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Updated June 30, 2023 at 2:40 PM ET
Fox News paid $12 million on Friday to settle a former producer's lawsuit claiming that Tucker Carlson's show was an abusive place to work, defined by bigotry, misogyny and bullying.
Abby Grossberg's suit helped trigger Carlson's ouster this spring. It also influenced the resolution of a blockbuster defamation suit brought against Fox by Dominion Voting Systems over 2020 election-fraud falsehoods.
"I am hopeful, based on our discussions with Fox News today, that this resolution represents a positive step by the Network regarding its treatment of women and minorities in the workplace," she said in a statement released by her attorney, Tanvir Rahman.
Grossberg, formerly the chief booker of guests for Carlson's now-canceled show, alleged a hostile environment riven by sexism and antisemitism. In one instance, she described images plastered around the office showing then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a bathing suit with a plunging neckline. In another, she accused a supervisor of challenging staffers on two separate occasions to state which of two female candidates for the Michigan governor's race they would prefer to have sex with.
She alleged that her boss at the show, Justin Wells, conceded she was paid less than male counterparts. And, according to her lawsuit, the gibes over her Jewish faith were relentless.
At the crux of her suit was the assertion that the culture echoed Carlson's own sensibility - and the often harshly sexist and racist remarks he made on his program. In an interview in late April, Grossberg told NPR that her complaints were dismissed by a supervisor. "His response to me was, 'We're just following Tucker's tone'," she said on Morning Edition. "And I do really believe that it all trickles down from the top."
In an interview with MSNBC, she said Carlson "made my life a living hell."
Carlson told NPR after her suit was filed, "I know nothing about her. I never met her." Grossberg joined the show from Fox's Maria Bartiromo's team in September 2022; Carlson broadcasted remotely since the outset of the pandemic. Grossberg disputes his claim, saying she frequently participated in team calls.
Grossberg also alleges male executives at the network constantly belittled and demeaned female show hosts, including Bartiromo and Jeanine Pirro.
"We are pleased that we have been able to resolve this matter without further litigation," Fox News said in a statement released by a spokesperson. The settlement also ends the legal peril for Carlson, Wells and other Fox executives named in Grossberg's lawsuit.
Grossberg was key to Fox's payment of $787 million to settle defamation claim
In a separate suit, since dismissed, Grossberg had alleged Fox's legal team had pressured her to lie in her sworn deposition in the Dominion suit. Dominion's attorneys questioned her under oath as they pursued a defamation case over Fox's repeated broadcast of baseless claims that the voting-tech company had helped rig the 2020 race against then-President Donald Trump.
In her suit, Grossberg said she felt pressured to lie to defend Carlson when Dominion's attorneys asked whether she was surprised that he had referred to one of Trump's female allies by a particularly vile and derogatory sexist term.
Her lawsuit stated, "Ms. Grossberg knew full well that Mr. Carlson was very capable of using such disgusting language about women." And it added that "colleagues at Fox News spew misogynistic phrases at her (or within her earshot) on a constant basis."
Fox outright denied her allegations of intimidation, though the judge in the case had repeatedly rebuked its attorneys for their tactics.
After being fired, Grossberg said she held dozens of tapes of Fox journalists speaking privately. On the eve of the defamation trial, she offered to become a lead witness for Dominion.
The network subsequently softened its criticism of her and settled the Dominion case just before opening arguments by paying $787.5 million. As in Grossberg's case, the public disclosure of the financial size of the settlement serves as a kind of acknowledgement of wrongdoing. Fox did not apologize for the baseless claims spread on its air, though in passive terms it acknowledged that the court had deemed some statements inaccurate.
A week later, it canceled Carlson's program and has sparred with him over his subsequent plans to post political commentaries on Twitter and other platforms. Fox is seeking to pay him until the end of his employment contract, which extends beyond the 2024 election, to keep him on the sidelines.
A sizeable payout for a legal claim of this nature
The amount of money Fox has paid to Grossberg is notable.
"Holy cow," Tom Wienner, a retired corporate litigator who has followed the Fox cases at NPR's request, said in learning of the size of the Grossberg settlement. "Fox is continuing to pay unusually large settlement amounts to try to get past the whole sad spectacle of its coverage of the aftermath of the 2020 election.
"Abby Grossberg not only made damning claims of sexism and antisemitism in Fox's workplace, but also accused Fox's lawyers of pressuring her to give evasive and false testimony in her Dominion deposition," Wienner added. "Yet the story is far from over."
Indeed, daunting legal challenges still remain for Fox. Smartmatic, another voting-tech company, has its own $2.7 billion defamation lawsuit against Fox over claims of election fraud closely linked to those that prompted Dominion's case. The leadership of Fox Corp, Fox News' parent company, faces suits involving disaffected shareholders as well.
Grossberg's suit raised questions about how greatly Fox's workplace had evolved since previous legal threats. Lawsuits brought over sexual harassment and misconduct at Fox led to the firings of the late Fox News chairman Roger Ailes and star hosts Bill O'Reilly and Ed Henry, among others.
Former Fox & Friends host Gretchen Carlson was paid $20 million to drop her own suit against Ailes in 2016; She had taped the Fox chief's sexual advances, which he denied until his death the next year. Fox paid Ailes $40 million in severance. The ultimate tally of its costs associated with the larger sexual harassment scandals neared $200 million.
Since that time, Fox News chief Suzanne Scott has emphasized publicly that she has instituted sweeping changes in the network's workplace culture. The network and Fox Corp. have amplified those statements of major reforms.
Grossberg's claims challenge how deeply they took root.
Fox seeks to clear the decks
Grossberg said she would "continue to speak out on issues and causes that [she believes] in, including journalism, equality, dignity, and respect in the workplace."
Rahman praised Grossberg in his own remarks: "Abby is a trailblazer. It is my hope that today's settlement announcement will inspire other women like her to come forward and tell the world their story."
With the Grossberg settlement, announced on the eve of a holiday weekend, Fox appears eager to clear the decks as much as possible.
It has named a successor to Carlson's former weeknight slot: Jesse Watters, who got his start as a producer and disciple of the man Carlson replaced in primetime, Bill O'Reilly. (Fox also moved the satiric conservative host Greg Gutfeld to 10 p.m., displacing Laura Ingraham and shifting her to the early evening slot previously held by Watters.)
Like Carlson, Watters has been repeatedly accused of indulging in sexist and racist gibes. The network is hoping to shore up its primetime ratings, which plunged after Carlson went off the air.
Wells, Carlson's former executive producer, has stayed with him and is now working on his videos posted to Twitter. The network has swept out the remaining members of Carlson's primetime crew.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2023-06-30T22:33:56+00:00 | publicradioeast.org | https://www.publicradioeast.org/2023-06-30/fox-pays-12-million-to-resolve-suit-alleging-bias-at-tucker-carlsons-show |
As the ranks of America’s super wealthy grow, the roster of major philanthropists is expanding to include not-so-typical megadonors — among them, a professional clarinetist, a Ph.D. in meat science, and a lawyer who regularly argues before the U.S. Supreme Court.
That’s according to a Chronicle of Philanthropy analysis of giving by the country’s 50 biggest donors in 2022. Twenty-six of the 50 are new to the Chronicle’s annual ranking, which dates to 2000. They include big names from business such as Airbnb’s Brian Chesky (who gave $100 million to the Obama Foundation), FedEx’s Fred Smith ($65 million to the Marine Corps Scholarship Foundation), and Roku founder Anthony Wood ($71.5 million to several charitable giving vehicles).
Also, Jacklyn Bezos, mother of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, made her debut on the list with her husband, Miguel. The two gave $710.5 million to the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center.
Other Philanthropy 50 first-timers, however, lack the national profile, the Silicon Valley address, or Wall Street credentials that are commonplace in today’s philanthropy world, where such tech and finance titans as Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg, and Warren Buffett set the tone. (The full list is here.)
The ranking’s newcomers include:
— Edward Avedisian, a retired Boston Pops clarinetist who amassed a fortune trading stocks on the side. Avedisian gave $100 million to Boston University before his death in December.
— David Frederick and his wife, Sophia Lynn, who made gifts totaling $40 million to the University of Pittsburgh and Oxford University in England. Frederick is an appellate attorney who’s argued dozens of cases before the Supreme Court.
— Sisters Mary Bastian and Emily Markham, the last members of a multigenerational Utah farming and ranching family, who donated 100 acres of land worth $41.3 million to Utah State University.
— Gordon and Joyce Davis, who gave $44 million to Texas Tech, where Gordon — who holds a doctorate in meat science — once taught and coached the university’s meat-judging team to a national championship.
The ranking’s changing composition reflects in part the country’s skyrocketing wealth. More than 141,000 Americans have a net worth of $50 million or higher — nearly four times more than just a decade ago, according to the finance company Credit Suisse. Growth accelerated during the pandemic, with the number climbing 75% in just two years.
The rise of the super wealthy coincides with and fuels another trend: greater fundraising sophistication and the ambition to snare big gifts. Top-tier, high-profile institutions such as Boston University, the Obama Foundation, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art received individual donations of at least $10 million from Philanthropy 50 donors in 2022. But so did the Air Force Academy; McPherson, a small liberal-arts college in Kansas; and Samford, a Christian university in Alabama.
Altogether, half of the Philanthropy 50 made contributions to organizations that reported the donation as the largest in their history. Also, while big philanthropy is often criticized as being too focused on the coasts and urban areas, half of the 34 gifts to U.S. higher education went to institutions in the country’s interior, some to land-grant universities such as Oregon State, Purdue, and Utah State. The University of Pennsylvania was the lone Ivy League recipient.
The donors at the ranking’s pinnacle are fixtures in philanthropy. Gates tops the list in his 13th Philanthropy 50 appearance; the Microsoft mogul gave away $5.1 billion in 2022, more than a third of the $14 billion donated by the Philanthropy 50 collectively. The bulk of his gift was a transfer of stock to the foundation he runs with his former wife, Melinda French Gates. Michael Bloomberg — founder of the Bloomberg financial-news empire, a former mayor of New York, and an 18-time veteran of the ranking — finished second; he gave away $1.7 billion to causes that include the arts, education, environment, public health, and programs aimed at improving city governments globally.
As in years past, men dominate the list of the biggest donors. There’s also only one person of color: Taiwanese American Jen-Hsun Huang, who debuted on the list with his wife, Lori, in a tie for No. 40.
(Novelist and high-profile philanthropist MacKenzie Scott is not in the ranking, though she has donated some $14 billion to charities since 2020. It’s likely that Scott made gifts to her donor-advised funds that would have earned her a spot in the ranking, but she and her representatives declined to provide information to the Chronicle. French Gates, another big-name donor, also did not share such information.)
Despite the new blood in the top tier of philanthropists, last year’s biggest donors hewed closely to decades-old conventions of charitable giving. At least 14 earmarked contributions to scholarships for high-school or college students — a type of gift that dates back at least 1,000 years.
Ten made donations of at least $10 million to support research on cancer, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s, and other diseases that have stymied medicine — and attracted philanthropists hunting answers — for decades.
Some philanthropy observers see in these gifts a focus on the future born of the suddenness with which the pandemic and racial reckoning turned society upside down. “We had to throw away our strategic plan because none of it works anymore,” says Trista Harris, a former foundation leader who now runs FutureGood, a consultancy. Donors recognized “that there might be even bigger change around the corner, and it’s my responsibility to understand what those possibilities are.”
Others worry that the donors are not addressing the country’s biggest problems. Contributions by last year’s 50 biggest donors toward climate change mitigation and solutions, for instance, reached only $195 million — one-tenth of the more than $2 billion directed to scholarships and disease prevention. Only a handful of gifts aimed to close racial disparities.
“The default setting for the biggest donors still seems to be to steer away from addressing some of the thorniest societal challenges related, for example, to inequity, racism, and the future of our planet,” says Phil Buchanan, president of the Center for Effective Philanthropy.
After the police murder of George Floyd in 2020 and resulting nationwide protests, a number of major philanthropists stepped forward to learn about racial justice and understand what they could do, says Crystal Hayling, executive director of the Libra Foundation, which is leading a $45 million effort to support small, Black-led racial justice organizations.
Now, Hayling says, there’s a reversion to the mean. “Conversation is moving back to a place that’s a little bit more comfortable for people of wealth. They say, ‘Let’s just talk about equal opportunity, job pipelines, and improving schools.’ Those things are important, but they can be slightly evasive of really addressing the issue of racial justice.”
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This article was provided to The Associated Press by the Chronicle of Philanthropy. Maria Di Mento is a senior reporter at the Chronicle. Email: maria.dimento@philanthropy.com. Drew Lindsay is a senior writer at the Chronicle. Email: drew.lindsay@philanthropy.com. The AP and the Chronicle receive support from the Lilly Endowment for coverage of philanthropy and nonprofits. The AP and the Chronicle are solely responsible for all content. For all of AP’s philanthropy coverage, visit https://apnews.com/hub/philanthropy. | 2023-02-15T12:18:47+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/business/ap-bill-gates-joins-26-newcomers-on-list-of-50-biggest-donors/ |
Barbara McKichan
CHADRON - Barbara McKichan, 76 of Chadron, Nebraska passed away at Monument Health Care in Rapid City, South Dakota on April 16, 2022 with family and friends by her side. She was born Barbara Jane Justus on September 28, 1945, in Huron, South Dakota to Vernon and Zelda Justus. Barbara graduated from Huron High School where she was the Head Drum Majorette leading the Huron Tigers marching band in many parades and completions. She then attended Nursing School, becoming an RN. Then in the spring of 1969 she married Dean McKichan, to that union they had a daughter, Lisa Ann McKichan. In 1977, she moved to Chadron Nebraska to be close to her parents, sister and family. At which time she started work at Crestview Care Center and worked there until her retirement after 47 years.
Barb truly enjoyed her work in geriatrics. She cared for the residents like they were her own family. She enjoyed the many years of bowling trips with family and friends. Barb was able travel the world with her daughter. She was such a kind and caring person, that gave incredible hugs. She loved life, her family and friends and her laugh was contagious. Barb was the best mother, sister, aunt and friend you could ask for. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Troy) Hastings of Rapid City, South Dakota; brother-in-law, Bill Wigington of Chadron, Nebraska; a nephew, Kyle Wigington (Sherry)of Concan, Texas; a niece, Kayleen (Dan) Krolikowski of Deadwood, South Dakota; great-nephews, Dustin Hall of Deadwood South Dakota, Kit Wigington of Colorado Springs Colorado; a sister-in-law, Sherry McKichan of Rockaway Beach, Missouri and a nephew, Gene (Raquel) McKichan of Tomah, Wisconsin.
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Upon her request, cremation has taken place and services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements are under the direction of West River Funeral Directors of Rapid City.
Friends and family may sign her online guest register and leave written condolences at www.westriverfuneral.com. | 2022-05-04T05:45:17+00:00 | rapidcityjournal.com | https://rapidcityjournal.com/community/chadron/news/barbara-mckichan/article_8e46d0b7-b1e1-56f4-b514-d4751eb71fb6.html |
Changes to pet food and specialty pet food packaging will provide consistency and transparency
CHAMPAIGN, Ill., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Pet owners will soon find updated packaging and labels when shopping for pet food and specialty pet food products, including treats and supplements -- the first major update in more than 40 years. The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) approved the new suggested labeling guidelines that include standardized nutrition information, clear ingredient statements, and storage and handling instructions. The modern design and updated information will ensure consistency and transparency, so consumers can easily make more informed buying decisions for their pets.
The passage of the revised Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food sets a new standard for pet food manufacturers and distributors to follow. Feed regulatory professionals across the United States and Canada worked cooperatively with consumers and professionals within the pet food industry on a strategic course to ensure pet food labels provide a more comprehensive view of the product.
"The feedback we received from both consumers and industry advisors throughout this process was an important part of our collaboration to make improvements. We sought public comment to learn more about how pet food label changes would enhance transparency and provide clearer information in a consumer-friendly format. New packaging and labels will be well-defined and easy to understand. And that's good news for all of us, from pet owners and manufacturers to pets themselves," said Austin Therrell, executive director of AAFCO.
Major Label Changes
As states begin the rulemaking process of adopting and enforcing the Model Regulations for Pet Food and Specialty Pet Food, AAFCO recommends a transition period of six years for manufacturers to fully incorporate the label and packaging changes to their products. Pet owners will see some changes before that date, but all packaging should be consistent by the end of the six-year period. Below is a snapshot of what to expect from label updates in four key areas:
- Nutrition Facts Box – Updated to resemble human-food labeling more closely.
- Intended Use Statement – Updated to new location on the lower-third of the front display panel to help consumers easily identify the purpose of the pet food.
- Ingredient Statement – Updated to clarify the use of consistent terminology and allow parentheticals and common or usual names for vitamins.
- Handling and Storage Instructions (optional) – Updated and standardized with optional icons for greater consistency.
About Pet Food Label Modernization (PFLM)
AAFCO and its key stakeholders have worked together since 2015, to develop the revised Pet Food Model Regulations. Multiple rounds of consumer research were conducted to understand how pet food labels can better communicate important information. AAFCO used the feedback from consumers and industry officials to develop this new update and to support uniform state implementation of the new regulations. This initiative has been a key example of the benefit of industry and consumer collaboration to solve challenges and make improvements to pet food labels. For more information about PFLM, visit http://www.aafco.org/pflm.
About AAFCO
The Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) has been guiding state, federal and international feed regulators with ingredient definitions, label standards and laboratory standards for more than 110 years, while supporting the health and safety of people and animals. Its members are charged by their state or federal laws to regulate the manufacture, sale and distribution of animal feeds and feed ingredients. Learn more at aafco.org.
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SOURCE The Association of American Feed Control Officials | 2023-07-31T17:42:58+00:00 | kxii.com | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2023/07/31/aafco-membership-approves-new-model-pet-food-specialty-pet-food-regulations/ |
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Published: Jun. 30, 2023 at 4:32 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
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- Game Day: Friday, June 30, 2023
- Game Time: 8:05 PM ET
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- Astros Starter: Ronel Blanco
- TV Channel: BSSW
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -222)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +425)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +180)
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- Duran has had at least one RBI in 33.9% of his games this year (21 of 62), with more than one RBI 11 times (17.7%). He has also accounted for three or more of his team's runs in two contests.
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- Blanco (1-0 with a 4.63 ERA and 37 strikeouts in 35 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Astros, his fifth of the season.
- His most recent time out was on Saturday against the Los Angeles Dodgers, when the right-hander tossed six innings, surrendering three earned runs while allowing two hits.
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Justice Clarence Thomas let GOP donor pay tuition: Report
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Republican megadonor paid two years of private school tuition for a child raised by Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, who did not disclose the payments, a lawyer who has represented Thomas and his wife acknowledged Thursday.
The revelation of tuition payments made by Dallas billionaire Harlan Crow is the latest example of Crow’s generosity to Thomas and his family that has raised questions about Thomas’ ethics and disclosure requirements more generally. The payments, along with the earlier examples of Crow’s financial ties to Thomas, were first reported by the nonprofit investigative journalism site ProPublica.
ProPublica reported Thursday that Crow paid tuition for Thomas’ great-nephew Mark Martin. Thomas and his wife, Virginia, raised Martin from the age of 6.
Over the past month, ProPublica has reported in other stories about luxury vacations paid for by Crow that the conservative justice took as well as Crow’s purchase of property from the Thomas family, neither of which were disclosed. Democrats have used the revelations to call for stronger ethics rules for the Supreme Court, and the Democrat-controlled Senate held a hearing on ethics issues this week. Republicans have defended Thomas.
According to the ProPublica story, Crow paid tuition for Martin at a military boarding school in Virginia, Randolph-Macon Academy, as well as Hidden Lake Academy in Georgia.
ProPublica said Thomas did not respond to questions. Crow’s office responded in a statement to questions but did not address a question about how much he paid in total for Martin’s tuition. He did say that Thomas had not requested the support for either school, ProPublica reported.
A Supreme Court spokeswoman did not immediately respond to an email from The Associated Press about whether Thomas would have any response to the story. On Twitter, however, lawyer Mark Paoletta defended Thomas in an extended statement. Paoletta, a longtime friend of Thomas, called the story “another attempt to manufacture a scandal about Justice Thomas.”
Paoletta said in his statement that Crow had recommended that Thomas consider Randolph-Macon Academy, which Crow had attended, and had offered to pay for Martin’s first year there in 2006, a payment that went directly to the school. When the school recommended Martin spend a year at Hidden Lake Academy, Crow offered again to pay for that year, a payment that also went directly to the school, Paoletta said.
In response to the story, lawmakers in Congress were again divided by party.
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., who once clerked for Chief Justice John Roberts, said it was “just the latest installment of the left’s multi-decade campaign to target Justice Thomas.”
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., said in a statement that with “every new revelation in this case, it becomes clearer that Harlan Crow has been subsidizing an extravagant lifestyle” that Thomas could not otherwise afford.
“This is a foul breach of ethics standards, which are already far too low when it comes to the Supreme Court,” Wyden said.
Democratic Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, urged Roberts to take note.
“I hope that Chief Justice Roberts reads this story this morning and understands something has to be done,” Durbin said. “The reputation of the Supreme Court is at stake here, the credibility of the court when it comes to its future decisions is at stake.”
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Associated Press video journalist Rick Gentilo contributed to this report.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-04T19:21:45+00:00 | wsfa.com | https://www.wsfa.com/2023/05/04/justice-clarence-thomas-let-gop-donor-pay-tuition-report/ |
BOSTON (AP) — The speed with which five Memphis police officers were fired following the traffic stop of a man who later died in a hospital is unusual but could become more common, according to those studying police and criminal justice issues.
The five Memphis Police Department officers were fired Friday, less than two weeks after the Jan. 7 arrest of Tyre Nichols, 29, Officials said the five were dismissed for excessive use of force, failure to intervene and failure to render aid.
It’s rare for a police department to act so quickly, said David Thomas, a professor of forensic studies at Florida Gulf Coast University. Investigations can sometimes go on for up to a year, he said.
“It never happens this quickly,” Thomas said.
All five officers — Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Emmitt Martin III, Desmond Mills, Jr. and Justin Smith – are Black, as was Nichols. The decision to fire the officers followed a probe by the Memphis Police Department. Nichols died three days after the traffic stop.
The U.S. Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation also is looking into the force used in the arrest.
One recent turning point has been the advent of police body cameras, which can be quickly reviewed, along with cellphone video taken by passersby, said Thomas, who served 20 years as a police officer in Michigan and Florida.
“In the old days, you’d have the officer’s word. If the victim was still alive, you’d have their testimony, If someone had died, you’d have the medical examiner’s report. All of that would play a role,” he said. “With body cameras, the evidence is right there.”
Nichols was arrested after officers stopped him for reckless driving, police said. There was a confrontation when officers approached Nichols, and he ran before he was confronted again and arrested, authorities said. He complained of shortness of breath and was hospitalized.
Relatives have accused police of beating Nichols and causing him to have a heart attack. Authorities said Nichols experienced a medical emergency. Relatives have pushed for the release of police body camera footage and called for officers to be charged.
Body cameras can only tell a full story if they are on and working throughout an entire incident, Thomas said. Some officers may forget to turn them on. Others may deliberately turn them off.
“Law enforcement can no longer act with impunity,” he said. “Absolutely, officers will be let go more quickly.”
Typically before a firing, officials will determine if an officer has violated a department’s general orders, which set out the procedures and regulations officers are meant to follow, said Patrick Oliver, director of the criminal justice program at Cedarville University in Ohio.
“The seriousness of the job action is based on the severity of the violation,” said Oliver, who spent 28 years in law enforcement, 16 of them as a police chief, including as chief of the Cleveland Police Department.
Firing an officer is the most severe job action, Oliver said, suggesting that department officials feel confident they can support the decision.
“There is far more scrutiny of police today,” he said. “When I was in policing there was less of a likelihood that something a police officer was doing would be caught on video.”
Oliver added that many times videos will confirm police acted properly. “I would say that’s the majority of times,” he said.
While unusual, it’s not unheard of for a city to fire an officer before criminal charges are filed, but that’s not necessarily the end of the story, said Stephen Rushin, a Loyola University Chicago law school professor who has studied police contracts.
Cities often give officers the ability to appeal disciplinary action, including termination of their employment, Rushin said.
“In many agencies, the initial decision to fire an officer begins a lengthy appellate process that can take months to complete,” he said. “At the end of this process, it is not uncommon for an officer to be rehired on appeal.” | 2023-01-22T20:24:57+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/news/national-world-news/ap-swift-firing-of-police-is-rare-but-could-become-more-common/ |
LOS ANGELES – A San Diego woman who alleges Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer sexually abused her has filed a countersuit to his defamation claim, alleging the baseball star beat her and left her bruised, according to a court filing.
Bauer has denied abusing the woman he met through social media. He sued her for defamation in April, claiming she lied about details involving their sexual encounters in order to destroy his reputation and career while enriching herself.
Major League Baseball has suspended Bauer for two years, a ruling made after Bauer sued the woman. Bauer has said he engaged in consensual rough sex with the woman but did nothing to warrant a suspension.
The woman's battery claim filed Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles alleges again that Bauer punched and choked her on two occasions during sex in 2021. The Associated Press generally does not name people who claim to be victims of sexual assault.
Bauer's attorneys released a statement Thursday pointing to a judge's decision last year denying the woman a restraining order. The judge said she had been “materially misleading” in part of her request.
“She ‘materially misled’ the court and could not meet the lowest burden of proof in our justice system — because her claims were false,” attorneys Shawn Holley and Jon Fetterolf said. "She is being sued for defamation to be held accountable for her lies and the damage it has caused. Her countersuit is a regurgitation of her judicially disproven claims and yet another attempt ... to defame Mr. Bauer and seek to profit from her lies.”
The woman's lawsuit says her life has been "turned into a nightmare by a powerful man who mercilessly battered her and counted on facing no consequences whatsoever for his despicable conduct.” After one encounter, the woman ended up with two black eyes, according to the filing.
The lawsuit demands a jury trial and unspecified damages.
In her response to Bauer's defamation suit, the woman denied allegations by his lawyers that she made a “false, misleading or defamatory police report” and denied she had altered or filtered photographs in requesting a restraining order in June of 2021.
The woman denied she had a plan to destroy Bauer’s reputation or career, or exploit him for money, although she admits “she was angry at Plaintiff because he had sexually assaulted her.”
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge declined to grant the restraining order. The Los Angeles District Attorney’s office declined to file criminal charges against Bauer.
Bauer is also suing two media outlets for defamation over their coverage of the allegations.
Bauer is appealing his suspension by MLB. There is no timetable for a ruling.
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-08-11T20:39:20+00:00 | local10.com | https://www.local10.com/sports/2022/08/11/trevor-bauers-accuser-files-countersuit-to-defamation-claim/ |
Cornell University has returned ancestral remains to the Oneida Indian Nation that were inadvertently dug up in 1964 and stored for decades in a school archive.
“We’re returning ancestral remains and possessions that we now recognize never should have been taken, never should have come to Cornell and never should have been kept here,” Cornell President Martha E. Pollack said at a small repatriation ceremony Tuesday, according to the university.
Pollack apologized on behalf of the Ivy League school in Ithaca, New York, noting the “disrespect shown to these ancestors.”
The remains, possibly more than 300 years old, were unearthed by people digging a ditch for a water line on an upstate New York farm east of Binghamton in August 1964.
Police called a Cornell anthropology professor, who determined the remains belonged to a young adult male of Native American ancestry. Repatriation records recently filed with the federal government indicate the remains represent “at minimum” three people.
The remains were stored on campus until after the professor’s death in 2014, when they were transferred to the anthropology department. They were rediscovered by colleagues during an archival inventory.
“These individuals, an adult man, a child of four years or younger and another child or adolescent of undetermined age, will be once again laid to rest in the traditions of our people,” Oneida Indian Nation Representative Ray Halbritter said at the ceremony.
Twenty-two “funerary” objects that were interred with the remains also were returned. The objects include pieces of pottery, a piece of leather, a large mammal skull fragment and an acorn.
The Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act requires federally funded institutions, such as universities, to return remains and cultural items.
Cornell is among colleges, museums and other institutions returning Native American artifacts and ancestral remains. Colgate University in November returned to the Oneidas more than 1,500 items once buried with ancestral remains, some dating back 400 years.
The dig site in Windsor, New York. was once a large settlement located on the banks of the Susquehanna River, in the traditional territory of the Oneidas. | 2023-02-23T01:08:58+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-cornell-univ-returns-native-american-remains-dug-up-in-1964/ |
ATHENS, Greece (AP) — At least 15 people have died after two boats carrying migrants sank in Greek waters, and rescuers were looking for dozens still missing, authorities said early Thursday. The coast guard said 15 bodies had been recovered near the eastern island of Lesbos after a dinghy carrying about 40 people sank. Five people were rescued and three had been located on a rocky outcrop near the site of the sinking. A second rescue effort was launched several hundred kilometers (miles) to the west, near the island of Kythira, where a sailboat carrying about 100 migrants sank late Wednesday.
Officials said 30 people had been rescued after that boat hit rocks off the village port of Diakofti on the east of the island. Winds in the area were up to 70 kph (45 mph).
“We could see the boat smashing against the rocks and people climbing up those rocks to try and save themselves. It was an unbelievable sight,” Martha Stathaki, a local resident told The Associated Press. “All the residents here went down to the harbor to try and help.”
Fire service rescuers lowered ropes to help migrants climb up cliffs on the seafront. Local officials said a school in the area would be opened to provide shelter for the rescued. Navy divers were also expected to arrive Thursday.
Most migrants reaching Greece travel from neighboring Turkey, but smugglers have changed routes in recent months in an effort to avoid heavily patrolled waters around Greek islands near the Turkish coastline.
Kythira is some 400 kilometers (250 miles) west of Turkey and on a route often used by smugglers to bypass Greece and head directly to Italy. ___ Full coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/migration | 2022-10-06T17:04:07+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-greece-sailboat-with-100-migrants-sinks-in-high-winds/ |
AUBURN, Ala (AP) — Quarterback T.J. Finley will start Auburn’s opener against Mercer, beating out two new transfers.
Auburn announced in a Twitter post Sunday that Finley won the job.
The one-time LSU starter had been battling former Oregon quarterback Robby Ashford and Texas A&M transfer Zach Calzada for the starting job.
Finley started Auburn’s last three games after Bo Nix went down with a season-ending ankle injury. The Tigers lost all three to finish on a five-game slide but did take eventual national runner-up Alabama to overtime.
Finley, who led a 98-yard, winning drive against Georgia State, completed 70 of 128 passes for 827 yards with six touchdowns last season. He was intercepted just once.
Finley turned himself in to police with fall camp about to start on a misdemeanor warrant for attempting to elude a police officer.
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Jaguar recalls I-Pace electric vehicles due to fire risk in batteries made by LG Energy Solution
DETROIT (AP) — Jaguar is recalling more than 6,000 I-Pace electric SUVs in the U.S. due to the risk of the high-voltage battery overheating and catching fire.
The recall is the latest in a series of electric vehicle battery recalls because of the potential for fires.
Documents posted Wednesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say the recall covers all of the SUVs from the 2019 through 2024 model years.
The documents say the vehicle batteries were made by LG Energy Solution, which is under investigation by the NHTSA after five automakers issued recalls due to possible defects that could cause fires or stalling.
The NHTSA opened the probe in April of 2022 covering more than 138,000 vehicles with the South Korean company’s lithium-ion batteries.
General Motors, Mercedes-Benz, Hyundai, Stellantis and Volkswagen have issued recalls since February of 2020, most due to internal battery failures that can increase the risk of fires.
The agency says it will write to LG and other companies that might have bought similar batteries to make sure recalls are being done when needed.
Messages were left early Wednesday seeking comment from LG and Jaguar-Land Rover.
The investigation is another bug in a growing global rollout of electric vehicles by all automakers to replace internal combustion vehicles to cut emissions and fight climate change. Ford and BMW also have recalled batteries in recent years. Also, the U.S. National Transportation Safety Board investigated a series of fires in Tesla vehicles and said the high-voltage lithium-ion batteries pose safety risks to first responders after crashes.
Many governments are counting on counting EVs to replace gasoline-burning vehicles that emit greenhouse gases that cause global warming.
Documents in the Jaguar recall say the battery energy control module software will be updated by a dealer or online. The dealers also will replace battery modules if needed.
The documents say that Jaguar has received eight reports of vehicle fires in the U.S. starting in June of 2019.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
0-6-8
(zero, six, eight)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 3 Evening" game were:
0-6-8
(zero, six, eight) | 2022-10-13T03:02:43+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-3-Evening-game-17505679.php |
nVisium's cloud and application security experts join NetSPI to support, scale, and deliver the most comprehensive suite of offensive security solutions.
MINNEAPOLIS, Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- NetSPI, the leader in enterprise penetration testing and attack surface management, today announced the acquisition of nVisium to further scale its offensive security solutions and address heightened demand for human-delivered penetration testing. nVisium will support NetSPI's continued efforts to deliver strategic security testing solutions to enterprises.
nVisium is an authority in security testing, with an impressive track record of delivering cloud and application pentesting to Fortune 500 companies and well-known brands such as Carfax, 1Password, Bluescape, Deltek, EAB, and Trimble.
With the acquisition, NetSPI now has over 450 offensive security experts globally who can support and scale to meet the needs of current and future clients.
"Our decision to acquire nVisium comes down to one core factor: acquiring amazing talent," said Aaron Shilts, CEO at NetSPI. "We're bringing two brilliant, culturally-aligned, and complementary offensive security teams together who are committed to delivering the highest standard of penetration testing on the market today. I'm excited to see what nVisium and NetSPI can accomplish together."
NetSPI welcomes Jack Mannino, CEO and founder of nVisium, to its senior leadership team. He founded nVisium in 2009 on the foundation of inventing new and more efficient ways of protecting software and scaling secure development in the software development lifecycle (SDLC).
"NetSPI's market leadership and people-first culture are a natural complement to what we've built at nVisium. We're all-in on the mission to help organizations keep pace with their ever-evolving attack surface," added Jack. "By joining forces with NetSPI, we have a massive opportunity to expand the breadth and depth of solutions we deliver, improve the client experience, and introduce new growth opportunities to our employees."
This acquisition follows NetSPI's $410 million growth investment from KKR and the December 2020 acquisition of Silent Break Security. Visit www.netspi.com or contact us to learn more.
NetSPI is the leader in enterprise penetration testing and attack surface management. Today, NetSPI offers the most comprehensive suite of offensive security solutions – penetration testing as a service, attack surface management, and breach and attack simulation. Through a combination of technology innovation and human ingenuity NetSPI helps organizations discover, prioritize, and remediate security vulnerabilities. For over 20 years, its global cybersecurity experts have been committed to securing the world's most prominent organizations, including nine of the top 10 U.S. banks, four of the top five global cloud providers, four of the five largest healthcare companies, three FAANG companies, seven of the top 10 U.S. retailers & e-commerce companies, and 50 percent of the Fortune® 50. NetSPI is headquartered in Minneapolis, MN, with global offices across the U.S., Canada, the UK, and India. Follow NetSPI on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
nVisium empowers organizations to eliminate security vulnerabilities through proven in-depth assessments, remediation, and training programs. Our experienced team of security-savvy engineers help organizations establish best practices with high ROI for their engineering and development lifecycles. Through services, software solutions, and R&D, nVisium provides security support for applications, operating systems, networks, mobile, cloud, and IoT unique to business operations, compliance initiatives, and more. Additionally, nVisium offers instructor-led and online security training. Privately owned and founded in 2009, nVisium is headquartered in Falls Church, VA, and names Fortune 500 companies and household brands as customers.
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(The Hill) — Former President Donald Trump in an interview Sunday called the attack on Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-Calif.) husband in their San Fransisco home a “terrible thing” as he railed against crime in Democrat-led cities.
“With Paul Pelosi, that’s a terrible thing, with all of them it’s a terrible thing,” Trump said in an interview with Americano Media, a conservative Spanish language outlet. “Look at what’s happened to San Francisco generally. Look at what’s happening in Chicago. It was far worse than Afghanistan.”
Paul Pelosi, 82, was attacked early Friday morning in his home by an intruder, police said. Authorities arrived at the home and found the two men tussling over a hammer. The suspect then gained control of the hammer and used it to attack Pelosi.
Pelosi underwent surgery for a skull fracture and is expected to recover.
Before the assault occurred, the man confronted Paul Pelosi and shouted, “Where is Nancy? Where is Nancy?” according to a source briefed on the attack. | 2022-10-31T19:12:50+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/trump-attack-on-paul-pelosi-a-terrible-thing/ |
The Kardashian-Jenners celebrated Easter in style. Members of the famous family took to Instagram over the weekend to share some pics and videos from their lavish Easter celebration, which included giant chocolate eggs with each family member's name on them as well as Easter baskets behind each attendee's table setting.
The celebration, which took place at family matriarch, Kris Jenner's home on Saturday, featured a table filled with tasty treats, from cupcakes and cookies to carrots and actual eggs -- and of course, those giant chocolate Easter eggs with a mallet for each family member to crack theirs open.
Kylie Jenner, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kourtney Kardashian all took to their Stories to praise Kris' hosting skills as well as post pics of the decadent dining experience and the family's Easter egg hunt.
"Oh my gosh, look what my mom did. She has chocolate eggs for all the kids and, oh my God, for all the grownups too. Wow, how cute!," Kim said in one of the videos she shared.
"Look at this table. Look at these baskets…this is insane," the SKIMS founder added in another clip.
Khloe also gave the momager props for throwing the "insane" party, saying in a post of her own, "My mom is the most magical woman. This is the most outrageous party. I love my mommy."
Kim's two eldest kids, North West, 8, and Saint West, 6, Khloe's daughter True Thompson, 4, Kylie Jenner's daughter Stormi Webster, 4, and Rob Kardashian's daughter Dream Kardashian, 5, were all shown decorating Easter Eggs. Kourtney Kardashian's daughter Penelope Disick, 9, and her little brother Reign Disick, 7, also joined in on the fun. Travis Barker was also in attendance, and while it's not clear if his two children, Landon Barker, 18 and Alabama Barker, 16 were there, the pair did have a seat and their very own Easter egg at Kris' holiday table. Atiana De La Hoya, 23, the daughter of Barker's ex, Shanna Moakler and former boxer Oscar De La Hoya, also had a place at the table for the family's spirited celebration.
In addition to all the weekend's fun and games, Kylie had a few Easter presents of her own the little ones, gifting Chicago, True, Dream and Stormi their very own gumball machines in pink, purple and baby blue.
That wasn't the only treat Kylie had in store for Easter weekend. The makeup mogul also shared a glimpse of her baby boy -- whose new name is not yet known -- on her Story. In the quick pic, Travis Scott, the father of Kylie's children, is seen holding the little one close as his tiny black and red sneaker rests against the rapper's waist.
For more on the famous family, check out the video below.
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Private student loan interest rates edge down for 5-year variable-rate loans
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The latest private student loan interest rates from the Credible marketplace, updated weekly. (iStock)
During the week of Aug. 15, 2022, average private student loan rates fell for borrowers with credit scores of 720 or higher who used the Credible marketplace to take out 5-year variable-rate loans, while rates rose for 10-year fixed-rate loans.
- 10-year fixed rate: 7.16%, up from 6.97% the week before, +0.19
- 5-year variable rate: 4.82%, down from 4.97% the week before, -0.15
Through Credible, you can compare private student loan rates from multiple lenders without affecting your credit score.
After climbing for four weeks, rates fell slightly this week for 5-year variable-rate loans. Meanwhile, rates for 10-year fixed-rate loans edged up. Five-year loans fell by 0.15%, while rates for 10-year terms saw an increase of 0.19%. Rates for both loan terms are higher than they were this time last year.
Still, it's worth noting that borrowers with good credit may find a lower rate with a private student loan than with some federal loans. For the 2022-23 academic school year, federal student loan rates will range from 4.99% to 7.54%. Private student loan rates for borrowers with good to excellent credit are lower right now.
Because federal loans come with certain benefits, like access to income-driven repayment plans, you should always exhaust federal student loan options first before turning to private student loans to cover any funding gaps. Private lenders such as banks, credit unions and online lenders provide private student loans. You can use private loans to pay for education costs and living expenses, which might not be covered by your federal education loans.
Interest rates and terms on private student loans can vary depending on your financial situation, credit history and the lender you choose.
Take a look at Credible partner lenders’ rates for borrowers who used the Credible marketplace to select a lender during the week of Aug. 15:
Private student loan rates (graduate and undergraduate)
Student loan weekly rate trends
Who sets federal and private interest rates?
Congress sets federal student loan interest rates each year. These fixed interest rates depend on the type of federal loan you take out, your dependency status and your year in school.
Private student loan interest rates can be fixed or variable and depend on your credit, repayment term and other factors. As a general rule, the better your credit score, the lower your interest rate is likely to be.
You can compare rates from multiple student loan lenders using Credible.
How does student loan interest work?
An interest rate is a percentage of the loan periodically tacked onto your balance — essentially the cost of borrowing money. Interest is one way lenders can make money from loans. Your monthly payment often pays interest first, with the rest going to the amount you initially borrowed (the principal).
Getting a low interest rate could help you save money over the life of the loan and pay off your debt faster.
What is a fixed- vs. variable-rate loan?
Here’s the difference between a fixed and variable rate:
- With a fixed rate, your monthly payment amount will stay the same over the course of your loan term.
- With a variable rate, your payments might rise or fall based on changing interest rates.
Comparison shopping for private student loan rates is easy when you use Credible.
Calculate your savings
Using a student loan interest calculator will help you estimate your monthly payments and the total amount you’ll owe over the life of your federal or private student loans.
Once you enter your information, you’ll be able to see what your estimated monthly payment will be, the total you’ll pay in interest over the life of the loan and the total amount you’ll pay back.
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Farm Director Andrea Bushre takes us for a tour of the building site that will soon be the farm ops building this week on Growing, Eating and Educating with NanBop Farm.
Farm Director Andrea Bushre takes us for a tour of the building site that will soon be the farm ops building this week on Growing, Eating and Educating with NanBop Farm. | 2023-05-08T21:30:14+00:00 | 9and10news.com | https://www.9and10news.com/2023/05/08/growing-eating-and-educating-with-nanbop-farm-touring-the-farm-ops-building/ |
Kansas air ambulance service to now stock blood on every flight
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - An air ambulance service that serves the Sunflower State will now stock life-saving blood on every flight.
On Wednesday, March 8, officials with LifeSave Kansas an air medical service, announced that it is now the only air ambulance service to carry and administer blood in flight throughout the Sunflower State. This will greatly increase the chance of survival for those who suffer from blood loss.
LifeSave indicated that its Emporia base has teamed up with Newman Regional Health and the American Red Cross to host a blood drive as the announcement was made. Attendees heard from various speakers and had the chance to look inside emergency vehicles and Newman Regional Health.
According to LifeSave, Kansas - like many other states - continues to see a significant blood shortage. The crisis began when the COVID-19 pandemic canceled blood drives across the nation. Now, as many continue to work from home, the number of workplace and community blood drive remains critically low.
To find where to donate blood, click HERE.
Copyright 2023 WIBW. All rights reserved. | 2023-03-09T17:27:32+00:00 | kwch.com | https://www.kwch.com/2023/03/08/kansas-air-ambulance-service-now-stock-blood-every-flight/ |
BEIJING, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- A news report from chinadaily.com.cn
For Lee Shih-hsiang and Huang Chieh-ni, a young Taiwan couple living in the mainland, Shanghai not only gives them the feeling of a second home, but also injects new life into their music career.
Lee and Huang came to Shanghai two years ago on a music performance tour. Before long they decided to settle in the city, which made them feel at home. The couple now runs a digital music experience center in the city.
In their eyes, the mainland has stronger festive atmosphere in the Chinese New Year celebrations. What are the most memorable experiences for them during the Spring Festival? And what are their wishes for the new year? Let's check out.
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SOURCE chinadaily.com.cn | 2023-01-21T05:24:15+00:00 | wlox.com | https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2023/01/21/taiwan-couple-tune-with-chinese-mainland/ |
When Kristin Martin found out her husband was being transferred to Naval Base San Diego, securing housing for their family of five quickly took over her life.
On-base housing wasn’t an option — the waitlist for a four-bedroom home in the neighborhoods they qualified for was 14 to 16 months.
Neither were the military-only hotels near base where new arrivals can pay low rates as they get their bearings — those were full, too.
So Martin cast a wide net across San Diego and started applying for rental homes, all sight unseen.
“I was waking up and the first thing I was doing was looking at properties,” Martin said. “I was looking at it midday, before I went to bed. I had alerts set. It became a full-time job.”
More than 30 rental applications later and hundreds of dollars in application fees down the drain, the Martins finally found a home.
But there were caveats. They’d have to start paying rent a month before they actually moved. And, at $4,200 per month, their rent was nearly $700 more than the monthly basic allowance for housing, known as the BAH, that her husband, a lieutenant, receives.
“We’ll probably be here two or three years, so that could be $20,000 that we’re paying out of pocket above BAH just for rent,” Martin said after completing her family’s fourth move in 15 years last month.
“It’s affecting us personally but then I think about how we were a junior enlisted family at one point. I cannot imagine the struggles (they) are going through.”
Housing has long been a major benefit for service members, a subsidy to salaries that trail the private sector. But, amid record-breaking spikes in rent, the Department of Defense has neglected its commitment to help military families find affordable places to live, service members and housing activists say.
That’s forced many to settle for substandard homes, deal with extremely long commutes or pay thousands out of pocket they hadn’t budgeted for.
“We have families coming to us that are on exorbitantly lengthy waiting lists and sitting in homes that they can’t afford, like an Airbnb rental, or they’re at a hotel or camping in tents or living in RVs,” said Kate Needham, a veteran who co-founded the nonprofit Armed Forces Housing Advocates in May 2021.
“I don’t think civilians really understand — they might think we’re living in free housing and just having a great time, making lots of money. And that’s not the case at all.”
Needham’s group supplies microgrants to military families in need, some of whom have resorted to food banks because their salaries do not cover such basics.
Reports of the housing squeeze military families face has alarmed members of Congress, who are pushing legislation that would force the Department of Defense to rethink how it handles housing.
A common complaint is that with rents soaring nationwide, the housing allowances, which vary by rank and are recalculated annually, haven’t kept pace with rental markets, even though they’re supposed to cover 95% of rental costs for the approximately two-thirds of active-duty personnel who, like the Martins, have to live off base.
According to a data analysis by The Associated Press of five of the most populous military bases in the U.S., housing allowances across all ranks have risen an average of 18.7% since January 2018. In that span, according to real estate company Zillow, rents have skyrocketed 43.9% in those markets: Carlsbad, California; Colorado Springs, Colorado; El Paso, Texas; Killeen, Texas, and Tacoma, Washington.
And because of how tough off-base markets are, on-base housing has become a hot commodity, with many bases having long waitlists.
Needham argues that the discrepancy between military housing allowances and the current market should alarm officials who are already struggling to recruit the next generation.
“If you can’t afford your job, why the hell would you stay in the job?” Needham said. “People are feeling abused by the military in so many different areas — the sexual assault issues, the lack of attention to medical care, the lack of attention to mental health. This is just another tick in the box that’s like, ‘Why would I join the military?’ And if you don’t have enough numbers, that’s a long-term national security problem.”
The Department of Defense did not comment on whether housing issues have become a retention concern. But defense officials said military housing offices monitor markets and offer tools to assist families, including referral services to help find “suitable, affordable housing, whether on or off-base.”
“The Department of Defense is committed to ensuring that service members and their families have access to affordable, quality housing within a reasonable commute of their assigned duty station,” it said.
At MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida, housing allowances used to be in line with the local market. In January 2020, a senior airman without dependents received a monthly housing stipend of $1,560, compared to the typical Tampa-area rent price of $1,457, according to Zillow. But since then rent prices have exploded to $2,118 per month in July, while a senior airman’s housing allowance is currently $1,647.
With such a discrepancy and those living off-base facing notoriously long commutes, it’s no wonder that nearly all of MacDill’s 572 homes are full. As of last week, the base was at 95% capacity with a waitlist of 548 families, according to 2nd Lt. Kristin Nielsen, a MacDill public affairs officer.
“We are woefully underhoused,” said Stephanie Poynor, a Tampa property manager and wife of a retired serviceman. “The DoD needs to recognize how much our soldiers, sailors, airmen, Marines and Coasties are really suffering in this market.”
Tampa real estate agent Renee Thompson, a relocation specialist, said it’s common for service members to rent homes that are an hour’s drive away from base.
“No homes in today’s market will even come close to the service member’s BAH,” said Thompson, who served in the Army. “It’s really disheartening.”
Nielsen said the annual housing allowance calculation takes six to nine months, making it a “lagging indicator of the current dynamic housing market.”
Officials are looking into adding on-base and off-base housing for MacDill, which has about 18,500 active-duty service members, she said. But because of the need for congressional budgetary approval, such long-term solutions are years away.
Even at rural Idaho’s Mountain Home Air Force Base, housing is extremely hard to come by, hampered by its location about 50 miles (80 kilometers) outside of Boise, one of the country’s hottest markets.
Col. Jamaal Mays, the 366th Fighter Wing commander for support, said housing allowances have increased, but not enough to keep pace with the spiking prices.
Brand new airmen are normally housed in dorms on base for about 36 months, but because demand for on-base housing is so high, they often only spend 18 to 20 months.
“They’re being pushed out on the local economy before they’re ready,” Mays said.
With few options, Mays said some airmen have started living in RV parks or moving much further away, including to Twin Falls, where they face commutes of up to two hours on sometimes snowy roads, hardly ideal if they have to respond to a base emergency, not to mention the fuel costs, he said.
Last fall, defense officials issued temporary BAH increases for October to December 2021 in 56 housing markets — including Mountain Home and Tampa. Yet even though rents have continued to rise, there’s no indication a similar bump is coming this fall.
Even if housing allowances do see a bump in January, that could end up taking away food-stamp eligibility for some military families who are struggling with food insecurity. That’s because the Agriculture Department counts BAH as income when determining a family’s eligibility for the SNAP government assistance program.
Frustrated by what she called the Defense Department’s lack of transparency into housing allowance calculations, U.S. Rep. Marilyn Strickland, D-Wash., has introduced a measure that would give the department one year to reexamine its process and report on how accurate the current system is.
BAH is like an “algorithm that needs updating on a regular basis,” said Strickland, whose district includes the massive Joint Base Lewis-McChord near Tacoma, where many military families struggle to find affordable homes. Her proposal is part of the national defense bill that passed the House in July and is awaiting Senate approval.
“The vast majority of people live off post, so this is incredibly urgent,” she said.
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Follow R.J. Rico on Twitter at https://twitter.com/rjrico62. | 2022-08-21T00:37:57+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/politics/ap-politics/military-families-housing-benefits-lag-as-rents-explode/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — The year was 2016, the presidential candidate under investigation was Hillary Clinton and the FBI director at the time, James Comey, laid out the factors the Justice Department weighs in deciding whether to charge someone with mishandling classified records.
Fast forward to 2022 and that tutorial proves instructive as another candidate from that election, Donald Trump, is entangled in an FBI probe related to sensitive government documents.
Whether an FBI search of Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence is a prelude to criminal charges is unknown. The action Monday nonetheless focuses attention on the thicket of statutes that govern the handling of government records, though the department’s own history of prosecutorial discretion — some high-profile investigations have ended without charges or in misdemeanor plea deals — makes it hard to forecast with certainty what might happen this time.
“These are statutes that have historically not been enforced to the fullest extent,” said University of Texas law professor Stephen Vladeck.
Much remains uncertain about Monday’s search, including precisely what documents the FBI was looking for — Trump says agents opened a safe — or why it acted when it did. But people familiar with the matter say it relates to an ongoing Justice Department investigation into the discovery of classified material in boxes of White House records the National Archives and Records Administration recovered from Mar-A-Lago earlier this year.
To obtain a search warrant, the Justice Department would have had to persuade a judge that probable cause existed that a crime was committed, though what statute officials think may have been violated is unclear.
Multiple federal laws require the safekeeping of government secrets. One potentially relevant statute makes it a crime to remove classified information and retain it an unauthorized location. Another makes it illegal to mishandle national defense information, including maps, photographs and documents, or transmit it to a person not authorized to receive it.
But if past is any precedent, the mere mishandling of classified information isn’t always enough for a felony conviction — or any charges at all.
“It often comes down to whether there are aggravating factors in these cases,” said David Laufman, a Washington lawyer who as head of the Justice Department’s counterintelligence and export control section oversaw the Hillary Clinton investigation.
Those include, he said, how much classified information was mishandled, the extent to which the person knew they were in possession of classified information and how sensitive the material was and whether its exposure placed at risk U.S. national security.
The FBI said as much in 2016 when it closed without recommending charges an investigation into whether Clinton mishandled classified information via a private email server she used as secretary of state. Comey said agents had determined that she had sent and received emails containing classified information but that there was no indication she had intended to break the law. He said no reasonable prosecutor would have brought such a case.
To prove his point, he said a review of past Justice Department cases established that each prosecution involved some combination of: an intentional mishandling of classified records; the vast exposure of materials in a way that suggested willful misconduct, disloyalty to the U.S. or obstruction of justice.
In another notable case, former CIA Director David Petraeus was permitted in 2015 to plead guilty to a misdemeanor charge of the unauthorized removal and retention of classified information, avoiding prison as he admitted sharing notebooks containing government secrets with his biographer. That resolution came two years after an FBI search of his home and despite an acknowledgment by Petraeus that he knew the information he was sharing was classified.
It remains to be seen what arguments Trump might raise as the investigation progresses. His lengthy statement disclosing the search did not address the substance of the probe, complaining instead that the FBI’s action was a “weaponization of the Justice System and an attack by Radical Left Democrats.”
Christina Bobb, a lawyer for Trump, said in an interview that aired on Real America’s Voice on Tuesday that supporting documentation for the warrant remained sealed and that she had not seen it. But she said investigators said they were “looking for classified information that they think should not have been removed from the White House, as well as presidential records.”
She asserted that the president himself gets to decide what is a presidential record, and it is true that Trump could argue that as president until Jan. 20, 2021, he was the original classification authority and had declassified on his own the classified material recovered from Mar-a-Lago.
But, law professor Vladeck said, it would be a “pretty stunning” argument by Trump to claim as his defense that he had “declassified all of our crown jewels” and, by doing so, effectively admit that he was a “threat to our national security.”
And, Laufman said, “The fact that he has legal authority doesn’t mean…that anything he might have chosen to take from the White House and squirrel away at Mar-a-Lago is declassified. The declassification process does not exist in Donald Trump’s head. It’s not self-executing.”
It is also possible he might say he was unaware of the content of the boxes as they were being packed. His son Eric told Fox News that boxes were among items that got moved out of the White House during “six hours” on Inauguration Day. But even if that’s the case, he would still have had a legal obligation once he learned of the presence of classified information to return it, Laufman said.
There are other statutes that could come into play that don’t explicitly concern classified information. One particular law makes it a felony for someone in possession of government records to willfully mutilate, obliterate or destroy them. That law is punishable by up to three years in prison and says that anyone convicted of it is disqualified from holding future office, though the qualifications of who can run for president are established by the Constitution.
In any event, key unanswered questions remain, including whether the investigative focus is on “the act of keeping all this material at Mar-a-Lago” or on what the material actually is, Vladeck said.
Given that mystery, he said, “We won’t know for sure until we know for sure.” | 2022-08-10T17:35:52+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/news/politics/did-trump-commit-a-crime-fbi-search-of-mar-a-lago-raises-fresh-questions/ |
R. Kelly accuser to give key testimony on trial-fixing charge
CHICAGO (AP) — R. Kelly’s federal trial in Chicago that starts Monday is in many ways a do-over of his 2008 state child pornography trial, at which jurors acquitted the singer on charges that he produced a video of himself when he was around 30 having sex with a girl no older than 14.
There’s one big difference: This time, prosecutors say, she will testify.
Kelly, 55, goes into Chicago federal court already sentenced by a New York federal judge to a 30-year prison term for a 2021 conviction on charges he parlayed his fame to sexually abuse other young fans.
Among the most serious charges the Grammy Award winner faces at his federal trial is conspiracy to obstruct justice by rigging the 2008 trial, including by paying off and threatening the girl to ensure she did not testify.
Testimony by the woman, now in her 30s and referred to in filings only as “Minor 1,” will be pivotal. The charges against Kelly also include four counts of the enticement of minors for sex — one count each for four other accusers. All are also slated to testify.
Even just one or two convictions in Chicago could add decades to Kelly’s New York sentence, which he is appealing. With the New York sentence alone, Kelly will be around 80 before qualifying for early release.
Prosecutors at the federal trial plan to play the same VHS tape that was “Exhibit No. 1″ at the 2008 trial. While it was the only video in evidence 14 years ago, at least three other videos will be entered into evidence at the federal trial.
Prosecutors say Kelly shot the video of Minor 1 in a log cabin-themed room at his North Side Chicago home between 1998 and 2000 when she was as young as 13. In it, the girl is heard calling the man “daddy.” Federal prosecutors say that she and Kelly had sex hundreds of times over the years in his homes, recording studios and tour buses.
Before the 2008 trial, Kelly carried a duffle bag full of sex tapes everywhere he went for years, but some tapes later went missing, according to court filings. In the 2000s, bootleg copies of some videos appeared on street corners across the U.S.
Kelly, who rose from poverty on Chicago’s South Side to become a star singer, songwriter and producer, knew a conviction in 2008 would effectively end his life as he knew it.
On June 13, 2008, Kelly shut his eyes tight and bowed his head as jurors returned from deliberations. As a court official read the jury’s decision and it became clear Kelly would be acquitted on all counts, tears streamed down his cheeks and he said over and over, “Thank you, Jesus.”
Two Kelly associates, Derrel McDavid and Milton Brown, are co-defendants in Chicago. McDavid is accused of helping Kelly fix the 2008 trial, while Brown is charged with receiving child pornography. Like Kelly, they have also denied any wrongdoing.
Double jeopardy rules bar the prosecution of someone for the same crimes they were acquitted of earlier. But that shouldn’t apply to the Chicago federal trial because prosecutors are alleging different crimes related to Minor 1, including obstruction of justice for fixing the 2008 trial.
Minor 1 first met Kelly in the late 1990s when she was in junior high school. She had tagged along to Kelly’s Chicago recording studio with her aunt, a professional singer working with Kelly’s music. Soon after that meeting, Minor 1 told her parents Kelly was going to be her godfather.
In the early 2000s, the aunt showed the parents a copy of a video she said depicted their daughter having sex with Kelly. When they confronted Kelly, he told them, “You’re with me or against me,” a government filing says.
The parents took it as a threat.
“Minor 1′s mother did not want to go up against Kelly’s power, money, and influence by not following what he said,” the filing adds.
Kelly told the parents and Minor 1 they had to leave Chicago, paying for them to travel to the Bahamas and Cancun, Mexico. When they returned, prosecutors say Kelly sought to isolate Minor 1, moving her around to different hotels.
When called before a state grand jury looking into the video, Minor 1, her father and mother denied it was her in it. Prosecutors say an attorney for Kelly sat in on their testimony and reported back to Kelly what they said.
Prosecutors from the Cook County state’s attorney’s office chose to push ahead with charges and to take the case to trial in 2008 despite what they knew was a major hurdle: their inability to call the girl in the video to testify.
Any confidence Kelly may have had of beating similar charges a second time were likely dashed when he learned Minor 1 was now cooperating with the government. With more resources, federal prosecutors also boast conviction rates of more than 90% compared to around 65% for their state counterparts.
In 2008, his lawyers argued the man in the VHS video who appeared very much to be Kelly was not Kelly. They showed jurors that Kelly has a large mole on his back, then played excerpts of the video in which no mole was visible on the man.
One of Kelly’s attorneys, Sam Adam Jr., told jurors during closings that no mole on the man’s back meant one thing: “It ain’t him. And if it ain’t him, you can’t convict.”
Some 2008 jurors told reporters after the trial that they weren’t convinced the female in the video was who state prosecutors said she was.
That shouldn’t be an issue at the Chicago federal trial. Prosecutors say both the girl and her parents will testify.
What defense Kelly’s legal team will present this time isn’t clear.
The defense is likely to say Kelly’s accusers are misrepresenting the facts. Kelly was more blunt in a 2019 interview with Gayle King of “CBS This Morning,” saying about the women: “All of them are lying.”
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The idea is to stop spammers from scooping up your email address.
Sorry. This spam-fighting trick doesn’t work. At all. You are not fooling crooks.
If you’re using this technique for your email address, you can stop. But my point is bigger than this one ineffective hack.
This piece of anti-spam fiction is an example of the digital self-protection myths that drain your time and energy and make you less safe. Today, let’s kill off four privacy and security bogus beliefs, including that you need a VPN to stay safe online. (No, you probably don’t.)
I’ll also remind you of better ways to fend off the criminals trying to steal your money or data.
Let me also add my standard line: It’s exhausting to be a human on the internet. Companies and public officials could be doing far more to protect you.
Myth No. 1: Stop spammers by writing out “at” and “dot” in your email address.
Claps to my colleague Andrew Van Dam, who asked me if this anti-spam trick worked. In case you skipped the paragraphs up there: Nope, it doesn’t.
Digital security experts told me that bad guys can use software to easily translate your “at” and “dot” into a regular old email address.
Stop trying to beat scammers [at] their own game.
Myth No. 2: Digital criminals are dumb.
I mock the pathetic emails and texts I receive that are obvious scams. Oh, really, Oprah is texting me a “secret way to lose that gut”??!!
But do not underestimate spammers and scammers. Crime is a big business. The Federal Trade Commission said it received 2.8 million fraud reports in 2021 with reported losses of more than $5.8 billion. That’s likely an undercount. (You can report scams or other fraud to the FTC here.)
Most crooks are savvy about exploiting your fear, greed and hunger for connection.
Scammers might win your trust over weeks or months on LinkedIn or a dating app before asking you to invest in their business. A common crime starts with a phone call that seems to come from your bank or the Internal Revenue Service claiming there's an emergency with your money and asking for account information or payments. Crooks love sending emails that promise you can win a valuable prize if you click RIGHT NOW on a link.
If you believe that you would never fall for any of these tricks, your overconfidence plays right into the bad guys’ hands.
It’s better if you assume that digital criminals are excellent at their jobs and you might be their next victim, said Girish Chander, partner group manager for Microsoft 365 Security.
[Michelle Singletary: Why knowing how to spot a scam doesn’t always protect you.]
Myth No. 3: You need a VPN to stay safe online.
Virtual private networks are apps or other software that help you hide what sites you’re using.
VPNs are commonly used in countries where governments censor the internet or surveil people online. Many companies make their employees use VPNs to protect their computer networks from intruders. That’s reasonable.
But for most people in the United States and other democracies, “There is no real reason why you should use a VPN,” said Frédéric Rivain, chief technology officer of Dashlane, a password management service that also offers a VPN.
Rivain said he uses a VPN to watch online broadcasts of French rugby matches that aren’t available in the United States. (A VPN can make it look as though you’re logging in from Marseille when you’re really in Denver. I’m not squealing on Rivain, but using a VPN may break the rules of streaming video services and you could be kicked out.)
Many VPNs are also dodgy and may do far more harm than good. Last year, Washington Post technology columnist Geoffrey A. Fowler recommended three VPNs that he found safe. But for most of you reading this, skip the VPN.
If you’re researching sensitive subjects like depression and don’t want family members to know or corporations to keep records of your activities, Rivain said you might be better off using a privacy-focused web browser such as Brave or the search engine DuckDuckGo.
If you use a VPN, that company has records of what you’re doing. And advertisers will still figure out how to pitch ads based on your online activities.
P.S. If you’re concerned about crooks stealing your info when you use WiFi networks in coffee shops or airports and want to use a VPN to disguise what you’re doing, you probably don’t need to. Using public WiFi is safe now in most circumstances, my colleague Tatum Hunter has reported.
Myth No. 4: Your email address and phone number are secrets.
The foundation of the spam-fighting hack from Myth No. 1 is the belief that your email address is private information. It’s not.
If you start with the assumption than anyone might have your phone number or email, you are better prepared to treat anything as a potential trick from a stranger.
What that means in practice is to slow down and “always verify,” Microsoft's Chander told me.
If you receive an urgent phone call that seems to be from your bank, hang up and dial the phone number from your account statements or from a web search, Chander said. If you’re messaging with a stranger or even someone you think you know over Instagram DMs, be wary — especially if they start asking for money.
If you receive an email that seems to be from Amazon or your real estate agent, pause before you click on a link or document in there. It’s safer to log into your Amazon account from the app rather than clicking on the link in an email. Call your real estate agent to make sure they sent the document.
It’s awful to be suspicious of everyone and to treat every text like it might be a nuclear bomb. But the internet is a nonstop scam machine and a little paranoia is healthy. Ugh.
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One tiny win
In Tuesday’s edition of The Tech Friend, I asked for your tips for smarter shopping on sites like Temu. It’s America’s hottest shopping app and packed with bargains. But sometimes products are cheap because they’re garbage.
Lisa Peterson from Helena, Mont., responded with her personal list of Temu pro shopping tricks. Peterson’s best advice: Have a ruler handy.
“People complain a lot that they get things smaller than they expected,” she wrote to me. Product dimensions are often included in Temu’s online listings, and it’s worth checking them. You don’t want to buy a doghouse for your pet — and find when the item arrives that it’s made for a doll’s house.
“Don’t expect fast shipping. Orders usually take 10 days or more,” she also advised, and Peterson said not to feel pressured by Temu’s time-limited offers. Artificial urgency is a classic tactic of many e-commerce sites and some retailers like mattress stores. There will always be another sale.
Peterson and others who shop on Temu also told me their bottom line about the Chinese app: You are probably going to buy treasure and some trash. Buyer beware.
It’s your turn! Email me or use this form to tell me about your savvy shopping tip, favorite app or tech trick that made your day. We might feature your advice in a future edition of The Tech Friend. | 2023-02-17T18:05:47+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/02/17/dont-use-a-vpn/ |
MUNSTER, Ind., Nov. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caravel Autism Health, a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of young children on the autism spectrum, will open a new clinic in Northwest Indiana this fall. Located near the Indiana/Illinois border at 10419 Calumet Avenue in Munster, the new center will offer convenient access to clinic-based treatment for families in the Chicago and Northwest Indiana metropolitan area.
Caravel specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis therapy, which uses positive reinforcement to help children with autism increase a wide range of skills. The Munster clinic will feature colorful, sensory-friendly spaces where young children will work one-on-one with therapists to build skills, develop confidence, and learn to connect with the world around them.
"At Caravel, we change lives," explained Caravel CEO Mike Miller. "Our ABA therapy programs help children with autism reach their greatest potential. We've been expanding our clinic footprint across the greater Chicago area and are now adding Northwest Indiana because we want to ensure that parents can find quality providers for their children."
As part of its commitment to achieving the best ABA outcomes in the field, Caravel has developed an outcomes platform called PathTap. Using PathTap, Caravel's clinicians can track individual client progress in real-time with results data that quickly identifies ways to finetune each child's treatment to reach the best outcomes. Since implementing the technology earlier this year, Caravel has demonstrated significant growth in clinical outcomes with an increase of 30% on targeted clinical quality components for its clients.
"We are leading the way to happier lives and greater independence through our outcomes-based approach to treatment," explained Maggie Ealy, MA, BCBA, clinic director at Caravel/Munster. "We are excited to be bringing this innovative model to families in Northwest Indiana."
Caravel also offers evaluation, diagnosis, family support, and counseling services. For more information, call 219-217-3648 or visit caravelautism.com.
Since 2009, Caravel Autism Health has been devoted to helping families navigate the challenges of childhood autism. Our team of clinical experts specializes in the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of children on the autism spectrum. Caravel's research-based and data-driven programs are designed to provide better outcomes that help children with autism reshape their development and embrace new ways of interacting with the world.
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Off the Beaten Path: Return Trip – late 1800s railroad car preserved
Published: Nov. 29, 2022 at 5:04 PM CST|Updated: 21 minutes ago
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Today’s “Off the Beaten Path: Return Trip” takes us back to the year 1999.
Cliff Naylor takes us to the North Dakota prairie, and inside an old railroad car, preserved almost perfectly from the late 1800s.
In 2007, the “Rosebud” was carefully disassembled and moved from a remote location on the prairie to Valley City.
The historic railcar was put back together inside a visitor center that was designed to house it so the public can have access to it.
It is now located at the Valley City Rosebud Visitor Center on Main Street in Valley City.
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Nijel Pack understands why the question gets asked. He plays for a school that’s won five national championships in football.
How did Miami become so good in basketball?
“I’ve heard of all the great football players that have been here,” Pack said, “but the basketball program has been coming up the last few years and people respect both now.”
The Hurricanes have doubled down on their basketball success with the men’s and women’s teams reaching the Elite Eight — and both knocking off No. 1 seeds along the way.
They will play Sunday for the opportunity to go to their first Final Fours. Jim Larrañaga’s men (28-7) will face second-seeded Texas in the afternoon in Kansas City and Katie Meier’s women (22-12) will meet three-seed LSU in the evening in Greenville, South Carolina.
“The two programs have a lot in common,” Meier said. “We’re very competitive, like a big brother-little sister or big sister-little brother, depending on who won that week. We get that way with each other and I love it. …
“Whether you’re laying on the training table next to somebody, one player next to the other player saying, ‘Why did you miss that shot?’ — they’re right there competing with each other in a very loving way. I think it’s elevated both of our programs.”
Miami’s mutual success comes as it has established itself as a model of the new era in college sports.
Like other programs, transfers have played a major role, but Miami also — very publicly — has gone full-steam ahead into name, image and likeness with mega booster John Ruiz providing lucrative deals to Pack and twins Haley and Hanna Cavinder.
The ninth-seeded women have never before advanced so far in the tournament, and it’s been a thrilling ride. They erased a 17-point halftime deficit to beat No. 8 Oklahoma State, beat No. 1 Indiana on Destiny Harden’s tie-breaking basket with 3.3 seconds left and eliminated No. 4 Villanova on Friday after squandering a 21-point lead in the second half.
The fifth-seeded men’s run to their second straight regional final has been no less exciting. They rallied from an eight-point deficit with under 5 minutes left to beat No. 12 Drake before posting a 16-point win over No. 4 Indiana. On Friday, they toppled No. 1 Houston by 14 points.
A version of the football-basketball question was the first to be asked at Larrañaga’s postgame news conference Friday. He detoured into paying homage to the school’s academic reputation and lauding the work of the women’s team.
Men’s player Wooga Poplar said he gets the question frequently when he’s on campus but was surprised it came up when he was talking to local fans in Kansas City.
“I just tell them football does football and we do basketball,” Poplar said, “and we’re both pretty good.”
Pack said he and his teammates have followed the women closely during this especially mad Miami March.
“It was really fun watching their game, seeing them beat Villanova, when they were expected to lose,” Pack said. “Making the Elite Eight for the first time in their program history is something that people didn’t think about at the beginning of the year.”
At the start of the year, Miami’s programs were in the spotlight mostly for their plunge into the NIL arena. Pack made headlines last spring when he left Kansas State and landed a deal with Ruiz; Ruiz says it pays $800,000 over two years and provides Pack with a car.
About the same time, the Cavinder twins, who built their bank accounts at Fresno State thanks to more than 4 million TikTok followers, transferred to Miami.
Their recruitment was instantly scrutinized and led to Meier missing the first three games of this season through a university-imposed suspension that was handed down in anticipation of NCAA sanctions. Last month, Miami was placed one year of probation after the school and the NCAA agreed that coaches arranged impermissible contact between Ruiz and the Cavinders.
But the talk now has shifted to what’s happening on the basketball courts.
Pack, who had 26 points and seven 3-pointers against Houston, is averaging 19.7 points per game in the tournament. ACC player of the year Isaiah Wong, who reportedly has a six-figure NIL deal, had 20 points against Houston and is averaging 17.3 in the tournament.
Haley Cavinder has led the women’s balanced offense with 12.5 points per game for the season. Jasmyne Roberts, an 8.4-point scorer for the season, went off for 26 against Villanova and is averaging 18 in the tournament.
Hanna Cavinder said she’s savoring everything the men and women are achieving.
“I think it’s cool to see us both doing this together in a sense, and bringing Miami more of like a basketball-school realm,” she said. “It’s just super exciting to be a part of. I know it’s probably something that might not be done again.”
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AP Basketball Writers Aaron Beard and Tim Reynolds contributed to this report.
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Which Acer gaming monitor is best?
Acer is a leading electronics manufacturer, making excellent products from tablets to computers. They offer several top-tier displays, so Acer has you covered whether you’re a serious or casual gamer.
There are several considerations and features to look out for, but the best monitors display high-quality images quickly. The 31.5-Inch AOPEN HC1 Curved Gaming Monitor, for example, is an excellent option. It’s a curved monitor with dazzling visuals, a low response time and several premium features.
What to know before you buy an Acer gaming monitor
Screen size and resolution
Your monitor’s screen size is a matter of preference, but a larger display is a good idea if you want to do other things like stream movies or TV shows on your computer. If you have minimal space to work with, a small-to-medium display is ideal as it won’t take up as much space.
Screen sizes over 26 inches can display ultra high definition 4K content, while some bigger than 31 inches can display 8K content. Smaller screen sizes of 24-27 inches usually can only show full high definition 1080p content, making them ideal for gaming and light work tasks.
Curved vs. flat
Curved TVs were a failure, but curved gaming monitors are becoming increasingly popular. A curved screen can provide a more immersive gaming experience. There are three curvature designations: 1800r, 3000r and 4000r, with the higher number indicating a more pronounced curve. Curved displays are easier on the eyes, but they’re best suited for larger monitors.
Flat monitors are the standard among most gamers, and while they tend to be cheaper than curved monitors, they have some drawbacks since not all games support a widescreen 21:9 aspect ratio, which can leave black space on both ends of your display.
Screen type
There are three main types of computer monitor displays: twisted nematic, vertical alignment and in-plane switching.
- TN displays produce colors that look washed-out compared to VA and IPS screens, but they’re the cheapest to make and offer the fastest response times, making them ideal for gaming.
- VA panels produce the truest blacks, making them ideal for dark-environment video games. However, even with an excellent response time, they have a poor refresh rate.
- IPS displays have fast response times and color reproduction. However, a bit of background glow near the corners makes them less-than-ideal for anything other than gaming and work tasks.
What to look for in a quality Acer gaming monitor
Responsiveness
Response time refers to how quickly a screen can shift from one shade of gray to another. You’ll often see fast-moving objects with a ghost-like trail on displays with slower response times. A number and an “ms” usually indicate responsiveness, and the lower the number, the faster the display’s response time.
Refresh rate
Refresh rate refers to image and motion clarity. Most PC games have fast-moving images that will look smoother and clearer on a monitor with a fast refresh rate. Most TVs have a 60-hertz refresh rate, but the best gaming monitors have a rate of at least 120Hz.
Premium syncing
The best gaming monitors have premium syncing capabilities, including AMD FreeSync and Nvidia’s G-Sync. Both syncing technologies offer variable dynamic refresh rates that automatically adjust to display minimal input lag and produce motion images with superior clarity.
How much you can expect to spend on an Acer gaming monitor
It depends on the size and type of display, but you can find an excellent 24- to 27-inch monitor for $150-$300. For monitors over 27 inches with ultra-high-definition capabilities, you can expect to pay $300-$1,000.
Acer gaming monitor FAQ
Is it necessary to adjust display settings out of the box?
A. Yes, default factory settings do not optimize monitor displays to the best of their abilities. Calibrating colors, sharpness, contrast and brightness will help you achieve the ideal image quality.
What is input lag?
A. Input lag refers to the time it takes for your monitor to display a command you’ve input on a controller, keyboard or mouse. Monitors with low response times usually have the most reduced input lag.
What’s the best Acer gaming monitor to buy?
Top Acer gaming monitor
31.5-Inch AOPEN HC1 Curved Gaming Monitor
What you need to know: This large VA curved monitor is packed with plenty of premium features and is ideal for intense gaming and streaming HD content.
What you’ll love: This high-end wide quad high-definition monitor has an 1800r curvature with a 144Hz refresh rate and a 4ms response time. It’s wall-mountable, features AMD FreeSync technology and has an anti-reflective coating so gamers can play in brighter environments.
What you should consider: The default factory color profiles are lackluster, and it doesn’t have a swivel for adjusting its position.
Where to buy: Sold by Acer
Top Acer gaming monitor for the money
Acer Nitro XZ272 27-Inch LED Monitor
What you need to know: This curved monitor offers stunning visuals, an ultra-fast refresh rate and dazzling lifelike colors.
What you’ll love: This full HD monitor provides superior clarity thanks to thin-film-transistor active-matrix technology and boasts impressive fully integrated sound, so you don’t need external speakers.
What you should consider: The image isn’t as sharp as other comparable models, and the color settings need calibration since they don’t look optimal at their factory settings.
Where to buy: Sold by Staples
Worth checking out
32-Inch AOPEN HC5 Series Gaming Monitor
What you need to know: This LCD VA monitor has several convenient features and displays stunning visuals and vivid colors.
What you’ll love: It has an 1800r curvature with a 5ms response time and a 144Hz refresh rate. It features Blue Light Shield and Flickerless technology for a clearer image that strains the eyes less.
What you should consider: Some customers report that the screen is sensitive to physical impact and that the base isn’t stable.
Where to buy: Sold by Acer
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OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Chris Bassitt pitched eight sharp innings in his return to Oakland, Eduardo Escobar hit a grand slam and the New York Mets extended their lead in the NL East by beating the Athletics 9-2 on Friday night.
Brandon Nimmo and Mark Vientos each added a pair of RBIs to move the Mets 2 1/2 games ahead of Atlanta in the division. The Braves lost 9-1 in Philadelphia.
New York has won seven of eight games to open a little cushion in the tight division race before traveling to Atlanta for three games next weekend. The Mets are also assured of the top wild-card spot if they lose the division, guaranteeing they would host the best-of-three wild-card round if they finish behind the Braves.
Bassitt (15-8), traded by Oakland to the Mets before the season, shut down his old team, allowing two runs and six hits. Bassitt’s 2.43 ERA in 41 starts at the Coliseum is third best to Hall of Famers Catfish Hunter and Vida Blue among players with at least 20 starts there.
Bassitt got all the support he needed in a three-run second thanks to an RBI single by Vientos and a two-run single by Nimmo against Cole Irvin (9-12).
Escobar put it away in the fifth when he sent the first pitch he saw into the left-field seats to clear the bases with his first career slam.
Irvin allowed eight runs and 11 hits in 4 2/3 innings.
The A’s matched a franchise record with their 50th loss of the season at the Coliseum, equaling their total from the 1979 season. They have five home games remaining.
HONORING CHAVEZ
Mets hitting coach Eric Chavez was honored before the game by being inducted into the A’s Hall of Fame. Chavez spent 13 seasons in Oakland, winning six Gold Gloves at third base and hitting at least 20 homers seven straight seasons.
“It’s pretty cool,” Chavez said. “The history here in Oakland goes pretty deep and a lot of good players that have come through here.”
TRAINER’S ROOM
Mets: Nimmo was back in the lineup after leaving Wednesday’s game following the first inning because an injured left quadriceps. An MRI came back clean and Nimmo tested it out before the game before going into the lineup. Nimmo had three hits.
A’s: RHP Joel Payamps was placed on the 15-day IL with a strained lumbar muscle. …Oakland claimed INF Ernie Clement off waivers from Cleveland and recalled LHP Sam Selman from Triple-A Las Vegas.
UP NEXT
Jacob deGrom (5-2, 2.32) takes the mound for the Mets after becoming the only pitcher to strike out at least 13 batters with no walks in five innings in his previous start. Ken Waldichuk (0-2, 7.13) starts for Oakland.
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HAIFA, Israel, Sept. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elbit Systems Ltd. (NASDAQ: ESLT and TASE: ESLT) ("Elbit Systems") announced today that it was awarded a contract valued at $80 million to supply unmanned turrets for Armoured Fighting Vehicles ("AFVs") of an Asian-Pacific country. The contract will be performed over a three-year period.
Under the contract, Elbit Systems will supply 30mm-gun unmanned light turrets that integrate sensors and display systems for enhanced situational awareness, target acquisition capabilities, fire control systems and weapon systems of various types, enabling significant mission performance upgrade for the AFVs.
Yehuda (Udi) Vered, General Manager of Elbit Systems Land, said: "I believe that Elbit Systems is uniquely positioned to address the renewed and growing demand by militaries around the globe to improve the operational capabilities of their armoured platforms, due to our ability to provide comprehensive integrated solutions."
Elbit Systems Ltd. is an international high technology company engaged in a wide range of defense, homeland security and commercial programs throughout the world. The Company, which includes Elbit Systems and its subsidiaries, operates in the areas of aerospace, land and naval systems, command, control, communications, computers, intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance ("C4ISR"), unmanned aircraft systems, advanced electro-optics, electro-optic space systems, EW suites, signal intelligence systems, data links and communications systems, radios, cyber-based systems and munitions. The Company also focuses on the upgrading of existing platforms, developing new technologies for defense, homeland security and commercial applications and providing a range of support services, including training and simulation systems.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks that traded heavily or had substantial price changes Friday:
Ross Stores Inc., down 99 cents to $91.01.
The discount retailer lowered its profit forecast for the year as inflation crimps consumer spending.
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc., down $7.52 to $11.03.
Activist investor Ryan Cohen confirmed that he no longer owns any shares or options related to the home goods retailer.
AMC Entertainment Holdings Inc., down $1.27 to $18.02.
The chain of 950 movie theaters reaffirmed expectations for a weak slate of films during the third quarter.
General Motors Co., up 98 cents to $39.70.
The automaker reinstated its dividend.
Foot Locker Inc., up $6.41 to $38.39.
The athletic apparel and footwear company reported strong financial results and named a replacement for its retiring CEO.
Bill.com Holdings Inc., up $24.89 to $174.29.
The payment processing software company gave investors an encouraging earnings forecast for the year.
Madison Square Garden Entertainment Entertainment Corp., up $2.21 to $64.91.
The owner of Radio City Music Hall is considering separating its live entertainment business from its MSG Networks cable channel.
Wayfair Inc. down $14.33 to $57.01.
The furniture retailer is cutting about 870 employees, or 5% of its global workforce. | 2022-08-19T20:54:39+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/business/article/Wayfair-Ross-Stores-fall-General-Motors-Foot-17385189.php |
DALLAS (AP) — DALLAS (AP) — Kimberly-Clark Corp. (KMB) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $566 million.
The Dallas-based company said it had profit of $1.67 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of six analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.34 per share.
The maker of consumer products such as Huggies diapers and Kleenex tissue posted revenue of $5.2 billion in the period, which also topped Street forecasts. Five analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $5.08 billion.
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France’s government accused Russia on Tuesday of operating a long-running online manipulation campaign, including impersonating the websites of leading French media and the French Foreign Ministry, aimed at spreading confusion and false information about the war in Ukraine.
The French agency responsible for fighting foreign digital interference, VIGINUM, said it has monitored the alleged operation since soon after Russia invaded its neighbor and that France was one of several European countries targeted. It said it traced the campaign to Russian individuals, companies and “state entities or entities affiliated to the Russian state.”
Last month, the agency detected a mirror website mimicking the French Foreign Ministry’s and intervened with “protective and preventive measures,” VIGINUM said in a report published Tuesday.
“France condemns these actions, which are unworthy of a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council. No attempt at manipulation will distract France from its support for Ukraine in the face of Russia’s war of aggression,” the ministry said in a statement with unusually strong wording.
The Russian Embassy in France did not immediately comment.
VIGINUM said it identified 355 domain names usurping the identities of European media outlets, including those of French daily newspapers Le Monde and Le Figaro. It said the content spread on the fake sites denigrated the Ukrainian armed forces and amplified criticism of sanctions against Russia and the impact of Ukrainian refugees on other European countries.
French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Anne-Claire Legendre said it was the first time the government has “so clearly and explicitly” attributed blame for this kind of campaign.
She said the fake ministry website was aimed at creating confusion about France’s support for Ukraine and undermining democratic debate. She said the government’s intervention limited the impact of the mirror site, which she described as an element of “the hybrid war that Russia is currently waging.”
VIGINUM said the campaign has links to a sprawling disinformation network that Facebook parent Meta exposed last year, which sought to use fake social media accounts and sham news websites to spread Kremlin talking points.
Since Russia invaded Ukraine, pro-Russian players have used online disinformation and conspiracy theories in an effort to weaken international support for Ukraine. Social media platforms and European governments have tried to stifle Russian propaganda and disinformation, only to see the Kremlin shift tactics.
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DURHAM, N.C. – Jeremy Roach scored 16 first-half points to help seventh-ranked Duke open Jon Scheyer's coaching tenure with a 71-44 win over Jacksonville on Monday night.
Freshman Mark Mitchell had a team-high 18 points for the Blue Devils, who used a 25-4 run spanning halftime to blow the game open. The Blue Devils turned a 28-24 lead to a 16-point margin by halftime behind Roach — the lone returning starter from last year's Final Four team — then pushed that margin to 25 points by midway through the second half.
It was a quality start to a season of massive change for the Blue Devils, starting with Scheyer taking over for retired Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski. In fact, this marked the first coaching debut for the Blue Devils since Krzyzewski won his debut against Stetson on Nov. 29, 1980 — part of a college-basketball record 1,202 victories in a career that included leading Duke to five NCAA championships.
“I didn't talk to them one time about it being my first or anything like that,” Scheyer said.
The 35-year-old Scheyer was the leading scorer on Coach K's fourth title in 2010, then spent nine seasons on the Duke bench. He was designated as Krzyzewski’s successor in June 2021.
Scheyer did a postgame TV interview and then gave high-fives to the front row of “Cameron Crazies” as he headed to the tunnel afterward. And once he made it to the locker room, the team doused him with water in an impromptu celebration.
“He's very calm,” Roach said of Scheyer. “He doesn't want to look too worked up. Because if he's looking worked up, how are we going to feel?”
In addition, Duke has 11 new players, including the nation's No. 1-ranked recruiting class and two power-conference transfers. The Blue Devils didn't have top freshmen Dereck Lively II and Dariq Whitehead for this one as they recover from preseason injuries.
Mike Marsh scored 15 points to lead the Dolphins, who shot just 34% and missed 18 of 19 3-pointers before making two meaningless 3s late. Jacksonville also couldn't keep Duke off the glass, with the Blue Devils taking a 44-25 rebounding advantage with 18 second-chance points.
“They capitalized on a couple of our turnovers, they got got us in foul trouble," Jacksonville coach Jordan Mincy said. "It obviously hurt our rebounding. I told our team in the locker room: in my time here at Jacksonville, no matter who we play, rarely do we get outrebounded.”
BIG PICTURE
Jacksonville: The Dolphins won 21 games last year in their debut season under Mincy, a former Kent State player who had worked previously as an assistant at Florida. This year's team is picked to finish second to Liberty in the Atlantic Sun, led by preseason all-conference pick Kevion Nolan. But the 6-2 Nolan never got comfortable while seeing multiple defenders, finishing with five points on 1-for-9 shooting.
Duke: Scheyer has made no secret of how much the Blue Devils will depend on Roach this year as the experienced voice in a room full of newcomers. The 6-foot-2 guard came out aggressively, starting with an up-and-under move from near the foul line followed by a 3-pointer in the opening 4+ minutes. He also closed the half with a straightaway 3 off an offensive rebound, pushing Duke to a 42-26 lead at the break. He made 6 of 7 shots and 4 of 5 3s in the opening half as Duke took control.
UP NEXT
Jacksonville: The Dolphins on Friday host Johnson University of Florida, which is affiliated with the National Christian College Athletic Association.
Duke: The Blue Devils host USC Upstate on Friday night.
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Horse, person hit by car in Whitley County
Published: Dec. 21, 2022 at 6:49 PM EST|Updated: 36 minutes ago
WHITLEY COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT) - Officials with Whitley County Dispatch confirmed a person riding a horse was hit by a car Wednesday evening.
The incident happened on Bee Creek Road.
We will update this story when more information is available.
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LAS VEGAS >> On Wednesday and Thursday, representatives from the University of Hawaii and the 11 other Mountain West schools are set to promote their football programs at the media days in Las Vegas.
For the Rainbow Warriors, who are a football-only member of the Mountain West, it is time to use this forum to proverbially put their cards on the table.
It is time for the Warriors to defend their shortcomings, renew their vows to a conference they begged to join a decade ago, and then lead the league through an evolving college-football landscape built on sand.
While Power Five football programs are forming alliances in pursuit of more lucrative television contracts, the Warriors are stuck in neutral — and that is not a preferred gear on a slippery slope.
Except for the urinal troughs and that nagging rust problem, Aloha Stadium was once the league’s best facility in terms of sight lines and affordable parking. But the facility has been self-condemned for spectator-attended events since December 2020. And while $400 million has been appropriated for a new stadium on the same Halawa site, there is a difference between having the money and releasing it. In other words, how’s that state hurricane fund going?
Media days are trade shows, with teams showcasing their programs to television affiliates, broadcast companies, newspapers and podcast hosts. In these times, Mountain West members Fresno State, Boise State and San Diego State would not be opposed to the soon-to-be-shifting Pac-12 taking notice.
Fresno State has generous donors who like to build things. Boise State has an unparalleled winning tradition as a mid-major. And SDSU, which already had advanced facilities, was able to buy land, conduct environmental studies and community meetings, win referendums, and build a $350 million stadium in time for this season’s opener. In contrast, UH has a combination of fewer resources and thicker red tape. The Warriors, for the next few years, are not an attractive expansion option. It is why UH’s best hope is to remain a key member in a league whose membership stays relatively intact.
UH has fragile stake in the Mountain West. Hawaii is 2,300 miles from the nearest member. With the league’s decision to go from two six-team divisions to a 12-team format next year, UH is not needed for geographical balance. And the Warriors’ home field for the next few-to-several years — the Ching Complex — is at 9,000-seat capacity for the second consecutive football season.
The Warriors need to show they are worth the wait until a new Halawa stadium is built. The Warriors have shown they are competitive (four consecutive bowl invitations) and not a financial leech (they pay travel subsidies to visiting teams and only receive a fraction-share of the league’s national television revenue).
The Warriors also should strive to be leaders in redesigning college football. In 2023, there will be 68 power-conference schools and 62 remaining group-of-five and independent schools.
As suggested by several football analysts, those 62 schools should created their own playoff system of eight or 16 qualifying teams. While the power schools would dominant the regular-season viewership, the other 62 would provide an entertaining and competitive postseason. Playing at campus stadiums would draw enthusiastic crowds. UH could offer the new Halawa stadium as a future championship site. There would be an opt-out option if a team wanted to play in an established bowl instead of the playoff. There also could be a spot if a power school wanted to complete in the playoff.
UH should used this week to begin to make a statement. | 2022-07-19T13:49:54+00:00 | staradvertiser.com | https://www.staradvertiser.com/2022/07/19/sports/stephen-tsai-university-of-hawaii-needs-to-show-its-a-worthwhile-conference-member/ |
Laramie residents have little reason to remember a pioneer attorney who only lived in Wyoming Territory for a year and a half. As far as we know, he only came to Laramie once, and spent most of his time in the new town of Cheyenne and in Yankton, Dakota Territory.
However, Charles Bradley became a footnote in the history records when he convinced the Dakota Territory legislature to name the second of four counties in Wyoming Territory as “Albany” County. That was late in 1868, and though he remained in Cheyenne a few months after that, by early 1869 he had departed Wyoming Territory for good.
Bradley had been born in Albany, New York, in 1839. Educated at home, he passed an examination at age 15 to become a primary school teacher. Rules at the time prohibited him from teaching in New York, so he moved to Illinois where his sister lived and at age 16 taught school there for one year.
After returning to New York, he helped run the family farm and began to teach in the local schools. Shortly thereafter, he studied law with a local firm. By 1867, he had gained enough experience that the New York Supreme Court admitted him to the New York Bar, according to Izumi Otori of the website Genealogy Trails, where research on Bradley’s biography is posted.
Rather than choosing to practice law in his home state, he decided to move west, arriving in Colorado in July 1867. Working for the New York Mining Company for a short period must have been not to his liking as he then moved to Cheyenne, Dakota Territory, in September. While there he established a successful law practice.
Soon he had political ambitions and on Oct. 13, 1868, he was elected to the Dakota Territory legislature which was meeting Yankton (in what is now South Dakota). Likely due to his experience as an attorney, he was appointed to the powerful judiciary committee. Bradley’s tenure in the Dakota Territory would be important for the future of Wyoming Territory. Despite Wyoming Territory being created in July 1868, it was not fully “organized” until May 1869 when President Ulysses S. Grant appointed Wyoming Territory officials. In the interim, Dakota Territory laws were in force.
Bradley’s affinity for his hometown of Albany, New York, was demonstrated on Dec. 9, 1868, when he introduced a bill to create Albany County. On the same day, he introduced a bill to incorporate Laramie City. Bradley, who was praised as “among the very finest attorneys in the House” by the Dakota Territory newspapers, was familiar with the newly-settled area around Laramie City as he was in the Laramie area in mid-June 1868, a month after the Union Pacific tracks reached Laramie.
Dakota Territory approved the bill for Albany County on Dec. 16, 1868. Likely based on Bradley’s recommendation, the act appointed county commissioners J. W. Collins, Fred Laycock and T. J. Roth. Among other officials appointed were sheriff Thomas D. Sears, probate judge M.C Page, constable A. Trabing, district attorney J. L. Kerr and coroner J. H. Finfrock.
Immediately thereafter, the bill incorporating Laramie City was passed naming M.C Page as mayor and aldermen Edward Ivinson, C.A. Wright, M. L. Ohr and W.S. Walker. J.W Donnellson was appointed treasurer and John LaFaver marshal. All county and city appointed officers were to retain their positions until the first Wyoming Territory vote in 1869.
However, when Wyoming Territory was formally organized in May 1869, Governor John Campbell deviated from that and appointed all the county officials. County officials were finally voted into office on Sept. 6, 1870. While the 1869 newspapers for Laramie have been lost to history, it is possible city officials were elected as early as Sept. 2, 1869, as witnessed by city elections held in Cheyenne on the 2nd. The 1869 election also was for Wyoming Territory Delegate to Congress and for the seats of the first session of the territorial legislature.
Bradley was not there to witness the election, however — he had already moved away from Wyoming Territory by March 1869.
The bill of incorporation for Laramie City was repealed by the Wyoming Territory legislature in November 1869. The reason for the repeal is not readily available. Eventually the Wyoming Territory legislature passed an act of incorporation that became effective on Jan. 13, 1874. A vote for city officers was held that month. Apparently, the city was without elected officials from 1869 to 1874.
Bradley returned to Cheyenne after the Dakota Territory legislature adjourned on Jan. 15, 1869 and remained there through the end of February. He then moved to Iowa where he was in the cattle business for two years before bankruptcy forced him to return to the practice of law.
His next move was to St. Louis where his reputation led to appointment in 1875 as the United States Attorney for the Colorado Territory. After his arrival in Colorado, Bradley was instrumental in providing legal advice to the Colorado Constitutional Convention in late 1876. He remained in Colorado until his death in Florence in 1919. It is unclear whether he ever returned to the county that he named in 1868 or its county seat.
Today, there are 28 cities and counties in the U.S. with the name Albany, not counting Albany, Wyoming, an unincorporated town. There also are six international sites with the name Albany, three in Canada and one each in Australia, New Zealand and South Africa. It is tempting to say that Laramie’s street named Bradley is for Charles, however, in keeping with other streets named for generals, it is probably for Luther Prentice Bradley, (1822-1910), who commanded an Illinois Civil War Regiment. | 2022-12-31T13:31:17+00:00 | wyomingnews.com | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/news/albany-county-wyoming-s-new-york-connection/article_8a21c20c-886d-11ed-9411-9be1d925f184.html |
Racing driver Randy Pobst recently brought a 1970 Porsche 914/6 GT to Jay Leno’s Garage, and the resulting video provides an in-depth look at a rare version of Porsche’s 1970s entry-level sports car.
While the 914 itself was fairly common, just 16 examples of the 914/6 GT racing version were built. This particular example is still racing; Pobst recently drove it at Laguna Seca and claims to have overtaken a much newer 911 GT2 RS.
The 914 was the result of a partnership between Porsche and Volkswagen which was looking for a replacement for the Karmann Ghia. Porsche was still a small company at the time, and projects like this helped keep it afloat. VW later backed out of the partnership, but the 914 entered production under Porsche’s auspices in 1969, and was still sold with VW-Porsche badging in Europe.
The base version also had a VW engine. While it was a smart cost-cutting move, the 1.7-liter flat-4 produced just 79 hp. But Porsche also offered the 914/6 with a 108-hp 2.0-liter flat-6 developed in-house.
Some Porsche fans sneered at the VW connection, and the styling—which was a big departure from the 911—took some getting used to as well. But the mid-mounted engine is much easier to access than the one in a modern 718 Cayman, Pobst noted, and the 914 still sold in respectable numbers. Porsche built 115,631 4-cylinder models between 1969 and 1975, and 3,338 6-cylinder models between 1969 and 1972.
To make it competitive on the track, the 914/6 GT was upgraded with a more powerful 2.0-liter flat-6 from the Porsche 906, good for about 220 hp, and this was coupled to a 5-speed manual transmission. The car also weighed just 1,940 lb—even with added stiffening bars in the rear trunk.
The flat-6 was fed from a 26-gallon fuel tank mounted under the front hood. It provided plenty of range and helped balance weight distribution when full, Pobst said, but that would obviously change as the tank drained and the front end got lighter. But the mid-engine design still made it better balanced than the rear-engined 911, Pobst noted.
While other Porsche race cars generally get more attention from enthusiasts, the 914/6 GT had some success in competition, including finishing 6th overall at the 1970 24 Hours of Le Mans. The 914 itself laid the foundation for the later Porsche Boxster and Cayman.
You’re unlikely to see a car with a Le Mans pedigree cruising around on public roads, especially one that’s just one of 16 built. So definitely check out the video to see this 914/6 GT on the streets of Los Angeles.
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Packers can’t hold off Rockets in home loss
Published 9:34 pm Thursday, December 15, 2022
The Packer boys hockey team is still struggling to put a complete game together.
Austin was competitive with Rochester John Marshall for much of the night, but a mid-game slump proved costly as the Rockets beat the Packers 7-1 Thursday night.
After a rough second period, the Packers (0-5 overall) came out with improved energy in the third period as they killed a pair of JM power plays within the first six minutes of the third to stay within 6-1, but that wasn’t enough.
The Rockets (3-1-1 overall) used a second period rush to take control as they scored five goals in 15 minutes to go up 6-1. Austin’s Grady Carney scored to bring the Packers within 4-1 with 10:10 left in the second.
“Tonight I thought our D zone just stunk, quite honestly,” Austin head coach Troy Schaeffer said. “We played some pretty good hockey up until this point and it’s unfortunate that it had to happen at home, but it did. We’ve got to find some consistency in our game. Good teams are going to take advantage of every mistake you make and they did.”
The Packers hung around for most of the first period, despite being outshot 17-3 in the frame. JM got on the board when Brock Clarey scored with 6:48 left in the period.
Ethan Knox finished with 49 saves in net for Austin, which has shown improvements this year, despite being winless.
“Last year we had 15-0 and 12-0 games last year as opposed to competitive games this year,” Schaeffer said. “We just need to get over the hump and prove we can do it with a win.”
SCORING SUMMARY
JM 1 5 1 – 7
Austin 0 1 0 – 1
First period
(JM) Brock Clarey (Mason Decker) (power play) 10:22
Second period
(JM) Olin Fevold (Mason Decker, Jayden Veney) 1:43
(JM) Damon Miller (Michael Greiner, Peyton Eckhoff) 2:37
(JM) Camden Williams (Mason Decker, Veney) 4:46
(A) Grady Carney (Isaiah Hemann, Gahvin Schaefer) 6:50
(JM) Clarey (Fevold) (power play) 13:16
(JM) Fevold (Clarey, Aiden Kang) 16:29
Third period
(JM) Greiner 12:01
Shots: Austin – 22; JM – 56
Power plays: Austin – 0-for-4; JM – 2-for-5 | 2022-12-16T06:03:11+00:00 | austindailyherald.com | https://www.austindailyherald.com/2022/12/packers-cant-hold-off-rockets-in-home-loss/ |
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — A correctional officer shot and killed an incarcerated man who was choking a fellow inmate at California State Prison, Sacramento, authorities said Tuesday.
Officers responding to an altercation Monday evening issued verbal orders and “then used chemical agents and less-lethal measures, which had no effect,” the Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation said in a statement.
“When the other man appeared to lose consciousness and go limp, an officer fired his Mini-14 rifle,” the statement said.
Mario Rushing, 46, was shot and taken to an outside hospital, where he died about an hour later, corrections officials said. The incarcerated man who had been choked received treatment at the prison.
No staff or other incarcerated people were injured. An inmate-manufactured weapon was recovered at the scene, officials said.
The officer who fired the gun was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation, consistent with state prison policy. The officer’s name was withheld.
Rushing was sentenced in 1996 to life without the possibility of parole for first-degree murder, voluntary manslaughter and arson, officials said.
California State Prison, Sacramento is a high-security facility that houses 1,940 inmates, including many serving long-term sentences. | 2023-05-02T22:05:22+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/officer-shoots-incarcerated-man-who-choked-fellow-18074583.php |
SAN DIEGO (AP) — San Diego Padres left fielder Jurickson Profar collapsed as he was trying to walk off the field after a scary collision with rookie shortstop C.J. Abrams and was then placed on a stretcher and driven away on a cart on Thursday night.
Profar and Abrams both went after a flyball hit by Tommy La Stella of the San Francisco Giants into shallow left field in the fifth inning. Abrams made the catch with his back to the infield and his left knee hit Profar in the left jaw as the left fielder appeared to be positioning himself for a diving catch.
Profar rolled onto his back and was writhing in pain. He was tended to for several minutes and at one point sat up. He attempted to walk off the field, accompanied by trainers, but collapsed just as he got to the infield dirt.
He was on the ground for several more minutes, surrounded by the training staff, before a medical cart arrived. Profar was placed on a stretcher before being driven off on the cart. His teammates watched from a few feet away.
Abrams remained in the game.
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MIAMI (AP) — Several civil rights groups filed a federal lawsuit on Monday challenging Florida’s new immigration law.
The Southern Poverty Law Center, American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Florida, Americans for Immigrant Justice and the American Immigration Council filed the lawsuit in Miami federal court against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Attorney General Ashley Moody and Statewide Prosecutor Nicholas B. Cox on behalf of the Farmworker Association of Florida and others, according to court records.
The legislation that DeSantis, a Republican, signed into law in May bolsters his migrant relocation program and limits social services for immigrants lacking permanent legal status. It also expands requirements for businesses with more than 25 staffers to use E-Verify, a federal system that determines if employees can legally work in the U.S. Another provision requires hospitals that accept Medicaid to include a citizenship question on intake forms.
The lawsuit specifically focuses on provisions that criminalize the transportation of individuals into Florida who may have entered the country unlawfully and have not been “inspected” by the federal government since. The complaint states it is unconstitutional for a state to unilaterally regulate federal immigration and subject people to criminal punishment without fair notice. It also asserts Florida’s use of the term “inspection” is incoherent and unconstitutionally vague.
DeSantis launched a campaign for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination in May, playing up his tough stance against illegal immigration. DeSantis has sent Florida National Guard soldiers to Texas for border security and directed Florida to pay for charter flights carrying migrants from Texas to other parts of the country.
The governor’s office didn’t immediately respond to a message seeking comment about the lawsuit on Monday. A spokesman for the governor’s office previously has said the new law targets illegal immigration, not those who are in the U.S. legally. | 2023-07-18T14:37:43+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news/ap-civil-rights-groups-sue-florida-officials-over-new-immigration-law/ |
WASHINGTON (Nexstar) – On Wednesday, President Biden met with leaders of eastern European NATO countries, known as the B-9, about how to respond after Russia announced it’s suspending participation on the last treaty restricting the expansion of nuclear weapons.
President Biden said it’s a big mistake for Russia to suspend the arms treaty with the U.S. and he reassured European allies the U.S. will help to defend them if necessary.
Biden offered reassurance that the U.S. will continue to be a strong NATO ally and offered thanks to the leaders of eastern European NATO countries who have also stepped up to help Ukraine.
“Together, we’ll continue our enduring support for Ukraine as they defend their freedom,” Biden said.
The presidents of Poland and Romania said the meeting served as an in-person strategy session.
“What we wish to do today is to think together, among closest allies about our next steps,” Polish President Andrzej Duda said.
Romanian president Klaus Iohannis added, “we must continue to stand firm on our commitments to support Ukraine.”
While there’s no denying the hardship created by Russia’s attack, Lohannis furthered “the war has brought nothing but suffering and despair.”
The NATO secretary general said coming together to help Ukraine has made NATO stronger.
“We must break the cycle of Russian aggression. NATO allies have never been more united,” NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg said.
President Biden emphasizes that the fight isn’t just to defend Ukraine but also global democracy.
“Article 5 is a sacred commitment the United States has made. We will defend literally every inch of NATO,” Biden said.
Although Ukraine isn’t part of NATO, NATO allies say they fear Russia won’t stop with just Ukraine if it wins this war. | 2023-02-23T00:26:18+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/biden-meets-with-b-9-as-nato-unites-for-ukraine-global-democracy/ |
Powered by a combination of three active ingredients, which may include tretinoin, azelaic acid, niacinamide and tranexamic acid, Future-ProofRx is the skincare company's latest addition to its offering of personalized prescription treatments
SAN FRANCISCO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, dermatologist-founded skincare company Curology is introducing its latest innovation - Future-ProofRx, a brand-new personalized prescription product that helps defend against and treat the earliest signs of aging while promoting glowing skin.
Although Curology has primarily focused on acne treatments in the past, the company received feedback from over a third of its patients expressing their desire to combat signs of aging as part of their skincare routine. As a result, the company developed a product called Future-ProofRx, designed to help prevent and address early signs of aging such as fine lines and dark spots. Powered by a personalized combination of three active ingredients, which may include tretinoin, azelaic acid, niacinamide and/or tranexamic acid, each patient's formula is selected for their distinctive skincare needs by their licensed Curology in-house dermatology provider.
"At Curology, we believe that all skin deserves expert care and our newest personalized prescription product, Future-ProofRx, expands our offering of personalized prescription skincare. Future-ProofRx is designed to address preventative treatment for anti-aging concerns, enabling our in-house dermatology providers to treat more patients with our products," said Dr. Whitney Tolpinrud, Curology's Medical Director. "Depending on your medical history and a few other factors, it can be formulated with tretinoin, the gold standard topical ingredient for tackling aging concerns such as fine lines and dark spots. Tretinoin is considered to be more effective than over-the-counter retinol. We believe when combined with other active ingredients the efficacy is enhanced. We're excited to offer patients this new product to target and treat even more skin concerns."
The combination formula targets several skin concerns at once. Future-ProofRx is a leave-on, overnight treatment cream that helps defend against the earliest signs of aging and works to fade dark spots, all while helping to maintain clear skin. It's all made possible by the product's personalized combination of active ingredients at varying strengths, that may include three of the following:
- Tretinoin: A prescription-only, topical retinoid and vitamin A derivative that is clinically proven to treat concerns around aging, like fine lines and wrinkles, while improving skin texture and elasticity. Unlike products available at most conventional pharmacies, Future-ProofRx can offer a broader range of tretinoin strengths and Curology's in-house dermatology providers are able to adjust the strength over time to provide maximum benefits for the skin.
- Niacinamide: A form of vitamin B3 that soothes inflammation, has antioxidant activity, fades dark spots, and improves moisture barrier function.
- Tranexamic Acid: An amino acid derivative that helps reduce redness and helps improve hyperpigmentation.
- Azelaic Acid: A gentle exfoliant that helps fight redness and reduces excess pigmentation to help smooth and brighten skin.
To try Future-ProofRx, new patients can visit Curology.com and complete a questionnaire, upload photos, and share their unique skin concerns, goals, and medical history. From there, one of Curology's in-house licensed dermatology providers will review the information and may prescribe a formula personalized to their skin goals, with subscriptions starting at $59.90 every two months. Existing patients should connect with their current Curology licensed dermatology provider to see if Future-ProofRx is right for them. As some ingredients in Future-ProofRx should not be used by people who are pregnant, nursing or are trying to become pregnant, new and existing patients should consult their OB/GYN & medical provider about their fertility journey before using this product.
Future-ProofRx is the newest addition to Curology's lineup of personalized prescription skincare products, joining Curology's Custom FormulaRx for acne, which has been the company's core personalized prescription product since its launch in 2014. It also complements the company's array of non-prescription products, including the Gentle Cleanser, Acne Cleanser, Gel Moisturizer, Cream Moisturizer, Emergency Spot Patch, Micellar Makeup Remover, and Everyday Sunscreen, which are now available for individual purchase at Curology.com and at Target.
About Curology
Curology was founded in 2014 with the mission of making effective skincare more accessible. Since then, Curology has grown its team of in-house licensed dermatology providers who have provided personalized prescription skincare to more than 4 million patients. Each patient is prescribed a personalized formula designed to help them reach their specific skin goals, whether they're dealing with acne, dark spots, rosacea, or early signs of aging such as fine lines. For more information about Curology, visit www.curology.com.
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Magnesium and L-Theanine Star in the New Kiwi Melon Flavored Shot
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Minneapolis-based functional beverage company and the nation's top producer of immune-boosting probiotic juice shots, So Good So You, has launched its newest shot, CALM, exclusively and immediately available at Target. Meant to promote a sense of serenity at the top of the year, as consumers remain focused on holistic health and strengthening the mind-body connection, So Good So You crafted CALM with soothing ingredients such as magnesium. L-Theanine, an organic amino acid extract from green tea, and vitamin B6. This comforting shot aims to bring you back to calm at any time of the day.
"So Good So You was started because we believe that there's many different ways to feel (so) good, and health isn't just physical." said Rita Katona, So Good So You co-founder and executive chair. "The world is becoming more aware of the importance of mental health as a critical piece of one's well being. We created Calm with Magnesium, L-theanine, and Vitamin B6 as a way to remind you to make time for those feel-good moments that relax and calm your body and mind"
Meant to be taken daily to support a healthy immune and digestive system, So Good So You's CALM shot can be taken when you need some extra help winding down, in the evening after a stressful workday, early morning to get your day off to a zen start or when you just want to bring the spa to your home. As always, the Kiwi Melon juice shot is organic, cold-pressed, non-GMO, crafted with no preservatives and features 1 Billion CFUs of probiotics. All real ingredients, deliciously blended to make this daily habit one that's enjoyable.
So Good So You has seen a skyrocketing 165% growth year over year, reaching over 12,000 stores today with single and multi-packs available for purchase. The company is the functional juice shot leader in the produce section with its good-for-you and delicious juice shots for customers looking for convenient, targeted and immunity-boosting healthy solutions. Shop Calm now exclusively at Target alongside bestsellers Immunity Ginger, Detox Pineapple Orange, Energy Mango Spinach, Beauty, Happy, and more.
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So Good So You is the number one premium brand in the emerging functional shot category, and is ranked in the top 20 percent of the Inc. 5000 list of fastest growing companies. The brand uses only certified organic and non-GMO-verified ingredients in its cold-pressed functional beverages, made at its renewable energy-powered production facility in Minneapolis. The woman-owned, WBENC-certified company was founded on the core concept that the products it creates and the materials it buys and uses are a direct connection to a larger community and purpose: So Good So You is a community of passionate humans driven to make a difference, and it believes collectively, we all can make a positive impact on the body and planet. So Good So You shots are available in 50 states, at more than 12,000 stores, including Target, Publix, Sprouts, Albertsons, Whole Foods, Kroger and Safeway stores, and many others.
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More flexibility proposed for student debt forgiveness
(AP) - New rules proposed by the Biden administration on Wednesday would make it easier for borrowers to get their federal student debt forgiven through several existing programs.
The action is intended to overhaul relief programs that have been criticized for their burdensome paperwork requirements and long processing times. It builds on the administration’s efforts to expand targeted debt cancellation for certain borrowers while President Joe Biden considers broader student debt forgiveness.
“We are committed to fixing a broken system,” Education Secretary Miguel Cardona said in a statement. “If a borrower qualifies for student loan relief, it shouldn’t take mountains of paperwork or a law degree to obtain it.”
The proposal would reshape a debt forgiveness process for students whose colleges deceive them, along with other programs for borrowers who are disabled and those with careers in public service.
It’s unlikely to open debt forgiveness to huge swaths of borrowers, but it’s meant to make it easier for those who already qualify. The Education Department plans to finalize the rules no later than July 1, 2023.
Some of the most significant changes are to the borrower defense program, which allows students to get their loans erased if their colleges lie to them or otherwise commit fraud.
The program has seen an explosion of claims over the last decade starting with an Obama-era crackdown on for-profit colleges. But political and legal battles have led to a backlog of more than 200,000 applications, with some borrowers waiting years for a decision.
Instead of requiring the government to review each claim individually — a rule set by the Trump administration — the new proposal would allow the Education Department to review and decide groups of similar claims together.
If a chain of colleges is found to have deceived students about their job prospects after graduating, for example, the department would be able to combine all claims from that school and approve them in one action. That option would be available if there’s evidence of widespread fraud by a school, determined by state or federal authorities or through a class-action lawsuit.
In a change of policy, the Biden administration also hopes to hold more colleges financially liable for their students’ canceled loans. In the past, loan cancellation has typically been passed to taxpayers, but the proposal rules would make it clear that the department plans to recoup costs from colleges that commit fraud.
The new plan drew condemnation from the for-profit college industry, which faced intense scrutiny from the Obama administration but later found an ally in President Donald Trump.
Jason Altmire, president and CEO of the industry trade group Career Education Colleges and Universities, said the policy would be an “unprecedented expansion” of the Education Department’s authority.
“Today’s proposed rule sends a clear and troubling message that the Department intends to use the rulemaking process to discharge federal student loans en masse while hurting unfavored institutions and their students,” Altmire said.
Also targeted for an overhaul is the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, which was created by Congress as an incentive for government and nonprofit workers but has been criticized for having overly rigid requirements.
Under the current rules, workers in eligible jobs who make 120 monthly payments can get the rest of their federal student debt erased. Those payments must be made in full and within 15 days of their due date, otherwise they don’t count toward the 120 payments.
The new action would erase the 15-day rule, allowing payments to count even if they are made late or in multiple installments. It also would allow borrowers to make up to a year of payments in advance instead of making monthly payments.
For the first time, borrowers in certain situations could also make progress toward loan forgiveness even if they don’t pay. Those who get their loans paused for cancer treatment, military service or to join the Peace Corps, for example, would be treated as if they were still making monthly payments during that time.
While the changes would add flexibility, they don’t go as far as a temporary overhaul the Biden administration instituted last year in response to the pandemic.
That short-term fix allows borrowers to get past payments counted toward loan forgiveness even if the money went toward loans that aren’t eligible under the program’s rules. That change is in effect until Oct. 31, and the Education Department urged borrowers to use it before it expires.
More flexibility would also be added for a separate program intended to help borrowers with disabilities.
That program offers to cancel federal student debt for people who are permanently disabled and unable to generate significant income. But many who have been granted forgiveness later had their debt restored after failing to submit paperwork during a three-year monitoring period.
The new action would eliminate the three-year review period and make more types of disabilities eligible for cancellation. The Biden administration temporarily lifted some of the program’s rules during the pandemic, but the new changes would be permanent.
All the proposed changes are the result of a federal rules process that has been in the works for more than a year. It adds to the Biden administration’s effort to expand targeted student debt relief through a patchwork of existing programs. So far it has approved nearly $26 billion in debt forgiveness for more than 1.3 million borrowers.
Biden has separately faced pressure to pursue mass debt cancellation, with some Democrats urging him to erase $50,000 across the board. As a candidate Biden supported $10,000 in forgiveness and in April he said he was “taking a hard look” at the issue, promising a decision “in the next couple of weeks.” No decision has been announced.
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LONDON (AP) — There’s no evidence a BBC presenter who allegedly paid a teenager for sexually explicit photos committed a crime, London police said Wednesday as the broadcaster’s wife publicly identified him for the first time as veteran news anchor Huw Edwards.
Metropolitan police decided to take no further action after speaking with the alleged victim and that person’s parents. The parents told The Sun newspaper last week that the presenter had been allowed to remain on air after the mother complained to the BBC in May that he paid the youth 35,000 pounds ($45,000) starting in 2020 when the person was 17.
As the story topped the news in Britain all week and embroiled the BBC in scandal, speculation swirled about the identify of the presenter. Some of the BBC’s biggest on-air personalities publicly said it wasn’t them and others called on the unnamed presenter to come forward.
Edward’s wife, Vicky Flind, named her husband late Wednesday and said he was hospitalized with serious mental health issues.
After “five extremely difficult days for our family,” Flind said she was naming him “primarily out of concern for his mental well-being and to protect our children.”
“The events of the last few days have greatly worsened matters, he has suffered another serious episode and is now receiving in-patient hospital care where he’ll stay for the foreseeable future,” she said.
Edwards, 61, is one of Britain’s best-known and most authoritative news broadcasters, lead anchor on the BBC’s nighttime news and the face of its election coverage. He led BBC coverage of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II in September. He’s among the broadcaster’s best-paid stars, with an annual salary of at least 435,000 pounds ($565,000).
The father of five said in a 2021 documentary that depression had left him bedridden for periods over two decades.
The BBC said it would continue its investigation into the matter.
The U.K.’s publicly funded national broadcaster had scrambled to deal with the crisis after the claims were first published by The Sun over the weekend. It said it became aware of a complaint in May but “new allegations were put to us on Thursday of a different nature.”
It did not name Edwards, but said it had suspended a male star over the allegations. He last appeared on air a week ago in Edinburgh for a special broadcast on Scottish celebrations of the coronation of King Charles III.
A lawyer representing the young person in question, who was not named, told the BBC earlier this week that “nothing inappropriate or unlawful has taken place between our client and the BBC personality.” The lawyer said the allegations reported in The Sun were “rubbish.”
The tabloid defended its reporting, saying that concerned parents had made a complaint to the BBC that had not been acted on.
The Metropolitan Police issued a statement Wednesday saying no further action would be taken.
“Detectives from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command have now concluded their assessment and have determined there is no information to indicate that a criminal offence has been committed,” the force said.
Though the age of sexual consent in Britain is 16, it is a crime to make or possess indecent images of anyone under 18.
Jon Sopel, the former BBC News North America editor, sent his best wishes to Edwards and his family.
“This is an awful and shocking episode, where there was no criminality, but perhaps a complicated private life,” Sopel tweeted. “That doesn’t feel very private now. I hope that will give some cause to reflect.”
The episode comes less than two months after commercial U.K. broadcaster ITV faced its own scandal when Phillip Schofield, a long-time host on the channel’s popular morning show, quit in May, admitting he had lied about an affair with a much younger colleague.
The BBC has been hit by several scandals involving its stars over the years, most notoriously when longtime children’s TV host Jimmy Savile was exposed after his death in 2011 as a pedophile who abused children and teens over several decades.
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Associated Press Writer Jill Lawless contributed to this report. | 2023-07-13T12:38:29+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-police-say-no-crime-committed-by-bbc-presenter-who-allegedly-paid-teen-for-sexually-explicit-photos/ |
WASHINGTON — Walter Cunningham, the last surviving astronaut from the first successful crewed space mission in NASA's Apollo program, has died. He was 90.
NASA spokesman Bob Jacobs confirmed Cunningham’s death to The Associated Press but did not immediately provide further details. Cunningham’s wife, Dot Cunningham, said in a statement that he died Tuesday but did not say where or provide a cause of death.
Cunningham was one of three astronauts aboard the 1968 Apollo 7 mission, an 11-day spaceflight that beamed live television broadcasts as they orbited Earth, paving the way for the moon landing less than a year later.
Cunningham, then a civilian, crewed the mission with Navy Capt. Walter M. Schirra and Donn F. Eisele, an Air Force major. Cunningham was the lunar module pilot on the space flight, which launched from Cape Kennedy Air Force Station, Florida, on Oct. 11 and splashed down in the Atlantic Ocean south of Bermuda.
NASA said Cunningham, Eisele and Schirra' flew a near perfect mission. Their spacecraft performed so well that the agency sent the next crew, Apollo 8, to orbit the moon as a prelude to the Apollo 11 moon landing in July 1969.
The Apollo 7 astronauts also won a special Emmy award for their daily television reports from orbit, during which they clowned around, held up humorous signs and educated earthlings about space flight.
It was NASA's first crewed space mission since the deaths of the three Apollo 1 astronauts in a launch pad fire Jan. 27, 1967.
Cunningham recalled Apollo 7 during a 2017 event at the Kennedy Space Center, saying it “enabled us to overcome all the obstacles we had after the Apollo 1 fire and it became the longest, most successful test flight of any flying machine ever.”
Cunningham was born in Creston, Iowa, and attended high school in California before enlisting with the Navy in 1951 and serving as a Marine Corps. pilot in Korea, according to NASA. He later obtained bachelor's and master's degrees in physics from the University of California at Los Angeles, where he also did doctoral studies, and worked as scientist for the Rand Corporation before joining NASA.
In an interview the year before his death, Cunningham recalled growing up poor and dreaming of flying airplanes, not spacecraft.
“We never even knew that there were astronauts when I was growing up,” Cunningham told The Spokesman-Review.
After NASA, Cunningham went on to work in engineering, business and investing, and became a public speaker and radio host. He wrote a memoir about his career and time as an astronaut, “The All-American Boys.”
Although Cunningham never crewed another space mission after Apollo 7, he remained a proponent of space exploration. He told the Spokane, Washington, paper last year, “I think that humans need to continue expanding and pushing out the levels at which they’re surviving in space.”
Cunningham is survived by his wife, his sister Cathy Cunningham, and his children Brian and Kimberly. | 2023-01-03T23:11:33+00:00 | 11alive.com | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/apollo-7-astronaut-walter-cunningham-dies/507-1ad068d9-de2c-4410-8fb0-2e2d624dea5a |
In a fire-prone region of southeastern Montana, the Custer Gallatin National Forest is proposing an ambitious tree planting, logging and controlled burn plan over the next eight to 20 years.
The project area for the South Otter Landscape Restoration and Resiliency Project stretches across more than 456 square miles, south of the community of Ashland. The entire ranger district covers more than 680 square miles between the Tongue and Powder rivers, just east of the Northern Cheyenne Indian Reservation.
“This project uses forest management tools, such as prescribed burning and thinning to reduce negative effects of future wildfires, while also enhancing conditions that welcome frequent low-intensity fire events,” said Ron Hecker, Ashland District ranger, in a press release.
The Forest Service released its draft decision notice, finding of no significant impact and environmental assessment for the project on Wednesday and is now taking comments from previously involved agency representatives and members of the public.
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The forest is valued by hunters and other recreationists for the large block of public lands it provides. “The project area includes two developed campgrounds, Cow Creek and Black Pond, a functional fire lookout that doubles in the winter months as a recreational rental cabin,” and the Poker Jim Picnic Area. There are roughly 290 miles of motorized trails currently open to all vehicles.
It is also one of the largest grazing districts the Forest Service manages in the United States.
Yet from 1988 to 2012, almost 453 square miles burned on the Ashland Ranger District — 66% of forest lands, resulting in a 47% reduction in forest cover. In 2000, 13 fires were ignited in the district following a thunderstorm. The two largest fires that year burned more than 110 square miles. Eleven years later, the Diamond Complex fires burned more than 79 square miles in the region. The Ash Creek, Taylor Creek and Dutch fires struck in 2012, burning 242 square miles in the ranger district.
“Over a third of the of the Ashland Ranger District’s landscape has burned since 2012, with high severity and high intensity, resulting in substantial levels of tree mortality and vegetation change,” Hecker stated.
Trees damaged by the fires may also attract beetles and wood boring insects that can kill them. “The result of this wave of mortality has the same effect as high severity fire – loss of the forest cover,” the Forest Service explained in its environmental assessment.
“While wildfires have helped shape the landscape, today’s fires are not similar to those of the past; they are often hotter, more destructive, and more dangerous to suppress,” the environmental assessment noted.
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By planting trees across almost 62 square miles, logging more than 57 square miles and igniting controlled burns on about 287 square miles, the Forest Service is hoping to reduce the occurrence of wildland fires, or at least lessen the chance that small fires can grow quickly into larger blazes.
To complete the work, “up to 168 miles of temporary roads may be constructed to facilitate commercial timber harvest, that would be … decommissioned and closed after completion of vegetation treatments,” the agency noted.
The proposal has concerned the Montana Wildlife Federation, a nonprofit sporting group. Alec Underwood, senior policy and development director for MWF, wrote in a letter to the Forest Service last year saying in the wake of recent fires, the timber harvests “on the last remaining 'green islands' of timber, that provide both thermal and hiding cover and refuge for ungulates” are troubling.
With the disturbance of logging and road building, elk may leave public lands for refuge on adjoining private property, making them unavailable to most hunters, Underwood added.
State representatives of the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation and Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks endorsed the Forest Service proposal.
Elizabeth McFarland and Mike Wigen, who live within the project area, criticized the agency in a comment letter for not providing more public outreach regarding the proposed work.
Jackie Walden, of the Ashland Fort Howes Grazing Association, wrote that her group welcomed the project as an attempt to reduce “the risk of large-scale wildfire.”
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The Forest Service estimated the project would contribute 139 jobs and $7 million in labor income.
Tom Partin, a consultant for the American Forest Resource Council, wrote his group is “very appreciative of the fact that this Project could yield over 100 (million board feet) of timber and provide 139 jobs,” the project could be even better if it would “include the harvest of larger trees, more trees per acre” and “limited required road work and brush disposal.
“The expense of these planning documents is high, and we feel it is important to get as much work done using this document,” Partin added, suggesting the number of acres harvested be increased.
To review the South Otter environmental assessment, decision notice and comment letters, visit https://www.fs.usda.gov/project/?project=58396. | 2023-01-19T14:52:37+00:00 | billingsgazette.com | https://billingsgazette.com/news/state-and-regional/forest-service-oks-logging-tree-planting-prescribed-burn-project-near-ashland/article_5e500058-9772-11ed-bdc8-9b7cf7ee031d.html |
‘I can’t believe I won’: Man wins $1M lottery prize after being cut in line
DELRAY BEACH, Fla. (Gray News) - Lottery officials in Florida say a man was rewarded with a million-dollar prize after keeping his cool in line.
According to the Florida Lottery, Stephen Munoz Espinoza, 43, of Delray Beach, recently won the $1 million prize from the 500X The Cash scratch-off game.
Espinoza said he kept his emotions in check the day he bought the ticket despite someone cutting in front of him while in line.
“It was the end of a long day, and I was tired. I stopped at Publix and was about to buy a ticket at the machine when a man cut right in front of me,” Espinoza told lottery officials.
The lucky winner said instead of saying something, he decided to just buy a ticket at the counter.
And that ticket ended up being the million-dollar winner.
“I can’t believe I won a million dollars,” Espinoza said.
The 43-year-old said he plans to use some of the winnings to buy a home for his family.
On Wednesday, Espinoza collected his winnings at Florida Lottery headquarters. Officials said he chose to receive a one-time, lump-sum payment of $820,000.
According to the Florida Lottery, the winning ticket was purchased at a Publix grocery store on Northeast 5th Avenue in Delray Beach with the retailer receiving a $2,000 bonus commission.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-26T21:16:00+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2023/01/26/i-cant-believe-i-won-man-wins-1m-lottery-prize-after-being-cut-line/ |
Newly all-male South Carolina Supreme Court scrutinizes abortion ban months after tossing one out
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A potential swing vote on the newly all-male South Carolina Supreme Court grilled lawyers over whether patients have enough time to get an abortion after learning of their pregnancy as the justices weighed whether a new ban is similarly unconstitutional to one that got shot down earlier this year.
The right to an abortion in South Carolina was back before the state’s highest court Tuesday as Republicans try to restore the ban that was overturned in January.
A 3-2 majority in January tossed a similar law that banned abortion once cardiac activity is detected, or at about six weeks and before most people know they are pregnant. Republican Gov. Henry McMaster recently signed into law a similar ban that starts once cardiac activity is detected. That restriction has been placed on hold as the case involving the new ban moves through the courts. Meanwhile, abortion remains legal through 22 weeks in this conservative state.
But lawyers for the state and abortion providers presenting their arguments for the second time since the U.S. Supreme Court struck down federal protections last summer faced a new set of state supreme court justices after a change in the court’s makeup. Justice Kaye Hearn, the author of the lead opinion in January’s decision and the court’s only woman, left after reaching the court’s mandatory retirement age. An all-male bench with recently sworn Justice Gary Hill heard Tuesday’s arguments.
The outcome will test the strength of the January ruling. All five justices wrote their own legal explanations for that decision in an unusual move that the state’s lawyers argue left that ruling devoid of any firm precedent.
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic’s lawyer argued there’s no substantive difference between two laws that both limit abortions at the same point in a pregnancy. The collective opinions of the three justices in the majority all established that a roughly six-week ban violated the state constitution’s right to privacy, said attorney Catherine Humphreville.
Chief Justice Donald Beatty quickly indicated his agreement with the abortion provider’s interpretation. Beatty read a section from the January opinion of one justice who more narrowly joined the majority back to attorney Thomas Hydrick minutes into the state’s opening arguments.
Justice John Few wrote that “if a substantial percentage of pregnant women cannot know of their pregnancy in time to have meaningful discussions, engage in sufficient deliberation and prayer, and then make timely arrangements to carry out an abortion, then I cannot envision a winning argument that… the denial of that choice is not an unreasonable invasion of privacy.”
The new law resembles the 2021 ban that was tossed out in January. But Republican lawmakers tweaked it in ways they expect will flip Few’s vote. State lawyers argued the 2023 law responds directly to his prior criticisms that the General Assembly did not determine whether a six-week ban gives patients enough time to learn they are pregnant to justify limiting their privacy rights involving decisions around abortion.
Planned Parenthood South Atlantic’s lawyers argued in their legal brief that the Republican-led General Assembly “mistakenly” assumed the new law’s “substantive unconstitutionality could be cured by substituting one set of magic words for another.”
Hill, the court’s newest member, did not ask many questions and Few did much of the questioning. Whichever way one interprets his old opinion, the justice said, he must analyze this new law. He will consider the state’s response to his January opinion that he explained “keyed” into the legislature’s failure to address whether the limits give a choice to abortion patients.
“I promise you, I’m not changing my analysis,” Few said. “But that does not mean the outcome is the same.”
Few showed great interest Tuesday in the state’s new argument that the window of a sexually active person’s “choice” should be expanded to include the time beforehand when they might consider how they would respond to a pregnancy and limit that possibility by using contraception. The 2023 law encourages that behavior, Few said, as well as the use of frequent pregnancy tests.
Arguments for limiting abortion that hinge upon the availability of contraception could be used to unconstitutionally outlaw birth control in the future, Humphreville replied. It is impractical considering the possibility for testing and contraceptive failures, they added.
“People are not sitting around taking a pregnancy test every day. They have jobs, they have children, they have other determinations. They are not regularly tracking their menstrual cycles,” Humphreville said. “That does not change anything.”
State lawyers argued that legislators this time took into account the patient’s opportunity to “engage in a meaningful decision-making process” and “make the necessary arrangements.” They cited data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that about 45% of abortions nationwide in 2020 occurred within six weeks of pregnancy and that nearly 81% occurred within nine weeks.
The figures, according to state attorney Thomas Hydrick, show that women “can know” they are pregnant within the law’s limits and obtain an abortion if they want one. Beatty responded that “anything is possible” and that “not one shred of evidence” mentioned the probability that someone knows they are pregnant at the point when cardiac activity is detected.
Hydrick also suggested that patients have more than six weeks to make a decision. A ban at cardiac activity could restrict abortion when the electrical impulses are potentially detected as late as nine weeks, he said.
A less persuaded Few told the state lawyer that “you just walked yourself into a giant hole of ambiguity.”
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James Pollard is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed without permission. | 2023-06-27T19:24:01+00:00 | kaaltv.com | https://www.kaaltv.com/news/us-world-news/newly-all-male-south-carolina-supreme-court-scrutinizes-abortion-ban-months-after-tossing-one-out/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk on Sunday tweeted a link to an unfounded rumor about the attack on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband, just days after Musk's purchase of Twitter fueled concerns that the social media platform would no longer seek to limit misinformation and hate speech.
Musk's tweet, which he later deleted, linked to an article by a fringe website, the Santa Monica Observer, an outlet that has previously asserted that Hillary Clinton died on Sept. 11 and was replaced with a body double.
In this case, the article recycled a baseless claim that the personal life of Paul Pelosi, the speaker's husband, somehow played a role in an intruder's attack last week in the couple's San Francisco home, even though there is no evidence to support that claim.
Musk did so in reply to a tweet by Hillary Clinton. Her tweet had criticized Republicans for generally spreading “hate and deranged conspiracy theories” and said, “It is shocking, but not surprising, that violence is the result.”
In response to Clinton's tweet, Musk provided a link to the Santa Monica Observer article and added, “There is a tiny possibility there might be more to this story than meets the eye."
The Los Angeles Times, the dominant news organization in the Southern California area where the Observer is located, has said the Observer is “notorious for fake news.”
Police in San Francisco have said the suspect in last week's attack, identified as David DePape, 42, broke into the Pelosi family’s Pacific Heights home early Friday and confronted Paul Pelosi, demanding to know, as the AP has reported, “Where is Nancy?”
The two men struggled over a hammer before officers responding to a 911 call to the home saw DePape strike Paul Pelosi at least once, police said. DePape was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, elder abuse and burglary. Prosecutors plan to file charges on Monday and expect his arraignment on Tuesday.
Police say the attack was “intentional” and not random but have not stated publicly what they consider to be the motive.
The exchange between Musk and Clinton occurred a day after Yoel Roth, Twitter's head of safety and integrity, tweeted that the company's policies toward “slurs” and “hateful conduct” were still in place.
“Bottom line up front: Twitter’s policies haven’t changed. Hateful conduct has no place here,” Roth wrote.
Shortly after Musk took control of Twitter, some accounts on the platform began tweeting messages ranging from racist slurs to political misinformation, such as “Trump won,” to see what Twitter will now tolerate.
Musk himself said Friday that he would form a “content moderation council” for Twitter and promised advertisers that the website would not devolve into a “free for all hellscape.” Musk has also described himself as a “free speech absolutist.”
But at least one major advertiser, General Motors, has said it will suspend advertising on Twitter while it monitors the direction of the platform under Musk.
Also on Sunday, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, a Minnesota Democrat, said on NBC's “Meet the Press” that she didn't trust Musk to run Twitter.
Referring to antisemitic attacks and the QAnon conspiracy theory that were advanced online by DePape, the suspect in the attack, Klobuchar said, “I think you have to have some content moderation.”
“If Elon Musk has said now that he’s going to start a content moderation board," the senator said, "that was one good sign. But I continue to be concerned about that. I just don’t think people should be making money off of passing on this stuff that’s a bunch of lies.” | 2022-10-31T18:39:11+00:00 | wrtv.com | https://www.wrtv.com/news/national/musk-tweets-link-to-an-unfounded-conspiracy-theory-about-pelosi-attack |
US says Iran may be ‘contributing’ to war crimes in Ukraine
MEXICO CITY (AP) — The Biden administration said Monday that Iran’s sale of lethal drones to Russia for use in its ongoing invasion of Ukraine means the country may be “contributing to widespread war crimes.”
National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan leveled the charge against Iran on Monday as he spoke to reporters accompanying President Joe Biden on a trip to Mexico. While it did not signal a policy shift, the charge marked some of the sharpest U.S. rhetoric against Iran since it began providing weapons to Russia to support its nearly year-long war in Ukraine. It comes as the U.S. and European partners are looking to further ostracize both nations in the court of public opinion, as they face challenges with physically stopping the transfers of weapons on which Russia is increasingly reliant.
Sullivan said Iran had chosen “to go down a road where their weapons are being used to kill civilians in Ukraine and to try to plunge cities into cold and darkness, which from our point of view, puts Iran in a place where it could potentially be contributing to widespread war crimes.”
Sullivan pointed to European and U.S. sanctions on Iran put in place after the U.S. exposed Iran’s weapons sales to Russia last year as examples of how they are trying to “make these transactions more difficult.” But he acknowledged that “the way that they are actually carrying them out physically makes physical interdiction a challenge.”
State Department spokesman Ned Price said Monday that the U.S. is already contributing money, expertise and other logistical support to Ukrainian and international investigators probing allegations of war crimes. He said those probes could well extend beyond Russia’s actions.
“If in the course of that work we are in a position to determine that the Iranian government as a whole or that senior Iranian officials are complicit or responsible for war crimes, we will work to hold them to account as well,” he told reporters.
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Miller reported from Washington. AP Diplomatic Writer Matthew Lee in Washington contributed to this report.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-09T20:47:28+00:00 | kalb.com | https://www.kalb.com/2023/01/09/us-says-iran-may-be-contributing-war-crimes-ukraine/ |
BERLIN (AP) — Germany’s president apologized Monday for multiple failures by his country before, during and after the 1972 attack on the Munich OIympics as he joined his Israeli counterpart and relatives of the 11 Israeli athletes killed by Palestinian militants at the games 50 years ago.
The anniversary ceremony at the Fuerstenfeldbruck airfield outside Munich — the scene of a botched rescue attempt that left nine of the Israeli athletes, a West German police officer and five of the assailants dead — came days after an agreement ended a long dispute over compensation. German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier and Israeli President Isaac Herzog laid wreaths at the site.
Last week’s agreement headed off a threatened boycott of the anniversary event by relatives of the slain athletes. They will receive a total of 28 million euros (dollars) in compensation, a significant increase from the initial 10 million-euro offer.
As part of the agreement, Germany agreed to acknowledge failures by authorities at the time and to allow German and Israeli historians to review the events surrounding the attack.
“We are talking about a great tragedy and a triple failure,” German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier said. “The first regards the preparation of the games and the security concept; the second the events of Sept. 5 and 6, 1972. The third failure begins the day after the attack: the silence, the denial, the forgetting.”
Ankie Spitzer, the widow of fencing coach Andre Spitzer, said in remarks addressed to her late husband that “although we have finally, after 50 years, reached our goal, at the end of the day you are still gone and nothing can change that.”
“Everybody is asking now if I finally feel closure,” she said. “They don’t understand that there will never be closure. The hole in my heart will never, ever heal.”
Before dawn on Sept. 5, 1972, eight members of a Palestinian group called Black September clambered over the unguarded fence of the Olympic village. They burst into the building where the Israeli team was staying, killing wrestling coach Moshe Weinberg and weightlifter Yossi Romano.
Some Israeli athletes managed to escape but nine were seized. The captors demanded the release of more than 200 Palestinians held by Israel and two German left-wing extremists in West German prisons.
The attackers demanded a plane and safe passage to Cairo. After a day of tense negotiations, the assailants and their hostages were allowed to leave aboard two helicopters for Fuerstenfeldbruck.
Sharpshooters at the airfield opened fire. The attackers threw a grenade into one of the helicopters carrying hostages, which exploded, and shot the hostages in the other helicopter.
The Olympics were put on hold for 34 hours but then resumed, with then International Olympic Committee chief Avery Brundage insisting that “the Games must go on.”
Steinmeier acknowledged that the politicians of the day also “did everything to return to business as usual as quickly as possible.”
“We cannot make up for what happened, or for what you experienced and suffered in the way of resistance, ignorance and injustice,” Steinmeier told the victims’ relatives. “That shames me.”
“As this country’s head of state and in the name of the Federal Republic of Germany, I seek your forgiveness for the inadequate protection of the Israeli athletes at the Olympic Games in Munich and for the inadequate resolution afterward; for the fact that what happened could happen,” he said.
The compensation settlement includes payments already made. Immediately after the attack, Germany made payments to relatives of the victims amounting to about 4.19 million marks (about 2 million euros or dollars), according to the country’s interior ministry. In 2002, the surviving relatives received an additional 3 million euros, Germany’s dpa news agency reported.
Steinmeier noted that the Palestinian militants and their Libyan helpers were directly responsible for the killings, and said it is “very bitter that no word of sympathy, no word of regret comes from political representatives of those countries today.”
During a recent visit to Berlin, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas caused outrage by refusing to condemn the 1972 attack and saying that he could point to “50 Holocausts” by Israel. | 2022-09-05T20:46:35+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/world/ap-germany-israel-mark-50th-anniversary-of-1972-olympic-attack/ |
(NerdWallet) – The economic calendar in March is not friendly to mortgage rates. There’s not much on it to motivate rates to fall. After rising sharply in February, mortgage rates are more likely to level off or go up a little more.
Three dates on the economic calendar will dominate the outlook for mortgage rates:
- March 10 will bring the jobs report for February. The mortgage market and the Federal Reserve will pay attention to hourly wages and the number of jobs created.
- March 14 is the release date for the Consumer Price Index for February. It’s unlikely to reflect a major slowdown in the inflation rate, so it’s unlikely to give mortgage rates room to drop.
- The Fed’s next monetary policy announcement is due March 22. The central bank is expected to raise short-term interest rates, and the big question is how aggressively it will act.
Employment will set the tone
The February jobs report could set the tone for the rest of the month. Sunny news for jobs could spell cloudy news for mortgage rates. Consider the words of Fed Chair Jerome Powell after the latest monetary policy meeting. In a news conference, he noted that job gains had been robust in recent months and added that “the labor market continues to be out of balance.” Later, he said there were 1.9 job openings for every person looking for work, which explained why he believed the labor market was unbalanced.
Powell implied that the Fed wants to bring down the ratio of job openings to job seekers, which means it wants the economy to create fewer jobs. In turn, that would cause a slowdown in wage increases, which the Fed wants as part of its inflation-reduction strategy.
Fed focuses on prices
As for the CPI, the year-over-year inflation has not declined as much as the Fed wanted. A preliminary indicator — the Cleveland Fed’s inflation “nowcast” — shows it was running over 6% in February. That’s far too hot for the Fed’s comfort.
The Fed’s monetary policy committee has been raising short-term interest rates for a year, and it doesn’t seem ready to hit the pause button. So the question is whether it will raise the federal funds rate by one-quarter of a percentage point or one-half of a percentage point. The possibility of a half-point increase may be enough to prevent mortgage rates from dropping before the Fed meeting.
If this forecast is wrong — if mortgage rates fall before the Fed meeting — it will be in reaction to an abrupt decline in job creation, a slowdown in wage increases or a surprising respite from inflation.
What happened in February
We predicted that mortgage rates “could decline in February as the Federal Reserve writes the next chapters of its inflation-busting campaign.” The prediction was wrong about rates. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage rose more than one percentage point in less than three weeks, from a 6.002% annual percentage rate on Feb. 2 to 7.012% APR on Feb. 22.
Rates went up because the economy is creating lots of jobs, and workers are getting raises. The worker-friendly economy keeps the inflation rate high, and inflation drives mortgage rates higher. And then, the Fed raises short-term rates to slow inflation.
Mortgage rates started rising early in February after the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported that the economy had grown by a net 517,000 jobs in January and that average hourly earnings had increased by 4.4% over 12 months.
You might be glad that your neighbors are getting jobs and raises, but the news is dispiriting to bond markets, where mortgage rates ultimately are set. The markets worry about inflation when companies create jobs and compete for employees by raising wages.
It turns out that the worries were warranted. In the middle of February, the Bureau of Labor Statistics announced that overall prices had gone up 6.4% in the 12 months ending in January. That’s considerably higher than the Fed’s inflation goal of 2%. Forecasters speculated that the central bank would respond by raising short-term interest rates more than previously predicted.
All of these factors — strong job creation, workers getting raises, stubbornly high inflation and the prospect of more rate increases by the Fed — worked together to push mortgage rates higher in February. | 2023-03-04T20:20:48+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/national/mortgage-rates-will-have-little-reason-to-fall-in-march/ |
- Nabors connects Corva to its universal rig controls and automation platform, SmartROS™
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- Enables exploration and production (E&P) companies to standardize their automation technology stack fleetwide, regardless of rig manufacturer
- Empowers all drilling contractors to offer capital-light automation solutions, grow revenues and add value to customers
HOUSTON and HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Corva and Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR, "Nabors") today announced a strategic technology partnership to provide a first-of-its-kind digital and automation offering to the global drilling industry.
Integrating Corva's industry leading App Store and Dev Center with Nabors' SmartROS™ universal drilling rig controls and automation system is expected to deliver solutions that rapidly scale process and machine automation, enhance remote project oversight and streamline data exchange and collaboration across any AC rig fleet.
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Drilling engineers are inundated with redundant digital solutions and rig control systems to run automated well programs. In addition, clear gaps have emerged in the ability to manage communication between office, cloud and edge solutions. Together, Nabors and Corva seek to simplify the execution of automation on any AC rig. E&P companies can now design custom apps and deploy them across their rig fleet, regardless of the rig provider. In turn, drilling contractors can generate new revenues while bringing added value to their customers and crews.
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Using SmartROS™, Corva extends rig control and real-time data pipelines from the wellsite to the E&P company's back office and mobile devices, enabling customers to drill safer and more effectively. Equipped with Nabors Smart Suite of drilling automation products, RigCLOUD Edge infrastructure, and Corva Apps and Dev Center, this integration empowers onsite and remote users to interact, analyze, and collaborate in powerful new ways.
Overall, this exclusive partnership between Corva and Nabors bridges the gap between Edge and Cloud solutions while improving the return on investment for end-users, with no disruption to current workflows, and creates the best of both worlds' situation for the office and drillers alike.
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Ryan Dawson, founder, and CEO of Corva, said: "Through this partnership, Corva and Nabors are creating a unified solution that addresses current industry gaps, touching everyone involved in drilling a well and elevating their experience on the rig or in the office. This collaboration is aimed at providing our customers a new world of possibilities for drilling automation and team communication by pairing best-in-class rig control systems and data pipelines with Corva's App Store, advanced machine learning and physics-based models, and industry-leading user experience."
Subodh Saxena, Senior Vice President of Nabors Drilling Solutions, said: "Integrating our universal rig controls and automation system with Corva's App Store provides the industry a one-stop shop for deploying automation across rig fleets. This creates an unparalleled ecosystem of digital and automation solutions that delivers consistent and repeatable results during the well construction process. In addition, both E&P companies and drilling contractors can standardize on a technology stack that is capital light and empowers them to raise the performance outcomes to the next level across multiple rigs."
About Corva
Headquartered in Houston, Corva is the App Store for Energy, empowering operators and service companies to build solutions at the speed of business. The software developer pioneered a first-of-its-kind cloud-based platform to monitor drilling, completions, and geoscience operations in real time, avoid hazards, maximize crew performance, and drive quantifiable financial efficiencies. Corva's platform supports wellsite operations worldwide on hundreds of rigs and from remote operations centers. Accelerating the expansion of its app store, Corva Dev Center enables customers or third-party developers to rapidly create low-code app solutions with capital efficiency to support their operational needs, reducing development cycles from months to days. For more information, please visit www.corva.ai.
About Nabors Industries
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in more than 15 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.
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A warmer weekend is in store for the Chicago area, with temperatures well above average likely throughout Saturday and Sunday alongside sunny skies.
Temperatures remain below freezing to start off the morning on Saturday, but the chill will not stick around for long.
A rapid warm-up is expected to take hold across the Chicago area through the late morning and early afternoon hours, with temperatures possibly climbing up to 20 degrees by midday in parts of the region.
Precipitation is not expected at all in the Chicago area on Saturday, with primarily sunny skies and moderate southwest winds accompanying the pleasant temperatures to start off the weekend.
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Temperatures in the mid-40s are anticipated for much of the area by the early afternoon hours before a forecasted drop beginning in the early evening.
Overnight lows are expected to hover around or slightly below freezing, before making a way for a Sunday forecasted to be quite similar, albeit marginally warmer.
The mild temperatures will continue into Monday and Tuesday with readings expected to be in the high-40s to low-50s to start the week, with evening rain showers anticipated on Tuesday.
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Wednesday could see high temperatures approach the mid-50s, prior to another forecasted rain event on Thursday.
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EMERYVILLE, Calif., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Canopy Health is pleased to announce the addition of Providence Medical Network, Providence Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, Petaluma Valley Hospital, Providence Queen of the Valley Hospital, and Healdsburg Hospital to its network alliance.
"With a strong reputation for excellence, Providence is a great addition to our network, allowing expanded access to high-quality, affordable care for residents throughout the two counties as we expand our service area," says Canopy Health CEO, Mike Robinson. "Sonoma and Napa County employers will have the option to offer their workforce more affordable access to the best care in the Bay Area."
Currently, Canopy Health's North Bay network includes Meritage Medical Network, MarinHealth and Sonoma Valley Hospital. The agreement will add the four Providence hospitals and nearly five hundred providers in the Providence Medical Network, offering a wide spectrum of primary and specialty care services for its patients. The expansion of Canopy Health's service area made possible by this collaboration will take effect upon and is subject to approval by the California Department of Managed Health Care.
"Providence Medical Network places the utmost importance on the patient experience and in providing the best care and treatments available in Sonoma and Napa Counties," says CEO, Bob Just. "With our shared vision of delivering high-quality, affordable, and local care, we are committed to working together with Canopy Health to improve the healthcare experience for members."
Canopy Health's network has grown rapidly, adding eight new hospitals to its network since 2019. Following the most recent addition, the network will encompass 29 hospitals and nearly 6,000 providers in its Bay Area footprint. Through the Alliance Referral Program, Canopy Health members can seek referrals for care across the entire network, which includes Hill Physicians Medical Group, Meritage Medical Network, UCSF, John Muir Physician Network, Dignity Health Medical Network-Santa Cruz, and Santa Clara County IPA.
Most employers can offer their workforce access to the Canopy Health network, covering ten Bay Area counties, through select plans offered by UnitedHealthcare and Health Net. For more information on these plans and the eligibility criteria, employers should contact their licensed benefits broker or consultant.
Canopy Health is a physician- and hospital-owned medical alliance that delivers a refreshing approach to healthcare by providing transparent, affordable care from a network of exceptional physicians, hospitals and providers.
Incorporated in March 2015 as an affiliation between UCSF Health and John Muir Health, including ownership and leadership by Hill Physicians Medical Group and John Muir Medical Group, Canopy Health developed a unique mission to provide a top-quality continuum of care across the Bay Area through strong alliances with primary care providers, top-tier academic medical facilities, community hospitals, and medical groups. Every day we work to improve access, affordability, quality and member experience. Canopy Health will now include six large physician groups and 29 participating hospitals across ten Bay Area counties.
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President Joe Biden tried to turn a string of horrific mass shootings into momentum Thursday night, imploring 10 Republican senators to join Democrats on some -- any -- new gun-related legislation.
The speech, which compared dead American children to US casualties in war, came on a night when fellow Democrats on a House committee passed a string of proposals that most Americans might support but have no chance of passing through a GOP blockade in the Senate. The National Rifle Association immediately rejected his proposals, but a few Senate Republicans are still negotiating with Democrats.
Biden made clear he's willing to accept far less than the measures he prefers -- an assault weapons ban -- in exchange for real federal action. In the speech, he laid out some main proposals: banning assault weapons and high-capacity magazines or raising the age to purchase them to 21, strengthening background checks, enacting safe storage and red flag laws, repealing the immunity that protects gun manufacturers from liability and addressing the mental health crisis.
If Congress fails again this time, he asked Americans to vote in November, an acknowledgment that any legislative victory on gun safety will be hard to achieve -- and an unusual call to political action from the White House.
Here are some of the key moments from Biden's address to the nation Thursday:
"Memorial Day, this past Monday, Jill and I visited Arlington National Cemetery. ... We saw rows and rows of crosses ... honoring those who paid the ultimate price on battlefields around the world. The day before, we visited Uvalde -- Uvalde, Texas. In front of Robb Elementary school, we stood before 21 crosses for 19 third and fourth graders and two teachers."
Biden opens his speech equating the dead from domestic gun violence with the dead from American wars abroad. He appears at the White House with memorial candles behind him.
"I want to be very clear. This is not about taking away anyone's guns. It's not about vilifying gun owners. ... I respect the culture and the tradition, the concerns of lawful gun owners."
Here Biden answers the main charge of Republicans who oppose gun control measures: that the government wants to trample on their right to have guns. His promise here won't stop those concerns or GOP attacks on him that use these lines.
"At the same time, the Second Amendment, like all other rights, is not absolute."
Biden quotes the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia here and points out that machine guns and other types of weapons have long been regulated. In a statement, the NRA dismissed the speech: "All that the President repeatedly proposes will only infringe on the rights of those law-abiding who have never, and will never, commit a crime."
"Guns are the No. 1 killer of children in the United States. Number one killer. More than car accidents, more than cancer."
More US kids die from gun violence than from any single thing. It used to be motor vehicles. In the last few years it became guns.
Biden also argued that more kids have been killed by guns than on-duty police officers or soldiers over the past two decades, but the data for that claim was not immediately available.
"We should reinstate the assault weapons ban ... we passed in 1994 with bipartisan support in Congress and the support of law enforcement."
Biden helped pass that law in 1994. But the bipartisan majority that supported it then does not exist today. The law lapsed in 2004.
The bipartisan group now trying to eke out a marginal agreement after these most recent shootings is not thought to be even considering any of these suggestions.
"Why in God's name should an ordinary citizen be able to purchase an assault weapon that holds 30-round magazines that let mass shooters fire hundreds of bullets in a matter of minutes? The damage was so devastating in Uvalde parents had to do DNA swabs to identify the remains of their children. Nine- and 10-year-old children."
Just like the assault weapons ban, a federal ban on large-capacity magazines expired in 2004.
"Red flag laws could have stopped both these shooters."
After asking for laws that most Americans support but that Republicans in the Senate will oppose, Biden requests things that are currently under serious consideration by a bipartisan group on Capitol Hill.
However, New York's red flag law failed to stop the Buffalo shooter. Texas does not have one. Florida passed a red flag law after a string of shootings there and Republicans did not pay a political price, which has led to some hope among advocates for new gun laws that a national red flag effort could be possible.
"If we can't ban assault weapons as we should, we must at least raise the age to be able to purchase one to 21."
Biden points out that the Uvalde shooter waited until he was 18 to buy guns his sister would not buy for him as a 17-year-old. He argues that 18-year-old service members in the military have supervision and training.
Waiting periods and age limits are restrictions that many Americans support and might actually cut down on some of these shootings.
While strong majorities of Americans support many of these individual proposals, most Americans do not generally think gun laws should be toughened. CNN's Harry Enten has written about that conundrum.
"Imagine, if the tobacco industry had been immune from being sued, where it would be today. The gun industry special protections are outrageous. It must end."
Biden's claim that the gun industry is the only US industry immune from lawsuits is false. Read a CNN Fact Check.
Using lawsuits as a weapon against gun manufacturers is something California lawmakers are looking at right now, following on efforts by Texas to encourage lawsuits related to abortions and social media companies.
"Imagine being that little girl, that brave little girl in Uvalde who smeared blood off her murdered friend's body on her own face to lie still among the corpses in her classroom and pretend she was dead in order to stay alive."
This is indeed a horrible and moving story. Read more here. There is a growing push among gun safety advocates to share more gruesome details in order to shock people into action.
"Even before the pandemic, people were already hurting. There's a serious mental health crisis in this country..."
Biden argues in favor of more spending on mental health here, separate from red flag laws. It's worth noting that most gun deaths are suicides -- 54% in 2020.
"The House of Representatives already passed key measures we need, expanding background checks to cover nearly all gun sales."
These House-passed measures have no chance of passing in the Senate, where a minority can stop almost all legislation. To hear the argument against universal background checks, watch this interview by CNN's Dana Bash with Rep. Dan Crenshaw, a Texas Republican.
"It's time for the Senate to do something. But as we know, in order to ... get anything done in the Senate, we need a minimum of 10 Republican senators."
A few Democrats have declined to end the filibuster for certain pieces of legislation. In the Senate, 60 votes are required to get anything done. Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut, the top Democratic negotiator, said Thursday he is "prepared for failure."
"I support the bipartisan efforts that include a small group of Democrat and Republican senators trying to find a way. But my God, the fact that the majority of the Senate Republicans don't want any of these proposals even to be debated or come up for a vote, I find unconscionable."
Biden shares the math with Americans here -- it takes 10 Republicans to pass any legislation. What legislation will 10 Republicans support without losing Democrats? Whatever that is, that's the legislation that can pass under the current rules.
"Since Uvalde, just over a week ago, there have been 20 other mass shootings in America, each with four or more people killed or injured, including yesterday at a hospital in Tulsa, Oklahoma."
There have so far been more than 200 mass shootings in 2022, according to the non-profit organization Gun Violence Archive -- including the shooting in Tulsa. That's more shootings than days so far this year.
"If Congress fails, I believe this time a majority of the American people won't give up either. I believe the majority of you will act and turn your outrage into making this issue central to your vote. Enough, enough, enough."
Presidents don't usually encourage people to vote for one side from the White House, where they are representing the entire country.
"It's time for each of us to do our part. It's time to act. For the children we've lost, for the children we can save, for the nation we love."
One thing we know: More children will die this year from gun violence.
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United Methodists have for generations been a mainstay of the American religious landscape — one of the most geographically widespread of the major Protestant denominations, their steeples visible on urban streets, in county seats and along country roads, their ethos marked by a firm yet quiet faith, simple worship and earnest social service.
But the United Methodist Church is also the latest of several mainline Protestant denominations in America to begin fracturing, just as Episcopal, Lutheran and Presbyterian denominations lost significant minorities of churches and members this century amid debates over sexuality and theology.
In annual regional gatherings across the U.S. earlier this year, United Methodists approved requests of about 300 congregations to quit the denomination, according to United Methodist News Service. Special meetings in the second half of the year are expected to vote on as many as 1,000 more, according to the conservative advocacy group Wesleyan Covenant Association.
Scores of churches in Georgia, and hundreds in Texas, are considering disaffiliation. Some aren’t waiting for permission to leave: More than 100 congregations in Florida and North Carolina have filed or threatened lawsuits to break out.
Those departing are still a fraction of the estimated 30,000 congregations in the United States alone, with nearly 13,000 more abroad, according to recent UMC statistics.
But large United Methodist congregations are moving to the exits, including some of the largest in Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Oklahoma and Texas.
The flashpoints are the denomination’s bans on same-sex marriages and ordaining openly LGBTQ clergy — though many see these as symptoms for deeper differences in views on justice, theology and scriptural authority. The denomination has repeatedly upheld these bans at legislative General Conferences, but some U.S. churches and clergy have defied them.
This spring, conservatives launched a new Global Methodist Church, where they are determined both to maintain and to enforce such bans.
A proposal to amicably divide the denomination and its assets, unveiled in early 2020, has lost its once-broad support after years of pandemic-related delays to the legislative General Conference, whose vote was needed to ratify it.
Now the breakup and the negotiations are happening piecemeal — one regional conference at a time.
New York Bishop Thomas Bickerton, president of the Council of Bishops, issued a statement in August denouncing “a constant barrage of negative rhetoric that is filled with falsehood and inaccuracies” by breakaway groups. In particular, he disputed allegations that the church is changing core doctrines.
But he said the denomination seeks to find a balance between encouraging churches to stay yet enabling them to go.
“It’s a both/and,” Bickerton said in an interview. “We want people to know straight up front that we don’t want them to leave. We need traditionalists, we need centrists, we need progressives willing to engage in a healthy debate to discern what God’s will is.”
But more departures are expected next year.
In just the Western Pennsylvania Annual Conference, about 300 of its 800 churches have begun inquiring about the process of leaving by the end of 2023, according to the Wesleyan Covenant Association. Not all may follow through, but some see it as inevitable.
“We feel like to stay the same in our mission and theology, we need to change denominations,” said the Rev. Steve Cordle, lead pastor of Crossroads Church. Based in Oakdale, Pennsylvania, it’s one of the largest congregations in the conference. It’s considering going independent or joining the Global Methodist Church.
A few miles away in Bethel Park, another Pittsburgh suburb, Christ United Methodist Church remains committed to the denomination.
The Rev. Chris Morgan said his church has a “big tent” of liberals and conservatives with most congregants “leaning in toward the center.” The church recently hosted an educational series on hot topics including the schism, guns, abortion and COVID-19.
“Instead of becoming like society, we’re trying to become an example of what it looks like to disagree and still treat people with respect and care and love,” Morgan said.
He was far from the only one to see a parallel between the Methodist debates and broader societal polarization.
“We live in a world of division. Just look at our political front,” said Bishop David Graves, who oversees the South Georgia and Alabama-West Florida conferences. Both conferences have dozens of congregations moving to the exits, though the large majority are staying so far.
Graves said he wants to help enable churches to leave if they want to but has spent long hours urging them to consider all the factors and be sure it is God’s will.
“It’s very taxing,” he said. “Those are intense meetings.”
Conservatives say denominational leaders are making it difficult for those who want to leave to do so, however.
Currently churches may leave after paying two years’ worth of “apportionments” — essentially denominational dues — plus their share of unfunded pension liabilities. Conferences may also impose additional requirements, and some are asking for a percentage of the property value of church buildings.
“In many cases, (the requirements) are onerous, they are punitive,” said the Rev. Jay Therrell, president of the Wesleyan Covenant Association, a conservative advocacy group that is working to help churches jump to the Global Methodist Church.
Bishop Karen Oliveto of the UMC’s Mountain Sky region — who in 2016 became the UMC’s first openly lesbian bishop — said via email it is “extremely wounding to LGBTQ persons that our very personhood is being used as a wedge to disrupt unity in the church.” She expressed hope that UMC churches “will be safe places for all people, regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.”
Conservatives have lamented that UMC has failed to enforce its Book of Discipline on standards for ordination and marriage.
Oliveto said, however, that sometimes “the Holy Spirit runs ahead of us and gives us a glimpse of the future to which we are called. This is certainly the case across the denomination, where LGBTQ persons have been examined at every step of the ordination process and found to possess the gifts and graces for ordained ministry.”
United Methodists are part of a global movement that traces their origins to the 18th-century English revivalist John Wesley, who emphasized personal piety, evangelism and social service.
American membership has declined to about 6.5 million, from a peak of 11 million in the 1960s. Overseas membership soared to match or exceed that of the U.S., fueled mostly by growth and mergers in Africa.
It’s too early to say if there will be widespread departures from international churches. African churches, for instance, often combine conservative stances on sexual issues with progressive views on the economy and colonialism’s legacy.
Several African bishops issued a statement denouncing conservative advocacy groups, including one called the Africa Initiative, for collaborating to “destroy our United Methodist Church.”
The Africa Initiative replied that it respected the bishops but would continue its efforts “to see biblical Christianity taught, lived and sustained.”
Neal Christie of the Love Your Neighbor Coalition, a partnership of progressive and ethnically based Methodist advocacy groups, said the “notion that outside the United States there’s one monolithic voice is a caricature.”
The coalition is promoting a more decentralized church where regions could make their own decisions on issues such as LGBTQ inclusion based on their cultural contexts.
“We believe this is a big tent church, that the church is big enough for all,” he said.
But after decades of controversy, some are done.
“The traditionalists decided this is like a toxic relationship now, and we’re just harming each other,” said the Rev. Laura Saffell, chairperson of the Western Pennsylvania chapter of the Wesleyan Covenant Association. “The best we can do is bless and send” each other their separate ways.
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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A renewable energy plant being commissioned in Oregon on Wednesday that combines solar power, wind power and massive batteries to store the energy generated there is the first utility-scale plant of its kind in North America.
The project, which will generate enough electricity to power a small city at maximum output, addresses a key challenge facing the utility industry as the U.S. transitions away from fossil fuels and increasingly turns to solar and wind farms for power. Wind and solar are clean sources of power, but utilities have been forced to fill in gaps when the wind isn’t blowing and the sun isn’t shining with fossil fuels like coal or natural gas.
At the Oregon plant, massive lithium batteries will store up to 120 megawatt-hours of power generated by the 300-megawatt wind farms and 50-megawatt solar farm so it can be released to the electric grid on demand. At maximum output, the facility will produce more than half of the power that was generated by Oregon’s last coal plant, which was demolished earlier this month.
On-site battery storage isn’t new, and interest in solar-plus-battery projects in particular has soared in the U.S. in recent years due to robust tax credits and incentives and the falling price of batteries. The Wheatridge Renewable Energy Facility in Oregon, however, is the first in the U.S. to combine integrated wind, solar and battery storage at such a large scale in one location, giving it even more flexibility to generate continuous output without relying on fossil fuels to fill in the gaps.
The project is “getting closer and closer to having something with a very stable output profile that we traditionally think of being what’s capable with a fuel-based generation power plant,” said Jason Burwen, vice president of energy storage at the American Clean Power Association, an advocacy group for the clean power industry.
“If the solar is chugging along and cloud cover comes over, the battery can kick in and make sure that the output is uninterrupted. As the sun goes down and the wind comes online, the battery can make sure that that’s very smooth so that it doesn’t, to the grid operator, look like anything unusual.”
The plant located in a remote expanse three hours east of Portland is a partnership between NextEra Energy Resources and Portland General Electric, a public utility required to reduce carbon emissions by 100% by 2040 under an Oregon climate law passed last year, one of the most ambitious in the nation.
PGE’s customers are also demanding green power — nearly a quarter-million customers receive only renewable energy — and the Wheatridge project is “key to that decarbonization strategy,” said Kristen Sheeran, PGE’s director of sustainability strategy and resource planning.
Under the partnership, PGE owns one-third of the wind output and purchases all the facility’s power for its renewable energy portfolio. NextEra, which developed the site and operates it, owns two-thirds of the wind output and all of the solar output and storage.
“The mere fact that many other customers are looking at these types of facilities gives you a hint at what we think could be possible,” said David Lawlor, NextEra’s director of business development for the Pacific Northwest. “Definitely customers want firmer generation, starting with the battery storage in the back.”
Large-scale energy storage is critical as the U.S. shifts to more variable power sources like wind and solar, and Americans can expect to see similar projects across the country as that trend accelerates. National Renewable Energy Laboratory models show U.S. storage capacity may rise fivefold by 2050, yet experts say even this won’t be enough to prevent extremely disruptive climate change.
Batteries aren’t the only solution that the clean energy industry is trying out. Pumped storage generates power by sending huge volumes of water downhill through turbines and others are experimenting with forcing water underground and holding it there before releasing it to power turbines.
But interest in batteries for clean energy storage has grown dramatically in recent years at the same time that the cost of batteries is falling and the technology itself is improving, boosting interest in hybrid plants, experts say.
Generating capacity from hybrid plants increased 133% between 2020 and 2021 and by the end of last year, there were nearly 8,000 megawatts of wind or solar generation connected to storage, according to the U.S. Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, which is managed by the University of California.
The vast majority of such projects are solar power with battery storage, largely because of tax credits, but projects in the pipeline include offshore wind-plus-battery, hydroelectric-plus-battery and at least nine facilities like the one in Oregon that will combine solar, wind and storage. Projects in the pipeline between 2023 and 2025 include ones in Washington, California, Arizona, Idaho, Iowa, Illinois and Oregon, according to Berkeley Lab.
Many researchers and pilots are working on alternatives to lithium ion batteries, however, largely because their intrinsic chemistry limits them to around four hours of storage and a longer duration would be more useful.
“There is no silver bullet. There’s no model or prototype that’s going to meet that entire need … but wind and solar will certainly be in the mix,” said PGE’s Sheeran.
“This model can become a tool for decarbonization across the West as the whole country is driving toward very ambitious climate reduction goals.”
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Follow Gillian Flaccus on Twitter: @gflaccus | 2022-09-28T19:46:55+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/business/ap-business/ap-tiny-oregon-town-hosts-1st-wind-solar-battery-hybrid-plant/ |
Federal health officials have notified Congress of a data breach that could involve the information of more than 100,000 people.
A representative of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Thursday that attackers gained access to the department’s data by exploiting a vulnerability in widely used file-transfer software.
Other government agencies, major pension funds and private businesses also have been affected by a Russian ransomware gang’s so-called supply chain hack of the software MOVEit.
The HHS official did not provide details on the type of data affected but said none of the department’s systems or networks were compromised. Instead, the hackers accessed data managed by third-party vendors that the official did not name.
HHS reported to Congress on Tuesday what it considers to be a “major incident,” which occurs when the data of 100,000 people or more is affected, the official said.
The breach of the MOVEit file-transfer program, discovered last month, is estimated by cybersecurity experts to have compromised hundreds of organizations globally. Confirmed victims include the U.S. Department of Energy, other federal agencies, more than 9 million motorists in Oregon and Louisiana, Johns Hopkins University, Ernst & Young, the BBC and British Airways.
On Wednesday, the Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System said the data of more than 171,000 retirees and beneficiaries was involved in the breach. Last week, California’s public pension fund said the personal data of more than 769,000 retired workers and beneficiaries had been stolen.
The parent company of MOVEit’s U.S. maker, Progress Software, alerted customers to the breach on May 31 and issued a patch. But cybersecurity researchers say scores — maybe hundreds — of companies could by then have had sensitive data quietly exfiltrated.
The Cl0p ransomware syndicate behind the hack has indicated that it would extort victims, threatening to dump their data online if they don’t pay up.
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Max Verstappen started his Formula One World Drivers’ Championship defense with a first-place finish at the Bahrain Grand Prix on Sunday.
Verstappen began the race on the pole and never looked back, continuing his dominance on the F1 circuit and not skipping a beat after winning the title the last two seasons. Going back to last year’s Japanese Grand Prix, where he wrapped up the 2022 title, Verstappen has won five out of the last six races and 10 out of his last 12.
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The Belgian-Dutch racer held off Sergio Perez and Fernando Alonso – who finished second and third, respectively. Alonso sped past Carlos Sainz late in the race but couldn’t catch up to Perez.
Sainz finished fourth and Lewis Hamilton in fifth.
Charles Leclerc was vying for a top-five spot until he appeared to have an electrical issue that doomed his day. He pulled over to the side of the track while engineers worked to get his vehicle off the track.
FORMULA 1’S LEWIS HAMILTON CLEARED TO RACE IN BAHRAIN AFTER CLASHING WITH FIA OVER NOSE STUD
The McLaren team had struggled throughout the race. Oscar Piastri had electrical issues as well and was forced to retire from the race. He ended in 20th place. Lando Norris was in and out of the pits as he dealt with an engine issue. He managed to finish the race but way behind in 17th.
Red Bull Racing would finish on top of the Bahrain Grand Prix with Verstappen finishing first and Perez in second. They also qualified 1-2. Verstappen has 36 career wins since he made his F1 debut at the 2015 Australian Grand Prix and 78 podiums. He now has one in Bahrain.
Logan Sargeant represented the first American on the grid since 2015. He finished in 12th place after starting the race in 16th.
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 20, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment today released the findings of its annual nationwide survey of foreign-educated registered nurses showing widespread alarm among clinicians about the worsening healthcare staffing crisis and concern about its effect on patient care and provider wellbeing.
"While most industries have rebounded from the interruption and economic shock of the pandemic, nursing will bear the scars of the last three years for decades to come," AAIHR President Patty Jeffrey said. "Even before covid, hospital bedsides were understaffed. Now, 75 percent of practicing registered nurses say they might leave medicine if the shortage isn't finally corrected. That's going to mean more closed beds for everyone from expecting mothers to dialysis patients."
- Seventy-five percent of nurses say their long-term plans to remain in the practice of medicine will be negatively impacted if the staffing shortage is not corrected, up from just one-third of respondents in a 2021 AAIHR survey. An exodus of this size would catastrophically interrupt the safe delivery of healthcare in the United States.
- Ninety-three percent of nurses say their hospital is experiencing a shortage, up from 59 percent of respondents in a 2020 AAIHR survey. Asked to identify the cause, 53 percent pinpointed burnout, while another 37 percent blamed staff nurse resignations.
- Forty percent of nurses say their hospital has been forced to close beds because an inability to staff them.
- Sixty percent say the shortage has worsened in the previous year. Roughly the same say the staffing shortage is a "serious problem." Another 30 percent described it as a "moderate problem."
- Only 28 percent said their hospital could provide adequate care to patients with current staffing levels.
- Sixty-one percent say workplace stress negatively affects their life outside of the hospital. Asked to describe their emotional state, nurses painted a bleak picture: exhausted (79 percent), burnt out (69 percent), undervalued (45 percent), fearful (44 percent), and sad (40 percent).
The survey, conducted by the AAIHR, sampled the opinions of 500 registered nurses between December 1-31, 2022.
Media contact: James.Richardson@Dentons.com
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SOURCE American Association of International Healthcare Recruitment | 2023-01-20T14:31:53+00:00 | wsfa.com | https://www.wsfa.com/prnewswire/2023/01/20/aaihr-survey-majority-nurses-eyeing-exits-if-staffing-shortage-not-corrected/ |
KYIV, Ukraine — President Joe Biden’s motorcade slipped out of the White House around 3:30 a.m. Sunday. No big, flashy Air Force One for this trip -– the president vanished into the darkness on an Air Force C-32, a modified Boeing 757 normally used for domestic trips to smaller airports.
Biden’s surprise visit to Ukraine on Monday was the first time in modern history that a U.S. leader visited a warzone outside the aegis of the U.S. military — a feat the White House said carried some risk even though Moscow was given a heads-up.
Over the next five hours, the president made multiple stops around town — ferried about in a black SUV rather than the presidential limousine — without any announcement to the Ukrainian public that he was there. But all that activity attracted enough attention that word of his presence leaked out well before he could get back to Poland, which was the original plan. Aides at the White House were surprised the secret held as long as it did.
But Russia knew what the Ukrainian public did not. U.S. officials had given Moscow notice of Biden’s trip.
The president had been itching since last year to join the parade of other Western officials who have visited Kyiv to pledge support standing shoulder to shoulder with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the capital.
Biden’s planned trip to Warsaw, Poland, and the Presidents’ Day holiday provided an obvious opening to tack on a stop in Kyiv. A small group of senior officials at the White House and across U.S. national security agencies set about working in secret for months to make it happen, national security adviser Jake Sullivan said on Monday. Biden only gave the final sign-off on Friday.
Sullivan said the trip “required a security, operational, and logistical effort from professionals across the U.S. government to take what was an inherently risky undertaking and make it a manageable risk.”
Once Biden was secreted aboard the Air Force jet, the call sign “SAM060,” for Special Air Mission, was used for the plane instead of the usual “Air Force One.” It took off from Joint Base Andrews at 4:15 a.m. Eastern time.
After a refueling stop in Germany, Biden’s aircraft switched off its transponder for the roughly hour-long flight to Rzeszow, Poland, the airport that has served as the gateway for billions of dollars in Western arms and VIP visitors into Ukraine.
He arrived in Kyiv at 8 a.m. Monday and was greeted by Ambassador Bridget Brink and entered his motorcade for the drive to Mariinsky Palace. Even while he was on the ground in Ukraine, flights transporting military equipment and other goods were continuing unabated to Rzeszow from Western cities.
Meanwhile, in Kyiv, many main streets and central blocks were cordoned off without explanation. People started sharing videos of long motorcades of cars speeding along streets where access was restricted — the first clues that Biden had arrived.
Biden traveled with a far smaller than usual retinue: Sullivan, deputy chief of staff Jen O’Malley Dillon and the director of Oval Office operations, Annie Tomasini. They were joined by his Secret Service detail, the military aide carrying the so-called “nuclear football,” a small medical team and the official White House photographer.
Only two journalists were on board instead of the usual complement of 13. Their electronic devices were powered off and turned over to the White House for the duration of the trip into Ukraine. A small number of journalists based in Ukraine were summoned to a downtown hotel on Monday morning to join them, not informed that Biden was visiting until shortly before his arrival.
Even with Western surface-to-air missile systems bolstering Ukraine’s defenses, it was rare for a U.S. leader to travel to a conflict zone where the U.S. or its allies did not have control over the airspace.
The U.S. military does not have a presence in Ukraine other than a small detachment of Marines guarding the embassy in Kyiv, making Biden’s visit more complicated than visits by prior U.S. leaders to war zones.
“We did notify the Russians that President Biden will be traveling to Kyiv,” Sullivan told reporters. “We did so some hours before his departure for deconfliction purposes.” He declined to specify the exact message or to whom it was delivered but said the heads-up was to avoid any miscalculation that could bring the two nuclear-armed nations into direct conflict.
While Biden was in Kyiv, U.S. surveillance planes, including E-3 Sentry airborne radar and an electronic RC-135W Rivet Joint aircraft, were keeping watch over Kyiv from Polish airspace.
The sealing off of Kyiv roads that are usually humming with traffic brought an eerie calm to the center of the capital. It was so quiet that crows could be heard cawing as Biden and Zelenskyy walked from their motorcade to the gold-domed St. Michael’s Cathedral under skies as blue as the outer walls of the cathedral itself.
“Let’s walk in and take a look,” Biden said, wearing his trademark aviator sunglasses against the glare. The presidents disappeared inside as heavily armed soldiers stood guard outside.
Cathedral bells chirped at the stroke of 11:30 a.m. followed shortly by air raid alarms, at 11:34 a.m., just before the men reemerged. The sirens were first a distant howl rising over the city, followed seconds later by alarms from mobile phone apps wailing from people’s pockets.
Those alarms are voiced by “Star Wars” actor Mark Hamill, and his Luke Skywalker voice urged people to take cover, warning: “Don’t be careless. Your overconfidence is your weakness.”
The two leaders walked at a measured pace with no outward signs of concern through the cathedral’s arched front gate onto the square in front, where the rusting hulks of destroyed Russian tanks and other armored vehicles have been stationed as grim reminders of the war.
When the square isn’t blocked off, as it was during the leaders’ visit, people come to look at the vehicles, many taking selfies.
Biden appeared to pay the hulks no mind as he and Zelenskyy followed behind honor guards carrying two wreaths to the wall of remembrance honoring Ukrainian soldiers killed since 2014, the year Russia annexed Ukraine’s Crimean peninsula and Russian-backed fighting erupted in eastern Ukraine.
It was only then that the first images of Biden in the capital popped up on Ukrainian social media and the secret visit became global news.
The all-clear notice, also voiced by Hamill, sounded at 1:07 p.m., long after Biden had headed to the U.S. Embassy for a brief stop before departing the country.
“The air alert is over,” Hamill said. “May the force be with you.”
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Associated Press photographer Evan Vucci reported from aboard Biden’s aircraft and in Kyiv. Miller reported from Washington. Associated Press writer Aamer Madhani contributed from Washington. | 2023-02-20T16:48:31+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/sneaking-a-president-from-dc-to-kyiv-without-anyone-noticing/2023/02/20/ae81a4be-b135-11ed-94a0-512954d75716_story.html |
SHANGHAI, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 111, Inc. ("111" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: YI), a leading tech-enabled healthcare platform company committed to digitally connecting patients with medicine and healthcare services in China, today announced its unaudited financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Key Results
- Net revenues were RMB3.04 billion (US$453.4 million), representing an increase of 0.4% year-over-year.
- Gross segment profit (1) increased by 42.6% year-over-year, with B2B segment profit increasing by 55.1% year-over-year.
- Total operating expenses were RMB271.7 million (US$40.6 million), compared to RMB323.4 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, total operating expenses decreased to 8.9% from 10.7% in the same quarter of last year, which reflected continuous improvement in our operation efficiency.
- Non-GAAP loss from operations (2) was RMB52.8 million (US$7.9 million), compared to RMB147.9million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP loss from operations decreased to 1.7% from 4.9% in the same quarter of last year.
- 111 was appointed by the Shanghai government as a supply guarantee enterprise and managed to open a special green channel, which enabled our vehicle shipping supplies to Shanghai from our Kunshan fulfillment center on a daily basis. We worked diligently and leveraged our online and offline platform and smart supply chain to provide aids to pandemic-hit regions. We also launched free online consultation services, free prescription renewal services and other medical services to the public. We have provided free online services for customers in over 370 cities, and provided over 3,000 drugs covering more than 400 diseases.
Mr. Junling Liu, Co-Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer of 111, commented, "The second quarter had been very tough for our business due to Covid lockdowns in Shanghai and many other cities. Our head office in Shanghai had to be closed and our operation in 7 regional fulfillment centers had been significantly disrupted for 2 full months. Despite all the challenges, we have tried our best to work with local governments as well as logistics companies to fulfill our customer/patient orders as these medicines are badly needed. Our net revenue for second quarter increased by 0.4% year-over-year to RMB 3.04 billion, while our gross segment profit increased by 42.6% year-over-year. With Non-GAAP loss from operations being narrowed to 1.7% of net revenues, we believe that we are heading in the right path to profitability. We continued to solidfy our network and relationship with upstream and downstream partners."
Mr. Liu added, "our overall gross segment margin(3) as a percentage of net revenues improved to 6.3% from 4.5% in the same quarter of last year. B2B segment profit grew by 55.1% year-over-year, and as a percentage of net revenues, B2B segment margin improved to 5.8% from 3.8% in the same quarter of last year. We also improved B2C segment margin to 22.5% from 20.2% in the same quarter of last year. The gross segment profit improvement was the results of all the efforts we have made to optimize our selection portfolio and competitive pricing. We contined to enhance our operation efficiency and total operating expenses as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 8.9% in this quarter from 10.7% in the same quarter of last year. We expect this momentum in improving operation efficiency to continue as we scale, putting us on a clear path to profitability. As a result, non-GAAP loss from operation as a percentage of net revenues decreased to 1.7% in this quarter from 4.9% in the same quarter of last year."
"We have full confidence that we have the right strategy and right team to steadily expand our revenue and gross segment profit."
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Net revenues were RMB3.04 billion (US$453.43million), representing an increase of 0.4% from RMB3.02 billion in the same quarter of last year.
(4) For segment reporting purposes, purchase rebates are allocated to the B2B segment and B2C segments primarily based on the amount of cost of products sold for each segment. Cost of products sold does not include other direct costs related to cost of product sales such as shipping and handling expense, payroll and benefits of logistic staff, logistic centers rental expenses and depreciation expenses, which are recorded in the fulfillment expenses. Cost of service revenue is recorded in the operating expense.
Operating costs and expenses were RMB3.1 billion (US$465.3 million), representing a decrease of 3.0% from RMB3.2 billion in the same quarter of last year.
- Cost of products sold was RMB2.8 billion (US$424.8 million), representing a decrease of 1.5% from RMB2.9 billion in the same quarter of last year.
- Fulfillment expenses were RMB87.9 million (US$13.1 million), representing an increase of 4.5% from RMB84.1 million in the same quarter of last year. Fulfillment expenses accounted for 2.9% of net revenues this quarter as compared to 2.8% in the same quarter of last year. The increase was mainly attributable to additional logistic costs incurred as a result of pandemic lockdown.
- Selling and marketing expenses were RMB101.2 million (US$15.1 million), representing a decrease of 24.2% from RMB133.5 million in the same quarter of last year. We continued to leverage our sales automation tools to enhance the sales effectiveness and streamline the operation in the quarter. As a percentage of net revenues, selling and marketing expenses further reduced to 3.3% in the quarter from 4.4% in the same quarter of last year.
- General and administrative expenses were RMB38.5 million (US$5.7 million), representing a decrease of 25.2% from RMB51.4 million in the same quarter of last year, which was attributable to our continuous optimization of supporting functions. As a percentage of net revenues, general and administrative expense decreased to 1.3% in the quarter from 1.7% in the same quarter of last year.
- Technology expenses were RMB33.7 million (US$5.0 million), representing a decrease of 36.0% from RMB52.6 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, technology expenses accounted for 1.1% this quarter as compared to 1.7% in the same quarter of last year. We completed major tech development programs last year and believe that current spending reflected the appropriate amount of investment in technology.
Loss from operations was RMB79.8 million (US$11.9 million), compared to RMB188.8 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, loss from operations decreased to 2.6% in the quarter from 6.2% in the same quarter of last year.
Non-GAAP loss from operations was RMB52.8 million (US$7.9 million), compared to RMB147.9 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP loss from operations decreased to 1.7% in the quarter from 4.9% in same quarter of last year.
Net loss was RMB84.8 million (US$12.7 million), compared to RMB184.0 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, net loss decreased to 2.8% in the quarter from 6.1% in same quarter of last year.
Non-GAAP net loss (5) was RMB57.8 million (US$8.6 million), compared to RMB143.1 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP net loss decreased to 1.9% in the quarter from 4.7% in same quarter of last year.
Net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders was RMB95.3 million (US$14.2 million), compared to RMB159.0 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders decreased to 3.1% in the quarter from 5.3% in same quarter of last year.
Non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders (6) was RMB68.3 million (US$10.2 million), compared to RMB118.0 million in the same quarter of last year. As a percentage of net revenues, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders decreased to 2.2% in the quarter from 3.9% in same quarter of last year.
As of June 30, 2022, the Company has cash and cash equivalents, restricted cash and short-term investments of RMB885.6 million (US$132.2million), compared to RMB943.2 million as of December 31, 2021.
Conference Call
111's management team will host an earnings conference call at 7:30 AM U.S. Eastern Time on Thursday, August 25, 2022 (7:30 PM Beijing Time on the same day).
Details for the conference call are as follows:
Conference Topic: 111, Inc. Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Registration Link:https://register.vevent.com/register/BIe34d5c00196d4d91902c11871b843104
All participants must use the link provided above to complete the online registration process in advance of the conference call. Upon registering, each participant will receive a set of participant dial-in numbers, the Direct Event passcode, and a unique Registration ID, which can be used to join the conference call.
Please dial in 15 minutes before the call is scheduled to begin and provide the Direct Event passcode and unique Registration ID you have received upon registering to join the call.
A live and archived webcast of the conference call will be available on the website at https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/pivog2g2
Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures
In evaluating the business, the Company considers and uses non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, and non-GAAP loss per ADS, as supplemental measures to review and assess its operating performance. The Company defines non-GAAP loss from operations as loss from operations excluding share-based compensation expenses. The Company defines non-GAAP net loss as net loss excluding share-based compensation expenses, net of tax. The Company defines non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders as net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders excluding share-based compensation expenses, net of tax. The Company defines non-GAAP loss per ADS as net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders per ADS excluding share-based compensation expenses, net of tax per ADS. The presentation of these non-GAAP financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The Company believes that non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, and non-GAAP loss per ADS help identify underlying trends in its business that could otherwise be distorted by the effect of certain expenses that it includes in loss from operations and net loss. Share-based compensation expenses is a non-cash expense that varies from period to period. As a result, management excludes the items from its internal operating forecasts and models. Management believes that the adjustments for share-based compensation expenses provide investors with a reasonable basis to measure the company's core operating performance, in a more meaningful comparison with the performance of other companies. The Company believes that non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, and non-GAAP loss per ADS provide useful information about its operating results, enhances the overall understanding of its past performance and future prospects and allow for greater visibility with respect to key metrics used by the management in their financial and operational decision-making.
The non-GAAP financial measures are not defined under U.S. GAAP and are not presented in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as analytical tools. One of the key limitations of using non-GAAP loss from operations, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP net loss attributable to ordinary shareholders, or non-GAAP loss per ADS is that it does not reflect all items of income and expense that affect the Company's operations. Further, the non-GAAP financial measures may differ from the non-GAAP information used by other companies, including peer companies, and therefore their comparability may be limited.
The Company compensates for these limitations by reconciling the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures, all of which should be considered when evaluating the Company's performance. The Company encourages you to review its financial information in its entirety and not rely on a single financial measure.
Reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measures to the most comparable U.S. GAAP measures is included at the end of this press release.
Exchange Rate Information Statement
This announcement contains translations of certain RMB amounts into U.S. dollars at specified rates solely for the convenience of the reader. Unless otherwise noted, all translations from RMB to U.S. dollars are made at a rate of RMB6.6981 to US$1.00, the exchange rate set forth in the H.10 statistical release of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System as of June 30, 2022.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "target," "confident" and similar statements. Among other things, the Business Outlook and quotations from management in this announcement, as well as 111's strategic and operational plans, contain forward-looking statements. 111 may also make written or oral forward-looking statements in its periodic reports to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, in its annual report to shareholders, in press releases and other written materials and in oral statements made by its officers, directors or employees to third parties. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties as to the Company's ability comply with extensive and evolving regulatory requirements, its ability to compete effectively in the evolving PRC general health and wellness market, its ability to manage the growth of its business and expansion plans, its ability to achieve or maintain profitability in the future, its ability to control the risks associated with its pharmaceutical retail and wholesale businesses, and the Company's ability to meet the standards necessary to maintain listing of its ADSs on the Nasdaq Global Market, including its ability to cure any non-compliance with Nasdaq's continued listing criteria. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and 111 does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.
About 111, Inc.
111, Inc. (NASDAQ: YI) ("111" or the "Company") is a leading tech-enabled healthcare platform company committed to digitally connecting patients with medicine and healthcare services in China. The Company provides consumers with better access to pharmaceutical products and healthcare services directly through its online retail pharmacy, 1 Pharmacy, and indirectly through its offline virtual pharmacy network. The Company also offers online healthcare services through its internet hospital, 1 Clinic, which provides consumers with cost-effective and convenient online consultation, electronic prescription service, and patient management service. In addition, the Company's online platform, 1 Medicine, serves as a one-stop shop for pharmacies to source a vast selection of pharmaceutical products. With the largest virtual pharmacy network in China, 111 enables offline pharmacies to better serve their customers with cloud-based services. 111 also provides an omni-channel drug commercialization platform to its strategic partners, which includes services such as digital marketing, patient education, data analytics, and pricing monitoring.
For more information on 111, please visit: http://ir.111.com.cn/.
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SOURCE 111, Inc. | 2022-08-25T06:39:36+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/08/25/111-inc-announces-second-quarter-2022-unaudited-financial-results/ |
After more than 32 years as district attorney, Joyce Dudley decided earlier this year not to seek a fourth term and instead retire.
On Friday, she described her decision as “bittersweet and somewhat scary.”
Ms. Dudley began working at the age of six in her father’s restaurant in Queens, New York. She has never been unemployed until her final day of work on Monday, which was followed by a small retirement party.
Ms. Dudley will swear in District Attorney-Elect John T. Savrnoch today at 11 a.m. at the Santa Barbara District Attorney’s Office. Ms. Dudley plans to leave Wednesday for an extended trip to Colorado.
“I grew up quite poor and I always dreamed about being able to ski to my heart’s content, so that is what this trip is all about,” said Ms. Dudley. “For me, this trip is also about discovering who I am without the most cherished positions I have held throughout my life: mother of four boys, wife (Joyce’s husband John died in 2019), and district attorney for the county of Santa Barbara. The best way to describe how I feel now is the old adage: ‘Parting in such sweet sorrow.’ The best part of my new life is that I will have uninterrupted time with those I love, including my children and grandchildren.”
Ms. Dudley said that she deeply appreciates the people she has worked with, as well as the people of the communities she has served.
Ms. Dudley said how thrilled she is that John Savrnoch will be her successor, and she feels her office is full of extraordinary professionals in every division.
email: kzehnder@newspress.com | 2023-01-04T00:32:51+00:00 | newspress.com | https://newspress.com/district-attorney-joyce-dudley-retires/ |
Rebecca Votto has scheduled the official grand reopening of her business, Chirp Workshop.
Votto’s Flemington business was significantly damaged on Dec. 26 when pipes burst in the building she leased on Fulper Road.
With the help of family, friends and the Flemington business community, Chirp was quickly relocated to 160 Main St. in the borough.
Votto is hosting is a grand re-opening on Friday, Feb. 17 at 5 p.m. as “a celebration of the new location and all the love and support from the community.”
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 5 p.m. and there will be activities for children including stuff-a-plushie, sand art and graffiti hat art (while supplies last). Popcorn and donuts will be served, too.
Votto said she works to make “a magical experience” for all those who go to Chirp. Some of the themes include slime, paint-a-canvas, magic potion, pick-a-pearl, paint a birdhouse, candy bar making, spa, princess, LEGO masters, tie-dye, stuffed plush puppy adoption, fairy garden, ultimate sand art, and glitz and glam.
Votto also runs summer workshops for children and events for parents and children to attend together, as well as parties for adults, like the adult Easter egg hunt, wine glass painting night and Yellowstone trivia night. | 2023-02-08T21:37:16+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/hunterdon-county-democrat/2023/02/chirp-workshop-grand-re-opening-set-for-feb-17.html |
The House on Thursday passed a bill that would set a vote to determine Puerto Rico’s political status.
The bill, titled the Puerto Rico Status Act, cleared the chamber in a 233-191 vote. Sixteen Republicans voted with Democrats in support of the legislation.
GOP “yes” votes included Reps. Don Bacon (Neb.), Liz Cheney (Wyo.), Rodney Davis (Ill.), Brian Fitzpatrick (Pa.), Mayra Flores (Texas), Andrew Garbarino (N.Y.), Anthony Gonzalez (Ohio), Jaime Herrera Beutler (Wash.), Bill Huizenga (Mich.), Dave Joyce (Ohio), John Katko (N.Y.), Dan Newhouse (Wash.), Bill Posey (Fla.), María Elvira Salazar (Fla.), Lloyd Smucker (Pa.) and Fred Upton (Mich.).
If enacted, the measure would schedule a vote on a binding referendum. Puerto Rico residents would decide whether they wanted statehood, independence or independence followed by free association with the U.S. It would also create an objective and nonpartisan voter education campaign in the lead-up to the vote that would be federally funded.
But the legislation faces unlikely odds in the Senate, where at least 60 votes are needed to send the measure to President Biden’s desk for his signature. And there are just days remaining in the current Congress.
The House set a vote on the bill shortly after House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers announced that they had struck a deal on the legislation, which had stalled in the chamber for months.
After passing through the House Natural Resources Committee in July, the measure did not move, leaving many wondering whether it would make it through the House before the current Congress comes to a close.
“Over the past months, we came together to act on a belief that we all share: Puerto Rico’s colonial status as a U.S. territory should not continue, and its people must determine the political destiny of their island themselves,” the group said in a statement Thursday night. “Many of us disagree on what that future should look like, but we all accept that the decision must belong to the people of Puerto Rico and to them alone.”
“The Puerto Rico Status Act will grant them that choice,” the lawmakers added.
During debate on the House floor Thursday, Hoyer, a co-sponsor of the bill, said, “For far too long, however, the people of Puerto Rico have been excluded from the full promise of American democracy and self-determination that our nation has always championed.”
“We owe it to Puerto Ricans to bring an end to their island’s 124-year-old status as a U.S. territory and to grant them control over their island’s political future,” he added.
Rep. Nydia Velazquez (D-N.Y.), who was born and raised in Puerto Rico, said “we are here today because we must move towards decolonization.”
“The current status is unsustainable and fundamentally unfair and un-American,” she added.
A number of Republicans, however, aired concerns regarding the bill, including its consideration process and the quick speed by which House leaders brought it to the floor. The Thursday afternoon vote was first announced Wednesday night.
Additionally, in a statement following the vote, Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.), the chair of the House GOP conference, said she voted against the measure because it provides the option of Puerto Ricans voting to be independent.
“I do not support today’s proposal that would allow independence. The United States should bring the over three million American citizens in Puerto Rico closer, rather than pushing them further away,” she said in a statement. “This last minute bill was brought to the floor by Nancy Pelosi without a committee hearing on the text. A proposal as complicated and impactful as statehood requires a thorough review and debate.”
– Updated 2:08 p.m. | 2022-12-15T21:00:43+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/hill-politics/house-passes-bill-setting-vote-on-puerto-rico-political-status/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans on Wednesday opened their long-promised investigation into President Joe Biden and his family, wielding the power of their new majority to demand information from the Treasury Department and former Twitter executives as they laid the groundwork for public hearings.
“Now that Democrats no longer have one-party rule in Washington, oversight and accountability are coming,” Rep. James Comer, chairman of the House Oversight Committee, said in a statement.
The Republican-led committee sent a series of letters requesting financial information from the Treasury Department about financial transactions by members of the Biden family that were flagged as suspicious activity. Those reports are routine, with larger financial transactions automatically flagged to the government, and are not evidence on their own of misconduct.
Lawmakers also requested testimony from multiple former Twitter executives who were involved in the company’s handling of an October 2020 story from the New York Post about Hunter Biden, the president’s younger son. Republicans say that story was suppressed for political reasons.
Moving quickly after taking control of the House, Republicans are setting up a messy, politically explosive showdown with the White House that could delve deeply into the affairs of the president’s family and shape the contours of the 2024 race for the White House.
“In their first week as a governing majority, House Republicans have not taken any meaningful action to address inflation and lower Americans’ costs, yet they’re jumping out of the gate with political stunts driven by the most extreme MAGA members of their caucus in an effort to get attention on Fox News,” Ian Sams, a White House spokesman, said in a statement, referring to former President Donald Trump’s campaign slogan, Make America Great Again.
In a statement, Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, the senior Democrat on Oversight, echoed the White House sentiment, saying Democrats will work with Republicans “when they get serious about tackling problems that affect the American people.”
The Treasury Department declined to comment.
Comer and other Republicans set out their plan for probing the Biden family the day after clinching a slim majority in the November midterm elections. The Kentucky Republican told reporters there are “troubling questions,” specifically about the business dealings of Hunter Biden and one of the president’s brothers, James Biden, that require deeper investigation.
GOP investigations into the Biden family are nothing new. Republican lawmakers and their staff have been analyzing messages and financial transactions found on a laptop that belonged to Hunter Biden for the past year. But Republicans now have subpoena power in the House, giving them the authority to compel testimony and conduct a far more aggressive investigation.
Republicans have discussed issuing congressional subpoenas to foreign entities that did business with Hunter Biden, and they recently brought on James Mandolfo, a former federal prosecutor, to assist with the investigation as general counsel for the Oversight panel.
Hunter Biden’s taxes and foreign business work are already under federal investigation, with a grand jury in Delaware hearing testimony in recent months. While he never held a position on the presidential campaign or in the White House, his membership on the board of a Ukrainian energy company and his efforts to strike deals in China have long raised questions about whether he traded on his father’s public service, including reported references in his emails to the “big guy.”
Joe Biden has said he’s never spoken to his son about his foreign business. And there are no indications that the federal investigation involves the president in any way.
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Associated Press writers Zeke Miller and Fatima Hussein contributed to this report. | 2023-01-11T21:20:40+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-gop-opens-long-promised-investigation-into-biden-family/ |
A very popular summer event has been cancelled this year.
The Taste of Bloomington Committee said several factors lead to the cancellation…including labor shortages, supply costs, and the ongoing effects of the pandemic on the local restaurant industry.
The Committee hopes to bring the Taste back next year. Full refunds will be given to anyone who bought advance tickets.
Bloomington City Councilwoman Susan Sandberg has established an exploratory committee as she decides whether she wants to run for mayor. Sandberg has served on the City Council for the past 16 years. She was appointed to fill out the remaining year of Chris Gaal’s at-large term in 2007 after he was voted into the Monroe County Prosecutor’s office. Sandberg was elected to the seat in 2008 and has been successful in each of her bids for re-election.
John Hamilton is in his second mayoral term and has not announced whether he plans to seek re-election.
The Bloomington Street Department is conducting a citywide assessment that will determine the current condition of streets, sidewalks and accessible curb ramps.
This project follows a similar effort by Public Works Department in 2017.
The information collected during the current assessment will be used to update the current Pavement Condition Index ratings for the City’s 237 miles of public use- streets.
Staff will use the updated index ratings to determine targeted improvements during the development of the City’s annual paving schedule.
The data collection effort data is scheduled to be completed by the end of September.
Triple A is reminding Hoosiers that even simple steps can help save money on gas. The Motor Club says you might consider getting a store membership card to earn fuel points on your store purchases
They also suggest having a planned route when you run errands, so you don’t waste gas driving out of your way. | 2022-06-03T06:57:32+00:00 | wgclradio.com | https://www.wgclradio.com/top-story/wgcl-news-a-popular-summer-event-has-been-cancelled-this-year/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — The spooky, sublime stop-motion animation worlds of Henry Selick are feasts for the eye that can burrow into the imaginations of young minds. In films like “The Nightmare Before Christmas,” “James and the Giant Peach” and “Coraline,” the dark, handmade curiosities of Selick have tended to leave a mark.
“That’s what I hope for all my films,” says Selick, 69, smiling. “To shake up those kids but not mess them up for good.”
Jordan Peele, the writer-director of “Get Out,” “Us” and “Nope,” was one of those shaken kids.
“I remember seeing ‘Nightmare Before Christmas’ when I was a kid,” Peele says of the 1994 film. “My mother had the wherewithal to buy all the figurines at Macy’s before the film came out. She was like: ‘This is going to be a classic.’ It was transformative for me as an artist.”
But, partly due to an abruptly canceled passion project for Pixar called “The Shadow King,” it’s been 13 years since Selick’s last film, “Coraline.” Back in 2015, Selick met with Peele about making what would become “Wendell & Wild.” At the time, Peele and Keegan-Michael Key were still making “Key & Peele.” “Get Out,” which would launch Peele as Hollywood’s foremost horror practitioner and an in-demand filmmaker, hadn’t come out yet.
“He let me read the screenplay. I knew it was good,” says Selick. “He was like, ‘We’ve got to set up ‘Wendell & Wild’ before the film comes out. It might not work out.’ I said, ‘Don’t worry about it.’”
Seven years after that first meeting, “Wendell & Wild,” produced and co-written by Peele, is finally arriving in select theaters Friday and on Netflix on Oct. 28. It heralds not just the return of Selick but the anticipated reunion of Key and Peele, who voice the film’s titular demons.
But “Wendell & Wild” is also a stop-motion animation unlike any before it. Its lead character — something Peele pushed — isn’t Wendell or Wild but Kat (Lyric Ross), a young orphan with green Afro puffs of hair who attends Catholic school. There are elements of death, grief and whimsy that will remind moviegoers of Selick’s earlier films. But there is also a vivid Afro-punk spirit to match the movie’s Black protagonist, who carries a boombox with an eyeball woofer. The multicultural cast includes Ving Rhames, James Hong and Angela Bassett. The giddy needle drops feature Living Colour, TV on the Radio and Ibeyi.
“It was a character and a world that if I had seen this when I was that age, it would have been a whole different level of transformation,” Peele, 43, said in an interview alongside Selick, Key and Ross at the Toronto International Film Festival last month.
In the opening scenes of the PG-13-rated “Wendell & Wild,” Kat’s parents are killed in a car accident. She’s later coaxed into summoning them from the underworld by the devious Wendell and Wild. She’s no pushover, though. Years of foster care and juvenile detention have hardened the combat boot-wearing Kat into brash goth heroine.
“I’ve never seen anything like that before,” Ross says recalling the first time she saw a model for her character. “What I loved is the whole Afro Punk style and the green, natural hair. I feel like if anyone can rock that, it’s Black girls. I was in awe. She’s gorgeous.”
Wendell and Wild were rendered more like caricatures of Peele and Key with a demonic twist. The belly on Wild, Peele thinks, is a touch too large. But the film meant the comic duo’s most substantial collaboration in years. They were determined to spend as much time together recording to get the natural rhythm of their still stunningly funny interplay. Selick estimates that he has several comedy albums worth of outtakes from their sessions.
“That you would let somebody improvise in this art form,” marvels Key. “The fact that he would allow us that freedom knowing it would take two months just to make someone’s mouth open.”
Later this fall, “Wendell & Wild” will be joined on Netflix by another stop-motion animated film, Guillermo del Toro’s “Pinocchio.” But such releases remain a rarity for the form, a painstaking process requiring great patience.
“It comes in fashion for very brief amounts of time, and then the executives at the studios go: ‘Oh my god! No stop motion. It takes too long,’” says Selick. “It’s a rare occurrence.”
During the early pandemic, while computer animation revved into high gear, production at the Portland, Oregon, set of “Wendell & Wild” had to shut down. Selick would sometimes have 30 sets going simultaneously, each requiring constant, minute manipulation. Nearby fires also intruded on the production.
“How many weeks did you shoot that first one?” Selick asks Peele. “Three weeks,” responds Peele, causing Selick to let out a prolonged cackle. Yet Peele knows something a bit about the artform, Selick notes, referencing the logo for Peele’s production company, Monkey Paw Productions.
“You’re going for perfect, but you’ll never get there,” Selick says. “But that’s what makes it wonderful, the flaws.”
To a remarkable degree, “Wendell & Wild” represents the melding of Selick and Peele’s equally unique sensibilities. Intricate, otherworldly stop-motion landscapes fuse with antic comedy and sly social commentary: Two visionary filmmakers in one eye-popping sandbox.
“Part of that first meeting, Henry was explaining his journey. From my perspective, we have one of the modern masters of animation,” says Peele. “As many Henry Selick movies as we get is the amount we deserve. I hope we get a lot more.”
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The 2023 U.S. Open Odds & Preview: Sebastian Munoz
Sebastian Munoz will be among those at the 2023 U.S. Open in Los Angeles, California at The Los Angeles Country Club from June 15-18.
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Sebastian Munoz Insights
- Munoz has finished below par on nine occasions, completed his day bogey-free once and finished seven rounds with a better-than-average score over his last 16 rounds played.
- He has recorded a top-five score once in his last 16 rounds.
- Over his last 16 rounds, Munoz has finished within three strokes of the best score of the round twice, and within five strokes of the top score of the day on three occasions.
- In his past five tournaments, Munoz has had an average finish of 46th.
- He has made the cut in three of his past five tournaments.
- Munoz hasn't finished inside the top 20 in any of his past five events, with an average finish of 46th.
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U.S. Open Insights and Stats
- In Munoz's past four appearances at this tournament, he has finished among the top 20 once. His average finish has been 37th.
- Munoz made the cut in two of his past four entries in this event.
- Munoz finished 14th in his most recent appearance at this tournament (2022).
- At 7,423 yards, The Los Angeles Country Club is set up as a par-70 for this event. In the past year, tournaments on the PGA Tour have been played on courses with an average distance of 7,259 yards.
- The Los Angeles Country Club checks in at 7,423 yards, 105 yards longer than the average course Munoz has played in the past year (7,318 yards).
Munoz's Last Time Out
- Munoz shot below average on the eight par-3 holes at the Farmers Insurance Open, with an average of 3.25 strokes to finish in the 21st percentile of competitors.
- His 4.25-stroke average on the 20 par-4 holes at the Farmers Insurance Open was below average, putting him in the 19th percentile of the field.
- Munoz was better than 86% of the golfers at the Farmers Insurance Open on the tournament's eight par-5 holes, averaging 4.50 strokes per hole compared to the field average, which was 4.71.
- Munoz did not have a birdie on any of the eight par-3s at the Farmers Insurance Open (the other competitors averaged 1.3).
- On the eight par-3s at the Farmers Insurance Open, Munoz had fewer bogeys or worse (two) than the field average (2.7).
- Munoz's one birdie or better on the 20 par-4s at the Farmers Insurance Open were less than the field average (3.8).
- At that most recent outing, Munoz's par-4 performance (on 20 holes) included a bogey or worse six times (better than the field's average, 7.5).
- Munoz ended the Farmers Insurance Open underperforming compared to the tournament average of birdies or better on par-5s (4.6), with four on the eight par-5 holes.
- The field at the Farmers Insurance Open averaged 1.3 bogeys or worse on the eight par-5s, but Munoz finished without one.
U.S. Open Time and Date Info
- Date: June 15-18, 2023
- Course: The Los Angeles Country Club
- Location: Los Angeles, California
- Par: 70 / 7,423 yards
- Munoz Odds to Win: +15000 (Bet now with BetMGM!)
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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a highly successful first edition, Saudi Arabia's Future Minerals Forum (FMF) participated in the International Mining and Resources Conference (IMARC) in Sydney, Australia, which ran between 2 – 4 November. FMF introduced its vision for shaping the future of the sector at the leading industry event and promoted investment opportunities and strategic partnerships across the emerging super-mining region spanning Africa to Central and Western Asia to global investors.
"To realize the Paris Agreement's net-zero goals by 2050, estimates suggest that more than three billion tons of minerals and metals, and up to $1.7 trillion in global mining investment will be needed. From the west of the super-mining region in Senegal to the East in Kazakhstan, the 9,000-kilometer emerging super-mining region has the geological potential to provide the world with the critical minerals it needs," said H.E. Eng. Khalid Al-Mudaifer, Vice-Minister for Mining Affairs, Saudi Arabia.
"The region needs investment and expertise to leverage these vast and underexplored geological reserves in support of a sustainable future. The International Mining and Resources Conference in Australia, the largest and most influential industry event of its kind in the region, is the ideal platform for FMF to share with investors the significant potential of the region to provide the world with a resilient mineral supply chain," Al-Mudaifer added.
Visitors to FMF's stand at IMARC will learn more about the significant mining investment opportunities across Africa and West and Central Asia. This includes exploration for platinum, phosphate, bauxite, manganese, cobalt and gold, and the $1.3 trillion worth of reserves estimated to be held in the Arabian Shield.
The second edition of FMF will be held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, between January 10 -12, 2023. FMF is expected to see over 13,000 participants; including ministers, mining industry leader and CEOs of global mining companies, and over 130 countries to be represented.
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Continued recognition as a leader among Dallas and Texas tech firms
DALLAS , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- StackPath, a leading platform of edge computing, edge delivery, and edge security solutions, has been named the #1 best tech startup in Dallas and one of the top five tech startups in Texas for 2022 by The Tech Tribune. StackPath received these same honors in 2021, 2020, 2019, and 2018. The Tech Tribune award is based on several factors, including revenue potential, market traction, competitive differentiation, and funding.
"StackPath has been featured in both our Best Tech Startups in Dallas and our Best Tech Startups in Texas every year since our inception – that's five straight years in a row. This is an unprecedented accomplishment, and we are monumentally proud to have witnessed and cheer on their meteoric rise", said Rafael Melvin, The Tech Tribune Editor-In-Chief. "Buoyed by the recent release of their new web application firewall (WAF) packages, StackPath continues to lead both Dallas, and Texas as a whole, in edge computing innovation. This was evidenced further by their exceptional performance in SecureIQ Labs WAF testing done late last year. We look forward to many more years of honoring StackPath's contributions to edge technology, as well as the local tech startup scenes in Dallas and greater Texas."
There is a lot of buzz around the "edge". However, while the buzz has grown rapidly, actual solutions have been slower to materialize and it is not uncommon for companies to claim they are "edge" when they only offer a small piece of the puzzle such as a SaaS product or a colocation solution versus a full edge solution.
StackPath is the only provider to offer a full complement of compute products at edge locations, including virtual machines (VMs), containers and serverless as well as leading edge services such as a content delivery network (CDN) and WAF. StackPath edge compute can connect to end users up to 2.6x faster than competing cloud compute provided by public core cloud providers.
"We are honored to once again be recognized as a leader in both Dallas and Texas by The Tech Tribune", said Kip Turco, StackPath CEO. "Our edge compute, edge security, and edge delivery solutions provide new opportunities for all types of businesses that require scalability, decreased latency and reduced operational costs – not only in Texas but around the world."
StackPath is a cloud platform built at the internet's edge, providing infrastructure and services physically closer to the source or destination of data than hyperscale cloud service providers. StackPath Edge Compute (including virtual machines and containers), Edge Delivery (including CDN and serverless scripting), and Edge Security (including WAF) solutions run in edge locations strategically deployed in high-density markets and united by a secure global network and a single management system. Customers ranging from Fortune 50 enterprises to one-person startups trust StackPath to give their latency-sensitive workloads and real-time applications the speed, security, and efficiency they require.
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Just days after a storm struck Northern California leaving several dead and many without power, another storm battered the same area Wednesday night. This storm was part of an atmospheric river storm. But what does that mean and how bad was Wednesday night’s storm?
Manola Secaira, environment and climate change reporter for CapRadio in Sacramento, joins Here & Now‘s Jane Clayson for the latest.
This article was originally published on WBUR.org.
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LONDON (AP) — Prince Charles’ office has denied there was any wrongdoing in the heir to the British throne accepting bags full of cash as charity donations from a Qatari politician.
The Sunday Times said the prince was given a total of 3 million euros ($3.2 million) by Sheikh Hamad bin Jassim bin Jaber Al Thani, the former prime minister of Qatar. It said the money was handed over to Charles at private meetings between 2011 and 2015 — on one occasion in a suitcase, and on another in shopping bags from London’s Fortnum & Mason department store.
The newspaper said the money was deposited into the accounts of the Prince of Wales’s Charitable Fund. It did not allege that anything illegal was done.
Charles’ office, Clarence House, said in a statement that the donations “were passed immediately to one of the prince’s charities who carried out the appropriate governance and have assured us that all the correct processes were followed.”
The prince’s charitable fund told the newspaper it had verified “that the donor was a legitimate and verified counterparty … and our auditors signed off on the donation after a specific enquiry during the audit. There was no failure of governance.”
Qatar’s government communications office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
As Qatar’s prime minister between 2007 and 2013, Hamad oversaw the oil-rich state’s sovereign wealth fund, which has major property investments around the world, including London’s Shard skyscraper, Heathrow Airport and Harrods department store.
London police are currently investigating a separate allegation that people associated with another of the prince’s charities, the Prince’s Foundation, offered to help a Saudi billionaire secure honors and citizenship in return for donations. Clarence House has said Charles had no knowledge of any such offer. | 2022-06-27T11:28:27+00:00 | wivb.com | https://www.wivb.com/news/world/prince-charles-denies-any-wrongdoing-over-bags-of-cash-claim/ |
BERLIN (AP) — Germany is sticking to its long-held plan of shutting down the country’s three remaining nuclear power plants this year but keeping the option of reactivating two of them in case of an energy shortage in the coming months, officials said Monday.
The announcement follows the publication of a much-anticipated stress test that examined how Germany’s power grid will cope with a possible electricity squeeze due to the energy crisis Europe is facing.
Like other European countries, Germany is scrambling to ensure the lights stay on and homes stay warm this winter despite the reduction in natural gas flows from Russia amid the war in Ukraine.
The government has already announced numerous measures including the import of liquefied natural gas from other suppliers, while urging citizens to conserve as much energy as possible.
But there were concerns that Germany’s power grid, which is central to the European network, could be heavily strained if consumers switch to electric heaters in the winter and strong demand from neighboring countries means energy exports rise.
Germany’s opposition parties have called for the country’s nuclear plants to be kept online, with some lawmakers also suggesting shuttered ones be reopened and new reactors built. Some members of a small pro-business party that’s part of the governing coalition have argued in favor of running all three remaining reactors for as long as possible.
Economy and Energy Minister Robert Habeck, a member of the environmentalist Greens party that has long been opposed to nuclear power, acknowledged that several factors could come together to place a severe strain on the continent’s grid this winter. These include problems with France’s nuclear power plants, drought hampering hydropower generation in the Alps and Norway, and problems shipping coal across Europe due to low water levels in rivers.
“We can’t rely securely on there being enough power plants available to stabilize the electricity network in the short term if there are grid shortages in our neighboring countries,” he said.
Grid operators examined what would occur in a worst-case scenario, where a harsh winter coincides with an unexpected shutdown of French nuclear plants and a sharp rise in electricity demand. The projected result was hours-long blackouts for millions of Germans as transmission lines struggle to cope with required electricity flows.
To help prevent this from happening, Germany will keep two reactors — Isar 2 in Bavaria and Neckarwestheim north of Stuttgart — on standby until mid-April next year, Habeck said. A third plant, Emsland near the Dutch border, will be powered down as planned in December.
Opposition lawmaker Jens Spahn of the center-right Christian Democrats accused Habeck of being driven by anti-nuclear ideology, noting that the Emsland plant is located in a state that’s holding regional elections next month.
Environmentalists, meanwhile, warned the government not to renege on its promise to phase out nuclear power by leaving the door open for an extension of the plants’ operating life.
Habeck insisted there would be no long-term reversal in Germany’s commitment to end nuclear power.
“The nuclear plants won’t be equipped with new fuel rods,” he said. “There will be no decision to build new atomic power plants. That would be absurd because this technology — look to France — is part of the problem.”
Habeck also said Russian gas is no longer a factor in Germany’s energy calculations, and that it was no surprise Russia’s state-controlled energy giant Gazprom didn’t resume supplies through the Nord Stream 1 pipeline after halting them for maintenance last week.
“The only thing one can rely on from Russia is lies,” he said.
Measures taken by the government in recent months, including the painful decision to reactivate some coal-fired power plants, would ensure Germany has enough energy to get through the winter, said Habeck.
“Maybe not all of those in positions of responsibility can do so, but the German population can sleep deeply and easily,” he said. | 2022-09-05T23:28:51+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/ap-international/ap-germany-to-publish-results-of-energy-stress-test/ |
Press Release from That Place for Pets: Lima, OH, 06/13/2023 – That Place for Place for Pets is proud and excited to share that two of their trainers and dogs and two of their clients and dogs have qualified for and are competing in the 2023 American Kennel Club (AKC) Rally National Championship (RNC) held at the Roberts Centre in Wilmington, OH on June 16-17, 2023.
That Place for Pets trainers: Jo Ellen Gellart and Wave and Traci Bitler and Stella and That Place for Pets clients: Alexandra Bonnette and Star-Lord and Domino, and Ariel Bonnette and Vision will be among the competitors vying for division championships and the 2023 Rally National Champion. Jo Ellen Gellart explains, “I am so excited to be able to compete at a national event as a result of the hard work that Wave and I have done”. Gellert added, “Plus, being with my friends is a great bonus!”
840 of the top Rally dog and handler teams from all over the country will meet in Wilmington, OH to compete in the six distinct levels of Rally. Each Dog handler team will compete a minimum of three times over the wo day trial, with the highest total combined score winning their National Division.
To qualify for the RNC dog and handler teams compete during the qualifying period at Rally trials held throughout the country. During the qualifying period, the dog and handler teams must have earned a Rally title with at least three scores of 93 or more out of a possible 100 points. The 2023 Rally National Championship qualifying period was between December 1, 2021-November 30, 2022.
Rally obedience is a dog sport rooted in obedience. Unlike traditional obedience, instead of waiting for the judge's orders, in Rally, the dog and handler teams navigate the course of designated stations together, side by side, at their own pace. Each course has 10 to 20 signs that instruct the team what to do. Another difference between Rally and obedience is handlers can encourage their dogs during the course. AKC Rally is open to all dogs 6 months or older that have an AKC number, or a PAL/ILP or Canine Partner identification number issued by AKC. The team starts with 100 points, and the judge deducts points for mistakes. After qualifying three times, the dog earns a title, which appears after the dog's registered name. Each qualifying trial earned is known as a "leg".
The Rally National Championship competition will be live on Facebook and AKC.tv. Check Rally National Championship Facebook page or AKC.tv for viewing details.
Interested in learning more about Rally? Rally Classes are offered at That Place for Pets
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That Place for Pets, where EVERY dog can be a top dog, is located at 1299 Findlay Road, Lima, OH and was voted 2022 “Best of the Region” for Dog Training and has earned that same recognition for the previous 5 years. Offering group dog training classes every 8 weeks from Puppy Pre-K through Community Dog obedience, Rally, Agility, and Therapy Dog classes. Private dog training sessions are also available. Grooming services are by appointment only. Dogs, cats, and rabbits are welcome. The entire staff at That Place for Pets is dedicated to your pet’s wellbeing and happiness. We treat all the pups entrusted to our care as if they were our own. That Place for Pets has been serving the Lima community since 2012. We look forward to continuing to provide the high-level care and service that the community has come to expect from us. Whether you need to have your pet groomed or brush up on their manners, That Place for Pets has you covered. For information about training or grooming, please visit our website at www.thatplaceforpets.com or call 419-339-3208 | 2023-06-13T23:03:46+00:00 | hometownstations.com | https://www.hometownstations.com/news/that-place-for-pets-has-four-handler-and-dog-teams-heading-to-the-10th-annual/article_327a417c-0a0f-11ee-9430-db16ffce0397.html |
PITTSBURGH, Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a more useful and reliable cell phone to keep people wirelessly connected," said an inventor, from Kings Mountain, N.C., "so I invented the ENERGIZER SMART CASE. My design would also offer an attractive alternative to using dull and ordinary smartphones."
The invention provides a technologically advanced design for a mobile phone. In doing so, it improves wireless coverage and texting capabilities. As a result, it helps to prevent dropped calls in remote locations. It also offers an attractive appearance. The invention features an eye-catching and user-friendly design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the owners of cell phones. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Charlotte sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-CNC-850, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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ISLAMABAD (AP) — Pakistan on Thursday boosted security after 11 people were killed in stampedes at free wheat distribution centers for the poor since the start of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan last week, officials said.
Cash-strapped Pakistan last week launched the initiative to distribute free flour among low-income families to ease the impact of record-breaking inflation and soaring poverty during the holy month.
But as crowds swelled at the distribution centers across the country, many would panic in fear whether they would be able to get the flour, triggering the deadly stampedes. Eight deaths were reported in northwestern Pakistan and three in the eastern Punjab province.
Observant Muslims abstain from food and water from dawn to dusk during Ramadan and then, as the sun sets, break their daytime fast with iftar, the evening meal.
The flour distribution initiative was launched by Pakistan's Prime Minister Shahbaz Sharif as his government is facing the worst economic crisis amid a delay in getting a key $1,1 billion tranche of a $6 billion bailout package originally signed in 2019 with the International Monetary Fund.
“So far, the Punjab government has distributed 20 million bags of flour,” said Mohsin Naqvi, the head of the caretaker government in Punjab.
Along with Punjab, additional police were also deployed Thursday in northwestern Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Haroon Shah, a government adviser in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa told The Associated Press that the stampedes happened because desperate “people were impatient” and were not sure whether they will get the flour.
“We have enough flour in our stocks,” he said.
On Thursday, housewife Zubaida Bibi was smiling as she came away from an Islamabad distribution center with three sacks of flour after having waited for hours.
The South Asian nation is currently going through one of its worst economic crises amid depleting foreign exchange reserves and increasing cost of living. The weekly inflation is 45%, unseen since the country got its independence from British colonial rule in 1947.
Rising food costs and soaring fuel bills have raised fears of public unrest. Economists say Pakistan is currently facing a default-like situation mainly due to a delay in the release of the loan from the IMF. They say the cost of energy and prices of dairy products, maize, fruit, vegetables, and grains have doubled in the past year, and farmers are struggling to get fertilizers at higher rates for crops.
“This government of Shahbaz Sharif is worse than his predecessor Imran Khan," said Mohammad Afzal, a villager who lives near Islamabad.
A former cricket star turned Islamist politician, Khan served as prime minister 2018-2022 before he was ousted in a no-confidence vote in Parliament last April. He has since campaigned as opposition leader against Sharif's administration. Sharif claims the economic problems stem from Khan's bad governance.
Sharif visited a flour distribution center in Islamabad earlier this week. No violence was reported during his visit. Information Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb said Sharif was at the scene and wanted “to ensure uninterrupted" distribution of the flour to the people. She said 4.2 million people had already received free flour.
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Khan reported from Peshawar, Pakistan. Associated Press writer Babar Dogar in Lahore, Pakistan, contributed to this report. | 2023-03-30T15:53:52+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/world/article/pakistan-ups-security-as-11-killed-in-ramadan-17868846.php |
SAN DIEGO — If you’re trying to trade for a player who has requested to be traded from his current team, you want to make sure he actually wants to play for your team.
People around the Yankees that NJ Advance Media has spoken with since the start of the MLB Winter Meetings believe that Bryan Reynolds would, in fact, want to play for the Yankees, if general manager Brian Cashman could coax the Pirates to trade him to the Bronx. Over the weekend, the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s Jason Mackey reported that Reynolds had asked that the Pirates trade him when contract extension talks hit an impasse.
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It’s unclear whether the Yankees would meet Pittsburgh’s surely high asking price for the 27-year-old Reynolds — a switch-hitting former All-Star who would fill a need for the Yankees in left field and who has another three years of team control remaining. But the teams have hooked up for a pair of trades since 2021, landing starting pitcher Jameson Taillon and reliever Clay Holmes in the Bronx in separate pacts. The Yankees and the Pirates spoke about Reynolds prior to last year’s trade deadline.
Another possible motivator for the Yankees to pursue Reynolds is the feeling around the organization that free agent Andrew Benintendi, who grew up in Ohio, didn’t exactly love the Big Apple lifestyle after the Yankees acquired him from the Royals at the trade deadline last year. He’s lived in St. Louis, and some in the organization believe he might prefer to sign with the Cardinals or the Astros. Whether or not Benintendi enjoyed calling New York City home, the Yankees were happy with his production, work ethic and how he integrated into the clubhouse until a broken hamate bone ended his season Sept. 2.
A source told NJ Advance Media that the Yankees, as of Monday, have kept tabs on the market for outfielders Michael Conforto and Brandon Nimmo via their agent, Scott Boras, but that there hadn’t been much traction on either front. The Yankees currently have Aaron Hicks signed for another three years and $30 million, but the team looked into shedding his contract at the trade deadline and (predictably) couldn’t find any takers.
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Brendan Kuty may be reached at bkuty@njadvancemedia.com. | 2022-12-05T18:52:16+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/yankees/2022/12/pirates-bryan-reynolds-to-yankees-possible-motivation-for-new-york.html |
RAMONA, Calif. (KSWB) — Officials have identified the man who died Tuesday at a motocross track in Ramona, California.
Pat Casey, 29, died after he lost control of the motocross bike he was riding and was ejected, the San Diego County Medical Examiner’s Office said. Casey was performing a jump on the park ramps, according to the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department.
The crash happened around 2:45 p.m. at Slayground Motocross Park, which is owned by Axell Hodges, a three-time gold medal winner in X Games Moto X competition.
Bystanders called 911 but by the time paramedics arrived at the track, they found Casey pulseless and apneic, according to the medical examiner’s office. Despite life-saving measures, Casey was pronounced dead at the scene.
Casey, a competitive BMX rider, recently competed in the X Games Japan event in May. He placed fifth in BMX Park Best Trick and ninth in BMX Park.
“We are deeply saddened by Pat Casey’s passing and our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, children, parents and siblings,” X Games said in a post on Instagram. “A true legend in the action sports community, Pat will always be a member of the X Games family and an inspiration to everyone’s life he touched.”
The “Slayground” was the site of the X Games Moto X competitions in 2021 and 2022. The 2023 X Games Moto X event will take place in Ventura. | 2023-06-08T00:32:40+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/news/national/bmx-star-dies-in-crash-at-california-motocross-track/ |
Erin Fahy tallied 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead Cresskill to a 48-34 win over Emerson Boro in Emerson.
Joslyn Lewin finished with eight points Maddie Morgan recorded seven points, four rebounds and four assists for Cresskill (7-3), which won its third straight game. Julia Hasenstab grabbed eight rebounds. Cresskill visits Lyndhurst on Wednesday.
Emerson Boro (3-7) travels to Secaucus on Wednesday.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina prisoner serving a life sentence for murder orchestrated killing a man he thought robbed a drug runner for a methamphetamine ring the inmate was running from behind bars, federal prosecutors said.
Daniel Allen Shannon was sentenced to life in federal prison earlier this month for the killing, but the only way he will end up in federal custody is if he is released from his life-without-parole sentence in state court from a 2001 murder.
Shannon ran his drug ring from prison using contraband cellphones. The director of South Carolina’s prisons has spent more than nine years trying to convince the federal government to allow states to jam cellphone signals inside prison walls.
“This is yet another example of prisoners using contraband cellphones from behind state prison fences to continue committing crimes,” South Carolina Department of Corrections Director Bryan Stirling said.
Stirling has plenty of examples. There was a 2018 gang riot — orchestrated through illegal cellphones — that ended with seven prisoners killed. A state prison guard was ambushed and seriously injured in a hit planned and ordered from inside the prison.
And there has been an extortion ring where inmates trick people outside into sending nude photos of themselves, then the solicitors claim to be underage and demand money to not go to police. Stirling has appeared with the parents of a man who died by suicide after being targeted by that scam.
Shannon, 43, pleaded guilty in federal court earlier this year to conspiring to distribute methamphetamine. A judge linked the 2019 killing of Cletis “Eddie” Baker in Kershaw County to the drug ring and accepted the proposed life sentence, according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Shannon ordered Baker killed because he thought Baker stole from one of his drug couriers. Baker was shot in a drug house, which was then burned to the ground. His body was dumped several miles away, prosecutors said.
Shannon ran a large drug ring in Lancaster and Kershaw counties with nearly a dozen co-defendants listed in his case. At his guilty plea, a judge also ordered Shannon to forfeit more than $127,000 in cash.
“We will not sit by as inmates use these phones to perpetrate violence, drug trafficking, sex crimes, and fraud,” U.S. Attorney for South Carolina Adair Boroughs said.
Shannon has been in prison since 2003.
In 2001, he and a friend followed a Lexington County restaurant manager home after closing, kidnapped the man and forced him back to the restaurant to steal money. The victim was taped to a chair, shot five times in the head and left for the morning crew to find, authorities said.
During his 20 years behind bars, Shannon has tried to escape three times. Over the past eight years, he has faced discipline for breaking prison rules 23 times, including nine times for having a cellphone, according to prison records.
In 2012, Shannon sued the prison system and employees, saying he was unfairly placed in maximum security because he ran a credit card fraud ring, threatened prison employees in letters to his family and friends, was a gang member and had the home addresses and phone numbers of prison workers in his cell. He said got the numbers through public records.
The suit was eventually dismissed because Shannon stopped responding, but not before he filed dozens of pages, saying his free speech rights were violated because he was punished for what he termed complaints, not threats, toward prison workers and a refusal to take his word that he had renounced his gang affiliation.
“The hardships I am suffering is atypical, and significant in relation to the ordinary incidents of prison life,” Shannon wrote in one court filing. “I am being treated like a mass murderer.” | 2023-06-14T10:29:53+00:00 | qcnews.com | https://www.qcnews.com/news/national-news/south-carolina-prisoner-faces-2nd-life-sentence-for-using-a-cellphone-to-arrange-killing/ |
WASHINGTON — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau ordered an immediate freeze on new sales of handguns on Friday.
The ban on sale, purchase and transfer of handguns is effective immediately and is the latest legal action from Canada on gun violence.
“Canadians have the right to feel safe in their homes, in their schools, and in their places of worship. With handgun violence increasing across Canada, it is our duty to take urgent action to remove these deadly weapons from our communities," Trudeau said in a press release. "Today, we’re keeping more guns out of our communities, and keeping our kids safe.”
The nationwide ban was first announced along with Bill C-21 in May 2022, which is actively being debated in Canada's Parliament. The bill is considered the strongest gun control measure in 40 years.
Bill C-21 would further tighten gun control by "revoking the firearms licenses of those involved in acts of domestic violence or criminal harassment, continuing to fight gun smuggling and trafficking, and providing law enforcement more tools to investigate firearms crimes."
Canada issued a temporary ban on the importation of handguns on Aug. 19, which still remains in place, according to Friday's announcement. Since 2016, Canada lawmakers have taken a strong stance toward gun violence, investing over $1 billion towards gun control.
There are few exceptions to the handgun freeze, such as "high-performance sports shooting athletes and those who carry handguns as part of their lawful profession." Gunsmiths, the film industry and museums also fall under these exemptions, according to the press release.
Canada has already banned more than 1,500 types of assault-style firearms and largely expanded background checks, according to the statement. | 2022-10-22T16:05:49+00:00 | king5.com | https://www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/canada-enforces-freeze-on-handgun-sales/507-8e55ee44-9b22-4bd3-8dfe-4ef17c13c413 |
HOUSTON, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra Infrastructure, a subsidiary of Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE), today announced it has entered into a heads of agreement (HOA) with Williams (NYSE: WMB) for the offtake of liquefied natural gas (LNG) and development of associated natural gas pipeline projects to further connect abundant U.S. natural gas supplies in the Gulf Coast region to markets around the world.
The HOA contemplates negotiation and finalization of two 20-year long-term sale and purchase agreements for approximately 3 million tonnes per annum (Mtpa) of LNG in the aggregate from the Port Arthur LNG project under development in Jefferson County, Texas, and the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project under development in Hackberry, Louisiana. The HOA also contemplates the negotiation of a separate natural gas sales agreement for approximately 0.5 billion cubic feet per day (Bcfd) to be delivered in the Gillis, Louisiana area, as feed gas supply for the referenced LNG projects.
In addition, Sempra Infrastructure and Williams anticipate forming a strategic joint venture to own, expand and operate the existing 2.35 Bcfd Cameron Interstate Pipeline that is expected to deliver natural gas to the Cameron LNG Phase 2 project under development, as well as the proposed Port Arthur Pipeline Louisiana Connector that is expected to deliver natural gas to the proposed Port Arthur LNG facility.
"We are excited to continue advancing our U.S. Gulf Coast LNG and associated pipeline projects as we work to help satisfy a growing global demand for cleaner, more reliable energy sources," said Justin Bird, CEO of Sempra Infrastructure. "We look forward to advancing our relationship with Williams, a like-minded company that shares our commitment to building a future of energy abundance, affordability and security."
"Williams is pleased to pursue this strategic transaction with Sempra Infrastructure. We see it as an opportunity to combine our capabilities along the natural gas value chain and increase the delivery of low-carbon, affordable and reliable natural gas from the wellhead to the growing international market," said Alan Armstrong, president and CEO of Williams. "Facilitating the delivery of next generation natural gas to ease energy constraints at home and overseas, while also helping to meet domestic and global climate goals, is central to our natural gas focused strategy, and we look forward to being well aligned with Sempra Infrastructure's unique capabilities and competitive advantages in the LNG infrastructure space."
Port Arthur LNG has the potential to become one of the largest LNG export facilities in North America. Phase 1 of Port Arthur LNG is permitted and expected to include two liquefaction trains and LNG storage tanks, as well as associated facilities capable of producing, under optimal conditions, up to approximately 13.5 Mtpa of LNG. Sempra Infrastructure recently announced it is expecting to take a final investment decision for Phase 1 of the liquefaction project in the first quarter of 2023. Additionally, the company announced last month that it had amended and restated its engineering, procurement and construction contract with Bechtel Energy for Phase 1. Port Arthur LNG Phase 2 is being developed as a similarly sized project located adjacent to the Phase 1 project.
The Cameron LNG Phase 2 project is expected to include a single LNG train with a maximum production capacity of 6.75 Mtpa of LNG, as well as debottlenecking of the existing three LNG trains. The project is expected to include certain design enhancements resulting in a more cost-effective and efficient facility, while also reducing overall greenhouse gas emissions.
The referenced HOA is a preliminary, non-binding arrangement, and the development of Sempra Infrastructure's LNG and associated pipeline projects remains subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including reaching definitive agreements, securing all necessary permits, signing engineering and construction contracts where applicable, obtaining financing and reaching a final investment decision for each project.
About Sempra Infrastructure
Sempra Infrastructure delivers energy for a better world. Through the combined strength of its assets in North America, the company is dedicated to enabling cleaner energy for its customers. With a continued focus on sustainability, innovation, world-class safety, championing people, resilient operations and social responsibility, its more than 2,000 employees develop, build and operate clean power, energy networks and LNG and net-zero solutions, that are expected to play a crucial role in the energy systems of the future. For more information about Sempra Infrastructure, please visit www.SempraInfrastructure.com and Twitter.
About Williams
As the world demands reliable, low-cost, low-carbon energy, Williams (NYSE: WMB) will be there with the best transport, storage and delivery solutions to reliably fuel the clean energy economy. Headquartered in Tulsa, Oklahoma, Williams is an industry-leading, investment grade C-Corp with operations across the natural gas value chain including gathering, processing, interstate transportation, storage, wholesale marketing and trading of natural gas and natural gas liquids. With major positions in top U.S. supply basins, Williams connects the best supplies with the growing demand for clean energy. Williams owns and operates more than 30,000 miles of pipelines system wide – including Transco, the nation's largest volume and fastest growing pipeline – and handles approximately 30 percent of the natural gas in the United States that is used every day for clean-power generation, heating and industrial use. Learn how the company is leveraging its nationwide footprint to incorporate clean hydrogen, next generation gas and other innovations at www.williams.com.
This press release contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are based on assumptions with respect to the future, involve risks and uncertainties, and are not guarantees. Future results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement. These forward-looking statements represent our estimates and assumptions only as of the date of this press release. We assume no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or other factors.
In this press release, forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "intends," "anticipates," "contemplates," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "forecasts," "should," "could," "would," "will," "confident," "may," "can," "potential," "possible," "proposed," "in process," "construct," "develop," "opportunity," "initiative," "target," "outlook," "optimistic," "maintain," "continue," "progress," "advance," "goal," "aim," "commit," or similar expressions, or when we discuss our guidance, priorities, strategy, goals, vision, mission, opportunities, projections, intentions or expectations.
Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include risks and uncertainties relating to: decisions, investigations, regulations, issuances or revocations of permits or other authorizations, and other actions by (i) the U.S. Department of Energy, Comisión Reguladora de Energía, U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and other governmental and regulatory bodies and (ii) the U.S., Mexico and states, counties, cities and other jurisdictions therein and in other countries in which we do business; the success of business development efforts, construction projects and acquisitions and divestitures, including risks in (i) being able to make a final investment decision, (ii) completing construction projects or other transactions on schedule and budget, (iii) realizing anticipated benefits from any of these efforts if completed, and (iv) obtaining the consent or approval of partners or other third parties, including governmental and regulatory bodies; civil and criminal litigation, regulatory inquiries, investigations, arbitrations, property disputes and other proceedings; changes to laws and regulations, including certain of Mexico's laws and rules that impact energy supplier permitting, energy contract rates, the electricity industry generally and the import, export, transport and storage of hydrocarbons; cybersecurity threats, including by state and state-sponsored actors, by ransomware attacks on our systems or the systems of third-parties with which we conduct business, including to the energy grid or other energy infrastructure, all of which have become more pronounced due to recent geopolitical events, such as the war in Ukraine; failure of foreign governments, state-owned entities and our counterparties to honor their contracts and commitments; our ability to borrow money on favorable terms or otherwise and meet our debt service obligations, including due to (i) actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade our credit ratings or place those ratings on negative outlook and (ii) rising interest rates and inflation; the impact on our ability to pass through any higher costs to current and future customers due to volatility in inflation, interest and foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices and our ability to effectively hedge these risks; the impact of energy and climate policies, laws, rules and disclosures, as well as related goals and actions of companies in our industry, including actions to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets; the pace of the development and adoption of new technologies in the energy sector, including those designed to support governmental and private party energy and climate goals, and our ability to efficiently incorporate them into our business; weather, natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, acts of terrorism, information system outages or other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities or systems, cause the release of harmful materials, cause fires or subject us to liability for damages, fines and penalties, some of which may be disputed or not covered by insurers or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable insurance; the availability of natural gas; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on capital projects, regulatory approvals and the execution of our operations; changes in tax and trade policies, laws and regulations, including tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements and sanctions, such as those that have been imposed and that may be imposed in the future in connection with the war in Ukraine, which may increase our costs, reduce our competitiveness, impact our ability to do business with certain counterparties, or impair our ability to resolve trade disputes; and other uncertainties, some of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control.
These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on Sempra's website, www.sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
Sempra Infrastructure is not the same company as San Diego Gas & Electric Company or Southern California Gas Company, and neither Sempra Infrastructure nor any of its subsidiaries is regulated by the California Public Utilities Commission.
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FLORENCE TOWNSHIP, N.J. (AP) — Fire destroyed a large New Jersey church, collapsing its roof as more than 150 firefighters fought to control the blaze.
Video showed the Fountain of Life Center in Florence Township engulfed in flames Monday night.
No injuries were reported in the fire, which started at about 6 p.m. Monday. The cause wasn’t immediately known.
“It’s a devastating loss,” Russell Hodgins, a senior pastor, told Philadelphia’s KYW-TV. He said his grandparents helped build it.
“The church is not brick and mortar, the church is really the body of believers,” Hodgins told the station. “God will help us through this, and I believe the church will be stronger than ever.”
The center describes itself on its website as a multipurpose, 120,000-square-foot facility with a preschool, basketball courts, and a fitness center. The school and recreation building survived the fire, according to news reports. | 2023-03-21T21:24:36+00:00 | wcia.com | https://www.wcia.com/news/national/huge-fire-destroys-new-jersey-church-draws-150-firefighters/ |
OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — OAK BROOK, Ill. (AP) — Ascent Industries Co. (ACNT) on Friday reported fourth-quarter net income of $127,000.
On a per-share basis, the Oak Brook, Illinois-based company said it had net income of 1 cent.
The maker of stainless steel pipe, storage tanks and specialty chemicals posted revenue of $81.6 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported profit of $22.1 million, or $2.12 per share. Revenue was reported as $414.1 million.
Ascent Industries shares have risen 5% since the beginning of the year. The stock has fallen 42% in the last 12 months.
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Royals vs. Angels: Odds, spread, over/under - June 16
Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels (39-32) meet Bobby Witt Jr. and the Kansas City Royals (18-50) in the series opener at Kauffman Stadium on Friday, June 16. The game will start at 8:10 PM ET.
The favored Angels have -155 moneyline odds to win against the underdog Royals, who are listed at +130. The total is 9.5 runs for the matchup (with -105 odds on the over and -115 odds to go under).
Royals vs. Angels Time and TV Channel
- Date: Friday, June 16, 2023
- Time: 8:10 PM ET
- TV: BSKC
- Location: Kansas City, Missouri
- Venue: Kauffman Stadium
- Probable Pitchers: Patrick Sandoval - LAA (3-6, 4.52 ERA) vs Brady Singer - KC (4-5, 6.58 ERA)
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Royals vs. Angels Betting Odds, Run Line and Total
Here's a look at the odds, run line and over/under for this matchup at different sportsbooks.
Looking to put money on the Royals and Angels game but aren't sure how to get started? Here's a quick primer. Some of the most common betting types include the moneyline, run line, and total. A moneyline bet means that you think one of the teams -- the Royals (+130), for example -- will win. It's that easy! If the Royals bring home the win, and you bet $10, you'd get $23.00 back.
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Royals vs. Angels Betting Trends and Insights
- This season, the Angels have won 21 out of the 38 games, or 55.3%, in which they've been favored.
- The Angels have a 10-5 record (winning 66.7% of their games) when playing as moneyline favorites of -155 or shorter.
- The moneyline for this contest implies a 60.8% chance of a victory for Los Angeles.
- The Angels played as the moneyline favorite in five of their last 10 games, and they went 4-1 in those matchups.
- In its last 10 matchups (all 10 of them had set totals), Los Angeles and its opponents combined to hit the over four times.
- The Royals have been underdogs in 55 games this season and have come away with the win 15 times (27.3%) in those contests.
- The Royals have a win-loss record of 7-29 when favored by +130 or worse by bookmakers this year.
- In eight games as underdogs over the last 10 matchups, the Royals have a record of 0-8.
- In the last 10 games with a total, Kansas City and its opponents are 4-6-0 when it comes to hitting the over.
Royals vs. Angels Player Props
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DeLorean is back with an updated look
(CNN) – After 40 years, there’s finally a new model of the iconic sports car featured in the “Back to the Future” movies.
The new DeLorean Alpha5 electric car looks nothing like the last model made before the company went out of business in 1982.
It still has the trademark gull-wing doors, but that’s pretty much where the similarities end.
The DeLorean DMC-12 from the movies was an icon of modern design, but the designers of the Alpha5 had a 40-year gap to fill in.
They based the new car on DeLorean’s second model, the DMC-24, which never got made.
The designers pretended the car’s evolution had never stopped, imagining and making quarter-scale models of the Alpha2 through Alpha4 models.
The resulting design was the Alpha5, a real DeLorean forty years in the making.
Copyright 2022 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-30T14:42:44+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/2022/08/30/delorean-is-back-with-an-updated-look/ |
Which drill press is best?
A drill press is a specialized tool that makes precise holes in a variety of materials. While some light-duty drill presses are better suited for the home DIY enthusiast, others are made of sturdy materials and pack lots of power for punching through wood, ceramic, metal and concrete.
If you’re interested in moving from occasional home use to something more substantial, the DeWalt 2-Speed Magnetic Drill Press is a good step up. It has the power you need to make fast cuts in different materials.
What to know before you buy a drill press
Quill stroke
Quill stroke, also referred to as the quill travel, is how far the chuck — the clamp that secures the bit — moves up and down. How far the chuck moves determines both the maximum thickness of material you can drill through and how deep a hole you can make. Light-duty drill presses have a quill travel of 2 inches, but professional tools have a 6-inch stroke (or more).
Chuck size
Another chuck measurement that is important is its size. Most presses let you choose between a half- and five-eighths-inch chuck. This restricts only the maximum drill shank size, not the maximum hole size. For example, you can drill a 3-inch hole with just a half-inch shank.
If you are just starting out, a half-inch shank is a good size. If you want to use more professional woodworking tools such as a mortising chisel, you’ll need to step up to five-eighths.
Table size and angle
Drill press tables are fairly compact. Most measure 6-8 inches square. This is the perfect size for smaller jobs, but a table this small cannot accommodate long pieces of wood or metal.
You can solve this problem at home by building another table and fastening the original to it. Some drill presses offer tables of different sizes — a good option for woodworkers who routinely work with sheet goods or long pieces of lumber.
In addition to deciding which size works best for you, you might want to select a drill press that can be angled up to 45 degrees in each direction. Some even tilt forward. This lets you produce angled holes.
What to look for in a quality drill press
Brushless motor
A brushless motor is not common in a drill press, but it’s worth seeking out. These are quieter and use power more efficiently for better longevity of your drill.
Depth stop
Once you set your quill depth, you’ll need a feature that reinforces that. A depth stop ensures that all holes you drill are the same.
Inch and metric markings for depth
At the very least, if the drill press does not have a depth stop, look for inch and metric markings on the side of the press. You need to check to make sure they are set properly if you don’t have a depth stop, and this makes it easier.
Laser guidance
Laser guidance is another tool for the beginning wood and metal worker. Two lasers form a target where the drill can be placed.
How much you can expect to spend on a drill press
The price of a drill press varies depending on the capacity of the press and where it’s operated. Expect to spend $50 to $800 on a drill press ranging from a lightweight bench model to a heavy-duty floor-standing press.
Drill press FAQ
How big should your drill press be?
A. Its size depends on what you’re planning on doing. Look for the manufacturer’s measurement to determine its capacity. For example, if the drill press is 8 inches, that means you can drill a hole in the center of a piece of wood that measures 8 inches square.
Most tabletop presses are 8 or 10 inches. Floor presses are larger, but few measure more than 24 inches.
How do you safely operate a drill press?
A. Your drill press needs to be in good working order to function properly.
- Oil its column to fight rust.
- Turn it off to make any adjustments to speed or depth.
- Be mindful of moving parts when operating it.
- Let the drill come to a complete stop before moving to the next piece or making any adjustments.
What’s the best drill press to buy?
Top drill press
DeWalt 2-Speed Magnetic Drill Press
What you need to know: It has a variety of features that make it easy to use and perfect for professional jobs.
What you’ll love: The strong magnet means bigger projects are completed with ease. It’s made from heavy steel and has a 10-amp motor for power when you need it. The teeth are precision ground for fast, clean cuts. It can drill holes from different angles. The included bit can make a hole of up to 2 inches.
What you should consider: The quick-change bit sometimes results in a looser fit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top drill press for the money
Dremel Mini Portable Drill Press
What you need to know: This light-duty drill press is suitable for small projects and the occasional DIY.
What you’ll love: It adjusts telescopically from 16 to 29 inches. You can store drill bits, wrenches and other Dremel accessories on the tool itself. It also has cord management for safe storage and inch and metric markings on the base for more accurate drilling. It drills to a depth of 2 inches, and the base attaches to a work table securely with four clamps.
What you should consider: There are many parts to it that can be difficult to put together.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Shop Fox Oscillating Floor Drill Press
What you need to know: This press is set up directly on the floor but adjusts for slightly finer work, too.
What you’ll love: The spindle oscillates for more efficient work. The stand is heavy and sturdy, and the tilt of the table can be adjusted, as can the height. You can also use it for sanding without adding any extra tools. It comes with a two-year warranty.
What you should consider: There is not that much range in the height adjustments. Some users also report defective machinery or damage in shipping.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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HARARE, Zimbabwe (AP) — Highlights of the World Cup and other sports events are on widescreen televisions in Ruwa on the outskirts of Zimbabwe’s capital, Harare. But all eyes are on the pool table … and the money.
Among them is 18-year-old Levite Chisakarire.
“I have to take the cash home … there is big money today,” he said, holding a pool stick and awaiting his next opponent.
At stake is a $150 first prize, a princely sum in a country where the majority earn slightly over $100 a month, according to official government figures, and about half of the 15 million population live in extreme poverty, according to the World Food Program.
“It can go a long way to pay the bills,” said the boyish Chisakarire, the youngest player vying for the day’s prize.
Previously a minority sport played in Zimbabwe’s wealthier neighborhoods, pool has increased in popularity over the years, first as a pastime and now as a survival mode for many in a country where full-time jobs are very hard to come by.
Unable to further his education after finishing high school with low grades in 2019, Chisakarire struggled to find a job in Zimbabwe’s stressed industries. The outbreak of COVID-19 meant his father, a truck driver, lost regular work. So Chisakarire began hanging around an illegal tavern where patrons dodged or bribed police to overlook pandemic restrictions so they could drink beer and play pool.
His hobby became a skill and he showed a talent for shooting the round balls into the pockets. Soon it helped solve his financial problems as he began betting on his games and winning. These days he earns about $300 on a good month by playing pool, he says.
He’s not the only one. The majority of Zimbabweans earn a living from informal activities, which include selling tomatoes at roadside stands and also by playing pool, according to an October labor survey by the country’s statistics agency. About half of young people aged between 15 and 34 are unemployed and not engaged in education or training.
Some, such as Chisakarire, are finding a livelihood at pool tables.
“Pool became popular as a form of entertainment in bars, but it is now proving to be more popular than soccer in many places,” said Michael Kariati, a veteran Zimbabwean sports journalist for over 30 years. “It has evolved into a fiercely competitive sport with people placing bets and surviving off it.”
In Harare alone, the number of professional players has quadrupled to about 800 in the past five years, according to Keith Goto, spokesman of the Harare Professional Pool Association.
“Then there are the money games that have grown exponentially. You find pool tables everywhere you go in the townships,” he said. “It is offering a form of employment and it is paying through betting.”
Others warn that betting is a dangerous habit that can have disastrous impacts on families. But with so many people out of work and Zimbabwe’s economic outlook so dire, many people are desperately scrambling to make money through a cue stick.
Makeshift pool arcades flourish in bars, verandas in front of shops, and just about any open space. Some enterprising residents have pool tables at their homes where they charge people 50 cents to play and place bets in violation of city laws that require such enterprises to be properly licensed. The tables are often worn and wobbly, but people don’t seem to care.
In Warren Park, a Harare township, people ignored the country’s biggest local soccer derby at the country’s biggest stadium nearby to congregate around pool tables where money changed hands fast.
For quick money, betting takes ingenious means. Instead of playing the entire 8-ball game, some bet on the position of the black eight-ball after the first shot of the game, also called the break. Others punt on the best of three balls. One expert player offered to play using only one hand because people were too hesitant to bet against him.
Authorities sometimes carry out so-called clean-up operations to confiscate pool tables scattered all over. Often enforcers of city by-laws are simply paid off with as little as a $2 bribe to look the other way. Most punters in low-income townships place dollar bets on games in which they can win $3 or $4.
In Ruwa, competition is more organized and stakes are higher. Each club member paid $10 as a participation fee, which went toward the prize money. On a recent day, 31 players paid to participate. Dozens more were spectators, cheering and betting on their favorite players.
“Imagine taking home $150! That’s more than what many gainfully employed people get per month,” said Goto, the spokesman. “Pool should now move from bars to schools and community halls like other sports, it has become mainstream after all.”
For Chisakarire, the 18-year-old, pool has become more than a game. From playing and betting in backyard taverns, he is dreaming bigger.
“It has changed my life,” he said, before sinking his next ball to win the tournament and pocket $150. “I can see myself playing in Europe one day.” | 2022-12-26T12:57:40+00:00 | keloland.com | https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-a-cue-for-success-zimbabwes-pool-players-are-betting-on-it/ |
NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Aemetis, Inc. ("Aemetis" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: AMTX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Aemetis and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On May 12, 2021, Aemetis issued a press release announcing its financial results for the first quarter of 2021. Among other items, Aemetis reported GAAP earnings per share of -$0.69, missing consensus estimates by $0.16, and revenue of $42.8 million, missing consensus estimates by $6.26 million.
On this news, Aemetis's stock price fell $2.02 per share, or 16.25%, to close at $10.41 per share on May 12, 2021.
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NASA launching two small rockets from Virginia's Wallops Flight Facility on Thursday
Nearly two weeks after an Electron rocket blasted off from Wallops Island in Virginia, NASA is set to send two more rockets from the facility into space.
The launch is currently scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 9 and the two Improved-Orion suborbital sounding rockets will be sent beyond the stratosphere 30 minutes apart between 8-10 a.m. EST.
Photo Credit: NASA’s Wallops Flight Facility
NASA hopes to test a new capability that could advance the study of the mesosphere, which the agency says is a key region for studying meteor ablation and dust, noctilucent clouds, and upper atmospheric chemistry and winds.
"The use of the nine-foot-tall Orion motor, a surplus military rocket, looks feasible to meet the requirements," said Giovanni Rosanova, NASA’s Sounding Rockets Program Office chief. "This will continue the history of the program using excess rockets for affordable scientific research."
The upcoming launches, according to the agency, will utilize smaller rockets that will carry newly-designed compact payloads into the mesosphere. Both are expected to reach 71 miles altitude, so researchers can test their aerodynamic stability and performance.
Photo Credit: NASA Wallops/Berit Bland
NASA will allow people to view the launch from the Visitor Center at Wallops. The center will open at 7:30 a.m. on Thursday. There will also be a live stream here beginning 15 minutes before both rockets blast off.
Check out the Electron rocket launch below: | 2023-02-07T06:00:21+00:00 | fox35orlando.com | https://www.fox35orlando.com/news/nasa-launching-two-small-rockets-from-virginias-wallops-flight-facility-on-thursday |
Dwayne Johnson confirmed to return as Maui
Get ready to sail and find your way to Motonui. Walt Disney Studios has announced that a live-action adaptation of their hit 2016 computer-animated film “Moana” is coming to the big screen.
The original “Moana” drew deeply from the beliefs and traditions of Polynesians and other Pacific Islander cultures. It was a critical and commercial success and was praised for its animation, adventurous plot, and songs by multi-award-winner Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Superstar wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne Johnson is returning as the legendary Polynesian trickster demigod Maui. Auli‘i Cravalho, the original voice of Moana, is set to executive produce.
In this article: Disney Princess My Friend Moana Doll, Lego Disney Princess Moana’s Ocean Voyage 41150 and Ravensburger World of Disney Eye Found It Board Game
The story of ‘Moana’
“Moana” tells the story of the title character, the daughter of the chief of the fictional Pacific island of Motonui, who embarks on a quest to save her home, her people and the ocean itself by retrieving a lost mystical artifact. With the sometimes complicated aid of Maui, Moana rights an ancient wrong, bringing peace and harmony back to the ocean and rediscovering her people’s adventurous, exploring heritage.
Is Moana a princess?
As the daughter of Motonui’s chief, Moana is one of the 12 official Disney Princesses, along with Snow White, Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Belle, Jasmine, Pocahontas, Mulan, Tiana, Merida and Rapunzel.
Who is going to play Moana in the live-action movie?
The live-action version of “Moana” is in the early stages of development. While Auli’i Cravalho is involved as an executive producer, it’s not yet confirmed if she will join Dwayne Johnson in reprising her role as Moana.
Best ‘Moana’-themed toys and games
Disney Princess My Friend Moana Doll
This 14-inch doll is the perfect size for play. With a poseable head and arms and long, brushable curly hair, the My Friend Moana doll can be dressed in a selection of outfits and comes with a removable headband. You can purchase additional outfits separately.
Sold by Amazon
Lego Disney Princess Moana’s Ocean Voyage 41150
Build Moana’s speedy camakau craft, the mystical transforming island of Te Fiti and a catapult for a couple of pesky Kakamora pirates in this excellent Lego Disney set. It features a Moana minifigure, a Maui big figure and a Heihei the rooster figure.
Sold by Amazon
Ravensburger World of Disney Eye Found It Board Game
Engage with a world of Disney characters, including Moana, in this board game. Easy-to-understand rules and a 6-foot-long board make this game a great way to develop observational skills and self-confidence.
Sold by Amazon
Disney Moana Animators’ Collection Mini Doll Play Set
A young Moana is the centerpiece of this mini doll play set from Disney’s Animators Collection line. Aside from the Moana child figure, you also get her pet pig Pua, the comical rooster Heihei and colorful accessories you can pack in a windowed carry case.
Sold by Amazon
Mattel Disney Princess Toys Singing Moana Doll in Signature Clothing
This 10-inch doll from Mattel gives you Moana from the movie with her signature outfit and long, curly hair ready for brushing or styling. Press her necklace, and she sings her big number, “How Far I’ll Go.”
Sold by Amazon
Disney Princess Just Play So Sweet Princess Moana
Sometimes there’s nothing like a plush toy to hug. This plush Moana doll is 12 inches tall and crafted from cuddly fabrics to cradle and squeeze. It includes printed details like a flower crown, sash, and necklace.
Sold by Amazon
Funko Pop Disney Moana Action Figure Collectors Set
Fans of all ages love the collectible Funko Pop figurines featuring characters from favorite entertainment franchises. The Disney Moana set features Funko Pop figures of Moana, Maui and Pua the pig.
Sold by Amazon
Other ‘Moana’ merch worth checking out
- Keep the kids hydrated with this insulated water bottle from Zak Designs. You’ll also help keep disposable plastic water bottles from reaching the ocean.
- He’s more puppy than pig. Cuddle Moana’s loyal companion with this fluffy 16-inch Pua Pillow Pet.
- This Moana-themed kid’s backpack from Simple Modern features a padded sleeve for a tablet and expandable water bottle pockets. Its 12-liter capacity is great for schoolwork or travel.
- Engage beginning readers and help develop motor skills with the colorful and interactive “I Am Moana” Little Sound Book from Phoenix International Publications.
- “Moana” isn’t just for the little ones. Grown-ups can get in on the fun with this adult-sized Maui “You’re Welcome” T-shirt in various colors and designs.
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WFO SAN ANGELO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, August 19, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in San Angelo has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northern Crockett County in west central Texas...
* Until 545 PM CDT.
* At 352 PM CDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain
have fallen. Additional rainfall amounts of 1 to 2 inches are
possible in the warned area. Flash flooding is ongoing or expected
to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Thunderstorms
producing flash flooding.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams,
urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
mainly rural areas of Northern Crockett County
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The nation’s housing slump dragged on into January as home sales fell for the 12th consecutive month to the slowest pace in more than a dozen years.
The National Association of Realtors said Tuesday that existing U.S. home sales fell to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4 million properties last month. That’s the slowest annual pace since October 2010, when the housing market was still reeling from the 2008 foreclosure crisis.
January’s sales cratered by nearly 37% from a year earlier and slipped 0.7% from December. Economists had projected a modest monthly rise in sales, according to FactSet.
The median U.S. home price edged up 1.3% from January last year to $359,000. That’s the slowest annual increase in home prices since February 2012. The median home price is down around 13% since it peaked in June last year.
The modest monthly sales drop and small increase in home prices suggests the housing market downturn may be nearing an end, said Lawrence Yun, the NAR’s chief economist.
“We have to wait until things develop, but perhaps home sales are bottoming out right now,” he said.
The path to homeownership was still largely unsurmountable for many Americans in January, as mortgage rates eased from their November highs, but remained roughly double what they were a year earlier. As rates rise, they can add hundreds of dollars to monthly mortgage payments.
Consider, the monthly mortgage payment on a typical U.S. starter home priced at $321,900, after factoring in a 10% down payment, was $1,931 in the fourth quarter, or 57% higher than a year earlier, according to data from the NAR.
Still, some market trends have begun shifting in buyers’ favor. The number of homes for sale remains tight by historical standards, but increased 2.1% in January from the previous month to 980,000 properties, snapping a five-month skid, and was up 15.3% from January last year, the NAR said.
That amounts to a 2.9-month supply at the current sales pace, up from 1.6% in January last year. In a more balanced market between buyers and sellers, there is a 5- to 6-month supply.
“Inventory remains low, but buyers are beginning to have better negotiating power,” Yun said. “Homes sitting on the market for more than 60 days can be purchased for around 10% less than the original list price.”
While home prices rose overall, they fell in roughly half the country last month, Yun noted.
On average, homes sold in 33 days of hitting the market in January. That’s up from 26 days in December and 19 days in January last year. The increase reflects more properties sitting on the market longer, though more than half of all homes sold last month were snapped up in less than a month of being put up for sale, the NAR said.
Having more homes to choose from likely helped out first-time homebuyers, which accounted for 31% of January’s home sales, unchanged from the previous month, but up from 27% a year earlier.
Overall, the market remains competitive, though not as frenzied as it was a year ago, when multiple offers and buyers paying well above asking prices were more common.
“Buyers can anticipate some good negotiating power for those homes that are sitting on the market for a long period,” Yun said.
Existing home sales sank nearly 18% in 2022 as mortgage rates climbed to a two-decade high of 7.08% by the fall.
The average weekly rate on a 30-year mortgage has been hovering above 6% since mid-November, but jumped last week to 6.32%, its highest level in five weeks, according to mortgage buyer Freddie Mac. A year ago it was 3.92%.
Mortgage rates have been rising as the Federal Reserve continues to boost its key lending rate in a quest to cool the economy and tame inflation. Investors’ expectations for future inflation, global demand for U.S. Treasurys and what the Fed does with interest rates can also influence the cost of borrowing for a home.
Home loan rates are likely to remain a significant hurdle as long as the Fed keeps raising its key interest rate. At its first meeting of 2023 earlier this month, the Fed raised its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points, its eighth increase in less than a year. That pushed the central bank’s key rate to a range of 4.5% to 4.75%, its highest level in 15 years.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell noted that some measures of inflation have eased, but he appeared to suggest that he foresees two additional quarter-point rate hikes this year. | 2023-02-22T02:24:58+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/business/ap-business/ap-us-home-sales-fell-again-in-january-prices-edged-higher/ |
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