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U.S. risks losing insight on Russian nuclear arsenal
HARRISONBURG, Va., Feb. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Russia's withdrawal from the U.S.-Russia arms control treaty this week signals the end of the last remaining peace dividend of the Cold War and the last remaining area of agreement and collaboration between the U.S. and Russia, said Philip Baxter, a professor of intelligence analysis at James Madison University.
Baxter said that while the death of New START is worrisome, its near-term ramifications are limited. While an immediate concern is the potential for renewed arms racing, by which both countries rapidly build up their arsenals, the greater concern for the U.S. is the loss of insights about Russia's arsenal that come from inspections and information sharing.
Further, the end of New START puts the U.S. at a slight disadvantage if Russia does decide to deploy significantly more strategic nuclear weapons. Russia has maintained a robust production capability as it has lacked the ability to ensure the longevity of its weapons. At the same time, the U.S. has scaled back production capabilities and invested in stockpile stewardship.
Finally, this likely marks the end to the era of bilateral nuclear weapons limitation agreements, ushering in a much more difficult era of both trilateral arrangements that require the participation of China and agreements that cover different technologies and concepts of security and stability, making it significantly more difficult.
Baxter is the editor of book on Nuclear Modernization in the 21st Century and author of "Russian Nuclear Modernization" in that volume.
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Biden, Xi to meet face-to-face amid superpower tensions
NUSA DUA, Indonesia (AP) - President Joe Biden will sit down with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday for their first in-person meeting since the U.S. president took office nearly two years ago, amid increasing tensions between the two superpowers as they compete for global influence.
Both men are coming into the highly anticipated meeting — held on the margins of the Group of 20 summit of world leaders in Indonesia — with bolstered political standing at home. Democrats triumphantly held onto control of the Senate, with a chance to boost their ranks by one in a runoff election in Georgia next month, while Xi was awarded a third five-year term in October by the Community Party’s national congress, a tenure that broke with tradition.
“We have very little misunderstanding,” Biden told reporters in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, where he participated in a gathering of southeast Asian nations before leaving for Indonesia. “We just got to figure out where the red lines are and ... what are the most important things to each of us going into the next two years.”
Biden added: “His circumstance has changed, to state the obvious, at home.” The president said of his own situation: “I know I’m coming in stronger.”
White House aides have repeatedly sought to play down any notion of conflict between the two nations and have emphasized that they believe the two countries can work in tandem on shared challenges such as climate change and health security.
But relations between the U.S. and China have become increasingly strained during Biden’s presidency.
Before leaving Washington, Biden said he planned to raise with Xi the differences in their approach to the self-governing island of Taiwan, trade practices and China’s relationship with Moscow amid its nearly nine months-old invasion of Ukraine. Chinese officials have largely refrained from public criticism of Russia’s war, although Beijing has avoided direct support such as supplying arms.
Taiwan has emerged as one of the most contentious issues between Washington and Beijing. Multiple times in his presidency, Biden has said the U.S. would defend the island — which China has eyed for eventual unification — in case of a Beijing-led invasion. But administration officials have stressed each time that the U.S.’s posture of “strategic ambiguity” toward the island has not changed.
Tensions flared even higher when House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., visited Taiwan in August, prompting China to retaliate with military drills and the firing of ballistic missiles into nearby waters.
The Biden administration also blocked exports of advanced computer chips to China last month — a move meant to bolster U.S. competition against Beijing and one that was quickly condemned by Chinese officials.
And though the two men have held five phone or video calls during Biden’s presidency, White House officials say those encounters are no substitute for Biden being able to meet and size up Xi in person. That task is all the more important after Xi strengthened his grip on power through the party congress, leaving U.S. officials seeking direct engagement with Xi as lower-level officials have been unable or unwilling to speak for the Chinese president.
White House officials and their Chinese counterparts have spent weeks negotiating out all of the details of the meeting, which is taking place at Xi’s hotel with translators providing simultaneous interpretation through headsets.
Biden and Xi are each planning to bring small delegations into the discussion, with U.S. officials expecting that Xi would bring newly-elevated government officials to the sit-down and expressing hope that it could lead to more substantive engagements down the line.
Before meeting with Xi, Biden first held a sit-down with Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is hosting the G-20 summit, to announce a range of new development initiatives for the archipelago nation, including investments in climate, security, and education.
Many of Biden’s conversations and engagements during his three-country tour — which took him to Egypt and Cambodia before he landed on the island of Bali on Sunday — were, by design, preparing him for his meeting with Xi and sending a signal that the U.S. would compete in areas where Xi has also worked to expand his country’s influence.
In Phnom Penh, Biden sought to assert U.S. influence and commitment in a region where China has also been making inroads and where many nations feel allied with Beijing. He also sought input on what he should raise with Xi in conversations with leaders from Japan, South Korea and Australia.
The two men have a history that dates to Biden’s time as vice president, when he embarked on a get-to-know-you mission with Xi, then China’s vice president, in travels that brought Xi to Washington and Biden through travels on the Tibetan plateau. The U.S. president has emphasized that he knows Xi well and he wants to use this in-person meeting to better understand where the two men stand.
Biden was fond of tucking references to his conversations with Xi into his travels around the U.S. ahead of the midterm elections, using the Chinese leader’s preference for autocratic governance to make his own case to voters why democracy should prevail. That view was somewhat validated on the global stage, as White House aides said several world leaders approached Biden during his time in Cambodia to tell him they watched the outcome of the midterm elections closely and that the results were a triumph for democracy.
Biden planned to deliver public remarks and take questions from reporters after his meeting with Xi.
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AP writer Josh Boak in Washington contributed.
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Transaction Creates One of the Largest Professional Football Groups in the World with Interests in Olympique Lyonnais, Crystal Palace, Botafogo, and RWD Molenbeek
Additional Investors include Leading Global Investors Ares Management, Iconic Sports and Elmwood Partners
LYON, France and LONDON, Dec. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eagle Football Holdings Bidco Limited ("Eagle Football"), a London-based group founded by digital entrepreneur and football enthusiast John Textor with interests in English Premier League club, Crystal Palace, Brazil Serie A Club, Botafogo de Futebol e Regatas, and Belgium First Division B Club, RWD Molenbeek, today announced that it has acquired on December 19, 2022 a significant controlling stake in Olympique Lyonnais Groupe SA ("OL"). Long-term Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of OL, Jean-Michel Aulas, will continue to oversee OL's diverse sports and entertainment organisation and will become a director of Eagle Football Holdings Limited. As part of the transaction, Eagle Football will file as soon as practicable, on behalf of the concert with Holnest, a simplified cash tender offer for the shares and OSRANEs it does not own at the price of €3 per share and €265.57 per OSRANE.
Eagle Football Group was established to create a unique model of football ownership, focusing on historic, top-level clubs in major markets, fostering collaboration between clubs and communities to improve fan enjoyment and strengthen competitive outcomes.
In connection with the transaction, funds managed by leading global alternative investor Ares Management ("Ares"), as well as highly experienced investors Iconic Sports and Elmwood Partners, have invested in Eagle Football Holdings Limited. Members of the investment consortium were selected for their specific and meaningful experience in the ownership and development of sporting organisations, as well as in technology and entertainment.
Eagle Football believes its approach is unique within the multi-club landscape, having acquired interests in clubs that are community-centric, academy and development focused, and located in markets that offer specific advantages in talent identification and player migration. The fans of Eagle Football clubs are already enjoying the cross-border family of clubs and communities, reaching out to each other across social media, wearing the kits of their 'brother clubs', and sharing ideas about talent collaboration.
John Textor stated, "Today is a new beginning for Olympique Lyonnais, an historic club that truly deserves a global stage. With the #1 women's program in the world and a men's program that should expect again to fight for championships, Jean-Michel Aulas has built a world-class organisation of which the City of Lyon and its passionate fans can be proud. I look forward to many years of partnership with Jean-Michel as we work together to meet the high expectations of our supporters."
Mr. Textor continued, "I would like to call our supporters attention to the key backers of Eagle Football without whose help this investment would not have been possible. The ownership experience of both Iconic Sports and Ares in global professional sports, including football, means they bring much more than just capital to our family of clubs. In addition, the technology and consumer-apps experience of Elmwood Partners will help us to set new standards for the future of fan enjoyment."
Jamie Dinan, of Iconic Sports, Eagle Football's lead equity investor for the OL transaction, added, "John is a visionary who has built an era-defining platform, and together we have a sophisticated strategic vision, business plan and growth strategy for Eagle Football, which we believe will position our clubs for competitive success and create value for all of our stakeholders. We are thrilled to partner with John and the other investors to build the resources necessary to fight for the titles that we know our fans expect."
Mark Affolter, a Partner in Ares' Sports, Media and Entertainment strategy, said, "Ares is excited to support Eagle Football's differentiated approach to building and growing leading football clubs. As long-term investors with significant experience across global markets and professional sports franchises, we look forward to providing our flexible capital and market insights to help the teams deliver incredible experiences for fans around the world."
The Raine Group is serving as lead financial advisor for the purchase of OL by Eagle Football. DLA Piper LLP is serving as legal counsel, and Index Atlas Group is serving as strategic and financial advisor, to Eagle Football. Tifosy Capital & Advisory is serving as financial advisor and Kirkland & Ellis LLP is serving as legal counsel, to Iconic Sports. Proskauer Rose LLP is serving as legal counsel to Ares. Covington & Burling LLP is serving as legal counsel to Elmwood.
Mr. Textor is a globally recognized, pioneer and developer of disruptive technologies, creative content, and digital distribution business models for media, entertainment and the internet. Mr. Textor created Eagle Football Group to consolidate, and strengthen the collaboration across, his ownership interests in the notable football clubs Crystal Palace (London UK), Botafogo (Rio de Janeiro, Brasil) and RWD Molenbeek (Brussels, Belgium), and following its acquisition announced today, Olympique Lyonnais, a Ligue 1 club based in Lyon.
Formed in 2021, Iconic Sports is an investment group comprised of James G. Dinan, Founder of York Capital Management and co-owner of the Milwaukee Bucks of the National Basketball Association; Alexander Knaster, Founder of Pamplona Capital and owner of Pisa Sporting Club; Edward Eisler, Founder of Eisler Capital; and Tifosy Capital & Advisory, a leading London-based boutique sports advisory firm. The founders of Iconic Sports bring together a powerful combination of decades of experience, industry relationships and global expertise across sports, finance and management in the United States and Europe.
Ares Management Corporation (NYSE: ARES) is a leading global alternative investment manager offering clients complementary primary and secondary investment solutions across the credit, private equity, real estate and infrastructure asset classes. We seek to provide flexible capital to support businesses and create value for our stakeholders and within our communities. By collaborating across our investment groups, we aim to generate consistent and attractive investment returns throughout market cycles. As of September 30, 2022, Ares Management Corporation's global platform had approximately $341 billion of assets under management, with over 2,450 employees operating across North America, Europe, Asia Pacific and the Middle East. For more information, please visit www.aresmgmt.com.
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PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The federal government ruled Monday that the last wild Atlantic salmon in the country can coexist with hydroelectric dams on a Maine river, dealing a blow to environmentalists who have long sought to remove the dams.
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The salmon, once abundant in the U.S., now return to only a few Maine rivers. One is the Kennebec River, dammed by Brookfield Renewable Energy Partners. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Monday that the dams are not likely to jeopardize the continued existence of the salmon if conservation measures are taken.
Conservation measures along Brookfield's four Kennebec dams are designed to improve fish passages and will require an investment of more than $100 million by Brookfield, NOAA said. The dam upgrades would allow the salmon to swim up the Kennebec from the Atlantic Ocean to freshwater inland habitats for the first time since the construction of the dams in the 19th century, the agency said.
The agency reviewed the dams because Brookfield is seeking to relicense one of them and amend the licenses for three others, said NOAA spokesperson Allison Ferreira. NOAA said in a statement that it will “oversee an extensive monitoring program to ensure that the dams meet the expectations of improved fish passage in the Kennebec River.”
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NOAA's opinion “is an important milestone in ensuring that these facilities can continue to support Maine’s clean energy future and traditional industries along the lower Kennebec River,” said David Heidrich, a spokesperson for Brookfield.
However, environmental groups said the dams threaten extinction of the salmon, and NOAA's ruling is shortsighted. They also said the dams endanger other vulnerable species of fish, such as sturgeon.
The dams' negative impacts on salmon are a violation of the Endangered Species Act, said the Kennebec Coalition, an alliance of several environmental groups supporting dam removal, in a statement. They argue that in addition to blocking access to key spawning habitat, the dams also create hazardous conditions for this fish.
“Removal of these dams provides the best chance to prevent Atlantic salmon from becoming extinct, while also continuing the restoration of a vibrant, healthy Kennebec River,” the statement said.
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Atlantic salmon populations in the U.S. fell into the hundreds due to factors such as overfishing and habitat loss, according to NOAA. They've been listed under the Endangered Species Act for over two decades.
Conservationists and Native American tribes have for years made the case that Brookfield has not fulfilled its obligations to protect the remaining salmon. | 2023-03-20T21:35:14+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/last-wild-atlantic-salmon-can-survive-maine-dams-17850370.php |
Companies announce new multi-year strategic collaboration
NEW YORK, Feb. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI) and Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), today announced a new multi-year strategic collaboration agreement. With AWS as its preferred cloud provider, S&P Global will enhance its cloud infrastructure, accelerate business growth, engineer new innovations for key industry segments, and help their customers navigate rapidly changing market conditions.
Building on AWS and S&P Global's longtime relationship, the new strategic collaboration will extend the delivery of advanced, secure, cloud-based services to more than 100,000 of S&P Global's government and enterprise customers in 43 countries around the world—further growing the 65% of application workloads it already runs on AWS. As part of the collaboration, S&P Global will also move its Capital IQ and remaining core data platforms to AWS by 2025 and develop new capabilities that enable its customers to evaluate risk and growth opportunities for their organizations.
The new agreement will expand S&P Global's use of world-class cloud infrastructure across its divisions, using AWS to improve data and product availability and increase efficiency and productivity for its employees and customers around the globe. S&P Global gives companies the data and insights to help them face increasingly complex challenges, more rapidly respond to market opportunities, and streamline business operations. S&P Global will bring together disparate data sets and products to deliver new advanced analytics and insights across a range of sectors, including climate, sustainability, energy transition, and private markets data, helping their customers find new, more sustainable ways to do business.
"This transformative collaboration with AWS exemplifies our focus on expanding the potential of data and technology, a key pillar in our strategy to power global markets," said Douglas L. Peterson, President and Chief Executive Officer of S&P Global. "Our unique data, analytics, and insights in combination with AWS' unmatched reliability, security, and technology will drive innovation across our businesses and create value for all of our mutual customers."
"Together with S&P Global, we will deliver new technologies that will help customers across all industries take advantage of advanced market data and innovate more rapidly," said Adam Selipsky, CEO of Amazon Web Services, Inc. "Our mutual customers are looking for ways to continue to invent, diversify, and grow as they face today's challenging economic conditions. "With the new technologies developed by our organizations, government and enterprise customers from every market segment now have the tools to both innovate and navigate uncertainty."
The collaboration will see S&P Global work with AWS to develop cloud-based services, using decades of comprehensive market data and insights. This will provide customers with modern and scalable technology services for data discovery and customer integration, utilizing the latest in data science, analytics, and artificial intelligence. Jointly, S&P Global and AWS will deliver new insights, risk assessments, and predictive modeling to our customers faster and with greater granularity.
In addition, the companies are building on their previous strategic initiatives, such as the collaboration with S&P Global's Enterprise Data Management solution (EDM), and exploring new areas for collaboration on integrated go-to-market approaches, product development, channel distribution, and other potential commercial opportunities.
The collaboration reinforces S&P Global's efforts to optimize its data and technology assets and infrastructure, a cornerstone of the new strategic framework introduced during its 2022 Investor Day. S&P Global has increased its investment in technological innovation in recent years, establishing a leading role in artificial intelligence research and product delivery. Through the application of its proprietary capabilities, including those developed by Kensho, S&P Global is providing next-generation analytics, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and data visualization systems to the corporate, financial services, and intelligence markets.
As a part of their migration to the cloud, focus on cloud-native development, and emerging technologies, S&P Global has trained over 8,000 employees in 2022 and remains committed to investing in its people and providing technical training to help individuals to have a prosperous career in information technology.
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Workers digging through the rubble of an apartment building in Mariupol found 200 bodies in the basement, Ukrainian authorities said Tuesday, a grim reminder of the horrors still coming to light in the ruined city that has seen some of the worst suffering of the 3-month-old war.
The bodies were decomposing and a stench permeated the neighborhood, said Petro Andryushchenko, an adviser to the mayor. It's not clear when they were discovered.
Perched on the Sea of Azov, Mariupol was relentlessly pounded during a monthslong siege that finally ended last week after some 2,500 Ukrainian fighters abandoned a steel plant where they had made their last stand.
Russian forces already held the rest of the city, where an estimated 100,000 people remain out a prewar population of 450,000, many trapped without food, water, heat or electricity.
Ukrainian authorities have said at least 21,000 people have been killed — and accused Russia of trying to cover up the extent of the horrors by bringing in mobile cremation equipment. They have also alleged some of the dead were buried in mass graves. Strikes have also hit a maternity hospital and a theater where civilians were sheltering.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy accused the Russians of waging “total war,” seeking to inflict as much death and destruction as possible on his country.
“Indeed, there has not been such a war on the European continent for 77 years,” Zelensky told Ukrainians Monday night, on the eve of the three-month anniversary of the start of the war.
The conflict began with expectations that Russia might overtake the country in a blitz lasting only days or a few weeks. But stiff Ukrainian resistance, bolstered by Western weapons, has bogged down Moscow's troops.
The Kremlin is now focused on the eastern industrial heartland of the Donbas — where Moscow-backed separatists have fought Ukrainian forces for eight years and held swaths of territory.
That grinding conflict had already claimed 14,000 lives before Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine on Feb. 24 — and even after shifting their focus there, Moscow's troops have struggled to gain ground.
Russian forces have intensified efforts to encircle and capture Sievierodonetsk and neighboring cities, the only part of the Donbas’ Luhansk region that remains under Ukrainian government control, British military authorities said Tuesday.
Russian forces have achieved “some localized successes” despite strong Ukrainian resistance along dug-in positions, the U.K. Defense Ministry said, but the fall of Sievierodonetsk and the area around it may cause logistical problems for the Russians.
“If the Donbas front line moves further west, this will extend Russian lines of communication and likely see its forces face further logistic resupply difficulties,” the ministry said.
Two top Russian officials appeared to acknowledge Tuesday that Moscow’s advance had been slower than expected — though they promised the offensive would achieve its goals.
Secretary of Russia’s Security Council Nikolai Patrushev said in an interview that the Russian government “is not chasing deadlines.”
Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu, meanwhile, told a meeting of a Russia-led security alliance of former Soviet states that Moscow is deliberately slowing down its offensive to allow residents of encircled cities to evacuate — even though forces have repeatedly hit civilian targets.
As Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, recovers from weeks of weeks of relentless bombardments, residents formed long lines to receive rations of flour, pasta, sugar and others staples this week.
Galina Kolembed, the aid distribution center coordinator, told The Associated Press that more and more people are returning to the city after Russian forces withdrew to focus on the Donbas.
Kolembed said the center is providing food to over 1,000 people every day — a number that keeps growing. “Many of them have small kids, and they spend their money on the kids so they need some support with food,” she said.
Meanwhile, Kirill Stremousov, a Russian-installed official in Ukraine’s Kherson region, said the pro-Kremlin administration will ask Moscow to set up a military base there.
Stremousov has previously said the region would ask the Kremlin to make it part of Russia.
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Becatoros reported from Kramatorsk, Ukraine. Associated Press journalists Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Andrea Rosa in Kharkiv, Danica Kirka in London and other AP staffers around the world contributed.
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Ohio-based Lordstown Motors announced Thursday that it has started production of “commercially saleable” examples of its fleet-only Endurance electric pickup truck.
There’s a reason the company isn’t making much ado about it right now with a first delivery celebration, too: It’s not yet up on all the certifications it needs.
Lordstown reported that deliveries are still ”subject to full homologation testing and required certification.” Concurrently, the company reports that it’s continuing to put test miles on vehicles and complete software updates. Applications to EPA and CARB have been submitted, and U.S. FMVSS crash testing has been completed, it says.
To that, the company confirmed a start of sales for the fourth quarter of the year—which could translate to any time from early October through late December.
The first models produced are the first two of a lot of just 500 saleable vehicles, and it aims to deliver 50 of those by the end of 2022, with the remainder of that 500 “in the first half of 2023, subject to raising sufficient capital.”
“We will continue to build at a slow rate as we address remaining part pedigree and part availability issues,” said CEO and president Edward Hightower, in a company release. “We expect to increase the speed of production into November and December.”
Lordstown saved itself from bankruptcy by selling the former Ohio GM factory it held to Taiwan’s Hon Hai Technology Group—otherwise known as Foxconn, a longtime contract maker for Apple and other electronics companies. Foxconn will serve as the contract maker of the Endurance, as well as other vehicles at the Ohio facility, including models for Fisker, and electric tractors. And it’s now the majority investor in a joint venture with Lordstown to “develop electric vehicles for the global market.”
With that, Lordstown appears to have pivoted away from seeing the personal-use market as an eventual expansion—after it had delivered a “nationwide fleet” of work trucks, as it told Green Car Reports in 2020. Lordstown confirmed today that it is focused solely on the commercial vehicle market. It hasn’t clarified the state of other production-bound projects, such as the electric van the company announced in 2021, claiming it would be ready for 2022 production.
Lordstown is clearly not out of the weeds quite yet, as it faces a daunting production ramp. It noted that it will finish the quarter with about $195 million in cash and cash equivalents, dropping to $110 million by the end of the year.
As Lordstown has cautioned before, it will need more funding to foster an acceleration in production. It noted in today’s update that it will “continue to explore capital raising alternatives,” including in connection with the Foxconn joint venture and in “strategic partnership discussions.”
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Healthy living could be the key to stroke prevention
Strokes, or “brain attacks,” claim the lives of nearly 160,000 Americans each year. As the fifth leading killer and the most common cause of disability, strokes devastate individuals and families every day. However, strokes can be prevented by up to 80% through adopting a healthy lifestyle and controlling stroke risk factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol and diabetes.
According to the National Stroke Association, two million brain cells die every minute during stroke, increasing the risk of permanent brain damage, disability or death. Recognizing signs of a stroke and seeking immediate medical treatment is crucial for increasing the chance of survival and decreasing the chances of permanent disabilities. Signs of a stroke can come suddenly and include severe headache, dizziness, impaired movement, sight, speech and confusion.
To remember signs of a stroke, use the acronym F.A.S.T. which stands for Face, Arms, Speech and Time. If one side of a person’s Face droops, they have difficulty raising one or both Arms or their Speech is slurred, it’s Time to call 911.
Every 40 seconds, someone suffers from a stroke, but there are steps you can take to prevent them with simple, healthy lifestyle habits. If a stroke does occur, catching it early and getting help immediately is essential for improving survival, minimizing disability and accelerating recovery times.
In my work as a Nurse Practitioner in a Cardiology clinic, I recommend these four healthy lifestyle habits to help prevent strokes:
- Don’t smoke: If you smoke, stop, and also avoid secondhand smoke. The risk of having a stroke increases 12% for every five cigarettes smoked each day. For African American adults, smoking cigarettes more than doubles the risk of stroke compared to never smoking.
- Eat well: Prioritize eating high quality food like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, fish and nuts while limiting foods with high cholesterol, saturated fats and trans fats.
- Exercise: The American Heart Association found those who are more active have a 25% - 30% lower risk of stroke. Exercising can be as simple as walking, gardening or riding a bike. Reduce alcohol: Drinking too much alcohol can increase blood pressure levels and triglycerides, a form of fat in the blood that can harden arteries. For women, limit alcohol to one serving per day, and two servings per day for men.
- And don’t forget F.A.S.T. Remember that the T for Time in F.A.S.T. is particularly important. If you are experiencing stroke symptoms, do not try to drive yourself to the hospital. Call 911. Minutes matter, and paramedics will be able to help you en route to the hospital while the E.R. prepares for your arrival.
To learn more about stroke prevention or to schedule an appointment with a provider visit www.PecosValleyDocs.com. | 2022-11-15T09:28:21+00:00 | currentargus.com | https://www.currentargus.com/story/opinion/columnists/2022/11/15/healthy-living-could-be-the-key-to-stroke-prevention/69647975007/ |
Houston second baseman Jose Altuve, San Francisco Giants pitcher Carlos Rodón, St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado and Miami Marlins second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr won’t be playing in Tuesday’s All-Star Game.
Altuve, an eight-time All-Star who was selected as a starter in fan voting, was struck on the left knee leading off Thursday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. He was kept out of the lineup Friday night.
MLB announced Saturday that Altuve is being replaced in the starting lineup by Cleveland’s Andrés Giménez, who is making his first appearance. Toronto’s Santiago Espinal will replace Altuve on the AL roster.
Dodgers pitcher Tyler Anderson, who is 10-1 with a 2.96 ERA in 17 games with 81 strikeouts, is taking the place of Rodón on the NL roster, LA said in a news release. It wasn’t immediately clear why Rodón isn’t playing in the All-Star Game; he was originally added to the roster on July 12 in place of Milwaukee closer Josh Hader.
Atlanta third baseman Austin Riley, who has 100 hits and a .913 OPS this season, will replace Arenado on the NL team.
Arenado, a seven-time All-Star, said Saturday that he’s had lower back soreness for three to four weeks, that MRIs found nothing and that he’ll take the All-Star break to rest.
“It’s been a problem lately It didn’t really make sense for me to go do that,” said Arenado, who lives less than an hour from Los Angeles. “Probably made more sense for me to go home, relax and just chill. Go home. Get treatment. Get some work done. I’ve got some trainers. I’ve got a physical therapist back home, ready to go.”
Altuve said of his knee on Saturday that he was “waiting to see how it responded today and I think we all agree that we’re making the best decision.” He also said ”I don’t think we’re going to go” when asked if he was going to go to LA, adding “we’re going to do some treatment and get ready for the second half.”
Pittsburgh’s Jake Cronenworth will take the place of Chisholm, who has been on the injured list since June 29 with a right lower back strain.
Miami manager Don Mattingly said of Chisholm that “anybody that’s in the IL is in medical’s hands until they’re not.”
“I’m sure he’s disappointed he can’t play. He’s earned that right to play,” Mattingly said, adding that Chisholm is “getting better and hopefully he’ll have many more of these (opportunities.)”
The 23-year-old Giménez, who came to Cleveland last year as part of the trade that sent shortstop Francisco Lindor to the New York Mets, is having a standout season. He’s batting .299 with 10 homers and 43 RBIs in 78 games while playing solid defense. He’s also been clutch, batting .384 with runners in scoring position.
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AP Sports Writers Kristie Rieken in Houston and Tom Withers in Cleveland contributed to this report. Warren Mayes in St. Louis and Santos Perez in Miami also contributed to this report.
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Our guest for the hour on Tuesday’s Access Utah is Brian Steed, the new Executive Director of the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water and Air at Utah State University.
Brian Steed previously served as the Executive Director of the Utah Department of Natural Resources, as the federal Bureau of Land Management’s national deputy director for policy and programs, exercising the authority of the director from 2017-2019 and as chief of staff to Utah Congressman Chris Stewart from 2013-17. Steed has also served as the deputy county attorney for Iron County and taught political science and economics at USU.
A native of Logan, Utah, Steed attended USU, where he earned both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in political science. He also holds a Ph.D. in public policy with an emphasis in environmental policy from Indiana University Bloomington and a J.D. from S.J. Quinney College of Law at the University of Utah, with a certificate in natural resources and environmental law.
Established in 2021, the Janet Quinney Lawson Institute for Land, Water, and Air connects researchers from Utah State University with problem solvers and decision-makers around Utah. The institute envisions a state with a high quality of life for our citizens that values and optimizes our state’s shared resources while managing continued growth. We value data-driven decision-making, shared partnerships, and a non-partisan perspective as we share the latest land, water, and air research. | 2022-08-23T21:14:19+00:00 | upr.org | https://www.upr.org/show/access-utah/2022-08-23/land-water-air-in-utah-with-brian-steed-on-tuesdays-access-utah |
PENSACOLA, Fla., July 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DecoSynth, a trailblazing company in the wall decor industry, is proud to announce the successful completion of a significant venture funding round led by Misfit Capital. This substantial investment marks a major milestone for DecoSynth and positions the company for rapid growth and innovation in the wall decor market.
"We are delighted to have Misfit Capital as our lead investor," said Gunner Howe, President and CTO of DecoSynth. "Their belief in our vision and commitment to supporting groundbreaking startups aligns perfectly with our goals. This funding will propel us forward, allowing us to enhance our AI technologies, expand our offerings, and deliver unparalleled personalized wall decor solutions to our customers."
DecoSynth.com, the company's flagship product, leverages artificial intelligence and cutting-edge printing techniques to empower customers in bringing their artistic visions to life. The platform offers a seamless user experience, enabling individuals of all backgrounds and design expertise to effortlessly create stunning and customized wall decor.
Simply put, DecoSynth allows you to generate AI artwork and print your designs all in the same place.
"Why did we lead this funding round? We believe strongly in the potential of DecoSynth and its disruptive approach to wall decor," said Cody Mathis, President and CEO of Misfit Capital. "DecoSynth's innovative use of AI and personalized customer experience aligns perfectly with our investment strategy. We are confident that this partnership will fuel DecoSynth's growth and establish it as a leader in the market."
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HONOLULU (AP) — A Navy sailor, an Army colonel and an Army major are the first active-duty military members taking the initial step toward suing the U.S. government over jet fuel that contaminated drinking water in Hawaii.
Navy Ensign Koda Freeman, Army Col. Jessica Whaley, and Army Maj. Amanda Feindt filed pre-litigation claim forms with the Navy late Monday, which will allow them to later file a federal lawsuit in Honolulu, their attorneys said.
In 2021, jet fuel spilled from a drain line at the Red Hill Bulk Fuel Storage Facility, flowed into a drinking water well and then into the Navy’s water system serving 93,000 people in and around Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam. Nearly 6,000 sought medical attention, complaining of ailments such as nausea, headaches and sores. The military put about 4,000 families in hotels for several months.
The Hawaii Department of Health ordered the Navy to shutter the facility after the spill, which also contaminated the ground beneath the tanks and threatened the health of an aquifer that provides water to 400,000 people in Honolulu.
A separate lawsuit was filed on behalf of more than 100 civilians. Their attorneys say they expect to add thousands of others to the lawsuit.
A doctrine typically bars service members from making claims while in the line of duty. But in the claims, their attorneys said, “These injuries occurred in her home, during non-duty hours, were not ‘incident to service,’ and the United States is liable for them.”
Representatives for the Navy didn't immediately respond to a request for comment Tuesday. | 2023-03-28T19:22:36+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/military-members-file-claims-for-fuel-in-hawaii-17864897.php |
Zelenskyy ramps up pressure on Western allies to send tanks
Germany faced mounting pressure to supply battle tanks to Kyiv and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy aired frustration about not obtaining enough weaponry as Western allies conferred Thursday on how best to support Ukraine nearly 11 months into Russia's invasion.
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Just hours into his tenure, Germany's new defense minister, Boris Pistorius, welcomed U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin to Berlin. He declared that German weapons systems delivered so far have proven their worth and that “we will continue in the future, together with our partners, to support Ukraine in its fight for freedom, territorial independence and sovereignty.”
He didn't, however, immediately mention the Leopard 2 tanks that Ukraine has long sought. Since the United Kingdom announced last week that it will send Challenger 2 tanks, Berlin has faced increasing pressure to supply battle tanks or at least clear the way for others — such as Poland — to deliver German-made Leopards from their own stock.
Austin is to host a regular coordination meeting of top defense officials from Ukraine's Western allies at the United States' Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday. He said that “we'll renew our united commitment to support Ukraine's self-defense for the long haul,” but didn't mention any specific new equipment.
Speaking by video link to a breakfast meeting on the sidelines of the World Economic Forum's annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Zelenskyy offered a veiled critique of major supporters such as Germany and the United States that have nonetheless hesitated about sending tanks.
He bemoaned a “lack of specific weaponry” and said that to win the war, “we cannot just do it with motivation and morale.”
Speaking at the Victor Pinchuk Foundation breakfast through an interpreter, he said: "There are times where we shouldn’t hesitate or we shouldn’t compare when someone says, ‘I will give tanks if someone else will also share his tanks.’”
For months, Ukraine has sought to be supplied with heavier vehicles such as the German-made Leopard 2 and U.S. Abrams tanks, but Western leaders have been treading carefully.
Germany has been particularly in focus in recent days. Critics, some inside Germany’s governing coalition, have long complained of Chancellor OIaf Scholz’s perceived hesitancy to take the next step when it comes to weapons deliveries.
Scholz has been wary of such pressure, insisting that Germany wouldn’t go it alone and pointing to a need to ensure that NATO doesn’t become a party to the war with Russia, though every time so far Berlin has eventually moved ahead. He has portrayed his cautious weighing of each step as a virtue.
In Davos on Wednesday, Scholz avoided directly answering a question about Leopard tanks, saying that Germany will remain one of Ukraine's top weapons suppliers and that "we are never doing something just by ourselves, but together with others — especially the United States.”
German officials have conveyed their hesitancy to allow allies to give German-made Leopards unless the U.S. also sends Ukraine the Abrams, according to a U.S. official who was not authorized to comment and spoke on the condition of anonymity. An upcoming new package of U.S. military aid is expected to include nearly 100 Stryker combat vehicles and at least 50 Bradley armored vehicles — but not the Abrams, which U.S. officials says has complex maintenance needs and may not be the best fit.
Austin said on Twitter that he plans also to meet Scholz's chief of staff, Wolfgang Schmidt, while in Berlin.
“I think this isn’t about avoiding going it alone any more, but about avoiding being alone,” Wolfgang Ischinger, a former German ambassador to the U.S., said on Deutschlandfunk radio of the calls for German tank deliveries.
Some eastern NATO allies have provided Soviet-era T-72 tanks to Ukrainian forces, but officials acknowledge that supplies of Soviet-era equipment with which Ukrainian forces were already familiar are limited.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said Ukraine’s Western backers this week will discuss ways to supply heavier and more advanced weapons.
“The main message there will be: more support, more advanced support, heavier weapons and more modern weapons,” Stoltenberg said of Friday's meeting.
Defense ministers from Britain, Poland and the Baltic nations were to meet on Thursday afternoon in Estonia ahead of that gathering.
Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said Thursday that his country has decided to send up to 50 Swedish-made combat vehicles plus an anti-tank robot and the Archer artillery system to Ukraine.
Estonia announced what it said is its largest military aid package to date, including howitzers, ammunition, artillery support equipment and grenade launchers.
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Jamey Keaten reported from Davos, Switzerland. Associated Press reporter Aamer Madhani in Washington contributed to this report | 2023-01-19T13:55:53+00:00 | 4029tv.com | https://www.4029tv.com/article/zelenskyy-ramps-up-pressure-western-allies/42564318 |
Joseph's now selling its Original Pita at over 15,000 stores globally
LAWRENCE, Mass. , Oct. 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Joseph's Bakery, the leading selling brand of pita and lavash flatbreads in the U.S., is celebrating its 50th year of business with a nationwide expansion highlighted by new partnerships with Kroger, including more than 1,200 locations, and new item additions in 3,000 Walmart stores and multiple Albertsons Safeway divisions. The Original Pita, a white traditional pita bread and Joseph's initial product offering that was first delivered fresh to Demoulas Market Basket stores in New England, has expanded in recent years to include all Ahold Delhaize USA banners, eight Albertson Safeway divisions, Meijer, Publix, Southeastern Grocers, and WinCo stores. Joseph's top-selling Flax, Oat Bran and Whole Wheat line of pita, wraps and lavash are already available for purchase throughout the United States.
"For the past 50 years, Joseph's has been relying on centuries-old family recipes to craft the freshest and healthiest products for our customers, and the demand only continues to grow," said Joseph Boghos, Chief Baker and third generation owner, Joseph's Bakery. "To see our traditional pita bread, the first product my grandfather Joseph made from my grandmother's recipe, continuing to build momentum globally is a testament to our quality and timeless recipes. We could not have achieved this success without our family, dedicated employees, and loyal customer base."
To commemorate the milestone, Joseph's is committing to donating 50,000 packages of flatbread, pita and wraps over the next year to Lazarus House Ministries in Lawrence, MA, which provides food, shelter, clothing and advocacy services to families and individuals throughout the Merrimack Valley. The donations will support the organization's food pantry program, which helps provide up to 1,500 families with nourishing food each week. Joseph's has donated more than 100,000 packages of food to the organization since August 2020.
"The industry has changed dramatically over the years, but Joseph's commitment to providing high-quality, healthy products to customers and supporting our community has always remained the same," said Stephen Boghos, third generation owner and Vice President of Business Development, Joseph's Bakery. "We are thrilled to now be offering Joseph's in thousands of new locations, making our products even more accessible nationwide."
To celebrate the 50th anniversary, Joseph's launched a new webpage, filled with memories from customer testimonials to historical images. Visit www.josephsbakery.com/josephs-50th.
Joseph's Bakery, a family-owned business led by the third generation, is the #1 selling brand of pita, flatbread and lavash in the United States. The company began manufacturing pita bread in a small bakery in Lowell, MA, in 1972, and eventually moved to its current headquarters in Lawrence in 2001. Joseph's Bakery, which employs more than 300 employees, can be found in all 50 states in more than 15,000 stores and is growing internationally, as well as in e-commerce, including josephsbakery.com and Amazon. For more information, visit https://www.josephsbakery.com/.
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BRUSSELS — As Russia squeezes Europe on supplies of natural gas and Europe readies an embargo on Russian oil, some are looking for help from Iran. That is, of course, if and when Tehran and Washington agree to revive the 2015 nuclear deal, lifting tough economic sanctions on Iran that have limited its ability to export energy.
But even if a deal comes tomorrow, putting it in place will be complicated and phased, and it is likely to take several months before sanctions on Iran are lifted. There may be an early impact on the oil market to soothe nerves, but supplies would come too late to alleviate world markets this winter, experts say.
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For Europe, oil is not really the problem. Russia is denying large amounts of natural gas to European countries, which are trying to source it elsewhere. While Iran has lots of natural gas, it uses most of it domestically, including for many automobiles, and it lacks pipelines to Europe or facilities to liquefy natural gas.
“Iran in the short term will have some additional oil exports, but not gas, which is what Europe really needs,” said Simone Tagliapietra, an energy specialist at Bruegel, an economic research institution. “I would not bet on Iran to rebalance the global energy market anytime soon.”
Jacob Funk Kirkegaard, an economist with the German Marshall Fund, said that “what Europe needs is gas, and there’s no way to get it there from Iran and not in a time frame that matters to anyone this winter.”
Even as European countries scramble to line up alternative energy sources, Western officials insist that their timing on the Iran nuclear deal is not being affected by the energy issue and point out that the price of oil has dropped considerably from its heights this summer.
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An influx of Iranian oil on the market could help keep prices down. Some suggest that Iran, which holds the world’s fourth-largest proven oil reserves, could eventually export more than 2 million barrels a day of crude oil, more than twice estimates of what it exports now.
But oil is easier to ship and disguise than gas, and Russia, which makes much more money from oil than from gas, has continued to pump and sell oil at close to prewar levels. Even the European Union, which has introduced phased sanctions on Russian oil, with numerous exceptions, is buying as much from Russia as it did before the war.
That may change in January, when more sanctions kick in, especially ones banning EU operators from financing or insuring oil tankers, which will hit Russia’s ability to export some of its nonpipeline oil. The Biden administration believes that will raise oil prices again, so has instead supported a price cap on Russian energy.
A nuclear deal that is phased — and that reportedly will include some early waivers for Iran to enable it to sell some of its stored oil — could ease the market by adding more non-Russian oil.
Iran is exporting about 800,000 barrels a day, most of it bought by China, but it could increase output fairly quickly, experts say.
After President Trump reimposed sanctions in 2018, the Iranians throttled back production sharply, but handled the shutdowns in a careful way that minimized damage to the fields and should allow them, when the opportunity arises, to restore output rapidly.
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“In a matter of three months, we think they could increase production by almost 1 million barrels a day,” said Homayoun Falakshahi, a senior analyst at Kpler, an energy research firm.
Falakshahi said that within a few more months Iran was likely to be able to add up to 400,000 barrels a day more, reaching its 2017 production level of 3.8 million barrels a day, up from around 2.5 million currently.
An addition of 1.3 million barrels a day is roughly 1 percent of current world demand, but it would make a difference. The Saudi- and Russian-led producers group known as OPEC+ is producing about 2.7 million barrels a day less than its targets, despite lobbying from the Biden administration and others for increases, according to the Paris-based International Energy Agency.
Bringing Iranian oil back onto the market would make up some of that shortfall and buffer potential declines in Russian production. “Iran could be a source of significant supplies if sanctions were eased, although its return to the market would not happen overnight,” IEA analysts wrote in a recent report.
Analysts at Goldman Sachs said that a return of Iranian supplies would cause them to adjust their forecast of $125 a barrel for Brent crude, the international benchmark, down by $5 to $10 a barrel for 2023.
Politics and sanctions are not the only obstacles for Iran’s exports, said Tagliapietra, the energy expert. There is poor export infrastructure, with no pipelines to the European Union and no plants to make liquid natural gas.
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And Iran needs the technical expertise of international oil companies, which are likely to be reluctant to reenter the country in force until after the 2024 American presidential election, since a Republican president may decide to pull out of the nuclear deal once again and reimpose sanctions.
“Would big companies that were in Iran before, would they go back at that level knowing what may happen in 2024?” Kirkegaard asked. “I find it hard to believe.”
Saudi Arabia has also hinted that it might cut production if Iran, its longtime rival, mounts a comeback, to ensure higher oil prices.
“OPEC could indeed scale back output once Iranian barrels start hitting the market,” Helima Croft, head of commodities at RBC Capital Markets, said in a recent note to clients. Such a move “could in turn erode the political dividends of doing such a controversial deal for the Biden administration,” she added. | 2022-09-01T23:10:55+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/09/01/world/will-renewed-iran-nuclear-deal-mean-cheaper-energy/ |
Which Ninja food processor is best?
Love cooking, but tired of endless chopping and slicing? A Ninja food processor makes prep a breeze, so you can make your favorite meals in half the time. If you want a reliable food processor with all the blades and discs you’ll need, the Ninja BN602 Professional Advanced 9-Cup Food Processor is an excellent model.
What to know before you buy a Ninja food processor
Types of Ninja food processors
The most popular type of Ninja food processor is the standard full size model. It comes with a range of blades and discs and has a large capacity.
Ninja also makes blender/food processor combos, which are primarily blenders but also come with a food processor bowl attachment. These are great for buyers who want both a blender and a food processor and don’t have either yet.
Finally, you can buy Ninja mini choppers, which are tiny versions of food processors. They don’t come with discs, so they can only chop, dice and puree.
Wattage
The wattage of the motor tells you how powerful a food processor is. Full size Ninja food processors have powerful 1,000 watt motors, so they’re more than capable of taking on heavy duty food processing tasks like kneading dough and making peanut butter.
Bowl size
The bowl size or capacity tells you how much you can process at any one time. Full-size Ninja food processors have large 9 cup capacities, which is great when cooking for a crowd or when you want to chop all your ingredients at the same time. Mini choppers have capacities of around 3 cups, which is a decent size for chopping ingredients one at a time.
What to look for in a quality Ninja food processor
Blades and discs
Full size Ninja food processors generally come with two blades—one sharp blade for chopping and one dull plastic blade for kneading. The discs that come with food processors are used for shredding and slicing ingredients. Some Ninja models include multiple discs with special settings like crinkle cutting, while others come with just one reversible disc.
Chute
The chute is used for adding ingredients while the food processor is running, which is useful when using discs or when making recipes that require ingredients to be added gradually.
Control type
Full size Ninja food processors usually have digital touch panels, which are easy to use and wipe clean. Ninja mini choppers tend to have basic one-touch pulse controls.
How much you can expect to spend on a Ninja food processor
Mini Ninja food processors cost around $40, while blender/food processor systems can cost as much as $200. A standard full size Ninja food processor should cost around $100.
Ninja food processor FAQ
Is a food processor the same thing as a blender?
A. Although they look fairly similar, food processors and blenders aren’t the same thing. Blenders are generally designed for pureeing or liquidizing wet foods, like soups, smoothies and juices. To run effectively, they need some liquid in the mix. Food processors, on the other hand, are designed for processing drier foods. The standard blades can chop and dice vegetables, while blades slice and shred. Some models come with a dough hook for kneading bread doughs.
Are Ninja food processors good?
A. Ninja is a trusted brand in the world of kitchen appliances and its food processors receive high ratings from customers. They’re durable, well-made and easy-to-use. Full size models come with a range of handy attachments and accessories.
What’s the best Ninja food processor to buy?
Top Ninja food processor
Ninja BN602 Professional Advanced 9-Cup Food Processor
What you need to know: This top-tier Ninja food processor is for avid cooks who want a versatile model.
What you’ll love: This food processor comes with a chopping blade and a kneading blade, along with three discs for slicing, shredding, grating and more. The powerful 1,000-watt motor can take on practically any ingredient.
What you should consider: One user found that the stem that holds the discs can be unstable.
Where to buy: Sold by Bed Bath and Beyond
Top Ninja food processor for the money
What you need to know: This affordable mini chopper is perfect for anyone who doesn’t need a full size food processor.
What you’ll love: The 2-cup capacity is the perfect size for chopping individual ingredients and making dips. It’s extremely easy to use with one-touch operation. The stainless steel blades are strong and sharp.
What you should consider: Unlike full-sized food processors, it doesn’t have discs for shredding and slicing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Ninja BN601 Professional Plus 9-Cup Food Processor
What you need to know: This powerful yet reasonably priced processor has a simple digital control pad.
What you’ll love: With this model, you’ll receive a disc for shredding and slicing, plus two sets of blades for chopping and kneading. It’s powerful enough to tackle any task thanks to the 1,000-watt motor.
What you should consider: This food processor only features one reversible disc for both shredding and slicing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Army veteran Klaas Van Beek of northwest Iowa was one of 83 veterans honored on Midwest Honor Flight’s trip Wednesday.
“I got drafted during Vietnam, and they sent me to Germany,” he said.
Midwest Honor Flight brings area veterans to the Washington, D.C. area to see and experience the memorials that share and honor the country’s history which they experienced. His granddaughter Elsie Van Beek’s fundraising, to the tune of $85,000, entirely funded the veterans’ travel to Washington.
“Lots of cupcakes, I’ll just tell you that,” she said.
Thousands of cupcakes. She sold wreaths for Wreaths Across America, too, but most of the money came from selling cupcakes. The baking, she says, was a group effort.
“With my mom, and sometimes my siblings would join in,” Elsie said. “It’s a whole family thing.”
Speaking of family, her brother Aaron Van Beek is Midwest Honor Flight’s CEO.
“As a joke I said raise $50,000, and you can get on a flight,” Aaron said.
She breezed past that figure, and Midwest Honor Flight’s Mission 15 bears her name: Elsie Honors.
Dan Santella: Putting on your big brother hat, how proud is Aaron of Elsie?
“So proud,” Aaron said. “I didn’t think she would get this far. Honestly, I thought it would be $5,000, and it would be great.”
Asked about her contribution, Elsie again seeks to share the credit.
“All the reactions of the veterans and like, being so thankful and appreciative it just, yeah it touched my heart a lot, and I was just like, wow, I, we did this, you know?” Elsie said. “And it wasn’t just me, it was community, family, friends and the veterans, of course.”
“15-year-old raising that kind of money to send these veterans, I know that they were tickled pink to go on this flight with her,” Aaron said.
A veteran honored on a Midwest Honor Flight mission might describe their experience as extraordinary. But for Elsie, the gestures of the day are a minimum effort.
“This is the least that we could do for them, so might as well give them the respect, closure and honor that they deserve,” Elsie said.
“I never had any doubt that she would reach her goal,” Klaas said. “She’s not one to give up.” | 2023-06-03T01:34:31+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/top-stories/elsie-van-beeks-efforts-fuel-midwest-honor-flights-mission-15/ |
STOCKTON, Calif. (AP) — A man suspected of killing six men and wounding a woman in a series of shootings in Northern California has a criminal history that includes traffic violations and convictions for drug crimes, authorities said Monday.
Stockton police arrested Wesley Brownlee, 43, on Saturday after surveilling him as he drove through the streets of the city, armed with a handgun and possibly "out hunting" for another victim, police said.
In January 1999, Brownlee had been sentenced to two years in prison in Alameda County, which encompasses the city of Oakland, for possessing and selling a controlled substance, the California corrections department said. He was released on parole in August 1999 after serving seven months.
Brownlee was again convicted in Alameda County in December 2001 and sentenced to three years for the same crime. He was released to parole in May 2003 and discharged from parole three years later.
Prosecutors in San Joaquin County, which includes Stockton, were working Monday with the city's police department to review the evidence and expect to file charges Tuesday, said Elisa Bubak, a spokesperson for the prosecutor's office.
It was not immediately known if Brownlee has an attorney who can comment on his behalf.
Court documents show he was first arrested at age 15 in Alameda County on suspicion of selling crack cocaine and was placed on house arrest, The East Bay Times reported.
In 1997, at age 18, Brownlee was arrested again and charged with possessing crack cocaine and was sentenced to a three-year probation term. His probation was revoked a year later after he sold cocaine to an undercover police officer, and in 1999 he was sentenced to two years in state prison and sent to San Quentin, the newspaper reported.
Brownlee grew up in Oakland just six blocks from where the Oakland victim was killed, the East Bay Times reported, citing court records. All of the Stockton killings happened near addresses listed for Brownlee and his relatives, KXTV-TV reported.
Investigators have said ballistics tests and video evidence linked the crimes. A police photo showed the black and gray weapon allegedly carried by the suspect. It appeared to be a semi-automatic handgun containing some nonmetallic materials.
Police said after Brownlee’s arrest that he was dressed in black, had a mask around his neck and a handgun, and was possibly searching for another victim when he was arrested driving around Stockton, where five men were ambushed and shot to death between July 8 and Sept. 27. Four of the victims were walking, and one was in a parked car.
Police believe the same shooter was responsible for the April 2021 killing in Oakland, some 70 miles (110 kilometers) away, and for wounding the woman in Stockton a week later.
At Saturday’s news conference, a moment of silence was held for the victims.
Juan Vasquez Serrano, 39, was killed in Oakland on April 10, 2021, and Natasha LaTour, 46, was shot in Stockton on April 16 that year but survived. The five men killed in Stockton this year were Paul Yaw, 35, who died July 8; Salvador Debudey Jr., 43, who died Aug. 11; Jonathan Hernandez Rodriguez, 21, who died Aug. 30; Juan Cruz, 52, who died Sept. 21; and Lawrence Lopez Sr., 54, who died Sept. 27.
After receiving hundreds of tips, investigators located and watched the place where Brownlee was living. They observed his patterns, determined he was out searching for another victim and arrested him, authorities said.
Police said some victims were homeless, but not all. None were beaten or robbed, and the woman who survived said her attacker didn’t say anything.
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Huntsville City Council members to vote on moving public comment during meetings
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (WAFF) - Huntsville City Council members may move the public comment section of the meeting from the very end of the meeting to near the beginning.
It may seem like a small change but it could impact if and how Huntsville leaders hear community members’ voices.
Right now, if you want to voice your concern about any issue in the city, you have to wait as many as four hours before it’s your time to speak. Councilmembers have to discuss dozens of dense agenda items before they begin their public comment section.
Councilman Bill Kling wants to change this. He wants public comment toward the beginning of the meeting.
Kling has served on the council since the 1980s and he says an early public comment was the process for most of his tenure.
“The idea being that we are city council, we work for the public, not the other way around,” said Kling. “I think this would show that we’re trying to give the public top consideration and that their concerns are of top interest to us at city council meetings.”
Kling says they will vote on moving public comment at the Huntsville City Council meeting on Thursday. It starts at 5:30 p.m. in Huntsville’s City Hall.
Copyright 2022 WAFF. All rights reserved. | 2022-12-15T15:46:19+00:00 | waff.com | https://www.waff.com/2022/12/15/huntsville-city-council-members-vote-moving-public-comment-during-meetings/ |
Class A
Thursday, Oct. 27
Western Mass. Class A Boys Soccer Tournament, Quarterfinal Round
1-Ludlow 3, 8-Northampton 1 - Box Score
2-Longmeadow 3, 7-Minnechaug 0 - Box Score
Western Mass. Class B Boys Soccer Tournament, Quarterfinal Round
3-Chicopee Comp 3, 6-Wahconah 2 - Box Score
Western Mass. Class C Boys Soccer Tournament, Quarterfinal Round
5-Mount Greylock 1, 4-Easthampton 0 - Box Score
1-Springfield International Charter School 6, 8-Greenfield 0 - Box Score
3-Frontier 9, 6-Renaissance School 0 - Box Score
2-Pope Francis 6, 7-Mahar 0 - Box Score
Western Mass. Class E Boys Soccer Tournament, Quarterfinal Round
1-Smith Academy 4, 8-Gateway 0 - Box Score
6-Monson 1, 3-Hopkins 0 - Box Score
2-Granby 3, 7-Ware 1 - Box Score
Regular Season
BI-COUNTY
Southwick 3, Putnam 1 - Box Score
Pioneer Valley Christian 4, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School 2 - Box Score
CHURCHILL
Westfield 2, Chicopee 1 - Box Score
HOLLEY
Westfield 2, Chicopee 1 - Box Score
Southwick 3, Putnam 1 - Box Score
TRI-COUNTY
Hampden Charter School of Science East 4, St. Mary 3 - Box Score
Pioneer Valley Christian 4, Pioneer Valley Chinese Immersion Charter School 2 - Box Score | 2022-10-28T12:34:55+00:00 | masslive.com | https://www.masslive.com/highschoolsports/2022/10/western-mass-boys-soccer-tournament-scoreboard-for-oct-27-no-1-ludlow-defeats-no-8-northampton-more.html |
The Fed is expected to hike interest rates Wednesday. An Indiana doctor says she's been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old who had been raped. Russia cuts gas supplies to Europe.
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The Fed is expected to hike interest rates Wednesday. An Indiana doctor says she's been harassed for giving an abortion to a 10-year-old who had been raped. Russia cuts gas supplies to Europe.
Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-07-27T11:45:52+00:00 | upr.org | https://www.upr.org/2022-07-27/news-brief-federal-reserve-dr-caitlin-bernard-russia-cuts-gas-supplies |
Suicide awareness memory walkThe Northern Box Elder County Suicide Prevention Coalition will hold its annual Suicide Awareness Memory Walk on Friday, July 15 at the Bear River High School track, 1450 S. Main St., Garland.
Come help bring attention to a serious issue, and help families remember and mourn loved ones. Registration will begin at 7 p.m., followed by the walk at 8 p.m. The event will also include music, a poem reading and a time capsule.
For more information, call Jenny Schulze at (435) 723-6224, ext. 5342 or email jschulze@bcbrclub.org
Fielding art exhibit seeking entriesIf someone is sitting by your property painting or taking photos, just know that he/she is working on the Fielding Fun Day Fine Art Exhibit!
The second annual art show is now accepting entries, which will be showing July 16 inside the Fielding Town Hall building during the annual Fun Day.
Entries are being accepted weekdays from 2 to 6 p.m. at the town hall. They must be framed or matted/shrink-wrapped, and ready to hang.
This year’s theme is “Small Town, Big HeART!” and entries must reflect that theme. They should depict life and scenes in the Fielding area, and titles can help identify how still-life works relate to the theme.
Artwork must be original (not copied), and must have been done within the last two years. Only two-dimensional works will be accepted.
Questions/advice/help? Text or call Glori Alsop at (435) 512-3655 or Zina Verhaal at (435) 279-0301.
Tremonton farmers marketMidland Square in downtown Tremonton is hosting a farmers market on the first Saturday of every month.
The market will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. through October. Spaces are reserved for those operating in the Bear River Valley or immediate surrounding area, and mass-produced goods or items for resale are generally prohibited.
Anyone who has questions or wants to get involved can email sara.mohrman@gmail.com or call Tremonton City offices at (435) 257-9500. More information, including applications for prospective vendors and entertainers is available on the city’s website, www.tremontoncity.org. | 2022-07-06T06:30:09+00:00 | hjnews.com | https://www.hjnews.com/tremonton/community-calendar-july-6-2022/article_282e7ba9-f90a-589f-b00d-30d62e8a609b.html |
A 6-year-old boy was critically wounded in a shooting in the Rogers Park neighborhood on Chicago’s Far North Side on Sunday afternoon.
A 25-year-old man and the boy were traveling in a vehicle around 5 p.m. when a black Hyundai drove next to the vehicle and someone in the Hyundai began firing shots in the 7600 block of North Paulina Street, near West Howard Street, police said.
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The child was shot in the head and taken to Lurie Children’s Hospital in critical condition. The man was shot in the left hand and shoulder and taken to Amita Health St. Francis Hospital in good condition.
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No one was arrested in connection with the shooting as of late Sunday afternoon, police said. Area 3 detectives are investigating.
This is a developing story. | 2022-08-29T00:28:55+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/news/breaking/ct-news-5-year-old-boy-shot-rogers-park-20220829-dzumxgqo6ngddls3tivgzzb5g4-story.html |
(KRON) — A car crashed into a home early Friday morning and the driver was found in the vehicle unresponsive, according to the Oakland Police Department. The incident occurred in the 2200 block of Santa Rita Street, just before 4:15 a.m.
Police arrived and located the vehicle that had crashed into the residence. The driver was unresponsive but was safely removed from the vehicle by OPD officers and Oakland Fire Department personnel.
A further investigation revealed that the car was stolen. The driver was taken into custody. Police say they do not know if drugs or alcohol were a factor in the crash.
An investigation into the incident remains ongoing, according to Oakland PD. | 2023-06-23T19:05:00+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/stolen-car-crashes-into-home-in-oakland/ |
NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delcath Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: DCTH), an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic cancers of the liver, announced today it will host a conference call on August 8, 2022, at 8:30 AM Eastern Time to discuss results for its second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Conference Call Information
To participate in this event, dial approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the beginning of the call.
Event Date: Monday, August 8, 2022
Time: 8:30 AM Eastern Time
Participant Numbers: Toll Free: 1-844-836-8745
International: 1-412-317-6797
Webcast: https://app.webinar.net/leg9qEP2vWK
CONFERENCE REPLAY
About Delcath Systems, Inc.
Delcath Systems, Inc. is an interventional oncology company focused on the treatment of primary and metastatic liver cancers. The Company's proprietary percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) system is designed to administer high-dose chemotherapy to the liver while controlling systemic exposure and associated side effects. In the United States, the PHP system is being developed under the tradename HEPZATOTM KIT (melphalan hydrochloride for injection/hepatic delivery system), or HEPZATO, for the treatment of patients with unresectable hepatic-dominant metastatic ocular melanoma (mOM), also known as metastatic uveal melanoma (mUM) and is considered a combination drug and device product regulated by the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
In Europe, the PHP system is now regulated as a Class lll medical device and is approved for sale under the trade name CHEMOSAT Hepatic Delivery System for Melphalan, or CHEMOSAT, where it has been used at major medical centers to treat a wide range of cancers of the liver.
Safe Harbor / Forward-Looking Statements
The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 provides a safe harbor for forward-looking statements made by the Company or on its behalf. This news release contains forward-looking statements, which are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that can cause actual results to differ materially from those described, in particular, the expected uses of the proceeds from the Private Placement. Factors that may cause such differences include, but are not limited to, uncertainties relating to: the timing and results of the Company's clinical trials, including without limitation the mOM and ICC clinical trial programs, as well as the receipt of additional data and the performance of additional analyses with respect to the mOM clinical trial, our determination whether to continue the ICC clinical trial program or to focus on other alternative indications, and timely monitoring and treatment of patients in the global Phase 3 mOM clinical trial and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the completion of our clinical trials; the impact of the presentations at major medical conferences and future clinical results consistent with the data presented; approval of Individual Funding Requests for reimbursement of the CHEMOSAT procedure; the impact, if any, of ZE reimbursement on potential CHEMOSAT product use and sales in Germany; clinical adoption, use and resulting sales, if any, for the CHEMOSAT system to deliver and filter melphalan in Europe including the key markets of Germany and the UK; the Company's ability to successfully commercialize the HEPZATO KIT/CHEMOSAT system and the potential of the HEPZATO KIT/CHEMOSAT system as a treatment for patients with primary and metastatic disease in the liver; our ability to obtain reimbursement for the CHEMOSAT system in various markets; approval of the current or future HEPZATO KIT/CHEMOSAT system for delivery and filtration of melphalan or other chemotherapeutic agents for various indications in the U.S. and/or in foreign markets; actions by the FDA or foreign regulatory agencies; the Company's ability to successfully enter into strategic partnership and distribution arrangements in foreign markets and the timing and revenue, if any, of the same; uncertainties relating to the timing and results of research and development projects; and uncertainties regarding the Company's ability to obtain financial and other resources for any research, development, clinical trials and commercialization activities. These factors, and others, are discussed from time to time in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. We undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date they are made.
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NEENAH, Wis. (WFRV) – The Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help with information relating to a stolen vehicle early on Saturday.
Deputies say that a vehicle was stolen early in the morning on July 16 in Neenah. However, some unique evidence was left behind.
Three bicycles were located at the scene.
Deputies ask that if you have any information or may have even seen people riding these bikes early this morning to contact the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office at 920-236-7300.
Local 5 will update this story if more information becomes available. | 2022-07-16T19:57:15+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/local-news/vehicle-stolen-in-neenah-3-bikes-left-behind/ |
WINNIPEG, MB, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Winpak Ltd. ("Winpak" or the "Company"), an industry leader in sustainable packaging innovations, is pleased to provide some exciting updates on its sustainable product lineup.
Following up on the 2019 launch of its ReFresh™ Recycle-Ready product portfolio, Winpak has made significant progress within the last 18 months on the commercialization of its forming and non-forming recycle-ready films - ReForm and ReLam. Anchored in its vision "To Provide the Best Packaging Solutions for People and Planet", Winpak has already onboarded customers throughout North America on a fully commercial scale.
"These revolutionary materials provide a unique advantage to customers looking to make substantial reductions to their carbon footprint and comply with their sustainability pledges", said Reinaldo Piña, Technical Product Manager, Multi-Barrier Films at Winpak. "They are available to interested customers in North, Central and South America as we expand our portfolio into new applications everyday".
ReForm and ReLam are over 95 percent from the Polyolefin family and would meet the requirements for Polyethylene mono-material recycling streams with a barrier component of less than 5 percent to maintain the highest shelf-life standards required in the food industry. Their superior machineability, optics and performance are comparable to traditional multilayer structures. Both materials are pre-qualified* through the How2RecycleTM and NexTrexTM store drop-off recycling programs. For brand owners and retailers looking to follow the "Golden Design Rules" by the Consumer Goods Forum (CGF) for flexible packaging, ReForm and ReLam are excellent choices.
Winpak provides ReForm and ReLam in multiple gauges from 75 to 275 microns and from 65 to 175 microns respectively, with easy peel options on the non-forming material. Both materials can also contain post-consumer resin content (PCR), certified by the ISCC PLUS standard.
*Final approvals are provided by How2Recycle™ and NexTrex™ based on their own evaluation standards.
Winpak Ltd. manufactures and distributes high-quality packaging materials and related packaging machines. Winpak's products are used primarily for the packaging of perishable foods, beverages and in healthcare applications. Sustainable practices are part of the Company's daily work processes and are incorporated into its guidelines and strategic planning. Learn more about Winpak's sustainability initiatives at: https://www.winpak.com/sustainability
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The Walt Disney Company is suing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) and other state officials, alleging that DeSantis is harming the company’s business operations.
The lawsuit comes after months of Disney and DeSantis sparring over legislation that DeSantis has signed and steps the governor has taken to increase the state’s control over Disney.
“A targeted campaign of government retaliation—orchestrated at every step by Governor DeSantis as punishment for Disney’s protected speech—now threatens Disney’s business operations, jeopardizes its economic future in the region, and violates its constitutional rights,” the lawsuit states.
The lawsuit comes after the board that DeSantis appointed to oversee Disney voted Wednesday to void development contracts that Disney made.
Disney said in its complaint that the action from the board was the “latest strike” leading to the lawsuit.
DeSantis signed legislation at the end of February to end Disney’s power over the Reedy Creek Improvement District, the 25,000 acres that Disney has owned and self-governed for decades. The law allowed DeSantis to appoint a board consisting of five members to govern the district.
The move came after Disney openly criticized Florida’s Parental Rights in Education law, dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill by opponents. The law places restrictions on the discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public school classes from kindergarten to 12th grade.
Disney said it would work to repeal the law and vowed to “stand up for the rights and safety” for the LGBTQ community.
DeSantis began criticizing Disney soon after the company denounced the legislation, calling it an “unaccountable Corporate Kingdom” that had “extraordinary special privileges.”
The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, the board that DeSantis created to oversee Disney, was set to take over, but the members said last month the Reedy Creek district signed a last-minute agreement with Disney that gave it developmental authority over the parks.
The agreement led the DeSantis-appointed board to take action to try to declare the agreements void.
“This government action was patently retaliatory, patently anti-business, and patently unconstitutional,” the complaint states. “But the Governor and his allies have made clear that they do not care and will not stop.”
Taryn Fenske, the communications director for DeSantis, told The Hill in a statement that the lawsuit is “another unfortunate attempt” by Disney to try to “undermine the will of the Florida voters and operate outside the bounds of the law.”
“We are unaware of any legal right that a company has to operate its own government or maintain special privileges not held by other businesses in the state,” Fenske said.
The complaint states that the company “regrets” that it has been forced to turn to legal action but has no other choice. It said it has “exhausted efforts” to find a resolution to the conflict.
The lawsuit asks for the legislation exerting the state government’s power over Disney to be nullified because it was enacted in retaliation for the company exercising its rights to free speech.
Updated: 1:08 p.m. | 2023-04-26T18:36:25+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/hill-politics/disney-sues-desantis-alleging-harm-to-its-business/ |
Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) responded to Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) call for a “national divorce” on Monday, suggesting that it was “unconstitutional.”
“Our country is governed by the Constitution. You swore an oath to support and defend the Constitution. Secession is unconstitutional. No member of Congress should advocate secession, Marjorie,” Cheney tweeted in response to Greene’s comments.
Cheney’s response comes after Greene once again called for a “national divorce” earlier on Monday, suggesting that Republican and Democratic states should be separated and that the federal government should be downsized.
“We need a national divorce. We need to separate by red states and blue states and shrink the federal government,” Greene said on Monday. “From the sick and disgusting woke culture issues shoved down our throats to the Democrat’s traitorous America Last policies, we are done.”
Greene has previously mentioned a “national divorce” in comments made in 2021, and said that Democratic supporters were able to “ruin” California, and they should not be able to follow suit in Florida.
“All possible in a National Divorce scenario. After Democrat voters and big donors ruin a state like California, you would think it wise to stop them from doing it to another great state like Florida. Brainwashed people that move from CA and NY really need a cooling off period,” she wrote on Twitter at the time.
Greene’s comments on a national divorce on Monday came just after she criticized President Biden for visiting Ukraine on an unannounced trip.
“Biden didn’t go to East Palestine, Ohio on President’s Day. He went to Ukraine, a NON-NATO nation, whose leader is an actor and is apparently now commanding our United States military to world war. We must impeach this America Last fool before it’s too late,” she said in a tweet. | 2023-02-21T01:10:48+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/cheney-fires-back-at-greenes-call-for-national-divorce/ |
The $50,000 grant from the Kendeda Fund and 1Earth Fund is made possible by Journalism Funding Partners
ATLANTA, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has received a $50,000 donation from the Kendeda Fund and 1Earth Fund to expand coverage of climate change in Georgia. The one-year grant, made possible by Journalism Funding Partners, will be used to increase the volume and depth of reporting on how climate change is affecting metro Atlanta and the state.
Georgia is vulnerable and is already experiencing dangerous heat, stronger storms and more frequent flooding. With its diverse landscape from mountains to coastal marshlands, the state is expected to see even more dramatic impacts to its livability and economy as climate change accelerates.
With this funding, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will be able to go beyond the daily news and take a deeper look at how the changing environment will affect Atlantans' everyday lives. The newspaper currently employs one climate and environmental reporter, Drew Kann, who joined in October 2021 from CNN.
"The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is known for our in-depth reporting and our willingness to pursue complex stories where the stakes are high," said Kevin Riley, editor of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. "Climate change is a topic where real, in-depth reporting can make a lasting impact, and we're thankful we've secured partners who also see the clarity credible journalism can bring to this issue."
How Philanthropy is Helping The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
Like many newspapers across the country, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is seeking to build partnerships with community and philanthropic organizations to support in-depth journalism for high-impact topics. Along with subscriptions and advertising, donations are another way the community can support the mission of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution and ensure the newspaper is able to serve the public for decades to come.
Partners who choose to fund projects with The Atlanta Journal-Constitution understand the value of editorial independence and respect journalistic integrity. As with all community partnerships, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will retain editorial control of its content.
Journalism Funding Partners is a nonprofit that specializes in connecting donors with news organizations and helped make this grant possible.
"Journalism is vital to the health of our democracy and the overall health of communities," said Rusty Coats, executive director of Journalism Funding Partners. "We believe The Atlanta Journal-Constitution has a valuable role to play in helping Georgians understand the threat of climate change and what should be done to mitigate the risks."
Funds provided through this philanthropic initiative will allow the newspaper to hire and assign staff to cover topics it was either unable to cover or cover sufficiently to satisfy the need. The AJC will be transparent about which people or organizations provided support to make special projects like this possible.
To contribute to The Atlanta Journal-Constitution's climate initiative, please visit www.ajc.com/donate/climate
About The Atlanta Journal-Constitution
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is dedicated to uncovering the truth, protecting the public's right to know and pressing on to help build a better metro Atlanta and Georgia. We are the leading source of news, information and advertising for metropolitan Atlanta. We reach more than 7 million unique online visitors each month and more than 125,000 subscribers support our mission to produce real, local journalism. The Atlanta Journal-Constitution is a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Cox Enterprises Inc.
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GAINESVILLE, Fla., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eIMPACT, the leading provider of labor market data visualization dashboards, today announced the launch of its myCareerPathway™ Dashboard with an implementation in Gainesville's CareerSource North Central Florida. The first-of-its-kind software product will help job seekers in the greater Gainesville area leverage the power of data visualization highlighting in-demand skills and job market trends, tailored to their career area and location.
"The myCareerPathway™ product was born out of necessity during a historic moment in our labor market, where employers are struggling to find the right talent, and workers are seeking higher ground in terms of a fulfilling career path," said Erik Larson, CEO of eIMPACT. "With two user inputs: location and job title, users get an instant snapshot of ways to gain competitive advantage in the market through upskilling, transferable career options and job postings trends," he added.
CareerSource North Central Florida is the region's one-stop for job searches, career support and training. For CareerSource, the new data resource is more than a new piece of software.
"CareerSource NCFL has built its reputation as a leader in the Florida workforce development ecosystem through a combination of customer focus and innovation. The myCareerPathway™ Dashboard is the latest example of this strategy, helping job seekers shine a helpful light on what is oftentimes a stressful, opaque undertaking," added Phyllis Marty, CareerSource NCFL's chief executive. The dashboard will be available to all customers at one-stop locations in Bradford and Alachua counties, as well as through an online portal.
For more information on eIMPACT's myCareerPathway™ Dashboard visit www.eimpact.report.
eIMPACT is a labor market data visualization company based in the Portland, OR metro. The company's cloud-based platform is utilized by workforce and economic development organizations around the US.
CareerSource North Central Florida is a member of CareerSource Florida and a proud partner of the American Job Center network. CareerSource NCFL is an equal opportunity employer/program. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. Learn more about CareerSource NCFL at www.careersourcencfl.com.
Contact
Richard Pfister
720-999-7523
richard@eimpact.report
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A queen and her corgis: Elizabeth loved breed from childhood
LONDON (AP) — For many people around the world, the word corgi is forever linked to Queen Elizabeth II.
Princess Diana once called them a “moving carpet” always by her mother-in-law’s side. Stubby, fluffy little dogs with a high-pitched bark, corgis were the late queen’s constant companions since she was a child. She owned nearly 30 throughout her life, and they enjoyed a life of privilege fit for a royal pet.
Elizabeth’s death last week has raised public concerns over who will care for her beloved dogs. Some speculate they will be sent off to live with other royal family members, while others say this task might be given to palace staff.
“One of the intriguing things people are wondering about at the funeral is whether a corgi is going to be present,” said Robert Lacey, royal historian and author. “The queen’s best friends were corgis, these short-legged, ill tempered beasts with a yap that doesn’t appeal to many people in Britain, but was absolutely crucial to the Queen.”
Elizabeth’s love for corgis began in 1933 when her father, King George VI, brought home a Pembroke Welsh corgi they named Dookie. Images of a young Elizabeth walking the dog outside their lavish London home would be the first among many to come over the decades.
When she was 18 she was given another and named it Susan, the first in a long line of corgis to come. Later there were dorgis — a dachshund and corgi crossbreed — owned by the queen. Eventually they came to accompany her in public appearances, and became part of her persona.
Throughout Elizabeth’s 70 years on the throne, the corgis were by her side, accompanying her on official tours, reportedly sleeping in their own room at Buckingham Palace with daily sheet changes, and occasionally nipping the ankles of the odd visitor or royal family member.
Three of them even appeared alongside the queen as she climbed into James Bond’s waiting helicopter in the spoof video that opened the 2012 Summer Olympics in London.
British author Penny Junor documented their feisty lives in a 2018 biography “All the Queen’s Corgis.”
She writes that Elizabeth walked and fed the dogs, chose their names and when they died, buried them with individual plaques. Care for the corgis had fallen largely on the queen’s trusted dressmaker and assistant Angela Kelly and her page Paul Whybrew.
The corgis were also present when the queen welcomed visitors at the palace, including distinguished statesmen and officials. When the conversation lulled, Elizabeth would often turn her attention to her dogs to fill the silence.
“She was also concerned about what would happen to her dogs when she is no longer around,” Junor wrote, noting that some royal family members did not share her fondness for the corgis.
After the death of her corgi Willow in 2018, it was reported that the queen would not be getting any more dogs.
But that changed during the illness of her late husband, Prince Philip, who died in 2021 at age 99. She turned once again to her beloved corgis for comfort. In the spring, on what would have been Philip’s 100th birthday this year, the queen was given another dog.
In addition to her human family, Elizabeth is survived by two corgis, a dorgi, and a cocker spaniel.
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The City of Newport is working on long-term strategies to combat the traffic congestion that’s plaguing some neighborhoods in the tourist destination on the Oregon coast.
City officials say parking in places like the historic bayfront district or the popular Nye Beach area is often more than 85 percent full. That leads to frustration as visitors navigate narrow streets searching for limited spaces.
“It causes people to have to circulate through the bayfront multiple times to find parking," said Derrick Tokos, Newport's Community Development Director. "We have increased circumstances where people are doing illegal parking because they’re frustrated."
Tokos said Newport is looking at ways to manage parking better, such as more paid parking, permits, and time limits.
Another proposal: a bus that would allow people to park in less-congested areas and ride to different spots around town.
Lincoln County Transit already operates a bus that circulates through several Newport neighborhoods about a half-dozen times each day. But Tokos said that isn't viewed as part of the city's anti-congestion strategy, which is concentrated on several high-traffic areas frequented by out-of-town visitors.
"Tourists wouldn't utilize the existing service," he said. "It's not designed for that. It's designed for those folks who live here who rely upon transit to get to the grocery story or their job."
Tokos said a new shuttle service, if approved by City Council, would not launch for a couple of years. The goal would be to direct tourists to less-congested parts of town, where they could park their vehicle and ride the "trolley," which would take them to various attractions around the city. | 2022-11-22T14:43:23+00:00 | klcc.org | https://www.klcc.org/economy-business/2022-11-22/newport-considers-strategies-to-reduce-traffic-congestion |
Whitmer directs agencies to increase protections for reproductive health care
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer issued a directive Wednesday requiring state departments and agencies to increase protections for reproductive health care and barring them, in some instances, from cooperating with other states or local communities investigating reproductive health care services.
The directive requires state agencies to report to the governor within 30 days about which opportunities, if any, each department has to increase protections pertaining to reproductive healthcare.
"Whatever happens at the U.S. Supreme Court, my administration is committed to ensuring that all Michigan residents have access to safe and affordable health care, including contraception," Whitmer wrote in her directive. "A woman’s health, not politics, should guide life-changing medical decisions."
The directive comes weeks after Whitmer challenged a long-dormant state ban on abortions and asked the state courts to find a right to abortion in the Michigan constitution in anticipation of the U.S. Supreme Court possibly overturning the 1973 Roe v. Wade decision.
The case currently is pending Oakland County Circuit Court, while a separate case filed by Planned Parenthood of Michigan in the Court of Claims last week secured a preliminary injunction stopping the enforcement Michigan's abortion ban.
Whitmer's directive asks agencies to specifically look at ways to increase mental, physical and reproductive health choices; protect individuals' health data; protect reproductive health care providers; and care for women going through miscarriages.
The message also asks departments and agencies to provide the public with information on the cost and availability of reproductive health care, including contraception.
Whitmer's directive instructs department and agencies to decline to cooperate in any investigation led by a state or local government into reproductive health care services if the service rendered was legal in the community in which it was provided.
"I applaud Governor Whitmer for drawing a line in the sand and making clear no state of Michigan department or agency will aid in the persecution of women who would seek medical care in our state," Attorney General Dana Nessel said in a statement.
"It is incumbent upon those of us who hold public office to exercise the full authority of our positions to extend support and protection for women in our state — and our country."
eleblanc@detroitnews.com | 2022-05-25T19:06:30+00:00 | detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2022/05/25/whitmer-directs-agencies-increase-protections-reproductive-health-care/9926695002/ |
Shortages of drugs like Adderall are growing in the United States, and experts see no clear path to resolving them. For patients, that can mean treatment delays, medication switches and other hassles filling a prescription.
In recent months, unexpected demand spikes, manufacturing problems and tight ingredient supplies have contributed to shortages that stress patients, parents and doctors. For some drugs, such as stimulants that treat ADHD, several factors fueled a shortage and make it hard to predict when it will end.
Shortages, particularly of generic drugs, have been a longstanding problem. The industry has consolidated and some manufacturers have little incentive to solve shortages because cheap generics generate thin profits.
Here’s a deeper look at the issue.
How many drug shortages are there?
There were 301 active national drug shortages through this year’s first quarter, according to the University of Utah Drug Information Service. That’s 49% higher than the 202 recorded in the first three months of 2018.
Patients don’t feel all drug shortages because doctors may be able to substitute different medications or because other parts of the drug supply system mask the issue, said Stephen Schondelmeyer, a University of Minnesota College of Pharmacy professor.
“But there are more shortages now, and they’re becoming more visible,” he said.
WHICH DRUGS ARE IN SHORTAGE?
In the fall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a shortage of the attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder treatment Adderall due to a manufacturing problem. That has persisted and grown at times to include other stimulants that treat the condition.
That situation seems to be improving, said University of Utah Health researcher Erin Fox. But several extended-release doses of the medication, its most popular form, remain in short supply.
The FDA also has tracked a shortage of the diabetes treatment Ozempic, which doctors also prescribe for weight loss. Prescriptions for Ozempic — touted by celebrities and others on social media — have doubled since the summer of 2021 to more than 1.2 million, according to the health data firm IQVIA.
A spokeswoman for Ozempic maker Novo Nordisk says all doses of the drug are now available at pharmacies nationwide.
Last year, a spike in respiratory illnesses forced drugstore chains to temporarily limit purchases of fever-reducing medicines for children. A shortage of the antibiotic amoxicillin also cropped up around then.
Injectable drugs used in hospitals and clinics, such as IV saline and some cancer treatments, are more than twice as likely as tablets or topical treatments to experience a shortage, according to a recent report written by Sen. Gary Peters, D-Mich., chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Why do drug shortages develop?
Reasons can vary, and a combination of factors fuels many shortages.
The Adderall manufacturing problem hit as more people started taking the drug.
During the pandemic, prescriptions climbed as regulators started allowing doctors to prescribe the drug without first seeing a patient in person. Prescriptions for Adderall and its generic equivalents jumped 20% between February 2020 and the end of last year, according to IQVIA.
Adderall supplies face an additional challenge when demand spikes. Federal regulators limit supplies for the drug each year because it is a controlled substance.
Pricing might also be a factor with some drugs.
Ozempic is a diabetes drug. The same medication, semaglutide, is sold under a different brand name, Wegovy, for weight loss. Schondelmeyer noted the per-milligram price for Wegovy can be more than twice as much as Ozempic.
“They’ve been having a run on Ozempic because people don’t want to spend that much on Wegovy,” Schondelmeyer said.
Novo Nordisk spokeswoman Allison Schneider said price was not connected to the shortage. She tied that to a combination of demand and global supply constraints.
Another factor driving shortages: Medications like Adderall and amoxicillin generate thin profits so companies don’t have an incentive to make and store large amounts in case a shortage develops, Fox said.
“Once a shortage starts with something you make just in time anyway, it’s really hard to resolve it unless all the suppliers are back,” she said.
HOW ARE PATIENTS AFFECTED BY DRUG SHORTAGES?
Shortages might lead to treatment delays, which can hurt patients dealing with time-sensitive conditions like cancer.
Doctors are sometimes forced to prescribe alternatives that might not be as effective. That also can lead to medication errors if the doctor is less familiar with the other medication.
Patients also may run out of their prescriptions or be forced to hunt for a pharmacy that has enough supply to refill it.
Future prospects
It’s tough to predict when many shortages may be resolved, partly because measuring demand is hard.
“You can estimate you’re going to increase your production by 10%,” said Mike Ganio, senior director of pharmacy practice and quality with the American Society of Health-System Pharmacists, “but is that going to be enough?”
Meanwhile, conditions that could feed future shortages still exist. The Senate report cited an overreliance on foreign sources as a concern.
Factories in China and India supply most of the raw materials used in American medicines. Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, India restricted exports of 13 active pharmaceutical ingredients and finished drugs made from those chemicals, to protect its domestic drug supply.
Once shortages develop, they can last years. And it can be tough for patients to get reliable information. Fox said there is no legal requirement for drugmakers to update the public.
The Senate report notes that “no federal agency or private industry partner has end-to-end visibility into the entire U.S. pharmaceutical supply chain.”
Fox says the stimulant shortage has been particularly frustrating. Companies have said they aren’t getting enough raw materials to make the drugs, and the federal government says companies aren’t using what they have.
“There’s been a lot of finger pointing back and forth,” Fox said. | 2023-05-12T03:10:08+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2023/04/30/whats-behind-shortages-of-adderall-ozempic-and-other-meds/ |
WFO MIDLAND/ODESSA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, January 4, 2023
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HIGH WIND WATCH
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Midland/Odessa TX
156 AM CST Sun Jan 1 2023
...HIGH WIND WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY MORNING THROUGH
LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
* WHAT...West winds 35 to 55 mph with gusts up to 75 mph
possible.
* WHERE...Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains.
* WHEN...From Monday morning through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile
vehicles. Severe turbulence near the mountains will be
hazardous for low flying light aircraft.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Monitor the latest forecasts and warnings for updates on this
situation. Fasten loose objects or shelter objects in a safe
location prior to the onset of winds.
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Less than 24 hours after Fairleigh Dickinson shocked the world, a pickup basketball game was underway at Phelps Park in Teaneck across from FDU’s campus.
Teaneck native Sean Cole, 31, rested on a small stack of bleachers. For the past few years, he’s been part of a group that meets up on Saturdays to play on the outdoor court. | 2023-03-19T14:53:57+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/sports/2023/03/teaneck-swelling-with-pride-after-fdus-historic-upset-over-purdue.html |
The 21-story, 785,000-square-foot facility in Bethesda, Maryland will be home to corporate associates supporting over 8,100 hotels in 139 countries and territories
BETHESDA, Md., Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After six years of planning, design, and construction, Marriott International has opened its global headquarters in downtown Bethesda, Maryland. The 21-story, 785,000-square-foot, LEEDv4 Gold-certified building is the new workplace for corporate associates, supporting over 8,100 hotels in 139 countries and territories around the world.
"We are thrilled to be welcoming associates to our new headquarters," said Anthony Capuano, Chief Executive Officer of Marriott International. "The campus has been designed to better connect our global workforce in support of our hotels and teams around the world. Empowering associates and accelerating innovation were our key priorities and central in every decision we made to deliver a compelling environment for associates to work, learn and thrive."
Marriott's new HQ campus, which includes the new Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ hotel next door, is designed to enable connectivity, collaboration, growth, ideation, and wellbeing through diverse and dynamic spaces and state-of-the-art technology. The new building will also serve as a global hub for Marriott's research and development operation, featuring its Innovation and Design Lab, a premium test kitchen and beverage bar, as well as "model" hotel rooms in the adjacent Marriott hotel, where new concepts, design elements, service approaches, and amenities will be tested for potential use across the company's portfolio of 30 brands.
"Unveiling our new global headquarters is an exceptional way to celebrate our 95 years of culture and innovation," said David Marriott, Chairman of the Board, Marriott International. "This campus honors our storied history and roots in the local community, while showcasing Marriott's exciting next chapter of growth as we remain dedicated to our purpose of connecting people through the power of travel."
Empowering Associates Through Flexibility, Collaboration, Growth and Well-being
Marriott believes a blend of in-person and virtual connectivity enhances the associate experience, enables collaboration for its global workforce, and fuels business performance. This flexible model of work is responsive to associate feedback and will enable Marriott to continue to attract, grow, and retain top talent. The decision to adopt a hybrid work model was made in the spirit of the company's values to "Put People First and Embrace Change," and this new building will enable that model through design choices and seamless technology.
Offices, including executive offices, line the core interior of the building, so each associate workstation comes with a view outside through floor-to-ceiling windows, and every desk will have access to natural light, a sit-stand desk and an ergonomic chair. Informal, mixed-seating collaboration stations line the windows on each work floor. More formal meeting rooms with state-of-the-art technology, writable surfaces, and video capabilities are also available for larger meetings.
As part of the company's commitment to put people first, Marriott has created a best-in-class associate growth center, located on the top floor of the new headquarters, and named for the company's long-time Chief Executive Officer and Executive Chairman of the Board, J.W. Marriott, Jr., who is now the company's Chairman Emeritus. The J.W. Marriott, Jr. Associate Growth Center represents the company's commitment to its people-first culture – one that both physically and figuratively puts associates at the top. The Growth Center will host a multitude of experiences – both live and virtual to enable participation by the company's global workforce – including leadership development programs, skill development curriculum, featured speakers, new hire orientation, and networking events.
True to its fundamental belief that the foundation for success depends on the well-being of its associates, Marriott has prioritized childcare, family support and wellness as core offerings in its new headquarters. Building amenities include a 7,500-square-foot state-of-the-art health and fitness center; a Wellness Suite which includes a lactation space, meditation rooms, massage chairs and treadmill desks; wellness, medical resources and health advisors; and a nearly 11,000-square-foot childcare center for up to 91 children (from infant through age five), with approximately 6,600 square feet of outdoor covered space for all-weather play, among many other associate-focused features. For its commitment to advancing associate well-being through design and operations, Marriott's headquarters has earned a Fitwel® 3-star rating. This is the highest rating achievable from Fitwel®, the leading global health certification system.
Accelerating Innovation Through State-of-the-Art Research and Design Facilities
Since its founding, Marriott has made innovation a key priority and the company's new headquarters underscores this commitment. Marriott's Design Lab is an 8,400 square foot research and design lab for the hotel industry, where Marriott's partnerships and collaborations with forward-looking companies that touch every aspect of hospitality – from textiles to technology to service – are explored, product-tested, and further developed for scaling, first within its hotel brands, and eventually throughout the industry. Room27, the main Design Lab space, is named after the year of the company's founding in 1927. It will be co-located with the F+B Design Studio, an approximately 4,400-square-foot fully functioning test kitchen and bar space, designed studio-style for onsite educational presentations, virtual food and beverage demonstrations, and testing the latest trends in culinary and beverage innovations from hotels around the world.
The Marriott Bethesda Downtown at Marriott HQ, located directly next door, will serve as an extension of Marriott's Design Lab, containing 13 sample "test rooms," each customizable to reflect different brands. Dubbed Floor57 after the year the company first entered the lodging business, these active rooms are ready to deploy design, technology, and new product and service offerings with customers and other key stakeholders.
Part of the Bethesda Community
Marriott's new headquarters has several features that are designed to enable interaction between the company and the Bethesda community where the new HQ is located. The company intends to name the outdoor public plaza between the hotel and new headquarters building Sorenson Plaza, in honor of the Company's late Chief Executive Officer, Arne M. Sorenson, who passed away in 2021. Arne was highly involved in the design of the new headquarters and was excited about the prospect that the plaza would be a gathering place for associates and a vibrant space for the community. In addition, a portion of the main lobby is also open to the public. The lobby features a public Café, which offers interior and open-air seating that extends into the plaza, and an eye-catching "Cabinet of Curiosities," a collection of historic and compelling items from Marriott's past and present. This space leads into the main lobby of the building, serving as an entryway for associates, as well as a food and beverage, retail, and future pop-up space for special events.
By the Numbers: New Marriott HQ Features
Marriott's new headquarters includes several unique elements:
- 7,600 square feet of outdoor garden space accessible by associates on the 20th floor; additionally, the building has a green, planted roof
- Associate cafeteria, named The Hot Shoppe in a nod to the company's first restaurant, with 9,500 square feet for dining, including 350 indoor seats and 100 outdoor seats
- Grand floating staircase with mixed seating allowing for large-scale gatherings
- 20-foot-tall moving work of digital art in an ultra-high-resolution video wall that wraps around the elevator bay. The digital art wall is visible from the outside and provides immersive experiences with places and environments from around the world
- 2,842 workspaces, including offices, workstations and flexible spaces
- 180 conference rooms
- Daylight in majority of occupied spaces
- Nearly 20,000 square feet of open, flexible, modular, and virtually collaborative workspace for individuals or group meetings
- Proximity to the Bethesda Metro Station, Capital Crescent Bike Trail, and multiple bus routes.
- Five levels of parking under the building, including 66 EV charging stations
- Lockable bicycle parking inside garage for 100 bikes; dedicated locker rooms adjacent to bike storage for cycling commuters
- Certified LEED Gold Core and Shell, LEED Gold Commercial and Interiors (pending), and Fitwel® 3-star certification
Design Team
The building was designed by Gensler, a global design firm and workplace strategy partner. Gensler is the project architect of record, with Hensel Phelps serving as the project's general contractor for the building's core structure. Rand* Construction, a woman-owned business, served as the project's general contractor for the building's interior. The building is owned by The Bernstein Companies and Boston Properties. Marriott officially celebrated the completion of its phased move-in on September 19, 2022, in a ribbon cutting celebration.
About Marriott International
Marriott International, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAR) is based in Bethesda, Maryland, USA, and encompasses a portfolio of more than 8,100 properties under 30 leading brands spanning 139 countries and territories. Marriott operates and franchises hotels and licenses vacation ownership resorts all around the world. The company offers Marriott Bonvoy®, its highly awarded travel program. For more information, please visit our website at www.marriott.com, and for the latest company news, visit www.marriottnewscenter.com. In addition, connect with us on Facebook and @MarriottIntl on Twitter and Instagram.
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Fastest-Growing AEC Firm in the U.S. Makes Strategic Acquisition of Arizona-Based Firm
ORLANDO, Fla., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Engineering Sciences® (UES), a national leading engineering and consulting company specializing in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting, has acquired Speedie and Associates, an Arizona-based company offering geotechnical, environmental, construction materials testing, and inspection services, marking UES' first acquisition in the state.
Speedie and Associates, established by the late James "Jim" Speedie in 1980, includes 160 professional and technical staff based in offices located in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff. Recent projects include work on the Sky Train at Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport, the Mayo Clinic West Tower, the Sun Devil Stadium expansion at ASU, the X Phoenix multi-family tower, and the $20 billion expansion for the East Valley semiconductor plant.
"Universal Engineering Sciences continues to grow, and we're particularly excited to continue expanding our presence in the West," said UES CEO Dave Witsken. "Speedie and Associates is another example of our strategic approach to partner with best-in-class engineering firms in key, high-growth markets. Speedie and Associates' reputation for excellence, dedication, and expertise make them a great fit with our culture and our vision."
Under the leadership of CEO Gregg Creaser, PE, RLS, and Senior Vice President and CFO Brett Creaser, PE, Speedie and Associates has grown over the last four decades to provide services throughout Arizona. The company's leadership team will continue to operate the day-to-day business, joining the existing Western region of UES.
"The opportunity to join UES is a significant milestone in our growth and allows us to provide a more diverse range of expertise to our clients," said Speedie and Associates President and CEO Gregg Creaser, PE, RLS. "We're excited to join UES during this exciting time of growth."
With nearly six decades of experience and recognition as the premier engineering and consulting firm in the geotechnical engineering space, UES is well-positioned to serve the needs of commercial, residential, and civic customers across the country. UES's recent acquisitions include prominent engineering firms such as GFA International, Inc., NOVA Geotechnical & Inspection Services, Contour Engineering, Wallace-Kuhl & Associates, Construction Testing & Engineering, SUMMIT Engineering, Laboratory & Testing, P.C., GEOServices, LLC, McGinley & Associates, Geotechnology, Inc., Alpha Testing, GSI Engineering, and now Speedie & Associates have made Universal Engineering Sciences one of the largest, most resource-rich organizations of its kind nationwide.
Mike Cauley from IBG Fox & Fin advised Speedie & Associates on this transaction.
About Speedie & Associates
Speedie and Associates was established in 1980 and is a consulting engineering firm specializing in geotechnical, environmental, and construction materials testing. They are an Arizona operated business and currently have offices in Phoenix, Tucson, and Flagstaff. Speedie and Associates is owned and managed by four long-time employees including Gregg and Brett Creaser, Donald Cornelison, and Jason Wells. Their staff of 160 includes engineers, geologists, laboratory field technicians, environmental professionals, support personnel, and others.
About Universal Engineering Sciences
Universal Engineering Sciences is a privately held, rapidly growing engineering and consulting firm with nearly six decades of experience in geotechnical engineering, construction materials testing, building code compliance, threshold inspections and environmental consulting. With nearly 3,300 professionals across more than 70 branches in high growth markets in the U.S., UES consults on projects of all sizes for public and private clients in industries ranging from transportation and healthcare to commercial, residential, and education. UES was named the Hot Firm of the Year by the Zweig Group for 2021 and 2022. For more information, please visit universalengineering.com or follow UES on Social Media.
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ROBERTS COUNTY, S.D. (KELO) — Three individuals face drug and other charges following multiple traffic stops in Roberts County this weekend.
According to the Roberts County Sheriff’s Office, the first stop occurred around 12:30 a.m. Saturday. Officers stopped a vehicle speeding north of New Effington.
Officials say a search of the vehicle was conducted and the deputy located illegal drugs.
The sheriff’s office says the driver, Nicole Renville, who was on probation, faces numerous drug charges.
Later, around 2:49 a.m., a Sisseton-Wahpeton Tribal police officer contacted the Roberts County Sheriff’s Office regarding a vehicle that had been associated with recent suspicious activity.
Authorities say the vehicle was pulled over and both agencies assisted in an investigation. Both the driver, Bryan Dumarce Jr., and passenger, Truck Mesteth, were detained after the Tribal Officer located illegal drugs — methamphetamine, marijuana, and THC wax — inside the vehicle.
Both individuals face multiple drug charges. | 2022-10-01T17:36:52+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/local-news/rcso-3-arrested-with-illegal-drugs-saturday/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Mohegan Chief Marilynn “Lynn” Malerba, the nation's first Native American U.S. treasurer, comes from a line of chiefs who instilled in her the need to keep her tribe healthy and to survive.
“It's our job to leave footprints on the path for those who come behind us — so they may find their way easily," she said in an interview Wednesday with The Associated Press.
Now Malerba, 68, will bring that mindset to two new jobs in Washington: Last week President Joe Biden appointed her U.S. treasurer and overseer of a new Office of Tribal and Native Affairs at the Treasury Department.
As part of the first role, her name will appear on all new U.S. currency. “I hope to sign the currency either Chief Lynn Malerba or Chief Many Hearts Lynn Malerba,” she said.
In the latter role, she will be thinking of new ways to help tribes develop economic development plans to overcome challenges that are unique to tribaI lands.
“Tribes cannot offer tax incentives on their reservations” in the same way that states and local municipalities would tax economic development, she said. She added that tribes haven't been able to offer tax-exempt bonds for things like concert halls and golf courses like municipalities can.
Helping tribes develop plans to economically prosper will have benefits for the rest of the country, she said, adding: “When tribes succeed, everyone succeeds."
As treasurer, Malerba's duties will include oversight of the U.S. Mint, serving as a liaison with the Federal Reserve and overseeing Treasury’s Office of Consumer Policy.
Malerba spoke about her new roles from the Tribal Community Center and Government Building in Uncasville, Connecticut. Treasury said Malerba will begin working at the agency within the coming weeks.
Malerba, who will remain lifetime chief of the Mohegan Indian Tribe — made up of roughly 2,400 people — previously worked as a registered nurse, and has served in various tribal government roles.
She said the Mohegan tribe has grown since the baby boomer generation, where at one point the collective was down to 500 people. The tribe’s reservation is located on the Thames River in Uncasville, Connecticut.
“For the first time in history, a Tribal leader and Native woman’s name will be the signature on our currency,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said at the announcement of Malerba's new role last week.
“Chief Malerba will expand our unique relationship with Tribal nations, continuing our joint efforts to support the development of Tribal economies and economic opportunities for Tribal citizens,” Yellen said.
Treasury’s relationship with tribes has faced challenges even recently.
More than a dozen Native American tribes sued the Treasury Department in 2020 over the distribution of federal funding for coronavirus relief, some of which was delayed by months.
Other tribes sued, alleging they were shortchanged because the Treasury Department relied on inaccurate population data for tribes. The Government Accountability Office, the auditing arm of Congress, detailed the agency’s missteps in a report published last October. The Treasury Department agreed to update its tribal consultation policy.
Malerba is one of 9.7 million people in the U.S. who identify as American Indian and Alaska Native, according to the Census Bureau. And while roughly eight million Native Americans are eligible to cast a ballot, census surveys estimate that large portions of the population are not registered to vote.
Biden has taken several steps to demonstrate his commitment to tribal nations. He named Deb Haaland as the first Native American to lead the Interior Department and has appointed at least three Native American judges to the federal court system.
The administration, led by Haaland, is leading a reckoning with the U.S. government’s past role in Native American boarding schools, which stripped children of their cultures and identities. Congressional hearings have begun on an Interior Department report on the federal government’s past oversight of the boarding schools.
Malerba said native representation in the federal government is important because she, along with others, can help Americans honor the “culture, the history and the lands that we come from.”
“It is truly unique to be one of the first peoples of the United States, to be indigenous to these lands," she said.
At Treasury, “I will listen first and then develop a strategic plan going forward.”
“What's most exciting to me about this role is to be a part of senior leadership at Treasury and the be able to understand how we can affect change.”
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Associated Press reporter Felicia Fonseca contributed to this report. | 2022-06-29T20:30:22+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/1st-Native-American-treasurer-to-push-economic-17274771.php |
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Union leaders Friday played down the risk of a banking crisis developing from recent global financial turbulence and hitting the economy even harder than the energy crunch tied to Russia’s war in Ukraine.
After a meeting in Brussels, the EU government heads said lenders in Europe are generally in sound health and in a position to weather a combination of rising interest rates and slowing economic growth.
“The banking system is stable in Europe,” German Chancellor Olaf Scholz told reporters after the summit. Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte said: “Generally, I think we are in good shape.”
The EU deliberations came in the wake of U.S. regulators’ shutdown of two U.S. banks, including Silicon Valley Bank, and a Swiss-orchestrated takeover of troubled lender Credit Suisse by rival UBS.
The emergency actions on both sides of the Atlantic revived memories of the 2008 global financial meltdown and the ensuing EU sovereign debt crisis, which almost broke apart the euro currency now shared by 20 European countries.
In a sign of market jitters in Europe, shares of Deutsche Bank, Germany’s largest lender, fell as much as 14% in Frankfurt on Friday. The drop, which dragged down the stocks of other European lenders, followed a steep rise in the cost of financial derivatives known as credit default swaps that insure bondholders against the bank defaulting on its debts.
Scholz dismissed the idea of basic weaknesses at Deutsche Bank, saying it has become “very profitable” after modernizing its business.
“There is no reason to have any concerns,” he said.
The European economy has been slowing rapidly since Russia invaded Ukraine 13 months ago to the day, leaving the EU flirting with recession. The war has fueled inflation by prompting cuts in supplies of previously abundant Russian oil, natural gas and coal and dented consumer and business confidence.
The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, expects economic growth in the 27-nation bloc to slow to 0.8% this year from 3.5% in 2022 and 5.4% in 2021. A projected rebound in growth to 1.6% next year depends on a sound banking sector able to lend to businesses and consumers and protect deposits.
The EU has beefed up its regulation of financial institutions since the euro debt crisis and little sign had emerged before Friday of broader contagion in Europe from Credit Suisse’s dramatic rescue.
Nonetheless, financial supervision in Europe remains a patchwork of EU and national authorities pursuing common approaches rather than heeding an actual single European rulebook.
For example, the euro area still lacks a common deposit insurance system, which is widely considered a key defense against future European bank crises. A stalemate among national capitals over how to share risk has left the bloc without this regulatory pillar.
On the market front, officials have said European banks generally have adequate cash buffers — while still urging vigilance. “Our banking sector is resilient, with strong capital and liquidity positions,” the EU leaders said in a joint statement after their meeting.
On his way into it, Paschal Donohoe, head of the group of euro-area finance ministers and Ireland’s public-expenditure minister, echoed the point while saying: “We can never be complacent.”
One reason for prudence is that the European Central Bank has raised interest rates from record lows, denting the balance sheets of lenders and making it more expensive for consumers and businesses to get loans. The ECB is seeking to bring stubbornly high euro-area inflation, which was 8.5% in February, closer to a 2% target.
ECB President Christine Lagarde and Donohoe attended the EU summit to share their views about the economy.
Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis of Greece, the country that triggered the euro-area debt troubles more than a decade ago, drew a link between the current state of Greek banks and that of European financial institutions as a whole.
“The banking system in Europe is stable and robust,” Mitsotakis said. “I’m absolutely confident about the stability and the robustness of the Greek banks.”
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Artificial intelligence got you freaked out? Watch these movies to feel better (or totally validated)
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
(CNN) — Based on who you talk to, artificial intelligence (AI) is either going to save the world or destroy it.
While Hollywood is in the midst of a writers’ strike, in part due to concern over AI, we have put together a list of some of the films you can watch to remind you of the power (and potential dangers) of technology.
Because who doesn’t want to binge watch as a way to self-soothe?
“WALL-E”
Let’s start with one that tugs at the heartstrings.
This 2008 film combines science fiction with computer animation and romance to tell the tale of a solitary robot whose job it is to collect trash on 22nd century Earth, which has been decimated by pollution and deserted.
WALL-E falling in love with another robot leads to all types of action and a feel-good film for the whole family. (It’s also offers a great reminder to look away from screens more often.)
“The Mitchells vs. the Machines”
Speaking of fun for the whole family, this 2021 animated film is about a dysfunctional family who tries to save the world from a revolution of robots during a road trip.
If that doesn’t sound like summer time, nothing does.
“Minority Report”
This one is definitely darker.
What do you get when you mix the acting of Tom Cruise with the directing of Steven Spielberg and a movie losely based on the writing of famed author Philip K. Dick?
The result is the 2002 sc-fi blockbuster, set in a world where technology can predict murders before they happen and nab the murderers before the deed is done.
“The Matrix”
Possibly the most famous movie on this list, the 1999 original kicked off a franchise starring Keanu Reeves as cybercriminal and programmer, Neo, living in a world where robots dominate.
Naturally, this happened after said robots revolted against humans because isn’t that what folks are worried about thanks to being a frequent theme in such films?
“WarGames”
Technology bringing us to the precipice of nuclear destruction is another common movie theme (as well as a real-life concern.)
In this 1983 sci-fi thriller, Matthew Broderick stars as a hacker who finds his way into a supercomputer that attempts to kick off war with the Soviet Union.
“M3GAN”
This one definitely won’t ease your concerns about AI.
A doll with artificial intelligence leans into the very human emotions of jealousy and anger to deal with anyone she believes is coming between her and her human companion.
Scary sci-fi is double the trouble, double the pleasure – again depending upon the audience.
“The Terminator”
No self respecting AI list would be complete without the granddaddy of them all.
Arnold Schwarzenegger stars as a cyborg assassin who travels back from the future in an attempt to kill a woman who will later give birth to a son that grows up to save mankind from a hostile form of artificial intelligence.
From the signature line “I’ll be back” to a franchise of sequels, this 1984 film is a huge part of the pop culture zeitgeist.
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Which NordicTrack treadmills are best?
A practically endless array of fitness equipment companies might claim to make the best treadmill, but given its long-standing reputation for quality, NordicTrack is a serious contender for the accolade. NordicTrack, which makes treadmills to suit most any runner, is one of the more expensive brands, but even its lower-cost options run right past the competition.
One of the best NordicTrack treadmills you can buy is the NordicTrack Commercial X32i. This supercharged NordicTrack model features one of its largest available screens and comes with Wi-Fi connectivity, plus it’s exceptionally quiet.
What to know before you buy a NordicTrack treadmill
Styles
NordicTrack makes three styles of treadmills: running, desk and incline.
- Running: Running NordicTrack treadmills are the kind of treadmill everyone thinks of when you say “treadmill.” You turn it on, the belt starts to move at a chosen speed, and then you run. They’re good for runners at any experience level and come in at-home or commercial-grade options.
- Desk: Desk NordicTrack treadmills are effectively running treadmills, with the key difference being a flat, desk-type area for use as a workstation instead of the usual center console. They also tend to have a limited range of speed and incline choices, as they’re intended to allow you to focus on your work.
- Incline: Think of incline NordicTrack treadmills as running treadmills that have been juiced up. They have incline settings far steeper than anything a standard running NordicTrack treadmill has and are meant for use by experienced runners who want to push themselves as hard as possible.
Console
Non-desk NordicTrack treadmills use a center console to control their operation, which varies dramatically depending on the model. The company’s budget and/or older models will only feature a small LCD display with control buttons on the side. Nearly all others will feature a smart-capable, high-definition touchscreen that can be as small as 7 inches or as big as 32 inches.
What to look for in a quality NordicTrack treadmill
Speed
NordicTrack treadmills have a minimum top speed of 8 mph, with pricier models upping it to 12 mph.
Incline/decline
All treadmills feature at least minor incline ability, with the usual minimum being a 10% incline. Some of the higher-end running treadmills will push that to 15% and also offer a minor decline feature of no greater than 6%. Incline NordicTrack treadmills will push that incline to a maximum of 40%.
How much you can expect to spend on a NordicTrack treadmill
Desk NordicTrack treadmills usually cost between $1,000 and $1,500. Running NordicTrack treadmills, the classic style of treadmill, typically start around $600 and can go up to about $2,800. Incline NordicTrack treadmills range from roughly $2,000 up to around $4,500.
NordicTrack treadmill FAQ
Will I need to assemble my new NordicTrack treadmill?
A. Yes, all NordicTrack treadmills will require some assembly. Depending on where you purchase your NordicTrack treadmill, you might be offered an expert assembly option; these cost a fair chunk of change, though, and NordicTrack treadmills aren’t that complicated to assemble on your own.
What sort of warranty does NordicTrack offer for its treadmills?
A. The motor and the frame on all NordicTrack treadmills are covered by a lifetime warranty, while the smaller pieces and parts and especially electrical components tend to have warranties between two and six years. Most will also have a labor warranty for one to three years.
What can I do to help my NordicTrack treadmill last longer?
A. There isn’t much you can actively do, as NordicTrack builds its treadmill components well. Double-checking the tightness of the screws every once in a while and giving the exterior a wipe with a slightly damp cloth after use is about it.
What are the best NordicTrack treadmills to buy?
Top NordicTrack treadmill
What you need to know: This is one of NordicTrack’s most advanced treadmills currently available.
What you’ll love: Wi-Fi connectivity, a 32-inch screen and low noise are the main selling points.
What you should consider: This is NordicTrack’s most expensive treadmill.
Where to buy: Sold by NordicTrack
Top NordicTrack treadmill for the money
What you need to know: An excellent budget NordicTrack treadmill that still provides an easy-to-use machine and a great workout.
What you’ll love: A Bluetooth connection makes listening to your preferred audio easy, and the fan helps you stay cool on long runs.
What you should consider: The incline options aren’t the steepest you can find.
Where to buy: Sold by NordicTrack and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Worth checking out
What you need to know: If you want more than what a budget model can give but don’t want to blow your bank account on the very best, then this NordicTrack treadmill is a perfect middle ground.
What you’ll love: This NordicTrack treadmill has many of the features of the top-of-the-line X32i and sells for $1,000 less.
What you should consider: Like all NordicTrack treadmills, the iFIT service is aggressively pushed; don’t forget to cancel if you don’t want to pay the monthly fee.
Where to buy: Sold by NordicTrack and Dick’s Sporting Goods
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What kinds of gifts do serious crafting families want?
When you think about Christmas gifts that are appropriate for the whole family, your mind probably turns to all the new and classic toys that are available. A family game, such as Exploding Kittens or Jenga, for instance, is a great way to engage everyone in an enjoyable pursuit. However, it is not the only type of activity that brings individuals close and builds a cherished family history.
Crafting is an excellent way to spend family time. It can involve anything from a kids’ paint-by-number set to woodworking. Our DIY expert, Beth Allen, founder of HIP Chicks (Home Improvement Project Chicks), has a keen insight when it comes to creating. She knows which products are best. To help you find the perfect gift, she has shared 20 hand-picked items that are ideal for families that love to craft.
Why crafting is such a great family activity
Doing crafts as a family requires planning, creative thinking, socializing and more. When you craft with your kids, it gives them a rare chance to take the lead and make decisions that affect everyone. It helps build confidence, reduces stress and creates fond family moments and memories.
Best holiday gifts for the crafting family
U.S. Art Supply 162-Piece Art Set
Allen suggested considering something comprehensive. This large art set includes everything an artsy family might want for creating, such as paints, mixing trays, brushes, sketchbooks, crayons, pastels, colored pencils and more.
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Benicci Complete Acrylic Paint Set
Allen said, “The Benicci acrylic paint set comes with brushes and a whole lot of colors.” It is a great value and comes with all the tools your family needs (except canvases) to start having fun with acrylic paints.
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For a family member that wants to get a little more serious about their art, Allen recommended an easel. This portable beechwood model is a cleverly designed case for your paints and brushes that opens up into a tabletop easel.
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School Smart Paper Edger Scissors
Allen said that a set of scissors can be a fun gift. Each pair of scissors in this set creates a unique edge when cutting. This makes them ideal for any kind of scrapbooking or other arts and crafts project. There are 12 different offerings that come in an attractive wooden table stand.
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Melissa and Doug Created by Me! Sand Art Bottles Craft Kit
Melissa and Doug are known for creating toys and craft sets for kids. This fun offering is best for younger kids. It comes with three plastic bottles and six bags of sand so your little ones can create rainbow-colored sand bottles.
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“Every crafter needs a glue gun,” Allen stated. “This one is nice because it is cordless, so it won’t be falling over all the time. It has a lithium-ion battery that can be recharged and the small tip gives you precision when working.”
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Rustark 21-Piece Modeler Basic Tools Kit
Modelers will love this comprehensive tool set. It comes with everything a beginner would need to accomplish basic modeling tasks. The set is durable and lightweight, making it very portable.
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Amazon Basics Metal Alphabet And Number Stamp Kit
A stamp kit can be a fun way to add a personal touch to items. Allen said this kit can be used to create permanent hand-stamped imprints. It comes with all uppercase letters, an “&” and numbers from 0 to 9. It is suitable for metal, leather and other materials.
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If you want to try glass cutting, you need the right tools. This set has an ultra-strong diamond carbide blade that provides a smooth operation. It is suitable for everything from creating stained glass to household projects, such as cutting mirrors, windows and shelving.
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Dremel 4000 Variable Speed Rotary Tool Kit
Allen says if you are a crafter, this Dremel makes an excellent gift. It is one of her go-to tools that can accomplish almost any crafting task, from sanding and polishing to engraving and cutting. This offering comes with four attachments and 34 accessories.
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For someone who wants to get deeper into precision crafting, Allen recommended a drill press to go with your Dremel. She said this offering lets you maximize the functionality of your Dremel rotary tool so you can do even more projects.
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Black and Decker 20V Max Drill/Driver Kit
“You gotta have a power drill,” Allen insists. “I put this power drill on every single list of tools I make. If you want to build things or do some light woodworking with the family, this tool is a best bang for the buck item.”
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Dremel Multi-Max Oscillating DIY Tool Kit
For a big-ticket item, Allen highly recommends the Dremel multi-max tool. She calls it “the MacGyver of power tools.” It can cut wood, metal, and PVC. It also sands and removes grout. Allen says, “Every home needs one.”
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Wagner Spraytech Paint Sprayer
If you are doing any type of woodworking projects, Allen recommends getting a paint sprayer. This particular model has a smaller spray nozzle, so it is suitable for craft projects.
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If you want a really rugged and versatile workbench that can handle everything from crafting to woodworking, Allen recommends The Keter foldable workbench. It is a sturdy multipurpose bench that folds up nice and tight.
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Allen says it is important to have good lighting when crafting, not just so you can see what you are doing, but for safety. This affordable model has four light modes and a timer as well as a built-in charging port.
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Plano Molding Stow N Go Toolbox
If you are a family of serious crafters, you need a storage box for your supplies. The Plano Stow N Go toolbox has four sections to organize all of your crafting tools and accessories. Each layer pulls out for convenience so you can quickly access everything you have stored in that compartment.
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Jackery Portable Power Station Explorer 160
Allen pointed out that some families like to do crafts outside or when traveling or even when camping. If you need a power source when working outdoors, she suggested this portable model. It weighs less than 4 pounds and gives you one 110V AC outlet, one 12V DC outlet, two USB-A ports and one USB-C port.
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If you’re doing crafts, especially with kids, you’re going to make a mess with materials such as glitter and sand. If you are working with wood, there’s going to be sawdust. For a quick and easy cleanup, Allen recommends getting a small handheld vacuum like this Black and Decker dustbuster.
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Craftsman Portable Shop Vacuum
For bigger projects, Allen advised getting a small wet/dry vac. It is compact and comes with a variety of cleaning attachments for convenience and versatility. This 2.5 gallon model can be switched over to use as a blower if needed.
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BEIRUT (AP) — A Syrian baby girl whose mother gave birth to her while trapped under the rubble of their home during this week’s devastating earthquake now has a name: Aya, Arabic for “a sign from God.” With her parents and all her siblings killed, her great-uncle will take her in.
Aya is one of untold numbers of orphans left by Monday’s 7.8-magnitude quake, which killed more than 19,000 people in northern Syria and southeastern Turkey. The pre-dawn quake brought down thousands of apartment buildings on residents as they were roused from sleep, so entire families often perished.
In most cases, relatives take in orphaned children, doctors and experts say. But those surviving relatives are also dealing with the wreckage of their own lives and families. In the continued chaos days after the quake, with the dead and a dwindling number of survivors still being found, doctors say it’s impossible to say how many children lost their parents.
At one hospital in northwest Syria, a red-haired 7-year-old girl, Jana al-Abdo, asked repeatedly where her parents were after she was brought in, said Dr. Khalil Alsfouk, who was treating her. “We later found out she was the only one who survived among her entire family,” he said Thursday.
In the case of the newborn Aya, her father’s uncle, Salah al-Badran, will take her in once she is released from the hospital.
But his own house was also destroyed in the northwest Syrian town of Jenderis. He and his family managed to escape the one-story building, but now he and his household of 11 people are living in a tent, he told The Associated Press.
“After the earthquake, there’s no one able to live in his house or building. Only 10% of the buildings here are safe to live in and the rest are unlivable,” he said, communicating via voice messages.
Rescue workers in Jenderis discovered Aya on Monday afternoon, more than 10 hours after the quake hit, as they were digging through the wreckage of the five-story apartment building where her parents lived. Buried under the concrete, the baby still was connected by her umbilical cord to her mother, Afraa Abu Hadiya, who was dead. along with her husband and four other children. The baby was rushed to a hospital in the nearby town of Afrin.
Abu Hadiya probably gave birth to the girl and then died a few hours before they were discovered, said Dr. Hani Maarouf at Cihan Hospital in Afrin.
“We named her Aya, so we could stop calling her a new-born baby,” said Maarouf. Her condition is improving by the day and there was no damage to her spine, as initially feared, he said.
The U.N. children’s agency, UNICEF, said it has been monitoring children whose parents are missing or killed, providing food, clothes and medicine and coordinating with hospitals to track down extended family members who might be able to care for them.
In Turkey, the Ministry of Family and Social Services appealed to potential foster families to submit applications. It said children whose families or relatives could not be found were currently being taken care of in state institutions. Staff were assessing their needs and placing them with registered foster families, the ministry said.
Near the opposition-held Syrian town of Azaz, a non-governmental organization has set up a makeshift orphanage that is now housing about 40 children.
But in many cases, the extended family steps in. Syrians have experience in facing the tragedy of parentless children: Hundreds of thousands of people have been killed in Syria's long civil war, which began in 2011, creating unknown numbers of orphans.
Jana, the 7-year-old, was found by rescue workers on Tuesday after 30 hours under the rubble of her family’s home in Harem, a Syrian town near the Turkish border, Alsfouk said. Her mother, father and three siblings were killed.
She was brought to a hospital in the nearby town of Bab al-Hawa, which was already overwhelmed.
“In our children’s section, we have 24 beds and five incubators, but we have been receiving dozens of children. We barely had capacity. And we were the only hospital with a section for pediatric surgery in the area,” Alsfouk said.
Seen by an AP journalist Wednesday, Jana cried out in pain and confusion in her bed, waving the IV tubes in her arms. Her face was covered with cuts.
Later, an aunt came, and Jana was released to her, Alsfouk said.
Alsfouk’s own home had been destroyed, and his family had moved in with friends. For days he has been treating the rush of injured children, some of whom didn’t survive.
“The whole experience was awful. It’s hard to hold back your grief after trying to save a child but not being able to,” he said, “because you have to then move on to dozens of other children who needed help.”
For now, things are too confusing to determine the number of orphans, said Dr. Muheeb Qaddour, deputy chief of the health department in Syria’s Idlib province, which is the center of the country’s last opposition-held enclave in the northwest and which was hard hit by the quake.
“But now people are beginning to realize there are many children now without families. There is a great embrace of them by society. Distant relatives take them in before they would go to an orphanage,” he sad. “Regrettably it is only after the dust of the earthquake settles that things become clear.”
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LOS ANGELES, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Enservco Corporation ("Enservco" or "the Company") (NYSE: ENSV) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between May 13, 2021 and April 18, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before July 19, 2022.
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Michael Gayle Beckman, 73, of Fox River Grove, IL, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on November 19, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Mike was born in Duluth, MN on May 8, 1949, to Gayle and Norma (Ohlund) Beckman. He grew up in a tight-knit family and was still close with many of his beloved friends from his youth. After graduating from the University of Minnesota-Duluth with a degree in History, he embarked on a successful 38-year career in the claims insurance industry.
He was united in marriage to his beloved wife Meg on September 13, 1980 and was a devoted father to Tess and Molly. In addition to his successful career, Mike was active in his church, including acting as Grand Knight for three years for the Cary-Grove Knights of Columbus. He will be remembered as a gregarious, loving, and larger-than-life personality.
Mike is survived by his wife Meg; children Tess (Derek) Gigliotti and Molly Beckman, and dear family members including several nieces, nephews, in-laws, and cousins, as well as his canine companion Gus. He is preceded in death by his father Gayle, mother Norma, and sister Brenda.
Family and friends are welcome to visit with Mike’s family on Saturday, December 10 from 9:30 AM until the time of the mass at 10:30 AM at St. Peter and Paul Church, 410 N. 1st St, Cary, IL.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Mike’s name to the American Cancer Society by visiting www.cancer.org. | 2022-12-22T07:24:10+00:00 | duluthnewstribune.com | https://www.duluthnewstribune.com/obituaries/obits/michael-gayle-backman-5d0135ff67a60618cb3bf3a9-63862fa6454d3f7a2a20b832 |
BEIJING, Nov. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- China last week sent out a loud message in favor of global development and global governance at the 17th G20 Summit and the 29th Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders' Meeting.
While addressing multilateral meetings and talking with leaders of other countries at the events, Chinese President Xi Jinping sent a strong signal that China will always advance world peace and development and deepen international cooperation, said Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
Upholding multilateralism
During his six-day trip, Xi participated in over 30 events. At the G20 Summit, Xi proposed building a global partnership for economic recovery and the International Cooperation Initiative on Global Food Security, and supported the African Union in joining the G20, which has received warm responses from developing countries.
At the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting, Xi announced that China is considering holding the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation next year to provide fresh impetus for the development and prosperity of the Asia-Pacific and the world.
Promoting regional development
The trip to Indonesia was Xi's first overseas visit since the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China. During his trips to Indonesia and Thailand, important consensus on striving towards building a human community with a shared future was forged.
Xi also agreed with the leaders of the Philippines, Singapore, Brunei and other neighboring countries to further consolidate good-neighborly friendship, deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and build more stable and strong bilateral relationships.
Putting China-U.S. relations on right course for world peace
Xi held face-to-face meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in Bali, where they had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on issues of importance in China-U.S. relations and in world peace and development
Xi pointed out the current state of China-U.S. relations is not in the fundamental interests of the two countries and peoples, and is not what the international community expects.
China and the U.S. need to have a sense of responsibility for history, for the world and for the people, explore the right way to get along with each other in the new era, put the relationship on the right course, and bring it back to the track of healthy and stable growth to the benefit of the two countries and the world as a whole, Xi said.
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. (KRQE) – An Albuquerque mother is accused of using her kids as drug mules to transport fentanyl. It was discovered after her ex-husband was found dead from an overdose inside a bathroom stall at Dallas Love Airport in May.
Federal officials say he picked up his kids, ages eight and 10, at the airport and rummaged through the boys’ luggage before going into the bathroom. Investigators found more than a gram of fentanyl in a makeup container in the stall.
Prosecutors say the boys’ mother, 46-year-old Magdelena Silva Banuelos, exchanged texts with the man about fentanyl, warning him to only take one pill. She’s being held until trial and she faces up to life in prison if convicted. | 2022-11-24T00:29:51+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/crime/albuquerque-woman-possibly-used-sons-as-drug-mules/ |
LAS VEGAS — Matthew Tkachuk's massive hit on Jack Eichel in Game 2 of the Stanley Cup Final bent but did not break the Vegas Golden Knights.
It could have been a big turning point in the game and in the championship series. Instead, it stood as a moment of resiliency for Eichel and his club.
Here's what went down.
Late in the second period and with his team down 4-0, Tkachuk made his presence felt in a big way, leveling a huge hit on Eichel.
Eichel, the Golden Knights' top center and leading scorer in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, went straight to the dressing room and didn't return in the dying minutes of the middle frame.
He did, however, return for the third period and set up a goal on his next shift after the Panthers had cut the lead to 4-1.
The hit wasn't all that controversial in the end, with both sides agreeing it was a clean, hard hit.
"It doesn't matter who you are," Tkachuk said, per NHL.com. "You shouldn't be going through the middle with your head down. You're going to get hit. I mean, I would get hit too if I had my head down in the middle.
"It's nothing. It's not a big deal. He's a really good player, and really good players can get hit too."
Eichel didn't disagree.
"I kind of blame myself a bit," Eichel said. "I lose the puck, and then I'm reaching for it, and I trip, and he's right there. So, I didn't really say anything that it was a dirty hit or anything.
"I'll have to look at it again, but you don't want to put yourself in that position. Unfortunately, he finishes a good hit. But you know, I'm fine now, so we'll just move on."
It certainly didn't look good at first, as Eichel was down on all fours after the hit and appeared to be in some discomfort while skating off. Losing Eichel for any significant length of time would have been a massive blow for Vegas, seeing as he leads the team with six goals and 16 assists in 19 playoff games (and his first taste of the postseason).
Luckily, Eichel was ok, and helped stave off any semblance of a comeback with that assist early in the third period.
Vegas, by the way, is now up 2-0 in their series with the Panthers. | 2023-06-06T22:20:14+00:00 | wfmynews2.com | https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/sports/locked-on/lo-las-vegas/golden-knights-show/how-jack-eichel-shook-off-matthew-tkachuks-huge-hit-stanley-cup-finals/535-65357089-6095-4c39-a554-9cba910017a6 |
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On behalf of Khosla Properties, Agent PHL powered by Compass Commercial has formally announced the sale and settlement of 1713-21 North Front Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The incredibly desirable parcel is located in the Fishtown submarket, where investment and development demand remains at record levels. The transaction was brokered by Ryan McManus, Principal of Agent PHL.
McManus said: "This site commanded multiple offers once it hit the market but ultimately, Our Client's track record, substantial neighborhood holdings and healthy reputation — coupled with strong terms, efficient due diligence and a mobilized pre-development effort — prevailed." He also said, "As a Qualified Opportunity Zone parcel, the site contributed additional benefits for Our Client; and, from a brokerage standpoint, we continue to witness a 'flight to quality' in the second half of 2022, as top submarkets throughout Greater Philadelphia are aggressively being pursued while fringe areas stagnate."
The Property will feature authentically inspired architectural appeal, positioned alongside the "El" train on a strip populated with the city's best new restaurants, including LMNO by Stephen Starr, Evil Genius Brewery, Suraya, Goldie by Michael Solomonov, Laser Wolf by Michael Solomonov, Wm. Mulherin's Sons, Hiroki Sushi, Pizzeria Beddia, Middle Child Clubhouse and Front Street Café, amongst others. 10 parking spaces will be included in The Development to accompany the 55 residential dwellings, as will 2,557 SF of ground-floor commercial space to further activate one of the most vibrant commercial corridors in all of Philadelphia. The Site is walkable to two (2) equidistant Septa train stations connecting directly into Downtown Philadelphia and University City in just minutes.
Anuj Khosla, Principal of Khosla Properties, said: "We are excited to expand our footprint in Fishtown and looking forward to delivering a beautiful building."
Please direct future sales enquiries to Ryan@AgentPHL.com or visit our website at www.AgentPHL.com.
Agent PHL was founded in 2016 by Ryan McManus as a full-service hybrid real estate sales firm focused primarily on land development, multifamily investment and residential new construction listings. The firm has enough talent, tools and resources to compete with blue chip national real estate firms yet remains boutique and nimble enough to service the most distinct, exclusive listings with a neighborhood-based approach to sales. Agent PHL has the local expertise, reputation and connections to be considered the go-to sales team in Philadelphia. Backed by the power of Compass Commercial and its national network of top-producing agents and technology, Agent PHL services an interoffice pipeline of referrals and out-of-region enquiries on behalf of brokers, investors and developers.
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A Florida man prosecutors say is affiliated with the Proud Boys extremist group was sentenced on Friday to five years in prison for attacking police officers with pepper spray as they tried to defend the U.S. Capitol against supporters of President Donald Trump on Jan. 6, 2021.
Barry Ramey, an aircraft mechanic who was convicted of assault and other crimes in federal court in Washington, D.C., also tried to intimidate an FBI agent investigating him before his arrest. Ramey anonymously called the agent and recited the agent’s home address over the phone, prosecutors say.
Ramey has been locked up since his April 2022 arrest. His attorney wrote in court documents that Ramey “has understood the gravity of his actions and is ready for a change with support standing by to help him through it.”
There was no immediate response Friday to an email sent to his attorney seeking comment.
Prosecutors say Ramey joined a large group of Proud Boys on the morning of Jan. 6 before heading toward the Capitol, where lawmakers were meeting to certify President Joe Biden’s election victory over Trump. As another rioter charged a police line, Ramey lifted his arm and began spraying, hitting two officers, according to prosecutors.
After the officers were sprayed, rioters managed to push past the police line and up the stairs toward the Capitol, authorities say.
“Like an attacker who holds a pillow over a victim’s head while the victim is assaulted, Ramey’s spray was capable of making officers just as vulnerable to attack,” prosecutors wrote in court papers.
Ramey’s lawyer noted in court documents that her client didn’t enter the Capitol, steal anything or “remain defiant following January 6th—as many have done.” His attorney disputed prosecutors’ characterization of Ramey as a member of the Proud Boys on Jan. 6. She said there’s no evidence he was part of any chats that “planned a coup on democratic government” or came to Washington prepared to stop the certification of the vote.
“There is a marked difference between those who came prepared that day for violence, planned for it, advocated for it, and enlisted others to carry it out versus those who came to support their candidate, and were egged on by more nefarious forces and conducted themselves in a criminal manner,” defense attorney Farheena Siddiqui wrote.
A slew of Proud Boys leaders, members and associates have been charged with federal crimes in the riot. Former Proud Boys national chairman Enrique Tarrio and three other leaders were convicted in May of seditious conspiracy for what authorities said was a plot to halt the transfer of power from Trump to Biden.
Also on Friday, another Florida man — who authorities say came to Washington with a militia group called Guardians of Freedom — was sentenced in a separate case to five months behind bars for his role in the riot, according to court documents.
Authorities say Jonathan Rockholt came to the Capitol with a tactical vest and helmet, joined other rioters in pushing against police in a tunnel and stole an officer’s riot shield. Rockholt pleaded guilty to civil disorder and theft of government property.
Rockholt’s lawyer said in court papers that during the riot, the man was “caught up in the moment cheering for Trump” and “didn’t intentionally” contribute to the heave-ho pushing of officers but was being pushed himself by the crowd around him.
“As for the shield, Mr. Rockholt offers no excuse for that lapse of judgment,” attorney Vincent Citro wrote.
In an email on Friday, Citro said the judge imposed “an appropriate sentence based on the facts and circumstances.”
More than 1,000 people have been charged in that Capitol attack. Over 600 of them have pleaded guilty, while approximately 100 others have been convicted after trials decided by judges or juries. More than 550 riot defendants have been sentenced, with over half receiving terms of imprisonment ranging from six days to 18 years.
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Associated Press reporter Michael Kunzelman in Silver Spring, Maryland contributed. | 2023-07-08T11:37:53+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-capitol-rioter-linked-to-proud-boys-gets-5-years-in-prison-for-pepper-spraying-police/ |
Sales and unit growth propel National Automotive Styling franchise to rank among the 500 biggest U.S.-based franchises of 2021
BOCA RATON, Fla., Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™, a leading auto accessory and window tinting franchise, has been named to the prestigious Franchise Times Top 500 Franchises list of the largest U.S.-based franchises.
With annual growth of 27.9% in sales and 5.9% annual unit growth, Tint World® ranks 398 in the Top 500 Franchises list.
"Being part of the Franchise Times Top 500 Franchises showcases Tint World®'s powerful growth strategy and our commitment to supporting the success of our franchisees," said Charles J. Bonfiglio, president and CEO of Tint World®. "Our proven model ensures franchise owners have all the tools they need to be the outstanding provider of automotive aftermarket services and products in their markets. That's what drives our growth and helps us stand out in our industry."
The Franchise Times Top 500 is an exclusive annual ranking of the 500 largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. The project is the result of a five-month research and reporting effort that leads to the most credible and objective franchise ranking available, said Franchise Times Editor in Chief Laura Michaels. Combined overall growth of 20.5% for the Top 500 resulted in a record sales total of $769 billion.
Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ offer sales and installation of auto accessories, mobile electronics, audio video equipment, security systems, custom wheels and tire packages, window tinting, vehicle wraps, paint protection films, detailing services, nano ceramic coatings, maintenance and repair services, and more. Tint World® is also the leading provider of residential, commercial and marine computerized window tinting and security film services with locations throughout the U.S. and abroad, with franchise opportunities available worldwide.
About Tint World®
Founded in 1982, Tint World® Automotive Styling Centers™ is America's largest and fastest-growing automotive accessories and window tinting international franchise, specializing in window tinting, protective films, vehicle wraps, audio and electronics, security systems, car and truck accessories, wheels and tires, detailing and ceramic coating, and installation services.
Tint World® Mobile Services™ include marine, residential, and commercial window tinting films, solar films, decorative films, safety and security films, and protective ceramic coatings. Tint World® has locations in the United States, Canada, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates, with master franchise opportunities available worldwide. To find out more, please visit www.TintWorld.com or www.TintWorldFranchise.com.
About the Franchise Times Top 500
The Franchise Times Top 500 is the only ranking by systemwide sales and units of the largest 500 U.S.-based franchise brands. Published in the October issue and available in a searchable database online, the Franchise Times Top 500 also analyzes industry sectors based on percentage change in sales growth, reports the 10 fastest-growing franchises by four different measures, and includes exclusive news stories about the biggest names in franchising. The rankings and full report, and the searchable online database, are available at www.franchisetimes.com/top-500-2022.
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Clark County will use up to $2.6 million of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) money to fund an employee retention incentive project this year.
The county commission on Wednesday approved the allocation to award employees a second retention incentive at 2.5% of their earnings, bringing the total percentage for retention bonuses up to 5% for eligible employees.
The project is in response to the loss of employees in multiple county departments, particularly at the county’s Job and Family Services and sheriff’s offices, said Clark County administrator Jennifer Hutchinson.
“We are losing employees at a high rate,” she said. “We think this is something that can help us.”
The incentive will be calculated by gross annual income not including other bonuses, mileage, overtime and other payment beyond the hourly or base pay, according to commission.
The county commission employs hundreds of employees in multiple departments, and many permanent and probationary part-time and full-time workers are eligible for the incentives.
Departments who have their own appointing boards — such as the Clark County Combined Health District, the Board of Developmental Disabilities, the Mental Health and Recovery Board, the Clark County Law Library, the Transportation Coordinating Committee, the Clark County Park District, the Clark Soil and Water Conservation District and the West Central Community Correctional Facility — are not eligible for the incentives, according to the county commission.
Also not eligible for the incentive project are intermittent employees, temporary personnel, interns, seasonal workers and elected officials at county offices.
County employees can earn a 2.5% bonus in August in addition to the new 2.5% incentive eligible employees will now receive at the end of the year, according to the commission.
Employees must have a “fully active” pay status with the county on the date of the bonus disbursements to receive them, Hutchinson said.
ARPA funds can be used to provide worker retention incentives to encourage employees to stay employed by the recipient of the federal relief, according to the county commission.
Wednesday’s allocation is part of the $26 million allocated to Clark County from the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan Act that President Joe Biden signed into law in March 2021. A total of $350 billion was allocated to help local governments across the country reeling from the pandemic.
The Clark County commission has also allocated funding to more than 20 projects and other items, such as employee paid administrative leave and technology for the county’s dispatch center.
Commissioners also approved ARPA spending for a stormwater improvement project for Enon-Xenia Road to alleviate flooding in the area and for a fiber optic project to service county-owned buildings, as well as a safety improvement project for Spangler Road.
Another $220,000 was allocated in January to assist Clark County veterans seeking aid through the county veterans office.
Up to $2.5 million in the federal relief dollars was allocated to reimburse the county for a portion of dispatch center costs, as well an additional $300,000 to cover the costs of programming and personnel expenses for reentry services for people preparing to leave incarceration in Clark County.
The commission also voted to allocate $125,000 for a part-time position for several years for the Ohio State University extension office of Clark County. The position will focus on assisting the county’s local food program and community gardens. In addition, roughly $260,000 in ARPA funding was allocated to reimburse the county for COVID-19 health care expenses incurred by the county self-insurance health care program.
In addition, the commission allocated $10 million in ARPA funding in total to reimburse the county for revenue loss that resulted from the pandemic, $800,000 of which is being used to cover the costs of a waterline extension project on Rt. 235.
Last week, federal relief funds were allocated to cover $60,000 worth of staffing increases at the Clark County Dog Warden’s Office as dogs continue to fill the shelter at max capacity.
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ST. LOUIS, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GoJet is pleased to announce new premium pay rates for pilots in the regional industry. Effective immediately, First Officers will earn a starting rate of $90.00 per hour, while Near Entry Captains (Pilots with 750+ hours of qualifying experience) and Direct Entry Captains will earn a starting rate of $142.50 per hour.
Near and Direct Entry Captains will also receive an 18-year longevity match, a $40K sign-on bonus, an additional $50K bonus for applicants in the month of December, and a 24-month flow to United. First Officers will also receive an $18K sign-on bonus and the opportunity to opt-in to United's Aviate program, allowing them to flow in 24-48 months.
"We are committed to attracting and retaining the best talent in the industry," said Rick Leach, CEO of GoJet Airlines. "These new pay rates, innovative programs and positive company culture, provide pilots with the best overall package in terms of a rewarding career path."
GoJet offers a direct path to United Airlines, making it the perfect opportunity for pilots looking to advance their careers in the aviation industry. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply now to join the GoJet team.
About GoJet Airlines
GoJet Airlines is a premium regional partner to United Airlines under the United Express brand as a Part 121 operation. GoJet is at the forefront of regional aviation as the sole operator of the revolutionary CRJ-550. GoJet expanded a 10-year contract with United Airlines in 2021.
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ATLANTA, Jan. 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Trustees of each of the Invesco closed-end funds listed below today declared the following dividends.
Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year will report distributions for federal income tax purposes. The Fund's annual report to shareholders will include information regarding the tax character of Fund distributions for the fiscal year.
1 A portion of this distribution is estimated to be from a return of principal rather than net income. The Section 19 notice referenced below provides more information and can be found on the Invesco website at www.invesco.com.
The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions in 2023 will be made after the end of the year.
In order to comply with the requirements of Section 19 of the Investment Company Act of 1940, each Fund will provide its shareholders of record on the record date with a Section 19 Notice disclosing the sources of its dividend payment when a distribution includes anything other than net investment income. The Section 19 Notice is not provided for tax reporting purposes but for informational purposes only. If applicable, this Section 19 Notice information can be found on the Funds' website at www.invesco.com
The amount of dividends paid by each fund may vary from time to time. Past amounts of dividends are no guarantee of future dividend payment amounts.
Investing involves risk and it is possible to lose money on any investment in the funds.
For additional information, shareholders of the closed end fund may contact Jeaneen Terrio at 212-278-9205, Jeaneen.Terrio@invesco.com.
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Even as a controversy has erupted on Broadway over the use of pre-recorded music in the upcoming David Byrne musical, Here Lies Love, audiences for some musicals this past season are noticing the return of something that was once familiar: big orchestras.
When Sweeney Todd premiered in 1979, composer Jonathan Tunick orchestrated it for 26 musicians. But in every subsequent Broadway appearance, it's used a smaller orchestra ... until now. The new revival, starring Josh Groban and Annaleigh Ashford, features the full complement of strings, woodwinds, brass, harp and percussion.
"It feels normal," to work with an ensemble that large, said Tunick, laughing. Back in the 1970s, he orchestrated Sondheim's massive score in three-and-a-half weeks and has done 13 different versions of it since, written for everything from chamber ensembles to a full-size symphonic accompaniment on Tim Burton's film.
Tunick said audiences can feel the weight of the 26 pieces in the opening number. The orchestra is quiet, at the beginning, but then "the brass come in for the first time supporting the chorus, except for the low instruments. We hold them off to the second bar." He demonstrated, singing: "Swing your razor wide – BOOM – Sweeney!"
"This is just such a rarity, to have this many pieces underneath you," said Annaleigh Ashford, who plays Mrs. Lovett. "It's quite overwhelming and spectacular."
Ashford has been in a lot of musicals – she won a Tony for Kinky Boots – but Sweeney Todd is the first time she's working with a pit orchestra this large. "I think that anybody who has been in the American musical theater in the last 20 years has not had the opportunity to sing with an orchestra this large," she said. "It's just frankly not feasible from a financial standpoint."
Finances aren't the only reason orchestras are small
In fact, many producers have reduced the sizes of orchestras playing classic shows, citing finances. Broadway was shut down by a musician's strike 20 years ago over just this issue.
Yet finances are not the only reason to keep an orchestra small. "I think the style of music is changing," said Alex Lacamoire, who's Sweeney Todd's music director. He orchestrated and conducted 10 musicians in Hamilton. "Hamilton did not need 26 musicians."
Jeffrey Seller, who is a producer on both Hamilton and Sweeney Todd said that Sweeney is a different case, exactly because it has been revived so many times on so many different stages. "It just felt to us as if one very big reason for doing this production was to give the audience the full experience of the sound, of the orchestration of the music as Sondheim and his orchestrator Tunick imagined it," he said.
A big orchestra allows the audience to have a "goosebump experience," he said. The orchestra size has been part of the revival's marketing strategy.
"I thought we could do it responsibly so that we could make a modest profit for our investors," says Seller. "A killing? No way. A modest profit? Sure. Is that worth 26 musicians? You bet."
Golden age orchestras meant balanced acoustic sound
In Broadway's golden age, large orchestras were routine. Orchestra members and actors rarely used microphones, so orchestrators had to think about how to balance the sound so that singers weren't overwhelmed.
Kimberly Grigsby, who conducts the 30-piece orchestra for the current revival of Camelot, said the show's two original orchestrators, Robert Russell Bennett and Philip J. Lang, "get out of the way of the voice. If we play what's on the page and play the dynamics that are given, no one has to be in the back of the house, [using the sound board and] pulling down the orchestra or pushing the orchestra."
In fact, in an age when most musicians listen in the pit with in-ear monitors, she's suggested the ensemble just listen to each other acoustically. "I encourage you listen to the room," she told the orchestra, "listen to the singer, listen to one another. Let's make music together."
Phillipa Soo, who plays Guinevere in the show, said she feels supported by the big orchestra, not just musically, but dramatically. "I feel so lucky that we get to have them there with us, basically being, like, the ground under our feet. And it's such a beautiful relationship that we get to have with musicians in our storytelling."
Camelot is at Lincoln Center Theater, which is a non-profit. It has the resources to present old shows with big ensembles – they have produced My Fair Lady, The King and I and South Pacific full-out. But new shows are risky and expensive, so musical ensembles are usually kept small. Some musicals, like Six, only have a band of four.
A world of magic
Some Like It Hot, with a jazz score set during the prohibition, is at the higher end of the spectrum, with 17 musicians, said Charlie Rosen, who co-orchestrated the show with Bryan Carter.
"Outside of revivals, it's incredibly rare for a new musical to have a pit this big," Rosen said. "And that's sad, because to get this sound of this era – of musical theater and MGM movies – this is like the minimum you can get away with. And we're on the small side for that. We only have three strings and they're cranking in there!"
Ashford, starring in Sweeney Todd, said she had a suggestion for people who see musicals on Broadway, especially those coming to a show with one of these rare, large, "luxurious" orchestras: "Just take a moment and look down in the pit before you leave the house, because it's just a world of magic down there," she said.
And then, she said, they should stick around after the curtain call to hear the orchestra play the exit music – and give the musicians a hand.
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SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WWLP) — Fourteen-time GRAMMY-Award winner Bruno Mars is playing at the MassMutual Center this weekend! Fans flocked to the arena to see Mars, who has sold more than 200-million singles worldwide, making him one of the best selling artists of all time.
His 64th Annual GRAMMY win for Record of the Year made him only the second artist in GRAMMY history to win the category three times, following Simon and Garfunkel. Fans outside the venue were excited to witness Mars and his outstanding talent at the first show on Saturday night.
“I saw him in Connecticut some years ago and he is electric. He is all kinds of energy, so you can’t miss going to a Bruno Mars concert!,” expressed one Bruno Mars fan.
“He is awesome. We went to his concert out in Boston and it was awesome, dancing and singing. It’s just a lot of fun,” expressed another Bruno Mars fan.
If you are interested in jamming out with Bruno, the last we checked there were a few tickets still available for Sunday night’s 8 p.m. show. You can find tickets at the MassMutual Center website. | 2023-06-11T03:17:50+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/bruno-mars-entertains-the-pioneer-valley-at-massmutual-center/ |
The full impact of former President Trump’s decision to again seek the presidency became clear for the first time on Friday — but not in the way Trump wanted.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced the appointment of a special counsel to helm two big investigations surrounding Trump — one pertaining to attempts to overturn the 2020 presidential election and the other into the handling of sensitive documents that ended up at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida.
Garland has appointed career prosecutor Jack Smith to the role. The attorney general insisted the decision “will not slow the completion of these investigations.”
More importantly from a political standpoint, Garland made clear that Trump’s entry into the 2024 presidential race was the key catalyst for his decision.
“It is in the public interest to appoint a special prosecutor to independently manage an investigation and prosecution based on some developments,” Garland said during an afternoon news conference, at which he took no questions.
Those developments, he added, included, “the former president’s announcement that he is a candidate for president in the next election and the sitting president’s stated intention to be a candidate as well.”
Garland, whose 2016 nomination to the Supreme Court was halted by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), is realistic enough to know there is no possibility of his decision quietening the claims from Trump loyalists that the investigations are partisan witch hunts.
But he is at least hoping to preserve respect for the Department of Justice with the broader public at a time when it is under fire from a new Republican majority soon to take control of the House of Representatives.
Republicans on Capitol Hill have said they will use their new power in January to launch probes into a number of areas, including what they contend is the politicization of the Justice Department.
Democrats roll their eyes at the charge given Trump’s actions while in office, including firing James Comey as FBI director and pressuring then-Attorney General William Barr to find nonexistent evidence of widespread election fraud in 2020.
Harry Litman, a former U.S. attorney and deputy assistant attorney general, said he believed Garland had made a “nuanced legal call” on the special counsel.
“I do think there is a classic conflict of interest once Trump became a candidate, because prosecuting him can aid the president — and indirectly aid Garland,” Litman said.
While Litman noted that there was no chance of the move winning over ardent supporters of the former president, he added, “Hopefully it convinces whoever is left in the middle that [the DOJ] have done whatever they can to make it without fear or favor.”
The White House is adamant in asserting its non-involvement in the attorney general’s decision.
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said at Friday’s media briefing that Biden “was not aware” that Garland was going to appoint a special counsel.
“We were not given advance notice,” she added.
Trump, naturally, has come out with all guns blazing.
In an interview with Fox Digital, the former president branded the appointment “a disgrace” and said that it was “only happening because I am leading in every poll in both parties.”
His first assertion is a matter of opinion, but his second is untrue.
Trump has fallen behind Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in some polls of a hypothetical 2024 GOP primary battle.
DeSantis had perhaps the best midterm election of any. Republican, storming to a resounding reelection victory over Democratic opponent Charlie Crist. Trump, meanwhile, saw some of his most high-profile endorsees lose, renewing questions about whether he is an electoral liability to the GOP.
The timing of Trump’s 2024 campaign launch, beneath that political cloud, was widely interpreted as being an attempt to get out in front of the legal perils he faces.
A declaration of candidacy makes it easier to do what Trump is now doing — casting any moves by prosecutors as a sinister effort to hobble his candidacy.
Many of his allies push a similar line.
“If this is anything like the [Robert] Mueller investigation, the American people are in for a two-act comedy,” long-time Trump associate Michael Caputo told this column.
“Every time someone says the noose is getting tighter around Donald Trump, we find out there is nothing to it at all. This will not be the first time that an investigation came up empty-handed,” Caputo predicted.
Trump also promised in a Truth Social post that he would make a further statement on “the never ending Witch Hunt” at Mar-a-Lago later on Friday evening.
Still, beyond the president’s bluster, his troubles appear to be deepening. Smith, a prosecutor since 1994, has a stellar resume that includes spearheading the pursuit of possible war criminals at the special court in The Hague.
He is unlikely to be unnerved by Trump.
And that could be bad news, legally and politically, for the former president.
The Memo is a reported column by Niall Stanage. Brett Samuels contributed. | 2022-11-19T01:12:35+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/hill-politics/the-memo-trump-and-garland-go-to-war-on-special-counsel/ |
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RELIEVE UNPLEASANT MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS WITH THESE SUPPLEMENTS
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Menopause is a natural aging process that isn’t avoidable but is manageable with certain lifestyle adjustments. One way to manage symptoms is to take supplements.
Eat foods containing calcium and vitamin D
During menopause, your bones weaken, which increases your chances of osteoporosis. Eating foods rich in calcium, such as yogurt and cheese, increase bone density. Also, as you age, your skin cannot absorb as much vitamin D as it used to. Consuming foods such as fish and eggs helps you get more vitamin D. Consider taking calcium or vitamin D supplements too.
Maintain a healthy weight
You may gain a few pounds due to menopause. Weight gain occurs due to hormonal changes, aging, lifestyle habits and genetics. To lower your risk of developing chronic conditions such as heart disease and diabetes, aim to maintain a healthy weight based on your body mass index (BMI). Effectively managing weight can also lower or eliminate hot flashes.
Exercise regularly
Regular exercise boosts your energy levels, strengthens your bones and decreases stress. As mentioned, menopause weakens your bones, so exercises like walking, bicycling or swimming may improve symptoms.
Drink enough water
Dryness is a common symptom of menopause. With this in mind, it’s crucial to drink enough water daily to stay hydrated. Drinking water can also reduce bloating and increase your metabolism. Keep a water bottle with you during the day as a reminder to stay hydrated.
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This 120-count bottle improves mood, relieves night sweats and hot flashes and eases sleepiness. They’re soy-, propylene glycol-, hormone- and preservative-free. Remifemin contains milk and contains no artificial colors. You’ll take one tablet in the morning and another at night with water.
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Parris Island, located on the hurricane-prone, South Carolina coast is regarded as the Marine Corps installation most in peril from climate change. Now it's becoming a model for other bases in how to cope with the effects.
Copyright 2022 North Carolina Public Radio – WUNC | 2022-11-25T10:59:21+00:00 | nepm.org | https://www.nepm.org/2022-11-25/the-marine-corps-parris-island-is-a-role-model-for-coping-with-climate-change |
The Company aspires to empower more smart factories around the world
BEIJING, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BlueIOT (Beijing) Technology Co., Ltd ("BlueIOT" or "the Company"), a world leading Real-time Location System (RTLS) provider that develops high-precision positioning products based on cutting-edge Bluetooth Angle-of-Arrival (AoA) technology, recently completed a smart factory project for OSRAM Opto Semiconductors (OSRAM) in Malaysia, nudging the company one step closer to its strategic internationalization goal. By June 2022, its tally of projects globally hit a new high with fields of application expanding to healthcare, warehousing and logistics, smart factories, smart buildings, and digital venues with multiple successful smart factory cases particularly in the Asia-Pacific region.
Currently, all machines in OSRAM's factories are bound to BlueIOT asset-type tags allowing each machine's exact location to be monitored in real time. Staff view both the real-time and historical route of any tag on the location map and in the case of locating a machine, nearby personnel can be dispatched promptly. With an invisible electronic fence, the entry and exit of people and machines are identified and recorded, which effectively prevents the loss of valuable assets and realizes traceability of lost assets. The same asset tracking solution has also been deployed in Media China, Shanghai Research Institute of Building Sciences, and a national warehouse in Indonesia.
Additionally, BlueIOT's high-precision positioning system successfully assisted a manufacturing giant in Japan, a world-leading semiconductor manufacturer in Singapore, and SAIC Motor in China in improving factory personnel management. Wearable and skin-friendly tags for employees or visitors are usually in the form of a badge or a wristband. Automatic attendance eliminates the need for the cumbersome manual check-in of employees; analysis of workers' operation routes helps to optimize workflow and boost productivity; and in the event of any emergency, the nearest security staff will be alerted and swiftly dispatched to the scene.
BlueIOT's locating system brings its accuracy level down to 0.1m and has won the trust of end customers and partners due to its high capacity, low energy consumption, cost-effectiveness, stable signal, and compact size. The Company has been well-recognized for its high-quality products and services and looks forward to partnering with more tag suppliers, software developers, system integrators, and solution providers to help the world's ten billion Bluetooth terminals to enjoy a more accurate location experience and empower more industries.
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Mainers have only until Sunday to fish for a popular lobster bait fish before the fishery closes for the season.
Fishermen hit their quotas for pogies back in June, but have been able on a limited basis since early July continue to catch up to 6,000 pounds of the fish a day, according to the Portland Press Herald.
Now even that limited catch will come to an end Sunday, raising concerns among lobstermen as they face additional pressures from high fuel costs and inflation, the Press Herald reported. After Sunday, only noncommercial fishermen will be allowed to catch up to 1,050 pounds a day.
Right now, Maine has 0.52 percent of the overall quota for the East Coast, just slightly above the 0.5 percent minimum quota that is available to every state in the region.
Last year, Maine fishermen hauled in an estimated 22 million pounds of pogies — or menhaden — worth about $9.5 million. That compares with 27 million pounds worth about $7 million in 2020, according to the Portland newspaper.
Pogies have become increasingly popular as other traditional bait fish like herring succumb to overfishing.
Despite the closure, a new proposal, released earlier this week, would open up more fishing in Maine. Minimum allocations could be done on a tiered scale based on harvests going back to 2009. The commission could also shift the time frame that allocations are based upon to more recent years, which would give Maine a boost because of its increased landings.
Under the latter option, Maine’s baseline allocation would go from 0.5 percent to almost 5 percent, allowing fishermen to add thousands of pounds of pogies to their haul without jumping through hoops needed to get more quota.
These changes aim to bridge the gap between present allocations and the reality of what fishermen are seeing along the coast. | 2022-08-26T03:03:11+00:00 | bangordailynews.com | https://www.bangordailynews.com/2022/08/25/business/maine-pogy-fishery/ |
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan’s embattled former Prime Minister Imran Khan on Wednesday softened his year-long demand for early elections and said he is forming a committee for talks with the government to end the country's lingering political turmoil.
The offer, if accepted by the government of Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif, may help ease political tensions amid stalled talks between the International Monetary Fund and cash-strapped Pakistan, which is currently trying to avoid a default.
"If they tell the committee that they have a solution and the country can be governed better without me, or (if) they tell the committee the holding of elections in October benefits Pakistan, I will step back,” Khan said in a speech on his party's YouTube channel.
Wednesday's rare overture from the 70-year-old former cricket star turned Islamist politician comes amid an ongoing crackdown by Sharif's government on Khan supporters charged with attacking public property and military installations in the country. Although not a member of parliament, Khan leads a broad opposition movement against the government.
Khan was ousted from office by an alliance of opposition parties headed by Sharif in a no-confidence vote last year, and has since been calling for new elections. He alleged, without providing evidence, that Sharif, the U.S. and the Pakistani military conspired to remove him from office — allegations they deny. Khan later backtracked saying only the military and Sharif were behind his ouster.
Earlier this month, thousands of supporters from Khan’s party staged violent protests following Khan's arrest by officials from the National Accountability Bureau, which saw him dragged out of a court in the capital, Islamabad.
Over three days of violence, Khan's supporters responded by attacking the military's headquarters in the garrison city of Rawalpindi and even burned down the residence of a top regional army commander in the eastern city of Lahore.
It drew nationwide condemnation, prompting several top leaders from Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf party to resign.
In recent days, Khan has dialed down his rhetoric.
In a video message for his supporters on Wednesday, the former premier said he was ready to form a committee to hold talks with the government. He said he will step back from his demand for the holding of a snap vote if his committee is convinced that the holding of the parliamentary vote scheduled in October “benefits Pakistan.”
Under the constitution, the next vote is due in October when the parliament completes its term.
Khan's largely unexpected offer to pull back from demanding snap elections comes a day after he appeared before anti-corruption authorities in Islamabad in connection with a graft case. No details were available about Khan’s appearance before the National Accountability Bureau, which quizzed him for more than four hours.
Khan and his wife Bushra Bibi are accused of accepting property as a gift to build a private university in exchange for providing benefits to a real estate tycoon.
Khan denies the charge, saying he and his wife were not involved in any wrongdoing.
Khan’s offer to pull back comes amid a crackdown against those who were linked to the recent violence in which at least 10 people were killed. It also came after several of Khan's deputies, including former information minister Fawad Chaudhry, and human rights minister Shireen Mazari, resigned over the recent violence.
Asad Umar, the secretary-general of Khan's party, in a major blow also resigned Wednesday amid fears that Khan's party was being dismantled by his political opponents ahead of the next elections.
Since his ouster, Khan has been embroiled in more than 100 legal cases, and he has been granted protection from arrest in multiple cases until June 8.
The lingering political turmoil has worsened the economic crisis in cash-strapped Pakistan, which is desperately waiting for the release of a key $1.1 billion tranche from the 2019 $6 billion bailout package loan to Islamabad.
Pakistan witnessed one of the worst week's of inflation — 50% — this month after Sharif’s government slashed subsidies and raised taxes to comply with the bailout terms to secure the release of the tranche. It has been on hold since December.
On Wednesday, Sharif in televised remarks at a gathering in Islamabad denounced recent attacks by Khan’s supporters on military installations, saying “a red line was crossed” when Khan’s supporters staged violent protests.
He said all those linked to the attacks on military installations and public property will be prosecuted. | 2023-05-24T20:23:37+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/politics/article/pakistan-s-ex-premier-imran-khan-softens-demand-18117215.php |
National Hurricane Center watching 4 tropical waves, 1 could become a tropical depression
The National Hurricane Center is currently watching four tropical waves. Three of the disturbances are given a small chance of development over the next five days, but one in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean has been given a 70% chance and could become a tropical depression within the next week.
FOX 35 Storm Team Meteorologist Ian Cassette said there is no immediate threat to Florida at the moment, but the team will continue to watch long-range models. Here's what we know about each wave:
Central Tropical Atlantic:
The tropical wave over the central Tropical Atlantic Ocean currently lacks organization, despite an increase in associated shower and thunderstorm activity, according to the NHC.
"Environmental conditions are expected to be generally conducive for gradual development, and a tropical depression is likely to form later this week while moving toward the west and then west-northwest at around 10 mph, toward the waters east of the Leeward Islands," the NHC stated in its latest advisory Sunday.
Formation chances over the next five days are high - 70%.
Central Atlantic:
Forecasters say the tropical wave located about 600 miles east of Bermuda in the Central Atlantic continues to produce occasional, disorganized shower activity. "Strong upper-level winds and dry air are expected to limit significant development of this system while it meanders over the central Atlantic during the next few days, and the low is likely to dissipate by midweek," the NHC stated.
Formation chances over the next five days are low - 10%.
Northwestern Caribbean Sea:
This tropical wave could develop over the northwestern Caribbean Sea during the middle part of this week. "Environmental conditions could support some slow development of the system thereafter while it moves generally west-northwestward over the northwestern Caribbean Sea and toward the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico," the NHC said.
Formation chances over the next five days are low - 20%.
Eastern Tropical Atlantic:
The NHC said this tropical wave is forecast to move off the west coast of Africa Monday or Monday night. Some gradual development of the system is possible after that time while it moves generally westward across the far eastern tropical Atlantic.
Formation chances over the next five days are low - 20%.
Remember to stay alert as we approach the peak of the hurricane season on September 10th. Track the tropics in real-time on the FOX 35 Storm Team App. | 2022-08-28T13:24:55+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/national-hurricane-center-watching-4-tropical-waves-1-could-become-a-tropical-depression |
NEW YORK — There are a lot of questions surrounding this year's Tony Awards — and not just about who might win.
The Hollywood writers' strike has left much of Sunday's telecast with unknowns. There will be performances from the nominated musicals, pre-recorded montages of the plays and acceptance speeches. Everything else seems up in the air.
Striking members of the Writers Guild of America have agreed not to picket but won't allow its writers to work on the Tonys, leaving Broadway's biggest night without an established script. Any banter will have to be impromptu.
But if any group of people are best equipped to handle the stress from a live event, it's the Broadway community. Going on without a net just doesn't scare them.
“I think the theatrical community is the one artistic community that is absolutely capable of pulling off a show like this and not having it feel like, ‘Oh, I’m so scared and nervous!’" says Wayne Brady, who has been on Broadway in “Kinky Boots” and “Chicago” and will be leading a new “The Wiz.” It’s like, ‘No, this is what we do. This is what we do.' And I can’t wait to see it.”
Ariana DeBose's second stint as host is likely to be far different from last year. The Academy Award winner and Tony Award nominee will be tasked with gluing it all together.
There's plenty of time to eat up: A 2 1/2-hour pre-show on Pluto TV from 6:30-8 p.m. EDT hosted by Julianne Hough and Skylar Astin, and then the three-hour main event led by DeBose on CBS and Paramount+ starting at 8 p.m. EDT/5 p.m. PDT.
Performances are slated from the nominated casts of “Camelot,” “Into the Woods,” “& Juliet,” “Kimberly Akimbo,” “New York, New York,” “Parade,” “Shucked,” “Some Like It Hot” and “Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street.”
In addition, Joaquina Kalukango, the winner of last year's Tony for best performance by a leading actress in a musical, will sing, as well as casts from “A Beautiful Noise” and “Funny Girl.” That means there'll be plenty of star power, from Josh Groban to Lea Michele.
A total of 26 Tony Awards will be handed out for a season that had 40 new productions — 15 musicals, 24 plays and one special engagement. It was the first full season since Broadway returned from the COVID-19 shutdown.
“Some Like It Hot,” a musical adaptation of the cross-dressing movie comedy that starred Tony Curtis and Jack Lemmon, goes into the night with a leading 13 Tony Award nominations.
Broadway shows rely on the Tony Award telecast for exposure, and this year the need is even heightened, with a drop in tourism leaving many shows lighter at the box office than usual.
Stark Sands, who has twice been nominated and will attend this year as part of the musical “& Juliet,” calls the telecast “an annual national commercial for Broadway.”
“We know how much it means in ticket sales even if you don’t win — just the performance on national television in front of that 3 or 4 million people that are watching,” he says.
“I’m bummed that it’s not going to be the Tonys that we know, but I’m grateful that they got it over the line and that we will have those very clickable moments of the performances.”
Even the location this year — the United Palace Theatre, in the Washington Heights neighborhood of Manhattan — is a new one for the ceremony, many miles from Times Square and the theater district. A morning telecast rehearsal — usually open to the public — has been nixed. The red carpet will be photos only and a list of presenters has not been released.
The strike has darkened late-night TV shows like “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert “and “Saturday Night Live” and delayed the making of scripted TV shows.
The big first awards show during the current strike was the MTV Movie & TV Awards, which had no host and relied on recycled clips and a smattering of pre-recorded acceptance speeches. The strike has also disrupted the PEN America Gala and the Peabody Awards.
Producers may take tips from the 1988 awards, which were also broadcast during a Writers Guild of America walkout. Host Angela Lansbury started the show with an impromptu personal story that connected many of that season's shows as dancers from them appeared behind her.
Among the stars appearing that night were Bernadette Peters, Matthew Broderick, Joel Grey, Gregory Hines, Madonna, Sheryl Lee Ralph, Mandy Patinkin, Chita Rivera and Kathleen Turner. Performances included songs from “Anything Goes,” Sarafina“ and "Into the Woods” and a salute to director and choreographer Michael Bennett, who had died the year before.
The performances were longer than time allotted in recent years and the presenters or winners didn't use prompters. There was a rawness to the telecast, with presenters talking over each other and some poorly framed shots. “The Phantom of the Opera” won best new musical.
There are connections to that night 35 years ago. On Sunday, “Into the Woods” is a nominee, Grey will be honored with a special Tony for lifetime achievement, and audiences this season said goodbye to “The Phantom of the Opera.” | 2023-06-11T04:00:20+00:00 | ktvb.com | https://www.ktvb.com/article/news/nation-world/tony-awards-2023-ceremony-writers-strike/507-77b7f68b-01aa-4443-8705-c2ee3b924a0b |
The Sportsbook Will Serve as a Key Sponsor For the 14-Event Series Beginning in March
DENVER, Feb. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PointsBet, the leader in live betting, today announced it's latest partnership with Swag Golf to become the exclusive gaming partner of the golf brand's inaugural competition, the Swag Series operated by AM Golf Trips.
Throughout the Series, PointsBet will be featured prominently at each event through branding, content distribution, and premium giveaways that further augment the experience for Series competitors. The partnership will also unlock opportunities to work with Swag ambassadors, including PGA Tour pro, Nick Hardy as well as unique integrations with PointsBet and Swag ambassador, Paige Spiranac.
"New strategic partners are always exciting but working with a brand like Swag Golf that has a similar challenger mindset adds another level of enthusiasm," said PointsBet's Vice President of Strategic Partnerships Ryan Pensy. "The synergies between both brands are evident and will lead to incredible events and activations throughout the year at the Swag Series, particularly for our VIPs who are always looking for cutting edge experiences. Our entire team is thrilled to be working with Swag and we look forward to the year ahead."
PointsBet's partnership with Swag is a continuation of the brand's commitment to being the leading sportsbook in golf, which is highlighted by collaborations with the PGA Tour, leading golf creator Zire, and hospitality provider, Troon, as well as a unique product integration with IMG Arena to offer the best experience for golf bettors.
The Swag Series will feature fourteen events across the country, fielding 100 players in a unique, 18-hole, two player better ball format. The Series will culminate during the National Championship event in October at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri.
"We could not be more excited to partner with PointsBet to not only enhance the player experience onsite at our events, but to also allow our customers to engage with golf and our ambassadors through their industry leading golf betting experience," said Swag's Founder Nick Venson. "In evaluating Swag Series partners, our goal was to find like-minded brands who share the vision of making golf more accessible, fun and, engaging and PointsBet could not be a better fit."
The Swag Series will open for registration on February 15th and kicks off on March 20th at Torrey Pines South in California.
About PointsBet
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Headquartered in Northbrook, Ill, Swag Golf has been producing precision milled putters, unparalleled headcovers, accessories and apparel since its inception in 2018. With a Don't Give A Putt™ attitude, Swag has built a reputation for high-end precision and continues to be one of the most sought-after companies in the golf space. With a typical sell-out time of mere minutes, Swag has a loyal following and continues to expand its presence in the golf community and beyond. The company has several high-profile partnerships, LPGA professional Anna Nordqvist, Instagram sensation Paige Spiranac, 3x World Series Champion Jon Lester and NHL right-winger Alex DeBrincat. Licensing agreements include MLB, McLaren Formula 1 Team, Kraft-Heinz, WWE, Capcom, Topps, Vienna Beef, and more. Fans are encouraged to follow along for the latest company updates, product releases and ambassador signings at @SwagGolfCo on Discord, Instagram, Facebook and Twitter. For more information, or to snag some Swag of your own, please visit SwagGolf.com
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US floats options to reduce water pulled from Colorado River
By Ken Ritter and Suman Naishadham/AP
The Biden administration released an environmental analysis Tuesday that outlined two ways that seven Western states and tribes reliant on the overtapped Colorado River could cut their use, but declined to publicly take a side on the best option.
One option would be more beneficial to California and some tribes along the river that have high-priority rights to the river's water. The second option is likely to be more favorable to Nevada and Arizona, who share the river's Lower Basin with California and say it's time for an approach that more fairly spreads the pain of cuts. That approach would force cuts on a proportional basis, when water levels at key reservoirs along the river dip below a certain point.
The Interior Department defended its authority to make sure basic needs such as drinking water and hydropower generated from the river are met — even if it means setting aside the priority system.
“At the end of the day, the Interior secretary has the authority and the responsibility to operate the system," Interior Deputy Secretary Tommy Beaudreau told The Associated Press. He said those duties give the federal government the ability to make some decisions that defy the priority system.
The alternatives explore how the federal government could deal with water shortages at Lake Powell and Lake Mead through 2026. Lake Powell, located in Arizona, and Lake Mead, which sits behind Hoover Dam in Nevada, are the largest built reservoirs in the U.S. and serve as barometers of the river's health. The federal government typically announces in August how much water is available for the coming year.
The 1,450-mile (2,334-kilometer) powerhouse of the West serves 40 million people across seven states, which span tribal land, and Mexico. It also generates hydroelectric power for regional markets and irrigates nearly 6 million acres (2,428 hectares) of farmland.
A multidecade drought in the West intensified by climate change, rising demand and overuse has sent water levels at key reservoirs along the river to unprecedented lows. That's forced the federal government to cut some water allocations, and to offer up billions of dollars to pay farmers and cities to cut back.
Officials expect some relief this year from a series of powerful storms that blanketed California and the Western Rocky Mountains, the main source of the Colorado River's water. But Beaudreau said states, Native American tribes and other water users recognized that it would be in no one’s interest to stall talks because of the winter’s healthy snowpack.
“The snow is great. It’s a godsend. But we’re in the midst of a 23-year drought,” Beaudreau said.
Last year the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation called for the states to figure out how to cut their collective use of the river's water by about 2 to 4 million acre feet — or roughly 15% to 30% of their annual use — but an agreement has since been elusive.
An acre-foot of water is roughly enough to serve 2 to 3 U.S. households annually.
In January, six of the seven U.S. states that rely on river — Arizona, Nevada, New Mexico, Utah, Wyoming and Colorado — outlined how they would conserve significantly more water, but California disagreed and released its own ideas a day later.
The proposal released Tuesday builds on some of those ideas and rejects others, including a call by the six-state coalition to account for water loss from evaporation and leaky infrastructure as the river travels to states, cities and farms. One of the options would achieve similar cuts but through different means. Both largely focus on cuts to the Lower Basin users — California, Arizona and Nevada.
The lengthy environmental analysis released by the Biden administration explores two options for cuts, as well as a third that takes no action. States, tribes and other water users now have until May 30 to comment before federal officials announce their formal decision.
The two plans outlined by federal officials Tuesday would achieve at least 2 million acre-feet of cuts in 2024, on top of existing cuts that states and other users previously agreed to.
Among the main differences between the two plans from the Interior is whether states in the river's Lower Basin should have their water supplies cut on a proportional basis if water levels at Lake Mead fall below a certain level.
The other plan allocates cuts based on the priority system — in which water users in the West with more senior rights, like California — face fewer cuts.
The Department of Interior is not promoting one option over the other.
“Some of the commentary has depicted an us-versus-them dynamic in the basin,” Beaudreau said. “I don’t see that at all.”
Arizona and California are looking at how to develop “a true seven-state consensus in the coming months,” said JB Hamby, who chairs the Colorado River Board of California.
Hamby is also a board member of the Imperial Irrigation District, a vast farming region in California’s southeastern corner that holds rights to the largest share of the river’s water. The district said Tuesday it was concerned by any plan “that involves ‘equal cuts’ among water users.”
The Quechan tribe along the Arizona-California border also opposes plans that throw out the priority system.
“We’ve got senior water rights and last we checked, we still live in a priority-based system,” said Jay Weiner, the tribe’s attorney.
Tom Buschatzke, director of the Arizona Department of Water Resources, said it's imperative that the states reach an agreement that avoids legal action.
"Once litigation occurs, it’s going to be very difficult to negotiate something moving forward. Litigation that might take 10 or 15 or 20 years is going to be occurring while the system and the lake behind us is going to crash," he said.
Reclamation also didn't say how Mexico might contribute to the savings, but that discussions are ongoing. The country is entitled to 1.5 million acre feet of water each year under a treaty reached with the U.S. in 1944. In recent years, Mexico has participated in water savings plans with the U.S. amid worsening drought in both countries.
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Naishadham reported from Washington, D.C.
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NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (WAVY) – The lawyer for the Virginia first-grade teacher who was shot by her student on Jan. 6 announced Wednesday that she will be filing a lawsuit against Newport News Public Schools.
During a press conference, Virginia trial lawyer Diane Toscano said she sent a notice to the Newport News School Board of the intent to file a lawsuit on Abby Zwerner’s behalf.
Toscano says she communicates daily with Zewrner, who is home recovering.
Zwerner was teaching a class at Richneck Elementary School on Jan. 6 when police say she was shot and critically injured by the 6-year-old student. Zwerner was released from Riverside Regional Medical Center last week after showing signs of continued improvement, the hospital confirmed to Nexstar’s WAVY.
Zwerner’s lawyer, however, said her client still has a long road to recovery. Her “psychological wounds” will be long-lasting, Toscano added.
She also said the bullet that struck Zwerner in her chest remains “dangerously” inside her body and that Zwerner is between surgeries and therapy appointments.
According to Toscano, Zwerner and the other teachers at Richneck Elementary School tried to do the right thing on the day of the shooting. Over the course of the day, Toscano said the school’s administration was warned three times by teachers and employees that the 6-year-old may have had a gun.
The first incident of the day occurred between 11:15 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. when Zwerner went to a school administrator and said the 6-year-old had threatened to beat up another child. Toscano said the school administration did not call security or remove the student from the classroom after the incident.
Around 12:30 p.m., another teacher went to a school administrator and told them she searched the backpack of the 6-year-old, who at the time was rumored to have brought a gun to school, Zwerner’s lawyer said.
The teacher then told the administrator that she believed the 6-year-old put the gun in his pocket before going out to recess. The administrator then downplayed the report they received from the teacher saying, “Well, he has little pockets,” according to Zwerner’s lawyer.
Toscano said a third warning came shortly after 1 p.m. when another teacher told administrators that one of the students began crying, claiming that the 6-year-old showed him the gun at recess and threatened to shoot him if he told anyone.
Toscano claims the administrators did not follow the necessary safety protocols and did not call the police after the teachers raised concerns.
When a fourth employee heard about a possible weapon, he asked an administrator if she could search the boy but was denied. Toscano said administrators then told that employee to wait the situation out because the school day was almost over.
Almost an hour later, Zwerner was shot in her classroom by the 6-year-old, Toscano said.
Toscano ended the press conference by alleging that the shooting would have been “entirely preventable” if the school’s administrators had taken action when they learned the boy may have had a gun.
The parents of the child accused in this incident issued a statement last week, claiming the firearm the child accessed was secured and that they have “always been committed to responsible gun ownership and keeping firearms out of the reach of children.”
There is no information yet on how the child got access to the weapon.
It is unlikely the first-grader will face charges due to his age, and no charges have been filed against his parents. The investigation is ongoing.
Richneck Elementary School has been closed since the shooting. The district announced that students will return to class Monday, Jan. 30. An orientation was scheduled for this Wednesday, Jan. 25, to begin the transition back to school. | 2023-01-25T20:10:07+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/news/national-news/virginia-school-administrators-warned-3-times-of-possible-gun-before-6-year-old-shot-teacher-lawyer-says/ |
Justin Perillo led the way for Jackson Memorial with four goals and four assists in its 14-8 win over Toms River North in Toms River.
Emanuel Jastrzebski added two goals and led the team with six assists. Drew Barocas (three goals, three assists) and Elias Craig (three goals, two assists) were key contributors as well in the victory.
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Damian Lillard scored eight of his 41 points from the foul line in the final three minutes Sunday night to the lead the Portland Trail Blazers to a 122-119 win over the Orlando Magic.
Jerami Grant added 20 points, six rebounds and seven assists for the Blazers and Cam Reddish added 16 points.
Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 26 points. Franz Wagner added 24, and Markelle Fultz finished with 15 points, eight assists and four steals.
Two 3-pointers by Lillard and one by Shaedon Sharpe filled a run late in the third quarter that broke an 83-all tie and left Portland with a nine-point lead, the largest of the game.
The Magic did not catch up until Fultz drove for a layup to tie it at 113 with 58 seconds left.
Nassir Little answered with a 3-pointer with 35 seconds left, and the rest of the game was all free throws.
Portland led 58-56 after a first half in which Banchero made all seven of his shots and scored 16 points.
Lillard scored 14 points in the first half and missed all six of his 3-point attempts.
TIP-INS
Blazers: Lillard (17 for 20) missed more than one free throw for the first time since Jan. 25. In the 16-game interim he shot 168 for 176 (95.5%). ... G Anfernee Simons missed a second game with a sprained right ankle. ... C Jusuf Nurkic missed a 13th game with a strained left calf.
Magic: C Wendell Carter Jr. (left hip pain) and G Gary Harris (hip) did not play. ... The Magic played for the first time at home since losing F Jonathan Isaac to season-ending surgery on a torn adductor muscle. Isaac played 124 minutes in 11 games after missing 2 1/2 seasons due to knee injuries.
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Blazers: Play at Detroit on Monday night.
Magic: Play at home against Milwaukee on Tuesday night. ___
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MINNEAPOLIS, May 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Marketing Group Inc. (OTC: GMGZ) has entered an agreement with Label-Aire, Inc. to serve as the company's Label and ZPTAG™ application partner. Headquartered in Fullerton, California, Label-Aire, Inc. provides advanced and reliable pressure-sensitive labeling machinery to blue-chip firms worldwide. With over 50 years of innovative design and backed by the industry's most experienced and responsive labeling systems distributor network, Label-Aire will provide worldwide services and support for GMG¸ ZPTAG™ and its wide variety of brand manufacturer customers.
With zero down time capabilities and a focus on saving customers money, Label-Aire and GMG join forces for seamless integration into existing production lines and packaging facilities while providing product authentication and secure supply chain verification for retailers and consumers the world over. With a broad range of labeling solutions, Label-Aire will provide for the multi-package challenges and systematic placement of ZPTAG™ on products in multiple countries while adhering to and addressing compliance standards and regulations.
George Allen, Label-Aire, Inc. President stated, "Label-Aire has been providing custom supply chain labeling solutions for decades and we are pleased to be working closely with GMG. We look forward to providing a custom labeling solution for their innovative ZPTAG™ authentication system. GMG is totally committed to protecting consumers by providing them with the power of real-time product authentication and secure supply chain verification right in the palm of their hands."
Genuine Marketing Group CEO, Chuck Chastain commented, "Label-Aire's long history of international service and expertise in the label and tag application field is certainly a major reason for our confidence in them as a partner. Couple that with George Allen's willingness to customize labelers to our ZPTAG™ spec. as well as provide consulting and insight at every level of the design process and we knew we need look no further. GMG is proud to bring Label-Aire into our growing family of partners."
About Label-Aire, Inc.:
Label-Aire, Inc. is a leading designer and manufacturer of pressure-sensitive labelers and labeling systems. Over 50 years ago, Label-Aire developed the patented "air-blow" labeling concept, providing the industry with a highly accurate method of non-contact label application which eliminated the need for additional product handling. Today, that level of innovation continues with feature-rich labelers and labeling systems that are custom engineered to deliver high performance in the toughest environments.
About Genuine Marketing Group Inc.:
Genuine Marketing Group Inc. or GMG is a retail and consumer focused marketing company that creates brand affinity and builds consumer confidence through its proprietary authentication system, ZPTAG™. Combining the user-friendly engagement of a smartphone app with the smart contracts of the IBM blockchain, ZPTAG™ authenticates products direct from the shopping aisle and at the point of purchase for the end user and consumer.
More information about Label-Aire, Inc. can be found at https://www.label-aire.com/
Contact: William Claproth, Marketing Director, Label-Aire, Inc.
Email: wclaproth@label-aire.com
More information about Genuine Marketing Group Inc. can be found at https://genuinemarketinggroup.com/
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Email: greg@genuinemarketinggroup.com
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Detroit Tigers consistently blow chance after chance. But they could learn from this rookie
Jeff Seidel
Detroit Free Press
Hope has evaporated. The hole is getting deeper and the misery spreading.
The Detroit Tigers lost for the ninth time in nine-straight days on Thursday afternoon — a disgusting display of the wrong kind of consistency — and the mood in the clubhouse was predictable. No talking. No music. Just blank faces. | 2022-05-13T12:44:57+00:00 | freep.com | https://www.freep.com/story/sports/columnists/jeff-seidel/2022/05/13/detroit-tigers-disgusting-display-consistency-beau-brieske-rookie/9752581002/?gnt-cfr=1 |
- Marshall brings 30 years of experience from BCG, JP Morgan Chase and Mckinsey.
- Marshall's expertise will be instrumental in helping Flutterwave continue to meet global risk management and compliance standards for merchants and partners as the business scales.
- Following its Series D funding in February 2022, which valued the company at over $3 billion, Flutterwave continues to expand globally as Africa shifts to digital solutions for cross-border payments.
- Marshall's appointment as Senior Advisor follows other significant additions as the company continues to pursue aspirations to scale across the globe.
SAN FRANCISCO, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flutterwave, Africa's leading payments technology company, announced the appointment of Marshall Lux, former JP Morgan Chase Chief Risk Officer of all consumer products, BCG and McKinsey Senior Partner, as Senior Advisor. He has extensive experience in model building, stress testing, portfolio management and optimization, line setting and increases, fraud, regulation, cyber, operations risk, and the like.
Marshall brings a breadth of experience from over 30 years in financial services. At McKinsey, he served financial service clients across a variety of subsectors and led the firm's Risk, Technology and Private Equity practices. After McKinsey, he served as Chief Risk Officer for all consumer products globally at JP Morgan Chase including mortgages, credit cards, student loans, auto loans and small business loans. He also helped build McKinsey's Risk Management Practice.
Most recently, Marshall was a Senior Partner at the Boston Consulting Group (BCG) where he is currently an active Senior Advisor. He has worked on risk improvement programs for leading banks in the US and globally. He often sits or chairs the Risk Committees of Boards he sits on.
Marshall will advise across Flutterwave's businesses, with an emphasis on global risk management, compliance and security-related areas.
Commenting on the new appointment, Olugbenga GB Agboola, CEO and Founder of Flutterwave said:
"We are fortunate to have the opportunity to draw upon Marshall's decades of world-class experience from companies such as JP Morgan Chase, BCG and McKinsey. Robust risk management and compliance requirements has always been (and continues to be) our highest priority as we scale the business."
Commenting on his appointment, Marshall Lux said:
"I am thrilled to be advising Flutterwave. They are clearly a winner and an important company in the African payments ecosystem. I look forward to working with the ever growing team, which is attracting world class talent."
Marshall sits on several private equity boards and advises companies ranging from consumer credit, wealth, insurance, and cybersecurity. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from Princeton University and received an MBA from Harvard Business School where he was a Baker and Ford Scholar.
Marshall's appointment follows other additions to Flutterwave's Executive Team including Oneal Bhambani (Flutterwave CFO and former American Express executive) and Gurbhej Dhillon, (Flutterwave CTO and former Goldman Sachs Managing Director.)
About Flutterwave
Flutterwave is a payments technology company that enables businesses across the world to expand their operations in Africa and other emerging markets through a platform that enables cross-border transactions via one API. Flutterwave has processed over 200M transactions worth over USD $16B to date and serves more than 1,000,000 businesses including customers like Uber, Flywire, Booking.com, etc. The Company's key advantage is international payment processing in 150 currencies and multiple payment modes including local and international cards, mobile wallets, bank transfers, Barter by Flutterwave, etc. Flutterwave has an infrastructure reach in over 34 African countries, including Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, and South Africa. For more information on Flutterwave's journey, please visit www.flutterwave.com.
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There is no place that Marty Smith would rather be than Sylacauga.
Smith, the man with the state championship demeanor, has signed on as the new boys head basketball coach at Sylacauga High School. Smith brings with him 28 years of basketball coaching expertise, including one season as an assistant with the women’s team at the University of Alabama-Birmingham.
For the most part, however, Smith has won his overwhelming acclaim as a high school head basketball coach in Alabama. Smith has succeeded at a high level over the duration of several decades and then some.
He has rocketed up the coaching ladder. Smith has won with distinction and discipline. He relates well with his players.
For the last four years, Smith put his basketball brand on the Thompson High girls basketball program in Alabaster.
The Class 7A Warriors won 20 games last season with Smith designing the plays and instructing the girls. Smith has also built some state ranked and worthy boys basketball teams from the ground up.
For seven years at John Carroll High School in Birmingham, Smith racked up a record of 201-35 with the Cavalier boys. With Smith, John Carroll won two state basketball championships in Class 6A and was the state runner-up in another season.
Smith was named the Alabama Sports Writers Association coach of the year twice in boys 6A roundball in 2003-04. Smith had his John Carroll teams in the state tournament every year, making it to the Elite 8 four times and bouncing into the Sweet 16 on six occasions.
One of Smith’s most talented basketball teams at John Carroll went undefeated at 36-0 with a boys state championship. As for his next coaching assignment at Sylacauga, Marty Smith will take over an already proven winning boys basketball program with the Aggies.
In the last four seasons with coach William Fullington, the Sylacauga boys ran down the basketball floor with a compiled record of 83-37. Fullington and the Aggies won 18 games last winter with the area regular season championship.
Smith has something to build on and everything to gain. The long-term goal for the Aggies is the state basketball championship in Class 5A.
The talent is there to do something like that in the very near future, too, for Smith and the Sylacauga boys.
The Aggies are optimistic, and they are tall.
Chris Fernsler is a sports writer at The Daily Home. You can call him at (256) 299-2141. | 2023-06-13T23:06:45+00:00 | annistonstar.com | https://www.annistonstar.com/the_daily_home/dh_sports/prep-basketball-former-state-championship-coach-hired-at-sylacauga/article_9fedbdb4-0a29-11ee-af86-eb1738a3d43e.html |
BARTLESVILLE, Okla., June 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Christians around the world will observe Day of the Christian Martyr on June 29, 2023. In advance of Day of the Christian Martyr, The Voice of the Martyrs has released strategic prayer resources and a short video highlighting the life and legacy of Abdiwelli Ahmed, an ethnic Somali man killed for his faith in Christ in northern Kenya in 2013.
Abdiwelli's story is shared online here - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuLf4rlGtuo.
Abdiwelli Ahmed descended from a long line of devout Muslims from Somalia, where he said, "to be Somali means to be Muslim." He was taught that Islam was in his blood, but in 1993, while still a student, he began questioning Islam and comparing the Quran to the Bible.
The more Abdiwelli read the Bible, the more he fell in love with it. After many discussions with a Christian friend, he eventually put his trust in Jesus Christ. When other students and faculty learned he had left Islam and started attending a Bible college, they considered Abdiwelli dangerous to their faith.
Abdiwelli's decision to follow Christ came at a great cost. He was ostracized by his family, threatened with violence and even death. But Ahmed refused to back down. Yet he continued to share his faith.
"I was persecuted. I was chased away, and then I was beaten up," Abdiwelli said in audio captured before his martyrdom.
At one point, he escaped a mob of 40 people who came to his mother's house seeking to kill him.
At noon on Feb. 7, 2013, three assassins shot him to death as he talked with another pastor in the center of Garissa, Kenya.
"Ahmed's death was a tragedy, but it also served to inspire others," said Todd Nettleton, VOM's spokesperson.
According to church tradition, June 29 marks the anniversary of the Apostle Paul's beheading in Rome.
"Day of the Christian Martyr is an opportunity to remember the sacrifices of those who have died for their faith," said Nettleton. "We must never forget our brothers and sisters who have been persecuted and killed for their faith, like Abdiwelli."
To help churches and believers participate in Day of the Christian Martyr, VOM has developed a free digital resource kit to inspire your church, small group, class or family to witness boldly for Christ.
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How to Watch the Nuggets vs. Timberwolves: Streaming & TV Channel Info for NBA Playoffs Game 5
Published: Apr. 25, 2023 at 2:31 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
The Denver Nuggets and the Minnesota Timberwolves square off in a decisive Game 5 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs.
Keep reading for everything you need to know about this matchup between the Nuggets and Timberwolves, including how to catch the action live with a free trial to Fubo.
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Nuggets vs. Timberwolves Game Info
- When: Tuesday, April 25, 2023 at 9:00 PM ET
- Where: Ball Arena in Denver, Colorado
- TV: NBA TV
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Nuggets Stats Insights
- The Nuggets make 50.4% of their shots from the field this season, which is 3.3 percentage points higher than the Timberwolves have allowed to their opponents (47.1%).
- In games Denver shoots better than 47.1% from the field, it is 45-15 overall.
- The Timberwolves are the 23rd-ranked rebounding team in the league, the Nuggets sit at 18th.
- The Nuggets average the same amount of points as the Timberwolves give up (115.8).
- Denver is 38-4 when scoring more than 115.8 points.
Timberwolves Stats Insights
- The Timberwolves' 49% shooting percentage from the field this season is 1.2 percentage points higher than the Nuggets have allowed to their opponents (47.8%).
- Minnesota has put together a 28-14 straight-up record in games it shoots better than 47.8% from the field.
- The Nuggets are the 16th best rebounding team in the league, the Timberwolves rank 26th.
- The Timberwolves' 115.8 points per game are just 3.3 more points than the 112.5 the Nuggets allow to opponents.
- Minnesota is 29-16 when it scores more than 112.5 points.
Nuggets Home & Away Comparison
- When playing at home, the Nuggets are putting up 7.2 more points per game (119.4) than they are away from home (112.2).
- Defensively Denver has been better in home games this season, giving up 109.6 points per game, compared to 115.3 in away games.
- In terms of three-point shooting, the Nuggets have played better when playing at home this year, averaging 12.4 treys per game with a 39% three-point percentage, compared to 11.3 threes per game and a 36.7% three-point percentage on the road.
Timberwolves Home & Away Comparison
- The Timberwolves score more points per game at home (115.9) than away (115.6), and also give up fewer points at home (115) than on the road (116.6).
- At home Minnesota is giving up 115 points per game, 1.6 fewer points than it is on the road (116.6).
- The Timberwolves collect 0.3 fewer assists per game at home (26) than away (26.3).
Nuggets Injuries
Timberwolves Injuries
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18th Anniversary of the ‘Quad Murder’
Published: Oct. 24, 2022 at 10:22 PM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - Tuesday, October 25 marks 18 years since the murder of Tammy Cooper and her three children, a case Lubbock Police refer to as the “Quad Murder,” and to this day remains unsolved.
Quad Murder anniversary
Police found 45-year-old Tammy Cooper, her 11-year-old daughter, and twin 9-year-old sons stabbed and beaten to death inside their apartment in northeast Lubbock.
Rey Martinez, the senior homicide investigator on the case at the time, said Cooper was on the phone with a friend moments before she was murdered, and even referred to a man at her door as “Butch” before the call was disconnected.
Anyone with information on the case is urged to call the Lubbock Crime Stoppers at 806-741-1000.
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TOLEDO, Ohio (AP) — Ohio’s environmental regulators will have until the end of June to finish a plan to aimed at combating toxic algae blooms that have flourished in Lake Erie since the late 1990s.
The deadline is part of settlement agreement a federal judge approved Thursday.
The consent decree also calls for the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to either approve the plan within 90 days or come up with its plan own if the federal agency determines the state’s proposal isn’t strong enough.
The agreement brings an end to a lawsuit seeking to force mandatory pollution rules for the lake.
Algae outbreaks have fouled drinking water twice since 2013 and are a threat to fish and wildlife.
Nearly all of the phosphorus that fuels the blooms comes from farm fertilizer and livestock manure, researchers have found.
Ohio already has been working for months to develop the pollution plan that would set “total maximum daily loads” and impose specific limits on phosphorus that flows into the lake.
For years, environmentalists have been calling for new regulations on farmers to limit two main sources of the phosphorus that feeds the algae — chemical fertilizers used on fields, and livestock manure. But farm organizations have vigorously fought attempts to regulate runoff. | 2023-05-05T15:26:43+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/judge-sets-a-deadline-to-put-lake-erie-on-pollution-diet/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
Foxconn has announced two more vehicles for Foxtron, a fledgling electric-vehicle brand launched a year ago by the Taiwanese contract manufacturing giant during its annual Hon Hai Tech Day.
The two vehicles include the Model V pickup truck and Model B compact hatchback. The company previewed both in teaser videos and confirmed the reveal for this year’s Hon Hai Tech Day, scheduled for Oct. 18.
Foxconn was short on details but described the pickup as “Taiwan’s first self-designed and developed multi-functional electric pickup truck.”
It’s hard to gauge from the teaser, but the Model V appears to be a mid-size pickup. It also appears to have conventional brake rotors and not the in-wheel motors of the Endurance electric pickup that Foxconn will soon build for EV startup Lordstown at a plant in Ohio.
The Model B is a handsome hatch with a C-pillar design that looks like it was borrowed from the Volkswagen ID.3 compact hatch sold overseas. Foxconn said the Model B is based on the company’s own modular EV platform first announced in 2020.
The platform also underpins a Model C crossover and Model E sedan, both of which were shown last year together with a Model T bus. Timing and market availability for the vehicles haven’t been announced.
In addition to the EVs from Foxconn’s own Foxtron brand, Foxconn also plans to build EVs under contract. Several of these will be built at the former GM plant in Ohio, which was acquired by Foxconn from Lordstown last year. Foxconn will use the plant to build the aforementioned Lordstown Endurance pickup, as well as a vehicle code-named Project PEAR for Fisker, and a tractor for electric farm equipment company Monarch.
Foxconn this week also announced it will build prototypes for the One compact sedan from EV startup Indi at the Ohio plant. Should Indi find success with the One’s development, Foxconn said it is also open to eventually building customer examples under contract.
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RIVERVIEW, Fla. — Monday is the final day to have your voice heard on an upcoming construction project near Collins Elementary in Riverview.
"We're getting a lot of support from parents and commuters that are happy to see these changes happen in the community," Bianca Hatton, the Community Relations Coordinator for Hillsborough County, said.
The project is set to cost just under $2.8 million and according to the project input page, the following proposed improvements will be made:
- Implementation of an eastbound left-turn lane on Panther Trace Boulevard at Summerfield Boulevard.
- Extension of the eastbound left-turn lane on Panther Trace Boulevard at the Collins Elementary School driveway to provide additional car queuing storage and reduce traffic during school pick-up/drop-off.
- Implementation of a westbound right-turn lane on Panther Trace Boulevard at Summerfield Boulevard and the addition of a raised median separating the right-turn lane and through lane at the intersection.
- Implementation of a northbound right-turn lane on Summerfield Boulevard at the new school driveway to provide storage and deceleration for the main vehicle pick-up and drop-off loop.
- Implementation of a southbound right-turn lane on Summerfield Boulevard at Panther Trace Boulevard.
Click here to see the full list of improvements.
For many parents it's been a long time coming, they say it gets particularly crowded during drop-off and pick-up times.
“It blocks a lot of traffic," One parent with two kids who attend the school said. It has for years now, so I'm hoping with this expansion, they fix it a little bit."
“It's too crowded. You cannot park along the side of the street. There's no parking space," Connie Mcinnis who chooses to walk to the school to pick up her grandchildren, in order to avoid the crowds, said.
The county hopes the extra space will make for a safer school zone for both parents and kids.
"We want to make sure that drivers and motorists have the space that they need to continue their commute without making those risky decisions that put lives in danger, like driving on the sidewalk or driving in a median or something like that," Hatton said.
Construction is set to begin in December and be completed by the middle of next year. | 2022-09-12T22:11:47+00:00 | wtsp.com | https://www.wtsp.com/article/news/local/hillsboroughcounty/community-input-improvement-project-collins-elementary-hillsborough/67-257ee1c0-722c-498f-b94a-c83758655039 |
Latvia beats Czechs to reach world junior quarterfinals
EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Ralfs Bergmanis had a hat trick and Latvia beat the Czech Republic 5-2 on Sunday to secure a quarterfinal spot in the world junior championship. Latvia (1-2-1) was third in Group A, a spot ahead of the Czech Republic (1-2-1). Latvia got into the event when Russia and Belarus were expelled. Earlier, Kasper Simontaival had two goals and an assist in Finland’s 9-3 victory over Slovakia in Group A. Joel Maatta also scored twice for Finland (2-1). Slovakia finished 0-3-1. The United States faced Sweden in Group B lead in the late game. | 2022-08-15T03:57:30+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/news/ap-business/2022/08/14/latvia-beats-czechs-to-reach-world-junior-quarterfinals-2/ |
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THE MILKY FRENCH MANI IS A MODERN TAKE ON A CLASSIC
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The French manicure may be the most classic and timeless nail look of all, but there are countless modern takes on the style that play with colors and shapes to make it more interesting. This year, the milky French manicure has been seen all over Instagram and TikTok.
While a traditional French manicure combines a light pink or nude base color and bright white tips, a milky French manicure uses a sheer, creamy off-white base color that offers a very subtle contrast between the nail base and the tips. The effect is softer and more opaque than the classic French mani.
HOW TO RE-CREATE THE MILKY FRENCH MANICURE LOOK AT HOME
While you can always go to a salon if you’re looking to try the milky French manicure, the look is actually easier to re-create at home than you might think (and a DIY manicure is more affordable, of course).
First, you’ll want to prep your nails as you do for any manicure. Use a nail polish remover to rid your nails of any residue from a previous manicure. File your nails to the desired length and shape (make sure they’re completely dry first, as filing wet nails can cause nail splitting). Gently push back your cuticles so you have a clean nail to work on. You may want to buff your nails as well.
Now, you’re ready to begin painting your nails. Start by applying a clear base coat in a thin layer. If you have thin or brittle nails, look for a base coat with strengthening properties. Or, if you’re in a rush, you can use a quick-drying base coat to help prevent smudges. Wait for the base coat to dry completely (use a nail dryer to make this go even faster).
Here’s where the milky French manicure deviates from the traditional French manicure. While a traditional French mani involves applying a base color first and painting the white tips on top, to get the milky look, you’ll want to apply the white tips first. You can use any opaque white nail color, but our testers are partial to OPI nail lacquers because they’re long-wearing and have great color options.
Apply the white color only on the naturally white part of your nails, called the free edge. You can go a little thicker or thinner than your natural free edge, depending on the desired look. Use a light hand to apply a thin layer of white and wait for it to fully dry before moving on to the next step.
Next, apply a layer of a semi-sheer milky off-white color to the entire nail, including over the white tip. Apply just a single thin layer so that you’re not completely concealing the white tip, but rather painting over it in a way that blurs the line between the base color and the tip just a bit. Let your nails dry fully before moving on.
Last, apply a layer of a top coat to seal in your color, add a high-shine finish and help your mani stay chip-free as long as possible. Let your nails dry completely before touching anything or moving on to other activities.
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OPI Nail Lacquer in My Vampire is Buff
This barely there nude polish has a creamy finish that’s great for your entire nail. As with all nail polishes from this top-selling brand, it’s long-wearing and looks great even with one coat. The formula is phthalate- and formaldehyde-free.
Orly Breathable Nail Color in Barely There
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Russia official warns West of destruction for arming Ukraine
By ANDREW MELDRUM
Associated Press
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The Russian parliament speaker has warned that countries supplying Ukraine with more powerful weapons risked their own destruction. The message follows new pledges of armored vehicles, air-defense systems and other weapons for Ukraine’s military, but not the battle tanks that Kyiv requested. State Duma Chairman Vyacheslav Volodin said Sunday the West could expect a “global tragedy that would destroy their countries” if they continue to supply Ukraine with powerful weapons. Ukraine’s supporters pledged billions of dollars in military aid to Ukraine on Friday, though the new commitments were overshadowed by defense leaders failing at an international meeting in Ramstein, Germany, to agree on Ukraine’s urgent request for German-made Leopard 2 battle tanks. | 2023-01-22T16:29:15+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2023/01/22/russia-official-warns-west-of-destruction-for-arming-ukraine/ |
HONG KONG, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hong Kong-based DWARF team has unveiled the DWARF II Smart Telescope, the world's first portable smart telescope with features such as one-click GOTO, gigapixel panorama, and AI-powered object tracking that can be controlled by mobile devices.
With conventional telescopes facing issues of bulkiness, high costs, limited fields of view and requiring technical expertise to operate, the DWARF II will provide a more accessible solution.
"Digital telescopes allow people to record wonderful images beyond limits of vision, such as the starry sky and dynamic moments. However, the traditional telescopes are user-unfriendly and complicated, leaving many interested or potential consumers being deterred outside." Qinglei Hu, the founder of the DWARF team, said.
"We are committed to making the telescope a popular and practical photography tool through digital technologies such as edge computing, deep learning, and machine vision," Hu Added.
Portable Design
The DWARF II is only as big as a common dictionary, and its small size is due to its periscope structure, creating a folded and compact optical path. Furthermore, the overall moment of inertia is significantly decreased, lowering the torque requirements of the motor and allowing the use of a smaller motor. Measuring in at just 204x62x130mm3 and weighing just 2.4 lbs/1.1 kg; the DWARF II is easy to pack and bring around.
Wireless Control Via Mobile Devices
Users can use their mobile phones or tablets to connect to DWARF II via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi for control. With the 2-axis pan-tilt capability, the telescope's direction, as well as the frame for shooting and recording, can be independently controlled, avoiding jitters during the process.
Automatic Astrophotography With One-click GOTO
As the Earth rotates around the polar axis, it causes motion blur under long exposures. Polaris alignment is necessary for rotation compensation for traditional telescopes, which is a difficult task to accomplish. The DWARF II uses an image-driven algorithm, StellarRoute, which enables adaptive attitude calibration without Polaris alignment.
StellarRoute can also perform adaptive path planning to achieve one-click GOTO. The user only needs to select the star to be photographed in the app, and the DWARF II will automatically align itself at the target.
AI-powered Object Tracking
Object tracking for the DWARF II is achieved through multiple deep learning networks. Select the target object through the DWARF App, start the tracking function, and the smart telescope will automatically rotate to track the target object. The maximum angular velocity of the track is 36°/s, and even birds and aircraft can be tracked.
Dual-camera System
The DWARF II has both a wide-angle and a telephoto camera, and users can preview two camera fields in the DWARF App. The telephoto field of view (FOV) is just in the center of the wide-angle FOV, assisting users to achieve precision. There is also an advanced feature in the dual-camera system: when the user clicks on a target in the wide-angle FOV, the DWARF II will automatically point to the target object in the telephoto FOV, which makes it efficient and easy for you to capture an object.
Gigapixel Panoramic Shooting
The panoramic feature makes it simple for photographing landscapes, but it can be challenging to record details, and traditional telescopes can record details but have limited visual fields. The DWARF II captures multiple images with 2-axis scanning and then uses algorithms to stitch them into a gigapixel panoramic photo. You can not only appreciate the whole scenery but also enjoy the minute details captured.
Additional Specifications
- Telephoto lens: Actual focal length is 100 mm, equivalent focal length is 675 mm
- Digital resolution: 8 Megapixels(Tele), 2 Megapixels(Wide)
- Main sensor: SONY IMX415 Starvis
- CPU/NPU: 4-Core Cortex-A7 1.5 GHz CPU, 2 TOPS NPU
- Motor speed:0.001°/s~36 °/s
- Visibility angel: Altitude 240°, Azimuth 340°
- Connectivity: Wi-Fi & Bluetooth
- Replaceable accessories (battery, TF card, filter)
- Operating temperature: 14~113°F/ -10~45°C
- Weight: 2.4 lbs / 1.1 kg
- Dimensions: 204x62x130 mm³
Having raised more than $1.5 million on Kickstarter and Indiegogo, the DWARF II is still available for interested consumers via Indiegogo, with Super Early Bird prices starting at $359.
The DWARF App will launch alongside shipments in August 2022.
About DWARF
The DWARF team comprises a group of geeks who are passionate about optics, computers, and robotics, and they are committed to using cutting-edge interdisciplinary technologies to bring imaginary products into reality together with users.
Carlo Chen
DWARF CN. PR Lead
tinyscope.dwarf@gmail.com
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve’s preferred inflation gauge eased further in December, and consumer spending fell — the latest evidence that the Fed’s series of interest rate hikes are slowing the economy.
Friday’s report from the Commerce Department showed that prices rose 5% last month from a year earlier, down from a 5.5% year-over-year increase in November. It was the third straight drop.
Consumer spending fell 0.2% from November to December and was revised lower to show a drop of 0.1% from October to November. Last year’s holiday sales were sluggish for many retailers, and the overall spending figures for the final two months of 2022 were the weakest in two years.
The pullback in consumer spending will likely be welcomed by Fed officials, who are seeking to cool the economy by making lending increasingly expensive. Still, the decline in year-over-year inflation matches the Fed’s outlook and isn’t likely to alter expectations that the central bank will raise its key rate by a quarter-point next week.
On a monthly basis, inflation ticked up just 0.1% from November to December for a second straight month. Energy prices plunged 5.1%, and the overall cost of goods also fell.
“Core” prices, which exclude volatile food and energy costs, rose 0.3% from November to December and 4.4% from a year earlier. The year-over-year figure was down from 4.7% in November, though still well above the Fed’s 2% target.
Friday’s figures are separate from the better-known inflation data that comes from the consumer price index. The CPI, which was released earlier this month, has also shown a steady deceleration.
The Fed has been seeking to slow spending, growth and the surging prices that have bedeviled the nation for nearly two years. Its key rate, which affects many consumer and business loans, is now in a range of 4.25% to 4.5%, up from near zero last March. Though inflation has been decelerating, most economists say they think the Fed’s harsh medicine will tip the economy into a recession sometime this year.
The Fed is in an increasingly delicate position. Chair Jerome Powell has emphasized that the central bank plans to keep boosting its key rate and to keep it elevated, potentially until the end of the year. Yet that policy may become untenable if a sharp recession takes hold.
Friday’s data may heighten concerns that the economy’s primary driver, the American consumer’s willingness to keep spending freely, is starting to crack under the weight of higher prices and interest rates.
On Thursday, the government reported that the economy grew at a healthy clip in the final three months of last year but with much of the expansion driven by one-time factors: Companies restocked their depleted inventories as supply chain snarls unraveled, and the nation’s trade deficit shrank.
By contrast, consumer spending in the October-December quarter as a whole weakened from the previous quarter, and business investment dropped off sharply. Overall, the economy expanded at a 2.9% annual rate in the October-December quarter, down slightly from a 3.2% pace in the previous quarter.
If consumers remain less willing to boost their spending, companies’ profit margins will shrink, and many may cut expenses. That trend could lead eventually to waves of layoffs. Economists at Bank of America have forecast that the economy will grow slightly in the first three months of this year — but then shrink in the following three quarters.
More frugal consumers would threaten to send the economy into a recession. But they can also help reduce inflation. Companies can’t keep raising prices if Americans won’t pay the higher costs.
Last week, the Federal Reserve’s beige book, a gathering of anecdotal reports from businesses around the country, said: “Many retailers noted increased difficulty in passing through cost increases, suggesting greater price sensitivity on the part of consumers.”
A raft of big companies, mostly in the technology sector, have announced sweeping layoffs in recent months, fueling concerns that a recession might be nearing. But those job cuts haven’t yet been enough to raise the unemployment rate, which remains at a half-century low.
In fact, the number of people seeking unemployment benefits — a proxy for layoffs — declined last week to 186,000, a very low level historically. And Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, said it would raise its minimum wage, from $12 to $14 an hour, to help it keep and attract workers. | 2023-01-27T15:13:32+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/business/us-inflation-and-consumer-spending-cooled-in-december/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
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The music of TikTok is inescapable.
Whether you hear it on your phone or in the background at the mall, songs that do well on TikTok usually dominate both the charts and playlists.
The social media app is a power player in the music industry with the capability to launch new stars and reignite love for long-forgotten songs.
Dan Whately, senior media reporter at Insider covering TikTok and social media, says record labels and artists are focused on creating songs that make it big on the platform.
“TikTok is no longer the challenger, the newcomer,” Whately says. “It’s really become a major player in music. And I think because it’s established its position in the industry, everyone is paying attention to it now.”
Many artists like Lizzo had tremendous success in promoting their new music on TikTok in 2022. According to TikTok’s end of year report, the singer had the most video views of any artist in the United States this year.
Her song “About Damn Time” dominated the app as it became the soundtrack of a viral dance trend.
“I think artists like Lizzo that really understand the platform and know how to jump in on trends have seen the most success,” Whately says. “I think that’s one thing that really has changed this year from last year. It used to be just a few artists that were doing that and a lot more have tapped into the platform and are spending more time really understanding trends in the app.”
Other artists like Meghan Trainor used TikTok to launch a comeback. Trainor’s song “Made You Look,” which went viral on the platform in October, became her highest-charting single since 2016.
The singer’s presence on TikTok is intertwined with TikTok influencer Chris Olsen. She featured him in dozens of videos with her new song and he promoted her music on his account.
Whately says that artists working with TikTok influencers has become a popular marketing tactic within the music industry, though even the way that strategy works is changing.
“I think it’s become harder to rely on a few creators to make songs really take off just because there’s so many more people on TikTok than there was a couple of years ago or even a year ago,” he says. “A lot of music marketers are thinking about how they can still break through. And sometimes that means hiring dozens of creators to include songs in their videos versus relying on just a few.”
And 2022 also saw older songs getting their moment in the TikTok sun. The stand out this year was Kate Bush’s 1985 song, “Running Up that Hill,” which went viral over the summer when it was featured on the fourth season of Netflix’s “Stranger Things.” Bush reportedly made $2.3 million in royalties just this year.
“It’s one of the most interesting things that’s changed with the arrival of TikTok, which is that labels are now paying a lot closer attention to their catalogs and kind of legacy songs that can really get a second life through TikTok. And it’s a new business opportunity….That’s a whole new fan base for her.”
One other change in the past year has been the popularity of sped-up remixes on the app — when a familiar old song is either pitched up, sped up or layered over another song. These remixes became popular in their own right and can often send the original song climbing back up the charts.
While many of these remixes are organically made by music producers on TikTok, Whately says there are instances where a music marketer or a label will actually pay a producer to create a remix of a song just to bring it new life.
Despite the music industry’s heavy involvement in TikTok this year, there were still moments of organic discovery — where someone with no social capital can rise to fame.
It happened for 15-year-old Yahritza Martinez and her brothers, who are part of a band called “Yahritza y Su Esencia.”
The children of farm workers, the trio spent their days picking fruit before their song “Soy El Unico” went viral on TikTok. The group is now nominated for a Latin Grammy Award.
But it’s harder to organically make a hit on TikTok, Whately says.
“Because there’s a lot more videos being made… I think we maybe are seeing fewer of those organic moments just because there are marketing dollars that are going into pushing certain tracks or certain songs” he says. “But there are still plenty of success stories of up and coming performers that get discovered … The opportunity is still out there.”
Kalyani Saxena produced and edited this interview for broadcast with Catherine Welch. Saxena also adapted it for the web.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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KYIV, Ukraine — (AP) — Russia and Ukraine are suffering high numbers of military casualties as Ukraine fights to dislodge the Kremlin's forces from occupied areas in the early stages of its counteroffensive, British officials said Sunday.
Russian losses are probably at their highest level since the peak of the battle for Bakhmut in March, U.K. military officials said in their regular assessment.
According to British intelligence, the most intense fighting has centered on the southeastern Zaporizhzhia province, around Bakhmut and further west in Ukraine’s eastern Donetsk province. While the update reported that Ukraine was on the offensive in these areas and had “made small advances,” it said that Russian forces were conducting “relatively effective defensive operations” in Ukraine’s south.
The Ukrainian military said in a regular update Sunday morning that over the previous 24 hours Russia had carried out 43 airstrikes, four missile strikes and 51 attacks from multiple rocket launchers. According to the statement by the General Staff, Russia continues to concentrate its efforts on offensive operations in Ukraine’s industrial east, focusing attacks around Bakhmut, Avdiivka, Marinka and Lyman in the country’s Donetsk province, with 26 combat clashes taking place.
Donetsk regional Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said that two civilians were killed, with a further three wounded in the past day.
Ukrainian officials said Russian forces also launched airstrikes on other regions of the east and south of the country.
One civilian was killed and four more wounded in Kherson province as a result of Russia’s attacks, said regional Gov. Oleksandr Prokudin, while Zaporizhzhia regional Gov. Yurii Malashko said one person was wounded in Russian attacks that hit 20 settlements in the province.
Serhiy Bratchuk, spokesperson of the regional government in the southwestern Odesa province, said Ukrainian forces destroyed a “very significant” ammunition depot near the Russian-occupied port city of Henichesk in nearby Kherson province.
“Our armed forces dealt a good blow in the morning,” Bratchuk said in a video message on Sunday morning, posted to his Telegram channel.
Western analysts and military officials have cautioned that Ukraine's counteroffensive to dislodge the Kremlin’s forces from occupied areas, using Western-supplied advanced weapons in attacks along the 1,000-kilometer (600-mile) front line could last a long time.
A group of African leaders have carried out a self-styled "peace mission" to both Ukraine and Russia in recent days to try to help end their nearly 16-month-old war, but the visit ended on Saturday with no immediate signs of progress.
Meanwhile, the death toll from flooding following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam has risen to 16 in Ukrainian-held territory, Ukraine's interior ministry said late Saturday, while Russian officials said 29 people died in territories controlled by Moscow.
Massive flooding from the destruction of the dam on June 6 devastated towns along the lower Dnieper River in the Kherson region, a front line in the war. Russia and Ukraine accuse each other of causing the breach.
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BOSTON, Oct. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Whele LLC, of Boston, MA, is voluntarily recalling its Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad, due to product safety concerns. Use of this product may lead to burns, mild shocks, or rashes/irritation.
This recall applies to 544,212 Mighty Bliss Electric Heating Pad units manufactured between 08JAN21 to 03JAN22 and distributed from 29JUL21 through 21JUL22. Product was sold via Amazon.com and Walmart.com.
Model Numbers and Descriptions Below:
- MB-001 (NA-H1121B): Large (12" x 24") Blue Electric Heating Pad
- MB-002 (NA-H21C): Extra-Large (20" x 24") Blue Electric Heating Pad
- PE-MtyBls-HeatPad-12x24-Gry-V2(NA-H1121B): Large (12" x 24") Grey Electric Heating Pad
The product lot number can be found directly on the heating pad listed in black text beneath the product instructions.
This recall has been initiated due to product safety concerns. We received 286 complaints between July 2021 to September 2022 related to the product overheating, sparking, burning, or presenting other electrical problems. 31 of these complaints reported injuries such as mild shocks, burns, and rashes or irritation.
Use of this product may lead to electric shocks and/or skin irritation, rashes, blisters, or burns. Severe burns may result in infection or formation of scar tissue.
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d. Upload a picture of the device with the cord cut to our website - Please visit our website www.mightyblissheatingpadrecall.expertinquiry.com to verify that you have received this notification, even if you no longer have the product on hand.
- All reimbursement information can also be found on our website www.mightyblissheatingpadrecall.expertinquiry.com
- Immediately examine your inventory and quarantine the product subject to recall. We will be in contact to gather any remaining inventory for destruction.
- If you may have further distributed this product, please identify your customers and notify them within two (2) business days of this product recall. Your notification to your customers may be enhanced by including a copy of this recall notification and must include the following url: www.mightyblissheatingpadrecall.expertinquiry.com
Consumers with questions can call 866-918-8768, Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm EST.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.
Adverse reactions or quality problems experienced with the use of this product may be reported to the FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program either online, by regular mail or by fax.
- Complete and submit the report Online: www.fda.gov/medwatch/report.htm
- Regular Mail or Fax: Download form www.fda.gov/MedWatch/getforms.htm or call 1-800-332-1088 to request a reporting form, then complete and return to the address on the pre-addressed form, or submit by fax to 1-800-FDA-0178
Whele LLC is a leading consumer goods company that sells products on Amazon and other third party marketplaces. To learn more about Mighty Bliss, one of Whele's brands, visit: https://www.mightybliss.com/
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Former Mayo Clinic and OptumLabs Gerontologist will lead MedStar Health's new research initiative at the Health, Economics, Aging Research (H.E.A.R.) Institute, exploring ways to optimize care for older adults and complex patients
COLUMBIA, Md., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedStar Health welcomes Lauren Bangerter, Ph.D. as the new scientific director of Health, Economics, and Aging Research for the MedStar Health Research Institute. Dr. Bangerter, a gerontologist and health services investigator, comes to MedStar Health to lead the research effort to explore how health systems can better manage the needs of aging patients and patients with multiple chronic conditions. Her first day was October 31, 2022.
"I have always been drawn to the older adult population, even from childhood when I would love to listen to my grandparents and neighbors tell stories. But it was when my uncle was diagnosed with dementia that I decided to focus my career in science on addressing the needs of older adults with cognitive and functional impairment," said Dr. Bangerter. "We can improve healthcare for aging adults and other patients with complex health needs through applied research and improvements at the point of care delivery. I am thrilled about the opportunity to continue this work with MedStar Health, alongside its excellent providers and researchers, serving one of the most diverse patient populations in the country."
In her new role as scientific director, Dr. Bangerter will be responsible for advancing the overall strategy and growth for the MedStar H.E.A.R. Institute, which is the health system's dedicated applied research lab focused on innovation and developing best practices for geriatric care delivery. Established through the efforts and leadership of Dana Frank, MD, chairman of medicine for MedStar Good Samaritan Hospital and MedStar Union Memorial Hospital, investigators with the H.E.A.R. Institute apply rigorous research methodology to identify better ways to care for patients who have increased healthcare needs whether due to aging or multiple chronic conditions. Their research centers around three main areas:
1) Evaluating outcome-driven, patient-centered models of geriatric care
2) Analyzing the economic impact of healthcare for aging patients and patients with multiple chronic conditions, their families, and the healthcare system
3) Delivering equitable care to aging patients or patients with complex health needs in community-based settings
"My clinical goal is always to provide the best care and make sure my patients who are often navigating multiple conditions have a positive experience where they feel supported. The way we have tried to do that here is by providing personalized care organization." said Dr. Dana Frank. "Yet applying a research lens to this work has allowed us to realize that we can do so much more beyond coordinating teams of specialists. For example, we now know we can make a meaningful impact on outcomes while also finding ways to save on the overall cost of care simply by addressing social issues that so many patients face particularly as they age, including food insecurity, loneliness, or even access to reliable transportation."
Prior to joining MedStar Health, Dr. Bangerter led research programs for leading healthcare organizations. Most recently at OptumLabs, she served as Principal Research Scientist, Healthy Aging where she managed a team of researchers, analysts, and data scientists examining trends among the patient population eligible for Medicare. Prior to that role, Dr. Bangerter had a faculty appointment in health services research at Mayo Clinic, where she worked alongside physicians to identify and solve issues in caring for older adults and represented the health system at national and international scientific meetings.
"Aging often comes with chronic conditions but it does not need to result in a decreased quality of life. Through research and leaders like Dr. Bangerter, we can work to can advance the overall wellbeing of our patients even in the face of inevitable challenges of growing older." said Neil J. Weissman, MD, FACC, FASE, chief scientific officer at MedStar Health and president of MedStar Health Research Institute. "I am thrilled to welcome Dr. Bangerter to the Research Institute and look forward to working with her on this important area of exploration."
Dr. Bangerter's scholarly work has focused on promoting high-quality care and developing psychosocial interventions for older adults, particularly those with physical and cognitive decline. She has a strong record of securing federal and foundation grants to support her research, has published more than 50 academic papers, and serves as a journal reviewer for leading academic journals in gerontology. In recent years, she was honored as a Society of Behavioral Medicine Champion (2020) and served as a Health and Aging Policy Fellow (2018-2019) where she supported the implementation of federal legislation to support family caregivers through a placement at the Department of Health and Human Services.
Originally from Maui, Hawaii, Dr. Bangerter earned her undergraduate and master's degrees from Arizona State University and her Ph.D. in Human Development and Family Studies from Pennsylvania State University. Residing just outside of Minneapolis, Minn., with her family, Dr. Bangerter enjoys gardening and running outdoors. She will primarily work remotely with onsite visits to MedStar Health sites scheduled quarterly.
At MedStar Health, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. Our 30,000 associates and 4,700 affiliated physicians are committed to living this promise through our core SPIRIT values—Service, Patient first, Integrity, Respect, Innovation, and Teamwork—across our more than 300 locations including 10 hospitals, ambulatory, and urgent care centers. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University, MedStar Health is training future physician leaders to care for the whole person and is advancing care through the MedStar Health Research Institute. From our telemedicine and urgent care services to the region's largest home health agency, we're committed to providing high-quality health care that's also easy and convenient for our patients. At MedStar Health—It's how we treat people. Learn more at MedStarHealth.org.
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TikTok fined $15.9M by UK watchdog over misuse of kids’ data
LONDON (AP) — Britain’s privacy watchdog hit TikTok with a multimillion-dollar penalty Tuesday for misusing children’s data and violating other protections for young users’ personal information.
The Information Commissioner’s Office said it issued a fine of 12.7 million pounds ($15.9 million) to the short-video sharing app, which is wildly popular with young people.
It’s the latest example of tighter scrutiny that TikTok and its parent, Chinese technology company ByteDance, are facing in the West, where governments are increasingly concerned about risks that the app poses to data privacy and cybersecurity.
The British watchdog, which was investigating data breaches between May 2018 and July 2020, said TikTok allowed as many as 1.4 million children in the U.K. under 13 to use the app in 2020, despite the platform’s own rules prohibiting children that young from setting up accounts.
TikTok didn’t adequately identify and remove children under 13 from the platform, the watchdog said. And even though it knew younger children were using the app, TikTok failed to get consent from their parents to process their data, as required by Britain’s data protection laws, the agency said.
“There are laws in place to make sure our children are as safe in the digital world as they are in the physical world. TikTok did not abide by those laws,” Information Commissioner John Edwards said in a press release.
TikTok collected and used personal data of children who were inappropriately given access to the app, he said.
“That means that their data may have been used to track them and profile them, potentially delivering harmful, inappropriate content at their very next scroll,” Edwards said.
The company said it disagreed with the watchdog’s decision.
“We invest heavily to help keep under 13s off the platform and our 40,000-strong safety team works around the clock to help keep the platform safe for our community,” TikTok said in statement. “We will continue to review the decision and are considering next steps.”
TIkTok says it has improved its sign-up system since the breaches happened by no longer allowing users to simply declare they are old enough and looking for other signs that an account is used by someone under 13.
The penalty also covered other breaches of U.K. data privacy law.
The watchdog said TikTok failed to properly inform people about how their data is collected, used and shared in an easily understandable way. Without this information, it’s unlikely that young users would be able “to make informed choices” about whether and how to use TikTok, it said.
TikTok also failed to ensure personal data of British users was processed lawfully, fairly and transparently, the regulator said.
TikTok initially faced a 27 million-pound fine, which was reduced after the company persuaded regulators to drop other charges.
U.S. regulators in 2019 fined TikTok, previously known as Musical.ly, $5.7 million in a case that involved similar allegations of unlawful collection of children’s personal information.
Also Tuesday, Australia became the latest country to ban TikTok from its government devices, with authorities from the European Union to the United States concerned that the app could share data with the Chinese government or push pro-Beijing narratives. U.S. lawmakers are also considering forcing a sale or even banning it outright as tensions with China grow.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-04-04T18:22:50+00:00 | wagmtv.com | https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/04/04/tiktok-fined-159m-by-uk-watchdog-over-misuse-kids-data/ |
WFO BOSTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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WIND ADVISORY
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service Boston/Norton MA
418 PM EST Wed Nov 30 2022
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EST THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph.
* WHERE...Hartford CT, Tolland CT and Windham CT Counties.
* WHEN...Until 9 PM EST this evening.
* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects.
Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may
result.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.
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Copyright 2022 AccuWeather | 2022-11-30T22:28:22+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/weather/article/CT-WFO-BOSTON-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17621950.php |
Everything from thrilling rides to tribute musicians and fun games are drawing crowds to the Santa Barbara County Fair this weekend in Santa Maria.
The fair continues from noon to 10 p.m. today and Sunday at the Santa Maria Fairpark, 937 S. Thornburg St.
Tonight, five of the world’s best dirt bike riders will be featured in the Motocross Freestyle Show. It’s at 6 p.m. in the Minetti Arena.
Later, at 7:30 tonight on the main stage, tribute musicians will perform the music of Kenny Chesney and Luke Bryan.
On Sunday, the Fiesta Day Concert will take place at 2 p.m. at the Minetti Arena.
Tickets for the fair cost $15 for adults (ages 12-61) and $12 for youth and seniors 62 and older.
For more information, go to www.santamariafairpark.com.
More about the fair will be in Sunday’s and Monday’s editions of the News-Press.
— Dave Mason | 2022-07-17T01:48:27+00:00 | newspress.com | https://newspress.com/the-magic-of-the-fair/ |
Be Aware That Fireworks Can Trigger PTSD For East Texas Veterans
Shooting off fireworks in Smith County, Texas this 4th Of July will be a lot of fun for many people throughout the county, but it can also be terrifying for others and bring up some pretty traumatic memories.
As the fireworks go off in our county neighborhoods, those loud explosions could trigger and cause some disturbing images and thoughts to return to the minds of our veterans and active military who are home for the holiday and may have PTSD. We don't often think about this affecting our neighbors but it can.
While talking with a co-worker here in the radio station office, she reminded me that veterans and military members are often affected by the 4th of July fireworks. Something I had never really considered or thought about. These men and women who served our country with honor and dignity, with many of them doing it in a wartime setting, were often exposed to loud and awful sounds that continue to affect them to this day. When they experience or hear a loud boom or explosion it can take them back to that place and time.
Be Considerate - Talk To And Inform Your Neighbors Of Your Intentions
PTSD can be traumatic for some people. So if you live in an unincorporated neighborhood and are thinking about shooting off fireworks this 4th of July or during the weekend, know who your neighbors are and a little bit about them. Especially if they are a veteran or are in the military, think about them. Let them know when you plan to set off your fireworks or find another location to set them off and light up the sky somewhere else.
Then you could take it a step further by asking them to join in on the celebration and be a part of your gathering and celebrate the 4th of July together if they're comfortable with it. | 2023-06-27T21:39:31+00:00 | knue.com | https://knue.com/4th-of-july-veterans-ptsd/ |
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