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21-year-old deputy killed in crossfire while serving felony warrant, sheriff says
POLK CITY, Fla. (Gray News) - A sheriff’s office in Florida is mourning the death of a 21-year-old deputy killed this week in the line of duty.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office reports that Deputy Sheriff Blane Lane, 21, died on Tuesday during a shooting involving deputies who were serving a felony warrant.
Authorities say the incident started when they received a Heartland Crime Stoppers tip that a wanted person was seen at a trailer park in Polk City. The person was identified as 46-year-old Cheryl Lynn Williams, who had an outstanding felony warrant for failure to appear on a possession of methamphetamine charge.
The sheriff’s office said Williams also has a criminal history of 11 felonies and four misdemeanors. She spent nine years in a Florida state prison system out of an 11-year sentence for trafficking in meth.
According to officials, Sergeant Michael Brooks responded to Williams’ location with deputies Johnny Holsonback III, Adam Pennell and Blane Lane at about 3 a.m.
Authorities said the team entered a mobile home Williams was reportedly inside of when they spotted her with what they believed was a silver handgun pointed at them. Shots were fired, and the 46-year-old suspect was hit.
However, Lane, who took up a tactical position outside the trailer, was also shot in the left arm and chest.
Lane was transported to a medical center along with Williams. The sheriff’s office said the 21-year-old deputy died from his injuries and Williams’ vital signs were stable at the hospital.
The sheriff’s office said that an early investigation revealed that Williams’ handgun turned out to be a BB gun and that Lane was struck by a weapon used by Sergeant Brooks or Deputy Holsonback.
Lane became a deputy sheriff in January and was assigned to the Northwest District Patrol.
Officials said Williams is facing charges that include felony second-degree murder upon her release from the hospital.
The Polk County Sheriff’s Office is planning a line-of-duty death funeral with full law enforcement honors for the fallen deputy.
Copyright 2022 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2022-10-04T20:59:46+00:00 | wfsb.com | https://www.wfsb.com/2022/10/04/21-year-old-deputy-killed-crossfire-while-serving-felony-warrant-sheriff-says/ |
AL KHOR, Qatar (AP) — Loud jeers rang around the stadium. England’s fans were not happy. The United States had frustrated them yet again at a World Cup.
That’s three times and counting that the teams have met on soccer’s biggest stage and England is still waiting for its first win against the Americans after a 0-0 draw on Friday.
Coach Gareth Southgate had reminded his players of that record beforehand, with the U.S. famously winning 1-0 in 1950 and playing out a 1-1 draw in 2010. They didn’t seem to heed his warning and didn’t respond to Gregg Berhalter’s young and energetic team.
England beat Iran 6-2 in its opening game in Qatar to justify its status as one of the tournament favorites. But it could consider itself fortunate not to have dropped another match to the U.S., after Christian Pulisic hit the crossbar with a first-half strike and Weston McKinnie lifted a shot over from eight yards out.
“I’d like to see goals,” said Berhalter. “We’re proud, but our work is not done.”
The draw sets up a match for the U.S. against Iran on Tuesday for a spot in the round of 16. Iran beat Wales 2-0 earlier and sits second in Group B with three points, one more than the Americans.
A win would have advanced England into the knockout stages, but the Three Lions rarely looked in control.
Its supporters were ready to celebrate a late winner when Harry Kane came close to scoring with stoppage time header.
“It wasn’t the best performance for sure,” said Kane. “Good spells with the ball, but we didn’t quite have the final product. Clean sheet puts us in a great position in the group.
“We had two or three opportunities and didn’t put it away.”
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James Robson is at https://twitter.com/jamesalanrobson | 2022-11-25T21:59:59+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/ap-top-headlines/ap-us-frustrates-england-again-at-a-world-cup-in-0-0-draw/ |
InvestigateTV - Season 2; Episode 9
InvestigateTV - You put your life in doctors’ hands, but InvestigateTV reveals your physician could be keeping secrets from you. In “Private Practice”, Joce Sterman exposes how the system meant to keep doctors in check is letting physicians keep their licenses even when they come to work impaired. Plus, non-profit hospitals claim they charge privately insured patients more to make up for losses on Medicare reimbursements, but a new report says some hospitals are making money off Medicare. Finally, as Americans struggle with the cost of healthcare, Rachel DePompa shares ways you can keep your appointments, while still finding ways to save. WHERE TO WATCH ICYMI – Watch last week’s episode.
Private Practice: Physicians battle addictions to alcohol and drugs like any other professionals. But their substance abuse can and has interfered with their ability to practice safely, putting patients at risk. How those physicians are treated, and in some cases disciplined, is part of a process that’s kept largely out of the public eye, with intensive digging required to discover some doctors are given multiple attempts at recovery or engage in gross misconduct before they’re removed from practice. Our investigation examines the discipline records of physicians across the country that have been taken to task for substance abuse on the job and delves into the state-affiliated programs nationwide that work to treat them – often without disclosing anything to the public or even the medical boards tasked with making sure you’re protected from impaired physicians who may hold your life in their hands.
Then we look at the delays in informing medical boards and the public when physicians break their rehab contracts, as well as shortcomings in how they’re disciplined when they relapse. Our team pulled stunning examples from doctor disciplinary records across the U.S. showing that some physicians repeatedly fail drug tests, get arrested for DUIs and even turn up under the influence on the job long before the public is ever told. Even then, they’re often punished with a slap on the wrist.
Hospitals Claim Medicare Losses: Health care costs are rising and Americans are struggling. According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, roughly 40% of adults say they’ve delayed or foregone care because they couldn’t afford it. Non-profit hospitals claim they charge privately insured patients more to make up for losses on Medicare reimbursements, but a new report says some hospitals are making money off Medicare.
Watching Your Wallet: For many Americans, a trip to the doctor is determined by the cost of the visit, instead of the medical need. In this Watching Your Wallet, Consumer Investigator Rachel DePompa finds out ways you can keep your appointments, while still finding ways to save.
Copyright 2023 Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | 2023-01-09T22:30:27+00:00 | kttc.com | https://www.kttc.com/2023/01/09/investigatetv-season-2-episode-9/ |
BEIJING, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Waterdrop Inc. ("Waterdrop", the "Company" or "we") (NYSE: WDH), a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact, recently announced that it has become a member of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC), the world's largest corporate sustainability initiative.
Shen Peng, our Founder,Chairman and CEO, commented,"We are very proud to join the UNGC. As a social enterprise, we have been dedicated to solving social issues and assuming social responsibility, which is the gene that has been there since the company was founded. Becoming a corporate member of UNGC demonstrates our resolve to build itself into a responsible and sustainable enterprise. In the future, we will actively respond to relevant initiatives of UNGC, provide more valuable services through intensive efforts in insurance and healthcare, and promote the sustainable development of healthcare together with partners."
About UN Global Compact
Created in 2000 at the initiative of UN Secretary General Kofi Annan, the UN Global Compact is the largest corporate sustainability initiative in the world, with more than 15,000 companies and 3,000 non-business signatories based in over 160 countries, and more than 70 local networks.
About Waterdrop Inc.
Waterdrop Inc. (NYSE: WDH) is a leading technology platform dedicated to insurance and healthcare service with a positive social impact. Founded in 2016, with the comprehensive coverage of Waterdrop Insurance Marketplace and Waterdrop Medical Crowdfunding, Waterdrop aims to bring insurance and healthcare service to billions through technology. For more information, please visit www.waterdrop-inc.com.
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SOURCE Waterdrop Inc. | 2022-08-22T15:06:23+00:00 | kswo.com | https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/08/22/waterdrop-joins-united-nations-global-compact/ |
Score savings on clothes and accessories ahead of Prime Day
It’s perfectly natural for our styles and preferences to change over the years, but keeping your wardrobe fresh can be expensive. Prime Day is the perfect time to update your wardrobe for less, so it reflects the real you.
Amazon Prime Day 2023 spans two days — July 11 and 12 — and you’ll find some excellent deals on clothes and accessories. You can even find early Prime Day deals on wardrobe essentials and much more, so you don’t have to wait to save.
The deals below were last updated on July 3, 2023, at 11 a.m. EST.
Shop this article: Champion Everyday Joggers, Hanes Originals Tri-Blend Relaxed Fit T-Shirt and The Drop Women’s Britt Tiered Maxi Tent Dress
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Biden to plug tech bill in California, campaign in Illinois
SAN DIEGO (AP) — President Joe Biden on Friday is set to tour a southern California communications company that is expected to benefit from his legislative push to bolster American semiconductor manufacturing — and he’s taking a vulnerable Democratic congressman with him.
Biden will be joined by Rep. Mike Levin for the visit to Carlsbad-headquartered Viasat as he looks to highlight the CHIPS and Science Act, a $280 billion legislative package, ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections. The bill is one of the Biden administration’s most significant legislative achievements.
Levin, a two-term congressman representing a San Diego-area district that was once a GOP stronghold, is locked in a tight race with former San Juan Capistrano Mayor Brian Maryott. Biden headlined a rally Thursday night in Oceanside, California, for Levin.
Coronavirus pandemic-era supply disruptions and a dearth of domestic chip manufacturing hampered Viasat, which relies on such components for services it provides to industrial customers and the U.S. military. Biden intends to use the event to highlight how the CHIPS act will help companies like Viasat reduce their reliance on overseas chip manufacturers, according to the White House.
Later Friday, Biden will head to Chicago to participate in a political reception. Biden is heading to the Democratic stronghold amid signs that some House members representing suburban Chicago districts may be facing more competitive than expected reelection battles.
The Congressional Leadership Fund, a super political action committee, or super PAC, aligned with the GOP House leadership, this week announced a $1.8 million ad buy targeting Democratic Rep. Sean Casten, who represents a district that Biden won by about 11 percentage points in 2020. Rep. Kevin McCarthy of California, the House minority leader, is due to campaign with GOP challenger Keith Pekau in the district Friday.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2022-11-04T11:27:44+00:00 | ktiv.com | https://www.ktiv.com/2022/11/04/biden-plug-tech-bill-california-campaign-illinois/ |
Tigers swept by Royals in doubleheader, lose nightcap 7-3
Kansas City, Mo. — Rough day at the office.
On a long, hot and languid day at Kauffman Stadium Monday, the Tigers lost both ends of a split doubleheader to the Royals, the only team beneath them in the Central Division standings.
After managing just four hits and losing 3-1 in the first game, they dug too deep a hole and lost the nightcap 7-3.
It was the Tigers' fifth loss to the Royals in the last six games.
Rookie Alex Faedo, called up from Triple-A Toledo to make his second straight start as the 27th man, did not survive two innings. He very nearly didn’t survive the first.
The strike zone eluded him. He walked three batters and gave up a double to Bobby Witt, Jr., in a 37-pitch, 17-strike first inning.
Lefty Tyler Alexander was warm and ready when Faedo got Emmanuel Rivera to line out to right with the bases loaded to end the inning. Amazingly, only one run crossed the plate.
Things got worse for Faedo in the second. He threw more strikes, but the Royals pounded out three straight singles before Faedo walked another. Faedo left with the bases loaded and two outs. He was at 60 pitches and had faced only 13 hitters.
Alexander, who ate 3.1 innings and allowed just one run, gave up RBI singles to the first two batters he faced, both runs charged to Faedo and the Tigers were in a fast 4-1 hole.
It was 5-1 before the Tigers started chipping away. They’d scored the first run four pitches into the game. Robbie Grossman reached on an error and scored on a double to center by Javier Baez.
Willi Castro, who got the start in center field, doubled and scored in the fourth inning. Then in the fifth, Miguel Cabrera shot a double inside the bag at third base, scoring Baez from first.
With that one swing Cabrera moved into a tie for 15th all-time in two categories – doubles (605, tying Paul Molitor) and RBI (1,836, tying Ken Griffey, Jr.).
Eric Haase followed with a single and with one out the Tigers had runners at the corners against Royals reliever Jose Cuas. Jonathan Schoop, though, banged into an inning-ending double-play.
They rallied again in the seventh against lefty reliever Angel Zerpa. Grossman, who had three hits, singled and went to second on a wild pitch. After Baez grounded out, Cabrera hit a 400-foot drive to the track in center field, tracked and caught by Kyle Isbel.
In the eighth, Haase and Schoop started the inning with singles and were stranded.
The Tigers were 2 for 13 with runners in scoring position. Frustrating. Spencer Torkelson hit three bullets his first three times up, 1,077 feet in combined flight -- all three were caught.
Things came unglued for the Tigers in the bottom of the eighth. A walk, a ball that eluded third baseball Jeimer Candelario was scored a hit, a bloop RBI single by Witt and a wild pitch and the Royals had a pair of add-on runs.
Tough night at the office.
chris.mccosky@detroitnews.com
Twitter: @cmccosky | 2022-07-12T03:35:42+00:00 | detroitnews.com | https://www.detroitnews.com/story/sports/mlb/tigers/2022/07/11/detroit-tigers-swept-royals-doubleheader-lose-nightcap-7-3/10034226002/ |
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PHOENIX, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nikola Corporation (Nasdaq: NKLA), a global leader in zero-emissions transportation and energy infrastructure solutions, today released the following message from Chief Executive Officer Mark Russell urging stockholders to vote FOR Proposal 2 ahead of the Company's 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders, which will be held virtually on July 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Additional information is available at nikolamotor.com/investors.
Dear Nikola Stockholders,
I am reaching out with an important message regarding Proposal 2, ahead of our Annual Meeting. Thanks to the support of our stockholders, we are getting close to securing the number of votes needed to approve Proposal 2. However, we are still short of the votes needed so don't wait. Vote NOW. You must actively vote before 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on July 17, 2022. Make your vote count!
Approving Proposal 2 would allow us to increase the authorized number of common shares to 800 million. This is very important as it would allow Nikola greater flexibility to support the future growth and development of our business as we strive to reach new milestones.
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We urge all stockholders to VOTE no matter how many shares you own. If you owned Nikola stock as of April 4, 2022, please vote your shares even if you have sold them. The Annual Meeting will take place virtually on July 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time at www.virtualshareholdermeeting.com/NKLA2022.
Thank you for your continued support of Nikola as we advance our mission to pioneer solutions for a zero-emissions world.
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Nikola Corporation is globally transforming the transportation industry. As a designer and manufacturer of zero-emission battery-electric and hydrogen-electric vehicles, electric vehicle drivetrains, vehicle components, energy storage systems, and hydrogen station infrastructure, Nikola is driven to revolutionize the economic and environmental impact of commerce as we know it today. Founded in 2015, Nikola Corporation is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona. For more information, visit www.nikolamotor.com or Twitter @nikolamotor.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT).
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This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Abbott common stock during the period from February 19, 2021, to June 8, 2022, inclusive.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 31, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to the filed complaint, defendants touted the strength of Abbott's infant formula brands and their contribution to the Company's sales and revenue growth, despite knowing that the facility that manufactured those products was in flagrant violations of United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") health, safety, and manufacturing regulations. The complaint further alleges that defendants willfully or recklessly concealed these violations from investors, even though the violations put Abbott's infant formula business in dire jeopardy and left the Company exposed to a risk of severe regulatory action, including the recall of its products and closure of the Sturgis facility. Indeed, according to the complaint, defendants received direct warnings, communications, FDA inspection reports, and consumer complaints identifying in detail the safety and regulatory violations that were rampant at the Sturgis facility.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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AUSTIN, Minn., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL), a Fortune 500 global branded food company, announced today its internship program has been honored once again, having been named in the 2023 Vault Best Internships ranking. The company's internship program was recognized in the categories of best internships for the retail and consumer products industry and also top engineering roles.
"Our internship program is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a career with us and experience all that working for an industry-leading Fortune 500 company can offer. We're currently recruiting interns to start with us over the summer of 2023 for our manufacturing facilities, sales offices and corporate locations," said Amy Sheehan, director of talent acquisition at Hormel Foods. "Those who are interested and want to make a difference by feeding families around the world can view our current openings and apply at hormelfoods.com/careers."
Vault-Firsthand was charged with compiling the ranking, surveying more than 10,800 current and former interns in summer 2022. They were asked to rate their internship experiences in several areas:
- Industry and employment factors
- Quality of life (company culture, hours, work-life balance, flexibility)
- Interview press (application process, requirements, number of interviews)
- Career development (including four separate ratings for training and mentoring, quality of assignments, real-life experience, networking opportunities)
- Full-time employment prospects (opportunity to obtain a full-time job with this organization)
- Diversity (including four separate ratings for diversity with respect to women, racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals and other underrepresented groups)
This is not the first time the Hormel Foods internship program has been awarded for giving students valuable experiences. In addition to previous mentions from Vault and others, the company was praised nationwide when it quickly developed a virtual internship program in spring 2020, when COVID-19 was causing most major companies to rescind their internship offers altogether. Hormel Foods has a long-standing track record of hiring interns after graduation to full-time positions with the company.
To view the Vault internship rankings visit 2023 Best Retail & Consumer Products Internships, 2023 Best Internships For Engineering. For the full rankings list click here 2023 Vault Best Internship Rankings.
ABOUT HORMEL FOODS — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, WHOLLY®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list by 3BL Media 13 times, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
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MUNCIE — One adult and two young children are dead from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
Emergency personel were called to the home on East Yale Sunday for someone unresponsive.
Arriving crews found an adult and two young kids unresponsive in the home. All three were pronounced dead at the scene.
Family members tell WRTV another person was transported to the hospital and is currently being treeated for suspected carbon monoxide poisoning.
Delaware County Coroner Gavin Greene says identities and cause of death are expected to be released after autopsies are completed on Monday. He says they are testing for carbon monoxide poisoning.
WRTV has reached out to the Muncie County Fire Department for more information, we are still waiting to hear back.
The deaths remain under investigation at this time. | 2023-05-29T17:28:29+00:00 | wrtv.com | https://www.wrtv.com/news/public-safety/adult-two-children-found-dead-in-muncie-home-from-suspected-carbon-monoxide-poisoning |
EMT renders aid to teen boy immediately after shooting him, police say
LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD/Gray News) – A man in Texas rendered aid to a teenage boy immediately after shooting him, according to police.
John Karika, an emergency medical technician, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault on Saturday after shooting a 16-year-old boy from inside his apartment, police said.
Investigators found that the teen was outside the apartment complex when Karika allegedly shot a bullet at him through his apartment window. According to the police report, officers found a bullet hole in Karika’s window.
When police arrived at the scene, they found the teen on the ground with blood on his head and legs and Karika at the victim’s side, tending to his facial wound with gauze.
Officers said it appeared the teen had been shot in the face, though he was conscious and alert. He was taken to the hospital by ambulance.
Once the victim was transported to the hospital, officers followed Karika to his apartment, where they found the gun. According to a police report, while officers were investigating the apartment, Karika answered his phone and said, “I f***ed up. I’m in trouble.”
The report said Karika appeared saddened by the situation and cooperated with police.
Officers noted a badge on Karika’s living room coffee table identifying him as an EMT. Karika told the officers he used his medical equipment to help render aid to the teen after shooting him.
Karika was arrested for aggravated assault and taken to the Lubbock County Detention Center without incident. According to jail records, he has since been released.
The victim underwent surgery at the hospital, with his condition currently unknown.
Police did not clarify a motive on what led up to the shooting.
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EDMONTON, Alberta (AP) — Columbus Blue Jackets center Kent Johnson scored at 3:20 of three-on-three overtime to give Canada a 3-2 victory over Finland on Saturday night for its record-extending 19th world junior hockey title.
Johnson tucked home his own rebound after Canada blew a two-goal lead in third period. The Canadians were 7-0 in the postponed event.
After being credited with just 13 shots over the first two periods, the Finns launched 17 shots on net in the third, with Aleksi Heimosalmi and Joakim Kemell scoring to send it to overtime.
The Canadians had plenty of chances to bury the Finns, but went 0 for 7 on the power play in regulation.
Joshua Roy and William Dufour scored for Canada, and Dylan Garand made 29 saves. With two assists in the game, Mason McTavish was the tournament’s top scorer, with eight goals and nine assists. He was the tournament MVP.
But McTavish’s finest moment was clearing what looked to be a tournament-winning effort from Topi Niemela off the goal line just seconds before Johnson notched the deciding goal.
In the third-place game, Sweden beat the Czech Republic 3-1.
Isak Rosen, Fabian Lysell and Linus Sojodin scored for Sweden and Jesper Wallstedt made 27 saves.
“You strive to win the last game,” said Rosen, a Buffalo Sabres prospect. “Of course we wanted the gold, but better bronze than nothing.”
Michael Gut scored for the Czech Republic and Tomas Suchanek stopped 20 shots.
The tournament originally opened Dec. 26 in Edmonton and Red Deer. Rising COVID-19 cases among players and officials caused the forfeiture of games and the event was halted after just four days. | 2022-08-21T23:21:01+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/sports/ap-sports/canada-beats-finland-3-2-in-ot-for-19th-world-junior-title/ |
MADISON, Wis. – A Wisconsin man accused of killing six people and injuring many others by driving an SUV into a Christmas parade last year clearly intended to kill people, prosecutors told jurors Tuesday.
Darrell Brooks faces 76 charges in connection with the mayhem last November in Waukesha, a Milwaukee suburb, including six counts of first-degree intentional homicide. He would face mandatory life in prison if convicted of any of the homicide counts.
Waukesha County District Attorney Susan Opper focused on Brooks' intent during her closing arguments as Brooks' monthlong trial wound down. His failure to stop after hitting the first person in the parade shows he intended to kill people, she said.
“Just stop driving. That’s it. It’s really that simple. Not one person had to be hurt that day if he would have just stopped driving,” Opper said. “He plowed through 68 different people. Sixty-eight. How can you hit one and keep going? How can you hit two and keep going? How can you hit three and keep going? It didn’t faze him a bit. He kept going until he got to the end and there were no more bodies to hit.”
She concluded her remarks by playing a video of what she said was “the carnage” Brooks caused in the parade.
The livestream The Associated Press has been using to view the trial proceedings did not pan to the video, but Judge Jennifer Dorow appeared to wince at one point while viewing it, and Deputy District Attorney Lesli Boese appeared to choke back tears.
Brooks initially pleaded not guilty by reason of mental disease but withdrew the plea in September without explanation. Just days before his trial began Oct. 3, he dismissed his public defenders and elected to represent himself.
He has spent every day of the trial arguing with Dorow, refusing to recognize his own name and insisting the state has no jurisdiction over him. Multiple times, the judge has had bailiffs move him to another courtroom where he could watch the proceedings via video but she could mute his microphone when he became disruptive.
The judge allowed him to give his closing arguments to the jury in person on Tuesday. He tried to argue that the SUV had been recalled due to a throttle malfunction. After Opper objected — a Wisconsin State Patrol vehicle inspector testified earlier in the trial that the vehicle was in good working order, including the brakes — he suggested the driver might have panicked. He noted that some witnesses testified they heard the SUV's horn honking.
He didn't quite acknowledge he was the driver but said that at night when he's alone in his cell he often asks questions how “this” happened. But he has never asked himself if “this” was intentional because he knows it wasn't. He didn't explain what he was referring to with the word “this.”
“Throughout this year I’ve been called a lot of things," Brooks said. "And to be fair I am a lot of things. A murderer is not one of them.”
“You need to look in the mirror, Mr. Brooks,” Opper said during her rebuttal. “Your actions are that of a murderer. ”
Prosecutors allege Brooks got into a fight with his ex-girlfriend on the streets of Waukesha as the parade was starting Nov. 21, fled in his SUV and drove it into the parade. Opper told the jury that she doesn't know why Brooks entered the parade other than he was enraged.
In addition to the homicide counts, he faces 61 counts of reckless endangerment. Each homicide count carries a mandatory life sentence. Each reckless endangerment count carries a maximum sentence of 17 1/2 years in prison. | 2022-10-26T02:16:20+00:00 | wsls.com | https://www.wsls.com/news/national/2022/10/25/prosecutors-wisconsin-parade-suspect-meant-to-hurt-people/ |
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — A lawsuit filed Thursday by the state of California accuses 3M, Dupont and 16 smaller companies of covering up the harm caused to the environment and the public from chemicals manufactured by the firms that have over decades found their way into waterways and human bloodstreams.
Attorney General Rob Bonta announced the lawsuit against the manufacturers of compounds that have been used in consumer goods and industry since the 1940s. The chemicals are found in firefighting foams, nonstick frying pans, cleaning sprays, water-repellent sports gear, stain-resistant rugs, cosmetics and countless other products.
Bonta said these so-called forever chemicals are so strong that they do not degrade or do so only slowly in the environment and remain in a person’s bloodstream indefinitely.
The companies knew for decades that the chemicals are “toxic and harmful to human health and the environment, yet they continued to produce them for mass use and concealed their harms from the public,” Bonta said.
He said the court action comes following a multiyear investigation that found the companies marketed products containing PFAS, short for polyfluoroalkyl substances, despite knowing they cause cancer, developmental defects, reduced bone density and other health problems.
Minnesota-based 3M said in a statement after the court filing that it “acted responsibly in connection with products containing PFAS and will defend its record of environmental stewardship.”
Dupont, based in Delaware, said the company as it now exists should not have been named in the lawsuit.
“In 2019, DuPont de Nemours was established as a new multi-industrial specialty products company. DuPont de Nemours has never manufactured PFOA, PFOS or firefighting foam. While we don’t comment on pending litigation, we believe these complaints are without merit, and the latest example of DuPont de Nemours being improperly named in litigation,” the statement said.
The lawsuit, filed in Alameda County, is the first statewide legal action over PFAS contamination.
It alleges violations of state consumer protection and environmental statutes and invokes a federal law that establishes a path to recoup the costs of cleaning up hazardous substances in soil and water.
Bonta estimated penalties and cleanup costs sought by the lawsuit would reach hundreds of millions of dollars.
U.S. manufacturers have voluntarily phased out compounds such as PFAS, but there are a limited number of ongoing uses and the chemicals remain in the environment because they do not degrade over time.
The federal Environmental Protection Agency in June invited states and territories to apply for $1 billion under the new bipartisan infrastructure law to address PFAS and other contaminants in drinking water. Money can be used for technical assistance, water quality testing, contractor training and installation of centralized treatment, officials said.
The EPA warned then that the chemicals are more dangerous than previously thought and pose health risks even at levels so low they cannot currently be detected. | 2022-11-11T00:38:42+00:00 | wboy.com | https://www.wboy.com/science/ap-science/ap-california-sues-over-forever-chemicals-that-taint-water/ |
NEW YORK, Dec. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) ("Color Star" or the "Company"), an entertainment technology company with a global network that focuses on the application of technology and artificial intelligence in the entertainment industry, announced today that on December 22, 2022, the Company received a notification letter from the Nasdaq Listing Qualifications Staff of The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC ("Nasdaq") notifying the Company that the minimum bid price per share for its ordinary shares has been below $1.00 for a period of 30 consecutive business days and the Company therefore no longer meets the minimum bid price requirements set forth in Nasdaq Listing Rule 5550(a)(2).
About Color Star Technology Co., Ltd.
Color Star Technology Co., Ltd. (Nasdaq: ADD) is an entertainment and education company that provides online entertainment performances and online music education services. Its business operations are conducted through its wholly-owned subsidiaries, Color Metaverse Pte. Ltd. and CACM Group NY, Inc. The Company's online education is provided through its Color World music and entertainment education platform. More information about the Company can be found at www.colorstarinternational.com.
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran arrested a prominent former member of its national soccer team on Thursday over his criticism of the government as authorities grapple with nationwide protests that have cast a shadow over its competition at the World Cup.
The semiofficial Fars and Tasnim news agencies reported that Voria Ghafouri was arrested for “insulting the national soccer team and propagandizing against the government.”
Ghafouri, who was not chosen to go to the World Cup, has been an outspoken critic of Iranian authorities throughout his career. He objected to a longstanding ban on women spectators at men’s soccer matches as well as Iran’s confrontational foreign policy, which has led to crippling Western sanctions.
More recently, he expressed sympathy for the family of a 22-year-old woman whose death while in the custody of Iran’s morality police ignited the latest protests. In recent days he also called for an end to a violent crackdown on protests in Iran’s western Kurdistan region.
The reports of his arrest came ahead of Friday’s World Cup match between Iran and Wales. At Iran’s opening match, a 6-2 loss to England, the members of the Iranian national team declined to sing along to their national anthem and some fans expressed support for the protests.
The protests were ignited by the Sept. 16 death of Mahsa Amini, a Kurdish woman arrested by the morality police in the capital, Tehran. They rapidly escalated into nationwide demonstrations calling for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic. The western Kurdish region of the country, where both Amini and Ghafouri are from, has been the epicenter of the protests. Shops were closed in the region on Thursday following calls for a general strike.
Iranian officials have not said whether Ghafouri’s activism was a factor in not choosing him for the national team. He plays for the Khuzestan Foolad team in the southwestern city of Ahvaz. The club’s chairman, Hamidreza Garshasbi, resigned later on Thursday, the semiofficial ILNA news agency reported, without elaborating.
The protests show no sign of waning, and mark one of the biggest challenges to Iran’s ruling clerics since the 1979 Islamic Revolution that brought them to power. Rights groups say security forces have used unleashed live ammunition and bird shot on the protesters, as well as beating and arresting them, with much of the violence captured on video.
At least 442 protesters have been killed and more than 18,000 detained since the start of the unrest, according to Human Rights Activists in Iran, a group that has been monitoring the protests.
The U.N. Human Rights Council voted Thursday to condemn the crackdown and to create an independent fact-finding mission to investigate alleged abuses, particularly those committed against women and children.
Authorities have blamed the unrest on hostile foreign powers, without providing evidence, and say separatists and other armed groups have attacked security forces. Human Rights Activists in Iran says at least 57 security personnel have been killed, while state media have reported a higher toll.
The protesters say they are fed up after decades of social and political repression, including a strict dress code imposed on women. Young women have played a leading role in the protests, stripping off the mandatory Islamic headscarf to express their rejection of clerical rule.
Some Iranians are actively rooting against their own team at the World Cup, associating it with rulers they view as violent and corrupt. Others insist the national team, which includes players who have spoken out on social media in solidarity with the protests, represents the country’s people.
The team’s star forward, Sardar Azmoun, who has been vocal about the protests online, was on the bench during the opening match. In addition to Ghafouri, two other former soccer stars have been arrested for expressing support for the protests.
Other Iranian athletes have also been drawn into the struggle.
Iranian rock climber Elnaz Rekabi competed without wearing the mandatory headscarf at an international competition in South Korea in October, a move widely seen as expressing support for the protests. She received a hero’s welcome from protesters upon returning to Iran, even as she told state media the move was “unintentional” in an interview that may have been given under duress.
Earlier this month, Iran’s football federation threatened to punish players on its beach soccer team after it defeated Brazil at an international competition in Dubai. One of the players had celebrated after scoring a goal by mimicking a female protester cutting off her hair. | 2022-11-24T23:56:16+00:00 | krqe.com | https://www.krqe.com/news/top-stories/ap-top-headlines/ap-iran-arrests-soccer-player-over-government-criticism/ |
WEST LINN, Ore., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific West Bank (OTCPK: PWBO) today announced Terri Sorensen as a new member of the Board of Directors of Pacific West Bank. The announcement is part of the Bank's strategy to grow in the Portland market.
"Terri's leadership in the Portland nonprofit community is exactly the dynamic community leader we have been looking for to join our Board. Pacific West Bank is focused on serving nonprofits by providing customized banking services and experienced bankers that can help nonprofits thrive in Portland. We are fortunate to have Terri join our Board and support the Bank's mission to serve this vital sector of the community," said Ed Kawasaki Chaiman of the Board.
Terri Sorensen is Chief Executive Officer of Friends of the Children, a national nonprofit headquartered in Portland, OR. Sorensen was selected as one of the first leaders for the Business Journal's Leadership Trust. She was also selected for Results for America's Moneyball for Government Nonprofit All-Star Team and the Leap of Reason Ambassadors Community. Deeply rooted in the Portland community, she has served on numerous boards of directors, including Oregon Mentors and Social Venture Partners. In 2012, she received the Orchid Award for the 25 Most Influential Women in Business by the Portland Business Journal. She is also involved with National Charity League-Oregon Rose Chapter. Sorensen holds a B.S. in accountancy from the School of Business and Public Administration at the University of Missouri—Columbia and was previously a Certified Public Accountant with the Oregon Board of Accountancy.
"Pacific West Bank's aim to be the bank of choice to Portland's nonprofit community resonated with me as a nonprofit executive. There is a need for solution-oriented banker's to be a resource for nonprofits here in Portland an across the country. I feel privileged to be part of the Board of Directors at Pacific West Bank and contribute to their growth into the future," said Terri Sorensen.
Pacific West Bank is a commercial bank with offices in Downtown Portland, West Linn, and Lake Oswego Oregon. Pacific West Bank provides customized banking solutions to businesses and nonprofits as well as financial and volunteer support to a variety of community, civic and charitable organizations. For more information about Pacific West Bank, please call 503-905-2222 or visit www.pacificwestbank.com. Information about the Bank's stock may be obtained through the OTC Markets at www.otcmarkets.com. Pacific West Bank's stock symbol is PWBO.
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Terry A. Peterson
Chief Executive Officer
(503) 905-2217
tpeterson@bankpacificwest.com
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Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Prediction & Picks: Line, Spread, Over/Under - NHL Playoffs First Round Game 5
The Toronto Maple Leafs take the ice for Game 5 of the NHL Playoffs First Round against the Tampa Bay Lightning at Scotiabank Arena on Thursday, April 27, beginning at 7:00 PM ET on TBS, CBC, SportsNet, TVAS, and BSSUN. The Maple Leafs are up 3-1 in the series. The Lightning are underdogs (+130) against the Maple Leafs (-150).
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Maple Leafs vs. Lightning Predictions for Thursday
Our model for this contest calls for a final score of Maple Leafs 4, Lightning 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Maple Leafs (-150)
- Computer Predicted Total: 6.4
- Computer Predicted Spread: Maple Leafs (-1.6)
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Maple Leafs Splits and Trends
- The Maple Leafs have a 50-21-11 record overall, with a 10-11-21 record in contests that have needed overtime.
- Toronto is 22-4-9 (53 points) in its 35 games decided by one goal.
- In the seven games this season the Maple Leafs recorded just one goal, they've finished 0-5-2 (two points).
- Toronto has taken 16 points from the 19 games this season when it scored a pair of goals (6-9-4 record).
- The Maple Leafs are 47-8-5 in the 60 games when they have scored three or more goals (to register 99 points).
- In the 40 games when Toronto has capitalized on a single power-play goal, it went 22-12-6 to register 50 points.
- When it has outshot its opponent, Toronto is 32-13-5 (69 points).
- The Maple Leafs have been outshot by opponents 35 times, and went 20-9-6 (46 points).
Lightning Splits and Trends
- The Lightning have a 8-8-16 record in overtime contests this season and a 46-30-6 overall record.
- In the 22 games Tampa Bay has played that were decided by one goal, it racked up 24 points.
- This season the Lightning recorded only one goal in 10 games and they've earned two points (1-9-0) in those contests.
- Tampa Bay failed to win all 11 games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Lightning have scored three or more goals 63 times, earning 99 points from those matchups (46-10-7).
- This season, Tampa Bay has capitalized on a lone power-play goal in 36 games and registered 44 points with a record of 20-12-4.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Tampa Bay has posted a record of 27-13-5 (59 points).
- The Lightning have been outshot by opponents 39 times this season, and earned 39 points in those games.
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- When: Thursday, April 27, 2023 at 7:00 PM ET
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- Where: Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario
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DOVER, Del. - The Kent County government was hacked over the weekend and some systems remain down Monday morning.
According to the Levy Court, Kent County was the target of a network intrusion around 7 a.m. on Saturday, though it said there was no disruption of critical county services like 911 dispatching.
County officials said they are confident that sensitive information is secure, however there will be delays in routine services while systems are restored. Internet-based services and some phone numbers will be offline temporarily.
Kent County's IT team responded to the attack immediately, officials said, and has received support from the state as well as local governments. County staff members are working with cybersecurity consultants and law enforcement to ensure all systems are secure. The investigation is ongoing. | 2023-07-10T19:59:27+00:00 | wrde.com | https://www.wrde.com/news/kent-county-government-website-and-phones-down-after-weekend-network-attack/article_4ce7e6b4-1f2b-11ee-95d2-33ebf9e45243.html |
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TRAVERSE CITY — An East Bay Township man was sentenced to six months in jail and is banned for five years from owning any animal “with a central nervous system,” after accepting a plea agreement in a felony animal cruelty case.
Raymond Roy Feagles, 73, appeared Friday before 13th Circuit Court Judge Kevin Elsenheimer, who said sentencing guidelines were insufficient considering details of the crime the defendant was accused of.
“There were dog carcasses found in bags on the property,” Elsenheimer said. “The state that these animals were found in was reprehensible. Some of them were frozen to the ground on their chains.”
The state, Elsenheimer said, views dogs as property, not as beings with inherent civil rights like human beings, and therefore the sentencing guidelines for abuse, cruelty, neglect and even torture are comparatively mild — in this case, zero to three months in jail.
The legislature, in setting these guidelines, did not anticipate the sheer number and volume of animals in the Feagles case, the judge said, adding if the law allowed a lifetime ban against owning animals, he would have levied it.
In January, Grand Traverse County Sheriff’s deputies and animal control officers removed 164 dogs from in and around Feagles’ Supply Road home. Officials had arrived to enforce a court-ordered blight-remediation effort when the animals were discovered living in life-threatening and unhygienic conditions.
Feagles on Friday gave an emotion-filled, wide-ranging statement to the court, in which he said he had great love for his dogs, tried to care for them the best he could, but became overwhelmed last winter after suffering a bout of pneumonia.
“I’m extremely sorry for my actions, the way they turned out,” Feagles said, after explaining his experience training sled dogs and the “tiered” system he’d developed for supplying his outdoor dogs twice a day with water.
Court records show Feagles for several years ran a dog breeding operation out of his home, and that dead dogs were also found in a garage on property he owns in Mesick in Wexford County.
Elsenheimer referenced letters he’s received about the case in recent weeks from animal advocates as well as a letter from East Bay Township Supervisor Beth Friend.
Friend shared the letter.
“While I would never suggest that I know what an appropriate sentence is for Raymond Feagles,” Friend wrote to the judge, “I would only offer that every day he serves will not only be justified for his cruelty to animals but will be a relief to those in public service who Mr. Feagles threatened and blames for his woes.”
Heidi Yates, director of the Cherryland Humane Society, whose staff and volunteers worked closely with county officials in addressing the needs of the 164 dogs, said the nonprofit has spent about $35,000 for healthcare and supplies.
That figure, she said, does not include donations of cash, food and veterinary services the community has provided to the organization during the past several months.
A court order, signed March 14 by 86th District Court Judge Robert Cooney, requires Feagles to reimburse East Bay Township for $37,351 spent to clean up his Supply Road property. Feagles, on April 26, objected to the amount and his objection is likely to be addressed at a future hearing.
Feagles was represented at his sentencing hearing by Traverse City attorney Michael Connelly, who told the judge his client was suffering from vertigo, had mental health needs and experienced symptoms of dementia.
Elsenheimer's probation order included a court-ordered mental health evaluation and counseling upon his release from Grand Traverse County’s jail once he completed his sentence, with credit for 122 days served.
Yates said she and her staff have also been threatened by Feagles, in-person and over the phone.
Animal Control Supervisor Jaime Croel said she too was threatened by Feagles after offering to waive the $25 relinquishment fee the county usually charges an owner to relinquish a dog.
"No sentence is ever going to be enough, because right now the laws don't support what the community feels," Croel said.
She explained to a group of animal rights supporters gathered outside the courthouse after the hearing, that the animal abuse laws dated from 1919, which people were primarily concerned about protecting livestock from dogs.
It was past time, she said, for those laws to be updated to reflect the role dogs, and cats, now have as human companions.
Feagles was well-known to law enforcement officers, internal emails shared between area law enforcement agencies and provided the Record-Eagle as part of a Freedom of Information Act request, show.
For example, in 2021, officers were advised to exercise an “OSC” when responding to Feagles’ Supply Road address for any nuisance, animal or blight complaints, after Feagles made mention of handguns positioned strategically around his property.
“OSC,” refers to “officer safety caution,” said Capt. Chris Clark, head of road patrol for Grand Traverse County Sheriff Department.
“When someone's past behavior, past criminal history, past statements have been in an assaultive or threatening manner, the OSC tells officers they need to be at a heightened sense of their own personal safety,” Clark said.
Prosecutor Noelle Moeggenberg credited the community for the outpouring of support, from financial and in-kind donations to adopting or fostering many of the available dogs, and said over the years help was offered to Feagles, as well.
“At each turn,” Moeggenberg said, “the defendant pushed that help away.” | 2022-06-03T21:20:31+00:00 | record-eagle.com | https://www.record-eagle.com/news/jail-time-in-east-bay-township-animal-abuse-case/article_5568c6bc-e360-11ec-adb7-87e6f6645a28.html |
If you are currently sharing your Netflix login with a family member or friend who doesn’t reside with you, you could be paying a fee for them soon. Netflix announced back in July that it planned to make changes to account sharing, which would result in additional fees. Now, the streaming service confirmed that it will begin charging accounts that share passwords in early 2023.
The company has been testing an “add extra member” program in Chile, Costa Rica and Peru. It will allow subscribers to create sub-accounts and pay for family or friends to stream at an additional fee.
While the company has not yet stated what the cost of adding members to a Netflix account will be, it is currently charging $2.99 extra per month per home in the Costa Rican test program, which is the only one of the countries that widely uses U.S. dollars. Under that plan, members on the Standard and Premium plans are able to add sub-accounts for up to two people they don’t live with, each with their own profile, for an extra fee.
The streaming service recently announced it will add a new, lower-priced plan to its subscription lineup. Currently, rates range from about $9.99 for a Basic subscription to $19.99 for the Premium tier.
But in November, Netflix will roll out a lower-priced, ad-supported plan. Basic with Ads, launching on Nov. 3, will cost $6.99 a month.
The company is also offering a feature it calls Profile Transfer. With this tool, people currently sharing a login can transfer their profiles when they start their own memberships. This means they can keep their viewing history, My List, personalized recommendations, saved games and any other custom settings and transfer them to a new account.
Netflix began rolling out Profile Transfer on Oct. 17 and will send an email notification to subscribers when the feature is available on their accounts. To use it, hover over the icon of the profile you want to transfer, and choose “Transfer Profile” in the dropdown menu, then follow the instructions.
By Tricia Goss, for Newsy.
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High-rise homicide suspect attempts to escape, gets stuck in window, police say
Published: Dec. 12, 2022 at 3:15 PM CST|Updated: 1 hour ago
BOSTON (WCVB) – Police in Boston say a suspect in a murder at a high-rise apartment building got stuck trying to dive out of a window.
The incident began when officers were called overnight to a 12th floor apartment.
Police said a body was found inside the apartment. A suspect was also found inside, and a standoff followed.
The suspect attempted to dive out of a window, but police said they got stuck and wound up hanging from the window.
SWAT officers pulled the suspect down from the window to the floor below.
The suspect was taken to a hospital with injuries that were not life-threatening.
The incident is under investigation.
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House Republican Leader Bryan Cutler took the oath of office on Monday, asserting his claim to the title of majority leader in the 203-member Pennsylvania House of Representatives where 101 Republicans can be seated to the Democrats’ 99.
As majority leader, he said that gives him the authority to schedule special election dates to fill the chamber’s three vacancies, which is what he said prompted his decision to be sworn in three weeks ahead of the start of the 2023-24 legislative session.
Standing in a nearly empty House chamber, Cutler, of Lancaster County, was sworn in by Dauphin County Judge John McNally. On hand to witness this brief ceremony were Reps. Tim O’Neal, R-Washington County, and Mark Gillen, R-Berks County, and some staffers along with members of the media.
“I was sworn in as the Republican leader,” Cutler told reporters during a news conference following the ceremony. “It is the math that makes me the majority leader at 101 to 99. In light of [two Democrats’] resignations and the unfortunate and untimely death of our good friend, Representative [Anthony] DeLuca, that is why Democrats are currently down three seats. So it’s the math that actually would make us the majority.”
However, House Democratic Leader Joanna McClinton of Philadelphia has something to say about that. She claims she holds the title as the chamber’s majority leader and the authority that goes with it.
Last Wednesday, McClinton took the oath of office in an unannounced ceremony on the House floor, which drew harsh criticism from Cutler. He called it an unprecedented power grab and a “paperwork insurrection.”
She said because 102 Democratic candidates won election to a House seat in the Nov. 8 election, one more than Republicans, she was the majority leader.
Three of those Democratic members who won election last month will not be seated on Jan. 3 when the House reconvenes. Besides DeLuca who died a month before the election, Reps. Austin Davis and Summer Lee resigned last Wednesday due to their election to lieutenant governor and Congress, respectively. All three of the House districts that elected them are in Allegheny County.
Cutler said Davis and Lee’s resignations coming weeks before they take on their new roles next month was part of the Democrats’ “rush to grab power and get the elections scheduled as early as possible.”
The Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau last week backed Cutler’s position, issuing an opinion stating that before Davis and Lee resigned, there was a 101-101 partisan divide in the chamber. That meant there was no majority.
McClinton, under the presumption that she was majority leader, issued writs calling for special elections to fill those three vacancies on Feb. 7.
Cutler said that action, along with the Department of State’s acceptance of her writs, is what forced him to file a lawsuit on Friday challenging McClinton’s authority to issue the writs and to stop those elections. He said it also is what led him to move ahead with his own swearing-in on Monday.
Being sworn in as a representative is a prerequisite to being the majority leader who can handle administrative duties that arise during the month between legislative sessions before a House speaker is elected. That includes calling for special elections to fill vacancies, which he has yet to set.
Cutler on Nov. 30 in his former capacity as House speaker issued a writ setting Feb. 7 as a special election date to fill the seat DeLuca formerly held. The Department of State rejected that writ, saying it was issued prematurely since DeLuca’s term didn’t expire until the end of the day on Nov. 30 and his seat didn’t become vacant until the next day.
Meanwhile, a House Democratic spokeswoman accused Cutler’s claim on the majority leader title as a stall tactic that would deny nearly 200,000 Allegheny County residents their right to representation.
“Attempting to delay these special elections passed that agreed upon day means prolonging the period in which Pennsylvanians are without representation so that Republican leaders can advance extremist policies, in flagrant opposition to the message delivered by Pennsylvanians on Election Day,” said House Democratic spokeswoman Nicole Reigelman.
“The state House needs to be restored to its full complement without needless delay and every Pennsylvanian must have representation as soon as possible, so the legislature can begin the work it was elected to do.”
Cutler countered that criticism, saying it was the actions taken by the Democrats that have caused this delay. He said the two sides could have worked out an arrangement to have a clear transfer of the chamber’s control.
“The problem is, is when you come to the floor of the House and you engage in activity in secret and you don’t inform other members of what you’re intending to do, that creates a relationship that lacks trust, and it creates a problem going forward,” he said.
Special elections must be held no sooner than 60 days after the writ is issued and no later than the next election. Cutler said he is waiting to hear from Allegheny County officials about how soon they can be ready to run the special elections.
A spokeswoman for Allegheny County said the county received the writs McClinton issued to hold the special elections on Feb. 7 as well as was served the lawsuit Cutler filed challenging the validity of those writs.
“While we await action by the court, we will move forward with preparation and other work necessary to conduct the special elections including confirming polling locations, scheduling poll workers and other administrative work,” said county spokeswoman Amie Downs. “Any election – no matter the date – takes weeks, and in some cases, months to prepare for and doing nothing is not an option.”
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No observer or participant in New Jersey’s political system can say honestly that they’re surprised about this, but the results of a new survey of a program that lavished about $1.6 billion in state tax breaks on businesses for moving into Camden are nonetheless stark:
Only a handful of Camden City residents work for the companies that received the incentives backed by the New Jersey Economic Development Authority, despite the addition of hundreds of jobs and multiple corporate headquarters to the impoverished city.
As first reported by Nancy Solomon of WNYC Radio and The Gothamist website, and based on data that was demanded by community activists, half of the recipient firms had fewer than a dozen city residents working there in 2022. | 2023-03-12T13:19:32+00:00 | nj.com | https://www.nj.com/opinion/2023/03/camden-residents-still-at-losing-end-of-njs-bargain-editorial.html |
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — The death toll from the massive earthquake that hit parts of Turkey and Syria on Feb. 6 continues to rise as more bodies are retrieved from the rubble of demolished buildings. A magnitude 6.4 earthquake that struck the already battered province of Hatay this week damaged or demolished more buildings, compounding the devastation.
Here’s a look at the key developments Thursday from the aftermath of the earthquake.
DEATH TOLL TOPS 47,000
Turkish Interior Minister Suleyman Soylu has raised the number of fatalities in Turkey from the magnitude 7.8 earthquake to 43,556.
The combined death toll in Turkey and Syria now stands at 47,244.
In an interview with state broadcaster TRT late on Wednesday, Soylu said teams were sifting through two buildings in hard-hit Hatay province in search of further bodies. Search operations elsewhere have come to an end, he said.
Meanwhile, at least 164,000 buildings have either collapsed or are so damaged that they need to be demolished, said Murat Kurum, Turkey’s minister for the environment and urbanization.
SYRIANS SHELTER IN TENTS AND CARS
The local civil defense in northwestern Syria, known locally as The White Helmets, said Thursday that thousands of children and tens of thousands of families have taken shelter in cars and tents “fearing they would face a repeat of the earthquake.”
In government-held Syria, a first plane from Bahrain loaded with aid landed in Damascus. The Gulf monarchy is among many Arab countries that in recent years have tried to thaw relations with President Bashar Assad, after shunning him in 2011 for his brutal crackdown on protesters.
Saudi Arabia and Egypt, two key U.S. allies in the region, have also delivered aid. | 2023-02-24T00:10:34+00:00 | everythinglubbock.com | https://www.everythinglubbock.com/news/international/ap-death-toll-from-turkey-syria-earthquake-tops-47000/ |
The pastor was insulted but tried to be measured in response. A parishioner asked if he’d conduct a funeral for her beloved dog. He politely declined, and suggested he’d call a colleague to do the deed. Then the lady asked a second question.
“Pastor, do you think $500 is enough to offer your friend for conducting the funeral?”
“Wait,” the pastor replied. “Why didn’t you tell me your dog was Baptist?!”
I thought about this old story recently when our Sunday morning Bible study was about the good shepherd in John 10. Jesus distinguished between the good shepherd and what he called “the hireling.” The good shepherd gives his life for the sheep. For the hireling, shepherding is just a job, and he’s concerned most of all about his paycheck.
We had a pastor when I was a boy who often talked about how poor he was. He couldn’t afford to buy his wife a new dress, he insisted.
My mother chided me.
“If you’re ever a pastor, don’t do that!” she said.
Later, a mentor suggested a good practice is to have a “wallet-to-wallet” talk with the finance team once a year, in private, and then hush. I’ve found that to be good advice.
Sometimes I’ve found after inviting me to conduct a funeral or a wedding people will ask, “What do I owe you, pastor?” My response is “Nothing at all. God bless your family.” If people offer a reimbursement for time and travel, I’ve tried to be gracious. I’ve made some foolish decisions over the years, but I hope I’ve never walked about with my hand out for money.
A ministry watchdog group recently published a story about the “top 50” ministries that own jet planes. One ministry had six. Then the article revealed the hourly cost of private aircraft -- a staggering amount in my judgment. When pressed about this, one evangelist suggested demons are on commercial flights and he was protecting himself. Most of us, according to his logic, have exposed ourselves to demons and have survived, by God’s grace!
Several moral issues have challenged the church from its beginning, and money is one of them. Billy Graham was wise when he began his ministry to submit himself to a board who put him on salary, and his salary was always public record.
Contrast this with one pastor I knew who took all cash offerings home with him and never gave the church an accounting. Come to think of it, I wonder if he ever gave the IRS an accounting.
Ministers should strive to be good shepherds who lay down their lives for the sheep, not hirelings credibly accused of fleecing the sheep.
“Reflections” is a weekly faith column written by Michael J. Brooks, pastor of the Siluria Baptist Church in Alabaster. The church’s website is siluriabaptist.com. | 2023-03-05T15:31:49+00:00 | annistonstar.com | https://www.annistonstar.com/the_daily_home/free/pastor-michael-j-brooks-the-baptist-dog/article_d51853d8-bb1d-11ed-841a-7f0dad30fe17.html |
Cale Ibach put pen to paper to continue his wrestling career at Montana State University Northern following this season.
The senior is a six time varsity letter winner with Des Lacs-Burlington/Lewis & Clark, winning the state title at 152 last season.
Academics and the schools wrestling program were among the reasons for his decision.
“We toured the campus, it seemed like a nice place and we watched them duel and they do a pretty good job. It’s been a lot of hard work to get to this moment, I’m just happy to do it,” Ibach said.
“It seems like a very good fit academically first of all and then looking at their wrestling program, they’re a solid program. They put out All-Americans every year and he’s the type of kid who will put in the work, and I expect some great things from him in the future,” DLBLC Head Coach Kellan Zietz said. | 2022-11-17T07:05:17+00:00 | kxnet.com | https://www.kxnet.com/sports/local-sports/wrestling-cale-ibach-signs-with-montana-state-northern/ |
Alabama State vs. Florida A&M Women's Basketball Predictions & Picks - February 18
Published: Feb. 14, 2023 at 3:49 PM CST|Updated: 2 hours ago
Saturday's contest between the Alabama State Lady Hornets (12-12) and the Florida A&M Rattlerettes (5-19) at Dunn-Oliver Acadome has a projected final score of 70-62 based on our computer prediction, with a favored Alabama State squad taking home the win. Tipoff is at 4:30 PM ET on February 18.
In their last outing on Monday, the Lady Hornets secured a 66-61 victory against Mississippi Valley State.
Alabama State vs. Florida A&M Game Info
- When: Saturday, February 18, 2023 at 4:30 PM ET
- Where: Dunn-Oliver Acadome in Montgomery, Alabama
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Alabama State vs. Florida A&M Score Prediction
- Prediction: Alabama State 70, Florida A&M 62
Alabama State Schedule Analysis
- In their best win of the season, the Lady Hornets defeated the Samford Bulldogs 66-61 on December 7.
- Alabama State has 11 wins against Quadrant 3 teams, tied for the 29th-most in the country.
Alabama State 2022-23 Best Wins
- 48-43 at home over Southern (No. 248) on February 6
- 72-63 at home over UAPB (No. 272) on January 4
- 71-60 on the road over UAPB (No. 272) on February 11
- 77-74 at home over Prairie View A&M (No. 276) on January 21
- 93-91 on the road over Alcorn State (No. 283) on January 9
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Alabama State Performance Insights
- The Lady Hornets have been outscored by 9.6 points per game (scoring 62.3 points per game to rank 238th in college basketball while giving up 71.9 per contest to rank 329th in college basketball) and have a -230 scoring differential overall.
- Alabama State's offense has been more productive in SWAC games this year, averaging 67.1 points per contest, compared to its overall average of 62.3 PPG.
- Offensively the Lady Hornets have performed better when playing at home this year, posting 69.1 points per game, compared to 58.9 per game on the road.
- Alabama State surrenders 62.8 points per game when playing at home this season, compared to 76.5 when playing on the road.
- In their last 10 games, the Lady Hornets have been putting up 67.6 points per game, an average that's a little higher than the 62.3 they've scored over the course of the 2022-23 season.
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BOSTON (AP) — Hunter Renfroe hit a three-run, first-inning homer and Los Angeles held off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Monday in the annual Patriots’ Day game that had Angels’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s pitching start shortened by a long rain delay.
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Renfroe drove in four runs, helping the Angels avoid a four-game series sweep.
Ohtani gave up a run in two hitless innings, walking the leadoff hitter and throwing two wild pitches before Rob Refsnyder’s run-scoring ground out.
He’s given up only two runs in 21 innings over four starts this season.
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"I felt like I could go back out there but we just didn’t know exactly how long the delay was going to be,” he said through a translator. “It was a really early game, that was probably the hardest part.”
Renfroe, who hit 31 homers with the Red Sox in 2021, hit a 95.6 mph sinker from Brayan Bello (0-1) into the last row of the Green Monster seats during a four-run first. Brandon Drury added a sacrifice fly in the inning.
Rafael Devers’ RBI single off Carlos Estévez sliced the score to 5-4 in the ninth. But Estévez struck out Refsnyder and got Masataka Yoshida to pop out with two runners on for the final out and his second save.
Unlike most years when the Boston Marathon's lead runners go through nearby Kenmore Square while the game’s going on, men’s defending champion Evans Chebet crossed the finish line about 25 minutes before the first pitch.
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Heavy rain fell briefly before Ohtani took the mound in the second inning, but the grounds crew spread rapid dry around the infield causing a brief delay.
The second “official” delay came in the top of the third after the start was pushed back 56 minutes by rain, and that was it on the mound for the Angels’ star.
“As much I know he keeps himself ready to pitch, once we got past that 35, 40-minute mark I wasn’t going to send him back out,” Los Angeles manager Phil Nevin said.
Asked if his next start could get moved, Nevin said: “We're going to talk about it.”
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Ohtani struck out three, throwing 31 pitches, 20 strikes, but went 2 for 5 at the plate with two singles.
Tucker Davidson (1-1) worked 3 1/3 innings for the victory.
“We had a really good start going on and Tucker came in after the rain delay and did a really good job,” Renfroe said.
Zach Neto, the Angels' 22-year-old shortstop who was promoted from Double-A on Saturday, singled to left for his first major-league hit after starting his career 0 for 9.
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Ohtani struck out former World Baseball Classic teammate Yoshida swinging with a 98.4 mph fastball in their only matchup in the first inning.
Bello allowed five runs and eight hits in 2 2/3 innings.
"It seems like they were hunting hard down and they put some good at-bats,” Red Sox manager Alex Cora of the hitters' approach against Bello.
TRADITION
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The Red Sox wore home white jerseys that read “Boston” in red letters across the front instead of “Red Sox.”
It’s the jersey they wore in their first game back in Fenway Park after the finish line bombings that killed three people and wounded hundreds more in the 2013 Boston Marathon.
FORGET IT
After struggling and not getting his warmup jacket zippered until the third pitch following his first-inning single, Ohtani just handed it back to first base coach Damon Mashore after his second-inning single.
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STILL NO ANSWER
When asked before the game about his team facing Ohtani, Cora said: “Hopefully, he’s not a morning person.”
The scheduled start was pushed from 11:10 to just after noon.
TRAINER’S ROOM
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Angels: Catcher Logan O’Hoppe dropped his bat and grabbed his left shoulder following a swing in the first inning but stayed in after chatting with a trainer and singled to left. … Center fielder Mike Trout had the day off.
Red Sox: Cora said left-hander James Paxton (strained right hamstring) was expected to throw a bullpen session Monday.
UP NEXT
Angels: Open a three-game series at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night. LHP José Suarez (0-1, 10.80 ERA) is set to face New York RHP Clarke Schmidt (0-0, 8.44).
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Red Sox: Begin a three-game series Tuesday in Fenway against the Twins when Boston lefty Chris Sale (1-1, 11.25) is scheduled to go against RHP Sonny Gray (2-0, 0.53).
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Personal injury boutique earns top tier ranking for litigation on behalf of plaintiffs
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey has earned placement on the 2023 edition of the esteemed Best Law Firms in America legal guide for its plaintiffs work in personal injury litigation.
The acclaimed firm, widely known for truck accident expertise, earned top tier ranking in the Dallas/Fort Worth metroplex.
"Securing favorable verdicts on behalf of those who have been harmed is the best kind of validation for the work we do," said firm founder Steven C. Laird. "These honors are also very inspiring for us to keep up the pursuit of justice."
Both name partners are Board Certified in Truck Accident Law and Personal Injury Trial Law by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
To develop the Best Law Firms in America list, law firms from around the country are evaluated by industry peers and former clients. The 2023 edition marks the 13th annual listing of the Best Law Firms in America legal guide. To be eligible, law firms must have at least one attorney recognized in the current Best Lawyers in America guide, which honored Mr. Laird in the 2023 edition.
For the full list of the 2023 Best Law Firms, visit https://bestlawfirms.usnews.com.
This is the latest in a long list of accolades for the personal injury firm. Mr. Laird recently earned recognition from Texas Super Lawyers among the Top 100 attorneys in the state and in Dallas-Fort Worth. Earlier this year, Mr. Laird and Mr. McCloskey also earned a spot on the 2022 national list of Lawdragon's 500 Leading Plaintiff Consumer Lawyers.
The Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey is a firm of experienced Fort Worth truck accident lawyers with over 30 years of experience helping victims and their families. The firm is located at 1119 Pennsylvania Ave., Fort Worth, Texas. To learn more about the firm's representative matters or to schedule a meeting with one of its attorneys, call (817) 531-3000 or visit http://texlawyers.com/.
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SOURCE Law Offices of Laird & McCloskey | 2022-11-03T15:04:36+00:00 | wafb.com | https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/11/03/law-offices-laird-amp-mccloskey-earns-recognition-by-best-law-firms-america/ |
CARTHAGE, Mo., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- 2Q sales1 were a quarterly record $1.33 billion, a 5% increase vs 2Q21
- 2Q EBIT of $143 million, down $29 million vs 2Q21 and down $1 million vs 2Q21 adjusted2 EBIT
- 2Q EPS of $.70, a decrease of $.12 vs 2Q21 and an increase of $.04 vs 2Q21 adjusted2 EPS
- 2022 guidance lowered: sales of $5.2–$5.4 billion; EPS of $2.65–$2.80
Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt reported record quarterly sales1 in second quarter of $1.33 billion, a 5% increase versus second quarter last year.
- Organic sales3 were up 5%
- Acquisitions and divestitures offset
Second quarter EBIT was $143 million, down $29 million from second quarter 2021, and down $1 million from second quarter adjusted2 EBIT.
- EBIT decreased primarily from the non-recurrence of last year's $28 million gain on the sale of real estate associated with our exited Fashion Bed business
- EBIT decreased versus prior year's adjusted2 EBIT primarily from volume declines and lower overhead absorption as production and inventory levels were adjusted to meet reduced demand mostly in Bedding. These decreases were largely offset by metal margin expansion and pricing discipline in the Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products segment.
- EBIT margin was 10.7%, down from 13.5% in the second quarter of 2021 and down from an adjusted2 second quarter 2021 EBIT margin of 11.3%
Second quarter EPS was $.70. EPS decreased $.12 versus second quarter 2021 primarily from the non-recurrence of last year's real estate gain ($.16/share) partially offset by lower tax rate ($.04/share). EPS increased $.04 versus adjusted2 second quarter 2021 primarily from lower tax rate.
CEO COMMENTS
President and CEO Mitch Dolloff commented, "We delivered quarterly record sales1, solid earnings, and strong cash from operations. These results are attributable to the excellent work of our employees as they continue to effectively navigate a dynamic operating environment and reflects the value of the diversity of our portfolio.
"We are lowering our full-year guidance to reflect macroeconomic uncertainties including impacts of inflation, tightening monetary policy, and softening consumer demand continuing through the back half of the year. We expect solid demand in our industrial and automotive end markets to partially offset softer consumer markets.
"The strength of our balance sheet supports our capital allocation discipline. We continue to invest in our businesses to capture near- and long-term growth opportunities, both organically and through strategic, bolt-on acquisitions. During the second quarter, we increased our dividend and marked 51 consecutive years of annual dividend increases. We also repurchased $35 million of our stock in the quarter. As we move through the remainder of the year, we will continue to evaluate our capital deployment options while monitoring the current macroeconomic uncertainties."
DEBT, CASH FLOW, AND LIQUIDITY
- Net Debt2 was 2.39x trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA2
- Operating cash flow was $90 million in the second quarter, an increase of $49 million versus second quarter 2021. Working capital increased significantly last year due to restocking efforts following inventory depletion in 2020 but increased to a lesser extent this year as we continue to return to levels of inventory more reflective of current demand.
- Capital expenditures were $22 million
- Total liquidity was $1.3 billion
DIVIDEND
- In May, Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a $.44 per share second quarter dividend, two cents higher than last year's second quarter dividend
- At an annual indicated dividend of $1.76 per share, the yield is 4.4% based upon Friday's closing stock price of $39.64 per share
STOCK REPURCHASES
- Repurchased 1.0 million shares at an average price of $35.01
- Issued .1 million shares through employee benefit plans
- Shares outstanding at the end of the second quarter were 132.6 million
2022 GUIDANCE
- Full year 2022 sales and EPS guidance lowered
- Sales are expected to be $5.2–$5.4 billion, +2% to +6% versus 2021
- Down low double digits in Bedding Products Segment
- Up low double digits in Specialized Products Segment
- Roughly flat in Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products Segment
- EPS is expected to be $2.65–$2.80
- Based on this framework, EBIT margin should be 10.5% to 10.7%
- Additional expectations:
- Prior Guidance:
SEGMENT RESULTS – Second Quarter 2022 (versus 2Q 2021)
Bedding Products –
- Trade sales increased 1%
- The Kayfoam acquisition completed in June 2021 contributed 2% to sales
- Divestitures of small operations in Drawn Wire and International Bedding decreased sales by 1%
- EBIT decreased $31 million, primarily from the non-recurrence of last year's $28 million gain on the sale of real estate associated with our exited Fashion Bed business. Additionally, lower volume and lower overhead absorption as production and inventory levels were adjusted to meet reduced demand were partially offset by higher metal margin.
Specialized Products –
- Trade sales increased 8%
- EBIT decreased $6 million, primarily from higher raw material and transportation costs, labor inefficiencies, and currency impact, partially offset by higher volume
Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products –
- Trade sales increased 10%
- EBIT increased $7 million, primarily from pricing discipline partially offset by lower volume
SLIDES AND CONFERENCE CALL
A set of slides containing summary financial information is available from the Investor Relations section of Leggett's website at www.leggett.com. Management will host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central (8:30 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday, August 2. The webcast can be accessed from Leggett's website. The dial-in number is (201) 689-8341; there is no passcode.
Third quarter results will be released after the market closes on Monday, October 31, 2022, with a conference call the next morning.
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) is a diversified manufacturer that designs and produces a broad variety of engineered components and products that can be found in most homes and automobiles. The 139-year-old Company is comprised of 15 business units, approximately 20,000 employees, and 130 manufacturing facilities located in 17 countries.
Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S.-based manufacturer of: a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar systems; c) specialty bedding foams and private label finished mattresses; d) components for home furniture and work furniture; e) flooring underlayment; f) adjustable beds; and g) bedding industry machinery.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains "forward-looking statements," including, but not limited to, volume growth; acquisition and divestiture activity; the amount of sales, EPS, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, fully diluted shares, operating cash flow; our EBIT margin, effective tax rate, amount of dividends, raw material-related price increases, consumer demand, volume in each of the Company's segments, and demand in industrial and automotive end markets. Such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements described in this provision and reflect only the beliefs of Leggett or its management at the time the statement is made. Because all forward-looking statements deal with the future, they are subject to risks, uncertainties and developments which might cause actual events or results to differ materially from those envisioned or reflected in any forward-looking statement. Moreover, we do not have, and do not undertake, any duty to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement was made. Some of these risks and uncertainties include: the adverse impact on our sales, earnings, liquidity, cash flow, costs, and financial condition caused by the COVID-19 pandemic which has had, and depending on the length and severity of the pandemic and the percentage of the population vaccinated and effectiveness of any vaccines, could, in varying degrees, negatively impact (a) the demand for our products and our customers' products, growth rates in the industries in which we participate, and opportunities in those industries, (b) our manufacturing facilities' ability to remain open and fully operational, obtain necessary raw materials and parts, maintain appropriate labor levels and ship finished products to customers, (c) impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, (d) restructuring-related costs, and (e) our ability to access the commercial paper market or borrow under our revolving credit facility, including compliance with restrictive covenants that may limit our operational flexibility and our ability to timely pay our debt; adverse impact from Russia's invasion of Ukraine; adverse impact from supply chain disruptions; our ability to deleverage; our ability to manage working capital; increases or decreases in our capital needs, which may vary depending on acquisition or divestiture activity, our working capital needs and capital expenditures; market conditions; price and product competition from foreign and domestic competitors; cost and availability of raw materials (including semiconductors and chemicals) due to supply chain disruptions or otherwise, labor, and energy costs; inflationary impacts; cash generation sufficient to pay the dividend; cash repatriation from foreign accounts; our ability to pass along raw material cost increases through increased selling prices; changing tax rates; increased trade costs; cybersecurity breaches; customer losses and insolvencies; disruption to our steel rod mill; foreign currency fluctuation; the imposition or continuation of anti-dumping duties on innersprings, steel wire rod and mattresses; data privacy; climate change compliance costs and market, technological and reputational impacts, and ESG obligations; litigation risks; and risk factors in the "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" sections in Leggett's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports filed with the SEC.
CONTACT: Investor Relations, (417) 358-8131 or invest@leggett.com
Susan R. McCoy, Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Cassie J. Branscum, Senior Director, Investor Relations
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1 Sales from continuing operations
2 Please refer to attached tables for Non-GAAP Reconciliations
3 Trade sales excluding acquisitions/divestitures in the last 12 months
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SOURCE Leggett & Platt | 2022-08-01T21:39:19+00:00 | mysuncoast.com | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/08/01/leggett-amp-platt-reports-record-2q-sales/ |
The difficulties that college and university administrators from California to Massachusetts have faced over the past 30 years in protecting their students from harassment, within the context of America’s constitutional commitment to freedom of speech, were brought center stage once more in December of 2022 at the University of Wyoming where a church elder was banned from the student union for harassing an LGBTQ student by name.
This most recent controversy was initiated on Dec. 2, when Todd Schmidt, an elder with the Laramie Faith Community Church, displayed a prominent sign on a table inside the student union that stated: “God created man and woman and [student’s name] is a man.”
The student referenced is a transgendered female.
University officials asked Schmidt to remove the name of the student and he complied. Schmidt was subsequently suspended from exercising “tabling privileges” in the student union for one year. University of Wyoming President Ed Seidel said that Schmidt had violated the university’s policy prohibiting discrimination and harassment.
President Seidel stated: “While freedom of expression is cherished on this campus and across this nation, a line was crossed when a student was harassed by name. This is something we will not tolerate on this campus, and this action speaks to that key principle to which we adhere at UW. We do not tolerate harassment of any student or any university community member.”
The university’s policy provides that “language or actions that discriminate or harass the above (protected) groups will not be tolerated, and that “all individuals tabling, whether UW affiliated or not, are expected to bring their views in a respectful and civil manner.” The UW Dean of Students informed Schmidt in a Dec. 7 letter that his tabling privileges were being suspended because he used language “targeting a specific student in a protected class.”
President Seidel’s suspension of Schmidt from the student union likely violated Schmidt’s First Amendment right of freedom of speech. Seidel’s instinct to protect his students from harassment, however noble, conflicted with the law governing a public forum, which precludes governmental entities, including universities, from practicing viewpoint discrimination. Another problem that arises is that the policy’s emphasis on language that is “respectful and civil” is likely to be viewed as unconstitutionally vague, a legal deficiency because it allows those in positions of authority too much latitude in determining the scope of the standard, thus permitting enforcement of the standard in a way that encourages viewpoint discrimination.
These problems, which led to the cratering of similar policies and codes at other distinguished universities, including Stanford, the University of Michigan and the University of Massachusetts, beginning in the 1990s, reflect good-faith intentions which, nonetheless, run afoul of legal prohibitions.
Those policies, historically speaking, have sought to protect minorities and others underrepresented in society, those, in other words, that are most vulnerable to racial epithets and various disparaging remarks. Stanford University, for example, adopted a code that prohibited “harassment by personal vilification,” when it aimed to “stigmatize an individual or small number of persons based on their sex, race, color, handicap, religion, sexual orientation, or national and ethnic origin.” These policies, however, have failed legal tests, which creates frustration among administrators, professors and students because, after all, a university represents a setting for students to engage in rigorous study, protected against speech and conduct that would interfere with their pursuit of learning.
Alas, colleges and universities are not simply protective sanctuaries but, indeed, resemble much of the rest of the world, where terrible beliefs, disparaging remarks, bigotry and racism are in full sprint. What is the remedy for students, and others, at the University of Wyoming who fundamentally disagree with what the church elder has said or, for that matter, what anyone has said?
Justice Louis Brandeis, one of America’s greatest champions of freedom of speech, explained in his landmark opinion in Whitney v. California (1927), the rationale for protecting obnoxious speech: “Discussion affords ordinarily adequate protection against the dissemination of noxious doctrine.” The remedy for speech we don’t like, he wrote, is more speech. In his words, “speech should be made to counteract speech.”
Students at the University of Wyoming, and those at other universities have learned, or shortly will learn, that freedom of speech is a powerful tool to be exercised to expose impoverished opinions and ideas with which they disagree, whether social, political or religious in nature. Offensive speech, whether delivered by a politician, minister or fellow student, is ripe for response. Students can sharpen their analytical skills by listening closely to the views and ideas that they find objectionable, discerning the false assertions, doctrinal weaknesses, contradictions and indefensible propositions of the speaker, and strengthen their own powers of persuasion in the preparation of their replies.
There is, in the availability of a public forum, such as that established in the student union at the University of Wyoming, an opportunity — one to be seized by energetic students — to correct the record and promote one’s own views and ideals. The answer to objectionable speech is not to silence the speaker, for that serves only to create a martyr for the principle of free speech. The far better response, as Justice Brandeis explained, is more speech — speech to counteract speech.
David Adler, Ph.D., is a noted author who lectures nationally and internationally on the Constitution, the Bill of Rights and presidential power. | 2023-02-08T14:36:05+00:00 | wyomingnews.com | https://www.wyomingnews.com/laramieboomerang/opinion/the-first-amendment-and-free-speech-on-campus/article_45bcd1d4-a70c-11ed-8d6d-eb1dfca27be2.html |
AUSTIN, Texas, Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With flu season beginning next month, Superior HealthPlan is again encouraging Texans to get the flu vaccine through its annual Fluvention® program. Every flu season is unique, and the flu can affect people differently. That's why it's important to get the flu vaccine each year to protect yourself and loved ones from illness.
Up to 11% of Americans catch the flu virus each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The flu vaccine has proven to have many benefits including reduced risk of illness, hospitalization, and even flu-related death. In 2019-2020, the flu vaccine prevented an estimated 7.5 million flu illnesses and an estimated 105,000 flu-related hospitalizations. It also can be lifesaving for children. In a 2022 study, the flu vaccine showed to reduce children's risk of severe life-threatening influenza by 75%.
Superior's Fluvention® program offers resources at no cost to help Texans understand the importance of the flu shot, the risks of flu season, and other preventive measures. The initiative strives to increase flu vaccination rates, especially for high-risk populations by delivering targeted messaging through multiple touchpoints including letters, phone calls, texting, and local events. The Fluvention® program was recently recognized with the Health Information Award for its commitment to educate and empower families, communities, and organizations to take care of themselves each flu season.
"To help protect against the flu, we are encouraging people to schedule their flu shot appointments as soon as possible," said Dr. David Harmon, Chief Medical Director at Superior HealthPlan. "While it may seem early, it takes two weeks after getting the shot for the antibodies that protect against the flu to fully develop, so it's best to act early."
This year's flu season faces an additional complication with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its many variants. Some of the symptoms of flu and COVID-19 are similar, so it can be difficult to tell the difference between them based on symptoms alone. There are also unique considerations for avoiding the spread of COVID-19 versus the flu. Below are a few key differences:
- While testing is the best way to confirm a diagnosis, one of the unique signs and symptoms of COVID-19 is the loss of taste and smell.
- Flu symptoms typically develop 1-4 days after infection, while COVID-19 symptoms can take 5 days to develop.
- Most people with flu are contagious for 1 day before they show symptoms. With COVID-19, it's possible for someone to spread the virus for about 2 days before symptoms, and they remain contagious for at least 10 days after symptoms first appeared.
Vaccination and practicing good hygiene like washing hands and covering coughs are key to preventing the flu and staying healthy this flu season. Members can receive a flu vaccine at no cost through their doctor or a nearby pharmacy. While everyone should get the flu shot, the CDC notes it's especially important for the following groups who are at higher risk for complications:
Superior HealthPlan has been supporting Texas residents since 1999 and now offers Medicaid, Medicare and Ambetter plans throughout the state. For more information about Superior's Fluvention® program, visit SuperiorHealthPlan.com/flu.
About Superior HealthPlan
Founded in 1999, Superior HealthPlan is a managed care company that delivers quality healthcare throughout Texas. Committed to transforming the health of the community, one person at a time, Superior supports active local involvement in all 254 Texas counties with 3,000 employees throughout the state. Superior is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a leading healthcare enterprise that is committed to helping people live healthier lives. For more information visit www.SuperiorHealthPlan.com.
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SOURCE Superior HealthPlan | 2022-10-03T12:36:39+00:00 | witn.com | https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2022/10/03/superior-healthplan-encourages-flu-vaccination-education-during-flu-season/ |
SIOUX CITY, Iowa (KCAU) — Three students from the Sioux City Career Academy are helping to improve the welding industry.
They’ve developed several prototypes of a heat resistant welding cap by using a 3D printer. One of those prototypes can even use a solar powered fan to cool the cap.
One of the students, East High School Senior Caleb Kavanaugh, said this invention is something that could greatly improve welders working conditions.
“When we did research welders can get incredibly hot and it requires them to take many breaks. So, we thought that if we help that it could eliminate the fatigue that welders face and it could help them weld longer and not have to worry about worse welds that they make because of heat exhaustion,” said Kavanaugh.
Kavanaugh also spoke about the challenges of creating the prototypes.
“Making it fit is definitely one of the biggest issues that we’ve had, along with issues with our 3D printer that we’ve been using to make the iterations of the mask causing warping, straight up just not printing. But fitting everything together in such a small compact space is probably the biggest thing that we’ve faced,” said Kavanaugh.
According to the academy, the students are looking to receive a patent for the welding caps. They are hoping to get a response sometime near the end of 2023. | 2023-02-24T02:00:48+00:00 | siouxlandproud.com | https://www.siouxlandproud.com/news/local-news/3-sioux-city-students-design-new-welding-cap/ |
NEW YORK, April 11, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Focus Financial Partners Inc. (NASDAQ: FOCS)'s sale to affiliates of Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, LLC for $53.00 per share in cash. If you are a Focus shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, today announced that the company plans to release second quarter 2022 financial results on August 8, 2022.
The company will hold an earnings conference call beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time on August 8th to discuss these results. The call will be hosted by eHealth's chief executive officer, Fran Soistman and eHealth's chief financial officer, Christine Janofsky.
Individuals interested in listening to the conference call may do so by dialing (800) 715-9871. The participant passcode is 3075186.
A live webcast of the earnings call will also be available at www.ehealthinsurance.com under the Investor Relations section. The webcast replay will be available on our investor relations website two hours following the conclusion of the call and will be archived for a period of one year. The company suggests participants for both the conference call and those listening via the web dial in or sign on at least 15 minutes in advance of the call.
eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) operates a leading health insurance marketplace at eHealth.com and eHealthMedicare.com with technology that provides consumers with health insurance enrollment solutions. Since 1997, we have connected more than eight million members with quality, affordable health insurance, Medicare options, and ancillary plans. Our proprietary marketplace offers Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D prescription drug, individual, family, small business, and other plans from approximately 200 health insurance carriers across 50 states and the District of Columbia.
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A revelation in transportation with integrated LED lights and turn signals
SCOTTS VALLEY, Calif., Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Giro Sport Design, the cycling world's design leader, today announced the launch of the Ethos™ Mips® and the Ethos™ Mips® Shield. These compact and stylish commuter helmets feature integrated LED lights and turn signals, controlled via an intuitive, handlebar-mounted remote, as well as the added protection of Mips® Brain Protection System. The Giro Ethos Mips and Ethos Mips Shield are available now from authorized Giro retailers worldwide and www.giro.com for $270 US MSRP / €289,95 (Ethos Mips Shield) and $250 US MSRP / €269,95 (Ethos Mips).
"Riding has always been a revolutionary mode of transportation, and that's true today more than ever," said Peter Nicholson, Giro Brand Manager. "Whether they're riding an e-bike to the office, pedaling to the grocery store, or shuttling the kids to school on a cargo bike, more riders are mixing it up in traffic; and they can benefit from the added visibility and protection of the new Ethos Mips or Ethos Mips Shield."
Both helmets feature integrated LED front white lights, rear red lights, and amber turn signals with 4 light modes, which can all be adjusted and controlled via an intuitive handlebar remote. The entire system is rechargeable via USB-C with a run-time of 11 hours in low-blink mode (25 lumens front, 15 lumens rear) and 7.5 hours in the high-blink mode (45 lumens front, 30 lumens rear). Switch to low solid mode, and the estimated runtime is 5.5 hours (25 lumens front, 10 lumens rear), while high solid will run for 2.5 hours (40 lumens front, 25 lumens rear).
The Ethos Mips features a thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) soft rubber waterproof brim, while the Ethos Mips Shield includes a clear, molded eye shield that stylishly adds protection from the elements while still allowing riders to use their existing eyewear. Despite the added technology in both helmets, in-mold construction keeps the weight manageable, full hardbody coverage adds durability, and a Roc Loc® City fit system plus quick-dry padding ensures comfort.
The Ethos Mips and Ethos Mips Shield are available in three colorways and sizes S, M, and L.
Key Features include:
- Integrated Mips® Brain Protection System
- Built-in front (white) and rear (red) LEDs
- 4 Light Modes
- Handlebar activated turn signals (amber/yellow)
- USB-C rechargeable
- The Ethos™ Mips® Shield features an adjustable, clear molded eye shield
- The Ethos™ Mips® features a TPU soft rubber waterproof brim
- In-mold construction for lighter helmet weight
- Deep coverage
- 12 vents and internal channeling
- Full hardbody coverage
- Quick-dry padding
- Reflective decals and webbing
Full press kit including high-resolution imagery here.
About Giro: Founded in Santa Cruz, California in 1985, Giro Sport Design is a leader in the design, fit and engineering of innovative products that complement the body and enhance the rider's experience. From the first lightweight, high-performance helmets for cycling and snowsports, to category-leading apparel, footwear and accessories, Giro is committed to being the first choice of riders because we understand that riding is the best part of a great life. That's why we do what we do. So as long as riders keep striving for better, we'll keep making the gear that gets them there. www.giro.com
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SOURCE Giro Sport Design | 2022-11-01T19:50:24+00:00 | waff.com | https://www.waff.com/prnewswire/2022/11/01/giro-launches-new-ethos-mips-ethos-mips-shield-helmets/ |
About two weeks after a man killed four children in a Brazilian daycare center, authorities already have rounded up some 300 adults and minors nationwide accused of spreading hate speech or stoking school violence.
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Little has been revealed about the unprecedented crackdown, which risks judicial overreach, but it underlines the determination of the country’s response across federal, state and municipal levels. Brazil’s all-hands effort to stamp out its emerging trend of school attacks stands in contrast to the U.S., where such attacks have been more frequent and more deadly for a longer period, yet where measures nowadays are incremental.
Actions adopted in the U.S. - and some of its perceived shortcomings - are informing the Brazilian response, said Renan Theodoro, a researcher with Center for the Study of Violence at the University of Sao Paulo.
“We have learned from the successes and the mistakes of other countries, especially the United States,” Theodoro told The Associated Press.
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Brazil has seen almost two dozen attacks or violent episodes in schools since 2000, half of them in the last 12 months, including the daycare center attack April 5.
President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva said the notion of schools as safe havens has been “ruined.” His government has sought input from independent researchers and this week convened a meeting of ministers, mayors and Supreme Court justices to discuss possible solutions.
Some measures already adopted are in line with those implemented over time in the U.S., like the creation of hotlines, safety training for school administrators and teachers, federal funding for mental health, plus security equipment and infrastructure.
Other measures -- like the nationwide sweep for supposedly threatening suspects involving over 3,400 police officers, or the newly invigorated push to regulate social media platforms -- have not been enacted there.
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The arrests aim to assuage fear among Brazilians, said Luis Flávio Sapori, a senior associate researcher with the Brazilian Forum for Public Security. “The priority is diminishing panic,” he said.
In the weeks since the day care massacre, unconfirmed threats and rumors have circulated on social media, and stirred dread among students, educators and parents — including Vanusia Silva Lima, 42, the mother of a 5-year-old son in central Sao Paulo.
“I am afraid of sending my son to school. Not only myself, my friends are too, women I met at the salon, too,” Lima said.
Many Brazilian states didn’t wait for the federal response. Sao Paulo, for example, temporarily hired 550 psychologists to attend to its public schools, and hired 1,000 private security guards.
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While shootings in the U.S. often ignite debate, at the federal level it usually ends in stalemate. Democrats focus on gun control while Republicans push for stronger security measures.
Brazil’s push has garnered broad support in part because proposals haven’t included restricting firearm access, increasingly a hot-button political issue here, as in the U.S. Anyway, Brazil's school attacks more often are carried out with other weapons, especially knives.
In the U.S., legislation rarely passes. There have been notable exceptions, however, including a bipartisan compromise approved last year after a massacre at a Texas elementary school and other mass shootings. The bill toughened background checks and kept firearms from more domestic violence offenders, and allocated $1 billion for student mental health and school security.
Other change has come more gradually since the 1999 Columbine High School massacre and the 2012 Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. In almost every state, schools are now required to have safety plans that often include shooter drills. Many individual school districts have their own safety hotlines, and some use software to monitor social media for threats, with mixed results.
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And many U.S. states have given schools money to “harden” buildings with metal detectors, security officers, bulletproof doors and other measures — which has stirred its own debate over the policing of America’s schools.
Lawmaker Eduardo Bolsonaro, the son of Lula’s far-right predecessor, was one of a few prominent voices calling for detectors and armed guards, citing some U.S. states as as examples, and put forward a bill to make them obligatory at all schools.
Lula has said his government will consider neither detectors nor backpack inspections.
Sapori said that Brazil has adopted a mixed approach, which stresses mental health care, preventive monitoring of threats and training for teachers, in addition to policing.
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“In Brazil, we have a clear understanding, based on the U.S. experience, that merely investing in armed security in schools does not work, that police presence in schools doesn’t hinder attacks," Sapori said. “It only works to transform schools into prisons.”
For Brazil, the Western hemisphere’s second-most populous country, scrambling for quick solutions risks introducing abuses of power.
As for the suspects arrested over a two-week period through Thursday, Theodoro noted that authorities haven't detailed the criteria for detentions, and investigations are under seal. Asked by the AP, the Justice Ministry declined to clarify how many of the 302 people taken into custody were minors.
The ministry also has empowered a national consumer agency to fine tech companies for not removing content perceived as glorifying school massacres, incentivizing violence or making threats.
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And there appears to be broad support for holding social media platforms accountable. At this week's meeting in the capital, Lula, his justice minister, two Supreme Court justices, and the Senate’s president voiced support for regulation of the platforms, arguing that speech that is illegal in real life cannot be permitted online.
“Either we have the courage to discuss the difference between freedom of expression and stupidity, or we won’t get very far,” Lula said.
The Rights in Network Coalition, an umbrella group of 50 organizations focused on basic digital rights, has expressed concern over giving the government the power to decide what can be said on social media.
Some social media platforms that initially resisted compliance with takedown requests have come around and, in the prior 10 days, had removed or suspended more than 750 profiles, Justice Minister Flávio Dino said.
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When a man hopped over the wall of a day care center in Santa Catarina state and killed four children with a hatchet April 5, state prosecutors called on news media to refrain from sharing images or identifying the killer, citing research that this can encourage other attackers.
Behemoth media conglomerate Grupo Globo announced it would no longer name nor portray perpetrators of such crimes in its broadcasts or publications. O Estado de S. Paulo, one of Brazil’s biggest newspapers, followed suit. CNN Brasil and Band also made the change.
In the United States, such a broad shift is yet to be seen in media, though outlets have begun efforts to use shooters’ names sparingly and to focus on victims’ stories, largely due to advocacy by relatives of victims. Some U.S. news organizations have ceased the previously routine profiles of school shooters.
The developments in Brazil are reminiscent of a groundswell of U.S. federal support for school safety after the Columbine shooting, said Ken Trump, president of Ohio-based consultant National School Safety and Security Services.
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“Since then, it has become much more choppy,” he said.
The success of Brazil's efforts will hinge on the ability to maintain momentum even after public attention shifts away from school violence, he added.
“The bottom-line question is, will it be sustainable?”
___ Binkley reported from Washington, D.C. AP journalists Eléonore Hughes, Maurcio Savarese and Carla Bridi contributed from Rio de Janeiro, Sao Paulo and Brasilia. | 2023-04-22T13:44:19+00:00 | seattlepi.com | https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/like-us-brazil-beset-by-school-violence-but-17912406.php |
KARACHI, Pakistan (AP) — Foreign veterinarians visited a sickly elephant at a southern Pakistani zoo Tuesday amid widespread concern over her well-being and living conditions, One vet said her chances of surviving are unclear.
Noor Jehan was brought to Karachi with three other elephants more than a dozen years ago. Now 17 years old, videos of her with her head against a tree and struggling to stand have caused alarm in Pakistan. Noor Jehan’s plight was previously highlighted by campaigners and international veterinarians in 2021 and 2022.
The veterinarians, from Austria and Egypt, say Noor Jehan is suffering from arthritis, among other health issues. Her joints are causing her enormous pain, according to Dr. Amir Khalil, who examined the elephant.
“Our biggest worry is to ensure that the elephant does not fall down,” he said. “If that happens, we fear she will never stand up again.” He rated her chances of survival as 50-50, saying she is visibly distressed and has had mobility issues for the last three weeks.
Khalil welcomed the zoo’s “strategic decision” to move her to a better place in the future.
Noor Jehan’s condition could have been the result of an accident, or a fight or collision between the elephants, said Khalil. “Was it negligence or an infection? We will know for sure exactly what the problem is.”
Two senior veterinarians from Austria are expected to join the team Wednesday, when the elephant is due to have surgery. She will undergo an endoscopy and X-ray to determine the extent of her health issues.
Noor Jehan and her sister, Madhubala, have been confined to small cement cages since May 2010, according to activist Mahera Omar, co-founder of the Pakistan Animal Welfare Society.
“Their enclosure for display has a cement floor and no access to any natural habitat,” she said. “At night they are chained by three legs and stuffed in a smaller cage in total isolation.”
Omar is fighting a court battle for the four elephants to improve their living conditions, two of whom are in another zoo in the same city.
Zoo authorities contacted the Vienna-based Four Paws animal welfare group and described the elephant’s mobility problem. But they didn’t invite experts to visit until a few days ago when the issue went viral on social media.
The grandson of former Pakistani Prime Minister and President Zulfiqar Ali Bhutto visited Karachi Zoo and expressed his concern, spurring authorities into action. The local government said it would invite international experts to treat Noor Jehan.
In August last year, a Four Paws team performed major surgery on Noor Jehan and Madhubala at Karachi Zoo on the invitation of the regional high court.
Wednesday’s operation will involve the local fire brigade as Noor Jehan needs to be propped up by a crane to keep her stable for the procedure.
In 2020, an elephant named Kaavan was transferred from Islamabad to Cambodia, where he lives in an elephant sanctuary. Dubbed the “world’s loneliest elephant,” Kaavan had languished in Islamabad Zoo for 35 years, most of that time in chains, and he lost his partner in 2012.
Singer and actress Cher traveled to Pakistan to celebrate his departure from the country and his new life in southeast Asia.
Noor Jehan is named after a well-known Pakistani singer. Noor means light or brightness and jehan means world. | 2023-04-04T18:45:20+00:00 | cenlanow.com | https://www.cenlanow.com/international/ap-international/foreign-veterinarians-visit-ailing-elephant-in-pakistani-zoo/ |
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The ongoing bird flu outbreak has cost the government roughly $661 million and added to consumers’ pain at the grocery store after more than 58 million birds were slaughtered to limit the spread of the virus.
In addition to the cost of the government response and rising prices for eggs, chicken and turkey, farmers who raise those animals have easily lost more than $1 billion, said an agricultural economist, though no one has calculated the total cost to the industry yet.
The bad news is that with the outbreak entering its second year and the spring migratory season looming, there is no end in sight. And there is little farmers can do beyond the steps they have already taken to try to keep the virus out.
Unlike past years, the virus that causes highly pathogenic avian influenza found a way to survive through the heat of last summer, leading to a rise in cases reported in the fall.
The outbreak is already more widespread than the last major bird flu outbreak in 2015, but it hasn’t proven as costly yet partly because the government and industry applied lessons learned eight years ago.
“The past year has been devastating for the turkey industry as we experience, unequivocally, the worst HPAI (highly pathogenic avian influenza) outbreak in the industry’s history,” National Turkey Federation spokeswoman Shelby Newman said.
In the current outbreak, 58.4 million birds have been slaughtered on more than 300 commercial farms in 47 states. That is because any time the virus is detected, the entire flock on that farm — which can number in the millions — must be killed to limit the spread of the disease. Only Hawaii, Louisiana and West Virginia have yet to report a case of bird flu. Iowa — the nation’s biggest egg producer — leads the nation with nearly 16 million birds slaughtered.
In 2015, about 50 million chickens and turkeys were slaughtered on more than 200 farms in 15 states.
That previous outbreak remains the most expensive animal health disaster in U.S. history. The federal government spent nearly $1 billion to deal with infected birds, clean up barns and compensate farmers. It cost the industry roughly $3 billion as farmers incurred additional costs and lost money when they didn’t have any birds on their farms.
This bills continue to pile up this year as cases spread, and that includes the cost to consumers.
Egg prices shot up to $4.82 a dozen in January from $1.93 a year earlier, according to the latest government figures. That spike prompted calls for a price-gouging investigation although the industry maintains that the combination of bird flu and significantly higher feed, fuel and labor costs is what’s driving prices so high.
The price for a pound of chicken breast was $4.32 in January. That’s down slightly from last fall when the price peaked at $4.75, but it is up significantly from the year before when chicken breasts were selling for $3.73 per pound.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics doesn’t track retail turkey prices the same way as part of its inflation data, but the Agriculture Department says the wholesale price of turkey went from $1.29 per pound last January just before the bird flu outbreak began to $1.72 per pound last month.
The number of birds slaughtered peaked last spring at almost 21 million in March, leaving farmers leery of what they must face in the months ahead. University of Georgia virus researcher David Stallknecht said there is some hope that this spring might not be quite as bad because turkeys and chickens may have developed some immunity to the virus.
The key problem with bird flu is that the highly contagious virus is spread easily by wild birds through their droppings and nasal discharges. Despite the best efforts of farmers, it is hard to keep the virus out.
Farmers have gone to great lengths by requiring workers to shower and change clothes before entering barns, sanitizing trucks that enter a farm and investing in separate sets of tools for every barn. Some farms have even upgraded barn ventilation and installed laser systems to discourage wild birds from congregating.
“We recommend all producers redouble their efforts to protect their birds through good biosecurity practices,” said Lyndsay Cole, a spokeswoman for the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service that’s leading the government’s response.
Farmers began following those steps after the 2015 outbreak, and this outbreak has only reinforced the need to tighten biosecurity.
“America’s egg farmers continue to double-down on biosecurity protocols to protect our flocks and maintain a stable egg supply. We are grateful that there has been little to no farm-to-farm spread in this current outbreak,” said Oscar Garrison, senior vice president of food safety and regulatory affairs at the United Egg Producers trade group.
Poultry and egg producers, partnering with the government, are parsing this outbreak for new lessons in keeping birds healthy.
“That’s really the key – early detection. It’s kind of like a forest fire – the earlier you detect it, the easier it is to contain and eradicate,” National Chicken Council spokesman Tom Super said.
Officials say bird flu doesn’t represent a significant threat to human health. Human cases are extremely rare and none of the infected birds are allowed into the nation’s food supply. And properly cooking poultry to 165 degrees Fahrenheit will kill any viruses.
There has only been one human case of bird flu confirmed during this outbreak and that was a man who had been helping slaughter and remove infected birds from a Colorado farm. He recovered from the illness after a few days. | 2023-02-19T05:49:36+00:00 | ksn.com | https://www.ksn.com/news/business/ap-business/ap-bird-flu-costs-pile-up-as-outbreak-enters-second-year/ |
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri voters could decide on whether to restore abortion rights in the state if constitutional amendments made public Thursday make it to the 2024 ballot.
The proposals would amend Missouri's Constitution to protect abortion rights and pregnant women, as well as access to birth control.
Currently, most abortions are outlawed in the state. There are exceptions for medical emergencies, but not for cases of rape or incest.
The Missouri proposals are backed by a new group called Missourians for Constitutional Freedom, which has hired at least one Missouri Democratic strategist. The group and its treasurer did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.
Missouri's Republican-led Legislature crafted a law, signed by Republican Gov. Mike Parson in 2019, to ban most abortions, in case the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade. The law took effect last year, following the court's decision to end constitutional protections for abortion.
Several coalitions of lawmakers, including a top Republican donor, tried to put the law to a public vote in 2019. But Republican Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft, widely considered a top candidate for Missouri governor in 2024, initially rejected the petitions until a court forced him to approve them.
Advocates ultimately gave up on efforts to put the law to a public vote, accusing Ashcroft of dragging his feet in handling the proposals and leaving them with the impossible task of collecting the roughly 100,000 voter signatures needed in just two weeks.
Ashcroft also will play a role in the fate of Missouri's pending constitutional amendments. His office is in charge of writing summaries of the proposals, which are used as voter guides.
Once Ashcroft and other elected officials finish the summary and a fiscal analysis, advocates can start collecting the voter signatures required to get the proposal on the ballot.
Abortion-rights supporters in Missouri are the latest to go directly to voters in hopes of restoring rights that were lost after Roe fell.
Kansas voters in August sent a resounding message about their desire to protect abortion rights by rejecting a ballot measure to add language to the Kansas Constitution stating that it does not grant the right to abortion.
Abortion-rights supporters won in the four states where access was on the ballot in November, as voters enshrined it into the state constitution in battleground Michigan as well as blue California and Vermont — and dealt a defeat to an anti-abortion measure in deep-red Kentucky.
Ohio advocates submitted ballot proposals in February to establish "a fundamental right to reproductive freedom" with "reasonable limits."
Missouri's proposed constitutional amendments would allow the Republican-led Legislature and state agencies to put some restrictions on abortion.
But limits on abortion would only be allowed “if it is for the limited purpose and has the limited effect of improving or maintaining the health of a person seeking care, is consistent with widely accepted clinical standards of practice and evidence-based medicine, and does not infringe on that person’s autonomous decision-making,” the amendment states.
Penalties for both patients seeking reproductive-related care and medical providers would be outlawed.
Meanwhile, Republican state lawmakers this year are focused on raising the bar to amend the state Constitution from a simple majority vote to at least 60%, which could make it harder to pass the abortion-rights proposals.
Republican lawmakers have been trying for years to crack down on initiative petitions, which have been used to enact policies that the Republican-led Legislature either avoided dealing with or opposed. For example, a 2020 citizen-led ballot initiative forced the state to expand Medicaid coverage, despite years of resistance from Republicans.
Other efforts by abortion-rights advocates to lift Missouri’s ban on the procedure include a lawsuit filed in January by religious leaders who support abortion rights. They argue that lawmakers openly invoked their religious beliefs while drafting the measure and thereby imposed those beliefs on others who don’t share them. The lawsuit is pending. | 2023-03-09T22:34:54+00:00 | daytondailynews.com | https://www.daytondailynews.com/nation-world/missouri-voters-could-restore-abortion-rights-in-2024/JI2HXN5Z5NBMHJ2I4EHDSN42NM/ |
Dolcas Biotech unveils new beadlet liquid encapsulation for -its TruOliv™ organic olive leaf and fruit extract
LANDING, N.J., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dolcas Biotech, LLC.'s desert-grown TruOliv™ organic olive leaf and fruit extract has been newly minted with Zero-Carbon certification. The new seal endorses the company's commitment to environmental welfare as Dolcas unveils the new liquid beadlet encapsulation formulation for its prized olive extract.
The new label asserts compliance with PAS-2060—the only internationally recognized certification for organizational carbon neutrality. Formulated in a carbon-neutral facility in Morocco, TruOliv's raw material is sourced from the Moroccan desert's olive groves, located in the pristine foothills of the Atlas Mountains. This part of the Saharan region produces some of the world's most highly valued and immaculately cultivated olive oil olives, as well as fruit-and-leaf, full-spectrum olive extracts.
Sun scorched and potent
The intensely hot, rocky arid environment in which the olive trees grow naturally enriches their fruits, leaves, and stems with a unique profile of polyphenols. This eliminates the need to use solvent systems or apply heat traditionally used in potentiating the highly venerated olive fruit and leaf derived antioxidants, specifically hydroxytyrosol and oleuropin. The extreme climate conditions naturally optimize water utilization within the trees' root systems, inducing the polyphenol-producing enzymes into activation.
"Protecting the environment is not just about reducing the impact of emissions," asserts Dr. Shavon Jackson-Michel, Director of Medical & Scientific Affairs for Dolcas Biotech. "It also involves restoring the land and empowering rural communities—especially in low socioeconomic zones—to instill a sense of pride and self-sufficiency."
Some of the regenerative systems employed in the production of TruOliv include recently installed drip-irrigation systems that avert unnecessary loss of water. There also is the continuous planting of extensive olive groves to resist further desertification in Morocco. The company further operates a circular economy system, whereby the olive extract side stream (pits and branches) is upcycled into smoke-free charcoal briquettes to be used for barbequing, dental preparations, and other horticultural practices.
TruOliv gets a makeover
Already bearing USDA and EU Organic certifications, TruOliv has recently undergone a makeover with the debut of its beadlet liquid-encapsulated product. With this new format, the microencapsulated actives float through an oil-filled capsule, simulating the appearance of a lava lamp. Apart from its aesthetic appeal, the beadlets formatting effectively minimizes capsule loads for more compact delivery of powdered extracts, making this attractive supplement easy to swallow and with enhanced bioavailability. The beadlets are wrapped in a sustained release coating for slow timed release of the actives.
Hydroxytyrosol, found exclusively in olives and red wine, is a potent antioxidant valued for its diverse activity. This primary olive active has been referenced by EFSA for its role in reducing LDL-oxidation, supporting lipid metabolism, and protecting cells from oxidative damage.
One 250 mg TruOliv capsule can accommodate 5mg of hydroxytyrosol, the minimum daily dose recommended by EFSA for supporting optimal cardiovascular function and blood cholesterol. The beadlets are suspended in a potent culinary olive oil, sourced from the same Moroccan desert groves, and harnessing a potent dose of polyphenols delivered in the monounsaturated fatty acid (MUFA) matrix native to olives.
"The Mediterranean diet, long considered a gold standard for supporting heart health, centers on the consumption of olive oil," notes Jackson-Michel. "With more than 100 years of collective olive cultivation expertise, spanning four generations of olive growers, TruOliv is unmatched in its delivery of a full-spectrum, clinically studied, naturally enriched, and regeneratively farmed polyphenol extract."
The TruOliv beadlet format will be offered alongside the existing encapsulated powdered formula and will be available both in the oil carrier or without. The raw material and capsule varieties will be commercialized in bulk, as well as on a turnkey private label basis.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eHealth, Inc. (Nasdaq: EHTH), a leading private online health insurance marketplace, today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Please click the PDF link to access the full earnings press release:
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About eHealth, Inc.
eHealth, Inc. (NASDAQ: EHTH) operates a leading health insurance marketplace at eHealth.com and eHealthMedicare.com with technology that provides consumers with health insurance enrollment solutions. Since 1997, we have connected more than eight million members with quality, affordable health insurance, Medicare options, and ancillary plans. Our proprietary marketplace offers Medicare Advantage, Medicare Supplement, Medicare Part D prescription drug, individual, family, small business, and other plans from approximately 200 health insurance carriers across fifty states and the District of Columbia.
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Family confirms missing 74-year-old Lyft driver dead
MIAMI (AP) - A South Florida Lyft driver who went missing more than a week ago has died, his daughter confirmed Tuesday.
Lindsay DiBetta posted on Facebook that the family would be announcing information on services for her father, Gary Levin, in the next few days.
“My dad was truly a one-of-kind person, if you knew him or even met him once you know exactly what I mean when I say that,” DiBetta wrote. “The stories I have received about him from friends, family and complete strangers over the last week have lifted me up more than you can ever realize.”
Levin, 74, went missing on Jan. 30 after dropping off a customer in Okeechobee, a small city north of Florida’s Lake Okeechobee. His family reported him missing when he didn’t return home and his cellphone had been turned off.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement and the Okeechobee County Sheriff’s Office previously announced the discovery of human remains near Levin’s last known location before he vanished. FDLE reported Tuesday that it had confirmed the identity of the person found in Okeechobee and notified the person’s family but declined to identify the victim publicly, citing a Florida state constitutional amendment that allows crime victims or their relatives to withhold their names from public reports.
Levin’s red 2022 Kia Stinger was spotted in Miami, Okeechobee and Gainesville in north Florida last week. It was stopped Thursday night in North Carolina, where a U.S. Marshals regional task force asked authorities to be on the lookout.
The driver, Matthew Flores, was arrested following a police chase through three counties, Rutherford County, North Carolina Sheriff Aaron Ellenburg said. Flores, 35, fled but was captured a short time later in Ellenboro, North Carolina.
He’s being held on a $2 million bond and scheduled for a Feb. 22 hearing.
He will eventually be returned to Florida to face second-degree murder charges in the death of Jose Carlos Martinez in Wauchula on Jan. 24, and for the death of Levin.
It was not known whether Flores has a lawyer who can speak on his behalf.
Authorities are investigating how Flores obtained the missing Lyft driver’s car. Levin’s family said they do not know whether Flores was the passenger Levin picked up in Delray Beach on Monday.
In an emailed statement Friday, Lyft said “our thoughts are with Mr. Levin’s family and loved ones during this deeply concerning time. We’ve been in touch with his family to offer our support, as well as with law enforcement to assist with their investigation.”
DiBetta previously said the Lyft gig was great for Levin, who loved telling dad jokes and often told them over and over.
“It was the perfect setup for him,” she said. “He would get a new audience every ride.”
Levin lived in the Philadelphia area and was a huge Eagles fan. He worked in auto body sales until retiring to Florida about two years ago. He loved driving for Lyft, where he often told jokes to his customers, his daughter said.
He had a son and a daughter and four grandchildren.
Copyright 2023 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | 2023-02-08T00:50:51+00:00 | wagmtv.com | https://www.wagmtv.com/2023/02/08/family-confirms-missing-74-year-old-lyft-driver-dead/ |
Vigilante 4×4 builds an array of classic Jeeps based on custom chasses designed to support power levels ranging up to 1,000 hp.
The Johnson City, Texas-based company specializes in Jeep models sold between 1964 and 1991, often referred to as Full-Size Jeeps, and its latest offering is a prime example of the vehicles it builds.
First spotted by Motor1, the featured vehicle is an original Jeep Gladiator pickup truck that can be ordered with a variety of modern Hemi V-8s. This one is a 1966 model, and it packs a 485-hp 6.4-liter V-8. However, the company is happy to install the 707-hp 6.2-liter supercharged V-8 known as the Hellcat, and there’s also a 1,000-hp option. Buyers have the option of manual or automatic transmissions with each powertrain.
Original Jeep chasses were never designed to handle such high outputs. As a result, Vigilante 4×4 created its own chassis, using 3D scans of original bodies to ensure proper mounting. And in addition to a modern powertrain, Vigilante 4×4 also installs modern suspension and brake hardware.
For the 1966 Gladiator, Vigilante 4×4 added four-link suspension with Eibach coil springs and Fox dampers. Stopping power comes from six-piston Baer brakes, housed within 17-inch wheels.
A full restoration is also part of Vigilante 4×4’s restomod process. The original body is sandblasted and coated, and then rebuilt, using original parts or in some cases new parts made to look like the originals. This particular restomod features a blue exterior with a cream interior. Materials used in the cabin include leather and Alcantara.
Other popular restomods offered by Vigilante 4×4 include the original Wagoneer and Cherokee. For the Gladiator, the starting price is $295,000.
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- Rivian’s mid-range 700-hp powertrain ready to order | 2023-04-14T18:01:49+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/automotive/internet-brands/vigilante-4x4s-jeep-gladiator-restomod-offers-up-to-1000-hp/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — Emotions ran high Thursday in death penalty proceedings for a man convicted of killing eight people on a New York City bike path, as the man’s father professed both shame and love for his son and the defendant’s uncle shouted “dirty ISIS bastards!” and punched a door as he left the room.
Habibulloh Saipov’s testimony in Manhattan federal court and the subsequent outburst came in front of a jury that must decide whether Sayfullo Saipov gets death or life in prison for the Halloween day attack in 2017, when he drove a truck along the busy path near the World Trade Center memorial, mowing down pedestrians and cyclists.
“I’m sorry that this has occurred,” Judge Vernon S. Broderick said after the jury left the room. He expressed concern at the effect the dramatic turn might have on jurors and warned defense lawyers to ensure there was no repeat of such behavior. Testimony did not resume for two hours.
“That we’re disappointed at that is an understatement,” lawyer David Patton told the judge. Broderick later banned the uncle from the courthouse.
The death penalty phase began after the same jury last month convicted Sayfullo Saipov, 35, who throughout the trial has slumped in his chair and appeared unrepentant and unemotional.
But he perked up as his father, whom he only recently saw for the first time in 13 years, took the stand to decry the terror attack, saying it has left the family ashamed.
When asked by defense attorney David Stern how he reacted to his son’s attack, Habibulloh Saipov said: “My soul was destroyed.”
“He committed a terrible tragedy. He caused death for eight people and injuries for many more and he ruined their lives,” Saipov said.
“How do you feel about what he did?” Stern asked.
“I feel very bad about this. And I would like to apologize in front of everyone, all victims,” he continued.
Habibulloh Saipov testified that he once told his son after working in the United States for five years that “people there are sincere and they are always smiling to each other.”
When the son came to the country in 2010 and began working as a truck driver, the father said they frequently had hourslong conversations to keep him awake on long hauls.
Habibulloh Saipov cried as he recounted learning that his son had carried out the attack and seeing his wife collapse and faint after seeing images of the aftermath on her phone. He said he was then subjected to 15 days of interrogation by law enforcement.
At one point, Sayfullo Saipov pulled his coronavirus mask away from his face to wipe around his eyes as his father cried.
The father also told of phone calls in which Sayfullo Saipov bragged that he should feel lucky to have a son who had done something heroic.
“Do you feel lucky to have a son who did what he did?” Stern asked.
“No, not at all,” the father answered.
Habibulloh Saipov acknowledged that he’ll likely never see his son again after he returns to his country, Uzbekistan, on Friday.
Asked if he still loves him, he said, “With all my heart.”
He added that he hopes his son is spared the death penalty so he’ll realize the truth about his crimes.
The outburst from the uncle and another shout from an unidentified woman left a family member of one victim sobbing as the judge summoned a nurse. He also directed that Sayfullo Saipov be checked.
The words “dirty ISIS bastards” were relayed by an interpreter at the judge’s request. The interpreter said whatever else was said by anyone was unintelligible.
Sayfullo Saipov told investigators following his arrest that he carried out the killings after the Islamic State group called for terror attacks.
Testimony resumed after a long break, and the judge instructed jurors that the uncle’s outburst was not directed at the court, jury, prosecutors, defense or trial process.
Hamidulloh Saipov, another uncle, testified that he too still loves his nephew, though he believes he did “something wrong, something unbelievable.”
“He broke everybody’s hearts. He broke our heart,” the uncle said. “Everybody was shocked. Everybody was sick.”
He said Sayfullo Saipov had changed due to being “influenced by bad people” and added that he hopes his nephew “will get back to himself.”
Sayfullo Saipov’s sister, a year younger than him, finished the day’s testimony with a tearful description of the damage her brother’s actions have done to their parent’s health. | 2023-02-24T13:43:31+00:00 | ourquadcities.com | https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/national-news/ap-emotional-outburst-disrupts-death-penalty-trial-in-ny-attack/ |
NEW DELHI (AP) — A Pulitzer Prize-winning Kashmiri photojournalist said Wednesday that Indian immigration authorities prevented her from flying to the United States to receive the award even though she had a valid visa and ticket.
Sanna Irshad Mattoo was scheduled to fly to New York on Monday to receive the Pulitzer Prize but was blocked by officials at New Delhi’s airport, she said.
Mattoo said she was stopped without reason and her ticket was canceled.
Mattoo was working on assignment for Reuters, which won the 2022 Pulitzer Prize for Feature Photography for coverage of the COVID-19 crisis in India.
She said she was traveling with two colleagues who were cleared to travel while she was stopped. Mattoo said the immigration official handed her boarding pass back but did not respond when she asked repeatedly what the problem was. She was then taken to the airline counter to collect her luggage.
Mattoo said she has no idea why she was prevented from traveling. “Is it about my work? Is it something else? I should be told. The problem is I don’t know what the problem is,” she said.
There was no immediate comment from Indian authorities.
It was the second such experience for Mattoo, who was stopped from traveling to Paris in July for a book launch and photography exhibition as one of 10 winners of the Serendipity Arles Grant 2020. Again, Mattoo said that immigrations officials gave her no reason but told her she would not be able to travel internationally.
She has been working since 2018 as a freelance photojournalist depicting life in Indian-controlled Kashmir, where insurgents have been fighting for the region’s independence or merger with neighboring Pakistan.
Journalists have long braved threats in the restive region as the Indian government seeks to tighten control over the media. Their situation has grown worse since India revoked the region’s semi-autonomy in 2019, with dozens arrested, interrogated and investigated under harsh anti-terror laws. | 2022-10-19T18:35:33+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-india-stops-journalist-from-flying-to-receive-pulitzer-prize/ |
Tiger Woods is back.
Walking with the slightest hint of a limp after a devastating car wreck that could’ve cost him his right leg, Woods sent the Masters patrons into an uproar Thursday with his first birdie of the tournament.
After five straight pars — he just missed a birdie at the tough No. 5 hole when a 15-foot putt lipped out — Woods delivered a vintage tee shot at the par-3 sixth.
The ball climbed up a ridge on the green and stopped 2 feet short of the flag, leaving Woods with nothing more than a tap-in to push his score to 1-under.
That was good enough to put him on the leaderboard, right behind co-leaders Harry Higgs and Talor Gooch.
Yep, there was a long way to go. Still, it felt as if Woods was already a winner.
This was his first truly competitive tournament since a car wreck in February 2021 damaged his right leg so badly doctors told him that amputation was option.
Wearing a pink shirt and black pants, Woods was greeted by thunderous applause when his name was announced to a huge gallery surrounding the first tee.
Woods failed to make solid contact with his first shot: a 264-yard drive that faded behind a bunker on the right side of the fairway. His approach rolled off the front of the green, but he sank a 10-foot putt to save par, bringing another huge roar from the patrons.
Woods walked slowly, knowing that he faced four tough days on an extremely hilly course if he manages to make the cut.
His career was in jeopardy after the car wreck left him confined to a hospital bed for three months. Woods was out of the public eye until last November, when he posted a video of him swinging a club with a simple message, “Making progress.”
His lone tournament in the 508 days since he last competed was a just-for-fun event in December in which he rode in a cart and was paired with his 13-year-old son, Charlie.
Despite the long layoff and the obvious physical limitations with screws and rods still holding the bones in place in his right leg, Woods said he still thinks he can win his sixth green jacket.
At 46, he would be the oldest Masters champion by three weeks over Jack Nicklaus.
The biggest question is how Woods holds up over 18 holes for four straight days. He walked 18 holes last week — his first big test — during a scouting trip with his son.
He teed off at 11:04 a.m. Thursday — 30 minutes behind schedule because of lingering showers — with Louis Oosthuizen and Joaquin Niemann.
“I can hit it just fine. I don’t have any qualms about what I can do physically from a golf standpoint,” Woods said Tuesday. “Walking is the hard part. This is normally not an easy walk to begin with. Now given the conditions that my leg is in, it gets even more difficult.
“Seventy-two holes is a long road and it’s going to be a tough challenge,” he added. “And a challenge that I’m up for.” | 2022-04-08T06:49:57+00:00 | news9.com | https://www.news9.com/story/624f1aace010600726f1de1d/tigers-back:-woods-thrills-patrons-with-masters-birdie |
Walt Disney World and Disneyland are both premier theme park destinations, each with unique offerings and divided by the entire span of the country. This makes choosing which one to visit a legitimately tough call.
When choosing Disneyland vs. Disney World, your personal list of must-do attractions can help in deciding which one to visit. Are you a foodie hoping to attend one of Disney World’s festivals? Maybe you’re a Marvel diehard eager to explore Disneyland’s Avengers Campus. Many love Disneyland’s manageable size and the ability to explore more of Southern California, while visitors to Disney World never have to leave the resort's magical bubble, thanks to its network of on-site transportation and huge number of company-run hotels.
If you're thinking about a trip to the "Happiest Place on Earth," we're breaking down the iconic Disney parks by comparing them in terms of what they offer, how big they are, the costs of visiting and the logistics involved.
Disneyland vs. Disney World size : A staggering difference
Located in central Florida, Disney World is home to four theme parks, two water parks, more than two dozen hotels and a dining and entertainment district. With over 27,000 acres of land inside the gates, guests never have to leave the Disney World property thanks to its all-encompassing transportation system that includes the iconic monorail, buses and boats. With so much to offer and so much ground to cover, it’s recommended guests spend at least five days at Disney World to experience all the highlights.
The difference in Disney World's size versus Disneyland's size is staggering. At 500 acres, Disneyland Resort is far more manageable on a short visit and often tacked onto a larger trip through California. The resort is home to two theme parks, three on-site hotels and a dining and entertainment district. Guests can easily scratch the surface of what Disneyland has to offer in two or three days.
Disneyland vs. Disney World rides: Set your priorities based on characters and universes
When it comes to rides, you can find a lot of crossover between the two resorts, especially when comparing Disneyland Park to Disney World's Magic Kingdom. Both let you ride all-time Disney favorites like It's a Small World, Space Mountain, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad and Pirates of the Caribbean, for example. Each resort also has its own version of Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge, an industry-defining land that fully immerses guests into the world of the sci-fi franchise. In total, the parks' websites list 215 attractions at Disney World's four parks, while Disneyland's two parks offer 119 attractions, including rides, shows and character interactions.
In addition to Magic Kingdom, Disney World's parks include Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Epcot and Disney’s Animal Kingdom. The latter two parks are especially unique from anything you'll find at Disneyland Resort, with Epcot focusing on science, technology and world cultures, and Animal Kingdom spotlighting the natural world and feeling like the world's most fun zoo. At Animal Kingdom, an entire land devoted to Pandora, the world "Avatar," is one of a kind, while Epcot has new rides based on "Tron" and "Guardians of the Galaxy" that you won't find in California.
Meanwhile, the original Disneyland Park in California is home to attractions that Walt Disney personally left his mark on, giving it an undeniable edge for history buffs. The resort has since grown well beyond Sleeping Beauty Castle — which looks positively quaint when compared to Disney World's Cinderella Castle — to include Disney California Adventure Park, anchored by the country’s only Avengers Campus. Here, parkgoers enter the Marvel Cinematic Universe through immersive street entertainment, dining and attractions you won't find anywhere else. Pixar lovers will also want to prioritize Disneyland Resort because of Pixar Pier and the unbeatable Cars Land, both of which are at at Disney California Adventure.
Both Disneyland and Disney World offer Genie Plus, a system similar to the now defunct Walt Disney World FastPass Plus, that offers expedited access to most attractions for an extra fee.
Disneyland vs. Disney World dining: It's a toss-up
Disney World has hundreds of restaurants, ranging from quick-service stops to intimate AAA Five Diamond, award-winning culinary adventures. Character dining is a staple with many options to choose from, including the coveted Chef Mickey’s. Iconic treats can be found throughout, like Mickey pretzels and Dole Whip. Disney World’s resorts also offer some of the more elevated dining experiences you'll find at any Disney parks at highly themed lounges.
Disneyland's food options include over 100 choices that offer a little something for everyone, from snacks inspired by local flavors to fully immersive dining experiences. The Blue Bayou is unique to the property and housed inside the Pirates of the Caribbean attraction. While you can find all the classic Disney treats, Disneyland is also known for specialty bites that have become magnets for social media hearts, like hand-dipped corn dogs and Quesa Birria. For those looking for a fine dining experience to round out their Disney vacation, the Grand Californian Hotel & Spa in Anaheim offers an elevated, distinctly Disney experience at its Napa Rose restaurant.
The bottom line is that you'll find a similar range of dining options at Disney World and Disneyland, with prices spanning all budgets. But if you want to take your taste buds on a tour of the world, Disneyland Resort doesn't have anything to compete with Epcot's World Showcase in terms of variety.
Disneyland vs. Disney World cost: Another toss-up
When comparing Disneyland tickets to Disney World tickets, both are similarly priced. One-day park tickets at Disney World begin at $109 and peak at $189 during high-demand periods. On-site accommodations are priced typically anywhere from $200 to well over $1,000 per night. At Disneyland Resort, one-day theme park tickets begin at $104 and peak at $179. On-site resorts typically range from $300 to over $1,000 per night. But, when you consider the non-Disney-owned Good Neighbor Hotels that are within walking distance of Disneyland, nightly rates become more attractive in California than in Florida.
Both parks also require guests to pay for parking at the parks, as well as overnight parking at Disney-owned hotels. You'll save a decent amount of money by not taking your own car to either resort.
Disneyland vs. Disney World special park events: It depends on the season
At Disney World, Epcot plays host to four annual award-winning food and wine festivals that are on the bucket lists of many Disney diehards. Fans of Halloween won’t want to miss the whimsical transformation of Magic Kingdom and experience the hard-ticketed after-hours event, Mickey’s Not-So-Scary Halloween Party that happens there each fall. The holidays are kicked into high gear during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party, which features an exclusive parade, fireworks and seasonal treats.
Speaking of the holidays, at Disneyland they are an absolute must as seasonal overlays can be found on favorite attractions like The Haunted Mansion and It’s a Small World. At Disney California Adventure, all senses are entertained with the annual Disney Festival of Holidays, a food festival celebrating the most cherished time of the year. Disneyland also has its own annual event, the Oogie Boogie Bash, which is one of the toughest tickets to snag at any Disney park.
So, if you're planning a winter trip, lean towards Disneyland but if you're taking an adults-only park trip, try to plan it around one of Disney World's Epcot festivals. Either way, you won't be disappointed.
Disneyland vs. Disney World: Beyond the theme parks
At Disney World, no ticket is required to visit Disney Springs, a gastronomical hotbed that's home to dozens of restaurant concepts from notable chefs, including Morimoto Asia and Wine Bar George, as well as world-class shopping. Disney World is also home to two water parks, Typhoon Lagoon and Blizzard Beach. Visitors can also freely explore over two dozen impeccably-themed hotels and play mini golf at two themed 18-hole courses on the property.
Disneyland is connected to Downtown Disney, an entertainment and dining complex that is similar to Disney Springs, and its three on-site hotels. Guests are able to visit Downtown Disney free of charge and enjoy exciting dining options and entertainment. Trader Sam’s Enchanted Tiki Bar, located at the Disneyland Hotel, is a fan-favorite that you won't find on the other coast.
The main difference in this area is that Disneyland's entire complex is easily walkable from end to end, including Downtown Disney. Contrarily, you'll have to rely on transportation to get from place to place at Disney World. Luckily, the Florida park's system of shuttles make it easy if you don't have your own car.
Disneyland vs. Disney World hotels: A battle of cost vs. immersion
Walt Disney World’s plethora of on-site resorts are tiered from value to deluxe. Guests on a budget can take advantage of Disney’s All-Star properties, with rates typically around $150 per night. Those seeking luxurious accommodations, like Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, can enjoy posh amenities, like fine dining and expansive pool complexes. Most resorts fall somewhere in the middle and many offer unique themes, like the Animal Kingdom Lodge and the Wilderness Lodge, which are like mini-parks in and of themselves.
Disneyland has just three on-site resorts, the budget-friendly Paradise Pier Hotel (currently being rethemed to Pixar Place Hotel), the Disneyland Hotel and Grand Californian Hotel & Spa.
While the layout of Disney World essentially forces you to stay at a company-owned hotel to be close to the parks, Disneyland Resort has dozens of Good Neighbor Hotels that are a short walk or ride from the park entrances which gives you more options in terms of pricing. Since these hotels aren't aren't owned by Disney it may be more wallet friendly — and almost as fun — to consider staying off-site when visiting.
Disneyland vs. Disney World logistics: Flying in and getting to each resort
Disney World is located approximately 30 minutes from the Orlando International Airport. Transportation options include widely available ride-sharing services and shuttle services. With Disney World’s extensive on-site transportation system, a rental car is not necessary if you plan to stay on property; it will only land you a nightly parking fee.
With Disneyland’s location in Southern California, vacationers have a few airport options when traveling to Anaheim, including Los Angeles International Airport and John Wayne Airport. While ride-sharing is readily available, guests may want to rent a car if traveling to other destinations in Southern California after their time at Disneyland Resort. | 2023-02-23T13:28:11+00:00 | sfgate.com | https://www.sfgate.com/disneyland/article/disneyland-vs-disney-world-17786389.php |
It’s been three weeks since Election Day. And in Arizona, things are still chaotic.
People jeered and security stood guard as Arizona’s most populous county certified its election results on Monday.
Critics slammed Maricopa County for everything from printer problems to long lines – all of which conspiracy theorists saw as evidence of a rigged election.
Now, election deniers are keeping one last Arizona county from certifying the results at all.
On Monday, the Cochise County board of supervisors voted 2-to-1 to refuse to certify their election results — blowing past the state certification deadline of November 28th. It’s a decision that throws the fate of tens of thousands of votes into jeopardy.
What happens now? We discuss this with a reporter in Arizona.
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NEW YORK, Oct. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Azure Power Global Limited (NYSE: AZRE).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 31, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Azure Power Global Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were procedural irregularities, including deviations from safety and quality standards, at one of Azure's plants; (2) certain project data was manipulated; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's internal controls and procedures were not effective; (4) Azure had received a credible whistleblower report alleging such misconduct; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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NAPLES, Fla., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the estate of Mary Billman against Big Olaf Creamery, LLC in the Listeria outbreak linked to this company's ice cream. Mrs. Billman's estate is represented by Marler Clark, the Listeria lawyers, and local counsel Scott Weinstein. The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida. Complaint #8:22-cv-01514
On January 18, 2022, Mrs. Billman was in the State of Florida, visiting her daughter who lives in Hollywood, Florida. On this date, at the Big Olaf's Creamery ice cream parlor located at 3350 Bahia Vista in Sarasota, Florida, Mrs. Billman consumed ice cream that had been manufactured, distributed, and sold by the Defendant Big Olaf. The ice cream that Mrs. Billman consumed on this date was contaminated by Listeria monocytogenes.
Mrs. Billman's symptoms persisted, and on January 27, 2022, she woke up with a fever over 103 degrees. Her daughter called an ambulance and Mrs. Billman was rushed to the emergency department at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida, where she soon began treatment for a septic illness.
Over the course of the next two days, Mrs. Billman's organs began to shut down due to her septic illness. By the time her family was able to see her again, she was unconscious. She would never regain consciousness, and died on January 29, 2022, leaving behind her husband, the Plaintiff; three daughters named Kelli Mitsdarfer, Kara Gray, and Richelle Brown; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
On July 2, 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced the preliminary results of an epidemiologic investigation conducted into the Listeria monocytogenes illnesses of 23 people who live, or who lived prior to their deaths, in 10 different states. The investigation into these illnesses had shown that that the cause of the outbreak was Big Olaf's ice cream products.
"What is shocking is that the Listeria linked to the outbreak was present in this ice cream beginning in 2021, this shows a complete failure to keep the manufacturing facility clean and in good repair," said food safety lawyer, Bill Marler.
The first case of illness in the outbreak experienced onset of symptoms of Listeria monocytogenes infection in January 2021. Illnesses occurred sporadically over the course of the year and a half since the first case became ill, continuing to cause illnesses through June of 2022. Due to the delay in symptom onset and illness reporting, the total number of people sickened in this outbreak is not yet known.
The 10 states where cases in this outbreak live, including the number of cases in each state, are as follows: Florida (12), Colorado (1), Georgia (1), Illinois (1), Kansas (1), Massachusetts (2), Minnesota (1), New Jersey (1), New York (2), Pennsylvania (1). Among the 10 cases who did not live in Florida, 8 of them had traveled to Florida in the month before onset of symptoms. This outbreak investigation is on-going.
The Marler Clark Listeria lawyers have unmatched experience representing victims of Listeria. Our Listeria lawyers have represented thousands of victims of notable Listeria outbreaks such as the 2011 Jensen Farms Listeria outbreak where over 33 people died, the 2010 Sangar Fresh Cut Produce Listeria outbreak, the 2007 Whittier Farms Listeria outbreak, the 2012 Marte brand Fescolina ricotta salata cheese Listeria outbreak, the 2015 Blue Bell Ice Cream Listeria outbreak, the 2016 Dole Lettuce Listeria outbreak and the 2017 Vulto Creamery Listeria outbreak. We are presently assisting in a Listeria outbreak in South Africa that sickened over 1,000 and killed over 200.
Marler Clark has represented countless Listeria victims and is the only firm in the nation with a practice focused exclusively on plaintiff foodborne illness litigation.
If you believe you are part of this outbreak fill out the Marler Clark contact form or call toll-free at 800-884-9840. There is no cost to you.
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Your next Uber Eats food delivery could come from a robot.
Serve Robotics announced it's expanding its partnership with Uber Eats. The new deal will mean up to 2,000 of Serve Robotics' autonomous sidewalk robots will be used to make deliveries for Uber Eats.
The initial partnership in 2022 included more than 200 restaurants in Los Angeles. Serve Robotics says the latest deal allows for expansion of the robots in other cities across the U.S.
“This partnership is a major step towards mass commercialization of robotics for autonomous delivery, and it is a testament to the success of our partnership," said Ali Kashani, co-founder and CEO of Serve Robotics.
SEE MORE: Here's what's changing on your Uber app
Uber has been increasing its use of autonomous technology.
In May, the company announced it was scaling up its use of Waymo's autonomous vehicles for its ridesharing and delivery networks.
Waymo has reportedly expanded its operating territory in Phoenix, and now covers 180 square miles.
“Fully autonomous driving is quickly becoming part of everyday life, and we’re excited to bring Waymo's incredible technology to the Uber platform," said Dara Khosrowshahi, CEO of Uber.
Waymo's vehicles are not foolproof. Scripps News Phoenix has reported on at least two crashes involving the vehicles.
Trending stories at Scrippsnews.com | 2023-06-05T16:22:29+00:00 | abc15.com | https://www.abc15.com/uber-eats-to-deploy-up-to-2-000-robots-to-deliver-food |
WASHINGTON (AP) — An investigation into Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents has intensified in recent weeks, with prosecutors summoning a broad range of witnesses before a federal grand jury and zeroing in on questions of whether the former president or others obstructed government efforts to recover the records.
It remains unclear when the investigation led by Justice Department special counsel Jack Smith might end or whether Trump might face charges over documents found at Mar-a-Lago, his Florida estate. But as probes in Washington and Atlanta proceed, Republican critics of Trump see an opportunity for intensifying legal woes to take away his frontrunner mantle in the 2024 presidential race in a way that an earlier indictment in New York failed to do.
The ongoing investigations “are the ones that have the meat,” said Bobbie Kilberg, a longtime Republican donor who has become a vocal Trump critic.
”It’s very, very serious,” she said. “It ought to have a real impact on the American people. And if it doesn’t, all I can do is shake my head in bewilderment.”
A grand jury in the Mar-a-Lago case has heard testimony over the last few months from numerous Trump associates. Prosecutors have put before the panel a lawyer who helped respond to Justice Department demands for the classified documents last year, and have also been interested in Mar-a-Lago surveillance footage. At least one witness was asked to testify a second time, suggesting prosecutors may be looking to lock in particular testimony they view as useful, according to a person familiar with the matter who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss secret legal proceedings.
In a message Friday on his Truth Social platform, Trump accused Smith of “harassing and threatening my people” over the documents investigation, which he called a “hoax.” His lawyers have similarly sought to pre-emptively attack any indictment, telling the House Intelligence Committee in a letter last month that the Justice Department “should be ordered to stand down” from the probe.
Trump spokesman Steven Cheung said in a statement to The Associated Press on Monday that the investigations are “nothing more than a targeted, politically motivated witch hunt against President Trump” designed to prevent him from returning to the White House.
Investigators over the last year have cast a wide net. They’ve interviewed witnesses about Trump’s handling of classified documents as president and about the response to a May 2022 subpoena that demanded the return of classified materials in his possession, people familiar with the matter have said. They’ve also sought to determine whether Trump took steps to hide any records taken to Mar-a-Lago or showed them to anyone, as part of a continued focus on possible obstruction.
Among the witnesses who recently testified was Matthew Calamari Jr., the director of security at Trump Organization, Trump’s company, according to one of the people.
His testimony could be relevant because of prosecutors’ subpoena to the Trump Organization last year for surveillance footage from the Palm Beach property. Video reviewed by prosecutors showed a Trump associate moving boxes of documents out of a Mar-a-Lago storage room, prosecutors have said. Other media organizations reported that Calamari’s father, also named Matthew Calamari, a Trump organization executive vice president, testified last week too.
A moment that underscored the gravity of the case came in March when Smith’s team secured the testimony of Trump lawyer M. Evan Corcoran after convincing a judge in sealed proceedings that Corcoran’s legal services had been used in furtherance of a crime.
Corcoran helped draft a letter last June to the Justice Department attesting that Trump’s team had conducted a “diligent search” for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago in response to the government’s subpoena. At that time, the Trump team produced roughly three dozen classified documents, on top of 15 boxes of records returned in January 2022 to the National Archives and Records Administration.
But prosecutors suspected even more classified records remained. They obtained a search warrant last August and seized more than 100 additional documents.
In their letter, Trump’s lawyers said that Corcoran expected investigators to return to Mar-a-Lago to go through any boxes of documents that remained, and that he and Trump “understood this to be the beginning, not the end, of working cooperatively.” Though the letter was addressed to lawmakers, it presumably includes arguments the lawyers would make to try to head off any potential indictment.
Prosecutors on Smith’s team have simultaneously pressed forward with a separate probe into efforts by Trump and allies to overturn the results of the 2020 election, winning court orders to question key advisers and aides before the grand jury. Among the witnesses to appear was former Vice President Mike Pence, who two weeks ago spent hours inside the Washington courthouse.
In Georgia, prosecutors in Fulton County are investigating whether Trump or anyone else committed crimes in trying to undo his narrow loss in that state to Democrat Joe Biden.
The investigations are in addition to the March indictment from the Manhattan district attorney arising from hush-money payments during Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign to a porn actor who alleged an extramarital sexual encounter with him years earlier.
Though a blow legally, the indictment seemed a boon for Trump in the Republican Party’s evolving presidential primary contest ahead of the 2024 election. Trump’s standing in the GOP had been slipping until he was charged, when suddenly, Republicans across the political spectrum rushed to defend him against what they framed as a questionable, politically motivated prosecution.
Today, polling suggests that Trump is the dominant frontrunner in the GOP’s growing 2024 field.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Trump’s chief primary rival, has struggled to maintain the same level of strength he wielded prior to Trump’s indictment. But as the governor prepares to launch his campaign officially, his allies are quietly confident that Trump’s baggage will eventually catch up to him.
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a frequent Trump critic, described the New York indictment as “somewhat of a swing and a miss.”
But any further indictments prosecutors might bring, Duncan said, “are going to be a whole different amplitude that he’s gonna have to deal with.”
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Peoples reported from New York. | 2023-05-09T05:08:38+00:00 | upmatters.com | https://www.upmatters.com/politics/ap-politics/as-trump-probes-intensify-foes-of-ex-president-see-opening/ |
TX Norman OK Zone Forecast for Sunday, August 7, 2022
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thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 10 to 15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. North winds around 5 mph,
becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Highs 97 to 102. Lows in
the mid 70s.
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Baylor-
Including the city of Seymour
301 AM CDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 10 to
15 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 90s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast around 5 mph in the
afternoon. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
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Archer-
Including the cities of Archer City, Holliday, Lakeside City,
and Scotland
301 AM CDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms,
mainly this morning. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 10 to
15 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the upper 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming northeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the
morning. Highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
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Clay-
Including the city of Henrietta
301 AM CDT Mon Aug 8 2022
.TODAY...Partly sunny. A chance of showers and thunderstorms,
mainly this morning. Highs in the upper 90s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Chance of rain 20 percent.
.TUESDAY...Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly sunny with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 90s. East winds around 5 mph.
Chance of rain 30 percent.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the
lower 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Sunny, hot with highs around 100.
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PLANTATION, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Veterans Cybersecurity Group's (VCSG) Federal Information Security Professional Program has become a DoD approved SkillBridge program. This advanced program is designed to allow Active-Duty US Service Members to be trained, mentored, certified, and hired in the last 180 days of their enlistment. Central to the program is the Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) Certification from (ISC)². CISSP meets the mandated certification level required by Department of Defense (DoD) Directive 8570/8140 for government cybersecurity professionals.
VCSG President, Paul Gozaloff, stated "Federal Agencies, and the US Military face greater challenges in meeting their workforce goals than typical US Companies. This is because these sensitive positions require high level security clearances (i.e., TS/SCI with CI Polygraph) taking over a year, and tens of thousands of dollars, to obtain. Our program success is based on the premise that it is easier, faster, and less expensive to train, hire, or contract an already cleared certified US Service member than to endure the excessive time, and expense, required to sponsor a new security clearance candidate.
Mr. Gozaloff also stated "CISSP is the starting point of our program, followed by expertise in the federal guidelines promulgated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This expertise is certified by the Federal Information Technology Security Professional Certification (FITSP). In Phase Three service members undergo specialty cybersecurity training, certifications, and mentorship to align with open positions in the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce".
Federal Cybersecurity Professional (FCP) candidates are required to meet baseline training and certification in the first two phases. Phase three allows clients to specify the advanced training requirements meeting their specific cybersecurity workforce requirements.
Federal Information Security Professional Program phases include:
Phase 1. DoD 8570 IAT Level III Cybersecurity Workforce Certification - CISSP
Phase 2. Federal Information Technology Security Professional (FITSP) Certification
Phase 3. Advanced Custom Training to specific job requirements (AWS, GIAC, MITRE, etc.)
Interested Federal Agencies, or Contractors, with sensitive Cybersecurity Workforce requirements can contact Paul Gozaloff, (954) 423 -7352, or email paul@veteranscybersecurity.com.
About Veterans Cybersecurity Group
Veterans Cybersecurity Group, Inc. (VCSG) is a Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) specializing in Federal Cybersecurity services. Our consulting engagements include Federal Agency and Contractor Compliance while mentoring US Military members transitioning into the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce.
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John Legend is a proud papa once again. This week, the 44-year-old singer shared a photo of himself holding his newborn baby girl, Esti Maxine Stephens, who was born on Jan. 13.
In the Instagram photo, Legend is beaming in a cozy white turtleneck sweater as he holds tiny Esti, the third child he shares with model, TV personality and entrepreneur Chrissy Teigen.
“Our new love,” he captioned the image, with a red heart emoji.
This wasn’t the only photo he has shared of the new baby, though. Legend also tweeted a photo of the couple’s other children — Luna, age 6, and Miles, age 4 — snuggling with baby Esti and wrote, “our house is overflowing with love and joy.
On Friday, we welcomed Esti Maxine Stephens to our family, and our house is overflowing with love and joy. pic.twitter.com/LRgOD5gftr
— John Legend (@johnlegend) January 19, 2023
Legend announced the news of the baby’s birth on Jan. 13 during a private concert.
“What a blessed day,” the Grammy Award-winning singer and songwriter said to the crowd, according to People. He also noted that despite getting little sleep, he felt energized after spending a lot of time at the hospital.
Teigen, 37, has also shared news of the little one’s arrival and name on social media. She posted the same photo of the couple’s children on Instagram, captioning it, “She’s here! Esti Maxine Stephens — the house is bustling and our family could not be happier. Daddy sheds nightly tears of joy seeing Luna and Miles so full of love, and I am learning you still need diapers with a c section!? We are in bliss. Thank you for all the love and well wishes — we feel it all! X.”
The birth comes after Teigen has been very open about her journey through this pregnancy, particularly with in vitro fertilization. She revealed last March that she completed her latest round of IVF after suffering a pregnancy loss with their son Jack in 2020.
Teigen also shared the first close-up baby Esti earlier this week on Instsagram.
“Look at u out here lookin like a baby,” she wrote.
Congrats to the happy parents!
By Patricia Kaowthumrong, for Scripps News.
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The new Mission: Impossible trailer will leave you breathless
IN THIS ARTICLE:
- Mission: Impossible: The Original TV Series
- Mission: Impossible – 6 Movie Collection
- Mission: Impossible – Fallout
The pandemic is still creating ripples in the entertainment industry. The release dates of movies that have been in production for years are still being pushed back. For instance, after nearly a year of waiting, the highly anticipated new Tom Cruise spy thriller, “Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One” is finally hitting theaters. However, from the look of the trailer, it’s going to be well worth it. The pulse-pounding trailer makes this movie look like a mashup of Bond, Wick and Statham amped up to impossible levels.
Here’s what we know about “Dead Reckoning” from the trailer
There are no punches pulled. From what we see in this trailer, in this seventh installment, Ethan Hunt (played by Cruise) has come to a crossroads in his career. The next mission he takes is going to cost him “dearly.” But true to his character, Hunt is not backing down from the challenge. He’s facing it head-on. There are no cliffhangers in this trailer because Hunt comes right up to the edge… then rides off into the sky. Without hesitation.
With provocative dialogue, such as “truth is vanishing,” that is pulled straight from today’s headlines, Hunt seems to be fighting for something personal. And it’s driving him to go beyond anything he’s ever done before. It’s not just the bad guys who are coming after him; it’s the entire world.
However, as much as this trailer reveals, we know it’s only the beginning. Ethan Hunt’s saga has been building since 1996, so this film could arguably be the “Infinity War” of the series. Because of that and Cruise’s success with “Top Gun: Maverick” just last year, this could be the biggest theatrical event of the summer.
Products to help get hyped for “Mission: Impossible 7”
Whether you are new to the films or have been around since the original TV series, this summer is shaping up to be unforgettable. In fact, the MI merchandise is already selling out. If you want to get your memorabilia, now is the best time.
“Mission: Impossible: The Original TV Series”
The original “Mission: Impossible” TV series ran from September 1966 to March 1973 on CBS. If you weren’t around to watch it, or you just want to own the entire collection, you can do that with this comprehensive 46-disc Blu-ray set.
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“Mission: Impossible 6-Movie Collection”
The running time of this collection is 12 hours and 48 minutes. You can purchase all the installments of this blockbuster franchise and watch each one, but it might not be enough to prepare you for this summer’s over-the-top excitement.
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“Mission: Impossible – Fallout”
“Fallout:” is the previous MI movie. If that’s all you are missing from your collection, get it now while supplies last. This offering includes an exclusive collectible book called “Stunts: Raising The Bar,” which takes you behind the action to see how stunts were achieved.
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Mission: Impossible T-Shirt
T-shirts are a universal way to display your love. The simple, classic design lets others know you are a diehard fan of the franchise.
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Mission: Impossible 7 “Dead Reckoning” Poster
This poster captures the moment of Ethan Hunt’s freefall from the new trailer. It’s a beautiful shot that captures both the essence of the series and the fearlessness of the character. These posters can sell out quickly, so you have to act fast to get one.
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BEIRUT (AP) — Israel launched a missile attack on Tuesday targeting Syria’s Aleppo airport for the second time in a week, this time putting it out of commission, Syrian state media said.
The Syrian government did not report any casualties. The transport ministry said all flights will be diverted to the capital, Damascus.
State media, citing a military source, reported that Syrian anti-missile defense systems fired back at what they said were Israeli missiles.
According to the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights, a U.K.-based opposition war monitor, the airstrikes also destroyed warehouses belonging to Iran-backed militias.
The private airliner Cham Wings said in a statement that it is diverting all its flights from Aleppo to the international airport of Damascus. It added that passengers will be shuttled by buses for free between the two cities.
Israel launched airstrikes at Aleppo airport last week, damaging its runway and, according to the war monitor, a warehouse that likely stored a shipment of Iranian rockets.
Last week’s strike tore a hole in the runway and also damaged a structure close to the military side of the airfield, satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press showed.
Syria’s foreign minister last week said the attack “completely destroyed the navigation station with its equipment.”
On June 10, Israeli airstrikes that struck Damascus International Airport caused significant damage to infrastructure and runways and rendered the main runway unserviceable. The airport opened two weeks later following renovation work.
Israel has carried out hundreds of strikes on targets inside government-controlled parts of Syria in recent years, but rarely acknowledges or discusses such operations.
Israel has acknowledged, however, that it targets bases of Iran-allied militant groups, such as Lebanon’s Hezbollah, which has sent thousands of fighters to support Syrian President Bashar Assad’s forces. | 2022-09-07T05:36:25+00:00 | wearegreenbay.com | https://www.wearegreenbay.com/international/ap-international/ap-israeli-airstrike-puts-syrian-airport-out-of-commission/ |
ALEXANDER COUNTY, N.C. (QUEEN CITY NEWS) – A 13-year-old tragically died following a dirt bike accident in Alexander County this weekend, North Carolina State Highway Patrol said Tuesday.
Troopers responded to calls regarding the incident around 4 p.m. Sunday on Barrett Mountain Road. 13-year-old Taylorsville resident Skylar Chapman was found suffering from injuries and was transported by helicopter to a medical center in Winston Salem where he succumbed to injuries on Monday, Highway Patrol said.
An initial investigation revealed Chapman was on the road, drove left of the center line, and collided head-on with a pickup truck.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif. (AP)DeMeco Ryans’ day as San Francisco defensive coordinator started with meetings and then went to the practice field as he focused on implementing a defense to slow down Dak Prescott and the Dallas Cowboys.
Then instead of relaxing or diving into more film at night ahead of a key playoff showdown Sunday, Ryans shifted gears and went into job interview mode with an in-person meeting with the Denver Broncos about their head coaching job.
”With everything you do as a coach, you’re trying to crunch a lot of things in,” he said at his weekly news conference Thursday in between practice and his interview.
”You’re trying to dissect a lot of information in a certain amount of time. So time management is a very crucial thing to have. I know I keep the main thing, the main thing, and the main thing this week is the Cowboys.”
Ryans is one of several assistants still alive in the playoffs dealing with the delicate balance of preparing for the most important games of their careers with the most important job interviews.
Among the other assistants, who have interviewed or been requested for interviews for head coaching jobs are Cowboys coordinators Dan Quinn and Kellen Moore; Giants coordinators Mike Kafka and Wink Martindale; Eagles coordinators Shane Steichen and Jonathan Gannon; Buffalo offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey; and Kansas City offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
The NFL tweaked the rules this year, allowing for assistants who were in the wild-card round to do interviews the week of the divisional round in hopes that qualified candidates on teams that make long postseason runs don’t miss out on getting coveted head coaching jobs.
Many of the head coaches still alive dealt with similar challenges before getting their jobs. Giants coach Brian Daboll said it wasn’t difficult to block out other job opportunities while coaching a team trying to reach the Super Bowl after going through it last year as Bills offensive coordinator.
”You work extremely hard to get to this spot,” Daboll said. ”All the work you put in in the offseason, the training camps, regular season games, and now the first playoff game, as a professional, that’s where all of your attention is.”
After interviewing with the Broncos on Thursday night, Ryans was set to meet with the Texans on Friday. He also is expected to interview with the Carolina and Arizona during this process as he seeks his first head coaching job.
His Dallas counterpart, Quinn, is scheduled to interview with Denver on Friday.
Ryans’ boss Kyle Shanahan went through a similar process six years ago when he interviewed with San Francisco while going on a Super Bowl run as offensive coordinator in Atlanta. Shanahan’s former offensive coordinator, Mike McDaniel, went through the job search last postseason and got hired by Miami, while former defensive coordinator Robert Saleh interviewed for head coaching jobs during the 2019 playoffs but didn’t get hired until a year later.
Shanahan is confident Ryans can balance the two tasks.
”When you just set the time aside for that, it’s a lot for DeMeco to kind of prepare for it, but I think he is prepared for it,” Shanahan said. ”When you’re done with those, you go right back to the most important thing at hand then and that’s us finding a way to win this Sunday.”
The process is a bit easier for coaches on teams that had the bye last week like the Eagles and Chiefs. Those their assistants were able to get interviews done before this week, with Steichen, Gannon and Bieniemy able to take advantage of that opportunity.
”Just focused on the Giants right now,” Steichen said this week. ”That’s it.”
Some assistants preferred to wait before starting the interview process with Kafka and Martindale of the Giants choosing to wait until after Saturday’s game against Philadelphia to begin meeting with teams for potential head coaching jobs.
Martindale handled it the same way three years ago when he was defensive coordinator in Baltimore and ended up interviewing with Giants owner John Mara for the job that ultimately went to Joe Judge.
”It’s an honor when they put a slip in because I think it’s harder to get a head coaching job in this league than being in the Senate,” Martindale said. ”It’s an honor, but we’re not interviewing this week. When I came here as a Giant, it wasn’t a stepping stone for me. It was a destination. … Honestly, I’ve been locked in on Philly. We’re not interviewing this week. I think that when the time comes, if there’s still time when we can do it, I’d love to sit down and talk with them.”
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AP Pro Football Dennis Waszak Jr. and AP Sports Writer Dan Gelston contributed to this report
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Cleaning and disinfecting your home are both effective ways to prevent the spread of illnesses and disease, according to the CDC. Bleach, a chemical that is diluted with water and sold for household use, is a popular disinfectant that can kill most bacteria, fungi and viruses.
When it comes to cleaning with bleach, a claim that often pops up online (here, here, and here) warns against mixing bleach with other household cleaners because doing so may create a toxic gas.
THE QUESTION
Is it safe to mix bleach with other household cleaners?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, it is not safe to mix bleach with other household cleaners.
WHAT WE FOUND
You should “never mix household bleach with any other cleaners or disinfectants,” the CDC says, because doing so “can release vapors that may be very dangerous to breathe in.” The Washington State Department of Health, Utah Department of Health and The Clorox Company, a global manufacturer of household cleaning products, all agree.
“Don't mix bleach with ammonia, acids, or other cleaners,” the Washington State Department of Health warns on its website. “Mixing bleach with common cleaning products can cause serious injuries.”
The Washington State Department of Health explains that when bleach is mixed with ammonia, toxic gasses called chloramines are produced. If a person is exposed to chloramine gas, it can cause harmful symptoms, including coughing, nausea, shortness of breath, watery eyes, chest pain, irritation to the throat, nose, and eyes, wheezing, and even pneumonia.
The Clorox Company warns on its website that the combination could be deadly.
Ammonia can be found in some glass and window cleaners, interior and exterior paints, and in urine, therefore, it is important to use caution when cleaning litter boxes, diaper pails, or toilet bowls, the Washington State Department of Health says.
Sodium hypochlorite, the active ingredient in chlorine bleach, is found in household bleach and many other disinfectants. Sodium hypochlorite can react with ammonia, drain cleaners and other acids, according to the Washington State and Utah health departments. When chlorine bleach is mixed with cleaning products that contain acid, it could produce chlorine gas.
“Chlorine gas exposure, even at low levels and short periods of time, almost always irritates the mucous membranes (eyes, throat, and nose), and causes coughing and breathing problems, burning and watery eyes, and a runny nose,” the Washington State Department of Health says. “Higher levels of exposure can cause chest pain, more severe breathing difficulties, vomiting, pneumonia, and fluid in the lungs. Very high levels can cause death.”
Cleaning products that contain acids include vinegar, some glass and window cleaners, automatic dishwasher detergents and rinses, toilet bowl cleaners, drain cleaners, rust removal products, and brick and concrete cleaners. Bleach also reacts with some oven cleaners, hydrogen peroxide, and some insecticides, so it is very important to always read the product label before using a cleaning product.
The American Cleaning Institute, an organization that represents producers of household, industrial, and institutional cleaning products, also says “it’s dangerous to mix bleach with other cleaning agents.” On its website, it shares some helpful tips on how to safely clean with bleach, including:
- Dilute the bleach with water at room temperature unless otherwise stated on the label.
- Pre-clean the surface with soap and water before disinfecting because bleach becomes less effective when there’s dirt on the surface.
- Wear gloves to protect your skin, and wash your hands with soap and water after you’re done disinfecting.
- Ventilate the room while you’re using bleach.
- Rinse food contact surfaces and toys with water, after the bleach has been left on the surface for as long as recommended on the label.
- Store the bleach out of reach of children and pets.
If you or someone you know has been exposed to a chemical mixture and is experiencing symptoms of illness, you should contact a healthcare provider or call the emergency response service in your area.
More from VERIFY: No, cold or rainy weather cannot make you sick | 2022-08-10T14:21:39+00:00 | wgrz.com | https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/verify/health-verify/mixing-bleach-with-ammonia-acids-other-household-cleaners-is-not-safe-fact-check/536-d88478bc-a3a9-48e1-add9-1486e82ce597 |
By KEVIN McGILL
Associated Press
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Immigrant advocates head to a federal appeals court in New Orleans on Wednesday in hopes of saving an Obama-era program that prevents the deportation of thousands of people brought into the U.S. as children.
A federal judge in Texas last year declared the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program illegal — although he agreed to leave the program intact for those already benefitting from it while his order is appealed.
DACA proponents planned an early morning vigil ahead of arguments at the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
The U.S. Justice Department is defending the program, allied with the state of New Jersey, advocacy organizations such as the Mexican-American Legal Defense and Education Fund and a coalition of dozens of powerful corporations — including Amazon, Apple, Google and Microsoft — which argue that DACA recipients are “employees, consumers and job creators.”
Texas, the lead plaintiff with eight other Republican-leaning states, argues that DACA was enacted without going through proper legal and administrative procedures, including public notice and comment periods. Additionally, the states argue that they are harmed financially by allowing immigrants to remain in the country illegally.
“DACA imposes classic pocketbook injuries on the States through social services, healthcare, and education costs,” Texas attorneys argued in a brief, estimating that the state spends tens of millions of dollars on Medicaid services on those in the country illegally.
DACA proponents argue the state hasn’t proven that ending the program would decrease its costs. They argue that DACA is a policy that falls within federal authorities’ power to decide how best to spend finite enforcement resources and that Texas diminished its claims of financial injury by waiting six years to challenge the program. They also argue the state ignores evidence that DACA recipients decrease Texas’ costs because many of them hold jobs with health insurance benefits and many own homes and pay property taxes that support schools.
“Texas and the other states cannot point to an injury that is traceable to DACA,” MALDEF attorney Nina Perales said in a news conference last week. “Without injury, there’s no jurisdiction for the federal courts to hear this case.”
The damage to DACA recipients would be grave, immigrant advocates argued in one brief, exposing them to removal from the only country many of them have known and disrupting the lives of established families.
“Collectively, they are parents of over a quarter-million U.S. citizens, and 70% of DACA recipients have an immediate family member who is a U.S. citizen,” advocates stated in one brief.
DACA has faced numerous court challenges since then-President Barack Obama created it by executive order in 2012. Former President Donald Trump moved to end the program. But a U.S. Supreme Court decision determined that he had not done it properly, bringing it back to life and allowing for new applications. That was followed by the Texas-led lawsuit.
Assigned to hear arguments at the 5th Circuit were Chief Judge Priscilla Richman, an appointee of President George W. Bush; and two Trump appointees, judges James Ho and Kurt Engelhardt.
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Goats ram! Sheep scram!
That's pretty much the four-word summation of a new study looking at what happens when goats and sheep compete for salt licks – naturally occurring deposits of salt – above the tree line in Montana.
Since this blog is called "Goats and Soda," we wanted to know more so we interviewed study co-author Joel Berger, a professor at Colorado State University and a senior scientist for the Wildlife Conservation Society.
(And if you're curious how we came up with this blog name, here's the story. Of if you're not inclined to click on embedded links, here's a synopsis: Goats are an integral part of life around the world and especially in the lower resource countries we cover, where having even a few goats can provide food for a family, either from milk or meat. Plus like journalists, goats are very curious animals).
This interview has been edited for length and clarity.
What was the inspiration for your study?
Forest Hayes, a Ph.D. student of mine [and co-author of the study] and I were in Montana looking for grizzly bears through spotting scopes, and we kept seeing goats and then sheep.
And you wondered ...
Why are they above the tree line, in areas where there's just no food? This was in May [2019], the remnant of winter snow is just melting out, it's too high for any plant growth yet because temperatures are still pretty frigid.
So we kept noticing goats and sheep in different places but every once in a while they were coming together at the same few spots – which were very patchily distributed mineral licks.
And they were after the salt in those mineral licks — which as you note would have previously been covered by glacial ice that's now melting due to earth's warming temperatures?
It's salt.
How did they know they'd find salt above tree line, where they typically don't hang out?
Darned, that's a really good question. I don't know that anybody has looked at how these hoofed mammals know how to detect [salt]. I know in desert systems, like the Gobi desert, they can smell rainfall and know how to navigate and go to the rain.
You observed some ... interactions ... as the goats and sheep competed for the salt?
Over 106 interactions. The sheep won 2, everything else was goats, goats, goats.
As a goat admirer, I can't say I'm surprised. We've reported on many studies that show how smart goats are. But you say you were surprised?
If everything else is equal, I was expecting half [of the interactions] to be won by sheep and half by goats because they're similar in size.
But you made an interesting point you would have expected goats.
It's armchair quarterbacking but now, oh yeah, it makes sense – goats don't have a lot of behavioral signaling, they kind of go into aggression pretty fast. Sheep have a lot of postures to communicate. So what's a goat going to do – lower its head and rush at you.
How did the sheep eke out two wins?
They just refused to leave and took a couple steps to the goats and the goats wanted no part of it.
And the lessons learned ...
I think it adds a dimension about how species in the wild may be responding as we move into the future – whether it's humans mucking up the environment directly by road building or groundwater depletion or glacial retreating. As resources like minerals, shade and snow patches become more patchy, if the resources are really important to these animals, there's going to be conflict.
But we don't know exactly how it will play out?
We don't know because nobody's every studied this before.
Might there be ramifications for goats that people raise?
That's a really good question. There probably are ramifications for waterholes in deserts in Asia or Africa. But we [already] know goats can be aggressive.
Which would mean goats will continue to survive and thrive and play a role in helping humans with their milk and meat.
Goats are at the root of how humanity has survived for thousands and thousands of years.
But maybe your findings aren't such good news for sheep.
It could be serious for sheep if nonbiological resources such as minerals, snow patches and waterholes [diminish].
Here's a perhaps weird question: Any lessons for humans?
That's not a weird question at all. Goats and sheep are mammalian brethren. They have combat in places with patchy resources. What do we think is going to happen with oil and gas in the Arctic? Russia has fortified or built at least 18 new military bases in the last 10 years in areas where there's permafrost or glacial ice. We in Alaska are certainly monitoring and aware of that situation.
I have to ask about another weird thing – in an interview with the Washington Post about your study, you mention that goats are interested in ... human pee?
It's a peer-reviewed legitimate science study we did. Basically people would pee on trails, and the goats would leave the cliffs and come running down at times to suck up the urine. That's how salt deprived they are.
As a goat lover, can I ask if you admire goats?
For sure. I love the whole lineage of goats and ancestral goat antelopes. They're just amazing, they can run really fast, climb mountains. I love the whole lineage that involves goats. They radiated out.
Ibex go from Saudi Arabia and Ethiopia into Egypt all the way to Siberia. And then over to Spain. They're remarkably successful.
So are goats the GOAT (greatest of all time)?
They are to me!
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The 95th Academy Awards air Sunday night on ABC. Below is the full list of 2023 Academy Award nominees, with winners marked in bold. This list will be updated throughout the ceremony
Animated feature film
WINNER: Guillermo del Toro's Pinocchio; Guillermo del Toro, Mark Gustafson, Gary Ungar and Alex Bulkley
Marcel the Shell With Shoes On; Dean Fleischer Camp, Elisabeth Holm, Andrew Goldman, Caroline Kaplan and Paul Mezey
Puss in Boots: The Last Wish; Joel Crawford and Mark Swift
The Sea Beast; Chris Williams and Jed Schlanger
Turning Red; Domee Shi and Lindsey Collins
Actor in a supporting role
WINNER: Ke Huy Quan, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Brendan Gleeson, The Banshees of Inisherin
Brian Tyree Henry, Causeway
Judd Hirsch, The Fabelmans
Barry Keoghan, The Banshees of Inisherin
Actor in a leading role
Austin Butler, Elvis
Colin Farrell, The Banshees of Inisherin
Brendan Fraser, The Whale
Paul Mescal, Aftersun
Bill Nighy, Living
Actress in a leading role
Cate Blanchett, Tár
Ana de Armas, Blonde
Andrea Riseborough, To Leslie
Michelle Williams, The Fabelmans
Michelle Yeoh, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Actress in a supporting role
Angela Bassett, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever
Hong Chau, The Whale
Kerry Condon, The Banshees of Inisherin
Jamie Lee Curtis, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Stephanie Hsu, Everything Everywhere All at Once
Cinematography
All Quiet on the Western Front; James Friend
Bardo, False Chronicle of a Handful of Truths; Darius Khondji
Elvis; Mandy Walker
Empire of Light; Roger Deakins
Tár; Florian Hoffmeister
Costume design
Babylon; Mary Zophres
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; Ruth Carter
Elvis; Catherine Martin
Everything Everywhere All at Once; Shirley Kurata
Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris; Jenny Beavan
Directing
The Banshees of Inisherin, Martin McDonagh
Everything Everywhere All at Once, Daniel Kwan and Daniel ScheinertThe Fabelmans, Steven SpielbergTár, Todd Field
Triangle of Sadness, Ruben Östlund
Documentary feature film
All That Breathes; Shaunak Sen, Aman Mann and Teddy Leifer
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed; Laura Poitras, Howard Gertler, John Lyons, Nan Goldin and Yoni Golijov
Fire of Love; Sara Dosa, Shane Boris and Ina Fichman
A House Made of Splinters; Simon Lereng Wilmont and Monica Hellström
Navalny; Daniel Roher, Odessa Rae, Diane Becker, Melanie Miller and Shane Boris
Documentary short film
"The Elephant Whisperers," Kartiki Gonsalves and Guneet Monga
"Haulout," Evgenia Arbugaeva and Maxim Arbugaev
"How Do You Measure a Year?" Jay Rosenblatt
"The Martha Mitchell Effect," Anne Alvergue and Beth Levison
"Stranger at the Gate," Joshua Seftel and Conall Jones
Film editing
The Banshees of Inisherin, Mikkel E.G. Nielsen
Elvis, Matt Villa and Jonathan Redmond
Everything Everywhere All at Once, Paul Rogers
Tár, Monika Willi
Top Gun: Maverick, Eddie Hamilton
International feature film
All Quiet on the Western Front, Germany
Argentina, 1985, Argentina
Close, Belgium
EO, Poland
The Quiet Girl, Ireland
Makeup and hairstyling
All Quiet on the Western Front; Heike Merker and Linda Eisenhamerová
The Batman; Naomi Donne, Mike Marino and Mike Fontaine
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; Camille Friend and Joel Harlow
Elvis; Mark Coulier, Jason Baird and Aldo Signoretti
The Whale; Adrien Morot, Judy Chin and Annemarie Bradley
Music (original score)
All Quiet on the Western Front, Volker Bertelmann
Babylon, Justin Hurwitz
The Banshees of Inisherin, Carter Burwell
Everything Everywhere All at Once, Son Lux
The Fabelmans, John Williams
Music (original song)
"Applause," from Tell It like a Woman; Music and Lyric by Diane Warren
"Hold My Hand," from Top Gun: Maverick; Music and Lyric by Lady Gaga and BloodPop
"Lift Me Up," from Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; Music by Tems, Rihanna, Ryan Coogler and Ludwig Goransson; Lyric by Tems and Ryan Coogler
"Naatu Naatu," from RRR; Music by M.M. Keeravaani; Lyric by Chandrabose
"This is a Life," from Everything Everywhere All at Once; Music by Ryan Lott, David Byrne and Mitski; Lyric by Ryan Lott and David Byrne
Best picture
All Quiet on the Western Front; Malte Grunert, Producer
Avatar: The Way of Water; James Cameron and Jon Landau, Producers
The Banshees of Inisherin; Graham Broadbent, Pete Czernin and Martin McDonagh, Producers
Elvis; Baz Luhrmann, Catherine Martin, Gail Berman, Patrick McCormick and Schuyler Weiss, Producers
Everything Everywhere All At Once; Daniel Kwan, Daniel Scheinert and Jonathan Wang, Producers
The Fabelmans; Kristie Macosko Krieger, Steven Spielberg and Tony Kushner, Producers
Tár; Todd Field, Alexandra Milchan and Scott Lambert, Producers
Top Gun: Maverick; Tom Cruise, Christopher McQuarrie, David Ellison and Jerry Bruckheimer, Producers
Triangle of Sadness; Erik Hemmendorff and Philippe Bober, Producers
Women Talking; Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner and Frances McDormand, Producers
Production design
All Quiet on the Western Front; Production Design: Christian M. Goldbeck; Set Decoration: Ernestine Hipper
Avatar: The Way of Water; Production Design: Dylan Cole and Ben Procter; Set Decoration: Vanessa Cole
Babylon; Production Design: Florencia Martin; Set Decoration: Anthony Carlino
Elvis; Production Design: Catherine Martin and Karen Murphy; Set Decoration: Bev Dunn
The Fabelmans; Production Design: Rick Carter; Set Decoration: Karen O'Hara
Short film (animated)
"The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse," Charlie Mackesy and Matthew Freud
"The Flying Sailor," Amanda Forbis and Wendy Tilby
"Ice Merchants," João Gonzalez and Bruno Caetano
"My Year of Dicks," Sara Gunnarsdóttir and Pamela Ribon
"An Ostrich Told Me The World is Fake and I Think I Believe It," Lachlan Pendragon
Short film (live action)
"An Irish Goodbye," Tom Berkeley and Ross White
"Ivalu," Anders Walter and Rebecca Pruzan
"Le Pupille," Alice Rohrwacher and Alfonso Cuarón
"Night Ride," Eirik Tveiten and Gaute Lid Larssen
"The Red Suitcase," Cyrus Neshvad
Sound
All Quiet on the Western Front; Viktor Prášil, Frank Kruse, Markus Stemler, Lars Ginzel and Stefan Korte
Avatar: The Way of Water; Julian Howarth, Gwendolyn Yates Whittle, Dick Bernstein, Christopher Boyes, Gary Summers and Michael Hedges
The Batman; Stuart Wilson, William Files, Douglas Murray and Andy Nelson
Elvis; David Lee, Wayne Pashley, Andy Nelson and Michael Keller
Top Gun: Maverick; Mark Weingarten, James H. Mather, Al Nelson, Chris Burdon and Mark Taylor
Visual Effects
All Quiet on the Western Front; Frank Petzold, Viktor Müller, Markus Frank and Kamil Jafar
Avatar: The Way of Water; Joe Letteri, Richard Baneham, Eric Saindon and Daniel Barrett
The Batman; Dan Lemmon, Russell Earl, Anders Langlands and Dominic Tuohy
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever; Geoffrey Baumann, Craig Hammack, R. Christopher White and Dan Sudick
Top Gun: Maverick; Ryan Tudhope, Seth Hill, Bryan Litson and Scott R. Fisher
Writing (adapted screenplay)
All Quiet on the Western Front; Screenplay - Edward Berger, Lesley Paterson & Ian Stokell
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery; Written by Rian Johnson
Living; Written by Kazuo Ishiguro
Top Gun: Maverick; Screenplay by Ehren Kruger and Eric Warren Singer and Christopher McQuarrie; Story by Peter Craig and Justin Marks
Women Talking; Screenplay by Sarah Polley
Writing (original screenplay)
The Banshees of Inisherin; Written by Martin McDonagh
Everything Everywhere All At Once; Written by Daniel Kwan & Daniel Scheinert
The Fabelmans; Written by Steven Spielberg & Tony Kushner
Tár; Written by Todd Field
Triangle of Sadness; Written by Ruben Östlund
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Pisces (Feb. 19-March 20) — Today is a 7 — Despite your wanderlust, travel obstacles abound. Work could interfere with fun. Adapt your exploration for current conditions. Study, learn and discover. Knowledge is power. | 2023-07-24T19:24:55+00:00 | cadillacnews.com | https://www.cadillacnews.com/horoscopes/article_c18deafc-2a40-11ee-a8d5-97315a759c1a.html |
HONOLULU (AP) — Hawaii Gov. Josh Green on Friday signed legislation that will allow more people to carry concealed firearms but at the same time prohibit people from taking guns to a wide range of places, including beaches, hospitals, stadiums, bars that serve alcohol and movie theaters. Private businesses allowing guns will have to post a sign to that effect.
The legal overhaul comes in response to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling from last year that expanded gun rights by saying Americans have a right to carry firearms in public for self-defense.
New York and New Jersey adopted similar laws last year that quickly met legalchallenges which are making their way through federal courts.
Green, who is a physician by training and has been an emergency room doctor in Hawaii for decades, said gun violence is a public health crisis and action needs to be taken to address it.
“On many occasions in my training back on the mainland, I was one of the physicians that took care of individuals who were victims of gun violence. Not only that, I lost a loved one to a suicide with a gun,” Green said before signing the measure. “And so anything that we can do, we should.”
Rep. David Tarnas, chair of the House judiciary committee, said lawmakers carefully crafted the measure to be consistent with the high court’s interpretation of the Second Amendment right to bear arms and also establish what he called a “fair system” for regulating concealed carry permits.
“We aim to create a balanced approach that respects the rights of gun owners and the need to maintain a safe and protected space in Hawaii,” Tarnas said.
Hawaii has long had some of the strictest gun laws in the nation.
Before the Supreme Court ruling, Hawaii law gave county police chiefs the discretion to determine whether to issue gun owners a permit to carry. Police chiefs rarely did. They issued just six such permits in 21 years, making it virtually impossible for civilians to carry guns in Hawaii. Otherwise state law only allowed people to keep firearms in their homes and to transport them – unloaded and locked up – to shooting ranges, hunting areas and other limited places like repair shops.
In 2022, Hawaii had the second-lowest gun death rate among the 50 states, according to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Only Massachusetts had a lower figure.
Andrew Namiki Roberts, the director of the Hawaii Firearms Coalition, said Hawaii lawmakers wanted the law to be a “workaround” of the high court’s decision in New York State Rifle and Pistol Association v. Bruen. He said the new law effectively makes it so people can’t carry firearms in public for self-defense and is a “gross infringement” on the Second Amendment.
“It limits carrying a firearm to public sidewalks and private businesses — if you can get permission. All other places in the state, it’s going to be illegal to carry a firearm,” he said.
Kainoa Kaku, president of the Hawaii Rifle Association, said it showed the state’s leaders viewed “law-abiding, gun-owning citizenry of Hawaii as criminals.”
“They are so stupid they cannot tell the difference between someone who doesn’t follow the law and commits crimes with firearms and someone that just wants to protect themselves and their family with a gun,” he said.
Both gun rights groups plan to challenge the new law in court.
Attorney General Anne Lopez said her office was prepared to fight these lawsuits.
Kaku also objected to the anticipated expenses of the new law, estimating it will cost gun owners $1,000 to take all the classes and proficiency tests required to obtain a concealed carry permit that will only be valid for four years.
The governor also signed another bill requiring the state Department of Education to develop a training program to help public and charter schools respond to school shootings. | 2023-06-03T19:37:59+00:00 | fox59.com | https://fox59.com/news/national-world/ap-us-news/hawaii-allows-more-concealed-carry-after-supreme-court-ruling-but-tightly-limits-where-guns-allowed/ |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Dozens of South Koreans adopted by Danish parents decades ago have formally demanded the South Korean government investigate their adoptions, which they say were marred by widespread practices that falsified or obscured children’s origins.
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission in Seoul has up to four months to decide whether to accept the application collectively filed Tuesday by the 53 adoptees. If it does, that could possibly trigger the most far-reaching inquiry into foreign adoptions in the country, which has never fully reconciled the child export frenzy engineered by past military governments that ruled from the 1960s to ’80s.
The application cites a broad range of grievances emphasizing how scores of children were carelessly or unnecessarily removed from their families amid loose government monitoring and a lack of due diligence.
Perhaps more crucially, the country’s special laws aimed at promoting adoptions practically allowed profit-driven agencies to manipulate records and bypass proper child relinquishment.
Most of the South Korean adoptees sent abroad were registered by agencies as legal orphans found abandoned on the streets, although they frequently had relatives who could be easily identified and found. This made the children more easily adoptable as agencies raced to send more kids to the West at faster speeds.
“None of us are orphans,” said Peter Møller, attorney and co-head of the Danish Korean Rights Group, as he described the group’s members who filed the application.
“(In) a lot of papers, the Korean state at the time have stamped papers that say people were found on the streets. If you do a little bit of math, that would mean that from the 1970s and 1980s Seoul would be flooded with baskets with children lying around in the streets. … Basements will be filled with lost child reports at police stations.”
Møller, who was adopted to Denmark in 1974, said about 50 more of the group’s members are expected to join the application and that he plans to come back to South Korea with their files in September.
The complaints by adoptees who filed the application include inaccurate or falsified information in adoption papers that distort their biological origins, such as wrong birth names, dates or locations, or details about birth parents.
Some of the adoptees say they discovered that the agencies had switched their identities to replace other children who died or got too sick to travel to Danish parents, which made it highly difficult or often impossible to trace their roots.
The adoptees called for the commission to broadly investigate the alleged wrongdoings surrounding their adoptions, including how agencies potentially falsified records, manipulated children’s backgrounds and origins, and proceeded with adoptions without the proper consent of birth parents. They want the commission to establish whether the government should be held accountable for failing to monitor the agencies and confirm whether the uptick in adoptions was fueled by increasingly larger payments and donations from adoptive parents, which apparently motivated agencies to create their own supply.
The adoptees also called for the commission to push Holt Children’s Services and the Korea Social Service — the two agencies that sent kids to Denmark — into providing full access to the entirety of their adoption documents and background information. They also say all those records should be transferred to government authorities handling post-adoption services to prevent the information from being destroyed or manipulated.
South Korean adoptees for years have been criticizing agencies over what they see as a lack of transparency and an unwillingness to open records. Møller said some adoptees in Denmark remain reluctant to join the application out of fear that the agencies might destroy their records.
Holt didn’t answer repeated calls seeking comment. The KSS deferred all questions to Holt, the bigger agency.
Holt already has an ongoing legal battle with U.S. adoptee Adam Crapser, who in 2019 filed a 200 million won ($150,000) damage suit against the agency and the South Korean government for failing to follow through on his adoption and ensure that his American parents naturalized him. After being abused and abandoned by two different sets of American parents, Crapser was deported in 2016 following run-ins with the law because none of his guardians filed citizenship papers for him.
The Danish adoptees initially considered filing a lawsuit against the agencies or South Korean government before dropping the idea because South Korean law puts the burden of proof entirely on the plaintiffs in civil cases. If the truth commission decides to investigate the adoptions, its findings could later be used by adoptees in possible damage suits against the agencies or government, said Philsik Shin, a Seoul-based scholar who helped the adoptees prepare the application.
About 200,000 South Koreans were adopted overseas during the past six decades, mainly to white parents in the United States and Europe. Denmark was one of the biggest destinations for South Korean children in Europe, receiving about 9,000 adoptees — most of them from the 1960s to late 1980s when South Korea was ruled by consecutive military governments.
During the height of the adoptions in the late 1970s and mid-1980s, agencies aggressively solicited newborns or young children from hospitals and orphanages, often in exchange for payments, and operated maternity homes where single mothers were pressured to give away their babies. Adoption workers toured factory areas and low-income neighborhoods in search of struggling families who could be persuaded to give away their children.
The agencies were run by board members close to military leaders, who saw adoptions as a tool to reduce the number of mouths to feed and the remove the socially undesirable, including children from unwed mothers. Adoptions were also aimed at deepening ties with the democratic West amid a fierce regime competition with rival North Korea, according to the military governments’ documents obtained by AP.
It wasn’t until 2013 when South Korea’s government required foreign adoptions to go through family courts, ending a decadeslong policy of allowing private agencies to dictate child relinquishments, transfer of custodies and emigration. | 2022-08-23T14:55:07+00:00 | pix11.com | https://pix11.com/ap-international/danish-adoptees-call-for-s-korea-to-probe-adoption-issues/ |
Which laptop case is best?
More people are working from home or remotely than ever. Since you can’t carry your desktop computer with you, the chances are excellent that you get your job done on a laptop. But just as with mobile devices, you need to ensure that it doesn’t get damaged.
There are several laptop backpacks that can easily accommodate 23-inch devices and accessories, but they tend to be heavy and cumbersome. A more elegant, lightweight solution is to protect your laptop with a sleek case. There are plenty of styles and designs to choose from, so finding the best laptop case for you can be a challenge.
Different carrying methods
Shoulder bag
There might be times when you need to run to catch the bus or the train, and you can’t be slowed down with a laptop in your hands. Or you might be carrying a handbag and want to have at least one hand free. For those scenarios, a shoulder bag is the best option.
They don’t have as much space on the inside as a backpack, but are still large enough to fit your laptop, the charger, and a wireless mouse and keyboard. The shoulder strap can typically be adjusted to either hang loose or closer to your body.
Laptop sleeve
Something a bit more compact, a laptop sleeve is often made from thick foam with a zipper on the opening. To protect your laptop when it’s not needed or you’re on the move, you simply slide your device into the sleeve and zip it up. There are no carrying handles or straps, so it’s best to then put the sleeve in a larger bag unless you don’t mind clutching it.
The advantage of a sleeve is that it protects the laptop on all sides and isn’t much larger than the laptop’s dimensions.
Carrying case
Similar to a laptop sleeve, a carrying case for your portable computer is padded on all sides and has a zippered entrance at the top. In addition to the main compartment, there is often a smaller pocket on the inside for accessories. But the most significant difference from a sleeve is that there is a carrying handle.
Level of protection
Hard-shell case
If you want a minimalist approach to protecting your laptop, a hard-shell case is an excellent choice. It usually comprises a lid and bottom piece, made from durable plastic, that clips onto the respective laptop parts. A hard-shell case provides great protection from bumps and scratches, but won’t prevent damage from a fall. Some hard-shell cases also include a keyboard cover. In addition to the protection, there are plenty of designs, color schemes and patterns to choose from.
Foam or canvas
The most common form of protection for a laptop or tablet is a foam case with a canvas cover. The advantage of that over a hard-shell case is that it’s much lighter, easier to clean and the laptop’s ports aren’t exposed. The thickness of the foam padding varies depending on the manufacturer and the level of protection it affords.
Leather or leather-like cases
A leather case or shoulder bag will always look stylish. Leather is a timeless material, but it doesn’t provide as much protection as other cases. It is rare to find a genuine leather case with additional padding or foam on the side, leaving your laptop vulnerable to bumps and drops. So leather-like materials such as polyurethane might be a good option, as you still get the leather look but with some padding.
What you need to buy for a laptop case
Tomtoc 360 Protective Laptop Shoulder Bag
This shoulder bag has two rubber CornerArmors at the bottom to protect it from unexpected drops or bumps. On the inside is soft fleece to prevent scratching, and the thick padding is covered with canvas to protect whatever you’re carrying. Sold by Amazon
Amazon Basics 13.3-Inch Laptop Sleeve
An excellent grab-and-go option, this laptop sleeve has a zippered opening at the top and is large enough to fit any laptop up to 13.3 inches. The soft foam is covered with canvas and is available in five colors. Sold by Amazon
ProCase 12-12.9-Inch Sleeve Case Bag
Large enough to fit a MacBook Pro or a Microsoft Surface Pro laptop, this carrying case has a zippered opening below the handle. It’s made from lightweight canvas that is easy to clean and comes in eight colors, several of them bright. Sold by Amazon
Mosiso Plastic Hard Shell And Keyboard Cover
This hard-shell laptop cover is compatible with the 13-inch Apple MacBook Air. It is available in 43 colors and includes the snap-on lid and body cover, as well as two color-matching soft keyboard covers. Sold by Amazon
FYY Premium Leather Laptop Sleeve Case
This is made from premium polyurethane leather and has a carry handle at the top and an additional pocket on the outside. The zipper opens the sleeve completely so you can lay it flat to access your laptop on one side and accessories on the other. It has an elastic strap at the back so you can hook it onto a rolling suitcase. Sold by Amazon
Targus 15.6-Inch Classic Slim Briefcase Laptop Bag
Stylish and functional, this case can hold a laptop of up to 15.6 inches in the main, zippered compartment. There is an additional pocket on the side for accessories such as the charging cable and a mouse. It is made from durable materials and the carry handles are reinforced. Sold by Amazon
Mosiso Laptop Sleeve For MacBook Air With Additional Case For Accessories
This laptop sleeve is made from waterproof neoprene foam and has a fleece lining on the inside to protect your laptop from scratches. It comes with a smaller neoprene bag that easily stores your accessories such as the charging cable or earbuds. The sleeve is available in sizes that can hold up to a 16-inch laptop. Sold by Amazon
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The following items were taken from area police department reports and news releases. An arrest does not constitute a finding of guilt.
Elmhurst
Alcohol
Lance Alexander, 60, of the 900 block of South 7th Avenue, Maywood, was cited for possession of alcoholic liquor in a motor vehicle and trespass to a motor vehicle at 8:32 p.m. April 24 after police answered a call about someone refusing to leave a taxi.
Alexander, this time with an address on the 1500 block of N. Sedgwick Street, Chicago, was cited again for disorderly conduct — public intoxication and possession of open alcohol in public at 11:39 a.m. April 25 in the lobby of the Elmhurst Police Department, where police said he was intoxicated and had several open bottles of alcohol.
Alexander was again cited for possession of alcohol in public and issued a No Trespass notice at 9:32 a.m. April 26 after police responded to McDonald’s, 190 E. Butterfield Rd., for a call about an intoxicated subject. His Chicago address was listed.
Animal neglect
Patrick Beliczynski, 40, of the 300 block of Shady Lane, Elmhurst, was cited for having a barking dog and failing to have dog license at 1:31 a.m. April 23 after police responding to complaints said the dog was in a patio area without access to food, water or proper shelter.
Battery
Kevin Johnson, 33, of the 200 block of North Addison Avenue, Elmhurst, was charged with battery and given a No Trespass notice for Fitz’s Pub, 172 N. Addison Ave., after allegedly punching a security guard who was escorting him out of the bar for inappropriate behavior toward staff.
Burglary
Devell Robinson, 30, of the 7500 block of South Wentworth Avenue, Chicago, was charged with burglary to a motor vehicle without damage and criminal trespass to a motor vehicle at 6:54 p.m. April 23 in connection with the burglary of a car in the 200 block of North Melrose Avenue earlier that afternoon.
Cannabis
Brion Mims, 22, of the 100 block of Central Avenue, Chicago, was cited for failing to use a seat belt, possession of adult use cannabis in a motor vehicle and driving with registration suspended for failing to have insurance at 9:57 a.m. April 21.
Julio Rico, 26, of the 2300 block of South Troy Street, Chicago, was cited for possession of cannabis by a driver, driving without insurance and disobeying a stop sign at 11:13 p.m. April 21.
Disorderly conduct
Andrew Guzzo, 39, of the 100 block of North Cedar Avenue, Wood Dale, was issued a No Trespass notice and cited for disorderly conduct at 9:23 p.m. April 25 after allegedly threatening an employee at a McDonald’s drive-up window.
DUI
Gilberto Guzman, 54, of the 800 block of North York Street, Elmhurst, was charged with driving under the influence and possession of a concealed firearm while under the influence of alcohol at 9:51 p.m. April 22.
Jake Sherwood, 23, of the first block of 27W Cooley Road, Winfield, was cited for driving under the influence, speeding, failing to signal when required, illegal transport of alcohol and unlawful possession of cannabis by a driver at 11:56 p.m. April 22.
Forgery
A resident reported April 26 that a check he mailed had been stolen, altered and cashed.
Another resident reported a similar tale, going back to February.
Fugitive from justice
Audwin Griffith, 50, of the 200 block of Sawyer Avenue, LaGrange, was charged with being a fugitive from justice at 5:41 p.m. April 25 after Elmhurst police were told he was wanted on an Ohio extradition warrant.
Identity theft
A resident reported April 17 that she was notified by Kohl’s that an unknown offender tried to open an account in her name.
A resident reported receiving a mailed phone bill in mid-April for an account she never opened. The account was closed and the credit bureaus notified.
A resident reported on April 24 that someone tried unsuccessfully to use his information to open a credit card account.
A resident reported on April 19 that someone tried to use her information to apply for a loan from the Small Business Administration.
A resident reported on April 25 that an unknown suspect used his information to file a 2021 tax return and had received a check from the Internal Revenue Service. The resident notified the IRS that the filing was fraudulent.
A resident reported on April 25 that she was notified by a collection agency that she owed money on a vehicle bought in her name, but not by her.
A resident reported on April 25 that after a phone conversation in early April with an unknown suspect, he discovered fraudulent charges on his bank account.
Kazeal Chowdhury, 46, of the 3900 block of Carpenter Street, Detroit, was charged with identity theft at 8:53 p.m. April 25 after his vehicle was stopped and he allegedly admitted to using recently stolen credit cards for purchases in an area store.
Theft
Merchandise was reported stolen from Jewel-Osco, 153 E. Schiller St., by two suspects who left the store without paying at 12:10 p.m. April 20.
E-cigarettes were reported stolen from Elmhurst Food and Liquor, 416 N. York St., at 4:25 p.m. April 23 by three suspects who fled on foot.
Letarn Harris, 41, of the 400 block of West Division Street, Villa Park, was charged with retail theft of two pairs of gym shoes from Kohl’s, 303 S. Route 83, at 2:11 p.m. April 24.
Merchandise was reported stolen from Kohl’s, 303 S. Route 83, about 7:30 p.m. April 25 by two suspects described as Black women in their twenties.
Traffic violations
Zackary Strutton, 18, of the 800 block of Devon Street, Independence, Mo., was charged with driving with a suspended driver’s license, driving without insurance and unlawful display of registration at 9:40 p.m. April 20.
Daniel Pena, 38, of the 6200 block of North Hoyne Avenue, Chicago, was cited for driving with a suspended driver’s license, driving with suspended registration and driving without insurance at 11:28 p.m. April 21.
Luca Ferrantelli, 20, of the 2400 block of North Finley Avenue, Lombard, was cited for operating a motor vehicle while using an electronic communication device and disobeying a stop sign at 4:49 p.m. April 24.
Thomas Beata, 25, of the 100 block of Burlington Avenue, Clarendon Hills, was charged with driving with a suspended driver’s license and driving with expired registration at 8:45 p.m. April 24. | 2023-05-01T06:09:28+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/elmhurst/ct-dob-emhurst-police-blotter-0504-20230501-s6owefofu5htniwn2rmj7mjieq-story.html |
HONOLULU (AP) — Two swings were all it took for Hayden Buckley to become another face in a large crowd of contenders to a two-shot lead Saturday in the Sony Open.
On a day when there was an eight-way tie for the lead at one point, Buckley made a pair of eagles on the back nine at Waialae that carried him to a second straight 6-under 64 and allowed him at least a little separation.
One of them was a wedge from 133 yards that he thought he tugged to a left pin at No. 10, the third-easiest hole on the course. Instead, it turned out perfectly.
“It was nice to see that,” Buckley said. “I did pull it a little bit and wasn’t sure where it was going to land.”
The other was among his best swings of the day, a 5-iron from 221 yards that rolled up to 2 feet to the front left pin on the par-5 18th hole.
Otherwise, it was a steady diet of pars and the occasional birdie on a course where the fairways are running fast.
“We did exactly what we were trying to do and got away with two shots, had two big eagles,” Buckley said. “Our game plan stays the same. If we play well enough, that’s great. If not, we just deal with it.”
He was at 15-under 195 as Buckley goes for his first PGA Tour title in his second full year, and he’s not alone in that regard.
He will be in the final group with David Lipsky (66) and Ben Taylor (65), neither of whom have won on the PGA Tour. Lipsky has won on the Asian Tour, the Sunshine Tour, the European tour and the Korn Ferry Tour.
Nine of the leading 15 players at Waialae are going for their first PGA Tour win.
Chris Kirk also was two shots behind. He began the third round with a one-shot lead and good vibes because of his runner-up finish two years ago that enabled him to keep full status on tour. His first shot sailed toward the houses down the right side of the first fairways, out-of-bounds and leading to a double bogey.
He was otherwise solid from there, though he missed a 6-foot birdie putt on the 18th that would have put him in the final group.
Kirk has four PGA Tour wins, but the last one was at Colonial in 2015. It felt like a win two years ago at Waialae. He had stepped away from golf to treat alcoholism and depression, and his 65 on the final day at the Sony Open to tie for second was enough for him to retain full status.
So he wasn’t sure he had an advantage because of winning experience.
“If I had won three weeks ago maybe,” Kirk said. “But it’s been a little while. I definitely know what it takes, but also know it’s not easy to do. But I definitely like where I’m at. I like the way my golf game feels. Obviously, I’m very comfortable and love this place, so I’m excited for the opportunity against these guys that haven’t won. Most of them are probably 15 years I younger than me.”
Kirk wasn’t the only player with a slow start. Lipsky’s opening drive went left, and bounced along the cement path right of the driving range until it settled outside the white stakes. He managed to limit the damage to a bogey when he made a 25-foot putt. He followed that by taking two chips to get onto the second green for another bogey, and then he had seven birdies the rest of the way.
“It’s never ideal when your ball goes 50 yards down the path OB,” Lipsky said. “I’m pretty happy with how I played and how I handled those first two holes.”
While the third round wasn’t a bizarre as Friday — Jordan Spieth went from a share of the lead to missing the cut, Rory Sabbatini was one off the lead until three straight double bogeys — there was enough to realize 18 more holes might feel like a marathon to those trying to win for the first time.
S.H. Kim, the rookie from South Korea, ran off four straight birdies to take the lead at the turn. And then on the 10th hole, the third easiest at Waialae, he had 124 yards from the middle of the fairway and made double bogey — an approach that bounded over the green, a chip to 30 feet and three putts.
Byeong Hun An had a 66 and was tied for 16th, six shots behind. That includes his quadruple-bogey 8 on the 10th hole after his drive was in the middle of the fairway, 87 yards from the hole. An went long going after a back pin, muffed a chip, twice had a wedge slide under the ball sitting in thick grass. It was a mess.
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TOKYO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
-First Japanese Logistics Company to Collaborate with EMBALL'ISO, Experienced in Vaccine Transport-
Nippon Express Co., Ltd., a group company of Nippon Express Holdings, Inc., has become the first Japanese logistics company to collaborate with EMBALL'ISO, a French company with a proven track record in vaccine transport, by launching a new international air freight service using environment-friendly isothermal packaging produced by EMBALL'ISO.
Logo: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/img/202206172666-O3-21gHn0Zz
Environment-friendly isothermal packaging: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M103866/202206172666/_prw_PI1fl_d758x95t.jpg
Background to service development
The medical and pharmaceutical industries among others require strict temperature control of their products during transport, and there is growing interest in environment-friendly logistics services across all industries. As a key measure in its growth strategy for core businesses, the NX Group has positioned the pharmaceutical industry as a priority industry in the "NX Group Business Plan 2023 -- Dynamic Growth" and has accordingly been expanding its temperature-controlled transport services.
Nippon Express is the first Japanese logistics company to partner with EMBALL'ISO by developing a new service combining EMBALL'ISO's reusable passive (non-powered) high-performance isothermal packaging with international air transport, thereby enhancing its temperature-controlled transport services. This new environment-friendly service will help reduce its customers' CO2 emissions while strictly maintaining the required temperatures during transport.
Service overview
Service name
NX-SOLUTION Temperature-controlled Transport Service Using Environment-friendly Isothermal Packaging
Featuresli
-The service uses packaging with high isothermal performance that satisfies the ISTA 7D standard*.
-The environment-friendly isothermal packaging can be collected in 80 countries/regions around the world.
-Transporting goods in reusable packaging will help reduce supply-chain CO2 emissions.
*An international test standard developed by the International Safe Transit Association (ISTA) and widely adopted around the world for packaged cargo. Packages are exposed for stipulated periods of time to specified temperature environments for summer and winter to test their internal temperature retention time.
Lineup
Packaging for three temperature ranges can be selected in the sizes best suited for customers' cargo volume.
Image: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/prwfile/release/M103866/202206172666/_prw_PI2fl_0ihi4245.png
Going forward, the NX Group will continue enhancing and expanding end-to-end services that meet the need for increasingly sophisticated and diversified pharmaceutical logistics.
About EMBALL'ISO: https://kyodonewsprwire.jp/attach/202206172666-O1-rWQgxhQh.pdf
Nippon Express website: https://www.nipponexpress.com/
NX Group's official LinkedIn account: https://www.linkedin.com/company/nippon-express-group/
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The Ravens rank second in the league in rushing, and coach John Harbaugh expects their ground attack to grow stronger in the near future with Gus Edwards (hamstring) on schedule to face the Carolina Panthers in Week 11 and J.K. Dobbins likely to join him “in a few weeks.”
Harbaugh also said safety Marcus Williams, who dislocated his wrist in the Ravens’ Week 5 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, is on track to return in December. “He’s looking good,” he said. “It’s one of those deals where it’s a bone that has to heal, so it’s pretty straightforward, as long as there are no setbacks. There have been no setbacks so far.”
Williams, the team’s top offseason addition, was an every-down player before his injury. Third-year safety Geno Stone has played well in his place.
The Ravens came out of their victory over the New Orleans Saints without any additional significant injuries. Harbaugh said outside linebacker Jason Pierre-Paul tweaked his ankle Monday night, explaining why the veteran played just seven snaps. He said the Ravens held out Pierre-Paul and wide receiver DeSean Jackson (hamstring) for precautionary reasons, but both should be available to face the Panthers after the Ravens’ bye week.
Rookie tight end Charlie Kolar, meanwhile, will likely be activated this week, when his 21-day window to return to the 53-man roster or be sent to season-ending injured reserve expires. His presence could strain the Ravens’ ability to play all their tight ends. They have activated Mark Andrews, Josh Oliver, Isaiah Likely and Nick Boyle for recent games (though Andrews did not play against the Saints with knee and shoulder injuries), with Patrick Ricard also on the field more often than not.
“He’s looked really good,” Harbaugh said of Kolar, a fourth-round pick out of Iowa State who had sports hernia surgery in August. “He’s so talented. He’s so big. He’s got great hands. He wants to do well. He had three good weeks of practice, so I anticipate him being brought up this week. I can’t speak for [general manager] Eric [DeCosta] on that, but that’s kind of how we’re talking about it. We’ve got to find a way to do it, which is a challenge, but I expect Charlie to contribute this year.”
Tight ends coach George Godsey said Kolar simply needs more reps to get in game shape and make up for the practices he missed: “For him, it’s each day, we’re trying to take another step.”
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Three Additional Transportation and Wastewater Projects Also Celebrated for Engineering Excellence
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gresham Smith is proud to announce that the design of the I-24 MOTION project for the Tennessee Department of Transportation received the 2022 Grand Conceptor Award, the top prize, from the American Council of Engineering Companies Tennessee (ACEC Tennessee) 2022 Engineering Excellence Awards program.
Three additional Gresham Smith-designed projects were also recognized: The Guam Waterworks Authority – Northern District Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion project received the Grand Award in the Water and Storm Water category, while the Albert Gallatin Avenue/Hatten Track Road Extension for the City of Gallatin, Tennessee and Marconi Boulevard for the City of Alcoa, Tennessee received Honor Awards in the Transportation category. The project teams accepted their awards at ACEC Tennessee's annual Gala on November 1 at the JW Marriot Hotel in Nashville.
"Gresham Smith is honored that so many of our water and transportation projects have received awards in the ACEC Tennessee program," said Gresham Smith CEO Rodney Chester. "This is the seventh consecutive year that our projects have been recognized, and it speaks to how innovative engineering can positively impact our communities. We thank our clients for allowing us to partner with them on these award-winning projects."
The I-24 MOTION and Guam Waterworks Authority – Northern District Wastewater Treatment Plant Expansion projects are now eligible for the ACEC National Engineering Excellence Awards, which will be judged in spring 2023 and announced in summer 2023.
I-24 MOTION—the I-24 Mobility Technology Interstate Observation Network—is a first-of-its-kind testbed implemented by TDOT and designed by Gresham Smith with data management by Vanderbilt University that will uncover how vehicles interact with each other and the state's infrastructure. The project will equip a four-mile section of I-24 in the Nashville-Davidson County Metropolitan area with more than 250 ultra-high definition cameras that will convert images of the vehicles into a digital model of how each one behaves. Using this anonymous data, vehicle and infrastructure design can be optimized to reduce traffic concerns and improve safety, air quality and fuel efficiency.
To meet the needs of recent population growth in the island's northern district and the upcoming relocation of 5,000 deployed U.S. Marines and their families to Guam's new military base, the Guam Waterworks Authority needed to upgrade its water treatment process to comply with EPA-mandated requirements. As part of an effort funded by the U.S. Department of Defense, Gresham Smith overcame challenges presented by the site's complexity and remote location to engineer an expansion to the Northern District Wastewater Treatment Plant. The project, which increased the plant's capacity and elevated treated water quality, was performed without shutting down the plant's operations.
The Marconi Boulevard project for the City of Alcoa, Tennessee includes a roundabout design, civic amenities, the rehabilitation of three historic railroad bridges, a new bridge, and stormwater design. It comprises integral infrastructure that will help transform a former aluminum plant site in Alcoa into a connected, sustainable city.
The Albert Gallatin Avenue/Hatten Track Road Extension project for Gallatin, Tennessee creates a new alternative corridor between U.S. 31 E. and State Route 109 by extending Albert Gallatin Avenue to a new interchange at SR 109. The new bypass improves safety, alleviates congestion and allows for new development.
Past projects recognized in by ACEC Tennessee include the LeConte Event Center Paver Parking Lot and Pedestrian Bridge in Pigeon Forge, TDOT's Highway System Access Manual design, I-40 Widening and Interchange Reconstructions in Jackson, Guam Waterworks Authority – Route 3 Interceptor Sewer Rehabilitation in Dededo, Guam, the I-40 Fast Fix 8 Accelerated Bridge Construction project in Nashville, the TDOT I-40/SR-66 diverging diamond interchange (DDI) in Sevierville, the Division Street Extension Bridge in Nashville, a Bowling Green Wastewater Treatment Plant expansion in Bowling Green, Kentucky, the Lower Big Haynes Regional Pumping System in Georgia's Gwinnett County and KUB's Second Creek Wastewater Storage Facility in Knoxville.
Gresham Smith is a top-ranked architecture, engineering and design firm with more than $230 million in annual gross revenue and 25 offices across the United States. The firm provides full-service solutions for the built environment with a focus on the aviation, building engineering, healthcare, industrial, land planning, life and work places, transportation, and water and environment market sectors. Our team of diligent designers, creative problem-solvers, insightful planners and seasoned collaborators work closely with our clients to improve the cities and towns we call home. Consistently ranked as a "best place to work," we are committed to creating a culture that fosters diversity of experience combined with a common goal of genuine care for each other, our partners and the outcome of our work. Learn more at GreshamSmith.com.
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LUSAIL – With Neymar struggling to find space, Richarlison came through for the “Seleção.”
A spectacular acrobatic kick followed an easy tap-in from close range as Richarlison scored both goals in Brazil's 2-0 victory over Serbia on Thursday at the World Cup.
He had his back to the goal when he used one touch to get the ball up in the air near the penalty spot, then spun around and leapt off the ground before knocking the ball into the net with his right foot in the 73rd minute.
“My childhood dream has come true,” said Richarlison, who is playing in his first World Cup. “We knew it was going to be difficult to get past them. I'm used to playing against defensive teams like this in England. I wanted to take advantage of the opportunities that I had and I did.”
Brazil had struggled to get past the Serbian defense until the Tottenham forward scored from close range in the 62nd in a buildup that started with Neymar. Vinícius Júnior assisted on both goals.
Neymar, seeking his first major title with Brazil, stayed at 75 goals for the national team, two shy of Pelé’s scoring record.
He was tackled hard a few times and appeared to hurt his ankle in the second half. He was limping at one point, and according to Brazilian media, was crying on the bench after being substituted in the 79th.
Brazil coach Tite started with an attack-minded squad that included four forwards — Neymar, Vinícius Júnior, Raphinha and Richarlison. Attacking midfielder Lucas Paquetá played alongside Casemiro, the lone defensive midfielder.
But Serbia had several players back and was able to keep Brazil from creating many significant opportunities. Neymar tried to control the pace but struggled to get free. He, Vinícius Júnior and Raphinha all squandered chances early on.
Brazil’s best chance before Richarlison’s opening goal had been a low long-range shot by Alex Sandro that hit the post in the 60th. Neymar had his best opportunities with a free kick in the 50th and a shot from near the penalty spot in the 55th.
The 30-year-old Neymar arrived to his third World Cup as Brazil’s main attraction. He helped the “Seleção” win the 2013 Confederations Cup and its first Olympic gold medal at the 2016 Rio de Janeiro Games, but has yet to win a major title with the national team.
Brazil, trying to win its first World Cup in two decades, is unbeaten in its last 20 opening games, with 17 victories. It has finished first in its group in the last 10 World Cups.
In the other Group G match, Switzerland defeated Cameroon 1-0.
Brazil and Serbia also played in the group stage in 2018, with Brazil also winning 2-0 to reach the next stage at Serbia’s expense.
Since competing as Serbia in 2010, the the country has not advanced to the knockout rounds of the World Cup.
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AP World Cup coverage: https://apnews.com/hub/world-cup and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports | 2022-11-24T21:42:08+00:00 | ksat.com | https://www.ksat.com/sports/2022/11/24/richarlisons-goals-help-brazil-beat-serbia-2-0-at-world-cup/ |
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The following individuals were booked into the Vigo County Jail by area law enforcement March 26, 27 and 28, based on jail records. Charges are recommended by arresting officers but are not final until the Vigo County prosecutor reviews the case and files official charges.
March 26
- Michael R. Atikonson, 69, 7100 block of Leiber Ave., West Terre Haute. Booked 3:45 p.m. Invasion of privacy, resisting law enforcement and battery.
- Colleen D. Burton-Williams, 42, 2700 block of Coloney Lake West Dr., Plainfield. Booked 5:51 p.m. Failure to appear.
- Marcus R. Chambers, 52, 3400 block of E. U.S. 48, Shelburn. Booked 6:55 p.m. Criminal mischief (two counts) and burglary.
- Michael L. Chumley, 41, 11000 block of E. Davis Dr., Brazil. Booked 11:35 p.m. Possession of marijuana and possession of methamphetamine.
- Kavin A. Compton, 57, 1300 block of S. 11th St., Terre Haute. Booked 6:05 p.m. Failure to appear (two counts).
- Heidi D. Curtis, 39, 900 block of S. 18th St., Terre Haute. Booked 11:51 p.m. Auto theft.
- Virginia R. Hughes, 59, 30 block of Home Ave., Terre Haute. Booked 9:46 a.m.
- Mark A. Justice, 38, 2500 block of N. Sixth St., Terre Haute. Booked 10:20 p.m. Failure to appear (two counts).
- Kristopher R. Ross, 43, no address available. Booked 10:02 p.m. Possession of methamphetamine and possession of marijuana.
- Joshua Sharp, 37, 1400 block of Fifth Ave., Terre Haute. Booked 10:31 p.m. Failure to appear (two counts), operating a vehicle without obtaining a license and possession of paraphernalia.
- Cornell L. Towles, 55, 1800 block of N. Sixth 1/2 St., Terre Haute. Booked 5:06 p.m. Failure to appear (two counts), possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
March 27
- Lindsey Freeman, 32, 1000 block of Trinity Ave., Clinton. Booked 10:09 p.m. Possession of hypodermic syringe or needle and battery.
- Joey L. Manns Jr., 24, 100 block of Locust St., Terre Haute. Booked 5:06 p.m. Hold for another agency.
- Ryan W. Stevens, 40, 2700 block of Fenwood St., Terre Haute. Booked 8:45 a.m. Invasion of privacy (two counts).
March 28
- Jamie Andrew, 35, no address available. Booked 7:49 p.m. Invasion of privacy.
- Chadwick S. Cutter, 31, 100 block of S. 12th St., Terre Haute. Booked 7:51 p.m. Failure to appear (two counts).
- Khalil B. Davis, 26, no address available. Booked 9:12 a.m. Criminal recklessness and escape from lawful detention.
- Yolanda S. Dillard, 51, 2400 block of Garfield St., Terre Haute. Booked noon. Dealing in methamphetamine (two counts), possession of methamphetamine (two counts) and maintaining a common nuisance.
- Aaron K. Goetz, 34, 1900 block of S. 19th St., Terre Haute. Booked 6:48 a.m. Resisting law enforcement and battery.
- George S. Head, 46, no address available. Booked 10:07 a.m. Hold for another agency.
- Lance G. Jones, 54, 3200 block of Certain Rd., West Terre Haute. Booked 9:02 p.m. Operating a vehicle while intoxicated and leaving the scene of a crash.
- Kenneth L. McGee, 50, 4100 W. National Ave., West Terre Haute. Booked 11:12 p.m. Criminal trespass.
- Gabriel Myers, 33, 800 block of Elm St., Terre Haute. Booked 9:46 a.m. Residential entry and resisting law enforcement.
- Georgia L. Rooksberry, 25, 3500 block of W. Woodland Dr., West Terre Haute. Booked 10:26 p.m. Operating a vehicle without obtaining a license, driving while suspended and possession of paraphernalia.
- Jeff L. Selby II, 42, no address available. Booked 9:59 a.m. Criminal mischief, residential entry and failure to appear.
- Jennifer L. Stipanovic, 40, no address available. Booked 9:46 a.m. Criminal mischief and residential entry.
- Jill Whitaker, 42, 2900 block of W. Old U.S. Hwy 40, West Terre Haute. Booked 10:02 p.m. Possession of methamphetamine, possession of marijuana and possession of paraphernalia.
Criminal charges are merely accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. | 2023-03-30T18:38:42+00:00 | tribstar.com | https://www.tribstar.com/news/arrest_reports/vigo-county-jail-log-march-30-2023/article_586b1b7e-cf11-11ed-b47f-53b36a91eb40.html |
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TX Shreveport LA Zone Forecast for Sunday, July 24, 2022
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373 FPUS54 KSHV 250735
ZFPSHV
Zone Forecast Product
National Weather Service Shreveport LA
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
TXZ097-251945-
Bowie-
Including the city of Texarkana
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 8 PM CDT
THIS EVENING...
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 104 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 108.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. Heat
index values up to 105 early in the evening.
.THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs around
100. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index values up to 105.
.FRIDAY THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Hot. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in
the lower 90s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
$$
TXZ096-251945-
Red River-
Including the cities of Clarksville and Bogata
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to
15 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
10 to 15 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs around 100. Heat index values up to 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Hot. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the lower
70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Hot. Highs in the lower 90s. Lows in
the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy in the
afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ108-251945-
Franklin-
Including the city of Mount Vernon
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs around 100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ109-251945-
Titus-
Including the city of Mount Pleasant
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 101. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs around 100. Heat index values up to 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in
the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a
chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s.
Highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy in the
afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ111-251945-
Morris-
Including the cities of Daingerfield, Lone Star, Naples,
and Omaha
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs around 100. Heat index values up to 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT AND SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of
showers and thunderstorms. Hot. Lows in the mid 70s. Highs in the
lower 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy in the
afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ110-251945-
Camp-
Including the city of Pittsburg
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs around 100.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Hot. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ112-251945-
Cass-
Including the cities of Atlanta, Linden, Hughes Springs,
and Queen City
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT AND THURSDAY...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows in the
upper 70s. Highs around 100. Heat index values up to 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly
cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Hot with highs in
the mid 90s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the
mid 70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
50 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy in the
afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ126-251945-
Marion-
Including the city of Jefferson
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to
105.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Hot. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy in the
afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
TXZ125-251945-
Upshur-
Including the cities of Gilmer and Big Sandy
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs around 100.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Hot. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the lower 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ124-251945-
Wood-
Including the cities of Mineola, Winnsboro, Quitman, and Hawkins
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106 in the afternoon.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Heat index values up to
104 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs around 100. Heat index values up to 105.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Hot. Highs in the upper 90s. Lows in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ136-251945-
Smith-
Including the city of Tyler
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Heat index values up
to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs around 100. Heat index values up to 105.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ137-251945-
Gregg-
Including the city of Longview
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ138-251945-
Harrison-
Including the city of Marshall
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers
and thunderstorms. Hot. Highs in the mid 90s. Lows in the mid
70s. Chance of rain 40 percent.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ151-251945-
Panola-
Including the city of Carthage
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ150-251945-
Rusk-
Including the city of Henderson
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the upper 70s. Highs in the upper 90s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ149-251945-
Cherokee-
Including the cities of Jacksonville and Rusk
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
.TUESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Heat index values up
to 104.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to
105.
.FRIDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Hot. Highs in the upper
90s. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s.
$$
TXZ165-251945-
Angelina-
Including the city of Lufkin
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs around 100. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph. Heat index values up to 106 early in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Humid with lows in the mid 70s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early in the
evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to
105.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
$$
TXZ152-251945-
Nacogdoches-
Including the city of Nacogdoches
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 105 early
in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Heat index values up to
104 early in the evening.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to
105.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the mid 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
$$
TXZ153-251945-
Shelby-
Including the city of Center
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming south this afternoon. Heat index
values up to 105.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Hot. Lows
in the mid 70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to
105.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Heat
index values up to 105.
$$
TXZ166-251945-
San Augustine-
Including the city of San Augustine
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early
in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 106.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s.
South winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat
index values up to 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. Heat index
values up to 105 early in the evening.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot. Lows in the mid
70s. Highs in the upper 90s. Heat index values up to 105.
$$
TXZ167-251945-
Sabine-
Including the cities of Hemphill and Pineland
235 AM CDT Mon Jul 25 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Southwest
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 107.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph with gusts up to 20 mph. Heat index values up to 107 early
in the evening.
.TUESDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 105.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s. South winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms
in the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. South winds
5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Heat index values up to
106.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat
index values up to 105.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the upper 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent. Heat index values up to 105.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and
thunderstorms. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
40 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 70s.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Hot with highs in the mid 90s. Chance of rain
30 percent.
$$
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A suspected gas explosion rocked South Africa’s largest city on Wednesday, leaving at least 1 person dead and dozens injured.
Authorities in Johannesburg are investigating the cause of an explosion that resulted in the death of a man whose body was found by firefighters underneath a vehicle.
In addition to the man’s death, at least 48 people are said to have been injured.
The cause of the blast during evening rush hour Wednesday in downtown Johannesburg remains unclear. The company that supplies gas to that part of the city said it did not believe its underground pipelines were responsible, as authorities first thought.
MAN FACING TERRORISM CHARGES FOR BURNING SOUTH AFRICA'S PARLIAMENT BUILDING SAYS HE 'BURNED IT INTENTIONALLY'
An investigation is underway as city authorities brought in specialists to determine what other underground pipes or cables there were in the area and to determine if there was a threat of another explosion or gas leak.
"We are still searching for the source," said Panyaza Lesufi, the premier of the Gauteng province, where Johannesburg is located.
Authorities estimated that an area covering five city blocks was damaged and at least six roads were affected. At least 34 vehicles were damaged, with some of them flipped on their sides or lying on top of other vehicles. Others had tumbled into gaping crevices that appeared in the middle of roads as the damage resembled a scene from an apocalyptic movie.
HOMO NALEDI SPECIES, DISCOVERED IN SOUTH AFRICA, MAY HAVE BURIED ITS DEAD AND CARVED SYMBOLS, STUDIES SUGGEST
The explosion happened just before 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Lesufi said, just as many people were gathering on the streets to catch a minibus taxi home, one of South Africa’s most common commuting methods. Most of the damaged vehicles were minibus taxis. Eyewitnesses said some people were sitting in the buses when the explosion threw them into the air.
One man, who did not give his name, told television station eNCA that he was in his car when he heard, "a big sound. The next thing, I was in the air and my car was overturning."
He said he was shaken but unhurt.
The blast comes just a few weeks after another explosion, on the eastern outskirts of Johannesburg, killed 17 people including three children ageS 1, 5 and 15.
Authorities have blamed that explosion on a toxic gas leak allegedly related to an illegal gold processing operation.
The Associated Press contributed to this report. | 2023-07-24T16:32:48+00:00 | foxbangor.com | https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/video-shows-moment-suspected-gas-explosion-rocks-major-city-during-rush-hour-killing-1/article_a5768a8a-12f0-5df0-8d03-7e706e15f67b.html |
Milliman PPFI now releasing results on a monthly basis
SEATTLE, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the latest results of its Public Pension Funding Index (PPFI), which consists of the nation's 100 largest public defined benefit pension plans.
During May, the Milliman 100 public pension funded ratio remained nearly flat for the month, inching down from 78.6% to 78.4%. May's relatively stagnant market provided a reprieve for these plans after the volatility experienced between February and April of this year. In aggregate, we estimate the PPFI plans saw investment returns of 0.16% in May, with individual plans' estimated returns ranging from -0.72% to 1.80%.
"Public pension funding dropped nearly seven percentage points – from a high of 85.5% at the end of Q1 2022 – as a result of asset value declines," said Becky Sielman, author of Milliman's PPFI. "In fact, in May investment returns helped these plans gain a small amount of market value, but the net negative cash flow from benefits being paid basically zeroed that out."
The total pension liability (TPL) continues to grow and stood at an estimated $5.825 trillion at the end of May 2022, up from $5.810 trillion at the end of April 2022. Currently 52 of the 100 plans have funded ratios between 60% and 90%.
For more information and to view the full Milliman 100 Public Pension Funding Index, go to http://www.milliman.com/ppfi/. To see Milliman's full range of annual Pension Funding Studies, go to https://www.milliman.com/en/retirement-and-benefits/pension-funding-studies. To receive regular updates of Milliman's pension funding analysis, contact us at pensionfunding@milliman.com.
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Milliman is among the world's largest providers of actuarial and related products and services. The firm has consulting practices in healthcare, property & casualty insurance, life insurance and financial services, and employee benefits. Founded in 1947, Milliman is an independent firm with offices in major cities around the globe. For further information, visit milliman.com.
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POWDERLY, Texas — Tornadoes tore through parts of Texas and Oklahoma on Friday, killing at least one person, injuring two dozens others and leaving dozens of homes and buildings in ruins.
Tornadoes hit hard in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, in the southeastern corner of the state. Cody McDaniel, the county's emergency manager, confirmed one death although he didn't immediately provide details.
The small town of Idabel saw a church, medical center and a school torn apart.
"There was total destruction on the south and east sides of Idabel," Steven Carter, an emergency management coordinator for McCurtain County, told the Texarkana Gazette.
Carter told the paper people were still trapped late Friday.
Gov. Kevin Stitt said search-and-rescue teams and generators were being sent to the Idabel area.
"Praying for Oklahomans impacted by today's tornadoes," Stitt tweeted.
Keli Cain of the Oklahoma Emergency Management Office said at least three other counties were also hit by storms, with flash flooding in some areas.
The National Weather Service said tornadoes also were reported in Texas and Arkansas and a storm system was heading toward Lousiana.
In Texas, authorities in Lamar County said at least 50 homes were damaged or destroyed and 10 people were treated at one hospital, including two with critical injuries. No deaths were immediately reported.
Judge Brandon Bell, the county's highest elected official, declared a disaster in the area, a step in getting federal assistance and funding. Bell's declaration said at least two dozen people were injured across the county.
One community hit hard was Powderly, about 45 miles (72 kilometers) west of Idabel and about 120 miles (193 kilometers) northeast of Dallas. Both Powderly and Idabel are near the Texas-Oklahoma border.
The Lamar County Sheriff's Office and Emergency Management said the tornado touched down shortly after 4 p.m. and traveled north-northeast through the communities of Hopewell, Caviness, Beaver Creek and Powderly.
Randi Johnson, chief of the Powderly Volunteer Fire Department, told The Paris News newspaper that she wasn't aware anyone had been killed but knew of injuries.
"It's going to take a long time to get this cleaned up, but the community came together," Johnson said. "It's really heartbreaking to see."
Churches opened their doors to serve as shelters for those whose homes were impacted.
Copyright 2022 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org. | 2022-11-05T15:21:02+00:00 | knkx.org | https://www.knkx.org/2022-11-04/tornadoes-hit-texas-and-oklahoma-killing-at-least-one-person-and-injuring-dozens |
Aaron Ritter, M.D., joins Hoag from the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian welcomes a luminary Alzheimer's and degenerative brain health expert, Aaron Ritter, M.D., as director of the Memory & Cognitive Disorders Program and new Center for Integrative Brain Health at Hoag's Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute. Dr. Ritter comes to Hoag from the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health in Las Vegas, where he led programs and research studies involving cognitive disorders and dementias.
His clinical research interests include improving early diagnosis of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer's, Lewy body dementia and chronic traumatic encephalopathy. He is also a beloved clinician whose patients describe him as empathetic and approachable.
"Dr. Ritter is a perfect fit for Hoag. He leads with equal parts compassion and intellectual curiosity," said Michael Brant-Zawadzki, M.D., F.A.C.R., the Ron & Sandi Simon Executive Medical Director Endowed Chair of the Pickup Family Neurosciences Institute and Senior Physician Executive at Hoag. "He spearheads a comprehensive team focused on enabling patients and caregivers to identify signs of cognitive decline as early as possible, allowing treatment and optimizing maintenance of their long-term quality of life. We are excited to have his leadership for integrating cognitive and mental health with the challenges of physical health that increase with aging."
Dr. Ritter joined the Cleveland Clinic in July 2014, initially as a clinical fellow in Behavioral Neurology and Neuropsychiatry. Until his move to Hoag this month, he served as principal investigator for the Center for Neurodegeneration and Translational Neurosciences, co-director of the Huntington Disease Comprehensive Care Clinic and the Department Lead of Cognitive Disorders. He also led the Nevada Exploratory Alzheimer's Disease Research Center.
At Hoag, his responsibilities include continued development of the Center for Integrative Brain Health, which will empower primary care physicians and non-neuro specialists with the necessary personnel expertise, processes, and tools to integrate care for cognitive and mental health challenges so commonly associated with chronic and acute medical conditions.
"With our rapidly aging population, especially in Orange County, integrating brain health into the primary and specialized care of aging adults, many of whom have chronic health conditions, is a huge challenge for the U.S. health care system," said Dr. Brant-Zawadzki. "That's why Hoag created the Orange County Vital Brain Program 12 years ago. This community-based program provides patient and physician education in memory and cognitive disorders, tools for screening and early assessment, and evidence-based patient-care pathways."
Under Dr. Ritter's leadership, he added, the Center for Integrative Brain Health will further expand on these resources and services to help even more of the population maintain brain health as they age, and support the Hoag frontline, primary care practitioners who treat them.
"Hoag has a reputation for being a patient-focused, innovative hospital that is dedicated to advancing patient care," Dr. Ritter said. "I am excited to work among brilliant colleagues in an environment focused on improving patient lives through better, lifelong brain health."
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes six institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.
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FARMERSVILLE, Texas (AP) — A sweating Bart Barber trekked across a pasture in search of Bully Graham, the would-be patriarch of the rural pastor’s fledgling cattle herd.
With the temperature in the mid-90s, the 52-year-old Texan found the bull — whose nickname reflects his owner’s affection for the late Rev. Billy Graham — and 11 heifers cooling under a canopy of trees.
“Hey, baby girl,” Barber said as he patted a favorite cow he dubbed Lottie Moon after the namesake of his denomination’s international missions offering.
For nearly a quarter-century, Barber enjoyed relative obscurity as a minister in this town 50 miles northeast of Dallas. That changed in June as delegates to the Southern Baptist Convention’s annual meeting in Anaheim, California, chose Barber to lead the nation’s largest Protestant denomination at a time of major crisis.
The previous month a scathing, 288-page investigative report hit the denomination’s 13.7 million members. It laid out the findings of an independent probe detailing how Southern Baptist leaders stonewalled and denigrated survivors of clergy sex abuse over two decades while seeking to protect their own reputations.
In August, SBC leaders revealed that the Department of Justice was investigating several of its major entities, giving few details but indicating that the inquiry concerned the sex abuse allegations.
Barber’s background as a trusted, small-town preacher — not to mention his folksy sense of humor — helps explain why fellow Baptists picked him.
“In this moment where I think there’s a lot of widespread distrust of these big institutions, I think a lot of people find it refreshing that the one leading us is an everyday pastor,” said Daniel Darling, director of the Land Center for Cultural Engagement at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Fort Worth, Texas.
A staunch theological conservative, Barber touts biblical inerrancy, opposes women serving as pastors and supports abortion bans. In running for SBC president, he expressed a desire to be a peacemaker and a unifier.
The SBC faces multiple challenges. Rank-and-file Baptists have demonstrated a strong commitment to implementing sex abuse reforms, but the final outcome remains unclear. The denomination also has a problem with falling membership, which has slid 16% from its 2006 peak.
Nathan Finn, a church historian and provost of North Greenville University in South Carolina, agreed that Barber’s small-town appeal is a big part of why Baptists turned to him.
“Though he is a well-educated church historian and an expert on SBC history and polity, Bart is not an elitist,” Finn said via email. “He gives the impression that he would rather be working on his farm than hobnobbing with denominational leaders.”
After recently appointing an abuse task force that will make recommendations at next year’s annual meeting in New Orleans, Barber said identifying solutions to the problem is his top priority.
Barber grew up in a Southern Baptist family in Lake City, Arkansas. Baptized just before his sixth birthday, he felt God calling him to ministry at age 11 and preached his first sermon at 15.
His late father, Jim, ran the home office for an Arkansas congressman, a Democrat named Bill Alexander. His stay-at-home mother, Carolyn, now 77, taught him to read by the time he entered kindergarten.
Often his dad would bring politicians by the house, he recalled, and his mom would make chicken pot pie or smothered steak with mashed potatoes and gravy.
“Here we were in very small-town Arkansas — not a lot of money, not a lot of fame or anything like that — and a gubernatorial candidate would stop by the house,” Barber said.
He attended Baptist-affiliated Baylor University in Waco, Texas, where he met his future wife, Tracy, in a campus ministry. They have two children: Jim, 19, and Sarah, 16.
He also earned a master’s in divinity and a doctorate in church history from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. He pastored in Mill Creek, Oklahoma, and Royse City, Texas, before moving to Farmersville in 1999.
“He has the heart of a pastor. He is someone who really cares about folks,” Tracy Barber said of her husband of 30 years. “The people in our church are our family.”
Steve Speir, 74, is a 42-year member of First Baptist Church of Farmersville, which averages Sunday attendance of about 320. His wife, Linda, plays the church organ.
Barber is “very organized,” Speir said. “He won’t keep anything hidden. Our entire church has full disclosure on all financial matters.”
Another longtime member, Donna Armstrong, 75, said: “We never doubt whether he’s biblically based or loves the Lord.”
On a recent Sunday, Barber got up at 4:30 a.m., attended a deacons meeting at 7 and preached at 8:30 and 11. After a nap, he drove to Dallas and flew to Nashville, Tennessee, for meetings at the Southern Baptist Convention headquarters.
“It is stressful. It is time-consuming. I do enjoy it,” Barber said of his new job.
Back home later in the week, he rose before the sun on Saturday to help his daughter load a 1,000-pound heifer named Iris into a cattle trailer. They drove a half-hour to a livestock show.
There, Barber greeted special-needs children who came to see the animals, used clippers to help Sarah shave Iris and periodically shoveled manure into a garbage can.
He also enjoyed a friendly chat with rancher Joni Brewer about her miniature Hereford cows. Brewer attends a Southern Baptist church, but she had no clue about Barber’s role with the SBC.
“I live out in the country,” she said, “so you don’t always see all of those things.”
But James Callagher, who knows Barber through 4-H Club activities, described his friend as perfect for the job.
“The thing that sticks out to me is just authenticity,” said Callagher, who is Catholic. “He lives his faith, and as Christians we have a lot of common ground.”
In addition to such in-person contacts, Barber maintains an active Twitter presence. Just in the last week, he posted pictures of his cows, debated biblical qualifications for church leaders and shared SBC plans for Hurricane Ian relief.
Barber and his family live in a church-owned parsonage, but last year they bought 107 acres of land where they’re raising their Santa Gertrudis beef cattle.
In a recent sermon, Barber joked that a boyhood job chopping cotton and hoeing soybeans was what inspired him to go into ministry. Asked on the drive back from the livestock show if he’s now enjoying life as a farm owner, Barber smiled.
“Not only that, but I’m surviving everything else because of how I’m enjoying it,” he said. “It’s a great source of tranquility for me.”
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OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Firefighters rescued two men who fell into a manhole during heavy rain in downtown Omaha on Friday, including one who was washed about a mile (1.6 kilometers) through sewer pipes before getting trapped behind a metal grate.
The men, who were workers for a private contractor, Ace Pipe Cleaning, were swept into a manhole near the Old Market just after 9 a.m., the Omaha World-Herald quoted Lt. Neal Bonacci of the Omaha Police Department as saying.
One of the men, who was tethered to a safety system, was quickly pulled out. A large-scale rescue effort ensued for the other, who was apparently not tethered. He was found around 10:20 a.m.
The 41-year-old man had extricated himself from the water, but was found behind a metal grate covering a culvert. An Omaha Fire Department crew cut the grate to free him, Assistant Fire Chief Jason Bradley told the newspaper.
He was taken to the Nebraska Medical Center. His name and condition were not immediately released. | 2023-07-07T22:21:31+00:00 | seattletimes.com | https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/man-swept-into-omaha-manhole-during-heavy-rain-was-washed-down-pipes-for-a-mile-before-rescue/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all |
Sunnova selects Savant as their preferred provider of load management technology and smart energy software for the Sunnova Adaptive Home®
HYANNIS, Mass., Dec. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Savant Systems, Inc., a leader in smart home and smart power, has announced an agreement with Sunnova Energy International, Inc. ("Sunnova") (NYSE: NOVA), a leading U.S. Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider, to add Savant's intelligent load management and control solution to Sunnova's Energy as a Service offerings for customers across the U.S., beginning Q1 of 2023.
A Savant/Sunnova smart power solution seamlessly monitors and controls energy from the grid as well as home solar systems and generator power, creating an optimized ecosystem for any home. Through this agreement with Savant, Sunnova's growing portfolio of energy service solutions allows customers to integrate the use of solar, battery storage, energy control and management technologies, making clean energy more accessible, reliable and affordable.
"Savant is excited to team with Sunnova, bringing intelligent electrification infrastructure to all residential applications," explained Savant CEO Robert Madonna. "Our innovative load management system advances the renewable energy experience, extending the life of any local power source. With Sunnova's growing installation footprint and Savant's network of dealers, our objective is to make best-in-class energy management solutions readily available, reducing both carbon emissions and overall energy costs."
"Our relationship with Savant is about increasing Sunnova's ability to monitor and manage the power service for our customers, both on and off the grid," said Michael Grasso, Chief Marketing and Growth Officer at Sunnova. "Sunnova provides a better energy service at a better price and by integrating data from Savant's smart energy solutions we will be able to offer more control to our customers. With the addition of Savant, Sunnova is further Powering Energy Independence™ by giving customers the ability to seamlessly monitor and control energy usage in their Sunnova Adaptive Home®."
Scalable, Best-in-Class Smart Power for Every Home
A Savant Power System is engineered to scale, delivering the benefits of smart power for any application. Systems can be designed to provide revenue-grade monitoring and control, making every conventional electrical panel smart at an affordable price for any home. At the heart of this scalability is Savant's smart energy software and innovative power modules, with 20, 30, and 60-AMP models designed to fit industry-leading, standard electrical panels. Savant offers both Wi-Fi and LTE connectivity, ensuring that homeowners retain control even when the grid goes down and Wi-Fi becomes unavailable.
Convenient Energy Modes
A Savant Power System will extend the life of connected batteries, inverters, and generators by dynamically shedding loads for maximum efficiency. Energy Modes can be activated at the touch of a button thanks to Savant's award-winning Scenes Engine and each mode can be personalized based on lifestyle. Users will have access to Eco Mode, Storm Watch Mode, and Off-Grid Mode, enabling homeowners to be ready for any scenario while prioritizing the use of stored energy and local generation to reduce grid dependence.
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About Savant
Headquartered in Massachusetts, Savant Systems, Inc., is a global leader in smart home, intelligent lighting and energy solutions for consumers, businesses, utility companies and more. Along with GE Lighting, a Savant company and Savant Power System, Savant Systems, Inc. offers the most diverse portfolio of DIY and professionally installed smart products available at thousands of leading retail stores and through a network of authorized integrators. Engineered to customize any space, Savant's innovative solutions unite all the vital pillars of any connected environment – climate, lighting, entertainment, security, and energy – together into a premier integrated experience controlled by intuitive award-winning software for iOS and Android. Learn more at savant.com.
About Sunnova
Sunnova Energy International Inc. (NYSE: NOVA) is a leading U.S. Energy as a Service (EaaS) provider with customers across the U.S. and its territories. Sunnova's goal is to be the source of clean, affordable, and reliable energy with a simple mission: to power energy independence so that homeowners have the freedom to live life uninterrupted®. For more information, please visit sunnova.com.
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Luke Fickell talks recruiting, the transfer portal and Wisconsin's high academic standards
MADISON – Luke Fickell’s coaching staff will be a work in progress for the next few weeks.
One area that the University of Wisconsin’s new football coach plans to hit the ground running is recruiting.
Fickell was set to return to Cincinnati on Monday night and when he gets back to town Tuesday is expected to bring a couple of key pieces of his old staff: recruiting assistants Max Stienecker and Pat Lambert.
Fickell took over the Badgers program 24 days before the early signing period. That period goes from Dec. 21-23. UW also will be able to sign players after the start of the regular signing period, but the top prospects for 2023 are usually off the table at that point.
Wisconsin has nine players, including Milwaukee King running back Nate White, who have remained orally committed to the program.
“Those guys are our No. 1 priority,” Fickell said during his introductory news conference inside Camp Randall Stadium. “Those guys are the ones whose lives are in a little bit of disarray as well. The great thing about the University of Wisconsin is those guys might have been attracted here because maybe a relationship with a guy, but they’re going to be here because of what Wisconsin is, because of the athletic program, because of the history.”
More:Luke Fickell has experienced championship-level college football and wants Wisconsin to as well
During his 35-minute interview session Fickell touched on the territory he hopes to make his recruiting base, his approach to the transfer portal and well as recruiting to a university high academic standards.
Let’s knock them out one by one.
Wisconsin's recruiting base
At Cincinnati and during his time at Ohio State, Fickell could draw from Ohio’s deep pool of talent. Monday he explained that while he expects to maintain those connections the core of his recruiting will be within a 300-mile radius of campus.
That means Fickell and his staff could touch places like Chicago, Indianapolis, Detroit, St. Louis and the Twin Cities, areas where UW has traditionally found a lot of players. Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit are areas Fickell and his staff recruited while at Cincinnati.
"Within a 300-mile radius that will be the core of what it is we do. I have a good grasp on that,” he said. “Obviously I have to learn a lot more about the 50-mile, the 60-mile radius, but I know that as you get into the Chicago area, where (Wisconsin has) done an unbelievable job, there are a lot of roots that have built there.”
The transfer portal
While Cincinnati was able to land some key transfers that helped the program during Fickell’s tenure, the coach stressed that he prefers to build his teams through high school recruiting.
He said his use of the portal has been to fill gaps
“We have literally had a matrix that said they’ve got to hit these points and these situations and these things because the last thing I want to do is bring a guy into our program, here in particular, that is going to mess with the culture that is going to mess with the environment that is going to mess with the relationships,” he said.
High academic standards
A familiar refrain from UW coaches, regardless of the sport, is that the school’s high academic standards can make recruiting a challenge. Fickell has the unique of experience of having recruited to Ohio State, another Big Ten program that routinely had highly ranked recruiting classes.
When asked about the similarities or differences between the standards at the institutions Fickell said:
“We know this is an incredible academic institution. We’ve got to make sure that we bring guys who can fit that standard. That doesn’t mean you have to take a guy who not quite as big not quite as fast. We all have to put them in a position where they can thrive and be successful.
"I’m excited to meet the people who are going to work with them because we know there are guys you have to take who have challenges. As long as you have the support to help them and they’ve got the heart and drive to do it all things can be done.” | 2022-11-29T15:34:51+00:00 | jsonline.com | https://www.jsonline.com/story/sports/college/uw/2022/11/29/new-wisconsin-football-coach-luke-fickell-talks-recruiting-transfers/69682137007/ |
Lloyd “Buzz” Balls celebrated his 90th birthday on November 7th!!
He was born in Dayton, ID and spent his childhood years working on the family farm on Balls Avenue. After graduation he attended autobody training in Pocatello, ID.
Lloyd “Buzz” Balls celebrated his 90th birthday on November 7th!!
He was born in Dayton, ID and spent his childhood years working on the family farm on Balls Avenue. After graduation he attended autobody training in Pocatello, ID.
He married his high school sweetheart Arlene Hulet on October 17, 1952 in the Logan LDS Temple. Shortly after their marriage he was drafted to serve in the Korean War.
He worked for McCune Motors Auto Body Department for 17 years. Mom and Dad worked as a team and were able to start a successful business, Buzz’s Glass and Auto Body in 1970.
They are the definition of unconditional love, and spent their time together traveling, camping, snowmobiling, golfing, and in service to their families and their faith. Dad enjoyed restoring 7 awesome cars and keeps them all shined up: 1947 Lincoln V12, 1949 Packard Straight Eight, 1957 Ranchero, 1964 Ford Thunderbird, 1967 Oldsmobile Convertible, 1975 Mercury Cougar XR7, and a 1984 Ford Bronco.
They loved serving a mission together in San Francisco, CA and worked early mornings at the Logan LDS Temple for 10 years. Dad touched many lives in his duties as a Stake Patriarch for 18 years. His many years of service in Scouting earned him the Silver Beaver Award.
They were married for 68 years before the passing of his sweetheart in 2021.
Five children blessed their marriage: Kenny (Lori) Balls, Diane (Bryce) Porter, Tamra (Jeff) Sessions, Pauleen (Randy) Owen, Janalee (Brandon) Woolf. Their posterity has now grown to 15 grandchildren and 23 great grandchildren.
Dad is our hero!
He is a constant example of love and hard work to all of us, and a day doesn’t go by that he doesn’t say and live by his motto: “Life is good.”
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The Chicago Archdiocese announced the death this week of the Rev. Daniel M. Tomich, former associate pastor at St. John Fisher Parish on Washtenaw Avenue in Chicago who served numerous south and southwest suburban parishes during his career.
Tomich, who died Saturday, was 71. Visitation is from 9-10 a.m. Friday with the funeral Mass immediately following at St. Denis Church, 8301 S. St. Louis Ave., Chicago, with Cardinal Blase J. Cupich, presiding.
Tomich was ordained a priest May 12, 1976, by Cardinal John Cody, and began his service as associate pastor at St. Patricia Parish in Hickory Hills, St. Victor Parish in Calumet City and St. Monica Parish on Foster Avenue in Chicago, according to a news release from the archdiocese.
He was pastor at Queen of Apostles Parish in Riverdale for more than 10 years, and he ministered as associate pastor at St. Alexander Parish in Palos Heights and St. Louis de Montfort Parish in Oak Lawn, the archdiocese said.
“His friendship has been a gift,” thee Rev. Dennis Zalecki, pastor emeritus of St. Anastasia Parish in Waukegan, was quoted in the release.
Zalecki met Tomich during seminary at Quigley South and he recalled they were bound together by their mutual sense of humor, the archdiocese said. Their humor and faith kept them close and connected from the very beginning of their priestly journey.
The Rev. Gerry Gunderson, pastor emeritus of Mary Seat of Wisdom in Park Ridge, remembered his classmate as his Latin lesson tutor.
“He was a conscientious student and a conscientious priest,” Gunderson was quoted in the release. “He was very dedicated in all his assignments. He had different ailments, but I always admired how he carried on with courage and faith.”
The archdiocese also announced this week the Rev. Richard E. Bulwith, former associate director of Catholic Charities, died June 14 at age 80.
During his career, Bulwith was assistant pastor at St. Emeric Parish in Country Club Hills, St. Michael Parish in Orland Park, Immaculate Conception Parish on North Park Avenue in Chicago, St. Nicholas Parish in Evanston and St. Hilary Parish on California Avenue. He was also pastor at St. George Parish on Lituanica Avenue in Chicago before becoming associate director of Catholic Charities of the archdiocese in 1987.
A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:30 a.m. on Sept. 30, at St. Bernardine Church, 7246 Harrison St., Forest Park. | 2022-06-30T21:44:08+00:00 | chicagotribune.com | https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/daily-southtown/ct-sta-southland-priest-tomich-death-st-0701-20220630-3hika442izepzpxulurwhtvdja-story.html |
National award winners announced at 70th PGA Show;
Recipients will be formally honored at PGA Annual Meeting this November
ORLANDO, Fla., Jan. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- PGA Golf Professional of the Year Jeff Kiddie, PGA; Teacher & Coach of the Year Kevin Weeks, PGA; and PGA Golf Executive of the Year Bernie Friedrich, PGA headline the Class of 2023 PGA of America National Awards honorees.
All 13 Award recipients were announced at the 2023 PGA Show at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.
"It's an incredible accomplishment to stand out as an honoree among nearly 28,000 PGA Professionals, as they are celebrated for furthering the business and game of golf," said PGA President John Lindert. "Congratulations to our 13 National Award recipients for their inspirational dedication to the game. The PGA of America is proud to shed a spotlight on our Award winners and their amazing accomplishments, as they reflect the world-class expertise and talent of our Association."
In addition, the recently announced 2022 PGA of America Professional Players of the Year presented by Rolex award recipients will be celebrated, including: Mens PGA Professional Player of the Year Michael Block of Mission Viejo, California; Women's PGA Professional Player of the Year Sandra Changkija of Kissimmee, Florida; and Senior PGA Professional Player of the Year Bob Sowards of Dublin, Ohio.
2023 PGA of America National Awards Recipients
- PGA Golf Professional of the Year
Jeff Kiddie, PGA – Aronimink Golf Club – Newtown Square, Pa. - PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year
Kevin Weeks, PGA – Cog Hill Golf & Country Club – Lemont, Ill. - PGA Golf Executive of the Year
Bernie Friedrich, PGA – Boyne Resorts – Petoskey, Mich. - Bill Strausbaugh Award
Jack Druga, PGA – Life Member – Metropolitan PGA Section - Southampton, N.Y. - PGA Professional Development Award
Nick Papadakes, PGA – Onwentsia Club – Lake Forest, Ill. - Deacon Palmer Award
Jamie Nieto, PGA – The Preserve at Oak Meadows – Addison, Ill. - PGA Patriot Award
John Carpineta, PGA - Bensalem Township Country Club - Bensalem, Pa. - PGA Player Development Award
Josh Tremblay, PGA – Springfield Golf & Country Club – Springfield, Va. - PGA Youth Player Development Award
Susie Redman, PGA – The Woodlands Country Club – The Woodlands, Texas - Herb Graffis Award
Southern Texas PGA Section - PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Resort Category
Grace Hurley, PGA – Ponte Vedra Inn & Club – Ponte Vedra Beach, Fla. - PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Private Category
Katie Wiedmar, PGA – Winged Foot Golf Club – Mamaroneck, N.Y. - PGA Merchandiser of the Year - Public Category
Ian Ziska, PGA – American Dunes Golf Club – Grand Haven, Mich.
Jeff Kiddie, PGA, Head Golf Professional at Aronimink Golf Club in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, is the recipient of the 2023 PGA Golf Professional of the Year Award. This is the highest annual honor given to a PGA of America Professional, awarded for leadership, strong moral character and a substantial record of service to the Association and the game of golf.
A PGA Member for 23 years, Kiddie has spent the past 15 years at Aronimink following a seven-year stint at Applebrook Golf Club in Malvern, Pennsylvania, where he served as PGA General Manager and Head Golf Professional. Kiddie was the host PGA Professional during the 2020 KPMG Women's PGA Championship at Aronimink, which will also host the 2026 PGA Championship.
A longtime, dedicated leader in the Philadelphia PGA Section, Kiddie has held numerous positions including President, Vice President, Secretary, District Director, Director of Section Affairs and Member of the PGA of America Rules Committee, among others. In 2019, he was elected the 43rd President of the Philadelphia PGA; He served a two-year stint, followed by his current Honorary President role.
A decorated PGA Professional, Kiddie has received numerous awards and accolades, including being honored as the national 2011 PGA Merchandiser of the Year – Private Facilities. He also received the Philadelphia PGA Section's 2021 Bill Strausbaugh Award; 2016 Horton Smith Award (now the PGA Professional Development Award); 2011 Philadelphia Section Golf Professional of the Year; and is a two-time recipient of the Philadelphia PGA Section Merchandiser of the Year Award - Private Facilities (2007, '10).
Since Kiddie became a PGA Head Professional in 2001, a total of 12 of his Assistant Professionals have advanced to become Head Professionals across the country. His passion for the Rules of Golf has led him to become an instructor for PGA and USGA Rules of Golf Workshops. Kiddie is a graduate of Gannon University in Erie, Pennsylvania, where he competed on the golf team.
Kevin Weeks, PGA, an Illinois PGA Section Member and Director of Instruction at Cog Hill Golf & Country Club in Lemont, Illinois, is the 2023 PGA Teacher & Coach of the Year for his "outstanding services as a golf teacher, innovator and coach."
A PGA Member for 28 years, Weeks has been a mainstay on Golf Digest's 50 Greatest Teachers and Best Teachers in Your State lists, joining the 50 Greatest list in 2012 and being recognized as the No. 1 Teacher in Illinois since 2017. Also featured regularly as one of GOLF Magazine's Top 100 Teachers, Weeks is renowned for his putting expertise. His research on the game began in 1999 at Cog Hill, where he created a state-of-the-art putting facility with his patented Dynamic Impact Indicator (using lasers to measure the putter face at impact) and a Putting Robot that has been instrumental in numerous research projects, leading to several discoveries that have earned him opportunities to speak worldwide on the subject. The newest addition to the Lab is a GEARS 3-D motion capture system, which he uses to measure what each segment of the body is doing during the putting stroke.
Weeks' students have captured 10 PGA TOUR victories and include notable names such as Kevin Streelman, Michael Bradley, Mark Wilson and several other top players. Weeks has also served as the swing coach for students who have won more than 50 professional mini tour events, 25 collegiate events, 11 American Junior Golf Association (AJGA) events and five high school state championships.
Growing the game has always been most important to Weeks, which is why when faced with the decision years ago of traveling with his students on the PGA TOUR or continuing to develop the nationally recognized PGA Jr. League program he built, the decision was easy. With its main goal of having "FUN," the program now has 371 players. Cog Hill has qualified for the last six National Car Rental PGA Jr. League Championships (the only coach in the country to do so), as his program has been listed as a Game Changer Top 25 program for the past three years and is currently the second largest program in the country.
Weeks was named the Illinois PGA Teacher of the Year three times (2005, '07, '09). He earned a PGA Special Certification for Instruction in 2010, and became certified in the American Development Model (ADM) through PGA Coach in 2020. Weeks has also been honored as a Top 50 Growth of the Game Teacher Elite by the Golf Range Association of America and as a Top 50 Master Kids Coach by U.S. Kids Golf. After graduating from the University of Mississippi with a Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Weeks worked for Grand Cypress Resort, Canton Brookside Country Club and John Jacobs Golf Schools before joining the Cog Hill staff, where he's built his career since 1997.
Bernie Friedrich, PGA, a Michigan PGA Section Member and the Senior Vice President of Golf Operations for Boyne Resorts in Petoskey, is the 2023 PGA Golf Executive of the Year. The honor recognizes outstanding services in an Executive Management position, as well as leadership, vision, courage, moral character and a substantial record of service to the Association and the game.
A PGA Member for nearly 40 years, Friedrich started as a Golf Professional at Boyne Resorts in 1976 and has been instrumental in leading the Company's growing golf division. Today, Friedrich oversees Boyne Golf's 13 courses and semi-private clubs in Michigan, Maine and Montana, including all staff, course agronomy and marketing nationwide, plus two golf membership groups—Bay Harbor Golf Club and Country Club of Boyne.
A multi-award-winning PGA Member at the Section level, Friedrich has been recognized as the Golf Professional of the Year twice (1998, 2001), Bill Strausbaugh Award recipient (2019), PGA Golf Executive of the Year (2021) and five times as Merchandiser of the Year (1990-'92, 1995-'96). In 2019, he was inducted into both the Michigan PGA Hall of Fame and the Michigan Golf Hall of Fame.
For full bios of all 13 PGA of America National Awards recipients for 2023, click here.
The formal National Awards ceremony is scheduled for this November during the 2023 PGA Annual Meeting in Frisco, Texas. The Herb Graffis Award will be presented during the Annual Meeting content that week as well.
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- For bios of all recipients, click here.
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NPR's Ari Shapiro talks with Michael Regan, administrator for the Environmental Protection Agency, about the response after the train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio.
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Historic compensation fund approved at UN climate talks
SHARM EL-SHEIKH, Egypt (AP) — Negotiators have approved an historic deal that would create a fund for compensating poor nations that are victims of extreme weather worsened by rich countries’ carbon pollution, but an overall larger agreement still was up in the air because of a fight over emission reduction efforts. The decision establishes a fund for what negotiators call loss and damage. It is a big win for poorer nations which have long called for cash _ sometimes viewed as reparations _ because they are often the victims of climate disasters despite having contributed little to the pollution that heats up the globe.
Musk restores Trump's Twitter account after online poll
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Elon Musk has reinstated Donald Trump’s account on Twitter, reversing a ban that has kept the former president off the social media site since a pro-Trump mob attacked the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, as Congress was poised to certify Joe Biden’s election victory. Musk made the announcement after holding a poll that asked Twitter users to click “yes” or “no” on whether Trump’s account should be reinstated. It is not clear whether Trump would actually return to Twitter. Trump has said in the past that he would not rejoin even if his account was restored. He has been relying on his own, much smaller social media site, Truth Social.
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'We survived': Kherson comes alive after Russian withdrawal
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Truck in North Carolina holiday parade crashes, kills girl
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France star Karim Benzema out for World Cup with leg injury
DOHA, Qatar (AP) — Karim Benzema’s hopes of winning the World Cup with France have ended before he had even played a game in Qatar. France's title defense took a huge blow with the news that its star striker is out of the tournament after tearing a muscle in his left thigh during training. The French soccer federation says “the Real Madrid striker is forced to give up on taking part in the World Cup.” The Ballon d’Or winner was participating in his first full training session Saturday with Les Bleus when he had to come off after feeling some pain in his left thigh. France plays its first match against Australia on Tuesday in Group D.
George Lois, icon of ads and magazine covers, dead at 91
NEW YORK (AP) — Advertising giant George Lois has died at age 91. Lois was a hard-selling, charismatic sloganeer and designer who fashioned some of the most daring magazine images of the 1960s. He also popularized such catchphrases and brand names as “I Want My MTV!” and “Lean Cuisine.” His Esquire magazine covers, from Muhammad Ali posing as the martyr Saint Sebastian to Andy Warhol sinking in a sea of Campbell’s tomato soup, helped define the go-go spirit of the ’60s. He later devised breakthrough strategies for Xerox and USA Today and suggested ads for MTV that featured Mick Jagger among others. His son says he died “peacefully” at home in Manhattan on Friday. | 2022-11-20T06:01:45+00:00 | wcfcourier.com | https://wcfcourier.com/news/national/ap-news-summary-at-11-26-p-m-est/article_072c6241-1ffe-5557-8d2f-14de69fd2fd4.html |
Michelle Obama's new book The Light We Carry, in which she talks about tough times in her life and how she not only coped but remained hopeful, comes out Tuesday. NPR was provided an exclusive listen Monday to two sections of the audio book, read by Obama herself.
The former first lady also joined us to talk about her book. You can hear her interview on All Things Considered Tuesday — and it will be available for download from our podcast Book of the Day Wednesday.
Michelle Obama wrestled with the results of the 2016 election. "It still hurts," she says. "It shook me profoundly to hear the man who'd replace my husband as president openly and unapologetically using ethnic slurs, making selfishness and hate somehow acceptable." She says that running underneath were thoughts that what they had done "had not been enough" and that "the problems were too big."
For Michelle Obama, finding the courage to support her husband's run for president in 2008 wasn't easy. Though she had a lot of fear around the loss of control it would bring, she says ultimately she decided she didn't want to sit around later thinking about the path not taken. "In clinging to only what you know, you are making your world small," she says. "You are robbing yourself of chances to grow."
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