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FARMERVILLE, La. (KTVE/KARD) — School is out, and summer is approaching; some may want to dive into the water to cool off from the summer heat. Stephanie Herrmann with the Union Parish Library says many factors can cause anyone to drown.
One is that they can’t swim sometimes they’re not supervised well. If alcohol or other types of impairments come into place, then that increases the chances that a child might be in danger. It’s our hope that we can just save one child umm who doesn’t know how to swim by providing these life jackets at this location then it will be worth it.
Stephanie Herrmann, Union Parish Library Director
Not only will families have access to life jackets, but they will also be able to enjoy other features such as picnic tables and more.
We all want to cool off because its hot and so having a place where we can do that as a family is wonderful. So, it’s a great place for families to go to beat the heat of the summer. one thing we do want to emphasize is wearing life jackets especially for kids that are under ten that don’t know how to swim; something so simple can save their lives.
Stephanie Herrmann, Union Parish Library Director
The life jacket lending library is first come, first serve and be sure to return the jackets once you’re done. | 2023-05-31T22:46:25+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/state-news/union-parish-library-sponsors-life-jacket-lending-station-for-community/ |
PARIS (AP) — The woman was crumpled on the floor of a mangled Mercedes, unconscious and struggling to breathe. The French doctor had no idea who she was and just focused on trying to save her.
Twenty-five years later, Dr. Frederic Mailliez is still marked by what happened in the Alma Tunnel in Paris on Aug. 31, 1997 — and the realization that he was one of the last people to see Princess Diana alive.
“I realize my name will always be attached to this tragic night,” Mailliez, who was on his way home from a party when he came across the car crash, told The Associated Press. “I feel a little bit responsible for her last moments.”
As Britain and Diana’s admirers worldwide mark a quarter-century since her death, Mailliez recounted the aftermath of the crash.
That night, Mailliez was driving into the tunnel when he spotted a smoking Mercedes nearly split in two.
“I walked toward the wreckage. I opened the door, and I looked inside,” he said.
What he saw: “Four people, two of them were apparently dead, no reaction, no breathing, and the two others, on the right side, were living but in severe condition. The front passenger was screaming, he was breathing. He could wait a few minutes. And the female passenger, the young lady, was on her knees on the floor of the Mercedes, she had her head down. She had difficulty to breathe. She needed quick assistance.”
He ran to his car to call emergency services and grab a respiratory bag.
“She was unconscious,” he said. “Thanks to my respiratory bag (...) she regained a little bit more energy, but she couldn’t say anything.”
The doctor would later find out the news — along with the rest of the world — that the woman he treated was Diana, Britain’s national treasure adored by millions.
“I know it’s surprising, but I didn’t recognize Princess Diana,” he said. “I was in the car on the rear seat giving assistance. I realized she was very beautiful, but my attention was so focused on what I had to do to save her life, I didn’t have time to think, who was this woman.”
“Someone behind me told me the victims spoke English, so I began to speak English, saying I was a doctor and I called the ambulance,” he said. “I tried to comfort her.”
As he worked, he noticed the flash of camera bulbs, of paparazzi gathered to document the scene. A British inquest found Diana’s chauffeur, Henri Paul, was drunk and driving at a high speed to elude pursuing photographers.
Mailliez said he had “no reproach” toward the photographers’ actions after the crash. “They didn’t hamper me having access to the victims. ... I didn’t ask them for help, but they didn’t interfere with my job.”
Firefighters quickly came, and Diana was taken to a Paris hospital, where she died a few hours later. Her companion Dodi Fayed and the driver also died.
“It was a massive shock to learn that she was Princess Diana, and that she died,” Mailliez said. Then self-doubt set in. “Did I do everything I could to save her? Did I do correctly my job?” he asked himself. “I checked with my medical professors and I checked with police investigators,” he said, and they agreed he did all he could.
The anniversary is stirring up those memories again, but they also come back “each time I drive through the Alma Tunnel,” he said.
As Mailliez spoke, standing atop the tunnel, cars rushed in and out past the pillar where she crashed, now bearing a stencil drawing of Diana’s face.
The Flame of Liberty monument nearby has become a memorial site attracting Diana fans of all generations and nationalities. She has become a timeless figure of emancipation and a fashion icon even for those born after her death.
Irinia Ouahvi, a 16-year-old Parisian visiting the flame, said she knows Diana through TikTok videos and through her mother.
“Even with her style she was a feminist. She challenged royal etiquette, wearing cyclist shorts and casual pants,” Ouahvi said.
Francine Rose, a Dutch 16-year-old who stopped by Diana’s memorial while on a biking trip in Paris, discovered her story thanks to “Spencer,” a recent film starring Kristen Stewart.
“She is an inspiration because she was evolving in the strict household, the royal family, and just wanted to be free,” Rose said.
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This story corrects the name of the film starring Kristen Stewart to “Spencer.”
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Nicolas Garriga and Jeffrey Schaeffer contributed to this report.
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Follow AP's coverage of the 25th anniversary of Princess Diana's death at https://apnews.com/hub/princess-diana | 2022-08-29T22:36:49+00:00 | hjnews.com | https://www.hjnews.com/world/dianas-last-moments-french-doctor-recalls-tragic-night/article_5d77481f-4270-5954-af14-5f29a9f02d15.html |
The lawmakers and environmental advocates are trying to include funding to address climate change in the latest farm bill, which is updated and passed by Congress every five years.
Copyright 2023 NPR
The lawmakers and environmental advocates are trying to include funding to address climate change in the latest farm bill, which is updated and passed by Congress every five years.
Copyright 2023 NPR | 2023-04-04T10:53:37+00:00 | klcc.org | https://www.klcc.org/npr-politics/npr-politics/2023-04-04/some-lawmakers-aim-to-include-measures-to-curb-climate-change-in-farm-bill |
(The Hill) — Patients seeking out-of-state abortions and gender-affirming care are at risk of increased surveillance from law enforcement, according to a new report.
The Surveillance Technology Oversight Project (STOP) released a report Tuesday detailing the elevated dangers for patients who travel for abortions or gender-affirming care.
“Surveillance doesn’t stop at the state line,” said Albert Fox Cahn, the executive director of STOP. “Even as progressive states seek to protect abortion and gender-affirming care within our borders, anti-choice states are continuing to expand the threat that they will prosecute residents who leave the state to find evidence-based medical treatment.”
Cahn emphasized that it’s crucial for patients to understand how they can be tracked by law enforcement even when outside of the state, writing, “Every hotel reservation and bridge toll will be just one subpoena away from being used against a patient in court.”
The report comes a little over a year after the Supreme Court struck down Roe v. Wade, which eliminated the 1973 precedent granting the constitutional right to abortion. The Supreme Court granted states the authority to limit or ban the procedure.
In the months that followed, several Republican-led states moved against residents’ access to abortions.
The report found law enforcement and state officials can use license plate readers, ticket information and street cameras to track and identify residents “seeking, facilitating, or providing out-of-state care.” Furthermore, the report claims law enforcement agencies can “weaponize data,” that is already commercially available to them while being able to buy more data from hotels and smartphones.
STOP research director Eleni Manis said while “there’s no such thing as an open road anymore,” there are “relatively safer travel methods.” The report found mass public transportation is preferable, as prosecutors and state officials are “unlikely to leverage knowledge,” about where a patient took a specific subway or bus stop.
Mass public transportation still does have surveillance concerns, however, with some cities increasing tracking of public buses or subways and others forcing riders to pay with phone or credit card instead of cash, according to the report.
The report found using private cars, Uber or Lyft presents the risk of collecting the rider’s data including email addresses, phone numbers, payment information, app location service and destination data, while also having a camera in the vehicle. The report noted taking taxi rides could lower the risk in some cities that don’t collect ridership data.
“Although this database is anonymized, taxi trip data can be combined with street camera footage to track an individual passenger, mitigating the anonymizing effects of paying for a tax using cash,” the report stated.
Researchers went on to detail the differing surveillance risks associated with scooter and bike share programs, airplanes, long-haul buses and Amtrak.
The report also examined the risks connected with hotels and motels, which it found both volunteer or sell information to law enforcement. In comparison, the report found the U.S. Civil Code prohibits law enforcement from having access to short-term rental data, without an administrative subpoena. The report stated staying at the home “of a trusted person” is a safe option, but noted those in public housing have limited privacy from law enforcement.
In a STOP report published last year, researchers determined abortion seekers were being tracked even before Roe v. Wade was overturned. | 2023-07-18T19:45:06+00:00 | cbs4indy.com | https://cbs4indy.com/news/national-world/patients-seeking-abortion-gender-affirming-care-at-risk-of-increased-surveillance-report/ |
Much needed break on the way as summertime returns
HAZARD, Ky. (WYMT) - While we are not done with the rain chances this week, we’re about to get a hard reminder of what season we are in.
Today and Tonight
Showers and storms could still linger for a little bit this morning, but we have likely caught a break from any major activity. We will still be keeping a close eye on things. Skies should start to gradually clear this afternoon as highs make their way into the mid-80s.
Look for partly cloudy skies tonight with stray rain chances possible. Lows will drop to around 70.
Extended Forecast
For all the folks who are still without power, you will need to find somewhere to go with air conditioning on Wednesday. Sunny skies will crank up the thermostat to near 90 degrees. While I can’t rule out some stray rain chances during the heat of the day, I think most of us stay dry. It’s going to be a hot one though. We will drop into the low 70s under clear skies Wednesday night.
A mix of sun and clouds is expected on Thursday with scattered chances for showers and storms coming back into play. Even with a drier and hotter day on Wednesday, we will still have to keep an eye on our super saturated ground. Any heavy band of rain could cause additional high water issues. Highs will top out in the upper 80s before dropping to around 70.
Friday brings more chances for showers and storms back to the forecast and some of those could be heavy. We will have to keep a close eye on that system. Highs will be a touch cooler only topping out in the mid-80s.
Stay weather aware!
Copyright 2022 WYMT. All rights reserved. | 2022-08-02T06:58:15+00:00 | wymt.com | https://www.wymt.com/2022/08/02/much-needed-break-way-summertime-returns/ |
Jan. 13, 1938—Oct. 27, 2022
DECATUR — Richard L. McIntyre, Sr., 84, of Decatur, passed away on October 27, 2022, at Decatur Memorial Hospital.
Memorial Service will be 5:00 PM, Friday, November 4, 2022, at Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Home, Decatur. Memorial Visitation will be 3:00—5:00 PM, Friday at the funeral home. Military Rites will be conducted at the funeral home at 3:00 PM by the US Navy and Macon County Honor Guard. Private family burial will be at a later date in Friends Creek Cemetery, Argenta.
Richard was born January 13, 1938, in Decatur, the son of William F. McIntyre and Ethel (Walker) Robinson. He proudly served our country in the US Navy. Richard married Beverly Ann Cook on June 5, 1959. She preceded him in death on October 23, 2020. After returning from service, he worked in Assembly for Caterpillar for 30 years until his retirement. Richard loved working on cars and was proud of his 1966 Corvair. He owned and operated a nursery and greenhouse for many years. And, he most enjoyed spending time with his grandsons working on cars and other projects. Richard could often be found at Gabby’s seeing his girls and playing the slot machines and he and Beverly loved trips to Tunica, MS, to go to the boats and play slots.
He is survived by his grandsons: Chad (Brandi) McIntyre of Decatur, and Chris (Erin) McIntyre of Mt. Zion; great-grandchildren: Tia (Jonathon), Keeley and Nadia; great-great-grandchildren: Annabeth and Blaze; daughter-in-law, Kathy McIntyre; brother, Bob McIntyre and sister-in-law, Nancy McIntyre.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents; wife of 61 years, Beverly; son, Richard McIntyre, Jr.; brothers: Bill, Charles, and Larry and Mervin; and a sister, Betty Lou.
Condolences and memories may be shared with the family in care of Brintlinger and Earl Funeral Homes at www.brintlingerandearl.com. | 2022-11-01T05:26:52+00:00 | herald-review.com | https://herald-review.com/obituaries/richard-l-mcintyre-sr/article_4b90e5c1-258d-51a8-b6b8-1b821f4293b6.html |
FLINT, MI - Amari Steward has been promoted to executive director of Explore Flint & Genesee, a division of the Flint & Genesee Group, according to a Jan. 30 news release.
The position opened in November of 2022 after the restructuring of departments at the Group which promoted former executive director Alaina Wiens to Chief Marketing & Communications Officer effective January 1.
Steward was formerly a senior sales manager for Explore Flint & Genesee and has been with the organization since 2016.
“Explore Flint & Genesee continues to do great work that assists the Group in advancing its vision of being a top-five community in Michigan by 2040,” Steward said in the news release. “I appreciate the opportunity to help drive tourism in Flint & Genesee while enhancing visitor experience.”
Steward has accomplished a lot, working to help bring meetings and events to the area, most notably the Gus Macker 3-on-3 Basketball Tournament which returned to Flint in 2021. Before joining Explore Flint & Genesee, Steward worked for 10 years in hospitality and hotel management with IGH and Marriot brands in Michigan, Indiana, and Ohio.
“We are very pleased to find such quality talent for this position within our own organization,” said Tim Herman, chief executive officer of Flint & Genesee Group. “We employ exceptional individuals here at the Group and I can’t wait to see Amari’s continued success in her new role.”
Explore Flint & Genesee serves all tourism needs including motor coach tours, conventions, sporting events, reunions, weddings, car shows, association meetings, leisure, and business travel. These services are funded by the Genesee County accommodations tax and are provided at no cost.
“As a lifelong resident of Genesee County, I am honored to represent and serve this unique and proud community,” Steward said. “We have a great team that I have been working with for the past six years and I am ready to hit the ground running to help drive the economic impact that tourism brings to our region.”
The Flint & Genesee Group recently launched a talent attraction program and is working on making Genesee County a top five county by 2040.
Through her relationships at the local, state, and national levels, Steward plans to continue to foster economic impact in the community.
Read more at The Flint Journal:
Pair of Holly sisters open new apothecary, backed by family history and beliefs
Riverbank Farm in Davison area flipped into arts and crafts spot for women
Michigan’s Best Local Eats: North End Coffee Cafe Bake in Fenton Township provides eclectic menu
Longtime Flint couple die hours apart, remembered for kindness and charity
Monarch Home Design offers unique take on antiques in downtown Holly | 2023-01-30T22:07:56+00:00 | mlive.com | https://www.mlive.com/news/2023/01/explore-flint-genesee-names-amari-steward-as-new-executive-director.html |
Jury: NCAA not to blame in ex-USC football player’s death
LOS ANGELES (AP) — In a verdict that could affect countless claims by athletes who sue sports organizations for head injuries, a Los Angeles jury on Tuesday rejected a lawsuit seeking $55 million by the widow of a former USC football player who said the NCAA failed to protect him from repeated head trauma that led to his death.
Matthew Gee, a linebacker on the 1990 Rose Bowl-winning squad, endured an estimated 6,000 hits as a college athlete, lawyers for his widow said. They alleged those impacts caused permanent brain damage, and led to cocaine and alcohol abuse that eventually killed him at age 49.
The NCAA, the governing body of U.S. college sports, said it had nothing to do with Gee’s death, which it said was a sudden cardiac arrest brought on by untreated hypertension and acute cocaine toxicity.
Hundreds of wrongful death and personal injury lawsuits have been brought by college football players against the NCAA in the past decade, but Gee’s was the first one to reach a jury. The suit alleged that hits to the head led to chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a degenerative brain disease known by the acronym CTE.
Judge Terry Green told jurors in Los Angeles Superior Court they “made history” in the first case of its kind.
The verdict likely gives the NCAA more leverage in future cases, said Dan Lust, a sports law attorney and professor at New York Law School.
“Any plaintiff’s attorney is going to think twice before putting all the chips on the table and pushing them to the middle and saying, ‘We’re going to take our case to trial and see what happens,’” Lust said.
Alana Gee choked up as the verdict was read and had tears in her eyes afterward. She told one of her lawyers that she didn’t understand how the jury came to the decision, but thanked the seven women and five men on the panel personally as they left the courtroom. She declined to comment afterward.
Gabe Feldman, a sports law professor at Tulane University, said proving Gee died specifically from invisible injuries suffered at USC — and not something that occurred before or after his college career — was always going to be challenge, especially when he had so many other health problems.
That was further complicated by the NCAA argument that they did the best they could for safety with the information they had at the time, and that players assumed the risks of an inherently dangerous sport.
“Given the unpopularity of the NCAA and a sympathetic plaintiff, and the jury still ruled against the plaintiff, that’s fairly telling,” Feldman said. “This was a calculated risk by the NCAA taking this to trial knowing that this could possibly be a bellwether case that could potentially provide a roadmap to hundreds or thousands of other plaintiffs.”
The jury had to vote at least 9-3 to reach a verdict on questions asking whether the NCAA did something or failed to do something that increased risks to Gee and whether it failed to take measures that would have minimized risks to Gee without altering the sport of football. The panel voted 11-1 and 10-2 answering those questions in favor of the NCAA.
“We feel deep sympathy for the Gee family right off the bat,” said NCAA attorney Will Stute. “But we feel like this verdict is a vindication of the position we’ve taken in all these cases, which is the science and medicine in Matthew Gee’s circumstance did not support causation.”
Stute had argued that medical evidence is not clear on what causes CTE, and what the impacts are from that disease.
Attorneys for Gee said CTE, which is found in athletes and military veterans who suffered repetitive brain injuries, was an indirect cause of death because head trauma has been shown to promote substance abuse.
Alana Gee had testified that the college sweethearts had 20 good years of marriage before her husband’s mental health began to deteriorate and he became angry, depressed and impulsive, and began overeating and abusing drugs and alcohol.
The NCAA said the case hinged on what it knew at the time Gee played, from 1988-92, and not about CTE, which was first discovered in the brain of a deceased NFL player in 2005.
Gee never reported having a concussion and said in an application to play with the Raiders after graduating that he had never been knocked unconscious, Stute said.
“You can’t hold the NCAA responsible for something 40 years later that nobody ever reported,” Stute said in his closing argument. “The plaintiffs want you in a time travel machine. We don’t have one … at the NCAA. It’s not fair.”
Attorneys for Gee’s family said there was no doubt Matt Gee suffered concussions and countless sub-concussive blows.
Mike Salmon, a teammate who went on to play in the NFL, testified that Gee, who was team captain his senior year, once was so dazed from a hit that he couldn’t call the next play.
Gee was one of five linebackers on the 1989 Trojans squad who died before turning 50. All displayed signs of mental deterioration associated with head trauma.
As with teammate and NFL star Junior Seau, who killed himself in 2012, Gee’s brain was examined posthumously at Boston University’s Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy Center and found to have CTE.
Jurors were not allowed to hear testimony about Gee’s deceased teammates.
Alana Gee’s lawyers had argued that the NCAA, which was founded in 1906 for athlete safety, had known about impacts from head injuries since the 1930s but failed to educate players, ban headfirst contact, or implement baseline testing for concussion symptoms.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-24T18:17:59+00:00 | atlantanewsfirst.com | https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2022/11/23/jury-ncaa-not-blame-ex-usc-football-players-death/ |
CLARKSBURG, W.Va. (WBOY) — A new study has found that the level of protection against COVID-19 provided by previous infection is “at least as high, if not higher than” immunity from two doses of the Moderna or Pfizer-BioNTech mRNA vaccines.
The study was published in The Lancet on Thursday. It evaluated 65 studies from 19 different countries that have estimated the protection from past COVID-19 infection by variant and time since infection.
Our finding that the level of protection from past infection by variant and over time is equivalent to that provided by two-dose mRNA vaccines has important implications for guidance regarding the timing of vaccine doses, including boosters. This finding also has important implications for the design of policies that restrict access to travel or venues or require vaccination for workers. It supports the idea that those with a documented infection should be treated similarly to those who have been fully vaccinated with high-quality vaccines.
The Lancet, Past SARS-CoV-2 infection protection against re-infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis
It showed that protection against severe disease from all variants was at 90.2% at 40 weeks, and against ancestral, alpha, and delta variants, it was at 88.9% at 40 weeks. Protection against re-infection was lower, at 78.6% for the ancestral, alpha and delta variants and 36.1% for the omicron BA.1 variant at 40 weeks.
The authors of the study said that to their knowledge, this was the first review to comprehensively assess natural immunity protection against COVID-19 re-infection by variant and to evaluate waning immunity with time since primary infection. | 2023-02-17T17:23:23+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/news/health/coronavirus/natural-immunity-to-covid-at-least-as-high-if-not-higher-than-that-from-mrna-vaccine-study-finds/ |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Taxpayers who called the IRS had an average wait time of four minutes this tax season compared to 27 minutes a year earlier, the agency said Monday.
Ahead of the tax filing deadline on Tuesday, the IRS is promoting its improved customer service and giving credit to a big boost in funding provided by the Inflation Reduction Act that Democrats pushed through Congress last year.
The federal tax collector on Monday reported a dramatic turnaround for the 2023 tax season from a year ago, when the agency scored its worst customer service marks on record.
IRS employees this tax season have answered 2 million more calls, and served 100,000 more taxpayers in-person, it reported. The agency also digitized 80 times more paper forms than in 2022 and cleared the backlog of unprocessed 2022 individual tax returns.
New IRS Commissioner Daniel Werfel, sworn in earlier this month, promised that to use the new $80 billion infusion of cash over the next 10 years to help the federal tax collector become faster, more tech-savvy and provide “real-world improvements” to taxpayers.
“We’re trying to improve services dramatically,” said Wally Adeyemo, Treasury’s deputy secretary at an Urban Institute event on Monday.
At the same event, former IRS Commissioner Charles Rossotti was more critical of the IRS spending plan. “There’s an under allocation for technology,” he said. “They need to spend a lot more time on a compliance strategy.” | 2023-04-18T18:03:19+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/ap-top-headlines/calling-the-irs-hold-times-are-way-down-this-tax-season/ |
Ohio Glove Company Announces FDA 510(k) Medical Approval for Get-A-Grip and Intercept Free Nitrile Glove for First Responder Personal Protection.
MINERVA, Ohio, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- P H & S Products, LLC has been awarded by the FDA a 510(k) medical device Class I listing for a two-tone single-use only, examination grade glove for protection against fentanyl, heroin, and gastric acid per the ASTM D6978-05 standard. Using these 510(k) numbers, the FDA regulates and certifies the safety of these products to provide a barrier for the bare hand encountering these opioids alone or a mixture of all three substances.
The 510(k) certifications were awarded to both the Get-A-Grip two tone powder free, nitrile glove with a diamond grip pattern and the Intercept Free powder free nitrile NFPA (National Fire Protective Agency) approved two tone, accelerator free glove. Both glove styles offer maximum protection.
To receive the 510(k) approval the Get-A-Grip and Intercept Free gloves were evaluated for resistance to fentanyl, heroin, and gastric acid by the Akron Rubber Development Laboratories (ARDL). ARDL testing showed the fentanyl, heroin and gastric acid did not permeate the gloves up to 240 minutes of exposure.
With the help of U.S. Congressman Bill Johnson of Ohio, testing was expedited through the appropriate channels.
Congressman Johnson states "This is a tremendous accomplishment for the people of Summit Glove and its subsidiary, PH&S Products, but more importantly it will better protect first responders in Eastern Ohio and across the country from the deadly scourge of Fentanyl. I was glad to help cut through red tape at the DEA to secure the materials needed to test the gloves for approval. Fentanyl is killing Americans all across the country – our friends, neighbors, and in some cases family members – at unprecedented rates. Any tool that will keep law enforcement and first responders safe in this fight is very welcome".
As the heroin and fentanyl epidemic continues to grow, the professionals who come in accidental contact with these dangerous drugs are at great personal risk. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid 50 to 100 times more potent than morphine. As little as two milligrams, about the size of five grains of salt, can cause negative health effects including trouble breathing, dizziness, and possible overdose.
PH&S Products (www.phs-products.com), an ISO 9001 (with design) certified company, is a leader in design and development of innovative hand protection for municipal government agencies, emergency response teams and other public health and safety providers.
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The islands’ transition from its mega-plantation days to the hoped-for next stage — diversified agriculture — has been a slow one. The last sugar company in the state, Hawaii Commercial & Sugar Co. on Maui, closed six years ago. Most of the once-massive pineapple production has been moved elsewhere since the 1980s.
Some of the families who once worked those fields, as well as others who arrived in Hawaii more recently, would like to continue farming but find it economically a steep climb. Long-term leases for land are hard to come by, making long-term business planning difficult.
And those who prefer a small-scale or family operation told real estate developer Peter Savio that it’s tough to get financing to purchase land for agriculture.
That is a barrier the state should work to overcome. It’s also the reason for Savio’s recent efforts to establish “agricultural condominium” projects to enable fee-simple farmland ownership, along with the prospect of owning a house in a cluster near the farm lots.
This concept deserves serious consideration and careful review — regulating activities in agribusiness developments has raised conflict in the past. The plan will go before the Honolulu City Council, probably not until late this year, Savio said.
Notably, the idea still is in its formative phase. City approval is needed for the planned unit development permit required to build the subdivision of modest homes.
The result would be something akin to the plantation-camp communities of the old days: 5,000 square-foot house lots, clustered a short distance from the agricultural parcels the owners would farm.
Savio’s most recent pitch was made Sunday to a group of about 100 prospective farmers who would buy into Orchard Plantation, comprising 118 acres in Waialua along Kamehameha Highway, Cane Haul and Helemano roads. It’s part of 155 acres Savio said he is buying from Dole Food Co.
This would be the fourth such agricultural condominium Savio has pursued: 300 acres adjacent to Dole Plantation north of Wahiawa, and 120-lot and 60-lot projects, also in Waialua.
Savio said he may eliminate the original minimum 2-acre purchase, aiming for a farm parcel price at $130,000 per acre, what he expects to pay Dole.
Once the farm lots are sold and the owners form a condominium association, Savio said he would present all four projects to the Council as separate planned unit developments. The application would seek exemptions such as allowances for more densely configured house lots, simple “country” roads and septic tanks to reduce sewer costs.
If approved, the owners would be able to pay in about an additional $100,000-$150,00 for the home lot and shared condo expenses, he said. But that is not a done deal: Savio said he’s made it clear to buyers of the orchard lots that they are currently buying the farmland only.
The sales agreement will stipulate that the lots can be resold, he said, but the resale value would be restricted to what’s affordable to the median income of the surrounding community. Renting out the home would be allowed, but the farming production would have to be maintained: This is not designed for the investor who hopes to “flip” it for a sizeable profit, Savio said.
The experience at Kunia Loa Ridge Farmlands, though, comes to mind: Some five years ago, regulatory gaps there allowed illicit structures to spring up.
To avert similar problems, the imperative will be to set up associations with clear authority to enforce the rules. If those are in place, the notion of farm developments that nurture a small-scale or family sector could be part of Oahu’s agricultural revival. | 2023-02-09T10:33:45+00:00 | staradvertiser.com | https://www.staradvertiser.com/2023/02/09/editorial/our-view/editorial-development-can-help-small-farms/ |
Which L-shaped desk is best?
An L-shaped desk might just be what you need to take your workspace up a notch. It has twice as much surface space as the average desk, making it perfect for a home office or study. With more room to work, there is also more space for storage and drawers or shelving so you can have everything ready at your fingertips. Check out the Sauder Harbor View Computer Desk for an attractive yet practical desk with accommodating storage solutions.
What to know before you buy an L-shaped desk
Materials
An L-shaped desk is typically constructed from wood, engineered wood, laminate or tempered glass and steel. Wood is the most expensive and the heaviest to move, while engineered wood or modified density fiberboard provides a lightweight, less expensive option with a similar aesthetic. Laminate is practical, lightweight and comes in at the lowest price but doesn’t always look as good as MDF. Tempered glass and steel are both sturdy and sleek but more difficult to move.
Desk height
Most L-shaped desks are set at a fixed, single height that comes up to around 30 inches. Then there are tiered desks, which feature one side of the L-shape raised a few inches above the other. In both cases, the height is not adjustable. If you want the height to be customizable, then a standing desk is the way to go. An L-shaped standing desk includes at least one surface which can be raised 10-20 inches to fit your needs.
Storage space
The most popular storage solution for an L-shaped desk is shelving but it’s not the only option. An L-shaped desk can feature shelves, drawers, cabinets or any combination of the three. Some feature a built-in hutch that serves as a bookshelf above the desktop for additional storage. Of course, there are quality L-shaped desks that offer no storage at all. In this case, you might want to purchase a desk organizer separately to supplement that need.
What to look for in a quality L-shaped desk
Reversibility
A reversible desk can be set up so the L-shape portion of the desk is on either side. This can be done to accommodate the shape of a room or the style in which you work, especially if you are left-handed. It is important to keep in mind that not all L-shaped desks are automatically reversible. Alternatively, some L-shaped desks feature keyboard trays or shelving that can go on either side even if the L-shape is not reversible.
Cord management
If you’re placing your L-shaped desk in a corner against the wall, you’ll want a cut-off back corner or a round back corner. Both create space between the wall and the desk, leaving room for cords and cables that need to reach low printers or outlets. This stylistic detail is especially important if there is limited room beneath the desk for threading wires to the wall.
Adjustable feet
If you’re worried a floor might not be level, adjustable desk feet are the perfect solution. These feet can be raised or lowered about an inch to even things out. Adjustable feet are also useful if you want to raise the entire desk just a little to fit your height preferences.
How much you can expect to spend on an L-shaped desk
An L-shaped desk costs $80-$800 depending on the materials and how elaborate the design is overall. The more materials used, the higher the price.
L-shaped desk FAQ
Is assembly required?
A. An L-shaped desk will require assembly. If you want to avoid putting it together yourself, retailers like Amazon charge $200-$300 to assemble the desk for you.
How do you know if you need a footrest?
A. If your feet don’t rest flat on the floor as you type at the desk then you might want a footrest to align your posture and reduce back pain. Some footrests are adjustable so you can get just the right height for your body.
What’s the best L-shaped desk to buy?
Top L-shaped desk
Sauder Harbor View Computer Desk
What you need to know: This 66.14 by 66.14 by 30.28-inch desk is made from engineered wood with metal hardware. It comes in salt oak, curado cherry or an antiqued paint wood-tone finish.
What you’ll love: It’s durable and attractive with one cabinet and three drawers for storage. It has a slide-out keyboard with metal runners that can be attached to either side. The bottom drawer is designed to fit file folders.
What you should consider: Assembly can be difficult.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top L-shaped desk for the money
What you need to know: This 50.8- by 50.8- by 29.5-inch desk is made from laminate and steel. It comes in four color schemes including a faux white marble top, vintage top, rustic brown top and a black top.
What you’ll love: It’s durable and the faux marble top with a goldtone frame is particularly attractive. There is a monitor stand for gaming. It’s easy to assemble, reversible and the feet are adjustable.
What you should consider: It’s a little smaller than the standard L-shaped desk.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Vasagle Alinru L-Shaped Computer Desk
What you need to know: This 34.5- by 54.3- by 29.5-inch desk is made from engineered wood and black steel. It comes in charcoal gray, rustic brown and a grey-beige combo.
What you’ll love: It has two shelves, but one can be removed to fit a computer tower. It has a cut-off back corner for cord management. It’s sturdy, practical and easy to assemble.
What you should consider: It is smaller than the standard L-shaped desk and it is not reversible.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey’s central bank delivered another outsized interest rate cut Thursday despite inflation running at more than 85% and other countries moving the opposite way to ease the pain of soaring prices.
The central bank said its Monetary Policy Committee decided to lower the benchmark policy rate by 1.5 percentage points to 9%, following a series of similar jumbo cuts.
The move is in line with President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s unorthodox economic views that high borrowing costs cause high inflation, even though traditional economic thinking says raising interest rates help tame inflation.
Erdogan had called for a single-digit interest rate by the end of the year. He is counting on lower borrowing costs to propel the economy as Turkey gears up for presidential and parliamentary elections next June.
The bank had similarly cut borrowing costs by 1.5 points last month and by 1 point each in August and September. The Monetary Policy Committee announced, however, that the easing cycle would now come to a halt.
“Considering the increasing risks regarding global demand, the Committee evaluated that the current policy rate is adequate and decided to end the rate cut cycle that started in August,” it said in a statement.
Inflation hit a raging 85.51% in October, according to official statistics, making even basic necessities unaffordable for many. Independent researchers estimated, however, that actual price increases are much higher than the official figures.
The European Central Bank, U.S. Federal Reserve and other central banks around the world have taken the reverse course of Turkey, rapidly raising interest rates to clamp down on soaring consumer prices. Sweden raised its key rate by three-quarters of a percentage point on Thursday.
Their inflation rates are far below Turkey’s, running at 10.6% in the 19 countries using the euro currency, 9.3% in Sweden and 7.7% in the U.S. last month.
The Turkish lira has lost some 28% of its value against the U.S. dollar since the beginning of the year — on top of taking an even worse battering in 2021. | 2022-11-24T23:07:52+00:00 | ktalnews.com | https://www.ktalnews.com/news/business/ap-turkish-central-bank-cuts-rates-again-despite-high-inflation/ |
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WASHINGTON (AP) — In the waning moments of Democrats' four-decade hold on the House, I saw a gesture that seems unthinkable today. On the evening of Nov. 29, 1994, they let the top Republican preside, briefly, over the chamber.
It was a display of respect and affection toward Minority Leader Bob Michel, R-Ill., retiring after a 38-year House career served entirely under Democrats. He embraced with outgoing Speaker Tom Foley, D-Wash. Republicans were taking over in January under the combative Rep. Newt Gingrich, R-Ga., abandoning Michel's consensus-building style.
Those feelings between leaders are all but gone. In their place are suspicion and even hostility, most starkly symbolized by magnetometers lawmakers must pass through before entering the House chamber.
Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., installed the metal detectors over GOP objections after the brutal Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack by supporters of then-President Donald Trump. Democrats also expressed concerns about Republican lawmakers who carry guns.
As I retire after nearly four decades covering Capitol Hill, that contrast and the forces behind it illustrate why I’ve loved covering Congress — and why I've recently felt dispirited.
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Congress is dominated by masters of political hardball who’ve survived a Darwinian culling of the nation’s most ambitious politicians. Covering them is like attending a riveting theatrical drama, except you get to wander behind the curtain and chat up the actors.
In a moment of irony, I saw Gingrich in 1998, then speaker, lash out at the very conservatives who'd powered his own rise after they opposed his budget deal with President Bill Clinton as a surrender. Gingrich mocked them as the “perfectionist caucus,” a bow to the compromises needed in a divided government. He soon announced his retirement.
Near midnight on Sept. 11, 2001, I watched Democrats and Republicans, in a show of solidarity on the Capitol steps, spontaneously sing “God Bless America."
Pelosi triumphantly waved the gavel aloft in 2007 when she became the first female speaker. “For our daughters and our granddaughters, we have broken the marble ceiling,” the California Democrat said.
Eight years later, I saw awe in the eyes of House Speaker John Boehner, R-Ohio, a Catholic, as he greeted Pope Francis, whom he'd invited to address Congress.
I saw shock on Republicans' faces the very next morning as they left a Capitol basement meeting where Boehner revealed he was quitting, hounded by a new generation of hard-right conservatives, the House Freedom Caucus.
Democrats and Republicans cheered when No. 3 House GOP leader Steve Scalise of Louisiana limped into the chamber in 2017, three months after being gravely wounded when a gunman attacked a Republican baseball practice.
I've seen change. Since Pelosi's 1987 arrival, the number of women in Congress has multiplied from 25 to 146. There are around 130 lawmakers of color, up from 38.
And I've witnessed upheaval. Starting in 2017, Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., and others resigned amid the #MeToo sexual harassment movement.
I had one deeply embarrassing close encounter with a freshly sworn-in president in 2001. I was assigned to a ceremonial Senate room where new presidents sign papers immediately after their inaugural address.
Someone brushed my elbow. Standing beside me was President George W. Bush. I tried drawing him out with a folksy, “So, how’d it go?” He parried what was likely his first reporter's question as president with a nod, adding, “Good.”
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Since coming to Washington in 1983, I’ve seen debates over wars, terrorism, recessions, government shutdowns and taxes. Three of history’s four presidential impeachment trials. Fights over social justice, abortion, a pandemic.
I still overhear Democrats and Republicans making dinner plans. The sorrow over this month’s traffic accident death of Rep. Jackie Walorski, R-Ind., and two aides was bipartisan and heartfelt.
Yet today’s common ground seems narrower, the atmosphere darker, the stakes higher.
Pelosi referred to House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., as a "moron" after he opposed mask mandates in the House as the coronavirus pandemic spiked. McCarthy said it would be "hard not to hit her" with the gavel if he becomes speaker. His spokesperson called it a joke.
Both parties have fewer moderates. House districts increasingly drawn for partisan advantage push Democrats left, Republicans right as they appeal to their most activist primary voters.
Voters self-sort among social media and news outlets they believe. That hardens constituents’ views, further constraining lawmakers’ willingness to compromise.
Senate filibusters requiring bills to garner 60 votes are commonplace, derailing nearly anything without broad bipartisan support.
Through early this century, most Supreme Court nominees were approved easily.
In 2016, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., refused to let President Barack Obama fill a Supreme Court vacancy, citing upcoming elections a full nine months away. Then just weeks before Election Day 2020, McConnell sped a Trump appointee through the Senate, giving the court a 6-3 conservative majority and McConnell a legacy achievement that outraged Democrats.
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None of that approximates Trump's baseless assertion that the 2020 election was stolen from him, a claim rejected by dozens of courts, local officials and his own attorney general.
His false construct fueled the Jan. 6 insurrection. I wasn't in the Capitol because of the pandemic, but there is no forgetting the death, injury, destruction and disheartening sense that democracy itself had been defiled.
Just hours after the mob was dispersed, more than half of House Republicans and eight GOP senators voted against certifying Democrat Joe Biden's victory. McCarthy initially said Trump “bears responsibility” for the attack but later blocked a bipartisan investigation.
Many Republicans have downplayed or deflected attention from that calamitous day. Trump remains his party's dominant figure.
Republicans have backed Trump's claims that this month's court-sanctioned search of his Mar-a-Lago estate was politically motivated. The FBI is led by Trump-appointed Director Christopher Wray and emerged with sensitive national security documents that are federal property.
Anti-government rhetoric by politicians is not new. But these latest assaults on faith in government and the election system underpinning it — by potent influencers like a former president and his elected supporters — come amid authorities' warnings about increased calls for violence, even civil war.
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Despite ever-tighter security, reporters still walk unfettered in most Capitol corridors.
I've bumped into celebrities from Muhammad Ali to Jon Stewart. But politicians have left the most lasting impressions.
Senate Republican leader Bob Dole of Kansas wielded light-speed wit. After the newly elected Clinton dined with GOP senators in a gesture of bipartisanship, he described a novel he'd read involving a murdered Democratic senator. "A happy ending!" Dole replied.
Gingrich's hardening of partisan enmity — he counseled describing Democrats with focus group-tested words like “traitors" and “sick" — was sometimes answered in kind. Rep. Sam Gibbons, D-Fla., angrily left one 1995 House hearing on Medicare cuts Republicans wanted. “I had to fight you guys 50 years ago,” shouted Gibbons, who parachuted into France behind Nazi lines on D-Day.
I've seen agreements to authorize a military response to 9/11, keep the 2008 Great Recession from getting even worse and spend trillions of dollars to counter the pandemic.
Republicans have enacted huge tax cuts and created Medicare prescription drug coverage. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., recently muscled a top Biden priority to passage bolstering environment and health initiatives.
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Trump's norm-busting four years featured constant clashes with Congress including Republicans, from whom he tolerated no dissent.
I prodded one Republican, privately critical of Trump, to talk on the record. “He’d send me to Gitmo,” he said.
House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis., just 48, announced in early 2018 that he would retire. He later told author Tim Alberta he could not endure two more years working with Trump.
The cautious McConnell and impulsive Trump long had a fraught relationship. It was severed as McConnell, who voted to acquit Trump over Jan. 6 on the grounds that he'd already left the White House, immediately afterward blistered him as being “practically and morally responsible” for the riot.
I've seen lawmakers risk their jobs by backing the party line. Democrats lost dozens of seats in 1994 after rallying behind a Clinton deficit-reduction package. They lost again in 2010 after enacting Obama's health care law.
And I've seen some infuriate colleagues by straying. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., elicited gasps with his decisive thumbs-down that derailed Trump's effort to repeal Obama's health care statute.
Ten House Republicans voted to impeach Trump over the insurrection. At least eight, including Rep. Liz Cheney, R-Wyo., Trump's most relentless GOP foe, will not be in Congress next year.
Lawmakers have recently approved accords helping Ukraine and veterans and modestly restricting guns — glimmers suggesting they can still work together.
Yet the confluence of today's forces chipping away at faith in government institutions would not be recognizable to Foley and Michel.
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BISMARCK, N.D. (AP) — A North Dakota oil patch worker is challenging U.S. Sen. John Hoeven in the Republican primary.
Riley Kuntz, who earlier this month filed the paperwork to run for Senate, said on his Facebook campaign page that he supports limited government, protecting life and limited taxation and spending. He said he is taking “bold action” to stand up for conservatives in North Dakota.
“I know most of you probably have no idea who I am and that’s for a couple of reasons: I enjoy my privacy and I’m not even a politician,” Kuntz said in a video.
Kuntz, 39, of Dickinson, led an unsuccessful bid to overturn three bills passed the 2019 North Dakota Legislature, including laws that restricted the state auditor, funded the proposed Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library and shielded communications between lawmakers and public employees.
Hoeven was endorsed as the Republican party candidate for Senate during the party convention earlier this month, narrowly defeating a challenge by state Rep. Rick Becker, of Bismarck.
Democrats have endorsed Katrina Christiansen, a University of Jamestown engineering professor.
The North Dakota primary election is scheduled for June 14.
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This story was first published April 26, 2022. It was updated June 14, 2022, to correct the spelling of Katrina Christiansen’s last name. | 2022-06-14T17:59:23+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Correction-Election-2022-North-Dakota-Senate-17240864.php |
Which potting soil is best?
Potting soil, or potting mix, is a substrate that usually consists of garden soil, organic matter and minerals. Its purpose is to help potted plants such as vegetables, flowers or herbs grow by providing a healthy, nutrient-rich environment for them. There are several types of potting soil, each with its balance of nutrients and ingredients. Most work well for indoor and outdoor plants. The best one is the FoxFarm Ocean Forest Potting Soil Mix.
What to know before you buy potting soil
Potting soil vs. garden soil
Garden soil and potting soil differ in the following ways:
- Garden soil: This is a combination of organic matter and regular topsoil. It can help with water retention, especially in sandy environments. It also helps make heavy or clay-based soil less compact, which lets roots grow more easily. It’s usually inexpensive and works well on plants in the ground outside. One downside is that it contains microbes, which could lead to plant disease.
- Potting soil: Most potting mixes don’t contain real soil. Instead, they’re usually a combination of things such as peat moss, compost or organic matter. They usually offer better drainage, which is great for potted plants that might otherwise drown. They’re ideal for growing plants in a pot, whether they’re inside or outside.
Purpose and advantages
Potting soil is specifically formulated to help potted plants grow either indoors or outdoors. The advantages of using it include:
- Helps plant growth: Most mixes contain nutrients that aid in healthy plant growth. They’re also usually better at retaining the moisture plant roots need.
- Prevents soil compaction: High-quality mixes are less likely to become compact than garden soil. This is important as soil compaction can prevent essential resources such as water or oxygen from reaching the plant roots. This could lead to root damage and keep plants from growing.
- Reduces the risk of plant disease: Since it’s carefully formulated, potting mixes can lower the chance of plant disease. Sterile mixes are especially useful when growing seeds.
Types
There are several types of potting soil, including:
- All-purpose: These mixes are good for most indoor and outdoor potted plants. They’re a good choice for new or casual gardeners.
- Sterile or seed starting: With fewer nutrients than most potting soils, this type is ideal for growing seeds or immature plants because it keeps the growing environment sterile.
- Outdoor: Useful for both indoor and outdoor plants, this type often contains fertilizer and pellets that retain moisture.
- Moisture Control: This type relies primarily on pellets that trap moisture until the plant needs it. It’s best for plants that need smaller amounts of water over time.
- Organic: Consisting of organic matter such as compost, bones and decayed plants, these soils are nutrient-rich and fertile. They’re great for less hardy plants.
Plant-specific potting mixes also exist, such as:
- Orchid mixes
- Succulent mixes
- Cactus mixes
These specialty types come with specific nutrients and components that make growing these plants easier.
What to look for in quality potting soil
Formula
Since there are so many types of potting soil, the formulas used vary widely, as do the ratios of each component. Most mixes have some combination of the following:
- Peat moss: Found in most mixes, peat moss is partially decomposed matter that can retain moisture and break up compact soil.
- Animal or plant compost: This helps to fertilize the soil and give the plant the nutrients it needs.
- Coconut coir: An alternative to peat moss, coconut coir serves the same purpose. It’s more environmentally friendly.
- Perlite: A common inorganic material that helps aerate the soil, perlite works well with plants that prefer high humidity.
- Pine bark: Although it has no nutrients, mixes that use pine bark and peat moss offer more aeration and water retention than others.
- Sand: Sand helps with drainage and is great for succulents and cactuses.
- Pumice or vermiculite: These materials are great for water retention and soil aeration. Vermiculite can also hold fertilizer and nutrients.
Other common organic components include bat guano, earthworm castings, bone meal and seaweed meal. These all help provide essential nutrients to growing plants.
Some potting mixes contain agents or specific microbes that help improve water retention. Others have additives such as slime that help balance the pH levels to ensure healthy growth.
Density
The weight and density of potting soil depend on the formula used. For example, fillers such as mulch, sand or topsoil can cause the mix to become very dense. The advantage is that heavier soil is usually nutrient-rich and retains moisture well. The disadvantage is that it can become compacted easily, which could stunt a plant’s growth or cause roots to rot.
If your plants are struggling, consider replacing the potting mix. This can break up any compaction and let oxygen, water and nutrients reach the plant roots.
Longevity
Potting soil can go bad since most of the components eventually decompose. When this happens, it can cause mold or viruses to appear. It can also reduce the nutrients in the soil. These things can result in plant disease and death.
An opened bag of potting mix lasts around 6 months, on average. Unopened bags last one to two years when stored in a cool, dry place.
If you have an older bag, it could still be usable. Check if it smells bad, though. If it does, lay it out beneath the sun so it can dry out any potential germs, mold or viruses. Doing this can also kill off any fungus gnats that have made the moist soil their home. You can also improve the quality of the soil by adding bone meal, compost or fertilizer to it.
How much you can expect to spend on potting soil
The cost of a bag depends on the size and ingredients used. Most cost $5-$35.
Potting soil FAQ
Can you use it in the garden?
A. Although you can use potting soil in raised beds, it can quickly become expensive if you have to use it for large outdoor gardens. Consider using garden soil instead.
Can I make potting soil?
A. Yes, but you need the right ingredients for whatever it is you’re growing. One popular recipe is a 50/50 ratio of peat moss and perlite. Be sure to thoroughly mix it before applying.
What’s the best potting soil to buy?
Top potting soil
FoxFarm Ocean Forest Potting Soil Mix
What you need to know: This lightweight, all-purpose mix is perfect for indoor and outdoor potted plants.
What you’ll love: Available in one, two and four packs weighing in at 12 quarts each, this mix includes peat moss, bat guano and earthworm castings. It has a pH level between 6.3 and 6.8 and does a great job of keeping plant roots aerated.
What you should consider: Some bags may contain fungus gnats.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top potting soil for the money
Espoma Organic Potting Soil Mix
What you need to know: This potting mix is ideal for growing indoor and outdoor vegetables, flowers and herbs.
What you’ll love: It contains organic matter, such as earthworm castings, kelp meal, alfalfa meal and humus. It also has perlite to prevent compacted soil.
What you should consider: It has slight difficulty absorbing water.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This potting mix works well for flowers and vegetables since it supports their root systems.
What you’ll love: Capable of nurturing potted plants for up to six months, this mix is lightweight and easy to use. It comes in a single and double pack.
What you should consider: Some bags may have white fungus or gnats.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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Just 34% approve of Biden’s handling of the economy as he hits the road to talk up ‘Bidenomics’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden had a tough sell Wednesday: Convincing voters the U.S. economy is flourishing.
With the president set to showcase “Bidenomics” in a speech in Chicago, a new poll finds that only one in three U.S. adults approve of his economic leadership. That 34% figure is even lower than his overall approval rating of 41%, according to the survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
Biden’s approval figures have barely moved for the past year and a half, a source of concern for a president seeking reelection on his ability to govern and make a positive difference for the middle class and the U.S. economy. He wants voters to connect new infrastructure projects, factory construction and the rise of electric vehicles and renewable energy to the initiatives he signed into law during the first two years of his administration.
As he was departing for Chicago, Biden said he believes the U.S. will avoid the recession that many economic analysts have been expecting.
“I’ve been hearing every month there’s going to be a recession next month,” he said. “I don’t think we will.”
Indeed, the economy has steadily improved over the past year. Unemployment stands near historic lows at 3.7%. The inflation that has plagued Biden’s presidency has fallen to 4% from a peak of 9.1% last June. But prices are still rising significantly faster than the Federal Reserve’s target of 2%, a worry for voters and a line of attack for Republican lawmakers and other presidential candidates.
And smoke from Canadian wildfires, evident in Chicago on Wednesday, has added a new cloud for workers and shoppers in the U.S. The White House said it’s monitoring the air quality in Chicago but would not cancel the president’s scheduled events, which include a campaign reception in addition to the speech on the economy.
The new poll identifies a weakness within Biden’s own base. Many of the Democrats he needs to marshal in 2024 are comparatively unenthusiastic about his economic record. Seventy-two percent within his party say they approve of his handling of his job overall, but just 60% say they approve of his handling of the economy.
By comparison, during the depths of the pandemic as unemployment spiked, Republicans approved by overwhelming numbers of then-President Donald Trump’s economic leadership. Only about 1 in 10 Republicans now approve of Biden overall or on the economy, a testament to the polarization that defines modern U.S. politics.
Sarah Husted, 40, said she voted in 2020 for Biden, but “I wasn’t thrilled with either candidate.”
Living in Lincoln, Nebraska, Husted said that she feels as though inflation is getting worse, especially with regard to utilities and housing. But she largely believes the economic turmoil still reflects the disruptions caused by the pandemic.
“I don’t think that President Biden is helping the situation as much as he could, but I don’t think it’s all his fault,” she said.
That take was shared by other poll respondents interviewed by AP who voted for Biden in 2020. They generally saw him as a president grappling with partisan divisions, global competition and the aftermath of the coronavirus pandemic.
“He’s doing the best he can, but he can’t do anything without Congress,” said Alice Banner, 86, a retired nurse from Baltimore County, Maryland.
Ben Will, 34, noted the solid job growth during Biden’s presidency and said the infrastructure spending that Biden signed into law would help with growth.
“He’s doing a fantastic job with the cards that were dealt to him,” said Will, a marketing and advertising director from Reading, Pennsylvania.
Overall, 30% of U.S. adults say they think the national economy is good, up slightly from the 25% who said that last month, when the president and congressional Republicans were in the midst of negotiations over raising the nation’s debt limit and a historic government default was a risk. No more than about a third have called the economy good since 2021.
Overall, Democrats remain more likely to call the economy good than Republicans are, 47% to 13%.
White House aides believe that Biden’s speech on Wednesday can generate greater awareness of his policies and increase Democratic voters’ appreciation of the economy. While the president’s allies acknowledge that many Americans still hold dim views of the economy, they note that the actual economic data was far worse last November, when Democrats mounted a stronger-than-expected showing in the midterm elections.
Biden aides say they are encouraged by data showing Americans’ views can be changed by a consistent message reinforced on multiple fronts, which is what the president and his Cabinet are setting out to do by touring the U.S. over the next three weeks. Their hope is that repetition of Biden’s accomplishments, coupled with a contrast to GOP proposals to undo those initiatives, will stick with voters for 2024.
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The poll of 1,220 adults was conducted June 22-26 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
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AP White House Correspondent Zeke Miller contributed to this report.
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NEDERLAND, Colo. (KDVR) – The Caribou Ranch recording studio only lasted 15 years, but during that time James Guercio and those overseeing the secluded studio in Nederland helped musicians record songs and albums that won 18 Grammys, 45 Top 10 albums, 20 No. 1 Billboard hits, and over $100 million in record sales.
But musicians didn’t just visit the ranch to put their songs on wax; some simply visited to decompress among the Rocky Mountains.
You might have heard some of these musical creations that came out of the Caribou Ranch, but in case you haven’t, we’ve expedited your digital crate digging by putting together a discography of albums and songs that were produced and recorded at the studio.
Music created at the Caribou Ranch
Simple Things
By Carol King
While King was recording at the Nederland adjacent recording studio, she found herself in need of a new backup band. According to Colorado Music Experience, Dan Fogelberg, who himself recorded at the Caribou Ranch, told King to check out Navarro, a band based in nearby Boulder.
Simple Things would go on to reach the No. 17 spot on the Billboard pop album chart.
I’ve Always Been Crazy
By Waylon Jennings
Waylon Jennings was waiting for his ride to the Denver Airport when tech Tom Likes decided to ask the country outlaw about his role in the Buddy Holly plane crash.
“I’ve always heard you were supposed to be on the plane with Buddy Holly, but you didn’t get on it for some reason. What really happened?” Likes pried.
“Yes, I was supposed to be on the plane, but one of the roadies had a girlfriend, whom he hadn’t seen for a while, waiting for him in Fargo. The ‘roadies’ traveled by truck, so it would take them a lot longer to get there than it would in the plane. So I let him have my seat, and I rode in the truck.”
Turnstiles
By Billy Joel
The basic tracks were completed in New York according got the Colorado Music Experience, but aspects of the recording process, like locking down the overdubs, the mixing and most of the vocals were all completed at the Caribou Ranch.
“While we were at Caribou Ranch, it was time to start playing live,” Joel said. “What I remember about Boulder is a lot of Earth shoes and hippie hair. It was the first incarnation of the touring band that I would keep in place for 17 years,” Joel said of his trip to Guercio’s property.
Caribou – Captain Fantastic and Brown Dirt Cowboy – Rock of the Westies
By Elton John
“We were under unbelievable pressure to finish the album in just over a week because we had to go right into a tour of Japan and Australia,” Elton John said according to the Colorado Music Experience. “We wrote and recorded Caribou in eight days—14 tracks in all.”
The album would go on to be his first of three recorded at the studio. Caribou would also reach the top of the charts in Europe and in North America, maintaining a spot in the Billboard Top 200 albums for more than a year.
Even in the Quietest Moments…
By Supertramp
You’ve likely heard the rather recognizable first few moments on the opening track on this album, “Give a Little Bit,” but did you know that it too was recorded in the Caribou Ranch? Its 45th anniversary was back in May, and following its release, the band’s fifth album reached the No. 16 slot on the Billboard Pop Albums chart.
The album cover shows a piano covered in snow at the top of a mountain. According to the Colorado Music Hall of Fame, that piano was dragged up to the top of a peak at Eldora Mountain Resort by the band before being blanketed in snow.
That’s the Way of the World
By Earth, Wind & Fire
One night while Earth, Wind and Fire was staying up at the Caribou Ranch, singer Maurice White was walking and looking up at the stars. According to Songfacts, he saw a distinct singing star in the sky above Nederland and was inspired to write “Shining Star,” which would be the first track on the album.
That’s The Way Of The World, which was a soundtrack to a movie with the same name, would go on to be the No. 1 album on the charts. This was the first time that an R&B group would simultaneously top the US Album and Pop charts.
You Could Have Been With Me
By Sheena Easton
The single, “You Could Have Been With me” stayed a grand total of 18 days on the charts, peaking out at No. 15 on the Billboard Hot 100.
She also received Best New Artist Award at the 1982 Grammys.
Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds
By John Lennon and Elton John
In 1974, during the 14-month stretch when Lennon was separated from Yoko Ono, he made a stop up in Nederland to help fellow artist Elton John rap up a recording of “Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds.”
“It was very funny. There were a lot of stars up here,” ranch manager John Carsello said to the Rocky Mountain News. “But when John came up, we all couldn’t believe it.”
15 Big Ones
By The Beach Boys
This 1974 recording was the first album that the Beach Boys put out featuring a classic five-piece lineup, according to Music Fandom.
Some of the tapes that were kept in the studio from these sessions were lost when the Caribou Ranch was partially destroyed in a fire.
Countdown to Ecstasy
By Steely Dan
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- Revenues for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, were $34.2 million
- Launched Ideanomics Energy increasing our services and offerings
- Energica launched new bike Experia in addition to Energica Inside
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) ("Ideanomics" or the "Company"), a global company focused on accelerating the commercial adoption of electric vehicles, announced today its second quarter 2022 operating results for the periods ended June 30, 2022.
"In the second quarter Ideanomics was able to demonstrate our growing EV businesses, highlighted by our strong revenue growth at both Energica and Solectrac. Their new facility in Sonoma will allow us to produce more tractors in response to demand. Additionally, Energica announced its newest bike, the 'Experia', in addition to Energica Inside. These developments will enable us to continue to drive the revenue growth these businesses are experiencing," said Alf Poor, CEO of Ideanomics.
Selected Business Updates and Highlights
- Solectrac opened new CA facility, ramping out production capacity
- Energica Day at Nasdaq in Times Square, NY
- Energica expanded their lineup by revealing 'Experia' a new green tourer electric motorcycle
- US Hybrid announced near-zero emission natural gas-powered hybrid powertrain for drayage and long-haul trucks
- Energica Launched Energica Inside to help accelerate industry shift to EV
- Introduced Ideanomics Energy; signed first customer agreement with Coast Counties Peterbilt
- InoBat and Ideanomics announced plans to build R&D and battery production facility in Indiana
Ideanomics Second Quarter 2022 Operating Results
Revenue for the second quarter was $34.2 million, demonstrating strong year-over-year growth highlighted by Ideanomics' growing EV business. Revenue from the US in the second quarter of 2022 was $14.4 million versus $25.0 million in the second quarter of 2021, a decrease of $10.6 million due to lower revenues at Timios, but was offset with significant growth in revenues at both our Energica and Solectrac brands. We expect global revenues from EV to continue to grow as we incorporate Energica into our product offerings and our worldwide customer base expands.
Gross Profit
Gross profit for the second quarter was $1.5 million, which represented a Gross Margin of 4.4%. Gross profit for the second quarter of 2021 was $9.0 million.
Conference Call Information
As a reminder, the upcoming Conference Call will cover the fourth quarter and full-year 2021 in addition to the first quarter and second quarter 2022 results. Details are as follows: Ideanomics' management, including Alf Poor (Chief Executive Officer), Conor McCarthy (Chief Financial Officer), Robin Mackie (President of Ideanomics Mobility) and Tony Sklar (SVP of Investor Relations), will host a live conference call at 8:30 a.m. ET, Friday, September 9, 2022 to discuss the preliminary results. Time permitting, Ideanomics management will answer questions from the Say platform and during the live Q&A session. A replay of the earnings call will be available soon after the conclusion of the event.
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(NerdWallet) – The Public Service Loan Forgiveness program is sometimes criticized for providing debt relief to borrowers working in public service who took on high loan amounts and earn enough income to repay their debt.
One of the borrowers who benefitted from PSLF is Dr. Casey Glass, an associate professor of emergency medicine at Wake Forest University School of Medicine in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. After graduating from medical school, Glass has spent his entire career at a nonprofit employer. He had six-figure debt but wasn’t struggling to repay it.
“I’m probably the kind of person who people would say, ‘why should [his] loans be forgiven?'” says Glass. But he points out that medical professionals who work in public service must bear the cost of their education while knowingly entering a field where they will have lower pay during critical earning years.
“I have a significant pay cut compared with peers working in the private marketplace in the same kind of a job,” says Glass. “If you work for a nonprofit and are paying back into the community in that way, [PSLF] is something you’re eligible for.”
He eventually received forgiveness of his remaining $108,000 in federal student loans through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. But this was only made possible by a temporary waiver set to expire at the end of October.
Despite working for a nonprofit employer rather than a private hospital where he could have earned a much higher income, Glass spent most of his time repaying the wrong type of loans to qualify for forgiveness.
A debt discharge program with a dismal success rate
For years, most borrowers who applied for Public Service Loan Forgiveness were rejected. The approval rate since the program’s inception in 2007 hovered around 2.4%.
Full debt discharge requires 120 qualifying payments made while working full time for an eligible employer such as a public school, public hospital, qualified nonprofit or the government. But most borrowers had floundered, sometimes for years, in their attempts to advocate for payments to be counted toward forgiveness.
As a result of public criticism, the Biden administration made temporary changes to rectify some of the flaws in the program’s execution. Hence, the PSLF waiver. It offers borrowers the opportunity to receive credit for past payments that didn’t meet the program’s stringent rules. Since the waiver was implemented in October 2021, federal data shows PSLF approvals through June 2022 have climbed to nearly 10%.
‘My servicer said I couldn’t’
Glass attended medical school at Penn State College of Medicine and graduated in 2004 with $192,000 in student debt.
The PSLF Program was established in 2007. Glass says once he finished his training and went into repayment, he asked his student loan servicer how he could get on track for PSLF.
“My servicer said I couldn’t because my loans weren’t the right kind,” says Glass.
Glass had Family Federal Education Loan Program, or FFELP, loans, a loan program available to borrowers later replaced by federal direct loans. FFELP loans are ineligible for loan forgiveness unless a borrower consolidates into a direct student loan.
Glass didn’t consolidate at the time because he already had low interest rates on his loans — 2.8% and 3% — and consolidating government loans with the government doesn’t lead to a lower interest rate. But consolidation would have had a different utility.
“What my servicer didn’t tell me is I could have consolidated into the right kind of loan and get on a repayment plan that would make me eligible,” says Glass.
In October 2021, when the PSLF waiver debuted, Glass knew he would likely qualify; he had government loans on which he had been dutifully making payments while employed for a nonprofit the entire time. He turned to a Reddit community for details on the waiver and realized he needed to consolidate to qualify for forgiveness.
“It was a little nerve wracking,” says Glass. “I had to make sure I wasn’t going to lose my good interest rate. Other than that, it wasn’t really hard to do.”
He applied for consolidation and submitted the PSLF waiver by the end of November 2021. His consolidation was complete by December 2021. In the new year, he was notified that his application was received and his employment was verified. However, he received a denial letter in March, which he was expecting. The letter informed him that he had made zero qualifying payments. Nevertheless, Glass believed it was only a matter of time before he was approved.
“I knew it was pretty likely in the next few months that I would hear something and it would be something good,” says Glass.
He was right. On April 16, he received a letter confirming he was approved for PSLF and his balance dropped to zero.
Glass says not having the burden of debt hanging over him is a relief and he hopes it will clear the way to consider other career opportunities in the future.
“This job is very challenging and I’d like to use a medical degree to do other sorts of things and not have to worry about required student debt payments,” says Glass. He also has four children headed for college and would like to help minimize their debts.
“It’s nice to have it out of the way,” says Glass.
How to get the PSLF waiver
More than 146,000 borrowers have seen a collective $9 billion in loan debt forgiven through the temporary waiver, federal data from June shows. The average balance discharged through the waiver is $61,408. If your employer qualifies you for PSLF, you should apply even if past payments have been denied.
But time is running out; the waiver will expire at the end of October.
The PSLF waiver counts past payments that previously didn’t qualify, including:
- Late payments.
- Payments equaling less than the full amount due.
- Payments made on the incorrect repayment plan.
- Payments made on loans that previously did not qualify, such as FFEL loans or Perkins loans.
- Payments not made during forbearance periods of 12 consecutive months or greater.
- Months spent in deferment, other than in-school deferment, before 2013.
Use the PSLF Help Tool to search for a qualifying employer and generate a form. It has been updated to align with the waiver.
To qualify, borrowers must already have direct loans or consolidate their federal debt into a new direct loan. The consolidation step is critical: Borrowers can submit a combined PSLF/Employer Certification form before consolidating, but they must consolidate to be eligible for forgiveness.
To find out if you qualify for additional payments and learn more about the waiver, log in to the federal student aid website. Then, make sure to apply before the waiver expires on Oct. 31. | 2022-10-24T15:21:44+00:00 | wdtn.com | https://www.wdtn.com/news/u-s-world/how-i-got-my-student-loans-forgiven-physician-in-north-carolina/ |
EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — It only made sense that Sydney McLaughlin would run the last, victorious lap of world championships for the United States.
It only made sense she would win that race by a lot.
America’s burgeoning speed star turned a close 4×400-meter relay into a laugher on the anchor leg Sunday, putting the final stamp on the first worlds held in the U.S. and delivering America’s record 33rd medal of the meet.
It was the 13th gold for the U.S., one short of the all-time mark.
“We’re deep,” McLaughlin said. “We have a lot of really amazing athletes and we all put our 100% best out there every time we perform.”
After taking the baton from Britton Wilson, McLaughlin turned a .73-second lead into a 2.95-second blowout over Jamaica, adding this burst of speed to the world record she set two nights earlier in the 400 hurdles, when she finished in 50.68.
This one was especially sweet, as it also marked the 14th and final world gold for 36-year-old Allyson Felix, who came out of retirement to run in the preliminary of the 4×400 and, so, gets a medal. She finishes her career with a record 20 world medals, overall.
“She came back yesterday and I was like, I mean, if we’re gonna go do it, we might as well do it big,” McLaughlin said. “And I’m really happy for her amazing career.”
The U.S. team, also featuring Talitha Diggs and Abby Steiner, who was part of the winning 4×100 relay team the night before, won the women’s race in 3 minutes, 17.79 seconds.
The 33 medals were three more than the U.S. collected in 2017, and two more than East Germany won in 1987.
Other records fell, too — in the very first and very last action of the last session at hot-and-sunny Hayward Stadium, the 25,000-seat gem built at University of Oregon to bring the worlds to Eugene.
Nigeria’s Tobi Amusan opened the evening by setting the record for the 100-meter hurdles in the semifinals: 12.12 seconds. She came back about 90 minutes later to win the gold medal. Her medal-race time was actually faster — 12.06 — but the wind was too strong, so that mark doesn’t go in the books.
“When I watched the record, I was like ‘Whoa, who did that?‘” Amusan said.
And after McLaughlin was done with her last lap, pole vaulter Armand Duplantis of Sweden cleared 6.21 meters (20 feet, 4 1/2 inches) to best his world record by .01.
“It’s like mania, and you’re just kind of going crazy,” Duplantis said of his reaction. “I barely remember the moment.”
As was the case through most of these 10 days, America’s medals came from every corner of the track — and the field.
Athing Mu said she struggled in capturing gold in the 800, busting through the two laps in 1:56.30 — a .08 margin over Britain’s Keely Hodgkinson.
“I’m just glad I could make it to the line and finish the race,” she said. “And thank God I won gold.”
The 20-year-old Mu is now the Olympic and world champion at that distance and, along with McLaughlin, part of a bright future for the United States with the Paris Olympics now two years away.
In between, a sprinter named Champion — Champion Allison — anchored the men’s 4×400 to an easy win for medal No. 32. The U.S. won in 2:56.17 for a 2.41-second margin over Jamaica.
Another medal went to U.S. pole vaulter Christopher Nilsen, who cleared 5.94 meters (19 feet, 5 3/4 inches), to clinch silver, then stepped aside to see what Duplantis would do.
The Olympic champion known as “Mondo” missed on his first attempt at the record, then waited for the relay, then got the crowd clapping in rhythm for him and cleared the bar.
Last year at the Olympics in Tokyo, the U.S. men got shut out of the sprints, leading to some questions about what was wrong.
Answer: Not much. With Fred Kerley and Noah Lyles leading the way, the men swept the sprints earlier in the week, and Ryan Crouser led a sweep in shot put. The 4×100 silver-medal relay team was messy — nothing new there — but it was a blip.
In all, the men walked away with four more medals than the women during this 10-day meet.
“It kind of fueled us to make a mark and demonstrate that we are Team USA, instead of people doubting us,” Michael Norman, who added the relay gold to his win in the 400 flat, said of the men’s reset after Tokyo. “I think we really stepped up based on that.”
In other action, Kevin Mayer of France won the decathlon, adding this to his title in 2017.
And the 5,000-meter title went to Jakob Ingebrigtsen of Norway, who finished in 13:09.24 in a special race.
That was the last race the legendary Steve Prefontaine of Oregon ran before a fatal car accident in Eugene in 1975.
It’s a city brimming with tributes to “Pre,” and in many ways, track’s biggest event, the world championships, ended up in this college town of 170,000 thanks to the tracks he laid down a half-century ago.
“This is probably the best place I could have won it,” Ingebrigtsen said.
All those U.S. medal holders would certainly agree.
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LONDON (AP) — Britain’s railway network ground to a crawl on Wednesday after 40,000 staff walked off the job in a dispute over jobs, pay and working conditions. Train companies said only about a fifth of services across the country were due to run.
The 24-hour strike by cleaners, signalers, maintenance workers and station staff comes a month after the country’s most disruptive rail walkout in three decades brought trains to a halt across the U.K at the start of the summer holiday season.
The dispute centers on pay, working conditions and job security as Britain’s railways struggle to adapt to travel and commuting habits changed — perhaps forever — by the coronavirus pandemic. There were almost 1 billion train journeys in the U.K. in the year to March, compared to 1.7 billion in the 12 months before the pandemic, and rail companies are looking to cut costs and staffing.
Negotiations have so far ended in deadlock. The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers says employers’ latest pay offer falls short amid soaring inflation — currently at 9.4% — and the worst cost of living crisis in decades.
It accuses the Conservative government of preventing train companies from making a better offer. The government says it is not directly involved in the dispute.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said the union “will continue to negotiate in good faith, but we will not be bullied or cajoled by anyone.”
“The government need to stop their interference in this dispute so the rail employers can come to a negotiated settlement with us,” he said.
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps accused union leaders of “trying to cause as much disruption as possible to the day-to-day lives of millions of hardworking people around the country.”
He said the strike had been “cynically timed” to disrupt a semi-final of the European women’s soccer tournament on Wednesday in Milton Keynes, north of London, and the opening of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Thursday.
The union staged three one-day strikes last month that stopped services across much of the country.
More strikes are planned for Saturday, when train drivers are set to walk out, and on three days in August. | 2022-07-27T09:01:47+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/New-UK-rail-strike-brings-train-services-to-a-17331578.php |
DETROIT (AP) — The Detroit auto show has returned after a three-year absence with a roar. And a soar.
Visitors to the prestigious North American International Auto Show, which kicked off last week, can lay eyes on the latest offerings from some of the world’s biggest automakers, as they’ve been able to in years past.
But this time around, they also can check out what organizers are calling “the show above the show.”
The Air Mobility Experience features displays and demonstrations from six air mobility innovators — representing five countries — that include electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, a hoverbike, a hoverboard and a jet suit.
“Feels like the future,” said John George, chief creative officer of the Air Mobility Experience. “We’ve all asked this question — I know I have, since I was a kid: ‘When was that future going to arrive?’”
“And the answer is: ‘Now,’” he said.
Show-goers can see some air mobility conveyances on display on the show floor, while others have been visible in the skies above the city.
That includes the ICON A5, a two-seat, amphibious, light-sport aircraft with retractable wings that enable owners to haul it in a trailer behind a truck, SUV or other vehicle.
Pilots from Vacaville, California-based ICON Aircraft provided demonstration flights along the Detroit River that featured landings on the waterway that separates Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.
“The reaction (of passengers) landing on the water is always my favorite,” said Suzanne Clavette, ICON’s marketing manager and a pilot who flew some of the A5 demo flights that passed by the downtown Huntington Place convention center that hosts the auto show.
NAIAS last was held in January 2019. It returned last week on a smaller scale with fewer new model debuts and journalists, and less-glitzy displays.
But hosting the show in September has allowed carmakers — including Ford Motor Co., which debuted the new Mustang at downtown’s Hart Plaza — and the air mobility companies to make use of the great outdoors.
“Honestly, I think this is the future of shows. It’s no longer just an auto show. It’s a mobility show, which gives you a glimpse of all of those vehicle types, including the ones that fly,” George said.
The show runs through Sunday.
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Follow Mike Householder at https://twitter.com/mikehouseholder | 2022-09-23T21:25:55+00:00 | kfor.com | https://kfor.com/business/ap-business/ap-revamped-detroit-auto-show-now-also-features-new-flying-tech/ |
WFO LAS VEGAS Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Saturday, August 13, 2022
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FLASH FLOOD WARNING
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has extended the
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Southeastern San Bernardino County in southern California...
* Until 215 AM PDT.
* At 1153 PM PDT, Local law enforcement reported Flash Flooding
along Amboy Road between Amboy and Twentynine Palms. Between 2 and
3 inches of rain has fallen in this area and is resulting in
significant flooding. Most of the heavy rainfall has subsided but
light to moderate rainfall continues. Additional rainfall amounts
of 0.1 to 0.25 inches are possible in the warned area resulting in
a continued risk of flash flooding over the next several hours.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms and excessive
runoff.
SOURCE...Law enforcement reported.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Ludlow, Amboy, and Amboy Road.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the
dangers of flooding.
Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law
enforcement and request they pass this information to the National
Weather Service when you can do so safely.
...A strong thunderstorm will impact portions of Riverside County
through 1230 AM PDT...
At 1155 PM PDT, Doppler radar was tracking a strong thunderstorm 11
miles northeast of Coachella. This storm was nearly stationary.
HAZARD...Wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Gusty winds could knock down tree limbs and blow around
unsecured objects. Minor damage to outdoor objects is
possible.
This storm will remain over mainly rural areas of Riverside County.
If outdoors, consider seeking shelter inside a building.
Torrential rainfall is also occurring with this storm and may lead to
localized flooding. Do not drive your vehicle through flooded
roadways.
Frequent cloud to ground lightning is occurring with this storm.
Lightning can strike 10 miles away from a thunderstorm. Seek a safe
shelter inside a building or vehicle.
Persons in campgrounds should consider seeking sturdy shelter until
this storm passes.
LAT...LON 3397 11612 3398 11592 3389 11590 3377 11589
3374 11595 3374 11600 3384 11613 3386 11614
TIME...MOT...LOC 0655Z 150DEG 2KT 3380 11601
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.25 IN
MAX WIND GUST...50 MPH
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BOISE, Idaho — THIS DAY IN SPORTS…September 29, 2012, 10 years ago today:
Jay Ajayi gets a formal introduction to Bronco Nation in Boise State’s 32-29 win at New Mexico. There was a buzz surrounding Ajayi before this game, but nothing like the one after. He had one carry for two yards in the previous game when he made his Boise State debut against BYU. Career carries number two through seven came in Albuquerque, and they were very interesting indeed for Ajayi. The redshirt freshman running back came into the game late in the second quarter and broke off a 71-yard scamper on his first attempt.
When it was all said and done (he didn't have an attempt after halftime), Ajayi rushed for 118 yards and averaged 19.7 yards per carry. He also scored his first collegiate touchdown. And this all happened in two minutes and eight seconds of possession time. Oh, and how about this nugget? Ajayi’s 71-yard gain was the longest non-scoring run in Boise State history. He’d go on to become Boise State’s fourth-leading career rusher with 3,796 yards and would be known for his train whistle gesture after every touchdown and for drinking pickle juice on the sidelines on national TV to prevent cramps.
Let’s talk about the Jay-Train’s final year at Boise State—his junior year in 2014, as he left early for the NFL. He broke the school rushing record with 1,823 yards on a staggering 347 carries. Not only that, Ajayi pulled in 50 receptions and led the nation in touches with 397. He was also tops in the country with 32 total touchdowns and 2,358 all-purpose yards. Ajayi capped the season with 134 rushing yards and three TDs in the Broncos’ Fiesta Bowl win over Arizona.
Despite the explosive platitudes, NFL front offices had injury concerns with Ajayi, and he dropped all the way to the fifth round in the NFL Draft. He began his pro career with the Miami Dolphins. Ajayi’s second season was his best, with 1,272 rushing yards and a trio of 200-yard games. He was traded to Philadelphia midway through the 2017 season and contributed to the Eagles win over the New England Patriots in Super Bowl 52, with nine carries for 57 yards. Injuries hampered him the following two years, and he ended up playing his final NFL game on December 9, 2019.
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BRATISLAVA, Slovakia (AP) — Slovakia may consider donating its fleet of Soviet-era MiG warplanes to Ukraine, the Slovak defense minister said Monday.
Standing alongside his British counterpart Ben Wallace, Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad said “we can discuss the future” of his country’s 11 MiG-29 fighter jets after they’re grounded “most probably” by the end of August.
Slovakia has already negotiated with NATO allies the Czech Republic and Poland to monitor Slovak air space from the beginning of September.
“No decision has been made yet, no discussions are taking place as of now and we’re ready to discuss that later on,” said Nad.
Wallace said Britain isn’t now considering giving Ukraine warplanes, but would offer Slovakia fighter jets to help guard its airspace.
Since the start of the invasion on Feb. 24, Ukraine has urged Western allies to provide it with warplanes to challenge Russia’s air superiority.
However, the U.S. and its allies have been reluctant to give Ukraine the fighter jets it asks for, fearing it would provoke an escalatory response from Moscow, which has warned NATO that supplying Ukraine with combat aircraft could be tantamount to joining the conflict.
Nad said providing warplanes to Ukraine would require a broader discussion with allies about the consequences of such a delivery.
“But politically, yes, I can tell you there’s a positive attitude of helping Ukrainians with Mi-29s.”
Slovakia has signed a deal to buy 14 U.S. F-16 Block 70/72 fighter jets to replace its MiG-29s but the start of their delivery was postponed by two years to 2024.
Slovakia has supplied Ukraine with heavy weapons since the war started. Its donations include a Soviet-era S-300 air defense system, military helicopters and thousands of Grad multiple-rocket launcher rockets. Slovakia also sold Ukraine self-propelled howitzers.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine | 2022-07-26T03:48:05+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/international/slovakia-may-consider-giving-ukraine-russian-built-warplanes/ |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A California federal judge on Monday sentenced the Mexican man acquitted of murder in the 2015 shooting death of a woman on a San Francisco pier to the seven years he’s already spent in jail — bringing to a legal close the case that ignited a national firestorm over immigration, crime and sanctuary cities.
Jose Inez Garcia Zarate was in the U.S. illegally when Kate Steinle, 32, was fatally shot along a crowded Pier 14 where she was walking with her father and a family friend. He faces deportation and U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria told him in court to never return to the U.S.
The shooting shocked a country already divided over immigration and fueled Donald Trump’s successful campaign for president. Trump called for a crackdown on unlawful immigration and the sanctuary cities and states — including San Francisco and California — that refuse to cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
Garcia Zarate admitted firing the gun on July 4, 2015, but said he found it under a bench and didn’t know what it was when he picked it up because it was wrapped in a T-shirt. The gun fired accidentally after he picked it up, he said. Officials said the bullet ricocheted off the ground and hit Steinle.
He was acquitted of homicide charges by a San Francisco jury in 2017 but faced firearms charges in federal court. In March, he pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a firearm and a person illegally in the country in possession of a firearm.
“If you return to this country again and you are back in front of me, I will not spare you. Let this be your last warning: do not return to this country,” Chhabria said before sentencing Garcia Zarate to the time he has already served.
Chhabria also delivered a harsh rebuke of the mental health treatment received by Garcia Zarate for his schizophrenia while in custody, which the judge said was virtually nonexistent.
Garcia Zarate will be sent to Texas, where he faces a federal judge for failing to report his location when he was released from a San Francisco jail shortly before the shooting. He had been deported five times and was on track to be removed from the U.S. again when he shot Steinle.
The maximum sentence on the firearms charges was 10 years. Prosecutors agreed to the sentence of time served plus three years of probation. Garcia Zarate’s lawyers wanted a shorter sentence so he could apply any time left over in case the judge in Texas imposes additional prison time.
The handgun belonged to a U.S. Bureau of Land Management ranger who reported it stolen from his parked car a week before Steinle was killed.
Before the killing, Garcia Zarate had recently completed a prison sentence for illegal re-entry to the U.S. when he was transferred to San Francisco to face a 20-year-old marijuana charge.
Prosecutors declined the case, but the San Francisco sheriff released him from jail despite a federal immigration request to detain him for at least two more days for deportation.
Garcia Zarate “feels horrible about what happened, and that he’s very sorry and apologizes,” his lawyer, Mike Hinckley, said in court Monday.
The judge said he does not believe that prosecutors proved that Garcia Zarate had acted with criminal recklessness in the shooting and that he likely did not understand what was happening that day when he killed Steinle, because of his mental health illness.
Chhabria also expressed sympathy for Garcia Zarate, who spent most of his seven years in county jail without medication or meaningful treatment.
Two doctors diagnosed Garcia Zarate with schizophrenia and found him unfit to stand trial because he could not follow the court proceedings.
“That must have been hell,” Chhabria said.
But the judge also said that consequences matter and that Garcia Zarate admitted being a felon in possession of a firearm.
Steinle’s relatives were not present in court for the sentencing and prosecutors said her family did not want to participate in the proceedings. | 2022-06-07T03:53:59+00:00 | wwlp.com | https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-national-news/time-served-for-mexican-in-2015-san-francisco-pier-killing/ |
NEW YORK, Sept. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Azure Power Global Limited (NYSE: AZRE) between June 15, 2021 and August 26, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important October 31, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Azure Power securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Azure Power class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=8433 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than October 31, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose material adverse facts about Azure Power's business operations and prospects. Specifically, defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) there were procedural irregularities, including deviations from safety and quality standards, at one of Azure Power's plants; (2) certain project data was manipulated; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Azure Power's internal controls and procedures were not effective; (4) Azure Power had received a credible whistleblower report alleging such misconduct; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Azure Power's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno has decided not to sell the team.
Moreno took his franchise off the market Monday after announcing his plan to explore a sale of the team last August. The 76-year-old owner met with prospective buyers during the winter.
“During this process, it became clear that we have unfinished business and feel we can make a positive impact on the future of the team and the fan experience," Moreno said in a statement. “This offseason, we committed to a franchise record player payroll, and still want to accomplish our goal of bringing a World Series championship back to our fans.”
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said he is “very pleased" Moreno is staying in the game.
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“Despite strong buyer interest in the Angels, Arte Moreno’s love of the game is most important to him," Manfred said.
Moreno is an outdoor advertising mogul from Arizona who originally bought the Angels from the Walt Disney Company in 2003, shortly after the franchise won its only championship.
Moreno immediately showed a willingness to spend money to attract big-name free agents to Orange County, and the Angels won five AL West titles during his first seven seasons of ownership. But Moreno also angered many of his team's fans early in his tenure by dropping Anaheim from the franchise's name in a bid to improve the franchise's marketability and television visibility.
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The Angels' fortunes under Moreno have flagged mightily since an appearance in the ALCS in 2009. Despite a hefty payroll and big-market fan support, the Halos have not won a playoff game in the past 13 years, making just one postseason appearance in 2014 and getting swept.
The Angels are currently mired in the majors’ longest streaks of losing seasons (seven) and non-playoff seasons (eight, tied with Detroit) despite the presence of former AL MVPs Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani on their roster.
While Moreno's willingness to write big checks has never waned, his insistence on involving himself in some of the Angels' biggest deals has drawn heavy criticism and rarely yielded good results. Moreno made the final decision to hand out massive contracts to several players including Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton and Anthony Rendon in recent years, and nearly every one of his big-money free agent gambles hasn't paid off richly as he hoped.
The Angels' most recent indignity wasn't entirely Moreno's fault: He reached a deal with the Anaheim city government to purchase Angel Stadium in October 2020 with plans to redevelop the majors' fourth-oldest ballpark and the land surrounding it, only for the transaction to fall apart in 2022 amid a political scandal surrounding the sale that led to the resignation of Anaheim mayor Harry Sidhu.
Moreno said he met “with a number of highly qualified individuals and groups who expressed strong interest in the club” while exploring a sale.
“However, as discussions advanced and began to crystallize, we realized our hearts remain with the Angels, and we are not ready to part ways with the fans, players, and our employees,” Moreno added. | 2023-01-24T00:26:35+00:00 | nbcchicago.com | https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/sports/arte-moreno-takes-angels-off-market-after-exploring-sale-of-team/3052642/ |
Top Afghan Taliban leader issues decree against nepotism
ISLAMABAD (AP) — The supreme leader of the Taliban has issued a decree against nepotism, barring officials in Afghanistan’s Taliban administration from hiring relatives in government positions. The shadowy leader, Mullah Hibatullah Akhundzada, also ordered all Taliban officials to sack their sons and other relatives who are already working in the administration. The decree was posted late on Saturday on the Taliban government’s Twitter account. The tweet did not elaborate on the reasons behind it but the order followed rumors that many Taliban officials have appointed their sons and relatives in high-ranking positions. There were no further details on the decree. | 2023-03-20T10:32:29+00:00 | kyma.com | https://kyma.com/news/2023/03/20/top-afghan-taliban-leader-issues-decree-against-nepotism/ |
NEWPORT NEWS, Va. (AP) — The 6-year-old Virginia student who shot and wounded his teacher raised the handgun, pointed it at her and fired while she was teaching his first-grade class, a police chief said Monday.
Newport News Police Chief Steve Drew on Monday offered the first description of the shooting that shocked the city and was notable even in a country like that United States that seems inured to constant gun violence. Drew had previously said that the shooting was not accidental and declined to elaborate.
He said the student pulled the gun out, pointed at the teacher and fired at her. He said there was no physical struggle over the gun preceding the gunshot. No students were injured.
Drew said that the gun had been legally purchased by the child’s mother in York County. It was in the child’s residence, he put it in his backpack and brought it to school, the chief said.
The teacher who was wounded Friday in the shooting, Abby Zwerner, was in stable condition Monday at an area hospital. Describing her as a hero, Drew said he had spoken to her and one of her biggest concerns was for her students.
Drew said after the shooting, the boy was physically restrained by a school employee and that he struck the employee. The boy was taken away in a police car.
Drew initially said the boy pulled the gun from his backpack just before the shooting, but then later clarified that the student had “the gun on his person” immediately before he fired the shot.
A candlelight vigil in honor of Zwerner was planned for Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Principal Briana Foster Newton said in an update on the school’s website that the school will be closed for the week.
Police have declined to describe what led to the altercation or any other details about what happened in the classroom, citing the ongoing investigation.
Virginia law does not allow 6-year-olds to be tried as adults. In addition, a 6-year-old is too young to be committed to the custody of the Department of Juvenile Justice if found guilty. Authorities have not specified where the boy was being held.
On Monday morning, several parents, grandparents and community members gathered with a local pastor in an open patch of grass outside the school.
Among them was parent Eric Billet, who said each of his three children in the Newport News school system, two of whom go to Richneck, has reacted differently to the shooting.
Billet’s son who is in middle school has raised concerns about school security, telling his dad that he felt safer at theme parks, which the boy argued had better security than his school. His second-grade son is doing better, Billet said, fist-bumping a police officer on his way out of school Friday.
His daughter, a fourth-grader, has had nightmares every night, Billet said.
But at the same time, he said, “she was also disappointed she couldn’t go to school this week.”
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Lavoie reported from Richmond. | 2023-01-10T00:00:17+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/ap-vigil-planned-for-teacher-who-police-say-was-shot-by-student/ |
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — One of Haiti’s biggest textile factories announced Thursday that it is closing an assembly plant and laying off 3,500 workers in yet another blow to the country’s crumbling economy.
S&H Global, whose parent company is South Korean garment manufacturer Sae-A Trading Co. Ltd., said in a statement that strikes and social unrest have led to numerous delays in shipments, order cancelations and other problems. As a result, the company said its clients have opted to use other more reliable suppliers and factories elsewhere in the Caribbean and Central America.
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The announcement comes as poverty and hunger deepens across Haiti amid a spike in gang violence.
S&H Global is the anchor tenant at a major U.S.-backed industrial park in Caracol in northern Haiti. The park opened in 2012 and is believed to be Haiti’s largest private employer.
At the time, S&H Global announced it was investing more than $70 million to create some 20,000 jobs.
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Officials with Haiti’s Association of Industries did not immediately respond to a request for comment. | 2023-02-02T18:20:59+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/major-textile-factory-in-haiti-to-close-plant-17759615.php |
JOHANNESBURG (AP) — At least three “people of interest” have been identified by South African police investigating the killing of a German tourist by gunmen.
Police Minister Bheki Cele visited the site of the killing Wednesday where he said that authorities are searching for the suspects identified in their probe.
“We are working to find out how far we have gone with them. So we believe that we will be able to crack the case very, very soon,” he told reporters.
The tourist was fatally shot Monday afternoon near an entrance to Kruger National Park, South Africa’s largest game reserve in Mpumalanga province. He was driving a vehicle carrying three other travelers when it was attacked near the Numbi entrance to the park. He was shot after locking the car doors when the gunmen demanded that he unlock them, according to the police.
The vehicle reversed for a few meters until it came to a halt after hitting a wall, but the suspects sped off without taking any belongings from their victims, according to the police.
The killing has sparked concerns about South Africa’s tourism, of which Kruger Park and the country’s wildlife reserves are a significant part.
The government condemned the killing, maintaining that South Africa is still a safe travel destination. | 2022-10-06T06:16:32+00:00 | kron4.com | https://www.kron4.com/news/world/ap-international/ap-south-african-police-search-for-suspects-in-tourist-killing/ |
NEW YORK, Feb. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, continues to investigate potential securities claims on behalf of shareholders of Credit Acceptance Corporation (NASDAQ: CACC) resulting from allegations that Credit Acceptance may have issued materially misleading business information to the investing public.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Credit Acceptance securities you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement. The Rosen Law Firm is preparing a class action seeking recovery of investor losses.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the prospective class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=10839 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
WHAT IS THIS ABOUT: On January 4, 2023, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and the New York State Attorney General's Office announced the filing of a complaint against Credit Acceptance. The lawsuit alleged that Credit Acceptance, a subprime auto lender, hid the true costs of its borrowings, used aggressive debt-collection tactics, and violated New York usury laws on interest-rate limits and other investor-protection laws.
On this news, the price of Credit Acceptance's shares fell $52.69, or over 11%, to close at $403.49 per share on January 4, 2023, damaging investors.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually litigate securities class actions. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
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TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Tens of thousands of Iranians, some chanting “Death to America” and “Death to Israel,” marched in the capital of Tehran on Friday to mark Jerusalem Day, an annual show of support for the Palestinians.
Senior Iranian officials attended the rally, including President Ebrahim Raisi. Since Iran’s Islamic Revolution in 1979, the rallies marking what is also known as al-Quds Day have typically been held typically held on the last Friday of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Al-Quds is the Arabic name for Jerusalem, the contested city at the heart of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Israel captured east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war and annexed it to its capital. The Palestinians seek the eastern part of Jerusalem as a future capital.
Jerusalem is the home of the Al-Aqsa Mosque, the third holiest shrine in Islam. The compound, revered by Jews as the Temple Mount, is also the most sacred site in Judaism.
Raisi said that Friday’s rallies show the “liberation of al-Quds is very close, closer than expected,” the official IRNA news agency reported. They also show Palestinian militant groups fighting Israel that “they are not alone,” Raisi added. He slammed the normalization of ties between Israel and some Gulf Arab states, saying it would not bring security to the region or Israel.
Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Qalibaf told demonstrators that Israel is the “root” of problems in the region and that Palestinian militants are hindering Israel’s plans.
The rally was the first al-Quds Day demonstration since Iran was shaken by months of anti-government protests. Waves of protests erupted after the September death of a 22-year-old Kurdish-Iranian woman who was detained by the morality police for allegedly violating Iran’s strict Islamic dress code.
The protests rapidly escalated into calls for the overthrow of Iran’s ruling Shiite clerics, marking a major challenge to their four-decade rule. Iran has blamed the unrest on foreign powers.
Demonstrators in Tehran marched on Friday from 10 different directions to Tehran University’s campus, where the ceremony ended in time for Friday noon prayers.
Iranian state TV showed footage of similar rallies in other cities and towns across the country. Many demonstrators carried Palestinian flags and the banner of the Iran-backed Lebanese militant Hezbollah group. Demonstrators in some places set fire to American and Israeli flags, as well as effigies of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
Reza Masoumi, 63, a retired teacher, said he participated the rallies to remind Israel that “they cannot suppress Palestinians. We Iranians stand by Palestine.”
Fatemeh Yasrebi, a 20-year-old student, said she supports Palestinians “until Israel withdraws from (the) occupied lands of Palestinians. Peace between Muslim nations and Israel is impossible.”
State TV has in recent days broadcast footage of Israeli police storming Palestinian worshippers inside the Al-Aqsa Mosque. Iran does not recognize Israel and supports the anti-Israeli militant Palestinian groups like Hamas and the Lebanese Hezbollah. Israel and Iran view each other as archenemies in the Middle East. | 2023-04-15T10:31:08+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-international/iranians-mark-jerusalem-day-to-support-palestinians/ |
Award-Winning Firm Now Has 16 Offices Across the State
WILMINGTON, N.C., Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, one of the largest plaintiffs' firms in North Carolina, has opened a new office serving Wilmington, N.C. and surrounding areas. The new location builds on the firm's impressive statewide presence. This provides a local office location to help those who have been hurt due to a car wreck, an accident at work, medical malpractice, a defective product, or other forms of personal injury.
"We're proud to open a location in Wilmington and to help area residents seek justice," said President James S. Farrin. "It's a great city, and we look forward to supporting the people of southeastern North Carolina and fighting for their rights with high-quality services."
The firm is no stranger to the Wilmington community, having helped clients from the area even before having an official business location in the city. Residents who are in need of legal services can now contact or make an appointment at the Wilmington office, located at 428 Eastwood Road.
The Law Offices of James Scott Farrin is one of the largest personal injury firms in North Carolina and has helped over 55,000 injured people since 1997. Operating from 16 offices in NC and one in SC, many of the firm's 60+ accomplished attorneys are recognized professionals in their fields. The firm focuses on providing quality legal services to as many people as possible in the following practice areas: personal injury, car accidents, workers' compensation, nursing home abuse, whistleblowing, defective products, eminent domain, mass torts, class actions, and Social Security Disability.
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Offices in Durham (main), Raleigh, Charlotte, Greensboro, NC and Greenville, SC. Attorney J. Gabe Talton: 280 South Mangum St., Suite 400, Durham, NC
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A motorcyclist died Saturday after his vehicle collided with an ice cream truck in South Jersey, authorities said.
A 46-year-old Deptford man was driving the truck west on Clayton Road in Monroe in Gloucester County shortly after 11:30 a.m. when he failed to yield the right of way as he tried to make a left turn onto Railroad Avenue, according to township police.
Steven Bass, 36, of Williamstown, was riding a motorcycle east on Clayton Road and collided with the truck at the intersection.
Bass was taken to a nearby hospital and pronounced dead around 12:30 p.m., police said.
The ice cream truck driver, who stopped at the scene, was not injured.
No charges had been filed as of Monday afternoon, but the crash remains under investigation, police said.
Anyone who witnessed the crash is asked to contact Monroe Police Officer Michael Fitzgibbon at 856-728-9800, ext. 587.
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Matt Gray may be reached at mgray@njadvancemedia.com. | 2023-05-08T18:41:02+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/gloucester-county/2023/05/motorcyclist-killed-in-crash-with-ice-cream-truck-turning-at-nj-intersection.html |
BOSTON — The second-largest health insurer in Massachusetts was the victim of a ransomware attack in which sensitive personal information as well as health information of current and past members may have been compromised, company officials said.
Point32Health said in a statement on its website Tuesday that a “cybersecurity ransomware incident" affecting its Harvard Pilgrim Health Care program was detected April 17.
An ongoing investigation indicated that from March 28 until April 17, members’ addresses, phone numbers, birthdates, Social Security numbers, medical history, treatment, dates of service, provider names and other information may have been compromised.
The not-for-profit company said it was not aware of any misuse of the information. It did not say how many people might be affected.
“We are working with third-party cybersecurity experts to conduct a thorough investigation into this incident and remediate the situation,” the statement said, adding that Harvard Pilgrim is taking steps to bolster its cybersecurity.
Company spokesperson Kathleen Makela said Wednesday via email that the company would be notifying people whose information may have been involved.
The company also contacted the FBI. An FBI spokesperson said the agency had no comment.
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care provides services to more than 1.1 million members in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Maine and Connecticut, according to the company website.
Ransomware attacks involve hackers locking up a computer network and demanding money to unlock it. Point32Health did not say whether it has paid a ransom.
Law enforcement agencies, school systems, energy infrastructure and health systems have been victims of such attacks in recent years.
The Harvard Pilgrim breach affected systems used to service members, brokers and providers, and some functions remained down.
A number of those systems were expected to be restored in the coming weeks, according to Makela.
“We are currently going through the internal IT and business validations. Once this process is complete, alongside our thorough security screenings, some of our processes will become available in a phased fashion,” she wrote.
The insurer said it has been able to continue ensuring its members have access to care.
Other Point32Health companies such as Tufts Health Plan and CarePartners of Connecticut were not affected. | 2023-05-24T20:50:05+00:00 | newscentermaine.com | https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/health/point32health-harvard-pilgrim-health-care-ransomware-attack/97-39a76604-ae9f-4348-a7eb-5d4b27e5a310 |
MIDVALE, Utah (AP) _ Utah Medical Products Inc. (UTMD) on Tuesday reported earnings of $4.6 million in its fourth quarter.
The Midvale, Utah-based company said it had net income of $1.25 per share.
The medical device maker posted revenue of $13.6 million in the period.
For the year, the company reported profit of $16.5 million, or $4.52 per share. Revenue was reported as $52.3 million.
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(NewsNation) — A total of 2.5 million couples are expected to wed this year, according to The Wedding Report — a number not seen in four decades.
Thats five weddings this year to which an average guest will be invited.
A cause for joy, yes, but for some, inflation has made those invitations feel less celebratory and more like a bill.
Hotel costs are up over 11 percent from 2019 to more than $130. And with gas prices at a record high, airfare has risen, too: Numbers from Hopper, a travel data firm, show prices up around 45 percent compared to the same time last year.
This trend is due to pandemic-delayed parties that — from wedding showers to engagement parties — are back on.
“It’s not cheap for people to come to weddings anymore … People really don’t cover their plate anymore when they come as a guest, because it’s so expensive. People can’t afford it. If you’re a family of four, you’re paying almost $1,000 to attend a wedding. That’s, like, a bit crazy,” one bride told NewsNation’s “Rush Hour” on Tuesday.
And she’s right: A recent survey from wedding website Zola found that guests can expect to spend upwards of $1,300 to attend just one out-of-state wedding.
Unfortunately, attending weddings isn’t the only thing that cost more. Thanks to inflation, the prices for the wedding itself are, too.
According to The Knot Real Weddings Study, which tracks the average wedding cost and other data per state, the average couple is spending roughly $28,000 on their wedding, up from $20,000 in 2020.
Similarly, also per research from The Knot, wedding dresses are 20 percent more expensive today than they were in 2019 due to supply chain issues.
And the dinner plates that bride was complaining about? That’s because high market prices have caused catering to rise more than 14 percent in some cases.
“Where I work, we just increased prices by 30 percent and that’s just because the supply chain, getting things in and products are just so much more costly and that’s something that’s not going to change,” Leah Beebe, a wedding and events coordinator out of Indiana, told NewsNation’s “Rush Hour” on Tuesday.
If you are looking to tighten the purse strings before you tie the knot, there are some options.
“I usually try and go over what’s most important to them,” Beebe said. “If they’re wanting a really nice venue and a really nice photographer, maybe they don’t mind food not being as big of a deal,” she continued.
One thing the pandemic changed about the wedding industry is that couples are more empowered to do what feels right for them.
Smaller weddings, elopements and non-traditional parties have all become more common. So, if you want to save money, you may have to do something out of the box. | 2022-06-02T02:44:55+00:00 | wate.com | https://www.wate.com/news/till-debt-do-us-part-wedding-costs-skyrocket/ |
Texas Secretary of State John Scott (R), in an interview with Texas Monthly published Monday, decried the “absurd” amount of threats faced by election workers in recent years, pointing the finger at conspiracy theorists such as Alex Jones.
“The Infowars guy has unleashed hell on our election people,” Scott said.
Law enforcement officials have pointed to a worrying trend of rising threats against election personnel and infrastructure, particularly in the wake of the 2020 election, which former President Trump and many of his supporters have falsely said was skewed by voter fraud.
“That behavior is unacceptable under any scenario,” Scott said of the threats. “Just because somebody said something, or they saw something on TV, that doesn’t excuse it.”
Texas Monthly pointed to a survey conducted by the Brennan Center for Justice that found that one in six election workers has received threats because of their job.
In response, Scott said, “It’s a huge problem … [it] is pathetic — the fact that they’re in that much fear of their life, that it’s gotten that heated. I think it’s obscene.”
“This is insanity — you can’t have people receiving death threats for doing their jobs,” said the secretary.
Scott added that he himself has received death threats along with others in his elections division, calling it “absurd” and saying that he does not “know what’s caused it.”
“Any time the temperature gets turned up, it’s possible to have nuts making these statements,” Scott responded.
“At least in our office, what I was told is that these threats long preceded the 2020 election.” | 2022-10-11T01:52:44+00:00 | cbs42.com | https://www.cbs42.com/hill-politics/texas-secretary-of-state-alex-jones-unleashed-hell-on-our-election-people/ |
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WFLA) – Lori Janes was pretty bummed when a coworker “stole” a $25 TJ Maxx gift card she got at her company’s white elephant party. But her luck was about to change.
Janes works at Harmon Dental Center in Louisville, Kentucky, as the office manager and treatment coordinator. For the holidays, Janes and her colleagues decided to hold a white elephant gift exchange.
During a white elephant gift swap — sometimes called “Yankee swap” — each participant brings a wrapped gift to exchange with other partygoers. Rules vary from region to region (and family to family), but participants generally take turns choosing and unwrapping one of the gifts. Players on subsequent turns, however, can choose not to pick a gift from the pile, and instead “steal” one of the gifts that had already been unwrapped during an earlier turn.
Initially, Jones picked out a TJ Maxx gift card. But one of her coworkers “stole” it, which meant that Jones was allowed to “steal” someone else’s gift.
She ended up choosing $25 in scratch-off tickets from one of her other coworkers.
“Once it got to me, it was done and mine to keep. That’s when everyone was telling me to scratch them off,” Janes told the Kentucky Lottery.
When she scratched her first ticket, she found that she won a $50 prize, but it was her second ticket that held the real prize: a $175,000 jackpot.
“Everyone was going insane,” Janes said. “People were getting their calculators out and double-checking. A couple of people even scanned the ticket on the lottery’s app, just to make sure.”
Hours later, Janes and her family traveled to the lottery headquarters to claim their prize, which amounted to $124,250 after taxes.
“This is so crazy. I’m truly blessed,” she said.
Janes told the Kentucky Lottery she plans to use the money to pay off her daughter’s student loans and their car payments. | 2022-12-17T17:24:18+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/national/woman-steals-top-prize-lottery-ticket-at-white-elephant-party/ |
Employers taking steps to meet that demand with competitive compensation packages and raises
NEW YORK, July 13, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 24 Seven, a leader in the marketing, creative, and digital staffing space, has released its 2023 Salary Guide: Compensation and Benefits, giving employers the insights they need to remain competitive in both attracting and retaining top talent in today's job market.
When asked what employees wanted most from an employer, compensation was king. Nearly half (42%) of the survey's respondents pointed to financial compensation above company reputation (28%), the ability to work remotely (11%), benefits (10%), and employer's commitment to work-life balance (9%).
And many organizations are recognizing that priority. A vast majority of respondents (84%) said their company was taking steps to make compensation packages more competitive to win over talent. Additionally, after a pandemic-era hiatus, raises are back. Seventy-four percent of respondents reported receiving a raise in 2022 – up 14% from the previous year.
The insights and trends identified in the report are based on a 2023 survey of more than 2,100 professionals in the marketing, creative, tech, fashion, beauty, and retail sectors. The report features salary ranges for more than 170 positions and detailed information about the latest hiring and job market dynamics at play today.
Additional findings from 24 Seven's 2023 Salary Guide include:
- 78% say the benefits and perks a company offers influences whether or not they pursue a job there
- 59% of employees say they are staying with their current employer for the next year solely because of the uncertain economy
- 52% of full-time employees have taken on freelance projects in the last year, up from 32% last year
- 31% of respondents say their company lets them choose whether they work from home or in office and 27% say their company has instituted a hybrid work schedule with designated at-home and in-office days
"It is normal to be confused about the job market right now. Unemployment is low, but we continue to see layoffs," says Anthony Donnarumma, CEO of 24 Seven. "That said, marketing, creative and digital skills are still in demand. For employers looking to secure highly skilled full-timers and freelancers in this space, as well as for job seekers, 24 Seven's Salary Guide highlights where salary and benefits offerings stand today."
24 Seven was recently named by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA) as one of the Largest U.S. Staffing Firms for 2023. They've also received the following accolades this year:
- Forbes Best Professional Recruiting Companies
- ClearlyRated Best of Staffing Talent
- Fortune Certified Great Place to Work 2023
- SIA Staffing 100 North America - Celeste Gudas
- San Francisco Business Times Best Places to Work in the Bay Area
- San Francisco Business Times' 2023 List of Staffing Firms
- Canadian Business Review Board Best in Business 2023
To download the Salary Guide, visit 24seventalent.com.
About 24 Seven
24 Seven partners with companies to get marketing, creative, and digital work done by providing the right talent, innovation, and insights. We drive meaningful impact by helping navigate change in today's evolving environment. Our robust suite of service offerings enables us to identify customized talent solutions for any situation.
The 24 Seven family of brands includes these subsidiaries:
- The Sage Group provides exceptional marketing and business operations consultants, contractors, and permanent talent that drive results for leading companies across industries.
- Marketers That Matter® is a thriving community of influential marketing executives coming together to share innovation and insights.
- Simplicity Consulting helps brands run their marketing and operations programs with highly specialized consultants in digital marketing, strategic communications and project management.
- SketchDeck is a next-generation creative agency that empowers organizations to seamlessly scale their marketing efforts by accessing all the design services they need in one place.
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Phone: 510-599-8438
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NEW YORK – A scooter-riding gunman killed an 87-year-old man and wounded three others in a string of random shootings that stretched across two New York City boroughs, police said Saturday.
A 25-year-old man was taken into custody without incident and his identity was not revealed by police, Assistant Police Chief Joseph Kenny said at a news conference. A 9 mm handgun with an extended magazine and a scooter were recovered.
The New York Police Department pulled an image of the gunman from video and sent it to phones of officers, some of whom spotted the suspect about two hours after the first shooting.
“We don’t know the motive. It seems his acts were random,” Kenny said.
In all, the NYPD said there were five shootings carried out during the spree by someone on a scooter, one in Brooklyn and four in Queens. No one was injured in one of the shootings.
The shootings began around 11:10 a.m. when someone on a scooter shot a 21-year-old man in the shoulder in Brooklyn. He was brought to a hospital and is expected to survive, police said.
Seventeen minutes later, a 87-year-old man was shot multiple times in the Richmond Hill area of Queens. He later died at a hospital.
Shortly afterward in Queens, witnesses reported a man on a scooter firing randomly into a group of people, although nobody was hurt.
Eight minutes later, a 44-year-old man was shot in the face. He was in critical condition at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center.
About one minute later, a 63-year-old man was shot in the torso. He was in stable condition at a hospital.
Killings in the nation’s most populous city have risen in recent years to about where they were a decade ago — well below an early-1990s peak. The number of people wounded by gunfire surged in New York City during the pandemic and remains stubbornly high, and the city has also confronted a series of high-profile crimes.
Mayor Eric Adams, a former New York City police captain, has stressed the importance of getting guns off the streets.
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This story has been updated to correct several details about the shooting victims due to incorrect information from New York City police. The man who died was 87 years old, not 86. The second-to-last victim was age 44, not 63; he was wounded in the face, not the shoulder; and he was in critical condition, not stable. The final victim was age 63, not 61; and he was in stable condition, not critical. | 2023-07-09T00:45:26+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/news/national/2023/07/08/gunman-on-scooter-shoots-randomly-in-nyc-police-say-killing-an-87-year-old-and-wounding-3-others/ |
STATEWIDE -- Those who enjoy kicking up dust on four wheels will have to wait a little longer to hit Maine's trails.
The Maine Bureau of Parks and Lands issued a notice this week that all ATV trails in the state will remain closed through at least Memorial Day weekend.
The announcement comes after torrential rain and flooding left many trails impassable.
Officials say this has compounded the damage caused by fallen trees and the spring thaw.
Daryl Friedman with ATV Maine says the delay is more than disappointing. Because for riders, hitting the trails isn't just a hobby -- it's a way of life.
"The inconvenience factor is there, people use their machines for work as well as play. There's a lot of people that have farms and other property -- they'll use it around their own property to get work done, and then they'll go play," said Friedman.
The trails normally open around May 15, after the mud season.
ATV club members say that if anyone is eager to ride, they should roll up their sleeves and pitch in to help clear the trails.
"If you're an ATV rider and you have not joined a club, please join a club. It's people like us, we're retired, we're out there working with chainsaws and things... we need help," said Barbara Hildebrandt, vice president of Airline ATV Riders.
Friedman reminds riders that the delay is intended to keep everyone safe.
"Water holes, you don't know how deep the water hole is. Also, some of the landowners still have gates up. Some of the landowners don't use gates, they use cables -- and those are still up. You're not going to see those until it's too late. You'll run into it and damage your machine and hurt yourself," said Friedman. | 2023-05-05T22:32:39+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/local/opening-of-maine-atv-trails-delayed/article_d81044a8-eb8b-11ed-bfd7-a7be0fc520a6.html |
WASHINGTON, D.C. (WHNT) — Nearly 53,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage products are being recalled over potential listeria contamination.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced the recall Sunday, which includes eight different products.
The sausage products are commonly found on charcuterie boards and were shipped from Daniele International LLC, a Mapleville, Rhode Island, establishment.
These items were shipped to retail locations across the country between December 23, 2022, through January 17, 2023, and are affected by the recall:
- 6-oz. plastic tray of “FREDERIK’S by Meijer SPANISH STYLE charcuterie sampler tray” with a sell-by date of 4/15/23.
- 6-oz. plastic tray of “Boar’s Head CHARCUTERIE TRIO” with sell-by dates 4/13/23, 4/14/23, and 4/15/23.
- 7-oz. plastic tray of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE GENOA UNCURED SALAMI” with a sell-by date of 12/23/23.
- 7-oz. plastic tray of “COLAMECO’S PRIMO NATURALE BLACK PEPPER UNCURED SALAMI” with use by dates 12/22/23, 12/30/23, and 1/17/24.
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA SOPRESSATA, COPPA & GENOA SALAMI” with sell by dates 4/13/23 and 4/14/23.
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA CALABRESE, PROSCIUTTO & COPPA” with a sell-by date of 5/6/23.
- 1-lb. plastic tray of “DEL DUCA GENOA SALAMI, UNCURED PEPPERONI & HARD SALAMI” with a use-by date of 5/4/23.
- 12-oz. plastic tray of “Gourmet Selection SOPRESSATA, CAPOCOLLO, HARD SALAME” with a sell-by date of 4/14/23.
There will also be an establishment number “EST. 54” inside the USDA mark of inspection. You can also find the full labels here.
According to the FSIS, the problem was discovered when a routine inspection found listeria on surfaces that were in contact with the products.
So far, there haven’t been any confirmed reports of adverse reactions or illness due to anyone eating these ready-to-eat sausage products, but consumers are encouraged to toss them out immediately or return them from where they were purchased.
Listeria, which can be caused by ingesting contaminated deli meats, soft cheeses and raw sprouts (among other contaminated items) can produce flu-like symptoms and confusion. Pregnant people, newborns and the elderly are at the highest risk of complications or death, according to the CDC.
Individuals who are pregnant, 65 years or older, or have a weakened immune system, are at the highest risk of becoming severely ill from listeria.
Even if you are not among those groups, there are still steps you can take to protect yourself, like reheating deli meats and cheeses to 165 degrees and cleaning your refrigerator, containers, and surfaces that may have touched those foods.
Symptoms of listeria illness include fatigue, fever, neck stiffness, or muscle aches.
If you have food safety questions, you can contact the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-MPHotline (1-888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (CST) Monday-Friday.
For anyone that needs to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, visit the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System.
The CDC launched a multi-state investigation into a listeria outbreak connected to deli meats and cheeses late last year. As of Monday, the investigation remains active. One person has died and 13 others have been hospitalized because of the outbreak, according to the CDC. | 2023-01-30T23:35:18+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/nearly-53000-pounds-of-charcuterie-meat-recalled-over-listeria-concerns/ |
(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.)
Kevin Wyss, Rice University
(THE CONVERSATION) “Future chips may be 10 times faster, all thanks to graphene”; “Graphene may be used in COVID-19 detection”; and “Graphene allows batteries to charge 5x faster” – those are just a handful of recent dramatic headlines lauding the possibilities of graphene. Graphene is an incredibly light, strong and durable material made of a single layer of carbon atoms. With these properties, it is no wonder researchers have been studying ways that graphene could advance material science and technology for decades.
I never know what to expect when I tell people I study graphene – some have never heard of it, while others have seen some version of these headlines and inevitably ask, “So what’s the holdup?”
Graphene is a fascinating material, just as the sensational headlines suggest, but it is only just starting be used in real-world applications. The problem lies not in graphene’s properties, but in the fact that it is still incredibly difficult and expensive to manufacture at commercial scales.
What is graphene?
Graphene is most simply defined as a single layer of carbon atoms bonded together in a hexagonal, sheetlike structure. You can think of pure graphene as a one-layer-thick sheet of carbon tissue paper that happens to be the strongest material on Earth.
Graphene usually comes in the form of a powder made of small, individual sheets that are roughly the diameter of a grain of sand. An individual sheet of graphene is 200 times stronger than an equally thin piece of steel. Graphene is also extremely conductive, holds together at up to 1,300 degrees Fahrenheit (700 C), can withstand acids and is flexible and very lightweight.
Because of these properties, graphene could be extremely useful. The material can be used to create flexible electronics and to purify or desalinate water. And adding just 0.03 ounces (1 gram) of graphene to 11.5 pounds (5 kilograms) of cement increases the strength of the cement by 35%.
As of late 2022, Ford Motor Co., with which I worked as part of my doctoral research, is one of the the only companies to use graphene at industrial scales. Starting in 2018, Ford began making plastic for its vehicles that was 0.5% graphene – increasing the plastic’s strength by 20%.
How to make a supermaterial
Graphene is produced in two principal ways that can be described as either a top-down or bottom-up process.
The world’s first sheet of graphene was created in 2004 out of graphite. Graphite, commonly known as pencil lead, is composed of millions of graphene sheets stacked on top of one another. Top-down synthesis, also known as graphene exfoliation, works by peeling off the thinnest possible layers of carbon from graphite. Some of the earliest graphene sheets were made by using cellophane tape to peel off layers of carbon from a larger piece of graphite.
The problem is that the molecular forces holding graphene sheets together in graphite are very strong, and it’s hard to pull sheets apart. Because of this, graphene produced using top-down methods is often many layers thick, has holes or deformations, and can contain impurities. Factories can produce a few tons of mechanically or chemically exfoliated graphene per year, and for many applications – like mixing it into plastic – the lower-quality graphene works well.
Top-down, exfoliated graphene is far from perfect, and some applications do need that pristine single sheet of carbon.
Bottom-up synthesis builds the carbon sheets one atom at a time over a few hours. This process – called vapor deposition – allows researchers to produce high-quality graphene that is one atom thick and up to 30 inches across. This yields graphene with the best possible mechanical and electrical properties. The problem is that with a bottom-up synthesis, it can take hours to make even 0.00001 gram – not nearly fast enough for any large scale uses like in flexible touch-screen electronics or solar panels, for example.
So what’s the holdup?
Current production methods of graphene, both top-down and bottom-up, are expensive as well as energy and resource intensive, and simply produce too little product, too slowly.
Some companies do manufacture graphene and sell it for US$60,000 to $200,000 per ton. There are a limited number of uses that make sense at these high costs.
While small amounts of top-down or bottom-up graphene can satisfy the needs of researchers, for companies even just the process of prototyping a new material, application or manufacturing process requires many pounds of graphene powder or hundreds of graphene sheets and a lot of time and effort. It took significant investment and more than four years of study, development and optimization before graphene hit the production line at Ford.
Current production can barely cover experimentation, much less widespread use.
Improving manufacturing
For a material that has been around since only 2004, a lot of progress has been made in scaling up the production and implementation of graphene.
There are hints that graphene is starting to break through at a commercial level. There are a huge number of graphene-related startups looking at a wide range of uses ranging from energy storage to composites to nerve stimulation. Major companies – such as Tesla, LG and chemical giant BASF – are also investigating how graphene could be used, in rechargeable batteries, flexible or wearable electronics and next-generation materials.
Graphene is ripe for a breakthrough that will bring down the cost and increase the scale of production, and this is an area of intense academic research. One new technique discovered in 2020, called flash joule heating, is especially promising. Researchers have shown that passing large amounts of electricity through any carbon source reorganizes the carbon-carbon bonds into a graphene structure. Using this process, it is possible to make many pounds of high-quality graphene for a relatively low cost out of any carbon-containing material like coal or even trash. A company called Universal Matter Inc. is already commercializing the process.
Once the cost of graphene comes down, the commercial applications will follow. The appetite for graphene is huge, but it is going to take some time before this material lives up to its potential.
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article here: https://theconversation.com/graphene-is-a-proven-supermaterial-but-manufacturing-the-versatile-form-of-carbon-at-usable-scales-remains-a-challenge-194238. | 2022-11-29T14:31:49+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/article/Graphene-is-a-proven-supermaterial-but-17617817.php |
- Powered by the industry's first lidar with 7 μm resolution and a dedicated Neural Processing Unit, the printer automatically fine-tunes itself for bed leveling, flow linear advance, vibration compensation, and even belt tensioning.
- Print up to 16 colors/engineering materials, with the help of a 300°C all-metal hot end, 120°C heat bed, and temperature regulated closed chamber.
- Easy support removal with dedicated support filament.
- 20,000 mm/s² acceleration and 500 mm/s speed.
- Eco-efficient design that reduces carbon footprint by up to 80% and plastic waste by 20%.
SHENZHEN, China, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bambu Lab announces today that its cutting-edge X1 Series is ready for pre-order on Kickstarter on 31st May. During the past few weeks, the X1 Series has triggered vivid discussions in 3D printing community on social media platforms and has been the subject of several latest online reviews.
Bursting with industry-leading features, Bambu Lab X1 Series distinguishes itself first by its AI-powered automated capabilities. A Quad-core SoC with a dedicated 2TOPs Neural Processing Unit, matching Bambu Micro Lidar and over 40 sensors, provides a series of automated features, including spaghetti detection, first layer inspection, automated bed leveling with dual redundancy, extrusion calibration for linear advance flow control, and active vibration compensation. Bambu Lab X1 Series allows users to print multiple colors and materials at high speed and with incredible smoothness, raising the bar on consumer-grade 3D printing technology.
"There has been a difference between the public imagination of 3D printers fed by pop culture, which gives the idea of a magic box that satisfies every need in the blink of an eye, and the actual experience of using a 3D printer. Our goal is to create a state-of-the-art 3D printer which narrows that gap and makes 3D printing a true work of creativity." Founder and CEO of Bambu Lab, Dr. Ye Tao.
Limitless Creativity with More Colors and Materials
Printing in multiple colors and materials presents a challenge for consumer-grade 3D printers. Countless creative ideas and projects are either restrained by the limited choices of colors and textures or undermined by the lack of seamless filament management. That's where Bambu Lab's Automatic Material System (AMS) comes in.
Bambu Lab AMS is an intelligent system that communicates with the toolhead to guarantee smooth feeding and automatic mid-print filament switching. It can detect the tension on filament and actively adjust the feeding pace. With RFID technology, Bambu Lab AMS identifies filament loaded inside and automatically configures the most appropriate print settings. Equipped with humidity sensors and with an airtight enclosure, Bambu Lab AMS keeps the filament dry and ready to use, which is especially helpful for engineering grade materials such as nylon and polycarbonate, which are hydroscopic. Each Bambu Lab AMS is composed of 4 filament slots, and up to 4 AMS can be installed in parallel. With multiple filament slots at disposal, it's now possible to use snap-away support material or dissolvable filament to minimize the pain of removing supports.
Bambu Lab X1 Series unlocks more demanding materials than PLA and PETG by using advanced parts and thermal control. It is equipped with a 300°C all-metal hot end with a steel nozzle. The resilient steel drive gear provides steady filament feeding with maximum abrasion resistance. The X1 Series opens the door to a wider selection of materials, including PA, PC, PET, HIPS, PVA, and TPU. The X1-Carbon, which is equipped with extra cooling and a hardened nozzle and carburized drive gear, specializes in carbon fiber and glass fiber reinforced polymers.
High Speed Printing at 20,000 mm/s² Acceleration
The breathtaking speed of Bambu Lab X1 Series is made possible by strong mechanical parts, rigid and ultra-lightweight components, a high-flow hot end, and a powerful cooling system. The welded steel chassis provides a more solid platform than the bolted structure in most consumer-grade 3D printers. The CoreXY motion system and featherlight full-carbon X rail allow the ultra-lightweight toolhead to accelerate at 20,000 mm/s² with very little compromise in printing quality.
Ultra-Smoothness with Active Vibration Compensation
One of the unwanted side effects of high-speed printing is ringing. The mechanical vibrations coming from the 3D printer leave marks on the print surface in the shape of "echoes". Bambu Lab X1 minimizes ringing by automatically detecting vibration frequency and providing subtle motion compensation.
Another challenge for high-speed printing is that the extrusion needs to catch up with the sudden acceleration in X and Y movement. In the X and Y axes, it is simply Newton's law and a=F/m. For the extrusion, it is hydrodynamic and extremely difficult because the molten plastic is viscous, just imagine that you want to dynamically control the flow of honey being squeezed out of a plastic bottle at a fast pace. The X1 Series utilize a hydrodynamic model to predict flow behavior, which is sensitive to fluid properties. Bambu Micro Lidar then automatically performs calibrations to measure the hydrodynamic properties of each filament and temperature setting.
Lower Carbon Footprint
- Energy-saving: Bambu Lab X1 Series' Isothermal hotbed and shortened print time save up to 80% carbon emission in the printing process.
- Eco-friendly packaging: as a result of our eco-friendly filament packaging, 250 g of plastic is saved for every 1 kg filament used when compared with traditional methods, in addition to less transportation-related emissions for each roll of filament.
- Space saving: Bambu Lab X1 Series has the most effective build-volume-to-printer-dimension ratio, giving you room to print large projects in a small space.
- Noise reduction: Bambu Lab X1 series reduces noise pollution, thanks to its advanced motor controller, enclosed structure, and high quality-parts.
Price and Availability
Bambu Lab X1 series will be launched on Kickstarter on the 31st May, followed by Bambu Lab's official store as well as selected e-commerce platforms.
Shipment will start immediately upon the completion of the Kickstarter campaign in July.
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About Bambu Lab
Bambu Lab is a consumer tech company focusing on desktop 3D printers. Starting with the X1 Series, Bambu Lab builds state-of-the-art 3D printers that break the barriers between the digital and physical worlds, bringing creativity to a whole new level.
Email us: contact@bambulab.com
Our Team
Our story started with the gathering of a team of 3D printing fans, who are also expert engineers in robotics, artificial intelligence, materials science, and internet industries. Our team is experienced in building high-tech products that bring positive impacts to the world. From the start, we have been dedicated to making cutting-edge technology affordable with advanced know-how and high production quality. We see ourselves as part of the ecosystem and are delighted to learn from and share knowledge with the 3D printing community. Our team's passion lies also in the commitment to creating the next generation of eco-friendly 3D printers - pushing the industry toward a future with a much lower carbon-footprint.
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MEXICO CITY — A Nicaraguan court has ordered that a Roman Catholic bishop remain under house arrest on charges of “conspiracy” and “spreading false news,” a government media site said Tuesday.
The first hearing for Álvarez is scheduled for Jan. 10.
A warrant was also issued for a priest, the Rev. Uriel Vallejos, who had already reportedly left Nicaragua.
The move Tuesday was the latest chapter in a crackdown on the church by the administration of President Daniel Ortega, which expelled the nuns from Mother Teresa’s Sisters of Charity religious order.
In March, Nicaragua expelled the papal nuncio, the Vatican’s top diplomat in Nicaragua.
Bishop Alvarez has been under house arrest since August. He had been a key religious voice in discussions of Nicaragua’s future since 2018, when a wave of protests against Ortega’s government led to a sweeping crackdown on opponents.
Ortega’s government arrested dozens of opposition leaders last year, including seven potential presidential candidates. They were sentenced to prison this year in quick trials closed to the public.
Ortega has contended the pro-democracy protests were carried out with foreign backing and with the support of the Catholic church.
The former Marxist guerrilla infuriated the Vatican in the 1980s, but gradually forged an alliance with the church as he moved to regain the presidency in 2007 after a long period out of power.
But days before last year’s presidential election that resulted in Ortega winning a fourth consecutive term, he accused the Central American nation’s Catholic bishops of having drafted a political proposal in 2018 on behalf “of the terrorists, at the service of the Yankees.” He also contended the bishops were “also terrorists.”
In August, Pope Francis told thousands of people gathered in St. Peter’s Square that he was closely following with “worry and sorrow” events in Nicaragua that involve “persons and institutions.” He didn’t mention the detentions.
“I would like to express my conviction and my hope that through means of open and sincere dialogue, one can still find the bases for respectful and peaceful co-existence,″ the pope said. | 2022-12-14T04:38:58+00:00 | washingtonpost.com | https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/nicaragua-orders-bishop-to-remain-under-house-arrest/2022/12/13/0c4e4b5a-7b63-11ed-bb97-f47d47466b9a_story.html |
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SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Envoys from around the globe gathered Sunday in the Egyptian seaside resort of Sharm el-Sheikh for talks on tackling climate change amid a multitude of competing crises, including the war in Ukraine, high inflation, food shortages and an energy crunch.
Negotiators spent a frantic two days ahead of the meeting discussing whether to formally consider the issue of loss and damage, or reparations, to vulnerable nations suffering from climate change. The issue, which has weighed on the talks for years, was agreed just hours before the meeting officially opened.
In an opening speech, the head of the U.N.’s panel of climate scientist highlighted the urgency of cutting greenhouse gas emissions and adapting to the effects of global warming.
“This is a once in a generation opportunity to save our planet and our livelihoods,” said Hoesung Lee, chair of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
The outgoing chair of the talks, British official Alok Sharma, said countries had made considerable progress at their last meeting in Glasgow, including on setting more ambitious targets for cutting emissions, finalizing the rules of the 2015 Paris agreement and pledging to begin phasing out the use of coal — the most heavily polluting fossil fuel.
“We kept 1.5 degrees (2.7 Fahrenheit) alive,” he said, referring to the most ambitious goal of the Paris pact, to keep temperature increase since pre-industrial times under that threshold.
Yet now those efforts were being “buffeted by global headwinds,” he warned.
“(Russian President Vladimir) Putin’s brutal and illegal war in Ukraine has precipitated multiple global crisis, energy and food insecurity, inflationary pressures and spiraling debt,” said Sharma. “These crises have compounded existing climate vulnerabilities and the scarring effects of the pandemic.”
However even the most optimistic scenarios assuming countries do everything they have pledged put the world on course for 1.7 C of warming (3.1 F), he warned.
“As challenging as our current moment is, inaction is myopic and can only defer climate catastrophe,” said Sharma. “We must find the ability to focus on more than one thing at once.”
“How many more wake up calls does the world to world leaders actually need,” he said, citing recent devastating floods in Pakistan and Nigeria, and historic droughts in Europe, the United States and China.
His successor, Egyptian Foreign Minister Sameh Shoukry, said his office would “spare no effort” to achieve the goals of the Paris accord.
President Abdel Fattah el-Sissi wrote on Twitter that Egypt, as host country, was seeking to move from the “pledges phase to the implantation phase with concrete measures on the ground.”
The U.N.’s top climate official also appealed to countries both to engage constructively in the negotiations and take the necessary action back home.
“Here in Sharm el-Sheikh, we have a duty to speed up our international efforts to turn words into action,” he said, adding that “every corner of human activity must align with our Paris commitment and pursue our efforts to limit temperature rise to 1.5 degrees.”
More than 40,000 participants have been registered for this year’s talks, reflecting the sense of urgency as major weather events around the world impact many people and cost billions of dollars in repairs. Egypt said over 120 world leaders will attend, many of them speaking at a high-level event on Nov. 7-8, while U.S. President Joe Biden was expected to arrive later in the week.
But many top figures including China’s President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India were not planning to come, casting doubt on whether the talks in Egypt could result in any major deals to cut emissions without two of the world’s biggest polluters.
Rights groups criticized Egypt on Sunday for restricting protests and stepping up surveillance during the summit.
New York-based Human Rights Watch, citing Egyptian media, said authorities had also arrested dozens of people for calling for protests.
“It is becoming clear that Egypt’s government has no intention of easing its abusive security measures and allowing for free speech and assembly,” Adam Coogle, the group’s deputy director for the Middle East and North Africa, said in a statement.
Human Rights Watch said it had had joined about 1,400 groups from around the world urging Egypt to lift the restrictions on civil society groups.
Alaa Abdel-Fattah, a prominent imprisoned pro-democracy activist from Egypt, escalated his hunger strike Sunday in the first day of the COP27, according to his family. Abdel-Fattah’s aunt, award-winning novelist Ahdaf Soueif, said he went into a “full hunger strike,” and stopped drinking water at 10 a.m. local time. Concerned that he could die without water, she was calling for authorities to release him in response to local and international calls.
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Associated Press writers Sam Magdy and Seth Borenstein contributed to this report. | 2022-11-06T12:49:12+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/world/world-in-crisis-a-grim-backdrop-for-un-climate-talks/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world |
The 29-year-old driver, a 25-year-old passenger who owns the truck and another passenger were arrested after the attack around 1:40 a.m. Sunday, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office said.
Just before the attack, bouncers outside the Rock Rest Lodge broke up an altercation between the two suspects and some of the victims, the sheriff's office said. The suspects got into the pickup, backed out of a parking spot in front of the bar and intentionally drove into victims including bar employees, the sheriff's office said.
Deputies found a man who was unconscious and later pronounced dead at the scene. Four people were taken to a local hospital and three people sustained minor injuries, the sheriff's office said.
The suspects were stopped nearby after the attack and deputies took the them into custody. The driver faces charges including first degree murder, three counts of first degree assault and three counts of second degree assault. The passenger, who owned the pickup, faces charges of accessory to first degree murder, accessory to second degree assault and accessory to first degree assault.
Another passenger who was in the vehicle is not facing charges.
The name of the deceased victim was not immediately released. | 2022-10-10T03:11:15+00:00 | cpr.org | https://www.cpr.org/2022/10/09/bar-altercation-ends-in-hit-and-run-1-dead-8-injured-3-suspects-in-custody/ |
(KTLA) – Tom Cruise is known for his performing his own stunts, and this may be one of the biggest yet.
Over the weekend, a daring stunt performed by Cruise earlier this year was leaked online.
The “Top Gun: Maverick” star was shooting scenes for the upcoming film “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning,” when he took a break to greet some big names in the movie business at CinemaCon in April.
The video showed Cruise perched on a World War II biplane over Blyde River Canyon in South Africa, clinging only to the camera rigging.
“Hi everyone. I’m sorry for the extra noise,” the 60-year-old actor hollered while he sat atop the plane.
Cruise is then interrupted by another crew member alerting them that they must finish filming the scenes before the sun sets and they run out of fuel.
Before Cruise flies away, he introduced the trailer for the upcoming “Mission: Impossible” film and a screening of “Top Gun: Maverick” in full.
After Cruise signs off, the pilot quickly turns and dives, with Cruise still clinging just to the camera equipment.
The 78-second clip was not seen by anyone outside the convention until recently.
“Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning” won’t be in theaters until next July. | 2022-09-05T17:17:27+00:00 | mytwintiers.com | https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/national-news/tom-cruises-daring-airborne-stunt-leaked-online/ |
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Scott Stallings shoots 5-under 67 in round four of the AT&T Byron Nelson
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Scott Stallings catches slope off tee and birdies at AT&T Byron Nelson
In the final round of the 2022 AT&T Byron Nelson, Scott Stallings makes birdie on the par-3 15th hole.
Scott Stallings hit 13 of 18 greens in regulation during his final round at the AT&T Byron Nelson, finishing at 17 under for the tournament. Stallings finished his day tied for 25th at 17 under; K.H. Lee is in 1st at 26 under; Jordan Spieth is in 2nd at 25 under; and Sebastián Muñoz and Hideki Matsuyama are tied for 3rd at 24 under.
On the 431-yard par-4 first, Stallings had a double bogey after hitting the green in 5 and one putting, moving Stallings to 2 over for the round.
On the 466-yard par-4 second hole, Stallings reached the green in 2 and sunk a 17-foot putt for birdie. This moved Stallings to 1 over for the round.
On the 569-yard par-5 fifth hole, Stallings reached the green in 3 and sunk a 6-foot putt for birdie. This moved Stallings to even for the round.
On the 232-yard par-3 seventh, Stallings's tee shot went 220 yards to the right rough and his chip went 22 yards to the green where he rolled a two-putt for bogey. This moved him to 1 over for the round.
After a 291 yard drive on the 564-yard par-5 ninth, Stallings chipped his third shot to 9 feet, which he rolled for one-putt birdie on the hole. This moved Stallings to even-par for the round.
After a drive to the right side of the fairway on the 457-yard par-4 11th hole, Stallings had a 138 yard approach shot, setting himself up for the birdie. This moved Stallings to 1 under for the round.
On the 492-yard par-4 16th hole, Stallings reached the green in 2 and sunk a 20-foot putt for birdie. This moved Stallings to 3 under for the round.
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Mega-Soft, Mega-Pigmented and Mega-Sized Skincare-Infused Blush
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Feb. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Haus Labs by Lady Gaga, supercharged, clean artistry makeup brand reveals their latest collection, Color Fuse Blush in five stunning shades, unlike anything you've seen before. The gel powder formulation melts into skin, leaving a second-skin finish with color that lasts. From bold and vibrant to a soft touch of color, this cutting-edge blush has the versatility you seek for your cheeks. Available exclusively at Sephora US and Canada and Hauslabs.com.
Mega-soft, mega-pigmented, and mega-sized, Color Fuse Blush Collection features five shades (Acai Sky (berry purple), Dragon Fruit Daze (cool pink), Hibiscus Haze (mauve pink), Pomelo Peach (soft coral), and Watermelon Bliss (universal red) with an innovative hybrid gel powder formula from Italy that looks like a powder, but melts onto your skin like a cream. With the lightest touch, a little goes a long way delivering bold pigment payoff. Formulated with a cashmere-soft and silky-smooth texture, this buildable blush effortlessly diffuses into skin, leaving the perfect pop of color.
"As a clean artistry brand for all, it was important to develop blush shades that were high impact pigments and high impact colors that work on all skin tones. The formula feels like a powder but is buttery smooth and melts into the skin like a cream. It is also infused with skincare ingredients including our patented Fermented Arnica which helps to calm and soothe the skin and Hydraberry which adds hydration. I can't wait for everyone to experience Color Fuse Blush!" Sarah Tanno, Makeup Artist and Global Artistry Director, Haus Labs
"At Haus Labs, we strive to achieve the impossible and believe we've done it again. With our new Color Fuse Blush collection, we've created the trifecta: a CLEAN, mega pigment, high performance blush that oozes COLOR and delivers SKINCARE benefits. We are giving bold shades that consumers now know us for, such as the buzzy Watermelon Bliss (in universal red). We create innovative products that break down barriers, perform on everyone, and inspire creativity while pushing the boundaries of art, science and nature." Kelly Coller, Chief Marketing Officer, Haus Labs
Color Fuse Blush showcases multiple unique technologies, including patented and proprietary Fermented Arnica Oil with potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties to nourish, calm, and protect the skin. It also features Hydraberry Complex to reinforce the skin barrier while adding hydration. Patented Biomimetic Pigments mimic the structure of skin ceramides delivering strong adhesion for a second-skin feel; and Metaflow Synergy Manufacturing Technology creates a lightweight film that provides a luxurious velvety touch that melts into the skin.
Haus Labs by Lady Gaga Color Fuse Blush is talc-free, clean, vegan, and cruelty-free. Available for $38 USD in Sephora stores in the US and CAN, sephora.com, and hauslabs.com.
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HAUS LABS BY LADY GAGA™ is a CLEAN makeup brand powered by innovation – delivering high-tech, high-pigment, high-performance products that are proprietary, first-to-market or patent-pending, infused with skin-loving ingredients, in chic, sustainable packaging. HAUS LABS celebrates all ages, shapes, sizes, colors, genders, identities, and skill sets. All products are created with kindness: clean, cruelty-free and vegan. ONLY at Sephora U.S. / Canada and hauslabs.com, where $1 from every purchase goes to Lady Gaga's Born This Way Foundation, supporting mental health.
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Excluding significant items, quarterly earnings per common share of $0.25 (1)
Second quarter dividend of $0.085 per common share
TORONTO, Nov. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (Canaccord Genuity Group, the Company) (TSX: CF) today announced its financial results for the second fiscal quarter and six months ended September 30, 2022.
"In light of the very challenging conditions that continue to grip markets around the world, I am pleased with how our business has performed," said Dan Daviau, President & CEO of Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. "Steps we have taken to reduce our reliance on underwriting activities and increase contributions from our wealth management and M&A advisory businesses have contributed to our resilience, and we are very well positioned to reclaim leadership in our core underwriting sectors when market conditions improve."
Second fiscal quarter and six-month fiscal year-to-date highlights:
(All dollar amounts are stated in thousands of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated)
- Second quarter revenue excluding significant items(1) of $381.8 million, a decrease of 19.6% over the same period in the prior year
- Second quarter net income before taxes excluding significant items(1) of $50.6 million, a decrease of 47.1% compared to Q2/22 ($39.0 million and a decrease of 55.2% on an IFRS basis)
- Diluted earnings per common share excluding significant items(1) for the second fiscal quarter of $0.25 per share (diluted earnings per common share of $0.14 on an IFRS basis), a decrease of 56.9% compared to the second quarter of fiscal 2022
- Diluted earnings per common share excluding significant items(1) for the first six months of fiscal 2023 of $0.36 ($0.02 on an IFRS basis)
- Capital markets advisory revenue increased by 22.2% compared to the previous quarter, reflecting quarter-over-quarter increases in both the US and Canada
- Total client assets(1) in our global wealth management business were $88.6 billion at September 30, 2022, a year-over-year decrease of 9.7%, reflecting year-over-year decreases of 5.7% in Canada, 13.1% in the UK & Crown Dependencies and an increase of 1.3% in Australia. Decreases were primarily attributable to the decline in market values from September 30, 2021 partially offset by the additions of new assets in connection with the acquisitions of Punter Southall Wealth Limited (PSW) and Adam & Company
- Despite the reduction in client asset values, global wealth management revenue for the second fiscal quarter increased by 1.8% year-over-year reflecting increases in commissions & fees revenue of 1.3% year-over-year and interest revenue of 206.8% year-over-year partially offset by a decrease in new issue revenue
- On August 17, 2022, the Company, through its UK & Europe capital markets business completed its acquisition of the business of Results International Group LLP (Results), an independent advisory firm focused in the healthcare and technology sectors
- Second quarter common share dividend of $0.085 per share
- Fiscal year-to-date capital deployment initiatives including dividends and share buybacks totaled $22.0 million or 39.7% of adjusted net income for the six-month period.
Core business performance highlights:
Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management
The Company's combined global wealth management operations earned revenue of $169.3 million for the second fiscal quarter, a year-over-year increase of 1.8%. Net income before taxes excluding significant items(1) for this segment decreased by 12.6% year-over-year. When measured on a year-to-date basis, revenue amounted to $331.5 million, a decrease of 8.2% compared to the first six months of the prior fiscal year.
- Wealth management operations in the UK & Crown Dependencies generated second quarter revenue of $81.0 million, an increase of 10.4% compared to Q1/23 and an increase of 7.8% compared to the same period last year. Measured in local currency (GBP), revenue was £52.7 million in Q2/23 compared to £43.3 million in Q2/22, an increase of 21.7% compared to the same quarter last year. Net income before taxes excluding significant items(1) for this business was $18.1 million in Q2/23, down 8.2% year-over-year, partially due to higher interest expense on additional bank loans obtained to acquire PSW and Adam & Company.
- Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management (North America) generated $73.4 million in second quarter revenue, a year-over-year increase of 1.5% compared to Q2/22. Second quarter interest income in this business amounted to $11.1 million, an increase of 145.3% year-over-year due to the higher interest rate environment. Excluding significant items(1) net income before taxes for this business was $9.7 million in Q2/23, which represents a year-over-year decrease of 1.6%.
- Wealth management operations in Australia generated $14.9 million in second quarter revenue, a decrease of 20.6% compared to the second quarter of last year. Excluding significant items(1) net loss before taxes for this business was $0.1 million in Q2/23, down from net income of $2.1 million in Q2/22.
Total client assets in the Company's global wealth management businesses at the end of the second fiscal quarter amounted to $88.6 billion, a decrease of $9.5 billion or 9.7% from Q2/22.
- Client assets in the UK & Crown Dependencies were $50.0 billion (£32.3 billion) as at September 30, 2022, a decrease of 4.2% (decrease of 2.8% in local currency) from $52.2 billion (£33.3 billion) at the end of the previous quarter, and a decrease of 13.1% (decrease of 3.9% in local currency) from $57.5 billion (£33.6 billion) at September 30, 2021, primarily attributable to the decline in market values, partially offset by net inflows and new assets from our acquisitions of PSW and Adam & Company.
- Client assets in North America were $33.7 billion as at September 30, 2022, a decrease of 0.3% from $33.9 billion at the end of the previous quarter and a decrease of 5.7% from $35.8 billion at September 30, 2021 due to the decline in market values, partially offset by net new inflows and new assets from existing IAs and new recruits.
- Client assets(1) in Australia were $4.9 billion (AUD 5.5 billion) at September 30, 2022, an increase of 3.9% from $4.7 billion (AUD 5.3 billion) at the end of the previous quarter and an increase of 1.3% from $4.8 billion (AUD 5.3 billion) at September 30, 2021. In addition, client assets(1) totalling $13.3 billion (AUD 14.9 billion) are also held on record in less active and transactional accounts through our Australian platform.
Canaccord Genuity Capital Markets
Globally, Canaccord Genuity Capital Markets earned revenue of $205.7 million for the second fiscal quarter, a year-over-year decrease of 32.5%. The decrease primarily reflected substantially lower investment banking revenues in all geographies in connection with the significant decline in industry-wide new issue activity. Advisory revenue for the three-month period was $100.9 million, an increase of 22.2% sequentially and a year-over-year decrease of 27.4%. Net income before taxes excluding significant items(1) for this segment was $26.2 million for the quarter, a year-over-year decrease of 64.0%.
CanaccordGenuity Capital Markets participated in 157 investment banking transactions globally, including led or co-led, raising total proceeds of $9.0 billion fiscal year-to-date.
The Company's US capital markets business was the largest contributor of revenue for the three-month period, with revenue of $128.8 million, or 62.6% of total global capital markets revenue. This business contributed advisory fees revenue of $75.2 million for Q2/23, a decrease of 27.5% from the same period in the prior year, and an increase of 18.7% compared to the previous quarter. Commissions and fees revenue for the three-month period increased by 6.8% year-over-year, to $21.9 million. Investment banking revenue for the three-month period decreased by 79.7% to $5.4 million when compared to the second quarter of the prior year because of reduced new issue activity. Principal trading revenue also decreased by 8.8% from the prior year to $25.5 million in the second quarter due to lower trading volume, volatility, and activity. Excluding significant items(1), the pre-tax net income contribution from this business amounted to $21.9 million for the three-month period.
Second quarter revenue of $32.3 million in our Canadian capital markets business decreased by 43.3% when compared to Q2/22. Second quarter investment banking, advisory, and commissions and fees revenue declined by 64.4%, 36.9% and 34.4% respectively when compared to the same period in the prior year. Notably, advisory revenue in this business increased by 231.8% compared to the previous fiscal quarter. Our Canadian capital markets operations generated a loss before income taxes of $4.5 million in Q2/23, a decrease of 131.8% from income before income taxes of $14.1 million generated in the same period in the prior year.
Revenue in our UK & Europe capital markets operations decreased by 32.9% for the three-month period driven mainly by lower investment banking revenue. Advisory revenue in this business decreased by 18.4% year-over-year to $15.2 million for the second quarter. Excluding significant items(1), our UK & Europe capital markets business earned pre-tax net income of $4.7 million for the second quarter, and $8.1 million fiscal-year-to-date, year-over-year improvements of 25.6% and 18.6% respectively.
Second quarter revenue earned by our Australian capital markets business decreased 36.8% year-over-year, reflecting a 37.0% decrease in investment banking revenue when compared to the same period a year ago. Net income before income taxes for the quarter was $4.2 million compared to net income before income taxes of $9.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2022.
Summary of Corporate Developments
- On August 5, 2022, at the Fiscal 2022 Annual General Meeting of Shareholders, Michael Auerbach was elected to the Company's Board of Directors. Mr. Auerbach is an entrepreneur, investor, business consultant, and private diplomat with deep experience in financial services, strategic intelligence, advisory and risk management.
- On August 17, 2022, the Company completed its asset purchase agreement to acquire the business of Results International Group LLP ("Results"). Results is an independent advisory firm headquartered in London, UK, focused in the technology and healthcare sectors. This transaction complements recent investments by the Company to expand its global Advisory business with the acquisitions of Petsky Prunier (2019) and Sawaya Partners (2021) and expands its European domain expertise in the Healthcare and Technology sectors.
- On August 18, 2022, the Company filed a notice to renew the normal course issuer bid (NCIB) to provide the Company with the choice to purchase up to a maximum 4,959,281 of its common shares during the period from August 21, 2022, to August 20, 2023, through the facilities of the TSX and on alternative trading systems in accordance with the requirements of the TSX. The purpose of the purchase of common shares under the NCIB is to enable the Company to acquire shares for cancellation. The maximum number of shares that may be purchased under the current NCIB represents 5.0% of the Company's outstanding common shares at the time of the notice.
Results for the Second Quarter of Fiscal 2023 were impacted by the following significant items:
- Reversal of fair value adjustments on certain warrants and illiquid or restricted marketable securities recorded for IFRS reporting purposes in prior periods net of adjustments recorded in the current period, but which are excluded for management reporting purposes and are not used by management to assess operating performance
- Amortization of intangible assets acquired in connection with business combinations
- Acquisition-related costs in connection with the acquisitions of PSW and Results
- Certain incentive-based costs related to acquisitions
- Certain development costs in Corporate & Other
- Certain components of the non-controlling interest expense associated with CGWM UK
Summary of Results for Q2 and YTD Fiscal 2023 and Selected Financial Information Excluding Significant Items(1):
Diluted earnings per common share ("diluted EPS") is computed using the treasury stock method, giving effect to the exercise of all dilutive elements. The Convertible Preferred Shares issued by Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management Holdings (Jersey) Limited are factored into the diluted EPS by adjusting net income attributable to common shareholders of the Company to reflect our proportionate share of CGWM UK's earnings on an as converted basis if the calculation is dilutive. For the quarter and six months ended September 30, 2022, the effect of reflecting our proportionate share of CGWM UK's earnings is anti-dilutive for diluted EPS purposes under both IFRS and as determined excluding significant items(1). When the calculation is anti-dilutive the non-controlling interest reflects dividends paid on the Convertible Preferred Shares rather than the as-converted proportionate share of CGWM UK's earnings.
Financial Condition at the End of Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 vs. Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2022:
- Cash and cash equivalents balance of $946.6 million, a decrease of $841.7 million from $1.8 billion
- Working capital of $693.5 million, a decrease of $100.9 million from $794.4 million
- Total shareholders' equity of $1.1 billion, a decrease of $98.2 million from $1.2 billion
Common and Preferred Share Dividends:
On November 2, 2022, the Board of Directors approved a dividend of $0.085 per common share, payable on December 15, 2022, with a record date of December 2, 2022.
On November 2, 2022, the Board approved a cash dividend of $0.25175 per Series A Preferred Share payable on January 3, 2023 to Series A Preferred shareholders of record as at December 23, 2022.
On November 2, 2022, the Board approved a cash dividend of $0.42731 per Series C Preferred Share payable on January 3, 2023 to Series C Preferred shareholders of record as at December 23, 2022.
Non-IFRS Measures
Certain non-IFRS measures, non-IFRS ratios and supplementary financial measures are utilized by the Company as measures of financial performance. Non-IFRS measures, non-IFRS ratios and supplementary financial measures do not have any standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and are therefore unlikely to be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
Management believes that these non-IFRS measures, non-IFRS ratios and supplementary financial measures allow for a better evaluation of the operating performance of the Company's business and facilitate meaningful comparison of results in the current period to those in prior periods and future periods. Non-IFRS measures presented in this earnings release include certain figures from our statement of operations that are adjusted to exclude significant items. Although figures that exclude significant items provide useful information by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of the Company's core operating results, a limitation of utilizing these figures that exclude significant items is that the IFRS accounting effects of these items do in fact reflect the underlying financial results of the Company's business. Accordingly, these effects should not be ignored in evaluating and analyzing the Company's financial results. Therefore, management believes that the Company's IFRS measures of financial performance and the respective non-IFRS measures should be considered together.
Non-IFRS Measures (Adjusted Figures)
Figures that exclude significant items provide useful information by excluding certain items that may not be indicative of the Company's core operating results. Financial statement items that exclude significant items are non-IFRS measures. To calculate these non-IFRS financial statement items, we exclude certain items from our financial results prepared in accordance with IFRS. The items which have been excluded are referred to herein as significant items. The following is a description of the composition of the non-IFRS measures used in this earnings release (note that some significant items excluded may not be applicable to the calculation of the non-IFRS measures for each comparative period): (i) revenue excluding significant items, which is composed of revenue per IFRS less any applicable fair value adjustments on certain illiquid or restricted marketable securities as recorded for IFRS reporting purposes but which are excluded for management reporting purposes and are not used by management to assess operating performance; (ii) expenses excluding significant items, which is composed of expenses per IFRS less any applicable amortization of intangible assets acquired in connection with a business combination, acquisition-related expense items, certain incentive-based costs related to the acquisitions and growth initiatives in CGWM UK, and the US and UK capital markets divisions and costs associated with the redemption of convertible debentures; (iii) net income before taxes excluding significant items, which is composed of revenue excluding significant items less expenses excluding significant items; (iv) income taxes (adjusted), which is composed of income taxes per IFRS adjusted to reflect the associated tax effect of the excluded significant items; (v) net income excluding significant items, which is net income before income taxes excluding significant items less income taxes (adjusted); (vi) non-controlling interests (adjusted), which is composed of non-controlling interests per IFRS less the amortization of the equity component of non-controlling interests in CGWM UK; and (vii) net income attributable to common shareholders excluding significant items, which is net income excluding significant items less non-controlling interests (adjusted) and preferred share dividends paid on the Series A and Series C Preferred Shares.
A reconciliation of non-IFRS measures that exclude significant items to the applicable IFRS measures from the interim condensed consolidated financial statements for the second quarter of fiscal 2023 can be found above in the table entitled "Summary of results for Q2 fiscal 2023 and year-to-date fiscal 2023 and selected financial information excluding significant items".
Non-IFRS Ratios
Non-IFRS ratios are calculated using the non-IFRS measures defined above. For the periods presented herein, we have used the following non-IFRS ratios: (i) total expenses excluding significant items as a percentage of revenue, which is calculated by dividing expenses excluding significant items by revenue excluding significant items; (ii) earnings per common share excluding significant items, which is calculated by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders excluding significant items by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (basic); (iii) diluted earnings per common share excluding significant items which is calculated by dividing net income attributable to common shareholders excluding significant items by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding (diluted); and (iv) pre-tax profit margin which is calculated by dividing net income before taxes excluding significant items by revenue excluding significant items.
Supplementary Financial Measures
Client assets are supplementary financial measures that do not have any definitions prescribed under IFRS but do not meet the definition of a non-IFRS measure or non-IFRS ratio. Client assets, which include both assets under management (AUM) and assets under administration (AUA), is a measure that is common to the wealth management business. Client assets is the market value of client assets managed and administered by the Company from which the Company earns commissions and fees. This measure includes funds held in client accounts as well as the aggregate market value of long and short security positions. The Company's method of calculating client assets may differ from the methods used by other companies, and therefore these measures may not be comparable to other companies. Management uses these measures to assess operational performance of the Canaccord Genuity Wealth Management business segment.
ACCESS TO QUARTERLY RESULTS INFORMATION
Interested parties are invited to listen to Canaccord Genuity's second fiscal quarter results conference call via live webcast or a toll-free number. The conference call is scheduled for Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 8:00 a.m. Eastern time, 5:00 a.m. Pacific time, 12:00 p.m. UK time, 8:00 p.m. China Standard Time, and 11:00 p.m. Australia AEDT. During the call, senior executives will comment on the results and respond to questions from analysts and institutional investors.
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ABOUT CANACCORD GENUITY GROUP INC.:
Through its principal subsidiaries, Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. (the "Company") is a leading independent, full-service financial services firm, with operations in two principal segments of the securities industry: wealth management and capital markets. Since its establishment in 1950, the Company has been driven by an unwavering commitment to building lasting client relationships. We achieve this by generating value for our individual, institutional and corporate clients through comprehensive investment solutions, brokerage services and investment banking services. The Company has Wealth Management offices located in Canada, the UK, Guernsey, Jersey, the Isle of Man and Australia. The Company's international capital markets division operates in North America, UK & Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.
Canaccord Genuity Group Inc. is publicly traded under the symbol CF on the TSX.
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(The Hill) — Anthony Fauci, the former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, acknowledged “problems” in the country’s COVID-19 management following a scathing report on the U.S. response.
Fauci told CNN’s Kaitlan Collins in an interview on Wednesday that the U.S. had a “fractionated” response and needed to deal with significant polarization of the pandemic. He said officials had believed that the U.S. was the best-prepared country from a science point of view, demonstrated through the rapid development of the COVID-19 vaccine, but challenges happened in other areas.
“There were a lot of problems, Kaitlan, that we had,” Fauci said on “CNN This Morning.”
He noted that the U.S. struggled with implementing public health measures, having a uniform response and clear communication, as well as being able to get data “in real time.” Fauci added that the country should look to learn from the issues that happened during the pandemic to have a stronger response in the future.
“Hopefully the lessons learned from a really strict analysis of what went wrong will help prepare us for future pandemics,” he said. “But no doubt about it, we didn’t do as well as we could.”
“We got to do better not only in the continued response to the current outbreak but in preparation for the inevitability of future outbreaks,” Fauci added.
His remarks come after the COVID Crisis Group, an organization formed from a group of experts in 2021 to track the pandemic, released a report on Tuesday that said the U.S. health care system was uniquely disadvantaged compared to other countries in mitigating the pandemic’s effects because it was divided, outdated and disorganized.
The report said “bad governance” prevented stakeholders from taking advantage of “wondrous scientific knowledge” available. The group also found that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is still operating on a “19th-century design,” preventing it from properly addressing 21st-century challenges like the pandemic.
“Contrary to media stories, the federal government had no real playbook for how to contain the pandemic,” the experts said. “It had ‘programs.’ It did not have preparedness.”
The report also comes as the COVID-19 public health emergency is set to expire next month.
Fauci said the country needs to “move forward” from the emergency, but the public should remain aware of the virus. He added that the U.S. also needs to ensure that those who are infected have access to the resources they need that they might have better access to with the emergency in place.
“We want to be able to have some sort of a safety net for them to be able to get drugs and to get vaccines so those things don’t fall between the cracks,” Fauci said. “If we take care of that, I think it’s important to move forward.” | 2023-04-26T16:41:50+00:00 | wjhl.com | https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/fauci-acknowledges-problems-after-scathing-report-on-pandemic-response/ |
VANCOUVER, BC, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") of Aritzia Inc. (TSX: ATZ) ("Aritzia" or the "Company"), a vertically integrated, innovative design house offering Everyday Luxury online and in its boutiques, was held yesterday via live webcast online. Each of the matters voted upon at the Meeting is discussed in detail in the Company's management information circular dated May 19, 2022 (the "Circular"), which can be found under the Company's profile on SEDAR (www.sedar.com).
The total number of votes cast by shareholders in person and by proxy at the Meeting was 289,093,294 votes. The voting results in relation to the election of directors were as follows:
The resolution with respect to the reappointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the Company's auditor put before shareholders for consideration and approval at the Meeting, as described in the Circular, was duly approved by the requisite number of votes.
The Company has filed a report of voting results on all resolutions voted on at the Meeting under its profile on www.sedar.com.
Aritzia is a vertically integrated design house with an innovative global platform. We are creators and purveyors of Everyday Luxury, home to an extensive portfolio of exclusive brands for every function and individual aesthetic. We're about good design, quality materials and timeless style – all with the wellbeing of our people and planet in mind. We call this Everyday Luxury.
Founded in 1984, in Vancouver, Canada, we pride ourselves on creating immersive, and highly personal shopping experiences at aritzia.com and in our 100+ boutiques throughout North America to everyone, everywhere.
Everyday Luxury. To elevate your world.TM
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TORONTO (AP)Pascal Siakam scored 26 points, Scottie Barnes had 22 points and a career-high 12 assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 106-92 on Tuesday night.
O.G. Anunoby scored 22 points, and Precious Achiuwa and Fred VanVleet each had 12 as Toronto won for the 10th time in 11 home games.
The ninth-place Raptors evened their record at 38-38, reaching .500 for the first time since they were 13-13 on Dec. 9.
“We need every game right now,” Barnes said. “It’s going to be close but we need every game, and every game is important for us.”
Miami played without leading scorer Jimmy Butler, who sat because of a sore neck.
Knocked out of the sixth spot by Sunday’s 129-100 home loss to Brooklyn, the Heat fell a half-game behind the Nets. Atlanta and Toronto are two games behind Miami.
“Every loss right now is tough,” Heat guard Victor Oladipo said. “Obviously it’s a tight situation in the race in the East. Every loss is tough, but it’s about figuring it out so we’ve just got to figure it out.”
Miami won’t have long to dwell on this one. The Heat visit the Knicks on Wednesday night.
“We all feel a certain way about this but we’re going to regroup,” Heat coach Erik Spoelstra said. “We’ve got 24 hours, we get to play in Madison Square Garden. That’s the only thing we’re thinking about right now.”
Toronto outscored the Heat and 23-10 on fast-break points and 62-36 on points in the paint.
“I don’t have an answer for that,” an agitated Spoelstra said. “For four and half months of this season we were the very best in the league at protecting the paint. Since All-Star break we haven’t done what we were able to do better than anybody.”
Tyler Herro scored 33 points and Bam Adebayo had 21 points and 12 rebounds as Miami lost its second straight. The Heat are 15-22 on the road.
Former Raptor Kyle Lowry had six points and five rebounds in 24 minutes. The sellout crowd of 19,800 responded with a warm ovation when Lowry checked in to start the second quarter.
Toronto won three of four against Miami, winning the season series for the first time since a 4-0 sweep in 2018-19.
Miami jumped out to a 14-4 lead but Toronto battled back to lead 24-23 after one. Barnes scored 12 points in the opening quarter.
Herro scored 11 points in the second but Barnes and Siakam each had six to give the Raptors a 53-47 halftime lead. Toronto took an 84-67 lead to the fourth.
TIP-INS
Heat: Shot 18 for 19 at the free throw line. Adebayo was 7 for 8, missing in the fourth quarter. … Herro had six of Miami’s 18 assists.
Raptors: Barnes had seven rebounds. … G Gary Trent Jr. (right elbow) sat for a fourth straight game. … G Will Barton (left ankle) was not available. Barton left injured in Sunday’s win over Washington. … Shot 0 for 9 from 3-point range in the first quarter and 1 for 16 in the first half. Toronto missed its first 10 attempts before Anunoby connected in the second. … Jakob Poeltl had 10 rebounds, while Siakam and Achiuwa each had nine.
MASKED MAN
Heat C Cody Zeller returned after missing the past six games because of a broken nose. Wearing a mask, Zeller scored six points and had seven rebounds.
“I felt fine,” Zeller said. “I did get hit, just in the mask, but it didn’t hurt. It did its job. It felt good to be back.”
CENTURY MARK
The Raptors are 8-0 this season when holding opponents below 100 points.
UP NEXT
Heat: Visit New York on Wednesday.
Raptors: Begin a five-game road trip at Philadelphia on Friday.
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Russian strikes in Ukraine kill 10 civilians, wound 20 more
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russian long-range strikes killed at least 10 civilians and wounded 20 others in several areas of Ukraine on Friday, Ukraine’s presidential office said, as a senior Moscow official warned that the Kremlin’s forces were prepared for an expected Ukrainian counteroffensive in the coming weeks.
Five people died in Kostiantynivka, a town in eastern Ukraine’s Donetsk province, when a Russian missile hit an aid station. Ukrainian authorities last year established hundreds of so-called “points of invincibility,” where residents hard-pressed by the war could warm up, charge their cellphones and get snacks.
Local prosecutors said the Russians attacked Kostyantynivka with S-300 anti-aircraft missiles. The civilians who died were refugees, according to Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko.
As the mostly artillery war of the recent winter months stretched into its second spring, Russian forces also used air-launched missiles, exploding drones and gliding bombs in their attacks on several regions early Friday, Ukrainian air force spokesman Yurii Ihnat said.
Two civilians were killed and nine were wounded in the Sumy province town of Bilopillia by a nighttime rocket and artillery barrage and air strikes, the administration of the northeast region said.
In the southern Kherson region, which Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited Thursday, Russian shelling killed one person in the main city, also called Kherson, and killed another person and wounded four others in the town of Bilozerka.
On Wednesday, a Russian drone attack struck a high school and dormitories south of Kyiv, killing at least nine people.
Kyiv’s forces are poised to use the improved spring weather and the arrival of modern weapons supplied by its Western allies, including tanks, to launch a counteroffensive aimed at dislodging Russian troops from occupied areas of Ukraine.
But Dmitry Medvedev, Russia’s former president and now the deputy head of Russia’s Security Council chaired by President Vladimir Putin, said the Russian military was ready to repel a counterattack.
“Our General Staff is assessing all that,” Medvedev said.
He also said that a Ukrainian attempt to seize Crimea, which Russia annexed in 2014, could trigger a nuclear response from Moscow.
“An attempt to split part of the state away means an encroachment at the very existence of the state,” he said. “Quite obviously, it warrants the use of any weapons. I hope our ‘friends’ across the ocean realize that.”
Though known for his bombastic pronouncements, Medvedev’s warning stems from the Russian security doctrine envisaging the use of nuclear weapons in response to a nuclear attack or an attack with conventional weapons that threatens “the very existence of the Russian state.”
Medvedev also said that Western experts operating weapons, such as the U.S.-made Patriot air defense missile systems supplied to Ukraine, would be legitimate targets for the Russian military. Ukrainian soldiers have received training in the U.S., although Russian officials have frequently claimed that foreign instructors are present in Ukraine.
“If Patriot or other weapons are delivered to the territory of Ukraine along with foreign experts, they certainly make legitimate targets, which must be destroyed,” Medvedev told reporters in video clips he posted on his messaging app channel. “They are combatants, they are the enemies of our state and they must be destroyed.”
“They must understand that as soon as an American or a Polish soldier shows up there, he must be killed,” he added.
The Kremlin’s goal is to “create a sanitary cordon” of up to 100 kilometers (60 miles) around Russian-held areas so short- and mid-range weapons can’t strike them, according to Medvedev.
Moscow may even set its sights on grabbing a bigger chunk of Ukrainian territory, stretching all the way to the border with Poland, he said.
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State-of-the-Art Solution uses Data Tailored to each Patient's Anatomy
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As more people seek ways to stay active, healthy, and mobile, Duly Health and Care today announced the availability of advanced digital robotic technology at Duly Surgery Center Westmont.
According to the American Academy of Orthopedic Surgeons, more than one in two adults—124 million Americans over the age of 18, reported a musculoskeletal medical condition. That exceeds the next two most common health conditions: circulatory conditions (such as heart disease, stroke, and hypertension) and respiratory conditions (such as emphysema and chronic asthma).
"This is the latest technology available for us to ensure our patients are getting the very best when it comes to joint replacement surgery," said Anthony Romeo, MD, Executive Vice President and orthopedic surgeon for Duly Health and Care. "The robotic technology will help our orthopedic surgeons perform joint replacement with more precision, consistency, and accuracy resulting in better health outcomes so patients can return to the activities they enjoy."
The VELYS™ Robotic-Assisted Solution helps surgeons perform a knee replacement with the use of data that is tailored to each patient's anatomy. It is designed to help ensure predictable results to improve health outcomes, increase mobility, and help patients recover faster.
"With the data from this technology, we will be able to correlate measurements with patient recovery and outcomes and learn more about how to continue to deliver the best care," added Dr. Romeo.
Duly Surgery Center Westmont, located at 815 Pasquinelli Drive, is an advanced Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) dedicated to providing outpatient orthopedic and spine surgery procedures. Board-certified orthopedic surgeons at the ASC are trained in the latest surgical advancements, such as total joint replacement surgeries, spine surgeries and sports medicine-related procedures. Click here to learn more about the ASC.
About Duly Health and Care
Duly Health and Care is one of the largest independent, multi-specialty physician-directed medical group in the nation with more than 1,000 primary care and specialty care physicians and more than 7,000 team members, in over 150 locations. The organization is wholly dedicated to helping all it serves flourish by challenging the expected to deliver the extraordinary in health and care.
Duly Health and Care physicians and team members support individuals in their personal health journeys each year, helping each one to meet their extraordinary potential through a holistic care delivery model designed to make health and care welcoming, simplified, and personalized.
For more information, visit www.dulyhealthandcare.com.
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CHICAGO, Nov. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- One in five women is likely to forgo additional testing after an abnormal finding on a screening mammogram if there is a deductible, according to a new study presented today at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA).
As health care costs and insurance premiums have increased in recent years and with the advent of the Affordable Care Act (ACA), high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) have grown in popularity, particularly among younger, healthy people.
It is believed that HDHPs lower overall health care costs by making individuals more cognizant of their medical expenses. The higher deductible also lowers monthly insurance premiums, making these plans an attractive option for healthy people who may typically need coverage only for preventative care or health emergencies.
But while HDHPs offer some advantages, the high out-of-pocket deductible cost—in excess of $1,400 for individuals and $2,800 for families—may prevent people from seeking necessary care.
"The ACA removed out-of-pocket costs for screening mammograms under most health plans to encourage women to partake in this important preventative health care measure," said the study's lead author, Michael Ngo, M.D., radiology resident at Boston Medical Center and Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. "However, the screening mammogram is only the first step in detecting breast cancer. If the radiologist detects an abnormal finding on the screening image, then additional images and a biopsy are needed to determine if the patient has cancer. The ACA does not mandate insurance to cover the costs of these additional services."
Dr. Ngo and colleagues set out to determine the relationship between HDHPs and patient's willingness to undergo indicated breast imaging.
"Prior studies have shown that out-of-pocket costs deter patients from attending screening mammography," Dr. Ngo said. "Other studies found that screening rates go down when there is an out-of-pocket cost for follow-up imaging after an abnormal finding on screening mammography. However, there is a lack of research into patient adherence to the recommended follow-up imaging when there is a deductible. Our research aims to address this paucity."
For the study, the researchers surveyed 932 patients presenting for breast imaging at Boston Medical Center between September 2021 and February 2022. The survey was comprised of demographic questions on race, education level, annual household income and insurance payor, as well as scenarios about utilization of breast imaging. There was a variable response rate on questions.
When asked whether they would skip indicated imaging if they knew they had to pay a deductible, of 714 respondents, 151 (21.2%) said they would skip imaging, 424 (59.4%) said they would not skip imaging, and 139 (19.5%) were undecided.
The groups with the highest percentage of responses indicating they would skip additional imaging were Hispanic (33.0%), high school educated or less (31.0%), household income less than $35,000 (27.0%) and Medicaid/uninsured (31.5%).
The survey also asked whether respondents would forgo the initial screening mammography exam if they knew they would have to pay a deductible for follow-up tests. Of 707 respondents, 129 (18.3%) said they would skip the screening mammography exam, 465 (65.8%) would not skip mammography, and 113 (16.0%) were undecided.
"The results show that a deductible payment for follow-up breast imaging after an abnormal finding on screening mammography discourages 21% of women from returning for additional evaluation and appears to lead 18% of women to skip the initial free screening altogether," Dr. Ngo said.
Identifying socioeconomic barriers to health care is critical in addressing existing disparities and ensuring better outcomes for vulnerable patient populations. The researchers hope that these findings will be useful in efforts to remove financial barriers to care.
"Our study demonstrates that out-of-pocket payments will discourage people, especially those belonging in the most vulnerable populations, from completing the last steps in the breast cancer screening process," Dr. Ngo said. "These results could be used to advocate for legislation that will cover these important follow-up tests and prevent further exacerbation of existing health inequities."
Co-authors are Geunwon Kim, M.D. Ph.D., Priscilla J. Slanetz, M.D., M.P.H., and Muhammad Qureshi, M.B.B.S., M.P.H.
Note: Copies of RSNA 2022 news releases and electronic images will be available online at RSNA.org/press22.
RSNA is an association of radiologists, radiation oncologists, medical physicists and related scientists promoting excellence in patient care and health care delivery through education, research and technologic innovation. The Society is based in Oak Brook, Illinois. (RSNA.org)
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NEW YORK (AP) — They are meeting with campaign donors and giving frequent interviews on cable news. They’re delivering speeches in early voting states like Iowa and New Hampshire and hobnobbing with local Republican groups. Some are even quietly discussing campaign jobs with political operatives.
But don't call them presidential candidates — at least, not yet.
From Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to former Vice President Mike Pence and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, there appears to be little rush to join the field of official presidential candidates. The reluctance reflects the unsettled nature of U.S. politics as Republicans game out whether Donald Trump will maintain his grip on the party, particularly if a criminal indictment is leveled against the former president in New York as early as this week.
While such a move would mark a historic moment in American politics, the presidential campaign still moves forward with the first debates slated for August and Iowa's leadoff caucuses less than a year away. That, some Republicans say, means that most candidates can't linger too long.
For any Republican candidate right now, “If your name isn’t Donald Trump or Ron DeSantis, you start really far behind,” said Scott Jennings, a Republican political strategist. “If you’re one of these folks that’s kind of looking at it, you don’t really have the luxury of time.”
At this point during the last presidential election in 2020, more than 15 Democrats had jumped into their party’s open presidential race, animated by a desire to defeat Trump. But as Republicans aim to regain the White House, just three major candidates have officially come forward, including Trump. He's joined by former UN ambassador Nikki Haley and entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy.
Beyond navigating the political fallout of an indictment, some candidates may also be weighing the potency of attacks from Trump. DeSantis, who is seen as Trump's strongest rival and is widely expected to run, has already attracted derisive nicknames and criticism from the former president despite having not announced a campaign.
After largely remaining quiet, DeSantis is beginning to step up his response to Trump, criticizing the former president's leadership in an interview with British journalist Piers Morgan.
“At the end of the day, as a leader, you really want to look to people like our Founding Fathers,” DeSantis said. “It’s not saying that you don’t ever make a mistake in your personal life, but I think, what type of character are you bringing?"
DeSantis already has broad name recognition and goodwill among the Republican Party’s base for the way he steered his state through the coronavirus pandemic and championed conservative causes on issues around race, gender identity and immigration. That gives DeSantis the most time to wait, GOP political strategists say, but others need to start raising money pretty quickly, building out the complex machinery of a presidential campaign and hiring workers.
“There is not an unlimited supply of quality staff,” said Republican strategist Jesse Hunt, who worked on the 2016 presidential campaign of former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush.
Hunt said White House hopefuls who currently hold elected office tend to already be generating some media attention and have a bit more time to wait.
“If you’re struggling to get that sort of attention, it behooves you to jump into the race early,” Hunt said.
Beyond raising money and getting their names out there, candidates need enough time to win the support of voters.
“There’s a difference between getting your name out there and actually building up trust with these voters,” Jennings said. “You build that up over time.”
Some potential candidates have been working on that for a few months, even without announcing a decision.
Pence, Scott, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson have all acknowledged they’re each considering a campaign, have been making visits to states that will vote first on the party’s presidential nominee next year, and have had discussions with political operatives about job openings.
Pence and Hutchinson are expected to announce decisions in the coming weeks. It’s widely anticipated that Scott will soon make his decision known, and Pompeo said in an recent interview with The Associated Press that he would make a decision “within a couple of months."
Other possible candidates have been slower to make moves.
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin has taken quiet but steady steps to raise his profile, stepping up his national media appearances, including appearing in a primetime townhall on CNN, and has resumed out-of-state travel that includes a recent trip to New York City to meet with influential Republican donors and political figures. He's set to make appearances next month to speak to the George W. Bush Presidential Center in Texas.
But Youngkin has not yet scheduled visits to early presidential nominating states this year or had conversations with prospective campaign staffers in those states. Every time he’s asked if he plans to run for president in 2024, he gives a similar response, saying he’s “very humbled” by the question but is focused on his on his state, where he’s still working with the legislature to wrap up a budget.
DeSantis, who is expected to hold off on any announcement of a potential campaign until legislative business is wrapped up in his state, has only recently started holding events in early voting states Iowa and Nevada.
His meetings with donors and outreach by his allies to potential staff prompted Trump’s supporters last week to file a complaint with Florida ethics officials, accusing DeSantis of being “a de facto candidate for president of the United States” and running a “shadow” presidential campaign, which a DeSantis spokeswoman called “frivolous and politically motivated.”
Launching before the Florida Legislature adjourns May 5 would be disadvantageous because his moves as governor are precisely what drew voters to him, said former Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli, who is now heading up Never Back Down, a super PAC aimed at encouraging DeSantis to run.
"There’s no way he should do this before session ends, until he’s gone through all that legislation, whatever vetoes they’re going to have,” Cuccinelli said. “He’s got to work his way through all of that. I think that makes perfectly good sense, and then probably just catch his breath before the world’s longest, most intense sprint.”
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Associated Press writer Meg Kinnard in Columbia, S.C., contributed to this report. | 2023-03-22T14:05:56+00:00 | lmtonline.com | https://www.lmtonline.com/news/politics/article/presidential-waiting-game-gop-hopefuls-hold-off-17853567.php |
By JAKE BLEIBERG and PAUL J. WEBER
Associated Press
UVALDE, Texas (AP) — Nearly 400 law enforcement officials rushed to a mass shooting at a Uvalde elementary school, but “egregiously poor decision-making” resulted in more than an hour of chaos before the gunman who took 21 lives was finally confronted and killed, according to a damning investigative report released Sunday.
The nearly 80-page report was the first to criticize both state and federal law enforcement, and not just local authorities in the South Texas town for the bewildering inaction by heavily armed officers as a gunman fired inside a fourth-grade classroom at Robb Elementary School.
“At Robb Elementary, law enforcement responders failed to adhere to their active shooter training, and they failed to prioritize saving innocent lives over their own safety,” the report said.
The gunman fired approximately 142 rounds inside the building — and it is “almost certain” that at least 100 shots came before any officer entered, according to the report, which laid out in damning detail numerous failures. Among them:
— The commander of a Border Patrol tactical team waited for a bullet-proof shield and working master key for the classroom, which may have not even been needed, before entering the classroom.
— No one assumed command despite scores of officers being on the scene.
— A Uvalde Police Department officer said he heard about 911 calls that had come inside from the classroom, and that his understanding was the officers on one side of the building knew there were victims trapped inside. Still, no one tried to breach the classroom.
The report — the most complete account yet of the hesitant and haphazard response to the May 24 massacre — was written by an investigative committee from the Texas House of Representatives and released to family members Sunday.
The mayor of Uvalde announced Sunday that the city’s acting police chief on the day of Robb Elementary School massacre had been placed on leave. Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said Lt. Mariano Pargas had been placed on administrative leave to determine whether he was responsible for taking command after a gunman entered the school.
Family members of the victims in Uvalde received copies of the report Sunday before it was released to the public.
“It’s a joke. They’re a joke. They’ve got no business wearing a badge. None of them do,” Vincent Salazar, grandfather of 11-year-old Layla Salazer, said Sunday.
According to the report, 376 law enforcement officers massed at the school. The overwhelming majority of those who responded were federal and state law enforcement. That included nearly 150 U.S. Border Patrol agents and 91 state police officials.
“Other than the attacker, the Committee did not find any ‘villains’ in the course of its investigation,” the report said. “There is no one to whom we can attribute malice or ill motives. Instead, we found systemic failures and egregiously poor decision making.”
The report noted that many of the hundreds of law enforcement responders who rushed to the school were better trained and equipped than the school district police — which the head of the Texas Department of Public Safety, the state police force, previously faulted for not going into the room sooner.
“In this crisis, no responder seized the initiative to establish an incident command post,” the report read.
A spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety did not immediately return a request for comment Sunday.
The report followed weeks of closed-door interviews with more than 40 people, including witnesses and law enforcement who were on the scene of the shooting.
Flowers that had been piled high in the city’s central square had been removed as of Sunday, leaving a few stuffed animals scattered around the fountains alongside photos of some of the children who were killed.
No single officer has received as much scrutiny since the shooting as Pete Arredondo, the Uvalde school district police chief who resigned from his newly appointed seat on the City Council after the shooting. Arredondo told the committee he treated the shooter as “barricaded subject,” according to the report, and defended never treating the scene as an active-shooter situation because he did not have visual contact with the gunman.
Arredondo also tried to find a key for the classrooms, but no one ever bothered to see if the doors were locked, according to the report.
“Arredondo’s search for a key consumed his attention and wasted precious time, delaying the breach of the classrooms,” the report read.
The report criticized as “lackadaisical” the approach of the hundreds of officers who surrounded the school and said that they should have recognized that Arredondo remaining in the school without reliable communication was “inconsistent” with him being the scene commander. The report concluded that some officers waited because they relied on bad information while others “had enough information to know better.”
A nearly 80-minute hallway surveillance video published by the Austin American-Statesman this week publicly showed for the first time a hesitant and haphazard tactical response, which the head of Texas’ state police has condemned as a failure and some Uvalde residents have blasted as cowardly.
Calls for police accountability have grown in Uvalde since the shooting. So far, only one officer from the scene of the deadliest school shooting in Texas history is known to be on leave.
The report is the result of one of several investigations into the shooting, including another led by the Justice Department. A report earlier this month by tactical experts at Texas State University alleged that a Uvalde police officer had a chance to stop the gunman before he went inside the school armed with an AR-15.
But in an example of the conflicting statements and disputed accounts since the shooting, Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin has said that never happened. That report had been done at the request of the Texas Department of Public Safety, which McLaughlin has increasingly criticized and accused of trying to minimize the role of its troopers during the massacre.
Steve McCraw, the head of Texas DPS, has called the police response an abject failure.
The committee didn’t “receive medical evidence” to show that police breaching the classroom sooner would have saved lives, but it concluded that “it is plausible that some victims could have survived if they had not had to wait 73 additional minutes for rescue.”
Michael Brown, whose 9-year-old son was in the cafeteria at Robb Elementary on the day of the shooting and survived, came to the committee’s news conference Sunday carrying signs saying “ We Want Accountability” and “Prosecute Pete Arredondo.”
Brown said he has not yet read the report but already knows enough to say that police “have blood on their hands.”
“It’s disgusting. Disgusting,” he said. “They’re cowards.”
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Weber reported from Austin, Texas.
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TAMPA — Miami Dolphins left tackle Terron Armstead is getting more practice reps, and it means the team’s prized free-agent acquisition on the offensive line is closer to returning to form.
Armstead has been brought along slowly throughout training camp after offseason surgery on his knee. On Thursday, at the second of two joint practices with the Buccaneers at their training facility in Tampa, Armstead saw his most 11-on-11 work since signing a five-year, $87.5 million deal with $30.1 million guaranteed.
“Felt good,” said Armstead, the 31-year-old three-time Pro Bowl selection. “Still knocking rust off, trying to get in the groove, get landmarks, techniques, hand placement, all those things. Just trying to check boxes, get that work in.”
Armstead, after participating in his first team drills with the Dolphins last Friday, had mostly alternated on and off days of limited participation through camp. On Wednesday, he was seen in Miami’s initial 11-on-11 period against the Buccaneers defensive front before calling it a day.
On Thursday, he increased the workload to participating in the team setting throughout, up until he asked out of the final series, reaching his limit.
“I’m getting close,” said Armstead, who missed nine games with the New Orleans Saints in 2021 due to knee and elbow injuries. “Trying to be conscious of load. I get in there and I’m having fun, it’s hard to be conscious of sticking to the plan, sticking to the load. I just ain’t want to go overboard dealing with some pain. Just time to be smart right now. It’s still August.
He didn’t merely go through the motions either. Armstead pancaked Buccaneers defensive lineman Logan Hall on one play. On Wednesday, he was seen in a 1-on-1 setting getting the best of Tampa outside linebacker Joe Tryon-Shoyinka, a 2021 first-round pick.
“A lot of impressive work [against] a damn good D-line over there, too, championship-caliber D-line,” Armstead said of how the offensive line performed as a whole. “It was great to get those looks, styles of play that was different. We did a lot of really good things, improved in communication. Excited about that. Technique-wise, I’ve seen some guys implement some things that they were struggling with early in camp.”
If Armstead can remain healthy and be the bulldozer of a run-blocker and solid pass protector he’s been for years in New Orleans, he could emulate something close to what new Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel had in San Francisco with Trent Williams, widely considered the NFL’s top left tackle.
The wide-zone blocking scheme McDaniel is implementing in Miami is new to most of the linemen, but as the Dolphins blockers grow further in tune with it, there is a belief the unit can be productive.
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“We’ve got a chance to be really dangerous in that run game,” Armstead said. “We got to get more reps. It’s a different scheme for me and a lot of others, running backs getting on track — besides Raheem [Mostert]; he knows the offense inside and out — but it’s a scheme where you need to get reps to know where you fit, where the running back’s trying to go, the landmarks and stuff. That’s something we’re going to continuously work on and improve. Once we get to a place of comfort in that landmark and scheme, it’s going to be a real weapon for us.”
Given Armstead’s big workday on Thursday, it may be unlikely he plays in Saturday night’s exhibition at Raymond James Stadium. He hasn’t played preseason games the last several years with the Saints, and McDaniel indicated on Thursday he take a cautious approach with some veterans and possibly rest quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. If called upon by McDaniel, Armstead sees value in participating.
“We all need work, everybody,” he said. “You never get to a place where you just got it or are perfect. It’s always a progression, so whatever Coach feels like that is, we’re going to roll with it.”
Should Armstead get injured during the regular season, it could be troublesome for the Dolphins with Greg Little and Larnel Coleman the backup tackles on the depth chart. Armstead, however, feels the two youngsters have improved off of early struggles.
“I’ve been impressed with those two,” he said. “They’ve made huge strides, probably the most, I would say, respectively have made the most strides in this short period of time of camp.
“Greg is strong. He’s young, but he’s a veteran, so he’s played a lot of football. He’s experienced. Larnel’s got a lot of tools – his length, his strength, an intelligent player. Just trying to clean up technique things with both. Getting those guys comfortable and confident in the scheme so they can play fast.”
Armstead also said he likes what he has seen out of the right side of the line between tackle Austin Jackson, making a move from left tackle and left guard the past two seasons, and guard Robert Hunt. | 2022-08-11T20:04:48+00:00 | sun-sentinel.com | https://www.sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-dolphins/fl-sp-dolphins-main-thurs-20220811-fb5xbqcp4bbjxkegry4avc7zya-story.html |
The Indianapolis Colts, led by quarterback Matt Ryan, meet the Tennessee Titans, led by quarterback Ryan Tannehill, in an NFL Week 7 AFC matchup on Sunday, October 23, 2022 (10/22/2022) at Nissan Stadium in Nashville, Tennessee.
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What: NFL regular season, Week 7
Who: Indianapolis Colts (3-2-1) vs. Tennessee Titans (3-2)
When: Sunday, October 23, 2022
Where: Nissan Stadium, Nashville, Tenn.
Time: 1 p.m. ET
TV: CBS
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Over/under: 42.5
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COLTS NOTES: QB MATT RYAN completed career-high 42 of 58 atts. (72.4 pct.) for season-high 389 yards & 3 TDs with 107.6 rating last week, his 30th-career game with 350+ pass yards, surpassing Philip Rivers (29 games) for 5th-most all-time. Is only player in NFL with 350+ pass yards in 3 games this season. Has 2+ TD passes & 105+ rating in 3 of past 4. Aims for his 3rd in row vs. Ten. with 350+ pass yards. • RB JONATHAN TAYLOR has 809 scrimmage yards (101.1 per game) in 8 career road division games. Has 95+ scrimmage in 8 of his past 9 overall on road. • RB DEON JACKSON had career-high 121 scrimmage yards (79 rec., 42 rush) & 10 catches last week. Aims for 3rd in row with 90+ scrimmage yards. • WR MICHAEL PITTMAN set career highs in catches (13) & rec. yards (134) in Week 6. Has 50+ rec. yards in 4 of his 5 games this season. Aims for his 3rd in row at Ten. with 6+ catches & 65+ rec. yards. Aims for his 6th in row on road with 5+ catches & 50+ rec. yards. Has rec. TD in 2 of his past 3 on road. • WR ALEC PIERCE (rookie) had GW 32-yard TD catch with 17 seconds remaining last week, his 1st-career TD. Has 80+ rec. yards in 2 of past 3. • WR PARRIS CAMPBELL had career-high 7 catches & 1st TD of season last week. • TE JELANI WOODS (rookie) had 3rd TD catch of season in Week 6. • DT DEFOREST BUCKNER aims for 3rd in row with 5+ tackles & sack. • DE YANNICK NGAKOUE has sack & FF in 3 of his past 4 vs. Ten. • DE TYQUAN LEWIS had sack & 1st-career FF last week. • LB BOBBY OKEREKE led team with season-high 13 tackles & had TFL in Week 6. Aims for 7th in row with 7+ tackles & 3rd in row with TFL.
TITANS NOTES: QB RYAN TANNEHILL aims for 4th in row with 95+ rating & 3rd in row with 0 INTs. Passed for 2 TDs vs. 0 INTs with season-high 125.6 rating in Week 4 meeting. Aims for his 4th in row vs. Ind. with 2+ TD passes. Has 7 TDs (6 pass, 1 rush) vs. 0 INTs for 115.9 rating in his past 3 starts vs. division. Aims for his 5th in row at home with 95+ rating. • RB DERRICK HENRY had 132 scrimmage yards (102 rush, 30 rec.) & season-high 2 rush TDs in Week 5, his 18th-career game with 2+ rush TDs, most in NFL since 2016. Aims for 5th in row with rush TD & 4th in row with 125+ scrimmage yards. Had season-high 147 scrimmage yards (114 rush, 33 rec.) & rush TD in Week 4 meeting. Has 819 scrimmage yards (136.5 per game) & 5 rush TDs in his past 6 vs. Ind. • RB DONTRELL HILLIARD had 3rd TD catch of season in Week 5. • WR ROBERT WOODS had rec. TD in Week 4 meeting. Has 50+ rec. yards in 2 of his past 3 vs. Ind. • WR NICK WESTBROOK-IKHINE had season-high 72 rec. yards in Week 5. Has TD catch in 2 of his past 3 vs. Ind. • DT JEFFERY SIMMONS led team with 1.5 sacks & had PD in Week 5. Has PD in 3 of past 4. Has TFL in 3 of his past 4 vs. division. • DT TEAIR TART aims for 4th in row with PD & 3rd in row with 2+ PD. Had 1st-career INT in Week 4 meeting. • DL DENICO AUTRY aims for 3rd in row with sack. Had season-high 2 sacks & FF in Week 4 meeting. Has sack in 2 of his past 3 vs. division. • LB DAVID LONG led team with season-high 12 tackles & had 1st INT of season in Week 5. Aims for 4th in row with 7+ tackles & 3rd in row with PD. — NFL Communications
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Thursday, October 20, 2022
New Orleans Saints vs. Arizona Cardinals, 8:15 p.m., Prime Video
Sunday, October 23, 2022
New York Giants vs. Jacksonville Jaguars, 1 p.m., FOX
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Atlanta Falcons vs. Cincinnati Bengals, 1 p.m., FOX
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Detroit Lions vs. Dallas Cowboys, 1 p.m., CBS
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Indianapolis Colts vs. Tennessee Titans, 1 p.m., CBS
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Green Bay Packers vs. Washington Commanders, 1 p.m., FOX
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Tampa Bay Buccaneers vs. Carolina Panthers, 1 p.m., FOX
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Cleveland Browns vs. Baltimore Ravens, 1 p.m., CBS
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New York Jets vs. Denver Broncos, 4:05 p.m., CBS
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Houston Texans vs. Las Vegas Raiders, 4:05 p.m., CBS
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Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Chargers, 4:25 p.m., FOX
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Kansas City Chiefs vs. San Francisco 49ers, 4:25 p.m., FOX
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Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Miami Dolphins, 8:20 p.m., NBC
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Monday, October 24, 2022
Chicago Bears vs. New England Patriots, 8:15 p.m., ESPN
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CHICAGO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EVERSANA, a pioneer of next-generation commercial services to the global life sciences industry, today announced that CEO Jim Lang has been named a 2022 PharmaVoice 100 Red Jacket Award honoree. Lang received his Red Jacket at the PharmaVoice 100 event on Thursday, September 15 for his commitment to innovation, transformation, mentorship, and philanthropy across the industry.
Introduced in 2014 by PharmaVoice to recognize transformational leaders who have been named to the PharmaVoice list multiple times, the Red Jacket designation is a hall of fame type award from the leading industry publication. 2022 marks the third consecutive year that Lang has been named to the exclusive list, which has recognized the one hundred most influential leaders throughout the life sciences industry for the past 17 years.
"I've worked with many talented, passionate leaders throughout my career, but Jim Lang is an innovator both inside the company and across the global industry," said Mark Thierer, Chairman of the Board at EVERSANA. "Since we first began putting the pieces together to create EVERSANA, Jim has inspired his team to think differently, to take on new challenges, challenge the status quo, and find new ways to transform our industry. We're lucky to have him."
Lang's vision and passion to change an industry by putting the needs of clients and patients first became a reality in 2018 with the official launch of EVERSANA, the industry's first fully integrated commercial services partner. Since then, the company has seen dramatic growth and expansion while earning top-tier client satisfaction ratings, global Great Place to Work recognition, and the growth of an employee base from just over 1,000 employees in 2018 to more than 6,000 today.
"I'm humbled to be recognized by PharmaVoice for this honor, but this all would not be possible without the entire team at EVERSANA. We've worked hard to create a category in the life science industry that did not exist," said Lang. "Outsourced commercialization existed in pockets, but to do it all, under one roof, with such talented colleagues, is special. It's a privilege to build something so special and so needed for the future of better healthcare."
Lang is one of five honorees for the 2022 Red Jacket awards. To see the full list, click here.
EVERSANA™ is a leading provider of global services to the life sciences industry. The company's integrated solutions are rooted in the patient experience and span all stages of the product life cycle to deliver long-term, sustainable value for patients, prescribers, channel partners and payers. The company serves more than 500 organizations, including innovative start-ups and established pharmaceutical companies, to advance life sciences solutions for a healthier world. To learn more about EVERSANA, visit eversana.com or connect through LinkedIn and Twitter.
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2 teenagers shot in southwest Atlanta
Published: Feb. 22, 2023 at 9:59 PM EST|Updated: 15 minutes ago
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A “dispute between groups” landed two teenagers in the hospital Wednesday night.
Police responded to 565 McDaniel St. SW around 7:30 p.m. Wednesday and found a 12-year-old boy and a 13-year-old girl with gunshots. The pair were alert, conscious and breathing and were taken to the hospital.
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Congressional Republicans don't yet have subpoena power to investigate the Biden administration, but some of their investigative targets are already yielding fruit thanks to a lawsuit filed by conservative state attorneys general.
A federal judge in Louisiana on Monday ordered an FBI cybersecurity official to be deposed in a lawsuit alleging that the FBI coerced social media companies to block stories about Hunter Biden's laptop ahead of the 2020 election.
The FBI deposition is one of several sought by the state Republican officials in a lawsuit accusing Biden officials of effectively enforcing government censorship by pushing social media companies to, among other things, police speech about the origins of the virus that causes Covid-19, the efficacy of face masks and health care measures intended to curb the spread of the virus, as well as claims about election integrity and the security of voting by mail.
Judge Terry Doughty, a Donald Trump appointee overseeing the lawsuit brought by attorneys general of Missouri and Louisiana, has ordered eight depositions of government officials, including Dr. Anthony Fauci, director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, former White House press secretary Jen Psaki, and other officials involved in administration's public health response.
Doughty hasn't ruled on the merits of the two states' censorship claims, but has ordered the administration to produce documents identifying government officials and the nature of their communications with social media platforms.
Republican lawmakers in Washington have said that when, as expected, they take over leadership of House committees they plan to conduct aggressive investigations of the Biden administration. That includes probes related to Hunter Biden, President Joe Biden's son, of Covid origins, and what they say were social media censorship of conservative views on Covid public-health restrictions.
Those investigations likely are still months away from inception, and they likely face hurdles including executive privilege claims that would restrict access to internal White House documents.
Doughty, however, does not have those restraints. His rulings to date in the alleged censorship lawsuit have opened the way for Republican officials to obtain Biden administration documents and even videotaped depositions of government officials.
Republicans in Washington and elsewhere have pursued claims that government officials were behind moves by social media companies to restrict discussion of Hunter Biden-related stories before the 2020 election. They cite the episode as one of several examples of "censorship" of conservative views by the private companies, which legally have a right to control content on their platforms.
The lawsuit by the Missouri and Louisiana attorneys general represents a novel way to pursue those censorship claims by accusing the Biden administration of effectively censoring conservatives by leaning on the private social media companies. It also represents a way for Republicans to effectively practice oversight of the federal administration from outside Washington.
They've found a ready ear in Doughty. He has been open to Republican arguments that the FBI, under the Trump administration, effectively censored discussion of stories published by the New York Post about a laptop belonging to Hunter Biden. The FBI and US intelligence officials had warned earlier that year that Russia and other countries were seeking to use disinformation to influence the US election.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg, in an August interview with podcaster Joe Rogan, appeared to link warnings from the FBI to Facebook's decision to limit sharing of the New York Post article for several days while the company's fact checker tried to assess it. In response, dozens of Republican lawmakers wrote Meta seeking communications about the Hunter Biden laptop.
Doughty ordered the deposition of Elvis Chan, a San Francisco-based FBI assistant agent in charge for cybersecurity, even after Meta lawyers wrote to the Missouri solicitor general saying: "Mr. Chan at no point in time advised Meta to 'suppress the Hunter Biden laptop story.' Nor did any of his colleagues."
The judge, in his ruling, said that "even if Chan played no role in the Hunter Biden laptop communication issue, he may have knowledge of who did and his deposition is nonetheless warranted."
The FBI didn't respond to a request for comment. The Justice Department and Fauci did not comment.
Doughty has previously gained attention with rulings that blocked a Biden administration vaccine mandate and overturning a ban on federal oil and gas leases.
Justice officials face tough odds to try to block Doughty's orders, in part because their appeals would go the conservative-dominated 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, which repeatedly has paved the way for Republican initiatives, including the Texas law that effectively banned abortion before the US Supreme Court overturned federal abortion rights under Roe v. Wade.
Facing those odds, the Justice Department is seeking block the public release of the video depositions ordered by Doughty. Government lawyers raised concerns about the privacy and safety of government officials, citing threats that Fauci has received threats over his role in nation's Covid response. In August, a West Virginia man was sentenced to 37 months in federal prison for sending threatening messages to Fauci, including one saying Fauci and his family would be "dragged into the street, beaten to death, and set on fire."
"Civil servants do not volunteer to become public figures when they join the federal ranks; they do not expect to be dragged into the spotlight as a result of litigation," the Justice Department argued in a court filing last week. "And, more specifically, they do not reasonably expect that they will be subjected to video-recorded, publicly disseminated cross-examination about the way that they carried out their job duties."
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RICHFIELD, Ohio -- Here is the police blotter for Richfield, Ohio, for July 17 to July 23, 2023.
TRAFFIC STOP: Furnace Run Townsend Road
On July 21, an officer noticed a car speeding and driving in both road lanes, swaying the vehicle from marked lane to marked lane. After following the car and noticing it continued to cross lanes, officers conducted a traffic stop.
After the officer explained the reasoning for the stop and requesting the driver’s license and insurance, they noticed a strong odor of alcohol coming from the car. The officer asked the driver where he was coming from, and he said “Richfield,” and said he was coming from a bar specifically. The officer noticed the driver was headed in the direction toward the bar.
The man was able to produce his driver’s license, which the officer ran, but fumbled through paperwork before the officer pointed out the driver’s car insurance had expired. The officer noticed the driver had glossy, bloodshot eyes and seemed confused about the paperwork and which direction he was headed.
Another officer arrived on-scene and the driver agreed to participate in a field sobriety test. The driver struggled to complete all three sobriety tests, including an eye test, walk-and-turn test, and one leg stand test.
When the officer asked how much the driver had to drink at Whitey’s, he told the officer he wasn’t at Whitey’s, but instead attended a concert in Youngstown. He said he drank early in the concert and thought he was OK to drive, but acknowledged perhaps not and apologized to the officer for lying about where he was coming from. The driver ultimately admitted he was more intoxicated than he should be. The man was arrested on suspicion of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated and was taken into custody.
The second officer spoke with a passenger in the vehicle, who was identified as the driver’s nephew. Officers searched the vehicle and found two empty 24 oz beers and four empty 12 oz cans, as well. The vehicle was towed while the passenger was placed in the back of a police car while waiting for a ride.
After the driver was transported to the station, he submitted a breath test that resulted in a BAC of .158. He was charged with OVI and Driving in Marked Lanes, and was given a court date before being released to his wife.
FRAUD: Stone Ridge Drive
On July 17, a man called police to report a suspicious financial alert he received. The man said he was notified by “Tangerine Mastercard” that he had more than $30,000 of debt owed in Canada. The man told police he hasn’t lived in Canada since 2014 and hasn’t spent any money there since moving to Ohio in 2015, but has been getting harassed by debt collectors for months.
LOST PROPERTY: Oviatt Road
On July 17, a man told police his citizenship certificate was either misplaced or taken by his wife during their divorce. Police advised him to file a report to replace it.
TRAFFIC STOP: Wheatley Road
Officers pulled over a Kia Forte on July 17 after running its plates and finding the registered owner had a warrant out of a different Ohio city. The driver was the vehicle owner, who said he was not familiar with any warrant before remembering a past incident with an old neighbor. Officers noted the driver was very compliant and allowed them to place him in temporary custody.
The driver’s car was parked in a nearby parking lot while police transported him to the Richfield Police Department to await a court summons from the other town’s police department. After receiving his court summons, the man was given his belongings and transported back to his vehicle.
FOUND PROPERTY: Brecksville Road Broadview
On July 20, a citizen stopped at Richfield Police Department and dropped off what appeared to be a pressure gauge after they said they found it at the intersection of Brecksville Road and Broadview Road. Officers stored the item in the department’s property room.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE: Hart Road
Officers were dispatched to a residence on July 21 in response to a complaint from the Zoning department. Officers found the front door open and yelled inside, where the owner was on the second floor. Officers notified the woman the property was condemned by county health officials and that she should not be in it.
The woman said she just wanted to remove some personal items before the house was to be torn down, and she asked officers if they knew when that would be. Officers contacted zoning officials who informed them the residence would be demolished July 29. The woman said she would grab a few smaller items and leave the property.
TRESPASSING: Brecksville Road
On July 21, officers responded to a business where the store manager reported two juveniles trespassing on store property. The man said he was at the business to let an employee through a gate when he noticed two juveniles running from an area which had heavy equipment for sale. The juveniles ran into the woods as the man yelled at them to never come back.
The man told officers he inspected the machines and, after opening one, said he smelled marijuana. He gave officers a description of the juveniles, but said he didn’t want to press charges and just didn’t want them back on his property.
Officers then located a male matching the description from earlier. Officers spoke to a resident of the household, who brought the juvenile outside to speak with officers. The juvenile said he was staying at a friends house. Officers notified him he was no longer allowed on that business property. Officers also spoke with the juvenile’s friend and told him the same. Officers asked the juveniles if they had anymore marijuana and they said they smoked all of it already. Officers advised the juveniles if they returned to the business property, they would be cited for trespassing.
TRAFFIC STOP: Rusticwood Trail Broadview
On July 23, an officer stopped a vehicle after noticing it had twice driven over double yellow lines in the road. The driver, a 16-year-old female, told the officer she wasn’t drunk, which the officer said he never accused her of. There was also a male juvenile in the passenger seat.
The driver told the officer she and two friends, including the passenger, were at a food restaurant earlier that night before visiting another restaurant after that. The driver said her friend’s parents were at a local bar and would not be happy a boy was in the car. The officer informed the driver she was out past curfew, to which the driver said she was unaware.
Officers spoke to the driver’s father, who owned the vehicle, and told him he needed to escort his daughter home. The male juvenile passenger was transported home by an officer, who spoke to the juvenile’s father. The father was uncooperative and refused to give any personal information.
Officers cleared the scene.
ASSAULT: Streetsboro Road
On July 23, a female and her mother reported an assault that happened to the woman in October 2022. She said her father had thrown her around and scratched her after he was drinking, and said he threw objects around their home and took her phone so she couldn’t call her mom. The female was put in charge of her newborn brother for the remainder of the evening.
The mother said they had already filed a case with authorities but did not have the case number on hand. She said authorities had contacted the father. The mother said she saw the scratches on her daughter, but did not have any photos. | 2023-07-28T15:14:33+00:00 | cleveland.com | https://www.cleveland.com/community/2023/07/confused-driver-has-blood-alcohol-twice-legal-limit-richfield-police-blotter.html |
Study finds link between 'free sugar' intake and cardiovascular disease
Eating a lot of free sugars — also known as added sugars — might feel harmless in the moment, but it could increase your risk of getting cardiovascular disease, a new study has found.
Free sugars are those added during the processing of foods; packaged as table sugar and other sweeteners; and naturally occurring in syrups, honey, fruit juice, vegetable juice, purees, pastes and similar products in which the cellular structure of the food has been broken down, according to the United States Food and Drug Administration. They don't include sugars naturally occurring in dairy or structurally whole fruits and vegetables.
Previous studies have reported that links between carbohydrate consumption and cardiovascular disease might depend on the quality, rather than the quantity, of carbohydrates consumed, according to the new study published Monday in the journal BMC Medicine. To test that theory, the authors behind the latest research assessed diet and health data from more than 110,000 people who participated in UK Biobank, a cohort study that collected data between 2006 and 2010 from more than 503,000 adults based in the United Kingdom.
People included in the new study participated in two to five 24-hour online dietary assessments, logging their food and beverage intake multiple times within each 24-hour period. After over nine years of follow-up, the researchers found total carbohydrate intake wasn't associated with cardiovascular disease. But when they analyzed how outcomes differed depending on the types and sources of carbohydrates eaten, they found higher free sugar intake was associated with a higher risk for cardiovascular disease and greater waist circumference.
The more free sugars some participants consumed, the greater their risk of cardiovascular disease, heart disease and stroke was. All heart diseases are cardiovascular disease, but cardiovascular disease is the term for all types of diseases that affect the heart or blood vessels, such as stroke, congenital heart defects and peripheral artery disease, according to the U.S. National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute (PDF).
Higher intake of free sugars was also linked with higher concentrations of triglycerides — a type of fat that comes from butter, oils and other fats people eat, plus extra calories their bodies don't immediately need. Having high triglyceride levels — defined as more than 150 milligrams per deciliter — can increase risk for heart diseases such as coronary artery disease.
"This study provides much needed nuance to public health discussions about the health effects of dietary carbohydrates," said Dr. Maya Adam, director of Health Media Innovation and clinical assistant professor of pediatrics at Stanford University School of Medicine, via email. Adam wasn't involved in the study. "The main takeaways are that all carbs are not created equal."
Free sugars vs. sugar in whole foods
The link between higher free sugar intake and cardiovascular disease risk lies in the differences between how the body metabolizes free sugar versus sugar in whole foods.
"Added sugar intake can promote inflammation in the body, and this can cause stress on the heart and blood vessels, which can lead to increased blood pressure," said Brooke Aggarwal, assistant professor of medical sciences in the cardiology division at Columbia University Irving Medical Center. Aggarwal wasn't involved in the study.
"Added sugars are often found in processed foods which have little nutritional value and may lead to overeating and excess calorie intake, which in turn leads to overweight/obesity, a well-established risk factor for heart disease," Aggarwal said via email.
Based on their findings, the authors suggest replacing free sugars with non-free sugars naturally occurring in whole fruits and vegetables to lower your risk of developing cardiovascular disease — and experts in nutrition and cardiovascular health agree.
"Whole food carbohydrates take longer to break down into simple sugars, and a part of them — the fiber — can't be broken down at all," Adam added. "This means that whole, intact grains don't cause the same spikes in blood sugar that we experience when we eat simple sugars. Blood sugar spikes trigger insulin spikes, which can destabilize our blood glucose and ... be the underlying cause of health problems in the long run."
Additionally, the fiber in whole food carbohydrates acts as an "internal scrub brush" when it passes through the digestive system, Adam added. "That's why, generally speaking, we need a certain amount of these 'good carbs' in our diets to stay healthy."
Total fiber intake should be at least 25 grams daily, according to the FDA.
Reducing free sugar intake
Awareness is the first step toward reducing your intake of free sugars, so look at nutrition labels when shopping, said CNN Medical Analyst Dr. Leana Wen, an emergency physician and public health professor at George Washington University. Wen wasn't involved in the study.
"Many times, people think about cutting calories or not consuming fatty foods, but they may not be aware of the dangers of free sugars," Wen said.
"When we buy packaged foods — even the ones we don't think of as being sweet like bread, breakfast cereals, flavored yogurts or condiments — these foods usually have plenty of added sugar, and it adds up," Adam said.
Cut back on sugary drinks and go for water sweetened with fruit slices instead, Aggarwal suggested. Have fresh or frozen fruit for dessert instead of cakes, cookies or ice cream. Foods with higher fiber content can also help you stay fuller longer, she added.
Cooking and baking at home more often is one of the best ways to reduce sugar in your diet, Adam said.
"The American Heart Association recommends that added sugars make up less than 6% of calories per day, which works out to about 6 teaspoons of sugar per day for women, and 9 teaspoons per day for men," Aggarwal said.
Lastly, efforts to change your diet shouldn't only happen in the kitchen or grocery store. "Aim to get at least seven to eight hours of good quality sleep per night, as we tend to choose foods higher in sugar when we're tired," Aggarwal said. | 2023-02-15T06:23:40+00:00 | 4029tv.com | https://www.4029tv.com/article/added-free-sugar-intake-and-cardiovascular-disease-study-finds-link/42905734 |
Gas prices across Florida have set another record high, and could eventually climb to $5 by the summer.
According to a AAA press release, the average price of a gallon of gas climbed to $4.76 on Sunday.
That's an increase of 18 cents from the previous week, and 66% higher than at this point last year.
Mark Jenkins, a spokesman for AAA, said in the release that oil and gas made strong gains in the futures market last week, largely due to supply concerns over the European Union's ban of Russian oil as well as increased demand expected this summer.
Jenkins warns that gas prices could each reach $5 a gallon this summer.
"Unfortunately, the pain at the pump is likely to get even worse this week," Jenkins said in the release. "Gasoline made very strong gains in the futures market last week. When that happens, we normally see retail prices rise.
"It can take days or a week for pump prices to reflect the change, but It wouldn't be a surprise to see retailers raise their prices another 20 cents by Monday night. At this rate, it sure seems like there's very little resistance to rising prices at the pump, and $5 a gallon is quickly becoming a very real possibility this summer."
It now costs an average of $71 a gallon to fill an average-size 15-gallon gas tank, almost $29 more than a year ago, according to AAA.
Motorists across the greater Tampa Bay region are also paying an average of $4.76 a gallon.
AAA suggests this tips to save gas:
- Combine errands to limit driving time.
- Shop around for the best gas prices
- Pay with cash. Some retailers charge extra for credit card payments
- Remove excess weight in your vehicle.
- Drive conservatively. Aggressive acceleration and speeding reduces fuel economy.
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Matt Duffy Player Prop Bets: Royals vs. Guardians - July 9
Published: Jul. 9, 2023 at 11:23 AM CDT|Updated: 42 minutes ago
Matt Duffy -- with an on-base percentage of .208 in his past 10 games, 131 points lower than his season-long percentage -- will be in action for the Kansas City Royals versus the Cleveland Guardians, with Shane Bieber on the mound, on July 9 at 1:40 PM ET.
In his last game, he reached base in his only plate appearance against the Guardians.
Matt Duffy Game Info & Props vs. the Guardians
- Game Day: Sunday, July 9, 2023
- Game Time: 1:40 PM ET
- Stadium: Progressive Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Guardians Starter: Shane Bieber
- TV Channel: BSGL
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -167)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +1100)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +250)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +220)
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Matt Duffy At The Plate
- Duffy has five doubles, a home run and seven walks while batting .284.
- Duffy has picked up a hit in 24 of 43 games this year, with multiple hits three times.
- He has hit a home run in just one game this season.
- Duffy has driven in a run in seven games this season (16.3%), including one multiple-RBI game.
- In seven of 43 games this season, he has scored, including multiple runs once.
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Guardians Pitching Rankings
- The Guardians pitching staff is 28th in the league with a collective 7.9 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Guardians' 3.82 team ERA ranks seventh among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Guardians pitchers combine to give up 90 home runs (one per game), the fifth-fewest in baseball.
- Bieber (5-5 with a 3.66 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 110 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Guardians, his 19th of the season.
- In his most recent outing on Tuesday against the Atlanta Braves, the right-hander threw 4 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- This season, the 28-year-old ranks 32nd in ERA (3.66), 37th in WHIP (1.238), and 54th in K/9 (7.2) among pitchers who qualify.
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Which Gilmore Girls gifts are best?
If you’re shopping for a fan of Gilmore Girls who just can’t get enough of the show, you might consider buying them Gilmore Girls-themed gifts. Whatever the occasion, you have plenty of options to choose from.
Set in the idyllic small town of Stars Hollow, the show centers around Lorelai Gilmore and her daughter, Rory Gilmore. Need Gilmore Girls gift ideas? Anything that features the two main characters, the town of Stars Hollow and their favorite haunt, Luke’s Diner, will go down as a treat.
Best Gilmore Girls gifts
WindowShopGal Stars Hollow “Autumn Festival” Travel Poster
In the show, the town of Stars Hollow is always hosting festivals and events, such as the Autumn Festival. This poster is designed in the style of a travel poster, but for this fictitious town from the Gilmore Girls universe. It’s beautifully drawn, and printed on quality paper. You can choose from four sizes — from 8 by 10 inches to 24 by 36 inches.
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Popfunk Classic Gilmore Girls Luke’s Diner Adult T-Shirt
This officially-licensed t-shirt features the Luke’s Diner logo. Fans of the show will be well-acquainted with this Stars Hollow institution and happy to receive a t-shirt celebrating it. Sizes range from small to 3x-large and it’s available in eight colors, including three tie dye options. Made from 100% cotton, these shirts are soft, comfortable and breathable.
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MontgomeryAndPennyCo Chilton Sweatshirt
Chilton was the private school that Rory attended for the first three seasons of Gilmore Girls. If you’re buying for someone who likes to show off their knowledge of the show — or who’s simply a big Rory fan — this Chilton sweatshirt is an excellent gift. It’s available in a range of color choices, and in sizes from small to 3x-large.
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BilblioMagicka Stars Hollow Autumn Festival Soy Candle
Jar candles make excellent small gifts, and this candle is a perfect choice for Gilmore Girls fans. It’s based around the imagined scents of the Stars Hollow Autumn Festival, with notes of apple, cinnamon and caramel. Not only is it related to Gilmore Girls, it’s a quality candle in its own right. It’s hand poured and made from 100% soy wax and it features an incredible scent.
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Gilmore Girls Luke’s Diner Loungewear Sleep Pants
There’s no better gift than one that promotes comfort. That’s what the Gilmore Girls pajama pants do, as their cotton/polyester blend makes for a comfortable, yet long-lasting product.
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WindowShopGal In Omnia Paratus Poster
This poster is based on an iconic moment from the season five episode, “You Jump, I Jump, Jack” in which Rory takes part in a stunt put on by the fictional Yale secret society, The Life and Death Brigade, while researching them for a college newspaper article. It features three figures holding umbrella’s mid-descent, along with the society’s motto, In Omnia Paratus. It’s a great subtle nod to the show, because only people who have watched it will know that it’s a piece of Gilmore Girls art.
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SuzysQTees Doose’s Market Natural Cotton Shopping Bag
In another nod to Gilmore Girls this cotton tote bag features the logo of another Stars Hollow institution, Doose’s Market. It’s available in either natural or black colors and the bag itself is sturdy and well-made. It’s the ideal gift for a Gilmore Girls fan who always brings a tote bag wherever they go.
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Gilmore Girls Stars Hollow Logo Sweatshirt
Featuring the phrase “Stars Hollow Founded in 1779,” this sweater pays homage to the fictional small town in which Gilmore Girls is set. This piece of officially-licensed Gilmore Girls merchandise is well-made and fits nicely. You can choose between two colors — navy and heather gray — and five sizes from small to 2x-large.
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WildMoonStores Gilmore Girls Autumn Festival Mug
Coffee plays a big part in the Gilmore Girls world, with both Rory and Lorelai seemingly drinking gallons of it. It seems fitting, then, to buy a mug for the Gilmore Girls fan in your life, so they can enjoy their coffee just as Rory and Lorelai did. This enameled stainless steel mug features a design representing the Stars Hollow Autumn festival, so it’s another nice piece of merchandise that isn’t obvious to everyone, but surely to the fans of the show.
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Fluffy Crate Hep Alien Concert Shirt
Are you buying for a Gilmore Girls fan who’s always wearing t-shirts of obscure bands most people have never heard of? Well, you can’t get much more obscure than a band that doesn’t even exist in the real world. This fictional band shirt references Rory’s best friend Lane’s band Hep Alien and their 2003 tour. It’s the perfect gift for a fan of Gilmore Girls who also loves music.
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Stars Hollow: An Adult Coloring and Activity Book by Caitlin Monachino
Adult coloring books help many people relax and provide a low-pressure way to be creative, but it’s easy to get bored of the same old designs. This adult coloring book features pages to color inspired by Gilmore Girls and also includes some fun activities, such as crosswords and bingo boards.
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TheFictionPhantom Mugs of Stars Hollow
This gorgeous poster features 12 mugs, each of which has a design inspired by some of Stars Hollow’s most memorable events. Events featured include the knitathon, the 24-hour dance marathon and the festival of living art and the snowman festival. What’s more, the use of mugs references the importance of coffee in Gilmore Girls.
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A Joe Pernice song wants you to live inside its moment. "Bitter gold" moonlight, corporate ladders "made of concrete and the bones of people," chicken wire in the corner of a garage filling with car exhaust — these are some of the scenes found on Overcome by Happiness, the 1998 debut by his band Pernice Brothers. How considerate, then, that these sad, smart and darkly funny portraits swim in a champagne of sound, cascading down a pyramid of crystal glasses even as the lives portrayed seem to drown in a dive bar.
This was the aesthetic Pernice came into seemingly fully formed, but which had actually been cultivated in the back of his mind while in his previous band. If he sang melancholy country tunes with the Scud Mountain Boys throughout the '90s, the Pernice Brothers leaned hard into two-dollar chord changes, deceptively simple pop song structures, orchestral arrangements and an airiness laden with missed opportunities and lost potential. "Do you think you might scrape your life together / Just in time to find you've got no peace of mind," Pernice sings on the lounging yet buoyant title track, only for swings to swoop into the punchline: "When everybody wants a piece of your pretty white ass." In his breathy delivery, a sarcastic smirk never sounded so sweet.
Pernice brought about Scud Mountain Boys' demise in order to realize his new vision. Everything about Pernice Brothers was deeply uncool, but also wore its purposefully pretentious ambience as a badge of honor: Pernice's recently acquired MFA in creative writing from UMass informed an exacting sense of prose; the band's musical references included Harry Nilsson, Bee Gees and Burt Bacharach. While artists across the pond like Saint Etienne, Portishead and Belle & Sebastian explored the possibilities of pop music, there was a sense from Americans in the late '90s that Bacharach's Brill Building opulence was verboten and corny. In fact, those lush landscapes were just right for the complex vulnerability emerging from the likes of Pernice, Jim O'Rourke and A.C. Newman's pre-New Pornographers band Zumpano. This, in an era of emotionally stunted macho men on rock radio, was the sophisticated pop music Pernice wanted to make.
For its 25th anniversary, New West Records has reissued and remastered Overcome by Happiness (originally released on Sub Pop) on vinyl. The deluxe edition — a book of photos and thoughtful liner notes by critic Stephen Deusner and Pernice himself, plus a second LP of singles and previously unreleased demos — comes handsomely packaged like a tall, dark someone with day-old stubble in a parka jacket.
In those demos, captured intimately on a Tascam four-track cassette recorder at home or on an ADAT machine after hours at a music store, one can hear how the eventual studio arrangements simultaneously illuminated and cloaked intention. Most of them are just Pernice's voice, an acoustic guitar and the persistent hiss of tape, and yet as far as a signature sound goes, it's pretty much all here: clear-eyed melody, stutter-and-release strum patterns and chord progressions, clever and often biting turns of phrase. The title track's demo aches more without the sweeping release of strings. Clustered open chords make the troubled lives of "Dimmest Star'' uncomfortably claustrophobic. "Clear Spot'' gets an uncertain chord change and filler doot doo doo's in a demo that Pernice says came to him walking down Main Street in Northampton, Mass., the rollicking final version reduced to shadows and uncertainty. There are early versions of songs that would appear on later releases ("Courage Up" would end up on Chappaquiddick Skyline's self-titled record and "Let That Show" on The World Won't End), but there's also the charming late-night strummer "Song #2 (The Queen of NYC)," appearing for the first time anywhere.
When I played Overcome by Happiness in our living room recently, my 4-year-old asked about the opener: "Is this song about superheroes?" It was a funny question, but, as is often the case with childlike experience, oddly intuitive. "Oh, I need somebody / Who won't see through me / Was happy living a lie," Pernice sings on "Crestfallen." If you squint, you can see the superhero behind the disguise, yearning for recognition but also ashamed of what's beneath. Joe Pernice is not a superhero — perhaps emphatically so — but he does hide a middle space of emotion in plain sight, resplendent in wrought-iron arrangements that don't make us forget, but extend the feeling.
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- Mark Calcavecchia reached 1,000 TOUR-sanctioned starts earlier this season, and the show rolls on to Iowa. (Ben Jared/PGA TOUR)
Field information as of May 31, 2022.
HOW THEY QUALIFIED
Prior year's Schwab Cup Points List
Bernhard Langer
Jim Furyk
Miguel Angel Jiménez
Ernie Els
Jerry Kelly
Darren Clarke
Kevin Sutherland
Doug Barron
Steve Flesch
Alex Cejka
David Toms
Tim Petrovic
Scott Parel
Woody Austin
Steven Alker
Rod Pampling
Steve Stricker
Fred Couples
Brandt Jobe
Stephen Ames
Brett Quigley
Wes Short, Jr.
Paul Goydos
Kirk Triplett
Glen Day
Dicky Pride
Colin Montgomerie
Gene Sauers
Shane Bertsch
Marco Dawson
Tim Herron
Ken Duke
Lee Janzen
Cameron BeckmanPGA TOUR Points List (1 Point for win; 3 Points for major championship win)
Corey Pavin
Mark Calcavecchia
Fred Funk
David Frost
José María Olazábal
Steve Jones
Jay Haas
Stuart ApplebyPGA TOUR Champions Points List
Tom Lehman
Scott McCarron
Michael Allen
Jeff MaggertTop 11 all-time PGA TOUR earnings (not otherwise exempt)
Scott Verplank
Tom Pernice Jr.
Billy Mayfair
Chris DiMarco
Joe Durant
John Senden
Billy Andrade
Duffy Waldorf
Jesper Parnevik
John HustonPGA TOUR victories (ages 50-51)
Y.E. YangTop-five finishers at Final Stage of Q-School
Rob Labritz
Thongchai Jaidee
David Branshaw
Roger Rowland
Tom GillisOpen qualifiers (4)
Harrison Frazar
Matt Gogel
David Morland IV
Paul StankowskiUnrestricted sponsor exemption
Ken Tanigawa
Mario TizianiRestricted sponsor exemption
Russ Cochran
Esteban Toledo
Willie WoodTournament winner (one-year exemption)
Stephen DoddMajor medical extension
Tommy TollesTop 10 from the previous event
Mark WalkerAlternates in field after deadline
Scott Dunlap
Stephen Leaney
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In his State of the Union address on Tuesday, President Biden touted the economic progress and legislative achievements made under his watch, repeatedly saying "Let's finish the job" – a refrain likely to be heard as his unofficial pitch for reelection.
It was his first address to Congress since Republicans gained control of the House of Representatives in the November midterms. With newly-elected GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy sitting over his shoulder, Biden urged Congress to pass a lengthy list of his unfinished priorities.
"There's so much more to do," he said, calling on lawmakers to pass policing reform and immigration legislation; codify abortion rights, and cap the price of insulin for all at $35 a month.
Biden, the oldest president in U.S. history at 80 years old, has said it his intention to run again in the 2024 presidential election. He's expected to make an official announcement in the near future.
Biden used the speech to draw a contrast with Republicans
The State of the Union address is likely to be Biden's largest television audience of the year, and he used it in part to draw a contrast with Republicans on a number of issues – including raising the debt ceiling.
The Treasury Department warned last month that the United States has hit the debt limit and could default on its bill if Congress doesn't act.
"Let's commit here tonight that the full faith and credit of the United States of America will never ever be questioned," the president said, repeating his call for Congress to raise the debt ceiling with no preconditions.
In one of the most testy moments of the evening, he warned that some Republicans wanted to cut Medicare and Social Security in exchange for raising the debt limit. Republicans jeers could be heard through the chamber, as they protested the President's characterization of their position. McCarthy has said those entitlement benefits aren't on the chopping block, but he has insisted on cuts to future spending in exchange for raising the debt limit.
"So, folks, as we all apparently agree, social security and Medicare is off the books now," Biden said, after a feisty exchange with some Republicans in the audience. "We got unanimity" he said with glee.
There was a poignant call for policing reforms
Biden also stressed the urgency for Congress to pass the George Floyd Policing Act after 29-year-old Tyre Nichols was beaten to death last month by Memphis police.
"What happened to Tyre in Memphis happens too often, we have to do better" Biden said, nodding to Tyre's mother and stepfather, who were in the chamber as special guests.
Biden's polls have stayed low. He appealed to his track record
Biden's approval ratings have remained stubbornly underwater since August 2021 and surveys show even some Democrats would prefer an alternative presidential nominee. A recent Washington Post-ABC Poll found a majority of Americans – 62 percent – think Biden has not accomplished much during his first two years in office.
Tuesday night's speech was an attempt to fix that messaging.
Biden highlighted economic gains and spoke of the low unemployment rate and slowing inflation.
And he pointed out that he's helped usher in a historic amount of legislation – including 300 bipartisan laws around issues such as improving infrastructure, boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing, and improving veterans benefits.
These laws have so far not helped his poll numbers. Biden tried to emphasize the tangible benefits.
"Already, we've funded over 20,000 projects, including major airports from Boston to Atlanta to Portland," he said. "And folks, we're just getting started."
He also reiterated his optimism in finding issues where members of both parties could find common ground, such as supporting veterans, ending cancer, and beating the opioid epidemic.
"To my Republican friends, if we could work together in the last Congress, there is no reason we can't work together and find consensus in this Congress as well," Biden said.
"Fighting for the sake of fighting, power for the sake of power, conflict for the sake of conflict, gets us nowhere."
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Evangelical leader hopes conference is ‘testosterone booster shot’ for anti-abortion 2024 candidates
By WILL WEISSERT and MICHELLE L. PRICE
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — A year after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, some of the Republican Party’s most powerful evangelical Christian voices are gathering to celebrate a ruling that sent shockwaves through American politics and stripped away a constitutional protection that stood for almost a half century.
At the Faith & Freedom Coalition’s annual conference in Washington, GOP presidential candidates will be urged to keep pushing for stronger abortion restrictions, even as Democrats insist the issue will buoy them ahead of the 2024 election.
Former President Donald Trump, whose three nominees to the high court allowed for the reversal of nationwide abortion rights, will give the keynote address Saturday night, the anniversary of the court’s Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision. Many of his Republican rivals are set to speak Friday, including Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Vice President Mike Pence, Sen. Tim Scott of South Carolina, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie.
Ralph Reed, founder and chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition, said the conference’s dates were negotiated years ago, so the fact that it’s falling on the Dobbs anniversary is a “serendipitous coincidence.”
“But we’re certainly going to do everything that we can, as an organization and as a pro-life and pro-family movement, to give our candidates a little bit of a testosterone booster shot and explain to them that they should not be on the defensive,” Reed said. “Those who are afraid of it need to, candidly, grow a backbone.”
Such a political pep talk may be necessary since Democrats say fighting to preserve abortion rights can energize their base and help the party hold the Senate, flip the House and reelect President Joe Biden. Despite unfavorable historical precedent, Democrats managed a stronger-than-expected showing during last year’s midterm elections and continue to point to abortion as a key reason why.
Even Trump has suggested that strict abortion restrictions were a weakness for Republicans, posting on his social media site in January that the party’s underwhelming midterm performance “wasn’t my fault” and instead blaming “’the ’abortion issue,’ poorly handled by many Republicans, especially those that firmly insisted on No Exceptions, even in the case of Rape, Incest, or Life of the Mother.”
Democratic National Committee chair Jaime Harrison said this week, “Every 2024 Republican presidential candidate — every single one — is running on an extreme anti-choice record.” The DNC announced a six-figure ad campaign, including billboards from Tallahassee, Florida, to Phoenix, that will trumpet GOP support for a nationwide abortion ban.
The Supreme Court ruling paved the way for near-total bans in some Republican-led states, though voters in others rejected state constitutional referendums that would have removed virtually any abortion right protections. Democrats have vowed to codify the right to an abortion in federal law, but don’t have the votes in Congress to do so.
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, head of the Democrats’ Senate campaign arm, said top Republican presidential candidates will back a nationwide abortion ban to win support in their GOP primaries, then shift to a more moderate position for the general election.
“They will try to juice up their base with the issue and then pretend that that’s not their position,” Peters said. “They’re not going to get away with that.”
An Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll last July found that a majority of Americans say Congress should pass a law guaranteeing access to legal abortion nationwide. But the same poll showed that many Americans back some restrictions on abortion, especially after the first trimester of pregnancy.
Among the GOP candidates, DeSantis and Pence support bans after six weeks of pregnancy. Scott has backed a 15-week ban, and former United Nations Ambassador Nikki Haley, who is speaking to the conference on Saturday, has said she supports a federal ban but has not said at what point in pregnancy she would seek to ban abortions.
Trump, meanwhile, has avoided specifying what national limits, if any, he would support on abortion.
One major anti-abortion group, Susan B. Anthony Pro-Life America, has said it would not support any White House candidate who did not, at a minimum, support passing a nationwide ban on abortion after 15 weeks of pregnancy.
Those attending the gathering will encourage the presidential candidates to “shift the focus and shift the language” around abortion, Reed said, so as to “frame the narrative, not around stages of gestation — whether weeks or months or trimesters, which I think is falling into the trap of the left — but talking about the unborn child.”
Pence, an evangelical Christian, will be speaking at the Faith & Freedom Coalition event for the first time since 2021, when he was booed by some and faced shouts of “traitor.” That event, held in Florida, came months after the Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, when Pence defied Trump’s unprecedented demands to overturn Biden’s victory in the 2020 election.
The former vice president is also expected to speak Saturday at the National Celebrate Life Rally at the Lincoln Memorial.
Despite evangelicals’ initial reluctance to back Trump in 2016, Reed said the former president’s administration had a strong abortion record to point to. He said Trump also impressed evangelicals by moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel from Tel Aviv to Jerusalem in 2018, which the evangelical movement supported because of the deep religious significance of the area.
“I think the bar has been raised and I think the ceiling is going to keep moving up,” Reed said of evangelicals’ expectations for pro-Israel, anti-abortion presidential primary candidates.
That’s because, he said, the candidates understand “there is no path to the Republican nomination for president that doesn’t go through the evangelical vote.” | 2023-06-23T06:44:36+00:00 | krdo.com | https://krdo.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/06/22/evangelical-leader-hopes-conference-is-testosterone-booster-shot-for-anti-abortion-2024-candidates/ |
CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — CHAMPAIGN, Ill. (AP) — First Busey Corp. (BUSE) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $36.8 million.
The Champaign, Illinois-based bank said it had earnings of 65 cents per share.
The results met Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was also for earnings of 65 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $143 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $117.7 million, which fell short of Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $120.4 million.
First Busey shares have declined 26% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $18.18, a decrease of 23% in the last 12 months.
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- Exclusive rights for the development and commercialization of DWP213388 in the global market to Vitalli Bio, a portfolio company of Aditum Bio, the biotech investment firm
- Targeting the KRW 146 trillion global autoimmune disease market with partner who has top global drug development expertise
SEOUL, South Korea and OAKLAND, Calif., April 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Daewoong Pharmaceutical (CEO Jeon Sengho and Lee Chang-jae) announced today that it had signed a Global License Agreement for its autoimmune disease drug candidate DWP213388 with Vitalli Bio, a US biotechnology company, on April 28.
With this agreement, Daewoong Pharmaceutical will grant exclusive rights for the development and commercialization of DWP213388 in the global market to Vitalli Bio, a portfolio company of Aditum Bio. Daewoong Pharmaceutical will retain rights in some Asian regions including Korea. In return, Daewoong will receive over $10 million in upfront commitments, and the deal is worth up to $477 million. In addition, Vitalli Bio will be granted an option to license earlier stage dual-target inhibitors in development by Daewoong.
DWP213388, which is being developed by Daewoong Pharmaceutical, targets Bruton's Tyrosine Kinase (BTK) and Interleukin-2-inducible T-cell kinase (ITK), which are involved in the activation of immune cells such as B cells and T cells. Unlike existing treatments that inhibit only one of B cells and T cells, DWP213388 is a first-in-class new drug that can inhibit both BTK and ITK simultaneously as targets. In last August, Daewoong Pharmaceutical received US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) clearance for an Investigational New Drug (IND) application to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial of DWP213388. In addition, excellent efficacy has been confirmed in various autoimmune disease animal models such as Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA).
Aditum Bio, the biotech investment firm cofounded in 2019 by former Novartis CEO Joe Jimenez and former President of the Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research (NIBR) Dr. Mark Fishman, who is also currently a professor at Harvard Medical School. During Dr. Fishman's tenure, NIBR discovered and brought through successful clinical trials for 90 new medicines in more than 120 indications. Vitalli Bio is the ninth company formed by Aditum Bio, whose unique investment and operating model enables rapid company formation, planning, and execution to advance novel drug candidates into the clinic and speed their delivery to the patients in need. With Aditum Bio's management, who has extensive experience in the global pharmaceutical industry and clinical development, actively participating in the development of DWP213388, Vitalli Bio offers world-class development capabilities in major overseas countries such as the US and Europe.
Jeon Sengho, CEO of Daewoong Pharmaceutical, said, "We are very pleased that this Agreement proves not only the excellence of DWP213388, but also Daewoong Pharmaceutical's new drug development technology. Daewoong Pharmaceutical will continue to introduce innovative new drugs that are recognized in the global pharmaceutical market."
Aditum Bio CEO Joe Jimenez said, "Aditum Bio has been very impressed with the biotechnology research capability of Daewoong, and are looking forward to working together to bring this new therapy to patients in need."
An autoimmune disease is a disease that occurs when the immune system inside the human body recognizes normal cells inside the human body as antigens, rather than external antigens such as bacteria and viruses, and attacks them. According to IQVIA, a global market research institute, the global autoimmune disease treatment market is growing at an average annual rate of 5% to reach $115 billion in 2022.
About Daewoong Pharmaceutical
Established in 1945, Daewoong Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd. is a leading South Korean pharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes pharmaceuticals for both domestic and international markets. With a strong and innovative in-house R&D and advanced manufacturing facilities, Daewoong provides a total healthcare solution to customers across the globe. Continuing on their course of building a strong global healthcare company, Daewoong has broadened international operations by establishing branch offices and research centers throughout Asia and the United States. Daewoong has also expanded strategic partnerships in more than 100 countries worldwide.
In 2022, Daewoong expanded its global market presence by entering into a license agreement worth USD 923 million, which granted permission for the use of 'Fexuclue', a medicine licensed for the treatment of gastroesophageal reflux disease, in the Philippines and Ecuador within the first year of its launch. Additionally, Daewoong successfully launched 'Envlo', the first-ever sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT2) inhibitor for the treatment of diabetes to be developed in Korea, and signed an export contract worth USD 84.36 million with Brazil and Mexico. For further information on Daewoong Pharmaceutical, please visit our official website.
About Aditum Bio
Aditum Bio is committed to improving public health by accelerating R&D in disease areas with both large and more targeted patient populations, where medical innovation can have a huge impact. Aditum Bio focuses on basic mechanisms of disease, in-licenses promising drug candidates directed at such pathophysiologies, and spins out individual companies dedicated to bringing each candidate through Phase II clinical trials. Aditum Bio uses data, software and technology to help bring innovative medicines through the clinical trial phase more quickly and with lower costs than traditional pharmaceutical companies. For more information, please visit www.aditumbio.com.
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Calls to suicide prevention lifeline rose 45% after changeover to 988 number
By Jacqueline Howard, CNN
After the summer launch of the new 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline number, calls to the lifeline increased 45% compared with the same time last year, and the majority of those calls were connected to a counselor, according to the US Department of Health and Human Services.
On Friday, HHS released performance data detailing the number of calls, chats and texts made to the 988 lifeline in the month of August, as well as the portion of those contacts that were answered.
The data shows that in August, a total of 361,140 calls, chats and texts were routed to a 988 lifeline call center. Among them, 84% of calls, 97% of chats and 98% of texts were answered and engaged by a counselor — representing a total of about 88% of people who reached out to the lifeline. The remaining 12% were disconnected before being engaged by a counselor, according to the data.
On average, it took about 42 seconds for calls, chats or texts to be answered after an automated greeting, and the average amount of time counselors spent talking, chatting or texting with contacts was about 18 minutes and 49 seconds.
“Our nation’s transition to 988 moves us closer to better serving the crisis care needs of people across America,” HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra said Friday. “988 is more than a number, it’s a message: we’re there for you. The transition to 988 is just the beginning. We will continue working towards comprehensive, responsive crisis care services nationwide to save lives.”
On July 16, the nonprofit Vibrant Emotional Health, which operates the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline on behalf of HHS’ Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), transitioned the phone number to the three digits of 988, similar to how people can dial 911 for emergencies. The service’s name was also changed to the 988 lifeline.
Last month, the 988 lifeline answered 152,000 more calls, chats and texts than in August 2021, according to HHS, and the average speed to answer across all contacts dropped from 2½ minutes to 42 seconds.
“We want everyone to know that there is hope. Whether you’re experiencing thoughts of suicide, a mental health or substance use crisis, or any other kind of emotional distress, there is compassionate, accessible care and support,” said Dr. Miriam Delphin-Rittmon, HHS assistant secretary for mental health and substance use and leader of SAMHSA. “With rising levels of anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses — and the devastating number of overdose deaths — it is crucial that people have somewhere to turn when they’re in crisis.”
The lifeline has been in operation since 2005. In 2020, the US Federal Communications Commission’s five leaders unanimously voted to finalize 988 as the service’s new number. Last year, the FCC unanimously voted to require text messages sent to 988 be routed to the lifeline, as well.
Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the United States for people ages 10 to 34, according to the American Psychiatric Association, and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention describes it as a “serious public health problem.”
Overall, suicide rates in the United States increased 30% between 2000 and 2018, according to the CDC, and declined in 2019 and 2020. Nearly 46,000 people died by suicide in 2020.
To lower those numbers, the new 988 serves as “a first step towards a transformed crisis care system in much the same way as emergency medical services have expanded” in the United States, John Draper, the lifeline’s executive director and executive vice president of national networks for Vibrant, told CNN.
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Atlanta school under federal investigation after allegations principal assigned Black students to classes based on race
By Nick Valencia, CNN
The Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into an Atlanta public elementary school after allegations the principal was assigning Black students to certain classes.
In the letter provided to CNN, the Office for Civil Rights said it will investigate allegations of discrimination based on race and whether Atlanta Public Schools subjected students at the school “to different treatment based on race.” It will also look into whether the district retaliated against the complainant.
The Office for Civil Rights launched its investigation November 14, according to a letter sent from the Department of Education to Atlanta Public Schools. The inquiry by the federal government comes more than a year after a Black mother filed a civil rights complaint with the office saying her children’s elementary school placed Black students in separate classrooms from their peers based on their race.
In a September 2021 interview with CNN, parent Kila Posey, who has two children at Mary Lin Elementary School, alleged that during the 2020-2021 school year, Principal Sharyn Briscoe designated two second grade classes for Black students without the consent of families, while White students were able to be placed among all six second grade classes.
Posey and Briscoe are both Black.
According to the initial complaint filed by Posey, the assistant principal at the school admitted in a recorded phone conversation in August 2020 that she was aware of the class separation Briscoe created, noting “class lists are always tough” and that she wished the school had more Black children. The district’s chief academic officer also acknowledged in a recorded conversation in March 2021 that Briscoe admitted to designating classes for Black students, the complaint states.
Posey told CNN’s John Berman in September 2021 that she found out about the school’s practice when she requested her child be placed in a certain teacher’s class. Briscoe, she said, told her that was not a “Black class” and that her daughter would not have anyone who looks like her in the classroom.
After Posey filed her complaint, Ian Smith, who heads the Atlanta Public Schools’ Office of Communications and Public Engagement, told CNN that the district conducted a review of the allegations and that “appropriate actions were taken to address the issue and the matter was closed.”
Smith added: “Atlanta Public Schools does not condone the assigning of students to classrooms based on race.”
On Tuesday, Posey told CNN she launched a second complaint on August 29, 2022, after she was fired from her role as an after-school care provider for the district, claiming her firing was “retaliation for raising the issue of segregation.” Her husband, who was a school psychologist at Mary Lin, also left the school.
Responding to the claims, the district sent CNN a statement that read, “Atlanta Public Schools has received notice from OCR that a complaint was filed, and the district is following OCR’s process. Given that this matter is pending before a federal administrative agency for consideration, APS has no further comment.”
“To our knowledge, we do not believe they have gone back to that practice,” Posey told CNN regarding her claim of segregated classrooms. “My understanding is that they had changed to some degree, but there were rooms that were not diverse.”
The segregated classrooms claim shook up the predominately White and affluent community. It’s also fueled a debate about whether the practice would even be considered legal or productive for the children.
In the spring, two members of the Atlanta branch of the NAACP visited Mary Lin Elementary to see whether there was merit to Posey’s claims. Marilyn Barnett Waters, who at the time was the Georgia state education chair of the NAACP, told CNN she believed the school staged some of the classrooms for her visit.
“I saw African American students, in two of the classes I saw. It almost seemed like they were foreign to that class,” Waters told CNN by phone Wednesday while recalling her visit. “The Black students weren’t engaged with any of the other kids in the class.”
“The White children seemed to have friends, but the two Black girls were sitting there, and it didn’t seem like they knew each other. They kept watching me as if I was going to say something to them,” she said.
Waters added there were a lot of classes that were not in session, but of those she did see, she “did not believe that the quality of education was really high.”
“I saw a lot of students without direct instruction,” she said.
In a statement to CNN, Atlanta Public Schools said Waters’ assertion that the school setting was staged “is totally fictional.”
The principal was accommodating during the visit and answered all of Waters’ questions, the district said.
“When asked to give her impressions of what she observed during the visit, Dr. Waters stated that all she saw was ‘a normal school day happening,” according to the district.
“It is both troubling and disappointing that Dr. Waters has chosen to provide you with false statements that are an affront to the faculty and staff.”
Mary Lin Elementary School was founded in 1929 and there was a time in history when the school was all White. However, by the mid- to late 1990s, the racial demographics of the school were such that no classrooms were all White or all Black, according to Atlanta Public Schools.
The elementary school has 599 students in grades kindergarten through fifth grade, according to the Georgia Department of Education’s latest data. Of those, 60 students are Black, according to the ethnicity/race breakdown.
Overall, public schools in Atlanta are predominately Black, according to recent data. As of October 2021, the racial demographics of Atlanta Public Schools students are 72% Black; 16% White; 8% Hispanic; 3% two or more races; 1% Asian; and 0% American Indian.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — About a dozen people were arrested Wednesday night while protesting in Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Florida Capitol Office, officials said.
The 14 arrested were charged with misdemeanor trespass and were booked into the Leon County Jail, Florida Department of Law Enforcement spokeswoman Gretl Plessinger told the Tallahassee Democrat.
“Once the building closes, unless you have an office in the Capitol, you’re not allowed to be here,” Plessinger said, citing Department of Management Services policy.
The arrests were made by the Florida Capitol Police and Florida Highway Patrol, she said.
The protestors said they refused to leave until they had a meeting with the governor. The protest was organized by a human rights group called the Dream Defenders.
A number of controversial bills have been passed and signed into law this legislative session, which ends Friday. They include an abortion ban, illegal immigration restrictions and legislation targeting drags shows, the LGBTQ community and diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives. | 2023-05-05T07:34:22+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/latest/protestors-arrested-at-desantis-florida-capitol-office/ |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Vice President Kamala Harris on Saturday urged Americans to take action during “a critical point in our nation’s history” as thousands of protesters demonstrated across the country against new limits to abortion rights making their way through the courts.
Saturday’s nationwide rallies were sparked by the U.S. Supreme Court’s actions the day before, when the high court intervened to delay rule changes that would have limited the way the abortion drug mifepristone could be used and dispensed. The limits were paused while the court reviews the case more thoroughly.
Harris made a surprise stop in Los Angeles at one of the rallies, where she called the latest upheaval over abortion rights a further incursion by conservatives into myriad “fundamental rights” many Americans thought they had.
“And so this is a moment that history will show required each of us — based on our collective love of our country — to stand up, and fight for, and protect our ideals. That’s what this moment is,” she said Saturday, speaking to several hundred demonstrators from the steps of City Hall. “When you attack the rights of women in America, you are attacking America.”
Some of the protesters voiced their anger at the steps of the nation’s high court, which took Friday’s action at the request of the federal Justice Department. The agency asked the high court to lift restrictions on mifepristone imposed by an appellate court in Texas earlier in the week. The decision by the appellate court reduced the window of time when the drug could be used and prevented the drug from being dispensed by mail.
Critics of the Texas and appellate court decisions, including pharmaceutical companies, viewed the courts’ actions as a dangerous intrusion into the authority of the FDA, which regulates how medications are sold and used in the United States.
Demonstrators in New York City stood behind a sign with a four-letter expletive directed at Texas, where a federal judge set off the latest salvo in the battle over abortion. They held signs urging the government to defend medication abortions.
But the crowd was modest, attracting a little more than 100 people outside the picturesque public library along Fifth Avenue.
Still, the demonstrators attracted looks from passersby along the busy thoroughfare, some briefly joining the group to lend their voices.
“It can be hard to get people out, because people are being bombarded with all kinds of assaults on their bodies and people are tired and poor,” said Viva Ruiz, who said she helped organize the rally.
“The news cycle is so fast that when one thing happens something terrible happens the next day. So it’s hard to sustain the momentum or the energy for people to be on the streets,” Ruiz said.
With few exceptions, many of the rallies — organized under the banner of a group calling itself “Bigger than Roe” — were held in smaller cities.
Since last year’s reversal of Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court decision that legalized the right to an abortion, more than a dozen states have effectively outlawed abortion, while additional states have moved to further tighten abortion laws.
On Thursday, the GOP-dominated Florida Legislature moved to became the latest state to ban abortions after six weeks of pregnancy.
Restrictions on the delivery and use of mifepristone, part of a two-drug regimen to end a pregnancy, would be a further blow to abortion rights advocates. The other drug, misoprostol, can be used on its own, but doing so is less effective than using both drugs in combination.
When mifepristone was initially approved, the FDA limited its use to up to seven weeks of pregnancy. It also required three in-person office visits: the first to administer mifepristone, the next to administer the second drug, misoprostol, and the third to address any complications.
If the appeals court’s action stands, those would again be the terms under which mifepristone could be dispensed.
States that support abortion rights, including California and New York, have begun stockpiling misoprostol to assure their states have adequate supplies. Washington state is among those stockpiling a supply of mifepristone or its generic form. And Massachusetts Democratic Gov. Maura Healey said the administration is dedicating $1 million to help providers contracted with the Department of Public Health buy additional quantities of mifepristone.
More than 5.6 million women in the U.S. had used mifepristone as of June 2022, according to the FDA. In that period, the agency received 4,200 reports of complications in women, or less than one-tenth of 1% of women who took the drug.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Oct. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With a look that's entirely unique for its class, the all-new 2023 Toyota Crown brings bold style to the top of the Toyota sedan lineup. With massive wheels, a flowing silhouette and unique paint options, it is a ride that is ready to stand out from the crowd. Toyota Crown brings ample style and the added confidence of standard AWD and the choice of two electrified Toyota powertrains, including the first-ever Hybrid MAX system.
Available in three grades: XLE, Limited and Platinum, Toyota Crown will offer a choice of two different hybrid powertrains: Hybrid MAX or the Toyota Hybrid System (THS). Hybrid MAX is Toyota's all-new performance hybrid that puts out a manufacturer estimated 340 net horsepower and a net 400 lb-ft. of torque. Exclusive to the Platinum grade, it pairs front and rear electric motors with a 2.4-liter turbocharged engine and direct shift 6-speed automatic transmission. Hybrid MAX produces powerful torque at low RPM for sporty, exhilarating driving and has an EPA-estimated 30 MPG combined city/highway fuel economy rating.
The XLE and Limited grades are equipped with the Toyota Hybrid system that pairs front and rear electric motors with a 2.5-liter engine. This highly efficient hybrid system can achieve an EPA-estimated 41 MPG combined city/highway rating. The system's nickel-metal hydride battery output has increased to support responsive acceleration at low speeds and provide a satisfying driving feel.
Built on Toyota's GA-K platform (TNGA-K), the all-new Toyota Crown has an elevated stance that comes in-part from standard 19-inch or available 21-inch wheels – the largest ever on a Toyota sedan. The large diameter wheels lift Toyota Crown up, giving the car a strong presence that also helps drivers get a clear view of the road. The height also elevates the vehicle's hip point, the pivot point between the torso and upper legs, measuring at about 25-inches and enables easy vehicle entry and exit.
Toyota Crown's vibe throws off the conventions of the typical sedan with a side profile that flows to a broad rear end. The dynamic body style is amplified by rounded and sweeping character lines which give it a launch ready, head-turning look. On the inside, its spacious cabin has a premium feel that offers unique color combinations and available leather seating. And a full digital display, piano key controls, vertical wireless charging port and the new Toyota Audio Multimedia system with available 11-speaker JBL Premium audio system pack in tech and entertainment.
Available colors include Black, Oxygen White, Magnetic Gray Metallic, Heavy Metal and Supersonic Red. A unique bi-tone paint is available on the Platinum grade, pairing black paint that extends from tip to tail, with a pairing choice of Oxygen White, Heavy Metal, Supersonic Red or an all new, bi-tone only Bronze Age color.
Toyota Crown comes well-equipped at a Manufacturers Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) starting at $39,950 for the XLE grade, $45,550 for the Limited grade and $52,350 for the Platinum grade. Toyota Crown is expected to arrive at Toyota dealerships in early 2023.
With three grades to choose from and two unique hybrid powertrains, Toyota Crown brings a unique combination of style, comfort and performance.
The XLE grade comes equipped with the 2.5-liter Toyota Hybrid System, Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive, three selectable drive modes, 19-inch alloy wheels, heated and powered woven fabric front seats and the all-new Toyota Multimedia System with 12.3-inch touchscreen and 6 speakers.
The Limited grade also comes equipped with XLE features and adds multibeam LED headlights, a fixed panoramic roof, leather seats that are heated and ventilated up front and heated in the rear, 11-speaker JBL Premium audio system, rain sensing windshield wipers and Front and Rear Parking Assist with Automatic Braking (PA w/AB). There is also an available Advanced Technology package that adds dark metallic 21-inch, 10-spoke alloy wheels, a Panoramic View Monitor and digital key (with Remote Connect subscription). Interior colors include Black, Black and Chestnut and Macadamia.
The Platinum grade includes everything on XLE and Limited and raises the bar with the Hybrid MAX powertrain, Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive, Adaptive Variable Suspension, six selectable drive modes, Advanced Park, unique 21-inch machined 10-spoke alloy wheels with black accents and the available bi-tone paint option.
All Crown grades will come with Toyota's new Audio Multimedia System and Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 standard.
Toyota made "hybrid" synonymous with fuel efficiency more than 20 years ago with the first-generation Prius. Today, Toyota continues to expand its hybrid lineup and overall electrified vehicle offerings with Crown, bringing the number of Toyota electrified vehicles to 16.
The Toyota Crown innovates on the hybrid front with another first for Toyota sedans, the Hybrid MAX System. This new system is designed to deliver smooth and powerful torque-filled acceleration for a 0-60 time of 5.7 seconds, while also keeping an eye on fuel efficiency with a 30 MPG combined rating.
Hybrid MAX combines a 2.4-liter inline 4-cylinder turbo engine, tuned to hit peak torque between 2000-3000 RPM, with a front electric motor that helps maximize torque production. A rear wheel eAxle that includes a high output water-cooled electric motor is coupled with the hybrid system to directly transmit force to all four wheels, ensuring a thrilling throttle response and linear acceleration throughout the power band.
Also available is the fourth-generation Toyota Hybrid System, which combines a high-efficiency 2.5-liter DOHC four-cylinder engine with two electric motors in a highly compact system. The gas engine employs Variable Valve Timing-intelligent by Electric motor (VVT-iE) on the intake camshaft, and VVT-i on the exhaust camshaft. The variable range for the valve timings of both the intake and exhaust are set to maximize both fuel consumption and output.
Toyota Crown offers either a direct shift six-speed automatic transmission (Platinum grade only) or an electronically controlled Continuously Variable Transmission (eCVT) on the XLE and Limited grades.
The Platinum grade's direct-shift six speed transmission provides responsive acceleration thanks to Toyota's new Hydraulic multi plate wet start clutch. A combination of technologies works together to enhance accelerator operation and vehicle response. The six speed AT also applies the assistance of the motor generator within the Hybrid MAX system, minimizing shift drop across the power band. Drivers can also throw the shifter into fixed gear mode, for paddle-shifted fun.
The eCVT on the XLE and Limited Grade shifts gears electronically, providing smart shift operation with a single action. Paired with the THS front and rear hybrid transaxle, Toyota Crown's powertrain provides low fuel consumption and low noise. Aspects that manage fuel efficiency include an optimized gear ratio and a deceleration mechanism to reduce gear engagement loss.
THS-equipped vehicles feature selectable NORMAL, ECO and SPORT driving modes that let the driver tailor the Toyota Crown's performance personality. SPORT mode improves and sharpens throttle response, making hybrid driving more fun. ECO mode changes the throttle and environmental logic to help the driver focus on maximizing mileage from the fuel and battery, while NORMAL mode is ideal for everyday driving. Additionally, an EV (Electric Vehicle) mode allows electric-only driving at low speeds for short distances.
The Hybrid MAX equipped Platinum grade receives a more comprehensive drive mode selection – which not only includes NORMAL, ECO and SPORT but adds three drive modes: SPORT+ mode that provides an emphasis on steering response, flat cornering and a sense of stability, COMFORT mode that provides a more supple drive that emphasizes passenger comfort and a CUSTOM mode that enables drivers to adjust system settings individually, creating a safe profile that suites their driving habits.
The XLE and Limited grades come standard with Toyota's Electronic On-Demand All-Wheel Drive and the Platinum grade comes with Full-time Electronic All-Wheel Drive, two highly efficient systems that take maximum advantage of the hybrid powertrain's benefits.
Instead of using a transfer case and driveshaft to the rear wheels, Electronic On-Demand AWD on the XLE and Limited grades employs a separate rear-mounted electric motor to power the rear wheels when needed. Electronic On-Demand AWD achieves stable performance by driving the rear wheels with a rear motor, to provide traction when needed in slippery conditions. The front and rear wheel driving force distribution is precisely controlled to the front and rear wheels between 100:0 and 20:80, for enhanced fuel efficiency and comfortable driving performance.
On the Platinum grade, Full-Time Electronic AWD paired with HYBRID MAX delivers power to the front and rear wheels via a front mounted hybrid motor and a rear-mounted, eAxle electric motor. This system supports stable AWD performance and satisfying acceleration thanks to being paired with a direct shift six-speed automatic transmission. Full-Time Electronic All-Wheel Drive adjusts between a 70:30 and 20:80 front- and rear-wheel power split, depending on the driving situation. This new AWD system enhances the drive force of the rear wheels and provides the feel of rear-wheel-drive maneuverability, straight line stability and responsive acceleration.
While Crown's overall height stands out, coming in at 60.6-in. compared to 56.9-in. for Camry, Toyota engineers also wanted its ride to provide confident handling and supreme comfort.
A combination of lightweight, high-strength materials, like a ring frame structure, a combination of plate spot and laser welds on the body, and the use of structural adhesive support rigidity. The steering gearbox is mounted directly to the suspension member for a direct steering feel that minimizes line correction. And aero-stabilizing underbody panels with a "stepped" texture help control airflow under the car, supporting downforce for a firmly planted ride.
To help keep driver and passenger sight lines stable, Toyota Crown's suspension consists of a MacPherson-type strut in the front and newly developed multilink rear suspension in the rear. Swing valve shock absorbers are equipped on the Limited and XLE grade and an Adaptive Variable Suspension comes standard on the Platinum grade. Each option is intended to give Crown a smooth ride that minimizes head movement.
The Platinum grade's Adaptive Variable Suspension components have been tuned to support the high output of the 2.4-liter Turbo Hybrid Engine and eAxle. Crown's AVS uses variable oil pressure shock absorbers. This system automatically controls the friction within the absorber when turning, controlling the damping force, reducing pitch at high drive torque and minimizing the effects of bumpy roads. A linear solenoid type actuator is also equipped on the system to minimize body pitch and roll. AVS tuning also changes based on the selected drive mode of NORMAL, ECO, SPORT, SPORT+, COMFORT or CUSTOM, adjusting the damping force and balancing steering response, stability control and ride comfort.
Reducing vibrations felt by the driver and passengers was also an important element of Toyota Crown's ride comfort. Suspension tuning was optimized to minimize vibration by using a soft suspension bushing and a dynamic damper on the front suspension. Polyurethane coated coil springs in the front help provide a smooth ride and high-damping structural adhesive on the body and reinforced seat mounting points reduces shake generated by the road.
Toyota Crown's handling is bolstered by an electronically controlled brake system featuring Active Cornering Assist (ACA), which engages the stability control to reduce understeer in certain cornering situations, so the driver feels the enhanced agility, not the system's operation.
Toyota Crown provides exemplary comfort with standard 8-way power adjustable driver and front passenger seats. Front seat adjustments include slide, recline, tilt, height adjust and lumbar support (driver seat only). Rear seats include ample cushioning and bolster support for maximum enjoyment.
The Toyota Crown comes with standard heated front seats that can be adjusted to three levels. Limited and Platinum add standard ventilated front seats and heated rear seats to the list of creature comforts. The seats offer comfort and style, with Softex and black woven fabric seating on the XLE, and leather seats standard on the Limited and Platinum grades.
Dual zone climate control, standard for all grades, is accessed via a thin illuminated control panel that runs along the dashboard, just below the multimedia screen, along with other frequently used functions. All Toyota Crown grades also receive a 12.3-inch color MID. Drivers can select different displays with the push of a button, including a Hybrid System Indicator showing the driver system output and regeneration status to encourage eco-driving habits. As used on other Toyota hybrid models, the display suggests optimal amounts of acceleration for eco driving.
Toyota Crown Platinum and Limited grades include a standard fixed panoramic moonroof. For added function and ambience, in-cabin LED lighting adds a premium feel. Illumination includes overhead and front/rear footwell lighting, cup holders, USB ports and door handle accents.
Toyota Crown has drivers and passengers plugged-in when it comes to charging devices. On the driver's side, a vertical-type wireless Qi charger with enhanced space efficiency comes standard. There is also a standard USB-Type A and 12V charging port inside the console. A separate dual USB-Type C terminal is also standard on the passenger side, with the insertion port intentionally pointing to the passenger seat. For rear seat passengers, two USB-Type C ports are standard.
To aid outward visibility, the Platinum grade comes standard with Panoramic View Monitor, which provides a 360-degree overhead view of the vehicle's surroundings. The Panoramic View Monitor is available as part of the Advanced Tech Package on the Limited grade. The standard backup camera features projected path and dynamic gridlines. For additional convenience, Limited and Platinum come standard with a Smart Key System that works on all four doors.
For customers who seek premium experiences in a vehicle, keeping unwanted noise out is paramount. The 2023 Toyota Crown's cabin brings that priority quietly home. Rather than simply aiming at a "numbers" goal for sound level (decibels), Toyota engineers created a calm atmosphere conducive to enjoying easy conversation or hearing music in cleaner detail.
The high-strength TNGA-K platform is the first defense against noise intrusion, curbing vibration through the steering, floor and structure. Suspension tuning resists road surface disturbances and tire noise is reduced via strategically placed insulation and thoughtful tire/wheel construction. Engineers also undertook extensive analysis of noise transmission paths and filled spaces around door frames, window openings and wiring harnesses for enhanced cabin quietness. Even the inner rocker and bulkhead are connected with adhesive to minimize noise.
The Toyota Crown also uses acoustic glass as a sound-blocking barrier in the cabin. And insulation and body sealing material are placed throughout the structure, between the engine bay and cabin, under the carpeting and above the headliner. The materials and their placement were optimized to minimize noise in the frequencies that typically interfere with conversation.
All Toyota Crown models feature Toyota's all-new, North American developed Audio Multimedia system. Featuring a 12.3-inch touchscreen, the system offers an improved user experience and a wide range of enhanced connectivity and convenience features, including being Over-the-Air (OTA) updatable. Users can interact with the new system's design through touch and voice activation. With Intelligent Assistant available through Drive Connect1, simple phrases like "Hey Toyota" awakens the system for voice-activated commands to search for directions, find Points of Interest (POI), adjust audio controls, change the cabin temperatures and more.
The cloud-based native navigation system also offered through Drive Connect allows for real-time Over-the-Air updates for mapping and Points of Interest (POI), and Google POI data is integrated to ensure up-to-date search capability.
The XLE grade features a 6-speaker sound system that provides clean, powerful sound for all types of music. On Limited and Platinum, standard is an audiophile-worthy JBL Premium Audio System with 11 speakers, including a rear subwoofer, powered by an 8-channel amplifier. It was acoustically tuned for Toyota Crown to match unique vehicle characteristics.
Toyota Audio Multimedia allows for simultaneous dual Bluetooth phone connectivity with support for wireless Apple CarPlay® and Android Auto™ capability. A Wi-Fi Connect subscription offers 4G connectivity for up to five devices. Adding to the already robust offering of audio playback ability with HD Radio, USB data and a SiriusXM® Platinum Plan 3-month trial subscription, Wi-Fi Connect also enables the Integrated Streaming feature, providing the ability to link your separate Apple Music® and Amazon Music subscriptions to the vehicle for onboard control.
The Toyota Crown also offers a host of additional Connected Services. A Safety Connect trial of up to 10-years 2 includes an Emergency Assistance Button (SOS), 24/7 Enhanced Roadside Assistance, Automatic Collision Notification, Stolen Vehicle Locator and Collision Assistance. A Service Connect trial 2 of up to 10 years provides drivers with the capability of receiving Vehicle Health Reports, Maintenance Alerts and reminders.
With a Remote Connect subscription, a Digital Key is standard on the Platinum grade and available as part of the Advanced Technology package on the Limited grade. An active Remote Connect subscription allows drivers to access the Digital Key via the Toyota app to unlock the doors and trunk or start the vehicle using a smartphone as a key. The Digital Key also provides the ability to share keys with friends and family.
Standard on the Platinum grade is Toyota's Advanced Park System. Sensors identify an open parking space, then once selected by the driver, the system controls steering, shifting, acceleration and braking for hands-free parallel or reverse/forward perpendicular parking.
All Toyota Crown grades come standard with Toyota Safety Sense 3.0 (TSS 3.0), which includes enhancements made possible by system sensors with improved detection capability. The Pre-Collision System with Pedestrian Detection is capable of detecting motorcyclists and guardrails in certain conditions. When making a turn or approaching an intersection, the system is designed to detect certain forward or laterally approaching vehicles and provides audio/visual alerts and automatic braking in certain conditions.
Toyota Crown will be equipped with Full-Speed Range Dynamic Radar Cruise Control (DRCC). Improved lane recognition delivers refined performance of Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist and Lane Tracing Assist. Lane Departure Alert with Steering Assist is designed to notify the driver via audible and visual alerts and slight steering force if it senses the vehicle is leaving the lane without engaging a turn signal. When DRCC is set and engaged, Lane Tracing Assist uses visible lane markers or a preceding vehicle to help keep the vehicle centered in its lane.
Automatic High Beams are designed to detect preceding or oncoming vehicles and automatically switch between high beam and low beam headlights. Road Sign Assist is designed to recognize certain road sign information using a forward-facing camera and display it on the multi-information display (MID).
New for TSS 3.0 is Proactive Driving Assist. When operating conditions are met, this system provides gentle braking and/or steering to help support driving tasks such as distance control between your vehicle and a preceding vehicle, pedestrian or bicyclist.
In addition to the TSS 3.0 system, other standard safety features on the Crown include Blind Spot Monitor (BSM), which is designed to help detect and warn you of vehicles approaching or positioned in the adjacent lanes, and Rear Cross Traffic Alert (RCTA) for added peace of mind by helping to detect vehicles approaching from either side while backing out and alerting you with a visual and audible warning.
Toyota's Rear Seat Reminder comes standard on all Toyota Crown grades. The feature can note whether a rear door was opened after the vehicle has been turned on, with a reminder message in the instrument cluster after the engine is turned off, accompanied by multitone chimes.
Toyota's 36-month/36,000 mile basic new-vehicle warranty applies to all components other than normal wear and maintenance items. Additional 60-month warranties cover the powertrain for 60,000 miles and against perforation from corrosion for 60 months with no mileage limitation. Hybrid-related components that require repairs needed to correct defects in materials or workmanship are covered for 8 years/100,000 miles, whichever comes first from original date of first use when sold as new. The hybrid battery is covered for 10 years/150,000 miles, whichever comes first, and is transferable across ownership.
The 2023 Toyota Crown also offers available ToyotaCare, a complimentary plan covering normal factory-scheduled maintenance, for two years or 25,000 miles, whichever comes first, regardless of mileage.
1Certain features include a trial period at no additional cost upon original date of new vehicle purchase or lease. After the trial period ends, a paid subscription is required. More details on trial periods and subscription-based features can be found at https://www.toyota.com/connected-services/.
24G network dependent. After the trial period ends, a paid subscription is required. More details on trial periods and subscription-based features can be found at https://www.toyota.com/connected-services/.
Toyota (NYSE:TM) has been a part of the cultural fabric in the U.S. for more than 60 years, and is committed to advancing sustainable, next-generation mobility through our Toyota and Lexus brands, plus our nearly 1,500 dealerships.
Toyota directly employs more than 39,000 people in the U.S. who have contributed to the design, engineering, and assembly of nearly 32 million cars and trucks at our nine manufacturing plants. By 2025, Toyota's 10th plant in North Carolina will begin to manufacture automotive batteries for electrified vehicles. With more electrified vehicles on the road than any other automaker, a quarter of the company's 2021 U.S. sales were electrified.
To help inspire the next generation for a career in STEM-based fields, including mobility, Toyota launched its virtual education hub at www.TourToyota.com with an immersive experience and chance to virtually visit many of our U.S. manufacturing facilities. The hub also includes a series of free STEM-based lessons and curriculum through Toyota USA Foundation partners, virtual field trips and more. For more information about Toyota, visit www.ToyotaNewsroom.com.
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BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 5" game were:
3-6-8-0-2
(three, six, eight, zero, two)
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Wednesday evening's drawing of the Louisiana Lottery's "Pick 5" game were:
3-6-8-0-2
(three, six, eight, zero, two) | 2022-09-15T05:17:00+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-5-game-17442930.php |
EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – U.S. Border Patrol agents watching Southern New Mexico roads stopped 10 suspicious vehicles and apprehended nearly 30 unauthorized migrants in a 24-hour period this week.
The apprehensions and arrests of several drivers who are U.S. citizens took place on New Mexico State Highway 26 northeast of Deming on Tuesday. The road links Deming to Interstate 25, which leads to Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Colorado Springs, Denver and beyond.
The first encounter happened at 1 a.m. and involved a car transporting two migrants. Two hours later, Border Patrol agents stopped an SUV carrying four migrants along the same stretch of road. That raised red flags among the agents, who received authorization to set up a tactical checkpoint.
“It’s a secondary line of defense for anything that comes through illegally. If we have the manpower, we set them up around Deming, Santa Teresa, Lordsburg […] areas beyond our (permanent) checkpoints” on Interstates 10 and 25 and state highways near the U.S.-Mexico border, said Carlos A. Rivera, a spokesman for the Border Patrol’s El Paso Sector, which includes New Mexico.
The tactical checkpoint yielded swift results. Six drivers were stopped within a few hours’ time Tuesday for transporting unauthorized migrants. Two additional vehicles were pulled aside later in the day. A total of 23 foreign nationals were apprehended at the checkpoint, tweeted Peter Jaquez, chief patrol agent for the Border Patrol’s El Paso Sector. The migrants were fingerprinted and expelled under the Title 42 public health law. At least one of the drivers was referred to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for prosecution under immigration smuggling statutes.
Though border agents spent the bulk of last year processing asylum-seekers coming in between ports of entry in El Paso, illegal smuggling activity has not dwindled, federal officials said.
Border agents have pulled more than 800 unauthorized migrants off passenger buses in the last year and, since October 1, detected 55 “stash houses” where smugglers keep migrants who successfully evaded agents until they can transport them to the interior of the United States. A total of 651 migrants have been apprehended inside those stash houses, Rivera said.
Since October, two truckers have been arrested for hiding 51 migrants in commercial vehicles, compared to only three trucks with 192 migrants stopped the previous fiscal year.
Southern New Mexico, with vast stretches of desert and not all protected by a border wall, has long been a hot spot for transnational criminal organizations to try to smuggle migrants into the United States. The El Paso Sector since October 1 has recorded 106,561 migrant encounters. Of those, 72,356 have been handled through Title 8, which often involves asylum seekers, while 34,205 resulted in Title 42 expulsions. | 2023-01-12T20:07:04+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/new-mexico/migrant-smuggling-activity-ramps-up-in-new-mexico/ |
MSU won't resume classes this year in buildings where deadly shooting occured
Michigan State University leaders have decided not to resume classes this school year in Berkey Hall and the MSU Union, the buildings where a Feb. 13 mass shooting occurred, leaving three students dead and five wounded.
Berkey Hall, where the mass shooting started and two of the three students were killed, will also remain closed for the fall semester "to allow time for inclusive conversations about next steps," MSU Senior Vice President for Student Life & Engagement Vennie Gore and Interim Provost Thomas Jeitschko said Wednesday in a campus wide email.
The MSU Union building will re-open Monday because it's "an important resource for students and the community alike," Gore and Jeitschko said.
The Union's computer labs and mini-market will reopen, but the food court will remain closed, MSU officials said.
"As you decide when the time is right to revisit the MSU Union, we want to give you an idea of what to expect when we welcome you back," Gore and Jeitschko wrote to students, faculty and staff.
Three students — 19-year-old Arielle Anderson, 20-year-old Alexandria Verner and 20-year-old Brian Fraser — were killed during by shooter Anthony McRae, who took his own life hours after the campus shootings when confronted by police in Lansing.
Five students were injured in the February shooting. They include Troy Forbush, Nate Statly, John Hao and Guadalupe Huapilla-Perez.
More:Note written by MSU shooter asked 'why,' outlined other targets
Memorials for the shooting victims and tributes written by alumni will be on display in the Union's Lake Huron Room on the third floor of the building, the university officials said.
"The MSU Union team looks forward to welcoming those who are ready to use the space once more, knowing that for some, more time may be needed and for others, feelings might shift once on site," Gore and Jeitschko wrote. "It is ok to step away or delay returning if it doesn’t feel right to you."
More:MSU shooting 911 calls offer emotional view of tragedy's first moments
kkozlowski@detroitnews.com | 2023-03-29T18:38:13+00:00 | detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/michigan/2023/03/29/msu-wont-resume-classes-this-year-in-buildings-where-deadly-shooting-occured/70060429007/ |
WALHALLA, S.C., Oct. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Community First Bancorporation, Inc. (OTC: CFOK) (the "Company"), parent company of Community First Bank, Inc. (the "Bank"), announced its financial results for the third quarter of 2022. Highlights of the results include:
- The Company earned $1,138,000 for the third quarter and $5,230,000 for the first nine months of 2022. Earnings per common share were $0.20 (basic and diluted) for the third quarter of 2022 and $0.93 (basic and diluted) for the nine months ended September 30, 2022.
- Net income for the first nine months of 2022 increased 95.1% over net income for the first nine months of 2021 due to the sale of SeaTrust Mortgage Company ("SeaTrust") in the second quarter of 2022.
- Net interest income grew by 17.7% in the first nine months of 2022 compared to the comparable 2021 period. The net interest margin for the first nine months of 2022 was 3.54%.
- Noninterest income increased 6.5% and noninterest expense decreased 1.7% in the first nine months of 2022 over the level reported for the first nine months of 2021.
- Deposits and loans held for investment increased 4.0% and 3.6%, respectively, during the first nine months of 2022.
- Nonperforming assets to total assets remained very low at 0.02% on September 30, 2022.
Net interest income grew by 17.5% year over year for the third quarter of 2022, driven by interest-earning asset growth and higher rates on federal funds sold, interest earning cash balances, and investments. Average balances of loans and investments were higher by 3.8% and 38.3%, respectively, for the third quarter of 2022 compared to the third quarter of 2021. Noninterest income totaled $791,000 for the most recent quarter compared to $4,070,000 for the third quarter of 2021. The change primarily related to a decline in mortgage banking income in 2022. Declines in volume have occurred across the industry in 2022 as a result of increases in mortgage interest rates and, for the Company in particular, due to the sale of SeaTrust in the second quarter of 2022.
Noninterest expense decreased 26.8% year over year for the third quarter and was impacted by the sale SeaTrust. Salaries and commissions, occupancy expense, miscellaneous loan expense, and data processing expense were each impacted by the sale of SeaTrust. Noninterest expense in the third quarter of 2021 also included expenses related to the data processing conversion necessitated by the acquisition of Security Federal Bancorp and its subsidiary Security Federal Bank ("SFB").
Net income for the first nine months of 2022 was $5,230,000 compared to $2,681,000 for the first nine months of 2021. The comparison was impacted by the sale of SeaTrust in 2022 and by the Company's acquisition of SFB in 2021. Earnings per share for the first nine months of 2022 totaled $0.93 per basic and diluted common share, compared to $0.47 for the first nine months of 2021. Net interest income increased 17.7% in 2022, due to increases in earning assets and interest rates. Average earning assets were $638,721,000 for the first nine months of 2022 and $576,606,000 for the first nine months of 2021. Approximately 19% of the Company's loan portfolio is tied to adjustable rates. Increases in rates also impacted interest income, especially related to average rates earned on interest-earning cash and federal funds sold and investment securities available for sale.
The Company reported noninterest income of $10,159,000 for the first nine months of 2022, an increase of 6.5% over the $9,537,000 reported for the comparable period of 2021. The increase was partially related to operations and the sale of SeaTrust and partially related to increases in other fees such as interchange fees. The Company earned higher income from gains on sale of SBA loans in the first nine months of 2022 than 2021 but experienced a decline in swap-related referral income.
Noninterest expense in the first nine months of 2022 totaled $20,039,000 compared to $20,378,000 for the first nine months of 2021, a decrease of 1.7%. Decreases in salaries and benefits, professional fees, miscellaneous loan costs and OREO costs, communications costs, and merger expenses all contributed to the overall decrease. These decreases were partially offset by increases in insurance costs, various facilities costs, and certain other expenses.
President and CEO Richard D. Burleson commented: "The Company continues to have excellent asset quality. Nonperforming assets, comprising nonperforming loans and foreclosed assets, decreased to $162,000 from $414,000 as of June 30, 2022, and $971,000 on December 31, 2021. As of September 30, 2022, we had no loans in our foreclosure pipeline and our past due percentages remained well below our peers at .02% of total loans. On September 30, 2022, our Allowance for Loan and Lease Losses ("ALLL") totaled $5,504,000, or 1.16% of total loans outstanding. We experienced a net recovery to the ALLL during the first nine months of 2022. The Bank's Tier 1 Leverage Capital Ratio was 9.6% on September 30, 2022, and liquidity levels remain satisfactory."
Community First Bank has twelve full-service financial centers in North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee, with two each in Seneca and Anderson and single locations in Greenville, Williamston, Walhalla and Westminster, South Carolina, and Dallas and Charlotte, North Carolina, and two locations in Elizabethton, Tennessee. The Company also operates a loan production office in Waynesville, North Carolina. On September 27th, the Company informed impacted customers of its plan to consolidate its two current branches in Anderson, South Carolina and Elizabethton, Tennessee. The closing offices are located at 2007 E. Greenville Street, Anderson, South Carolina and 111 Charlie Robinson Drive, Elizabethton, Tennessee, and will officially close on December 27, 2022.
Burleson continued: "The decision to consolidate these branches and to dispose of redundant assets has been well thought out and is common sense. In each respective market we have a branch that is the primary office for the market and a secondary location that supports the primary office. The locations we are consolidating were developed initially as support branches in their respective markets. At that time customers' in-person transactional needs were much different and customers visited offices at a significantly higher frequency. Today, customers frequently utilize our digital banking applications and online banking services, and the need for physical locations in close proximity to one another has declined. Our outstanding employees will be retained to serve existing customers at nearby locations. The Company will deploy the resulting cost savings into markets that will provide us with new growth opportunities. We obtained regulatory approval to add a full-service financial center in Johnson City, Tennessee in the fourth quarter of 2022 and one in Franklin, North Carolina in the first quarter of 2023. Our existing loan production office in Waynesville, North Carolina has provided very good loan good growth and will be absorbed into the Franklin location in early 2023."
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MANCHESTER, England (AP) — Shares of Premier League club Manchester United rose sharply Thursday ahead of the deadline for takeover bids and reported interest from Saudi Arabia.
The stock closed at $26.84, up almost 10%, on the New York Stock Exchange, with potential buyers expected to submit initial offers Friday to merchant bank Raine Group, which is handling the sale for United’s current owners, the Glazer family.
With a bid also expected to come from Qatar, reports of a move from Saudi Arabia could heighten the possibility of the sale price reaching an estimated $6 billion.
Jim Ratcliffe, the British billionaire owner of petrochemicals giant INEOS, is the only contender to publicly confirm his intention to bid, but there has been increased speculation about wider interest in recent days.
The Telegraph reported Thursday that groups in Saudi Arabia are interested in bidding.
Friday has been described as a soft deadline before the sale process gathers pace.
The Glazers, who also own the NFL’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers, announced on Nov. 21 their intention to seek outside funding. Since then, United’s share price has more than doubled from $13.08 on the day of the announcement.
Saudi interest has long been speculated and latest reports come on the back of an expected bid from another Middle Eastern country, Qatar.
There could also be interest from America after a host of U.S. bidders entered the race to buy Chelsea last year.
The Glazers have repeatedly resisted attempts from United fans to drive them out since buying the club in 2005.
The possibility of partial investment as well as a full sale have been explored.
It is not known if any potential buyer is prepared to go as high as the widely estimated price of $6 billion given the extra level of investment required to redevelop Old Trafford stadium.
Raine handled the sale of Chelsea, which was bought by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital for $3 billion — a record for a soccer team.
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More AP soccer: https://apnews.com/hub/soccer and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2023-02-17T01:16:57+00:00 | ourmidland.com | https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/man-united-shares-rise-amid-reported-saudi-buyout-17789620.php |
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Stanford vs. Washington picks, predictions, odds: Who wins Pac-12 college football game?
The Stanford Cardinal play the Washington Huskies in a Week 4 Pac-12 college football game on Saturday.
Which team will win the game?
Check out these picks, predictions and odds for the game, which is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. MST and can be seen on FS1.
Washington is a 14.5-point favorite in the game, according to Tipico Sportsbook.
Pac-12 football Week 4 picks, predictions, odds:
- UCLA vs. Colorado | Oregon vs. Washington St.
- Arizona vs. California | USC vs. Oregon State
- Stanford vs. Washington | Utah vs. Arizona St.
Sporting News: Washington 34, Stanford 24
Bill Bender writes: "The Huskies are riding the momentum off last week's huge victory against Michigan State, and now they open Pac-12 play against Stanford. The Cardinal had a bye week, and the last five meetings between these rivals have been decided by 10 points or less. Quarterback Michael Penix Jr. still leads another victory, but it will be late-night fun."
Sports Chat Place: Take Stanford with the points in Pac-12 game vs. Washington
Randy Chambers writes: "The Washington Huskies are the more talented team and should be favored. If you had any doubts about Washington this season, it quieted those doubts last week against Michigan State. With that said, Stanford is still a well coached team that’s had an extra week to prepare for this contest. Stanford has shown a balanced attack offensively, and the defense is likely going to get better as the season plays out. Washington should be favored and should win, but this is a lot of points to give a rested and prepared Stanford team. Give me the road dog."
Doc's Sports: Go with Washington to cover on Saturday vs. Stanford
Josh Schonwold writes: "The Huskies are giving up 18.0 PPG, which has them sitting 38th in the nation. Washington has given up a total of 270 yards rushing (90.0 yards/game) as well as 2 touchdowns via the rush so far this season. In total, they have conceded 54 pts. They have given up 4 touchdowns via the pass as well as 188.7 yards/game, which has them in 37th in college football. The Huskies defense has been on the field for 190 plays, which ranks 37th in the nation."
Picks and Parlays: Washington 35, Stanford 17
Cameron Ross writes: "The Washington Huskies are rolling through the season and will continue that trend Saturday against a mediocre Stanford team. Washington has a deeper more talented roster and will thrive in front of their home fans. Take Washington to do enough Saturday to improve to 4-0 following a win and cover."
Betsperts: Go with Stanford to cover the spread in game vs. Washington
Dan Weiner writes: "Our pick to win this contest is Washington, and we predict that Stanford will cover the spread (Washington -12.5). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 61.5 points."
Odds Shark: Washington 39.9, Stanford 10.5
The site predicts that Washington will win the Pac-12 college football game and cover the spread. It is also taking the under.
ESPN: Washington has an 82.1% chance to win the game
The site's Football Power Index gives Stanford an 82.1% chance to win the Week 4 college football game in Seattle.
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TORONTO (AP) — Yandy Díaz hit a three-run home run and the Tampa Bay Rays — starting an unprecedented nine Latin American position players on Roberto Clemente Day — routed Toronto 11-0 on Thursday to pull within a half-game of the Blue Jays in the wild-card chase.
Clemente, the late Hall of Fame outfielder from Puerto Rico, was a two-time World Series winner and NL MVP who played 18 seasons with Pittsburgh. The Blue Jays' nine starting position players came from five countries: Colombia, Cuba, Mexico, Venezuela and the Dominican Republic.
“Very happy, especially on a day like today,” Díaz said. “I think the Latinos are really putting a stamp on the game of baseball.”
All nine Rays starters, as well as bases coaches Chris Prieto and Rodney Linares, wore No. 21 to honor Clemente. The nine starters posed for a photo on the field after the game.
Díaz said he hoped to put his jersey and a lineup card in a frame to remember the historic day.
Rays manager Kevin Cash said the lineup was based on the batters he wanted to face Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman.
"Gausman we’ve got as a reverse-split guy, so load up the righties,” Cash said. “It just worked out that they were all the Latin background.”
Shane McClanahan returned from the injured list to pitch five shutout innings.
“I’ve been dying to get back and help this team any way I can,” McClanahan said.
Isaac Paredes hit a solo home run and added an RBI single as the Rays (80-63) won the fifth and final game of the series. Toronto (81-63) will play a four-game series at Tampa Bay, starting next Thursday.
Seattle (80-62), which holds one of the three AL wild-card spots, was idle Thursday, but moved percentage points ahead of Toronto.
Díaz homered in a four-run second inning, his ninth. Paredes made it 5-0 with a leadoff blast in the seventh, his 19th.
Randy Arozarena had three hits, including an RBI single in the ninth, and Manuel Margot added a three-run double later in the six-run frame as Tampa Bay piled on against right-handers Trevor Richards and David Phelps.
Activated off the injured list after missing 15 games because of a left shoulder impingement, McClanahan (12-5) allowed three hits, struck out five and walked one.
“We’re better with him than without him, no doubt about it,” Cash said. He’s such a talented pitcher.”
The left-hander pitched around a pair of singles in the first inning, then retired 14 of the final 16 batters he faced. He lowered his ERA to 2.13.
“Today he was so nasty,” Rays catcher René Pinto said. “We are not machines but he looks like one.”
JT Chargois got two outs in the sixth, Jason Adam worked 1 1/3 innings, Javy Guerra pitched the eighth and Kevin Herget finished the six-hitter, Tampa Bay’s 10th shutout.
Gausman (12-10) allowed five runs and six hits in seven innings, snapping a streak of four straight winning decisions. He struck out seven and walked one.
“Too many mistakes and mistakes magnified with guys on base,” Gausman said.
After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Bo Bichette hit back-to-back singles in the first, the pair executed a double steal. McClanahan escaped by striking out Matt Chapman and getting Teoscar Hernández to fly out.
Bichette doubled off JT Chargois in the sixth and advanced on Chapman’s infield single but Hernández struck out before Adam came on to strike out pinch hitter Cavan Biggio.
HONORING CLEMENTE
Bichette, right-hander José Berríos, outfielder George Springer and third base coach Luis Rivera wore No. 21 for Toronto.
SWEET DEAL
Two fans from Toronto’s Korean community gave some treats to Rays slugger Ji-Man Choi during batting practice, including one labelled Choco Pie. Choi returned the favor with some signed baseballs.
ROSTER MOVES:
Tampa Bay optioned LHP Josh Fleming to Triple-A Durham to clear a roster spot for McClanahan.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Rays: RHP Shane Baz (right elbow) has started throwing on flat ground but will not return this season, Cash said.
Blue Jays: C Alejandro Kirk (left hip) was not available. Kirk did not play Wednesday.
UP NEXT
Rays: RHP Corey Kluber (10-8, 4.36 ERA) starts Friday as the Rays return home to host Texas. LHP Martín Pérez (11-6, 2.77 ERA) goes for the Rangers.
Blue Jays: Toronto has not named a starter for Friday’s home game against Baltimore. RHP Jordan Lyles (10-10, 4.62 ERA) starts for the Orioles.
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More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-09-15T23:48:07+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/Rays-start-9-Latin-American-position-players-17445077.php |
Percentages: FG .500, FT .667.
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3-Point Goals: 9-20, .450 (O'Neil 3-3, Smalls 3-3, Nelson 1-1, Knotek 1-2, Sprouse 1-4, Ball 0-1, Rogers 0-1, Stephens 0-5).
Team Rebounds: 1. Team Turnovers: None.
Blocked Shots: 7 (Rogers 3, O'Neil 2, Ballisager Webb, Knotek).
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Turnovers: 11 (O'Neil 3, Rogers 2, Sprouse 2, Stephens 2, Knotek, Smalls).
Steals: 4 (Knotek, Smalls, Sprouse, Stephens).
Technical Fouls: None.
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Percentages: FG .471, FT .692.
3-Point Goals: 5-12, .417 (Lynch-Daniels 2-3, Baker 1-1, Moffatt 1-1, Smith 1-3, Louis-Jacques 0-1, Richardson 0-3).
Team Rebounds: 2. Team Turnovers: None.
Blocked Shots: 2 (Records, Thomson).
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Turnovers: 6 (Richardson 3, Lynch-Daniels, Smith, Thomson).
Steals: 6 (Richardson 4, Lynch-Daniels, Moffatt).
Technical Fouls: None.
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My career has been about protecting our climate and water for over a decade. There have been few moments of optimism. In August, when President Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act, he enacted the biggest climate investment in history. This is a rare moment to celebrate and seize.
The stakes — stability, safety, survival itself — could not be higher. This year, historic heat and droughts cover the West. Floods in Kentucky killed dozens of residents. Here in Wisconsin, we’ve seen record temperatures and rainfall this year, like many recent years. All the while, the cost of dirty fossil fuels keeps going up.
Congress and the president saw the price of inaction and responded with historic investments in cleaner, cheaper energy. Today is a new day for climate action in the United States.
We are now, finally, on a path to spark new technologies, leverage the carbon-storing powers of nature, incentivize cleaner energy and build local resilience. We will begin to address the disproportionate effects of air pollution and climate change on marginalized communities. And all of this will create new jobs, strengthen energy security and lower prices.
This legislation takes direct action to stop the worst impacts of the ever-worsening climate crisis. It strengthens America’s energy security by putting money into reducing energy costs and emissions, all while creating millions of good-paying, clean-energy jobs. The savings, jobs and other life-changing benefits in this law will reach communities across Wisconsin and change them for the better.
The Inflation Reduction Act can lower energy costs for working people. Wisconsin families can lower energy costs with rebates to upgrade to energy-efficient appliances and make repairs to our homes. Low and moderate income households will get added help to lower costs to upgrade to cleaner water heaters, dryers, stoves and ovens.
Thanks to this new law, families and local businesses can use tax credits to help cover the cost of installing solar projects. Solar energy will help Wisconsin households and businesses save money on energy costs and stretch our budgets.
New funds for states and communities will help upgrade local building energy codes to save homeowners in Wisconsin over $1,000 on their energy bills per year.
Cost savings are just the beginning of the economic benefits from this legislation. The Inflation Reduction Act’s strong labor standards focus on creating good-paying jobs for American workers. This is great news for Wisconsin workers, turbocharging our state’s already booming clean energy economy. There are 71,370 people in clean energy jobs across Wisconsin, and the Inflation Reduction Act bets on these Wisconsin workers and an estimated $4 billion of investment in clean power and storage the state may see between now and 2030.
By the year 2100, within many of our children’s lifetimes, climate change is estimated to cost Wisconsin over $5.1 billion a year. The Inflation Reduction Act is an investment in safety and stability as we grapple with bigger floods, higher temperatures and rising prices. While this is a major step, it can’t be our last. Now state and local leaders will shape how the new law is implemented, and hopefully build on this progress.
The Inflation Reduction Act is a victory for Wisconsin’s environment and economy. We have more to do, but today we can celebrate. | 2022-09-22T18:48:57+00:00 | captimes.com | https://captimes.com/opinion/guest-columns/opinion-climate-bill-promotes-clean-energy-creates-jobs-in-wisconsin/article_4d8f0334-f3e1-5ec9-8789-dc745c03d16c.html |
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Snacks from Disney parks seem to have an extra special place in people’s hearts, from the classic Mickey soft pretzels and Mickey ice cream sandwiches to the delicious “grey stuff” from “Beauty and the Beast.” However, the Dole Whip is a treat that is practically synonymous with Disney. And fanatics of this refreshing snack will soon be able to find it in local grocery stores!
A Dole Whip is a soft-serve, fruit-flavored ice cream-type dessert. The most popular flavor is pineapple, but it also comes in other flavors at the parks. As the name indicates, the fruit comes from Dole Packaged Foods, known for its fresh and canned fruit products.
The company announced the new product at this year’s Expo West but has not said when the Dole Whip flavors will be available in freezer aisles at grocery stores. Hype Foods is reporting that the frozen dessert will have a consumer release later this year. Hopefully, an official timeline will come sooner rather than later.
Dole Whip is one of a collection of new products the company announced in its effort to help people add nutrition and promote wellness during snack time.
“Fruit is critical to support a balanced diet, and so many people don’t get enough of it,” Orzse Hodi, senior vice president and managing director, USA, Dole Packaged Foods, said in a press release.
Described as “a better-for-you dessert with a creamy texture and real fruit” by the news release, Dole Whip will come in three flavors: the original pineapple, strawberry and mango.
Dole Whip first hit the market in 1983, when Disney turned to Dole (one of its corporate sponsors) for a cold, fruity dessert that would work even in Florida’s extreme heat. Originally, Dole served vanilla soft-serve ice cream with pineapple on top.
Food scientist Kathy Westphal, who worked at Dole, was the genius behind the non-diary version from a dry mix that could be whipped into a frozen treat. It would eventually reach cult status.
Fans of Dole Whip have longed to enjoy their favorite dessert at home. Numerous recipes have hit the internet, including a two-ingredient pineapple version as well as another easy recipe for strawberry lovers.
If you can’t wait to get your Dole Whip fix, you can also pick up Dole Soft Serve Mix on Amazon to use in your ice cream maker. It’s available in pineapple, orange, strawberry, lemon, lime, mango, and other flavors, although some appear to be sold out at the moment.
This story originally appeared on Simplemost. Check out Simplemost for additional stories. | 2023-03-09T19:28:02+00:00 | ksby.com | https://www.ksby.com/disney-treat-dole-whip-is-coming-to-grocery-stores |
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