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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — Ohio State coach Ryan Day distributed the obligatory praise of his players after their score-at-will rout of Toledo, but the No. 3 Buckeyes won’t dwell on it long with the Big Ten schedule around the next corner.
Instead of taking some time to enjoy the 77-21 rout of Toledo late Saturday, coaches were already into planning for Wisconsin, which the No. 3 Buckeyes will host next week in the first in a slog of nine Big Ten games.
“Next week we have a conference opponent, so everything is going to be even harder,” Day said. “So usually we wait until Sunday to move on. We’ll do that as we leave the stadium tonight.”
C.J. Stroud threw five touchdown passes and No. 3 Ohio State rolled up 763 yards on the way to crushing Toledo.
The Buckeyes (3-0) scored on all six of their first-half possessions, with Stroud completing 18 of 20 passes for 297 yards and a pair of touchdown passes each to Marvin Harrison Jr. and Julian Fleming on the way to a 42-14 lead.
Stroud, a Heisman Trophy favorite, completed 22 of 27 passes for 367 yards before yielding to backups late in the third quarter.
“Once we get momentum rolling it’s kind of hard to stop us, he said. “It’s just about execution and taking pride in it. And I definitely think we did that and will continue to build, but it’s going to take more because now we go into Big Ten play, and we got to be more and more focused and stick together and keep rolling.”
The Buckeyes’ offensive output was the most since they gained 776 yards in a 77-10 win over another Mid-American Conference team, Bowling Green, in 2016.
Day wanted a dominating performance in the last nonconference game.
“There are a few things here we’ve got to clean up for sure going into conference play, but suddenly you look at the scoreboard, and we’re proud of what we did,” Day said.
TreVeyon Henderson, an AP Preseason All-American, scored on a 7-yard run to put Ohio State on the board in the first quarter, but the second-year back didn’t play again because of an unspecified injury that briefly sent him to the locker room.
Day didn’t provide details, but he said it was an injury Henderson has been dealing with, and the decision was made to rest him.
Toledo tied it at 7 early on Dequan Finn’s 50-yard TD heave on the run to Thomas Zsiros, but the Buckeyes assumed control and ran away with it.
That wasn’t for lack of effort on the part of Finn, who made the Rockets’ offense at least look respectable. He passed for 153 yards and two TDs, while rushing for 70 and another score.
“This is a top five team in the country, a team that’s been picked by many to win the national championship and as good as offensive skill as we’ll see, and I’ve seen in my entire coaching career,” Toledo coach Jason Candle said.
THE TAKEAWAY
Toledo: Finn is a talented, dual-threat QB with good instincts who’s bound to have more fun when the Rockets start their MAC schedule. But the Toledo defense just couldn’t slow down the Buckeyes with Stroud at the helm.
“It’s hard to respond,” Candle said. “Some guys have never been beat like that in their lives, including me.”
Ohio State: The placement of many of Stroud’s passes just couldn’t be defensed, and a few of the throws and catches were spectacular. The bit of rust the third-year quarterback might have brought into the season is gone. He showed why he was a Heisman finalist last season.
MARVELOUS MARVIN
Harrison is on a roll for the Buckeyes. The second-year receiver had six catches for 102 yards — all in the first half — including two acrobatic touchdown passes. That followed seven catches for 184 yards and three TDs in last week’s win over Arkansas State. Emeka Egbuka had seven catches for 116 yards and a TD and added another score rushing.
POLL IMPLICATIONS
With No. 1 Georgia and No. 2 Alabama routing their Saturday opponents, Ohio State is unlikely to move up.
LATE SCRATCHES
Ohio State starting safeties Tanner McAlister and Josh Proctor were not in uniform and announced as unavailable just before the game. Cameron Martinez and Lathan Ransom replaced them in the starting lineup. Defensive lineman Mike Hall Jr. also didn’t play. Day said those players also “were dealing some things” related to injuries and were kept out.
UP NEXT
Toledo: At San Diego State next Saturday.
Ohio State: Hosts Wisconsin next Saturday in Big Ten opener.
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The Memphis Grizzlies have no plans to bring Dillon Brooks back to the team when he hits free agency this summer, a person with knowledge of the situation said Tuesday.
Brooks was offered an extension last year but turned it down. The Grizzlies have since decided that he won’t be in their future plans, said the person who spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because neither the team nor Brooks released details publicly.
The Athletic first reported the Grizzlies’ decision, and it was subsequently confirmed by ESPN.
Brooks just completed a three-year contract that paid him $35 million. He led the NBA with 18 technical fouls this season, earning a pair of one-game suspensions for surpassing the league threshold for technicals.
He also was fined $35,000 for shoving a camera person on the sideline while chasing a loose ball in Miami in March, which he apologized for later. He was suspended a game in February for hitting Donovan Mitchell in the groin in February, costing him $78,621 in pay, according to Spotrac.com.
The NBA fined Brooks on Sunday $25,000 for not talking to the media after some of Memphis’ losses in its first-round playoff series against the Los Angeles Lakers. The NBA says Brooks violated league rules for “media interview access.”
That included Brooks bolting the Memphis locker room after the Game 6 series-clinching loss before reporters were allowed inside. That 40-point loss was the biggest in franchise history for Memphis, which came in as the West’s No. 2 seed for a second straight season.
Grizzlies general manger Zach Kleiman was asked about Brooks’ future with Memphis on Sunday. Memphis acquired the 6-foot-6 Brooks, who was the 45th pick overall out of Oregon, in a draft-night trade from Houston in 2017. Brooks had started 318 of 345 regular-season games in his career.
“I’ll hit on DB another day, but nothing I could comment on for now with him going into free agency,” Kleiman said then. ___
AP Basketball Writer Tim Reynolds in Miami contributed to this story.
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AP NBA: https://apnews.com/hub/nba and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-05-03T11:59:58+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-source-grizzlies-have-no-plans-to-bring-back-brooks/ |
DETROIT — Ford is expanding a recall of SUVs and telling owners to park them outside after a series of engine fires that can happen even when the ignition switches are off.
The company also announced Friday that it is recalling another 100,000 SUVs in the U.S. for a different problem that also causes engine fires.
In May Ford recalled about 39,000 Ford Expedition and Lincoln Navigator large SUVs in the U.S. and told owners to park them outdoors and away from buildings. On Friday the company expanded that recall to cover more than 66,000 vehicles from the 2021 model year after getting reports of five more fires.
At the time of the first recall, Ford didn't know what was causing the fires. But on Friday the company said it has traced the cause to printed circuit boards that are susceptible to an electrical short. The company says it has reports of 21 fires and one injury, but no reports of fires extending to buildings.
The circuit boards are part of the battery junction box. Dealers will check the box for melting damage and replace it if needed. They'll also remove or repair a cooling fan ground wire that connects to the junction box. Parts are expected to be available in early September.
About one-third of the recalled SUVs can be fixed immediately by removing the ground wire, Ford said.
The other recall covers certain 2020 through 2022 Ford Escape and Lincoln Corsair SUVs as well as some Ford Maverick small pickups. All have 2.5-liter hybrid or plug-in hybrid powertrains.
Ford says if the engine fails, significant amounts of oil and fuel vapor can leak onto hot parts, causing a fire. The company says it has 23 reports worldwide of fires while the engines are on, but no injuries.
Engines can fail due to a crankshaft machining problem. That problem has been fixed in production, but the recalled vehicles could have it.
The recall repair doesn't address the engine failures. Ford said in a statement that engine failures are rare with 0.17 repairs per 1,000 vehicles.
Dealers will add drain holes to an under-hood shield and change the active grille shutters to allow more air flow and reduce under-hood temperatures to below the ignition points of fuel vapor or engine oil.
Owners will be notified starting Aug 8.
Owners check to see if their vehicles are affected by going to https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and typing in their 17-digit vehicle identification number. | 2022-07-10T12:14:00+00:00 | 11alive.com | https://www.11alive.com/article/news/nation-world/ford-expands-suv-recall-over-engine-fires/507-0c68981c-4e45-468d-86cb-a6fd2e593555 |
4 dead, including two teenagers, following murder-suicide in St. Clair County
ST. CLAIR CO., Ala. (WBRC) - Around 9:47 a.m. on Sunday May 22, St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office, Riverside Police and Pell City Police responded to a call of a suicidal man on Depot Street in Riverside.
When police arrived on the scene, police saw a man armed with a handgun. According to officers, he shot himself moments later.
Police say they secured the scene, finding three female victims inside the house in the process, all suffering from gunshot wounds. They were all pronounced dead on the scene.
The St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office identified 54-year-old William Huntoon Vance as the offender in the shooting. The adult victim has been identified as 51-year-old Florence Diane Vance. Authorities with the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office say two other victims were 16 and 13 years old.
Officials confirmed that the victims were William Vance’s wife and two children.
“Everybody knows everybody in this town, it’s something that was not expected at all,” said Riverside Chief of Police Jake Heath.
We will keep this story updated as details are made available.
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PHOENIX (AP) — It’s been 80 years since the first Navajo Code Talkers joined the Marines, transmitting messages using a code based on their then-unwritten native language to confound Japanese military cryptologists during World War II — and Thomas H. Begay, one of the last living members of the group, still remembers the struggle.
“It was the hardest thing to learn,” the 98-year-old Begay said Sunday at a Phoenix ceremony marking the anniversary. “But we were able to develop a code that couldn’t be broken by the enemy of the United States of America.”
Hundreds of Navajos were recruited by the U.S. Marines to serve as Code Talkers during the war. Begay is one of three who is still alive to talk about it.
The Code Talkers participated in all assaults the Marines led in the Pacific from 1942 to 1945 including Guadalcanal, Tarawa, Peleliu and Iwo Jima.
They sent thousands of messages without error on Japanese troop movements, battlefield tactics and other communications crucial to the war’s ultimate outcome.
President Ronald Reagan established Navajo Code Talkers Day in 1982 and the Aug. 14 holiday honors all the tribes associated with the war effort.
It’s also an Arizona state holiday and Navajo Nation holiday on the vast reservation that occupies portions of northeastern Arizona, northwestern New Mexico and southeastern Utah.
Begay and his family came from Albuquerque, New Mexico, to Phoenix for Sunday’s event at the Wesley Bolin Plaza where a Navajo Code Talker statue is displayed. | 2022-08-15T04:18:44+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/ap-top-headlines/80-years-later-navajo-code-talker-marks-groups-early-days/ |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Poppies, the blood-red flowers that cover the battlefields of Europe’s two world wars, were lain in mourning Saturday on the coffin of yet another dead soldier, this one killed in yet another European war, in Ukraine.
The hundreds of mourners for Roman Ratushnyi, 24, included friends who had protested with him during months of demonstrations that toppled Ukraine’s pro-Russia leader in 2014 and who, like him, took up arms when Moscow launched its full-scale invasion of its neighbor this February.
The arc of his shortened life symbolized that of Ukraine’s post-independence generations that are sacrificing their best years in the cause of freedom. First, with defiance and dozens of lives against brutal riot police during Ukraine’s Maidan protests of 2013-2014 and now with weapons and even more lives against Russian President Vladimir Putin’s troops.
“Heroes never die!” friends, family and admirers shouted in Ukrainian as Ratushnyi’s coffin was loaded aboard a hearse on a square in the Ukrainian capital now decorated with destroyed Russian tanks and vehicles. Their charred hulks contrasted with the shiny gold domes of an adjacent cathedral where priests had earlier sung prayers for Ratushnyi, who was well-known in Kyiv for his civic and environmental activism.
From the square, the mourners then walked in a long silent column behind his coffin to Maidan Nezalezhnosti, or Independence Square. The vast plaza in central Kyiv gave its name to the three months of protests that overthrew then President Viktor Yanukovych in 2014 and which helped fuel the political and patriotic awakening of Ukrainians born after independence in 1991.
Ratushnyi had “a heart full of love for Ukraine,” said Misha Reva, who traveled overnight in his soldier’s uniform from front lines in the east to say goodbye to the friend he met for the first time on Maidan, in the midst of the protests. Ratushnyi was then just 16; Reva was in his early 20s. It was Ratushnyi who introduced Reva to the woman who is now his wife, also on the square.
While the funeral was underway in central Kyiv, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a trip south to visit troops and hospital workers in the Mykolaiv and Odesa regions along the Black Sea. He handed out awards to dozens of people at every stop, shaking their hands and thanking them again and again for their service.
Among the troops he met were many women, dressed in camouflage and bulletproof vests. At a hospital in Odesa, he awarded the rank of major general to the woman who commands the Ukrainian army’s medical forces.
“War is on the front line where our soldiers are, our army. But you also are on the front line, protecting our lives, helping wounded soldiers, helping the civilians who turn to you every day,” Zelenskyy told the assembled civilian and military medical staff in Odesa. “We are proud that we have such doctors in our country.”
He also met with regional leaders in Mykolaiv and Odesa and went with them to see buildings that had been destroyed in Russian attacks that took the lives of many civilians.
In other developments Saturday, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson expressed concerns “that a bit of Ukraine fatigue is starting to set in around the world” and said Ukraine must be supported in trying to roll back the Russian invasion to “make sure the Ukrainians are not encouraged to go for a bad peace, something that simply wouldn’t endure.”
“It would be a catastrophe if Putin won. He’d love nothing more than to say, ‘Let’s freeze this conflict, let’s have a cease-fire,'” Johnson said. “For him that would be a tremendous victory. You’d have a situation in which Putin was able to consolidate his gains and then to launch another attack.”
Johnson spoke on his return from a surprise trip Friday to Kyiv where he met with Zelenskyy to offer continued aid and military training.
Western-supplied heavy weapons are reaching front lines, although not in quantities that Ukrainian officials say would be needed to push back Russian forces to positions they occupied before the invasion or beyond. The Associated Press was granted rare access Saturday to the firing of U.S.-supplied M777 howitzers on Russian positions in Ukraine’s eastern Donbas region. The powerful artillery pieces are helping Ukrainian forces reply in kind to Russian batteries that have been pounding towns and villages to rubble.
In Kyiv. the bells of St. Michael’s cathedral tolled as four soldiers carried Ratushnyi’s coffin to the memorial service Saturday morning, held outdoors in the church’s sunlit courtyard. Poppies and a traditional loaf of bread were placed on the coffin covered with Ukraine’s blue and yellow flag.
During the Maidan protests, where riot police used batons and eventually bullets with deadly abandon, Ratushnyi and Reva had taken shelter together for one night inside the cathedral grounds, the friend recalled.
“He was such a solid and big personality,” Reva said. “It’s a great loss for Ukraine.”
The friends then signed up to fight on the very first day of the Russian invasion on Feb. 24. After taking part in the defense of Kyiv in the assault’s opening weeks, Ratushnyi then joined an army brigade, doing military intelligence work, Reva said. Reva said he’s been fighting of late in positions away from where Ratushnyi was killed. Reva, 33, said two soldiers were killed and 15 wounded Thursday where he’s been stationed.
“People get killed every day on the front line,” he said.
Ratushnyi was killed on June 9 around the town of Izyum on the war’s eastern front, according to the environmental campaign group that he led in Kyiv. He fought for the preservation from development of a wooded park where people ski in winter.
“He was a symbol, a symbol of a new Ukraine, of freedom and a new generation that wants to fight for its rights,” said Serhli Sasyn, 21.
The “best people are dying now.”
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Efrem Lukatsky in the Donbas region of Ukraine, and Inna Varenytsia in Lisbon, Portugal, contributed to this report.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | 2022-06-19T03:33:42+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/ap-top-headlines/in-ukraine-funeral-for-activist-killed-and-mourned-in-war/ |
CHICAGO, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Stout has signed a sponsorship agreement with APGA Tour player Marcus Byrd. Byrd will wear the Stout logo beginning next week at the Genesis Invitational, where he will make his second career start on the PGA TOUR.
"We are excited to have Marcus join our brand ambassador team," said Bob Gerardi, Chief Marketing Officer at Stout. "He completely embodies Stout's personality, and he is known for being incredibly hardworking, poised, and relationship driven. We are proud to support him and the APGA's mission to bring greater diversity to the game of golf. In both the athletes we support and the professionals who join our firm, we strive to recruit, develop, and support individuals with an array of talents, ideas, and experiences that propel both entrepreneurial spirit and exceptionalism."
Byrd won the first event of the 2023 APGA Tour season in January with a victory at the APGA Tour Farmers Insurance Invitational at Torrey Pines for his third career APGA Tour victory. Byrd, a standout at Middle Tennessee State University and 2019 Conference USA Golfer of the Year, has played on the APGA Tour full time since turning pro in 2020. In 2022, Byrd won the APGA Tour Valley Forge and added a runner-up finish at the APGA Charlie Sifford Centennial. After finishing fifth in the 2022 Lexus Cup Standings, Byrd won the Farmers Insurance Fall Series Standings. In 2022, Byrd played in 14 APGA Tour events. In his last eight starts on the APGA Tour, he has five runner-up finishes and two victories.
Byrd will play in back-to-back 2023 PGA TOUR events, the Genesis Invitational and Honda Classic.
"I am looking forward to developing our partnership both on and off the golf course," said Byrd. "I am proud to be an ambassador for a company with Stout's reputation. Their support will go a long way in helping me chase my dreams in golf and serve as an example for other companies that are hoping to make a difference in creating more diversity in the sport."
Byrd joins Stout's team of brand ambassadors that include Sam Ryder (PGA), Lizette Salas (LPGA), Lauren Stephenson (LPGA), and Steve Johnson (ATP).
About the APGA
The Advocates Professional Golf Association (APGA) was established in 2010 as a non-profit organization with the mission to bring greater diversity to the game of golf. The APGA Tour Board of Directors work to accomplish this by hosting and operating professional golf tournaments, player development programs, mentoring programs and by introducing the game to inner city young people.
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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Two gunshot victims were hospitalized over the weekend after police say early morning chaos erupted under the Abbey Street Bridge in Tremont, where young people cause disturbances.
At 3:45 a.m. Sunday, police were called to MetroHealth Medical Center after two men were admitted with gunshot wounds. A 26-year-old was struck in the head, and a 19-year-old was hit in the chin, according to authorities.
Police interviewed witnesses who had gathered in the hospital that morning. They said the shootings occurred in a parking lot known as “The View,” sandwiched between the western bank of the Cuyahoga River, a set of railroad tracks and the West 14th Street interchange off Interstate 90.
The police already knew the location as a trouble spot. “There have been multiple calls for shots fired, drag racing, fights, loud vehicles and general disturbances for this area,” officers noted in the report from Sunday’s shootings.
While at the hospital, police also interviewed the victim shot in the chin. He told them he had been partying at the parking lot when a fight broke out between a large, tattooed man and someone named Chris.
The victim explained that “Chris took a heavy beating from the male and was laid out on the ground,” officers reported. When he got up, he entered a nearby car, then pointed a gun through the window and started firing into the air, possibly striking the bridge, the victim recounted. At that point, several other people started shooting “wildly,” the victim added, making him feel like he was in the middle of a crossfire.
As people scattered, the victim felt a sudden pain in his jaw and hit the ground, he told officers. Realizing he had been shot, he drove himself to the hospital.
One witness questioned by police said that numerous fights had broken out earlier that morning. Another bystander, who was driving near the area when shots rang out, told police he saw what appeared to be a group of men beating someone on the ground.
The victim who had been shot in the head required intubation, according to the police report. During treatment, a doctor found a gun tucked between his legs with a live round in the chamber, the report states.
The report does not list any suspects. | 2023-05-01T19:59:23+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/crime/2023/05/west-side-location-known-for-lawlessness-is-site-of-wild-shooting-that-hospitalized-two-police-say.html |
SHERIDAN — Roughly 11 miles from Sheridan, Wyarno hosts the local hotspot, the Wyarno Bar and Grill, current owner Cody Mefford said. The Wyarno Bar and Grill has had many owners, each with their own visions for the business, but Mefford aims to rise above the rest and create a family-friendly environment with exceptional food.
According to customer Jim Hardesty, the name originated from the state of Wyoming and the Arno River in Italy. Before the location became a bar and restaurant, the building first featured a convenience store and post office.
From 1990-2000, Jim O. Daniels took ownership of the building, creating the building featured today.
“It used to not even be a third of the current building's size,” Hardesty said.
Daniels installed new wood furnishings and masonry to keep the traditional feel of the location.
On June 23, 2022, Mefford took ownership of the Wyarno Bar and Grill. Many of his family members also work at the bar and restaurant.
“At the end of August, I quit my job in town and I am now helping here,” Mefford said. “I had been living next door for several years and the opportunity came about and it was the right price and time. I was able to purchase my home and a job that is not shift work.”
Mefford aims to complete small projects in the future. He hopes to get a dance floor in the back of the location to have dining and dancing. Mefford also wants to continue to improve the food. He also brings in local bands for live music every Saturday.
“The community members are just thankful that the family has reestablished this, they put it on the map,” Hardesty said. “They are doing a fine job. It is a good place to eat and it is a good place to come.”
Walking into the bar, one may notice the plethora of dollar bills nailed to the wall, all with black Sharpie markings.
“One of the regular guys that came in saw that his ex-girlfriend had put a dollar up on a nail so he stacked his up on top of hers,” Mefford said. “Seeing there was money up there, they would consistently go back and forth to switch who was on top. It was a playful thing. Everybody else just had to put some up too so now that is my retirement fund.”
The community of Wyarno features many families with Polish backgrounds, and according to Hardesty, the community enjoys getting together for a variety of occasions.
“It is not an all night party bar anymore,” Mefford said. “It is a family place where the community can get together. Other businesses are starting to show up around us as well. There is a major focus on family and community here and that is really bringing it back on the map.”
Customer Dori Rexroat said she enjoys being able to come in and enjoy wings every Wednesday while meeting with her neighbors. Before Mefford took over the Wyarno Bar and Restaurant, the location was rarely open, therefore, the community had to go into town to meet up. Now, everyone can come together without having to travel into town. | 2023-06-30T17:38:00+00:00 | wyomingnews.com | https://www.wyomingnews.com/rocketminer/news/state/wyarno-bar-and-restaurant-provides-hotspot-for-the-public/article_959b9a7e-1768-11ee-bd8c-9f6dc3de9547.html |
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PHILADELPHIA, June 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ASUS is pleased to announce the latest lineup of devices for education at ISTE Live 2023. The lineup features an array of innovative education solutions for students and educators in the K-12, higher education, STEAM and esports education sectors.
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- ASUS ExpertCenter PN64-E1: No lightweight when it comes to performance, boasting the latest 13th Gen Intel® Core™ CPU with Intel® Iris® Xe graphics*. It can be specified in a variety of multi-storage combinations, including an ultrafast PCIe® Gen 4 SSD for rapid boot-up and app load times.
Devices for higher education and teachers
Students in higher education are ready to apply the skills and knowledge they've acquired over years of study toward their career goals and passion projects. In addition to requiring the durability, versatility, and easy maintenance qualities that are found in K-12 laptops, they need their devices to provide high performance and seamless connectivity. ASUS ChromeOS laptops for higher education are built to do more with the power of Intel Core processors and Intel Iris Xe graphics. These thin-and-light devices also offer military grade durability and feature USB-C and HDMI ports for flexible connectivity. Although designed for students in higher education, ASUS ChromeOS laptops are also suitable devices for teachers who need cutting-edge performance in and outside the classroom. For teachers who prefer Windows devices, ASUS offers ExpertBook laptops that provide exceptional power, robust security, and a comprehensive set of ports — including HDMI and up to Thunderbolt 4 USB Type-C ports — all in a lightweight, compact chassis. See solutions below for higher education and teacher devices:
- ASUS Chromebook CX34 Flip (CX3401, 12th Gen Intel): Featuring an eye-catching new color — Zinc — a robust Intel® Core™ processor, a garaged stylus, and a 360° ErgoLift hinge for multi-modal usage, this device is the essence of style, performance, and versatility.
- ExpertBook B3 Flip (B3402, 12th Gen Intel): Equipped with a 3 MP world-facing high-resolution camera, this device allows teachers to capture photos, videos, and documents to share with students in tablet or tent modes. A garaged stylus is also included for easy notetaking and annotating. Powered by 12th gen Intel® Core™ processors, this laptop ensures smooth multitasking when preparing lesson plans.
- ASUS BE279QSK is a 27-inch Full HD monitor that features an integrated Full HD (2MP) webcam, microphone array, and stereo speakers for video conferencing and live-streaming. With Full HD resolution and an IPS panel for wide-angle viewing, it delivers incredibly sharp imagery and stunning video playback. Its ergonomic design with tilt, swivel, pivot and height adjustments provides a comfortable viewing experience, and compatibility with a standard 100 x 100mm VESA mount allows flexible wall mounting or installation on a display arm.
Devices for esports and STEAM programs
For students who are passionate about gaming, participating in a competitive esports program at school can be a great way to find motivation to improve their academic performance, develop vital leadership and collaboration skills, and experience first-hand the pride that comes from representing their school. Educational institutions that are looking to implement a dedicated esports program can count on ASUS ROG gaming systems to deliver optimal performance when it matters most. With their Intel Core CPUs and NVIDIA GeForce RTX graphics cards, these machines reliably render game worlds at high frames per second, giving the students a crucial edge up in competition. In addition to empowering students to take their passion for gaming to the next level, ROG gaming systems are powerful tools for STEAM learning. Their graphics cards, processing resources, plentiful RAM, and speedy storage serve equally well as platforms for teaching students 3D rendering and animation, video editing, architecture, and graphics design. See solutions below for esports education programs:
- ROG G22CH: Despite its 10L small form factor, this desktop gaming PC is packed with powerful hardware, including up to an Intel® Core™ i9-13900KF processor and an NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series graphics card — allowing schools to be mindful of space without compromising performance.
- ROG Strix G18 (2023) G814: Equipped with powerful hardware often found in desktop PCs, this laptop is the perfect portable solution for schools that don't have a dedicated space for an esports lab.
- ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM: The ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM includes a custom heatsink and an innovative internal component layout designed to draw heat away from the OLED panel to minimize the likelihood of image burn-in. Thanks to these features and an enlarged top air vent, the Swift OLED PG27AQDM can dissipate heat more efficiently to operate at 5% lower average temperatures compared to other 27-inch OLED gaming monitors. This display also boasts a 17%* increase in brightness compared to the previous generation OLED panel.
- ROG Azoth Keyboard: ROG Azoth is a gaming custom keyboard in a 75% keyboard form factor. This highly customizable keyboard provides gamers with everything that they need in a compact, space-saving layout. Its silicone gasket mount with three layers of dampening foams combines for a unrivaled typing experience. The hot swappable ROG NX switches can be quickly replaced, either for repair or to customize the typing feel. The OLED display offers unbounded personalization options, and with tri-mode connectivity with 2.4 GHz SpeedNova technology, students can enjoy low-latency wireless connectivity.
- ROG Destrier Ergo Gaming Chair: The ROG Destrier Ergo Gaming Chair is engineered for both strength and comfort and includes a solid aluminum frame, breathable mesh cradle and soft PU foam padding.
Devices for content creation in education
Many of today's students are passionate about content creation, including photo editing, video game design, 3D animation, and film production. Not only are these creative hobbies for students to explore, but they are also growing career opportunities. ASUS ProArt devices help students overcome limitations and challenge their own creativity. For example, masters' students of the Integrated Design and Media Program at NYU Tandon School of Engineering harnessed the processing and graphical power of ASUS ProArt Studiobook laptops and ProArt desktop workstations to execute their thesis projects. For students who prefer to unleash their creativity directly with a stylus and a touchscreen, ASUS has ExpertBook laptop offerings that feature multimodal functionality, allowing more intuitive input in tablet or tent modes. See solutions below for content creation in education:
- ProArt Studiobook 16 3D OLED (H7604): This device pushes every boundary — from performance to display technology — to provide students with an interactive and creative STEAM learning experience. The 3D OLED display with ASUS Spatial Vision technology provides students with a glasses-free 3D visual experience, powered by NVIDIA® GeForce RTX™ 40 Series graphics. As the Solar System becomes a 360° space and diagrams of dinosaurs transform into 3D models, students can interact with their educational materials using the ASUS Dial, giving them better context and a deeper understanding and appreciation of the world around them.
- ASUS ProArt Station PD5: Driven by its powerful NVIDIA® graphics card, this desktop workstation is perfect for everything from photo and video editing to 3D modeling, rendering and animation. It also features creator-friendly innovations, including ASUS Lumiwiz®, which indicates the status of the CPU, GPU, and more to offer creators an at-a-glance insight into their performance and rendering progress.
- ASUS ProArt PA279CRV: A 27-inch 4K HDR monitor designed for professional video editors. This Calman Verified display features a wide color gamut with 99% DCI-P3 and 99% Adobe RGB coverage and is factory pre-calibrated to achieve an average Delta E < 2 for exceptional color accuracy. For added convenience, the built-in USB-C® port offers DisplayPort™ support, superfast data transfers, and 96-watt power delivery via a single cable.
- ExpertBook B6 Flip (B6602F, 12th Gen Intel): Featuring enterprise-grade components, this mobile workstation pushes every limit to deliver the speed, power, security, and portability creatives need — with a flippable, stylus-compatible touchscreen form that can turn itself to any task.
Devices for computer lab and administration
While the use of one-to-one devices is becoming increasingly commonplace in a classroom setting, computer labs still serve as a critical resource to help students with their education and learning. For example, subjects like programming, engineering, as well as photo and video editing require greater computing power and larger screens. ASUS ExpertCenter desktop and AiO solutions offer modern, compact, and stylish devices that provide consistent and quiet performance — perfect for a shared space like a computer lab. These devices are also optimized for productivity, making them ideal for administrative tasks as well. See solutions below for computer lab and administration devices:
- ExpertCenter D7 SFF D700SD: Built to handle daily computing tasks in an ultracompact and sleek package, so computer labs and offices can have a flexible and neat workspace.
- ExpertCenter E5 AiO 24: Equipped with a next-level Intel® Core™ processor, generous 16 GB DDR4 memory and comprehensive connectivity, this sleek, ultracompact desktop — with audio and visual built in — powers through any task with ease.
To learn more about full ASUS education solutions contact ASUS' sales team.
For education notebooks, desktops devices, please contact B4B@asus.com
For education displays, MiniPcs and peripherals, please contact B4BOPBG@asus.com
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Claire Liu 2023 Wimbledon Odds
After exiting in the round of 32 of Bad Homburg Open presented by Engel & Voelkers in her last tournament (losing to Jil Teichmann), Claire Liu will open Wimbledon against Lesia Tsurenko (in the round of 128). Liu is +50000 to win this tournament at AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground.
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Liu at 2023 Wimbledon
- Next Round: Round of 128
- Tournament Dates: June 25 - July 16
- Venue: AELTC Wimbledon Qualifying and Community Sports Ground
- Court Surface: Grass
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Liu's Next Match
In the round of 128 of Wimbledon, on Monday, July 3 (at 5:00 AM ET), Liu will play Tsurenko.
Claire Liu Grand Slam Odds
- Wimbeldon odds to win: +50000
- Wimbledon odds to win: +50000
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Liu Stats
- Liu last played on June 26, 2023, a 6-3, 3-6, 4-6 loss to No. 129-ranked Teichmann in the Round of 32 of Bad Homburg Open presented by Engel & Voelkers.
- In 19 tournaments over the past 12 months, Liu is yet to win a title, and her record is 17-21.
- In two tournaments on grass over the past year, Liu has gone 1-2.
- In her 38 matches over the past 12 months, across all court surfaces, Liu has averaged 21.1 games.
- On grass, Liu has played three matches over the past 12 months, and she has totaled 24.0 games per match while winning 45.8% of games.
- Over the past year, Liu has been victorious in 31.9% of her return games and 62.3% of her service games.
- Liu has been victorious in 69.6% of her service games on grass over the past year and 13.0% of her return games.
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CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldova’s pro-Western Prime Minister-designate Dorin Recean will propose a new government to lawmakers on Thursday for a confidence vote, as the small country signals a shift to security concerns amid Russia’s ongoing war in neighboring Ukraine.
Recean, a 48-year-old economist who served for a year as President Maia Sandu’s defense and security adviser, was appointed by her last week after Natalia Gavrilita suddenly quit the premiership.
Moldova’s ruling Party of Action and Solidarity, or PAS, holds a majority in the country’s 101-seat legislature and is widely expected to support Recean’s proposal.
Recean, who also served as interior minister between 2012 and 2015, will propose a cabinet to lawmakers that will remain largely the same. Key ministers such as foreign affairs, interior, and defense will remain, while changes will be made to energy and infrastructure, justice and finance.
Sandu told a news conference last week that “firm steps are needed to strengthen the country’s economy and security.”
Recean said after he was appointed last week that his main focus will be to introduce “order and discipline” in Moldova’s institutions, breathe new life into the struggling economy and ensure peace and stability.
“We are at the highest risk of challenges since World War II, he said. “We need to strengthen the security sector in such a way that everyone is safe.”
On Monday, Sandu held a news briefing in which she outlined an alleged plot by Moscow to overthrow her country’s government using what she described as external saboteurs, to put the nation “at the disposal of Russia,” and to derail its aspirations to one day join the European Union.
Sandu said that the purported Russian plot envisioned attacks on government buildings, hostage-takings and other violent actions by groups of saboteurs. Russia strongly denied those claims a day later as “absolutely unfounded and unsubstantiated.”
Since Russia invaded Ukraine last February, non-NATO member Moldova has faced a string of problems. These include a severe energy crisis after Moscow dramatically reduced gas supplies; skyrocketing inflation; several missiles that have traversed its skies from Russia’s war next door, and a huge inflow of refugees fleeing the war.
Tensions also soared in Moldova, a former Soviet republic of about 2.6 million people, after a series of explosions occurred last April in Transnistria — a Russia-backed separatist region of Moldova where Russia bases about 1,500 troops.
Costin Ciobanu, a political scientist at the Royal Holloway University of London, said that Moldova’s change of government shows “security concerns are high on the list” of the authorities and that Sandu going public with her Russian plot claims lends “credence to the idea that Moldova has to focus on its security.”
“The main narrative behind the change of government was that the state has to focus more on the security dimension than economic development and a cost-of-living crisis,” he told The Associated Press. “Because many people were doubtful about the rationale behind the change.”
In the wake of the war, Moldova has looked to foster closer ties with its Western partners. Last June, it was granted EU candidate status, the same day as Ukraine. But full membership will be contingent on a series of reforms such as tackling corruption and strengthening the rule of law.
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McGrath reported from Sighisoara, Romania
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | 2023-02-16T17:15:56+00:00 | wric.com | https://www.wric.com/news/u-s-world/ap-moldovas-pm-designate-seeks-confidence-vote-from-lawmakers/ |
Texas governor authorizes state to return migrants to border
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has authorized state forces to apprehend and transport migrants to the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Republican on Thursday claimed the enforcement powers of federal agents, pushing the legal boundaries of Texas’ escalating efforts to curb the rising number of crossings.
The federal government is responsible for enforcement of immigration laws.
But for more than a year Texas has patrolled the border with an increasingly heavier hand.
Abbott stopped short of authorizing Texas troopers and National Guard members to take migrants across the ports of entry and into Mexico.
The move raises questions over the training they have to detain and transport migrants and is likely to invite legal challenges.
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VANCOUVER, BC, April 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Scout Minerals Corp. (CSE: SCTM) ("Scout" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has entered into a definitive agreement (the "Agreement") to acquire 100% of a large-scale land package prospective for spodumene-bearing lithium pegmatites in Northern Quebec's under-explored Nunavik region which hosts two operating nickel mines.
Scout's plan is to carry out an extensive near-term exploration program that includes drill testing of high priority targets over the coming months given abundant outcrop including many mapped pegmatites over 1,408 sq. km of Scout's leading Nunavik land position.
The Agreement includes the acquisition of large strategic claim blocks in three areas of Nunavik never previously recognized for the potential of hosting high-grade lithium mineralization. Nunavik comprises more than one-third of Quebec, underscoring the scale potential of this geologically rich part of the province.
- Raglan West District - 443 sq. km claim block beginning 33 km southwest of the community of Salluit which has year-round airport access and a seasonal port for barge landing;
- Raglan South District - 229 sq. km claim block which contains 12.3% of the 99.96 percentile lithium samples in lake sediments in the Quebec government data base (7 widely spaced samples out of the top 57 samples in the province's entire data base) that contain >60 ppm Li), approximately 80 km southwest of the Raglan Nickel Mine;
- New Leaf District - 736 sq. km covering multiple claim blocks in areas of overlapping geochemical and geophysical anomalies in favorable geology, 120 km southwest of the community of Tasiujaq and approximately 350 km south of Raglan South.
Each of the above project areas has district scale discovery potential and features some of the highest lithium and cesium values in lake sediments (99th percentile and above) in the Quebec government data base. In addition, a review of historic data for the region reveals the presence of mapped pegmatites in multiple rock units, compelling overall geology, and geophysical anomalies that point to deep-seated structures that may have created an ideal environment for the discovery of lithium mineralization across broad areas.
Mr. Jeffrey Wilson, Scout CEO, commented: "We are extremely fortunate to have first-mover advantage in Quebec's next lithium frontier where there is deep sea port access and two operating nickel mines, including the province's largest (Raglan). Outcrop is abundant which will speed up the exploration process. This region has long been regarded for its nickel and gold potential, but lithium just wasn't on the radar screens of geologists until just recently."
Mr. Wilson added: "This acquisition from Shawn Ryan, Canada's most famous gold prospector, and his was based on months of extensive research by Shawn who leveraged his data collection and analysis expertise to identify the best untapped lithium potential in Canada. We're thrilled to be working with Shawn to unlock the full value of this leading land position in Nunavik."
The Agreement also includes the acquisition of 333 sq. km in the North Shore region of Quebec, also considered prospective for spodumene-bearing lithium pegmatites. In total, including the Nunavik properties, the Agreement with Shawn Ryan and Syndicate comprises 3,819 active claims and 21 pending claims covering approximately 172,681 hectares.
A thorough and systematic first pass exploration program will be executed by a sizeable, highly trained team to locate and sample pegmatite outcrops across Scout's vast holdings. Zones of interest will be surveyed by drones producing high detail imagery and 3D models to completely map the mineralized systems on surface as they are identified for follow-up program planning. This strategy will quickly vector toward the most prospective areas for a targeted drilling program using a lightweight and mobile Rotary Air Blast GT RAB Drill for initial drill testing, leading to high confidence diamond drilling of the top priority targets.
Scout is purchasing the above-mentioned claims from Shawn Ryan and Syndicate in exchange for $1,200,000 in cash, 8,000,000 common shares of the Company (the "Consideration Shares"), and the grant of a 1% net smelter return (NSR) royalty. The Consideration Shares will be subject to an escrow arrangement whereby one-third (1/3) of the Consideration Shares will be released from escrow every six (6) months after the closing of the Agreement ("Closing"), with the first such release date to occur on the date that is six months from Closing.
The Agreement is subject to customary closing conditions. Closing is expected to occur on or about May 5, 2023.
In connection with this Agreement, the Company intends to complete a concurrent non-brokered private placement financing (the "Concurrent Financing"), in one or more tranches, of: (i) up to 4,615,385 flow-through subscription receipts of the Company (the "FT Subscription Receipts"), at a price of $0.65 per FT Subscription Receipt for gross proceeds of approximately $3,000,000; and (ii) up to 10,000,000 non-flow-through subscription receipts of the Company (the "Non-FT Subscription Receipts"), at a price of $0.50 per Non-FT Subscription Receipt for gross proceeds of $5,000,000.
Proceeds of the Concurrent Financing will be held in escrow, pending the completion of the transactions contemplated in the Agreement (the "Condition Precedent"). Upon satisfaction of the Condition Precedent, each: (i) FT Subscription Receipt will be automatically converted into one unit of the Company comprising one common share in the capital of the Company that qualifies as a "flow-through share" as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) and one-half of one flow-through common share purchase warrant that qualifies as a "flow-through share" as defined in the Income Tax Act (Canada) (each whole flow-through common share purchase warrant, a "FT Warrant"), with each FT Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share in the capital of the Company (a "FT Warrant Share") at a price of $0.85 per FT Warrant Share for a period of two years after the date of issuance; and (ii) each Non-FT Subscription Receipt will be automatically converted into one unit of the Company comprising one common share in the capital of the Company and one-half of one common share purchase warrant (each whole common share purchase warrant, a "Non-FT Warrant"), with each Non-FT Warrant entitling the holder to purchase one common share (a "Non-FT Warrant Share") at a price of $0.75 per Non-FT Warrant Share for a period of two years after the date of issuance.
If the Agreement is not completed on or before May 5, 2023, the Concurrent Financing proceeds will be returned to subscribers. Finder's fees may be payable to arm's length parties who introduce subscribers to the Concurrent Financing, in accordance with the policies of the Canadian Securities Exchange.
Scout Minerals Corp. is a junior mining company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of mineral properties.
The scientific and technical content of this news release has been reviewed and approved by Afzaal Pirzada, P. Geo., who is a "qualified person" as defined by National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects.
Contact Information:
Jeffrey Wilson – Chief Executive Officer
E-mail: jeffreyrwilson1@gmail.com
Certain statements contained in this news release, including statements which may contain words such as "expects", "anticipates", "intends", "plans", "believes", "estimates", or similar expressions, and statements related to matters which are not historical facts, such as statements regarding the completion of the transactions contemplated in the Agreement and the Concurrent Financing, are forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Such forward-looking statements reflect management's expectations and are based on certain factors and assumptions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties which may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements to be materially different from future results, performance, or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These factors should be considered carefully, and readers should not place undue reliance on the Company's forward-looking statements. The Company believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking statements contained in this news release are reasonable, but no assurance can be given that these expectations will prove to be correct, nor that the transactions contemplated in the Agreement will be completed as contemplated, or at all, or that the Concurrent Financing will be completed as contemplated, or at all. The Company undertakes no obligation to release publicly any future revisions to forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as expressly required by law.
The Canadian Securities Exchange (CSE) has not reviewed, approved, or disapproved the contents of this press release.
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SOURCE Scout Minerals Corp. | 2023-04-14T00:32:18+00:00 | kcrg.com | https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2023/04/13/scout-minerals-secures-first-mover-advantage-quebecs-next-lithium-frontier/ |
WFO BURLINGTON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Sunday, December 25, 2022
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SPECIAL WEATHER STATEMENT
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Burlington VT
507 AM EST Sun Dec 25 2022
...Heavy snow will impact portions of northwestern Franklin and St.
Lawrence Counties through 630 AM EST...
At 503 AM EST, heavy snow was reported near Richville, moving
northeast at 50 mph. The combination of heavy snow and strong winds
will produce very low visibility and near impossible travel.
HAZARD...Winds 35 mph or greater, visibility less than a quarter
mile, and snow accumulation 1 to 2 inches per hour.
SOURCE...Radar indicated and ASOS report at Ogdensburg, New York.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and will blow
around unsecured objects. Very low visibility will pose a
hazard to motorists.
Locations impacted include...
Potsdam, Massena, Gouverneur, Ogdensburg, Canton, Norfolk,
Oswegatchie, Lisbon, Louisville, De Kalb, Fowler, Parishville,
Colton, Piercefield, Morley, Degrasse, Massena International Airport
- Richards Field, Helena, Carry Falls Reservoir and Waddington.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Travel may be nearly impossible in this area with blizzard
conditions.
LAT...LON 4445 7576 4445 7578 4451 7575 4484 7529
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arena Energy, LLC ("Arena"), a leading independent oil and gas exploration company focused on the Gulf of Mexico Shelf, today announced it was recently awarded eleven leases in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico by the Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) in Lease Sale 257.
BOEM conducted Lease Sale 257 in November 2021, but it was subsequently vacated by a federal judge in January 2022. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, signed into law by President Biden in August, required reinstatement of the sale and the leases were finally awarded in October 2022.
Arena was the successful bidder on eleven leases in water depths ranging from 30 to 283 feet in Eugene Island, South Pelto, and West Delta in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. Arena paid $3.8 million in lease bonuses to the federal government for the leases.
"These leases and future lease sales are critical to our continued investments in the Gulf of Mexico Shelf, and we applaud Senator Joe Manchin's leadership in ensuring that reinstatement of Lease Sale 257 was a key component of the Inflation Reduction Act," said Arena Co-Founder and CEO Mike Minarovic. "The Inflation Reduction Act recognizes that sustained production from the Gulf of Mexico is vital for energy security and reducing global emissions, as the oil and natural gas produced in the Gulf is among the least carbon-intensive production in the world."
"We have been one of the most active and successful drillers in the Gulf of Mexico since we started the company over twenty years ago," Minarovic continued. "We are as excited as we've ever been about the future of the shallow water Gulf of Mexico. The value we will unlock as we develop these assets will benefit Arena, the thousands of employees and vendors who make up our domestic supply chain, and future production on these leases will generate significant royalties for U.S. taxpayers."
Arena Energy, LLC was founded in 1999 on the belief that mature producing areas of the Gulf of Mexico Shelf still held vast potential – and that with the right technology, talented oil and gas finders could unlock these drilling opportunities. Today, that vision has been realized many times over. Since its founding, Arena has grown into one the largest private offshore oil and natural gas companies, having invested more than $4 billion of capital in the Gulf of Mexico, paid $1.4 billion in royalties to the federal government, and decommissioned over 300 wells and 45 platforms and other structures. Arena takes pride in safely and responsibly producing the energy that powers the United States and the world.
Contact Information:
Kevin Bruce
Vice President - Government Affairs
kbruce@arenaoffshore.com
281-210-0536
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SOURCE Arena Energy, Llc | 2022-12-05T22:19:48+00:00 | wymt.com | https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2022/12/05/arena-energy-awarded-eleven-blocks-lease-sale-257-adding-over-50000-acres-existing-footprint-gulf-mexico-shelf/ |
Newest Portfolio Addition Joins Epson Legacy Family of 100% Cotton Fiber, OBA-free, and WIR Permanence Tested Papers
LOS ALAMITOS, Calif., May 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Epson today introduced its newest addition to the portfolio of Legacy Papers – Legacy Baryta II. Inspired by the legendary f/64 Group of photographers, Baryta II is an OBA-free 100% cotton fiber paper with a true baryta coating. Designed for use by professional photographers, fine artists, galleries, museums, and collectors, this true Baryta paper offers an industry leading microporous coating for rich blacks and a wide color gamut and is available in cut sheets up to 17"x22" and roll widths up to 60-inches.
"We worked with industry leading photographers to improve upon our last baryta paper to produce this new, industry leading formulation," said Jeffrey Smith, senior product manager, Professional Imaging, Epson America, Inc. "Designed for artists who intend to sell their prints, the new Baryta II paper offers rich, deep blacks and a wide color gamut with a true baryta coating reminiscent of revered silver halide darkroom papers."
"With Legacy Baryta II, black-and-white prints are inky black and color is rich and effortless – just plain beautiful photographic prints that feel substantial and reminiscent of the very best darkroom papers," said Jim Richardson, National Geographic photographer, Jim Richardson Photography. "Central to photography is the idea of capturing moments you can look at for years, decades and centuries. I can tell anyone who comes in and buys a print from me, it will be a lifetime purchase."
With the addition of Epson Legacy Baryta II, the portfolio of Legacy Papers now includes five 100% cotton fiber, OBA-free papers. The Epson Legacy papers are currently the only line of fine art papers in the world printed with the latest Epson UltraChrome® PRO12 and PRO10 pigment inks that have been thoroughly evaluated by Wilhelm Imaging Research (WIR) using WIR's demanding eight-factor permanence testing protocols.
According to Henry Wilhelm, director of research at Wilhelm Imaging Research, the world's leading independent print permanence testing laboratory, "Although still in testing, Legacy Baryta II is expected to achieve WIR Display Permanence ratings of up to 200 years for color prints framed under UV-filtering acrylic sheet and more than 400 years for black-and-white prints when printed with Epson UltraChrome PRO12 and PRO10 pigment inks." 1
About Epson Legacy Papers
Epson Legacy Papers marry the artistry of revered European papermaking with the latest advancements in inkjet coating technology. Working with the finest paper mills in Europe, after the type of base required for each of the Legacy papers is produced, advanced microporous coatings are applied using advanced techniques for the highest quality and consistency. Only after meeting hundreds of design specifications, while ensuring a high rate of production consistency for the richest blacks, outstanding color fidelity and smooth tonal transitions, will a paper carry the Epson Legacy name. The full line of Legacy Papers include:
- Epson Legacy Baryta II – A true Baryta paper with an industry leading microporous coating for outstanding Dmax and color gamut, reminiscent of revered darkroom papers.
- Epson Legacy Platine – A unique paper with a satin surface that combines the look and feel of a traditional silver halide paper, but with a true fine art cotton base.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Senator Dianne Feinstein on Wednesday said that she is requesting to temporarily step aside from the Senate Judiciary Committee as she continues to recover from shingles. The announcement came after a small but growing number of Democrats called for the 89-year-old to resign from the Senate arguing her absence was stalling the confirmation of President Biden's judicial nominees.
In a statement released by Feinstein's office, the California senator said her return to Washington D.C. has been delayed due to complications related to her shingles diagnosis.
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Feinstein has been out of work since early March. During that time, she has missed 60 votes, including 25 judicial appointments, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
"I intend to return as soon as possible once my medical team advises that it's safe," Feinstein said in the statement. "In the meantime, I remain committed to the job and will continue to work from home in San Francisco."
Feinstein then added: "I understand that my absence could delay the important work of the Judiciary Committee, so I've asked Leader Schumer to ask the Senate to allow another Democratic senator to temporarily serve until I'm able to resume my committee work."
There's no word yet on who may be selected to temporarily fill Feinstein's seat, and the process of choosing that person may not be easy. According to the Congressional Research Service, an appointee to a standing committee -- which would include the Judiciary Committee -- must be elected by the entire Senate.
Still, the announcement from Feinstein highlighted the growing sentiment among some Democrats that Feinstein -- who earlier this year announced she would not seek reelection in 2024 -- should resign.
Among those making the call is Bay Area Democratic congressman Ro Khanna. Khanna said the ruling by a conservative judge in Texas last week that put the future of a widely used abortion pill in limbo is an example of why judicial appointments are so important -- and why Democrats need to move fast to confirm President Biden's nominees.
"It's time for @SenFeinstein to resign," Khanna tweeted. "We need to put the country ahead of personal loyalty. While she had a lifetime of public service, it is obvious she can no longer fulfill her duties. Not speaking out undermines our credibility as elected representatives of the people."
Soon after, Democratic congressman Dean Phillips from Minnesota tweeted that he agreed with Khanna, calling it a "dereliction of duty" for Feinstein to stay in the job.
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"It's particularly painful to them in the judiciary committee where Feinstein is a member, because to advance judges and judicial appointments out of that committee, you need to have a majority vote," Joe Garofoli, a senior political writer at the San Francisco Chronicle, told ABC7 News. "Without Feinstein's vote, you don't have a majority."
In an interview on MSNBC on Tuesday, Congresswoman Katie Porter, who is running to replace Feinstein in the Senate, declined to say Feinstein should resign but said she should be removed from the Judicial Committee.
"I think the solution on the judges portion is to have her removed from her committee, if she's not able to do her service," Porter said. "I think that's something she can talk about with majority Leader Chuck Schumer. I think they'll chart a path together."
Notably, no member of the Senate has called for Feinstein to resign and on Wednesday high-profile allies of the senator came to her defense.
"All of those people raising all those questions should be far more respectful of the more than 40 years of quality service provided to the voters of this state by Dianne Feinstein," former San Francisco mayor Willie Brown said of Feinstein. "Senator Feinstein has been elected. She's been entitled to the job, and believe me when you are elected to something you are expected to serve."
Speaker Emeritus Nancy Pelosi also defended Feinstein, telling ABC7 News on Wednesday that Feinstein "deserves the respect to get well and be back on duty." She suggested sexism could be at play.
"I don't know what political agendas are at work that are going after Senator Feinstein in that way," Pelosi said, adding: "I've never seen them go after a man who was sick in the Senate in that way."
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Feinstein's supporters point out that the Senate has a long history of accommodating members who are sick or elderly and that Feinstein deserves the same respect.
"Remember, Senator Ted Kennedy, Senator John McCain being gone for long stretches of time as they dealt with what ended up being terminal illnesses," ABC News Political Director Rick Klein told our sister station in Los Angeles. "And that was a fact of life in the Senate that you just had one less vote on that side and that you didn't have that senator."
Garofoli said it would be difficult -- and unlikely -- to see Feinstein's fellow Democratic senators calling for her resignation.
"She has built up a lifetime of respect among her fellow democrats there," Garofoli said, "And they basically don't pick on your own, if you will."
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ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mike Bothwell and Jalen Slawson were thrown together five years ago in the same dorm as freshmen at Furman, essentially forced to be roommates as well as teammates.
They’ve fought, made up and gotten tighter and tighter through every experience — on and off the court. They’re lifelong friends, so close they’ve already vowed to be the best man at each other’s eventual weddings.
Now, they are beginning their greatest adventure: Furman is in the NCAA Tournament for the first since 1980 and preparing for a first-round game against Virginia in the South Region.
“It hasn’t always been easy,” Bothwell said. “We probably argue as teammates more than anyone else on the team, but that just comes from love and wanting to see each other get to our best and we feel comfortable getting on each other. I think it’s a healthy relationship.”
It’s arguably the most pivotal one for the 13th-seeded Paladins (27-7), the Southern Conference champions who have won 14 of their last 15 games heading into Thursday’s matchup against the fourth-seeded Cavaliers (25-7).
“I don’t know what clicked, but something did click,” Slawson said. “It was like an instant brotherhood.”
Knowing they were going to be paired together, they started calling each other months before they got to campus in 2018 and eventually got on FaceTime.
“What are you bringing to the room?”
“What do we even need?”
“Let’s get this.”
“Let’s get that.”
Way beyond simple decorating ideas, they bonded over school, video games, basketball and life — the latter two essentially one in the same for the dynamic duo. And they really started to gel while playing side by side for half a decade.
Chemistry. Connection. Cohesion. It’s obvious watching these two carry Furman over the last two months, and really over the last two years.
Slawson, a 6-foot-7 forward from Summerville, South Carolina, was the conference player of the year, averaging 15.7 points, 7.1 rebounds and 1.6 blocks. Bothwell, a 6-3 guard from Cleveland Heights, Ohio, leads the team at 18 points a game to go along with 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists.
Together, they give Furman a chance against the 2019 NCAA champions.
They could have transferred after settling for small roles early in their college careers. They could have taken offers to play at higher-profile schools after becoming two of the better players in the Southern Conference. They could have jumped at a chance to play professionally overseas after going through the NBA Draft process last summer.
Instead, they stuck it out. They’ve remained roommates and besties through two dorm swaps, various summer housing spots and three off-campus apartments.
“You can’t take these moments back,” Bothwell said. “Being on a team with a bunch of guys that I love, you can’t change that for the world. … This is just a little icing on the cake, a little cherry on top.
“It’s going to get even sweeter if we continue to play the way we’ve been playing.”
Furman hasn’t lost in more than a month and so far has dropped just two games in 2023. Coach Bob Richey’s team is one of nine in the country to notch at least 22 wins in six of the last seven seasons.
The Paladins looked like they would make the NCAA Tournament last year. But they lost to Chattanooga on 35-foot heave at the buzzer in the league title game, a gut-wrenching ending that provided a year’s worth of motivation.
In that second, Bothwell and Slawson knew they would be back for another shot — together.
“This is what we wanted,” Slawson said. “It’s what we expected, honestly. It’s unfortunate that it’s coming to end. It’ll be different, but he’ll always be one call away and we’ll see each other regularly.
“We’re never going to be too far away from each other.”
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CALGARY, AB, June 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) today published its 2022 Sustainability Data Report, providing highlights of the individual sustainability developments of Canadian Pacific (CP) and Kansas City Southern (KCS) for the year 2022.
The report also offers insights into CPKC's approach to the integration of the recently combined companies, CP and KCS, from an environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspective.
"Operating sustainably is imperative to CPKC's future growth and long-term success," said Keith Creel, CPKC President and Chief Executive Officer. "This initial CPKC sustainability data report continues our long-standing practice of transparent sustainability and ESG disclosures. We're focused on harmonizing our approach to sustainability issues across CPKC and benefiting from a history of sustainability practices and expertise within both legacy companies."
Developed with reference to the Global Reporting Initiative Standards and the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board – Rail Transportation Framework, the report includes an overview of sustainability governance at CPKC, our Commitment to Climate Action and 2022 sustainability information and performance data for CP and KCS.
CPKC's 2022 Sustainability Data Report is available through its website.
With its global headquarters in Calgary, Alta., Canada, CPKC is the first and only single-line transnational railway linking Canada, the United States and México, with unrivaled access to major ports from Vancouver to Atlantic Canada to the Gulf of México to Lázaro Cárdenas, México. Stretching approximately 20,000 route miles and employing 20,000 railroaders, CPKC provides North American customers unparalleled rail service and network reach to key markets across the continent. CPKC is growing with its customers, offering a suite of freight transportation services, logistics solutions and supply chain expertise. Visit cpkcr.com to learn more about the rail advantages of CPKC. CP-IR
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NC State Wolf Pack (22-8, 12-7 ACC) at Duke Blue Devils (21-8, 12-6 ACC)
The Blue Devils are 15-0 in home games. Duke is fifth in the ACC with 33.6 points per game in the paint led by Kyle Filipowski averaging 7.4.
The Wolf Pack are 12-7 against ACC opponents. NC State is 20-3 when it turns the ball over less than its opponents and averages 9.2 turnovers per game.
TOP PERFORMERS: Dariq Whitehead averages 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Blue Devils, scoring 8.3 points while shooting 40.2% from beyond the arc. Filipowski is averaging 14.9 points and 8.9 rebounds over the past 10 games for Duke.
Terquavion Smith averages 2.8 made 3-pointers per game for the Wolf Pack, scoring 17.6 points while shooting 33.2% from beyond the arc. Jarkel Joiner is averaging 17.1 points and 3.8 assists over the past 10 games for NC State.
LAST 10 GAMES: Blue Devils: 7-3, averaging 72.5 points, 34.7 rebounds, 16.7 assists, 5.2 steals and 5.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 64.7 points per game.
Wolf Pack: 7-3, averaging 78.2 points, 33.8 rebounds, 11.9 assists, 7.5 steals and 5.1 blocks per game while shooting 45.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 72.8 points.
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Porsche has created another virtual concept car for the Gran Turismo video game series. Called Vision GT Spyder, it will be available to “Gran Turismo 7” players September 29.
First shown on Twitter, the Vision GT Spyder is an open-roof version of the Porsche Vision GT coupe the automaker unveiled in late 2021. While other automakers have been showing Vision Gran Turismo concepts for years, this was the first from Porsche, as the automaker was largely absent from the Gran Turismo world until 2017 due to licensing agreements.
This is your first look at the Porsche #VisionGT Spyder – the open-top variant of the concept vehicle designed purely for the digital world. Available for all @thegranturismo 7 drivers on Sept 29. #GT7 pic.twitter.com/Z8Or5pANBj
— Porsche (@Porsche) September 21, 2022
The Vision GT concepts are electric sports cars exploring possible future design themes. Porsche actually built a full-scale mockup of the Vision GT coupe, but it’s unclear if it did the same with the Spyder.
While the Vision GT Spyder and coupe were designed purely for Gran Turismo games, their styling has a bit in common with the Porsche Mission R concept, a drivable track car Porsche unveiled in September 2021. It’s thought to be a preview of the electric 718 Cayman the automaker is thought to be readying for a mid-decade launch.
But Porsche’s next production EV won’t be a sleek sports car. It will be the next-generation Macan, which is expected to arrive next year as a 2024 model. While the gasoline Macan is expected to stick around as well, Porsche reportedly expects the EV to match the current-generation gasoline Macan in sales. Recall that the Macan is currently Porsche’s most popular model.
Porsche in July also confirmed plans for an electric SUV positioned above the Cayenne, which is scheduled to arrive in the second half of the decade. The automaker is thought to be planning an electric Panamera successor as well, and is investing in new battery tech.
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(AP) – A woman from New Hampshire who works for a nonprofit organization in Haiti and her young daughter have been reported as kidnapped as the U.S. State Department issued a “do not travel advisory” in the country and ordered nonemergency personnel to leave there amid growing security concerns.
Alix Dorsainvil, a nurse for El Roi Haiti, and her daughter were kidnapped on Thursday, the organization said in a statement Saturday. El Roi, which runs a school and ministry in Port au Prince, said the two were taken from campus. Dorsainvil is the wife of the program’s director, Sandro Dorsainvil.
“Alix is a deeply compassionate and loving person who considers Haiti her home and the Haitian people her friends and family,” El Roi president and co-founder Jason Brown said in the statement. “Alix has worked tirelessly as our school and community nurse to bring relief to those who are suffering as she loves and serves the people of Haiti in the name of Jesus.”
A State Department spokesperson said in a statement Saturday it is “aware of reports of the kidnapping of two U.S. citizens in Haiti,” adding, “We are in regular contact with Haitian authorities and will continue to work with them and our U.S. government interagency partners.”
In its advisory Thursday, the department said that “kidnapping is widespread, and victims regularly include U.S. citizens.”
It said kidnappings often involve ransom negotiations and U.S. citizen victims have been physically harmed.
Earlier this month, the National Human Rights Defense Network issued a report warning about an upsurge in killings and kidnappings and the U.N. Security Council met to discuss Haiti’s worsening situation.
WMUR-TV reported that Dorsainvil is from Middleton, New Hampshire, and went to Regis College in Weston, Massachusetts, which has a program to support nursing education in Haiti.
“It doesn’t surprise me that Alix chose to get involved in this type of service work,” Regis College president Toni Hays told the station. “She was amazing. She was passionate, she was compassionate.” | 2023-07-30T14:42:38+00:00 | wnct.com | https://www.wnct.com/top-stories/us-mother-daughter-reportedly-kidnapped-in-haiti-do-not-travel-advisory-issued/ |
BOSTON (AP) — Juuse Saros stopped 35 shots, Cody Glass scored late in the second period and the Nashville Predators beat NHL-best Boston 2-1 on Tuesday night, halting the Bruins’ seven-game winning streak.
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Chasing the Western Conference’s eighth and final playoff spot, the Predators won for just the third time in eight games. Former Bruins defenseman Jeremy Lauzon added an empty-netter late in the third.
Boston, which matched its franchise record of 1970-71 with its 57th victory on Sunday, is five away from tying the league record of victories in a regular season with eight games left.
Boston’s David Pastrnak scored his 52nd with less than a second left in the game.
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The Detroit Red Wings set the mark of 62 wins in 1995-96 and Tampa Bay matched it in 2018-19.
Linus Ullmark made 21 saves for Boston, which suffered only its fourth regulation loss at home (30-4-3).
There were very few scoring chances in the opening two periods before Glass collected the rebound of a blocked shot in the slot, spun and fired a wrister past Ullmark with 1:49 left in the period.
Saros made a body save on Hampus Lindholm’s backhand bid from just outside the crease with just under 13 minutes left in regulation and another on David Krejci with about six minutes left. The Bruins outshot the Predators 16-4 in the final period.
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Both the Predators and Bruins wore helmet stickers to show support for The Covenant School in Nashville, Tennessee, after a shooting there Monday claimed the lives of three 9-year-old students and three adult staffers.
The Bruins also held a moment of silence before the national anthem with the PA announcer saying: “The Bruins stand alongside the Nashville Predators in solidarity against gun violence and its support of the Nashville community.”
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Asked after the morning skate how the Bruins planned to rest players before the playoffs, coach Jim Montgomery said: “We do map it out. We talk to sports science. Obviously, (GM Don Sweeney) and I talk about it first. … We’re playing so many games right now players are not going to get rusty even if they only play two games a week.”
NOTES: Nick Foligno returned to practice Tuesday morning. “It’s great to have him out there,” Montgomery said. “He brings so much energy, positive energy.” … Boston forward Jakub Lauko was out with an upper-body injury that, Montgomery said, “shouldn’t keep him out long.” … Nashville defenseman Roman Josi missed his six straight with an upper-body injury and center Matt Duchene was also out due to an upper-body injury. … Boston won the other meeting this season, 5-0 in Nashville on Feb. 16.
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Predators: At Pittsburgh on Thursday.
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Bruins: Host Columbus on Thursday.
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BIRMINGHAM, Ala., Oct. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Encompass Health Corp. (NYSE: EHC) is proud to announce it has been named to Modern Healthcare's 'Best Places to Work in Healthcare' for 2022. This is the 11th consecutive year Encompass Health has been named to the list.
"Encompass Health continues its rapid growth trajectory to provide inpatient rehabilitation services to thousands of individuals each year. The success of our Company depends on the talent and hard work of our employees, who are committed to providing the highest level of patient care and creating an exceptional workplace culture," said Mark Tarr, president and chief executive officer for Encompass Health. "Being ranked in Modern Healthcare's prestigious list for more than a decade is a tremendous accomplishment, and I'm grateful to our dedicated teams across the country for their contributions."
Honorees are selected and ranked based on an extensive employee survey conducted by the Best Companies Group. The complete list of this year's winners, in alphabetical order, is available at www.ModernHealthcare.com/bestplaceslist.
About Encompass Health
Encompass Health (NYSE: EHC) is the largest owner and operator of rehabilitation hospitals in the United States. With a national footprint that includes 153 hospitals in 36 states and Puerto Rico, the Company provides high-quality, compassionate rehabilitative care for patients recovering from a major injury or illness, using advanced technology and innovative treatments to maximize recovery. Encompass Health is ranked as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work in Healthcare. For more information, visit encompasshealth.com, or follow us on our newsroom, Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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- Flow is partnering with Bond to enable a first-of-its-kind digital wallet for Flow's residents.
- Bond's platform enables Flow to provide its community members with a unique set of embedded financial solutions.
SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK, Dec. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bond, the leading embedded finance platform, announced today that residential real estate business Flow has selected Bond as the embedded finance platform partner to power Flow's planned digital wallet, which will offer differentiated financial products.
Bond's platform enables Flow to provide its community members with a unique set of embedded solutions within Flow's digital wallet. Specific capabilities will be announced at a later date.
Flow joins a growing list of companies that have chosen Bond to build credit-based solutions that allow them to better engage with their customers and grow revenue.
"Our partnership with Bond enables us to seamlessly embed financial solutions that help our community and is a stepping stone to the experience we are building; an experience that will fundamentally change what renters expect from their homes," said Ilan Stern, spokesperson for Flow.
"Like how WeWork created an industry category for how businesses work and bring people together, we are excited to be partnering with Adam, Ilan, Nikhil and the entire Flow team to revolutionize the multi-family housing market with our embedded financial services offerings," said Roy Ng, co-founder & CEO of Bond.
Bond enables any company to become a fintech. Through Bond's full-stack embedded finance platform, customers can offer personalized and compliant financial products to their end users, with a focus on high-value-add products such as consumer and commercial charge cards. Bond was founded in 2019 by industry veterans from Blackrock, Goldman Sachs, SAP, SoFi, and Twilio, with deep roots in financial services, technology and enterprise software. Bond is a remote-first company, with office locations in San Francisco, New York City and Salt Lake City. Visit http://www.bond.tech to learn more.
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- First Citizens Bank today announced that its Real Estate Finance business provided a $19.5 million construction loan for the development of Holbrook Logistics Center in Long Island, N.Y.
The borrower, an affiliate of Eagle Cliff Real Estate Partners, is building a new 108,000-square-foot distribution center in the Long Island community of Islip.
The property is conveniently located near Long Island's MacArthur Airport, with ready access to both the Long Island Expressway and Sunrise Highway.
"Demand for warehouse and distribution space in central Long Island is strong and this property has all the right characteristics to be successful," said Paul Teti, Co-Founder of Eagle Cliff Real Estate Partners. "We appreciated the expertise of First Citizens' Real Estate Finance in arranging the construction financing to advance this important project."
"We were pleased to work closely with our clients to develop a financial package that meets the needs of this project," said Chris Niederpruem, First Citizens Bank managing director and group head for Real Estate Finance.
"Eagle Cliff Real Estate Partners is well known and respected in the industry for their skill and experience in commercial real estate development," said Ted Dalton, a managing director for Real Estate Finance. "We appreciated the opportunity to support them with this financing and look forward to more opportunities in the future."
Real Estate Finance, part of First Citizens' CIT division, originates and underwrites senior secured real estate transactions. With deep market expertise, underwriting experience and industry relationships, the unit provides financing for single properties, property portfolios and loan portfolios.
About First Citizens Bank
First Citizens Bank helps personal, business, commercial and wealth clients build financial strength that lasts. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., and now celebrating the 125th anniversary of its founding, First Citizens has built a unique legacy of strength, stability and long-term thinking that has spanned generations. First Citizens offers an array of general banking services including a network of more than 550 branches in 23 states and commercial banking expertise delivering best-in-class lending, leasing and other financial services coast to coast. Parent company First Citizens BancShares, Inc. (NASDAQ: FCNCA) is a top 20 U.S. financial institution with more than $200 billion in assets. First Citizens Bank, Member FDIC. Discover more at firstcitizens.com.
About Eagle Cliff Real Estate Partners
Eagle Cliff Real Estate Partners is a private investment firm focused on real estate opportunities across diversified asset classes in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic region of the US. Eagle Cliff creates value through collaborative partnerships, thoughtful investment structuring, and undertaking a hands-on approach to operations and development management. Eagle Cliff is managed by Paul Teti and Giorgios Vlamis and invests capital on behalf of both family offices and institutional partners. Over the past 20 years the Eagle Cliff management team has been part of building, improving, and monetizing both real estate investments and operating companies.
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WFO SHREVEPORT Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, April 7, 2023
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AREAL FLOOD WATCH
Flood Watch
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
253 PM CDT Thu Apr 6 2023
...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY EVENING...
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be
possible.
* WHERE...Portions of Arkansas, Louisiana and Texas, including the
following counties and parishes, in Arkansas, Columbia and Union.
In Louisiana, Bienville, Bossier, Caddo, Caldwell, Claiborne, De
Soto, Grant, Jackson, La Salle, Lincoln, Natchitoches, Ouachita,
Red River, Sabine, Union, Webster and Winn. In Texas, Angelina,
Cherokee, Gregg, Harrison, Marion, Nacogdoches, Panola, Rusk,
Sabine, San Augustine, Shelby and Smith.
* WHEN...Through Friday evening.
* IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers,
creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations.
Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur
in poor drainage and urban areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- Additional rainfall of 1 to 2 inches with isolated higher
amounts possible.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
You should monitor later forecasts and be prepared to take action
should Flash Flood Warnings be issued.
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Engineering Veteran with Previous Senior Roles at Figure and SRI International Brings Significant Blockchain Adoption Expertise to Provenance Blockchain Foundation
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Provenance Blockchain Foundation, an organization focused on supporting the development and adoption of DeFi applications leveraging Provenance Blockchain, is delighted to welcome Valerie Wagner as Senior Director of Onboarding and Adoption. In her new role, Valerie will support financial services participants successfully leveraging Provenance Blockchain for material business and customer value, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience for Provenance Blockchain's users and developers.
Wagner joins Provenance Blockchain Foundation after serving most recently as Director of Engineering at Figure, where she led the work to integrate Figure loans onto the Provenance Blockchain. Prior to her time at Figure, Wagner spent over a decade as a Senior Software Engineer at SRI International, working on projects as wide ranging as bioinformatics, ground-penetrating radar, artificial intelligence, and emotion analysis in speech.
"Valerie combines deep, hands-on engineering blockchain experience with great partnership and collaboration skills," says Morgan McKenney, CEO of Provenance Blockchain Foundation. "Given our users and developers are entities focused on improving financial services, we are delighted that Valerie is in this role to help make adoption and building on Provenance Blockchain easy."
Provenance Blockchain is uniquely positioned as a platform built specifically for regulated institutional-grade financial services. Provenance Blockchain allows the world's leading financial institutions, fintechs and asset managers to enable the entire digital asset life cycle on blockchain: from origination to financing, funding and trading. And Provenance Blockchain is successfully transforming lending, securitization, payments and exchanges, supporting over 10 billion dollars in transactions. The USDF Consortium is also building a bank-minted tokenized deposit network on the Provenance Blockchain to allow banks to leverage blockchain for instant payments 365x24x7 and programmable money with robust KYC/AML capabilities.
"I'm thrilled to have joined the Provenance Blockchain Foundation team—and am looking forward to serving as a solutions architect and adoption catalyst for financial services institutions leveraging Provenance Blockchain," says Wagner. "This is a crucial moment for the future of financial services and I'm excited to be able to help users adopt the full suite of Provenance Blockchain's solutions."
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Chick-fil-A grilled filets, nuggets have dairy allergen due to supplier issue
COLLEGE PARK, Ga. - Chick-fil-A said its grilled nuggets and grilled chicken filets have an undeclared dairy allergen due to a mishap at its supplier
The restaurant chain said a supplier notified the company that it "unintentionally added an undeclared dairy allergen in the recipe for our Grilled Filets and Grilled Nuggets."
"We took immediate steps to notify guests of this temporary issue," Chick-fil-A said in a statement. "We are actively working with the supplier so this doesn’t happen again and to ensure the allergen is removed."
RELATED: The history of Chick-fil-A: From small diner to fast-food giant closed on Sunday
A notice warning about the issue is posted on Chick-fil-A’s nutrition and allergens page on its website and mobile app. A separate notice warning consumers about the dairy allergen is also on the Grilled Nuggets page.
Chick-fil-A also sent signage to all restaurants to notify customers of the allergen. There are more than 2,400 locations in the U.S.
"We understand and take seriously the trust our Guests place in us to make sure their food is how they expect it, and we apologize for this situation," the company said in the statement. "Our priority is that our impacted Guests can enjoy these products again soon."
FILE - A Chick-fil-A restaurant is seen on July 5, 2022, in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that food allergies impact an estimated 8% of kids in the United States or roughly one in 13 children, calling it "a growing food safety and public health concern."
Eight foods or food groups account for the most serious allergic reactions in the U.S., which are milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, wheat, soy, peanuts, and tree nuts, according to the CDC.
The severity of allergic reactions to food can vary among individuals and can even change for one person over time. Not all reactions lead to anaphylaxis, a sudden and severe allergic reaction that may cause death, but over 40% of kids with food allergies in the U.S. required a visit to the emergency department, the agency says.
Kids With Food Allergies, a division of the nonprofit Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America, alerted parents about the issue on its Facebook page and website this week.
"We understand how devastating it is to lose a food option," the group wrote in part.
Many commenters expressed concern about the unintended ingredient change, noting how it limited food options even more for those with dairy allergies.
"This is heartbreaking for my teenage son who is very limited on where he can actually order off a menu," one parent wrote.
"Every label. Every time. Even if it was safe yesterday. It might change today. This is a great reminder," another added.
This story was reported from Cincinnati. | 2022-08-25T14:43:58+00:00 | fox9.com | https://www.fox9.com/news/chick-fil-a-grilled-filets-grilled-nuggets-dairy-allergen-supplier-issue |
BRUSSELS (AP) — The European Union appears determined to respond to new Russian attempts to annex parts of Ukraine with more sanctions, but finding a consensus among member countries is becoming increasingly difficult as measures meant to punish Moscow bite into their own economies.
The 27-nation bloc has imposed six rounds of sanctions on Russia since President Vladimir Putin ordered his forces into Ukraine on Feb. 24. Banks, companies and markets have been hit — even parts of the sensitive energy sector — and more than 1,200 officials been targeted with asset freezes and travel bans.
What could have taken years to agree on in the past was achieved in just over three months — relative light speed for the EU. But European economies already battered by the COVID-19 pandemic are now fighting high inflation, with skyrocketing electricity and natural gas prices.
The spur for the EU to act again was the announcement that Russian-controlled regions in eastern and southern Ukraine plan to hold referendums on becoming part of Russia. This could allow Moscow to escalate the war, especially after Putin’s decision to call up 300,000 military reservists.
EU foreign policy chief Josep Borrell said Wednesday that “Russia, its political leadership, and all those involved in organizing these ‘referenda’ as well as in other violations of international law and international humanitarian law in Ukraine will be held accountable.”
“Additional restrictive measures against Russia will be brought forward as soon as possible in coordination with our partners,” he said in a statement after chairing an emergency meeting of EU foreign ministers on the sidelines of the U.N. General Assembly in New York.
But political declarations by officials based in Brussels are the easy part. Agreeing on new measures has proven exceedingly difficult. Energy interests are notably hard to overcome. Hungary has led resistance to sanctions that might hit its supplies from Russia, but it isn’t alone in hesitating.
The last round of sanctions was announced on May 4, but only agreed on four weeks later, as concerns over oil divided member countries. Rather than a new set of sanctions, a “maintenance and alignment” package was sealed in July, mostly to close loopholes on measures already agreed upon.
That said, the mayor of Moscow was one of 54 more people whose assets were frozen and Sberbank — a major Russian financial institution — was also targeted.
Meanwhile, technical work on a seventh package has quietly continued.
Pressed by reporters in New York for details about what might be coming, Borrell said the sanctions would target “new areas of the Russian economy, especially — if I can be a little more concrete — the technological ones.”
“I am sure that we will be able to find a unanimous agreement for the new sanctions package,” he said.
Ursula von der Leyen, who heads the EU’s executive branch — the European Commission — which has been responsible for drawing up most of the sanctions, also appeared resolute, but she was hardly more forthcoming.
“We stand ready to impose further economic costs on Russia and on individuals and entities inside and outside of Russia who support (the war), politically or economically. Plus we will propose additional export controls on civilian technology as Russia moves to a full war economy,” she told CNN.
The European Commission should propose the new measures in coming days, but what is ultimately agreed on is likely to be less ambitious. New sanctions may only come after much debate and hand-wringing among the 27 EU member countries in coming weeks; probably only after the referendums have been held.
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LEHI, Utah and BOSTON, July 25, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Clozd, the leading provider of win-loss analysis technology and services along with Crayon, the premier competitive intelligence platform, announced today a new integration that automatically feeds valuable win-loss insights and buyer intelligence from Clozd directly into Crayon. For the first time, revenue teams can instantly view Clozd interviews and surveys as new insights within their Crayon feed.
Companies everywhere are facing internal and external pressure to win more deals. The combination of a challenging economic environment and increased apprehension from B2B companies translates to a greater need for competitive advantages that will drive more predictable revenue. When companies have buyer intelligence alongside market and competitive insights—all automatically at their fingertips—win rates increase.
This unique integration means Crayon and Clozd customers can now:
- Add Clozd interview and survey data to Crayon assets
With one click, CI program owners can populate enablement materials, such as battlecards and newsletters stored in Crayon, with important interview or survey details. - Discover key trends within Clozd summaries
Crayon's word cloud and keyword matching tools can easily uncover potential trends from a competitor—all based on a Clozd interview or survey AI-generated summary. - Automate tracking and alerts with Saved Searches
Effortlessly build comprehensive Saved Searches in Crayon that incorporate Clozd win-loss transcripts alongside hundreds of other insight types. - Incorporate interviews and surveys directly into Compete Hub
With the release of Compete Hub, Crayon customers have a dynamic, real-time feed of the most critical competitive insights. The new integration takes key insights from Clozd interviews and surveys and quickly turns them into Compete Hub announcements.
"As the CI program owner, the more I can connect the competitive insight dots to get a full picture of my competitors, the better," said August Jackson, Vice President of Market Intelligence and Competitive Strategy at Deltek. "With the integration between Clozd and Crayon, I can use this detailed competitive view to help my sales team drive more revenue."
"Competitive intelligence teams and sales teams now have a level of insight they never thought possible," said Jonah Lopin, CEO of Crayon. "With rich win-loss intelligence from Clozd now part of Crayon, our joint customers will have a massive advantage in how they enable their revenue teams to win."
The integration gives customers access to win-loss analysis directly from the Crayon platform, providing a 360-degree view of their competitive landscape. With Clozd's advanced analytics, they can understand their strengths and weaknesses in detail and fine-tune their strategies based on concrete data. This combination will unlock insights that are both detailed and expansive, enabling businesses to stay ahead in a rapidly changing market.
Andrew Peterson, Co-Founder and Co-CEO of Clozd added, "By combining real-time buyer intelligence from Clozd with Crayon's AI-driven competitive insights, we've entered a new era for sales and competitive enablement. It's now easier than ever to arm sales teams with the information they need to win more competitive deals."
About Clozd
Clozd is the leading provider of software and services for win-loss analysis, which helps organizations improve their sales win rates, build better products, strengthen competitive advantage, and consistently uncover the real reasons they win and lose business. Clozd has conducted tens of thousands of win-loss interviews for clients in a wide range of industries, including enterprise software, business services, healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, transportation, telecom, and more. For more information, visit clozd.com.
About Crayon
Crayon is the competitive intelligence backbone that enables mid-market and enterprise businesses to see and seize opportunities and create sustainable advantages in their markets. Hundreds of organizations such as Airtable, Mastercard, Rapid7, Microsoft and more use Crayon to capture insights that can be easily accessed and acted on to drive measurable and meaningful impact. Learn more at www.crayon.co.
CONTACT:
Nate Bagley
nate@clozd.com
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Shots fired at east side Des Moines bar early Sunday
Shots fired at east side Des Moines bar early Sunday
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Shots fired at east side Des Moines bar early Sunday
Police say shots were fired on Hubbell Avenue in Des Moines around 2 a.m. Sunday near The Eastsider Bar.Officers say they found multiple shell casings when they arrived. We're waiting to learn if anyone was hurt and why the shots were fired.The investigation is ongoing.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Brands Group, Inc. ("we", "us", "DBG"or the "Company") (NASDAQ: DBGI), a curated collection of luxury lifestyle, digital-first brands, today announces that it has signed and secured the debt documents that will provide the remaining $2.5 million in funding for the Sunnyside, LLC ("Sundry") acquisition. The debt provider set Friday, December 23rd as the funding and closing date for the Sundry acquisition.
"The Sundry acquisition is expected to contribute significant revenue scale and operating leverage," said Hil Davis, Chief Executive Officer of DBG. "We believe adding Sundry to our Bailey Shop, which is our multi-brand e-commerce site (www.bailey44.com) will contribute revenue immediately. Additionally, we are also excited about the large opportunity to expand the Sundry brand into other verticals. We believe that the opportunity to cross merchandise Sundry and their customers to our other brands, add additional product categories and leverage synergies to reduce expenses will be accretive. "
About Digital Brands Group
We offer a wide variety of apparel through numerous brands on a both direct-to-consumer and wholesale basis. We have created a business model derived from our founding as a digitally native-first vertical brand. Digital native first brands are brands founded as e-commerce driven businesses, where online sales constitute a meaningful percentage of net sales, although they often subsequently also expand into wholesale or direct retail channels., Unlike typical e-commerce brands, as a digitally native vertical brand we control our own distribution, sourcing products directly from our third-party manufacturers and selling directly to the end consumer. We focus on owning the customer's "closet share" by leveraging their data and purchase history to create personalized targeted content and looks for that specific customer cohort. We have strategically expanded into an omnichannel brand offering these styles and content not only on-line but at selected wholesale and retail storefronts. We believe this approach allows us opportunities to successfully drive Lifetime Value ("LTV") while increasing new customer growth.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements included in this release are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including statements regarding the acquisition and the ability to meet the closing conditions required to complete the acquisition. Forward-looking statements are made based on our expectations and beliefs concerning future events impacting DBG and therefore involve several risks and uncertainties. You can identify these statements by the fact that they use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "should," and "may" and other words and terms of similar meaning or use of future dates, however, the absence of these words or similar expressions does not mean that a statement is not forward-looking. We caution that forward-looking statements are not guarantees and that actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. DBG undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law. Potential risks and uncertainties that could cause the actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: : (i)the risk that the transaction may not be completed at all, which may adversely affect the price of the Company's securities, (ii) the risk that the transaction may not be completed by the business combination deadline, (iii) the failure to satisfy the conditions to the consummation of the transaction, (iv) the occurrence of any event, change or other circumstance that could give rise to the termination of the Acquisition Agreement, (v) the effect of the announcement orpendency of the transaction on Sundry's business relationships,operating results and business generally, (vi) risks that the proposed transaction disrupts current plans and operations of Sundry and potential difficulties in Sundry employee retention as a result of the transaction, (ix) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company related to the transaction, (vii) the ability to maintain the listing of the Company's securities on Nasdaq,(viii) the price of the Company's securities may be volatile due to a variety of factors, including changes in the competitive and highly regulated industries in which the Company operates, variations in operating performance across competitors, changes in laws and regulations affecting the Company's business and changes in the combined capital structure, (ix) the ability to implement business plans, forecasts, and other expectations after the completion of the proposed transaction,and identify and realize additional opportunities, (x) risks arising from the widespread outbreak of an illness or any other communicable disease, or any other public health crisis, including the coronavirus (COVID-19) global pandemic; (xi) the level of consumer demand for apparel and accessories; disruption to DBGs distribution system; the financial strength of DBG's customers; fluctuations in the price, availability and quality of raw materials and contracted products; disruption and volatility in the global capital and credit markets and global supply chain; (xii) DBG's response to changing fashion trends, evolving consumer preferences and changing patterns of consumer behavior; intense competition from online retailers; manufacturing and product innovation; increasing pressure on margins; DBG's ability to implement its business strategy; (xiii) DBG's ability to grow its wholesale and direct-to-consumer businesses; retail industry changes and challenges; (xiv) DBG's and its vendors' ability to maintain the strength and security of information technology systems; the risk that DBG's facilities and systems and those of our third-party service providers may be vulnerable to and unable to anticipate or detect data security breaches and data or financial loss; (xv) DBG's ability to properly collect, use, manage and secure consumer and employee data; (xvi) stability of DBG's manufacturing facilities and foreign suppliers; continued use by DBG's suppliers of ethical business practices; DBG's ability to accurately forecast demand for products; continuity of members of DBG's management; (xvii) DBG's ability to protect trademarks and other intellectual property rights; possible goodwill and other asset impairment; (xviii) DBG's ability to execute and integrate acquisitions; changes in tax laws and liabilities; legal, regulatory, political and economic risks; (xix) adverse or unexpected weather conditions; (xx) DBG's indebtedness and its ability to obtain financing on favorable terms,; and (xxi) climate change and increased focus on sustainability issues. More information on potential factors that could affect DBG's financial results is included from time to time in DBG's public reports filed with the SEC, including DBG's Annual Report on Form 10-K, and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Forms 8-K filed or furnished with the SEC.
Investor Contact:
Digital Brands Group, Inc. Company Contact
Hil Davis, CEO
Email: invest@digitalbrandsgroup.co
Phone: (800) 593-1047
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The Patriots couldn’t leave MetLife Stadium on the wrong end of the scoreboard if they had any hopes keeping their season alive, not to mention keeping things from going completely sideways in the locker room.
While it didn’t look very pretty at the half, but the Patriots still managed to right the ship and save their season.
Actually, Zach Wilson saved their season.
He’s just one more Jets quarterback who sees ghosts against Bill Belichick’s defense.
At least, that’s the way it looked with Wilson making a slew of crazy decisions that led to costly turnovers. For some reason, Wilson kept confusing Devin McCourty for one of his own, as the defensive captain had two of the three interceptions snatched by the Patriots.
The defense, which pressured Wilson all afternoon, had a huge assist in the 22-17 win. They might not have secured a ton of sacks, but they were in Wilson’s face — and mind — throughout.
They spooked Wilson just enough to make a difference.
And the Patriots will happily take it. This was as close to a must-win as it gets only eight games into a season. A loss would have buried them in the AFC East, and would have added to the misery of getting blown out at home by the Chicago Bears on Monday night.
“We needed it,” said McCourty. “It’s tough. You go out there at home, you get booed, you don’t really show up in any phase of the game. It was ugly for us. Chicago whooped us … and it’s the ability to turn the page. And if you’re being honest, you don’t know what that looks like.
“We talked about it all week, but come Sunday, what’s going to happen? How are we going to show up? I thought the guys did a good job of just showing up.”
They showed up, and now they have life.
They got back to .500 at 4-4, and while they’re still in last place in the AFC East, they have a couple of winnable games ahead against Indy, and a second meeting with the Jets (5-3) following a bye.
So they did exactly what they needed to do.
As for the elephant in the room? Well, even with the win, they still have questions about the offense going forward.
Mac Jones was OK, not great, playing the whole game this week, as opposed to just three series. The best news is the Patriots have him, and not Wilson, who was taken second overall in the 2021 draft, and can’t get out of his own way.
But this was clearly a big game for the Patriots quarterback. Coming off his shortened stint Monday, Jones had something to prove.
During the week, Belichick said Jones would be the starter for the Jets game, but made no promises beyond.
While Jones was good at times, especially when they went no-huddle to start the second half, he didn’t exactly silence the doubters.
Some of his decision-making was highly questionable. He still looks shaky out there at times.
But, to be fair, Jones wasn’t totally at fault. He wasn’t the sole reason the offense couldn’t get into the end zone and needed five field goals by Nick Folk to get over the hump.
The Patriots had protection issues yet again. The offensive line was woeful. The Jets took advantage of a couple of turnstiles at left guard, center, and right tackle.
Rookie Cole Strange, backup center James Ferentz (playing in place of the injured David Andrews), and Isaiah Wynn struggled all day to contain the Jets pass rush.
Quinnen Williams, John Franklin-Myers and Carl Lawson spelled trouble up front all game, forcing Jones out of the pocket, or into mistakes.
Jones and the Patriots were lucky that a pick-six right before the half was called back thanks to a questionable roughing the passer penalty on Franklin-Myers, who launched at Jones.
Beyond that, Matt Patricia’s play-calling was just so-so, but he made a good decision to start the second half going uptempo. That finally got Jones in some rhythm.
He completed 24 of 35 passes for 194 yards on the day with a touchdown and a pick.
While Gang Green’s defense certainly came as advertised, there are a few things for Jones and the offense to build on. That’s also good news.
Rhamondre Stevenson has pretty much stepped into the lead back role, and delivered. He had 71 rushing yards, and 72 receiving yards to help move the chains. He and Jakobi Meyers were Jones’ best outlets.
Belichick, who had to be thrilled to pass George Halas for coaching wins and move into second place behind only Don Shula by beating the Jets, was in one of his better post-game moods.
For the first time in a long time, he was particularly upbeat and positive about Jones. He was proud of the way the Patriots stepped up on a short week, praising Jones for his efforts.
“I thought Mac did a good job today. he got the ball out quickly,” said Belichick. “We gave up some pressure, but I thought he did a good job taking care of the ball.
“Stevenson is obviously just a tremendous back. Makes a lot of yards on his own … but I thought Mac did a great job.”
Translation?
Jones will be under center against the Colts next week, and perhaps, he can continue to get back to being at least as good as he was for much of last season.
For his part, Jones said being Belichick’s quarterback was “a huge blessing.” But he also knows to keep that title, he still has to get better.
“I thought today was a good win,” said Jones. “I think the defense played exceptional … obviously, we did enough to put points up. We want to do better and we will.”
The Patriots will see the Jets again in a couple weeks. Their second-place record now seems like a product of being able to hide Wilson. But with explosive rookie back Breece Hall done for the season, they couldn’t hide him from the Patriots, especially after the defense held the Jets to just 51 yards rushing.
So thanks to spooking the Jets quarterback, or as Matt Judon said, “boogie-oogying” Wilson into some errant throws, the Patriots can take a breath.
For now, they still have life. The season isn’t dead.
“We found an identity, but we can’t keep letting that monster creep in,” said Judon. “We have some good games, and then we have some bad games. Today was a good game. That’s the defense we want to put out there.”
It’s the type of defense they need, with the offense still trying to get up to speed.
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PRINCETON, N.J. (AP) — Maddy Siegrist scored five of her 32 points after reentering the game with four fouls and Villanova closed on a 12-0 run to upend No. 24 Princeton 69-59 Friday night.
Siegrist was 12-of-17 shooting with three 3-pointers to pick up her 18th 30-point game and had 13 rebounds for her 39th double-double.
The Wildcats (2-0) were down 56-55 when Siegrist returned with 4:45 to go. Julia Cunningham's 3-pointer with four minutes to play had Princeton on top 59-57 but that was it.
Villanova made 3 of 4 shots in the run plus 6 of 7 free throws while Princeton missed its last seven shots.
Lucy Olsen added 18 points for the Wildcats, who used a big first half to lead 41-30 at the break and was up 13 near the midpoint of the third quarter.
Cunningham had four 3-pointers and 18 points for Princeton (1-1) and Grace Stone had 17, also with four 3s.
Siegrist had 17 points in the first half as the Wildcats used a 21-9 second quarter to take its double-figure lead. Stone had 15 of her points before the break for Princeton.
Both teams reached the second round of the NCAA Tournament last season.
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Company Additionally Announces Exclusive Biorepository Milestone
of 10,000+ TARGET-DERM Samples
DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Target RWE, the leader and largest provider of real-world evidence (RWE) in non-cancer conditions, announced today the launch of 35 new observational disease state registries, including, TARGET-AUTOIMMUNE, TARGET-NEURO and TARGET-METABOLIC. Additional disease state registries launched today include Kidney (TARGET-KIDNEY) and Gastroenterology (TARGET-GASTRO), and an expansion of its existing Liver community.
The new autoimmune registry is an outgrowth of the company's well-established dermatology community, TARGET-DERM, and encompasses an extensive portfolio of immune-mediated inflammatory conditions (IMICs) such as Lupus, Sjögren's Disease, Rheumatoid Arthritis, Psoriasis, Psoriatic Arthritis and Ankylosing Spondylitis. The TARGET-NEURO and TARGET-METABOLIC registries capture real-world patient data in high unmet need disease states such as Alzheimer's Disease/ Related Dementias, Obesity, Cushing's Disease, Diabetes and Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH). Each of the new disease state registries will collect direct patient experiences through digital surveys (patient-reported outcome measures) as well as whole blood, plasma, serum and tissue samples as part of Target RWE's exclusive biorepository.
"When bringing advanced analytics together with real-world data, it is imperative to be able to look across communities to draw strong conclusions. For example, many autoimmune diseases are found to be connected to other inflammatory conditions such as atopic dermatitis and alopecia areata. Meaningful real-world research considers all of these complexities," said Michael W. Fried, M.D., FAASLD, Co-Founder and Chief Medical Officer, Target RWE. "We are thrilled to launch an impressive number of new disease state registries today and we look forward to continuing to produce fit-for-purpose data that address diseases that pose a significant public health burden."
Target RWE is the only real-world evidence company to offer a biorepository of tissue samples that can be analyzed as a part of broader communities. The biorepository allows Target RWE the unique ability to combine extensive biomarker research, translational research and genomic data with its established research communities. To date, the company has secured more than 150,000 biospecimen samples across all its communities, with a milestone of more than 10,000 tissue samples reached for TARGET-DERM.
"The high-quality longitudinal data in TARGET-DERM is moving the field forward and providing key details on real-world impact. The registry is well-positioned to capture the use of new therapies in both the academic and community setting," said TARGET-DERM Steering Committee Co-Chair Emma Guttman-Yassky, M.D., PhD, Waldman Professor and System Chair of Dermatology and Immunology at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai.
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — This deficit was less daunting for Novak Djokovic. The tension less palpable. It’s not that he wants to fall behind in matches, of course. It’s that when he does, he knows how to deal with it.
“It’s amazing how the whole game can fall apart, really, just because you feel you’re tense. Then no shots are really working properly. Your feet are static and slow,” Djokovic said. “Something happens in a match, then all of a sudden it’s completely different and you’re flying. Everything flows.”
The top-seeded Djokovic fashioned a second consecutive comeback victory at Wimbledon on Friday, beating No. 9 seed Cam Norrie of Britain 2-6, 6-3, 6-2, 6-4 in the semifinals to run his winning streak at the All England Club to 27 matches in a row as he pursues a fourth straight championship on its grass courts.
“The more you experience these kind of situations, not the better you feel, but just more prepared you feel. You know what to expect,” Djokovic said. “It’s always really about handling your own nerves better than maybe your opponent is his own. This internal battle is always the greatest.”
He will face first-time major finalist Nick Kyrgios for the trophy on Sunday.
“The job,” Djokovic said, “is not finished.”
The unseeded Kyrgios, a combustible 27-year-old from Australia who drew jeers for the mere mention of his name during Djokovic’s on-court interview, did not need to play on Friday because 22-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal withdrew with a torn abdominal muscle.
“Mouth-watering,” is how Kyrgios described the upcoming matchup.
He has won both previous meetings against Djokovic, although both were on hard courts five years ago.
“One thing is for sure,” Djokovic said. “There’s going to be a lot of fireworks, emotionally, from both.”
It will be the 32nd Grand Slam title match for Djokovic, breaking a tie for the men’s record he shared with Roger Federer, and gives the 35-year-old from Serbia a shot at a 21st major title and seventh at Wimbledon. Only Federer, with eight, owns more at the grass-court tournament among men.
On the steamiest afternoon of the fortnight, with the temperature at 85 degrees Fahrenheit (29 degrees Celsius) and the air still, Djokovic often looked displeased early, gesticulating toward his guest box. But unlike in the quarterfinals, when he dropped the opening two sets against Jannik Sinner before winning in five, it took little time for Djokovic to assert his dominance.
Exactly what allows Djokovic to trail, then win — he has seven career comebacks from a two-set hole, including in the 2021 French Open final — is hard to know. He claimed a talking-to in the bathroom helped against Sinner. He joked that donning a white hat after the first set made a difference against Norrie.
Asked at Friday’s news conference to explain the white bottle he appeared to inhale from during another match, Djokovic offered this tongue-in-cheek reply: “Magic potion.”
“You’ll find out soon,” he added, “but I can’t speak about it now.”
Djokovic vs. Norrie began auspiciously enough for locals hoping to see one of their own get to a men’s final, something only two-time Wimbledon champion Andy Murray has accomplished for Britain since the professional era began in 1968.
Roars came when the left-handed Norrie arose first from his seat; Djokovic was pouring some water on his hand and rubbing it in his hair. When Norrie’s volley winner completed a break in that initial game, he hopped and threw an uppercut. Union Jack flags waved in the stands.
Was the championship won? No. A berth in the final earned? Not that, either. All in all, it was quite a celebration after one of what would become 35 games, five of 202 points, four of 154 minutes.
When Djokovic broke right back, he walked to grab his white towel and dabbed at his perspiration. To him, this was not a monumental achievement.
Just one tiny example of how versatile and superb Djokovic is came on one particularly marvelous point. He hit a spinning half-volley on the move, but Norrie replied with a lob. So Djokovic ran back toward the baseline, the net behind him, and conjured up a between-the-legs, facing-the-wrong-way, high-arching lob of his own that somehow landed in. Norrie ran to that, twisted his body to reply with a forehand and Djokovic ended the 14-stroke exchange with a drop volley winner.
Even the partisans on hand cheered with approval. Djokovic raised his right index finger to the sky.
Still, only two of Norrie’s first 20 points came via winners he produced. Djokovic committed 12 unforced errors in the first set alone. One measure of how he restored order: Djokovic made 16 unforced errors over the last three sets combined.
Norrie, never before past the third round at a major, grew less sharp as Djokovic increased the pressure — within points and on the scoreboard. A particularly sloppy service game by Norrie, with a trio of unforced errors, helped Djokovic break to lead 5-3 in the second set.
“He kind of gifted me that,” said Djokovic, who would take 11 of 13 games in a match-shifting stretch.
He got broken three times in the first set, then never faced a break point the rest of the way.
Perhaps sensing their guy could use a boost, some fans offered chants of “Let’s go, Norrie, let’s go!” early in the third set. Didn’t change a thing.
Djokovic broke to open the third. Did the same in the fourth.
“Just locked it down,” Norrie said.
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AUSTIN (FOX 44) — Governor Greg Abbott issued a statement Friday celebrating the Texas Workforce Commission’s release of May employment numbers.
The numbers show continuing economic expansion, as Texas employers added 74,200 jobs over the month – more than any other state – and again, smashing all previous records for total jobs at 13,357,100.
Gov. Abbott says, “Texas again leads the nation for job creation thanks to continuing investments by innovative, resilient Texas businesses and the best workforce in America. More Texans are working than ever before as we again break all previous records for total jobs. This economic momentum in the Lone Star State, despite the challenges businesses are facing across the country, is more proof that of the two competing economic models in our nation—offering the freedom to succeed versus strangling businesses with overregulation and over-taxation—the Texas model works. I look forward to continuing working with businesses large and small as we spur ongoing job creation and expanding opportunity for Texans in all regions of this great state.” | 2022-06-17T18:59:38+00:00 | texomashomepage.com | https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/texas-smashes-record-employment-high-again/ |
No. 1 Purdue headlines AP Top 25; Miami leaps, UNC returns
By AARON BEARD
AP Basketball Writer
Purdue remained atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a third straight week, while preseason No. 1 North Carolina returned to the rankings and New Mexico cracked the poll for the first time in eight years.
The Boilermakers earned 40 of 60 first-place votes in Monday’s latest poll, while fellow unbeaten Connecticut earned the other 20 to sit at No. 2 in an unchanged top.
Purdue had never been ranked No. 1 before a one-week stay there last December, and was unranked to start the season. But the Boilermakers made a rapid rise from No. 24 to No. 5 in a one-week span in late November, then climbed to No. 1 on Dec. 12.
The Boilermakers’ win against New Orleans last week marked their first home game with that No. 1 ranking.
“We’ve not had any handouts. We’ve had to work for everything,” coach Matt Painter said afterward, adding: “But we’ve earned it. but we’ve got to keep earning it. This isn’t the season. This is just a third of the season.”
THE TOP TIER
No. 3 Houston, No. 4 Kansas and No. 5 Arizona held their positions as the top five remained in place for a second straight week.
Texas was next at No. 6, followed by Tennessee, Alabama, Arkansas and Gonzaga — the preseason choice at No. 2 that returned to the top 10 after sliding as low as No. 18 earlier this month.
TAR HEELS RETURN
North Carolina is back in the poll at No. 25 after a tumultuous opening to the season.
Returning four starters from last year’s unexpected run to the NCAA title game, the Tar Heels started December by becoming only the sixth team to go from preseason No. 1 to unranked since at least the 1961-62 season. That came after a run of four straight losses.
But UNC has won four straight since, the past two coming against Big Ten teams — Ohio State on Dec. 17 and Michigan last week — to regroup.
RISING
Miami had the week’s biggest jump after a win against Virginia, climbing eight spots to No. 14 for its highest ranking since the 2017-18 season. No. 20 Auburn rose three spots. In all, 10 teams moved up from last week.
SLIDING
Virginia took the week’s biggest tumble, falling seven spots to No. 13. Mississippi State was close behind, falling six spots to No. 21. Duke was the only other team to slide, falling three spots to No. 17.
STATUS QUO
Seven teams held their positions from last week, with No. 12 Baylor and No. 19 Kentucky joining the unchanged top five.
WELCOME
Xavier and New Mexico are tied at No. 22, while No. 24 West Virginia joined them in new additions to the poll this season. For the Lobos, it marks the first time they’ve cracked the AP Top 25 since March 2014.
FAREWELL (FOR NOW)
Illinois (No. 16), Virginia Tech (No. 21), Marquette (No. 24) and Arizona State (No. 25) fell out from last week’s poll.
CONFERENCE WATCH
The Southeastern Conference led all leagues with six ranked teams, followed by the Big 12 with five and the Atlantic Coast Conference with four.
The Big Ten had three ranked teams while the Pac-12 and Big East each had two. The American Athletic, West Coast and Mountain West conferences each had one.
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(iSeeCars) – While pickup trucks are known for their wide array of capabilities, including off-road adventures, hauling heavy loads, and even offering a fair degree of luxury in their upper trim levels, a truck’s maximum towing capability is typically its most impressive specification. Unlike SUVs that have to balance passenger space and cargo capacity with towing needs, trucks have a more utilitarian focus that’s reflected in their powertrains specs, including payload capacity and tow rating.
We’ve included the max tow rating for each truck listed below, along with maximum horsepower and lb-ft of torque figures for the engine that delivers the best tow capacity. You might not be surprised to learn the best engine for towing is rarely the base engine. We’ve also included each truck’s starting MSRP. Keep in mind that achieving a truck’s highest towing capacity will often involve ordering (and paying for) a tow package. You can also increase any truck’s maximum towing capacity by adding a gooseneck or fifth wheel hitch in the center of the bed, which locates the trailer’s tongue weight directly over the rear axle to improve trailer stability.
While heavy-duty pickups have the highest towing capacity, we’ve also included the specifications for full-size and midsize trucks below.
Best Trucks for Towing: Heavy-Duty Trucks
These are the largest and most capable consumer pickup trucks. Their engine options include diesel engines (usually turbo diesels) with names like “Cummins”, “Duramax” and “Power Stroke”. They are also physically larger than full-size trucks, making them the best pickups for towing large, heavy trailers or campers. It’s worth noting that while manual transmissions used to be commonplace in pickup trucks, in recent model years every automaker has switched to automatic transmissions across their lineups.
*Denotes diesel engine
Best Trucks for Towing: Full-Size Pickups
Full-size pickups are consistently the best-selling vehicles in the U.S. market, reflecting their strong demand as both work vehicles and weekend adventure vehicles. Available as both regular cab (two-door) and crew cab (four-door) models, full-size trucks like the Chevy Silverado and the Ram 1500 have evolved into capable, even luxurious, family transportation. But they haven’t yet dethroned the Ford F-150 as the best-selling truck for the past four decades. Does the Ford’s highest tow rating in this category play into its ongoing sales success? Maybe.
*Denotes diesel engine
Best Trucks for Towing: Midsize Pickups
Although physically smaller than modern full-size pickups, today’s midsize trucks still offer roomy, comfortable cabins and enough towing capacity to serve many of today’s truck buyers while being easier to park and delivering superior fuel economy. You can’t get a high-torque diesel or V8 engine in this category, but you will find capable V6 and four-cylinder engines, rear-wheel and four-wheel drive powertrains, plus premium features like advanced infotainment systems and safety features. There’s even a fully-electric midsize truck from Rivian, though it’s starting price is between two and three times the cost of a traditional model.
* Denotes diesel engine
Bottom Line:
Pickup trucks come in many configurations and offer a wide range of features across trims. There are also more models than ever before to choose from thanks to the growing compact and midsize truck segment. Hauling capability can also vary widely across trucks in each segment, so if towing capacity is a priority, consider the heaviest haulers on this list.
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — Mexico acknowledged Saturday it faces sanctions from the international wildlife body known as CITES for not doing enough to protect the vaquita marina, a small porpoise that is the world’s most endangered marine mammal.
The sanctions have not yet been announced, but they could make it difficult for Mexico to export some regulated animal and plant products like crocodile or snake skins, orchids and cactuses. Commercial seafood species like shrimp would not be affected, but the ruling sets a precedent and some groups are pushing for seafood import bans.
“While no one relishes economically painful sanctions, all other efforts to prompt Mexico to save the vaquita have failed,” said Sarah Uhlemann, international program director at the Center for Biological Diversity. “We hope these strong measures wake up the Mexican government.”
Mexico’s Foreign Relations Department said in a statement that CITES had ruled that Mexico’s protection plan for the vaquita was insufficient.
Studies estimate there may be as few as eight vaquitas remaining in the Gulf of California, the only place they exist and where they often become entangled in illegal gill nets and drown.
The Foreign Relations Department said CITES had ruled the protection plan “inadequate” and said the full ruling — and possible sanctions — “will be officially announced next week.”
The Department called the ruling an “unequal treatment of our country, because its did not take into account the many and exhaustive actions that have been taken.”
Mexico recently submitted a revised protection plan to CITES, after the body rejected an earlier version. Mexico’s plan lists establishing “alternative fishing techniques” to gillnet fishing as one its top priorities. But in reality, the government’s protection efforts have been uneven, at best, and face often violent opposition from local fishermen.
The administration of President Andrés Manuel López has largely refused to spend money to compensate fishermen for staying out of the vaquita refuge and to stop using gill nets. The nets are set illegally to catch totoaba, a fish whose swim bladders are a delicacy in China worth thousands of dollars per pound.
The government has also sunk concrete blocks with hooks to snare illegal nets in the last bit of the Gulf — also known as the Sea of Cortes — where the vaquitas have been seen.
The activist group Sea Shepherd, which has joined the Mexican Navy in patrols to deter the fishermen and to help destroy gill nets, says the efforts have successfully reduced the gillnet fishing. But with so few vaquitas remaining, that may not be enough.
Moreover, experts say the Mexican government has not spent the money needed to train and compensate fishermen for using alternate fishing techniques such as nets or lines that won’t trap vaquitas.
“There is no alternative fishing gear” being offered, said Lorenzo Rojas, a marine biologist who has headed the international committee to save the vaquita. “The fisheries authorities have been notable for their absence,” leaving the effort to change practices up to civic groups and fishermen.
The Mexican government banned the use of gill nets in the area in 2017, with the understanding it would provide support payments and training on using less dangerous fishing methods.
CITES is the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora, signed by 184 countries; it regulates trade and protection for protected species.
a resolución de la Secretaría General de la Convención Internacional sobre el Comercio de Especies Amenazadas de Fauna y Flora Silvestres (CITES) que será dada a conocer oficialmente la siguiente semana, respecto a que no considera adecuado el Plan de Acción para el combate al tráfico ilícito de totoaba, presentado por nuestro país el pasado 27 de febrero, el Gobierno de México informa que aunque considera un trato inequitativo hacia nuestro país al no tomar en cuenta el esfuerzo exhaustivo y las múltiples acciones que se han realizado, está en la disposición de discutir las observaciones y solventarlas de manera satisfactoria. | 2023-03-26T00:19:13+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/science/ap-science/mexico-sanctioned-for-not-protecting-endangered-porpoise/ |
The Ukrainian government is marrying some digital marketing tools with crowdfunding and other incentives for giving to keep global attention trained on its war efforts against the Russian invasion.
“There is a wave and there is this kind of euphoria, but then it abates,” Mykhailo Fedorov, vice prime minister of Ukraine and minister of digital transformation, told The Associated Press. “We want to keep up this positive energy, the positive vibes.”
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy tasked Fedorov, 31, the youngest member of the nation’s cabinet, with setting up a new fundraising campaign and website to encourage donations for the country’s defense, humanitarian aid and reconstruction.
That resulted in the United24 website and campaign that lets donors send funds via PayPal, cryptocurrency, credit card or direct bank transfer to the state’s accounts.
“It’s very important that people helping Ukraine are not paying money directly all the time, but that they have some fun,” said Yaroslava Gres, who runs a public relations company and is one of the coordinators of the project.
In the future, people looking to help Ukraine might buy a T-shirt with an image of Zelenskyy printed on it or attend a soccer match played by the national team with ticket or merch sales benefiting the country, Gres suggested.
“I cross my fingers,” she said of the Zelenskyy T-shirt.
Gres has asked international companies and banks to invest in repairing Ukraine’s damaged infrastructure. She envisions a menu of projects that a donor can choose to support.
They want, “to see these two pictures: as it was, as it is,” she said of the before and after comparison that shows precisely where funds were spent.
Donations from individuals over a recent seven day period totaled around $27 million, a drop in the ocean compared to the support other governments have sent to Ukraine. The U.S. alone will send over$50 billion if the U.S. Senate approves a new aid package, which it is expected to do.
On May 10, a single entity donated almost $22 million directly to Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense through the United24 site, representing the bulk of the donations that came in between May 5-11. The National Bank of Ukraine does not share the name of donors, a spokesperson said.
Ukraine pledges to release weekly reports detailing funds raised and dispersed. The project will be reviewed by the international accounting firm Deloitte pro bono, Sergey Kulyk, managing partner of Deloitte Ukraine, said. The company is still finalizing the scope of work with United24, he said.
Most individual donations come from Ukraine’s political allies: the United States, United Kingdom, France, Canada and Germany, though Ukrainians have also been giving, Gres said. She considers their donations a mark of trust.
In late February, Ukraine started soliciting donations in cryptocurrenciesthat raised some $67 million in about a month.
Ukrainians have crowdsourced funds for national defense since at least 2014, when private campaigns raised money online for volunteers fighting Russian-allied forces in the country’s eastern region. The government also set up a way to collect donations through text messages to support the army, though that was less popular.
Garrett Wood, an economics professor at Virginia Wesleyan University, studiedwhat motivated Ukrainians to donate to their defense at that time and found donors could chose at a very granular level to fund things like winter clothing, body armor or drones.
One group, the People’s Project, had the accounting firm Ernst & Young audit their finances, which further bolstered its credibility. In comparison at the time, Ukraine’s Ministry of Defense and its largest contractor were seen as corrupt and ineffective.
“You were dealing with an army that’s poorly equipped,” Wood said. “Rotted out from the inside from corruption, and it’s got low morale.”
In the years since, reforms have improved government accountability. Andrii Borovyk, who directs Transparency International Ukraine, pointed to online court records and procurement systems as examples of greater transparency.
“I would say that Ukraine is moving really in the right direction if you’re talking about fighting corruption. But is it fast enough? No,” he said speaking from Kyiv.
This current crowdfunding also differs from previous examples, because civilians from other countries are now donating to Ukraine’s defense rather than Ukrainians donating to volunteer fighters. Does giving to a conflict produce desirable outcomes, Wood asked?
“One obvious answer is that anything that allows for more funding of conflict is going to produce more conflict,” he said.
It is, of course, entirely up to donors large or small to decide where to give. Derek Ray-Hill, director of international strategy at Charities Aid Foundation, said for those interested in supporting charitable causes, experienced humanitarian organizations are still working even through the apparent chaos of the current fighting.
“I would always advise to look either at international NGOs that are delivering work locally and are very experienced at dealing with this kind of situation, or finding local organizations that are genuinely charitable in purpose,” he said.
Donating without the help of expert advice also raises the risk of breaking laws or regulations.
“To get a charitable donation from here, from anywhere, to people affected by the war in Ukraine is a phenomenally complex task,” he said, acknowledging that for many people following the war online it may feel less dynamic to give through traditional channels.
U.S. residents can donate through a nonprofit set up by the Ukrainian embassy, which allows for a tax deduction. Those gifts are also counted as donations to United24.
Fedorov said the project aims to reduce friction for donors and sets a high bar for transparency while also offering Ukraine maximum flexibility.
“We’ve all seen that in order to win in this very unequal fight with us, Ukraine being smaller than our adversary … we have to be nimble and agile and United24 offers that because it actually cuts out all bureaucracy,” Fedorov said. “That is why maybe in the current circumstances, this channel of donation is the preferred one.”
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis opened a celebration of Mass on Easter Sunday joined by dozens of prelates and tens of thousands of pilgrims and tourists in St. Peter’s Square, where spring flowers made the vast space bright. made bright by spring flowers.
Orange-red tulips, yellow sprays of forsythia and daffodils, and other colorful seasonal blooms were transported in trucks from the Netherlands on Saturday and set up in planters to decorate the Vatican square, which quickly filled up Sunday with Rome residents and Holy Week visitors to the city.
Some 45,000 people had gathered by the start of the mid-morning Mass, according to Vatican security services.
At the beginning of the Easter ceremony inspired by the core Christian belief that Jesus rose from the dead after his crucifixion, Francis sprinkled holy water and sounded somewhat tired as he recited ritual words in Latin.
A canopy on the edge of steps on the square sheltered the pontiff, who was back in the public eye 12 hours after a 2.25-hour long Easter vigil ceremony in St. Peter’s Basilica the night before.
Still recovering from bronchitis, Francis, 86, skipped the traditional Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum due to unseasonably cold nighttime temperatures.
Sunday was breezy, but the temperature quickly rose a day after rain and strong wind gusts lashed Rome.
At the end of the Mass, Francis was set to deliver a speech that pontiffs give on Christmas and Easter. Known by its Latin name, “Urbi et Orbi,” which means to the city and to the world, the message is a frequently an occasion to decry wars and injustices around the globe, including religious persecution.
Francis has generally rebounded following a three-day stay last week at a Rome hospital where he was administered antibiotics intravenously for bronchitis. He was discharged on April 1. Except for forgoing the Colosseum Way of the Cross torch-lit procession, he has stuck to a heavy schedule of Holy Week public appearances. | 2023-04-09T11:04:25+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/pope-big-crowd-mark-easter-in-flower-adorned-vatican-square/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
SAN JOSE, Calif. (KRON) — Amazon refuses to stop selling and delivering “suicide kits” that are used by teenagers to kill themselves at home, two civil lawsuits filed against the online retail giant claim.
None of the teenagers’ grieving families realized that a deadly chemical was ordered by their loved one online and delivered to their homes, until it was too late. Sodium nitrite is sold by Amazon for less than $20 and delivered to a home address in less than 48 hours, according to the families’ attorneys.
“Amazon is selling a product that is as deadly as cyanide,” wrote Carrie Goldberg and Naomi Leeds of the law firm C.A. Goldberg.
The parents of 17-year-old Tyler Muhleman, of San Jose, Calif.; 16-year-old Kristine Jonsson, of Ohio; and 17-year-old Ethan McCarthy, of West Virginia; say Amazon wrongfully assisted in the deaths of minors who suffered painful, agonizing deaths.
If you or someone you know may be considering suicide, contact the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline by calling 9-8-8, or the Crisis Text Line by texting “HOME” to 741741.
According to the lawsuits, Amazon is profiting from continuing to sell the deadly chemical even after the company was alerted by families that it was killing vulnerable teenagers.
Not only does Amazon sell the sodium nitrite, but its automated recommendation features such as “frequently bought together” offer how-to books on suicide, as well as Tagamet, an acid reduction medicine suicide forums recommend to prevent life-saving vomiting after ingesting a deadly dose of sodium nitrite. “Amazon bundles sodium nitrite with other offerings to create suicide kits,” the lawsuit writes.
On May 22, 2021, Muhleman bought sodium nitrite and Tagamet using Amazon.com. Three days later, his parents returned home from dinner and found their son dead. A bottle of sodium nitrite and a glass of water were on his desk. “Nowhere on the bottle or the website does Amazon inform consumers that the product’s ingestion can cause a prolonged, agonizing death,” the lawsuit writes.
An Amazon spokesperson sent a statement to Nexstar’s KRON4 writing, “We extend our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones personally affected by suicide. Customer safety is a top priority at Amazon. We are committed to a safe shopping experience and require our selling partners to follow all applicable laws and regulations when listing items in our store. Sodium nitrite is a legal and widely-available product offered by retailers to preserve foods, such as meats and fish, and for use in laboratories as a reagent. Sodium nitrite is not intended for consumption, and unfortunately, like many products, it can be misused.”
Mikael Scott, a fourth victim who ingested the chemical, immediately regretted his decision. During the last moments of his life, he sent text messages to his mother telling her that he was throwing up and he was hopeful that it would stop the sodium nitrite from killing him. When his mother found his body, his face appeared “frozen with a look of fear and agony,” the suit writes.
“Experts say that for most people, suicidal thoughts will eventually pass. Treatment, support from loved ones, and detailed plans to keep safe can help. Clinicians and researchers have found that people are much more likely to attempt suicide if they learn about methods, become convinced it is the right thing to do, and have the means. Amazon provides the means,” the lawsuit states.
In May 2021, Muhleman was preparing to graduate from high school and excelled in academics. He loved playing the drums in his school’s marching band. He also competed in a roller hockey league in San Jose. He declined to go out to a restaurant with his parents and he died before they returned home. The Santa Clara Medical Examiner’s Office confirmed his death was caused by ingesting a lethal dose of the chemical.
One month after losing their son, Muhleman’s parents were further “horrified” when they received an email from Amazon address to their son. The email wrote, “Ty, did … sodium nitrite meet your expectations? Review it on Amazon.”
The COVID pandemic caused teenagers like Jonsson to feel isolated, depressed, and hopeless. In September of 2020, the 16-year-old girl became “resolute about dying. She put on a brave face to her family; they had no idea,” the lawsuit states.
“The pandemic was extremely difficult for Kristine. It began at a time in her life when she was just beginning to come into her own. By September 2020, she felt the quarantine restrictions would never lift. In her diary, she expressed feeling listless and meaningless. She expressed feeling no joy,” the lawsuit states.
Jonsson wrote down in her diary different ways she could die, carefully ruled out other measures, and decided to buy the chemical through Amazon, according to the suit. The package arrived at her family’s home on September 26, 2020. Two days later, she was dead. She suffered “excruciating pain in her final moments,” the suit states.
The victims’ families are suing Amazon for infliction of emotional distress, product liability, and negligence. Damages include grief, mental anguish, and emotional trauma suffered by families who lost their loved ones.
Lifeline Support Services
Contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline if you are experiencing mental health-related distress or are worried about a loved one who may need crisis support.
- Call or text 988
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Connect with a trained crisis counselor. 988 is confidential, free, and available 24/7/365.
Visit the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline for more information at 988lifeline.org. | 2022-10-14T12:25:25+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/health-2/parents-file-lawsuits-against-amazon-for-selling-suicide-kits/ |
MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Christopher Bell won his way into NASCAR’s championship race, while Ross Chastain used a move more suited for a video game to also advance in Sunday’s thrilling regular-season finale at Martinsville Speedway.
Bell had to win to advance to the final four next week at Phoenix Raceway and he pulled it off to give Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota one spot in the finale. Bell also won on the Charlotte Motor Speedway road course in the final race of the second round of the playoffs, so has now twice advanced with victories.
But this win was different.
“Man, I say it all the time, but the driver is just a small piece of the puzzle for these races,” Bell said. “The reason why this car won today is because it was the best car on the racetrack. [Crew chief] Adam Stevens … this entire 20 group, they just never give up. When our back is against the wall, looks like it’s over, they show up and give me the fastest car out here.
The final four drivers in the Cup Series winner-take-all finale are Bell, Joey Logano, Chase Elliott and Chastain, who bumped foe Denny Hamlin from the championship with his spectacular last-lap scramble.
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“I don’t know, man,” Bell said. “Words can’t describe this feeling.”
Bell passed Chase Briscoe, who also needed to win to advance to the championship, with five laps to go to earn the automatic berth into the championship race. It was Bell who was caught in Bubba Wallace’s retaliation of Kyle Larson at Las Vegas and Bell being collected in that crash dropped him to last of the eight drivers.
He knew since then it would take a victory to race for his first Cup title, and Bell pulled it off on NASCAR’s oldest track.
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Chastain pinned his Chevrolet against the outside wall of the 0.526-mile speedway and was sailing at some 70 mph faster than the rest of the field as he went from 10th to fifth to give Trackhouse Racing its first championship appearance. He credited his video game playing for the dramatic move on the final lap.
“Oh, played a lot of NASCAR 2005 on the GameCube with [younger brother] Chad growing up,” he said. “You can get away with it. I never knew if it would actually work. I mean, I did that when I was eight years old. I grabbed fifth gear, asked off of [turn] two on the last lap if we needed it, and we did. I couldn’t tell who was leading.
“I made the choice, grabbed fifth gear down the back. Full committed. Basically let go of the wheel, hoping I didn’t catch the turn four access gate or something crazy. But I was willing to do it.”
Hamlin, while disappointed, was impressed.
“Great move,” he said. “Brilliant. Certainly a great move. When you have no other choice, it certainly is easy to do that. But well executed.” | 2022-10-30T23:22:55+00:00 | bostonglobe.com | https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/10/30/sports/christopher-bell-wins-ross-chastain-dazzles-charlotte-motor-speedway-earn-spots-title-race/ |
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A female former San Antonio Spurs employee has alleged that now-former Spurs guard Josh Primo exposed himself in her presence, a person with knowledge of the matter said Saturday night.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because no details had been revealed publicly by the Spurs, Primo or the accuser.
Attorney Tony Buzbee confirmed to AP that he has been hired by “a former contractor” with the Spurs. He is the attorney who represented 24 women who sued Cleveland Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, then of the Houston Texans, accusing him of sexual assault or harassment.
Watson is serving an 11-game unpaid suspension and was fined $5 million by the NFL.
Primo was waived by the Spurs on Friday in a surprising move, given that the 19-year-old was considered to be an important part of the team’s future. ESPN, citing sources, reported Saturday that the Spurs parted ways with Primo after “multiple alleged instances of him exposing himself to women.” The San Antonio Express-News also confirmed that the Spurs’ decision followed multiple allegations made against Primo.
There are no active court cases against Primo in Bexar County, Texas, according to online records.
On Friday, Primo released a statement to ESPN saying that he has “been seeking help to deal with previous trauma I suffered and will now take this time to focus on my mental health treatment more fully. I hope to be able to discuss these issues in the future so I can help others who have suffered in a similar way. I appreciate privacy at this time.”
The Spurs took Primo with the No. 12 pick in the 2021 NBA draft after he spent one year of college at Alabama.
Primo averaged 5.8 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.6 assists in his rookie season with the Spurs, and 7.0 points, 4.5 assists and 3.3 rebounds in four games with the Spurs this season.
The team had even recently picked up his third-year option, a largely procedural move that locked in a $4.3 million salary for next season and showed that he was expected to remain in the Spurs’ plans. He was making $4.1 million this season.
“It is our hope that, in the long run, this decision will serve the best interest of both the organization and Joshua,” Spurs CEO R.C. Buford said when the team waived Primo on Friday. Spurs coach Gregg Popovich did not add details, referring reporters to Buford’s statement and saying “we’re going to stick by what we told you.”
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FullyVital is a hair growth system marketed to people with baldness, hair loss, and other hair growth issues.
By following the FullyVital Hair Growth System, you can purportedly regrow hair in 60 days without hormones, drugs, or chemicals.
Does FullyVital Hair Growth System live up to the hype? How does the system work? What’s the science behind the system? Keep reading in our review to find out everything you need to know about FullyVital today.
What is the FullyVital Hair Growth System?
FullyVital is a bundle of hair growth products sold exclusively online through FullyVital.com.
The FullyVital Hair Growth System includes a hair supplement and hair serum. The supplement contains dozens of nutrients and superfoods to nourish hair follicles and balance hormones, while the hair serum strengthens your hair and revitalizes your hair follicles.
As part of a 2022 promotion, all packages also include a thickening hairbrush and a hair growth roller. The hairbrush increases circulation and removes dead skin cells, while the roller stimulates growth factors within follicles to regrow hair.
To follow the FullyVital Hair Growth System and regrow hair, just take the supplement and apply the serum daily while also using the hairbrush and roller.
According to the makers of FullyVital, the system is guaranteed to grow new hair on your head. The company markets the package to men and women with all types of hair loss, including people who are bald, those who have dealt with hair loss for years, and anyone who wants to cover up bald spots.
What’s Included with the FullyVital Hair Growth System?
FullyVital contains a package of four products to regrow hair and stimulate new hair growth.
Your package includes the following:
Enhance Hair Supplement ($59): This supplement contains 12 essential vitamins and 12 superfoods to nourish tired hair follicles and balance hormones.
Enhance Hair Serum ($59): Enhance Hair Serum strengthens hair and revitalizes hair follicles to grow new hair. You apply it to your hair daily to regrow hair and strengthen existing hair.
Gold & Grow Roller (Free): Normally priced at $49, the Gold & Grow Roller is included for free with all FullyVital purchases. The roller stimulates growth factors and circulation directly to the hair follicles, helping you regrow new hair.
Thickening Hairbrush (Free): FullyVital also bundles a free hairbrush with all purchases. Normally priced at $19, the hairbrush is specifically designed to thicken your hair. It features bamboo pins that increase circulation, remove dead skin cells, and improve the scalp of your health, among other benefits.
The entire FullyVital Hair Growth System package is priced at $118 and includes free shipping to the United States.
How Does the FullyVital Hair Growth System Work?
The FullyVital Hair Growth System claims to work by fighting hair loss from both the outside and inside.
The Enhance Hair supplement, for example, gives your body the nutrients it needs to regrow hair from inside your body. The supplement includes antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to stimulate new hair growth, giving your body the ingredients it needs to create new hairs.
Meanwhile, the other three products enhance hair growth from the outside. You apply the serum and leave it in your hair for a few minutes, for example, while also using the roller and hairbrush daily.
By using all four of the FullyVital Hair Growth System products as intended, you can purportedly help your hair follicles in the following ways:
- Rebalance hormones
- Reduce the effects of stress
- Nourish the follicle
By targeting the issue from the inside and outside, you can give your scalp the ingredients needed to regrow hair in bald spots, fix thinning hair, regrow hair, and solve all of your hair loss problems, according to Fully Vital.
How the FullyVital Hair Growth System Balances Hormones to Help with Hair Loss
The FullyVital Hair Growth System claims to affect your hormones to help with hair loss. By taking the Enhance Hair supplement daily, you can purportedly balance DHT, testosterone, and estrogen, helping men and women reverse hair loss and regrow hair.
Here’s how the FullyVital Hair Growth System affects your hormones linked to hair loss, according to the manufacturer:
After age 35, estrogen and progesterone levels start dropping in women
As estrogen and progesterone levels drop, estrogen levels become imbalanced with testosterone
Your body converts testosterone to DHT, leading to thinning hair and hair loss
A similar effect occurs in the male body; your testosterone drops with age, leading to imbalanced DHT levels and increasing the risk of hair loss
Fully Vital describes these issues as “a recipe for a thinning scalp.” By taking the Enhance Hair supplement daily, you can purportedly balance your hormones by adjusting the natural estrogen, testosterone, and DHT circulating in your body.
Here’s how the FullyVital Hair Growth System affects your hormones, according to the manufacturer:
The Enhance Hair serum contains a balanced blend of nutrients formulated by doctors to combat thinning hair and reduce the adverse effects of DHT
By reducing DHT, the system can reduce thinning, brittle hair while stimulating hair regrowth
Each serving of the Enhance Hair formula contains a blend called the DHT Balance & Flow Complex; this blend contains over 2,000mg of superfoods and herbs to impact hair growth and hormones in various ways
Because of this system, the supplement claims to work for both men and women dealing with hair loss.
How to Use the FullyVital Hair Growth System
The FullyVital Hair Growth System is designed to be easy for anyone to use. Just take the supplement, apply the brush and roller daily, then leave the serum in your hair for a few minutes per day.
Here’s how the manufacturer recommends using each part of the FullyVital Hair Growth System:
Step 1) Take two capsules of the Enhance Hair supplement twice daily (four capsules per day) to balance hormones and stress while boosting healthy hair.
Step 2) Use the Gold & Grow Roller 1 to 2 times per week to reactivate hair follicles, grow new hair, increase circulation, and encourage the release of growth factors.
Step 3) Use the Thickening Hair Brush daily, brushing your scalp 100 times every evening. The brush removes old strands, makes your scalp ready for new hair, and gently stimulates the scalp with each stroke.
Step 4) Apply the Enhance Hair Serum daily. Fill the dropper and apply it directly to thinning areas of your scalp, bald spots, your receding hairline, and other problem areas. Leave the serum in your hair overnight, then style it, as usual, the next morning.
Your purchase includes detailed instructions on using the FullyVital Hair Growth System.
What is the Enhance Hair Supplement?
The core of the FullyVital Hair Growth System is the Enhance Hair supplement. Featuring a blend of two dozen ingredients, the Enhance Hair supplement uses nutrients, vitamins, minerals, and other ingredients to encourage new hair growth.
Fully Vital designed the Enhance Hair supplement with two goals: balancing stress and hormones. By balancing stress and hormones, Enhance Hair can purportedly start to regrow your hair.
To achieve these effects, Enhance Hair contains superfoods like curcumin (from turmeric), green tea, ashwagandha, resveratrol, and ginkgo biloba. The formula also functions as a multivitamin, containing over a dozen vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients to support hair growth.
You take four capsules of Enhance Hair daily, giving your body an ample dose of multiple hair-boosting ingredients. Each four-capsule serving contains 2,135mg of the DHT Balance & Flow Complex, for example, with the superfoods listed above.
Enhance Hair is also completely vegan, and the company claims to use all-natural ingredients.
Enhance Hair Supplement Ingredients
The core of the FullyVital Hair Growth system is a bundle of herbs, plants, and other ingredients that claim to impact hormone levels – including testosterone, estrogen, and DHT levels. Taking two capsules of the supplement twice daily can purportedly fight back against hair loss and regrow hair from the inside out.
Here are all of the ingredients in the Enhance Hair supplement and how they work:
Saw Palmetto: Saw palmetto has been used for centuries in traditional medicine. According to Fully Vital, the saw palmetto in Enhance Hair will balance excess male hormones (like testosterone) while blocking the absorption of DHT, helping your scalp grow more hair. In a 2020 review, researchers found taking 100 to 320mg of saw palmetto extract per day led to a 60% improvement in overall hair quality, a 27% improvement in total hair count, and increased hair density in 83.3% of patients among other hair growth benefits.
Pine Bark Extract: Pine bark extract is rich with plant-based antioxidants (like polyphenols and flavonoids) linked to hair growth. These ingredients work by boosting your scalp’s healthy circulation of nutrients.
Green Tea Extract: Green tea extract is one of the most popular beverages in the world, and it’s prized for its high levels of antioxidants and other fat-burning compounds. According to Fully Vital, green tea in Enhance Hair will nourish your hair follicles, slow DHT-induced hair loss, and prolong the androgen hair growth phase while reducing the hair shedding phase. One study found the active ingredient in green tea, an antioxidant called epigallocatechin-3-gallate (EGCG) enhanced hair growth in human cells.
Curcumin: Curcumin is the active ingredient in turmeric, and it’s linked to a range of antioxidant effects. According to Fully Vital, the curcumin in the formula will prevent the negative effects of DHT, fight hair thinning, and block your testosterone from converting into DHT.
Ashwagandha: A popular adaptogen or natural stress support supplement ingredient, ashwagandha has a long history of use in Ayurvedic medicine. According to Fully Vital, ashwagandha will help the body cope with stress while significantly preventing hair loss.
Pterostilbene: Pterostilbene is an antioxidant similar to resveratrol, the ingredient in grapes and wine linked to antioxidant effects. According to Fully Vital, Pterostilbene can support cellular aging and balance your metabolism.
Vitamins & Minerals: Enhance Hair also contains over a dozen vitamins and minerals, including B vitamins, antioxidant vitamins like vitamin C and vitamin A, hormone-supporting vitamins like vitamin D and vitamin K, and minerals like zinc, selenium, and copper.
Overall, Fully Vital designed its Enhance Hair supplement to provide a blend of vegan, natural ingredients to regrow hair from the inside out.
What is the Fully Vital Enhance Hair Serum?
The Enhance Hair Serum is the second core part of the FullyVital Hair Growth System. You apply this serum to your hair overnight to regrow hair and stimulate hair growth as you sleep.
Fully Vital recommends applying the serum directly to your bald spots, thinning hair, receding hairline, and other problem areas. According to Fully Vital, the natural ingredients will go to work to regrow hair in these areas.
Here’s what the serum does when applied to your hair nightly:
- Restore weak or damaged hair follicles
- Grow healthy hair
- Absorb from the base of your follicles to stimulate hair growth at the root
- Natural ingredients to reduce scalp inflammation, boost circulation, and improve overall hair growth
Fully Vital Enhance Hair Serum Ingredients
Fully Vital discloses the full list of ingredients in the Enhance Hair Serum upfront, making it easy to compare the formula to Rogaine, hair loss shampoos, and other popular hair growth serums and treatments sold online today.
Here are the active ingredients in the Enhance Hair Serum and how they work, according to the manufacturer:
Copper Tripeptides: Copper tripeptides reduce inflammation and block DHT in your scalp to promote better hair growth, according to Fully Vital.
Caffeine: Many hair growth serums contain caffeine to stimulate circulation when applied topically. According to Fully Vital, caffeine can support better circulation and increase the length of your hair length. One 2012 study found caffeine could play a role in managing androgenetic alopecia, a hereditary type of hair loss affecting nearly 50% of men by age 50.
Hyaluronic Acid: Found in both the Enhance Hair supplement and the Enhance Hair Serum, hyaluronic acid is a popular moisturization molecule linked to hydration. It can hydrate your hair, follicle, and scalp for better overall growth.
Melatonin: Melatonin is found in many sleep aid supplements for its ability to help you fall asleep. However, Fully Vital describes melatonin as “a powerful antioxidant” that protects your hair follicle cells from damage.
Centella Asiatica: Centella Asiatica is an antioxidant that maintains the skin’s natural barrier, helping protect your scalp and follicles and encourage further growth.
FullyVital Hair Growth System Features & Benefits
According to Fully Vital, the FullyVital Hair Growth System provides all of the following features and benefits:
Visible Results in 2 Months: Although some people start seeing results in just weeks, “most” customers start seeing results within 60 days, according to Fully Vital, with increased benefits coming as you continue to apply the system. In comparison, other hair growth treatments could take 4 to 6 months to work.
Natural Ingredients and System: Fully Vital claims to use 100% natural, vegan ingredients in all products within the system. Even the hairbrush is made from bamboo. The supplement and serum both feature a blend of ingredients to regrow hair without relying on minoxidil, finasteride, or other hair treatment plans.
Doctor Formulated: The FullyVital Hair Growth System is a doctor-recommended and doctor-formulated hair loss treatment program. The founder of Fully Vital, Faraz Khan, teamed up with hair loss experts from around the world to develop the formula, including surgeons, medical doctors, hormone experts, and more.
Fragrance-Free: Some hair loss treatment programs have an unpleasant fragrance or a sickly sweet smell. The FullyVital Hair Growth System is a fragrance-free system.
Takes 2 Minutes Per Day: You don’t need to spend hours following complex instructions to use the FullyVital Hair Growth System. Instead, taking the supplement and applying the serum takes just two minutes per day.
Creates Younger Scalp Cells: Fully Vital specifically markets the supplement to men and women with baldness, thinning hair, receding hairlines, and other issues because the formula purportedly creates younger scalp cells. In comparison, other hair loss programs claim to support hair growth or strengthen existing hair – they don’t claim to regrow hair, reverse baldness, or fix a receding hairline.
Balance Hormones: Many hair loss supplements don’t claim to affect your hormones. However, Fully Vital specifically markets its supplement as aw ay to balance hormones – including hormones like DHT involved in hair loss.
Non-Greasy: You leave the FullyVital serum in your hair overnight for it to work, and the serum works without being greasy. You don’t need to wash it out of your hair the next day, and you can style your hair as you normally would.
FullyVital Hair Growth System Versus Minoxidil, Finasteride, and Other Hair Treatments
Like minoxidil (Rogaine) and finasteride, the FullyVital Hair Growth System claims to regrow hair, reverse baldness, and eliminate thinning hair and bald spots. Unlike these FDA-approved hair loss treatments, FullyVital Hair Growth System claims to regrow hair without side effects, prescription requirements, or cost.
Fully Vital specifically markets its hair regrowth system to those who want the hair growth benefits of popular treatments without the downsides.
Some of the advantages of the FullyVital Hair Growth System include the following:
Finasteride can cause reproductive issues in women, and many doctors avoid prescribing finasteride to women of reproductive age because of the possibility of birth defects.
Finasteride can also affect sexual function in men. It can lower sperm count, lower libido, and increase erectile dysfunction.
Minoxidil (Rogaine), meanwhile, was originally used to treat ulcers and high blood pressure. It increases circulation by acting as a vasodilator.
Side effects of minoxidil include excess facial and body hair, swollen joints, edema, and heart palpitations.
Some doctors prescribe steroids for hair loss. Spironolactone, for example, can help with fluid buildup and hair growth, but it’s linked to side effects like nausea, vomiting, rashes, congenital disabilities, and decreased sex drive.
In comparison, the FullyVital Hair Growth System aims to offer many of the same benefits as minoxidil, finasteride, and other FDA-approved hair loss treatments – but with natural ingredients and zero side effects.
Plus, the FullyVital Hair Growth System was designed by a team of doctors, including MDs, PhDs, surgeons, and other hair loss experts from around the world.
FullyVital Hair Growth System Reviews: What Do Customers Say?
The FullyVital Hair Growth System website is filled with reviews from customers who have reversed baldness, fixed their bald spots, eliminated their receding hairline, and regrown hair in bald areas of their scalp after using the FullyVital Hair Growth System.
The website also features before and after images of many reviewers, including people who appeared to be going bald before using the system – but now have a healthy-looking, full head of hair.
Here are some of the thoughts shared by customers on the official website:
One customer claims he has “so many new baby hairs” after using the formula.
Another customer claims her “hairline is coming back” and that she is “seeing new regrowth all over [her] temples” after using the FullyVital Hair Growth System.
Multiple customers were skeptical that the FullyVital Hair Growth System would work because they had tried other systems with limited effects. However, after trying the FullyVital Hair Growth System for 60 days, they were impressed with how it worked.
A 62-year-old woman claims her “hair is growing back thanks to FullyVital” after being embarrassed by her thinning hair for months.
One customer claims her “hair is filling in” after using FullyVital for two months and that she loves the results.
One reviewer claims her “hair is fuller and thicker” than it was after using the system for 3 months. She also likes the system because she only needs to spend 5 minutes daily on her hair, describing it as “so worth it.”
One customer claims she had thinning hair in her temple before she started following the FullyVital Hair Growth System. Now, she has “tiny baby hairs on [her] temples,” thanks to the serum.
Other reviewers claim to be “seeing less scalp,” enjoying hair that is “healthy and full,” and experiencing other powerful hair growth benefits after using the system for just a few weeks.
According to the manufacturer, “most customers start seeing positive results within 60 days,” and the company backs that claim with a money-back guarantee. Additionally, some customers claim to have experienced a noticeable difference within just weeks.
FullyVital Hair Growth System Pricing
The FullyVital Hair Growth System is priced at a one-time fee of $118. Your purchase includes the four products listed above, including the Enhance Hair Supplement, Enhance Hair Serum, Gold & Grow Roller, and Thickening Hairbrush.
Here’s how pricing works when ordering the system online:
FullyVital Hair Growth System: $118
Each purchase includes a 30-day supply of the system, including 120 capsules (30-day supply / 60 servings taken twice daily) and 30 applications of serum.
FullyVital Hair Growth System Refund Policy
Fully Vital backs its system with a 180-day money-back guarantee. You can request a complete refund on your purchase within 180 days.
If you’re unsatisfied with the FullyVital Hair Growth System and how it works, or if you don’t notice a visible difference within 60 days, then you are entitled to a complete refund.
About FullyVital
The FullyVital Hair Growth System was created by a company named Fully Vital, LLC.
Fully Vital was founded by Faraz Khan, who has a top-rated podcast called Anti-Aging Hacks. Faraz worked with doctors around the world to develop the formula, including hair transplant surgeons, trichologists, stem cell experts, and other MDs, PhDs, and other medical professionals.
You can contact the Fully Vital customer service team via the following:
- Phone: (866) 860-2082
- Email: support@fullyvital.com
Final Word
Faraz Khan and a team of doctors have created a hair regrow solution called the FullyVital Hair Growth System. Sold exclusively online through FullyVital.com, the system features a serum, a supplement, a brush, and a roller to regrow hair.
Fully Vital markets the system to people dealing with baldness, thinning hair, receding hairlines, and other hair growth problems. To solve these problems, the FullyVital Hair Growth System features a bundle of natural ingredients to regrow hair and balance hormones.
To learn more about the FullyVital Hair Growth System and how it works or to buy the package online today, visit the official website. | 2022-11-17T07:18:20+00:00 | tacomadailyindex.com | https://www.tacomadailyindex.com/blog/fullyvital-hair-growth-system-reviewed/2462185/ |
Current Head of Sales Kasey Price Named President of FuturePlan, Effective August 1, 2022
DRESHER, Pa., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ascensus—whose technology and expertise helps millions of people save for retirement, education, and healthcare— announced today that Kasey Price will assume the role of President of FuturePlan by Ascensus on Aug. 1, 2022.
Price, who has served as head of Sales for FuturePlan since January 2021, will succeed Teresa Hassara, who is leaving the company at the end of July to assume a new leadership role in the financial services industry.
Ascensus is a market-leading enabler of tax-advantaged savings—providing technology, services, and expertise that help more than 15 million people save for retirement, education, and healthcare.
Price will report directly to Ascensus President and CEO David Musto and join Ascensus' Operating Committee, the company's executive leadership team.
"One of the many valuable attributes Ascensus brings to those we serve is the breadth and depth of our leadership," said Musto. "As a result, we are able to turn to a leader of Kasey's experience, industry perspective, and company knowledge without delay, ensuring this leadership transition will be both smooth and successful."
Musto added, "Kasey's leadership has driven consistent growth in sales revenue, added new business and retained relationships, and fostered our significantly enhanced sales presence across the markets we serve. She is highly respected as a leader in our industry and admired both personally and professionally by partner and competitor alike. I'm delighted for her, the FuturePlan organization, and the advisors, clients, and partners we serve."
Price brings more than 25 years of retirement industry experience to her new role. She has led Sales for FuturePlan since January 2021, with responsibility for overall sales strategy and distribution as well as overseeing critical projects and initiatives focused on increasing client value and growing the business. She previously headed up our Institutional Sales team for the business, with responsibility for developing, managing, and expanding relationships with financial advisors and the retirement industry's top-tier recordkeeping providers.
Prior to joining FuturePlan in 2017, Price was a founding partner and CEO of Georgia-based Retirement Strategies, Inc. (RSI), a third-party administration firm known for its strong strategic partnerships with advisors and recordkeepers. She joined the Ascensus leadership team when Ascensus acquired RSI that same year.
Hassara has served as President of FuturePlan since April 2021, leading transformation of the service, products, and expertise FuturePlan brings to the marketplace and adding leadership support to a variety of enterprise initiatives. She will remain with the company through July 29 to aid in the leadership transition.
"I want to thank Teresa for her many contributions to our success and her effective leadership of FuturePlan during the challenges of the pandemic," said Musto. "We wish her well in her new responsibilities."
About Ascensus
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WESLACO, Texas (ValleyCentral) — Weslaco senior football player Jeremy Perez always wanted to be a running back.
“It’s fun,” said the running back. “How can you not like running behind your blocks and getting hard yards?”
Perez is getting a chance this year to showcase his skills as the team’s starting running back.
He joined the varsity team as a sophomore, but not as a running back. He was a wide receiver.
“Most of my high school career, being on the side or getting half-reps and stuff like that,” Perez said. “It’s really good to be first man up and they can trust me.”
Perez received his first start at running back for Weslaco in the Panthers’ season-opener against Mercedes.
He ran for 187 yards, including a 41-yard touchdown.
“The best game of my life,” Perez said.
Weslaco head football coach Roy Stroman enjoyed all aspects of Perez’s performance.
“The way he blocked, the way he carried out his fakes,” Stroman said. “The little things we’ve been working on and little things we’ve been working on. Little things that take unselfish acts. He did awesome.”
Perez gained 15 pounds of muscle in the offseason to prepare for his new role on the team.
He recognizes that his teammates on the offensive line also played a big role in his memorable night.
“Really good having big guys that are aggressive and that type of mentality,” Perez said. “They do it all for me. It’s fun when you have people doing work for you.”
Perez’s goal is to help Weslaco make the playoffs after the team missed out last year.
Weslaco’s next game is on Friday night against Harlingen South at Boggus Stadium. | 2022-08-31T05:02:15+00:00 | valleycentral.com | https://www.valleycentral.com/local-sports/athlete-of-the-week-weslacos-jeremy-perez/ |
NEW YORK — Brooke Shields has been known as beautiful, smart and famous since she was a baby, but a new documentary reveals why it’s taken decades for her to feel confident in her talent.
Like other recent documentaries on Britney Spears and Pamela Anderson, “Pretty Baby” includes a cringeworthy barrage of media clips where mostly older men reduce her to a pretty face and have little interest in her answers to their questions. The film, which drops in two parts on Hulu on Monday, looks back at how women were treated in the 1980’s and 1990’s — including Shields revealing she was the victim of a sexual assault by a Hollywood executive after she graduated college.
Shields spoke to The Associated Press recently about what she learned from the project, how she overcame being shamed for her personal choices and gained confidence, and how she sees her future.
Answers have been edited for length and clarity.
AP: In the series you say “I’m owning my identity fully.” What did you mean?
SHIELDS: I made myself small for so long, either to be relatable or to not be threatening or humbled, you know? Don’t be a snob. Don’t be arrogant. Have people like you. Be kind to everyone. It was like this the way I grew up, and I was rewarded for it. I’m saying that it’s okay to pat myself on the shoulder a little bit. It’s okay to say I really do have talent because I wouldn’t still be here if I didn’t. It’s not just because I’m smart or just because I look a certain way. I’ve maintained a career and kept challenging myself, and I don’t think I ever felt confident enough to say it out loud. I always just wanted other people’s approval about my talent, never thinking that I could give it to myself.
AP: The documentary details the press scrutinizing you for years, how have you felt promoting the series?
SHIELDS: What I noticed when I was a little girl was that nobody really wanted my answers. They wanted their narrative to be the soundbite that I gave them. And being very stubborn always, I, in my own way, refused to give it to them. Now, I don’t ever feel like I’m on the defensive because I’ve learned that I’m not at anybody else’s mercy. Looking back, I can see that that’s what I was doing, and I don’t need to do that anymore, which is very empowering but, you know, it took 40-something years (laughs).
AP: What was the hardest part to reveal in the documentary?
SHIELDS: I was worried about the #MeToo stuff just because I didn’t want it to be reduced to just a headline. And yet I knew that if I didn’t, I would have felt like a hypocrite or inauthentic. I haven’t been able to talk about it up until now, and then it felt like, you sort of owe it to yourself. And I just hoped that out of two hours and however many minutes, the one brief story — I mean, I knew it’s going to be clickbait — but I was worried that I would get let down again by the press.
AP: It sounds like compartmentalizing was a survival technique for you?
SHIELDS: I think that happens with a child of an alcoholic. You know, you really do learn to compartmentalize. You love a person who is very broken and has a disease that they cannot seem to get under control. But you can’t afford to have their love not be real. So you learn, when things felt …not in control…I would become very organized, and that sort of was my center, that was my meditation, you know, redoing my Filofax or refolding my socks.
AP: You recently started a company aimed at celebrating women’s lives after 40. Why is that important to you?
SHIELDS: I decided at an early age that if I was going to speak about anything, it was going to be about things that I believe that could help other people. Over the years I’ve thought, how can I not feel alone? I can share my story and I’m sure there’s someone else who can identify with it. Before COVID I was healthy and I was working out a lot and I felt good. I was feeling so easy about things. My kids are all right. I like my life. I’m proud of it.
The irony was that whenever I looked outside of myself, there wasn’t anything addressing me. You know, your agents tell you, ‘Well, you’re of a certain age...’ I’m not dead and I don’t have one foot in the grave, come on! I was shocked. You have to own how hard it is just to get to this age, and with your wits about you, and good people in your life and how much more there is.
AP: What are your dreams now?
SHIELDS: To be in another television show. I really want to find the right (one) because “Suddenly Susan” to me was such a revelation and it was the happiest time for me. And I want to feel that whole thing again because it was a very healthy, pure place for me to be. And I really, really loved it. | 2023-03-31T19:46:46+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/entertainment/tv/2023/03/31/brooke-shields-documentary-pretty-baby/3072db36-cffa-11ed-8907-156f0390d081_story.html |
By DAMIAN J. TROISE
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in morning trading on Wall Street Monday, gaining more ground following the market’s first weekly gain in five weeks.
The S&P 500 rose 0.9% as of 10:18 a.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 172 points, or 0.5%, to 33,799 and the Nasdaq rose 1.5%.
Technology stocks were among the biggest gainers. Apple jumped 1.9%. Energy stocks gained ground as crude oil prices rose 3.6%. Valero Energy rose 2.8%.
The broader gains come amid several disappointing financial updates from retailers dealing with weaker sales and profit margins as inflation dents consumer spending. Macy’s shed 8.2% and Lululemon Athletica fell 10.1% after issuing cautious outlooks.
The latest corporate earnings are starting to trickle in as investors try to get a better sense of inflation’s ongoing impact on consumers and businesses. Several big companies will report their results later this week, including Bank of America, JPMorgan Chase and UnitedHealth.
The big focus for investors remains how inflation and its impact on the economy will affect the Federal Reserve’s plan to continue raising interest rates. The central bank is trying to make borrowing more difficult and slow the economy to tame inflation, but it risks going too far and bringing on a recession.
Government reports last week showed that the employment market remains resilient. While that’s good for the economy, it also makes the Fed’s job more difficult by putting upward pressure on wages. Investors were encouraged by some of the data that showed wage growth may be tempering.
Bond yields were mixed. The yield on the 10-year Treasury remained at 3.57% from late Friday. The yield on the two-year Treasury, which tends to track future action from the Fed, fell to 4.23% from 4.26% late Friday.
Markets in Europe and Asia gained ground. A Chinese financial news outlet cited a top central bank official as saying that China’s more than two-year crackdown on internet companies is nearly finished.
E-commerce giant Alibaba rose 1.4%. Late Friday, Alibaba affiliate and leading Chinese financial technology provider Ant Group announced its founder, e-commerce billionaire Jack Ma, will give up control of the company. The move followed efforts by the Chinese government to rein in Ma and the country’s tech sector more broadly.
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Elaine Kurtenbach and Matt Ott contributed to this report.
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Jailed American journalist Evan Gershkovich appeared in a Moscow court on Tuesday to appeal his detention on spying charges, part of a sweeping Kremlin crackdown on dissent amid the war in Ukraine. He and the U.S. government strenuously deny the allegations.
Dozens of journalists crowded together to catch a glimpse of the Wall Street Journal reporter, who is the first U.S. correspondent since the Cold War to be detained in Russia on spying allegations. Gershkovich looked calm as he stood inside a glass cage. U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy was in the room.
Russia’s Federal Security Service detained the 31-year-old in Yekaterinburg in March and accused him of trying to obtain classified information about a Russian arms factory.
Gershkovich, his employer and the U. S. government all deny he was involved in spying and have demanded his release. Last week, the U.S. government declared that he was “wrongfully detained” — a designation that means his case receives special attention from the State Department.
The Moscow City Court is considering a defense appeal of his detention on Tuesday.
Gershkovich could face up to 20 years in prison if convicted. Russian lawyers have said past investigations into espionage cases took a year to 18 months, during which time he could have little contact with the outside world.
He has been held in Moscow’s Lefortovo prison, which dates from the czarist era and has been a terrifying symbol of repression since Soviet times.
The arrest comes at a moment of bitter tensions between the West and Moscow over its invasion of Ukraine and as the Kremlin intensifies a crackdown on opposition activists, independent journalists and civil society groups.
The sweeping campaign of repression is unprecedented since the Soviet era. Activists say it often means the very profession of journalism is criminalized, along with the activities of ordinary Russians who oppose the war.
Last month, a Russian court convicted a father over social media posts critical of the war and sentenced him to two years in prison. On Monday, a Russian court convicted top opposition figure Vladimir Kara-Murza Jr. of treason for publicly denouncing the war and sentenced him to 25 years in prison.
The U.S. has pressed Moscow to grant consular access to Gershkovich. On Monday, Ambassador Tracy said she visited Gershkovich in prison for the first time since his detention. She said on Twitter that “he is in good health and remains strong,” reiterating a U.S. call for his immediate release.
U.S. President Joe Biden spoke to Greshkovich’s parents last week and again condemned his detention.
“We’re making it real clear that it’s totally illegal what’s happening, and we declared it so,” he said.
A top Russian diplomat said last week that Russia might be willing to discuss a potential prisoner swap with the U.S. involving Gershkovich after his trial. That means any exchange is unlikely to happen any time soon.
In December, American basketball star Brittney Griner was exchanged for Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout following her trial and conviction on drug possession charges. She had been sentenced to nine years in prison and ended up spending 10 months behind bars.
Another American, Michigan corporate security executive Paul Whelan, has been imprisoned in Russia since December 2018 on espionage charges, which his family and the U.S. government have called baseless.
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MIAMI (AP) — Lionel Messi has pulled off his latest stunning feat: He is headed to Major League Soccer, and joining Inter Miami.
After months — years, even — of speculation, Messi finally revealed his decision to join a Miami franchise that has been led by another global soccer icon, David Beckham, since its inception but has yet to make any real splashes on the field.
That likely will soon change. One of Inter Miami’s owners, Jorge Mas, tweeted out a photo of a darkly silhouetted Messi jersey shortly before the Argentinian great revealed his decision in interviews with Spanish news outlets Mundo Deportivo and Sport.
It was widely believed that Messi eventually would choose to play for Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia, following longtime rival Cristiano Ronaldo to a nation where some clubs now are funded by the state’s sovereign wealth fund. Going back to Barcelona, a storied franchise where he spent most of his career, was another possibility.
But in the end, he made the call that surprised many. Messi is joining MLS. He said in the interviews Wednesday that some final details still need to be worked out, but that he has made the call to “continue my path” in Miami.
“After winning the World Cup and not being able to return to Barcelona, it was my turn to go to the league of the United States to live football in another way,” Messi said.
He didn’t take the money. He didn’t choose the memories. He picked Miami instead. Messi’s next matches are likely to be exhibitions with Argentina against Australia on June 15 at Beijing and at Indonesia in Jakarta four days later — and then his Inter Miami debut figures to be sometime in July.
The seven-time Ballon d’Or winner — the trophy given annually to the best player in the world — makes his move after two years with Paris Saint-Germain. At 35, Messi has nothing left to prove in the game and filled the only significant unchecked box on his resume back in December by leading Argentina to the World Cup title.
Messi has more than 800 goals in his career for club and country, making him one of the greatest scorers in the sport’s history. In more than 17 years of representing Argentina on the international stage, he has scored 102 goals against 38 different national team opponents — 16 of those goals coming on U.S. soil. He scored twice in last year’s World Cup final against France, a match that officially ended 3-3 with Argentina prevailing in penalty kicks.
He has been to the absolute mountaintop of the game.
And now he comes to MLS, and a team that is struggling — last place in the Eastern Conference, just a few days removed from the firing of coach Phil Neville (who was hand-picked by Beckham two years ago).
Messi’s decision to play in the U.S. might be the biggest boost ever for American soccer on the pro stage. Some of the game’s biggest names — Pele, Thierry Henry, Beckham himself — have come to the U.S. toward the end of their careers, but landing a player still no worse than near the pinnacle of his game and just a few months removed from hoisting a World Cup is simply huge.
It took months of negotiations with MLS, the Inter Miami ownership, Adidas and even Apple getting involved in a creative pitch to bring Messi to Miami’s pitch. Apple — which is a broadcast partner of MLS — announced Tuesday that it will show a still-untitled four-part documentary series “featuring exclusive behind-the-scenes access to global superstar Lionel Messi. … In his own words, Messi tells the definitive story of his incredible career with the Argentina national football team, providing an intimate and unprecedented look at his quest for a legacy-defining World Cup victory.”
And now, his story will have a Miami chapter.
Inter Miami needed six years from inception to playing its first match, and its first four seasons have been less than stellar.
Messi is joining a team that sits last in the Eastern Conference and just fired its coach. It has made the playoffs in two of its first three seasons but has yet to finish a season with a winning record or even a positive goal differential.
Still, there have been hints for months that Miami remained very much in the Messi sweepstakes. Messi met with Inter Miami co-owner Beckham this spring, and that was shared publicly almost to ensure that everyone knew the sides were still talking. Messi and his family also own several pieces of luxury real estate in South Florida, and — almost as if to suggest something big was coming — the MLS club told fans the only way they could get tickets for the second half of this season was to purchase a season-ticket package.
He’s an enormous draw everywhere on the globe, including Miami. Two days after Argentina won the World Cup, Miami Heat guard Kyle Lowry sat on his team’s bench for a game unable to play because of injury. He wore a Messi jersey that night.
Inter Miami still plays home matches in a temporary home in Fort Lauderdale, about 45 minutes north of the site in Miami where the team wants to build a permanent complex.
And even in an area where the population has a serious Latin flavor, and where more people might actually call the sport futbol than soccer, Inter Miami has struggled to generate the same attention as do the area’s primary pro teams — basketball’s Heat, baseball’s Miami Marlins, football’s Miami Dolphins and hockey’s Florida Panthers.
Messi could change that in an instant. In a flash, he becomes the biggest name in MLS and makes everything Miami does newsworthy.
His decision ends what has been a wild saga. Barcelona made Messi a superstar, but the financial issues that forced the team to letting him go two years ago still remain an issue.
“I heard that they’d have to sell players or lower players’ salaries and the truth is, I didn’t want to go through that,” Messi said Wednesday.
There are no financial issues with Saudi Arabia, and speculation that he would end up there intensified when Messi made an unauthorized trip to the kingdom. PSG suspended him and some fans turned on him, serenading him with jeers toward the end of his season with the French club.
Everyone knew he wouldn’t be back with PSG. Few likely thought he was heading to Miami. But here he is, a move to Miami by a superstar that might even be more shocking than LeBron James arriving to join the Heat 13 years ago.
AP Soccer Writer Ronald Blum contributed to this report. | 2023-06-07T21:19:55+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/national-news/lionel-messi-says-hes-joining-major-league-soccers-inter-miami-after-exit-from-paris-saint-germain/ |
Buffalo grocery store that was site of mass shooting to reopen this week
Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 9:03 AM CDT|Updated: 11 minutes ago
BUFFALO, N.Y. (CNN) – The grocery store in Buffalo where 10 people died in a mass shooting on May 14 is set to reopen this week.
Tops Friendly Markets will officially reopen to the public Friday.
The reopening comes two months after an 18-year-old gunman carried out what authorities say was a racially motivated attack against Black people.
The suspect is facing numerous charges, including murder and attempted murder as a hate crime.
Thursday marks the two-month anniversary of the mass shooting. A memorial service will be held that day to remember the victims and employees affected by the tragedy.
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DALLAS — DALLAS — Allegheny Technologies Inc. (ATI) on Thursday reported first-quarter earnings of $70.1 million.
The maker of steel and specialty metals posted revenue of $1.04 billion in the period, also surpassing Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $998.9 million.
Allegheny Technologies shares have increased 27% since the beginning of the year, while the S&P’s 500 index has increased 6.5%. The stock has climbed 36% in the last 12 months.
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President Joe Biden called for a “fair deal” for Hollywood's striking writers on Monday as he hosted a White House screening of the upcoming streaming series “American Born Chinese” to mark Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Heritage Month.
Biden made his first public comments on the strike, which hits the one-week mark Tuesday, in remarks ahead of the pilot's screening. He was joined by an overflow crowd of hundreds of community leaders, elected officials and cast members and producers from the show in the East Room and the State Dining Room.
“Nights like these are a reminder of stories and the importance of treating storytellers with the dignity, respect and the value they deserve,” Biden said. “I sincerely hope the writer's strike in Hollywood gets resolved and the writers are given a fair deal they deserve as soon as possible.”
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He added: “This is an iconic, meaningful American industry. And we need the writers and all the workers and everyone involved to tell the stories of our nation and the stories of all of us."
“American Born Chinese” is an adaptation of a graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang, and stars Oscar winners Michelle Yeoh and Ke Huy Quan. It will premiere on Disney+ on May 24.
Biden used his brief remarks onstage to outline his administration's efforts to highlight the accomplishments of the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander communities and to speak out against prejudice and violence targeting them.
“Hate can have no safe harbor in America," Biden said. "Silence is complicity and we will not remain silent”
Quan, who introduced Biden, reflected on his journey from arriving in the U.S. as an 8-year-old refugee from Vietnam to making his first visit to the White House months after winning an Oscar.
“I do not take this moment lightly, because I know this building is a monument to a country that opened its arms to me,” he said. | 2023-05-09T07:22:14+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/biden-calls-for-fair-deal-for-striking-hollywood-writers/3137021/ |
STOCKHOLM, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY will hold its Capital Markets Day on 16 November 2022 in London, UK. At the CMD, Nico Delvaux, CEO, and Erik Pieder, CFO, will give an update of ASSA ABLOY's strategy and direction. Other members of the executive team will also present during the day.
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Iowa is part of a larger trend of fewer debates altogether nationwide this midterm election. Wisconsin, Arizona, Pennsylvania and Georgia all have competitive U.S. Senate races and voters will only get to see one debate. That’s also the case in Iowa where the state’s 89-year-old Republican U.S. senator faced his 64-year-old Democratic retired Navy admiral opponent in a one hour debate in an empty auditorium at Iowa PBS’s Johnston studios.
It’s hard to fit a lot of issues in one single debate
There were a lot of issues for the moderators to address in this only chance for voters to see Franken and Grassley together and not in attack ads.
“I wish you wouldn’t interrupt me,” Grassley said to Iowa Press moderator Kay Henderson at one point, taking issue with the pace of questions. “I wanted to do time limits… You wanted free flowing. I’m free flowing.”
But the format of the debate didn’t get in the way of the two candidates attacking one another in their opening answers to the moderators' questions. Franken pointed to Grassley’s long tenure in the U.S. Senate and said he could be doing more to stop the divisiveness in politics following the January 6, 2021 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol.
“He's part of the Bessemer furnace to fan the flames of this in this craven desire to stay in office,” Franken said of his opponent. “I will be like that young draft pick that person that's going to bring the team up.”
Sen. Grassley pointed to positive statements Franken has made about President Joe Biden’s time in the White House. The latest Iowa Poll regarding President Biden’s favorability published in the Des Moines Register showed most Iowans think the president shouldn’t run for office again in 2024.
“My opponent has said that Biden is doing a fabulous job, the people of Iowa, Republican, Democrat, independent that come to my 99 County meetings. They think inflation and energy and the border are out of control.”
Franken tried to make his harassment allegation about Grassley’s record on women’s issues
While the debate mostly centered on issues, it also provided a chance for Iowans to hear Franken respond to a police report that surfaced last month. The Des Moines woman who accused Franken of kissing her without her permission commented publicly for the first time in a report published on Thursday morning.
In April, Kimberley Strope-Boggus told a police officer she met with Franken in March, shortly after she’d been fired from the campaign and the two discussed a new campaign role for her. Strope-Boggus is quoted in a Politico article saying both political parties have treated her like a “disposable pawn” since a Republican-aligned website published her police report last month.
Franken was asked to respond during the debate and said the matter was investigated and found to be unfounded.
“[I have a] 40 year history of zero tolerance of sexual malfeasance, sexual misdeeds, of gender related harassment,” Franken said and then pivoted to attacking Sen. Grassley. “What's particularly annoying about this issue is I also have zero tolerance for the political causation of this issue and how my opponent has taken this as I spent years of his age and seniority and time in the Senate to use this as a tool and what he's doing is weaponizing women's rights.”
Sen. Grassley looked at Franken and responded.
“You're in no position to lecture me about women and I would clarify for you the Grassley campaign did not release this,” Grassley said. “I knew about it when I read it in the paper.”
Sen. Grassley said he would vote “no” on a federal ban on abortion
The two candidates had very different views on abortion rights following the U.S. Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade this summer handing the rights to regulate abortion to the states.
South Carolina Republican U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham introduced a bill last month that would ban abortions nationwide and Grassley was asked how he would vote on it. Grassley didn’t answer the question when he was initially asked and said he’s always been “pro-life” and “pro-family."
“The people of the United States get a chance to voice their opinion to their elected representatives and that surely is better [for a] democracy than unelected judges of the courts to make that decision,” Grassley said.
When pressed by a moderator, Grassley said he would “vote no.”
Franken has said the U-S Senate should codify Roe V Wade. Franken was asked how he would define viability which was part of the ruling.
“We shouldn’t have the government stepping in to determine when viability exists,” Franken said. “The doctor knows this. The woman knows this. This is not something for government to step in and make those determinations.”
The hour-long debate covered much more than abortion and women’s rights. Franken came out in favor of President Joe Biden’s steps decriminalizing marijuana. Grassley talked about a desire to pass bipartisan bills he’s co-sponsored dealing with prescription drugs and large tech companies.
When the hour was up, they traded a handshake and walked off stage. | 2022-10-07T16:57:14+00:00 | iowapublicradio.org | https://www.iowapublicradio.org/political-news/2022-10-07/grassley-and-franken-had-just-one-senate-debate-there-was-not-much-time-and-a-lot-to-cover |
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Kansas City Chiefs have made their selections on the second day of the 2023 NFL Draft.
In the second round, the Chiefs traded up eight spots to take SMU wide receiver Rashee Rice with the 55th overall pick.
The Chiefs traded their 63rd, 122nd and 249th picks for the Detroit Lions’ 55th and 194th picks.
Rice garnered 233 catches, 3,111 yards and 25 touchdowns in his four-year career at SMU. Rice also set the school single-season receiving record and led the FBS in yards per game. The North Richland Hills, Texas native garnered 96 receptions and 1,355 receiving yards and 10 touchdowns in his senior season.
The 6-foot-1, 204-pound receiver ran a 4.51-second 40-yard dash at the NFL Combine along with a 41-inch vertical jump.
The 23-year-old joins a wide receiver room that includes Kadarius Toney, Marquez-Valdes Scantling, Richie James, Justin Watson and Skyy Moore.
The Chiefs traded up in the third round with the Cincinnati Bengals to the 92nd pick to select tackle Wanya Morris from Oklahoma.
Morris was a five-star recruit and made the SEC All-Freshman Team as a 12-game starter at left tackle for Tennessee in 2019.
He transferred to Oklahoma in 2021 and was a Second Team All-Big 12 member as a right tackle in 2022. Morris was also a teammate of Chiefs guard Trey Smith at Tennessee.
Morris is named after Boyz II Men member Wanya Morris, but there’s no relation. | 2023-05-01T16:17:57+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/sports/chiefs/kansas-city-chiefs-select-smu-receiver-rashee-rice-on-day-2-of-nfl-draft/ |
Holy Cross tops Fordham 53-52 with walkoff 2-point PAT
WORCESTER, Mass. (AP) — Ayir Asante scored on a double-reverse for a two-point conversion in overtime to lift Holy Cross to a thrilling 53-52 win over Fordham. After Matthew Sluka’s fourth touchdown pass, a 9-yarder to Justin Shorter, the Crusaders didn’t hesitate to go for the win. Sluka gave the ball to Shorter going from right to left and headed to the right corner of the end zone. Asante then took the ball from Shorter and swept right with an option to throw to a wide-open Sluka but kept it and easily cruised into the end zone. Sluka threw for 291 yards and ran for 174 yards and a touchdown. Tim DeMorat threw for five touchdowns, the fifth to Dequece Carter on the first play of overtime for the Rams. | 2022-10-30T02:08:18+00:00 | localnews8.com | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/10/29/holy-cross-tops-fordham-53-52-with-walkoff-2-point-pat/ |
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When I taste something for the first time, my brain can’t help but compare it to what’s familiar. It’s only natural. In her cookbook, “Mindful Indian Meals,” Shivangi Rao recalls eating her first sloppy Joe at a summer camp in northern Michigan.
Kheema is spiced ground meat — traditionally lamb or goat, but Rao notes that you can use just about any meat you like, including beef, chicken, turkey or pork. (You also could use a plant-based meat crumbles.)
While the sandwich is indeed sloppy meat piled on a bun, that meat is spiced quite differently from the mild sandwiches of my youth. Along with tomato and onion, Rao uses fresh garlic and ginger as well as teaspoons and sprinkles of cumin, garam masala, coriander, turmeric, chili powder and cinnamon.
Don’t be intimidated by that longish list of spices. Embrace them and you’ll fill your kitchen with a delicious scent and turn out a spiced-just-right finish.
To complete the sandwich, she brushes the buns with ghee and toasts them in a skillet. Then, she piles on the meat and tops it with fresh cilantro and crisp sliced red onion and jalapeño to create a sandwich I now crave.
The author was born to parents who immigrated to the United States from Maharashtra, India, and notes that in her family “food became an easy shared language” among them and with their American neighbors. When health issues made Rao adopt a paleo and gluten-free diet, she was pained by the loss of connection to the foods of her youth — dishes her mother made not only to feed her family, but to show her love for them.
So she worked to adapt Indian recipes to her new way of eating and find a way back to her delicious food memories. To help others do the same, her cookbook provides a guide for setting up a paleo kitchen and then recipes for each meal of the day.
Because Rao’s cookbook focuses on paleo and gluten-free recipes, she uses grain-free buns for this sandwich. We ate the meat mixture that way, but also piled it on buttery brioche, so feel free to experiment. The meat also is great over rice or other grains, and wrapped in lettuce leaves.
In other words, it’s as versatile and adaptable as Rao intended it to be — and delicious, too.
Kheema Pav Sandwich (Bombay Sloppy Joe)
Rao’s suggestions of cilantro, red onion and jalapeño toppings go beautifully with her spicing, but feel free to eat it plain with just a bit of fresh lime or to substitute your favorite fresh herbs, vegetables or peppers. Because the “Mindful Indian Meals” cookbook is dedicated to paleo and gluten-free dishes, the author uses grain-free buns, but use any style you like.
Storage: Refrigerate the meat for up to four days.
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Ingredients
For the meat
- 2 tablespoons ghee or unsalted butter
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds or 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1 medium yellow onion (about 8 ounces), diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes, fresh or canned
- 5 cloves garlic, minced or finely grated
- One (1-inch) piece fresh ginger, minced or finely grated
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 pound lean ground beef (90 percent lean or higher), or lamb, chicken, turkey or pork
- 2 teaspoons garam masala
- 1 teaspoon ground coriander
- 1 teaspoon fine salt, or to taste
- 1/2 teaspoon ground turmeric
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For serving
- 1 tablespoon ghee or unsalted butter
- 4 buns, preferably grain-free
- 1/2 cup fresh cilantro leaves and tender stems (optional)
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red onion (optional)
- 1 jalapeño pepper, sliced (optional)
- Lime wedges, for serving
Step 1
In a large skillet with a tightfitting lid over medium-high heat, warm the ghee or butter until just shimmering. Add the cumin seeds or ground cumin, and warm until fragrant, 15 to 30 seconds. Add the onions and saute until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add the tomato, garlic, ginger and bay leaf, and saute until cooked down and fragrant, about 5 minutes.
Step 2
Add the meat, garam masala, coriander, salt, turmeric, red chili powder, black pepper and cinnamon, and saute until the meat is browned, about 5 minutes.
Step 3
Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and steam, stirring occasionally, until fully cooked, about 15 minutes. Adjust the heat as needed if the mixture starts to stick to the bottom of the pot. Remove from the heat and discard the bay leaf.
Step 4
About 5 minutes before the meat is ready, in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt the ghee or butter. Place the buns cut side down in the skillet and toast until golden brown, about 3 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Step 5
Divide the buns among the serving plates. Pile the meat on the bun bottoms and top with cilantro leaves, red onion, jalapeño pepper slices and bun tops. Serve with lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
Per serving (1 sandwich with wheat buns and lean beef)
Calories: 464; Total Fat: 21 g; Saturated Fat: 11 g; Cholesterol: 94 mg; Sodium: 885 mg; Carbohydrates: 38 g; Dietary Fiber: 4 g; Sugar: 9 g; Protein: 26 g
This analysis is an estimate based on available ingredients and this preparation. It should not substitute for a dietitian’s or nutritionist’s advice.
Adapted from “Mindful Indian Meals” by Shivangi Rao (Self-published, 2021).
Tested by Ann Maloney; email questions to voraciously@washpost.com.
Did you make this recipe? Take a photo and tag us on Instagram with #eatvoraciously. | 2023-01-17T19:42:21+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/01/17/keema-pav-sandwich-recipe/ |
WASHINGTON — The Transportation Department is proposing to require airlines to offer passengers a refund if their flight schedule is changed significantly or the airline makes major changes to their itinerary.
The proposed rule announced Wednesday would require airlines to give refunds if their departure or arrival time changes by three hours or more for a domestic flight or at least six hours for an international one.
Refunds would also be due if the airline changes the passenger’s departure or arrival airport, adds stops in their itinerary, or causes “a significant downgrade" in the travel experience by switching to a different type of plane.
The rule would apply even for travelers who buy nonrefundable tickets, which usually cost less and are favored by many leisure travelers.
The proposal comes after the department was flooded with complaints by passengers whose flights were canceled or changed — or who were afraid to fly during the early months of the pandemic — and who couldn't get refunds.
Airlines prefer to hand out travel vouchers instead of refunds.
The department proposes to require that airlines and ticket agents give vouchers that don't expire for passengers who are told not to travel during a pandemic for health reasons or because borders are closed.
The proposal faces a public-comment period and likely opposition by airlines. Their trade group, Airlines for America, did not immediately comment.
Currently, airlines are required to offer refunds to passengers whose flights are canceled or significantly changed, but it has never defined a cancellation or significant change. Because of that, airlines have challenged the Transportation Department’s authority to force them to pay refunds.
“When Americans buy an airline ticket, they should get to their destination safely, reliably, and affordably,” Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said in a statement. “This new proposed rule would protect the rights of travelers and help ensure they get the timely refunds they deserve from the airlines.”
Consumer complaints filed with the department rose nearly seven-fold in 2020 from the year before, and 87% were about refunds.
The department will take public comments on the proposal for 90 days. A group that advises the department and includes consumer advocates scheduled an online meeting to discuss the rule on Aug. 22. | 2022-08-04T14:39:26+00:00 | wcnc.com | https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/refund-protection-us-flyers/507-4ecb5b10-8264-49ec-bc77-279848f117fe |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden said there’s “work to do” on the global stage as he headed to Japan on Wednesday to consult with allies on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and China’s assertiveness in the Pacific at the same time that a debt limit standoff looms at home.
With high-stakes talks to head off a federal default underway in Washington, Biden pledged to remain in “constant contact” with negotiators in the capital city while he conducts international diplomacy.
The president departed Washington aboard Air Force One a day after scrapping plans for a historic stop in Papua New Guinea and a key visit to Australia amid the showdown with House Republicans over raising the federal debt limit. The three-nation trip had been meant as a triumphant global leadership showcase, and instead threatened to become a truncated reminder of how partisan disagreements have undercut U.S. standing on the global stage.
“I’ve cut my trip short in order to be here for the final negotiations and sign the deal with the majority leader,” Biden said in remarks before departing the White House. “I’ve made clear America is not a deadbeat nation, we pay our bills.”
For Biden, the intertwined dynamics of the debt standoff and his foray abroad put a spotlight on two key aspects of his presidency — his efforts to assert U.S. prowess on the international stage and to address economic concerns at home. They also are playing out as Biden is in the early weeks of his candidacy for reelection, adding political overtones to the situation.
The president was still set to attend the annual Group of Seven summit of advanced democracies in Hiroshima, where sustaining support for Ukraine’s expected counteroffensive against Russia is set to take center stage, alongside economic, climate and global development issues. More than a year after Moscow’s invasion, Biden and allies have armed Kyiv with ever-more-advanced weaponry and maintained deep sanctions on Russia’s economy, though maintaining resolve has grown more challenging in Washington and other global capitals.
While in Hiroshima, Biden also plans to sit down with the so-called Quad leaders of Japan, Australia and India, a partnership meant to serve as a counterweight to China in the Indo-Pacific, a region that he bills as a top priority in U.S. national security strategy. That meeting had originally been scheduled to occur next week on what would have been his inaugural visit to Canberra and Sydney as president.
Off the agenda entirely is a stop in Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea, where Pacific Island leaders were to gather for a first-of-its-kind meeting with a U.S. president. It was meant to be a rejoinder to China’s increasing military and economic pressures in the region. The U.S. has recently opened embassies in the Solomon Islands and Tonga and has expressed a desire to reverse a decades-long pullback in the region.
No U.S. president has ever visited the island nation, and high hopes for the visit were dashed by Biden’s announcement that he wouldn’t make the stop.
When asked whether he thought his shortened trip was a win for China, he said: “No.”
“Because we still work with allies,” he said.
During a roughly hour-long meeting in the Oval Office on Tuesday, Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy designated chief negotiators to try to draft an agreement to allow more government borrowing in conjunction with GOP-demanded spending cuts. The Treasury Department has warned that action is likely needed by June 1 to assure the U.S. can continue to meet its financial obligations.
U.S. officials have warned in increasingly urgent tones that a default would not only spark a deep recession, but also weaken its standing on the world stage.
“Countries like Russia and China that would love nothing more than for us to default so they could point the finger and say, ‘You see, the United States is not a stable, reliable partner,’” National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said Tuesday. “So, that is a high priority, as it should be, for the president.”
For weeks, White House officials have said Biden could manage both the Capitol Hill negotiations and foreign commitments while on the trip. But in recent days aides have fretted as McCarthy has repeatedly called for Biden to scrap his trip, worried that while abroad, the president would appear to the public as disengaged from the swelling crisis.
The instability of the cancellation could have the opposite effect of the initial purpose of Biden’s trip — reinforcing American commitments to the region, warned Charles Edel, a senior adviser and the Australia chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
“It would underscore for partners that despite welcome U.S. focus on the region and the focus on allies and partners at the heart of U.S. foreign policy, domestic politics is still a constraint on U.S. engagement and perhaps on budgetary commitments as well,” he said last week. “And I think that’s something that will be talked about widely.”
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Boak reported from Hiroshima, Japan. | 2023-05-17T21:06:15+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/politics/ap-politics/ap-biden-off-to-japan-for-group-of-seven-summit-says-theres-work-to-do-on-global-stage/ |
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea test-fired two short-range ballistic missiles in another show of force Tuesday, a day after the United States and South Korea began military drills that Pyongyang views as an invasion rehearsal.
The missiles launched from the southwestern coastal town of Jangyon flew across North Korea before landing in the sea off that country’s east coast, South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff said in a statement. It said both missiles traveled about 620 kilometers (385 miles).
The reported flight distances suggest the missiles target South Korea, which hosts about 28,000 U.S. troops. South Korea’s military called the launches “a grave provocation” that undermines stability on the Korean Peninsula.
The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command said Tuesday’s launches don’t pose an immediate threat to its allies. But it said the North’s recent tests highlight the “destabilizing impact” of the North’s unlawful weapons programs and that the U.S. security commitment to South Korea and Japan remains “ironclad.”
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida told reporters that officials were still gathering details of the North Korean launches and there were no immediate reports of damage in Japanese waters.
Pyongyang could further escalate its weapons tests over the coming days in a tit-for-tat response to the allies’ military drills, which are planned to run until March 23. Last week, North Korean leader Kim Jong Un ordered his troops to be ready to repel what he called the “frantic war preparations moves” by his country’s rivals.
Worries about North Korea’s nuclear program have grown sharply after the North test-fired more than 70 missiles in 2022, many of them nuclear-capable weapons, and openly threatened to use them in potential conflicts with the United States and South Korea.
North Korea appears to be using long-stalled talks with Washington and the expanding U.S.-South Korean drills as a chance to enlarge its weapons arsenals to increase its leverage in future dealings with the United States.
The North Korean threats, along with China’s increasing assertiveness, have pushed the U.S. to seek to reinforce its alliances with South Korea and Japan. But some experts say a solidified Washington-Seoul-Tokyo cooperation could prompt Pyongyang, Beijing and Moscow to strengthen their own trilateral ties.
China and Russia, embroiled in separate confrontations with the U.S., have repeatedly blocked U.S. and its allies’ bids to toughen United Nations sanctions on North Korea.
Tuesday’s launches were the North’s second weapons test this week. On Monday, North Korea said it had test-fired two cruise missiles from a submarine the previous day. It implied the cruise missiles were being developed to carry nuclear warheads, though outside experts debate whether Pyongyang possesses functioning nuclear-armed missiles.
Submarine-launched missile systems are harder to detect and would provide the North retaliatory second attack capability. But experts say it would take years, extensive resources and major technological improvements for the heavily sanctioned nation to build a fleet of submarines that could travel quietly and reliably execute strikes.
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said Monday that North Korea has been refining its submarine-launch capabilities since its first test in 2016, and the United States was studying Sunday’s launches to assess the North’s capabilities.
“But of course, we’re not going to let any steps North Korea takes deter us or constrain us from the actions that we feel are necessary to safeguard stability on the Korean Peninsula,” Sullivan said.
The U.S.-South Korean joint exercises that started Monday include computer simulations involving North Korean aggression and other security scenarios and field exercises. The field exercises would return to the scale of the allies’ biggest springtime exercises that were last held in 2018, according to South Korean defense officials.
The two countries have been expanding their drills as North Korean nuclear threats have been growing.
U.S.-South Korea drills will proceed normally, regardless of whether “North Korea tries to disrupt them with provocations like missile launches,” Jeon Ha Gyu, spokesperson of South Korea’s Defense Ministry, said Tuesday. U.S. State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Monday the United States has made clear it harbors no hostile intent toward North Korea and that the allies’ longstanding exercises are “purely defensive in nature.”
Holding telephone talks for the second consecutive day to discuss the North Korean launches, the chief South Korean and U.S. nuclear envoys stressed Tuesday that the North would face “clear consequences” for its actions, without specifying what those would be. They said the allies will maintain “firm readiness” to respond to any kind of North Korean provocation, according to Seoul’s Foreign Ministry.
Later this week, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is to visit Tokyo for a summit with Kishida, where the North Korean threat is expected to be a major topic. The shared urgency over security is pushing Seoul and Tokyo closer together following years of disputes stemming from Japan’s colonial rule of the Korean Peninsula before the end of World War II.
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Associated Press writer Mari Yamaguchi in Tokyo contributed to this report.
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Find more AP Asia-Pacific coverage at https://apnews.com/hub/asia-pacific | 2023-03-14T11:41:25+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/international/seoul-north-korea-launches-ballistic-missile-toward-sea/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Last year, it took 275,000 bright pink roses to adorn the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the Met Gala, the biggest night in fashion and one of the biggest concentrations of star power anywhere.
It remains to be seen how the museum’s Great Hall will be decorated come the first Monday in May, but one thing is not in question: those entering it will look spectacular. The theme centers on the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, who made an indelible mark on luxury fashion in his long career at Chanel, Fendi and elsewhere. It is a theme not without controversy — Lagerfeld was known for contentious remarks about everything from #MeToo to curvy bodies.
Want to know what to expect as the big day approaches? Not to worry. We’ve dusted off our annual guide for you here, with some key updates.
WHAT IS THE MET GALA ANYWAY?
It started in 1948 as a society midnight supper, and wasn’t even at the Met.
Fast forward 70-plus years, and the Met Gala is something totally different, one of the most photographed events in the world for its head-spinning red carpet — though the carpet isn’t always red.
We’re talking Rihanna as a bejeweled pope. Zendaya as Cinderella with a light-up gown. Katy Perry as a chandelier morphing into a hamburger. Also: Beyoncé in her “naked dress.”Billy Porter as an Egyptian sun god, carried on a litter by six shirtless men. And Lady Gaga’s 16-minute striptease. And, last year, host Blake Lively’s Versace dress — a tribute to iconic New York architecture — that changed colors in front of our eyes.
Then there’s Kim Kardashian, bringing commitment to a whole other level. (It’s reasonably safe to expect her again this year, because why wouldn’t she be coming?) One year, she wore a dress so tight, she admitted she had to take breathing lessons beforehand. Two years ago, she wore a dark bodysuit that covered even her face. But then last year she truly stole the carpet, showing up in Marilyn Monroe’s actual, rhinestone-studded “Happy Birthday, Mr. President” dress (borrowed from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! museum), changing the minute she got inside to protect it. There was controversy later over suspicions, denied by Ripley’s, that she’d caused some damage. But still — that was an entrance.
It’s important to note that the party has a purpose — last year, the evening earned $17.4 million for the Met’s Costume Institute, a self-funding department. Yes, that’s a heckuva lot for a gala. It also launches the annual spring exhibit that brings hundreds of thousands of visitors to the museum.
But it’s the carpet itself that draws the world’s eyes, with the guest list — strategically withheld until the last minute — featuring a collection of notables from movies, music, fashion, sports, politics and social media that arguably makes for the highest celebrity wattage-per-square-foot of any party in the world.
WHO’S HOSTING THIS YEAR?
This year’s five hosts are drawn from television (Emmy-winning writer, actor and producer Michaela Coel ); the movies (Oscar-winning actor Penélope Cruz, who has worked with Chanel for more than 20 years); sports ( recently retired tennis superstar Roger Federer ); and music (Grammy-winning songstress Dua Lipa ). Finally there is Vogue’s Anna Wintour (do we need to tell you she’s in fashion?) running the whole thing as usual.
IS THERE ALWAYS A THEME?
Yes. As mentioned above, the theme is Karl Lagerfeld, and the exhibit, “Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty,” looks at “the designer’s stylistic vocabulary as expressed in aesthetic themes that appear time and again in his fashions from the 1950s to his final collection in 2019.” Once again, it has been created by the Met’s star curator, Andrew Bolton.
DOES EVERYONE FOLLOW THE THEME?
Not really. Some eschew it and just go for big and crazy. But expect some guests to carefully research the theme and come in perfect sync. It was hard to beat the carpet, for example, when the theme was tied to “Heavenly Bodies: Fashion and the Catholic Imagination” and Rihanna came as the pope, Zendaya channeled Joan of Arc, and Perry navigated the crowd with a set of enormous angel wings. For Lagerfeld, the clothes may be a bit more, er, down to earth.
HOW MUCH DO I HAVE TO PAY FOR A MET GALA TICKET?
Wrong question. You cannot just buy a ticket. The right question is: If I were famous or powerful and got invited, how much would it cost?
OK, IF I WERE FAMOUS OR POWERFUL AND GOT INVITED, HOW MUCH WOULD IT COST?
Well, you might not pay yourself. Generally companies buy tables. A fashion label would then host its desired celebrities. This year, the cost has gone up, as it does every few years due to rising expenses: It’s now $50,000 for an individual ticket, and tables start at $300,000.
SO WHO GETS INVITED?
This year, there will be roughly 400 guests — similar to recent years but still lower than pre-pandemic highs of 500-600. Wintour and her team still get to approve every guest.
Trying to predict? Take out your pen and jot down some of your favorite names, the buzzier the better. Newly minted Oscar winners, for example, are a good bet. Broadway is a special favorite of Wintour’s. She also loves tennis — this is not fashionable Federer’s first Met Gala. Now, cross everyone off your list except the very top. At this gala, everybody’s A-list.
THAT MUST BE AN EXAGGERATION.
Not really. Ask Tina Fey. She went in 2010 and later described walking around trying to find somebody “normal” to sit and talk with. That ended up being Barbara Walters.
HOW CAN I WATCH?
You can watch the whole carpet unfold on a Vogue livestream. If you’re in New York, you can also join fans across the street, behind barricades, on Fifth Avenue or even further east on Madison. Timothée Chalamet has been known to greet fans.
DO WE KNOW WHO’S COMING? AND WHO ISN’T?
It’s secret. But reports slip out, often about who is not coming and why. You can count on various celebrity Chanel ambassadors showing up. Watch this space.
WHAT HAPPENS INSIDE?
Entering the museum, guests walk past what is usually an impossibly enormous flower arrangement in the lobby, with perhaps an orchestra playing nearby, and over to cocktails. Or, they head to view the exhibit. Cocktails are 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., but the most famous — or those who plan to make the biggest entrance — sometimes come (fashionably) later.
Around 8 p.m., guests are summoned to dinner — perhaps by a team of buglers (“Are they going to do that between every course?” actor Gary Oldman asked aloud one year).
IS IT FUN FOR EVERYONE?
Occasionally, someone says no. Fey, in a comic rant to David Letterman in 2015, described the gala as a “jerk parade” and said it included everyone you’d ever want to punch, if you had millions of arms. Amy Schumer left early in 2016 and said later she felt awkward and like it was “a punishment.”
SO THEY NEVER CAME BACK, RIGHT?
Wrong. Schumer was back in 2017. And then last year again.
Hey, this is the Met Gala.
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For more coverage of the 2023 Met Gala, visit https://apnews.com/hub/met-gala | 2023-04-21T23:05:28+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/entertainment/ap-entertainment/its-met-gala-time-again-heres-what-we-know-so-far/ |
The new project to house contemporary art and culture, marks a significant milestone in art and commerce
MACAU, Oct. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artelli, the pioneering immersive multi-dimensional art space presented by Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited, ("Forward Fashion" or the "Group"; Stock Code: 2528), has opened in the heart of Cotai Strip, at City of Dreams Macau, marking a brand-new milestone in the Group's advance into high-end art projects and business diversification.
The new project to house contemporary art and culture, marks a significant milestone in art and commerce
Artelli embraces lifestyle and digital art, art community, exclusive brand crossovers and more, staying ahead of the curve with a strong devotion to build an authentic brand and high-end exhibition platform for the works of the world's top artists and the development of international art and culture. The brand strives to become the new global landmark of contemporary art and culture, seeking to bring art and living closer together, and expands its initiatives to connect artists and art enthusiasts, uncovering every possibility of art.
A port for internationally renowned artists to gather and facilitate cultural development in Macau
Artelli will be spearheading high-end art projects like exclusive debut collections with hundreds of world-renowned artists and brand designers, to enrich Macau's development of "Tourism +". The brand is cooperating with Macau SAR Government's goal to establish Macau "as a base for exchange and cooperation for the promotion of multicultural coexistence". Locals and tourists are presented with a new exceptional immersive art experience. Artelli will be the central art hub to set forth the ultimate diversified community platform for art and culture. In the future, Artelli would solidify its intelligent technology DNA through Metaverse, NFTs and more, taking the exceptional art experience to the next level.
Immersive multi-dimensional art experience
Designed by the world-renowned French architecture and interior design group, Malherbe Paris, spanning upwards of 600 square meters, Artelli is where art meets intelligent technology. The art space adopts pure white tones throughout, inaugurating a natural medium to cater all exceptional works of art. Embarking on a stunning and unprecedented visual experience, extra high ceilings and futuristic technology, including Augmented Reality (AR) interactive experience and giant video wall displays, are incorporated to augment the immersive multi-dimensional art experience for all.
Grand opening exclusive exhibition
Artelli has teamed up with internationally renowned artists, Satoru KOIZUMI and Joshua Vides, to present the grand opening exclusive exhibitions — Satoru KOIZUMI Disney Collection Exhibition Debut in Macau and Joshua Vides Buzz Lightyear Collection Exhibition Debut in Macau, supported by Macao Government Tourism Office and Cultural Affairs Bureau. The Collections are exclusively available for sale at Artelli during the exhibition period.
The Satoru KOIZUMI Disney Collection Exhibition Debut in Macau features Satoru KOIZUMI's 4-meter tall "Mickey" and 1.5-meter tall "Lotso" wood sculptures that took two long years to create and refine. The collection expands beyond with exhibition-exclusive hand-carved wood sculptures that takes on the staples of eight classic Disney characters: Lotso, Aliens, Cheshire Cat, Tigger, Piglet, Stitch, Chip and Dale, as well as original sketches by Satoru KOIZUMI. Allowing guests to follow through on an experiential visionary quest of the story behind each art piece. The Exhibition also extends outdoor, unveiling a 5-meter giant "Mickey" and "Lotso", startling a glimpse of art at the Cotai Strip. Satoru KOIZUMI's sculptures explore the loneliness in every human being in the modern world hidden underneath their cute appearances, and act as the pure reminder for people to always stay true to themselves and live life joyfully.
Joshua Vides is a California-based artist known for his contemporary style of black and white accented objects and drawings. His works have won roaring acclaims from young art enthusiasts worldwide. The Joshua Vides Buzz Lightyear Collection Exhibition Debut in Macau, presented by Artelli, features Vides' black-and-white pen painting reinterpretation of the iconic character "Buzz Lightyear" from the classic Disney animation. With enthralling character expressions, Vides upholds endless art experiences for all. The limited edition Black and White Buzz Lightyear 30cm Version is available exclusively at Artelli.
Mr. Patrick Fan, Founder and Chairman of Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited said, "Luxurious art projects will be a key development direction of our Group. The Artelli brand will set a new paradigm for the art and commerce industry through authentic collaborations across different sectors and artists. Artelli will be the pioneering international landmark for contemporary art and culture. Our Group will establish new milestones in art and commerce, expanding footprints worldwide in the next five years, from the Greater Bay Area to mainland China, Hong Kong China, Tokyo, Seoul, New York, London and Paris, becoming the new landmark of art and culture."
Mr. Lawrence Ho, Melco Resorts & Entertainment Chairman and CEO , said, "As a pioneer in innovation among integrated resort developers in Macau, Melco is committed to the incorporation of new elements into the city's tourism industry in contributing to Macau's development as a world center of tourism and leisure. Artelli, debuting at The Showroom, City of Dreams' newfound sensational art space, revolutionizes the 'Art x Retail' concept experience and is set to become a new landmark of art and culture. Melco will continue to fulfill its commitment to Macau and contribute to the diversified development of its economy."
A devotion to create an exceptional art atmosphere for high-end art has set Artelli apart from traditional retail and art exhibitions. The infusion of art and brands establishes a multi-dimensional, diversified and integrative art space that curates an unprecedented immersive multi-dimensional art experience for art enthusiasts. Each guest of Artelli follows through a conceptual journey to unveil the story behind each distinctive work of art.
The opening ceremony of Artelli, the pioneering immersive multi-dimensional art space, was held at City of Dreams Macau, with officiating guests, including Ms. Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, Director of Macao Government Tourism Office; Mr. Vincent U U Sang, Acting President of Macao Trade and Investment Promotion Institute; Mr. Ho Hong Pan, Head of the Department for Promoting Cultural and Creative Industries of the Cultural Affairs Bureau; Mr. Lawrence Ho, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Melco Resorts & Entertainment; Mr. David Sisk, Chief Operating Officer - Macau Resorts, Melco Resorts & Entertainment;
Mr. Patrick Fan, Founder and Chairman of Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited;
Ms. Rachel Chen, Chief Executive Officer of Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited;
Mr. Cyrus Fong, Executive Director of Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited and Founder of Artelli.
About Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited
Forward Fashion (International) Holdings Company Limited principally engages in a highly diversified business model. The Group currently operates more than 200 retail stores of internationally renowned and up-and-coming brands in the Greater China, including Stella McCartney, MARNI, Palm Angels, Moschino, La Maison du Chocolat, Bose, UNDER ARMOUR, Officine Universelle Buly, BE@RBRICK, POP MART and more.
Mr. Fan Wing Ting, Patrick, is the Founder and Chairman of Forward Fashion Holdings. In 2005, he founded the first operating company of the Group in Hong Kong. Since then, the Group has committed in expanding their fashion apparel retail business in the Greater China. Following the Group's listing on the main board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong in 2020, Forward Fashion Group has taken a step forward on the development of eCommerce platforms, along with the introduction to various international, fashion and artistic brands and collectible art toys to the local retail industry. The Group strives to cater the preferences and needs of the domestic young generation, so as to promote their diversified development in the Greater China retail market.
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LOS ANGELES, May 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- VinFast announced the arrival of its second shipment of electric vehicles, consisting of 1,879 VF 8 vehicles at the Port of Benicia in California. The VF 8 has a certificated EPA range at 264 miles for the Eco trim and 243 miles for the Plus trim per full charge. VinFast expects to begin deliveries of these VF 8 vehicles to U.S. customers in June of 2023.
The second batch contains all VF 8 vehicles, which have a longer battery range than initial batch of 999 VF 8 City Edition vehicles imported to the US last year. The VF 8 has an EPA-rated range of 264 miles for the Eco trim and 243 miles for the Plus trim per full charge.
The VF 8 Eco and Plus model pricing will start at $46,000 and $51,800 respectively (battery inclusive), and have both lease and loan options. Qualified customers can lease the VF 8 with a minimum term of 36 months, and monthly payments starting at $479/month for the Eco trim and $614/month for the Plus trim. With the loan option, qualified customers may choose a minimum term of 60 months with monthly payments. VinFirst Pioneer customers may also be eligible for further incentives.
In addition, from May 2023, qualified customers who lease the VF 8 City Edition may be eligible to transition to the VF 8 with the same trim (Eco or Plus) after 12 months under the lease. The continuing lease term will be 24 months with the same lease payments as the original lease. (For details, please visit: https://vinfastauto.us/vehicles/vf-8ce )
The VF 8 comes with an impressive 10-year warranty/125,000 miles for the vehicle, 10-year warranty for the battery (unlimited mileage), Mobile Services and 24/7 emergency roadside assistance during the vehicle warranty period.
Madam Le Thi Thu Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of Vingroup and Chairwoman of VinFast shared: "After more than 4 months of exporting the first batch to the US market, VinFast continues to bring new options to US customers, the VF 8 model with a longer range, affirming our business strategy and commitment to global customers. I am confident that with our customers' trust and support, we will rapidly accelerate the move to electrified mobility, working toward a green and sustainable future."
VinFast received an EPA Certificate of Conformity (COC) to import and sell vehicles in the U.S., an Executive Order from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) that allows vehicle deliveries to customers in California and 14 other states and Washington, D.C. that have adopted CARB rules. VinFast has also complied with all applicable Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS) issued by the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration (NHTSA).
VinFast will initially deliver 1,098 of the VF 8 vehicles to the U.S. market and then deliver the remaining 781 VF 8 vehicles to Canada, which expects to arrive by mid-May 2023.
For more information on VinFast, please visit https://vinfastauto.us.
About VinFast
VinFast – a member of Vingroup – was envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam. VinFast established a United States headquarters in Los Angeles, CA, opened several showrooms and service centers in California, and is developing a site in North Carolina for domestic manufacturing of electric vehicles.
Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.us.
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Antelope safely returned to zoo after escaping, living in the wild for 5 weeks
LUDLOW, Mass. (WGGB/Gray News) - A zoo is celebrating the safe return of their one-horned Eland antelope, Mary, on Sunday after her 5-week-long excursion through the wilds of western Massachusetts.
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Office said Mary was taken safely into custody around 11:45 p.m. Saturday night after she was tracked for the last five weeks.
The antelope escaped from the Lupa Zoo in Ludlow on April 1 when a storm damaged her fenced enclosure.
The search for Mary was conducted over five weeks by the Hampden County Sheriff’s Office, along with additional governmental agencies including the USDA and the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.
In spite of all the help, the son of the zoo’s president did most of the groundwork for bringing Mary back to the zoo.
Wally Lupa told WGGB the antelope was spotted Saturday night, and he was able to capture her and bring her in with a live camera, 100-foot rope, and a trailer.
“She walked right into the trailer, and to say I was relieved would be an understatement,” he said.
The zoo’s president, Joan Lupa, said she was grateful for Mary’s safe return.
“It’s a relief, feeling safe, that she is safe, that there are no other dangers she can encounter,” she told WGGB. “We’re just grateful to the whole community, to the authorities.”
The Hampden County Sheriff’s Department said it was glad the story of Mary’s escape had a happy ending, and that it ended as such mostly due to the hard work of the Lupa Zoo staff.
“Wally mostly slept in his car over the past five weeks as he tried everything imaginable to bring Mary home. He showed amazing compassion and I’m proud of my team and the other law enforcement agencies who all worked together to get to this day,” the sheriff’s office said.
Officers said locating Mary was difficult due to the kind of species she is. Eland antelopes are known for their great eyesight and hearing and their ability to only need sleep in ten-minute intervals. They are also resilient to tranquilizers. Police are crediting the determination and patience of those involved as the reason for Mary’s safe return.
“I’m happy we didn’t have to tranquilize her, and she looks great. She was reunited with her mate this morning and they will slowly be getting back to normal,” Wally Lupa said. “We wouldn’t have been able to get to this day without the help of Sheriff Cocchi and the other departments who jumped in to help. I’m incredibly grateful for everyone I’ve met over the course of this journey.”
According to Wally Lupa, Mary was spotted Saturday night ahead of her capture with several deer she had apparently befriended during her journey.
“It was like something out of a movie,” he said. “But I’m glad it’s over, and maybe tonight I can finally sleep well and in my own bed.”
Joan Lupa said many people have expressed their excitement since the news of Mary’s homecoming made its way to social media.
“Everybody was following up on the story about Mary,” she said. “We have lots of followers of Lupa Zoo, everybody loves our zoo. People were praying for us and people were trying to help.”
The Lupa Zoo staff said they are happy to have Mary back home.
“We just want to thank everyone who helped us out to keep her safe for those five weeks,” Joan Lupa said. “Thanks to them, she’s safe and back home.”
Copyright 2023 WGGB/WSHM via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-05-07T22:57:24+00:00 | kfyrtv.com | https://www.kfyrtv.com/2023/05/07/antelope-safely-returned-zoo-after-escaping-living-wild-5-weeks/ |
Webinars to focus on online tools for small businesses
The SCORE small business mentoring group's Tip of the Mitt chapter will team up with Google to offer its clients three free webinars this summer through Grow with Google.
These webinars will be presented by Pamela Star and are scheduled for June 21, July 14 and Aug. 17. To register, visit the SCORE group's Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/SCORETipOfTheMittMI and click on "events."
Pamela Starr has expertise in building customer loyalty and is a professional speaker for Grow with Google. She aims to help people achieve more measurable and profitable results from their digital and offline communication programs. Her presentations are designed to provide attendees with real-world tools and strategies to drive stellar results.
The first of the upcoming webinars, "Use YouTube to Grow Your Business," is scheduled for 10-11 a.m. June 21. Participants can learn how to tap into the power of YouTube, and find out about best practices for creating a YouTube Channel and compelling video content that promotes their products and services and drives engagement with their brand.The webinar will explore various video formats, how to set up a YouTube channel and how to make creative videos that help in achieving business goals
Another webinar, "Make Your Website Work For You," is scheduled for 10-11 a.m. on July 14. Attendees can learn how to create a search-friendly website that drives user action and supports their goals. The webinar will address what type of design works best for a given organization, how to create a website that drives toward one's business goals and how to make a website more search-friendly on Google. It will also introduce participants to free Google tools that can help them improve the likelihood that their ideal customer will find their website on Google.
A third webinar, "Introduction to Google Ads for Success This Fall," is planned for 10-11 a.m. Aug. 17. Attendees will learn about Google resources to help them sell products online — including how to list products for free with Google My Business and Google's Merchant Center, which can help people find a business' products when they search on Google. The webinar will also preview a way for businesses to sell on their websites using an e-commerce store built with Shopify. In addition, the webinar will share information about more helpful tools to stand out online, such as Google’s Local Opportunity Finder and Grow My Store.
SCORE's Tip of the Mitt chapter provides free and confidential business advice and counseling tailored to meet the needs of area businesses and entrepreneurs. For more information about SCORE, visit tipofthemitt.score.org. | 2022-06-17T13:34:55+00:00 | petoskeynews.com | https://www.petoskeynews.com/story/business/2022/06/17/score-group-google-offer-webinars-small-businesses/7645281001/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — The multiverse-skipping sci-fi indie hit “Everything Everywhere All at Once” led nominations to the 95th Academy Awards as Hollywood heaped honors on big-screen spectacles like “Top Gun: Maverick” and “Avatar: The Way of Water” a year after a streaming service won best picture for the first time.
Daniel Scheinert and Daniel Kwan’s “Everything Everywhere All at Once” landed a leading 11 nominations on Tuesday, including nods for Michelle Yeoh and comeback kid Ke Huy Quan.
Also at the front of the pack is “The Banshees of Inisherin,” Martin McDonagh’s Ireland-set dark comedy, which scored four acting nods, including nominations for Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson.
Steven Spielberg’s “The Fabelmans” struggled to catch on with audiences, but the director’s autobiographical coming-of-age tale landed Spielberg his 20th Oscar nomination and eighth nod for best director. John Williams, his longtime composer, extended his record for the most Oscar nominations for a living person.
The 10 movies up for best picture are:
- “Everything Everywhere All at Once”
- “The Banshees of Inisherin”
- “The Fabelmans”
- “Tár”
- “Top Gun: Maverick”
- “Avatar: The Way of Water”
- “Elvis”
- “All Quiet on the Western Front”
- “Women Talking”
- “Triangle of Sadness”
Nominations were announced Tuesday from the academy’s Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Beverly Hills, California, by Riz Ahmed and Allison Williams.
If last year’s Oscars were dominated by streaming — Apple TV+’s “CODA” won best picture and Netflix landed a leading 27 nominations — movies that drew moviegoers to multiplexes after two years of pandemic make up many of this year’s top contenders.
The nominees for best director: Martin McDonagh, “The Banshees of Inisherin”; Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”; Steven Spielberg, “The Fabelmans”; Todd Field, “Tár”; Ruben Östlund, “Triangle of Sadness.”
The nominees for best actress are: Ana de Armas, “Blonde”; Cate Blanchett, “Tár”; Andrea Riseborough, “To Leslie”; Michelle Williams, “The Fabelmans”; Michelle Yeoh, “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
The nominees for best actor: Brendan Fraser, “The Whale”; Colin Farrell, “The Banshees of Inisherin”; Austin Butler, “Elvis”; Bill Nighy, “Living”; Paul Mescal, “Aftersun”
The nominees for best supporting actress are: Angela Bassett, “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever”; Hong Chau, “The Whale”; Kerry Condon, “The Banshees of Inisherin”; Jamie Lee Curtis, ““Everything Everywhere All at Once”; Stephanie Hsu, “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
The nominees for best supporting actor are: Brian Tyree Henry, “Causeway”; Judd Hirsch, “The Fabelmans”; Brendan Gleeson, “Banshees on Inisherin”; Barry Keoghan, “Banshees of Inisherin”; Ke Huy Quan, “Everything Everywhere All at Once.”
The nominees for international film are: “All Quiet on the Western Front” (Germany); “Argentina, 1985” (Argentina); “Close” (Belgium); “EO” (Poland); “The Quiet Girl” (Ireland).
The nominees for original screenplay are: “Everything Everywhere All at Once”; “The Banshees of Inisherin”; “The Fabelmans”; “Tár”; “Triangle of Sadness.”
The nominees for best original score are: Volker Bertelmann, “All Quiet on the Western Front”; Justin Hurwitz, “Babylon”; Carter Burwell, “The Banshees of Inisherin”; Son Lux, “Everything Everywhere All at Once”; John Williams, “The Fabelmans.”
The nominees for best animated film are: “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio”; “Marcel the Shell With Shoes On”; “Puss in Boots: The Last Wish”; “The Sea Beast”; “Turning Red.”
A complete list of all nominees for the 95th Academy Awards can be found at Oscars.org.
Last year’s broadcast drew 15.4 million viewers, according to Nielsen, up 56% from the record-low audience of 10.5 million for the pandemic-marred 2021 telecast. This year, ABC is bringing back Jimmy Kimmel to host the March 12 ceremony, one that will surely be seen as a return to the site of the slap.
But larger concerns are swirling around the movie business. Last year saw flashes of triumphant resurrection for theaters, like the success of “Top Gun: Maverick,” after two years of pandemic. But partially due to a less steady stream of major releases, ticket sales for the year recovered only about 70% of pre-pandemic business. Regal Cinemas, the nation’s second-largest chain, announced the closure of 39 cinemas this month.
At the same time, storm clouds swept into the streaming world after years of once-seemingly boundless growth. Stocks plunged as Wall Street looked to streaming services to earn profits, not just add subscribers. A retrenchment has followed, as the industry again enters an uncertain chapter. | 2023-01-24T14:28:47+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/oscar-nominations-to-be-announced-tuesday-morning/ |
Preview | Panthers look to answer looming questions against Rhode Island Rams
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After a convincing road win over the Western Michigan Broncos, No. 24 Pitt (2-1, 0-0 ACC) returns home and hopes to tack on another win this week. The Panthers handled business against the Broncos and are looking to do the same against FCS opponent Rhode Island (2-1, 0-0 CAA). But they should use this game as a final tune-up before conference play begins.
First-year quarterback Nate Yarnell stepped in for injured seniors Kedon Slovis and Nick Patti against the Broncos. Yarnell completed nine passes for 179 yards and one touchdown. Despite the low volume, Yarnell performed well given the circumstances. If Slovis and Patti can’t go on Saturday, the Panthers look to Yarnell to step up again when they take on the Rams.
The heart and soul of the Panthers’ offense in 2022 has been the running game. Junior Israel Abanikanda has led the offense this year. Against the Broncos, he and the Panthers rushed for 255 yards. Abanikanda has stepped up as a true lead back this season and that is a bad sign for the Rams, who allow more than 130 rushing yards per game.
Defensively the Rams aren’t great but there are some players to look out for. Senior defensive back Jordan Jones leads the Rams in both interceptions and pass breakups with two and three respectively. First-year linebacker Aj Peña leads Rhode Island with three and a half sacks in just three games. The Panthers can’t ignore these players.
The Rams are simply outmatched defensively. But that is only if the Panthers can get their playmakers involved. Coming into the season it looked like the Panthers would repeat as one of the best passing games in the country with their elite receiving core. But so far this season, the passing game hasn’t performed well.
The most obvious issue is the lack of chemistry with the quarterbacks and receivers, but at this point in the season, the Panthers must iron out the wrinkles. The Panthers know how good Abanikanda and the running game are, but getting the passing game clicking will make the offense elite and dynamic.
Defensively, the Panthers rebounded versus Western Michigan after allowing 65 points in their first two weeks to West Virginia and Tennessee. The defensive backs for the Panthers have stepped up this season. Senior cornerback Marquis Williams has caused a few turnovers to start the season, including a pick-six against Western Michigan.
In the front seven, it’s been a bitter start to the season for the Panthers because junior defensive Dayon Hayes went down with a reported knee injury that has sidelined him.
On the bright side, senior linebacker SirVocea Dennis had a great start to the year. Dennis has 20 tackles along with two-and-a-half sacks and is the leader of the Panther defense. Along with senior defensive linemen John Morgan III and junior defensive tackle Calijah Kancey, the Rams’ offensive line unit has a tough matchup.
Senior quarterback Kasim Hill leads the Rams’ offense. Hill had a productive start to the season with six touchdowns and two interceptions. But facing a Panthers’ defense who just allowed just seven pass completions versus Western Michigan, Hill is in for a long day.
The Achilles’ heel for the Panthers has been special teams. Much of the struggle is attributed to inexperience. First-year punter Sam Vander Haar and sophomore kicker Ben Sauls have big roles this year and it seems too much for them to start the season. Vander Haar averages just 40 yards per punt. Sauls has missed three of his eight kicks. The specialists need to knock the rust off before conference play starts.
The Panthers have questions this season. How is the health in the quarterback room? How can they get the receivers and tight ends involved in the passing game? Can the defense and special teams unit be more consistent?
The Panthers are a talented team, and their No. 24 ranking proves that. But they need to answer these questions if they want to keep that ranking and repeat as ACC champions. Pitt will likely beat the Rams. But this game is about solving these problems instead of just stomping an outmatched opponent.
Pitt’s clash with the Rams will kickoff at noon at Acrisure Stadium. Fans can watch the game on ACC Network. | 2022-09-22T13:37:08+00:00 | pittnews.com | https://pittnews.com/article/175187/sports/preview-panthers-look-to-answer-looming-questions-against-rhode-island-rams/ |
Portland food cart owner searching for help after thieves break in
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV/Gray News) - The owner of a local food cart is searching for help with repairs after it was broken into Monday morning.
Tim Turcotte, owner of Esan Thai Eastport in Southeast Portland, found the window on his roof broken into and the cart ransacked.
Turcotte, who lives down the street, says he received phone call around 5:30 a.m. about people taking things through a fence.
He ran outside in his robe and saw two people stealing carts, hoses and cables from at least four other food carts. That’s when he took action.
“One guy started to come towards me, so I just literally ran at him and tackled him because I didn’t know what he was going to do,” Turcotte said. “I kind of just let him up.”
The suspect left and Turcotte brought everyone’s belongings back.
Turcotte’s cart was also broken into five weeks ago, which prompted him to add more locks, but the suspects still managed get inside.
“Pretty much cut out all the metal they could, broke away anything that was blocking them. I still don’t know how they got through this tiny hole but now everything is broken all the structure is just gone,” Turcotte said. “There was just soda spill all over here, the fridge was open, we looked at it and no cans of water no cans of soda. They just emptied it in the sink.”
Food that was worth $1,000 had to be thrown out, while the repairs could cost him $6,500- $7,500.
Turcotte says on three different occasions, police gave him shocking responses.
“The last break in, they literally told us there’s not enough police officers, there’s not enough descriptions of the people it’s just going to go on a piece of paper, into a file and no one’s going to look at it again,” Turcotte said. “They said we have to act on our own.”
Esan is open for business but Turcotte calls it disheartening. He says he hopes to get back on track so he can continue to help his community.
“We’ve raised money for different businesses that have been broken into in the past year we’ve always done fundraisers and donated all the money to everybody else even when it was happening to us.”
Turcotte says he doesn’t plan on moving locations but does plan on adding even more security to his cart. He often checks on his cart every couple hours in the middle of the night and wonders when he’ll be able to sleep again.
Turcotte describes the suspect as a white male in his 30′s, with a face tattoo across his eyebrow, a baseball hat, tore up clothes and shoes with no laces.
There is a GoFundMe page set up for the owners if anyone would like to donate.
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HOUSTON (AP) — When Deshaun Watson returns to the field Sunday, it will be in the same stadium where he played his last game 700 days ago.
The disgraced quarterback will make his debut for the Cleveland Browns (4-7) against his former team, the Houston Texans (1-9-1), in his return after serving an 11-game NFL suspension for sexual misconduct allegations.
Speaking for to reporters on Thursday for the first time since August, Watson declined to answer any questions not related to football. He spoke at length about his excitement to play not only in front of Browns fans but Texans fans as well.
“It has been great memories and fun memories,” he said of his time with the Texans. “I still have a home in Houston. I still have friends and family still in Houston and relationships that are still there.”
It will be his first game since Jan. 3, 2021, when he threw for 365 yards and three touchdowns for Houston in a 41-38 loss to Tennessee. Soon after that, he became unhappy with the direction of the team and requested a trade. Then, two dozen women accused him of sexual harassment or assault during massage therapy sessions.
He remained on Houston’s roster last year but sat out all season before being traded to the Browns in March.
Watson agreed to the lengthy suspension, a $5 million fine and to undergo professional counseling and therapy after an independent arbitrator ruled that he violated the league’s personal conduct policy.
Watson helped the Texans to two playoff berths in the four seasons before his trade request, becoming a fan favorite before his off-the-field issues began to overshadow his talent.
He was asked what reception he expects in his return to the city where he spent his entire NFL career.
“I am focusing on just being the starting quarterback and executing the game plan,” he said. “That is my main focus. I am not worried about the atmosphere.”
Watson will face a struggling squad that has lost six in a row and is the NFL’s only one-win team.
Some wonder if the 27-year-old Watson will be the player he was before, or if he’ll be rusty in his return.
“We’re telling our guys we’re going to see the best version of Deshaun,” Houston coach Lovie Smith said. “I think you go into every game that way. We have no idea. He hasn’t played for a long period of time, but we hope there is some rust and all those things.”
Watson was asked if he expects the long layoff to affect him.
“Honestly, I am not sure,” he said. “This is my first time having time off. My biggest focus is just going out there, and just really whatever (coach) Kevin (Stefanski) calls, make sure I am executing, taking it one play at a time, and let the game come to me, not press or anything like that.”
RUNNING WOES
One of the few bright spots of Houston’s first nine games was the improvement of a running game led by rookie Dameon Pierce. But in the last two games — both lopsided losses — the Texans haven’t gotten anything going on the ground.
The Texans had 36 yards rushing Sunday, their second-worst rushing performance of the season after finishing with a season-low 21 yards against Washington Nov. 20.
Pierce had 772 yards rushing after nine games but has mustered just 8 yards in each of the past two games.
STEP FORWARD
A disappointment for much of the season, Cleveland’s defense delivered last week.
The Browns held Tampa Bay to 96 yards rushing, sacked Tom Brady three times and held big-play wide receiver Mike Evans to two catches in a 23-17 overtime win.
It was a positive performance for a unit that has been plagued by communication problems and poor tackling.
“Yeah, little increments here and there,” linebacker Jeremiah Owusu-Koramoah said when asked about the improvements. “We still have a lot of stuff to work on and lot of mistakes to fix. From this point, I think we made some little adjustments and we’re getting better as time goes on.”
After missing three games with a knee injury, Owusu-Koramoah has been a force in the last two, recording 20 tackles, including two for loss.
DAMAGED GOODS
Myles Garrett recorded 1 1/2 sacks last week with 1 1/2 arms.
Cleveland’s All-Pro defensive end barely made it through last Sunday's win over Tampa Bay after aggravating a left shoulder sprain suffered when he crashed his car in late September. Afterward, Garrett said he’s hoping to avoid surgery — or at least delay it until after the season.
He’s been getting extra rest and treatment, which has allowed him to keep playing.
The Texas native has three sacks in four career games against Houston.
HEY OLD FRIEND
Houston quarterback Kyle Allen, who will make his second start Sunday since Davis Mills was benched, knows how dangerous Garrett can be after playing with him for two seasons at Texas A&M.
“He was the best player on our team then and is probably one of the best players in the league now,” Allen said.
Allen had a message for Garrett leading up to Sunday’s game, in which he’ll try to bounce back after throwing two interceptions in his season debut last week.
“Be nice to me,” Allen said with a smile.
TEXAS TWO-STEP
Houston favors a Cover 2 defensive scheme in which both safeties play deep to take away long throws. It’s easier to run against the formation because there are fewer players near the line of scrimmage.
Stefanski said the Texans play Cover 2 as much as any team.
“It’s a unique challenge,” he said. “It’s a scheme that I have seen work at a really, really high level. It keeps you off balance when you can play Cover 2 and keep everything in front of you. Then you can crawl up and play man.”
PICKING FIRST?
With six games left and as the only team with just one win, the Texans are in position to receive the No. 1 pick in next year’s draft.
If they get it, it will be the fourth time they’ll pick first and the first since 2014 when they selected defensive end Jadeveon Clowney, who now plays for the Browns.
Their previous No. 1 pick was also a defensive end when they chose Mario Williams in 2006. Houston is in desperate need of a quarterback and may look toward Alabama's Bryce Young or Ohio State's C.J. Stroud.
If they do have the top pick and choose a quarterback, he’ll be the second signal-caller drafted first in franchise history, joining David Carr, who was their first-ever draft pick in 2002.
The only other time the Texans took a quarterback in the first round came in 2017 when they traded up to draft Watson 12th overall.
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AP Sports Writer Tom Withers contributed to this report.
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60% OF VEHICLES TO BE ELECTRIC IN ORDER TO MEET THE GUIDELINES. APRIL IS ORGAN DONATION MONTH, AND TODAY, PEOPLE WHOSE LIVES HAVE BEEN TOUCHED BY DONATION GATHERED TO ENCOURAGE OTHERS TO REGISTER AS DONORS. GOVERNOR SUNUNU AND THE NEW ENGLAND DONOR SERVICES HOSTING THIS EVENT AT THE STATE HOUSE. AMONG THE SPEAKERS TODAY, AARON GARRITY CONTINUE WHO IS A HEART RECIPIENT AS A YOUNG CHILD AND THE MOTHER OF A MAN FROM NASHUA WHO DONATED HIS HEART, LIVER AND BOTH KIDNEYS AFTER HE PASSED AWAY AT 18 MONTHS, I HAD MY HEART TRANSPLANT. I WAS OBVIOUSLY 18 MONTHS OLD AT THAT POINT, SO I DIDN’T KNOW WHAT IT WAS LIKE TO LIVE LIFE AT ALL. AND BECAUSE OF MY DONOR, I AM 26 AND A HALF YEARS POST TRANSPLANT AND I AM A MOM OF. WE DECIDED THAT DAN WAS A COMPASSION, KIND, CARING, EMPATHETIC AND SELFLESS PERSON WHOSE ORGAN DONATION WOULD BE HIS CHOICE. SO DAN WOULD BE A HERO AND DONATE LIFE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 8TH, 2021 FOR TRANSPLANT RECIPIENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES LIVES WERE CHANGED FOREVER. SO MANY POWERFUL STORIES THERE TODAY. AND YOU CAN REGISTER AS A DONOR AT T
Donor families, organ recipients urge people to donate life during Organ Donation Month in New Hampshire
Updated: 8:46 PM EDT Apr 12, 2023
On Wednesday, people whose lives have been touched by donation gathered to encourage people to register as donors.Gov. Chris Sununu and New England Donor Services hosted the event at the statehouse.Among the speakers were Erin Geraghty Contino, who was a heart recipient as a young child, and Michele Decoteau, the mother of a man from Nashua who donated his heart, liver and both kidneys after he died.“And at 18 months, I had my heart transplant, I was obviously 18 months, so I didn't know what it was like to live life at all," Contino said. "And because of my donor, I am 26-and-a-half years post-transplant and I am a mom.”“We decided that Dan was a compassionate, kind, caring, empathetic and selfless person whose organ donation would be his choice, so Dan would be a hero and donate life," Decoteau said. "On Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, four transplant recipients and their families' lives were changed forever.”You can register as a donor at the Department of Motor Vehicles when getting or renewing your driver's license.
CONCORD, N.H. — On Wednesday, people whose lives have been touched by donation gathered to encourage people to register as donors.
Gov. Chris Sununu and New England Donor Services hosted the event at the statehouse.
Among the speakers were Erin Geraghty Contino, who was a heart recipient as a young child, and Michele Decoteau, the mother of a man from Nashua who donated his heart, liver and both kidneys after he died.
“And at 18 months, I had my heart transplant, I was obviously 18 months, so I didn't know what it was like to live life at all," Contino said. "And because of my donor, I am 26-and-a-half years post-transplant and I am a mom.”
“We decided that Dan was a compassionate, kind, caring, empathetic and selfless person whose organ donation would be his choice, so Dan would be a hero and donate life," Decoteau said. "On Sunday, Aug. 8, 2021, four transplant recipients and their families' lives were changed forever.”
You can register as a donor at the Department of Motor Vehicles when getting or renewing your driver's license. | 2023-04-13T01:56:44+00:00 | wmur.com | https://www.wmur.com/article/organ-donation-month-new-hampshire-2023/43583016 |
CHICAGO (AP) — All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi and the Chicago White Sox agreed to a $75 million, five-year contract, a person familiar with the situation said Friday.
The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the deal was pending a physical. ESPN first reported the agreement.
The 28-year-old Benintendi helped Boston win a World Series championship in 2018. He won a Gold Glove with Kansas City in 2021 and was chosen to his first All-Star team last season before the Royals traded him to the New York Yankees on July 27. He hit a career-high .304 in 126 games, though his home run total dropped to five from 17 in 2021.
Benintendi batted .254 in 33 games with the Yankees and missed the playoffs because of a broken right wrist.
“Beni’s a guy that came in here and fit in really well, obviously got hurt and had his season shortened, especially when he was really starting to play well for us,” Yankees manager Aaron Boone said. “So whatever the ending, if that is actually true, he’s a great player and was a really good teammate.”
Benintendi has a .279 batting average and 73 homers over seven seasons with Boston, Kansas City and New York.
He reunites with new White Sox manager Pedro Grifol, who took over for Hall of Famer Tony La Russa after spending the past 10 years in a variety of coaching roles with Kansas City.
Chicago is looking to bounce back from a disappointing 2022 season, when the team went 81-81 and finished 11 games back of surprising AL Central champion Cleveland. The White Sox were coming off back-to-back playoff appearances and ran away with the division in 2021.
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Fire Alarm Suggestions in case of a wildfire in Central Oregon:
Prior to a wildfire emergency:
—Sue Bastian
Rape in Bend
On Sat., July 16, a Bend woman in her 50s was attacked on her way home. She was raped. She was beaten. She was robbed. The rape kit identified the man who raped her. I met her at her place of work on Wed., July 21. She was back at work with a swollen, blackened face just five days after this event. Five days, and back to work.
This happens in Bend. It happens right here. We—both men and women—have to speak up for an end to violence against women. Bring it up in conversation. Don't wait for the "right time" to express yourself. It's OK to feel clumsy and not know what to say, try anyhow, practice. If you think "it's a delicate conversation, so I don't want to make someone uncomfortable" well you're wrong. Your silence is wrong. Ask someone who has experienced physical or sexual violence if it's OK to talk about it, and then respect their answer, but at least ask. Tell them that you want to help, but don't know how. Express your intolerance. Express your disgust. Offer your help repeatedly: again and again and again. The bruises and scars may go away, but the trauma is still there.
Please support the following Bend businesses who contributed to a support package for this woman: Haven Home Style on Bond St., Oregon Body & Bath on Wall St., and SMOKELORE on NW Hill St. Thank you to the Bend Police Department for their professionalism in this matter.
Saving Grace of Central Oregon is a resource for women experiencing abuse in Bend and their 24-hour hotline is: 541-389-7021
Psilocybin Services Program
I'd like to thank Mary Fleischmann for raising the important questions regarding the therapy assisted psilocybin program, known as measure 109. I agree, it is a process, and the state of Oregon is the first in the nation to do so. Talk about pressure!! To begin, I highly recommend checking out the OHA website (https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PREVENTIONWELLNESS/Pages/Psilocybin-Advisory-Board-Meetings.aspx) that dives deeply into all facets of the requirements, specifications and guidelines for licensing, manufacturing, service centers and training. One item to note, the recommendations by the PAB (Psilocybin Advisory Board, comprised of medical and behavioral professionals) are yet to be officially adopted by OHA. We anticipate this to happen in November of 2022.
I'd like to touch on a few items Mary mentioned. First, Psilocybin facilitators. Facilitators must be licensed and successfully navigate a HECC, DOJ approved educational program, internship and pass a state exam. Then a facilitator can process a client through the therapy assisted psilocybin experience. This will include a medical assessment, intake, preparation session, psilocybin experience and integration sessions. This is a more stringent licensing process than a "guide" or "sitter" which does not have any structure, education and regulation around it. Where does the psilocybin medicine come from? Manufacturers must be licensed and inspected by the state and adhere to their requirements. It's also likely a database and tracking system will be implemented to follow the psilocybin from seed to service center. Together the client and facilitator will determine the dosage which will need to fall within the guideline of OHA. As you can see this program is strictly regulated with a focus on safe, accessible and affordable therapeutic option for those over 21. Please support mental health options in our community and vote "NO" on the Measure 109 opt out in November.
—Gregg Logan
the people of yes
once in another land, a drifter to no cause, a child to no family
would rise to admiration and mesmerize a nation
and a nation would salve the wounds of their defeat and hollowness
with the promise of a father who would make their country great again
and the father would become a hero
and the hero would become a ruler
and the ruler would become a fuhrer
and the scourge would become a plague
and the people would turn their heads and become the people of yes
and the people would give up their freedom and liberty
all in the name of convenience and expediency
and democracy would wane and the unwanted would perish
and those who complied would prosper and blame the ones of impurity and dissent
and the sound of dissent would be dulled as the fervent cheers would heighten
from the people of yes to their leader
and the truth would be silenced and the chaos would be embraced
all in pursuit of a perfect race for the people of yes
and the sadness prevailed much too long until it consumed itself
let us not be consumed in our land
let we, the people, be the people of no
—Patrick Reynolds
Letter of the Week:
More poetry for the Letter of the Week! Come on in for your gift card to Palate, Patrick. —Nicole Vulcan | 2022-08-04T04:11:45+00:00 | bendsource.com | https://www.bendsource.com/bend/letters-to-the-editor-08-04-2022/Content?oid=17427917 |
GRAND RAPIDS, MI – Police are investigating separate overnight shootings that injured two people.
The first shooting was reported at 1:17 a.m. Monday, July 24, in the 400 block of Worden Street SE near Madison Avenue.
A woman suffered three gunshot wounds in a drive-by shooting, Grand Rapids police said. She showed up at a local hospital for treatment of non-life-threatening injuries.
The second shooting was reported at 1:53 a.m. in the 1100 block of West Fulton Street. The shooting stemmed from an earlier altercation at a bar, police said. A man was shot in the buttocks.
Police said there was little information about the shooters in both incidents. Anyone with information can contact investigators at 616-456-3380 or Silent Observer at 616-774-2345 or silentobserver.org
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Summer’s most spectacular meteor shower now underway, best dates for viewing | 2023-07-24T10:47:29+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2023/07/woman-injured-in-drive-by-shooting-man-shot-after-bar-altercation.html |
AURORA, Colo. (KDVR) — Southbound Interstate 225 was closed at 6th Avenue Monday morning due to a shooting.
The Colorado Department of Transportation reported that southbound I-225 was closed at the 6th Avenue exit. CDOT said the closure was due to police activity.
The Aurora Police Department was called to the area at around 6:44 a.m. on reports of a shooting.
One person was transported to a local hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Police said that victim reports mentioned the shooting was possibly related to road rage.
The highway was reopened a little less than an hour later after officers completed their investigation across the southbound lanes.
SkyFOX flew over the scene and footage showed traffic being diverted off the highway while emergency personnel walked across the interstate and investigated.
APD said that they do not have suspect information available at this time. | 2022-10-24T15:46:31+00:00 | kdvr.com | https://kdvr.com/news/local/southbound-i-225-closed-for-police-activity/ |
Hyundai, Kia issue recalls, tells owners to park outside due to fire risk
Hyundai and Kia are telling owners of some of their large SUVs to park them outdoors and away from buildings after a series of fires involving trailer hitch wiring.
The Korean automakers are recalling more than 281,000 vehicles in the U.S. because of the problem, but they haven't figured out how to fix it yet. The automakers reported 25 fires or melting incidents in the U.S. and Canada caused by the problem, but no crashes or injuries.
The recalls cover more than 245,000 Hyundai Palisade and over 36,000 Kia Telluride SUVs from the 2020 through 2022 model years.
In documents posted Tuesday by the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the companies said debris and moisture can accumulate in a circuit board in the tow hitch wiring. That can cause an electrical short, which can lead to a fire.
Hyundai said that dealers will inspect the wiring and remove a fuse as an interim repair. The companies say a final repair is being developed. | 2022-08-23T14:34:43+00:00 | kcci.com | https://www.kcci.com/article/hyundai-kia-issue-recalls-tells-owners-to-park-outside-due-to-fire-risk/40967010 |
Officials in New York are on track to spend $1 billion taxpayer dollars refurbishing 40-year-old Winter Olympic sports and tourism sites near Lake Placid. Critics doubt it will pay off.
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Officials in New York are on track to spend $1 billion taxpayer dollars refurbishing 40-year-old Winter Olympic sports and tourism sites near Lake Placid. Critics doubt it will pay off.
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‘Small business is big business’: Market 606 helps boost small businesses in Johnson County
PAINTSVILLE, Ky. (WYMT) - Market 606 kicked off in downtown Paintsville on Saturday and folks came in bunches to browse small businesses.
“Small business is big business in our communities and that’s no different here in Johnson County,” said Johnson County Judge-Executive Mark McKenzie. “We are a very pro-business organization as a government.”
The event was focused on giving small, local shops, brick-and-mortar or otherwise, a chance to get out and boost their business. This also allowed new businesses such as Lavender Springs Alpaca, an alpaca farm in Johnson County, an opportunity to meet new people.
“We’ve been looking for an event to kind of get our foot in the door in town and my husband saw this on Facebook, so he decided to sign me up,” said Lavender Springs Alpaca owner Ashlee Osoway. “We’ve met a lot of people, a lot of people are curious about our farm and didn’t really know where- that we were out there so this is a kind of eye-opening for them about what alpacas are and why we would have them.”
This also boosted the economy of the region as a whole as folks came into town to enjoy the weekend full of events such as Market 606 as well as the Johnson County Trail Day.
“It’s a total economic impact on the whole community when you have events like this to give people a reason to come to your community and that’s what we want to continue to do,” said Judge-Executive McKenzie.
Along with small businesses, Market 606 featured several food trucks, non-profit organizations, an ATV parade, live music, and giveaways.
Copyright 2022 WYMT. All rights reserved. | 2022-05-01T01:25:29+00:00 | wymt.com | https://www.wymt.com/2022/05/01/small-business-is-big-business-market-606-helps-boost-small-businesses-johnson-county/ |
Here's a look ahead and a roundup of key developments from the past week.
What to watch
The United States and its allies are trying to press China not to provide weapons to Russia, White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said.
Belarus' leader Viktor Lukashenko, a close Kremlin ally, will head to Beijing to meet with China's leader Xi Jinping.
Finland's parliament will vote on Tuesday whether to ratify the country's accession to NATO.
Also Tuesday, U.S. lawmakers will attend hearings about the Ukraine war in both the Senate Armed Services Committee and the House subcommittee on defense appropriations.
On Wednesday, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov is due to attend a meeting with his counterparts of the Group of 20 nations in New Delhi.
Friday, President Biden hosts German Chancellor Olaf Scholz at the White House.
What happened last week
The world marked one year since Russia invaded Ukraine. In the lead-up, President Biden made an unannounced visit to the Ukrainian capital, Kyiv, and later to Poland.
Some Russians defied the Kremlin's rule by protesting against the war in several cities, with one independent Russian outlet reporting more than 50 people were detained at different demonstrations where they picketed, laid flowers and wrote messages.
China called for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, in a position paper released on the anniversary of the invasion. Earlier in the week, Russian President Vladimir Putin and China's top diplomat met in Moscow and pledged to strengthen ties.
Putin suspended Russia's participation in New START, the last remaining arms control treaty with the United States.
Russian forces conducted ground attacks in eastern Ukraine, near Svatove and Kreminna, Western security analysts said.
A meeting of G-20 finance chiefs in India failed to reach consensus on the war in Ukraine, with China refusing to condemn Russia's invasion.
In-depth
Kherson's underground resistance: How ordinary people fought Russia from the shadows.
For Ukrainians in Dubai, a new restaurant offers a taste of home.
The key trends to watch in the Russia-Ukraine war.
The economic war against Russia, a year later.
They were born into war. Now, they're celebrating their first birthday in the U.S.
China calls for a cease-fire and peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.
One year later, a photographer reflects on his time in Mariupol as Russia invaded.
Photographing a year of war and resilience in Ukraine.
Putinology: the art of analyzing the man in the Kremlin.
She's Ukrainian American. Her relatives are in Russia. Family group texts are awkward.
After the Ukraine war, what comes next? NATO allies don't agree.
Putin and China's top diplomat pledge to strengthen ties.
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin speaks to NPR's All Things Considered.
Ukraine's birth rate was already dangerously low. Then war broke out.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy went from comedian to icon of democracy. This is how he did it.
Special report
Russia's war in Ukraine is changing the world: See our updated report on its ripple effects in all corners of the globe.
Earlier developments
You can read past recaps here. For context and more in-depth stories, you can find more of NPR's coverage here. Also, listen and subscribe to NPR's State of Ukraine podcast for updates throughout the day.
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Border crossings are off from last week’s highs as US pins hopes for order on mobile app
TIJUANA, Mexico (AP) — Pandemic-era limits on asylum known as Title 42 have been rarely discussed among many of tens of thousands of migrants massed on Mexico’s border with the United States.
Their eyes were — and are — fixed instead on a new U.S. government mobile app that grants 1,000 people daily an appointment to cross the border and seek asylum while living in the U.S. With demand far outstripping available slots, the app has been an exercise in frustration for many — and a test of the Biden administration’s strategy of coupling new legal paths to entry with severe consequences for those who don’t.
“You start to give up hope but it’s the only way,” Teresa Muñoz, 48, who abandoned her home in the Mexican state of Michoacan after a gang killed her husband and beat her. She has been trying for a month to gain entry through the app, called CBPOne, while staying in a Tijuana shelter with her two children and 2-year-old grandson.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas said the Border Patrol made 6,300 arrests on Friday — the first day after Title 42 expired — and 4,200 Saturday. That’s sharply below the 10,000-plus on three days last week as migrants rushed to get in before new policies to restrict asylum took effect.
“It is still early,” Mayorkas said Sunday on CNN’s ‘State of the Union.’ “We are in day three, but we have been planning for this transition for months and months. And we have been executing on our plan. And we will continue to do so.”
Despite the drop in recent days, authorities predict arrests will spike to between 12,000 and 14,000 a day, Matthew Hudak, deputy Border Patrol chief, said in a court filing Friday. And authorities cannot confidently estimate how many will cross, Hudak said, noting intelligence reports failed to quickly flag a “singular surge” of 18,000 predominantly Haitian migrants in Del Rio, Texas, in September 2021.
More than 27,000 migrants were in custody along the border one day last week, a number that may top 45,000 by the end of May if authorities can’t release migrants without orders to appear in immigration court, Hudak said.
The administration plans to ask an appeals court Monday for permission to release migrants without orders to appear in court. Authorities say it takes between 90 minutes and two hours to process a single adult for court — potentially choking Border Patrol holding facilities – and longer to process families. By contrast, it takes only 20 minutes to release someone with instructions to report to an immigration office in 60 days, a common practice since 2021 to ease overcrowding along the border.
The Justice Department even raised the possibility of declining to take people into custody if it can’t quickly release migrants, calling that a “worst-case scenario.”
The administration is touting new legal pathways in an effort to deter illegal crossings, including parole for 30,000 Cubans, Haitians, Nicaraguans and Venezuelans a month who apply online with a financial sponsor and arrive at an airport.
Hundreds of predominantly Colombian migrants waited to be processed Saturday in searing heat near Jacumba, California, having slept for days in thatched tents east of San Diego and getting by on the Border Patrol’s limited supply of cookies and water. Several said they crossed illegally after trying the app without success or hearing tales of frustration from others.
Ana Cuna, 27, said she and other Colombians paid $1,300 each to be guided across the border after reaching Tijuana. She said she touched foot on U.S. soil hours before Title 42 expired Thursday but, like others, was given a numbered wristband by the Border Patrol and, two days later, had not been processed.
Under Title 42, a public-health rule, migrants were denied asylum more than 2.8 million times on grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19. When it expired, the administration launched a policy to deny asylum to people who travel through another country, like Mexico, to the U.S., with few exceptions.
“We want to come according to the law and be welcomed,” said Cuna, whose thatched tent included Colombian women and families hoping to reach Chicago, San Antonio, Philadelphia and Spartanburg, South Carolina.
Releasing migrants without court orders but with instructions to report an immigration office in 60 days became widespread in 2021. Directing that processing work to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement offices when migrants report to the agency’s offices created additional delays – with ICE offices in New York backed up until 2033 just to schedule an initial court appearance.
U.S. District Judge T. Kent Wetherell n Pensacola, Florida, ordered an end to the practice in March, which the administration had effectively stopped by then anyway. It chose not to appeal the ruling but reactivated the policy last week, calling it an emergency response. The state of Florida protested and Wetherell ordered the administration to avoid the quick releases for two weeks. He scheduled a hearing on Friday.
Since CBPOne began Jan. 12 for asylum-seekers, it has exasperated many with error messages, difficulty capturing photos and a frantic daily ritual of racing thumbs on phone screens until slots run out within minutes.
In Tijuana, Muñoz looked into being smuggled through the mountains east of San Diego but determined it would cost too much. She is still haunted by walking through the Arizona desert in the mid-2000s on a grueling one-week trek. After saving money working double shifts at a supermarket near Los Angeles, she returned to Mexico to raise her children.
Last week, the administration increased the number of slots to 1,000 from 740, awarded on the app, began granting priority to those who try longest, and released slots gradually throughout the day instead of all at once, which had created mad rushes. So far, Muñoz said she is unconvinced.
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The latest mass killing in the United States happened Monday night in Philadelphia where a 40-year-old is accused of killing a man in a house and then gunning down four others on neighborhood streets before surrendering to police.
Gun violence flared as the U.S. celebrated the Fourth of July holiday, leaving more than a dozen dead and almost 60 wounded — including children as young as 2 years old — in Philadelphia, Baltimore, Louisiana, Texas, Florida and Washington, D.C.
The Philadelphia shooting is the country’s 29th mass killing of 2023 in which four or more people died, not including the assailant, within a 24-hour period, according to a database on July 5 that is maintained by The Associated Press and USA Today in partnership with Northeastern University.
So far this year, the nation has witnessed the highest number on record of mass killings and deaths to this point in a single year. There have been more than 550 mass killing incidents since 2006, according to the database, in which at least 2,900 people have died and at least 2,000 people have been injured.
Here’s what happened in each U.S. mass killing this year.
KELLOGG, IDAHO: June 18
A 31-year-old man is accused of fatally shooting four members of a neighboring family in their apartment on Father’s Day. The man was upset that the neighbor’s 18-year-old son had reportedly exposed himself to the man’s children, a police document alleges.
SEQUATCHIE, TENNESSEE: June 15
A 48-year-old man is thought to be responsible for killing himself and five others — including three children and his estranged wife — in a home where police responded to a shooting and arrived to find the residence ablaze, authorities said. A seventh person suffered gunshot wounds and was found alive at the home after firefighters extinguished the flames.
MESA, ARIZONA: May 26
A 20-year-old man shot four men to death and wounded a woman in a 12-hour crime spree in metro Phoenix, authorities said. He told police that he met the victims at random that day at a range of places, including a park and a convenience store, and became angry when the subject of drugs came up.
NASH, TEXAS: May 23
Authorities jailed an 18-year-old man in connection with the shootings of his parents, sister and brother inside a home. A victim’s co-worker who went to the home after one of the victims failed to show up for work told police that the man said “he had killed his family because they were cannibals, and they were going to eat him.”
ALLEN, TEXAS: May 6
A 33-year-old man with an arsenal of legally-purchased firearms killed eight people and wounded seven others at a Dallas-area shopping center. He had posted online about his white supremacist and misogynistic views. A police officer fatally shot him within four minutes.
LAKE WALES, FLORIDA: May 2
A 38-year-old man was suspected of fatally shooting a woman and her three children after police were called to an apartment complex where they found the bodies. After an hourslong standoff at a motel, police fatally shot the man.
HENRYETTA, OKLAHOMA: May 1
A 39-year-old man fatally shot his wife, her three children and their two friends before killing himself, authorities said. They were all found dead on his rural property. He was a convicted rapist who had been freed from prison early, despite facing new sex charges in a separate case.
MOJAVE, CALIFORNIA: April 30
Four people were found fatally shot inside an RV in a remote Mojave Desert community, authorities said. There were no immediate arrests, but two people were being sought for questioning as “persons of interest.”
CLEVELAND, TEXAS: April 28
A 38-year-old man was arrested after a four-day manhunt. Authorities allege that the man charged into a neighbor’s home and killed five people, including a 9-year-old boy, after his neighbors asked him to stop firing his AR-style rifle because a baby was trying to sleep.
BOWDOIN, MAINE: April 18
A 32-year-old man confessed to fatally shooting four people, including his parents, at a home. From there he fled and fired shots at moving vehicles on a highway. Several vehicles were hit by gunfire but the three people injured were a family all in the same car.
DADEVILLE, ALABAMA: April 15
Six suspects — ages 15 to 20 — were charged with reckless murder in connection with a shooting at a Sweet 16 birthday party that killed four people and injured at least 32 others. Two high school seniors were killed. The other two killed were 19 and 23.
LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY: April 10
A 25-year-old bank employee armed with a rifle opened fire at his workplace, killing five people — including a close friend of Kentucky’s governor — while livestreaming the attack on Instagram, authorities said. Police arrived as shots were still being fired inside Old National Bank and killed the shooter during an exchange of gunfire.
MONROE, LOUISIANA: March 31
A 37-year-old man was arrested on arson and murder charges after a fire killed four people in a home, KNOE-TV reported.
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE: March 27
A 28-year-old killed three children and three adults in a shooting at a small Christian elementary school before being killed by police. The shooter was a former student there. Police have said the shooter “was assigned female at birth” but used masculine pronouns on social media.
SUMTER, SOUTH CAROLINA: March 21
A 42-year-old former soldier shot and killed three children as they slept in their home while their mother frantically sought help, authorities said. He also killed an Army soldier who was at the home before killing himself. The shooter and the children’s mother were divorced.
BIRMINGHAM, ALABAMA: March 13 to 14
A 28-year-old man was suspected of killing four people in overnight shootings. Authorities said the man approached a police officer and said he had shot two people in Birmingham and two people in St. Clair County.
DALLAS, TEXAS: March 12
An 18-year-old man and 20-year-old woman were charged in the fatal shootings of four people at an apartment. They told police they’d broken into the home to take money. The man admitted to shooting all of the victims. The woman had dated one of the victims, and they were involved in a custody dispute over their son. An infant was found unharmed at the scene.
MIAMI LAKES, FLORIDA: March 10
Police found three females and two males dead from apparent gunshot wounds inside a home, officials said. The wounds of one man appeared to be self-inflicted, leading investigators to believe the case was a murder-suicide.
COCOA, FLORIDA: March 1
A 36-year-old man was arrested after fatally shooting his teenage daughter, her mother and two other people, authorities said. Deputies responded after one of two surviving children had called a relative for help.
DAPHNE, ALABAMA: Feb. 22
A 21-year-old man was accused of killing his grandparents, his brother and a family friend with a handgun and pickaxe. Their bodies were found in the backyard of his grandparents’ home and inside a bedroom in the house, police said.
ARKABUTLA, MISSISSIPPI: Feb. 17
A 52-year-old man shot and killed six people including his ex-wife and stepfather at multiple locations in a tiny rural community, authorities said. The man was armed with a shotgun and two handguns. A family friend said he had a history of mental illness. One victim was shot and killed while sitting in a pickup truck outside a convenience store.
LUTTRELL, TENNESSEE: Jan. 29
A 52-year-old man who complained of having “a devil in his head” fatally shot four children in his home before setting the residence ablaze and shooting himself, according to a prosecutor. The children were ages 5 to 15.
HALF MOON BAY, CALIFORNIA: Jan. 23
A 66-year-old man was charged with killing seven people in back-to-back shootings at two mushroom farms. He pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors said he opened fire at the mushroom farm where he worked, killing four co-workers and wounding another one. They said he then drove to a mushroom farm he was fired from in 2015 and fatally shot three former co-workers.
MONTEREY PARK, CALIFORNIA: Jan. 21
A 72-year-old man opened fire on a mostly elderly crowd at a Lunar New Year dance, killing 11 people and wounding nine. The man later died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. The massacre has been called the deadliest shooting in Los Angeles County history.
GOSHEN, CALIFORNIA: Jan. 16
Authorities announced more than two dozen arrests during a gang crackdown following the fatal shootings of six people — including a teenage mother and her baby — that investigators believe stemmed from a gang rivalry. Two men have pleaded not guilty to the murder charges.
CLEVELAND, OHIO: Jan. 13
A 41-year-old man was accused of fatally shooting his father, sister and nephew as well as another man and critically wounding an 8-year-old girl. The man pleaded not guilty. Police alleged that he shot victims in the head in different rooms of a home, then flagged down a police cruiser and directed officers to the scene.
HIGH POINT, NORTH CAROLINA: Jan. 7
A 45-year-old man fatally shot his wife and three children and then himself. Authorities said all five lived together in the home. Two others escaped the house. One of the survivors was a relative of the family and another was an acquaintance. Both were in their 20s.
ENOCH, UTAH: Jan. 4
A 42-year-old man fatally shot his five children, his mother-in-law and his wife and then killed himself two weeks after his wife filed for divorce. Child protective services had opened an investigation of the man on child abuse and threats to his family just weeks before the killing. | 2023-07-06T02:10:46+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/national/ap-us-news/ap-a-list-of-mass-killings-in-the-united-states-since-january/ |
AVON, Ohio – Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers is set to open in Avon on Thursday, May 11.
The fast-casual restaurant is located at 35815 Chester Road in front of Cabela’s.
A ribbon-cutting ceremony is planned for 9:30 a.m. Thursday.
Freddy’s also has eateries under construction in North Olmsted and Lorain with openings planned for this year.
The eatery offers cooked-to-order steakburgers, all-beef hot dogs, shoestring fries and frozen custard treats.
The 2,700 square-foot Avon restaurant will accommodate 60 customers with additional seating on the patio. Drive-through service and mobile ordering via Freddy’s app and website is available.
Hours will be 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. Friday and Saturday.
Freddy’s – which was founded in 2002 in Wichita, Kansas – has more than 470 locations in 36 states.
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(NEXSTAR) – Lots of Americans leave college wishing they could have a do-over, a nationwide survey found.
It’s not just the heavy drinking on game days or all-nighter study sessions people regret, the Federal Reserve Survey of Household Economics and Decisionmaking found. Many people end up regretting their choice in college major.
The Washington Post’s Department of Data analyzed the findings of the Federal Reserve survey and found nearly 50% of people who studied humanities or the arts eventually regretted that choice. Not far behind, about 45% of people surveyed who studied social and behavioral sciences also wished they’d picked something different.
More than a third of people who studied education, business, law and life sciences also regretted their choice. Over 40% of people who went to vocational school reported regrets, as well.
According to the newspaper’s analysis, the amount of student loans people had didn’t seem to affect whether or not they had regrets.
Perhaps hoping to avoid such regrets (or massive student loans), fewer people enrolled in college in 2020 when compared to ten years prior. In 2020, 19.4 million students were enrolled in college or university courses, according to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES). That figure was down 10% from 2010. The COVID-19 pandemic likely also played a role in declining enrollment that year, as many college campuses shut down and temporarily switched to distance learning.
The major people were least likely to regret, the Federal Reserve survey found, was engineering. Despite that popularity, engineering is still a far less common choice than other majors, NCES says. Three times as many people graduate with a degree in business than with a degree in engineering. However, the data shows it is a growing field of study from year to year.
And even though it ranked lowest when it came to regrets, about a quarter of engineering students still wished they’d done things differently, the Washington Post reported. | 2022-09-11T18:47:21+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/news/national/nearly-half-of-people-who-choose-these-college-majors-regret-it-federal-survey-finds/ |
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
8-3-7, SB: 2
(eight, three, seven; SB: two)
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ The winning numbers in Tuesday afternoon's drawing of the Indiana Lottery's "Daily Three-Midday" game were:
8-3-7, SB: 2
(eight, three, seven; SB: two) | 2022-10-04T19:11:24+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Daily-Three-Midday-game-17486376.php |
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SWOG Cancer Research Network joins Caris' extensive network of leading cancer institutions and research consortia committed to improving patient outcomes through innovations in precision medicine
IRVING, Texas, June 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences®(Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that SWOG Cancer Research Network has joined the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance™ (POA). The POA is a growing network of leading cancer centers and research consortia across the globe that collaborate to advance precision oncology and biomarker-driven research, with its members working together to establish and optimize standards of care for molecular testing through innovative research to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients. POA members are uniquely positioned to leverage Caris' highly sophisticated AI bioinformatics and machine learning capabilities across the company's massive clinico-genomic database to enable innovative research to improve clinical outcomes for cancer patients.
SWOG Cancer Research Network is a global oncology research community of over 18,000 members in 45 states and 10 countries who design and conduct publicly funded clinical trials. SWOG trials have led to the approval of 14 cancer drugs, changed more than 100 standards of cancer care, and saved more than 3 million years of human life. The group is a member of the National Cancer Institute's National Clinical Trials Network and the NCI Community Oncology Research Program, and is a major part of the cancer research infrastructure in the U.S. and the world. Since its founding in 1956, SWOG has established a rich trove of resources. Its online clinical trial and publications search tool includes more than 1,400 trials and over 4,000 trial publications and presentations. SWOG's biorepository includes more than 1.1 million blood, tissue, and other biological samples. All of these resources are publicly available in order to advance cancer research worldwide.
"SWOG Cancer Research Network is excited to join the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance," said Charles D. Blanke, M.D., group chair of the SWOG Cancer Research Network. "SWOG brings unique value to this collaboration, including our vast biorepository of specimens linked to clinical data, which are ideal for research to identify biomarkers that will improve treatments for our patients."
"These are exciting times for Caris and the POA. Welcoming SWOG Cancer Research Network to the growing Caris POA network is a big milestone destined to help all patients diagnosed with cancer," said Chadi Nabhan, M.D., MBA, FACP, Chairman of the Caris Precision Oncology Alliance. "The expansion of the POA to include SWOG Cooperative Group speaks to our dedication to collaborate with cutting-edge scientists and leaders to identify relevant trials whereby sequencing biorepository specimens can lead to new information that transforms how we approach and treat various cancers. SWOG and the Caris POA have the same vision of transforming cancer care through precision oncology studies and research."
The Caris Precision Oncology Alliance includes 85 cancer centers, research networks, and academic institutions. These institutions have early access to the extensive database and artificial intelligence platform within Caris to establish evidence-based standards for cancer profiling and molecular testing in oncology. By leveraging the comprehensive genomic, transcriptomic and proteomic profiling available through Caris molecular profiling, Caris seeks to provide this network with the ability to prioritize therapeutic options and determine which clinical trial opportunities may benefit their patients. POA members are also able to integrate with a growing portfolio of biomarker-directed trials sponsored by biopharma. Additionally, POA member institutions have access to the most comprehensive clinico-genomic database in the industry, which includes matched molecular and clinical outcomes data from more than 390,000 patients, covering over 1 million data points per patient.
About Caris Life Sciences
Caris Life Sciences® (Caris) is the pioneer in precision medicine and leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Through comprehensive molecular profiling (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing) and the application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms, Caris has created the large-scale clinico-genomic database and cognitive computing needed to analyze and unravel the molecular complexity of disease. This convergence of data and machine learning provides an unmatched resource and the ideal path forward to conduct the basic, fundamental research to accelerate discovery for detection, diagnosis, monitoring, therapy selection and drug development to improve the human condition.
With a primary focus on cancer, Caris' suite of market-leading molecular profiling offerings assesses DNA, RNA and proteins to reveal a molecular blueprint that helps patients, physicians and researchers better detect, diagnose and treat patients. The company's latest advancement, Caris Assure™, is a blood-based, circulating nucleic acids sequencing (cNAS) assay that combines comprehensive molecular analysis (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing from blood) and serial monitoring – making it the most powerful liquid biopsy assay ever developed.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris has offices in Phoenix, New York, Tokyo, Japan and Basel, Switzerland. Caris or its distributors provide services in the U.S., Europe, Asia and other international markets. To learn more, please visit CarisLifeSciences.com or follow us on LinkedIn.
About SWOG Cancer Research Network
SWOG Cancer Research Network is part of the National Cancer Institute's National Clinical Trials Network and the NCI Community Oncology Research Program and is part of the oldest and largest publicly funded cancer research network in the nation. SWOG has more than 18,000 members in 45 states and 10 countries who design and conduct clinical trials to improve the lives of people with cancer. SWOG trials have led to the approval of 14 cancer drugs, changed more than 100 standards of cancer care, and saved more than 3 million years of human life. Learn more at swog.org, and follow us on Twitter.
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Lisa Burgner
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214.294.5606
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Frank DeSanto
communications@swog.org
210.718.2941
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LONDON (AP) — American-Canadian writer Ruth Ozeki won the prestigious Women’s Prize for Fiction on Wednesday for “The Book of Form and Emptiness.”
Ozeki was awarded the 30,000 pound ($36,000) prize at a ceremony in London for her playful, philosophical novel about a bereaved boy’s relationship with books and the objects in his house — all of which speak to him. His world becomes increasingly cacophonous as his widowed mother deals with her grief by hoarding.
Inspired in part by Buddhist philosophy and by the decluttering doyenne Marie Kondo, the novel explores the complex relationship between people and their possessions.
British journalist Mary Ann Sieghart, who chaired the judging panel, said Ozeki’s novel “stood out for its sparkling writing, warmth, intelligence, humor and poignancy.”
“A celebration of the power of books and reading, it tackles big issues of life and death, and is a complete joy to read,” she said.
Ozeki, who is also a filmmaker and Zen Buddhist priest, is the author of three previous novels, including the environmentally themed “My Year of Meats” and “All Over Creation.” She was a Booker Prize finalist in 2013 for “A Tale for the Time Being,” a Pacific-spanning story set after Japan’s 2011 earthquake and tsunami.
She also stared at her face in a mirror for three hours for the nonfiction book “Timecode of a Face.”
Bookmakers had ranked Ozeki’s novel a longshot to win, behind New Zealand author Meg Mason’s “Sorrow and Bliss,” Turkish-British author Elif Shafak’s “The Island of Missing Trees” and American writer Maggie Shipstead’s “Great Circle.” This year’s other finalists were U.S. writer Louise Erdrich’s “The Sentence” and Trinidadian author Lisa Allen-Agostini’s “The Bread the Devil Knead.”
The Women’s Prize, founded in 1996, is open to female English-language writers from around the world. Previous winners include Zadie Smith, Tayari Jones and Maggie O’Farrell. Last year’s winner was Susanna Clarke for her literary fantasy “Piranesi.” | 2022-06-15T18:48:14+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/ap-international/ruth-ozekis-book-of-form-and-emptiness-wins-womens-prize/ |
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