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READ: House January 6 committee releases more transcripts, including Jared Kushner and Ginni Thomas
By CNN
The House January 6 committee released over 20 new transcripts on Friday, including interviews with key members of former President Donald Trump’s inner circle and others.
The transcripts include testimony from Rudy Giuliani, Jared Kushner, Mick Mulvaney, Cassidy Hutchinson and Virginia “Ginni” Thomas.
Read their transcripts below.
Rudy Giuliani
Giuliani was a onetime personal attorney to the former president and a lead architect of his attempt to overturn the 2020 election results.
CNN reported in May that his committee meeting lasted more than nine hours.
Read the transcript of his May 20 interview here.
Cassidy Hutchinson
Hutchinson, who worked as an aide to former Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows, has been considered one of the January 6 committee’s most consequential witnesses. She became a prominent figure in the panel’s investigation when she testified publicly before the committee in June.
Read the transcript of her February 23 and March 7 interview.
Jared Kushner
CNN previously reported in March that Kushner, the former president’s son-in-law and senior adviser, was expected to appear before the House select committee.
A source familiar with the deposition told CNN the interview lasted more than six hours.
Read the transcript of his March 31 interview here.
Mick Mulvaney
Mulvaney served as Trump’s acting chief of staff until March 2020, when the former president replaced him with Meadows.
In the aftermath of the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol, Mulvaney resigned from his position as special envoy to Northern Ireland. CNN reported in July that he testified before the committee.
Read the transcript of his July 28 interview here.
Ginni Thomas
Thomas, a conservative activist and wife of Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, was interviewed by the select committee. CNN first reported in March on text messages she exchanged with Meadows. The text messages, reviewed by CNN, showed Thomas pleading with Meadows to continue the fight to overturn the election results.
CNN previously reported that she told the committee that her election activities were separate from her husband’s role on the nation’s highest court.
Read the transcript of her September 29 interview here.
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The Supreme Court's ruling that curbs the power of the Environment Protection Agency will slow its ability to respond to the climate crisis, but "does not take the EPA out of the game," according to the agency's administrator Michael Regan.
The Court on Thursday ruled that the EPA does not have the authority to set limits on carbon emissions from existing power plants.
Regan labeled the move a setback and said it made the U.S. less competitive globally.
"Over the past 18 months or so, [the EPA] has done a really good job of focusing on the full suite of climate pollutants," he said. "Power plants play a significant role in this larger picture and that's why the Supreme Court's ruling is disappointing, because it's slowing down the momentum of not only curtailing climate change impacts, but the globally competitive aspects that this country can seize to create jobs and grow economic opportunities."
President Biden has set a goal for an emissions-free power sector by 2035 and yesterday said the ruling was "another devastating decision that aims to take our country backwards."
"While this decision risks damaging our nation's ability to keep our air clean and combat climate change, I will not relent in using my lawful authorities to protect public health and tackle the climate crisis," he said in a statement.
Regan said the EPA was taking time to review the ruling and he called on Americans to speak out.
"When we see the setbacks, we will take these punches, absorb them, but then come back with a counterpunch," he said. "We're going to move forward with every legal authority to regulate climate pollution and protect communities that we have."
"Rulings like yesterday prevent us from moving forward as quickly as we would like. So Americans should use their voices as much as possible to ensure that we can move forward and do the things that the American people would like for us to do."
The Biden administration came into office with the most ambitious climate agenda of any president, including the pledge to cut U.S. greenhouse gas emissions in half by the end of this decade, based on 2005 levels.
Regan wouldn't be drawn on whether there could be ripple effects on the rest of the world's ability to fight the effects of climate change if the U.S. failed to meet its own targets, and instead focused on the work the EPA had already achieved.
But he did say the court's ruling was a hurdle on meeting those targets.
"The Court's ruling, obviously, puts a speed bump in the path of the important work that this agency and other agencies would like to pursue. We will continue to keep our eye on the Court now and in the future."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-07-01T20:54:57+00:00 | kpcc.org | https://www.kpcc.org/npr-news/2022-07-01/the-epa-prepares-for-its-counterpunch-after-the-supreme-court-ruling |
(NEXSTAR) – As the number of confirmed cases of monkeypox in the United States approaches 10,000, the Food and Drug Administration is taking measures to expand vaccine access and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is asking people to keep an eye out for potential symptoms.
Experts are still working to understand all the ways this virus is spreading so quickly through the public. Based on what we’ve seen so far, it appears monkeypox can spread in several ways, according to the CDC.
Monkeypox is primarily spreading through close skin-to-skin contact, experts say. With this outbreak, that close contact appears to be happening often during sex, but the contact doesn’t have to be sexual in nature to spread the virus. Any “direct contact with monkeypox rash, scabs, or body fluids from a person with monkeypox” can spread the virus, the CDC says.
The virus can also spread by contact with some surfaces, the CDC says. The agency list objects like bedding, clothing, towels and sex toys as possible sources of transmission if they have been used by someone with an active infection and have not been disinfected.
“I don’t think I would worry too much about these very casual encounters with inanimate objects,” said Dr. David Wohl, a professor in UNC School of Medicine’s Division of Infectious Diseases, in an interview with WTVD. “You’re not going to catch this at a restaurant. You’re not going to catch this off of a park bench. Trying on clothes I would say that’s pretty unlikely. You would have to have somebody, who right before you tried on clothes, who had lesions with monkeypox virus.”
The virus may survive longer on porous materials – like towels and bedding – than on non-porous materials like plastic or glass, the CDC says.
Still, while the virus may be able to live on surfaces, surface transmission doesn’t appear to be a key driver of new cases, experts say.
Dr. Jessica Justman, an infectious disease specialist at Columbia’s medical school, told BuzzFeed News that even if it’s possible in theory, “I think getting monkeypox by trying on clothing in a store that somebody who is incubating monkeypox might have tried on just seems really far, far away from something that would happen.”
There are a few other ways monkeypox can spread, as outlined by the CDC. Pregnant people can transmit the virus to a fetus through the placenta, for example. Animal-to-human transmission is also possible, “either by being scratched or bitten by the animal or by preparing or eating meat or using products from an infected animal,” the CDC writes. | 2022-08-10T21:14:49+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/national/can-you-catch-monkeypox-from-surfaces/ |
PUEBLO — From Friday, June 23, to Sunday, June 25, The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce and Visit Pueblo hosted the National Street Rod Association's 38th Annual Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals at the Colorado State Fairgrounds in Pueblo, Colorado.
The event started at 10 a.m. with a parade of over 2000 classic and custom cars.
The affair hosted a large variety of cars from all over the country, including street rods, muscle cars, hot rods, classic cars and trucks.
The Spotlight Builder was announced to be Kevin Zerby of Kevin’s Hot Rod Service in Canon City. Visitors were given the chance to talk with Zerby about their projects, get his valuable feedback and check out some of Zerby's own creations.
Over the course of the three days, visitors were able to enjoy a variety of activities, one of which included manufacturers and distributors showing off their latest automotive parts and accessories inside the Southwest Motors Event Center.
Event guests were also able to browse unique crafts made by local artists in the “Women’s World” arts & craft show in the Creative Arts building.
On just Friday and Saturday, visitors were able to enjoy the automotive swap meet and live entertainment. On Sunday, an all-denomination church service was hosted and winners were chosen for the following categories:
- Streets of Rods
- Pro's picks
- ISCA picks
- Outstanding use of color
- NSRA Rep/Safety
Over 40 total awards were given out during the awards ceremony. ____
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As Americans pull up to the gas pump these days, a sense of despair sets in, knowing that they will be paying a higher price to fill up their cars than ever before. The cost to commute to work or drive kids to school is now something that Americans have to juggle along with other necessary expenses. There are many reasons why we are in this costly position today, but the big question on the minds of millions of people is how we get back to where we were only a few short years ago. The answer is simple: unlock American resources.
Americans are facing a dire cost of living crisis, due in large part to increasing energy costs. Gas prices have gone up almost every month since President Joe Biden took office and 24 percent of Americans say they have reduced or gone without basic necessities so they could pay their energy bill last month. These costs come while we increased our imports of Russian oil by 160 percent in the first year of Biden’s presidency. None of these trends are sustainable.
America is home to vast natural resources that can meet our energy needs and lower prices without having to rely on our foreign adversaries, dictators and despots. However, Congressional Democrats are refusing to take meaningful action to address the crisis we face.
House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy created the Energy, Climate, and Conservation Task Force to help identify and develop policy solutions to promote American energy and jobs, and to protect the country from Biden’s anti-American energy agenda. House Republicans have real solutions that will get the government out of the way so that the private sector can meet our energy and resource needs while at the same time lowering prices, ensuring energy security and putting us back on a path to helping lower global emissions. Under the successful energy policies of former President Donald Trump, U.S. emissions went down over his four years in office. In contrast, emissions went up over 6 percent during Biden’s first year in office. Republicans know how to achieve the balance of a booming economy that supports low energy costs and contributes to lower global emissions.
This includes legislation like the American Energy Independence from Russia Act. This bill would reverse many of the failed policy choices of the Biden administration that have caused prices to rise. That means reauthorizing the Keystone XL Pipeline, prohibiting the cancellation of energy lease sales without congressional approval and requiring congressional approval for withdrawing any federal lands from mineral development.
In addition, the bill requires the president to create an energy security plan that analyzes current energy production and imports while offering proposals on how to increase domestic energy production.
These solutions are shaped from Republican members meeting with local stakeholders in places in like Hobbs. Hobbs is at the epicenter of the Permian Basin and surrounded by federal lands, where the actions of the Biden administration to restrict oil and natural gas production are felt most. In addition, New Mexico is the second largest oil and natural gas producing state in the country, employing over 100,000 people, and 40 percent of our state budget comes from oil and natural gas revenues.
While in Hobbs, Republican members met with energy producers, service providers, conservation groups, community leaders, and local elected officials to discuss the state of American energy policy. Each person spoke of the heavy hand of the federal government standing in the way of production and innovation and the need to roll back executive overreach by federal agencies in this administration. This constituent feedback, along with others from around the country, will be the foundation of policy-making decisions to help prepare the Republican Party when it regains a House majority and to reset our energy policy to serve Americans.
Increased energy costs for American families and increased dependence on adversarial nations does not have to be the new normal. We can once again be energy dominant, sharing our bounty to ensure the security of our allies and helping developing nations as they seek to bring their people out of energy insecurity and poverty.
Our vast abundance should once again be responsibly harnessed to drastically lower costs for the average American. Informed by the experiences and insight of thousands of working families, House Republicans are committed to enacting legislation that unleashes America’s abundant natural resources. | 2022-06-04T05:17:44+00:00 | santafenewmexican.com | https://www.santafenewmexican.com/opinion/my_view/u-s-must-unlock-its-resources/article_f2354e92-e384-11ec-92e5-8786d8124f69.html |
Chicagoland Consumer Advocates' Award Against One of America's Largest Mortgage Loan Servicers Includes Compensatory, Punitive Damages and Homeowner's Attorney's Fees
CHICAGO, Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer lawyers Nick Wooten, Rusty A. Payton, and Adam J. Feuer, have obtained a substantial verdict for their client in a consumer fraud case against PHH Mortgage Services, a wholly owned subsidiary of Ocwen Financial Corporation. Ocwen denied the consumer loss mitigation and refused to follow Freddie Mac guidelines to assist homeowners going through a divorce.
The award is significant because it demonstrates that Ocwen / PHH has harmed thousands of divorcing homeowners by refusing them loss mitigation during divorce as a matter of corporate policy. Policy which directly conflicts with Ocwen / PHH's obligations under Federal law and Freddie Mac guidelines.
"Our client was mistreated for nearly five years because Ocwen simply refuses to follow the law. Ocwen's conduct maintains a long-time trend of abusing homeowners and ignoring legal obligations. Ocwen engaged in tactics that made it impossible for our client to get the relief she was entitled to, eventually suing her for foreclosure in early 2018," said Rusty A. Payton. "Ocwen then dangled an offer of help and received payments intended for loss mitigation only to later snatch the offer away. Ocwen mistreats divorcing borrowers in need of a loan modification. Our client is relieved that this long nightmare appears to be drawing to an end."
"PHH's unvarnished illegality strips divorcing consumers of their rights under Federal law. Divorcing couples have a right to loss mitigation and loan modifications in the name of the borrower retaining the home. PHH ignores and tramples on those rights. We were glad to help our client in this case but who knows how many thousands of homeowners have lost their home due to Ocwen's abuse of divorcing borrowers." said Nick Wooten, the lead trial attorney and a consumer lawyer with more than 25 years of experience trying similar cases against the nation's largest mortgage servicers, including Ocwen. "At Ocwen / PHH, violating and ignoring consumers' rights is business as usual."
After filing suit, the consumer agreed with Ocwen to arbitrate the dispute during the COVID pandemic in a binding arbitration through the American Arbitration Association. The culmination of that process was a six day arbitration hearing conducted by a JAMS Arbitrator who is a retired Cook County Circuit Court Judge.
In her award, the Arbitrator noted: "Corporate actions and indifference, when practiced to the harm of a targeted group, can easily be described as malicious. For Claimant, the actions of the loan modification process in December 2018 through June 2019 may not have begun as intentionally malevolent, but clearly evolved into deceit. Claimant's request for punitive damages is supported by the record."
The Arbitration final award was issued on September 29, 2022. The consumer has moved the United States district court to confirm the award and enter an enforceable money judgment.
"Ocwen's counsel has represented that they will contest entry of judgment, at least in part, on the grounds that the arbitrator was guilty of misconduct or misbehavior, an allegation that is both baseless and repugnant to her reputation and the professional manner in which she conducted the hearing," adds Payton.
"Matrimonial attorneys, divorcing spouses, and consumer lawyers should all be on the lookout for mortgage servicers denying divorced or divorcing couples loss mitigation This misconduct seems rampant today," adds Adam J. Feuer. "Homeowners who are experiencing similar deceptive or abusive conduct from their mortgage servicer should know that there are powerful tools available to hold these companies to account, and we are here to help."
Wooten recently became head of consumer litigation for Austin, Texas based DC Law advocating for consumers with a national reach. Payton is the principal of Payton Legal Group and Feuer is the principal of Chicagoland Consumer Advocates. The trial team can be reached by calling 773-945-9880.
The case is Albeck v. PHH Mortgage Corp., No. 20-cv-07727, United States District Court, Northern District of Illinois. Ocwen was represented at the hearing by attorneys Simon Fleischmann and Ryan Sawyer of Locke Lord LLP. The Arbitrator's award may be found at: Albeck Final Award.
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SOURCE Nick Wooten LLC | 2022-10-21T12:37:56+00:00 | kwtx.com | https://www.kwtx.com/prnewswire/2022/10/21/arbitration-panel-awards-divorced-spouse-nearly-2-million-being-refused-loss-mitigation/ |
Honda is recalling 330,318 newer Pilot and Passport SUVs, Odyssey minivans, and Ridgeline trucks for defective side mirrors that can loose its mirror glass, the NHTSA disclosed Monday.
Both side mirrors have heating pads located behind the glass that can lose adhesion and detach from the plate holding the glass in place. If the heating pad detaches, the mirror glass detaches with it. The absence of side mirrors poses a risk to drivers and other road users.
The tape used to bond the pad to the glass lacked sufficient adhesion, Honda said.
The recall encompasses the following vehicles:
2020-2021 Honda Pilot three-row crossover SUV
2020-2021 Honda Ridgeline truck
2020-2022 Honda Passport crossover
2020-2022 Honda Odyssey minivan
Operators may notice the mirror glass vibrating before it detaches. Honda acknowledged 71 warranty claims for the issue, but said it was aware of no related crashes or injuries.
Owners can expect notification by mail as soon as May 8, 2023. The notice will instruct owners to take the recalled vehicles into a Honda service center where dealers will replace both left and right side mirrors, free of charge. For more information, contact Honda customer service at 1-888-234-2138 or visit Honda’s recall website here.
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NPR speaks with former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz about former President Donald Trump's claims that he's a target of the grand jury probe into Jan. 6.
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NPR speaks with former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz about former President Donald Trump's claims that he's a target of the grand jury probe into Jan. 6.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-07-19T10:55:46+00:00 | kosu.org | https://www.kosu.org/u-s-news/u-s-news/2023-07-19/former-prosecutor-mintz-discusses-trumps-claims-hes-the-target-of-grand-jury-probe |
“Knight Rider” isn’t the only television show with a car as the star. “Viper” had a brief run during the 1990s, and now one of the show’s prop cars is up for auction on Bring a Trailer.
Set in the “near future” as envisioned in the early 1990s, “Viper” was about a federal task force based in fictional Metro City, California, that fought crime using an armored vehicle called the Defender that masqueraded as a Dodge Viper. The show first aired in early 1994 on NBC and continued in syndication between 1996 and 1999.
The Defender was designed by Chrysler, and built on a stretched 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10 chassis by Unique Movie Cars in Las Vegas. A 360-cubic-inch Chrysler V-8 replaced the Viper V-10, driving the rear wheels through a Chrysler 727 3-speed automatic transmission. The suspension, steering, and brakes are thought to be carryover Viper hardware, according to the auction listing.
The driver faces three round instruments, including a 180-mph speedometer, a 7,000-rpm tachometer, and a fake crosshair sight, with three simulated screens off to the side showing static images of fictional vehicle diagnostics. The two seats are upholstered in gray leather, but the car lacks seat belts and climate control. You can get fresh air by removing the windows, though, which are attached by Velcro.
According to the listing, this car is one of 14 built for “Viper.” It was reportedly used for filming and public relations rather than stunt work, and so lacks functioning gadgets like ones seen in the show. The seller claims the car, which is listed as having 190 miles, has been parked since the completion of filming. As a prop, this car doesn’t have a VIN or title, and is being sold via a bill of sale with the understanding that it can’t be registered for use on public roads.
The Defender may not have achieved the same status as the “Knight Rider” KITT car or the “A-Team” van in pop culture, but anyone who remembers “Viper” will likely be pleased to know that one of the cars from the show survived.
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Brownsville ISD approves paid paternal leave for staff
Brownsville Independent School District board members voted Tuesday to approve parental leave for district employees.
Staff who have been with the district for at least three years will qualify for 12 weeks of paid leave after the birth or adoption of a child.
The motion passed unanimously at the meeting.
"Today at Brownsville ISD we are making history by being the only district in South Texas to offer paid paternal leave and one of the only districts in the entire state to offer this amazing benefit," Brownsville ISD board member Daniella Lopez Valdez said.
The new policy will go into effect on Wednesday. | 2023-02-09T00:05:48+00:00 | krgv.com | https://www.krgv.com/news/brownsville-isd-approves-paid-paternal-leave-for-staff |
Bamberg-Ehrhardt's Tre'shon Rumph signed to play basketball at Brewton Parker College Thursday. Rumph is joined by Kimberly Raysor, Chyra Raysor, Russell Rumph, Lailah Martin, Bradley Raysor, Trenton Raysor, Katelyn Rumph, Tony Raysor and Tianna Rumph.
Bamberg-Ehrhardt's Zacchaeus Harris signed to play basketball at Brewton Parker College Thursday. Harris is joined by Tasha (mother), Caylah (sister), Schaffie (brother), Kewone (brother), Javar (brother), Jordan (brother) and Xyquarius (brother).
Orangeburg-Wilkinson's Jasmine Anderson has signed to play volleyball at Concord University (West Virginia). Joining Anderson are mother Robin Anderson (right) and O-W head volleyball coach Denolis Wright. | 2023-05-26T23:29:38+00:00 | thetandd.com | https://thetandd.com/high-school-signings-2-b-e-baseball-players-and-o-w-volleyball-player/article_cddc6e80-fc0c-11ed-b10e-d70b70234021.html |
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Exclusive collaboration between B Corp™ accounting firm and preeminent ESG assessment tool that aligns with the world's leading ESG and sustainability standards
PLEASANTON, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF), a West Coast accounting and business-consulting firm, and Impakt IQ (IIQ), a leading environmental, social, and governance (ESG) assessment, reporting and intelligence tool, are excited to announce an exclusive deployment partnership to connect the dots between ESG opportunities and risk, and their impacts to an organization's bottom-line performance.
Impakt IQ's approach features a powerful toolset that enables companies to measure and manage their ESG intelligence. It generates an ESG score, ESG statement, and ESG report that are backed by auditable investment-grade data and aligned with the world's leading sustainability and ESG standards, including the Task Force for Climate Change Disclosure (TCFD), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB), and the SEC. The Impakt IQ approach is a systems-based process that stands on the shoulders of 15+ years of experience, knowledge, and demonstrated profitable results.
The Impakt IQ tool addresses a company's ESG blind spots and provides insight into ESG impacts, allowing executives to leverage this intelligence to make informed business decisions. The approach and toolkit help inform and connect all leaders of an organization, creating cross functional awareness and holistic insight into ESG risks, opportunities, and value creation.
The Impakt IQ report and toolkit is to ESG what a Financial Report is to finance. This tool enables organizations to evaluate and generate their ESG scores internally, giving them insight and control over their ESG management, disclosure, and narrative in a way that aligns with investor-grade standards and is fully auditable. Reporting components include:
- The IIQ ESG Report: reveals and identifies an organization's ESG current state, financial and reputational risks, and value creation opportunities, all organized elegantly into intuitive decision-useful information aimed at helping drive profitability
- The IIQ ESG Scorecard (akin to a financial P&L): benchmarks and rates these financial and reputational risks and value creation opportunities for every industry-specific material key performance indicator (KPI) within an organization
- The IIQ ESG Statement: is derived from company generated due diligence documents, leadership input from across the organization, and industry sector specific data collected from over 1,100 data points
- Additional proprietary tools: a dual materiality assessment, benchmarking analysis, financial risk assessment, reputational risk assessment, and top impact and ESG issues for an organization
"Accounting firms have been measuring and calculating risk from a business's financial data forever," says John Sensiba, managing partner of Sensiba San Filippo. "With ESG issues increasingly taking center stage in today's interconnected economy, it only makes sense that we measure and calculate risk from all the non-financial sustainability data in a standardized way as well."
"I have been developing an ESG Intelligence tool to help business leaders evolve to sustainable business models profitably for over 15 years when I recognized the link between financial and brand performance and sustainable business practices. The missing link to scaling ESG Intelligence and this tool has been the lack of a recognized global ESG standard — that changed in November 2021 with the announcement of the ISSB and subsequently SASB and TCFD rolling up under the ISSB," says Elisa Turner, founder of Impakt IQ. "All the pieces of the puzzle now exist, and we are excited to be scaling the Impakt IQ ESG Intelligence tool 3.0 with SSF. When we looked for an industry partner to team up with SSF and their Sensiba Center for Sustainability was the only logical choice out there, they are aligned in values and the belief that ESG performance today is interconnected to financial performance and integrated reporting is the future."
"The SSF sustainability team has been beta testing this tool for several months on three separate projects; the initial feedback has been really positive as it is offering insights into areas for operational improvement and risk management" says Scott Anderson, SASB and audit partner at Sensiba San Filippo LLP. "The fact that it is aligned with SASB and TCFD, was critical to our decision making and this supports the credibility of the assessment outcomes. This alignment also reinforces that our assessment results will segues nicely into sustainability reporting that stakeholders are increasingly requesting."
As a Certified B Corp™ accounting firm, Sensiba San Filippo LLP (SSF) provides clients with comprehensive assurance, tax, and consulting services while using the power of business to solve social and environmental challenges. SSF ranks among the region's top 20 public accounting firms and utilizes regional and global expertise to serve clients across various industries. The Sensiba Center for Sustainability (SCFS) was launched in 2020 and aims to help measure and benchmark non-financial data alongside financial data and tie ESG and sustainability efforts back to tangible ROI and bottom-line gains. SSF has been a trusted financial advisor for over 40 years, and SCFS is guiding companies in becoming more resilient and leveraging Business as a Force for Good™. Headquartered in Pleasanton, SSF has offices in San Jose, Bend, Portland, and Fresno. For more information, visit ssfllp.com or ssfllp.com/sustainability.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A funeral was held Saturday for one of two Polish men who died in a missile explosion near the border with Ukraine, deaths that Western officials said appeared to have been caused by a Ukrainian air defense missile that went astray.
White roses were placed on the wooden casket of Boguslaw Wos, described by the Polish state news agency PAP as a 62-year-old warehouse manager. A pallbearer carried a black-and-white photo of him, while another carried a crucifix bearing his name.
Wos and another man died Tuesday in Przewodow, a small farming community 6 kilometers (4 miles) from the border with Ukraine as that country was defending itself against a barrage of Russian missiles directed at Ukraine’s power infrastructure.
Officials from Poland, NATO and the United States say they think Russia is to blame for the deaths no matter what because a Ukrainian missile would not have gone astray in Poland had the country not been forced to defend itself against Russian attacks.
A Polish investigation to determine the source of the missile and the circumstances of the explosion has been launched with support from the U.S. and Ukrainian investigators. The Pentagon sent a small team of forensics and explosive ordnance experts to the missile impact site, a senior defense official said Friday on condition of anonymity, because they were not authorized to discuss details.
At the funeral, Border Guard officers in fatigues saluted as a hearse arrived at the church, with snow falling. After the funeral Mass, the officers played a funeral march, leading a procession to the village cemetery, followed by the hearse and many mourners.
A military honor guard and Polish officials and Ukrainian representatives joined the man’s family and members of the community. Ukraine’s consul general in the nearby city of Lublin placed a wreath in the colors of Ukraine, PAP reported.
The other victim, a 60-year-old tractor driver, is to be buried Sunday.
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Tara Copp in Washington contributed.
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LEXINGTON, Mass., Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Curis, Inc. (NASDAQ: CRIS), a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer, today announced that on October 3, 2022, the independent Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Curis approved the grant of inducement stock options to purchase a total of 121,650 shares of Curis common stock to two new employees, with a grant date of October 3, 2022 (the "Q4 2022 Inducement Grants").
Each of the Q4 2022 Inducement Grants has an exercise price per share equal to the closing price of the Company's common stock on October 3, 2022. Each stock option has a 10 year term and vests over four years, with 25% of the original number of shares underlying the award vesting on the first anniversary of the employee's date of hire and an additional 6.25% of the original number of shares underlying the award vesting on each successive three-month period thereafter, subject to the employee's continued service with the Company through the respective vesting dates. Each stock option was granted as an inducement equity award outside of the Company's Fourth Amended and Restated 2010 Stock Incentive Plan and was made as an inducement material to the employee's acceptance of employment with the Company.
About Curis, Inc.
Curis is a biotechnology company focused on the development of innovative therapeutics for the treatment of cancer. In 2015, Curis entered into a collaboration with Aurigene in the areas of immuno-oncology and precision oncology. As part of this collaboration, Curis has exclusive licenses to oral small molecule antagonists of immune checkpoints including the VISTA/PDL1 antagonist CA-170, and the TIM3/PDL1 antagonist CA-327, as well as the IRAK4 kinase inhibitor, emavusertib (CA-4948). Emavusertib is currently undergoing testing in the Phase 1/2 TakeAim Lymphoma trial, in patients with hematologic malignancies, such as non-Hodgkin's lymphoma and other B cell malignancies, both as a monotherapy and in combination with BTK inhibitor ibrutinib, and the Phase 1/2 TakeAim Leukemia trial in patients with acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, for which it has received Orphan Drug Designation from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The FDA has placed a partial clinical hold on the TakeAim Leukemia trial during which no new patients will be enrolled in the combination phase (Phase 1b) of emavusertib with azacitidine or venetoclax and expansion phase (Phase 2a), and current study participants benefiting from treatment may continue to be treated with emavusertib at doses of 300mg BID or lower. In addition, Curis is engaged in a collaboration with ImmuNext for development of CI-8993, a monoclonal anti-VISTA antibody, which is currently undergoing testing in a Phase 1 trial in patients with solid tumors. Curis is also party to a collaboration with Genentech, a member of the Roche Group, under which Genentech and Roche are commercializing Erivedge® for the treatment of advanced basal cell carcinoma. For more information, visit Curis's website at www.curis.com.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Oregon state Rep. James Hieb will not face charges in connection with his August arrest for alleged disorderly conduct and other charges at Clackamas County Fairgrounds.
A memo obtained by KOIN 6 News says the Clackamas County district attorney is declining to pursue charges based on a lack of evidence and a recent change in Oregon law.
The Republican lawmaker from Canby previously said the incident Aug. 17 happened after he had consumed four beers and then lit a cigarette. He said a woman asked him to put it out and then summoned officers.
Authorities had released body camera footage showing sheriff’s deputies and Hieb’s interaction.
“It ended with Mr. Hieb asking to be arrested and throwing himself on the ground,” Deputy District Attorney Bryan Brock wrote in the memo. “Mr. Hieb’s request was granted and he was taken to the jail.”
The sheriff’s office recommended charges of second-degree disorderly conduct, interfering with a peace officer and second-degree criminal trespass.
The district attorney determined Hieb’s behavior did not rise to the level of creating a disturbance to qualify for disorderly conduct. Brock also concluded prosecutors couldn’t prove the criminal trespass allegation because the member of the fair board who told Hieb to stop smoking didn’t tell him to leave.
Deputies also said Hieb refused to show them his identification, but Brock noted that is no longer the crime of interfering with an officer, after the Oregon Legislature changed the law in 2021.
Hieb was appointed to represent Oregon House District 39 by Clackamas and Marion County commissioners — replacing House Minority Leader Christine Drazan, who stepped down to run for governor.
When asked about his alcohol consumption this week, Hieb said he would now refrain from alcohol while serving in the state House, the news outlet reported. | 2022-09-24T00:01:51+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/northwest/gop-lawmaker-will-not-face-charges-after-fair-arrest/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_seattle-news |
MISSOULA - Her face on a billboard has stared north on Highway 93 near the Missoula Wye for five years.
It is the face of a 23-year-old Indigenous woman who disappeared on June 16, 2018. Her name is Jermain Charlo, and she was last seen at a downtown Missoula bar on the night of June 15. Sometime after midnight on June 16, she vanished.
That billboard faces Evaro Hill, an area that is covered in thick forest and brush. It is where investigators have searched for years, believing Jermain’s remains might be hidden somewhere.
It’s a place Jermain’s aunt, Valenda Underwood, hates.
“It's hard driving through there to go to Missoula. It’s hard because my mind just races," Underwood said.
Police Det. Guy Baker with the Missoula Police Department was assigned to the case just over a week after Jermain disappeared. He said the Evaro Hill area has been a point of interest in the search.
“The investigation had identified numerous areas in a variety of ways that led us to search those areas. We’ve done many searches in relation to this investigation, but the Evaro Hill area has been the location of numerous searches,” the detective said.
Jermain was last seen on surveillance footage outside the Badlander bar in Missoula on the night of June 15.
Court documents related to a search warrant indicate she had been with her former boyfriend and the father of her two children, Michael DeFrance, that night. Those same court documents also indicated he was also the last person to see her. He reported that he dropped her off in a nearby Missoula neighborhood later that night.
In the months since her disappearance, there were warrants issued to search for evidence, including one for DeFrance’s residence in the Evaro area, and to obtain cell phone and other digital records.
Those warrants indicated her phone was detected to be in the Evaro Hill area in the early hours of June 16 from around 2 a.m. until 10 a.m. That phone has never been found. Although police have said numerous suspects have been identified, they have not identified them publically during the investigation.
Jermain, a prolific social media poster, stopped all online activity the night she vanished.
"I can say with confidence that in the early morning hours of June 16, 2018, Jermain Charlo’s pattern of life was deviated and it changed that night and she has not had contact with her family, no activity on social media and that concerns me. The fact that it’s been five years, yes, I believe she is no longer with us. But there’s been situations across the country where women have been held captive for years and people thought something had happened. As far as Jermain goes, I’m hopeful but being thoughtful and realistic I think she’s no longer with us." - Missoula Police Department Detective Guy Baker
Jermain was reported missing by her mother that Sunday. Wednesday, Underwood met with the Missoula Police Department. A detective was assigned the case who checked hospitals, the jail, Jermain’s social media accounts, and called her cell phone. That next Tuesday, Baker was assigned the case.
At that point, the investigation identified three theories about what happened to Jermain. Either she was trafficked, she vanished due to drug-related activity, or someone she knew was involved in her disappearance.
“All of those are still open and considered. There is evidence that leads to some more than others, but we have not eliminated those as an investigative theory,” Baker said.
MTN News spent time with Baker around part of the vast search area on Evaro Hill where there are animal bones everywhere, and the trees are thick, making searching for evidence even more difficult.
“We have been up here and in other locations a lot where I’ve sought assistance from UM Forensic Anthropology Department," Baker said. "They come and look at bones to determine if they are human, but they haven’t been."
"This is truly like a needle in a haystack, especially when you look at one canyon and one mountain, it can seem daunting when you look at one aerial view to see what you’re dealing with," Baker said. "I mean, we’re dealing with possibly hundreds of square miles. So we’ve made it through five winters and five hunting seasons. I would have thought we would have found her by now. We're still hopeful we will find her sooner than later.”
Thousands of hours have been dedicated to finding Jermain. Those searches have included drones and dogs and other forensic technology. Volunteers and law enforcement searches are continuing.
For Baker, it’s a matter of time.
"Many a night I’ve laid in bed trying to fall asleep watching the fan going round and around wondering where Jermain is," he said. "It's frustrating."
National exposure to the case has helped generate leads, including the podcast “Stolen” by journalist Connie Walker which generated out-of-state interest in the case.
“The exposure from that podcast and Court TV, Dateline: The Missing, the 700 Club, and there have been other broadcasts. Jermain's been featured on including Live PD. Those had resulted in tips that came in from around the country and followed up but ultimately found it wasn’t her from bodies to sightings in other states. They did lead to tips and that’s why it’s important to keep her relevance not just on the local level but on the national and state level. “I think it’s important that an investigator is the voice of the victim in missing person’s cases or homicide cases where that victim no longer has a voice. So, I have made a concerted effort to keep Jermain relevant and with my realm of influence, locally, and nationally trying to keep her out there so she is not just another face on a billboard or another name that’s forgotten.” - Missoula Police Department Detective Guy Baker
Underwood said she believes Jermain is deceased. "And it sucks.”
“Five years. It’s a needle in a haystack, especially in Evaro. It's very, very hard to find things. I mean, we’ve had I don’t know how many searches, I don’t know how many volunteers we’ve had coming and helping us look and every time it’s ...like, you always hope to find her but at the same time you don’t," Underwood said.
Underwood said Jermain was goofy with a random, funny personality. She loved fishing and being outside. If she wasn’t dressed up, you’d find her in camo near a river somewhere. She loved drawing and knitting and posting on social media.
But her first love was being a mother to her two young sons. And that may be the hardest part.
“She was very family oriented. She came from a broken family and that’s one thing that was important to her, to have her boys have a stable family, which is heartbreaking knowing been gone for five years without their mom — Christmas, birthdays. I can’t even imagine what they’re going through without having their mom in there, and the confusion," Underwood said.
Underwood is grateful for those who volunteered to search over the years in that vast wooded area where Jermain might be and she also hopes someone might remember seeing Jermain the night of June 15, 2018, at the Badlander bar in Missoula. That is where security footage shows Jermain that night.
“There were a lot of people at the Badlander that night and my hope is that somebody saw something that night and maybe they’re not from here, but one day this will reach that person and something will click and maybe it’s nothing and maybe it’s something," Underwood said. "But if they report it, (it) helps us get her back or at least know what happened to her.”
Baker is dedicated to keeping Jermain’s story in public. It’s his own cell phone number up on that billboard, and he says he will travel anywhere to talk to a potential witness because somebody knows what happened to her.
“Jermain was someone, she was a mother, a sister, and a daughter and a granddaughter, and whatever happened to her she did not deserve," Baker said. "And her family is seeking and deserves justice and we’re trying hard to bring closure to them."
"With Jermain, somebody out there knows and that is one thing I’m constantly hopeful that somebody will come forward and provide that piece of information that will lead to breaking this case and result in an arrest and a charge. Always looking for the public’s input and that’s why my cell phone is on that billboard, so they call me directly," Baker continues. "I feel like we don’t have all the puzzle pieces on the table yet to put the puzzle together. We just need a little bit more. ”
"No matter how dark it is light will always come. I am determined. I don’t care if I have to look for her until the day I die, I will never stop looking for her," Underwood said. | 2023-06-16T18:56:17+00:00 | ktvq.com | https://www.ktvq.com/news/montana-news/search-for-jermain-charlo-continues-5-years-after-she-disappeared |
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During the second round of the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am, there was a medical emergency at No. 11 at Pebble Beach involving an amateur's caddie. The caddie has been rushed to Montage Health for evaluation.
At the direction of the PGA TOUR Rules Committee, the players in that group - Max McGreevy and Beau Hossler - paused play during the medical emergency and will be allowed to warm up and resume their round shortly.
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Princess Kate visits Wimbledon. Rain interrupts play for the 2nd straight day
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — The Princess of Wales was at a rainy Wimbledon and is expected to sit in the Royal Box when play begins on Centre Court. Showers again interrupted play on Day 2 at the grass-court Grand Slam tournament. Matches began on most courts shortly after 11 a.m. at the All England Club but the tarps came out as the rain came down about an hour later. Rain is forecast for much of the day in southwest London. Centre Court and No. 1 Court are the only two courts at Wimbledon with retractable roofs. They were not scheduled to have matches until later in the day. | 2023-07-04T13:09:08+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/2023/07/04/princess-kate-visits-wimbledon-rain-interrupts-play-for-the-2nd-straight-day/ |
Feds arrest former Miami Congressman Rep. David Rivera
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MIAMI (WFOR) — Law enforcement officers arrested former Miami Congressman David Rivera Monday in Atlanta, Georgia, where he made his initial court appearance before a federal magistrate judge.
On November 16, 2022, Rivera was indicted by a federal grand jury sitting in the Southern District of Florida.
Rivera and a codefendant are accused of acting as an unregistered agent of Venezuela while Rivera was running for office in the Florida state legislature.
He allegedly violated FARA by lobbying politicians and others for the normalization of relations with Venezuela in 2017, which included working on a legal dispute with a US oil company and against sanctions.
The indictment alleges the two never notified the US government or the officials with whom they met that they were being paid by Venezuela…concealing their payments from scrutiny.
Rivera and his codefendant, Esther Nufher, allegedly signed a contract worth $50 million to work on Venezuela’s behalf without notifying the US government, working to resolve the oil company’s legal dispute by engaging an unnamed Texas congressman.
Later in 2017, Rivera is accused of refocusing his lobbying efforts on a WH adviser and a Florida Senator to further Maduro’s goal of normalizing relations with the US.
On April 2, 2018, thanks for Rivera and Nufher’s help, the congressman met with Maduro in Venezuela – Pete Sessions is said to have traveled then.
The pair also faces money laundering charges.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge hit his 50th home run of the season Monday night, connecting in the eighth inning for the New York Yankees against the Los Angeles Angels.
With his parents in the stands, the California-born slugger sent a 434-foot solo drive to left-center off reliever Ryan Tepera to trim New York’s deficit to one in a 4-3 loss.
Judge became one of 10 players in major league history with multiple 50-homer seasons. He smashed 52 long balls in 2017, setting a rookie record that was broken two years later when Pete Alonso hit 53 for the New York Mets.
The 6-foot-7 Judge is chasing the single-season Yankees record of 61 home runs established by Roger Maris in 1961.
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WEST MIAMI-DADE, Fla. – The South Florida music industry is mourning the sudden death of a giant in the community.
Longtime Florida International University band leader Jim Hacker passed away on Friday at the age of 55.
Hacker was Teaching Professor of Trumpet at FlU’s Herbert and Nicole Wertheim School of Music & Performing Arts.
He worked at FIU since 1996 and was also Conductor of the University Brass Choir and FIU Studio Jazz Big Band.
Former students, friends and colleagues have flooded social media with heartfelt messages about Hacker.
Chad Bernstein writing, “Crushed about the passing of Jim Hacker. Anyone that knows him can tell you a story about how Jim helped them, made them laugh, or made them a better musician. Most of us can tell you countless stories of all three.”
“I’m heartbroken. I just found out that my buddy, the ABSOLUTELY GREAT, the LEGENDARY Jim Hacker has passed away. I’m in SHOCK. It just can’t be. I just saw him. It can’t be,” wrote Music Producer Willy Perez-Feria. “We did 100′s of gigs together, we laughed and goofed off at every one of them, he was STONE COLD BRILLIANT at every one of them.”
The Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame tweeting, “Heartbroken, we say goodbye to cherished band member Jim Hacker, who shared his trumpet virtuosity with the #LatinSongwritersHallofFame / #LAMUSAAWARDS family for a decade. Our thoughts & prayers are with his wife Jeni and family.”
Heartbroken, we say goodbye to cherished band member Jim Hacker, who shared his trumpet virtuosity with the #LatinSongwritersHallofFame / #LAMUSAAWARDS family for a decade. Our thoughts & prayers are with his wife Jeni and family. Jim's legacy lives on #JimHacker #LSHOF pic.twitter.com/05svWsC9oG
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Just three weeks before his sudden passing, Hacker posted an anniversary tribute to his wife Jeni on their Facebook pages writing, “Happy Anniversary babe Jeni Hacker. There’s no better company than you.”
There was no immediate word about the cause of death.
There will be a celebration of life for Jim Hacker on at 1 p.m. on Saturday, May 6 at Christ Journey Church, which is located at 624 Anastasia Ave. in Coral Gables. | 2023-05-02T16:00:11+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/news/local/2023/05/02/south-florida-musicians-mourn-sudden-death-of-beloved-fiu-band-leader/ |
EAU CLAIRE (WQOW) - A local nonprofit is turning used clothing into hope for victims of sex-trafficking.
Rescued & Redeemed's mission is to provide local services and solutions for sex trafficking victims right here in the Chippewa Valley. They are continuously collecting used clothing, which is then donated to Saver's to raise funds.
Saver's pays 20 cents a pound, even for badly stained clothing or shreds of fabric, to help Rescued & Redeemed provide victims the help they need.
"What they do is they take everything in, and anything they can resell in their thrift store they do. Anything that has a little stain on it or maybe a button missing. Things that they can send over to different countries, they do that too. And anything that is not useable at all, they send it to recycling plants," said Rescued & Redeemed's co-founder Sali Bluse.
Wednesday was the second of four planned drop-off days at Saver's. Over 15,000 pounds of clothing were dropped off Wednesday coming in for a grand total of $3048.
To learn more about Rescued & Redeemed, click here. | 2022-04-21T02:11:24+00:00 | wqow.com | https://www.wqow.com/community/positively-chippewa-valley/eau-claire-clothing-drive-raising-money-for-victims-of-sex-trafficking/article_327c8a0e-c0ff-11ec-b760-f7462c3b6dc3.html |
NPR's A Martinez speaks with Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., a huge comic book fan who is about the launch what he calls a bipartisan popular arts caucus this weekend at San Diego Comic-Con.
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NPR's A Martinez speaks with Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., a huge comic book fan who is about the launch what he calls a bipartisan popular arts caucus this weekend at San Diego Comic-Con.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Forty-game winner Amy Schneider capped her big year by winning a hard-fought “Jeopardy!” tournament of champions in an episode that aired Monday.
Schneider, a writer from Oakland, California, won three games in the tournament finals, narrowly beating Andrew He, a software developer from neighboring San Francisco, who won two games. The third contestant, Sam Buttrey, was another Californian who won one game.
Schneider had a 40-game winning streak earlier this year, the second longest in the game show’s history, which began when she defeated He.
She said she both wanted to compete again with He, known for his cold-blooded big bets on the show’s Daily Doubles, and feared him.
“He was definitely someone that I knew could beat me because he very nearly did before, and he did a couple of times here as well,” Schneider said. “Any of the three of us really could have won if a very small number of things had gone differently.”
Schneider led He by $1,400 going into Final Jeopardy, where the prompt was: “The January 12, 1864 Washington Evening Star reported on a performance of this ‘dashing comedy’ to ‘a full and delighted house.’”
The correct response: “What is ‘Our American Cousin?’”
Schneider and He both answered correctly, but Schneider made the bigger bet. She won the $250,000 grand prize, He won $100,000 for second place and Buttrey won $50,000.
On April 14, 1865, President Abraham Lincoln was shot and mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth during a performance of “Our American Cousin” at Ford’s Theatre in Washington. | 2022-11-22T11:30:11+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-amy-schneider-wins-a-hard-fought-jeopardy-tournament/ |
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) — Actor Julian Sands, star of several Oscar-nominated films including “A Room With a View,” has been missing for five days in the Southern California mountains, where he was hiking, authorities said Wednesday.
Sands, 65, was reported missing Friday on a trail on Mt. Baldy, San Bernardino County sheriff’s spokeswoman Gloria Huerta said.
Search and rescue crews looked for Sands in the area of the San Gabriel Mountains, about 40 miles northeast of downtown Los Angeles, but had to suspend the ground search on Saturday because of trail conditions and avalanche risks, and have not been able to resume since, Huerta said.
They are searching for Sands as weather allows with helicopters and drones, and will resume the ground search when it’s safe, authorities said.
The latest in a series of storms that have created dangerous mountain conditions swept into Southern California on Friday and lasted through the weekend. Two other hikers have recently died in the area.
Representatives for Sands, an English-born actor who now lives in North Hollywood, did not immediately reply to emails seeking comment or further details.
Sands starred opposite Helena Bonham Carter in the 1985 British romance from director James Ivory, “A Room With a View.”
He also had major roles in in 1989’s “Warlock,” 1990’s “Arachnophobia,” 1991′s “Naked Lunch,” 1993′s “Boxing Helena,” and 1995’s “Leaving Las Vegas.”
Sands has worked consistently in the decades since with smaller roles in film and television. | 2023-01-19T15:27:33+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/news/national-news/ap-us-news/ap-actor-julian-sands-missing-in-southern-california-mountains/ |
Phoenix Suns' NBA buyout speculation includes Russell Westbrook, John Wall, Reggie Jackson
The NBA trade deadline may have passed, but the Phoenix Suns may not be done adjusting their roster for the rest of the season.
Several players could become free agents if they are bought out from their contracts, and a lot of the NBA buyout market chatter includes speculation about the Suns, who could use some roster depth after trading for Kevin Durant.
Some of the more interesting names in that speculation? Russell Westbrook, John Wall and Reggie Jackson.
Could Phoenix add any of those players, or others, for the stretch run of the season?
Check out some recent speculation involving potential future moves for the Suns.
NBA power rankings:Phoenix Suns surge after Kevin Durant trade at NBA trade deadline
Sportsnaut: Suns potential destination for John Wall, Reggie Jackson, Patrick Beverley, Russell Westbrook
Of Beverley, Vincent Frank writes: "Beverley still clearly has that dog in him. While he struggled to make much of an impact with the Los Angeles Lakers after an offseason trade from Utah, the veteran’s ability to play elite-level defense can’t be ignored. It’s in this that Beverley is already being linked to his former Minnesota Timberwolves team after a trade from Los Angeles to the Orlando Magic on Thursday. He’s going to be bought out, and will have a strong market among contending teams.
Larry Brown Sports: Suns could add Reggie Jackson on buyout market
Darryn Albert writes: "The Suns are in need of depth after selling the farm to acquire Durant from the Brooklyn Nets. Jackson has a bit of a tendency to overdribble into bad shots and has hit on just 40.0 percent of his attempts from the field over the last two seasons combined. But he can bring scoring and creating punch off the bench, which is an area that Phoenix will need to shore up in order to make a real run in the playoffs beyond just what they have on paper."
'We got pretty damn good real quick':Larry Fitzgerald on Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant trade
Clutch Sports: Suns need to pursue Will Barton, Reggie Jackson, should they become available
David Yapkowitz writes of Barton: "Barton was in first season with the Wizards after being traded from the Denver Nuggets in the offseason. He didn’t feature prominently in the Wizards rotation this season but he still has a lot of offer a team. He had suited up in 40 games for the Wizards and had been averaging 7.7 points per game, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists while shooting 38.7 percent from the field and 38 percent from the three-point line in just over 19 minutes per game. But it was just last season that Barton featured prominently in the Nuggets rotation and averaged 14.7 points, 4.8 rebounds and 3.9 assists while shooting 43.8 percent from the field and 36.5 percent from the three-point line in just over 32 minutes per game."
More:Kevin Durant trade makes Phoenix Suns 'obvious' winner at NBA trade deadline
Sports Illustrated: Suns will have interest in Serge Ibaka, Reggie Jackson, Danny Green, Terrence Ross
Of Ibaka, Bett Siegel writes: "Asking the Milwaukee Bucks for a trade ahead of the trade deadline, Serge Ibaka's wish was granted and he was dealt to the Indiana Pacers as part of a three-team deal that brought Jae Crowder to Milwaukee. Ibaka will now be waived by the Pacers, according to Shams Charania, allowing him to sign with a contender elsewhere."
HoopsHype: Suns could use Kevin Love, Danny Green if they are bought out
Yossi Gozlan write of Love: "Kevin Love could become a buyout candidate after recently being taken out of the Cavaliers rotation so it made him expendable. It seems unlikely Cleveland would grant him one since he still is valuable as a depth piece. If waived, most playoff teams like the Bucks, Celtics, Nuggets, Suns, and Lakers could aggressively pursue him if on the market."
Kevin Durant trade reaction:Phoenix Suns' trade with Brooklyn Nets stuns NBA world
OddsChecker: Suns could be in on John Wall, Frank Kaminsky, should they be bought out
Jason Radowitz writes of Kaminsky: "Another Rocket who could get waived would be Frank Kaminsky. The Suns lost depth. He's not Mikal Bridges or Cam Johnson, but he's familiar with the team and would fit in well in Phoenix. Just a thought."
Fadeaway World: Suns could land John Wall if he gets bought out by Rockets
Orlando Silva writes: "Wall hasn't had the best experiences around the league ever since he left the Washington Wizards in 2021. Now, the point guard could show what he couldn't on the Los Angeles Clippers, trying to get a new opportunity in the NBA."
More:Why Kevin Durant wanted trade to Phoenix Suns: Devin Booker, Monty Williams, Chris Paul
Yardbarker: Suns an ideal destination for Russell Westbrook, should he become available
Sean Keane writes: "There's also the Phoenix Suns, who have a hole at backup point guard. Cameron Payne has played only two games since Dec. 13 with a foot injury that he keeps re-aggravating. They might be happy to have a backup like Westbrook, who would also drive far more often than Chris Paul."
GoPHNX: Justin Holiday, Terrence Ross among buyout candidates to monitor for Suns
Of Holiday, Gerald Bourguet writes: "Once listed as a Suns trade target, Justin Holiday is now an intriguing buyout candidate to help out on the wing. The Atlanta Hawks dumped him and Frank Kaminsky on the Rockets before the deadline, and it’s hard to picture Holiday and his $6.3 million expiring contract languishing away on a tanking team. … Holiday will turn 34 in April, but he’s historically been a reliable defender, and at the very least, could address Phoenix’s need for wing help.
Kevin Durant trade grades:Phoenix Suns receive rave reviews for deal with Brooklyn Nets
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BAYPORT, Minn., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Andersen Corporation, manufacturer of America's most loved brand of windows and doors*, has been named a Forbes World's Best Employer 2022. Honorees were chosen based on an independent survey by Statista Inc., which polled 150,000 full and part-time workers across 57 countries. Respondents were asked questions relating to their employment experience including working conditions, salary, potential for growth, diversity and how likely they would be to recommend their employer to a family member or friend.
Andersen ranked 15th in the "Engineering and Manufacturing" category and 158 out of 800 companies overall.
With over 13,000 employees and more than 30 manufacturing, distribution and retail locations, Andersen and its portfolio of brands work to deliver an exceptional experience to employees, customers and the broader community.
"Our employees are our greatest asset and the foundation of our success as a company. Investing in our employees as individuals furthers our commitment to inspiring every employee to achieve their full potential, making Andersen a globally recognized employer of choice and a special place to work," said Chris Galvin, president and chief operating officer at Andersen. "The innovative learning, development and advancement programs we offer at Andersen not only support our employees to meet the needs of their job today but develop employees to have fulfilling long-term careers at Andersen."
Examples of Andersen's employee training programs include:
- Training centers designed for educating new employees on the manufacturing process, enabling them to build muscle memory and gain the skills they need to be successful before they work on the plant floor.
- Dock-to-Driver program where talented warehouse team members can obtain technical training at an accredited truck driving school and transition their career to become an Andersen commercial driver.
- "English @ Work," an on-site English course available to Andersen employees at no cost, with a focus on developing language competencies for work and life.
- Development programs focused on building awareness, internal capacity and skills, and strengthening the company's commitment to an inclusive and diverse workplace.
In addition to the World's Best Employer's award, Andersen has been recognized in Forbes' America's Best Large Employers and America's Best Employers for Diversity.
"Since our founding nearly 120 years ago, we work every day to enable our employees to achieve their dreams, our communities to be stronger and for everyone to have a healthier, more fulfilling place to live," said Karen Richard, senior vice president and chief human resources officer at Andersen. "This honor recognizes our dedication and progress on our journey to be a company everyone loves by further developing and advancing our workforce, increasing our culture of inclusion and positively influencing the communities in which we live and work."
View the full list of Forbes World's Best Employers 2022 award-winners.
ABOUT ANDERSEN CORPORATION
Andersen was founded in 1903 on the philosophy of working "all together" to deliver on its promise to its customers. Every day, the company's more than 13,000 employees are empowered to imagine what's possible and do what's right. Andersen delivers products for the way people live, unmatched performance for the comfort and security homeowners desire, and endless design options to achieve any style.
Headquartered in Bayport, Minn., Andersen Corporation and its subsidiaries manufacture and market window and door products under the Andersen®, Renewal by Andersen®, EMCO® and MQ™ brands. Andersen, a privately held company, operates manufacturing sites across North America and Europe. Andersen has earned the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's 2022 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence Award. Visit us at andersenwindows.com.
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Angels vs. Royals Predictions & Picks: Odds, Moneyline, Spread - June 17
Saturday's contest between the Los Angeles Angels (40-32) and Kansas City Royals (18-51) matching up at Kauffman Stadium has a projected final score of 5-4 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of the Angels, who is listed as a slight favorite by our model. The game will start at 4:10 PM ET on June 17.
The probable starters are Griffin Canning (5-2) for the Angels and Mike Mayers (1-2) for the Royals.
Angels vs. Royals Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 4:10 PM ET
- Where: Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri
- How to Watch on TV: Fox Sports 1
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Angels vs. Royals Score Prediction
Our prediction for this matchup is Angels 5, Royals 4.
Total Prediction for Angels vs. Royals
- Total Prediction: Under 10 runs
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Angels Performance Insights
- The Angels have played as the favorite in five of their past 10 games and have gone 4-1 in those contests.
- In its last 10 games with a total, Los Angeles and its opponents are 3-5-2 when it comes to hitting the over.
- Sportsbooks have not set a spread for any of the Angels' last 10 games.
- This season, the Angels have been favored 39 times and won 22, or 56.4%, of those games.
- Los Angeles has a record of 9-5 in games when bookmakers favor them by at least -165 on the moneyline.
- Sportsbooks have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Angels have a 62.3% chance to win.
- Los Angeles has scored 351 runs this season, which ranks seventh in MLB.
- The Angels' 4.16 team ERA ranks 14th among all league pitching staffs.
Royals Performance Insights
- In nine games as the underdog over the last 10 contests, the Royals were upset in every contest.
- When it comes to the total, Kansas City and its foes are 4-6-0 in its last 10 contests.
- The Royals have had a spread set in one of their past 10 games, and they have fallen short of covering the spread each time.
- The Royals have come away with 15 wins in the 56 contests they have been listed as the underdogs in this season.
- This season, Kansas City has been victorious five times in 28 chances when named as an underdog of at least +140 or worse on the moneyline.
- Oddsmakers have implied with the moneyline set for this matchup that the Royals have a 41.7% chance of pulling out a win.
- The offense for Kansas City is No. 30 in MLB play scoring 3.7 runs per game (255 total runs).
- The Royals have pitched to a 5.10 ERA this season, which ranks 28th in baseball.
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'What's the point, I'm drunk': Chaska police arrest driver for DWI after crash
CHASKA, Minn. (FOX 9) - A woman is facing charges in Chaska after police say she was driving at nearly three times over the legal limit over the holiday weekend.
Chaska police responded shortly after 2 a.m. on Black Friday after a crash at a gas station where they say the driver hit a light pole.
When police asked her to do a field sobriety test, the woman responded: "What's the point, I'm drunk."
The driver ultimately registered a .231% blood-alcohol content. No one was injured in the crash. | 2022-11-27T22:20:12+00:00 | fox9.com | https://www.fox9.com/news/whats-the-point-im-drunk-chaska-police-arrest-driver-for-dwi-after-crash |
Nissan recalls over 800,000 SUVs for key defect that can cut off engine
DETROIT - Nissan is recalling more than 809,000 small SUVs in the U.S. and Canada because a key problem can cause the ignition to shut off while they're being driven.
The recall covers certain Rogues from the 2014 through 2020 model years, as well as Rogue Sports from 2017 through 2022.
Nissan says the SUVs have jackknife folding keys that may not stay fully open. If driven with the key partially folded, a driver could touch the fob, inadvertently turning off the engine.
This can cause loss of engine power and power brakes, and the airbags might not inflate in a crash.
FILE - Close-up of a car manufacturer logo on Oct. 28, 2022 (Photo Illustration by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
The company says it's not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by the problem.
Nissan hasn't come up with a fix yet. Owners will be notified in March with an interim letter telling them not to attach anything else to the key ring. Then they'll get another letter telling them to take their SUVs in for repairs. The automaker says owners with keys that won't stay in the open position should contact their dealers.
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LOS ANGELES, March 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- World Meteorological Day is a day dedicated to raising awareness of the importance of meteorology and the impact of weather changes on our lives. By enhancing the understanding of weather and climate, humanity can collectively address and adapt to the challenges brought about by climate change. Vanpowers, a brand focusing on the innovation of portable green power generation devices, hosts a World Meteorological Day event to encourage the public to tackle the challenges of weather changes and promote sustainable energy use. During this event, Vanpowers provides special discounts to help customers meet their backup power needs.
Climate change can impact many aspects of people's daily lives, including the reliability of electricity sources. To remedy this, Vanpowers has introduced green alternatives that can help ease concerns about unstable power supply. In honor of World Meteorological Day, customers can get up to 27% off on select Vanpowers products. In addition, to support those who may have faced issues with other backup power sources in the past, Vanpowers is offering a 5% discount to all new customers, with no restrictions on products or time.
Vanpowers' goal is to provide renewable energy solutions to the masses. Since its establishment, the brand has been a trusted source of high-quality and innovative energy storage products, helping the public stay connected during natural disasters or extreme weather. With a dedicated team of professionals, Vanpowers has a deep understanding of the market and the needs of its customers. The company's commitment to innovation and progress has been fully on display throughout the development of the Vanpowers Super Power Pro 1500 and Super Power Pro 2000 portable power stations.
The Vanpowers Super Power Pro 1500 Portable Power Station is the most reliable, versatile, and portable backup battery, charging from 0% to 75% in just 1 hour. With its 1440Wh capacity, the SPP 1500 can charge up a cell phone more than 100 times and a laptop more than 20 times before needing to recharge. It can also be used to keep larger appliances, like fridges and televisions, up and running. The SPP 1500 features industrial-grade wheels and a collapsible aluminum handle, so it's incredibly easy to transport by rolling from place to place. Moreover, users can construct their own solar generator by bundling it with a Vanpowers SP200 Foldable Solar Panel to draw energy from the sun. Even in situations where electricity disruptions can leave people without access to their everyday appliances, the Vanpowers 1500W Solar Generator can provide a continuous source of power, allowing people to keep their lights, communication methods, and other essentials running smoothly. Influencers in the industry have been deeply impressed by the Vanpowers SPP 1500, taking to the Internet to express their praise in numerous articles and videos.
New customers can now enjoy a 5% discount on all Vanpowers products using the code "VPSNEW5" at any time and with any product. Additionally, until March 31st, customers can get a crazy 27% discount on the Vanpowers Super Power Pro 1500 and a mind-blowing $300 off the Vanpowers 1500W Solar Generator. This limited-time offer is an excellent opportunity for customers to purchase high-quality and reliable power solutions at bargain prices. Don't miss out on this chance to upgrade your power source with Vanpowers' innovative products. To know more about these amazing offers, visit the Vanpowers website.
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Ciena, Infinera, Cisco, and Fujitsu Combine for 85 Percent Share of North America
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, networks, and data center industries, demand for Optical Transport equipment remained strong in North America during 2Q 2022. In the quarter, the North American market for Optical Transport grew 10 percent year-over-year.
"At this pace, we could be headed for another year of double-digit growth in North America," said Jimmy Yu, Vice President at Dell'Oro Group. "While we expected another year of North American optical market expansion in 2022, we thought the growth rate could slow a bit after such a strong 2021. However, considering the first-half results and higher than usual backlog held by equipment manufacturers, we think a double-digit rate of growth could occur in 2022. Our biggest concern, however, remains to be the component shortage and supply chain issues that have limited revenue growth for the past couple years," added Yu.
- The worldwide Optical Transport market excluding China grew 2 percent in 2Q 2022 and is projected to grow a little over 4 percent in 2022.
- The region with the lowest year-over-year growth rate in the quarter was Asia Pacific due to lower demand in China.
- The system manufacturers with the highest share of North America Optical Transport revenue in the quarter were Ciena, Infinera, Cisco, and Fujitsu. These four vendors held a combined market share of approximately 85 percent.
The Dell'Oro Group Optical Transport Quarterly Report offers complete, in-depth coverage of the market with tables covering manufacturers' revenue, average selling prices, and unit shipments (by speed including 100 Gbps, 200 Gbps, 400 Gbps, and 800 Gbps). The report tracks DWDM long haul, WDM metro, multiservice multiplexers (SONET/SDH), optical switch, optical packet platforms, data center interconnect (metro and long haul), and disaggregated WDM. To purchase this report, please contact us at dgsales@delloro.com.
Dell'Oro Group is a market research firm that specializes in strategic competitive analysis in the telecommunications, enterprise networks, data center infrastructure, and network security markets. Our firm provides in-depth quantitative data and qualitative analysis to facilitate critical, fact-based business decisions. For more information, contact Dell'Oro Group at +1.650.622.9400 or visit https://www.delloro.com.
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ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. (AP) — As a casino dealer, Shamikah Townsend knows when the odds are in her favor.
And they definitely are right now.
While working at one Atlantic City casino last year, she went to a job fair held by a different one, and was surprised at how instantly in-demand she was when the recruiter wanted to hire her as a craps dealer.
“She said, ‘I’ll pay you to move to Florida in two weeks,'" Townsend said. “I didn't know craps, so I had to be honest and tell her, but I went out and I learned it.”
On Monday, Townsend made her move, getting hired on the spot at a job fair held by the Ocean Casino Resort in Atlantic City.
Townsend is part of a great hiring wave taking place at casinos across the nation as the gambling halls compete to add staff while recovering from the coronavirus pandemic that drove customers away and led to staff reductions.
But casinos are just one of many industries struggling to add new workers, and they find themselves competing with each other not only for casino workers, but for people with experience in the hotel, restaurant and tourism industries, to name just a few.
“Gaming is facing the same labor issues that we see across the broader economy,” said Casey Clark, senior vice president of the American Gaming Association, the casino industry's national trade group. "In our recent CEO survey, the labor shortage is a top concern across the country.
“Competition for talent is a huge impediment for growth, and we're also experiencing an expansion of gaming with customer demand increasing,” he said. “Those things are problematic when they happen together.”
That has led to some innovative tactics, including the use of virtual reality goggles at some MGM Resorts International job fairs to let applicants experience what the job will be like before signing on the dotted line.
Atlantic City's casinos are also talking with state government agencies about funding new transit options to get people to jobs at casinos from farther-out places. One possibility: something like the contract the Borgata had with a state transit agency in 2008 for a daily shuttle bus between its Atlantic City casino and Camden — an hour-long trip reaching clear across the state.
In Clark County, Nevada, home to Las Vegas, an economic development official said last month more than 40,000 jobs have gone unfilled since the state’s casinos reopened after a temporary closure in 2020. During one job fair in February, Caesars Entertainment was looking to hire 500 people.
Nationwide, there were about 1.65 million workers employed in the gambling, amusement and recreation sectors of the U.S. economy in March, representing about 91% of the pre-pandemic workforce, Clark said. The AGA said it does not have a figure for casino employment alone.
Joe Lupo, president of Atlantic City's Hard Rock casino, is also president of the Casino Association of New Jersey. He estimates there are 2,000 full and part-time casino jobs open in Atlantic City right now, where the overall workforce of 22,000 is down from 49,000 in 2003.
“Coming out of COVID, especially last year, after the restrictions were lifted, the workforce supply just has not been available,” he said. “It's been difficult for all of us to find enough people. I certainly know after meeting with everyone last week that every property is hiring.”
That has very practical effects in casino resorts, which might not be able to open all their hotel rooms, or open all the craps or roulette tables they have. Restaurants that used to serve 700 tables a night may only be able to do 300, executives said.
As they are in other industries, workers are reaping the benefits of switching jobs, or taking a new one after being unemployed for a time. Casinos are increasing wages and benefits, and are offering to train workers without the type of experience that was once required just to get a foot in the door for an interview.
“Everybody's looking to hire the same person,” said Bill Callahan, general manager of the Ocean casino in Atlantic City. “We always need people.”
In some departments, “people that made $14 an hour a year ago might now be making $16 or $17,” Callahan said.
Ocean is starting an in-house training program to teach people how to become dealers, something most applicants had to learn on their own before, Callahan added.
The Morongo casino in Cabazon, California, has been regularly holding job fairs since December, and has at least four more scheduled for this month.
In North Carolina, the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians said last month it needed nearly 900 additional workers for its two casinos in the state. Tribal leaders are considering recruiting workers from other countries and housing them in dormitories.
And in West Virginia, racetrack casinos told state regulators last month that a shortage of workers is preventing them from operating at full strength for a third year in a row.
Townsend, the newly hired dealer in Atlantic City, says circumstances are coming together nicely for her.
“I wanted to move up and improve my situation," she said. "These places have to compete with everybody else for workers now, and there's money to be had.”
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EPA: Chemical in medical-device cleanser poses cancer risk
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency is warning residents who live near medical sterilizing plants in 13 states and Puerto Rico about potential health risks from emissions of ethylene oxide, a chemical widely used in their operations.
Laredo, Texas; Ardmore, Oklahoma; and Lakewood, Colorado, are among the communities facing the highest risk from ethylene oxide emissions, EPA said.
The agency has notified 23 commercial sterilizers — 19 in the continental U.S. and four in Puerto Rico — that their operations pose an elevated risk of cancer and other ailments. The notice follows a recent survey of emissions data from almost 100 commercial sterilizers nationwide.
Ethylene oxide is used to clean everything from catheters to syringes, pacemakers and plastic surgical gowns.
While short-term or infrequent exposure to ethylene oxide does not appear to pose a health risk, EPA said long-term or lifetime exposure to the chemical could lead to a variety of health impacts, including lymphoma and breast cancer. EPA said it is working with commercial sterilizers to take appropriate steps to reduce emissions.
“Today, EPA is taking action to ensure communities are informed and engaged in our efforts to address ethylene oxide, a potent air toxic posing serious health risks with long-term exposure,” EPA Administrator Michael Regan said in a statement Wednesday.
EPA will conduct public outreach campaigns in each of the communities where elevated risks have been found, including an Aug. 10 webinar.
Laredo, one of the communities targeted by the EPA notice, is a border city where the vast majority of residents are Latino, and more than a quarter live in poverty. Missouri-based Midwest Sterilization Corp. operates a sterilization plant in Laredo.
More than 40% of the city’s nearly 70,000 schoolchildren attend campuses in areas with an elevated risk of cancer due to ethylene oxide emissions from the Midwest plant, according to an analysis by ProPublica and the Texas Tribune.
A spokesperson for Midwest declined immediate comment. But the company told ProPublica and the Tribune last December that the cancer risk from its sterilization plant is overstated. Emissions it reported to the EPA are “worst case scenarios,” rather than specific pollution levels, the company said.
The Ethylene Oxide Sterilization Association, an industry group, said in a statement that ethylene oxide has been used for decades by the health care community to sterilize a wide variety of medical devices and equipment. More than 20 billion health care products are sterilized each year in the U.S. alone.
In many cases. there are no practical alternatives currently available to ethylene oxide, the group said, adding that the use of less effective cleaning methods “could introduce the real risks of increased morbidity and mortality’' at hospitals throughout the country.
EPA called medical sterilization “a critical function that ensures a safe supply of medical devices for patients and hospitals.’’ The agency said it is committed to addressing pollution concerns associated with EO, sometimes called EtO, “in a comprehensive way that ensures facilities can operate safely in communities while also providing sterilized medical supplies.’’
A proposed rule to update control of air toxic emissions from commercial sterilizers is expected by the end of the year, with a final rule likely next year, EPA said.
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Storm vs. Wings Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - June 17
The Dallas Wings (5-5) welcome in the Seattle Storm (2-6) after Kalani Brown went off for 21 points in the Wings' 79-61 loss to the Sparks. The contest airs on CBS at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, June 17, 2023.
There is no line set for the matchup.
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Storm vs. Wings Game Info & Odds
- When: Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2:00 PM ET
- Where: College Park Center in Arlington, Texas
- TV: CBS
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Storm vs. Wings Score Prediction
Prediction: Storm 83 Wings 81
Spread & Total Prediction for Storm vs. Wings
- Computer Predicted Spread: Seattle (-1.4)
- Computer Predicted Total: 163.8
Storm vs. Wings Spread & Total Insights
- Seattle is 5-2-0 against the spread this season.
- There have been three Seattle games (out of ) that went over the total this year.
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Storm Performance Insights
- Offensively, the Storm are the second-worst squad in the league (74.8 points per game). On defense, they are seventh (81.8 points conceded per game).
- Seattle is the third-worst team in the league in rebounds per game (34.1) and second-worst in rebounds conceded (36.8).
- In 2023, the Storm are second-best in the league in turnovers committed (12.5 per game) and ranked fourth in turnovers forced (14.5).
- Beyond the arc, the Storm are third-best in the WNBA in 3-pointers made per game (7.6). They are sixth in 3-point percentage at 33.3%.
- Defensively, the Storm are third-worst in the WNBA in 3-pointers allowed per game at 7.9. And they are second-worst in 3-point percentage conceded at 38.4%.
- Seattle takes 33.2% percent of its shots from behind the 3-point line, and 28.5% of its made baskets are from there. Inside the arc, it attempts 66.8% of its shots, with 71.5% of its makes coming from there.
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The acquisition will add AI product recommendations to GetResponse's personalization functionality.
GDAŃSK, Poland, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GetResponse, email marketing and marketing automation software, announces that it completed its acquisition of Recostream, an AI/ML personalized recommendations technology company. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
By adding AI product recommendations powered by the Recostream technology, businesses using GetResponse can display personalized product and content recommendations to their website's visitors and grow their conversions. The feature analyzes each website visitor's behavior, preferences, needs, and habits. All recommendations are displayed in real time and can be added to the email newsletter or directly to the website.
"In 2022 alone ecommerce sales will reach almost 6 trillion US dollars. If you run a business that's looking to tap into that market, you must ensure a tailored shopping experience for your website visitors. Right now, there's no other personalization solution that could have a bigger impact on ecommerce sales than product recommendations. Acquiring Recostream's technology gives GetResponse customers the ability to include AI product recommendations in all their website & email activities without having to manage multiple platforms." – said Simon Grabowski, Founder and CEO of GetResponse."
"I am incredibly proud of what we have built at Recostream over the last 3 years. Behavioral, data-driven insights leading to highly personalized recommendations and communication are the key components of next-gen ecommerce. This acquisition is just the beginning of a fantastic journey for Recostream and our clients within GetResponse ambitious roadmap.," – shared Michal Glomba, the Co-Founder and CEO of Recostream.
"We had a big dream: to build a state-of-the-art, real-time recommendation engine available to ecommerce sites of any size. The key features: blazing fast integration with any ecommerce platform, advanced recommendation models and transparent analytics are still unbeatable amongst our competitors.", – said Arkadiusz Drysch, the Co-Founder and CTO of Recostream.
The two companies started their partnership in late 2021. In January 2022, GetResponse started testing Recostream's solution. After extensive testing of multiple competitive technologies from different companies, GetResponse made the final decision to acquire the Recostream's technology in October 2022.
Earlier this year, GetResponse launched an enhanced marketing automation suite for ecommerce. The company committed to help ecommerce businesses to grow their ROI. To achieve this, GetResponse added quick transactional emails, promo codes, ecommerce forms and popups, and now AI product recommendations.
About GetResponse
Founded in 1997, GetResponse, a powerful and approachable email marketing and marketing automation software, has more than 20 years of experience empowering businesses to run online marketing effectively. GetResponse features more than 30 tools – email marketing, marketing automation, website builder, conversion funnel, live chats, webinars, paid ads, and more.
About Recostream
Founded in 2020, Recostream is the best in class personalized product recommendation engine which makes advanced AI/ML technology available to ecommerce sites of any size. Recostream is a technology spin-off of Stratoflow, a software company building innovative, high-performing ecommerce, finance and travel solutions for worldwide clients.
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Scott Simon talks with Cecilia Sottilotta, assistant professor of international relations at The American University of Rome, about far-right Italian politician Giorgia Meloni.
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Scott Simon talks with Cecilia Sottilotta, assistant professor of international relations at The American University of Rome, about far-right Italian politician Giorgia Meloni.
Copyright 2022 NPR | 2022-08-27T14:51:29+00:00 | iowapublicradio.org | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/2022-08-27/far-right-political-leader-giorgia-meloni-takes-spotlight-in-italys-general-election |
Joining a rare subset of startup unicorns with 9-figure recurring revenues, Fireblocks performance underscores digital asset adoption at scale in the Web3 economy
NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fireblocks (www.fireblocks.com), an easy-to-use platform to create innovative products on the blockchain and manage day-to-day crypto operations, announced today that its 2022 Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) has surpassed $100 million just four years after the company's inception and three years since Fireblocks' first product went into market. This achievement places Fireblocks among a rare subset of SaaS unicorns — including Slack and Twilio — that have reached this coveted valuation milestone in less than five years.
Founded on a mission to enable every business to easily and securely support digital assets and cryptocurrencies, Fireblocks' explosive growth runs congruent to the overwhelming interest in decentralized finance, blockchain, and Web3 technologies from the world's largest banks, consumer brands, gaming companies, fintechs, startups, and enterprises.
"For the digital asset industry, 2022 has been a year of consolidation as well as tremendous growth," said Fireblocks Co-founder and CEO, Michael Shaulov. "We saw an unprecedented volume of new market entrants, including fintechs, Web3 startups, banks, and PSPs. Because of Fireblocks' MPC custody and treasury management technology, which has become one of the most fundamental pieces of infrastructure for the digital asset ecosystem, we have seen first-hand the innovation happening among fintechs, Web3 start-ups, banks, and PSPs who are diligently bringing new digital asset products to market. We will continue growing our secure and scalable product suites to meet this market demand and support every business joining the decentralized economy."
"Fireblocks' growth is a testament to the quality of its product and the dedication of the team building it," said Michelle Bailhe, Partner at Sequoia. "As crypto becomes increasingly integrated into global financial infrastructure, Fireblocks will continue to grow in importance, enabling businesses to deliver secure crypto products for customers around the world, ranging from crypto and fintech startups to large financial institutions."
Fireblocks is the only platform that eliminates a single point of failure and insulates digital assets from cyberattacks, internal collusion, and human error using a patent-pending multi-layer security approach. As digital assets and crypto enter into mainstream consciousness, Fireblocks' MPC-CMP technology has become widely adopted by some of the world's most recognized institutions and cutting-edge start-ups such as BNP Paribas, Six Digital Exchange, ANZ Bank, FIS, Checkout.com, MoonPay, Animoca Brands, and Wirex. In 2022, over 1,500 organizations deployed Fireblocks' technology to protect customer and investor funds, strengthen digital asset security, and streamline day-to-day crypto operations.
"Essentially, businesses — from startups to enterprises — reach out to Fireblocks in order to maximize security in their technology stack so that they may focus on their core competencies: building innovative services and products for their customers while maintaining agility and the ability to react quickly to headwinds," said Idan Ofrat, Fireblocks' Chief Technology Officer and Co-founder. "As we look to the future, we are committed to delivering the same secure, easy-to-use and scalable solution for emerging market entrants and use cases such as stablecoin issuance, NFT treasury management, and crypto payments."
"Fireblocks offers critical infrastructure for a wide range of companies looking to build out digital asset operations, including games, fintechs, banks and more," said Arjun Balaji, an Investment Partner with Paradigm. "At Paradigm, we're committed to supporting organizations like Fireblocks that empower developers and ultimately make Web3 more user-friendly and secure."
Stay in the know and subscribe to Fireblocks' Weekly Newsletter, Fireblogs, here https://www.fireblocks.com/blog/.
Learn more about how Fireblocks can power your digital asset business here: https://www.fireblocks.com/.
About Fireblocks
Fireblocks is an enterprise-grade platform delivering a secure infrastructure for moving, storing, and issuing digital assets. Fireblocks enables exchanges, lending desks, custodians, banks, trading desks, and hedge funds to securely scale digital asset operations through the Fireblocks Network and MPC-based Wallet Infrastructure. Fireblocks serves over 1,500 financial institutions, has secured the transfer of over $3 trillion in digital assets, and has a unique insurance policy that covers assets in storage & transit. Some of the biggest trading desks have switched to Fireblocks because it's the only solution that CISOs and Ops Teams both love. For more information, please visit www.fireblocks.com.
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HANOVER, Germany, Sept. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- We hereby invite to attend the 4th International Investment Forum (IIF) on September 27, 2022 starting at 09:25 am (CEST) | 03.25 am (EST) all the day until 20:00 pm (CEST) | 02:00 pm (EST).
As a purely digital live event (via Zoom), the International Investment Forum (IIF) offers access to listed companies all over the world. The Speakers will represent companies from the greentech, biotech, IT, hydrogen, education, media, finance, battery, raw materials/rare earths and energy sectors. More than 20 sessions from Startup to DAX offer unique insights. Speakers will present and answer questions from investors live. Moderation will be provided by analysts.
The following companies will present in 30-minute slots:
Please find the schedule at https://ii-forum.com/timetable-4-iif/ and register for the IIF exclusively through our website at www.ii-forum.com. Further detailed information – last press release - can be found at http://www.ii-forum.com/press
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HERMOSA - Jessie J. Porter, 91, Hermosa, SD passed away September 2, 2022. Visitation will be Thursday, September 8, 2022 from 1:00-2:00p.m. at Liberty Baptist Tabernacle Church. Funeral service will be Thursday, September 8, 2022 at 2:00p.m. at the church. Burial will follow at Mt. View Cemetery in Rapid City. Kirk Funeral Home
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Contract funds development of storable "Draper" engine for hypersonic defense and 200,000-pound thrust "Arroway" engine as an RD-series replacement
DENVER, May 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Ursa Major, America's leading privately funded company focused solely on rocket propulsion, today announced a contract with the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) to advance U.S. hypersonics defense programs and space launch capabilities.
Under the contract, Ursa Major will build and test a prototype of its new Draper engine for hypersonics, and further develop its 200,000-pound thrust Arroway engine for space launch.
"Ursa Major continues to be an important partner to AFRL as we build hypersonics capabilities and remove America's dependence on foreign propulsion systems for launch," said Shawn Phillips, Chief of AFRL's Rocket Propulsion Division.
About Draper
The Draper engine is a 4,000-pound-thrust closed cycle hydrogen peroxide engine designed for hypersonic applications. Because its propellant is storable, the engine can provide rapid-response capabilities. Ursa Major will also build a dedicated test stand for Draper and plans to hotfire the engine within 12 months.
The United States faces a gap in hypersonic capabilities, and Draper will help to address this, bearing storable characteristics of a solid motor but with the higher performance and maneuverability of a liquid engine. Those qualities allow it to better simulate hypersonic threats as a target vehicle.
"Draper will become the foundation of America's counter-hypersonic capabilities," said Joe Laurienti, founder and CEO of Ursa Major. "Its on-demand launch capability and increased maneuverability make it an ideal hypersonic interceptor and allow it to better simulate hypersonic threats as a target vehicle."
Applicable for both space access and hypersonic applications, the Draper engine aligns with AFRL's efforts in enhancing technical capabilities to deliver assets rapidly and effectively to "high-energy orbits" or "military-relevant orbits." Draper's safe handling and storability leads to applications and maturation of responsive launch operations, including point-to-point delivery, quick mission planning, on-orbit servicing, fuel depots, global range and mobility, hypersonic systems, and survivable and responsive launches. Learn more about Draper here.
About Arroway
Arroway is a reusable liquid oxygen and methane staged combustion engine for medium and heavy launch vehicles, expected to hotfire in 2025. Introduced in August 2022, Arroway, when clustered together, will be one of very few commercially available American engines capable of supporting next-generation heavy launch.
Ursa Major designs, tests, and manufactures its engines from its state-of-the-art facility in Berthoud, Colorado, using market-leading technology in analysis and simulation, 3D printing, and proprietary alloys. Its customers get to launch many years faster, without the development cost of building engines in-house.
Last August, Ursa Major and AFRL announced a contract under the U.S. Air Force Tactical Funding Increase (TACFI) program to qualify the 5,000-pound thrust, oxygen-rich staged combustion "Hadley" rocket engine for future Department of Defense missions.
About Ursa Major
Ursa Major is America's leading privately funded company focusing solely on rocket propulsion, bringing high-performance, staged combustion engines to market for space launch and hypersonic applications. Ursa Major customers, ranging from "New Space" startups to enterprise-level aerospace leaders and the U.S. government, get to flight faster, more reliably, and cost-effectively. The company employs the most sought-after engineers from top space programs and universities. Headquartered in Berthoud, Colorado, Ursa Major was named one of the best places to work by Built in Colorado three years in a row. For more information, visit www.ursamajor.com. For downloadable images and videos, visit https://www.ursamajor.com/media/downloadable-assets.
Connect with Ursa Major on LinkedIn, Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.
About AFRL
The Air Force Research Laboratory is the primary scientific research and development center for the United States Air Force. AFRL plays an integral role in leading the discovery, development, and integration of affordable warfighting technologies for our air, space, and cyberspace force. With a workforce of more than 11,000 across nine technology areas and 40 other operations across the globe, AFRL provides a diverse portfolio of science and technology ranging from fundamental to advanced research and technology development. For more information, visit: www.afresearchlab.com.
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Horsford elected chair of Congressional Black Caucus
Rep. Steven Horsford, D-Nev., was elected chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, he announced Thursday morning.
Horsford, who served as first vice chair during the last congressional session, will serve a two-year term when the new session begins in January.
“Thank you to my colleagues in the Congressional Black Caucus for electing me the 28th Chair of our historic group,” Horsford said in a statement.
The Congressional Black Caucus has served as the “conscience of the Congress” over the last 50 years, Horsford said, and it has helped guide legislative priorities and improve the lives of African Americans and all constituents.
“As Chair, I will provide the leadership, strategic vision and execute on our plans to guide us on a path that will deliver positive socioeconomic outcomes for the communities and constituencies we serve,” Horsford said.
As chair of the Congressional Black Caucus, Horsford said he will be able to put a spotlight on the hard working people in the 4th Congressional District that he represents, and will advocate for “our broad coalition of people that make Nevada tick.”
Contact Jessica Hill at jehill@reviewjournal.com. Follow @jess_hillyeah on Twitter. | 2022-12-01T20:43:25+00:00 | reviewjournal.com | https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/horsford-elected-chair-of-congressional-black-caucus-2685953/ |
The Maryland location will be the meal solutions company's first East Coast center
CHICAGO, March 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Home Chef, the leading meal solutions brand available online and in retail, plans to open its fourth production facility in Baltimore this summer. The new center at 1701 East Patapsco Avenue will create more than 500 jobs in Baltimore by 2024 and will be Home Chef's first East Coast site to provide meals to the company's growing customer base.
"Our new facility will put us even closer to our customers, allowing us to deliver fresher ingredients and a wider range of meal options to East Coast homes," said Erik Jensen, Home Chef's CEO. "Maryland is a great place for our first home in this part of the country, and we look forward to making a positive impact in the Baltimore community."
The new Baltimore facility will be Home Chef's largest by volume, accounting for more than 30% of Home Chef's meal solutions delivered nationwide. The production and distribution center was designed specifically to meet Home Chef's high food safety standards and will provide increased efficiencies for docking, storage, and facility flow.
Home Chef offers approachable, tasty recipes in many formats – from Classic Meal Kits to minimal-mess Oven-Ready and Fast & Fresh meals, family-friendly options, and Culinary Collection recipes for more adventurous home cooks – plus add-ons like protein packs, beverages, salads, desserts, and more. Home Chef's new 170,000-square-foot space will accommodate the brand's online meal delivery service, which rotates more than 30 meal options weekly.
"Home Chef's move to Baltimore City to expand its manufacturing and distribution center is yet another example of how the city's strategic location and easy access via rail, highway, port and air makes it a great manufacturing and logistics hub," said Colin Tarbert, president and CEO of the Baltimore Development Corporation. "We are excited to see Home Chef grow in Baltimore and offer city residents employment."
The Maryland Department of Commerce, in partnership with the Maryland Economic Development Assistance Authority and Fund (MEDAAF), and Baltimore Development Corporation, worked proactively with Home Chef to assist with project costs, location services, and more.
"Home Chef's entrance into Maryland will help diversify the state's business community, expand local job opportunities, and reflect new investment in Maryland's economic competitiveness," said Governor Wes Moore. "We are working diligently with our partners across the state and in local communities to create work, wages, and wealth for all Marylanders and believe deeply in the potential and opportunities that lie ahead for Baltimore City."
To learn more about Home Chef, please visit homechef.com.
About Home Chef
Founded in 2013, Home Chef is the leading meal solutions company with both a retail and online presence. The meal delivery service is available via www.homechef.com and in retail at more than 2,400 stores in the Kroger Family of Companies. Home Chef is committed to bringing ease and convenience to home cooking through simple, delicious meals, so home cooks can enjoy their time at home, both in and out of the kitchen. The Chicago-based meal kit company was ranked #1 in Customer Service among Meal Kits by Newsweek. Home Chef is a subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR). Find out more and get cooking at homechef.com. Follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for updates and inspiration.
About Maryland Commerce
The Maryland Department of Commerce stimulates private investment and creates jobs by attracting new businesses, encouraging the expansion and retention of existing companies, and providing financial assistance to Maryland companies. The Department promotes the State's many economic advantages and markets local products and services at home and abroad to spur economic development and international investment, trade and tourism. Because they are major economic generators, the Department also supports the arts, film production, sports and other special events. For more information, visit commerce.maryland.gov.
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GREEN BAY, Wis. — Dwayne Cohill scored 26 points as Youngstown State beat Green Bay 86-70 on Thursday night.
The Phoenix (2-18, 1-8) were led in scoring by Brock Heffner, who finished with 24 points. Green Bay also got 17 points and six rebounds from Garren Davis. In addition, Clarence Cummings III finished with 14 points. The Phoenix extended their losing streak to 10 in a row.
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These two teams both play Saturday. Youngstown State visits Milwaukee while Green Bay hosts Robert Morris.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-01-20T06:06:42+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/cohill-scores-26-as-youngstown-state-beats-green-bay-86-70/2023/01/19/26273966-987c-11ed-a173-61e055ec24ef_story.html |
Annual Sustainability Report introduces the Company's new corporate Purpose, Shape What Matters for Tomorrow™, a catalyst for excellence, collaboration, and innovation
BATESVILLE, Ind., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hillenbrand, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE: HI) released its 2021 Sustainability Report highlighting the Company's continued commitment to advancing sustainability, applying responsible business practices, and contributing to its communities. In the report, the Company also debuted its Purpose, Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™, which is a powerful enabler in uniting Hillenbrand's people. Hillenbrand's Purpose will catalyze the Company's implementation of the common set of Core Values outlined below and expand its role in building a more sustainable future.
Hillenbrand's 2021 Sustainability Report provides an enterprise-wide overview of the Company's approach to sustainability. This year's report was published as part of Hillenbrand's commitments as a signatory to the United Nations Global Compact and includes alignment to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, the GRI Standards from the Global Reporting Initiative, the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB) framework, and the Company's Purpose.
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE REPORT INCLUDE:
- First-time disclosure of the Company's energy usage and Scope 1 and 2 emissions at its largest manufacturing sites, alongside its recently standardized energy reduction strategy.
- Embedding Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics into Hillenbrand's Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) process to help the Company better understand long-term risks, climate change, and other key sustainability topics.
- Increased focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion practices by establishing Business Resource Groups, forming key partnerships, and embedding DEI into our larger partnership strategy to better align to our future workforce.
"Because we make what matters, it matters how we make it. We look forward to continuing to create solutions for our customers that can lessen environmental impact and help meet the needs of present and future generations," said Kim Ryan, President and CEO of Hillenbrand. "Over the past years, our team has made strong strides in developing plans and actions to improve our sustainability performance."
Hillenbrand's Purpose focuses the Company's goal to lead the industries it serves by creating products, solutions and, most importantly, impact that will define the future of its business as well as global communities. Hillenbrand carefully crafted the phrase Shape What Matters For Tomorrow to highlight three key areas of the Company's unique position as an industry leader:
- SHAPE – We are the engineers, designers, manufacturers, and molders, who take pride in our expertise and technical ability – and allow the Company to put the right pieces together to bring forward new solutions for our customers.
- WHAT MATTERS – Our end products affect the world. They impact life across how people live, work, play, travel, eat, and heal.
- FOR TOMORROW – We continue to look for what's next. As innovators in our respective industries, we work to shape a stronger future for our world.
Embedded in Hillenbrand's Purpose is a set of four Core Values unifying Hillenbrand's more than 10,000 global employees: Win As One, Partner With Possibility, Make It Matter, and Drive To Deliver. These Core Values activate our Purpose, challenge us to be better, and guide our decision making.
"Our Purpose tells the unified story of who we are as an enterprise," said Ms. Ryan. "Purpose allows us to connect what we make to a broader societal impact and allows us to share what we stand for and where we are going as a company. We are innovators, engineers, manufacturers – all working together to shape what matters for tomorrow."
The full 2021 Sustainability Report and an executive summary can be viewed on the Company's sustainability web page.
About Hillenbrand
Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global diversified industrial company operating in over 40 countries with over 10,000 associates serving a wide variety of industries around the world. Guided by our Purpose — Shape What Matters For Tomorrow™ — we pursue excellence, collaboration, and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates, customers, communities, and other stakeholders. Hillenbrand's portfolio includes brands such as Coperion, Milacron Injection Molding & Extrusion, and Mold-Masters, in addition to Batesville. To learn more, visit: www.Hillenbrand.com
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Nick Cannon has revealed he's been hospitalized due to pneumonia.
The Masked Singer host took to Instagram on Friday and posted two photos of himself from the hospital bed. In both photos, Cannon can be seen in his hospital gown, covered in a blanket and wearing a face mask. Cannon, whose Wild 'N Out tour made a pit stop Thursday at Madison Square Garden in New York City, said the hospitalization's a reminder to take better care of himself.
"Okay, so I guess I’m not Superman… I promised myself I would never be back at this place again… But this is a great lesson to take care of YOU or YOU won’t be able to take care of everyone else," Cannon wrote in his caption.
He said he didn't "need any well wishes or prayers, just some solid rest." He vowed to be back "stronger than ever." Cannon, who was diagnosed with lupus in 2012, said "it's just pneumonia" before noting how quickly his health can take a turn.
"It's just pneumonia, nothing I can't handle," he said. "Crazy thing is, last night we was just rocking a sold out crowd at Madison square garden in front of thousands of fans, now I’m all alone in a tiny hospital room. Life is definitely a rollercoaster! #LupusWarrior."
The hospitalization comes on the heels of Cannon becoming a father for the 11th time, after Abby De La Rosa gave birth to their third child together. They're also parents to 1-year-old twins.
Alyssa Scott is currently expecting Cannon's 12th child, their second together. Alyssa, who recently shared a baby bump pic, and Cannon's son, Zen, died of brain cancer in December 2021. He was five months old.
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – A former Arkansas senator was sentenced to jail and ordered to pay fines in federal court on Friday.
Former Sen. Jeremy Hutchinson received a sentence of 46 months in federal prison followed by three years of supervised release. Hutchinson must also pay “substantial” restitution, an FBI official said.
Hutchinson pleaded guilty in 2019 to two counts of bribery.
FBI Little Rock special agent in charge, James A. Dawson, described Hutchinson’s crimes.
“Mr. Hutchinson’s criminal actions display a pattern of systemic corruption and casual disregard for American laws. Over several years, Mr. Hutchinson stole thousands of dollars in state campaign contributions for his personal use and then attempted to conceal his crimes,” Dawson said. “Furthermore, Mr. Hutchinson disgraced his office by accepting bribes and other benefits in exchange for pursuing favorable legislation on behalf of several wealthy, corrupt, Arkansas businesses.”
Hutchinson, son of former Sen. Tim Hutchinson and nephew of Gov. Asa Hutchinson, had recently been released from Pulaski County jail after being sent there for failure to pay child support. He had resigned as a state senator after his 2018 federal grand jury bribery and fraud indictment.
He resigned his law license to the state bar in 2019, the same year a second fraud indictment was filed against him in federal court.
In January, former state senator and Jefferson County judge Henry “Hank” Wilkins IV of Pine Bluff was sentenced to 12 months and one day in prison after earlier pleading guilty to his role in a bribery and corruption scheme involving Missouri-based Preferred Family Healthcare.
Hutchinson’s bribery indictments included actions he took on behalf of the Missouri company.
Government attorneys cited the 68-year-old Wilkins’s health and his cooperation with investigators in receiving a shorter sentence compared to Hutchinson. The sentencing memo also stated Hutchinson engaged in multiple bribery and additional fraud schemes in deserving a longer sentence. | 2023-02-03T21:34:55+00:00 | nwahomepage.com | https://www.nwahomepage.com/around-arkansas/former-arkansas-senator-jeremy-hutchinson-receives-federal-prison-sentence-fine/ |
American Athletic Conference announces dates for upcoming football season
ECU schedule dates set for 2023 season
Published: Feb. 21, 2023 at 12:10 PM EST|Updated: 45 minutes ago
GREENVILLE, N.C. (WITN) - ECU football had its regular season dates set for the upcoming football season on Tuesday morning as the American Athletic Conference put out its 2023 schedule.
The Pirates home dates will be September 9th against Marshall, September 23rd against Gardner-Webb, October 12th against SMU, October 21st against Charlotte, and either November 24th or 25th against Tulsa. The conference can flex that game to the “Black Friday” time slot if the game means a lot. Like the Cincinatti game here two seasons ago.
Copyright 2023 WITN. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-21T17:56:40+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/2023/02/21/american-athletic-conference-announces-dates-upcoming-football-season/ |
Presidents Day deals on fitness equipment, apparels to help you stay active all year long
Presidents Day deals on fitness equipment, apparels to help you stay active all year long
TO FAIL. JENNIFER: IT’S A QUIET MORNING AT PLANET FITNESS IN REISTERSTOWN BUT COME THE FIRST OF THE YEAR GYMS EVERYWHERE WILL BE PACKED WITH PEOPLE WHO’VE MADE RESOLUTIONS TO GET FIT OR LOSE WEIGHT. >> WERE GOING TO DO SOME TRUNK ROTATIONS ALL THE WAY DOWN, GOING ALL THE WAY BACK. JENNIFER: GETTING HEALTHY IS WHAT BROUGHT GREGORY INTO THE GYM SEVEN YEARS AGO AFTER HIS DOCTOR SAID HE NEEDED TO MAKE BIG CHANGES. >> I’M GLAD HE MOTIVATED ME, BECAUSE NOW I DO NOT HAVE HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE. I DO NOT HAVE A CHOLESTEROL PROBLEM. I USED TO BE DIABETIC, I AM NO LONGER DIABETIC. JENNIFER: TEDDY SAVAGE IS THE NATIONAL LEAD TRAINER FOR PLANET FITNESS HEADQUARTERS AND OFTEN SAYS PEOPLE LOSE THEIR THEY SET THEIR GOALS TOO HIGH. >> AT PLANET FITNESS WE TELL PEOPLE TAKE IT ONE DAY AT A TIME, ENJOY THE PROCESS AND UNDERSTAND THAT IT IS NOT GOING TO BE A STRAIGHT LINE. SOME DAYS WILL BE BETTER THAN OTHERS. >> WE TRAIN TO STUFF A HUGE PIECE OF STEAK IN YOUR DINNER TABLE. WE HAVE A FOUR CAN AN EYE FOR A REASON BECAUSE WE HAVE TO CUT UP ART PROJECTS INTO SMALLER ONES. JENNIFER: DR. CARTER WITH THE INSTITUTE FOR HEALING SAYS NO MATTER WHAT YOUR GOAL, MAKE A PLAN TO ACHIEVE IT. >> AND WRITE THEM DOWN, THAT IS ANOTHER HUGE THING, WRITE THEM DOWN. PEOPLE WHO WRITE DOWN GOALS ARE MORE SUCCESSFUL AT COMPLETING THEM. THAT IS WHAT THE RESEARCH SHOWS. JENNIFER: YOU CAN FIND YOUR OWN AND NO JUDGMENT ZONE, DR. CARTER SAYS NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS DO NOT HAVE TO BE ABOUT FIXING A PERCEIVED FAILURE. INSTEAD SHE SAYS MAKE IT A POINT TO DO SOMETHING FUN FOR YOURSELF. >> GOALS DON’T HAVE TO BE ABOUT CORRECTING YOUR PROBLEMS ARE MAKING YOU BETTER. YOUR GOALS ARE ABOUT MAKING YOU BETTER -- KEEPING YOU BETTER. JENNIFER
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Presidents Day deals on fitness equipment, apparels to help you stay active all year long
Your New Year’s fitness resolution is going strong – Now is a great time to save on fitness equipment and gear with Presidents Day deals to help you stay active all year long. Major retailers have deep discounts on home gym equipment, fitness apparels and accessories. We’ve rounded up some of the greatest finds. Can't see the products? Click here for the best viewing experience! Cardio and Strength Equipment Walmart | See all the deals hereNordicTrack C 1100i Smart Treadmill, now $899 (Originally $1,072) Pooboo 3in1 Foldable Exercise Bike Indoor Cycling Bike, now $161.99 (Originally $229.99) Total Gym APEX G5 Home Fitness Incline Weight Training, now $399.99 (Originally $499.99) CAP Barbell 25 lb Adjustable Dumbbell Set, now $99 (Originally $199) Echelon Connect Sport-S Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike, now $497 (Originally $799) Amazon | See the deals hereUp to 31% off on Sunny Health & Fitness bikes, rowers and more, including this magnetic rowing machine, now $224 (Originally $399)63% off Sperax Treadmill-Under Desk Treadmill, now $299.99 (Originally $799.99) 55% off CHAOKE Stationary Bike for Home, Indoor Cycling Bike, now $199.99 (Originally $439.99) 49% off FINER FORM Multi-Functional Adjustable Weight Bench for Total Body Workout, now $152.99 (Originally $299.99) 33% off WIN.MAX Portable Basketball Hoop, now $159.99 (Originally $239.99)Fitness Apparel Nike’s Members Save More event offers 25% off with code “MEMBER25” for select styles. Non-members can use “JOIN20” for an extra 20% off. The event ends Feb. 20 Adidas’ Presidents Day weekend sales event offers $30% full price items with code “SCORE.” Its “Sale” section offers even deeper discounts, up to 65% off Gymshark’s sale section offers up to 70% off on fitness apparel, including leggings, shorts, sports tops and more. Women’s Sale | Men’s Sale | Accessories Sale Girlfriend Collective’s sale section offers up to 50% off select stylesUnder Armour offers up to 50% off, and an extra 30% off Outlet items with code "FEB30"Up to 40% off Ewedoos Fleece Lined Leggings with Pockets on Amazon
Your New Year’s fitness resolution is going strong – Now is a great time to save on fitness equipment and gear with Presidents Day deals to help you stay active all year long.
Major retailers have deep discounts on home gym equipment, fitness apparels and accessories. We’ve rounded up some of the greatest finds.
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Cardio and Strength Equipment
Walmart | See all the deals here
- NordicTrack C 1100i Smart Treadmill, now $899 (Originally $1,072)
- Pooboo 3in1 Foldable Exercise Bike Indoor Cycling Bike, now $161.99 (Originally $229.99)
- Total Gym APEX G5 Home Fitness Incline Weight Training, now $399.99 (Originally $499.99)
- CAP Barbell 25 lb Adjustable Dumbbell Set, now $99 (Originally $199)
- Echelon Connect Sport-S Indoor Cycling Exercise Bike, now $497 (Originally $799)
Amazon | See the deals here
- Up to 31% off on Sunny Health & Fitness bikes, rowers and more, including this magnetic rowing machine, now $224 (Originally $399)
- 63% off Sperax Treadmill-Under Desk Treadmill, now $299.99 (Originally $799.99)
- 55% off CHAOKE Stationary Bike for Home, Indoor Cycling Bike, now $199.99 (Originally $439.99)
- 49% off FINER FORM Multi-Functional Adjustable Weight Bench for Total Body Workout, now $152.99 (Originally $299.99)
- 33% off WIN.MAX Portable Basketball Hoop, now $159.99 (Originally $239.99)
Fitness Apparel
- Nike’s Members Save More event offers 25% off with code “MEMBER25” for select styles. Non-members can use “JOIN20” for an extra 20% off. The event ends Feb. 20
- Adidas’ Presidents Day weekend sales event offers $30% full price items with code “SCORE.” Its “Sale” section offers even deeper discounts, up to 65% off
- Gymshark’s sale section offers up to 70% off on fitness apparel, including leggings, shorts, sports tops and more. Women’s Sale | Men’s Sale | Accessories Sale
- Girlfriend Collective’s sale section offers up to 50% off select styles
- Under Armour offers up to 50% off, and an extra 30% off Outlet items with code "FEB30"
- Up to 40% off Ewedoos Fleece Lined Leggings with Pockets on Amazon | 2023-02-17T18:41:09+00:00 | wesh.com | https://www.wesh.com/article/presidents-day-sale-fitness-equipment-apparels/42954417 |
Alabama police ask partygoers for images from birthday melee
DADEVILLE, Ala (AP) — Authorities with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency have not announced any arrests as of Tuesday in the weekend shooting that killed four and left 32 injured. Officials leading the investigation last communicated their progress Monday, when they said special agents were still gathering and examining information. They renewed calls for anyone with information about the shootings to come forward. A melee was set off Saturday night at the Mahogany Masterpiece dance studio in Dadeville when gunfire erupted at a Sweet 16 birthday party. The small town lies about an hour’s drive northeast of Montgomery. | 2023-04-18T23:10:09+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/news/2023/04/18/alabama-police-ask-partygoers-for-images-from-birthday-melee/ |
WFO ALBANY Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Thursday, July 28, 2022
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SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WARNING
The National Weather Service in Albany has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Central Schoharie County in east central New York...
* Until 415 PM EDT.
* At 345 PM EDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Summit, or 12
miles southwest of Cobleskill, moving east at 35 mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and penny size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.
* Locations impacted include...
Cobleskill, Jefferson, Middleburgh, Summit, Schoharie,
Richmondville, Livingstonville, North Blenheim, Breakabeen, West
Richmondville, Baird Corners, Huntersland, Warnerville, Old Stone
Fort, Lutheranville, Broome Center, West Fulton, Vintonton, Five
Corners and Mineral Springs.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Please report hail size...damaging winds and reports of trees down to
the National Weather Service by email at Alb.Stormreport@noaa.gov...
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NEW YORK, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Kiromic BioPharma, Inc. ("Kiromic" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: KRBP) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Kiromic investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of a class consisting of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Kiromic common stock issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 and/or (b) Kiromic common stock between June 25, 2021 and August 13, 2021, both dates inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
KRBP investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The complaint alleges that the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's public offering that closed on July 2, 2021 (the "Offering Documents") failed to disclose that the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") had, prior to the filing of these documents, imposed a clinical hold on the Company's Investigational New Drug ("IND") applications for its two new drug candidates. Given that the offering closed on July 2, 2021, more than thirty (30) days after the Company submitted the IND applications for its two immunotherapy product candidates, investors were assured that no clinical hold had been issued and clinical trials would commence.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Kiromic during the relevant time frame, you have until October 4, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
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New York, NY 10006
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Tel: (212) 363-7500
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Courts have seen a general slow-down in securities cases across the board over 2021 and 2022, including in shareholder derivative cases, cryptocurrency cases, and SPAC cases
MENLO PARK, Calif., May 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Lex Machina, a LexisNexis company, today releases its annual Securities Litigation Report. The report examines trends in securities litigation in federal district courts and appellate courts. Focusing on the three-year period from 2020 to 2022, it surveys emerging trends in case filings, venues, judges, law firms, parties, timing metrics, case resolutions, findings, and damages. The report often focuses on different sets of data, e.g., filtering cases in order to provide analytics on general securities cases, shareholder derivative suit cases, class action securities cases, cryptocurrency cases, SPAC cases, and securities appellate cases.
"We've been tracking a general increase in securities cases since 2016, and this report revealed some interesting recent changes in litigation trends," said Laura Hopkins, Lex Machina's securities legal data expert and editor of the report. "By looking at our data and analytics, we uncovered the beginnings of a slow-down in securities litigation over the past one to two years. Furthermore, our filters revealed this litigation pattern was reflected in several key subsets of securities cases including shareholder derivative cases, cryptocurrency cases, and SPAC cases. We look forward to continuing to monitor these litigation trends as they unfold in the future."
Highlights from the report include:
- In 2022, 1,972 securities cases were filed in federal district courts, the lowest number of cases filed in any year over the past decade.
- In the three-year period from 2020 to 2022, the highest number of securities cases was filed in the Southern District of New York, while Judge Andrews from the District of Delaware was the most active judge for securities cases.
- A large bulk of the most active plaintiffs were individual litigants, while banks and financial institutions dominated the most active defendants.
- Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom represented defendants in the highest number of securities cases filed in the three-year period from 2020 to 2022.
- For securities cases that were appealed to a federal appellate court and terminated from 2020 to 2022 with a decision on the merits of the appeal, 25% were ultimately reversed.
$8.8 billion in total damages were awarded as Approved Class Action Settlements from 2020 to 2022.
Lex Machina's reports and software enable practitioners to devise data-driven litigation strategies. The metrics in this report can help readers decide who to pursue as clients, whether to file a particular motion, or when to settle (and for how much). This research supplements traditional legal research and anecdotal data for a competitive edge in court.
Register here for a copy of the report: https://pages.lexmachina.com/2023SecuritiesReport_LP.html
Securities Litigation Report Webcast
Lex Machina is hosting a webcast to discuss the report on May 18, 2023 at noon ET/9am PT with Colleen Smith (Partner at Latham & Watkins), Alexander Rodney (Partner at Kirkland & Ellis), Laura Hopkins (Lex Machina's Legal Data Expert in Securities Litigation), and Aria Nejad (Lex Machina's in-house counsel). Register for the event or view a recording: https://pages.lexmachina.com/2023SecuritiesReportWebcast_LP.html
About LexisNexis Legal & Professional
LexisNexis Legal & Professional® provides legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics that help customers increase their productivity, improve decision-making, achieve better outcomes, and advance the rule of law around the world. As a digital pioneer, the company was the first to bring legal and business information online with its Lexis® and Nexis® services. LexisNexis Legal & Professional, which serves customers in more than 150 countries with 11,300 employees worldwide, is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers.
About Lex Machina
Lex Machina fundamentally changes how companies and law firms compete in the business and practice of law. The company provides strategic insights on judges, lawyers, law firms, parties, and other critical information across 20 federal practice areas and a rapidly growing number of state courts. Lex Machina allows law firms and companies to anticipate the behaviors and outcomes that different legal strategies will produce, enabling them to win cases and close business.
Lex Machina was named one of "Legal Tech's Most Promising Solution Providers" (CIO Review Awards 2022), "Greater Bay Area Top Workplaces 2022" (The San Francisco Chronicle Top Workplaces in the Bay Area 2022), "Legal Tech Company of the Year 2021" (CIO Review, 2021), "2021 Legal Technology Trailblazer" (National Law Journal Trailblazer Awards, 2021), Winner of the "Media Excellence" Award for Analytics/Big Data (13th Annual Media Excellence Award, 2021). Based in Silicon Valley, Lex Machina is part of LexisNexis, a leading global provider of legal, regulatory, and business information and analytics. For more information, please visit www.lexmachina.com.
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Texas woman pleads guilty to role in Vanessa Guillén’s death
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The only suspect arrested in connection with the killing of Vanessa Guillén at a Texas military base in 2020 pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges that included helping dispose of the soldier’s body near Fort Hood.
Cecily Aguilar, 24, pleaded guilty in a federal court in Waco, Texas, to one count of accessory to murder after the fact and three counts of making a false statement, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. A sentencing date has not yet been set, but Aguilar faces up to 30 years in prison and a $1 million fine.
According to federal and state authorities, Aguilar helped her boyfriend Army Spc. Aaron Robinson, 20, of Calumet City, Illinois, kill, dismember and dispose of Guillén’s body in the woods. Robinson died by suicide on July 1, 2020, the day that Guillén’s remains were found.
“Cecily Aguilar’s guilty plea today was another step on the long path toward justice for Vanessa, my client, and her courageous family,” attorney Natalie Khawam, who represents the Guillén family, said in a statement.
Lewis Berray Gainor, Aguilar’s defense lawyer, did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Guillen’s death and claims by her family that she was harassed and assaulted at the Texas base sparked a social media movement of former and active service members who came forward about their own experiences using the hashtag #IAmVaessaGuillen. State and federal lawmakers passed legislation in 2021 honoring Guillen which removed some authority from commanders and gave survivors more options to report.
Guillén had been declared missing since April of 2020. According to a criminal complaint, Aguilar helped Robinson dispose of Guillén’s body after he bludgeoned her to death. Guillén’s family has said that they believe she was sexually harassed by Robinson.
Aguilar, a civilian, later helped Robinson mutilate and hide her body, according to authorities.
Two weeks after Guillen’s remains were found, Aguilar originally pleaded not guilty to three conspiracy charges. Authorities say Aguilar had confessed to her role, and a judge dismissed an attempt by her defense team to have the confession thrown out over claims that investigators did not first read her Miranda rights.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-30T01:18:08+00:00 | wsfa.com | https://www.wsfa.com/2022/11/30/texas-woman-pleads-guilty-role-vanessa-guillns-death/ |
Elly De La Cruz’s arrival gave fans in Cincinnati a reason to be hopeful about the future.
Then the Reds started looking like they might be contenders — right now.
It helps that they play in the NL Central, where everyone is one great week away from challenging for the division lead. And after eight straight victories, the Reds are only a half-game behind first-place Milwaukee. Cincinnati finished the week by sweeping a three-game series on the road against defending champion Houston. The Reds haven’t had a winning streak this long since 2012.
Cincinnati is 10-2 since De La Cruz’s big league debut June 6. The 21-year-old shortstop already has six stolen bases to go with his .273 average. Jonathan India, the National League Rookie of the Year in 2021, has reached double figures in both homers and steals, giving the Reds an exciting young infield tandem.
Although the mediocrity in the NL Central — where the top four teams are separated by only four games — is one reason the Reds are near the top, they’re also just two games behind the NL’s third wild card. Cincinnati is one of four NL teams currently on a winning streak of six games or more, along with Atlanta, San Francisco and Philadelphia.
Pittsburgh has lost six in a row but in the NL Central, the Pirates are only 2 1/2 games out of first.
MEMORABLE DEBUTS
Saturday was quite a day for major league debuts. Kansas City’s Samad Taylor hit a walk-off single, giving the Royals a 10-9 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Zach Remillard entered in the middle of the game for the White Sox, and the 29-year-old infielder delivered a tying single in the ninth inning before putting Chicago ahead with a hit in the 11th. The White Sox beat Seattle 4-3.
The previous day, Emmett Sheehan of the Dodgers made his debut and threw six hitless innings before leaving the game against San Francisco. He’d been called up directly from Double-A.
TRIVIA TIME
Taylor’s hit snapped a 10-game losing streak for the Royals. Kansas City (19-52) and Oakland (19-55) are both on pace to challenge the modern record of 120 losses set by the 1962 Mets.
The Mets, however, do not hold the modern record for lowest winning percentage in a season. Who does?
COMEBACK OF THE WEEK
The Royals had to do a lot of work just to put Taylor in position for his big moment. They were down 8-2 before scoring three runs in both the seventh and eighth. Bobby Witt Jr. hit a two-run double in the seventh and a two-run single the following inning. After the Angels went ahead 9-8 in the ninth, Maikel Garcia tied it with a single for Kansas City, then scored on Taylor’s winning hit.
According to Baseball Savant, Kansas City had a 1.2% chance to win in the seventh inning.
LINE OF THE WEEK
Lance Lynn struck out 16 on Sunday — three more than any other pitcher in a game this season — although his White Sox lost 5-1 to Seattle. Lynn tied a franchise record for strikeouts.
TRIVIA ANSWER
The Athletics already have that record. In 1916, the Philadelphia A’s went 36-117 for a winning percentage of .235. The 1962 Mets finished at .250, and this year’s A’s (.257) and Royals (.268) are further ahead of the pace.
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AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/mlb and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-06-20T05:47:54+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/sports/reds-streak-leaves-them-on-doorstep-of-first-place-in-nl-central/ |
MEXICO CITY (AP) — Tropical Storm Frank continued weakening Monday well off Mexico’s Pacific coast after reaching hurricane strength over the weekend.
The U.S. National Hurricane Center said Frank’s maximum sustained winds had slowed to 50 mph (85 kph) by midafternoon. It was moving northwest at 12 mph (19 kph). It was located 860 miles (1,380 kilometers) west of the southern tip of Baja California and posed no threat to land.
Frank is forecast to continue weakening in the coming days. | 2022-08-02T00:53:42+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/world/tropical-storm-frank-weakening-off-mexicos-pacific-coast/ |
NEW YORK, Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund ("TI+," tickers: TIPRX, TIPPX, TIPWX, TIPLX, TIPMX) has paid a fourth quarter distribution of $0.4751 per share, or 1.31% for the quarter, based on the share price of $36.20 (A-shares) for shareholders of record as of December 20, 2022. This distribution amount represents an annualized rate of 5.25%* based on the current share price, marking the Fund's 40th consecutive quarterly distribution. Since inception in 2012 at $25.00 per share, TIPRX has paid nearly $15.00 per share in total distributions to its shareholders. In addition to these quarterly distributions, TIPRX NAV has grown nearly 45% from $25 to $36.20 per share (as of 12.20.2022) and has generated an 8.92% annualized return since inception.
"As we have seen in 2022, it's critical for investors to be able to generate attractive income with minimal drawdowns (price declines) as seen in once safely perceived investment-grade bond indices which have dropped nearly 20% at their trough. TI+, however, has continued to provide a consistent 5.25% annual distribution rate* (approximately 63% has been tax deferred since inception) and has generated over 350 basis points (3.50%) of annual appreciation over and above the distributions since inception, with minimal drawdown this year," said Jeffrey Schwaber, CEO of Bluerock Capital Markets. "Additionally, while the leading stock and bond indexes have dropped 19% and 12% respectively, TI+ is up over 11% year to date," added Schwaber. (YTD 2022 through 12.20.22, TIPRX, no load S&P 500, Bloomberg Aggregate Bond Index)1
Since inception, TI+ has delivered on its stated objectives, including generating current income and capital appreciation as well as maintaining low correlation and low volatility relative to the broader markets.
Net assets under management for TI+ are approximately $7.2 billion as of December 21, 2022. TI+ currently maintains positions in 32 private equity and 3 private debt real estate investments, with underlying assets valued at approximately $383 billion (holdings are subject to change at any time and should not be considered investment advice).2
TI+ A Share Fund Net Performance
The performance data quoted here represents past performance. Current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted above. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so that shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. For performance information current to the most recent month end, please call toll-free 1-888-459-1059. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
The total annual fund operating expense ratio, gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements, is 2.09% for Class A, 2.81% for Class C, 1.83% for Class I, 2.32% for Class L, and 2.58% for Class M. The Fund's investment advisor has contractually agreed to reduce its fees and/or absorb expenses of the fund, at least until January 31, 2023 for Class A, C, I, L and M shares, to ensure that the net annual fund operating expenses will not exceed 1.95% for Class A, 2.70% for Class C and 1.70% for Class I, 2.20% for Class L and 2.45% for Class M, per annum of the Fund's average daily net assets attributable to Class A, Class C, Class I, Class L, and Class M shares, respectively, subject to possible recoupment from the Fund in future years. Please review the Fund's Prospectus for more detail on the expense waiver. A fund's performance, especially for very short periods of time, should not be the sole factor in making your investment decisions. Fund performance and distributions are presented net of fees.
About Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund offers individual investors access to a portfolio of institutional real estate securities managed by top-ranked fund managers. The Fund seeks to provide a comprehensive real estate holding designed to provide a combination of current income, capital preservation, long-term capital appreciation and enhanced portfolio diversification with low to moderate volatility and low correlation to the broader equity and fixed income markets. The Fund utilizes an exclusive partnership with Mercer Investment Management, Inc., the world's leading advisor to endowments, pension funds, sovereign wealth funds and family offices globally, with over 3,300 clients worldwide, and over $16.8 trillion in assets under advisement.
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund is a closed-end interval fund that invests the majority of its assets in institutional private equity real estate securities that are generally available only to institutional investors capable of meeting the multi-million dollar minimum investment criteria. As of Q3 2022, the value of the underlying real estate held by the securities in which the Fund is invested is approximately $383 billion, including investments managed by Ares, Blackstone, Morgan Stanley, Principal, Prudential, Clarion Partners, Invesco and RREEF, among others. The minimum investment in the Fund is $2,500 ($1,000 for retirement plans) for Class A, C, and L shares.
For copies of TI+ public company filings, please visit the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov or the Company's website at www.bluerockfunds.com.
Investing in the Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund involves risks, including the loss of principal. The Fund intends to make investments in multiple real estate securities that may subject the Fund to additional fees and expenses, including management and performance fees, which could negatively affect returns and could expose the Fund to additional risk, including lack of control, as further described in the prospectus.
* The Fund's distribution policy is to make quarterly distributions to shareholders. The level of quarterly distributions (including any return of capital) is not fixed and this distribution policy is subject to change. Shareholders should not assume that the source of a distribution from the Fund is net profit. All or a portion of the distributions consist of a return of capital based on the character of the distributions received from the underlying holdings, primarily Real Estate Investment Trusts. The final determination of the source and tax characteristics of all distributions will be made after the end of each year. Shareholders should note that return of capital will reduce the tax basis of their shares and potentially increase the taxable gain, if any, upon disposition of their shares. There is no assurance that the Company will continue to declare distributions or that they will continue at these rates. There can be no assurance that any investment will be effective in achieving the Fund's investment objectives, delivering positive returns or avoiding losses.
Limited liquidity is provided to shareholders only through the Fund's quarterly repurchase offers for no less than 5% of the Fund's shares outstanding at net asset value. There is no guarantee that shareholders will be able to sell all of the shares they desire in a quarterly repurchase offer. Quarterly repurchases by the Fund of its shares typically will be funded from available cash or sales of portfolio securities. The sale of securities to fund repurchases could reduce the market price of those securities, which in turn would reduce the Fund's net asset value.
Investors should carefully consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund. This and other important information about the Fund is contained in the prospectus, which can be obtained online at bluerockfunds.com. The prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
The Bluerock Total Income+ Real Estate Fund is distributed by ALPS Distributors, Inc (ALPS). Bluerock Fund Advisor, LLC is not affiliated with ALPS.
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S&P 500: An index of 500 stocks chosen for market size, liquidity and industry grouping, among other factors. The S&P 500 is designed to be a leading indicator of U.S. equities and is meant to reflect the risk/return characteristics of the large cap universe (Investopedia). Risks include the dynamic fluctuations of the market and possible loss of principal.
The Bloomberg U.S. Aggregate Bond Index: measures the performance of the U.S. investment grade bond market. The index invests in a wide spectrum of public, investment-grade, taxable, fixed income securities in the United States – including government, corporate, and international dollar-denominated bonds, as well as mortgage-backed and asset-backed securities, all with maturities of more than 1 year. Risks include rising interest rates, credit quality of the issuers and general economic conditions.
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Sesame will join the major food allergens list on Jan. 1, FDA says
Starting Jan. 1, sesame will join the list of major food allergens defined by law, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
The change comes as a result of the Food Allergy Safety, Treatment, Education and Research Act, or FASTER Act, which was signed into law in April 2021.
The FDA has been reviewing whether to put sesame seeds on the major food allergens list — which also includes milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans — for several years. Adding sesame to the major food allergens list means foods containing sesame will be subject to specific food allergen regulatory requirements, including those regarding labeling and manufacturing.
Sesame allergies affect people of all ages and can appear as coughing, itchy throat, vomiting, diarrhea, mouth rash, shortness of breath, wheezing and drops in blood pressure, Dr. Robert Eitches, an allergist, immunologist and attending physician at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, told CNN in 2020.
The FDA conducts inspections and sampling of food products to check that major food allergens are properly labeled on products and to determine whether food facilities are preventing allergen cross-contact, according to the agency's website.
"What it means is, for the 1.6 million Americans with life-threatening sesame allergy, that life gets better starting January 1, 2023," said Jason Linde, senior vice president of government and community affairs at Food Allergy Research & Education, a large private funder of food allergy research. The organization helped work to pass the FASTER Act.
Sesame "is in dozens and dozens of ingredients," Linde said, but it wasn't always listed by name.
"For years, (people) with a life-threatening sesame allergy would have to look at the back of the label, call the manufacturer and try to figure it out," he said. "If it was included, it was just included as a natural spice or flavor."
The new law going into effect on Jan. 1 "is a huge victory for the food allergy community," Linde said.
The road to inclusion
Before the FASTER Act, the FDA recommended food manufacturers voluntarily list sesame as an ingredient on food labels in November 2020. The guidance wasn't a requirement and was intended to help people with sesame allergies identify foods that may contain the seed.
Under regulations before the 2020 recommendation, sesame had to be declared on a label if whole seeds were used as an ingredient. But labeling wasn't required when sesame was used as a flavor or in a spice blend. It also wasn't required for a product such as tahini, which is made from ground sesame paste. Some people aren't aware that tahini is made from sesame seeds.
While such guidance was appreciated, "voluntary guidance is just that — it's voluntary," Linde said. "Companies don't have to follow it, and many did not."
"The way an allergen is identified by the FDA as one that must be labeled is due to the quantity of people who are allergic," Lisa Gable, former chief executive officer of FARE, previously told CNN. "Take sesame, for example: What's happened is you've had an increase in the number of people who are having anaphylaxis due to sesame. There are various opinions as to why that is, but one reason might be the fact that it is now more of an underlying ingredient within a lot of dietary trends."
As plant-based and vegan foods have become more popular, the wide use of nuts and seeds has been an issue that has come up more often, Eitches said.
Safety tips
"We remind consumers that foods already in interstate commerce before 2023, including those on retail shelves, do not need to be removed from the marketplace or relabeled to declare sesame as an allergen," the FDA said in a Dec. 15 statement. "Depending on shelf life, some food products may not have allergen labeling for sesame on the effective date. Consumers should check with the manufacturer if they are not sure whether a food product contains sesame."
Many companies have already started the process of labeling their products, but it could take three to six months for foods currently on shelves to get sold or removed, Linde said. Some foods, such as soups, have even longer shelf lives.
People with sesame allergies can stay safe by being "very careful" about eating certain foods, especially in restaurants, Eitches said.
Middle Eastern, vegan and Japanese restaurants are more likely to include different forms of sesame seeds in their dishes, he added.
Those who suspect they are sensitive or allergic to sesame should see a specialist who can answer their questions and provide medications or devices for emergency situations, Eitches said.
Adrenaline and epinephrine are more effective than diphenhydramine, he added. If an allergic reaction happens, be prepared with any medications or devices and seek medical help. | 2022-12-29T20:23:38+00:00 | kcci.com | https://www.kcci.com/article/sesame-join-the-major-food-allergens-list/42362685 |
LGBTQ+ books questioned at the Dickinson County Library
IRON MOUNTAIN, Mich. (WLUC) - A collection of books is under question at the Dickinson County Library.
In March, a patron formally challenged the graphic novel “Patience in Ester.” It was challenged for its graphic depiction of a sexual relationship.
In May, the library board voted to keep the book in its adult collection. The relationship in “Patience in Ester” is between two women, which has sparked comments about books addressing LGBTQ+ topics.
The library staff said in past weeks, patrons have questioned other books like “Gender Queer: A Memoir.” The Dickinson County Board Liaison to the Library has also raised concerns.
The issue came up during Monday’s Dickinson County board meeting. Library staff said the public comment was in support of the library keeping the books in circulation.
The library board will meet Tuesday at 5 p.m. CT to get more public comments. No decision is expected to be made during the meeting because no other books have been formally challenged.
This article will be updated with new details as they become available.
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MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Attorneys for a Wisconsin Native American tribe are set to argue Thursday that a federal judge should order an energy company to shut down an oil pipeline that the tribe says is at immediate risk of being exposed by erosion and rupturing on reservation land.
The Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa asked U.S. District Judge William Conley last week to issue an emergency ruling forcing Enbridge to shut down the Line 5 pipeline after large chunks of riverbank running alongside it were washed away by the river in northern Wisconsin.
The tribe says less than 15 feet (4.6 meters) of land now stands between the Bad River and Line 5 in four locations on the reservation. In some places, more than 20 feet (6 meters) of riverbank has eroded in the past month alone. Experts and environmental advocates have warned in court that an exposed section of pipeline would be weakened and could rupture at any time, causing massive oil spills.
Enbridge’s engineers contend that there is almost no chance the pipeline will be exposed by erosion, let alone rupture, in the next year. The company said in court filings that the tribe hasn’t cooperated with its requests to line the riverbank with sandbags that would protect against erosion.
Enbridge also asked the tribe on Monday for a permit to install stabilizing barricades made of trees along the riverbank.
The Bad River tribe sued Enbridge in 2019 to force the company to remove the roughly 12-mile (19-kilometer) section of Line 5 that crosses tribal lands, saying that the 70-year-old pipeline is dangerous and that land agreements allowing Enbridge to operate on the reservation expired in 2013.
Conley sided with the tribe last September, saying Enbridge was trespassing on the reservation and must compensate the tribe for illegally using its land. But he wouldn’t order Enbridge to remove the pipeline due to concerns about what a shutdown might do to the economy of the Great Lakes region.
Instead, Conley ordered Enbridge and tribal leaders to create an emergency shutoff plan for the pipeline last November, saying there was a significant risk it could burst and cause “catastrophic” damage to the reservation and its water supply.
Line 5 transports up to 23 million gallons (about 87 million liters) of oil and liquid natural gas each day and stretches 645 miles (1,038 kilometers) from the city of Superior through northern Wisconsin and Michigan to Sarnia, Ontario. If the pipeline were shut down, gas prices would likely increase, refineries would shut down, workers would be laid off and the upper Midwest could see years of propane shortages, according to reports Enbridge submitted in court.
Enbridge has proposed a 41-mile (66-kilometer) reroute of the pipeline to end its dispute with the tribe and said in court filings that the project would take less than six years to complete. But the Department of Natural Resources has not granted the permits Enbridge needs to begin construction. A draft analysis of the project’s environmental impact submitted in December 2021 received thousands of public comments, with many criticizing the report as insufficient. The company is still responding to the DNR’s requests for more information.
Line 5 has also faced resistance in Michigan, where Enbridge wants to drill a new tunnel under a strait connecting two of the Great Lakes but Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer and Attorney General Dana Nessel have sought to shut down the pipeline. Nessel filed a brief on Wednesday in support of the tribe’s request, saying a rupture in Wisconsin would also cause irreparable environmental damage in Michigan.
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PITTSBURGH (AP)The Pittsburgh Steelers tried to bring Kenny Pickett along slowly. Let their rookie quarterback learn quietly behind the scenes and out of the spotlight in an effort not to give him too much too soon.
So much for that.
The future arrived earlier than the Steelers planned when coach Mike Tomlin handed the keys to the franchise to Pickett at halftime of what became a loss to the New York Jets on Oct. 9.
Now Pickett finds himself thrust into a leadership position in a locker room in the midst of a generational shift, at least on offense. And he has to do it while trying to learn how to be an NFL quarterback on the fly.
The early results have been mixed. While Tomlin stressed Pickett looks very much ”like a fish in water,” the 24-year-old hasn’t been immune to the growing pains that were going to be inevitable whenever he took over.
For every daring scramble and pass threaded into traffic there’s been an interception, a wide-open receiver he’s missed or a sack.
”It’s a process,” quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan said. ”There are no shortcuts to it.”
Sullivan would know. He was the wide receivers coach for the New York Giants when Eli Manning arrived in 2004 and the offensive coordinator for Tampa Bay in 2013 when Mike Glennon went from third-round flyer to starter when the Buccaneers benched Josh Freeman.
Two semi-similar quarterbacks. Two very different career arcs. Manning became a two-time Super Bowl winner, while the well-traveled Glennon went 6-25 while hopscotching from one team to another.
The Steelers are ardent in their belief Pickett will follow the path of the former, not the latter. And even Manning lost six of his seven starts during that bumpy first season nearly two decades ago. The coaching staff has been effusive in its praise of the intangibles Pickett brings, confident the tangibles – namely wins and touchdowns – will come.
”A lot of quarterbacks that have gotten drafted in the first round have come in their first year and it has maybe not been as rosy as everybody has hoped and it’s turned out to be really good, right?” offensive coordinator Matt Canada said. ”There’s statistical data to that. That doesn’t make it OK right now. We’re not all sitting here like, `Oh, it’s fine,’ and he’s not either.”
Canada said nobody is working harder than Pickett to figure things out as the Steelers prepare for a second half that starts on Nov. 13 against New Orleans. Maybe that’s part of the issue. Pickett took his teammates to task following a loss in Philadelphia last week, saying he believes the Steelers need to study more to avoid the mistakes – formation penalties among the most noticeable – that seem to be repeating themselves on a weekly basis.
It’s a tricky spot for a player with only a handful of games of NFL experience under his belt, a position Trubisky found himself in with Chicago in 2017, when he took over for – ironically – an ineffective Glennon less than six months after the Bears traded up to grab Trubisky with the second overall pick in the draft.
”You’re coming in and you’re just a rookie,” said Trubisky, who went 3-9 as a starter that season. ”You don’t know much. You’re trying to do your job, but you’re also trying to lead 10 other guys on the field with you.”
Pickett’s preference would be to lead by example than with his words. It’s a formula that helped him craft a record-setting career while playing next door for the University of Pittsburgh. It’s a luxury the NFL does not afford. He’s the future face of the franchise, whether he wants to be or not.
”You have these older guys that you’re trying to lead, but you’re young and there’s still a lot of stuff that you’re trying to learn,” Trubisky said. ”So there’s a balance. But I think he’s done a pretty good job of handling it so far.”
Pickett’s maturity is one of the reasons the Steelers were so high on him as they plotted a way forward following Ben Roethlisberger’s retirement. Pickett’s selection with the 20th overall pick in the draft seemed like a storybook moment for a player who arrived at Pitt as a three-star recruit and seemingly willed himself into a Heisman Trophy finalist.
Only the call wasn’t the end of a book, merely the end of a chapter. The early stages of the next one have proven turbulent. Even if it was expected, that doesn’t mean it has been easy.
”I mean, everyone here in this building is frustrated, we ought to be frustrated with where we’re at,” Sullivan said. ”But there’s a resolve and there’s a grit and determination and a fire to him that we like.”
Pickett’s ability to get his teammates to play with the same urgency is an important part of his development process. Roethlisberger summoned it quickly while leading the Steelers to two Super Bowl wins in his first five seasons.
The comparisons between Pickett and his predecessor are inevitable. It’s one of the reasons the Steelers initially wanted to put off Pickett’s ascension as long as possible. Tomlin’s surprising move to go to the rookie less than a month into the season sped the timetable considerably.
It’s far too early to tell if Pickett will be able to live up to the external hype or the internal pressure of trying to win at the highest level. Whichever way it goes for him, it won’t be for lack of trying.
”We’re really pleased with his work ethic, his competitiveness, learning from his mistakes,” Sullivan said. ”(He’s) just got to just keep pitching and fighting and clawing forward.”
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While Clark Atlanta University students, alumni and community enjoyed being back on campus for it’s first whole in-person homecoming experience in two years, PUMA North America made the celebration much sweeter by presenting the school with a $1 million check which will be used to help accelerate the path for HBCU students pursuing careers in the sports apparel industry.
“One of the top objectives of these partnerships is to ensure that we were able to give these students access to roles within our industry and make sure we were able to hire them,” explains Michelle Marshall, Head of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at PUMA.
“Just based on that criteria and that objective, we knew that Clark Atlanta was the ideal partner because of their fashion merchandizing school, and because of their school of business, which is a very well respected business school.”
This first-of-its-kind partnership will provide scholarships for over the next 5 years. helping students gain awareness and prepare them for roles within the sports apparel industry. Students will experience the world of design/merchandising and be exposed to roles in information technology, marketing, and supply chain management through customized curriculum, career prep, research projects, and internships.
“Well, I think I think another dimension to the Clark partnership is also the location here in Atlanta,” adds Adam Petrick, Chief Brand Officer at PUMA.
“We are anticipating that there are going to be a lot of other activation opportunities for us to partner with things that are happening here on the campus, but I think also in the wider city of Atlanta, for us to be able to have an impact on students that are here. Student life in this city is very important to us as a as a brand that wants to tap into culture.” | 2022-10-17T21:29:45+00:00 | atlantadailyworld.com | https://atlantadailyworld.com/2022/10/17/puma-gifts-clark-atlanta-university-1-million-during-homecoming-weekend/ |
Partners John Thomas, Robin Harrison and Courtney Ervin earn individual honors
HOUSTON, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Hicks Thomas LLP is pleased to announce it has earned repeat recognition from Chambers USA, a prestigious legal ranking long considered the definitive mark of excellence across the legal industry.
In its fourth straight year to be honored by Chambers, the firm was recognized for its commercial litigation work, and partners John Thomas, Robin Harrison and Courtney Ervin earned individual honors for their commercial litigation expertise.
Firm and attorney rankings, which are published annually by London-based Chambers and Partners, are chosen through one of the most rigorous and in-depth review processes in the industry. The process includes peer and client interviews, comprehensive research, and review by Chambers analysts. Rankings are assessed based on technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial astuteness, diligence, and commitment.
One Hicks Thomas client told Chambers USA researchers that the firm's team of lawyers "… are all very bright and phenomenal litigators."
"They try a lot of cases and have a number of exceptionally gifted lawyers," said another client.
A third interviewee said Hicks Thomas has "very experienced lawyers who can work on high-level commercial litigation. They know how to act in a courtroom and try a case."
Chambers wrote that Mr. Thomas "has a strong track record representing clients in complex disputes, with experience across employment, insurance, and environmental issues, among others."
"He's an excellent trial lawyer," said a client about Mr. Thomas. "He's very thorough, organized and defends his clients very well."
"John is extremely professional yet very personable," said another client. "He is also creative and will think outside the box in providing us solutions."
Chambers described Mr. Harrison as "a strong choice to handle high-stakes commercial disputes, including intellectual property and breach of contract lawsuits."
Hicks Thomas clients also told Chambers USA researchers:
"Robin (Harrison) is extremely smart and prepared at all times."
"He is always very diligent, prepared and a cut-to-the-chase sort of guy. He is also very persuasive with courts."
Ms. Ervin, who is marking her first year recognized by Chambers, was described by Chambers as having a "wealth of experience handling complex litigation concerning the energy, construction, and insurance sectors."
One Hicks Thomas client called Ms. Ervin, "… a commercially minded litigator who brings a lot of business acumen to a case to find a commercial resolution. When she is in trial, she does a good job, too, she takes risks and is aggressive."
"She's easy to work with, organized and a great communicator," said a second client.
Another client said, "Courtney makes us feel like we are the only client."
Founded in 1997, Texas-based Hicks Thomas LLP is a premier litigation firm representing plaintiffs and defendants across the nation. With offices in Houston, Austin, Beaumont, Amarillo, and Sacramento, California, the firm provides in-depth experience in cases involving oil and gas, environmental, complex commercial, toxic tort, construction, products liability, corporate governance, securities, banking, insurance coverage, transportation, trade secrets and business litigation. Visit the firm at http://www.hicks-thomas.com.
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The Michigan State Spartans will try to build on a big win over Kentucky when they host the Villanova Wildcats at the Breslin Center on Friday night. Michigan State took down UK 86-77 in double-overtime to tip off the Champions Classic inside Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Tuesday. Villanova is 2-1 with wins over La Salle and Delaware State to go along with a loss at the hands of Temple.Let’s take a look at our experts’ prediction for this showdown between the Spartans and Wildcats with odds provided by Caesars Sportsbook.
VILLANOVA VS. MICHIGAN STATE PREDICTION: Michigan State -6.5 (-110 at Caesars Sportsbook)
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Villanova vs. Michigan State basketball predictions
This is a matchup between two programs that generally love to play slow, methodical basketball. Last season Villanova was 344th out of 358 Division I teams in possessions per game, while Michigan State finished 204th in the same department. Three games into the 2022-23 campaign the Wildcats are 354th in possessions per game and the Spartans would be outside the top 200 if their thriller against Kentucky had ended in regulation instead of in double-overtime.
In regulation, Michigan State’s games this season have resulted in 128, 127 and 124 points, while Villanova is coming off a 60-50 victory over Delaware State. No one on the Spartans is averaging more than 14.3 points per game (that average belongs to Joey Hauser) and they are shooting an anemic 30.6 percent from three-point range.
Although the Wildcats have four players scoring in double-figures, nobody else is contributing more than 5.0 ppg. For all of those reasons, our experts are expecting a low-scoring Spartans win.
Villanova vs. Michigan State basketball picks featuring Michigan State -6.5
Villanova has even more reason to play at a slow pace in this contest since it is undermanned. Justin Moore, who infamously suffered a torn Achilles’ tendon in the Elite Eight last season, remains sidelined. Heralded freshman Cam Whitmore underwent thumb surgery in mid-October and is not expected to play on Friday even though his debut appears to be on the not-too-distant horizon.
Some early-season growing pains would be understandable, especially because the Jay Wright era is over and Kyle Neptune is the new head coach. Michigan State comes in with the same 2-1 record, but it is more battle-tested against tougher competition and certainly has been more impressive than Villanova.
The Spartans destroyed Northern Arizona, lost to #2 Gonzaga 64-63 and then took down #4 Kentucky. Head coach Tom Izzo’s team may not be ranked in the top 25 – yet – but it is looking like a well-oiled machine on both ends of the floor in the early stages of the season. With home-court advantage only aiding their chances, our experts best prediction is on the Spartans -6.5 for tonight’s matchup.
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Suspected bank burglar falls from ceiling into bin in front of police
Published: Jul. 28, 2023 at 1:38 AM CDT|Updated: 53 minutes ago
HURON, Ohio (WEWS) - A would-be bank robber in Ohio is “in the can” in more ways than one.
Officers responded to an alarm at the VacationLand Federal Credit Union in Huron, Ohio, early Thursday.
Police heard noises coming from the roof over the bank’s drive-thru.
Moments later, a man dropped from the roof and straight into a blue recycling can positioned under the roof access door.
The 27-year-old suspect was quickly arrested while still in the can.
He is now being held in the Erie County Jail on a $50,000 bond.
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BOSTON — Patrice Bergeron recorded his eighth career hat trick and his 400th NHL goal, and David Pastrnak ended Boston's 0-for-39 power-play slump with his 40th goal of the season to lead the Bruins past the Buffalo Sabres 5-0 on Thursday night.
It was already 4-0 when Bergeron gathered in a pass from Charlie McAvoy in the center and wristed it into the net with 2:13 remaining for his third of the game. Hats came flying over the glass, and the Bruins hugged their captain, jumping up and down on their skates.
Linus Ullmark made 37 saves against his former team for his first shutout of the season as he tries to win the job as No. 1 goaltender for the playoffs.
In the Bruins' regular-season home finale, they scored their first power play goal since April 2. They failed to convert on their first three Thursday, making it 39 in a row, then scored on two straight, with Taylor Hall making it 4-0 after the delay-of-game penalty assessed on the Sabres for unsuccessfully challenging Pastrnak’s goal.
Dustin Tokarski stopped 27 shots for the Sabres, who will miss the playoffs for the 11th straight season.
After a scoreless first period, the Bruins broke through six minutes into the second following a flurry in front of the net that ended with the puck landing in front of Bergeron in the slot. With Tokarski on his backside and out of position, the Bruins captain easily poked the puck into the net.
Bergeron made it 2-0 six minutes later after Jake DeBrusk dug out the puck behind the net and slid it into the slot. The Sabres challenged, saying that Boston had gone offside long before the goal; the play was upheld.
On the ensuing power play, though, the Bruins again failed to score, dropping them to 0 for 39 since April 2.
Pastrnak ended the slump two minutes into the third period when he cleaned up the rebound of Hall’s shot. Hall made it 4-0 two minutes later when Tokarski left another rebound in front.
7TH MAN
Goalie Jeremy Swayman won the Bruins 7th Player Award, which was presented before the game.
Swayman, 23, has a 20-11-3 record while posting a 2.34 goals against average this season while competing for the No. 1 job with Ullmark. He leads all rookies GAA, save percentage (.915), wins and shutouts (3).
Ullmark, who went 25-10-2 with a 2.51 GAA, appears to have earned the start — at least in the playoff opener. It would be his postseason debut; Swayman appeared in one game in relief of Tuukka Rask last year.
Coach Bruce Cassidy said earlier Thursday that he wasn’t against using both.
“It’s going to be a decision in the moment, I guess, is the easiest way to say it,” he said. “It could go one way or the other, to be perfectly honest.”
FOND FAREWELLS
The Bruins said goodbye to head athletic trainer Don DelNegro, who is retiring after 29 years with the team. There was a compilation of good luck videos shown on the scoreboard, and another video showed the players presenting him with a golf cart as a retirement gift.
After the game, the team posed for a picture with DelNegro at center ice and then he walked through the players to the bench.
UP NEXT
Sabres: Host the Blackhawks on Friday night in their 2022-23 finale.
Bruins: Finish the regular season in Toronto on Friday night. | 2022-04-29T02:36:04+00:00 | wgrz.com | https://www.wgrz.com/article/sports/nhl/sabres/buffalo-sabres-lose-at-boston-bruins/71-140fdcd6-966f-4a2c-9812-1e76639f49bf |
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For Mona Grandbois, it's not Christmas without tourtière, the spiced pork pies that are a staple of French Canadian traditions her family celebrated when she was growing up.
The pies are special, said Grandbois, who lives in Biddeford, Maine, and they are reserved for the holiday season – Thanksgiving, Christmas and sometimes New Year's.
Ground pork, minced onions, allspice and clove come together with mashed potatoes to make the filling in Grandbois' family recipe that has been passed down for generations.
"Where our particular tourtière came from, I couldn't tell you, because my mother said she got it from her mother, who probably got it from her mother and on down the line," Grandbois said.
Some of Grandbois' most cherished memories of tourtière come from when her family would gather on Christmas Eve to attend midnight Mass and then return home for réveillon – a feast that went on for hours, late into Christmas morning.
"We would sit down to this meal. And it always included tourtière," Grandbois said. "When I have it now, even though there's not the number of people in the family anymore ... this meal brings back those memories.
"It's like being back home on Christmas Eve, eating with all of that family," she said.
Grandbois' connection to tourtière goes beyond her family, though. Throughout her life, she's found that others with French Canadian ties instantly recognize when the pies are being made.
"Both my sister and I have had several experiences like this where people come in and they smell and they say, 'Are you cooking tourtière?' " Grandbois said. "And we'd say, 'Yeah, we are. How did you know?' 'Well, it smells just like my grandmother's.' "
Not everyone's family makes it the same way, though. Grandbois likes to have some pickled vegetables with her tourtière, a nod to her mother, who always served pickled green tomatoes alongside the pie. Some recipes don't include potatoes, and some use a slightly different mix of spices, but it's always fun to hear the discussions, Grandbois said.
One of the biggest debates, though, is which condiment goes with the pie.
"Some people prefer it just as it is, and some people like it with mustard and you can't convince them otherwise," Grandbois said. "I think my mother was a mustard person. I'm a ketchup person myself. And so you always serve both ... so that you can accommodate everyone who's at the table."
Tourtière (Canadian Pork Pie)
Recipe submitted by Mona Grandbois
Biddeford, Maine
Ingredients
Directions
Place the pork, onion and spices into a 3-quart pan and cover ingredients with 4 to 5 cups of water. Bring to a simmer, stirring often to prevent the mixture from sticking. Cook slowly until the pork is thoroughly cooked and the liquid has boiled away. The meat should be moist but not soupy. This can take up to two hours. Taste and adjust seasonings.
Peel and boil 1 1/2 pounds of potatoes. Once the potatoes are cooked, drain completely and mash. Combine the mashed potatoes with the cooked pork.
Line a pie dish with one of the crusts and fill it with the pork and potato mixture. Cover with another pie crust. Trim, seal and flute the edges. Cut three slits in the crust to vent steam.
Bake at 400 degrees for about 30 minutes or until the crust is golden.
Serve as is or with mustard or ketchup.
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Southeastern Electric Exchange (S.E.E.) recognizes PPL Electric with Industry Excellence Awards for safety and supply chain innovations
ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Electric Utilities is proud to announce it has won a pair of Industry Excellence Awards from Southeastern Electric Exchange (S.E.E.) for innovations in both employee safety processes and supply chain management. The awards were presented at S.E.E.'s annual conference on June 29.
"Innovating for the future is a major focus," said PPL Electric Utilities President Steph Raymond. "Whether that's finding new ways to increase organizational safety, bolster efficiencies through supply chain management or pioneering a new technology. These awards showcase how our continued efforts translate into benefits for our employees and customers."
Safety is a core value for PPL Electric. And despite having the two safest years in its history in 2017 and 2018, the company continued to look for ways to increase overall safety within the organization. This led to the development of a safety-focused leadership training program that provides mentoring skills and a forum to discuss all aspects of safety incidents, regardless of whether they resulted in injuries.
After a review of safety trends, PPL Electric found that engaged leaders helped to reduce safety incidents by passing on knowledge to both less experienced and new employees. Along with introducing this new safety leadership program, the company created a process for discussing safety incidents and launched quarterly learning sessions that addressed key topics.
PPL Electric was also honored for a recent supply chain management innovation. PPL Electric's supply chain organization took over the storage and delivery of the utility's steel structures in 2020. This move helped to reduce costs by 40 percent and resulted in increased reliability and service for customers.
Prior to taking over these processes, the company relied on a third-party vendor to both store and deliver these structures. The recent change has become an asset for PPL Electric and its customers as steel structures are now stored within PPL Electric's service territory and are available for quicker delivery when there is an immediate need, leading to better customer service.
PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses in eastern and central Pennsylvania. It regularly ranks among the country's best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction. PPL Electric Utilities is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. It is a part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies. Visit pplelectric.com or connect on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for energy efficiency tips, bill help information, guidance on shopping for an electricity supplier, storm updates and more.
S.E.E. is a non-profit association of investor-owned utilities that was founded in 1933. The 22-state association helps to promote the common interests and growth of its members, develop and enhance the resources of member companies, and provide coordination of storm restoration services to impacted members. For more information about S.E.E., visit its website at theexchange.org.
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SAN DIEGO (AP) — Brandin Podziemski finished with 26 points and 10 rebounds to power Santa Clara to its seventh straight win with an 81-63 victory over San Diego on Saturday night.
Podziemski also had five assists for the Broncos (23-8, 11-5 West Coast Conference). Camaron Tongue scored 13 points and Christoph Tilly added 12.
The Toreros (11-19, 4-12) were led by Marcellus Earlington with 17 points and seven rebounds. Jase Townsend added 11 points and Deuce Turner scored nine.
Podziemski had 11 points in the first half and Santa Clara led 41-21 at intermission.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar. | 2023-02-26T07:06:17+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/podziemski-scores-26-santa-clara-beats-san-diego-17806450.php |
Donald G. Heller, 87, widower of Anna Heller, formerly of Lancaster, passed away on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at his home in Canton, PA.
Born March 15, 1935 in Elizabethtown, a son of the late Irvin and Susanna (Metzler) Heller.
Besides his parents and wife Anna, he was predeceased by a sister and brother-in-law, Lorraine (Walter) Petersheim; brother, Gerald Heller, sister-in-law, Esther Heller; a brother-in-law, Clarence (Lois) Heller and a nephew, Bruce Heller.
Surviving are sons, Doug (Karen) Heller of Canton, Darrell (Lynn) Heller of Lenexa, KS, Dwight (Heather) Heller of Hughesville; grandchildren, Jamie (Justin) Peevy, Brock (Shannon) Heller, Jessica (Bret) Lentz, Mitchell (Savannah) Heller, Connor, Brody and Caleb Heller; great-grandchildren, Mason and Emery Peevy, Tenly and Beckham Heller, Sawyer Lentz and Grayson Heller; a sister, Marion Hallman of Florida; sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruthie (Irvine) Blank, Shirley (Wilmer) Musser, Irvin (Chris) Heller, Linda Heller, Harry (Michelle) Heller, James (Carol) Heller and Warren (Chris) Heller all of Lancaster; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Friends may call 10 - 11 a.m. Tuesday, September 6, at the North Street Church, 177 N. Street, Canton, PA 17724, with services following at 11 a.m. Burial will be held in the Beech Flats Cemetery, Canton Township. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Mr. Heller's memory may be directed to; St John's United Methodist Church in Grover, PA or the Parkinson's Foundation. For additional information and to express condolences please visit www.pepperfuneralhomes.com | 2022-09-03T05:02:19+00:00 | lancasteronline.com | https://lancasteronline.com/obituaries/donald-g-heller/article_c9317899-4ae4-535b-b492-ac76780d1248.html |
GLEN BURNIE, Md., Oct. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Travel Advantage Network (TAN) is excited to announce the launch of RevBoost Collective.
TAN has provided guaranteed revenue to a limited set of property owners and vacation rental managers (VRM) for 30 years. TAN has now officially branded and expanded their guaranteed rental revenue program to the entire vacation rental industry.
With added benefits and exclusive offerings, TAN is making the program available nationwide. RevBoost Collective is THE exclusive wholesale rental income accelerator built for forward-thinking owners and VRM's.
Scott Fasano, President of Travel Advantage Network, stated, "This is the perfect time to officially launch RevBoost Collective. The upcoming Vacation Rental Management Association (VRMA) International Conference is an ideal opportunity to open RevBoost Collective to forward-thinking VRM's.
In addition to the VRMA conference, the timing of this launch could not be better. The VRM community is beginning to see revenue slow and property owners getting nervous. RevBoost Collective is a great alternative to boost revenue for everyone involved. This program is built for the collective to win together."
RevBoost Collective is being released at the perfect time meet the challenges and opportunities that face the industry.
To help make the most of this ideal timing, TAN is excited to add one of the best and brightest minds in the industry to our leadership team. Adam Norko has spent the last 15 years in various leadership roles across the vacation rental industry. Adam will join TAN as Vice President of Business Development and Growth.
Scott Fasano added, "Over the years, I have counted on Adam as my top industry resource to understand upcoming trends in technology, marketing, sales, and operations. We are excited to add Adam for this next level of growth with RevBoost Collective."
TRAVEL ADVANTAGE NETWORK is a program developed to provide travel to popular destinations. TAN clients purchase travel weeks in bulk, so they vacation at deeply discounted rates and secure endless opportunities to create lasting vacation memories. Since 1992, TAN clients have taken well over 700,000 worry-free vacations throughout the U.S., Mexico, the Caribbean, and Europe.
VACATION RENTAL MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION's INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE takes place October 23-26, 2022, in Las Vegas, Nevada at Caesars Palace. It will host over 2,500 attendees and over one hundred industry leading suppliers. For more information go to: international.vrma.org
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Due Diligence Group, a Democrat-linked research firm, attempted to obtain the private military records of GOP congressional candidate and Army National Guard Sergeant Colin Schmitt ahead of his midterm election, marking the group's third known request of a Republican candidate's military records during the 2022 election cycle alone.
Abraham Payton, co-founder of Due Diligence Group, reportedly filed a request to the New York Division of Military and Naval Affairs in August, using Schmitt's Social Security Number to try and obtain his private military records, according to a form obtained by Politico.
After only recently being notified of the attempt to gain a copy of his private records, Schmitt is demanding legal action "to the fullest extent."
"The illegal use of my social security number to attempt to gain access to my private military records by the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is criminal. It appears that a coordinated campaign to target myself and other Congressional Republicans across the country who serve or have served our nation was for political gain," Schmitt told Fox News Digital in a statement. "I have spoken with Congressman Don Bacon and have offered to fully participate in the House Committees Investigations into these illegal acts."
RESEARCH GROUP THAT IMPROPERLY OBTAINED MILITARY RECORDS OF GOP CANDIDATES WAS PAID BY TWO DEM COMMITTEES
"I am thankful that the New York Army National Guard notified me of the attempt to illegally access my information and worked to protect me. I am working with counsel to continue to review if any additional attempts were made to illegally use my social security number and steal my private records to weaponize against me for political purposes," he continued. "All campaigns, candidates and consultants who used these illegal actions must be held accountable to the fullest extent criminally and civilly."
The reports come after it was found that several GOP candidates' private military records were being released to the same research firm without their knowledge. On Feb. 8, GOP midterm candidates Sam Peters of Nevada and Kevin Dellicker of Pennsylvania were reportedly notified that Payton from Due Diligence Group made "multiple requests" for their military personnel records last year.
Reps. Don Bacon, R-Neb., and Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, were also both notified by the Air Force that their military records were released improperly while they were campaigning in the 2022 midterm elections. The two are leading an investigation into potential illegal activity concerning the release of their and their fellow Republicans' military records.
HOUSE REPUBLICANS SLAM DOD'S ‘UNACCEPTABLE’ DELAY IN PROVIDING ANSWER ON IMPROPER RELEASE OF MILITARY RECORDS
House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers, R-Ala., and House Oversight Committee Chair James Comer, R-Ky., requested that Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin provide the committee with a list of the improperly released records of congressional candidates over the past two years, but did not receive a response by the Feb. 27 deadline. According to a source close to the GOP investigation, the Defense Department informed the committee it would provide an answer to the letter by March 17.
It was also recently reported that Due Diligence Group was paid by only two campaign groups during the 2022 election cycle, both seeking to elect Democratic candidates in the House and the Senate.
According to Federal Election Commission (FEC) filings, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee gave $173,000 to Due Diligence Group during the 2022 election season, including three separate payments of over 30,000 after the election. The firm also received more than $110,000 from the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee between January 2021 and December 2022, according to public FEC filings. The Democrat-linked firm specializes in "using public records research to provide our clients with the knowledge and insights needed to drive strategic decision-making," according to its website.
Fox News' Kyle Morris contributed to this report. | 2023-03-13T17:58:50+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/gop-midterm-candidate-sounds-off-on-criminal-request-of-his-private-military-records-by-dem/article_edf87dd8-8732-5594-9d30-f83c0cc28ebf.html |
BEIJING (AP) — Factories in China’s southwest have shut down and a city imposed rolling blackouts after reservoirs to generate hydropower ran low in a worsening drought, adding to economic strains at a time when President Xi Jinping is trying to extend his hold on power.
Companies in Sichuan province including makers of solar panels, cement and urea closed or reduced production after they were ordered to ration power for up to five days, according to news reports Wednesday. That came after reservoir levels fell and power demand for air conditioning surged in scorching temperatures.
“Leave power for the people,” said an order from the provincial government dated Tuesday.
In Sichuan, which has 94 million people, water levels at hydropower reservoirs are down by as much as half this month, according to the Sichuan Provincial Department of Economics and Information Technology.
The power company in Dazhou, a city in Sichuan with 3.4 million people, imposed 2 1/2-hour power cuts this week and expanded that Wednesday to three hours, according to the Shanghai news outlet The Paper. The newspaper Securities Times said office buildings in Chengdu, the provincial capital, were told to shut off air conditioning.
The shutdowns add to challenges for the ruling Communist Party as Xi, the country’s most powerful leader in decades, prepares to try to break with tradition and award himself a third five-year term as leader at a meeting in October or November.
Growth in factory output and retail sales weakened in July, setting back China’s economic recovery after Shanghai and other industrial centers were shut down starting in late March to fight virus outbreaks.
The economy grew by just 2.5% over a year earlier in the first half of 2022, less than half the official annual goal of 5.5%.
Areas across central and northern China ordered emergency measures to ensure drinking water supplies after summer rain was as little as half normal levels. The official Xinhua News Agency said firetrucks carried water to two dry villages near Chongqing in the southwest.
Hundreds of thousands of hectares (acres) of crops across central and northern China wilted due to lack of water and high temperatures, according to the government. Some areas reported the summer growing season a failure.
The weather agency has warned temperatures in some areas could spike to 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit).
A subsidiary of Guoguang Co., Ltd. that makes pesticide and fertilizer closed from Monday through at least Saturday, according to a company announcement through the Shenzhen Stock Exchange.
Makers of solar power equipment in Sichuan including Tongwei Solar Co. Ltd. and GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. said they received notices to ration power.
Tongwei said the “power cut and production shutdown have not had much impact,” the business news outlet East Money reported.
China faced similar strains last year when Guangdong province in the southeast, one of the world’s most important manufacturing centers, ordered factories to shut down after hydropower reservoirs ran low due to sparse rain.
The government has allocated 280 million yuan ($41 million) for drought relief in Hebei and Shanxi provinces and the Inner Mongolia region in the north and Liaoning province in the northeast, according to Xinhua.
“Some small- and medium-size rivers are so dry that they have stopped flowing,” the report said.
Meanwhile, authorities warned some parts of the country face possible flooding from heavy rains forecast in areas from the northwest across Inner Mongolia to the northeast. | 2022-08-17T17:31:23+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/hooked-on-science/ap-science/chinese-factories-close-as-drought-hurts-hydropower/ |
THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earthstone Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ESTE) ("Earthstone", the "Company", "we", "our" or "us"), today announced financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Executed the Titus Acquisition PSAs on June 27, 2022, which are expected to close in mid-August 2022
- On April 12, 2022, closed a $550 million offering of 8.0% senior unsecured notes due 2027
- Closed the Bighorn Acquisition on April 14, 2022
- Issued $280 million of Preferred Stock in a private placement on April 14, 2022, which was converted into 25,225,225 shares of our Class A common stock on July 6, 2022
- Net income attributable to Earthstone Energy, Inc. of $144.9 million, or $1.46 per Diluted Share
- Net income of $218.0 million, or $1.60 per Adjusted Diluted Share(1)
- Adjusted net income(1) of $175.7 million, or $1.29 per Adjusted Diluted Share(1)
- Adjusted EBITDAX(1) of $300.9 million, up 144% compared to 1Q 2022
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $254.7 million
- Free Cash Flow(1) of $164.8 million, up 362% compared to 1Q 2022
- Average daily net production of 77,125 Boepd(2), up 117% compared to 1Q 2022
- Capital expenditures of $119.5 million
Year to Date 2022 Highlights
- Closed the Chisholm Acquisition on February 15, 2022
- Net income attributable to Earthstone Energy, Inc. of $111.4 million, or $1.37 per Diluted Share
- Net income of $166.1 million, or $1.40 per Adjusted Diluted Share(1)
- Adjusted net income(1) of $251.9 million, or $2.12 per Adjusted Diluted Share(1)
- Adjusted EBITDAX(1) of $424.0 million
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $337.7 million
- Free Cash Flow(1) of $200.5 million
- Average daily net production of 56,432 Boepd(2)
- Capital expenditures of $201.6 million
Management Comments
Robert J. Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Earthstone, stated, "Our strong second quarter results reflect the continued positive impacts of our consolidation strategy. Over the last year and a half, we have become a larger scale, low-cost producer and have grown production volumes multiple times over while also adding to our robust drilling inventory through accretive, well-priced acquisitions. This ongoing transformation enabled us to substantially increase Free Cash Flow in the second quarter by approximately 362%, sequentially, to $165 million driven by a step change in our daily production and the continued strength of commodity prices."
"We have also been pleased with our ability to optimize our operations, identify synergies within our recent acquisitions, and manage our costs in this challenging inflationary environment," added Anderson. "We continue to drive down our LOE and cash G&A per BOE which was, on a combined basis, 5% lower in the second quarter compared to the first quarter. We are looking forward to closing on the northern Delaware Basin assets from the Titus Acquisition later this month and incorporating this high-quality inventory into our development plans. The Titus Acquisition is expected to increase our total production to near 100,000 Boepd upon close, and we expect the assets will contribute an incremental 30% to our Adjusted EBITDAX. In the near-term, we intend to continue using our significant Free Cash Flow to rapidly pay down debt in pursuit of our target Debt / LQA Adjusted EBITDAX ratio of less than 1.0x by year-end. As always, we will remain focused on executing our growing operational program and generating record levels of free cash flow, which we believe will drive meaningful shareholder value," concluded Anderson.
Updated 2022 Guidance
We are providing updated guidance for 2022, which accounts for the expected closing of the Titus Acquisition in mid-August 2022, increased drilling and completion activity, a recent non-operated asset sale and updated cost expectations. Estimated second half of 2022 capital expenditures are $300-325 million, which implies full year 2022 capital expenditure guidance of $502-527 million. Incremental activity including related infrastructure accounts for a 14% increase at the midpoint of our prior full year 2022 capital guidance while cost inflation on our base drilling program accounts for a 7% increase. The updated capital guidance assumes addition of a fifth rig during the fall which will be focused on the Delaware Basin, bringing the total rig count in the Delaware Basin to three rigs, while maintaining two rigs in the Midland Basin. We expect to complete an additional six gross operated wells on the Titus Acquisition assets and spud an additional four gross operated wells within our expanded capital program. Production guidance for the second half of the year incorporates the expected near-term closing of the Titus Acquisition as well as a recent non-operated asset sale. The Company anticipates third quarter production to be 86-90 MBoepd (~41% oil). Furthermore, we expect production to average 96-100 MBoepd (~44% oil) in the fourth quarter with a full impact from the Titus Acquisition.
Operations Update
During the second quarter of 2022 for our Company-operated activity, we commenced drilling seven gross (5.6 net) wells and brought six gross (4.8 net) wells online in the Midland Basin. In the Delaware Basin, we commenced drilling eight gross (5.6 net) wells and brought six gross (4.0 net) wells online.
We brought online a two-well pad in Lea County, the Bel-Air 5-8 pad, in late June. This pad is one of our first sets of wells to be drilled and completed by us from start to finish after closing on our initial Delaware Basin acquisition earlier this year. After initially allowing the wells to flow naturally, we recently installed artificial lift and are seeing current average production rates of 1,085 Boepd (92% oil) per well as the wells continue to clean up.
We are currently operating a four-rig drilling program, with two rigs in the Midland Basin and two rigs in the Delaware Basin. We anticipate picking up a fifth rig late in the third quarter of 2022 that will be operated in the Delaware Basin. For full year 2022 and only for our Company-operated activity, we anticipate spudding 38 gross (33.5 net) wells and bringing 34 gross (30.7 net) wells online in the Midland Basin. In the Delaware Basin, we anticipate spudding 28 gross (19.1 net) wells and bringing 27 gross (19.3 net) wells online. This includes spudding four more Delaware Basin wells in 2022 compared to our prior plans as a result of drilling efficiencies and also includes spudding an incremental four gross (3.3 net) wells and bringing an incremental six gross (5.5 net) wells online in the Delaware Basin as a result of the Titus Acquisition and the expected addition of the fifth rig.
Liquidity and Equity Capitalization
As of June 30, 2022, we had $395 million of long-term debt outstanding under our senior secured credit facility ("Credit Facility") with elected commitments of $800 million, resulting in available borrowings of approximately $405 million. As of June 30, 2022, our borrowing base was $1.4 billion.
During the month ended July 31, 2022, we paid down an additional $145 million on our Credit Facility, bringing the drawn amount to $250 million. Additionally, we had approximately $14 million of cash in our bank accounts at July 31, 2022.
Through June 30, 2022, we had incurred $201.6 million of capital expenditures. We expect to fund the estimated $300-325 million of second half of 2022 capital expenditures with cash flow from operations while any excess cash flow will be used to repay borrowings under our Credit Facility.
As of July 31, 2022, 104,442,648 shares of Class A Common Stock and 34,261,641 shares of Class B Common Stock were outstanding.
Commodity Hedging
Hedging Activities
The following table sets forth our outstanding derivative contracts as of June 30, 2022. When aggregating multiple contracts, the weighted average contract price is disclosed.
As of June 30, 2022:
Environmental Data Highlights
Consistent with Earthstone's commitment to environmental stewardship, Earthstone has updated data on its emissions, flaring and land impact, which is available under the "Sustainability" section of our website. Key highlights for 2021 include:
- 36% reduction in Greenhouse Gas Emissions intensity to 7.9 mT CO2e / MBoe compared to 2020, which is 44% below Permian peers (1)
- 68% reduction in Flaring Intensity of 0.69% (gas flared / gas produced) compared to 2020, which is 66% below Permian peers (1)
- Zero reportable oil and water spills in 2020 and 2021
Conference Call Details
Earthstone is hosting a conference call on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central) to discuss the Company's financial results for the second quarter of 2022 and its outlook for the remainder of 2022. Prepared remarks by Robert J. Anderson, President and Chief Executive Officer, Mark Lumpkin, Jr., Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, and Steven C. Collins, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, will be followed by a question and answer session.
Investors and analysts are invited to participate in the call by dialing 877-407-6184 for domestic calls or 201-389-0877 for international calls, in both cases asking for the Earthstone conference call. A webcast will also be available through the Company website (www.earthstoneenergy.com). Please select "Events & Presentations" under the "Investors" section of the Company's website and log on at least 10 minutes in advance to register.
A replay of the call and webcast will be available on the Company's website and by telephone until 10:00 a.m. Eastern (9:00 a.m. Central), Friday, August 19, 2022. The number for the replay is 877-660-6853 for domestic calls or 201-612-7415 for international calls, using Replay ID: 13731790.
About Earthstone Energy, Inc.
Earthstone Energy, Inc. is a growth-oriented, independent energy company engaged in the acquisition, development and operation of oil and natural gas properties. The Company's primary assets are located in the Midland Basin in West Texas, the Eagle Ford Trend in South Texas and the Delaware Basin in New Mexico. Earthstone is listed on NYSE under the symbol "ESTE." For more information, visit the Company's website at www.earthstoneenergy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as "expects," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "forecast," "guidance," "target," "potential," "possible," or "probable" or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "will," "should," or "could" be taken, occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Earthstone and its management in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances that involve various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those reflected in the statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, those set forth in Earthstone's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, recent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, recent current reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings. Earthstone undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.
Contact
Scott Thelander
Vice President of Finance
Earthstone Energy, Inc.
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-298-4246
scott@earthstoneenergy.com
Earthstone Energy, Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Unaudited
The non-GAAP financial measures of Adjusted Diluted Shares, Adjusted EBITDAX, Adjusted Net Income, Free Cash Flow and Operating Margin per Boe, as defined and presented below, are intended to provide readers with meaningful information that supplements our financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). Further, these non-GAAP measures should only be considered in conjunction with financial statements and disclosures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures, such as net income or loss, operating income or loss or any other GAAP measure of financial position or results of operations. Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted Net Income are presented herein and reconciled from the GAAP measure of net income (loss) because of their wide acceptance by the investment community as a financial indicator.
I. Adjusted Diluted Shares
We define "Adjusted Diluted Shares" as the weighted average shares of Class A Common Stock - Diluted outstanding plus the weighted average shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding.
Our Adjusted Diluted Shares is a non-GAAP financial measure that provides a comparable per share measurement when presenting results such as Adjusted EBITDAX and Adjusted Net Income that include the interests of both Earthstone and the noncontrolling interest. Adjusted Diluted Shares is used in calculating several metrics that we use as supplemental financial measurements in the evaluation of our business, none of which should be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income as an indicator of operating performance.
Adjusted Diluted Shares for the periods indicated:
II. Adjusted EBITDAX
The non-GAAP financial measure of Adjusted EBITDAX (as defined below), as calculated by us below, is intended to provide readers with meaningful information that supplements our financial statements prepared in accordance with GAAP. Further, this non-GAAP financial measure should only be considered in conjunction with financial statements and disclosures prepared in accordance with GAAP and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures, such as net income or loss, operating income or loss or any other GAAP measure of financial position or results of operations. Adjusted EBITDAX is presented herein and reconciled from the GAAP measure of net income (loss) because of its wide acceptance by the investment community as a financial indicator.
We define "Adjusted EBITDAX" as net income (loss) plus, when applicable, accretion of asset retirement obligations; depreciation, depletion and amortization; interest expense, net; transaction costs; (gain) on sale of oil and gas properties; exploration expense; unrealized (gain) loss on derivative contracts; stock-based compensation (non-cash and expected to settle in cash); and income tax expense (benefit).
Our Adjusted EBITDAX measure provides additional information that may be used to better understand our operations. Adjusted EBITDAX is one of several metrics that we use as a supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of our business and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) as an indicator of operating performance. Certain items excluded from Adjusted EBITDAX are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic cost of depreciable and depletable assets. Adjusted EBITDAX, as used by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We believe that Adjusted EBITDAX is a widely followed measure of operating performance and is one of many metrics used by our management team and by other users of our consolidated financial statements. For example, Adjusted EBITDAX can be used to assess our operating performance and return on capital in comparison to other independent exploration and production companies without regard to financial or capital structure and to assess the financial performance of our assets and our company without regard to capital structure or historical cost basis.
The following table provides a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted EBITDAX for the periods indicated:
III. Adjusted Net Income
We define "Adjusted Net Income" as net income (loss) plus, when applicable, unrealized gain (loss) on derivative contracts; (gain) on sale of oil and gas properties; transaction costs; and the associated changes in estimated income tax.
Our Adjusted Net Income is a non-GAAP financial measure that provides additional information that may be used to further understand our operations. Adjusted Net Income is one of several metrics that we use as a supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of our business and should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) as an indicator of operating performance. Certain items excluded from Adjusted Net Income are significant components in understanding and assessing a company's financial performance, such as a company's cost of capital and tax structure, as well as the historic cost of depreciable and depletable assets. Adjusted Net Income, as used by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. We believe that Adjusted Net Income is a widely followed measure of operating performance and is one of many metrics used by our management team and by other users of our consolidated financial statements. For example, Adjusted Net Income can be used to assess our operating performance and return on capital in comparison to other independent exploration and production companies without regard to financial or capital structure and to assess the financial performance of our assets and our company without regard to capital structure or historical cost basis.
The following table provides a reconciliation of Net income (loss) to Adjusted Net Income for the periods indicated:
IV. Free Cash Flow
Free Cash Flow is a non-GAAP financial measure that we use as an indicator of our ability to fund our development activities and reduce our leverage. We define Free Cash Flow as Net cash provided by operating activities; less (1) Settlement of asset retirement obligations, Gain on sale of office and other equipment, Amortization of deferred financing costs and Change in assets and liabilities from the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows; plus (2) Transaction costs, Exploration expense and the current portion of Income tax (expense) benefit from the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; plus (3) the liability portion of stock-based compensation which is included in General and administrative expense in the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; plus (4) the current portion of income tax (expense) benefit from the Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations; less (5) Capital expenditures (accrual basis). Alternatively, Free Cash Flow could be defined as Adjusted EBITDAX (defined above), less interest expense, less accrual-based capital expenditures.
Management believes that Free Cash Flow, which measures our ability to generate additional cash from our business operations, is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the Company's financial performance. Free Cash Flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, consolidated net income as a measure of our performance and net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity.
Free Cash Flow for the periods indicated:
Alternate calculation of Free Cash Flow for the periods indicated:
V. Operating Margin per Boe and Operating Margin per Boe (including realized hedge settlements)
Operating Margin per Boe is a non-GAAP financial measure that we use to evaluate our operating performance on a per Boe basis. We define Operating Margin per Boe as average realized price per Boe minus lease operating expense per BOE and production and ad valorem taxes per Boe. Operating Margin per Boe (including realized hedge settlements) is calculated as the sum of Operating Margin per Boe and Realized hedge settlements per Boe.
Our Operating Margin per Boe measure provides additional information that may be used to further understand our operating margins. We use Operating Margin per Boe as a supplemental financial measurement in the evaluation of our operational performance. We believe that investors benefit from having access to the same financial measures that our management uses in evaluating our results. Operating Margin per Boe should not be considered as an alternative to, or more meaningful than, net income (loss) as an indicator of operating performance. Operating Margin per Boe, as used by us, may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies.
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Fourth of July fireworks are typically saved for the dark of night, but Gleyber Torres couldn’t wait any longer after rain slightly delayed the start of the Yankees’ holiday matinée against the Orioles.
With right-hander Kyle Gibson on the mound, the second baseman clobbered a two-run home run in the first inning on Tuesday. Torres’ blast gave the third-place Yankees a quick 2-0 lead in what became an 8-4 win, their second in a row over their second-place rivals.
Isiah Kiner-Falefa added a sac fly in the fourth inning, while the O’s displayed some firepower of their own in the fifth inning. That’s when former Yankee Aaron Hicks — booed at every possible turn since the four-game series began Monday — lined one over Yankee Stadium’s right field porch. Adam Frazier then followed up with a two-run, game-tying homer.
Clarke Schmidt served up both of Baltimore’s bombs, but he only allowed those three earned runs over five innings. The righty also tallied five hits while striking out seven and walking none over 80 pitches.
The Yankees, meanwhile, weren’t done with Gibson.
The veteran’s defense betrayed him in the fifth when Giancarlo Stanton grounded a single toward the middle of the diamond. Torres, already on first, ran on the play, which center fielder Cedric Mullins reacted to without much urgency. Mullins then lofted the ball into second base, where it was bobbled, so Torres just kept running home.
That handed the Yankees a 4-3 lead. More insurance runs came in the seventh when Jose Trevino hit a solo homer off reliever Nick Vespi. Harrison Bader then added a two-run double off Bryan Baker.
One last Yankee run came in the eighth when the Orioles botched a potential double-play, while Baltimore plated one in the ninth off Albert Abreu.
Gibson totaled six innings, three hits, four earned runs, four walks and four strikeouts over 104 pitches.
The Yankees bullpen didn’t allow a run before Abreu entered with a big lead, as Ron Marinaccio, Wandy Peralta and Tommy Kahnle followed Schmidt with three blank frames. Kahnle has yet to permit a run over 13.2 innings this year after a biceps injury delayed the start of his third stint with the Yankees.
The Yankees now hold a 2-0 series lead over the Orioles, and they have a chance to take the set with a win on Wednesday night. The pinstripers announced prospect Randy Vasquez as Wednesday’s starter.
Dean Kremer will take the ball for the Orioles.
The struggling Luis Severino will start the series finale for the Yankees on Thursday, while Kyle Bradish is scheduled to pitch for Baltimore.
() | 2023-07-04T21:45:24+00:00 | bostonherald.com | https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/07/04/gleyber-torres-big-day-leads-yankees-over-orioles-in-homer-happy-4th-of-july-victory/ |
Credit to the city for park project
Over the last three years I have written several letters to the editor, dozens of Facebook posts and many emails to the mayor asking the city administration and the parks department to improve Brittlebank Park. My main topic has been the Pickleball potential at this park. Most of my comments have been critical of these folks for not understanding how fast Pickleball is growing and that Terre Haute was missing a great opportunity by not investing in Brittlebank Park.
As many of you may know, due to some hard work by the parks department and the mayor, Brittlebank Park will be getting a major renovation that should give Terre Haute an opportunity to once again be a premier Pickleball complex. As hard as I have been on the city administration and parks department over the last years, I want to also sincerely thank them for their hard work and forward thinking on this much needed project! The Pickleball community will be good stewards of this investment.
It will now fall on the Pickleball community to develop, promote and maximize this great complex we have been given and the sport of Pickleball.
— Steve Bedwell, Terre Haute
Plenty of money, but not for schools
One sentence stood out from Mark Bennett’s May 6 column in the Tribune-Star about the failed school referendum:
“Vigo has the eighth-highest property tax rate among Indiana counties, but the portion paid toward the Vigo County schools’ unit rate is one of the state’s lowest ...”
Perhaps Mark can do some of his very effective reporting on where the rest of the money is going. It might be time to reallocate away from the seeming hundreds of hands reaching into the public pot. Then maybe we can build schools worthy of livestock, let alone human beings.
— Mike Riggins, Terre Haute | 2022-05-07T04:38:33+00:00 | tribstar.com | https://www.tribstar.com/opinion/letters_to_the_editor/readers-forum-part-1-may-7-2022-credit-to-the-city-for-park-project/article_b5f83aa8-cd85-11ec-bcaf-ef62d33b6813.html |
Amy Cooper, the white woman who received widespread backlash in 2020 for calling the police on a Black man bird-watching in New York's Central Park, has lost her lawsuit against the employer that fired her following the incident.
In May 2021, Cooper filed a suit against her former employer, investment firm Franklin Templeton, where she worked as a portfolio manager.
"Following our internal review of the incident in Central Park yesterday, we have made the decision to terminate the employee involved, effective immediately. We do not tolerate racism of any kind at Franklin Templeton," the company said.
She was fired the day after she called the police on Christian Cooper (they are not related) after he asked her to put her dog on a leash, in a part of the park where dogs are required to be leashed.
In her lawsuit, Amy Cooper alleges she was fired on bases of race and sex, and that Franklin Templeton defamed her and caused her emotional distress.
U.S. District Judge Ronnie Abrams dismissed Cooper's claims of racial discrimination, reasoning that Franklin Templeton never referenced her race in any of their statements, but made "condemnations of racism."
Amy Cooper additionally claimed she was being held to a double standard at her job due to her sex, after three male staffers were not fired following allegations of sexual harassment and insider training, as well as a domestic violence conviction.
But Abrams ruled Cooper and her coworkers' circumstances, such as position, experience and performance, would have to be similar for her assertions of sex discrimination to be valid.
"The misconduct that Plaintiff's proposed comparators allegedly engaged in — which runs the gamut from plagiarism to insider trading to a felony conviction — is simply too different in kind to be comparable to her conduct in this case," Abrams said.
Amy Cooper claims the employer did not thoroughly investigate the incident because they failed to review the 911 call she made or community board meeting records of Christian Cooper's alleged previous encounters with dog owners.
But Amy Cooper never alleged the company failed to discuss her behavior with her, and her lawyers admitted Franklin Templeton watched the video, which is enough to constitute an internal review, Abrams said.
"I just have to commend our crisis management team, it was a holiday," Franklin Templeton CEO Jenny Johnson said in a Bloomberg interview. "Everybody got together. We needed to spend time getting the facts. Sometimes videos can get manipulated and so you have to make sure that you've reviewed all the facts. I think the facts were undisputed in this case, and we were able to make a quick decision."
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-09-23T08:25:19+00:00 | kunm.org | https://www.kunm.org/npr-news/2022-09-23/the-woman-who-called-911-on-a-black-bird-watcher-wasnt-wrongfully-fired-judge-rules |
Missing 20-month-old found safe, a quarter-mile from Minnesota home
FISHER TOWNSHIP, Minn. (FOX 9) - A missing toddler was found by search crews Sunday morning, a quarter-mile away from home, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reports.
Deputies responded Sunday for the missing child in Fisher Township who had walked away from a home. Deputies were told the toddler had possibly walked away into a nearby wooded area that surrounded the property.
Search crews from the Fisher Fire Department found the child in a field about a quarter-mile from the home.
The child was checked over by ambulance crews but was found no worse for the wear. | 2022-06-13T00:35:24+00:00 | fox9.com | https://www.fox9.com/news/missing-20-month-old-found-safe-a-quarter-mile-from-minnesota-home |
PURCHASE, N.Y. (AP) _ Townsquare Media Inc. (TSQ) on Tuesday reported earnings of $4.4 million in its second quarter.
The Purchase, New York-based company said it had net income of 24 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were 71 cents per share.
The operator of radio stations in small and mid-sized markets posted revenue of $121.9 million in the period.
For the current quarter ending in October, Townsquare said it expects revenue in the range of $120 million to $127 million.
The company expects full-year revenue in the range of $465 million to $480 million.
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A pair of bills introduced in the North Dakota Legislature would require candidates for school board to file campaign finance reports.
Under current North Dakota law, candidates for county offices, as well as city offices in communities of 5,000 or more, are required to file campaign finance reports, but candidates running for school board don't have to file any campaign finance reports. A Forum story exploring the situation published prior to the local election in June was part of what prompted the legislation.
That picture would change under bills recently introduced in the North Dakota House of Representatives, one of which, House Bill 1257, is backed by a bipartisan group of lawmakers. The other, House Bill 1116, which appears to be identical in wording, is sponsored by Rep. Jeff Hoverson, R-Minot. Both bills are scheduled for hearings on Friday.
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If enacted, the bills would amend state law to add school board candidates to the list of candidates who must file campaign finance reports.
The bills exempt school board candidates running in districts with fewer than 750 students.
One of the sponsors of the bipartisan bill, Rep. Liz Conmy, D-Fargo, said two things prompted the bill: the Forum article about school board campaign finance rules and several constituents asking that more disclosure be required of school board candidates.
State Sen. Ryan Braunberger, D-Fargo, described his support for the legislation this way:
"There has been a national movement of pressure on school boards/systems to limit the discussion on diverse issues, including LGBTQ. This pressure is coming from outside sources supporting school board candidates.
"Since many campaigns are won or lost on the amount of advertisements one can afford, it is important to know who is donating," Braunberger said. "This bill will create transparency for North Dakota residents allowing them to make the best decision of who represents them."
Other sponsors of the legislation include state Reps. Scott Dyk, Pat Heinert, Cynthia Schreiber-Beck, Eric Murphy and Steve Swiontek, all Republicans, as well as Democrats Mary Schneider and Karla Rose Hanson.
State Sen. Todd Beard, R-Williston, also is among the bill's supporters.
Prior to the June election, then-North Dakota Secretary of State Al Jaeger said he wasn't clear on the history of why North Dakota law does not require school board candidates to file campaign donation and expenditure reports.
Jaeger said it might have to do with the fact the positions are nonpartisan, though he acknowledged political parties sometimes identify and support candidates they think are in one party or another.
He said he was not aware of any laws that would prevent a school district from setting up campaign finance reporting requirements.
Jack McDonald, an attorney for the North Dakota Newspaper Association who specializes in transparency laws, has said he believes campaign disclosure laws would be good for school boards.
Any new rules, he said, would have to be done carefully to avoid discouraging people from running.
"My impression so far is, most of these races are self-funded, but it would be good to know when they are not," McDonald said.
While school board candidates in North Dakota don't have to file campaign finance reports, the situation is different in Minnesota, where school board candidates must file them.
For races in North Dakota where campaign finance reports are required, donations of $200 or less do not require identification of the donors, while donations above that threshold do require the donor to be identified. | 2023-01-18T16:33:52+00:00 | bismarcktribune.com | https://bismarcktribune.com/news/local/education/bills-would-require-north-dakota-school-board-candidates-to-file-campaign-finance-reports/article_f6fd3064-9740-11ed-917a-4b90c4ab3390.html |
U.S. cybersecurity risk management and threat intelligence SaaS provider partners with CFBD to mitigate risk for Peruvian enterprises
LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resecurity, Inc., a U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence company, announced its partnership with CFBD to expand Resecurity's AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and services to Peru. Based in Lima, CFBD is a leading distribution company specializing in engineering development and IT infrastructure for electronic security and artificial intelligence.
As Peru's digital economy expands, cyber threats are increasingly prominent, with 32% of organizations in Peru suffering cyber-attacks from 2018-2020.[1] Compounding these threats, Peru's organizations face the challenges of limited security talent, early-stage digitalism, and access to cybersecurity solutions that help organizations mitigate risk and automate security workflows. To accelerate the implementation of AI-powered cybersecurity and threat intelligence in Peru, Resecurity has partnered with CFBD to provide managed threat detection and response to local organizations.
"The United States and Peru have a longstanding strategic partnership based on the shared values and interests of democracy, security, and mutually beneficial trade. Our partnership with CFBD is a natural expansion as Peru invests in AI-driven cybersecurity to secure private and public organizations," said Gene Yoo, CEO of Resecurity. "Resecurity is excited to collaborate with CFBD to drive cybersecurity market development in the region."
Resecurity's innovative cybersecurity solutions allow organizations to automate the identification, assessment, and triage of incoming cyber threats while staying ahead of cybercriminals using advanced tactics to attack organizations at scale. The AI-driven platform allows administrators to reduce potential blind spots and security gaps by quickly seeing in-depth analysis and specific artifacts obtained through the dark web, botnets activity, network intelligence, and high-quality threat intelligence.
"Cybersecurity is becoming increasingly critical for Peruvian enterprises, government, and individuals as our country's digital ecosystem continues to expand and evolve. Leveraging artificial intelligence and partnerships with cybersecurity leaders like Resecurity, CFBD clients can detect and mitigate cyber threats confidently," said Carlos Barrientos, CEO of CFBD.
Click here to learn more about Resecurity's cybersecurity solutions.
Resecurity is a cybersecurity company providing managed threat detection and response. The company delivers a unified platform for endpoint protection, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence. Known for providing best-of-breed data-driven intelligence solutions, Resecurity's services and platforms focus on early-warning identification of data breaches and comprehensive protection against cybersecurity risks. Founded in 2016, it has been globally recognized as one of the world's most innovative cybersecurity companies with the sole mission of enabling organizations to combat cyber threats regardless of how sophisticated they are. Most recently, Resecurity was named as one of the Top 10 fastest-growing private cybersecurity companies in Los Angeles, California by Inc. Magazine. An official member of AFCEA, NDIA, SIA, Infragard, the American Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia (AmChamKSA) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (AmChamMexico). To learn more about Resecurity, visit https://resecurity.com.
CFBD SAC is a distribution company specialized in engineering development that works with select high-end products and services. It has strategic partners and successful projects carried out nationally and internationally. It provides global solutions in IT infrastructure and part of its service portfolio is oriented towards the development and solution of equipment and/or specialized software for electronic security and artificial intelligence with the best platforms and services in various fields. https://cfbd.co
[1] Accessed on 7/11/2022: https://www.trade.gov/cyber-mission-south-america
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — Tennessee has signed forward Julian Phillips, the fourth high school All-American and seventh five-star prospect to join the Volunteers under men’s basketball coach Rick Barnes.
Phillips joins incoming guard B.J. Edwards as the Volunteers’ prep commitments in this year’s class along with graduate transfer guard Tyreke Key from Indiana State.
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BERLIN (AP) — A large fire broke out in one of Berlin’s biggest city forests on Thursday morning, triggered by several explosions that took place at an ammunition dump inside the forest on what is forecast to be one of the hottest days so far this year.
More than 100 firefighters were battling the blaze in the German capital’s Grunewald forest in the west of the city, German news agency dpa reported.
The fire was spreading quickly and massive explosions could be heard from the site where old ammunition from World War II, fireworks and explosive ordnance is stored and controlled explosions are carried out.
“The situation is dangerous,” Thomas Kirstein from the Berlin fire department told reporters. “The fire is not under control, the forest is burning uncontrollably.”
Kirstein said it was not clear what had triggered the first explosions at the ammunition dump early Thursday. The site belongs to the Berlin police. It was created in 1950, and before Thursday’s explosions, around 25 metric tons of fireworks, World War II ammunition and other explosive ordnance was stored there, the German news agency dpa reported. Controlled blasts are scheduled there twice a year for several days at a time.
Kirstein called on residents to stay away from the forest. Due to flying debris and the threat of further explosions, the fire department said it had not yet begun to systematically extinguish the fire as emergency forces had to keep a distance of a kilometer (more than half a mile) from the flames. Firefighters on the scene were pouring water on the forest outside the banned area around the ammunition dump trying to prevent the blaze from spreading further.
They were also planning to get aerial images by flying a drone over the ammunition dump to better be able to judge the situation.
“The plan is to get a new situation assessment from the blast site — initially from the air,” Kirstein said, adding that they hoped to access the area with armored vehicles later in the day. According to first estimates an area of 1.5 hectares was burning on Thursday morning.
Berlin authorities called for additional task forces to help extinguish the flames, including special forces from the German army. Water cannons and special evacuation tanks were also due on the scene.
The commuter train service to the city’s west was partially interrupted and one of the city’s most important highways, the Avus, was closed. Homes were not directly threatened by the flames but the fire department warned that the fire could further spread due to the dry conditions of the forest and the exceptional heat that was expected on Thursday with temperatures of up to 38 degrees Celsius (100 Fahrenheit). | 2022-08-04T18:34:42+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/fire-triggered-by-explosions-spreads-in-berlin-city-forest/ |
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75% of U.S. consumers say communication that makes them feel valued is a top factor in continuing to do business with a brand, but generations are split about what makes good communication
SAN FRANCISCO, Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumers continue to tighten their belts with an uncertain economy, and according to a new study from Intercom, the way that companies talk to their customers can significantly impact retention and business growth.
The study of 1,000 U.S. consumers found that three in four say communication that makes them feel valued is a top or the most important factor when doing business with a brand. In fact, 64% would leave a business if they didn't feel valued—only falling behind not actually having their issue resolved (66%) and getting ghosted by a support representative (65%). Feeling valued and respected is even more important than getting a quick customer support response (61%).
There are striking generational differences in the style and tone consumers want from businesses. "Good customer support" varies based on the person and situation—making it essential for businesses to deliver personalized communication that is grounded in context and a deep understanding of each individual customer.
"Consumers have higher expectations for businesses to be transparent, to be present and to be available to connect with. How you talk to customers, where you talk to them, and what you say impacts whether or not they continue to give you their business," said Intercom Co-founder and Chief Strategy Officer Des Traynor. "This study underscores that the best way to keep customers is to make your communication more personal—to show each customer that you know them, understand their issues and can resolve them in the way they want."
Get personal—but not cringey
Personal and friendly communication strengthens the relationship between businesses and their customers, but how you do it matters. Too much familiarity that doesn't feel authentic can backfire.
- Tone is key: consumers say disrespecting them (64%), using cringe-worthy language (41%—think misused slang), trying too hard with inauthentic communication (35%) or using too many emojis (28%) in support interactions will cause them to take their business elsewhere.
- Not all emojis are created equal: while 59% of people are OK with companies using emojis in support conversations, they prefer facial expressions over objects. Unsurprisingly, there appears to be a shift here along generational lines: younger generations are twice as likely as older ones to want companies to use emojis and GIFs, signaling a shift in how businesses will need to adapt their support and communication strategies as younger generations become primary buyers.
- Today, most consumers prefer professional (56%) vs. casual language (44%) from companies. However, Gen Z's growing influence may make informality the norm in the future—61% of Gen Z respondents prefer a more casual approach.
- Knowing a customer's purchase or usage history is the top way to make them feel valued. 66% of respondents rate it among the top 3 factors that show they are valued, including receiving VIP treatment (52%) and proactive tips and support without needing to initiate a conversation (51%). Surface-level personalization, like using their first name in communications and added greetings and goodbyes, rank lowest.
Consumers want short text and direct messages—not dreaded phone tree loops
The ways that consumers want to engage with businesses are changing, with 86% of respondents saying they're OK with companies communicating in the same way they communicate with their family and friends.
- When asked which ways consumers like connecting with family and friends that they wish businesses would use, respondents across all generations (60%) said communicating by text or direct messages. From Gen Z to Boomers, this is the more welcome approach.
- More than one-third (35%) of respondents also ranked sending a stream of shorter messages instead of longer paragraphs as a top wish. Millennials showed the strongest preference (49%) for this style.
- Automated phone systems are the most disliked channel overall across all respondents, followed closely by live phone calls. Gen Z and Gen X in particular dislike live phone calls even more than the dreaded phone tree.
- Different situations call for different styles of communication. Chatbots and online chat are most preferred for answering a quick question (49%), confirming an appointment or delivery time (37%), or canceling an order (30%), with 79% saying overall, there are times and places where they definitely prefer chatbots and online chat. Only 21% say there's no circumstance where they would want to interact with a chatbot or online chat—however, this sentiment is higher for Boomers (34%).
- Overall, consumers don't want to share sensitive information via chat, but Millennials (27%) are more comfortable doing so than their younger and older counterparts.
- Automated customer support tools like chatbots have room to improve. While consumers are split nearly 50/50 on whether they find them aggravating or helpful, more Millennials (65%) find them helpful and easy to use than any other age group. And with disruptive technology like OpenAI's ChatGPT now available, huge leaps in customer support automation and artificial intelligence are clearly imminent.
The industries providing the best and worst customer support
- When ranking industries, consumers say healthcare and financial services have the best customer support, and their reputation is particularly strong with older generations.
- As travelers struggle with lost baggage and canceled flights during a busy holiday travel season, airlines ranked lowest for customer support satisfaction, with only 6% of respondents rating their customer support experience the best. Telecom/mobile and clothing retailers also showed room for improvement.
"Personalized support is crucial for businesses looking to edge the competition," said Traynor. "Consumers choose to spend their money where they feel valued, and how businesses support and talk to them is a huge factor."
Methodology
The study was conducted by Wakefield Research via an online survey of 1000 nationally representative U.S. adults 18+ in November 2022. Results of any sample are subject to sampling variation.
About Intercom
Intercom is redefining how businesses support their customers using powerful messaging and automation. Customer service teams from more than 25,000 global organizations, including Atlassian, Amazon and Lyft Business, rely on Intercom to deliver efficient and personal customer experiences at scale. Intercom is used to send over 500 million messages per month and enables interactions with over 600 million monthly active end users.
Founded in 2011 and backed by leading venture capitalists, including Kleiner Perkins, Bessemer Venture Partners and Social Capital, Intercom is on a mission to make internet business personal.
Media Contact: Christine.Curtin@intercom.io
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SAN ANTONIO (AP) — Corey Conners won the Valero Texas Open for the second time in five years Sunday for his second PGA Tour title, closing with a 4-under 68 for a one-stroke victory over rookie Sam Stevens.
Also the 2019 winner, Conners had a 15-under 273 total on TPC San Antonio’s Oaks Course. The Canadian now heads to the Masters, where he tied sixth last year for his second straight top-10 finish at Augusta National.
“I had been feeling really good about my game, and looking forward to getting back here to San Antonio,” Conners said. “When I won in 2019, it was different, a real roller-coaster final round. I dug deep on the back nine, so I tried to channel that part of it today.”
A shot behind Patrick Rodgers starting play, Conners had a three-shot lead after he birdied No. 15. Stevens eagled the 17th, but missed a 9-foot birdie putt at 18 that would have tied it. Connors ended it with a 3-foot par putt on 18.
“I saw he had hit in the fairway, so I figured he could manage making a 5,” Stevens said. “He had it in the bag when I missed that putt on 18. I knew I had to do something cool on the last couple of holes, and I was pretty at calm, pretty at peace on 17. I couldn’t believe I got it as close as I did, and was able to make that one. That gave me a chance.”
Stevens shot a 66. He was third last week at the PGA Tour’s stop in the Dominican Republic.
Sam Ryder (66) and Matt Kuchar (68) followed at 13 under.
Rodgers saw a chance for his first tour victory and first Masters spot slip away. He shot a 73 to finish fifth at 11 under.
“Yeah, disappointing day,” said Rodgers, who had the 54-hole lead at an event for the fourth time in his career. “I feel like I made some good swings that kind of the wind got or they landed a few yards in the wrong spots and it ended up costing me bogeys. That was my day today.”
Conner’s best finish since hoisting the 2019 Texas Open trophy was a third-place effort at the Arnold Palmer Invitational last year.
Conners led after the first round with a 64 when the weather-delayed opening 18 finished Friday. But his second-round 72 dropped him three behind Rodgers after 36 holes, which Conners cut to a stroke with his third-round 69.
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Nature is beautiful, but it’s better to know what you’re looking at
Getting some fresh mountain air is a great way to relax and unwind from the daily humdrum. Even if you only go for a brisk walk outdoors, it may reduce your stress levels, lower your blood pressure or calm your mind. In most cases, you’ll only need a water bottle for hydration and a map to know where you are going, but if you want to increase your knowledge of your surroundings drastically, there are some fantastic smart gadgets for exploring the great outdoors.
Shop this article: Free Soldier 20×50 Military Binoculars with Smartphone Adapter, Garmin eTrex 10 Handheld GPS, Trekology Trek-Z Collapsible Hiking and Trekking Poles.
Broaden your horizons
There are plenty of places in the country that make for excellent exploration, but you don’t always need to travel out of state to do that. Sometimes, you don’t even need to leave your county as public parks, a woodland area, or even a backyard can yield some amazing discoveries.
The easiest is to simply head in a direction and see what you can find. You can use a mobile phone to take photos of interesting insects and plants or use an app to log your route and any sightings. But technology and specialized gadgets will undoubtedly make the journey and the experience more exhilarating — especially for younger explorers just starting to discover the natural world around them.
Best smart gadgets for exploring the great outdoors
Free Soldier 20×50 Military Binoculars with Smartphone Adapter
These powerful binoculars bring every animal you encounter much closer so you can clearly see every detail. It has a generous 50-millimeter objective lens, 20 times magnification and a field of view of 1,000 yards. It comes with a smartphone adapter that makes mobile photography easier. The large objective lens and the BAK4 Porro Prism lets in 99% of the available light, making it a great gadget for nighttime exploring.
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This handheld Global Positioning System ensures you always know where you are and in which direction you are going. It has a 2.2-inch monochrome display that saves on battery power, comes pre-installed with a worldwide base map and has HotFix and GLONASS support for quick positioning. It uses two AA batteries lasting up to 20 hours, and you can store custom waypoints such as your starting location and end destination.
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Trekology Trek-Z Collapsible Hiking and Trekking Poles
These hiking poles will make exploring the great outdoors a lot easier — especially when the terrain gets steeper or you have some mobility limitations. The cork grips on the 49-inch collapsible poles move moisture away from your hands, leaving them drier for better handling. The set of two comes with additional mud stops, carbide tips, snow baskets and rubber feet, making them the perfect walking gadget for any time of year.
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During all the exploring, you need to take some time out to recuperate and appreciate your surroundings. You could make an ordinary campfire; however, this smart gadget doesn’t only boil water but charges your phone, too. Using the flame heat, the thermoelectric generator powers a fan that sends electricity to a USB port to recharge mobile phones. It also has a 2,600 mAh internal battery that stores any excess power.
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Identiflyer Bird Song Pocket Identification
Exploring outside will be even more exciting if you can easily identify the birds around you. This smart gadget has a built-in speaker and comes with several bird-calling cards. You slot the card into the device and press the corresponding button to play the sound. Identification and learning can be done in two ways, with mnemonics being the easiest for kids to remember.
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Kidz Xplore Outdoor Explorer Set
Adult gadgets are often too big or bulky for kids to handle, which is why they need their own set of tools for exploring. This 20-piece kit is the perfect bundle for that, as it includes child-friendly binoculars, several magnifying glasses, a pocketbook on backyard bugs, a compass and a few containers for looking at bugs without causing them harm.
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Scuddles Extra Large Picnic Blankets
While it isn’t a smart gadget, you’ll still need a comfortable surface to sit on and watch the world go by. Made from durable woven acrylic, soft foam and waterproof backing, this 60-inch square picnic blanket is perfect for taking some time out. It folds up neatly and has its own carry handle.
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Worth checking out
- The Celestron Nature DX binoculars are perfect for bird-watching and catching glimpses of other animals.
- Know exactly how to get back to your starting location with the Bushnell BackTrack Mini GPS.
- Flora is just as exciting as animals, so learn more about them with National Geographic’s Pocket Guide to Trees and Shrubs of North America.
- The RoverTac Camping Gear Survival Kit ensures you have everything you need in case of an emergency.
- Get a closer and brighter view of small creatures with this 30-times magnifying glass with 12 LED lights.
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SEATTLE, March 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Girl Friday Books is thrilled to announce the release of the new book by leading real estate broker Vivian Risi: 24 Hours Is All It Takes: Daily Habits Guaranteed to Change Your Life. The book has already generated buzz due to its practical, habit-based approach to living a healthier and more productive life.
24 Hours Is All It Takes includes fifteen habits that are designed to be incorporated into existing routines to make small, yet significant changes toward a happier, healthier life. Risi draws from her own lived experience as a single mom of three who built a successful career while juggling family responsibilities and shares her personal insights and actionable advice to help readers make long-term, positive changes.
Risi's key message is that small changes can have a significant impact on daily living, and in the book she provides clear, practical guidance for implementing those changes. With reminders, tips, and actionable items, 24 Hours Is All It Takes can help readers overcome the common struggles of burnout and stress in their work and personal lives, one day at a time.
Vivian Risi is the president and broker of Your Community Realty, one of Canada's top real estate franchise companies, a recognized philanthropist, and a noted speaker. Journeying from humble beginnings as an immigrant to Canada, Risi endured many challenges but has always led with the core message: it's never too late to change the trajectory of your life. She is based in Toronto, ON.
For more information on the book and author, visit girlfridaybooks.com/titles/24-hours-is-all-it-takes.
24 Hours Is All It Takes is available for presale online and will be distributed in stores by Two Rivers Distribution. The title releases April 25, 2023.
Girl Friday Books, headquartered in Seattle, Washington, publishes nonfiction and fiction in a variety of categories, each book united by our belief in the power of an author's voice. Our team has decades of publishing and digital agency experience and is the magic behind luminous bestsellers from licenses including CNN, Lucasfilm, National Geographic, and Sesame Street. Learn more at GirlFridayBooks.com
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(iSeeCars) — How can consumers get the most remaining life out of a used car while paying the lowest purchase price? Used car shoppers should consider one of these top 20 best used cars for the money. By analyzing over 2 million used vehicles, iSeeCars.com identified models with the longest lifespan and then compared those models with their current used car values. This allowed iSeeCars.com to identify the best values for 10-year-old vehicles ranked by the price of their remaining potential lifespan (the lowest price per remaining 1,000 miles of lifespan).
Summary
- Used car shoppers can get over 100,000 miles of use for less than $10,000 from the Chevrolet Impala
- Toyota Prius is available for less than $14,000 with up to 130,000 miles of remaining life, along with exceptional fuel economy
- SUVs and minivans, including the Honda Odyssey and Ford Expedition, can provide more than 100,000 miles of family transportation for just $15,000
- Toyota Avalon can be purchased for less than $16,000 with over 143,000 miles of remaining lifespan
“Although used car pricing is slowly dropping, it remains near record levels, putting a serious financial pinch on first-time buyers or used car shoppers needing to replace their current vehicle. And new vehicle pricing is simply unrealistic for many consumers,” said Karl Brauer, Executive Analyst for iSeeCars.com. “But we now know shoppers can buy a 10-year-old car that costs substantially less than 1-5 year-old used models, yet these vehicles still have 80,000 or more miles of life left in them,” continued Brauer. “Some, like the Toyota Prius, Toyota Avalon, and Honda Ridgeline, have more than 125,000 miles to go. And all of these top 20 cars provide a potential lifespan above 200,000 miles.”
Top 20 Best Used Cars for the Money: Wide Range of Brands and Vehicle Types
The average price for these top 20 best used cars for the money is just $12,814, with an average remaining lifespan of 101,923 miles, or more than 46% left of their total usable lifespan. This top 20 ranking also has a good mix of vehicles here, with everything from small hatchbacks to midsize sedans, three-row SUVs, minivans, and a pickup truck represented.
Top 10 Best Used Cars for the Money: 5-Year-Old Models Still Offer Big Savings
Shoppers not comfortable buying a 10-year-old car can still find savings and plenty of remaining life by shopping for 5-year-old cars. Of course the average cost of these top 10 models is higher than a 10-year-old car, but still reasonable at $20,428 versus today’s used car price average of approximately $33,000, especially when the average remaining lifespan of 150,526 miles – or 69% of total lifespan remaining – is taken into account.
Top 10 Best Used SUVs for the Money: Family Flexibility for Around $15,000
The cargo space and functionality of SUVs and crossovers has made them popular over the past few years. Everything from a compact SUV like the CR-V to the exceedingly roomy Chevrolet Suburban makes the list. Most of these models are available with all-wheel drive to bolster confidence in cold-weather states.
Top 10 Best Used Trucks for the Money: All With Over 90,000 Miles of Use Left
Trucks face some of the toughest use cases of any vehicle, yet these 10 models can be purchased for an average of less than $20,000 while offering an average remaining lifespan of more than 100,000 miles.
Top 4 Best Used Minivans for the Money: Plenty of People-Moving Still To Do
A wide spectrum of minivan pricing is available for used shoppers looking for maximum life at a minimum price. The Sedona starts things off below $10,000, and with more than 87,000 miles remaining, that price buys a lot of future use. The Toyota Sienna is the most expensive minivan, at $16,289, but it offers another 112,000 miles of people-toting to go.
Top 10 Best Used Sedans and Hatchbacks for the Money: $12,000 will get you 100,000 Miles
Sedans and hatchbacks continue to offer an excellent blend of practicality and high mpg at a reasonable price. The best large cars are the Chevrolet Impala and Toyota Avalon, offering more than 230,000 potential miles. The best midsize car is the Honda Accord, with an average of 113,584 miles still on tap. The best compact cars are the Honda Civic and Toyota Corolla, both of which offer a potential lifespan over 200,000 miles.
Top 9 Best Used Hybrids for the Money: Low Price and Low Ownership Cost
Hybrids are newer to the market and haven’t had as much time to accumulate miles, so we lowered the required potential lifespan to 150,000 miles to make our list. These nine hybrids offer an average remaining lifespan of 103,133 miles, and they can be purchased for an average cost under $14,000. And with excellent fuel efficiency, their operating cost will be low, too.
Best Used Electric Cars for the Money: More Than a Decade of Proven History
Due to the recent introduction of electric vehicles we lowered the mileage threshold to 80,000, allowing the Tesla Model S and Nissan LEAF to make the cut. A 10-year-old Model S remains costly at an average price of $35,612, with a remaining potential lifespan of 55,025 miles. The Nissan Leaf has a much shorter electric driving range, but it can be purchased for $9,196 and still have 43,811 miles of emissions-free driving to give.
Compared to today’s average new car MSRP, and even the average dealership price tag of slightly used cars, the accessibility of these older models to budget-minded buyers is far greater. And these cars still offer reliable powertrains, 21st century safety features, and most modern infotainment features, such as Bluetooth streaming and navigation.
Buyers in need of greater cargo or passenger capacity than a subcompact car or subcompact SUV provides can now consider the older, larger models on these lists. While newer cars like the Hyundai Kona or Nissan Versa are affordable, they may not serve larger families. But an older minivan or 3-row SUV, with 100,000 miles left on its lifespan, could be the solution to families on a tight budget.
Regardless of vehicle type, shoppers should always review a used car’s vehicle history report before buying, and a pre-purchase inspection is another prudent move when buying any used car, particularly an older vehicle.
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Methodology
iSeeCars.com analyzed over 2 million used cars on the road between January and October of 2022. The mileage over which the top one percent of cars within each model obtained was calculated and used as an estimate of end-of-life for that model. The average five- and ten-year-old used car prices of each model, as well as the average mileage of five- and ten-year-old versions of each model, were then aggregated to calculate the cost per remaining 1k miles metric. This metric was then used to rank cars. Only models with at least 10 model years of production between 2002 and 2021 (20 model years), in production as of the 2020 model year, and with an end-of-life mileage of over 200,000 miles were included for the analysis. A lower end-of-life mileage threshold was used for alternative-fuel vehicles due to their relatively recent introduction. Heavy duty vehicles were also excluded from analysis.
About iSeeCars.com
iSeeCars.com is a car search engine that helps shoppers find the best car deals by providing key insights and valuable resources, like the iSeeCars free VIN check reports and Best Cars rankings. iSeeCars.com has saved users over $360 million so far by applying big data analytics powered by over 25 billion (and growing) data points and using proprietary algorithms to objectively analyze, score and rank millions of new cars and used cars. | 2022-12-18T17:38:16+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/reviews/br/automotive-br/the-20-best-used-cars-for-the-money/ |
Leading national learning solutions provider recognized for its commitment to a people-first culture
CHANDLER, Ariz., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Savvas Learning Company, a K-12 next-generation learning solutions leader, announced today that for the second year in a row it has been recognized as a top workplace in Arizona.
Savvas was named to Arizona's 2022 Top Workplaces list, published in the Arizona Republic and on its website, AZ Central, and produced by Energage, an employee engagement technology company. Arizona's Top Workplaces list showcases strong workplace environments and highlights companies for their commitment to their employees, customers, and corporate mission.
"We have always placed a high priority on building an inclusive, caring workplace culture in which our employees feel inspired, engaged, and valued," said Bethlam Forsa, CEO of Savvas Learning Company. "To be named a Top Workplace is especially gratifying because this recognition reflects our employees' own voices. Savvas employees are our company's greatest assets, and every one of them is vital to fulfilling our mission of helping all students achieve their full potential."
Top Workplaces, the premier employer recognition program by Energage, recognizes organizations for their commitment to a people-first culture through national and regional award programs. Selection for these programs is based solely on employee feedback gathered through anonymous, third-party surveys.
Earlier this year, Savvas earned the 2022 Top Workplaces USA award, which recognizes companies nationally for their strong workplace culture and its positive impact on business. The company also previously received the Top Workplaces Woman-Led Culture Excellence award, which honors outstanding women-led businesses, as well as the 2022 New Jersey Top Workplace award.
Organizations named as a 2022 Arizona Top Workplace were selected based on anonymous survey responses from their employees on 15 aspects of workplace culture, such as appreciation, direction, values, and leadership.
"Top Workplaces recognition shows that a company has built a strong connection with its employees," said Eric Rubino, CEO of Energage. "Because employees feel genuinely appreciated, they become invested in their company's mission. That's why it's important for companies to be intentional about a people-first culture. It drives commitment and performance."
At Savvas, we believe learning should inspire. By combining new ideas, new ways of thinking, and new ways of interacting, we design next-generation learning solutions that help prepare students to become global citizens in a more interconnected, digital world. To learn more, visit Savvas Learning Company.
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Referenda began in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine today. The voting is illegal under both Ukrainian and international law. But that hasn't stopped Moscow from going through with it.
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Referenda began in Russian-occupied areas of Ukraine today. The voting is illegal under both Ukrainian and international law. But that hasn't stopped Moscow from going through with it.
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MIAMI, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveHire, the globally-leading Direct Sourcing and Total Talent platform, and Raise Recruiting continue to build momentum and exceptional results in the Direct Sourcing space for contingent workforce hiring.
LiveHire's Direct Sourcing solution has enabled Raise to leverage their clients' brands to attract and hire contingent workers through a private talent community resulting in: lower costs to their workforce program, faster placements, and improved quality of hires with an exceptional candidate experience. Raise has achieved:
- Candidate response rates as quickly as 7 minutes through LiveHire's native text message, showcasing the power of a positive brand experience and two-way texting to reduce administrative time and improve time-to-fill;
- Raise was able to make 18% of total program placements within the first 3 months of launching for a client;
- And made 44 offers in a single day at a career fair for Intuitive Surgical through the Direct Sourcing technology.
"LiveHire's sourcing technology provided an optimal candidate pool and highly successful job fair experience for Intuitive" says Wendy Patience O'Brien, Sr. Human Resources Program Manager, Contingent Workforce at Intuitive Surgical.
Raise and LiveHire are pleased to announce two new Fortune 100 clients in global IT infrastructure and global agricultural and food processing.
"LiveHire is delighted to partner with Raise to deliver significant outcomes for our clients in Direct Sourcing. Our combined strength in award-winning candidate experience and employment brand stewardship lead to exceptional outcomes in speed and quality of hire. We are truly honored to partner with Raise who creates consistent and successful case studies as the market opens up to the power of direct sourcing done right." – Karen Gonzalez, EVP North America LiveHire
"Partnering with LiveHire as a curator for the last 2 years has enabled us to create a seamless direct sourcing solution that scales quickly and efficiently exceeding client expectations. In addition, it allows for an elevated candidate experience combining high tech with high touch." – Michael Leacy Chief Sales Office and EVP Raise Recruiting
LiveHire will be showcasing their Direct Sourcing platform at the CWS Summit in Dallas, Texas on September 19-20, 2022 at booth #325.
About LiveHire
LiveHire is a globally-leading recruitment and direct sourcing platform - enabling clients to attract and engage both permanent employees and contingent workers to deliver Total Talent and Direct Sourcing solutions. LiveHire offers an award-winning candidate experience and provides talent-on-demand through its unique talent pooling and 2-way text messaging functionality, having successfully enabled end-to-end recruitment from sourcing through to hire of diverse workforces for over 200 clients across 20 verticals globally. For more information, visit www.livehire.com/us.
About Raise Recruiting
Raise Recruiting is part of the parent company, The Ian Martin Group. The Ian Martin Group has a 65-year history of staffing service delivery in contractor recruitment and management, permanent placement, direct sourcing, and Employer of Record (EOR) payroll services. They combine a people-centric strategy with business model innovation to match people with jobs across a broad range of industries and specializations. And the better the match, the better our world.
As the only staffing partner in North America that is a Certified B Corporation and PAR Committed with the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business, they're changing the way staffing is done—to benefit everyone. They work to benefit all our stakeholders and to meet higher social and environmental standards than the average company. That means when you engage with them as an employer, or apply for one of their jobs, you're supporting their mission to use business as a force for good.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — A visiting U.S. diplomat on Sunday urged Sri Lankan authorities to tackle corruption and introduce governance reforms alongside efforts to uplift the country’s economy as a way out of its worst crisis in recent memory.
USAID Administrator Samantha Power told reporters that such moves will increase international and local trust in the government’s intentions.
“Assistance alone would not put an end to this country’s woes,” Power said. “I stressed to the Sri Lankan president in my meeting earlier today that political reforms and political accountability must go hand in hand with economic reforms and economic accountability.”
She said that international investor confidence will increase as the government tackles corruption and proceeds with long sought governance reforms. “As citizens see the government visibly following through on the commitment to bring about meaningful change, that in turn increases societal support for the tough economic reforms ahead,” she said.
During her two-day visit, Power announced a total of $60 million in aid to Sri Lanka. After meetings with farmers’ representatives at a rice field in Ja-Ela, outside of the capital Colombo on Saturday, she announced $40 million to buy agrochemicals in time for the next cultivation season.
Agricultural yields dropped by more than half for the past two cultivation seasons because authorities had banned the imports of chemical fertilizers ostensibly to promote organic farming. She said that according to the World Food Program, more than 6 million people — nearly 30% of Sri Lanka’s population — are currently facing food insecurity and require humanitarian assistance.
On Sunday, she said an additional $20 million will be given to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to vulnerable families.
Sri Lanka has faced its worst crisis after it defaulted on foreign loans, causing shortages of essentials like fuel, medicines and some food items.
It has reached a preliminary agreement with the International Monetary Fund for a $2.9 billion package to be disbursed over four years. However, the program hinges on Sri Lanka’s international creditors giving assurances on loan restructuring. Sri Lanka’s total foreign debt is more than $51 billion of which $28 billion must be repaid by 2027.
Power said that the U.S. stands ready to assist with debt restructuring and reiterated that it is imperative that China, one of the island nation’s bigger creditors, cooperate in this endeavor.
Infrastructure like a seaport, airport and a network of highways built with Chinese funding but did not earn revenue and are partly blamed for the country’s woes. | 2022-09-11T19:23:11+00:00 | localsyr.com | https://www.localsyr.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-usaid-head-urges-crisis-hit-sri-lanka-to-tackle-corruption/ |
NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: APYX) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Apyx investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
APYX investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Apyx during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
Levi & Korsinsky, LLP
Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
Tel: (212) 363-7500
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By JAKE COYLE
AP Film Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — In Hollywood’s superhero era thus far, there has been one particularly conspicuous absence: While a parade of big-name actors have taken their turns donning various spandex suits, Dwayne Johnson — arguably the biggest movie star in the world — has, until now, sat out the trend.
The Rock didn’t really need a cape to prove his powers. The 6-foot-5 260-pound actor was, in many respects, already a superhero in his own right: a skyscraper-climbing hulk, a shape-shifting demi-god, even a bulked-up tooth fairy.
“I was always ready and open to playing a superhero,” Johnson said in a recent interview. “But it had to be right and it had to feel right. I had been approached before in the past about playing a few superheroes that, ultimately, I ended up passing on. They ended up going to the right actors to play them. I just waited.”
The fates have finally aligned in “Black Adam,” a debut so seamless that it could be called redundant. When Johnson was first trying on Black Adam’s suit, he had the muscle padding removed.
Johnson’s entry to the superhero business comes at a crucial juncture for the DC Extended Universe, which has been plagued of late by scandal and misfires. Ezra Miller, star of the upcoming “The Flash,” has been arrested twice this year amid reports of troubling behavior (in August, Miller sought treatment for what he described as mental health issues ). “Batgirl,” a $90 million movie completed for HBO Max, was summarily axed, prompting an outcry over its atypical cancellation.
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav has promised a “reset” to the studio’s DC operations in an overhaul to implement a more Marvel-like 10-year structure and improve quality. At the fulcrum of these two eras sits “Black Adam,” which opens in theaters Thursday.
Amid such turmoil, it certainly doesn’t hurt to be welcoming in a movie star as popular as Johnson, who has 341 million followers on Instagram and is often forced to deflect questions about a possible presidential run. But just how much stability can The Rock bring to DC?
“I think the timing is actually perfect. What an opportunity we have,” Johnson said. “I have been saying for almost years now that the hierarchy of power in the DC universe is about to change.”
Before Johnson, not many saw Black Adam as such an axis-tilting force. The character, an ancient Egyptian created by Otto Binder and C.C. Beck, first appeared in a 1945 issue of Fawcett Comics’ “In DC Comics” and has generally been portrayed as a supervillain and foe to Captain Marvel (not the Brie Larson one).
More recent treatments have pushed Black Adam more toward antihero status, something the film, directed by Jaume Collet-Serra (“Jungle Cruise”), extends. Black Adam, summoned to modern day, is depicted as a reluctant hero who fears his own powers.
In one telling scene, Black Adam stops for a moment to watch a television with Clint Eastwood as the Man With No Name — an antihero model for Black Adam.
“He has been my inspiration from day one. My favorite actor and certainly one of my favorite directors,” Johnson said. “I’m happy to call Clint a buddy. That was my way of paying homage to him.”
How Black Adam would be introduced to movie audiences wasn’t always clear. Initially, Captain Marvel, also known as Shazam, and Black Adam were to debut in a movie together. After the scripting stage, Johnson and others felt the combined launch did a disservice to Black Adam.
“We did have a template for a really good idea, but ultimately both characters required so much space to properly launch them,” said producer Hiram Garcia. “We were just struggling in terms of bandwidth that the script could hold and in terms of tone, as well. Inherently, as you saw with how the ‘Shazam’ movie came out, that movie is just so differently tonally from how ‘Black Adam’ is.”
“Shazam!” starring Zachary Levi, was a goofy, well-received body-swap hit, grossing $366 million worldwide in 2019 (a sequel is due out in March). The ambitions for “Black Adam” are larger.
The film, made with a budget roughly twice that of “Shazam!” also introduces the Justice Society of America, a superhero team of Hawkman (Aldis Hodge), Doctor Fate (Pierce Brosnan), Atom Smasher (Noah Centineo) and Cyclone (Quintessa Swindell).
“I always felt like it was a matter of convincing our studio partners to try to look beyond the Justice League,” Johnson said. “I love the Justice League. But when you look past them, you open up the DC bible. There are so many cool characters you can tap into.”
It’s been a long haul to develop the film, tailor the part to Johnson and shoot the movie around COVID-19 delays. Johnson was first announced to play Black Adam way back in 2014.
“Easy and this process have not gone together,” Garcia said.
But the filmmakers were committed to giving Black Adam the proper launch.
“If Dwayne Johnson’s going to do a superhero, the powers better be A-plus,” said producer Beau Flynn.
Superhero films aren’t often described as a “passion project” but it’s how Johnson talks about “Black Adam.” He speaks about the character’s previously low profile like an underdog.
“No one gave him a shot,” he said. Unlike many of the best-known comic-book characters, Johnson is not taking on this role secondhand.
“No other actors had stepped into the boots of Black Adam,” said Johnson who professes a deep connection with the character. “I’m a very direct talker. Black Adam is very direct with his thoughts, too. The difference is: Black Adam will slap some people around. I might slap some people around but I’ll do it with a smile.”
As of this summer, Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy are running Warner Bros.’ revamped film division, though no new DC leader has yet been appointed. Zaslav has been seeking his studio’s answer to Marvel’s Kevin Feige to take the reigns. For Johnson, “Black Adam” is part of that new chapter for DC.
“I think you’re feeling this sense of urgency and the sense of excitement,” said Johnson. “This has been a great convergence of ‘Black Adam’ coming out and new leadership.”
Tracking reports have suggested that Johnson, 50, could be headed for his biggest opening weekend ever at the box office with “Black Adam.” But sounding a little like his WWE wrestler, Johnson is also eyeing his next opponent. Black Adam, he believes, is a lesser power to no superhero. He’s gunning for Superman.
“For five years, the most powerful and unstoppable force in the entire superhero universe has been idle on the sidelines. All that had to come to a new end,” says Johnson. “This is what I mean with this new era in the DC universe. Let’s get that hero off the sidelines and on the big screen.”
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W. Sean Ford to Succeed G. Steven Kokinos
BOSTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorand, a leading blockchain technology company, today announced the appointment of the firm's current COO W. Sean Ford as Interim CEO, effective July 27, 2022. Mr. Ford succeeds G. Steven Kokinos, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests and will stay on as a senior advisor until mid-2023.
Founded by Turing award winner and MIT professor Silvio Micali in 2017, Algorand is a fully decentralized, secure, and scalable blockchain network that provides a common platform for building products and services for a borderless economy. As COO, Mr. Ford was responsible for go-to-market execution and operations including product management, engineering, marketing and global community development.
"We thank Steven for his time and dedication to Algorand. He has been instrumental to the initial success of our business, and we appreciate his commitment to a seamless transition," said Mr. Micali. "Sean is well positioned to partner with me to keep the company operations running business as usual, and to help us transition Algorand to our next phase of growth."
Mr. Kokinos stated: "It has been a pleasure serving as CEO of Algorand. As we move into this next phase, I am excited about the company's future and am confident that the team will keep things running smoothly."
"I am honored to step in and partner with Silvio during this transition," said Mr. Ford. "Algorand has experienced monumental growth since its inception, and we look forward to our continued expansion as we take Algorand to the next level."
Algorand has experienced significant growth this year. The company was recently appointed the official blockchain platform of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body of association football, and will help the organization develop its digital assets strategy.
Mr. Ford joined Algorand in 2018 from LogMeIn, where he was the Chief Marketing Officer responsible for global marketing strategy, product marketing, ecommerce, communications, brand leadership, and demand generation. An experienced operations and go-to-market executive, Sean previously worked at Avid Technology, where he led worldwide marketing strategy and operations as a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team. He has also held several executive leadership roles including CMO and COO of Zmags, CMO of Syncsort, and as vice-president of Global Business Unit (GBU) marketing at Oracle.
At the start of his professional career, Mr. Ford spent seven years as a senior strategy consultant with Monitor Group, and in 1999 he co-founded Upromise, Inc. where he was vice-president of product management and product marketing. He earned a BA in English from Williams College and an MBA from Harvard University Graduate School of Business.
Algorand is transforming economic models and economies of all kinds. Founded by Turing Award–winning cryptographer Silvio Micali, Algorand's high–performing Layer-1 blockchain is unparalleled for bringing fast, frictionless, and inclusive technologies to everyone. Algorand is reshaping every industry–from TradFi and DeFi to new creator economies and beyond. With an extraordinary commitment to interoperability and consistent delivery, our sustainable technology powers more participation, transparency, and efficiency for all. As the technology of choice for 2000+ global organizations, the Algorand ecosystem is transforming the next generation of financial products, protocols and exchange of value. For more information, visit www.algorand.com.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Mercedes-Benz says it will build its own worldwide electric vehicle charging network starting in North America in a bid to compete with EV sales leader Tesla.
The German luxury automaker said at the CES gadget show in Las Vegas Thursday that it will start building the North American network this year at a total cost of just over 1 billion euros ($1.05 billion). When completed in six or seven years, the network will have 400 charging stations with more than 2,500 high-power plugs, the company said.
Networks in Europe and China and other markets will follow, with completion of the full network by the end of the decade, when the company intends to sell all electric vehicles depending on market conditions. The full network will have more than 2,000 charging stations and over 10,000 plugs worldwide, Ola Källenius, chairman of Mercedes-Benz's management board, told reporters.
The company said the Mercedes-branded network will be open to owners of all electric vehicles, but Mercedes owners will be able to reserve charging ports and get preference over other makes.
The move will help the company compete with Tesla, which says on its website that it has 40,000 charging ports worldwide. Tesla's network is mostly for exclusive use of Tesla owners, although CEO Elon Musk has said there are plans to open it to other brands. The network gives Tesla a competitive advantage over other EV brands, which have to rely on a patchwork of network of privately owned charging stations.
Each Mercedes station will have four to 12 ports with up to 350 kilowatts of charging power. Mercedes will share the cost of the North American network equally with MN8 Energy, a large solar energy and battery storage operator in the U.S. EV charging network provider ChargePoint also is a partner.
The network will address customer concerns about not having enough range to get to their destination, and finding a working charging station, said Markus Schäfer, Mercedes' chief technology officer.
While other charging networks are being developed, “We thought we had to go further and take the initiative here and create our branded global Mercedes-Benz network,” Schäfer said.
The charging hubs will be built in key cities and population centers, close to major roads and near retail businesses and restaurants. Some will be at participating Mercedes dealerships, the company said. “We know where our customers are in North America, we know where we’re selling electric vehicles,” Schäfer said.
The stations will be in safe, well-lighted locations, Schäfer said, “not in the backyard somewhere of a shopping center next to a dumpster.” | 2023-01-05T19:16:14+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/living/article/Mercedes-to-build-its-own-electric-vehicle-17696967.php |
Lorenzo Musetti 2023 cinch Championships Odds
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- In the Round of 16, Musetti was victorious 6-4, 4-6, 6-4 against Shelton on Wednesday.
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A phone rings somewhere in deep space.
Moon: Hello.
NASA: Hey there, Moon. This is NASA. Great to hear your voice.
Moon: Who?
(There is an uncomfortable silence over the 289,000-mile connection.)
NASA: It’s NASA. You remember us. NASA? From the United States of America.
Moon: NASA? Hmmmm. The name’s kind of familiar. You’re those Apollo boys, aren’t you?
NASA: Yeah. That’s us. The Apollo boys.
Moon: What’s it been? Fifty years? I’m surprised you kept my number.
NASA: Kept your number? Ha, ha. How could we forget you?
Moon: Quite easily, it appears.
NASA: Well, listen. That’s why we’re calling. We’re coming back.
(Another uncomfortable silence)
NASA: Moon? You there?
Moon: I’ve always been here. You’re the ones who disappeared.
NASA: (Uneasy laugh) Well. You see. Uh, it was kind of a money thing.
Moon: Money?
NASA: Well … funding, let’s say. And politics?
Moon: Politics, huh?
NASA: (Sounding hurt) I thought you would be more excited to hear from us.
Moon: Listen, NASA, I hate to be the one to break this to you, but I haven’t been sitting around just twiddling my craters for the last 50 years. It’s been busy up here. I’ve had a few … what you might say … visitors.
NASA: Well, yeah. It’s just that …
Moon: China’s been here. Left me a very nice rover as a matter of fact.
NASA: But …
Moon: Japan. India. They’ve come calling. Even Luxembourg. Little ole Luxembourg.
NASA: (More nervous laughter). Yeah, but we …
Moon: Uh-huh. Luxembourg seemed to be able to dig up the spare change to come for a visit. What are they? About the size of your Rhode Island?
NASA: Listen, Moon. Can’t we put the past in the past? Start off with a clean slate? I mean, we had something special, didn’t we?
Moon: (Distracted) Hang on a minute, NASA. I’ve got a call coming in from Xi. You know, the President of China? Hardly a day passes without him checking in.
NASA: Can’t you just let it go to voicemail?
Moon: I bet you know all about that, don’t you?
NASA: (some desperation creeps in) At least hear us out. And if you don’t want to see us again, well, we’ll just have to learn to deal with it.
(No response.)
NASA: Moon? Moon? You still there?
Moon: (Bored) I’m here. Go ahead.
NASA: Great. How about this? It’s called Artemis.
Moon: What’s called Artemis?
NASA: Our new project. Artemis. Apollo’s sister.
Moon: I know who Artemis is. I’m 4 1/2 billion years old. I know my Greek mythology.
NASA: So we thought you’d be impressed. We’re a whole different country than when you last saw us. Forward thinking. Inclusive.
Moon: (Sighing) Stop. Just stop.
NASA: What?
Moon: I’ve heard all this before. (Sadly) It’ll never be like the old days, will it?
NASA: What do you mean?
Moon: I mean before all this space exploration stuff. When I was just a romantic notion. You know. When I inspired songs. What happened to the times when I was full and there would be dancing and hayrides? The times when I was the most romantic symbol in the world. An inspiration for literature and art. Listen, NASA. Do you realize I’ve had no human contact since 1972?
NASA: Well, we intend …
Moon: Don’t interrupt me. There was a time when you couldn’t keep your hands off me. No sooner would one group of Yanks leave than another would come rushing in. Breaking their necks to get back. Now I’m supposed to get excited over rovers and robots? And something called Artemis? Give me a break.
NASA: Listen, Moon. All that’s going to change. We’ve already planned three Artemis missions.
Moon: Three, huh? So, I can expect visitors soon? Human contact?
NASA: Well, not exactly.
Moon: Well then, what?
NASA: You’ve got to be patient. The first couple will be fly-bys. Then …
Moon: Fly-bys?
NASA: Yeah, you know … just learning how to get there and back again. But the third one will have people on it. Landing, walking around. Everything. Just like old times.
Moon: Yeah?
NASA: Yes, ma’am! We’ll be going full blast. Forgive the pun. We’re gearing up for a trip to Mars.
(Silence … buzzes and pings fill the connection)
NASA: Moon, you still there?
Moon: Mars? Really? All of this SO YOU CAN LEAVE ME FOR MARS? (Explodes) WELL, GOOD LUCK WITH THAT, NASA! I HOPE YOU AND BIG RED HAVE A GREAT LIFE. AND, BY THE WAY, GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR TIDES. HAH! OR SHOULD I SAY “MY” TIDES! THIS IS GOING TO BE FUN!
NASA: Wait a minute, Moon. We can work this out. I mean, there’s plenty of time for you. And Mars. We just need to plan it. And ... Moon? Moon, not the tides. Please. Moon? Are you there? (It is obvious that the connection is lost and the call is over)
NASA: Houston. It’s NASA. Come in, please.
Houston: Go ahead, NASA.
NASA: Houston, we have a problem.
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