been talk of pulling Campos and Mora out of the area for their safety and due to their age, but they refused. “They died as they lived, defending their ideals,” said Enrique Hernández, a friend of both men, during a Mass in Chihuahua’s state capital.
Both men were integrated into their communities of Indigenous Tarahumara, who prefer the name Raramuri, performing social work, defending the local culture and advocating for basic services, including education.
Arriaga recalled Campos’ love of basketball and passion for singing, but said it was his willingness to immerse himself in the local culture that set him apart. Campos spoke two Raramuri dialects and participated in their dances and rituals.
The Jesuits have been known for their mission work in Latin America dating to colonial times, especially among Indigenous peoples, Andrew Chesnut, a professor of religious studies at Virginia Commonwealth University, said in an email.
“In fact, they were expelled from both Brazil and Spanish America during the second half of the 18th century for being accused of depriving colonists of Indigenous labor by concentrating them at their missions,” Chesnut said.
During the past half-century, the Jesuits have been known as defenders of human rights and promoters of social justice. “The two are the latest victims in a country that has become one of the most dangerous in the world for Catholic clergy, mostly due to endemic drug violence,” he said.
At the Mass in Mexico City Tuesday night, Luis Gerardo Moro, the top Jesuit in Mexico, said the killings marked “a breaking point and a point of no return in the path and mission of the Society (of Jesus) in Mexico.” He said the order’s priests would continue denouncing the abandonment and violence that persists in the region and would not stay silent in the face of injustice.
López Obrador lamented the killings Wednesday and said that authorities were searching for a man who had a pending arrest order dating to 2018 for the suspected killing of a U.S. tourist.
On Wednesday, authorities put out a wanted poster for the accused killer, José Noriel Portillo Gil, alias “El Chueco,” or “The Crooked One.” They offered a reward of about $250,000 for information leading to his arrest.
Portillo Gil was also accused in the 2018 killing of Patrick Braxton-Andrew, a 34-year-old Spanish teacher from North Carolina who was traveling in the Tarahumara mountains. Portillo Gil’s gang apparently suspected Braxton-Andrew of being a U.S. drug agent and killed him. Despite the criminality, the area’s natural beauty continues to draw tourists.
On Tuesday, Javier Ávila, another Jesuit priest working in the region since the 1970s, told local radio that the two priests knew their killer because he was a local crime boss. He said the man was “out of his mind, drunk” and had threatened locals to keep their mouths shut.
The man “told them, ‘If you talk and there’s some movement, I come for all of you and kill you all,’” Ávila said.
Authorities were also searching for three other people abducted Monday in the town of about 1,100 people.
Pope Francis, himself a Jesuit, said via Twitter: “How many murders in Mexico! Violence does not resolve problems, but rather only increases unnecessary suffering.”
Ávila said there was impunity for the crimes in the Tarahumara mountains and in all of Mexico. It is increasingly shameless and is fed by “the ineptitude of authorities at all levels,” he said. “We’re fed up.”
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Associated Press writer Christopher Sherman in Mexico City contributed to this report.
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Russian soldier on trial asks victim’s widow to forgive him
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — A Russian soldier facing the first war crimes trial since the start of the war in Ukraine testified Thursday that he shot a civilian on orders from two officers and pleaded for his victim’s widow to forgive him.
Sgt. Vadim Shishimarin told the court that the officer insisted that the Ukrainian man, who was speaking on his cellphone, could pinpoint their location to the Ukrainian forces.
The 21-year-old sergeant could get life in prison if convicted of shooting the Ukrainian man in the head through an open car window in a village in the northeastern Sumy region on Feb. 28, four days into the Russian invasion.
Looking subdued, Shishimarin said he at first disobeyed his immediate commanding officer’s order to shoot the unarmed civilian but had no other choice but to follow the order when it was repeated forcefully by another officer.
Shishimarin pleaded guilty to the charges during Wednesday’s hearing.
On Thursday, he asked the victim’s widow, who also appeared in the trial, to forgive him for what he did.
“I realize that you can’t forgive me, but I’m pleading you for forgiveness,” Shishimarin said.
The woman, Kateryna Shelipova, said her 62-year-old husband, Oleksandr Shelipov, got out to check what was going on when gunshots rang just outside their home. When the shooting ceased shortly after, she walked out and found her husband shot dead just outside their home.
“He was all to me. He was my defender,” she said.
Shelipova told the court that Shishimarin deserves a life sentence for killing her husband but added that she wouldn’t mind if he’s exchanged as part of a possible prisoner swap with Russia for the surrendered Ukrainian defenders of the Azovstal steel plant in Mariupol.
The prosecutor asked for a life sentence for Shishimarin and the trial adjourned until Friday.
Shishimarin, a captured member of a Russian tank unit, is being prosecuted under a section of the Ukrainian criminal code that addresses the laws and customs of war.
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova previously said her office was readying war crimes cases against 41 Russian soldiers for offenses that included bombing civilian infrastructure, killing civilians, rape and looting. It was not immediately clear how many of the suspects are in Ukrainian hands and how many would be tried in absentia.
As the inaugural war-crimes case in Ukraine, Shishimarin’s prosecution was being watched closely. Investigators have been collecting evidence of possible war crimes to bring before the International Criminal Court in The Hague.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Berry Gordy and Smokey Robinson will be honored as next year’s MusiCares Persons of the Year, celebrating the legacy of Motown a few days before the Grammy Awards.
MusiCares announced Thursday that Gordy and Robinson will receive the prestigious honor in Los Angeles on Feb. 3, 2023. Performers set to pay tribute to both will be announced at a later date.
Gordy, a music mogul who founded the Motown record label, was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1988.
Robinson is a Grammy winner who was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1987.
It’s the first time the tribute ceremony will honor two greats. Joni Mitchell was this year’s MusiCares Person of the Year.
The Grammy Awards will air live Feb. 5, 2023, in Los Angeles.
The MusiCares Person of the Year is a career achievement award handed out for a combination of inspiring artistic accomplishments and philanthropy.
The gala handing it out raises funds for the programs of MusiCares, the Recording Academy charity that provides health and welfare services to musicians in need. | 2022-10-21T01:53:40+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/entertainment-news/ap-gordy-robinson-named-musicares-2023-person-of-the-year/ |
Boy, 12, dies after collapsing during football practice, family says
NEWARK, N.J. (CNN) - A mother says she is wanting answers after her son collapsed and died during football practice.
Elijah Jordan Brown-Garcia, 12, was reportedly running drills last week when he collapsed and became unresponsive.
“Somebody on the phone for 911 or an ambulance should have said to do palpitations on his chest,” Raven Brown, Elijah’s mother, said.
Elijah’s younger brother was also participating in the practice session.
“I don’t think he caught his breath that he needed to get. So, when he got up, he passed out,” Mekhi Stradford, Elijah’s brother, said.
Raven Brown is pushing for all youth sports coaches to be trained in CPR, as she is devastated after losing her 12-year-old son.
“He [Elijah] had so much further to go and so much more time he was supposed to be here,” she said.
Elijah’s mother said her son had an infectious smile and died doing what he loved.
She has also set up a GoFundMe to help the family with funeral expenses.
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GAITHERSBURG, Md. and SHANGHAI, June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- I-Mab ("I-Mab" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: IMAB), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company committed to the discovery, development, and commercialization of pioneering immunotherapies, today announced the appointment of Mr. Raj Kannan as the Company's new Chief Executive Officer and a member of the board of directors effective June 22, 2023. This appointment serves as a significant step towards further realizing I-Mab's mission of delivering transformative therapies to patients worldwide.
Raj Kannan has over 30 years of industry experience in creating and developing global specialty medicine franchises as a biotech CEO. Mr. Kannan has successfully led blockbuster product launches across several therapeutic areas including oncology both in the U.S. and globally. More recently, as the Chief Executive Officer of Aerie Pharmaceuticals, and before that of Chiasma Pharmaceuticals, he delivered significant value to shareholders exiting both companies successfully while increasing the potential reach of approved and candidate medicines. Mr. Kannan's bio can be found here.
"I am very pleased to welcome Mr. Raj Kannan on board. Raj joins the Company at a critical juncture to strengthen its strategic position as a U.S.-based global company. Raj is a distinguished leader with the global experience and vision to drive sustainable growth and realize the full potential of our differentiated oncology portfolio as we move into our next phase of growth and innovation," said Dr. Jingwu Zang, Founder and Chairman of I-Mab. "I would also like to thank Dr. Andrew Zhu, who had served as acting Chief Executive Officer of the Company since September 2022. Andrew will continue to lead the Company's R&D as President of I-Mab and serve as a member of the board of directors."
"It is an exciting time to be joining I-Mab with the Company's advanced and differentiated clinical assets generating promising clinical data," said Mr. Kannan. "I look forward to working with Dr. Zang and the talented team at I-Mab to further advance the robust pipeline to deliver on the full potential of the portfolio globally."
About I-Mab
I-Mab (Nasdaq: IMAB) is a dynamic, global biotech company focused on discovery, development and soon, commercialization of novel or highly differentiated biologics in the therapeutic areas of immuno-oncology and autoimmune diseases. The Company's mission is to bring transformational medicines to patients around the world through innovation. I-Mab's innovative pipeline of more than 10 clinical and pre-clinical stage drug candidates is driven by the Company's Fast-to-Proof-of-Concept and Fast-to-Market development strategies through internal R&D and global partnerships and commercial partnerships. I-Mab has established its global footprint in Shanghai, Beijing, Hangzhou, Lishui and Hong Kong in China, and Maryland and San Diego in the United States. For more information, please visit http://www.i-mabbiopharma.com and follow I-Mab on LinkedIn, Twitter, and WeChat.
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Which Honda generator is best?
Generators are well known for supplying power when storms knock out power at home or work. But they also provide power for campers, tailgaters and medical equipment. And they’re popular with contractors needing a portable source of electricity at job sites.
Honda has a stellar reputation for gasoline engines in everything from power equipment to jet engines, and Honda generators are known for their reliability and durability. For its reliable and consistent power, the best Honda generator is the Honda 3,000-Watt Gasoline Generator.
What to know before you buy a Honda generator
Which type of generator is best for you?
There are two types of generators:
- Traditional generators are less expensive and generate power from the motor’s output shaft. Their design can produce more power than inverter generators, but they’re noisier, too. Traditional generators are prone to power surges, which could temporarily affect lighting and even damage computers or television sets.
- Inverter generators are smaller and lighter. They use a different conversion process that eliminates power surges and delivers a consistent current. They are more fuel-efficient than conventional generators, but are also more expensive.
How much wattage do you need?
For smaller requirements like camping or tailgating, 1,000 watts should be sufficient. Backing up your home during a storm outage can be supported by 3,000 to 4,000 watts. Commercial projects may need 5,000 watts or more.
Running wattage is the amount of electricity required to keep appliances running. This is the number used to calculate the amount of wattage needed to maintain essential appliances during an outage. Keep in mind that most appliances have a starting wattage that’s double or triple the running wattage. The starting wattage is what is needed to get the appliance initially turned on.
Instead of adding up the wattage for everything you could power during an outage, make a calculation of the things you absolutely would need and base your purchase on that number. Most people don’t turn on everything with a generator anyway.
Are generators permitted in your community?
Some communities and homeowners associations have ordinances against using generators at night due to noise concerns. Most Honda generators are quiet enough that you can still have a regular conversation nearby, but check your local ordinances to make sure they’re OK.
What to look for in a quality Honda generator
Starter
Smaller Honda generators have a pull-cord start. Other generators have an electric push-button start with a battery backup. They also include a pull-cord start if the push-button is experiencing difficulty.
Run time
Each generator has a different run time based on the size of the tank, the overall wattage being pulled and whether it is a traditional or inverter style. Inverter generators run longer.
Transportation
Smaller Honda generators weigh 29 to 50 pounds and can be moved easily from place to place. Larger generators can weigh over 100 pounds and come with wheels and a protective roll cage.
Carbon monoxide detector
Honda installs a CO Minder detector in each generator. It measures the level of nearby carbon monoxide and signals if levels get above the normal limits. This is important when you are using the generator inside or in a cramped space.
How much you can expect to spend on a Honda generator
Honda generators are priced between $800-$5,500. The price increases with higher wattages and style of generator, with inverter generators costing more.
Honda generator FAQ
Do Honda generators have a warranty?
A. Both residential and commercial Honda generators have a limited warranty that varies between 12 to 36 months based on the model. Check your owners manual for details about the warranty’s length and specific coverage.
What happens if the generator runs out of fuel?
A. A Honda generator is solidly crafted and should not incur damage to the coils if it runs out of fuel. It still is not ideal for the motor if the fuel tank empties. Dirt deposits can be pulled up from the bottom.
What if I have questions about how to use my generator?
A. Honda has a full array of online instructional videos that address issues of connecting your generator to your home, maintenance, setup and storage.
What’s the best Honda generator to buy?
Top Honda generator
Honda 3,000-Watt Gasoline Generator
What you need to know: This is the generator to keep your home running when the power goes out unexpectedly.
What you’ll love: With 25 horsepower, this generator is quiet and reliable. It has a 6-circuit manual transfer switch and a carbon monoxide detection system. A two-wheel roller and 50-foot power cord are included.
What you should consider: It weighs 132 pounds and is not easily transported.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top Honda generator for the money
Honda EG2800i Portable Inverter Generator
What you need to know: This affordable generator is small and portable but has up to 12 hours of power supply.
What you’ll love: The inverter technology provides 2,800 watts of quiet power. A single tank can power your home or job site all day. It has a carbon monoxide monitor and a full three-year warranty.
What you should consider: Some users reported the pull cord felt lightweight for regular use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Honda EU1000i Inverter Generator
What you need to know: This is the generator for powering a few small home items or when you’re camping or tailgating.
What you’ll love: It weighs only 29 pounds for easy portability. It can be combined with another EU1000i using a connecting cord for 2,000 watts of power. The carbon monoxide monitor will shut down when levels cross the threshold for safety.
What you should consider: It’s designed for smaller projects, not heavy use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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With just under 12 seconds to play in the second overtime, Clinton sophomore Mackinley Ronan scored, giving the Warriors a 1-0 Section III Championship win over Skaneateles.
Clinton goalie Casey Clausen got the win in net, finishing the night with 20 saves. Isabelle Wells was outstanding in goal for the Lakers. Wells stopped 34 of the 35 shots she faced in the loss.
Clinton (11-4) advances to the NYSPHSAA state play. The NYSPHSAA regional semifinals will take place on February 17th at NEXUS Center in Utica. Skaneateles concludes its season with a record of 7-5. | 2023-02-09T06:41:04+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/high-school-sports/clinton-wins-double-overtime-thriller-for-section-iii-girls-hockey-title/ |
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