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BRUSSELS — The gay prime minister of Luxembourg used the dais of the European Union’s parliament Wednesday to stand up for LGBTQ rights in the 27-nation bloc and to chastise member state Hungary, which wants to curtail discussions of homosexuality in schools and the media.
Bettel, 50, became prime minister of his small European country in December 2013 and married his husband eight years ago. He has often spoken about his sexual orientation and for two years, he has been especially critical of Hungary.
A 2021 law prohibited sharing content on homosexuality or gender transition in films, advertisements and other media targeting people under 18. It also banned information on homosexuality in school sex education programs.
The European Union’s executive commission and a number of member nations have challenged the measure in the EU’s Court of Justice. The European Commission said the law “discriminates against people on the basis of their sexual orientation and gender identity.”
Bettel said Wednesday that he thinks the government of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban is out of touch with the prevailing views in many other EU countries. He noted that identifying publicly as gay could be dangerous in too many nations outside the EU.
“I could end up in prison, face (a) life sentence. And soon maybe, in a European Union member state, I would only be able to talk about this in secret because I would be accused of perverting the young generation,” Bettel said.
“I am ashamed, Madam President, that some colleagues want to win votes at the expense of minorities. We’ve had that before in our history,” he said.
At an EU-Arab League summit in Egypt in 2019, Bettel told Arab leaders that he was married to a man and would probably face capital punishment in many of their countries.
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2023-04-19T14:35:34+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/04/19/europe-lgbt-rights-eu-parliament/6241bdf6-deb6-11ed-a78e-9a7c2418b00c_story.html
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The blues have a rich heritage here in the QCA, and you can check out some upcoming events showcasing local blues artists. Howard Bunch from the Mississippi Valley Blues Society dropped by Local 4 to give us all the details.
For more information, click here.
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2023-07-06T00:03:28+00:00
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ourquadcities.com
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https://www.ourquadcities.com/news/local-news/get-a-taste-of-the-blues-at-upcoming-quad-city-showcases/
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VAUGHAN, ON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch + Lomb Corporation (NYSE/TSX: BLCO) ("Bausch + Lomb" or the "Company"), a leading global eye health company dedicated to helping people see better to live better, is pleased to announce that it has expanded its Board of Directors (the "Board") to add two designees to the Board from Carl C. Icahn and affiliated entities (the "Icahn Group"). Brett Icahn and Gary Hu have joined the Board effective immediately.
The Company has entered into an amended and restated Director Appointment and Nomination Agreement (as amended and restated, the "Icahn Agreement"), between the Company and the Icahn Group. As previously disclosed in the Company's Registration Statement on Form S-1, the Icahn Agreement had previously provided that the Company agreed to, among other things, appoint to the Board two individuals identified by the Icahn Group and reasonably acceptable to the Company as soon as practicable following the written election of the Icahn Group after the consummation of the previously announced distribution by Bausch Health Companies Inc. ("Bausch Health") of approximately 80% of the Company's common shares to existing Bausch Health shareholders. As amended and restated, the Icahn Agreement provides that the Icahn Group is permitted to have two individuals appointed to the Board immediately.
"We are pleased to welcome Messrs. B. Icahn and Hu to our Board of Directors," said Joseph C. Papa, chairman and CEO, Bausch + Lomb. "Messrs. B. Icahn and Hu will both serve Bausch + Lomb well as we and Bausch Health continue to work toward our previously announced spinoff, which we continue to believe will unlock value for shareholders and enable us to further focus on building out our fully integrated eye health company that serves patients and consumers through all phases of their lives to meet unmet needs in eye health."
Mr. Icahn has been a portfolio manager for Icahn Capital LP since October 2020. Icahn Capital LP is a subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises L.P., a diversified holding company engaged in a variety of businesses, including investment, automotive, energy, food packaging, metals, real estate and home fashion. Mr. Icahn has held a variety of investment advisory roles at Icahn Enterprises L.P. since 2002, including as an investment strategy consultant from 2017 to 2020, and as portfolio manager of the Sargon Portfolio from 2010 to 2017. He has served on the board of Bausch Health since 2021 (where he serves on the Finance and Transactions and Special Transactions Committees) and has also served on the board of Icahn Enterprises L.P., a private entity since 2020. He has also been a director of Newell Brands Inc., a publicly traded global marketer of consumer and commercial products, since 2018 and Dana Inc., a supplier of automotive products and services, since January 2022. Mr. Icahn was previously a director of Nuance Communications, Inc., a provider of voice and language solutions, from 2013 to 2016. He also previously served on the boards of American Railcar Industries, Inc., Take-Two Interactive Software Inc., The Hain Celestial Group, Inc. and Voltari Corporation. Mr. Icahn received a B.A. from Princeton University.
Mr. Hu has been a portfolio manager for Icahn Capital LP since October 2020. Prior to joining Icahn Capital LP, Mr. Hu held a variety of investment management roles from 2012 to 2020 at Silver Point Capital LP, a credit-focused investment firm, and from 2010 to 2012 at Stockbridge Investors, the public securities affiliate of Berkshire Partners LLC. Mr. Hu has served on the board of Dana Incorporated since January 2022. He was previously on the boards of Occidental Petroleum Corporation from 2021 to March 2022 and Cloudera Inc. from January to October 2021. Mr. Hu graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a B.S. Econ in Finance and Accounting from The Wharton School and a B.A.S. in Computer Science from the School of Engineering and Applied Science.
Bausch + Lomb is dedicated to protecting and enhancing the gift of sight for millions of people around the world – from the moment of birth through every phase of life. Its comprehensive portfolio of more than 400 products includes contact lenses, lens care products, eye care products, ophthalmic pharmaceuticals, over-the-counter products and ophthalmic surgical devices and instruments. Founded in 1853, Bausch + Lomb has a significant global research and development, manufacturing and commercial footprint with more than 12,000 employees and a presence in nearly 100 countries. Bausch + Lomb is headquartered in Vaughan, Ontario with corporate offices in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.bausch.com and connect with us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "estimates," "potential," "target," or "continue" and variations or similar expressions. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, the risks and uncertainties discussed in Bausch + Lomb's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian Securities Administrators, which risk factors are incorporated herein by reference. They also include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties caused by or relating to the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, and the fear of that pandemic and its potential effects, the severity, duration and future impact of which are highly uncertain and cannot be predicted, and which may have a material adverse impact on Bausch + Lomb, including but not limited to its project development timelines, launches and costs (which may increase). Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any of these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date hereof. Bausch + Lomb undertakes no obligation to update any of these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect actual outcomes, unless required by law.
© 2022 Bausch & Lomb Incorporated or its affiliates.
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FLORENCE — Nina Jean Stovall, 87, died February 27, 2023. Public viewing will be Sunday from 1 to 8 p.m. at Grace Memorial Funeral Home, Sheffield. Visitation will be Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Funeral will be Monday at 1 p.m. at St. Mark Baptist Church, Florence with burial in Greenview Memorial Gardens.
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Universal Health Services, Inc. (NYSE: UHS) announced today that Steve Filton, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer will participate in a fireside chat at Morgan Stanley's 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 1:30 pm (EDT).
A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available on the Company's website (www.uhs.com). For those unable to listen to the live webcast, a replay of the presentation will be available on the Company's website for 90 days following the conference.
Universal Health Services (NYSE: UHS) is one of the largest and most respected hospital management companies in the nation. For over 40 years, UHS and its affiliates have focused on meeting patients' healthcare needs across hundreds of local communities. Today, UHS subsidiaries own and/or operate over 400 inpatient and outpatient facilities including acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities, ambulatory centers, freestanding emergency departments, and urgent care centers in 39 U.S. states, Washington, D.C., the United Kingdom and Puerto Rico. For additional information on the Company, visit our web site: www.uhs.com.
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2022-09-12T21:25:12+00:00
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Lou Merloni, who was informed last week that his contract will not be renewed after more than 10 years as a weekday host at WEEI, will still contribute to the station in a familiar way.
He will join the Red Sox flagship station’s broadcasts of Red Sox games next season, while Joe Castiglione, the radio play-by-play voice since 1983, will cut back the number of games that he calls.
Merloni will be in the booth for at least 60 regular-season and 10 spring training games this season. He will contribute to WEEI’s offseason Red Sox programing and make regular appearances on the station’s shows when news about the team breaks. Merloni has several seasons of experience as a Red Sox radio voice, though he’s done it less often in recent years.
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Castiglione, who was a finalist this year for the Baseball Hall of Fame’s Ford C. Frick Award, presented annually for career excellence in baseball broadcasting, will call 81 games in the 2023 season, half of the Red Sox’ schedule. Castiglione, 75, expects to do approximately 61 home games and 20 on the road.
“After 40 years and over 6,000 game broadcasts, my wife of 51 years, Jan, and I think that this is the right time to step back and work a reduced schedule of games while we are both in good health,” said Castiglione, who called 140 games in 2022. “This will give us the opportunity to spend more time with our children and six grandchildren as well.”
Castiglione said in a text Friday morning that he went to Sam Kennedy, Red Sox president and CEO, and Mike Thomas, senior vice president and market manager of Audacy Boston, in September and expressed a desire to cut back his schedule to spend more time with his family. He said Kennedy and Thomas were “very understanding” and that his agent, Steve Freyer, worked out the parameters with Thomas quickly.
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Play-by-play voice Will Flemming will be back for his fourth season in the booth. Sean McDonough, who has called 30 or so games in each of the past three years, is expected to be back as well.
WEEI also will officially announce daily lineup changes that were reported here last week. Christian Fauria will move from afternoon drive to join Andy Gresh on its midday show.
Current midday host Rich Keefe will move to evenings and also serve as pregame host for Red Sox broadcasts. He replaces Mike Mutnansky, whose contract was not renewed.
Meghan Ottolini and Christian Arcand will continue to host the station’s afternoon drive program. A third voice is expected to be added eventually.
Chad Finn can be reached at chad.finn@globe.com. Follow him on Twitter @GlobeChadFinn.
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2022-12-16T15:07:46+00:00
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bostonglobe.com
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https://www.bostonglobe.com/2022/12/16/sports/joe-castiglione-weei/
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Officials: Father punched baby twice in face and head, also punched mother
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - A father is accused of punching his 10-month-old son twice in the face and head, as well as the baby’s mother.
According to court records, 31-year-old Martinez Payton was charged with one count of felonious assault and two counts of domestic violence.
Colerain Township police arrested Payton Saturday morning and said he fled the home.
Affidavits written by police said he punched his baby with a closed fist twice in the face and head, creating “a substantial risk for the victim due to the victim being 10 months old.” He also allegedly “poured Ginger Ale” on the baby.
The mother of the son told police Payton slapped her on both sides of her face, struck her in the face with a closed fist, pushed her into a wall, and then fled in a vehicle, another affidavit said.
Police filed a motion asking the court to issue a temporary protection order for the victims against the suspect.
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2023-01-31T00:51:44+00:00
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atlantanewsfirst.com
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https://www.atlantanewsfirst.com/2023/01/30/officials-father-punched-baby-twice-face-head-also-punched-mother/
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri had lost its first three SEC games in increasingly heartbreaking fashion.
The Tigers finally held on down the stretch to win one on Saturday.
Luther Burden III had touchdowns on the ground and through the air, Missouri kept Vanderbilt's offense off the scoreboard until late in the fourth quarter, and the Tigers proceeded to make a huge fourth-down stop with just over a minute left for a nerve-wracking 17-14 victory that lifted them out of the conference cellar.
“I've been around a lot of teams and I've not ever seen a team go through what they have and still bond and fight and have the energy in the way they practice,” Tigers coach Eli Drinkwitz said. “Man, I was so proud of them."
Mike Wright, who took over when Commodores quarterback AJ Swann left in the second half, hit Gamarian Carter for an 80-yard touchdown reception with 3:59 to go, and Vanderbilt's first offensive points in more than eight quarters gave Clark Lea's team a chance of ending a 24-game conference losing streak.
Vanderbilt (3-5, 0-4) got the ball back with just under 3 minutes to go and got a quick first down on a penalty. But a third-down throw to Ben Bresnahan that appeared to give the Commodores a first down at the Missouri 43 was moved back a yard upon a review, bringing up fourth down, and Ray Davis was stuffed at the line of scrimmage to effectively end the game.
“We needed one play and there was a lot of plays going against us in the second half, as many as I've been part of, seeing the momentum switch like that,” Drinkwitz said. “We said, ‘No. We’re going to make the play on fourth-and-inches.'”
Brady Cook had 211 yards passing with a touchdown and an interception, and Cody Schrader came off the bench to run 14 times for 84 yards, as the Tigers (3-4, 1-4) beat Vanderbilt for the sixth time in the last seven meetings.
“I hurt for the guys that we didn't find the result, and I think as a program we have to find ownership of the places we fell short,” Lea said. “We have to take ownership of the result. The win was there for us. We just didn't do enough to get it.”
The Tigers needed just six plays to take a 7-0 lead when Burden followed a 29-yard catch by Barrett Banister with a 35-yard TD reception. But that offensive efficiency was in short supply for both teams most of the game.
The Commodores missed a field goal wide left. Then, just before halftime, Swann threw an interception in the Missouri end zone. At one point in between, the two teams combined to go three-and-out on five straight drives.
Missouri finally ended the dubious streak when Burden scored from 10 yards out, and Harrison Mevis capped an expertly run 2-minute drill by tacking on a 39-yard field goal to give the Tigers a 17-0 lead at the break.
It took the Vanderbilt defense to finally put points on the board.
The Commodores had Missouri backed up early in the third quarter when Anfernee Orji, who already had picked off a pass, drilled Cook and knocked the ball loose. At the same time, safety C.J. Taylor had leaped Schrader and was there to scoop up the fumble and trot into the end zone for the touchdown.
“That was just a great play by that kid,” Schrader said. “You can’t stop that.”
Vanderbilt had a chance to really seize momentum when the ensuing kickoff, caught in the wind like a sail, dropped short of the returners and the Commodores recovered. But their offense again went nowhere, and kicker Joseph Bulovas missed his second field-goal attempt, leaving the Tigers clinging to a 17-7 lead.
The Commodores had a chance late in the fourth quarter before the Tigers made one more defensive stop.
“There's a lot of things that need to be fixed, some really bad things,” Drinkwitz said, “but it's easier to fix after a win.”
BIG PICTURE
Vanderbilt was shut out by Georgia last week and didn't do much better on offense Saturday. Taking away the late 80-yard TD throw, the Commodores had only 219 yards total offense while going 0 for 2 in the red zone.
Missouri has likewise struggled offensively and has not scored more than 22 points in its last four games. Nathaniel Peat in particular struggled on the ground Saturday, carrying 11 times for eight yards with a fumble.
UP NEXT
The Commodores get a week off before playing South Carolina on Nov. 5.
The Tigers visit the Gamecocks next Saturday.
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2022-10-23T00:22:45+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/sports/article/Missouri-holds-off-Vanderbilt-17-14-to-escape-SEC-17527662.php
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Development program for VLX-1005, a novel small molecule 12-LOX inhibitor, awarded Fast Track designation by US Food and Drug Administration
FREDERICK, Md., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veralox Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing first-in-class small molecule therapeutics that treat serious immuno-inflammatory diseases with significant unmet medical needs, today announced favorable results from the Company's Phase 1 clinical program for VLX-1005, a novel 12-LOX inhibitor being developed for the treatment and prevention of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis (HIT). Veralox also announced that VLX-1005 has been awarded Fast Track Designation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
"Completion of our Phase 1 study for VLX-1005 together with announcement of Fast Track Designation for this program represent important milestones that reflect the new levels of momentum we are achieving with our clinical strategy at Veralox," said Michael Hanna, Chief Medical Officer at Veralox. "We look forward to continuing our development of VLX-1005 to address the underlying pathology of HIT, a disease that has not seen innovation in available therapies in over 20 years."
Veralox completed a Phase 1a study consisting of a single ascending dose (SAD) portion and a multiple ascending dose (MAD) portion that was designed to assess the safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics (PK) and pharmacodynamics of VLX-1005. In this study VLX-1005 was found to be well tolerated with no reports of serious adverse events (SAEs), dose-limiting toxicities (DLTs) or discontinuations; adverse events (AEs) were infrequent and mild. Data analyses revealed dose linear increases in key PK metrics approaching dose proportionality with no upper limits on tolerability to the maximum dose tested.
Veralox also completed a Phase 1b drug-drug interaction (DDI) study of VLX-1005 in conjunction with argatroban, an anticoagulant that is approved for the treatment of HIT in the U.S. This study was designed to evaluate the effects of coadministration of VLX-1005 and argatroban on subject safety and on a range of exploratory biomarkers. The study showed that co-administration of VLX-1005 with argatroban was well tolerated with no SAEs; AEs were infrequent and mild. Preliminary analysis of the PK and PD (as measured by APTT) data revealed no evidence of DDI.
The FDA granted Fast Track designation for the VLX-1005 program on May 27, 2022, following an End-of-Phase 1 meeting with the Agency. The company will use the results of the successful Phase 1 studies as well as the standards inherent in Fast Track designation and previously announced Orphan Drug designation to finalize the design of the planned Phase 2 clinical program for VLX-1005 in HIT.
VERALOX Therapeutics Inc. (https://veralox.com/) is the clinical leader in developing first-in-class therapeutics targeting 12-lipoxygenase, pioneering a new class of therapies that treat the underlying pathologies of serious immune-inflammatory diseases with unmet medical needs. The company's lead candidate, VLX-1005, is in development for the treatment of patients with heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT). Second generation therapeutic products are under development for type 1 diabetes and other immune-mediated and inflammatory diseases.
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Bill Berry
Berry & Company Public Relations
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2022-06-13T12:30:43+00:00
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wafb.com
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https://www.wafb.com/prnewswire/2022/06/13/veralox-therapeutics-announces-favorable-results-phase-1-studies-vlx-1005-development-treatment-heparin-induced-thrombocytopenia/
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2022-07-04T07:45:09+00:00
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After two long days of clashes and deadlock, Republicans on Wednesday said there were some signs of progress in the grueling process to seat the Speaker to lead their new majority in the new Congress.
In six votes over two days, a group of roughly 20 conservative firebrands has blocked the bid by Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) to lead the lower chamber into a crucial 2024 presidential election.
Yet key members of the McCarthy resistance indicated Wednesday afternoon that the marathon talks aimed at reaching some agreement were finally bearing fruit.
Those voices emphasized that they’re not ready to support McCarthy just yet. But the signs of forward movement mark a sharp shift from the entrenched stalemate between the sides that had practically defined the talks over the last several weeks.
“We’re having ongoing conversations; they’ve actually been more productive in the last two hours than they’ve been in a long time,” Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), one of McCarthy’s detractors, told reporters at the Capitol between the fifth and sixth ballots.
“There’s genuine, good faith, ‘Hey let’s get this done’ conversations,” Roy added.
The question will be what McCarthy needs to give up to win over his opponents, and whether anything can win over them all.
With Republicans clinging to a slight majority — they have 222 seats, to the Democrats’ 212 — McCarthy can afford to lose only four Republicans and still win the gavel. In the first six ballots, he’s been far off that mark, losing 19 conservatives in the first two votes, and 20 in the remaining four.
And in that camp of 20 Republicans, some are seen as more willing to negotiate than others.
Rep. Andy Biggs (R-Ariz.) — who ran against McCarthy for the Speaker nomination — suggested there’s progress, but it’s moving away from McCarthy, not toward him.
“I’m feeling progress is going to go our way,” he said.
Rep. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) is another one of those lawmakers. He acknowledges that McCarthy, the Republicans’ leading fundraiser, has “worked hard” for the party. But he’s been highly critical of McCarthy’s legislative history, particularly when it comes to government spending. Norman simply doesn’t trust McCarthy to hold the conservative line in cut-throat fights with President Biden over federal funding.
“It’s not about any committee seats,” Norman said. “I want to get this country on a financial solvency path.”
The House adjourned after the sixth failed ballot on Wednesday until 8 p.m., with members breaking to meet for discussion about potential resolutions to the impasse, but it is unclear whether 3 1/2 hours of negotiations will lead to any agreement before the House gavels back in.
“I suppose it’s not too late for a Christmas miracle, but I’d be pretty surprised if we get a breakthrough today. These are sensitive negotiations and they’re gonna take some time,” said Rep. Dusty Johnson (R-S.D.), chair of the Main Street Caucus and a McCarthy supporter.
Rep. Dan Bishop (R-N.C.), another member who voted against McCarthy on all six ballots, agreed with Roy’s assessment of progress.
“There is a dynamic environment and conversations are going on with different people. And I think it’s producing interesting ideas,” Bishop said, declining to get into specifics “for fear that that might impair them.”
McCarthy’s supporters also weighed in with a similar message, suggesting that the logjam was beginning to break.
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.), a McCarthy critic-turned-supporter, said she’s seen clear “signs of progress.”
“I don’t want to say anything; I’d rather see it happen. But there are a lot of conversations happening, which is part of this,” Greene said. “We need more time to have those conversations.”
In the final two ballots, a 21st Republican — Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) — had voted “present.” She later explained that the reason was to entice GOP leaders to recess the House to allow Republicans to gather behind closed doors, and not “waste more time” on the House floor.
Democrats, meanwhile, have remained united throughout the process. All 212 members of the party have voted for their leader, Rep. Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.), on all six ballots. And none has indicated that they’re ready to help Republicans break their impasse.
“This is on them,” Rep. Pete Aguilar (Calif.), the incoming chair of the Democratic Caucus, said shortly before Wednesday’s votes.
Al Weaver and Mychael Schnell contributed.
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2023-01-05T02:18:03+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/hill-politics/mccarthy-allies-opponents-signal-optimism-to-breaking-house-speaker-deadlock/
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A detainee at a U.S. Border Patrol station in El Paso, Texas, was fatally shot by one or more federal agents Tuesday, authorities said.
The FBI said in a statement that the person died after the incident at the Ysleta U.S. Border Patrol Station.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said in a statement that multiple agents assigned to the station were "involved" in a shooting reported at 12:45 p.m. Tuesday.
The detainee was transported to a hospital with severe injuries, El Paso Fire Department spokesperson Enrique Dueñas-Aguilar said. The detainee was later pronounced dead, according to the FBI.
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2022-10-05T23:34:43+00:00
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nbcmiami.com
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https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/detainee-fatally-shot-by-federal-agent-at-el-paso-border-patrol-station-officials-say/2876298/
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Alaska's human rights commission has reversed an earlier policy and now is only investigating LGBTQ discrimination complaints related to workplace discrimination and not for other categories like housing and financing.
The Anchorage Daily News and ProPublica reported the Alaska State Commission for Human Rights deleted language from its website promising equal protections for transgender and gay Alaskans against most categories of discrimination. It also began refusing to investigate complaints.
The commission is only accepting employment-related complaints and investigators dropped non-employment LGBTQ civil rights cases they had been working on.
OMNIBUS BILL EARMARKS $750K FOR TRANS GROUP THAT WANTS TO INJECT LGBTQ 'DISCOURSE' IN ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS
The body made the move last year, one year after it published new guidelines in 2021 saying Alaska’s LGBTQ protections extended beyond the workplace to housing, government practices, finance and "public accommodation."
The commission adopted the 2021 guidelines in response to a 2020 U.S. Supreme Court ruling saying workplace discrimination against people based on their sexual orientation or gender identity was illegal.
An investigation by the news organizations found the reversal was requested by a conservative Christian group and was made the week of the primary for governor. The commission made the change on the advice of Attorney General Treg Taylor and announced it on its Twitter feed.
The LGBTQ advocacy nonprofit Identity Alaska called the reversal "state-sponsored discrimination" and results in real-world harms.
Robert Corbisier, who has been the commission's executive director since 2019, said the attorney general directed him to make the change. He said Taylor said the Supreme Court case, known as Bostock v. Clayton County, was limited to employment discrimination and the agency should limit its own enforcement to employment matters.
Dunleavy declined interview requests. In a statement, a spokesperson said, "The Governor’s office was not involved in the Department of Law’s legal advice on LGBTQ+ discrimination cases."
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2023-03-07T22:05:53+00:00
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foxbangor.com
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https://www.foxbangor.com/news/national/ak-commission-to-investigate-only-lgbtq-discrimination-cases-related-to-workplaces-reversing-previous-policy/article_973c8275-4cd6-5515-b1ab-565174d923cd.html
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ANN ARBOR, MI — The Ann Arbor area’s population is continuing to grow increasingly wealthy and officials say that makes it harder for lower-income residents to find housing.
The area median income for a four-person family has jumped by over $11,000 in the last year — up from $106,600 in 2021 to $117,800 for 2022, new data shows.
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2022-05-12T15:34:03+00:00
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mlive.com
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https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/2022/05/new-numbers-show-growing-wealth-in-ann-arbor-housing-official-calls-it-frighteningly-bad.html
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https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYmbiqqCFO0tmvlB8q9pkF9Axu7PTGWGJ
Forty comedy videos released TODAY on Sunny Side YouTube.
SAN FRANCISCO, May 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre was founded in Iowa City, Iowa in 1975. The five-man team has produced a river of absurd theatrical comedy. The DUCK'S BREATH MYSTERY THEATRE Playlist presents a look at this 40 year effort.
The Sunny Side YouTube Playlist was produced by Duck's Breath co-founder Bill Allard.
"Picking videos and the order they appear in the DUCK'S BREATH MYSTERY THEATRE playlist has been a career affirming task. We wrote and performed an outrageous amount of funny stuff for stage, television, and film and these 40 comedy videos tell the whole story in 90 minutes," laughed Allard.
Sunny Side YouTube is managed by Duck Spots, a company owned by Allard and son, Richard Allard. The duo plan to release archived comedy video playlists for six more weeks and then launch a live morning broadcast on their Sunny Side YouTube channel.
May 29, 2023
DUCK'S BREATH Playlist - 40 Videos
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYmbiqqCFO0t9PwQSStHcI9IPl3hT2Nm6
Audio sketches under images of five Duck's Breath comedians aging gracefully.
June 5, 2023
GONAD Feature Playlist - 18 Videos
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYmbiqqCFO0tey1Ad3p9fEQVxhaRP2tIW
Prolific Duck's Breath comedy team wrote & toured 25+ comedy plays to clubs & colleges.
June 12, 2023
GRAND FINALE Feature Playlist - 40 Videos
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYmbiqqCFO0vBvTDWcnHBS1h3c5ZpOr6M
Insightful hilarious look at last Duck's Breath sold out performance.
June 19, 2023
DOCTOR SCIENCE Playlist - 40 Videos
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYmbiqqCFO0ssaiPHf3Y6goOTf-kKepuE
He knows more than you do
June 26, 2023
SFCOMEDY Playlist - 40 Videos
Collective promoted by 1999 Wired Magazine as a place to see original comedy on the web.
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYmbiqqCFO0vlQD76siD1UoK2nzUCOmcn
KOLLEGETV Playlist - 40 Videos
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYmbiqqCFO0uGV3EbUNIo-iB_vSA1updr
Collective started as a web series about college life and ended up producing Comedy Magazine for the iPad.
July 3, 2023
ZADAR Feature Playlist - 46 Videos
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLYmbiqqCFO0v3QlBY2h1CPHhQQ-ZHbQfU
Legendary Duck's Breath Mystery Theatre comedy film.
The live broadcast will be Bill Allard presenting new and old comedy videos five days a week for 13 weeks starting on July 10, 2023. "Every Sunny Side comedy video has a shot at going viral," exclaimed Allard. "Absurd feel-good comedy is exactly what the world needs now."
CONTACT: quack@DuckSpots.Net
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2023-05-22T11:30:18+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2023/05/22/ducks-breath-mystery-theatre-sunny-side-youtube/
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns were one of 10 NFL teams that didn’t pick a player in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft Thursday night, and there are only two reasons those 10 teams did that.
Quarterback or receiver.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Cleveland Browns were one of 10 NFL teams that didn’t pick a player in the first round of the 2022 NFL Draft Thursday night, and there are only two reasons those 10 teams did that.
Quarterback or receiver.
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2022-04-29T09:37:34+00:00
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cleveland.com
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https://www.cleveland.com/browns/2022/04/the-nfl-draft-first-round-was-a-passing-game-explosion-but-the-cleveland-browns-work-was-done-doug-lesmerises.html
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CHICAGO, May 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Kaufman, Hall & Associates, LLC, one of the leading healthcare and higher education management consulting and advisory services firms, has entered into an agreement to acquire Ponder & Co., one of the leading financial and strategic advisory firms focused primarily on the healthcare industry, the company announced today.
For nearly 40 years, Kaufman Hall has provided leading hospitals and health systems with world-class management consulting on treasury and capital markets (TCM); partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions (PM&A); strategic financial planning; performance improvement; real estate; and clinical documentation support. For more than 45 years, Ponder & Co. has provided capital markets and mergers and acquisitions advisory services to not-for-profit hospitals, healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and universities.
"I'm delighted to announce that our organizations are bringing together complementary, unparalleled advisory services and experience in treasury and capital markets and partnerships, mergers, and acquisitions," said R. Wesley Champion, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Kaufman Hall. "Importantly, this combination will provide healthcare leaders with access to some of the most comprehensive TCM and PM&A services—and some of the deepest expertise—in the entire healthcare industry."
"We are excited about the opportunity to combine our team's skills and expertise with those of Kaufman Hall," said Terry Shirey, Managing Director and President of Ponder & Co. "The combination will create an even more robust and responsive platform for serving our clients' advisory needs."
The transaction closed May 1, 2023.
Media Contact: Haydn Bush, hbush@kaufmanhall.com
About Kaufman Hall
Kaufman Hall provides management consulting solutions to help society's foundational institutions realize sustained success amid changing market conditions. Since 1985, Kaufman Hall has been a trusted advisor to boards and executive management teams, helping them incorporate proven methods, rigorous analytics, and industry-leading solutions into their strategic planning and financial management processes, with a focus on achieving their most challenging goals.
Kaufman Hall services use a rigorous, disciplined, and structured approach that is based on the principles of corporate finance. The breadth and integration of Kaufman Hall advisory services are unparalleled, encompassing strategy; financial and capital planning; performance improvement; treasury and capital markets management; mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and joint ventures; and real estate.
Kaufman Hall companies include Claro Healthcare and Gist Healthcare.
About Ponder & Co.
Ponder & Co. is a strategic and financial advisory firm focused exclusively on providing leading capital markets, mergers & acquisitions, strategic advisory and management consulting services to not-for-profit hospitals, healthcare systems, academic medical centers, and universities. With more than 45 years of experience, Ponder has perfected the art of objective advice and the science of skilled transaction management, to bring seamless financial, strategy, and organizational transformation services to our clients.
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2023-05-01T22:14:14+00:00
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wymt.com
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2023/05/01/kaufman-hall-acquires-ponder-amp-co/
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Total healthcare costs for an average person reach $7,221
SEATTLE, May 30, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Milliman, Inc., a premier global consulting and actuarial firm, today released the 2023 Milliman Medical Index (MMI), which measures healthcare costs for individuals and families receiving coverage from an employer-sponsored preferred provider plan (PPO).
"Healthcare costs increased 5.6% this year and have increased by 4.8% annually since 2021, which is the sort of year-to-year increase we were seeing before the pandemic," said Dave Liner, co-author of the Milliman Medical Index. "Call it a return to the status quo or a rebound from the pandemic—either way, family healthcare costs have resumed their persistent climb."
"Healthcare cost inflation tends to trail general inflation by six to 12 months," said Doug Norris, co-author of the Milliman Medical Index. "While there have been some encouraging numbers on the general inflation front recently, we have a while before healthcare cost inflation catches up."
"Macroeconomic forces are further contributing to the upward direction in healthcare costs," said Annie Man, co-author of the MMI. "It's not just inflation—it's the supply chain, labor shortages in healthcare, and a strong job market elsewhere."
In 2023, healthcare costs for our hypothetical family of four reached $31,065. Costs for the average person reached $7,221. While these are averages, the MMI provides greater specificity thanks to an interactive tool that allows people to calculate costs for themselves or their own family. To use the interactive tool, go to http://us.milliman.com/MMIfamilies/.
One of the things that makes the MMI unique is that it calculates both employer and employee contributions to healthcare costs, including out-of-pocket costs incurred at the point of care.
"Employers are shouldering almost 60% of this year's cost increase, a sign that increased job mobility and the complexities of remote work are continuing to give employers a good reason to invest in benefits," said Paul Houchens, co-author of the MMI.
"Although employee out-of-pocket costs are not affected by pharmaceutical rebates directly, we know this growing component of pharmacy benefit management is a focus area for employers and the healthcare market," said Deana Bell, co-author of the MMI. "We project rebates to be 25% to 31% of drug costs. If rebates were shared with employees, as some have suggested, the average prescription drug cost for an employee would decrease by about 6%."
"Looking toward the future, costs for families and individuals may see downward pressure as a result of healthcare price transparency," said Mike Gaal, co-author of the Milliman Medical Index. "Hospitals and payers are now required to publish their negotiated reimbursement rates, a move that has the potential to create systemic change in the market dynamics—especially for employers that can harness the data to drive down costs."
To view the complete MMI, go to http://us.milliman.com/MMI/.
About Milliman
Milliman is among the world's largest providers of actuarial, risk management, and technology solutions. Our consulting and advanced analytics capabilities encompass 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. Visit us at Milliman.com.
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2023-05-30T12:40:17+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2023/05/30/milliman-medical-index-healthcare-costs-exceed-31000-hypothetical-american-family-four/
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AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — As a Republican in the Texas Capitol, Sam Harless turned heads: He voted in favor of a stricter gun law.
In doing so, the Houston state representative helped advance a bill in the Texas House that would raise the purchase age for AR-style rifles like the kind used by an 18-year-old gunman in Uvalde last year. The vote came just days after eight people at an outdoor mall in Dallas were killed by a 33-year-old gunman, who President Biden said used an AR-15-style weapon.
The bill has little chance of becoming law, but that did not stop powerful gun rights groups Tuesday from springing into action to stamp out the rare glimpse of momentum for supporters of tougher restrictions as mass killings continue to spread anguish in Texas.
It underlined how almost any attempt to tighten gun laws in Texas is off the table in the state’s GOP-controlled Legislature, which in recent years has made gun access easier following other mass shootings and shows no appetite for reversing course. That includes Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, who — since Saturday shooting in Allen — has called mental health the root of the problem.
That made Harless’ vote Monday all the more notable.
“Every kid has a right to go to school and feel safe, and every parent has a right for the kid to feel safe at school,” Harless said in an interview.
Another Republican, state Rep. Justin Holland, also joined Democrats on the House Select Committee on Community Safety in voting 8-5 to advance the measure that would raise the purchase age of certain semiautomatic weapons from 18 to 21. The bill has been the priority all year of several Uvalde families whose children were among the 19 students and two teachers killed by a gunman nearly a year ago at Robb Elementary School.
The vote Monday came unexpectedly. For weeks the bill had stalled in the committee, but as protesters filled the Capitol and shouted “Do Something!” two days after the shooting in Allen, the committee gathered to vote the bill out.
In a statement defending his vote, Holland said, “I do not believe in gun control,” and he noted that he previously voted in support of Texas removing training and background checks to carry a handgun. He also said he has earned three consecutive “A” ratings from the National Rifle Association — but acknowledged he has “no idea” if they will rate him so highly going forward.
He said testimony given to the committee convinced him that a law raising the purchase age might serve as a “significant roadblock” to a young person acquiring certain semiautomatic weapons and causing harm.
Gun rights groups, which are rarely forced to aggressively play defense in the Texas Capitol, responded to the bill advancing by urging its members to call lawmakers. Texas Gun Rights, one of the most outspoken groups, said Tuesday that Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot three people during a Wisconsin protest in 2020 and was later acquitted of murder, had joined them in opposition to the bill.
Harless, who represents a solidly GOP-leaning district in the Houston suburbs, said he has received no pushback from other House Republicans.
“I just voted my heart and my constituents are likely not the gun groups,” Harless said.
For a decade, Nicole Golden has been a mainstay in the Texas Capitol in pushing for stricter gun laws, only to see Republicans instead gradually keep removing the ones that are in place. She called Monday’s vote “unprecedented” given the attention that had surrounded the bill.
Golden, the executive director of the group Texas Gun Sense, said the Legislature has let wither far less contentious bills over guns this year, including one to promote education about gun storage safety. She could not recall a previous time that Republicans took a vote like the one Monday.
“We’ve gone to their offices to thank them,” she said. “And I think that thanks are due.”
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2023-05-10T15:52:45+00:00
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pahomepage.com
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https://www.pahomepage.com/news/national/rare-gop-votes-in-texas-for-gun-bill-after-mass-shootings/
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WFO PENDLETON Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, September 2, 2022
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235 PM PDT Thu Sep 1 2022
...HEAT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 2 PM TO 8 PM PDT FRIDAY...
* WHAT...Temperatures of 98 to 105 expected.
* WHERE...Portions of central, north central and northeast
Oregon and central, south central and southeast Washington.
* WHEN...From 2 PM to 8 PM PDT Friday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses to occur.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out
of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young
children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles
under any circumstances.
Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When
possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or
evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat
stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when
possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational
Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent
rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone
overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location.
Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1.
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2022-09-01T22:21:14+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/weather/article/WA-WFO-PENDLETON-Warnings-Watches-and-Advisories-17413745.php
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Catcher Caden Bodine recovered a passed ball to get the tying run at home for the final out as third-seeded Haddon Heights won, 4-3, over top-seeded Cedar Creek in the sectional final of the NJSIAA South Jersey, Group 2 tournament in Egg Harbor City.
Haddon Heights (21-7) will host Central Group 1 champion Rumson-Fair Haven in the Group 1 semifinals on Monday.
Cedar Creek (19-13), which was appearing in its first sectional final, took a 1-0 lead on John McColl’s RBI-single in the first inning.
Haddon Heights did not answer until the fifth inning when it plated four runs including RBI singles by Bodine, John DiConstanzo and Timmy Shell.
Nate Winterbottom hit an RBI single in the sixth inning for the Pirates to make it a 4-2 game.
In the bottom of the seventh with one out, a single and three walks sent home another run. Christian Coppola drew the walk to score a run to make it a 1-run ball game.
Mason Dobbs, junior righthander, struck out the next batter, and then Bodine chased down a passed ball to throw out the runner from third for the win.
Head coach Eric Newell said, “we had a rough seventh inning. Dobbs was around the zone but we weren’t getting the calls, and when he loaded the bases, he was nervous.
“But he settled down and got that big strikeout for the second out. That was huge for us,” Newell said.
“Our pitching overall has been very good, not just our starters but the ones who come in in the fifth inning and close the game out,” he said.
“We swing good bats as well. We have good players 1 thru 9, especially in the last few games.”
The winning pitcher on the night was Drew Harris, a sophomore righthander.
This is the second time coach Newell has won a sectional title since he started at Haddon Heights in 2014. He won a Group 1 championship in 2015, and now when the school has moved up to a new group.
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2022-06-11T02:33:57+00:00
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nj.com
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https://www.nj.com/highschoolsports/2022/06/haddon-heights-over-cedar-creek-baseball-south-group-2-final-photos.html
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McDonald’s is testing new strawless lids at select locations
Published: Jan. 27, 2023 at 4:46 PM CST|Updated: 16 minutes ago
(CNN) - McDonald’s has started testing strawless lids at select restaurant locations.
The new plastic lids reportedly have a pullback tab to prevent the drink from splashing out. To drink from it, customers must pull the tab back and slot it into a small opening.
McDonald’s said the redesign is part of its multiyear effort to make restaurants more environmentally friendly.
The burger chain said it hopes to cut down on small plastics that could harm wildlife and pollute the ocean.
Restaurant Business Online reports customers can still request a straw if needed.
McDonald’s has not immediately released which locations are currently testing the strawless lids.
Copyright 2023 CNN Newsource. All rights reserved.
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2023-01-27T23:03:20+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/2023/01/27/mcdonalds-is-testing-new-strawless-lids-select-locations/
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NEW HAVEN, Conn. — As the war drags on in Ukraine, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy took time to join the Yale School of Management on Friday for a virtual Q&A session.
Students from Yale, blue and yellow flags in hand, got a chance to ask the president of Ukraine questions about how the war with Russia is impacting the country. The event was part of Yale's CEO Summit.
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) and Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) joined in remotely.
When asked when he anticipates the war in Ukraine will end, Zelenskyy replied, "It will end and it will end soon, it all depends on how willing we are and our motivation."
He said the exact end depends on multiple factors: People's morale and motivation to defend Ukraine, and the country's partners in providing support, which includes sharing stories of the war so that "the public and society does not forget about the war."
He also said the amount of pressure put on Russia to retreat is a factor.
"It is increasingly challenging for me to tell who or what is President Putin. Now it looks like this is a bunch of individuals under the brand of Putin who pursue aggressive steps," Zelenskyy said. "So we are not ready to talk with Putin, we are more ready to talk in general with a regime like this."
"In my view, and I think there is bipartisan support for my idea, there should be no negotiation without you and the people of Ukraine," Blumenthal said to Zelenskyy. "You should be the one to decide when, whether and where there can be negations."
Students asked Zelenskyy how he stays positive even with his country facing ongoing turmoil.
"To bring optimism to someone, you have to be optimist yourself," Zelenskyy explained. "And to be an optimist, I do believe in my own country, my family, my people and all the servicemen."
"It is not a sacrifice. This is our responsibility because we really love our country and you defend your country...in the same vein you defend your family or beloved one," Zelenskyy added. "This is not a sacrifice when you have to defend something or someone you can't live without."
Blumenthal, a Yale School of Law alum, visited Kyiv in July with Graham to meet with Ukraine's president and see the war first-hand.
"We should not pull back at this point. We should not be talking about diminishing our support, we should be redoubling our support," Blumenthal added.
"I promise you, the majority of Republican senators are fully committed to seeing this through, because if we don't get Ukraine right, then there goes Taiwan. And if we don't get Ukraine right, this war continues in Europe. When it comes to Putin's invasion of Ukraine, you either pay now or pay later," Graham said.
Connecticut's congressional leaders vowed earlier this week to continue sending financial support to Ukraine.
"Putin is a thug, a war criminal, he's committing genocide and we must bring him to justice," said Blumenthal.
A student from Ukraine asked the last question.
"We share the same homeland, it's a pleasure indeed," Zelenskyy said.
She asked Zelenskyy how the reconstruction of Ukraine would pan out after the war.
"For the recovery of our nation, we need to do everything for our students who represent our country abroad, for them, for you to have an opportunity to - also the desire - to come back and chip in and participate in this recovery," Zelenskyy said. "It should be based on the big desire to build the country for yourself, the way you like it. For your friends, for your kids, for many generations to come."
Watch the full Q&A here.
Leah Myers is a digital content producer at FOX61 News. She can be reached at lmyers@fox61.com
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2022-10-28T23:02:20+00:00
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newscentermaine.com
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https://www.newscentermaine.com/article/news/nation-world/ukraine/volodymyr-zelenskyy-war-in-ukraine-will-end-soon-at-yale-student-zoom-virtual-meeting/520-ca870617-fcd3-4279-adf1-4a9ee995bb6f
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HARARE, Zimbabwe — In a large hall at the headquarters of Zimbabwe’s ruling ZANU-PF party, women responded with roaring cheers when President Emmerson Mnangagwa described them as the party’s “backbone” whose votes are vital to victory in elections scheduled for August.
It appears worse this year because the number of women candidates has plummeted, despite women constituting the majority of the population and, traditionally, the biggest number of voters.
“We have some of the best laws and policies on gender equality and women representation, but that’s just on paper. The reality on the ground is that the role of women in politics is restricted to being fervent supporters and dependable voters,” said Marufu Mandevere, a human rights lawyer in the capital, Harare.
The shortage of women candidates puts Zimbabwe at odds with trends on the continent. According to a report released in March by the Inter-Parliamentary Union, the number of women in national parliaments in sub-Saharan Africa increased from 10% in 1995 to about 27% in 2022. The IPU describes itself as a global organization of national parliaments established in 1889.
In Zimbabwe, a patriarchal southern African nation of 15 million people, gender-based biases are still rampant. Men have historically dominated the political, economic, religious and social spheres. The Aug. 23 election suggests that change could be beyond the horizon, despite vigorous local campaigns and global pressure for increased female participation in decision-making.
In the last election, in 2018, there were four female candidates for the presidency, a record. When registration closed on Jun. 21 this year, there were 11 male candidates — and no women.
In the end, one woman did manage to qualify for the ballot, but only just. Elisabeth Valerio was one of two women, along with Linda Masarira, who were rejected because they had failed to pay the $20,000 registration fee on time, up from $1,000 in 2018. In July, Valerio successfully challenged the decision in court.
For the National Assembly, there are 70 women candidates against 637 men in 210 constituencies. This represents 11% of candidates, down from 14% in 2018.
Parliamentary candidates must pay $1,000 to register, compared to $50 in the previous election — and that’s before the huge amounts necessary to compete in a country where vote-buying is rampant.
“Women have historically been squeezed out of the economic arena … That deprivation is now being used to elbow us out of the race for public office,” lamented Masarira. “Political leadership is a preserve of rich men.”
Many women chose to stay away rather than try to raise such “exorbitant fees,” she said.
Pressure groups are disappointed, especially after campaigning hard ahead of party primaries.
In February, major political parties signed a ”Women Charter”, pledging action to increase the number of women candidates under a #2023LetsGo5050 campaign driven by a coalition of women’s rights groups.
When candidate registration closed, the biggest political parties had fielded less than 12% women candidates each for the National Assembly, said Women’s Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence or WALPE, a local non-governmental organization.
WALPE described the numbers as a “slap in the face,” accused the parties of “tokenism” and threatened to campaign against them “as the only way” to demonstrate women’s determination for a seat at the table. The group is now running a campaign urging women voters to elect fellow women where they appear on the ballot.
Those women who do run for public office also endure derogatory stereotypes.
Take Judith Tobaiwa, an opposition politician, and the first female MP for a politically volatile constituency in central Zimbabwe. She is seeking re-election. But for her opponents, gender seems to trump the 35-year-old’s track record.
“What is so special about Judy … How different is she from other girls?” thundered a ruling party campaigner during a recent rally in her constituency. “If it’s about being a prostitute, we also have prostitutes in ZANU-PF,” he said to applause for the comments captured on video and later widely criticized by activists.
Yet, according to Mandevere, the human rights lawyer, females have proven to be effective leaders through many decades of multiple crises in Zimbabwe. These range from the HIV/AIDS pandemic that killed millions, to the coronavirus outbreak that left many women and girls as household heads, and a prolonged and debilitating economic meltdown that catapulted women to the forefront of fending for families.
“That’s the sad part. We are fine with women taking care of us at home during times of crisis, but we frown upon their ambitions when it comes to national politics,” he said.
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2023-07-23T06:54:02+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2023/07/23/zimbabwe-elections-women-candidates-underrepresentation-stereotypes/230e8e26-291f-11ee-9201-826e5bb78fa1_story.html
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Hundreds of Sri Lankans on Tuesday rallied against a government crackdown and the use of emergency laws against peaceful protesters demanding answers to the country’s worst economic crisis.
Protesters led by religious and trade union leaders marched to the Independence Square in Colombo and made several demands to the government including the withdrawal of emergency laws, an end to the arrests of peaceful protesters, the immediate dissolution of Parliament and relief for those burdened by the hardship and shortages of basic supplies.
Four months of street protests culminated last month when former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to Singapore and resigned after demonstrators stormed his official home and occupied several key government buildings. His brother Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned as prime minister in May and four other family members had quit as ministers before him.
Protesters accuse the Rajapaksa family of plunging the country into the crisis through mismanagement and corruption.
The former prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was elected by Parliament to complete Rajapaksa’s five-year term until 2024, but many of the protesters are unhappy with him and say he was backed by lawmakers who are still loyal to the Rajapaksas to protect the former ruling family from being held accountable.
Several groups had initially called a major rally to force Wickremesinghe out of office but a lack of support forced them to hold smaller protests. They called for a temporary government, the dissolution of Parliament and fresh elections.
Since his election, Wickremesinghe has authorized the military and police to violently dismantle protest camps and arrest those they identified to have trespassed the presidential palace and other state buildings.
Wickremesinghe on Tuesday visited the army headquarters and thanked soldiers who protected Parliament when protesters tried to enter last month.
“If we had lost Parliament, it would have created a big problem … we would have lost the governance system that we know,” Wickremesinghe said, adding that now it was up to lawmakers to win over the confidence of the people.
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2022-08-10T21:10:06+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/international/ap-international/sri-lankans-rally-against-crackdown-on-protesters/
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NEW YORK (AP) — A preacher known for his close friendship with New York City’s mayor was robbed of more than $1 million worth of jewelry Sunday by armed bandits who crashed his Brooklyn church service, just as he was sermonizing about keeping faith in the face of grave adversity, police said.
Bishop Lamor Miller-Whitehead, who embraces his flashy lifestyle and can often be seen driving around the Big Apple in his Rolls Royce, was delivering a sermon at his Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries when police say three robbers walked in. They showed guns and demanded property from Miller-Whitehead and his wife, Asia K. DosReis-Whitehead, police said.
The service was also being livestreamed online.
In the video, which appears to have been removed from the church’s social media channels, Miller-Whitehead is heard asking his flock, “How many of you have lost your faith because you saw somebody else die?” moments before the robbers entered the church.
He’s then seen dropping to his hands and knees and repeatedly saying, “alright, alright,” before a man holding a gun and wearing a black sweatshirt enters the frame. The man, who was also wearing a black face mask, is then seen approaching Miller-Whitehead, who was hiding behind a gold-colored lectern, and stuffing the bishop’s jewelry into his pockets.
Another man, dressed in similar garb, is then seen heading toward Miller-Whitehead, lingering near him for a few minutes and then running off. Miller-Whitehead said in a video posted to Instagram that the robbers ripped his collar off to grab his chain and held a gun to his infant daughter’s face while stealing his wife’s jewelry.
Police said the robbers fled in a white Mercedes that was last seen on Avenue D near the church, in Brooklyn’s Canarsie neighborhood. Neither Miller-Whitehead, 44, nor DosReis-Whitehead, 38, were physically injured, police said. They daughter was also unharmed.
In a video posted to Instagram, Miller-Whitehead said he felt a “demonic force” enter the church and wasn’t sure if the gunmen “wanted to shoot the church up or if they were just coming for a robbery.” He said he’s thankful no one was hurt.
“When I see them come into the sanctuary with their guns, I told everybody to get out, everybody just get out,” said Whitehead, who on Monday offered a $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the robbers.
A message seeking comment was left with Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries.
Miller-Whitehead, 44, formed Leaders of Tomorrow International Ministries in 2013, after serving a five-year prison sentenced for identity theft and grand larceny. Miller-Whitehead claims he was illegally convicted.
A city hall spokesperson said New York Mayor Eric Adams spoke with Miller-Whitehead after the robbery Sunday.
“No one in this city should be the victim of armed robbery, let alone our faith leaders and congregants worshiping in a House of God,” Adams said in a statement. “The NYPD is investigating this crime and will work tirelessly to bring the criminals involved to justice.”
In a video posted Monday to YouTube, Miller-Whitehead thanked the mayor for his support. He said next Sunday’s church services would go on as planned.
Adams, a former police captain, grew close to Miller-Whitehead while serving as Brooklyn’s borough president — the position he held for eight years until becoming mayor in January. Miller-Whitehead made an unsuccessful bid last year to succeed Adams in that post.
In May, Miller-Whitehead made headlines for showing up to a Manhattan police precinct in a Rolls Royce SUV as he attempted to negotiate the surrender of a man accused of gunning down a stranger on a New York City subway train.
Miller-Whitehead told reporters at the time that he had “multiple conversations” with Adams regarding Andrew Abdullah’s surrender, though the suspect was ultimately picked up by police outside the offices of the public defender organization that was representing him.
In an Instagram post Sunday, Miller-Whitehead defended his bling-loving lifestyle, saying he’s “going to live his life the way God has it set up for him.”
“It’s not about me being flashy,” Miller-Whitehead said. “It’s about me, purchasing what I want to purchase. And it’s my prerogative to purchase what I want to purchase.”
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2022-07-25T22:05:15+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/nation-world/nation/nypd-preacher-wife-robbed-of-1m-in-jewelry-during-sermon/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world
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MIAMI, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Laureate Education, Inc. (NASDAQ: LAUR) (the "Company") today announced that its board of directors approved, pursuant to the previously announced adoption of a plan of partial liquidation (the "Plan") related to the distribution of net proceeds from the Company's sale of Walden e-Learning LLC (the "Sale"), the payment of a special cash distribution (the "Distribution") equal to $0.83 per each share of the Company's Common Stock, par value $0.004 per share, to each holder of record on September 28, 2022. The Distribution is scheduled to be paid on October 12, 2022. Based on the current number of shares outstanding, the aggregate amount of the Distribution is expected to be approximately $137 million.
The proceeds being distributed are attributable to the release of $71.7 million of escrowed funds from the Sale plus remaining net proceeds that had yet to be distributed. This is anticipated to be the final distribution pursuant to the Plan.
Eilif Serck-Hanssen, President and Chief Executive Officer, said, "In addition to delivering on our growth and quality commitments, we continue to prioritize return of capital for our shareholders. We believe that our leading brands, cash accretive business model and strong balance sheet position us well for continued value creation for all our stakeholders, including our shareholders."
Summary of Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences to the Receipt of the Distribution
The Distribution will be taxable to holders of Company common stock. In general, except as described in the immediately succeeding paragraph, the Company will treat the Distribution as a partial liquidation for U.S. federal income tax purposes as the Company obtained a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service that, in summary, provides that the Distribution will be treated as a distribution in partial liquidation. As a result, each holder of Company common stock that is not a corporation (for this purpose any stock held by a partnership, estate or trust will be treated as if it were actually held proportionately by its partners or beneficiaries) (a non-corporate shareholder) will be treated as having a portion of their Company common shares redeemed and will recognize gain or loss equal to the difference between the cash received by them in the Distribution and their adjusted tax basis in the Company common stock deemed to have been exchanged therefor. Each corporate shareholder generally will be required to treat the Distribution as a dividend for federal income tax purposes to the extent of the Company's current and accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for federal income tax purposes).
Notwithstanding the above, the Company is not yet able to finally determine the amount of net proceeds from the Sale as relevant for purposes of the private letter ruling described above. If the amount of the Distribution exceeds the net proceeds from the Sale, a portion of the Distribution could be treated as a distribution with respect to, rather than in exchange for, stock for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Accordingly, such portion of the Distribution would be treated as a dividend for U.S. federal income tax purposes to the extent of the Company's current or accumulated earnings and profits (as determined for U.S. federal income tax purposes). To the extent that amounts received pursuant to the Distribution that are treated as distributions exceed the Company's current and accumulated earnings and profits, the distribution will first be treated as a non-taxable return of capital, causing a reduction in the tax basis of a holder's shares, and any amounts in excess of a holder's tax basis will result in capital gain.
Because a currently undetermined portion of the Distribution could be treated as a distribution with respect to, rather than in exchange for, stock for U.S. federal income tax purposes, it is possible that a withholding agent may withhold tax at a rate of 30% (or such lower rate as may be specified by an applicable income tax treaty) on the entire amount of the Distribution payable to a holder of Company common stock that is not a United States person (as such term is defined in Section 7701(a)(30) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended; any such holder, a "Non-U.S. Holder"). Non-U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors regarding their particular facts and circumstances, the procedures for claiming treaty benefits or otherwise establishing an exemption from U.S. withholding taxes with respect to the Distribution, and any action that may be taken to mitigate any potential adverse tax consequences.
All holders of Company common stock should consult their own tax advisors to determine the particular tax consequences to them of the Distribution, including the applicability and effect of any U.S. federal, state, local, non-U.S. and other tax laws. For further details regarding material U.S. tax consequences of the Distribution, see the Company's Form 8-K filed September 14, 2022.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain statements which contain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which involve risks and uncertainties. You can identify forward-looking statements because they contain words such as "believes," "expects," "may," "will," "should," "seeks," "approximately," "intends," "plans," "estimates" or "anticipates" or similar expressions that concern our strategy, plans or intentions. In particular, statements regarding the impact of the Distribution and the amount, timing, process, tax treatment and impact of any future special distributions under the Plan represent forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are based on the Company's current expectations and assumptions. Because forward-looking statements relate to the future, they are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances that may differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements, which are neither statements of historical fact nor guarantees or assurances of future performance. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are disclosed in our Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the SEC on February 24, 2022, our Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filed and to be filed with the SEC and other filings made with the SEC.
About Laureate Education, Inc.
Laureate Education, Inc. operates five higher education institutions across Mexico and Peru, enrolling more than 375,000 students in high-quality undergraduate, graduate, and specialized degree programs through campus-based and online learning. Our universities have a deep commitment to academic quality and innovation, strive for market-leading employability outcomes, and work to make higher education more accessible. At Laureate, we know that when our students succeed, countries prosper, and societies benefit.
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2022-09-14T23:47:52+00:00
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ksla.com
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VERMILLION, S.D. (AP) — Paul Bruns' 16 points helped South Dakota defeat Dakota State 82-64 on Saturday night.
Bruns was 7 of 13 shooting for the Coyotes (2-1). A.J. Plitzuweit shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc to add 16 points. Kruz Perrott-Hunt was 4 of 16 shooting, including 3 for 8 from distance, and went 4 for 4 from the line to finish with 15 points.
Deshawn Kelly finished with 25 points for the Trojans (0-1). Sam Muller added 19 points, 11 rebounds and four assists for Dakota State.
South Dakota visits Mississippi State in its next matchup on Thursday.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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2022-11-13T04:22:23+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/sports/article/South-Dakota-defeats-Dakota-State-82-64-17580584.php
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(The Hill) – Hispanics are the largest demographic group in Texas, outnumbering non-Hispanic whites for the first time since the mid-19th century, according to U.S. Census data.
In 2022, the state’s Hispanic population reached 12 million, surpassing the non-Hispanic white population and turning Texas into a majority minority state.
Some 40.2 percent of Texans are Hispanic, and 39.8 are non-Hispanic white.
The demographic milestone means that Hispanics are the largest demographic group in the two largest states in the union, California and Texas.
Per the Census population estimates, Texas also breached another milestone last year, joining California as the only two states with more than 30 million inhabitants.
“Numbers alone do not tell the whole story,” said Robert Tellez, the state director for the League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the country’s oldest Hispanic civil rights organization, which started in Texas.
“While it is inevitable that Hispanics would become the numeric majority in Texas, until we have fair and equal access to the reins of power through the ballot box, we cannot achieve our full potential. LULAC continues to strive for that day which will and must come,” added Tellez.
The Hispanic and white populations have been roughly equal in size for years — the 2020 Census showed the state’s Hispanic population trailing non-Hispanic whites by just over 200,000 people.
But the Hispanic population of Texas has been growing at a faster clip for years.
Over the last 10 years, the non-Hispanic white population of Texas increased by 4.7 percent, while the Hispanic population grew by 27.5 percent.
“It just drives home the fact that Latinos every year become a bigger factor in every election,” said Chuck Rocha, a Democratic political consultant who engineered independent Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders’s (I-Vt.) successful Latino vote strategy in the 2020 Democratic presidential primaries.
“But it also shows you the importance of having elections that are easier to access. But I think it means that there’s a reckoning coming in Texas. I think Latinos are going to demand more representation and more voice in their government,” added Rocha, who pointed out that Texas currently has no Hispanic statewide elected officials.
The state’s demographic change was long believed to be a driver of political change, potentially swinging the state away from nearly 30 years of GOP control. But the “demographics is destiny” strategy has for the most part not panned out for Texas Democrats.
“As we’ve always said, demographics are not destiny, they’re just an opportunity,” Rocha said.
“And it’s an opportunity for both parties to go make your case to an electorate that is way more persuadable than people used to think it is. Especially in a place like Texas.”
Though a majority of Texas Hispanics consistently vote for Democrats, a larger percentage of them vote for Republicans compared to Hispanics in California.
For instance, in 2022 Gov. Greg Abbott (R) won reelection with 40 percent of the Latino vote, according to a CBS News exit poll.
But it’s also more difficult for Latinos in Texas to vote due to the state’s more stringent voting rules, which opponents label voter suppression.
According to the ACLU, Texas suppresses voting by not offering online registration, limiting vote by mail, fostering long lines at polling stations, offering fewer resources for non-English speakers and threatening criminal penalties for voting errors.
Those strategies are especially effective in large cities, where two thirds of the state’s Hispanic population lives.
While California’s Hispanic population was the key driver in turning that state into a Democratic bastion from the mid-1990s onward, non-Hispanic whites outnumbered California’s Latinos until 2015.
And the sheer size of Texas’s Hispanic population could scare away the necessary investment to get Latinos more involved in politics.
“You’re talking about way more people, and so it just takes way more money,” said Rocha.
“Because that way more money is such a large number, people are scared to do that kind of investment into an electorate that white consultants tell them don’t vote at the same rate as white and Black voters. So they’re always an afterthought.”
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2023-06-23T01:29:03+00:00
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wcia.com
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https://www.wcia.com/news/national/texas-is-now-a-majority-minority-state/
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2022-07-29T20:00:27+00:00
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WETUMPKA, Ala. (AP) — Two Alabama women have been convicted of misdemeanor crimes because of their efforts to feed and trap stray cats.
Local news outlets report that Wetumpka Municipal Judge Jeff Courtney on Tuesday found Beverly Roberts, 85, guilty of criminal trespassing and disorderly conduct. Mary Alston, 61, was found guilty of criminal trespassing and interfering with governmental operations.
Courtney sentenced both women to 2 years of unsupervised probation and 10 days in jail. The jail sentence was suspended, meaning the women will serve no time. Each woman was also fined $100 and ordered to pay court costs.
The verdicts followed a bench trial before Courtney in the town just north of Montgomery. Attorneys for the two women say they will appeal.
The women were arrested and taken to jail by police in Wetumpka in June. The police chief said the women had previously been warned not to feed stray animals.
Terry Luck, an attorney for one of the women, said earlier that the women were performing a public service by trapping stray cats and having them neutered and spayed.
Wetumpka Police Chief Greg Benton has said feeding the cats had created a nuisance because it attracted more animals to the area. He said both women had been “repeatedly” warned to stop prior to being arrested.
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2022-12-14T04:21:03+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/national/alabama-women-convicted-for-feeding-trapping-stray-cats/
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MILWAUKEE, Feb. 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Circa is pleased to announce our formal partnership with Boston-based BufferSprings, a training and consulting firm specializing in corporate veteran inclusion training and military acquisition programs. Circa is partnering with BufferSprings to provide its customers and prospects access to veteran recruitment, retention programs and veteran inclusive corporate trainings.
The purpose of this partnership is to improve diversity outcomes for organizations while supporting federal contractors with effective, sustainable and compliant military programs. BufferSprings will resell Circa's SaaS-based technology solutions to their customers. Circa will offer its customers and prospects access to BufferSprings' veteran recruitment and retention consulting services.
Circa provides OFCCP compliance management and recruiting technology solutions to deliver qualified candidates on an equitable playing field for organizations to build high-performing, diverse teams. The company is expanding its product and service offerings through meaningful partnerships as customers are seeking a more robust solution from industry leaders like Circa. BufferSprings is a recognized expert in building customized recruitment, engagement, and retention programs for companies looking to create effective and sustainable military talent initiatives.
"The partnership between Circa and BufferSprings symbolizes our profound commitment to helping organizations build diverse, high-performance teams and accelerating their success," Patrick Sheahan, CEO, Circa said. "Expanding our solutions to include military recruitment and veteran-inclusive corporate trainings helps our customers attract and retain talent, increase their bottom line, and ensure OFCCP and EEOC compliance."
"Our mission at BufferSprings is to eradicate underemployment within the military-connected community over the next 10 years, but we simply cannot do it alone," said Rob Arndt, CEO and Founder, BufferSprings. "We seek out great partners like Circa who inspire, educate, and equip forward-thinking companies to build better recruitment and retention programs for underrepresented groups like veterans. Whether you're just starting your journey or already on your way, join our combined mission to make systemic change."
To drive mutual success, Circa will showcase BufferSprings' veteran recruitment and consulting services to customers and prospects, feature them in marketing campaigns and work together on thought leadership content to drive qualified leads.
About Circa
Circa is a catalyst for 21st-century companies to build high-performing diverse teams based on research that shows companies want to shift from diversity as a program to diversity as a business strategy. The companies' robust portfolio of software solutions and unparalleled industry expertise give employers the tools and knowledge they need to radically change how they approach talent acquisition and management. The company was founded in 1994, has 5000+ customers, 15,500 community partner relationships, and in 2022 posted 8M+ jobs through its network of 600+ online employment websites.
About BufferSprings
BufferSprings is a Boston-based consulting and training firm founded in 2021. We are proud to be 100% service-disabled veteran-owned and operated.
Our team is passionate about connecting our corporate partners with the top talent from the greater military-connected community. But, more importantly, we are a mission-driven company with big goals to shake up a very stagnant industry.
Learn more about BufferSprings by visiting, www.buffersprings.com
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2023-02-15T15:02:56+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/prnewswire/2023/02/15/circa-announces-new-partnership-with-buffersprings/
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INDIANAPOLIS (WXIN) — As spring gets closer, parents are being urged to be aware of a recall impacting bike helmets before their children get hurt.
On Thursday, the Consumer Product Safety Commission posted a recall notice for Ouwoer Kids Bike Helmets, which were sold exclusively on Amazon.com from March 2022 through November 2022.
The bike helmets, which are red with black straps and a black buckle, were also marketed to skateboarders and roller skaters. The label has the production date 202201.
While the label also states that the helmets comply with CPSC safety standards for bicycle helmets, the recall notice states otherwise.
The CPSC notice says in the event of a crash, the helmets can fail to protect a child from a head injury because they “do not comply with the positional stability and impact attenuation requirements” of federal safety standards for bicycle helmets.
No injuries have been reported so far.
The CPSC says the helmets should be destroyed and the straps cut off. Then an email with a photo of the destroyed helmet should be sent to Ouwoer@hotmail.com for a full refund.
Anyone with questions can call Ouwoer Direct collect at 213-583-9060 from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or by email at Ouwoer@hotmail.com.
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2023-03-02T20:31:32+00:00
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myfox8.com
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https://myfox8.com/news/parents-urged-to-destroy-this-helmet-over-possibility-of-head-injury/
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chesapeake Energy Corporation (NASDAQ: CHK) ("Chesapeake" or the "Company") today announced that the registration statement on Form S-4 (the "Registration Statement") filed by the Company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") registering common stock, par value $0.01 per share ("common stock"), of the Company issuable as part of the Company's previously announced exchange offers (each, an "Offer," and collectively, the "Offers") relating to its outstanding (i) Class A warrants (the "Class A warrants"), (ii) Class B warrants (the "Class B warrants") and (iii) Class C warrants (the "Class C warrants," and together with the Class A warrants and the Class B warrants, the "warrants"), each to purchase shares of common stock, has been declared effective by the SEC. As a result, the Company does not expect or intend to extend the expiration date of any Offer, each of which is set to expire at 11:59 p.m. (New York City time) on October 7, 2022 (the "Expiration Date"), as described in the Company's Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended. The Company advises holders of warrants who intend and are eligible to participate in the Offers to tender their warrants as soon as possible in the manner described in the Company's Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange and related offering materials previously distributed to each holder.
The Company is offering to all holders of the warrants the opportunity to receive a number of shares of common stock to be determined over a ten trading day volume-weighted average trading price measurement period, in each case, for warrants validly tendered and accepted for exchange pursuant to the Offers, as further described in the Company's Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended.
Tendered warrants may be withdrawn by holders at any time prior to the applicable Expiration Date. The Company may extend or amend an Offer without extending or amending any other Offer.
The Offers are being made pursuant to an amended Prospectus/Offers to Exchange dated September 16, 2022, and an amended Schedule TO, dated September 12, 2022, each of which has been filed with the SEC and more fully set forth the terms and conditions of the Offers.
Chesapeake's common stock, Class A warrants, Class B warrants and Class C warrants are listed on The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC under the symbols "CHK," "CHKEW," "CHKEZ" and "CHKEL," respectively. As of August 17, 2022, there were 120,848,720 shares of common stock, 9,751,853 Class A warrants, 12,290,669 Class B warrants and 11,269,865 Class C warrants outstanding.
The Company has engaged Citigroup Global Markets Inc., Cowen and Company, LLC and Intrepid Partners, LLC as the dealer managers for the Offers. Any questions or requests for assistance concerning the Offers may be directed to Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at 1 (212) 723-7914; Cowen and Company, LLC at 1 (646) 562-1010; and Intrepid Partners, LLC at 1 (713) 292-0863. D.F. King & Co., Inc. has been appointed as the information agent for the Offers, and Equiniti Trust Company has been appointed as the exchange agent. Requests for documents should be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at 1 (877) 732-3617 (for warrant holders) or 1 (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers) or via the following email address: chk@dfking.com.
Copies of the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended, will be available free of charge at the website of the SEC at www.sec.gov. Requests for documents may also be directed to D.F. King & Co., Inc. at 1 (877) 732-3617 (for warrant holders) or 1 (212) 269-5550 (for banks and brokers) or via the following email address: chk@dfking.com. A registration statement on Form S-4 relating to the securities to be issued in the Offers has been filed with the SEC and was declared effective on September 16, 2022.
This announcement is for informational purposes only and shall not constitute an offer to purchase or a solicitation of an offer to sell the warrants or an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any shares of common stock in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful before registration or qualification under the laws of any such state. The Offers are being made only through the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended, and the complete terms and conditions of the Offers are set forth in the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended.
Holders of the warrants are urged to read the Schedule TO and Prospectus/Offers to Exchange, each, as amended, carefully before making any decision with respect to the Offers because they contain important information, including the various terms of, and conditions to, the Offers.
None of the Company, any of its management or its board of directors, or the information agent, the exchange agent or any dealer manager makes any recommendation as to whether or not holders of warrants should tender warrants for exchange in the Offers.
Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Chesapeake Energy Corporation is powered by dedicated and innovative employees who are focused on discovering and responsibly developing our leading positions in top U.S. oil and gas plays. With a goal to achieve net-zero direct GHG emissions by 2035, Chesapeake is committed to safely answering the call for affordable, reliable, lower carbon energy.
This news release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements are statements other than statements of historical fact. They include statements that give our current expectations, management's outlook guidance or forecasts of future events, expected natural gas and oil growth trajectory, projected cash flow and liquidity, our ability to enhance our cash flow and financial flexibility, dividend plans, future production and commodity mix, plans and objectives for future operations, ESG initiatives, the ability of our employees, portfolio strength and operational leadership to create long-term value, and the assumptions on which such statements are based. Although we believe the expectations and forecasts reflected in our forward-looking statements are reasonable, they are inherently subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond our control. No assurance can be given that such forward-looking statements will be correct or achieved or that the assumptions are accurate or will not change over time.
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2022-09-17T13:42:00+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/09/16/chesapeake-energy-corporation-announces-effectiveness-registration-statement-its-exchange-offers-relating-warrants/
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Actor and rapper Kaalan Walker has been sentenced to 50 years to life in prison for his conviction for raping aspiring models he met online, authorities said.
Walker, 27, was sentenced Monday in Superior Court in Los Angeles following his April conviction on three counts of forcible rape, one count of assault to commit oral copulation, two counts of statutory rape and two counts of rape by intoxication.
His lawyer, Andrew Flier, said the trial was unfair. He called the sentence “draconian” and said it would be appealed, NBC News reported.
Walker, whose rapper name is KR, played a gang member in the 2018 remake of the movie “Superfly” and also appeared in the 2017 film “Kings,” starring Halle Berry and Daniel Craig.
He was arrested in 2018 and charged with a series of assaults dating back to 2016 involving four women and three teenage girls.
Prosecutors said Walker used social media to contact aspiring models and offer them phony professional opportunities so they would meet him, then assaulted them.
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2022-10-19T11:11:06+00:00
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nwahomepage.com
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https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/entertainment-news/ap-rapper-actor-kaalan-walker-gets-50-years-for-rape-sentence/
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Which Elf on the Shelf letter is best?
“The Elf on the Shelf” is a bestselling children’s book and a holiday tradition for many families. Letters from the children’s elf make this holiday tradition engaging and fun for the whole family. There are several ways for an elf to send letters to their children. Letters such as Official Elf Reports are a top choice for their versatility and ability to be used year after year. However, there are a wide variety of options you should consider when shopping for an Elf on the Shelf letter.
What to know before you buy an Elf on the Shelf letter
What is Elf on the Shelf?
An Elf on the Shelf is a special scout from the North Pole who encourages children to behave well during the Christmas season. Throughout the night, Santa’s little helper — the elf — returns to the North Pole to report whether the children have been good or bad. According to “The Elf on the Shelf” book, it’s forbidden for children to touch the elf, or they’ll lose their magic. The official Elf on the Shelf website recommends writing a letter to Santa and sprinkling a bit of cinnamon beside the elf if they’re touched by mistake.
In addition, the elf can’t talk or move while a child is awake; when the elf travels to the North Pole, it only moves at night. Upon returning home, the Elf takes up a new position in the house.
‘The Elf on the Shelf’ book
Carol Aebersold and Chanda Bell are the authors and published the book “The Elf on the Shelf: A Christmas Tradition.” Originally released in 2005, “The Elf on the Shelf” caught the world’s attention and became a bestseller.
“The Elf on the Shelf” book is based on a holiday tradition started by the Aebersold family in the 1970s. According to their family’s tradition, an elf would come to their house every year after Thanksgiving to keep an eye on the children and prevent them from misbehaving.
How to introduce Elf on the Shelf
Parents should begin by deciding when the elf will start appearing. Typically, the elf shows up in December to keep an eye on the kids during the Christmas season. However, parents should keep in mind the elf must keep coming every day until Christmas Eve, so if parents forget or miss a day, there must be a good reason why the elf didn’t move.
Think of a name for the elf. Then, during their visit, introduce the elf by name and encourage kids to call it by that name. Kids love this because it makes the elf feel like a member of the family.
To introduce the elf to the family, set up the elf in an open area where children can see them one morning. Traditionally, Santa delivers the elf by writing a letter. This letter explains what the elf does, how long they’re going to stay and what rules the kids need to follow.
What to look for in a quality Elf on the Shelf letter
Elf on the Shelf arrival letter
An arrival letter is greetings from the elf on their first day back for the holidays. The letter informs the family that the elf has been resting up for the upcoming holiday season. To reacquaint the elf at home, hand the note to the kids on the first day the elf is back at home. Look for an arrival letter that lets the children know the elf is getting all moved in and is going to make their first appearance of the season soon.
Elf on the Shelf goodbye letter
The goodbye letter is a keepsake that children can treasure and reread. Typically, children receive a little goodbye letter from their elf on Christmas Eve. The best goodbye letters are comforting and help children process their emotions as they prepare to say goodbye to their elf until next year.
Elf on the Shelf reports
Elf report cards are given to children to determine whether their behavior has been naughty or nice. Traditionally, children receive a report after doing a chore such as making the bed and brushing their teeth. Parents can put their children on the nice list, which may make things easier around the house. Conversely, parents can use the report cards to warn children their behavior has landed them on the naughty list.
How much you can expect to spend on an Elf on the Shelf letter
A digital download Elf on the Shelf letter is very cost-effective and typically costs $1-$6. Cardstock Elf on the Shelf letters cost slightly more depending on the size, quantity and design quality, usually selling for somewhere from $15-$35.
Elf on the Shelf letter FAQ
What’s the best way to respond to the criticism of The Elf on the Shelf?
A. The Elf on the Shelf is viewed by some as a sham that threatens children’s trustworthiness and eventually causes them to become gullible. However, participating in Elf on the Shelf is known to foster imagination and creativity, just like believing in Santa. There’s an argument that imagination is about pretending, so pretending that the Elf on the Shelf comes alive at night feeds a child’s imagination and introduces them to the concept of what’s real and what is make-believe.
How can parents answer kids’ questions about stores selling Elves?
A. Parents should prepare for questions about why the elf is also in stores. Parents can tell children that there’s a long list of families waiting for an elf, and they were lucky to get one this year. Then explain that elves can be bought in the store for families who did not receive them from Santa.
What’s the best Elf on the Shelf letter to buy?
Top Elf on the Shelf letter
What you need to know: Parents and teachers can use these reports to note children’s behavior as naughty or nice during the holiday season.
What you’ll love: These notes pair well with the Elf on the Shelf and can be used in between the arrival and goodbye letters.
What you should consider: The manufacturer notes that the size and colors may vary slightly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Elf on the Shelf letter for the money
Elf on The Shelf Scout Elf Express Delivers: Letters to Santa
What you need to know: This Elf on the Shelf kit has everything needed for children to create letters for their elf to take all the way to Santa in the North Pole.
What you’ll love: The kit includes Mrs. Claus’ magic press paper that shrinks to elf-size so it can easily be carried by your elf.
What you should consider: Some found the process of shrinking the magic paper difficult.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Just Simply Mom Designs Printable Elf Welcome and Goodbye Letter
What you need to know: This digital download includes a personalized arrival and goodbye letter from your Elf on the Shelf.
What you’ll love: This 8.5-by-11-inch document can be personalized with the children’s names, the Elf’s name and body text.
What you should consider: Basic computer and editing skills are needed.
Where to buy: Sold by Etsy
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2022-11-21T23:55:17+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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https://www.wearegreenbay.com/reviews/br/apparel-br/holiday-br/best-elf-on-the-shelf-letter/
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This story is part of Maine Public’s series “Climate Driven: A deep dive into Maine’s response, one county at a time.”
It’s a sunny and unseasonably mild-January morning as Linnell Mather, George Kendrick and Margaret Qualey gathered in what they describe as part of Vinalhaven’s unofficial community center: a public parking lot.
“You know, so we’re all parked here — there’s George and Laura,” said Mather, who has lived on Vinalhaven for decades. “It’s where the community connects.”
“So it’s the crossroads of the town with all of the primary infrastructure,” added Kendrick.
Downtown is known as Downstreet on this island 12 nautical miles from Rockland. Vinalhaven’s roughly 1,300 year-round residents catch up at the post office, bank and grocery store while, during summer, tourists are drawn to the restaurants, galleries and shops in the 1800s-era buildings. But Mather points to a newly installed tide gauge and a mound of seaweed left behind by a powerful Christmas weekend storm.
“There was water right up to the barrier, wasn’t it?” she said. “So it flooded — this was all underwater.”
The pre-Christmas storm flooded the parking lot, a private boat yard and sections of the road. It also caused damage to several buildings.
Flooding is not a new phenomenon along Downstreet, much of which was built on fill from the island’s old granite mines in a narrow stretch between the ocean and a tidal pond. But the salty waters of Penobscot Bay are creeping into the historic business district with increasing regularity. It’s a growing issue for island communities across Maine, where infrastructure such as ferry docks, fishing piers and boatyards is a lifeline that makes it possible to live miles away from the mainland — but also a major vulnerability as climate change causes the oceans to rise and triggers stronger storms.
So residents of several Waldo and Knox County islands are taking action.
As members of Vinalhaven’s Sea Level Rise Committee, which was formed nearly seven years ago, Mather and Qualey are at the center of discussions about how rising waters and stronger storm surges threaten not only Downstreet but also the ferry terminal and other infrastructure that is essential for Maine’s second-largest lobster port. A retired engineer, Kendrick has been a major player in work on a major infrastructure upgrade — dubbed the Downtown Project — that is slated to break ground in the spring.
“It’s a very complicated topic for small towns to wrestle with because there are so many moving parts — and none of it is cheap,” said Kendrick. Further complicating matters, much of the vulnerable Downstreet buildings are privately owned so the town has limited say over any climate-related actions. And Kendrick said there’s often strong concern whenever anyone talks about using public money to pay for improvements on private property.
“Another vulnerable place is our ferry,” Qualey said. “We can’t live without the ferry and that’s right on the point of that south storm coming in.”
“They’re at risk, at high risk, of wave damage,” Kendrick added.
Maine’s rocky shoreline insulates many coastal towns from the more severe impacts of rising seas. But it’s a different situation for communities surrounded by water. Even a gradual rise of a foot over the coming decades — which is the lower end of many predictions — will pose a threat. So, many island communities are identifying their weak spots.
Vinalhaven’s $7 million project is funded mostly through grants with about $1 million in town reserve accounts that had been slated for infrastructure improvements. The 2-year project will begin by raising sections of the road Downstreet, replacing sidewalks, upgrading or replacing the water main and stormwater system, and making the sewer system more resilient to periodic flooding. Later aspects of the project include upgrading the public parking lot, improving the town’s boat launch.
Kendrick said the project is intended to buy more time.
“We came to realize that blending the economic development with resiliency made sense because if we don’t fix the infrastructure to make it resilient, it’s almost moot when you’re trying to attract some investment,” he said. “Nobody is going to invest in downtown if they think it’s going to be gone in 25 years.”
North Haven
With the exception of the seaweed, most of the evidence of that Dec. 23 storm is gone. But about six miles away, on the neighboring island of North Haven, Foy E. Brown and his father, Foy W. Brown, are looking at months of repairs at the family-owned Brown’s Boatyard, which is a hub for the local economy.
“If we take another thrashing like that, I don’t know. She’s been through quite a few storms already, but that one . . .” the younger Brown said one afternoon while standing inside the family business.
For more than a century, Brown’s family has built and repaired sailboats, lobster boats and small boats inside this massive, post-and-beam structure sitting atop tall piers well above the water. But during the recent storm, the water was six inches deep inside parts of the building.
Two tape marks on an old table saw show dates in 1978 and 1997 when the water crept even higher. But Brown said the waves and swell damaged one of the building sills, undermined a section of the floor and damaged a ramp on dock, and tossed around moorings and heavy equipment.
They’ll do most of the repairs themselves, he said, but some will take more time than others.
“When you live out here, you need to know how to take care of yourself,” Brown said. “You can’t just call somebody and say, ‘I need this.’”
He’s heard the predictions that such storms will become more frequent as the climate shifts. But Brown says he’s been telling people for years that the weather has changed.
“Man, it seems like whenever it rains now, you get like 2 inches of rain or 3 inches of rain. You doesn’t get just, like, a rain. And then whenever it blows, it’s either zero or it’s blowin’ 30 at a minimum. You don’t get a 10- to 15 [mph wind]. It’s either flat calm or it’s blowing 30.”
‘The Narrows’ of Isleboro
A little farther up Penobscot Bay, Islesboro recently received a $50,000 climate resiliency grant to hire a part-time planner and an engineering firm. The primary goal is to study options for dealing with The Narrows, which, like Downstreet Vinalhaven, is increasingly underwater.
“So The Narrows is the connecting point between the north end and the south end of the island,” said Liv Lenfestey, a fellow with the Island Institute, a Rockland-based nonprofit that works closely with island communities on climate adaptation and resiliency. “And when it floods, it’s impassible. And the people in the north can’t get to the south and vice versa.”
Living on Islesboro, Lenfestey works with that community’s Sea Level Rise Committee and local officials as they explore whether to raise the road, build a bridge or make other changes. No mere nuisance, flooding at The Narrows cuts off people from emergency services. The Narrows was closed for much of the day during the December storm. And there are long-term concerns about Islesboro’s ferry terminal as well as the historic lighthouse next door, which flooded during the storm just before Christmas.
“It’s definitely a pretty scary thought that when that road is flooded, there are people who can’t get down to some of the resources they need,” Lenfestey said. “I mean, even the ferry comes to the south part of the island. So when that road is impassible, we are two different islands.”
Back on Vinalhaven, Linnell Mather said residents of other islands often reach out for advice as they look to launch their own climate resiliency efforts. But she acknowledged the work of the Sea Level Rise Committee is still not on the radar for many in this lobstering and tourism community.
“I think that December storm sort of opened up some people’s eyes and reminded them of the risks of flooding of Downstreet,” she said. “So it makes the timing of the Downstreet Project good.”
But the project will only address some of Vinalhaven’s issues. And Kendrick said that if seas rise more than a foot, the community may have to consider moving those community assets along Downstreet onto higher ground.
“If we do have the worst-case scenario of sea-level rise happening, retreat is going to be the only option,” Kendrick said. “The good news is that west Main Street is all very high . . . You might lose that historic feel but you probably would be able to recreate the crossroads concept in a different part of Main Street,” Kendrick said.
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2023-01-27T20:31:56+00:00
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bangordailynews.com
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https://www.bangordailynews.com/2023/01/27/news/midcoast/sea-level-rise-threatening-maine-island-communities/
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Kyler Murray fires back at ex-teammate Patrick Peterson over podcast jab
Posted/updated on: December 1, 2022 at 7:02 amBy JOSH WEINFUSS
TEMPE, Ariz. — Arizona Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray responded to former teammate Patrick Peterson on Wednesday night after the Minnesota Vikings cornerback criticized Murray on his podcast.
“Kyler Murray don’t care about nobody but Kyler Murray,” Peterson said. “That’s just a matter of the fact.”
Peterson and his co-host, former NFL cornerback Bryant McFadden, were discussing whether they believed Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury would end up being the “scapegoat” for an Arizona season gone awry. The Cardinals are currently on their bye week at 4-8.
In a Tweet posted about three hours after a clip from Peterson’s show, “All Things Covered,” was released, Murray wrote: “This isn’t true…you on some weird sh– @P2 you got my number, if you really felt like this as a ‘big bro’ or ‘mentor’ you supposed to call me and tell me, not drag me so your podcast can grow….”
Peterson and Murray were teammates in 2019 and 2020.
In the lead-up to Peterson’s comments, McFadden said he believes that Murray should keep some of his thoughts private.
“It tells me he doesn’t care about his head coach and he’s putting everything on the head coach,” McFadden said.
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2022-12-01T16:06:49+00:00
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ktbb.com
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https://ktbb.com/post/?p=1183659
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AILSA CHANG, HOST:
Michael Rodney has experienced something that no parent ever wants to go through - having his children taken away from him by the state, twice. And even though Massachusetts, where Rodney lives, promises hearings within 72 hours of a child being removed, Rodney had to wait weeks to get his day in court. And he's not alone.
Those are the findings of Mother Jones reporter Julia Lurie, who saw a pattern of court delays in child welfare cases in Massachusetts; delays which Lurie found disproportionately affect Black and brown people. I asked Lurie to start by telling me more about Michael Rodney.
JULIA LURIE: Michael is a Black father of six kids in western Massachusetts. And the Department of Children and Families, which is the Child Protective Services Agency in Massachusetts, got involved with his family in 2019. And Michael had assumed that this would be resolved pretty quickly, that a judge would hear the case and return the kids to Michael's care. But the family had stumbled into what turns out to be a very common problem in Massachusetts. There's this huge delay in hearings.
CHANG: Well, when a child is removed from their parents by the state, generally, what kinds of rights are parents like Rodney entitled to in the state of Massachusetts?
LURIE: When Child Protective Services removes kids against the will of their parents, state laws typically require a hearing before a judge within a matter of days basically to make sure that CPS made the right decision. So those hearings are a really critical check on the power of CPS workers. And those decisions, of course, can be tainted by racial and socioeconomic bias. Black and brown families are far more likely to be investigated by Child Protective Services than white children.
So in Massachusetts, those court dates are called 72-hour hearings because they're supposed to happen within 72 hours of an emergency removal. And at those court dates, all the parties - children and parents - are supposed to have appointed lawyers. And if they can't afford one, which the vast majority of families cannot, then the state is supposed to appoint one.
CHANG: So what happened in the two times that Rodney's kids were removed?
LURIE: So in the first case, two weeks went by before the hearing when a judge found that Michael was a safe parent and that the kids should be returned to his care. And then in the second case in January of 2020, it took three months for that...
CHANG: Wow.
LURIE: ...Quote-unquote, "72-hour hearing" to happen. And this was incredibly painful for him to not be able to care for his kids, to be worried about how they were doing, to not be able to make his case before a judge.
CHANG: Yeah.
LURIE: He kept going to court, and he would wait there for hours. And here's what that looked like for him.
MICHAEL RODNEY: We would sit inside of the juvenile hall, wait four or five hours to be heard and then - to be told that we have to come back tomorrow because the case before us took too long. So that feeling that I felt is a feeling that I really never want to feel again, kind of felt like empty and lonely.
LURIE: He said again and again that he just felt like he didn't have much recourse.
CHANG: And so when he finally did get the hearing the second time, the judge granted custody back to Rodney.
LURIE: Exactly, and they have been together as a family ever since.
CHANG: OK. I just want to step back for a moment because you found in your reporting that these delays to get a court hearing after a child is removed from their home - these court delays, they're widespread.
LURIE: Exactly. So what I found in terms of numbers is that of the 2,400 72-hour hearings that happened in Massachusetts last year, just a third of them had those hearings within three business days, and a fifth didn't occur for more than a month. And I found that the problem was particularly dramatic in Hampden County, which is the state's poorest county and one of its most diverse. And that is where Michael lives. In Hampden, two-thirds of the hearings were delayed by more than a month. So in essence, you have this court system that's meant to form a backstop of the child welfare system, making sure that CPS has acted appropriately, but the data suggests that that backstop is failing.
CHANG: Right. And also, to be clear, these court delays in child welfare cases, they are not just a Massachusetts problem, right? You found them across the country.
LURIE: There's no national data on just how often these delays happen, but anecdotally, they are very common. I actually heard from a number of lawyers, even after publishing this story, who said, we're seeing a variation of the same thing.
CHANG: We should explain that you found Child Protective Services - they are not solely to blame for these chronic court delays. I mean, this problem of delays, it's a lot more systemic, right? Can you just lay out the factors that contribute to these delays?
LURIE: So the problem broadly is that the court system cannot keep up with the number of CPS cases that are opened. So you have a number of problems. One is the high rate of CPS involvement, again, particularly in the homes of Black or brown families. In Massachusetts, for example, Black kids like Rodney's kids are 2 1/2 times more likely to be involved in CPS than white kids.
But then you also separately have a problem of court capacity. There is a chronic shortage of family lawyers who are able and willing to take on these cases. You know, these are long, complicated cases, and they're not particularly well-paid. They're not particularly appealing for a lot of lawyers. And in the name of privacy, the courts are closed to the public. So you have a court system that is really impervious to public scrutiny.
CHANG: Well, in speaking to families and to advocates, like, what kind of changes do they think could help improve these court delays?
LURIE: So child welfare experts that I've spoken to have pointed to a few changes. One is being much more judicious about removals to begin with and only removing kids from families that absolutely need to be removed. The second piece is investing more in family law. One striking thing about what I found going on in Massachusetts is just how much money talks. This past summer, the problem of not having enough lawyers really came to a head in Hampden County in Massachusetts. So the state decided to offer a one-time $1,500 bonus to lawyers who would take these cases on. And within a matter of days, the backlog of cases had gone from 200 to zero. Everyone had lawyers.
CHANG: Money talks, just as you said.
LURIE: Exactly.
CHANG: Well, I know that all of Michael Rodney's kids are back home now. How are they doing? Do you know?
LURIE: The family has been living together since April of 2020, and things have really stabilized. You know, the trauma of being separated, particularly for that second stretch, those three months, has definitely stayed with the kids. The kids still talk about what it was like to be in foster care, and they get anxious when Michael's not with them.
RODNEY: Even up until now, you know, they have like a - when they go with their grandparents or they go somewhere else other than where their parents are, they always want to come home. They never want to leave us. They always think that we're going to leave them there.
LURIE: All of that said, Michael would say that kids are doing really well, all things considered. His voice actually really lights up when he talks about, you know, the sports that they're into and the classes that they're taking.
RODNEY: DJ, Skyler and Mylan, they do kickboxing as well as all their other sports. Mylan is into soccer. He loves to follow me around. He wants to be just like me, my hair like me, every clothes like me and stuff. And then we have our pretty girl, Skyler. She loves to do her flips, dance.
You know, everything's going well. We're both working. We own a house. We're doing very well, you know?
CHANG: I'm really glad to hear that.
LURIE: Yeah, I am, too, you know, especially after everything they've been through. It was really nice to hear about just these normal family moments.
CHANG: That was Julia Lurie of Mother Jones. Thank you so much for your reporting, Julia.
LURIE: Thank you so much for having me. Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR.
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2022-10-21T00:30:13+00:00
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kvpr.org
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https://www.kvpr.org/2022-10-19/theres-a-family-separation-crisis-in-massachusetts-and-hearings-are-being-delayed
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The Dallas Stars will host the Seattle Kraken to begin the Western Conference second round in Game 1 on Tuesday, May 2.
Game 1 is scheduled to start at 9:30 p.m. EST and will be broadcast on ESPN. Viewers looking to stream the game can do so by using FuboTV, DirecTV and Sling. FuboTV and DirecTV both offer free trials while Sling offers 50% off your first month.
According to The Associated Press, Joe Pavelski appears set to return for the Dallas Stars in the second round of the playoffs. The 38-year-old Pavelski missed the last five games in the opening round against Minnesota while in concussion protocol from a hit in the series opener two weeks ago. The Stars wrapped up their opening round in Game 6 on Friday night. Seattle eliminated defending Stanley Cup champ Colorado in Game 7 on Sunday. The Stars and Kraken played three times over 11 days in March. The road team won all three, two in overtime.
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More information from The Associated Press:
Seattle Kraken (46-28-8, fourth in the Pacific Division) vs. Dallas Stars (47-21-14, second in the Central Division)
Dallas; Tuesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT
FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NHL LINE: Stars -171, Kraken +143; over/under is 5.5
NHL PLAYOFFS SECOND ROUND: Stars host series opener
BOTTOM LINE: The Dallas Stars host the Seattle Kraken to open the Western Conference second round. The teams meet Tuesday for the fourth time this season. The Stars went 2-1 against the Kraken in the regular season. In their last regular season meeting on March 21, the Kraken won 5-4 in overtime. Oliver Bjorkstrand led the Kraken with two goals.
Dallas has a 24-10-10 record at home and a 47-21-14 record overall. The Stars have gone 25-8-7 when they serve fewer penalty minutes than their opponent.
Seattle has a 46-28-8 record overall and a 29-12-4 record on the road. The Kraken have gone 20-8-3 in games they score at least one power-play goal.
TOP PERFORMERS: Jason Robertson has 46 goals and 63 assists for the Stars. Roope Hintz has scored seven goals with 10 assists over the last 10 games.
Matthew Beniers has scored 24 goals with 33 assists for the Kraken. Jaden Schwartz has three goals and three assists over the past 10 games.
LAST 10 GAMES: Stars: 8-1-1, averaging 3.4 goals, 6.1 assists, 4.4 penalties and 12 penalty minutes while giving up 1.7 goals per game.
Kraken: 5-5-0, averaging 2.4 goals, 3.7 assists, 3.5 penalties and 7.3 penalty minutes while giving up 2.4 goals per game.
INJURIES: Stars: Joe Pavelski: day to day (concussion).
Kraken: Jared McCann: day to day (undisclosed), Joonas Donskoi: out (concussion), John Hayden: out for season (lower body), Andre Burakovsky: out (lower-body).
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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— In the mediocre NFC West, the San Francisco 49ers look like a team ready to make a charge up the standings.
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— A day before the looming threat of a lake-effect snowstorm led to the Bills' home game against Cleveland being shifted indoors to Detroit, Dion Dawkins happily reminisced about how much fun he had playing in the snow in 2017.
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The county election worker was crossing the street with a locked bag full of ballots when he saw a Jeep Gladiator pickup truck come around the corner. It sped toward him and slammed on the brakes, skidding to a stop just past him. The driver glared.
"Then she leaned out of the car and looked at me and yelled, 'you f***ing traitor!,'" he said.
The woman had been following him all day as he drove around collecting ballots from drop-boxes in Coos County, Ore. The man — whom we've agreed not to identify because he said he fears being further targeted — says she would get out and film him, and that she had a gun on her hip.
Things weren't much better over at the county elections office. Local people, apparently juiced up on misinformation related to Donald Trump's false claims about rigged elections, were camped in the hallway day after day.
"Some of them were very mean," says Dede Murphy, the county clerk during this past midterm election. One called her "a wicked woman." Another barked through a bullhorn, "you should be ashamed of yourself."
Even though Trump won 59% of the vote in this county in 2020, Murphy and the other election workers say two years later people were still yelling in their faces about voter fraud.
Some of it seemed ridiculous, but other times it was scary.
Officials set up metal detectors at the entrance to the building, and over about a month, a security guard stopped people from bringing in a total of 20 guns and 60 knives or other weapons.
The worker collecting ballots called 911 four times the day he says he was menaced by the woman in the Jeep.
"I have had somebody following me," he tells a police dispatcher in one call. "She tried to run me off the road."
The roads in this rural Oregon county wind through steep wooded hillsides, logging trucks hurtle past in the other direction. He says the woman tailgated on his bumper, driving erratically, sometimes swerving into the oncoming traffic lane next to him.
"I was terrified," he says. "I was worried that I might not make it off that road."
As the country heads into the next election, NPR obtained contact information for thousands of local election workers and reached out to them. Workers and officials across 22 different states responded and told NPR they've received threats, felt unsafe doing their jobs, feared for the safety of their families, or even their pets.
Their stories show that more than two years after the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, not only is Trump's lie that he won the election alive and well in a large chunk of the Republican Party, but the misinformation about voter fraud is endangering the people whose job it is to conduct elections.
"I actually bring a weapon with me every day to work," says Nancy Boren, the director of elections in Columbus, Ga. "We also have security here at this building who, it sounds even crazy to say this, but, walks me to and from my car."
NPR spoke to many election workers who didn't want to use their names for fear of further harassment or threats.
"We have a lot of, you know, just general 'f*** you's, you're trying to rig the election... you oughta be ashamed of yourself,'" says one worker in Georgia.
"They said that they were coming for my family and somebody would have to pay for this," says an official in Virginia.
A looming sense of menace
When threats are made, often they're vague and just add to a looming sense of menace. But sometimes they're more direct.
"The threat was very specific with my name and my home address, and that I had four children and that all four of my children should be killed," says Thomas Liddy, an official with Maricopa County in Arizona who was threatened this past November. The FBI tracked down and arrested the person, who pleaded guilty to a criminal charge and is awaiting a sentence of up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
Another official in a southern state tells NPR she too was targeted during last year's midterms. "The threat was specifically that the following week I would not be alive, my home address was made public online, and then my dog was poisoned." The official says the dog survived, barely.
There is no evidence of widespread voter fraud. Following the 2020 election, more than 60 lawsuits brought by Trump and his allies were all thrown out of court.
The election officials being targeted say they're just trying to do their jobs. They're Republicans, Democrats and independents — everyone from top state officials to lower-level county workers who handle ballots or even senior citizen volunteers.
2024 could be worse
"Election officials have been under siege," says David Becker, executive director of the nonprofit Center for Election Innovation and Research. "They've been threatened, abused and harassed for nearly three years now and it's getting worse."
The Department of Homeland Security issued a bulletin in May warning that perceptions of the next presidential race could mobilize individuals to commit violence.
Many election officials say they need more resources to pay for better security and to do outreach to fight misinformation. Some election workers tell NPR they are scared by the threats and harassment and consider quitting their jobs. Others say it hardens their resolve to do the important work of running free and fair elections.
Other recent research backs up what NPR found. A survey from the nonprofit Brennan Center found nearly one in three election workers say they've had to deal with harassment, abuse or threats. And almost half worry about the safety of their colleagues in future elections.
"I am very nervous about next year... the presidential year," says one of the election workers in Coos County. She and her husband, the worker who says he was chased in his car, both work in the local elections office. And they've been dealing with all this while having their first baby. She was nine months pregnant this past midterm election.
"During that time I was scared every time I came into work, being at work, leaving," she says. "And I didn't get to feel safe at home either."
She says the couple was followed home from work. People knocked on their neighbors' doors asking questions about them. They even went through the couple's garbage.
It was a relentless mix of ridiculousness along with things that were more frightening, such as violent-sounding posts on social media, election workers told NPR.
Like others NPR talked to, the couple set up a motion-sensitive flood light and a security camera. And the couple doesn't think the community there in Coos County realizes what they've been going through at the elections office.
Mob mentality
"It felt like we were under attack," the woman says. "Constant phone calls and people coming in and making accusations and yelling at us. ... It felt very much like they were just harassing us, like they were just there to intimidate us."
During her NPR interview, she broke down crying while describing one moment during the midterm election when the sheriff was escorting her past the people camped out in the hallway.
"As the sheriff was leading us outside, people were recording and laughing like, 'that's so funny' that we're so scared that we had to have the sheriff walk us out." She says it was just bafflingly hurtful to be treated that way. "That was just really crazy."
"Absolutely inexcusable that that would happen," says 83-year-old Coos County Commissioner John Sweet. He's a Republican who does not believe in voter fraud conspiracy theories embraced by many in his party. He says it was hard to watch and hear about local people doing all this to county election workers.
"It's a form of ... mob activity," Sweet says. "The mob takes on a personality of its own that's probably different than the prevalent personality of the individual members of the mob."
Sweet says he doesn't think it was unique to his county this past midterm election. "It was a national thing."
Of course the mob at the Capitol building was a highly visible spectacle that's seared into the memories of many Americans.
But when NPR looked around the country it found that people with the same motivations were taking up the fight but in less-visible ways.
And that's happening in Coos County.
Election deniers run for local office
Rod Taylor runs a local surveying supply business and was arrested for a curfew violation on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
"I heeded an admonition from General Michael Flynn to go home and make a difference there," Taylor tells NPR. "So we started a citizens group here in Coos County called Citizens Restoring Liberty and we continue to meet weekly."
The group is worried about supposed voter fraud as well as government regulation of guns, masks, and public schools. Some of its members have run as candidates for local government and school boards. Taylor himself ran for county commissioner.
"You know what, I'm proud to have been there on Jan. 6," Taylor said on a local conservative talk radio show on Oct. 31, 2022, before the midterm election. "It was a peaceable gathering on the 6th ... people were happy, man."
Jan. 6 was, of course, quite violent. Taylor said on the talk show that he went into the Capitol building very briefly, although he says he didn't participate in the violence. He has not faced federal charges related to Jan. 6th.
County officials say members of that Citizens Restoring Liberty group were camped in the hallways of the elections office.
But, despite their concerns about voter fraud, when the votes were counted, Rod Taylor narrowly won — a result he does not dispute. And he is now a Coos County commissioner.
NPR interviewed Taylor at his new county office. He was wearing a gun on his belt, had a Scripture reading of the day on his desk, an American flag and a "Trump Won" sign.
Taylor mentions going to see people who tour the country promoting voter fraud conspiracy theories.
"I believe that there is a vast body of credible evidence ... that the 2020 election was in fact won by Donald Trump and that it was surreptitiously stolen," Taylor says.
In reality, there is no credible evidence of that. In addition to the dozens of lawsuits dismissed for lack of evidence nationally, a suit making vague allegations of voter fraud in Coos County was likewise thrown out by a judge.
NPR asked Taylor if he realized that local election workers in his own county feel threatened and harassed.
"Yeah, of course I'm aware of that," Taylor said. But when asked about whether he feels responsible for getting people stirred up to the point where election workers fear for their safety, he said, "I don't feel responsible for that."
"When you've got a large group of people, it's sometimes like herding cats and you cannot control what individuals do," Taylor said. "Unfortunately, we did have some people who I think engaged election staff in unproductive ways that I would not have advocated for and I still don't condone and that's unfortunate."
Julie Brecke, the new county clerk at the elections office, says she's trying to figure out how to avoid a repeat of last year in the upcoming presidential race.
"My biggest worry is that people aren't going to want to do the job anymore," she says.
Already one election worker has resigned.
"It's an important job and the people that work in this office take it very seriously," says Brecke. "If they're harassed constantly and made to look like villains, then eventually that weighs on people. I don't want to lose good people over harassment based on misinformation."
Threats, or freedom of speech?
For their part, law enforcement officials say it can be difficult to intervene. The election worker who says he was chased while collecting ballots says police told him there was nothing they could do, since no officers saw this person driving erratically.
The county sheriff's department says the incident was investigated, though apparently nothing resulted from that.
The sheriff, Gabe Fabrizio, says there were also complaints from voters who felt harassed or threatened at drop-boxes. But he says nothing rose to the level that law enforcement decided they could do much about.
"We want to make sure that everybody's First Amendment rights, their freedom of speech is protected," says Fabrizio. "So threats we take definitely seriously and we'll go investigate them ... but at the same time you have to balance that off of — people can say whatever they want."
Brecke, the county clerk, says she's been working with the sheriff to improve security of both the office and the election workers ahead of the upcoming presidential election. Election workers say they feel the sheriff is taking the situation seriously and are grateful for the help.
Around the country people are trying to find solutions. Election officials met last month in D.C., to share strategies. Some states are passing laws that, among other things, increase the penalties for threatening election workers while making their home addresses and other personal information private.
The U.S. Department of Justice has set up a special task force to investigate threats to election workers, and a spokesman tells NPR it has received reports of more than 2,000 incidents of hostility, harassment, abuse or threats. The DOJ says most don't meet the threshold of an unlawful threat of violence, but some do, and it has so far charged more than a dozen defendants. More cases are being prosecuted by state and local authorities.
For his part, John Sweet, the Coos County commissioner, thinks it will help that the local lawsuit over election fraud was dismissed as groundless, along with the fact that Fox News settled a defamation suit from Dominion Voting Systems over bogus claims of fraud for close to $800 million.
"I hope that has discredited some of the angst about election propriety," Sweet says. "I've experienced it already."
Sweet says he's heard from one of the people who he saw last year in the county building staring through the window to the elections office apparently trying to scare the workers.
"I think he was embarrassed about it," Sweet says. "He apologized — he said, 'I was out of line.'"
Still, the election workers say nobody has apologized to them.
And there was plenty of discord on display at a recent town hall meeting in Coos Bay.
"Transgenderism is a religion and it's attacking the public moral norm that we've had for 200 years," declared one concerned citizen in a Christian-themed T-shirt, amidst groans and head shaking from others in attendance.
Another resident stood up and asked commissioner Rod Taylor not to wear his gun around town. "Can you please carry your gun concealed," asked Dave Crane, "for people like me that would rather not look at it."
The former county clerk, Dede Murphy, had some words for Taylor too.
"I think that you and your group ... have made me a target," Murphy said. "You certainly have told a lot of lies about me and my office, that's for sure."
"I haven't told any lies about you," Taylor responded, speaking over Murphy. "In no way would I ever condone a threat against any person."
But at least one resident was looking for some common ground.
"I don't give a s*** who's wearing a dress and who's packing a gun," said De Dee Peterson. "What I want to see is this community thrive." Peterson said her family has lived in the county for five generations, and she doesn't like seeing her neighbors so divided.
"Even when we disagree, we can sit down in a room like this and talk about it, and not hate," Peterson said. "It's not team red versus team blue, we have to see through the middle."
This story was edited by Robert Little. It was produced by Meg Anderson. Photo editing by Emily Bogle and Virginia Lozano.
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CA Medford, OR Zone Forecast for Tuesday, September 13, 2022
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National Weather Service Medford, OR
205 AM PDT Wed Sep 14 2022
CAZ080-142300-
Western Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Somes Bar, Happy Camp, Callahan, Etna,
Fort Jones, Greenview, and Scott Bar
205 AM PDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s.
South winds around 5 mph shifting to the southwest late this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph
shifting to the east after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s. East
winds around 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the north after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. North winds
around 5 mph shifting to the northwest late in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the lower to mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 50s to mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s to
mid 70s. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.TUESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s.
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CAZ081-142300-
Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Hilt, Klamath River, and Yreka
205 AM PDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s.
Northeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the south this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Lows around 50. West winds 5 to 10 mph shifting to the
northwest after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy.
Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph
early in the morning becoming light, then becoming northwest 5 to
10 mph in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows around 50. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A 10 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s to lower 80s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the mid 40s to lower 50s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
afternoon. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in
the mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the
mid 50s to mid 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of showers in the
evening. Lows in the mid 40s.
.MONDAY THROUGH TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Highs in the mid 60s to
mid 70s. Lows in the mid 40s.
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CAZ082-142300-
South Central Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Mount Shasta, Dunsmuir, and McCloud
205 AM PDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. South
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Haze in
the evening. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s. South winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Highs in the mid
60s to mid 70s. Northeast winds around 5 mph shifting to the
south in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A 10 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Haze in the evening. Lows in the
lower 40s to lower 50s. Southwest winds around 5 mph shifting to
the northwest after midnight.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the
mid 60s to mid 70s. North winds around 5 mph shifting to the
southwest in the afternoon.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Patchy fog after midnight. Colder. Lows in the mid 30s to mid
40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Chance of
rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon.
Highs in the mid 50s to mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of
rain showers after midnight. Colder. Lows in the lower 30s to
lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in
the lower 50s to lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers in
the evening. Patchy fog after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s to
mid 40s.
.MONDAY...Sunny. Patchy fog in the morning. Slight chance of
showers in the afternoon. Warmer. Highs in the lower 60s to lower
70s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s to
mid 40s. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
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CAZ083-142300-
North Central and Southeast Siskiyou County-
Including the cities of Pondosa, Bray, and Tennant
205 AM PDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s.
Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Haze in
the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. West winds
5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. A 10 percent chance of
thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the lower 40s to lower 50s.
West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the mid 60s to mid 70s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 50s to
mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of
rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in
the lower 50s to lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s to mid 40s. Highs in the mid
50s to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s to
mid 40s. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
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CAZ084-142300-
Northeast Siskiyou and Northwest Modoc Counties-
Including the cities of Newell, Tulelake, Dorris, and Macdoel
205 AM PDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy early this morning then becoming mostly
cloudy. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to
10 mph shifting to the southwest late this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy. Haze in the evening. Lows in the lower
to mid 40s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. South winds
around 5 mph shifting to the west in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Slight chance of thunderstorms in
the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 40s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 70s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly clear after midnight.
Lows around 40.
.SATURDAY...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to
mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Chance of rain showers and
slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of
rain showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in
the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of
showers. Lows in the mid 30s to lower 40s. Highs in the mid 50s
to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s to
lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
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CAZ085-142300-
Modoc County-
Including the cities of Day, Lookout, Adin, Alturas, Canby,
Davis Creek, and Likely
205 AM PDT Wed Sep 14 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning then becoming mostly cloudy.
Highs in the lower to mid 70s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Haze and
patchy smoke in the evening. Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph decreasing to around 5 mph well
after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Sunny. Haze and patchy smoke in the afternoon. Highs
in the lower to mid 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Haze in the evening. Lows in the
lower to mid 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY...Sunny in the morning, then partly cloudy with a
20 percent chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the
lower to mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then partly cloudy after midnight.
Lows in the lower to mid 40s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy in the morning, then mostly cloudy with
a chance of rain showers and slight chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Cloudy. Chance of rain showers and slight
chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then chance of rain
showers after midnight. Lows around 40.
.SUNDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs in
the mid 50s to lower 60s.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening then becoming partly
cloudy. Slight chance of rain showers. Lows in the mid 30s to
lower 40s.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy. Patchy fog in the morning. Slight chance
of rain showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower to mid 60s.
.MONDAY NIGHT AND TUESDAY...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 30s to
lower 40s. Highs in the lower 60s to lower 70s.
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- Engineered with motorsport technology, Ventus S1 evo Z AS X all-season tire designed for luxury SUVs
- Available now in 9 sizes, with 10 additional sizes to come later this year
- Aramid Hybrid Reinforcement provides ultimate handling in high-speed conditions
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 24, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire today adds a new ultra-high-performance all-season tire designed for SUVs to its comprehensive Ventus product line. The Ventus S1 evo Z AS X provides ultimate handling at high-speeds, excellent traction in all-season conditions, and uncompromised comfort for luxury SUVs.
Designed to meet the demands of SUVs in every season, the Ventus S1 evo Z AS X features enhanced rigidity and traction to provide better grip performance for maximum road contact in dry, wet and light snow conditions. Created with motorsport technology, improved handling at high-speeds is possible with a reinforcement belt mixed with Aramid fiber. The most advanced fiber available, Aramid is four to five times stronger than steel and heat resistant, enabling improved steering performance and an optimized shape during high-speed driving.
"The application of motorsport technology to the development of our new Ventus tire is an exciting one for the market and drivers alike," said Rob Williams, President, Hankook Tire America Corp. "The Ventus S1 evo Z AS X delivers in all road conditions with improved grip and low noise for the ultimate in comfort and performance, even at high speeds. As we continue to look for new and innovating approaches to tire design, the Ventus S1 evo Z AS X is a perfect example of how we can continue to optimize high-performance driving benchmarks."
Additional benefits of the new tire include beveled edges that minimize impact between tread blocks for a quieter and more comfortable ride. Further, lateral grooves are designed to be narrower on the inside and wider on the outside to maximize drainage performance, prevent hydroplaning on wet roads, and provide overall better grip in all seasons.
The Hankook Ventus S1 evo Z AS X is available now in nine sizes ranging from 18 to 22 inches, with 10 additional sizes to come later in 2023.
For more information on Hankook Tire's Ventus portfolio, visit www.hankooktire.com/us.
About Hankook Tire America Corp.
Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Hankook Tire America Corp. markets and distributes a complete line of high-performance and ultra-high-performance passenger tires, light truck and SUV tires as well as medium truck and bus tires in the United States. Hankook Tire America Corp. is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.
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2023-04-24T15:47:21+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2023/04/24/hankook-tire-launches-ultra-high-performance-all-season-tire-suvs/
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DENVER (AP) — The anxious-looking women talk directly to the camera, warning that the Colorado Republican running for the U.S. Senate opposes the state’s reproductive rights law and supports the conservative Supreme Court justices who revoked the constitutional right to abortion this summer.
“It’s not even close,” one says as the ad for the Democratic senator wraps up. “We need Michael Bennet fighting for us.”
The spot is significant because the man it slams on abortion, businessman Joe O’Dea, is a rare Republican supporter of at least some abortion rights. O’Dea said he would back a law to codify the protections of Roe v. Wade, though he opposes abortions after 20 weeks except in cases of rape, incest or to protect the life of the mother.
Analysts say similarly nuanced positions were once considered the political sweet spot in the complex world of abortion politics, coming closest to representing the views of the typical conflicted voter. But that may be changing as abortion restrictions kick in following the fall of Roe with the high court’s ruling in June.
“We are here in this country, right now, with patients traveling thousands of miles for care because politicians have been given the room for the least little bit of nuance,” said Adrienne Mansanares of Planned Parenthood Action Colorado during a recent news conference to back Bennet.
The message from Democrats: Republicans can’t be trusted on the issue, regardless of their personal beliefs.
In New Hampshire, Democrats are going after Republican Chris Sununu, who is running for reelection as a self-described “pro-choice governor,” for supporting a ban on abortions after 23 weeks of pregnancy.
In Connecticut, Democrats slammed as “extreme” former state Sen. George Logan in his race against Democratic U.S. Rep. Jahana Hayes — despite Logan receiving an “A” rating in 2017 and 2018 from the Connecticut chapter of NARAL, an abortion rights group. Democrats note the rating was based on Logan’s statehouse votes on other issues of importance to NARAL such as paid family medical leave, rather than abortion.
Also in Connecticut, the Republican candidate for governor, Bob Stefanowski, is out with a television ad highlighting how he and his Democratic opponent “are both pro-choice.” In an interview, Stefanowski said he was responding to repeated Democratic attacks on abortion, which he compared to lies.
“I don’t know how many times I can say I’m not going to change Connecticut law,” Stefanowski said in an interview. “I’m going to support a woman’s right to choose.”
Abortion has become an increasingly partisan issue over recent decades, but public views have always been more shades of gray.
Typically, support for abortion rights is highest for women in the earliest stages of pregnancy and tapers off as the pregnancy advances, until it is lowest for abortions very close to delivery, said Jocelyn Kiley of the Pew Research Center. Still, exceptions for rape, incest and to protect the life of the mother are popular at all stages.
“Most Americans see this as a nuanced issue and not legal all the time or illegal all the time,” Kiley said. But, she noted, “it’s possible that Americans’ underlying opinions about this are shifting in the past couple of months.”
On June 24, in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the Supreme Court’s Republican-appointed majority overturned Roe and triggered abortion bans in at least 13 states, many of which don’t provide exceptions for rape, incest and to protect the life of the mother.
The reason this is happening, said Republican pollster Whit Ayres, is “you now have state legislatures that have taken positions opposed by 9 out of 10 Americans.”
“What the Dobbs decision has done along with these trigger laws is focus attention on the early part of pregnancy, not late term,” Ayres said.
While many people back some restrictions on abortion, especially after the first trimester, the most extreme measures introduced in some Republican-led states are at odds with public opinion, according to an Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll in July.
There are several signs that momentum is with abortion-rights backers. In conservative Kansas, a ballot measure to remove that state’s right to abortion lost by more than 150,000 votes. Democrats won a special election in a narrowly divided upstate New York swing district last week after their candidate focused on abortion. In a survey shortly after the Supreme Court ruling, Pew found that 62% of U.S. adults say abortion should be legal in all or most cases, the highest share in nearly 30 years of tracking the issue.
That’s emboldened Democrats to go after any Republican on abortion, regardless of the details of their position, said Jennifer Lawless, a politics professor at the University of Virginia who has long tracked the politics of reproductive health.
“Although the nuance on the issue is largely gone, the nuance of the case Democrats can make is stronger,” Lawless said.
She noted that Democrats can now make the more technical argument that any Republican elected increases the power of the party that overturned Roe and could spread abortion bans further across the country.
That’s an argument Colorado Democrats have tried to make, unsuccessfully, before. In 2014, Democratic Sen. Mark Udall lost his race to Republican Cory Gardner, an abortion rights opponent who defused the issue by backing over-the-counter women’s contraception to demonstrate he wasn’t hostile to reproductive health.
Gardner’s supporters mocked Udall as “Mark Uterus” for hammering relentlessly on abortion and they assured voters that Roe wasn’t at risk. Gardner lost his reelection bid in 2020, when Colorado voters replaced him with a Democrat supporting abortion rights after then-President Donald Trump picked now-Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett, the deciding vote in Dobbs, in the campaign’s final weeks.
Now Democrats are trying again with O’Dea. In an interview, the first-time candidate said of his opponent’s attack: “It’s pretty dishonest, pretty disingenuous.”
Yet in 2020, O’Dea voted for a statewide ballot measure to bar abortions after 22 weeks that failed by 18 percentage points. The measure didn’t contain exceptions for rape, incest or to protect the mother’s life. He now says he thinks those exceptions are essential and added that he would support allowing the termination of nonviable pregnancies.
He noted he wasn’t a candidate for office when the measure was on the ballot.
“I didn’t look at all the nuances,” O’Dea said.
Colorado has a long history of backing abortion rights. It was the first state to legalize the procedure in cases of rape, incest and to protect the mother, taking that step in 1967. Earlier this year, the Democratic-controlled Legislature passed one of the most sweeping laws protecting abortion rights, guaranteeing no restrictions on abortions regardless of when in the pregnancy they occur. O’Dea opposes that law because of his belief that abortions should be outlawed past 20 weeks.
The race is playing out as Colorado has become a refuge for women seeking care after the Dobbs decision activated trigger laws in nearby states, especially Texas.
Karen Middleton, a former Democratic state lawmaker who runs the reproductive rights group Cobalt, recalled in an interview talking to a woman with an ectopic pregnancy driving hundreds of miles from Texas to Colorado to obtain an abortion who began bleeding in a remote area between the states.
“We’re a lot less willing to compromise,” she said.
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Haigh reported from Hartford, Connecticut.
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2022-09-04T14:07:13+00:00
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wivb.com
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https://www.wivb.com/news/political-news/ap-politics/ap-no-more-nuance-democrats-slam-gop-abortion-rights-backers/
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Millions of Americans watched the historic launch of the Artemis I SLS rocket last November. But many probably don’t know that all 50 states are contributing to the program with the lofty goals of building a base on the Moon and then Mars. A sky-high $14 billion is going to 3,000 industry partners. Some of that is led by NASA’s Barbara Brown, NASA’s director of exploration research and technology. “We are helping to lay the foundation for astronauts returning to the moon,” Brown said. They plan on doing this by sending drilling and other testing technology ahead of the Artemis III mission.Getting work done on water exploration, what resources are usable on the moon, and the impact of destructive moon dust on spacecraft and astronauts even before they step on the moon again.“We hope that we have already figured out if there is ice just below the surface. We hope that we have figured out how to characterize what happens when a lander lands on the surface. What happens with the plum that is kicked up,” Brown said.Some of the technology for that advanced team of robots is developed at the labs in Swap Works at the Kennedy Space Center. Once astronauts do land on the moon, they will be laser-focused on the science and how to make a habitat and base for humans. The hope is that all this technology will have already built a base of knowledge for that work.NASA is hoping that the first of those robot advance teams will blast off later this year using commercial launch lifts, like ULA and SpaceX.Top headlines:85-year-old Florida woman dragged into water, killed by 10-foot gator while walking her dogLaunch date postponed for SpaceX Crew-6Central Florida leaders approve zoning request for new Buc-ee's
BREVARD COUNTY, Fla. — Millions of Americans watched the historic launch of the Artemis I SLS rocket last November. But many probably don’t know that all 50 states are contributing to the program with the lofty goals of building a base on the Moon and then Mars.
A sky-high $14 billion is going to 3,000 industry partners. Some of that is led by NASA’s Barbara Brown, NASA’s director of exploration research and technology.
“We are helping to lay the foundation for astronauts returning to the moon,” Brown said.
They plan on doing this by sending drilling and other testing technology ahead of the Artemis III mission.
Getting work done on water exploration, what resources are usable on the moon, and the impact of destructive moon dust on spacecraft and astronauts even before they step on the moon again.
“We hope that we have already figured out if there is ice just below the surface. We hope that we have figured out how to characterize what happens when a lander lands on the surface. What happens with the plum that is kicked up,” Brown said.
Some of the technology for that advanced team of robots is developed at the labs in Swap Works at the Kennedy Space Center.
Once astronauts do land on the moon, they will be laser-focused on the science and how to make a habitat and base for humans. The hope is that all this technology will have already built a base of knowledge for that work.
NASA is hoping that the first of those robot advance teams will blast off later this year using commercial launch lifts, like ULA and SpaceX.
Top headlines:
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2023-02-24T00:12:39+00:00
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wesh.com
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https://www.wesh.com/article/nasa-artemis-economic-impact/43050190
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Stocks fell on Wall Street as worries build that the U.S. may be headed for a painful recession.
The S&P 500 fell 0.8% The Dow and the Nasdaq also fell. Reports showed weakness in several areas of the economy, including the housing industry and manufacturing in the mid-Atlantic region, though they weren’t as bad as expected and the job market appears to remain healthy.
They follow worse-than-expected readings a day earlier on retail sales, a cornerstone of the economy, and industrial production. Altogether, they show an economy slowing under the weight of last year’s blizzard of rate hikes by the Federal Reserve.
On Thursday:
The S&P 500 fell 30.01 points, or 0.8%, to 3,898.85.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 252.40 points, or 0.8%, to 33,044.56.
The Nasdaq fell 104.74 points, or 1%, to 10,852.27.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 18.02 points, or 1%, to 1,836.35.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is down 100.24 points, or 2.5%.
The Dow is down 1,258.05 points, or 3.7%.
The Nasdaq is down 226.89 points, or 2%.
The Russell 2000 is down 50.69 points, or 2.7%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is up 59.35 points, or 1.5%.
The Dow is down 102.69 points, or 0.3%.
The Nasdaq is up 385.79 points, or 3.7%.
The Russell 2000 is up 75.10 points, or 4.3%.
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2023-01-19T21:47:00+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/business/how-major-us-stock-indexes-fared-thursday-1-19-2023/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_business
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NEW YORK (PIX11) — New York City parents and Mayor Eric Adams are battling in court over the city’s education budget cuts.
The mayor’s office will be filing a motion Monday to vacate a judge’s order temporarily blocking the city from cutting funding to schools with declining enrollment. On Friday, a judge granted the order, even though the cuts were approved by the City Council.
Parents argue the city didn’t follow proper procedure when passing the city budget and some City Council members say there were misled about the $215 million budget cuts.
Councilwoman Rita Joseph joined PIX11 Morning News to break down the case.
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2022-07-25T15:19:47+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/news/morning/mayor-adams-seeks-to-overturn-judges-order-halting-the-city-from-making-school-budget-cuts/
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SWEETWATER, Texas, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National WASP (Women Airforce Service Pilots) WWII Museum is honoring the legacy of the first females to fly military aircraft, as it celebrates the 80 years of WASP. Located in Sweetwater, Texas, Avenger Field was the training grounds for the WASP. These female pilots performed a variety of aviation jobs— including ferrying aircraft, towing targets for aerial and ground air gunnery practice, and making test and demonstration flights. To honor their service, the WASP Museum will host approximately 80 planes and hundreds of guests at its homecoming fly-in April 30.
National WASP WWII Museum Fly-In
Saturday, April 30, 2022
9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Avenger Field
Sweetwater, Texas
Free to the Public
The WASP flight line will include eleven BT-13s with many other WWII aircraft like the B-25 and DC-3. All-female crews will be in attendance with Air Force, Army, Marine and Navy aircraft.
Visitors will enjoy many other activities including the opening of two exhibits: a permanent exhibit on the American history of Black Pilots by historian Monica Smith and a special temporary exhibit of John and Marie Clark, B-17 and WASP pilots respectively (courtesy of the Yankee Air Museum). Other activities include author signings, special conversations, and a Cadet Zone.
Photos attached include planes from a previous WASP fly-in and members of the WASP, respectively.
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2022-04-26T18:22:10+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2022/04/26/national-wasp-wwii-museum-fly-in-honor-first-females-fly-military-aircraft/
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State Police Trooper Charged in Assault of Saginaw Man
March 6, 2023 2:00AM EST
source: Michigan State Police
A state police trooper with the TriCity Post is on unpaid leave and charged with felony misconduct in office and misdemeanor assault and battery after allegedly assaulting a man last year.
Trooper Paul Arrowwood was charged by the Saginaw county Prosecutor’s Office after body camera footage revealed him allegedly punching a man he and his partner were arresting on September 4. Police say the man was walking in the road on Webber Street near Julius in Saginaw, when the troopers detained the man, then took him to the ground. That’s when the alleged assault took place. The man was not charged with a crime.
Arrowood was suspended September 30. He is free on a personal recognizance bond.
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2023-03-06T17:05:05+00:00
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wsgw.com
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https://www.wsgw.com/state-police-trooper-charged-in-assault-of-saginaw-man/
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Treasure hunt with geocaching
IN THIS ARTICLE:
Millions of kids will fondly remember the exciting treasure hunts from summer camp. Armed with a set of instructions and a vague idea of where to go, they would speed off in search of as many prizes as possible.
Geocaching isn’t that far removed from those treasure hunts, but as with most things, it has shifted the pen and paper over to the internet. And the reach is far beyond the confines of a backyard or open field. It’s a treasure hunt on a global scale, orchestrated by like-minded people with a love for the outdoors and exploration.
The basics
What the term means
Geocaching will seem like a strange term if you have never encountered it. You can break it down into two parts, the “geo” and “caching”.
- “Geo” refers to geolocation or geography. Since the treasure hunt takes place outdoors, you’ll need to use the environment to find the prize. It also refers to the approximate geographic location of an object, often given through longitude and latitude coordinates.
- “Caching” refers to the cache — the object that you are looking for. Typically, it is a water-proof container of some kind with a logbook inside. While not necessarily required, it can also contain a small, low-value object to serve as a treasure.
How it works
Geocachers (the people who play the game) hide objects in various locations and then create a point of interest on the official Geocaching app. Other geocachers then select a specific point on the app and set out to find the hidden object by following hints, map coordinates, or instructions.
There are hundreds of thousands of these geocaches around the world, and anybody can start their own treasure hunt. When you eventually find a cache, you must sign the logbook to note your discovery and place the cache back where you found it.
The hide-and-seek game is largely based on trust, and if someone sets out to trick others, it will only ruin the activity. It’s for that reason that caches only contain low-value items or objects that will only be of value to the geocaching community.
Equipment needed for geocaching
While you can go in search of geocaches in your regular attire, there are a few things that will make the experience a lot easier.
- Global positioning system: Most geocache locations are indicated with longitude and latitude coordinates, and only rarely through visual clues and instructions. So, you must have a handheld GPS unit with you. You could also use your mobile phone and an app like Waze or Google Maps. The Geocaching app has a built-in map that you can follow, but then you must use a smartphone with a built-in GPS.
- Rugged and comfortable shoes: Depending on where your selected geocache is located, you’ll probably need some hiking footwear for men, women, girls, and/or boys. Objects can be hidden in cities, but most require you to go off the beaten track. A pair of good-quality hiking shoes or boots is essential if you want a comfortable treasure hunt experience.
- Backpack: Think of geocaching as a hike with a prize at the end for your troubles. So, if that is the case, it is a good idea to bring a backpack with some essentials for the route. You don’t want to limit yourself to finding just one geocache a day, as there might be several in your vicinity.
- Geocaching essentials: Inside your backpack should be several items to get you through the day of searching, climbing, and cataloging. Other than a few water bottles, don’t forget to pack extra batteries or a power bank for your phone. If you use your mobile device as a GPS, it will go through the battery power much faster. Also, pack a few energy-giving snacks such as protein bars, sandwiches, or ready-to-eat meals. It’s also beneficial to pack a first aid kit, a notepad, and a couple of pens.
The rules of geocaching
Where caches are located
The treasure hunt activity is loosely governed by a set of mutual rules and regulations. Since no entity monitors geocachers’ behavior, it comes down to each object hunter to conduct themselves accordingly.
One of the rules pertains to acceptable hiding spots for geocaches. You are not allowed to bury a cache, like on a beach or in the dirt. Any cache must be easily accessible without the use of special tools or gear. For that same reason, you are not allowed to place a cache in a location where entry is forbidden or restricted, or where it can put the finder in a dangerous situation.
The best hiding spots are in tree stumps, behind ground-level objects, or in tall grass. But it is often easier to get to the location than it is to find the cache. That’s because some geocachers want you to work for the object, giving you a sense of accomplishment.
But if you aren’t allowed to bury a cache, how do they hide it? Well, that is done through good, ol’ trickery. Some geocachers are incredibly sneaky, often hiding the container in fake rocks, imitation tree stumps, or covering them with intricate camouflage. There are even fake acorns or chewed gum for an added challenge.
However, to keep everything safe and orderly, there is a growing number of community volunteer reviewers. When a new geocache is submitted to the local directory, it is their job to review the submission to make sure it follows the guidelines.
Inside a cache
The contents of a cache will vary depending on the person who hid it, but there will always be a logbook inside. This is so that you can record your discovery and then put it back where you found it so that others can stumble upon it as well. There might not be a pen or pencil inside (or it has run dry), which is why you should always have a few spare in your backpack.
If the hider was feeling generous, there might be a low-value object inside, too. These can range from foreign currency, keychains, ornaments, simple medallions, or booklets. A favorite among geocachers is the geocoin.
These coins are specially made and usually celebrate a good cause, a significant milestone, or an accomplishment. For example, there was a special “2’s” geocoin in some caches if you went hunting on Feb. 22, 2022.
Some caches, in addition to a geocoin, might have a small tracking geocoin inside. The purpose is not to track the location of the finders, but to plot the course of the geocoin itself. You’ll usually find instructions in a cache that you should place the trackable geocoin inside the container of your next find.
The following treasure hunter will then pick up the coin and place it in the next cache. The owner of the geocoin can then see how far it has traveled, and possibly to other countries. But including a geocoin isn’t necessary, and many hunters don’t expect there to be one, either.
Your environment
A golden rule of geocaching is to leave your environment in the same state that you found it. You should never have to damage property or trees to get the container, and you should try your best to not leave any visible signs of your presence.
Keeping that in mind, you won’t always be hunting for coins or logbooks in your neighborhood. You might know an area rather well and can probably navigate to the geocache without a GPS, but that won’t always be the case.
If you are trekking through unfamiliar terrain or environments, you should do some research on the area first. There might be some dangers that you don’t know or routes that are better suited than others.
For example, if you live in the city and go geocaching in the forest, do you know what to do when you encounter a black bear? While there are exceptions, an easy rhyme to remember is “if it’s brown, lay down. If it’s black, fight back.”
Finding a geocache
When you eventually find the geocache (hopefully without any bear encounters), there are a few things that you must do to complete your quest.
- First, check that it is the correct geocache. Usually, the container will have markings on it to indicate that it is an “official geocache” and that you shouldn’t disturb it if you are not a geocacher. It can also have details of the hider, their contact number, and the name and number of the cache. You don’t want to inadvertently open someone else’s lunchbox while they snooze nearby.
- Depending on the size of the container, inside you’ll find the logbook or small log strips, a pen or pencil, and possibly a trinket of some kind. Fill in the details of the logbook and mark on the geocaching app that you found it.
- Then, most importantly, is to replace the logbook and put the container in the same spot where you found it. There is no use in trying to be clever by putting it somewhere else, as that will only make it less enjoyable for others.
FAQ
Q. How do you get started with geocaching?
A. There isn’t an awful lot of “official” gear that you need to become a geocacher. The most important step is to download a geocache app that is relevant to your country or surroundings. The most popular option is the app from Geocaching.com, which bills itself as the “official GPS cache hunt site.” Other than the app, you’ll need a pen and a good sense of adventure.
Q. Anybody can get started, but who can hide a cache?
Part of the fun in geocaching is that you can be both a hunter and a hider. There are no rules that dedicate which position you must take, and millions of people hide caches while searching for others. As long as you follow the general guidelines and abide by regional geocaching policies, you are free to explore as much as you like.
Q. Is geocaching safe during COVID?
Yes, it’s as safe as any other outdoor activity. Regardless of COVID’s dwindling influence in some states, any outdoor activity where there is a steady supply of fresh air and wide-open space is excellent. As with anything, if you practice healthy habits and use common sense, you shouldn’t be in any danger.
Q. Do you have to leave something behind?
There are no rules that say you must leave something behind when you find that cache. But there is a trust system in place where the general sentiment leans towards “take something, leave something.” That means if you take a trinket or artifact from the cache, you should replace it with something of equal or greater value.
Q. What does it mean when a geocache is marked as P&G on the map?
Finding a geocache is often a time-consuming endeavor, and some hunters can’t spend more than a few minutes looking around. So for those with limited resources and little spare time, they might seek out caches marked as P&G. Also known as “Cache and Dash”, the letters are an acronym for Park-and-Grab, meaning you can park your car and easily grab the cache.
Q. What are other acronyms that geocachers should know?
It might take you a while to wrap your head around the geocaching lingo, but there are some quick acronyms to remember that will make the hunt a little bit easier.
- BOT: When searching and the hint on the app says “BOT”, that means “base of the tree”.
- DNF: When you see a note marked as “DNF”, it means the previous hunter “did not find” the container.
- QAEPAG: For those that are in a hurry, the “QAEPAG” is a blessing. It stands for “Quick and easy park and grab.”
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2023-06-05T18:35:57+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/reviews/br/camping-outdoors-br/backyard-br/what-is-geocaching-and-how-does-it-work/
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The visiting Toronto Raptors will try to extend their season-best winning streak to five games Sunday night against the Cleveland Cavaliers, who aim to cut their losses at three straight.
The Raptors won four in a row for the first time this season when they eked out a 95-91 road victory over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon.
The Raptors have won seven of their past eight games as they make a playoff push, but the game in Detroit was the first of seven of eight on the road.
Meanwhile, the Cavaliers lost again Friday night, 136-119 to the host Atlanta Hawks. It followed a 115-109 home loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday, their first game back from the All-Star break.
“I’m not going to go out and make any excuses,” said Donovan Mitchell, who scored 19 points for Cleveland on Friday. “Everybody can go out and say we played (Thursday) night, but I’m not hearing it.
“We have to continue to build and get better. We just didn’t come out the right way and that’s on us. We all have to take that. We have to find a way to do it. It’s time. It’s that time I was telling you about at the beginning of the year. It’s time to pick it up. We’ve dropped these two. Now we have to go and respond.”
Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 33 points at Atlanta and Jarrett Allen added 14 points and nine rebounds.
The losing streak follows a run of seven straight victories.
“I don’t think it was so much game plan,” Allen said. “It was an intensity thing. We all feel like we didn’t give it our best effort. I feel like honestly we just weren’t playing with the intensity we should. This was on us (Friday).”
“We didn’t put up much resistance, especially in the first half,” Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff said.
The Raptors have won all three games against the Cavaliers this season.
Toronto was without Fred VanVleet (personal) for the second game in a row on Saturday.
Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 29 points, eight rebounds, three steals and two blocked shots against the Pistons.
“We just continue to play together, try to minimize the mistakes and fight through everything,” said Siakam, who scored eight points late in the fourth quarter. “It’s not going to be perfect, but as long as we’re together we’ll help each other on defense.”
The Raptors had a poor shooting game. They shot 37.5 percent (33 of 88) from the field that included 7 of 26 (26.9 percent) from 3-point range. They also finished 64.7 percent on free throws (22 of 34)
“We’re playing pretty solidly at the defensive end with some intensity and some disruptiveness,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said. “We didn’t shoot it very well, we didn’t finish very well, we didn’t shoot free throws very well but I liked how we played. We were getting (the ball) to where it should go about 90 percent of the possessions.”
With a victory in Cleveland, the Raptors can reach the .500 mark for the first time since Dec. 9 when they were 13-13.
“We had a lot of games we could have won and been in a different spot,” Siakam said. “We put ourselves in this situation. That happens in life and we’ve just got to continue to focus on the task ahead.”
–Field Level Media
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2023-02-27T05:14:25+00:00
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krqe.com
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https://www.krqe.com/sports/nba-basketball/cavaliers-seek-improved-effort-against-raptors/
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LONDON (AP) — A British court on Thursday ordered commodities company Glencore to pay more than 280 million pounds ($313 million) for using bribes to bolster its oil profits in five African countries.
The order comes months after the Anglo-Swiss company announced it had reached deals with authorities in the U.S., Britain and Brazil to resolve corruption allegations.
Glencore pleaded guilty in June to seven counts of bribery after an investigation launched by the U.K.’s Serious Fraud Office in 2019 found it paid bribes worth a combined $29 million to gain access to oil in Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Ivory Coast, Nigeria and South Sudan.
The fraud office said the penalty is the largest for one of its cases and is the first time a company was convicted for authorizing bribery instead of just failing to prevent it under a 2010 law.
“The facts demonstrate not only significant criminality but sophisticated devices to disguise it,” Judge Peter Fraser of the Southwark Crown Court said in sentencing Glencore, adding that the bribery was “endemic” among traders and took place over an extended period. “Other companies tempted to engage in similar corruption should be aware that similar sanctions lie ahead.”
Glencore, which is headquartered in Baar, Switzerland, said it cooperated with the British investigation and “engaged in an extensive program of corporate reform.”
“The conduct that took place was inexcusable and has no place in Glencore,” Chairman Kalidas Madhavpeddi said in a statement. Glencore “is committed to operating a company that creates value for all stakeholders by operating transparently under a well-defined set of values, with openness and integrity at the forefront.”
The British investigation found that the company would fly large amounts of cash by private plane to bribe officials in oil and gas companies and government ministries in African countries. Cash withdrawals were masked in financial reports as charges like service fees, signing bonuses and office expenses.
For example, two Glencore executives took a private jet in August 2011 to deliver $800,000 in cash to a local agent to funnel to officials in South Sudan’s new government. An additional $275,000 followed.
Another trader took out millions of dollars from the company’s Swiss cash desk between 2012 and 2015, with the money brought on private jets to Cameroon to bribe officials in national oil and gas companies.
Following similar allegations in other countries, Glencore agreed to pay penalties totaling up to $1.5 billion to resolve all the investigations, included bribery accusations in the United States and Brazil as well as a market manipulation case in the U.S.
The U.S. Department of Justice said its case against the company related to “a decade-long scheme by Glencore and its subsidiaries to make and conceal corrupt payments and bribes” to foreign officials in Africa and Latin America to secure oil contracts, avoid government audits and make lawsuits disappear.
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2022-11-04T19:54:41+00:00
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cbs42.com
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https://www.cbs42.com/news/business/ap-uk-orders-glencore-to-pay-millions-over-african-oil-bribes/
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BALA CYNWYD, Pa., Dec. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP (SFG), the institutional broker-dealer member of the Susquehanna International Group of Companies (SIG), announced today the hiring of Jennica Ross as Head of US ETF Sales and Portfolio Trading. Ms. Ross, a 19 year industry veteran, will report to Jason Neer, Global Head of ETF Trading.
"We are excited to welcome Jennica, a highly esteemed leader in the ETF and financial services industry, to SFG. Her unique combination of ETF expertise, understanding of the institutional investment landscape and deep industry relationships further enhances SFG's ability to provide clients expert execution, consultation and education throughout the ETF trading experience, " said Neer. "We look forward to the value she brings to our clients and to SFG."
Jennica joins SFG after having served as Head of Strategic Relationships at WallachBeth Capital LLC for the last ten years, where she oversaw the firm's key strategic partnerships and business development initiatives. Prior to that, she held senior roles at Guggenheim Investments and UBS Wealth Management. Jennica is U.S. Co-Secretary for Women in ETFs, the first women's group for the ETF industry. Jennica graduated from Princeton University with an A.B. in Politics.
About Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP
Susquehanna Financial Group, LLLP (SFG), a member of the Susquehanna International Group of Companies (SIG), is an innovator in global finance, servicing the needs of clients worldwide in the areas of sales, fundamental research, and market intelligence. Building upon SIG's command of the options marketplace and its quantitative trading capabilities, SFG has cultivated a robust service offering that provides liquidity, industry-leading insights, and execution services. SIG employs over 2,500 individuals located in North America, Europe, Asia, and Australia. SFG is an SEC registered broker-dealer and a member of FINRA.
For additional information, please visit www.sig.com.
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2022-12-01T15:01:19+00:00
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wafb.com
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RICHMOND, Va. (AP) — A GOP sweep of Virginia’s 2021 statewide elections — and particularly Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s win — appears to have energized the Republican field in two of the country’s most competitive U.S. House races.
Tuesday’s crowded Republican congressional primaries in Virginia’s 2nd and 7th districts will settle who takes on centrist Democrats Elaine Luria and Abigail Spanberger in November’s general elections, which in turn could help determine which party controls the U.S. House.
Virginia Republicans like their chances. Along with the party’s resurgence last fall, a redistricting process that refashioned Virginia’s congressional maps and a national political environment viewed as highly unfavorable to the party in power are also seen as factors that have led to vigorous GOP competition for the seats.
“The climate is so god-awful for Democrats. I mean, it’s the worst maybe since 2010, maybe even worse. Republicans feel very emboldened,” said John Whitbeck, a former Republican Party of Virginia chairman.
Virginia’s unusual off-year 2021 statewide elections were closely watched as an early indication of what this year’s midterms could portend. Along with flipping all three statewide offices, Republicans also took control of the state House, animating the state’s Republicans after a nearly decadelong stretch of stinging losses.
For comparison’s sake, in 2018 when Whitbeck stepped down from his role, Republicans had 14 candidates competing in four nomination contests. This year, the party had 37 candidates competing in eight districts.
Republicans opted to settle several other nomination contests — including an 11-way fight to run for a Democratic-leaning northern Virginia district — in party-run processes in May.
The 2nd and 7th districts will be closely watched, with general elections in both considered a tossup by the nonpartisan Cook Political Report.
In the coastal 2nd District, which includes the state’s most populous city, Virginia Beach, four candidates are seeking the GOP nomination to take on Luria.
A retired Navy commander who’s cultivated a congressional identity as a centrist, Luria is serving on the Jan. 6 committee investigating the 2021 attack on the Capitol. Luria flipped the district under its previous competitive boundaries in 2018. Under its new boundaries, Youngkin won it by more than 11 points, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Virginia Public Access Project.
Her four potential opponents are all veterans as well. They include Tommy Altman, a Virginia Beach tattoo shop owner; Andy Baan, a former prosecutor who retired as a captain from the Navy; and Jarome Bell, a retired Navy chief petty officer who calls himself the “MAGA candidate.” The three men appear to face an uphill climb against state Sen. Jen Kiggans, a nurse practitioner and Navy veteran who has served in the state legislature since 2020 and has a hefty fundraising lead, plus the backing of the Congressional Leadership Fund, a super PAC dedicated to electing House Republicans.
In an entirely rebooted 7th Congressional District, which shifted away from the Richmond suburbs and now covers a stretch between Charlottesville and the Washington suburbs, the GOP nomination fight to compete against Spanberger appears more wide open. A former CIA officer, Spanberger also flipped a competitive GOP-held seat in 2018 and is now competing under lines that Youngkin would have won, according to Virginia Public Access Project’s analysis.
Bryce Reeves, who has served in the state legislature since 2012 and previously ran for statewide office, got into the race with plenty of name recognition. He’s facing a challenge from Derrick Anderson, a former Green Beret who has nearly kept pace in fundraising, and Yesli Vega, a local elected official with law enforcement experience who’s picked up high-profile endorsements. Also in the race are Crystal Vanuch and David Ross, who serve on local boards of supervisors, and Gina Ciarcia, an educator who has trailed the pack in fundraising.
Monica Robinson, a spokesperson for the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, said the Republican candidates had spent months running to the right.
“The only thing these candidates have shown is that they are too extreme to survive a general election against two of the strongest women in congress,” she said.
Jimmy Frost, 57, a Lowe’s salesman who’s active in Virginia Beach Republican politics, said he thinks the nation’s problems — which he blames on Democrats — helped feed the long list of Republican candidates.
Frost, who said he’s backing Bell because he thinks he will tell constituents the “unvarnished truth,” said Luria should be ready to face voters who are angry.
“Their kids can’t find (baby) formula for their grandkids. They can’t afford gasoline to get their kids where they need to go. They don’t know how much it’s going to cost to go to the grocery store — today or next week. They don’t know what interest rates are going to do. There’s a lot of people who are walking around going, ‘Oh my God, what’s next?’” he said.
Without a primary challenge of their own, Spanberger and Luria will almost certainly start the general election season with enormous fundraising leads. Luria reported nearly $3.4 million cash on hand June 1; Spanberger reported $4.3 million.
Youngkin hasn’t endorsed in either race, nor has Trump, whose false claims of massive voter fraud in the 2020 election have continued to percolate through both primaries.
Bell has called for executing anyone involved in what he claims is widespread fraud. Kiggans recently declined to say in a New York Times interview whether she believed President Joe Biden had won. And no candidate but Bell responded to Virginia Public Media queries about whether they would have voted to certify the 2020 results (he said he would not).
In May, the Democratic Party of Virginia released a video highlighting every 7th District candidate but Vanuch being asked about the violent Jan. 6 assault on the Capitol — each declined to call it an insurrection.
Tom Davis, a former U.S. congressman from northern Virginia who has endorsed Vega, said he doubted whether Jan. 6-focused messaging would resonate in the general election at a time when voters are facing historic inflation and a tanking stock market.
“I’m not saying it’s unimportant. I’m just saying voters don’t seem to be that interested in it,” he said.
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Associated Press writer Ben Finley contributed to this report from Norfolk.
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2022-06-20T12:43:26+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/news/politics/gop-hopes-to-carry-virginia-success-into-us-house-races/
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WARRENTON, Va., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SPARC Research, based in Warrenton, VA, recently celebrated the grand opening of their new 20,000 sq. ft. office and manufacturing facility during a ribbon cutting ceremony held on July 08, 2022.
SPARC Research founder and CEO Dr. Patrick Hewitt and SPARC President Matt Cornwell welcomed distinguished guests from the Commonwealth, to include the Honorable Governor of Virginia Glenn Youngkin, Deputy Secretary of Commerce and Trade for the Commonwealth of Virginia Nicole Riley, and Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Guzman. The Honorable District Supervisor Holder Trumbo represented Fauquier County and welcomed local business owners and guests.
Governor Youngkin expressed his enthusiasm for SPARC's decision to expand in Fauquier County by saying "I am so excited today as the vision of SPARC Research is about making rockets go. How exciting is that? When you in fact see entrepreneurs thriving and ideas becoming great businesses, that's an ecosystem that will win. It's amazing". Deputy Secretary Riley stated, "It was with the help of the Virginia Department of Economic Development and the county of Fauquier working together that we were able to secure this project".
Dr. Hewitt said "I couldn't have asked for better support along the way from the various state and local organizations. They've been instrumental in making this happen and contributing to the success of SPARC Research". Mr. Cornwell followed by saying "Today is a day of celebration and recognition for what a small aerospace business has accomplished in four short years".
Following opening remarks and speeches, Governor Youngkin presented SPARC with a Virginia flag which will be proudly on display to commemorate the event. The guests then participated in the official ribbon cutting ceremony at the entry, and later were given a tour of the new facility.
The SPARC Research team will now begin Phase II of their planned expansion and transition to manufacturing of inert rocket motor components in the new facility.
SPARC Research was founded in 2018 to advance the state-of-the-art in rocket and airbreathing technology development, preliminary design, and prototype demonstration using modern multiphysics modeling tools. For more information, visit www.sparcresearch.com or contact: SPARC Research, 1 (540) 351-5121, info@sparcresearch.com
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2022-08-04T18:36:40+00:00
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The Vet-Based Brand and Category Leader Will Also Donate $5 Per Order To Shelters in Philadelphia and Kansas City From February 12-18, Up To $50,000
IRVINE, Calif., Feb. 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- JustFoodForDogs, the inventor and leader of the fresh, whole food movement for pets – and the #1 veterinarian-recommended fresh pet food brand – announces that it has crossed over $5.5 million spent on veterinary research. This research, both large-scale published studies and internal ongoing research from their in-house team of vets, has collectively shown that serving pets a fresh, whole food diet – and removing kibble from their dishes – can have extraordinary health benefits.
JustFoodForDogs is the first brand to offer scientifically-researched fresh, whole food recipes for pets made from human-grade ingredients and cooked in the industry's first ever open-to-the-public kitchens, with the goal of improving the length and quality of life of pets through the best possible nutrition. By focusing their efforts on science – and without spending on large ad campaigns – the brand has grown from a singular kitchen in California to a company that is on track to serve over 100 million meals to their pet customers in 2023.
JustFoodForDogs is a veterinary science driven company, with multiple veterinarians on staff, as well as a Nutrition Research Advisory Board, each with specific specialties and board certifications in areas including nutrition, toxicology and dermatology.
With 11 kitchens across the country where you can see their meals being created daily, to their 1,100 retail locations inside Petco and PetFoodExpress partner stores, and their online partnership with Chewy, JustFoodForDogs has created the model by which an entire sector of the pet food industry has been formed.
"They bring the marketing, we bring the science," said President Carey Tischler of his competitors ad spend for the Big Game, approximated to cost upward of $5.5M. "By spreading the word that feed-grade, mass-produced kibble is bad for our pets, and that a diet of fresh food can be transformative in their lives, we are all collectively arriving at our goal of giving a better life to our pets."
"Our differentiator, of course, is that science" he continues. "By beginning with research-backed nutrition as our baseline, we stand alone in the market as a brand that not only creates nutritious recipes that dogs love, but one that works with vets around the country. In the same way that science is now showing the unequivocal difference that this type of diet makes in human lives, we are seeing the same on the pet side."
In 2014, JustFoodForDogs made news when it created the largest-scale humane feeding trial ever conducted by a pet food company at an independent university. Published by the Journal of Animal Physiology and Animal Nutrition, the data showed that not only were JustFoodForDogs' recipes beneficial for long-term feeding, but they also promoted healthy functioning of the immune system in dogs.
In 2020, they broke ground again when they partnered with the University of Illinois Department of Animal Sciences for a study, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of Animal Science, which found that by feeding your dog fresh whole food – and not highly processed kibble – dogs poop up to 66% less.
A 2022-2023 large-scale study is currently in process.
To celebrate their $5.5M research benchmark, JustFoodForDogs will donate $5 from every order the week of February 12-18 to shelters in Philadelphia and Kansas City, up to $50,000 (and a minimum of $10,000).
About JustFoodForDogs
Founded in 2010, JustFoodForDogs launched the fresh whole food movement for pets when they opened the first open-to-the-public kitchen cooking food for dogs. The company utilizes fresh whole food ingredients intended for human consumption, in veterinarian-developed recipes nutritionally balanced for pets, and proven healthy by two independent universities. In a survey of over 16,000 vets, JustFoodForDogs was named the # 1 vet recommended fresh food for dogs in 2019. Offerings include Daily Meals, Veterinary Support Diets available with a prescription, treats and supplements, as well as custom diets for pets with complex health needs. JustFoodForDogs owns and operates eleven public Kitchens in California, Chicago, New York and Seattle. Their meals are also available in pantries in veterinary clinics and Petco and Pet Food Express locations across the country, and online at justfoodfordogs.com.
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2023-02-13T01:01:10+00:00
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1955 warrant in Emmett Till case found, family seeks arrest
JACKSON, Miss. (AP) — A team searching the basement of a Mississippi courthouse for evidence about the lynching of Black teenager Emmett Till has found the unserved warrant charging a white woman in his 1955 kidnapping, and relatives of the victim who initiated the hunt want authorities to finally arrest her nearly 70 years later.
A warrant for the arrest of Carolyn Bryant Donham — identified as “Mrs. Roy Bryant” on the document — was discovered last week inside a file folder that had been placed in a box, Leflore County Circuit Clerk Elmus Stockstill told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
Documents are kept inside boxes by decade, he said, but there was nothing else to indicate where the warrant, dated Aug. 29, 1955, might have been.
“They narrowed it down between the ‘50s and ‘60s and got lucky,” said Stockstill, who certified the warrant as genuine.
The search was started by the Emmett Till Legacy Foundation and included two members of Till’s family: Cousin Deborah Watts, head of the Foundation; and her daughter, Teri Watts. They want authorities to use the warrant to arrest Donham, who at the time of the slaying was married to one of two white men tried and acquitted just weeks after Till was abducted from a relative’s home, killed and dumped into a river.
“Serve it and charge her,” Teri Watts told the AP in an interview.
Donham set off the case in August 1955 by accusing the 14-year-old Till of making improper advances at a family store in Money, Mississippi. A cousin of Till who was there has said Till whistled at the woman, which flew in the face of Mississippi’s racist social codes of the era.
Evidence indicates a woman, possibly Donham, identified Till to the men who later killed him. The arrest warrant against Donham was publicized at the time, but the Leflore County sheriff told reporters he did not want to “bother” the woman since she had two young children to care for.
Now in her 80s and most recently living in North Carolina, Donham has not commented publicly on calls for her prosecution. But Teri Watts said the Till family believes the warrant accusing Donham of kidnapping amounts to new evidence.
“This is what the state of Mississippi needs to go ahead,” she said.
District Attorney Dewayne Richardson, whose office would prosecute a case, declined comment on the warrant but cited a December report about the Till case from the Justice Department, which said no prosecution was possible.
Contacted by the AP on Wednesday, Leflore County Sheriff Ricky Banks said: “This is the first time I’ve known about a warrant.”
Banks, who was 7 years old when Till was killed, said “nothing was said about a warrant” when a former district attorney investigated the case five or six years ago.
“I will see if I can get a copy of the warrant and get with the DA and get their opinion on it,” Banks said. If the warrant can still be served, Banks said, he would have to talk to law enforcement officers in the state where Donham resides.
Arrest warrants can “go stale” due to the passage of time and changing circumstances, and one from 1955 almost certainly would not pass muster before a court, even if a sheriff agreed to serve it, said Ronald J. Rychlak, a law professor at the University of Mississippi.
But combined with any new evidence, the original arrest warrant “absolutely” could be an important stepping stone toward establishing probable cause to initiate a new prosecution, he said.
“If you went in front of a judge you could say, ‘Once upon a time a judge determined there was probable cause, and much more information is available today,’” Rychlak said.
Till, who was from Chicago, was visiting relatives in Mississippi when he entered the store where Donham, then 21, was working on Aug. 24, 1955. A Till relative who was there at the time, Wheeler Parker, told AP that Till whistled at the woman. Donham testified in court that Till also grabbed her and made a lewd comment.
Two nights later, Donham’s then-husband, Roy Bryant, and his half-brother, J.W. Milam, showed up armed at the rural Leflore County home of Till’s great-uncle, Mose Wright, looking for the youth. Till’s brutalized body, weighted down by a fan, was pulled from a river days later in another county. His mother’s decision to open the casket so mourners in Chicago could see what had happened helped galvanize the building civil rights movement of the time.
Bryant and Milam were acquitted of murder but later admitted the killing in a magazine interview. While both men were named in the same warrant that accused Donham of kidnapping, authorities did not pursue the case following their acquittal.
Wright testified during the murder trial that a person with a voice “lighter” than a man’s identified Till from inside a pickup truck and the abductors took him away from the family home. Other evidence in FBI files indicates that earlier that same night, Donham told her husband that at least two other Black men were not the right person.
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Reeves reported from Newnan, Georgia.
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2022-06-29T21:09:13+00:00
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The city of Highland Park is held a candlelit vigil Wednesday night at city hall to honor the victims killed during the mass shooting at an Independence Day parade.
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The city of Highland Park is held a candlelit vigil Wednesday night at city hall to honor the victims killed during the mass shooting at an Independence Day parade.
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2022-07-14T12:48:20+00:00
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December 2022 quarter:
GAAP EPS of 30.9 cps; Adjusted EPS of 18.5 cps, up 7% on a comparable constant currency basis
Highlights - Six Months Ended December 31, 2022
- Net sales of $7,354 million, up 6%;
- GAAP Net income of $691 million, up 62%; GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) of 46.1 cps, up 65%;
- Adjusted EPS of 36.6 cps, up 8% on a comparable constant currency basis;
- Adjusted EBIT of $791 million, up 8% on a comparable constant currency basis;
- Increasing cash returns to shareholders: quarterly dividend of 12.25 cents per share; and up to $500 million of share repurchases expected in fiscal 2023, including an additional $100 million announced today; and
- Fiscal 2023 outlook: Maintaining adjusted EPS and Free Cash Flow ranges at 77-81 cps and $1-1.1 billion, respectively.
ZURICH, Feb. 7, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Amcor CEO Ron Delia said: "Amcor delivered strong financial performance for the first half of fiscal 2023, demonstrating excellent operating leverage amid ongoing challenges in the macroeconomic environment. For the year-to-date, organic net sales growth of 2% drove an 8% increase in adjusted earnings per share on a comparable constant currency basis.
We continue to make good progress on our commercial and strategic agenda and our teams are doing an excellent job navigating through volatile market conditions, while recovering general inflation and higher raw material costs. Our exposure to consumer staples and healthcare end markets positions our business well despite some softening in the demand environment and customer destocking through the December quarter. We also completed the sale of our Russian plants and announced a bolt-on acquisition in China to strengthen our healthcare packaging business in the Asia Pacific region.
Notwithstanding a more cautious near term outlook, we remain focused on executing against our strategy for long term growth. Our ability to generate significant annual cash flow allows us to continue to invest in multiple growth opportunities, pay an attractive and growing dividend and regularly repurchase shares. We are confident in the strength of our underlying business, execution capabilities and capital allocation framework, all of which support our compelling investment case."
Completed sale of Russian business
The sale of Amcor's Russian business was completed on December 23, 2022, with the Company receiving cash proceeds of approximately $365 million, in addition to approximately $65 million of cash on hand in Russia which was repatriated upon close. Approximately $120 million of the cash received is expected to be invested in a range of additional cost saving initiatives to partly offset divested earnings. Of the remaining cash received, Amcor plans to repurchase up to $100 million in additional shares with the balance expected to be used to reduce net debt.
Acquisition of MDK
On January 16, 2023, the Company announced it had entered into an agreement to acquire Shanghai-based MDK. MDK is a leading provider of flexible packaging for the medical device segment generating annual sales of approximately $50 million.
MDK's coating capabilities, medical paper-based packaging products and customer base complement Amcor's existing portfolio, further enhancing the Company's leadership position in the Chinese and broader Asia Pacific medical packaging segment.
The acquisition is expected to close by the end of the third quarter of fiscal 2023.
Shareholder returns
Amcor generates significant annual cash flow, maintains strong credit metrics, and is committed to an investment grade credit rating. The Company's strong annual cash flow and balance sheet provide substantial capacity to simultaneously reinvest in the business for organic growth, pursue acquisitions and return cash to shareholders through a compelling and growing dividend as well as regular share repurchases.
During the six months ended December 31, 2022, the Company returned approximately $400 million to shareholders through cash dividends and share repurchases.
Dividend
The Amcor Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of 12.25 cents per share (compared with 12.00 cents per share in the same quarter last year). The dividend will be paid in US dollars to holders of Amcor's ordinary shares trading on the NYSE. Holders of CDIs trading on the ASX will receive an unfranked dividend of 17.30 Australian cents per share, which reflects the quarterly dividend of 12.25 cents per share converted at an AUD:USD average exchange rate of 0.7082 over the five trading days ended February 3, 2023.
The ex-dividend date will be February 28, 2023, the record date will be March 1, 2023 and the payment date will be March 21, 2023.
Share repurchases
Amcor repurchased approximately 3 million shares during the six months ended December 31, 2022 for a total cost of approximately $40 million.
In addition to $400 million of share repurchases announced previously, the Company expects to allocate up to $100 million of proceeds from recently divested businesses towards share purchases, bringing the total expected to be repurchased in fiscal 2023 to up to $500 million.
Financial results - Six Months Ended December 31, 2022
Segment information
December 2022 half year:
Net sales of $7,354 million increased by 6% on a reported basis, which includes an unfavorable impact of 5% related to movements in foreign currency exchange rates and price increases of approximately $670 million (representing 10% growth) related to the pass through of higher raw material costs. Items affecting comparability had no material impact on net sales.
Net sales on a comparable constant currency basis were 2% higher than the same period last year reflecting price/mix benefits of approximately 3%, partly offset by approximately 1% lower volumes.
GAAP Net Income was $691 million and includes a $215 million gain on the sale of the business in Russia. Adjusted EBIT of $791 million was 8% higher than last year on a comparable constant currency basis. Adjusted EBIT margin of 10.8% includes an adverse impact of approximately 100 basis points related to the increased sales dollars associated with passing through higher raw material costs.
December 2022 quarter:
Net sales of $3,642 million increased by 4% on a reported basis, which includes an unfavorable impact of 5% related to movements in foreign currency exchange rates and price increases of approximately $270 million (representing 8% growth) related to the pass through of higher raw material costs. Items affecting comparability had no material impact on net sales.
Net sales on a comparable constant currency basis were 1% higher than the same quarter last year reflecting price/mix benefits of approximately 3%, partly offset by approximately 2% lower volumes.
GAAP Net Income was $459 million and includes a $215 million gain on the sale of the business in Russia. Adjusted EBIT of $399 million was 7% higher than the same quarter last year on a comparable constant currency basis.
December 2022 half year:
On a reported basis, net sales of $5,591 million were 5% higher than the same period last year, which includes an unfavorable impact of 7% related to movements in foreign exchange rates and price increases of approximately $460 million (representing 9% growth) related to the pass through of higher raw material costs. Items affecting comparability had no material impact on net sales. Net sales on a comparable constant currency basis were 3% higher than the same period last year reflecting price/mix benefits of approximately 4%, partly offset by approximately 1% lower volumes.
In North America, net sales grew in the low single digit range driven by price/mix benefits, partly offset by lower volumes. Volumes were higher in healthcare, cheese, pet care and home and personal care categories, more than offset by lower volumes in categories including condiments, fresh meat, snacks and confectionary.
In Europe, net sales grew in the mid single digit range driven by price/mix benefits, partly offset by lower volumes. Higher volumes in pharmaceuticals, capsules and pet care were more than offset by lower volumes in home and personal care, coffee, yogurt and confectionary.
Net sales grew at low single digit rates across the Asia Pacific region reflecting price/mix benefits partly offset by lower volumes. Growth was strong in India, Australia and in the pan Asian healthcare and meat end markets, partly offset by lower volumes in China where demand was unfavorably impacted by COVID related lockdowns, particularly in the December 2022 quarter. In Latin America, net sales grew at low single digit rates driven by favorable price/mix benefits, partly offset by lower volumes which weakened in the December 2022 quarter across Brazil and Chile.
Adjusted EBIT of $706 million was 8% higher than the same period last year on a comparable constant currency basis, reflecting price/mix benefits, strong management of inflation and favorable operating cost performance.
Adjusted EBIT margin of 12.6% includes an adverse impact of approximately 120 basis points related to the increased sales dollars associated with passing through higher raw material costs.
December 2022 quarter:
On a reported basis, net sales of $2,812 million were 4% higher than the same quarter last year, which includes an unfavorable impact of 6% related to movements in foreign exchange rates and price increases of approximately $190 million (representing 7% growth) related to the pass through of higher raw material costs. Items affecting comparability had no material impact on net sales. Net sales on a comparable constant currency basis were 3% higher than the same quarter last year reflecting price/mix benefits of approximately 4%, partly offset by 1.5% lower volumes.
Adjusted EBIT of $353 million was 5% higher than the same quarter last year on a comparable constant currency basis.
December 2022 half year:
On a reported basis, net sales of $1,763 million were 12% higher than the same period last year, which includes an unfavorable impact of 1% related to movements in foreign exchange rates and price increases of approximately $210 million (representing 13% growth) related to the pass through of higher raw material costs. Net sales on a comparable constant currency basis were 1% lower than the same period last year reflecting approximately 2% lower volumes, partly offset by price/mix benefits of approximately 1%.
In North America, overall beverage volumes were 5% lower than the same period last year. Hot fill beverage container volumes were up 2% as a result of continued growth in key categories, offset by lower combined preform and cold fill container volumes compared to the prior period. In the December 2022 quarter, overall beverage volumes were 7% lower than the same quarter last year which reflects lower consumer demand and customer destocking, partly offset by new business wins. December 2022 quarter hot fill beverage container volumes were 2% lower than last year, in line with the market. Year to date specialty container volumes were higher than the same period last year driven by growth in the healthcare, dairy and nutrition end markets.
In Latin America, volumes were marginally higher than last year with volume growth in Argentina and Mexico offset by lower volumes in Brazil. December 2022 quarter volumes were unfavorably impacted by softening demand mainly in Argentina and Brazil and overall volumes declined at mid single digit rates.
Adjusted EBIT of $123 million was 7% higher than the same period last year on a comparable constant currency basis, reflecting improved cost performance.
Adjusted EBIT margin of 7.0% includes an adverse impact of approximately 90 basis points related to the increased sales dollars associated with passing through higher raw material costs.
December 2022 quarter:
On a reported basis, net sales of $830 million were 4% higher than the same quarter last year, which includes an unfavorable impact of 1% related to movements in foreign exchange rates and price increases of approximately $80 million (representing 10% growth) related to the pass through of higher raw material costs. Net sales on a comparable constant currency basis were 5% lower than the same quarter last year reflecting lower volumes.
Adjusted EBIT of $57 million was 6% higher than the same quarter last year on a comparable constant currency basis.
Net interest and income tax expense
For the half year ended 31 December, 2022, net interest expense of $118 million was $49 million higher than the same period last year reflecting higher interest rates. GAAP income tax expense was $91 million compared with $124 million in the same period last year. Excluding amounts related to non-GAAP adjustments, adjusted tax expense for the half year ended December 31, 2022 was $121 million compared with $147 million in the same period last year. Adjusted tax expense represents an effective tax rate of 18.0%, compared with 21.0% in the same period last year.
Free Cash Flow
For the December 2022 half year, adjusted free cash outflow was $61 million compared with an inflow of $105 million in the same period last year. As expected, the variance compared with last year largely reflects the impact of higher inventory levels to mitigate supply chain constraints mainly through the 2022 fiscal year, along with the unfavorable impact on the working capital cycle related to higher raw material costs. December 2022 quarter adjusted Free cash inflow of $338 million was in line with the same quarter last year.
Net debt was $6,065 million at December 31, 2022. Leverage, measured as net debt divided by adjusted trailing twelve month EBITDA, was 2.8 times.
Fiscal 2023 guidance
For the twelve month period ending June 30, 2023, assuming current foreign exchange rates prevail through the balance of the year, the Company expects:
- Adjusted EPS on a reported basis of 77 to 81 cents per share, however, entering the second half of the year the Company is more cautious in relation to the demand environment. Adjusted EPS expectations include:
- Growth of approximately 3-8% on a comparable constant currency basis comprising approximately 5-10% growth from the underlying business performance and a benefit of approximately 2% from share repurchases, partly offset by a negative impact of approximately 4% related to higher combined interest and tax expense;
- A negative impact of approximately 3% related to the sale of the Company's three plants in Russia on December 23, 2022 (updated from a negative 2% previously); and
- A negative impact of approximately 4% related to a stronger US dollar (updated from a negative 5% previously).
- Adjusted Free Cash Flow of approximately $1.0 billion to $1.1 billion.
- Up to $500 million of cash to be allocated towards share repurchases (updated from $400 million previously).
Amcor's guidance contemplates a range of factors which create a degree of uncertainty and complexity when estimating future financial results, and is provided in the context of greater than usual volatility in demand. The Company provides guidance on a non-GAAP basis as we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome and timing of certain significant forward-looking items without unreasonable effort. Further information can be found under 'Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements' in this release.
Conference Call
Amcor is hosting a conference call with investors and analysts to discuss these results on February 7, 2023 at 5.30pm US Eastern Daylight Time / February 8, 2023 at 9.30am Australian Eastern Daylight Time. Investors are invited to listen to a live webcast of the conference call at our website, www.amcor.com, in the "Investors" section.
Those wishing to access the call should use the following numbers, with the Conference ID 8080870:
- US & Canada – 888 440 4149 (toll-free), 646 960 0661 (local)
- Australia – 1800 519 630 (toll free), 02 9133 7103 (local)
- United Kingdom – 0800 358 0970 (toll free), 020 3433 3846 (local)
- Singapore – +65 3159 5133 (local number)
- Hong Kong – +852 3002 3410 (local number)
From all other countries, the call can be accessed by dialing +1 646 960 0661 (toll).
A replay of the webcast will also be available in the "Investors" section at www.amcor.com following the call.
About Amcor
Amcor is a global leader in developing and producing responsible packaging solutions for food, beverage, pharmaceutical, medical, home and personal-care, and other products. Amcor works with leading companies around the world to protect their products, differentiate brands, and improve supply chains through a range of flexible and rigid packaging, specialty cartons, closures and services. The Company is focused on making packaging that is increasingly light-weighted, recyclable and reusable, and made using an increasing amount of recycled content. In fiscal 2022, 44,000 Amcor people generated $14.5 billion in annual sales from operations that span 220 locations in 43 countries. NYSE: AMCR; ASX: AMC
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Amcor plc UK Establishment Address: 83 Tower Road North, Warmley, Bristol, England, BS30 8XP, United Kingdom
UK Overseas Company Number: BR020803
Registered Office: 3rd Floor, 44 Esplanade, St Helier, JE4 9WG, Jersey
Jersey Registered Company Number: 126984, Australian Registered Body Number (ARBN): 630 385 278
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This document contains certain statements that are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are generally identified with words like "believe," "expect," "target," "project," "may," "could," "would," "approximately," "possible," "will," "should," "intend," "plan," "anticipate," "commit," "estimate," "potential," "ambitions," "outlook," or "continue," the negative of these words, other terms of similar meaning, or the use of future dates. Such statements are based on the current expectations of the management of Amcor and are qualified by the inherent risks and uncertainties surrounding future expectations generally. Actual results could differ materially from those currently anticipated due to a number of risks and uncertainties. None of Amcor or any of its respective directors, executive officers, or advisors provide any representation, assurance or guarantee that the occurrence of the events expressed or implied in any forward-looking statements will actually occur. Risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from expectations include, but are not limited to: changes in consumer demand patterns and customer requirements; the loss of key customers, a reduction in production requirements of key customers; significant competition in the industries and regions in which Amcor operates; failure by Amcor to expand its business; challenging current and future global economic conditions, including inflation and supply chain disruptions; impact of operating internationally, including negative impacts from the Russia-Ukraine conflict; price fluctuations or shortages in the availability of raw materials, energy, and other inputs; disruptions to production, supply, and commercial risks, which may be exacerbated in times of economic volatility; global health outbreaks, including COVID-19; an inability to attract and retain key personnel; costs and liabilities related to current and future environment, health, and safety laws and regulations; labor disputes; risks related to climate change; failures or disruptions in information technology systems; cybersecurity risks; a significant increase in indebtedness or a downgrade in the credit rating; foreign exchange rate risk; rising interest rates; a significant write-down of goodwill and/or other intangible assets; failure to maintain an effective system of internal control over financial reporting; inability of the Company's insurance policies to provide adequate protections; challenges to or the loss of intellectual property rights; litigation, including product liability claims; increasing scrutiny and changing expectations with respect to Amcor Environmental, Social and Governance policies resulting in increased costs; changing government regulations in environmental, health, and safety matters; changes in tax laws or changes in our geographic mix of earnings; and other risks and uncertainties identified from time to time in Amcor's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including without limitation, those described under Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of Amcor's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022 and any subsequent quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. You can obtain copies of Amcor's filings with the SEC for free at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov). Forward-looking statements included herein are made only as of the date hereof and Amcor does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, or any other information in this communication, as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, or to correct any inaccuracies or omissions in them which become apparent, except as expressly required by law. All forward-looking statements in this communication are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement.
Presentation of non-GAAP information
Included in this release are measures of financial performance that are not calculated in accordance with U.S. GAAP. These measures include adjusted EBITDA and EBITDA (calculated as earnings before interest and tax and depreciation and amortization), adjusted EBIT and EBIT (calculated as earnings before interest and tax), adjusted net income, adjusted earnings per share, adjusted free cash flow and net debt. In arriving at these non-GAAP measures, we exclude items that either have a non-recurring impact on the income statement or which, in the judgment of our management, are items that, either as a result of their nature or size, could, were they not singled out, potentially cause investors to extrapolate future performance from an improper base. While not all inclusive, examples of these items include:
- material restructuring programs, including associated costs such as employee severance, pension and related benefits, impairment of property and equipment and other assets, accelerated depreciation, termination payments for contracts and leases, contractual obligations, and any other qualifying costs related to the restructuring plan;
- material sales and earnings from disposed or ceased operations and any associated profit or loss on sale of businesses or subsidiaries;
- impairments in goodwill and equity method investments;
- material acquisition compensation and transaction costs such as due diligence expenses, professional and legal fees, and integration costs;
- material purchase accounting adjustments for inventory;
- amortization of acquired intangible assets from business combination;
- significant property impairments, net of insurance recovery;
- payments or settlements related to legal claims;
- impacts from hyperinflation accounting; and
- impacts related to the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
Amcor also evaluates performance on a comparable constant currency basis, which measures financial results assuming constant foreign currency exchange rates used for translation based on the average rates in effect for the comparable prior year period. In order to compute comparable constant currency results, we multiply or divide, as appropriate, current-year U.S. dollar results by the current year average foreign exchange rates and then multiply or divide, as appropriate, those amounts by the prior-year average foreign exchange rates. We then adjust for other items affecting comparability. While not all inclusive, examples of items affecting comparability include the difference between sales or earnings in the current period and the prior period related to acquired, disposed, or ceased operations. Comparable constant currency net sales performance also excludes the impact from passing through movements in raw material costs.
Management has used and uses these measures internally for planning, forecasting and evaluating the performance of the Company's reporting segments and certain of the measures are used as a component of Amcor's Board of Directors' measurement of Amcor's performance for incentive compensation purposes. Amcor believes that these non-GAAP measures are useful to enable investors to perform comparisons of current and historical performance of the Company. For each of these non-GAAP financial measures, a reconciliation to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP financial measure has been provided herein. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as an alternative to results determined in accordance with U.S. GAAP. The Company provides guidance on a non-GAAP basis as we are unable to predict with reasonable certainty the ultimate outcome and timing of certain significant forward-looking items without unreasonable effort. These items include but are not limited to the impact of foreign exchange translation, restructuring program costs, asset impairments, possible gains and losses on the sale of assets, and certain tax related events. These items are uncertain, depend on various factors, and could have a material impact on U.S. GAAP earnings and cash flow measures for the guidance period.
Dividends
Amcor has received a waiver from the ASX's settlement operating rules, which will allow the Company to defer processing conversions between its ordinary share and CDI registers from February 28, 2023 to March 1, 2023, inclusive.
U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Income (Unaudited)
U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (Unaudited)
U.S. GAAP Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets (Unaudited)
Components of Fiscal 2023 Net Sales growth
Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures
Reconciliation of adjusted Earnings before interest, tax, depreciation, and amortization (EBITDA), Earnings before interest and tax (EBIT), Net income, and Earnings per share (EPS)
Reconciliation of adjusted EBIT by reporting segment
Reconciliations of Adjusted Free Cash Flow
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden is heading to the U.S.-Mexico border on Sunday, his first trip there as president after two years of hounding by Republicans who have hammered him as soft on border security while the number of migrants crossing spirals.
Biden is due to spend a few hours in El Paso, Texas, currently the biggest corridor for illegal crossings, due in large part to Nicaraguans fleeing repression, crime and poverty in their country. They are among migrants from four countries who are now subject to quick expulsion under new rules enacted by the Biden administration in the past week.
The president is expected to meet with border officials to discuss migration as well as the increased trafficking of fentanyl and other synthetic opioids, which are driving skyrocketing numbers of overdoses in the U.S.
Biden will visit the El Paso County Migrant Services Center and meet with nonprofits and religious groups that support migrants arriving to the U.S. It is not clear whether Biden will talk to any migrants.
“The president’s very much looking forward to seeing for himself firsthand what the border security situation looks like,” said John Kirby, White House national security spokesman. “This is something that he wanted to see for himself.”
Biden’s announcement on border security and his visit to the border are aimed in part at quelling the political noise and blunting the impact of upcoming investigations into immigration promised by House Republicans. But any enduring solution will require action by the sharply divided Congress, where multiple efforts to enact sweeping changes have failed in recent years.
Republican Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and John Cornyn of Texas offered faint praise for Biden’s decision to visit the border, and even that was notable in the current political climate.
“He must take the time to learn from some of the experts I rely on the most, including local officials and law enforcement, landowners, nonprofits, U.S. Customs and Border Protection’s officers and agents, and folks who make their livelihoods in border communities on the front lines of his crisis,” Cornyn said.
From El Paso, Biden will continue south to Mexico City, where he and the leaders of Mexico and Canada will gather on Monday and Tuesday for a North American leaders summit. Immigration is among the items on the agenda.
In El Paso, where migrants congregate at bus stops and in parks before traveling on, border patrol agents have stepped up security before Biden’s visit.
“I think they’re trying to send a message that they’re going to more consistently check people’s documented status, and if you have not been processed they are going to pick you up,” said Ruben Garcia of the Annunciation House aid group in El Paso.
Migrants and asylum-seekers fleeing violence and persecution have increasingly found that protections in the United States are available primarily to those with money or the savvy to find someone to vouch for them financially.
Jose Natera, a Venezuelan migrant in El Paso who hopes to seek asylum in Canada, said he has no prospects for finding a U.S. sponsor and that he’s now reluctant to seek asylum in the U.S. because he’s afraid of being sent to Mexico.
Mexico “is a terrible country where there is crime, corruption, cartels and even the police persecute you,” he said. “They say that people who think about entering illegally won’t have a chance, but at the same time I don’t have a sponsor. … I came to this country to work. I didn’t come here to play.”
The numbers of migrants crossing the U.S.-Mexico border has risen dramatically during Biden’s first two years in office. There were more than 2.38 million stops during the year that ended Sept. 30, the first time the number topped 2 million. The administration has struggled to clamp down on crossings, reluctant to take hard-line measures that would resemble those of the Trump administration.
The policy changes announced this past week are Biden’s biggest move yet to contain illegal border crossings and will turn away tens of thousands of migrants arriving at the border. At the same time, 30,000 migrants per month from Cuba, Nicaragua, Haiti and Venezuela will get the chance to come to the U.S. legally as long as they travel by plane, get a sponsor and pass background checks.
The U.S. will also turn away migrants who do not seek asylum first in a country they traveled through en route to the U.S.
The changes were welcomed by some, particularly leaders in cities where migrants have been massing. But Biden was excoriated by immigrant advocate groups, which accused him of taking measures modeled after those of the former president.
“I do take issue with comparing us to Donald Trump,” said White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, pointing to some of his most maligned policies, including the separation of migrant children from their parents.
“This is not that president,” she said.
For all of his international travel over his 50 years in public service, Biden has not spent much time at the U.S.-Mexico border.
The only visit that the White House could point to was Biden’s drive by the border while he was campaigning for president in 2008. He sent Vice President Kamala Harris to El Paso in 2021, but she was criticized for largely bypassing the action, because El Paso wasn’t the center of crossings that it is now.
President Barack Obama made a 2011 trip to El Paso, where he toured border operations and the Paso Del Norte international bridge, but he was later criticized for not going back as tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors crossed into the U.S. from Mexico.
Trump, who made hardening immigration a signature issue, traveled to the border several times. During one visit, he crammed into a small border station to inspect cash and drugs confiscated by agents. During a trip to McAllen, Texas, then the center of a growing crisis, he made one of his most-often repeated claims, that Mexico would pay to build a border wall.
American taxpayers ended up footing the bill after Mexican leaders flatly rejected the idea.
“NO,” Enrique Peña Nieto, then Mexico’s president, tweeted in May 2018. “Mexico will NEVER pay for a wall. Not now, not ever. Sincerely, Mexico (all of us).”
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2023-01-08T16:33:24+00:00
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A U.S. military fighter jet shot down an unknown object flying off the remote northern coast of Alaska on Friday on orders from President Joe Biden, White House officials said.
White House National Security Council spokesman John Kirby said the object was downed because it was flying at about 40,000 feet (13,000 meters) and posed a “reasonable threat” to the safety of civilian flights, not because of any knowledge that it was engaged in surveillance. Asked about the object’s downing, Biden on Friday said only that “It was a success.”
Commercial airliners and private jets can fly as high as 45,000 feet (13,700 meters).
Kirby described the object as roughly the size of a small car, much smaller than the massive suspected Chinese spy balloon downed by Air Force fighter jets Saturday off the coast of South Carolina after it transited over sensitive military sites across the continental U.S.
The twin downings in such close succession are extraordinary, and reflect heightened concerns over China’s surveillance program and public pressure on Biden to take a tough stand against it. Still, there were few answers about the unknown object downed Friday and the White House drew distinctions between the two episodes. Officials couldn’t say if the latest object contained any surveillance equipment, where it came from or what purpose it had.
The Pentagon on Friday declined to provide a more precise description of the object, only saying that U.S. pilots who flew up to observe it determined it didn’t appear to be manned. Officials said the object was far smaller than last week’s balloon, did not appear to be maneuverable and was traveling at a much lower altitude.
Kirby maintained that Biden, based on the advice of the Pentagon, believed it posed enough of a concern to shoot it out of the sky — primarily because of the potential risk to civilian aircraft.
“We’re going to remain vigilant about our airspace,” Kirby said. “The president takes his obligations to protect our national security interests as paramount.”
The president was briefed on the presence of the object Thursday evening after two fighter jets surveilled it.
Brig. Gen. Pat Ryder, Pentagon press secretary, told reporters Friday that an F-22 fighter aircraft based at Alaska’s Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson shot down the object using an AIM-9X short-range air-to-air missile, the same type used to take down the balloon nearly a week ago.
The object flew over one of the most desolate places on the nation. Few towns dot Alaska’s North Slope, with the two apparently closest communities — Deadhorse and Kaktovik — combining for about 300 people. The Prudhoe Bay oil field on the North Slope is the largest such field in the United States.
Unlike the suspected spy balloon, which was downed to live feeds and got U.S. residents looking up to the skies, it’s likely few people saw this object given the blistering frigid conditions of northern Alaska this time of the year, since there are few people outside for a prolonged period of time.
Ahead of the the shoot-down, the Federal Aviation Administration restricted flights over a roughly 10-square mile (26-square kilometer) area within U.S. airspace off Alaska’s Bullen Point, the site of a disused U.S. Air Force radar station on the Beaufort Sea about 130 miles (210 kilometers) from the Canadian border, inside the Arctic Circle.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said in a tweet Friday that he had been briefed and supported the decision. “Our military and intelligence services will always work together,” he said.
The object fell onto frozen waters and officials expected they could recover debris faster than from last week’s massive balloon. Ryder said the object was traveling northeast when it was shot down. He said several U.S. military helicopters have gone out to begin the recovery effort.
Later Friday, the Pentagon said: “Recovery is happening in a mix of ice and snow. Units located in Alaska under the direction of U.S. Northern Command, along with the Alaska National Guard, are involved in the response.”
The unknown object was shot down in an area with harsh weather conditions and about six and a half hours of daylight at this time of year. Daytime temperatures Friday were about minus 17 degrees Fahrenheit (27 degrees Celsius).
After the object was detected Thursday, NORAD — North American Aerospace Defense Command —sent F-35s to observe it, a U.S. official said, adding that the military queried U.S. government agencies to make sure it did not belong to any of them, and had confidence it was not a U.S. government or military asset. The official was not authorized to speak publicly about sensitive national security matters and spoke on condition of anonymity.
Because it was much smaller than the suspected Chinese spy balloon, there were fewer safety concerns about downing it over land, so the decision was made to shoot it down when it was possible. That happened over water.
The mystery around what exactly the flying object was lingered late into Friday night. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a statement saying it was “not a National Weather Service balloon.”
“They do not hover,” said NOAA spokesperson Scott Smullen.
The development came almost a week after the U.S. shot down a suspected Chinese spy balloon off the Carolina coast after it traversed sensitive military sites across North America. China insisted the flyover was an accident involving a civilian craft and threatened repercussions.
Biden issued the order but had wanted the balloon downed even earlier. He was advised that the best time for the operation would be when it was over water. Military officials determined that bringing it down over land from an altitude of 60,000 feet would pose an undue risk to people on the ground.
The balloon was part of a large surveillance program that China has been conducting for “several years,” the Pentagon has said. The U.S. has said Chinese balloons have flown over dozens of countries across five continents in recent years, and it learned more about the balloon program after closely monitoring the one shot down near South Carolina.
China responded that it reserved the right to “take further actions” and criticized the U.S. for “an obvious overreaction and a serious violation of international practice.”
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Associated Press writers Aamer Madhani in Washington, Becky Bohrer in Juneau, Alaska, and Mark Thiessen in Anchorage contributed to this report.
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2023-02-11T05:17:10+00:00
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A tight-knit tilt turned in Hamilton West Hancock Co-Op's direction just enough to squeeze past Canton 51-48 on December 27 in Illinois boys high school basketball action.
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2022-12-28T04:11:21+00:00
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CUTE: Zoo welcomes snow leopard cub to outside habitat
RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT/Gray News) - A zoo in Virginia has officially welcomed a new addition to its snow leopard exhibit.
According to the Richmond Metro Zoo, a female snow leopard named Alakhai is old enough to begin exploring her outside habitat after being born in a private den in August.
Zoo officials say guests can now view the 3-month-old cub playing with her mother.
Alakhai and Elsa love to play, run and wrestle together. The zoo says Elsa is an experienced mother and very protective of her cub.
Alakhai is described as having a feisty demeanor and a big personality for her little body. She still nurses from her mom but has begun to eat some meat.
The Metro Richmond Zoo said it participates with the Association of Zoos and Aquariums’ species survival plan for snow leopards to help protect the endangered animal.
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2022-11-30T03:44:03+00:00
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Friday, December 30th 2022, 1:00 pm
Megan Gold is in the Bob Mills Weather Center with a forecast for Friday and a look at what to expect this weekend.
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The poet Rumi wrote, "Let the beauty we love be what we do." With a new school year underway, many teachers are drawn to their classrooms by just that sense of love.
We're thinking about it at Morning Edition, too.
"I love my job, and my job, of course, is to change the world, one word at a time," says NPR's Poet-in-Residence Kwame Alexander.
Morning Edition asked listeners to send us poems describing their hopes for the coming school year.
And in came more than 400 poems — from parents, students and teachers. In one, a student vowed to listen more intently to their teacher. In another, the writer imagined learning to drive this year. Many submissions from teachers echoed a singular promise: to be there for their students — and for themselves.
Alexander took submissions and stitched them into a community-sourced poem — embracing all the anxiety, anticipation and excitement that the first days of school can bring.
Read Alexander's poem, titled This Year Shall Be Different or listen to it above.
This Year Shall Be Different
I want to teach my children there is a hopeful future still ahead
And that kids like themselves — dogged and bent and quirky and kind —
Are going to make it.
I want to Wipe away their tears
Confront all their fears
Step into the need
Give them voice and choice,
seek to employ
a house of greater joy.
Then stop good teachers from leaving.
Because We are scaffolding somebodies
a sweeter society
This year, I promise to
Paper over the stain on the wall
Find one more student desk from the hall
Replenish the band-aid supply by the door
Stash spare snacks — peanut-free! — to be sure
Sort and organize the knowledge of centuries
into a learning management system;
Grade the papers,
monitor the anxiety;
Organize your backpack when papers come unfurled
Sit with you as you rage against the world
Focus on the big questions
in a culture of fast answers.
You see, This year
I've got
colleges to tour
teachers to bore,
math to do
Teachers to woo
Essays to write
Sources to cite
shoes to tie
Important people to look in the eye
Quizzes to complete, try not to make a mistake.
Got to learn to drive, learn to slam the brakes
My room is a mess, I have a bed to make.
Daily habits to teach
Parents I'll need to reach
And as soon as I get a minute
I just may ask an author to visit
I've got friends to make
Long tests to take
A's to pursue
a new hairdo
homework to do,
so no haiku
sports to play
exams to slay
birthdays to celebrate
And debates to moderate
meals to make
breaks to take
There are dreams to believe
And goals to achieve
And all the while
I need to keep my smile
This year
I have to learn from my oversights
So life can be full of many delights
I have a great many doors to open.
Lessons to plan — make them engaging.
Kids to care for — make them feel welcome.
Communities to build — make them feel safe.
This year I'll smell the grass and the leaves,
breathe the air that blows through the trees
Take a step back, and realize that I also have myself to please.
This year I'll try to make many quick decisions.
And try to be hopeful to avoid any mental collision.
Reach young children. Be a star.
Get down low. See eye to eye.
Be in the know
and by and by
Turn on the air purifier,
Open a window to set free yesterday's air.
Make this room be a place where we ignite possibility.
It's been a week and I've already
labeled all the folders, arranged our chairs in fours
Laminated calming posters, hung a hall pass by the door
A neighbor's old armchair, a soft pillow to hug
I put them in the corner next to the donated rug
I finished my Compliance Training in the nick of time
Checked out the pristine Wellness room, our new paradigm
I've printed out the rosters, found the copy room
Sent the boss my syllabus, including links to Zoom
I've got chocolate in my desk and coffee pods on the shelf
This year we're going to do it: take care of our mental health
This Year Shall Be Different
I will wait in line,
Raise my hand,
be respectful,
listen to my teacher.
learn the new curriculum
welcome my students
I will thrive
because...
I want to show them that they are worthy,
That no skin, muscle, heart, mind,
or way of loving makes them less worthy,
that the world is full of beautiful variety,
that the loss of any one is grievous to all,
that listening is a gift to the other,
that speaking is an act of courage,
that believing is as vital as breath
that discovering is more important than knowing
that loving is more important than being right
But if I had to choose just one thing
I think I'd be happy if I could just be with friends
and somehow some way, find myself again.
This community poem was creating using submissions by (in alphabetical order):
Liam Alsbury, San Luis Obispo, CA
Mary Arguelles, West Reading, PA
Sydney Bastian, Ijamsville, MD
Naomi Bosman, Valparaiso, IN
Lucy Bullington, Phoenix, AZ
Shannon Daly, West Hartford, CT
Jill DeTemple, Dallas, TX
Diane Fingers, St. Peters, MO
Bethany Gorman, Houston, TX
Pam Gower, Haslett, MI
Usiah Greene, Williamsburg, VA
Cadence Hornsby, Morton, IL
Devan Kalra, Houston, TX
Chrissy Macso, Akron, OH
Emily Marvel, Boston, MA
Carolyn McCarthy, Houston, TX
Blake Mellencamp, Indianapolis, IN
Neva Foy Neva, Fort Collins, CO
Madison Podesta, Gilbert, AZ
Jing Qiu, St. Louis, MO
Autumn Sadovnik, Reisterstown, MD
Mary Sitze, Amherst, MA
Nathan Smith, Peton, CO
Eva K. Sullivan, Silver Spring, MD
Brett Vogelsinger, Bucks County, PA
Leslee Wagner, Swarthmore, PA
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- During Huntsman's (NYSE: HUN) second quarter earnings conference call, the Company provided third quarter adjusted EBITDA guidance of between approximately $310 million and $355 million, excluding Textile Effects. The Company now expects third quarter adjusted EBITDA from continuing operations to be between $260 million and $280 million. As previously announced, Huntsman will begin reporting Textile Effects as discontinued operations following the announced agreement to sell the division to Archroma, a portfolio company of SK Capital Partners.
Peter Huntsman, Chairman, President, and CEO commented:
"Huntsman is feeling the same pressures as others in the industry as we are being impacted by persistent and extraordinary cost of energy in Europe, together with lower than expected demand across segments in our portfolio, primarily within Polyurethanes and Performance Products. The economy in China continues to lag our expectations due to continued Covid-related lockdowns. While the United States remains our most resilient market, demand in residential housing has slowed.
"We remain on track to exceed our previously announced cost optimization and synergy program and expect to deliver an annualized run rate of approximately $170 million by year-end. Given the current operating environment, we are evaluating further cost reduction and optimization opportunities and we are actively moving product into Europe from our facilities in the United States and Asia."
About Huntsman:
Huntsman Corporation is a publicly traded global manufacturer and marketer of differentiated and specialty chemicals with 2021 revenues of approximately $8 billion. Our chemical products number in the thousands and are sold worldwide to manufacturers serving a broad and diverse range of consumer and industrial end markets. We operate more than 70 manufacturing, R&D and operations facilities in approximately 30 countries and employ approximately 9,000 associates within our four distinct business divisions. For more information about Huntsman, please visit the company's website at www.huntsman.com.
Social Media:
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Forward-Looking Statements:
Certain information in this release constitutes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These statements are based on management's current beliefs and expectations. The forward-looking statements in this release are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances and involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the company's operations, markets, products, services, prices and other factors as discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Huntsman companies' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Significant risks and uncertainties may relate to, but are not limited to, volatile global economic conditions, cyclical and volatile product markets, disruptions in production at manufacturing facilities, reorganization or restructuring of Huntsman's operations, including any delay of, or other negative developments affecting the ability to implement cost reductions, timing of proposed transactions, and manufacturing optimization improvements in Huntsman businesses and realize anticipated cost savings, and other financial, economic, competitive, environmental, political, legal, regulatory and technological factors. The company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forward-looking statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by applicable laws.
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2022-09-16T12:19:20+00:00
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BAKHMUT, Ukraine (AP) — As the fighting in eastern Ukraine inches forward, Russian attacks are knocking out power, water and gas to entire towns and cities — and the utility crews sent to repair the smashed transmission lines and pipes are finding themselves in the middle of the shelling.
Crews sometimes arrive at a location only to be forced to retreat because of the fighting, officials say. Some villages are impossible to reach.
“It is dangerous, because we can hear the shells whistling above us,” said Sergii Marokhin, a water systems engineer in the town of Bakhmut, which has come under increased shelling recently as Russian forces press their offensive in the Donetsk region of the Donbas, Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland.
Shelling the day before had damaged water pipes in a nearby village and in Bakhmut itself that he and his crew had been repairing that morning. There was a sewage pipe to fix, and damage to water lines in other nearby villages.
Even on quiet days, there is still regular maintenance work to be done.
“People still go to work during the war,” he said with a shrug.
In some hard-hit places, people have been forced to rely on makeshift outdoor ovens and stoves built out of bricks and stones.
“As of today, half of the city is without water. The other half of the city takes water from boreholes,” Oleksandr Marchenko, deputy head of the Bakhmut military administration, said Wednesday. A dam to the north had been blown up, drying up the canal that runs past Bakhmut, he said.
The city has a backup water supply, but downed power lines disrupted the pumping of the water. Engineers hoped to repair the damage if it was safe to do so.
“Unfortunately, the city gets bombed every day,” Marchenko said. As if to prove his point, mortar shells whistled over his head, sending him diving onto a grassy riverbank for cover.
The mortar fire landed with a thump in the northern part of the city, sending up puffs of black smoke.
“There is no gas, no electricity, no water!” thundered Viktor Paramonov as he and a few others on the edge of Bakhmut prepared to cook on a makeshift open-air stove consisting of a wood fire and a metal plate balanced on bricks. “There is nothing.”
A nearby construction materials factory had been destroyed in bombing a few days earlier. In mid-May, the apartment building next to his was struck, collapsing part of it.
Farther north in Sloviansk, a generator whirred in city hall after power was knocked out because of high-voltage lines downed by fighting just to the east. The water supply was also cut.
“The repair crews have to go to the areas of combat operations, which is dangerous,” said Vadym Lyakh, head of Sloviansk’s military administration.
City authorities delivered water from reservoirs to the Sloviansk’s inhabitants, who number around 30,000, down from a prewar 100,000, he said. Others used communal water pumps.
Behind a series of apartment buildings pockmarked by shrapnel from a recent rocket strike, residents filled buckets and plastic bottles from an old yellow pump in the street.
The pump takes too much strength to operate, grumbled an older man. Some women have to wait for a man to come by and work the lever, he said, as he put together a small metal stove to cook lunch outdoors.
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Follow the AP’s coverage of the war at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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2022-06-05T01:47:18+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/in-eastern-ukraine-keeping-the-lights-on-is-a-dangerous-job/
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HENRY COUNTY, Ind. (WXIN) — After nearly two decades of being a John Doe, a man who was found shot to death behind an abandoned gas station in 2003 finally has a name.
The Henry County Coroner’s office identified the man as Daniel Diaz of Columbus, Ohio. Coroner Stacey Guffey said the FBI got a hit on the fingerprints that were sent to them shortly after the body was found.
“They did have the fingerprints from our victim on a previous arrest and that’s how they were able to compare what was sent in from our county,” Guffey said.
Diaz was initially found by two undercover Indianapolis police officers who were on a ride through Henry County, located east of Indianapolis, with an informant, according to the archives of Nexstar’s WXIN. The officers stopped to use the restroom at the abandoned gas station along State Road 109 just south of I-70 when they found the body.
“He was wearing sweatpants, tennis shoes, a blue sweatshirt and a white hat,” a spokesperson for the sheriff’s office said at the time. “Also the individual has his jaw wired shut.”
Investigators at the time hoped to identify the man by his extensive dental work, according to WXIN archives. Clues at the scene pointed toward a gruesome death.
“It appears that he was grasping at some of the grass around the area possibly after he was shot,” the sheriff’s office said in 2003.
Investigators eventually released photos of the victim to see if anyone could identify him. However, years went by and the man’s identity remained a mystery.
“Unfortunately there was just limited information on the victim,” Guffey said. “And so, everything just kind of came to a halt.”
Guffey made it his mission to identify the man when he became coroner in 2005. The county sent the man’s fingerprints and DNA to federal agencies but got nothing. That is until Guffey received an email from the FBI in February 2022 telling him they matched Diaz’s prints that they obtained from a local police agency.
Guffey tracked down Diaz’s family and let them know he had their son.
“Father, mother and sister all basically said that they felt like he just kind of went his own way and that he didn’t want to have a relationship with them,” Guffey said. “They were very distraught, very emotional, crying and very upset. But also it seemed like they were good with the fact that he just didn’t write them off.”
Diaz was buried in a cemetery in Lewisville, Indiana. At the time, the community came together and, with donations from people and local businesses, were able to give him a headstone, which reads “here lays a young man that only God knows.”
The coroner said there are plans to add his name and birthdate. His family decided to leave him buried in Henry County and they hope to visit later this year.
Even though it’s been nearly two decades, Guffey said the search for his killer will continue.
“Regardless if you know them or not there’s always a suspect,” Guffey said. “We just may not know them right now. But that could change.”
Anyone who has any information on this crime should contact the Henry County Sheriff’s Office at (765) 529-5669.
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wivb.com
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Workers Call out Company's Plan to Kill Good Jobs, Move Production to Mexico
FREEHOLD, N.J., June 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Teamsters Local 11 members at Nestlé rallied this week to demand the company keep its Freehold coffee plant open and called out the corporation for shifting production to Mexico.
Nearly 200 Teamsters work at the Freehold facility, which is Nestlé's only coffee production plant in the U.S.
Nestlé management told the Teamsters it plans to shift operations to Mexico and Brazil. In 2022, Nestlé invested $340 million to open a new coffee plant in Veracruz, Mexico.
"It's shameful that this highly profitable corporation would invest millions of dollars in Mexico while threatening the livelihoods of New Jersey Teamsters," said Michael Curcio, President of Local 11. "Nestlé needs to stop spitting in the face of American manufacturing workers and commit to doing what's right by the Freehold community."
Nestlé made $17 billion in profit in 2022 and took $14.5 million in taxpayer-funded public subsidies from New Jersey residents. The company reported $102.1 billion in global annual sales in 2022, and Nestle's CEO's total compensation was $11.5 million.
Local 11 met with Nestlé management in Freehold on June 20 to demand transparency regarding their plans for the facility. The company refused to give Teamsters clarity about the plant's future, leaving hundreds of families and the Freehold community in limbo. While Nestlé drags its feet, the Teamsters will fight on behalf of members.
"This plant is an institution in the Freehold community going back to the 1940s. It's outrageous to think that the work so many generations have done in Freehold could move thousands of miles away to another country — all so Nestlé can exploit cheaper labor," said Nazar Mykhaylenko, a Local 11 member who works at the Freehold facility.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking people in the U.S., Canada, and Puerto Rico. Visit Teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at Facebook.com/teamsters.
Contact:
Kara Deniz, (202) 497-6610
kdeniz@teamster.org
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PARAMUS, N.J. (AP) — Texas A&M senior Sam Bennett won the U.S. Amateur on Sunday, building a 5-up lead over Ben Carr and holding on for a 1-up victory at Ridgewood Country Club.
Bennett is No. 3 in the world amateur ranking and had to get past three straight players ranked in the top 10 to reach the championship match.
It was tighter than he would have wanted.
Bennett was 3 up after the first 18 holes and won two more holes early in the afternoon to seize control. Carr kept chipping away and pulled within one hole with a 15-foot birdie putt on the par-5 17th.
“I got off to a hot start, then after lunch, he started dropping in putts and chips from everywhere,” Bennett said. “It made me nervous. I got pretty tight.”
Needing to win the 18th to extend the match, Carr missed the fairway to the right and came up short. He chipped to 8 feet. Bennett was on the green and had two putts from 12 feet to win. He lagged it within inches for the win.
“Luckily, I was able to finish it off with a good iron shot,” Bennett said.
Bennett is exempt into the Masters, U.S. Open and British Open next year.
“It means everything,” Bennett said about the victory. “It's a dream cone true. ... It means a lot to hold that trophy."
Carr is a fifth-year senior at Georgia Southern.
“I'm OK,” Carr said. “Congrats to Sam. He's an awesome player. We had a great battle out there.”
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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HONG KONG, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TSC Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of CMIC, a world leading supplier of integrated solutions to onshore, offshore oil and gas, offshore wind and hydrogen sectors and KenzFigee, a well-established lifting, handling and service specialist of tailor-made equipment for the marine, offshore and wind energy industry, have reached a Technology License and Transfer Agreement with the purpose to enable CMIC to manufacture, market and sell gangway systems based on the KenzFigee developed 3D Active Motion Compensated (AMC) gangway system as well as further improvement and upgrade of such a system based on market demand.
This agreement is a result and part of the recently signed strategic cooperation agreement between KenzFigee and CMIC and includes an exclusive license and technology transfer agreement for development, manufacturing and upgrading of gangways based on the KenzFigee designed 3D AMC gangway for equipment owners in the Chinese market, as well as a non-exclusive license agreement for the international market.
Through this agreement, CMIC will be able to offer proven high-end 3D Active Motion Compensated (AMC) gangway technology and meet the demand in the rapidly emerging market for offshore renewable energy products for (offshore) wind farms, WTIVs (wind turbine installation vessels) and SOVs (service operation vessels) both in China and internationally. KenzFigee will support CMIC by providing know-how, technical services, and the supply of critical components. By joining forces, both companies will be able to leverage their extensive experience, which will benefit the clients and result in a stronger market position for both CMIC and KenzFigee.
"We are pleased with this mutually beneficial agreement with CMIC, an important step after the recently signed Strategic Cooperation Agreement", says Maikel Takken, CEO of KenzFigee. "It's a great opportunity for KenzFigee and CMIC to increase our contribution in the emerging offshore wind market".
Added by Mr. Jiang Binghua, CEO of CMIC, "This agreement marks the first step towards further cooperation and shows strong commitment of both companies under the recently signed Strategic Cooperation Agreement". He continues: "With technical and service support from KenzFigee, CMIC will be able to offer the proven and high-end 3D ACM gangway and further development to meet future requirement from the Chinese market. With this great milestone achieved, we will continue grow in our renewable energy business and contribute to the global energy transition".
About CMIC
CMIC Ocean En-tech is a leading technology company providing complete engineering, manufacturing and integrated solutions to clients in both onshore and offshore oil and gas, offshore wind and hydrogen sectors. CMIC is also in the business of investing in energy sectors including the renewable energy sector. Established in 1995, CMIC has a large global footprint and operations to serve clients in the energy sector worldwide. CMIC is registered in the Cayman Island and its stocks are traded in the Hong Kong Stock Exchanges (206.HK).
M: +852 39196309
About KenzFigee
Established in 1836, KenzFigee has designed and built more than 4,500 cranes, lifting and handling solutions that fit the specific needs of its clients in the most demanding conditions. Based on our decades of experience, focus on innovation and client requirements, KenzFigee has become a leading supplier and service provider of reliable and durable tailor-made cranes and equipment for the worldwide marine, offshore and wind energy industries.
At KenzFigee we take care of clients during the whole life cycle of the equipment. The experienced professionals provide design, engineering expertise and a variety of services, to support clients increasing operational efficiency and to minimize downtime of equipment.
KenzFigee is headquartered in Zaandam, the Netherlands and has branch offices in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
For more information about Kenzfigee, visit www.kenzfigee.com or contact:
Jeanny C.M. de Leeuw-Hulsman
Marketing & Communication Manager
M: +31 (0)6 15623041
E: j.deleeuw@kenzfigee.com
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Northwood University students are announcing the theme of the 48th annual Stafford Dinner, as they prepare to host an affair in one of the largest venues in Midland, the Great Hall Banquet and Convention Center, 5121 Bay City Road, Midland, MI 48642.
“This year’s theme encapsulates cohesive chaos through meticulously thought-out cuisine, fanciful decorations and mesmerizing entertainment,” stated Co-Chair Kameron Haag of Clare stated.
The dinner will be held Feb. 18 at the Great Hall Banquet & Convention Center with the theme of “Stafford in Wonderland.”
“This theme was chosen from the pure creative outlet of composing a wonderland new to the guests,” Co-Chair Kylee King of Kalamazoo said.
The Stafford Dinner is a yearly student-led event held in memory of the first chairman, Mr. William D. Stafford. He directed the Hotel, Restaurant & Resort Management Department at Northwood University from 1969 to 1972.
The annual dinner gives students hands-on hospitality experience, as everything is planned, prepared and executed by an executive board of students who handle marketing, logistics, food and beverage, procurement and other specialties.
In addition to Haag and King, the Stafford Dinner executive board that is responsible for bringing this wonderland to life includes:
- Natalie Preston: Co-Chair and Logistics – Milford
- Jacob Streeter: Food and Beverage Co-Chair – Bay City
- Frank Viviano: Food and Beverage Co-Chair – Clinton Township
- Kennedy Vancalbergh: Marketing and Public Relations Chair – Jackson
- Hailey Granata: Procurement and Entertainment Chair – Hillsdale
- Kelly Rogers: Decorations Chair - Madison Heights
- Olivia Miller: Fundraising and Registration Chair - Bay City
- Nick Tolliver: Service Chair- Chelsea
Advisors for the event are Nicholas Hamilton and Karla Spaeth.
All proceeds from the dinner, silent auction and further contributions will go directly into the Stafford Dinner Memorial Scholarship, which will be awarded to multiple students the night of the feast.
To purchase tickets or be a sponsor for this event, visit northwood.edu/stafford.
More information about the upcoming Stafford Dinner will be posted at nu_stafforddinner on Instagram and Stafford Dinner on Facebook.
For more information, contact Nicholas Hamilton at hamilt11@northwood.ed or 989-837-4844.
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2023-01-18T15:24:37+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Northwood-University-students-announce-theme-of-17725109.php
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The White House on Tuesday asked Congress to approve $37.7 billion in additional aid for Ukraine amid Russia’s invasion, a request that comes ahead of both a government funding deadline and the expected flipping of the House to Republican control.
The Biden administration is requesting that Congress authorize $21.7 billion in defense aid to continue providing equipment to Ukraine and to replenish Department of Defense stocks. It is also asking for $14.5 billion for direct budget support to Ukraine, critical wartime investments and security assistance as well as to strengthen global food security and provide humanitarian assistance.
Additionally, $626 million would go to providing nuclear security support for Ukraine and to modernizing the Strategic Petroleum Reserve to reduce domestic energy costs and ensure sustainable access to energy resources. And $900 million would go to help with health care and support services to Ukrainians.
The new funding would be “to ensure that Ukraine has the funding, weapons, and support it needs to defend itself,” an administration official told reporters when previewing the request on Tuesday.
It would be on top of the nearly $19 billion the U.S. has provided in military assistance to Ukraine since Russia’s full-scale invasion in February.
The official said that three-quarters of the funding to Ukraine that Congress has provided has been already dispersed and that it was always intended to last only through the end of the year.
Congress, meanwhile, has until Dec. 16 to agree on new funding levels to avert a U.S. government shutdown.
“Staying ahead of COVID-19. Supporting Ukraine’s fight to defend its sovereignty. Helping Americans who have borne the brunt of natural disasters. The American people rightly expect their leaders to come together and deliver on these priorities, and I urge the Congress to address them as part of a comprehensive, bipartisan agreement in the weeks ahead,” Office of Management and Budget Director Shalanda Young wrote in a letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on Tuesday.
The budget request comes as Russia launched missile attacks on Ukrainian towns and cities following Moscow’s retreat from the city of Kherson, a major blow to the Kremlin’s war effort.
Some Republican lawmakers have warned they will scrutinize or even oppose aid to Ukraine with the expected GOP majority in the House starting next year.
The Pentagon said last week that it will fund sending tanks to Ukraine for the first time as part of the latest $400 million military assistance package.
In addition to more funding to aid Ukraine, the White House is asking Congress to provide $9.25 billion in funding for COVID-19 response efforts. The White House also plans to request additional funding for disaster relief but is working over details and to refine estimates, officials said.
—Updated at 4:07 p.m.
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2022-11-15T22:43:47+00:00
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kdvr.com
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https://kdvr.com/hill-politics/white-house-asks-congress-for-37-7b-in-new-ukraine-aid/
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It’s a good idea to start shopping for Father’s Day gifts since it’s right around the corner. However, deciding what to give that special father figure in your life can be challenging. The best thing to do is gift them something thoughtful that they’ll appreciate and get plenty of use out of. If you’re unsure of what that might be, though, there are numerous ideas that will fly with many dads. Gift ideas Dad will love range from outdoor gear to sports equipment and apparel to parenting items.
BestReviews’ Jacob Palmer joins Olivia Horton to share BestReviews’ picks for the best Father’s Day gifts.
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Deuter Kid Comfort Child Carrier and Backpack
Dads with a passion for hiking will appreciate this large child carrier backpack. The fully ventilated back allows for increased airflow, and the child seat is height-adjustable with a footrest for the child’s comfort. It has a sturdy frame construction for increased durability and two side pockets for accessories.
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This jacket is perfect for dads looking to stay warm on their outdoor adventures. It’s made with recycled performance eco-sherpa fabric that’s excellent for retaining heat, and the relaxed fit allows for mobility and flexibility. It has dual front pockets to store personal items and comes in a forest green color.
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Sports sunglasses are perfect for dads who enjoy playing golf, baseball and other summer sports. They offer excellent ultraviolet protection, a sweat-resistant design and Bluetooth connectivity with a 30-foot range that allows you to listen to music for up to 8 hours. Plus, it comes with three silicon nose pads.
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Crocs Unisex-Adult Classic All-Terrain Clogs
Crocs are fantastic shoes for wearing around the house, doing light yard work and running errands. These all-terrain clogs offer excellent grip, are easy to put on and take off thanks to the slip-on design and have multiple ventilation ports for breathability and draining out water quickly.
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2023-06-05T20:37:47+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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DETROIT — Stellantis and U.S. safety regulators have confirmed that an exploding Takata air bag inflator has killed another driver.
The company and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reiterated warnings to owners of 274,000 older Dodge and Chrysler vehicles to stop driving them until faulty inflators are replaced.
Stellantis announced two deaths in November caused by the air bags and said it suspected the inflators caused another. The company formerly known as Fiat Chrysler confirmed the third death early Monday.
Stellantis is urging people to stop driving Dodge Magnum wagons, Dodge Challenger and Charger muscle cars and Chrysler 300 sedans from the 2005 through 2010 model years.
Since 2009, the exploding air bags have killed at least 33 people worldwide, including 24 in the United States.
All three deaths this year were in warm-weather U.S. states and happened since April, the company said.
Takata used ammonium nitrate to create a small explosion to inflate air bags in a crash. But the chemical can become more volatile over time when exposed to moisture in the air and repeated high temperatures. The explosion can rupture a metal canister and hurl shrapnel into the passenger compartment.
Most of the deaths and about 400 injuries have happened in U.S., but they also have occurred in Australia and Malaysia.
The Stellantis vehicles under the “Do Not Drive” warning were all recalled in 2015, and free repairs have been available since then. Dealers have the parts and the service is free, and Stellantis will provide transportation to get the vehicles to and from a dealership, the company said.
NHTSA said the latest person killed was driving a 2010 Chrysler 300.
“Time is a critical element here because the risk increases with each day these air bag inflators go unreplaced,” said Tom McCarthy, global head of safety and regulatory compliance at Stellantis.
The recalls affect vehicles in which the air bag inflators have not been replaced as part of the recall.
NHTSA urged all owners to check to see if their vehicles have an unrepaired Takata air bag recall. Drivers can go to https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls and key in their 17-digit vehicle identification number to see if they have any open recalls.
“This holiday season, don’t let yourself or someone you love be at risk of dying or being seriously injured because of a defective, recalled Takata air bag,” said NHTSA Acting Administrator Ann Carlson.
In a statement, Stellantis said the vehicle’s owner asked the company about the air bag recall in 2018, but then declined to schedule service. The company said it sent 114 urgent notices to the owner for the past seven years.
The owner loaned the vehicle to a family member who was killed in a July crash when the inflator blew apart, Stellantis said. The company wouldn’t say where the crash occurred, but said it extends its deepest sympathies to the family.
Earlier this month NHTSA said the driver of a 2002 Honda Accord was killed when the driver’s air bag inflator ruptured and hurled shrapnel. Honda said the crash occurred on Feb. 22 in Bowling Green, Kentucky.
Potential for the dangerous malfunction led to the largest series of auto recalls in U.S. history, with at least 67 million Takata inflators recalled. The U.S. government says that millions have not been repaired. About 100 million inflators have been recalled worldwide. The exploding air bags sent Takata Corp. of Japan into bankruptcy.
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2022-12-19T16:53:58+00:00
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wgrz.com
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https://www.wgrz.com/article/news/nation-world/deadly-air-bag-malfunction/507-6d614da0-4b11-449f-a648-be7c52cede0a
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Hackers said they had taken down the websites of Bahrain’s international airport and state news agency on Tuesday to mark the 12-year anniversary of an Arab Spring uprising in the small Gulf country.
A statement posted online by a group calling itself Al-Toufan, or “The Flood” in Arabic, claimed to have hacked the airport website, which was unavailable for at least a half hour in the middle of the day. It also claimed to have taken down the website of the state-run Bahrain News Agency, which was sporadically unavailable.
The group posted images showing 504 Gateway Timeout Errors, saying the hacking was “in support of the revolution of our oppressed people of Bahrain.”
The same group appears to have hacked and changed articles on the website of Akhbar Al Khaleej, a pro-government newspaper in Bahrain, hours earlier. The newspaper’s website was still down Tuesday.
There was no immediate comment from authorities.
Feb. 14, 2011, marked the first day of protests led by Bahrain’s Shiite majority against the Sunni monarchy. Bahrain ultimately quashed the uprising by force with the support of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, but has continued to see sporadic unrest over the years.
Authorities have imprisoned Shiite activists, deported others, stripped hundreds of their citizenship and closed down a leading independent newspaper.
The same shadowy group of hackers targeted government websites during elections held in November that were boycotted by a banned Shiite opposition group and others.
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2023-02-15T03:57:38+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/news/world/ap-hackers-target-bahrain-airport-website-to-mark-uprising/
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ANCHORAGE, Alaska (AP) — An erupting volcano in Alaska’s Aleutian Islands sent a towering cloud of ash into the air Friday, prompting the National Weather Service to issue an inflight warning to pilots.
The Shishaldin Volcano began erupting July 11, according to the Alaska Volcano Observatory. A U.S. Coast Guard overflight confirmed lava erupted the same day within the summit crater.
A significant explosion at 1:09 a.m. Friday produced an ash cloud that reached up to 40,000 feet (12,192 meters) and drifted south over the Pacific Ocean. A second smaller explosion at 7:10 a.m. Friday reached about 15,000 feet (4,572 meters).
The National Weather Service issued a inflight weather advisory due to the drifting ash cloud.
Volcanic ash is angular and sharp and has been used as an industrial abrasive. The powdered rock can cause a jet engine to shut down.
The volcano is 679 miles (1,093 kilometers) southwest of Anchorage near the center of Unimak Island, the largest island in the Aleutians. False Pass, a village of 40 people, is on the island’s east side.
The volcano is a symmetrical cone that is 10 miles (16 kilometers) in diameter at its base. It rises to 9,373 feet (2,857 meters) and is the highest peak in the Aleutians.
Shishaldin is one of the most active volcanoes in the Aleutian volcanic arc. Most eruptions are small. An event in 1999 spewed an ash column that reached 45,000 feet (13,716 meters).
The volcano is monitored with seismic and infrasound sensors, satellite data, a web camera and distant infrasound and lightning networks.
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2023-07-15T19:07:49+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/news/alaska-volcano-spews-ash-cloud-high-enough-to-draw-weather-service-warning-for-pilots/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_nation-world
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(NEXSTAR) – Millions of Americans could take home more pay in 2023 thanks to inflation adjustments to the tax code announced by the IRS Tuesday.
Among the dozens of changes prompted by the soaring costs of food, rent, gasoline, and other items, the IRS is hiking the standard deduction for tax year 2023 by roughly 7 percent.
The standard deduction – which reduces the amount of income on which you’re taxed – will go up $1,800 for married couples filing jointly to $27,700. For single taxpayers and married individuals filing separately, the standard deduction will rise $900 to $13,850. Finally, for heads of households, the standard deduction will jump up $1,400 for tax year 2023 to $20,800.
The annual adjustments are set under a formula that accounts for inflation, which is higher than it has been in decades, making this year’s changes especially great. The change to the standard deduction is the largest automatic bump since main features of the tax system were tied to inflation in 1985, according to the Wall Street Journal.
The IRS also announced changes to individual income tax brackets – while the percentages are the same, the earning threshold to enter a new tax bracket is about 7 percent higher. For Americans whose paychecks haven’t gone up in step with inflation, raising the threshold for tax brackets could create additional savings on tax day.
Single taxpayers
Married filing jointly
One of the principal reasons behind the annual adjustment is to combat “bracket creep,” or the phenomenon in which taxpayers’ incomes start to go up faster than the tax thresholds built into the IRS code, causing tax bills to go up.
Among the other notable changes for tax year 2023 are increases in transportation benefits ($280 to $300), health flexible spending accounts ($2,850 to $3,050) and the maximum Earned Income Tax Credit ($6,935 to $7,430).
The gift exclusion will be $1,000 higher, so people can give up to $17,000 in gifts in 2023 without facing a tax bill on that money.
Taxpayers who inherit an estate from someone who dies in 2023 will see a maximum exemption that is nearly $900,000 higher, at $12,920,000.
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2022-10-19T15:47:11+00:00
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wjhl.com
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https://www.wjhl.com/news/national/irs-announces-tax-inflation-adjustments-why-your-paycheck-could-see-a-bump/
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2022-06-12T06:47:00+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/entertainment/2022/06/12/ap-top-entertainment-news-at-105-a-m-edt-3/
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Burmese python is one of the toughest invasive species in the world
(CNN) – The Burmese python problem in Florida is still one of the most challenging invasive management issues in the world, according to a new report from the US Geological Survey.
The giant constrictor established a breeding population in Everglades National Park in 2000. Since then, their population has grown rapidly, as have their appetites for a wide range of animals.
The invasion has been difficult for officials to manage, partly because pythons are so hard to find and trap.
They live in the vast Everglades landscape and can camouflage themselves into the subtropical environment.
Even after all this time and research, it’s unclear how many actually live in the wild or how long they’ve been there.
USGS said eradication is currently impossible.
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2023-03-17T19:58:09+00:00
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wcjb.com
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https://www.wcjb.com/2023/03/17/burmese-python-is-one-toughest-invasive-species-world/
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TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — Jewish settlers in the occupied West Bank said Monday they erected a religious school in a dismantled outpost after Israel’s government lifted a ban on settlements in several evacuated areas in the northern part of the territory.
Also Monday, a Palestinian man died after being shot by Israeli troops in the West Bank city of Jenin, Palestinian health officials said, the latest bloodshed in a wave of violence.
The school was built Sunday in Homesh, one of four West Bank outposts evacuated as part of Israel’s 2005 withdrawal from the Gaza Strip. In March, Israel’s far-right government repealed a 2005 act that evacuated the four outposts and barred Israelis from reentering the areas.
Anti-settlement groups say more settlement construction in those areas further dims any hopes for a contiguous, independent Palestinian state. The U.S., Israel’s closest ally, has also voiced concern.
Video on social media showed settler leaders dedicating the religious school, a single-floor structure, with a prayer and saying they hoped to rebuild the other evacuated settlements as well.
Homesh has been at the center of settler efforts to deepen Israel’s hold on the northern West Bank. Settlers have long maintained a presence in the outpost despite the 2005 act, setting up tents and other structures on the foundations of former homes. The military at times demolished those structures, but it largely ignored the settlers existence at the outpost, which was built on private Palestinian land.
Israel’s government has made settlement building one of its top priorities. The ruling coalition, led by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is made up of ultranationalist settler supporters, including Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich, who also has some authority over West Bank settlements. Israeli Army Radio reported the Homesh religious seminary was built with approval from Smotrich and Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant, but that it skirted the regular building approval process in the West Bank.
Government members praised the new construction. National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, a key government member and a settler himself, said it was “an exciting historic moment.”
The military said it operated according to government decisions. A spokeswoman for Gallant did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Israel’s intentions at Homesh and the other three settlements dismantled in 2005 have drawn repeated rebukes from Washington, which has said it is “deeply troubled” by moves to resettle the area. Most of the international community consider Israeli settlements, home to 700,000 people in the West Bank and east Jerusalem, to be illegal and obstacles to peace.
The construction at Homesh comes at a time of soaring violence between Israel and the Palestinians in the West Bank, much of it concentrated in the northern part of the territory.
In Jenin, a major flashpoint for violence over the last year, the Palestinian Health Ministry said Israeli forces killed 37-year-old Ashraf Mohammed Ibrahim. The Israeli military said forces on an arrest raid came under heavy fire and fired back.
Increased fighting over the last year between Israel and the Palestinians in the West Bank has resulted in the deadliest period of violence between the sides in years in that territory. During that time, some 260 Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire. Israel says most have been militants but stone-throwing youths and others not involved in confrontations have also been killed.
Palestinian attacks against Israelis have killed 50 people since last spring.
Israel captured the West Bank, the Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem in the 1967 Mideast war. The Palestinians seek those territories for their hoped-for state.
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2023-05-29T19:05:50+00:00
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mytwintiers.com
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https://www.mytwintiers.com/news-cat/world-news/ap-international/ap-jewish-settlers-erect-religious-school-in-evacuated-west-bank-outpost-after-israel-repeals-ban/
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ROCKFORD, Ill., Jan. 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Westside Children's Therapy opened a multi-disciplinary clinic in Rockford.
The pediatric clinic is located at 2990 N. Perryville Rd., Suite 1100, Rockford, IL. The clinic is just minutes from Woodman's Food Market, Starbucks and Premier Fitness. As most sessions at Westside last 45-60 min, this gives you something to do while your child is in therapy.
Westside has been family owned and operated for more than 26 years with 27 different locations throughout the Chicagoland area.
Westside - Rockford offers pediatric therapy services including, ABA Therapy, Occupational, Physical, Speech and Feeding, and Child and Family Counseling services. For kids in ABA, Westside offers three therapeutic school-readiness programs. IGNITE, for children ages 2-6; RISE, for children 5-8; and FOCUS is an afterschool program for older children.
Therapy at Westside is always 1:1. Even during group time, each child will have their own therapist guiding their session. This allows for social interaction, but also a therapist to guide each child and attend to their individual needs.
Westside therapists understand that two children may be working toward the same goal, but need different ways to reach them.
Every child has their own therapy program that is specialized for them. An evaluation — conducted before starting services — determines what is needed for the child and that is implemented along the way to reach their goals.
The clinic features a rockwall, crash pit, slides, ziplines, trampolines which are all used in helping children reach their therapeutic goals and have fun while doing it. This clinic space is special in that it has an outdoor space for therapy to be conducted at times.
Just outside the sensory gym is a spacious room for ABA therapy to take place.
If you're looking to start services, visit westsidect.com and click "Get Started" or call (815) 469-1500, and our team will help you begin the process.
Westside Children's Therapy believes that the heart and soul of what it does is driven by an obsessive pursuit to ensure that this is not "just another" therapy provider. Westside provides an environment where everyone feels part of the Westside Family. These qualities show in all the services provided by Westside. For more information visit westsidect.com/, call (815) 469-1500, or follow us on Facebook or Instagram.
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2023-01-10T18:56:26+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/prnewswire/2023/01/10/westside-childrens-therapy-opens-clinic-rockford/
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SUNRISE, Fla. – Brandon Montour scored the tiebreaking goal with 3:32 remaining and the Florida Panthers beat the Ottawa Senators 5-3 on Saturday.
Carter Verhaeghe had two goals and an assist for the Panthers, Aleksander Barkov and Matthew Tkachuk each had a goal and two assists, and Montour also had two assists. Spencer Knight had 23 saves as Florida snapped a two-game skid.
Shane Pinto, Brady Tkachuk and Nick Holden scored for the Senators, who have lost two straight. Anton Forsberg stopped 53 shots.
“It was a good win,’’ Panthers coach Paul Maurice said. “They had won four of the past five coming in and are a quick-strike team. They are a team that has some high-end skill with some talented young players and if they catch you in open ice, they’re going to to finish.”
After Montour gave the Panthers a 4-3 lead with his third of the season, Matthew Tkachuk sealed the win with an empty-netter with 14 seconds left.
Florida, which outshot Philadelphia 51-22 on Thursday night, had another big shooting night against the Senators.
Verhaeghe and Barkov scored about four minutes apart in the first period to give the Panthers a 2-0 lead as they outshot the Senators 26-4. Verhaeghe got the Panthers on the scoreboard at 7:59 and Barkov doubled the lead with a power-play goal with 8:06 left.
Pinto scored on the power play 37 seconds into the second and Brady Tkachuk beat Knight to tie it less than 3 minutes later.
“The shots (in the first) were pretty good for us and we want to play like that in every period,’’ Barkov said. “At the same time, we knew they would regroup and be better than that. And they were, right away. They got a goal on the first shift and got right back into the game.”
Ottawa appeared to take the lead when Tim Stützle’s shot deflected off Verhaeghe and past Knight at 5:26 of the second. However, Florida challenged for goalie interference and officials ruled Jake Sanderson impaired Knight and took the goal off the board.
Verhaeghe gave Florida the lead back with a blistering slap shot from the top of the right circle with 37 seconds left in the middle period.
In the third, Matthew Tkachuk scored in front of the net with 11:01 remaining, but Ottawa won its challenge that Florida was offside and that goal was erased as well.
Holden’s goal with 8:04 to go in the third tied it 3-3.
‘The first period is, well, it’s our worst period of the year for sure,’’ Ottawa coach D.J. Smith said. “Just weren’t ready when the game started. We battled back and we gave up a goal at the end of the second period, and then we give up a goal with three minutes to go. I mean, we kept battling but we’ve got to be better than that.”
BROTHERLY LOVE
The Tkachuk Brothers had a reunion on the ice on Saturday with Matthew meeting younger brother Brady for the first time as a member of the Panthers. The two are now in the same division for the first time since Calgary and Ottawa shared the North because of the pandemic in 2021. Matthew, who had two assists and a goal for the Panthers on Saturday, pulled his personal record against his brother to 8-8 in head-to-head meetings.
“I love playing against him,’’ Matthew Tkachuk said before the game. “One of the biggest honors for me is seeing him play in the NHL and seeing him have as much success as he’s having. I’m so proud of him.”
NOTES: The Panthers scored their first power-play goal on home ice Saturday in their fourth home game. Florida had been 0 for 12 on the power play at home prior to Barkov’s goal. ... Claude Giroux was facing Florida for the first time since it acquired him in a blockbuster trade with Philadelphia at the 2022 deadline. Giroux, who signed a three-year contract with Ottawa in the offseason, had three goals and 23 points in 18 regular-season games with the Panthers and three goals with eight points in 10 postseason games.
UP NEXT
Senators: At Tampa Bay on Tuesday night.
Panthers: At Arizona on Tuesday night.
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2022-10-30T23:18:03+00:00
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local10.com
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https://www.local10.com/sports/2022/10/30/montour-scores-late-in-3rd-panthers-beat-senators-5-3/
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SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Child protective services had opened an investigation of a Utah man over alleged child abuse and threats to his family just weeks before he killed seven of his family members and then himself, new documents reveal.
Caseworkers were at the Haight house in the small town of Enoch on Dec. 19, two weeks before Michael Haight fatally shot his wife, their five children and his wife’s mother before killing himself, show the Utah Division of Child and Family Services case documents obtained by the Deseret News through a public records request.
The agency had opened the investigation 11 days earlier based on abuse of the couple’s oldest daughter that had occurred in previous years.
The latest alleged abuse happened just days before the visit when Haight was accused of throwing his 7-year-old son to the ground after he got upset with him. His wife, Tausha Haight, told a caseworker that she was concerned about the tone her husband had used and “how he looks when he is angry,” the report revealed.
She asked caseworkers not to interview her husband until after she filed for divorce, which happened Dec. 21. She told caseworkers that her husband had threatened to take his own life or “make her life hell” if she left him.
Caseworkers never interviewed Michael Haight.
They were not waiting for the wife’s approval to do the interview, but rather gauging next steps in the investigation, said Department of Child and Family Services spokesperson Miranda Fisher in a statement to the Deseret News.
“Unfortunately this tragic incident occurred prior to further intervention,” the agency’s summary report said.
Previously released records showed that authorities had investigated Haight for child abuse in 2020 but that police and prosecutors decided not to charge him.
The newly released report documents detail several reports of abuse, including an incident in 2021 when Haight suddenly slammed on the brakes on the highway. It scared the family and left red marks from the seat belts on their bodies. In another incident, Haight grabbed his oldest daughter’s head and threw her into the hard part of the couch.
The daughter, Macie, told caseworkers that her dad would tower over her and her siblings and get close to make them feel intimidated.
“Dad jumps to react to anything he doesn’t like,” said Macie, the records show. “He yells a lot and wants to make sure they know he is right.”
A previously released police search warrant returned revealed that a search of Michael Haight’s phone showed he searched Google with the question, “can you hear a gunshot in a house.” He also researched how loud 9mm and 40mm guns were. Relatives have also said Haight, 42, had previously taken guns from the home, leaving his wife and mother-in-law unable to defend themselves.
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2023-03-04T02:50:29+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/news/national-news/ap-national/ap-utah-man-who-killed-family-was-investigated-by-child-agency/
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CHARLESTON, WV (WOWK) – Think you have a popular last name? A new study found most Americans have one of six surnames, almost regardless of where they live.
In the study, Ancestry.com reviewed phone book listings from across the country to determine the three most popular last names in each state. The company found Smith is far and away the most common.
In fact, Smith only failed to land among the top three surnames in just five states: California, Hawaii, Minnesota, New Mexico and North Dakota.
Smith was an occupational name, meaning a worker who specialized in metal like a blacksmith or farrier, per its English and Scottish roots, Ancestry explains. As of 2004, the average lifespan of people with the last name Smith was 73 years old, compared to the national average of 74.
Other popular surnames included Johnson, Miller, Jones, Williams and Anderson.
Regionally, Ancestry found a handful of differences. For example, Andersons are more common in the Northwest — states like Washington, Idaho, Utah, and into the Dakotas — than elsewhere in the country.
Miller is most commonly found in the Midwest and the Appalachian Mountain regions — Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Indiana, and Kansas — while Garcia is popular in Southwestern states like Texas, New Mexico, Arizona, and Nevada.
The interactive map below shows the most common surname in each state, according to Ancestry:
Hawaii was the only state in which the last names Lee, Wong, and Kim were the most popular. California also had two names — Hernandez and Lopez — that no other state had in its top three.
These names were among the most common in only one state:
- Sullivan: Massachusetts
- Nelson: Minnesota
- Chavez: New Mexico
- Olson: North Dakota
You can view Ancestry’s full report here, as well as the meanings and origins behind many common last names.
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2023-03-19T05:02:15+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/news/whats-the-most-popular-last-name-in-your-state/
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DANVILLE, Ill. (WAND) - A person was killed while crossing the street, according to the Vermilion County Coroner.
According to the coroner, Jeffrey W. Grove, 58, of Westville was crossing in the middle of the block on East Main Street between Hazel and Vermilion Streets when he was hit by a vehicle. Grove was killed.
It happened on Monday at 2:50 p.m.
The crash is being investigated by the Danville Police Department and the Vermilion County Coroner.
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2022-07-26T13:52:23+00:00
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wandtv.com
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https://www.wandtv.com/news/man-hit-killed-while-crossing-street/article_4d9e65a8-0ce7-11ed-a17c-cfc1f80074a4.html
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OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Senate President Pro Temp Greg Treat announced the development of a new select committee on Monday.
According to Pro Temp Treat, the committee will be a business retention and economic development select committee, in which he will chair.
Officials say the committee’s purpose will be to study the present-day economic landscape in Oklahoma to bring more employers and major investments to the state.
“Oklahoma has abundant resources, qualified employees and a legislature and executive branch that is friendly to the business community,” said Pro Tem Treat.
“We have a history of going out of our way to offer advantages other states cannot. There is no reason for us to continuously lose out to another state in this country on major business developments. That is why I am determined find the common denominator as to why we aren’t being chosen and figure out how we can become more attractive to businesses looking to expand or relocate. We will hear from business experts, company executives, state officials and everyone else to make Oklahoma more attractive to major employers.”
Pro Temp Treat says he will announce appointees, meeting dates, times and places at the later date.
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2023-03-13T22:00:11+00:00
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kfor.com
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https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-legislature/pro-temp-greg-treat-announces-plans-for-economic-development-select-committee/
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Experts warn of potential increase in porch pirates during the holiday shopping season
A LendingTree survey showed 35% had lost item to porch pirates
InvestigateTV - Porch pirates are known to strike throughout the year, but experts urged extra caution as holiday shopping leads to an increase in online purchases.
A study by LendingTree found that 35% of people surveyed had packages or deliveries stolen from their doorstep or mailbox, with most of these acts happening at single family homes.
Divya Sangameshwar with Lending Tree not only informs consumers about the threat of porch pirates, but she was a victim herself.
“They came right below the line of sight of my camera, and they just took it off the stairs,” Sangameshwar said.
Her experience underscored another finding of the study: security cameras don’t seem to deter porch pirates as 60% of people in the study who reported theft had security cameras.
There are ways to protect yourself. Lending Tree suggests:
- If possible, have purchases delivered to a brick-and-mortar store, where you must show ID or a receipt at pick up
- If allowed, consider having items shipped to your workplace
- Research retailers’ lost or stolen items policy before you buy
- Check your credit card’s policy on lost, stolen, or non-delivered items
If you have been a victim of porch piracy, Lending Tree has a step-by-step guide for how to seek recourse.
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2022-12-07T22:36:05+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/12/07/experts-warn-potential-increase-porch-pirates-during-holiday-shopping-season/
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2022-10-17T21:04:36+00:00
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Dog and pig duo named Timon and Pumba get adopted together
NEW RIVER, Ariz. (Gray News) – An unlikely duo has found a forever home at an animal sanctuary in Arizona.
A Chihuahua and a pig aptly named Timon and Pumba found their way from the Arizona Humane Society to their permanent home at Better Piggies Rescue.
The humane society said although it’s not always recommended for pigs and dogs to live together, the pair loved to visit each other during their stay at the shelter. Better Piggies Rescue adopted the two together.
In a Facebook post, Better Piggies Rescue said Pumba has made himself right at home in the front of the sanctuary.
“He’s a natural greeter, and I can’t wait for everyone to meet him when we start up tours in September,” the sanctuary wrote. “Plus, he needs to be near his best friend, Timon, who we are working with to become a sanctuary dog.”
The sanctuary said their biggest expense is medical bills. If you would like to donate, you can send money via Venmo or PayPal to @betterpiggiesrescue.
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2022-05-26T17:52:04+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/2022/05/26/dog-pig-duo-named-timon-pumba-get-adopted-together/
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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Zia Cooke scored 19 points and Kierra Fletcher had 15 as No. 1 South Carolina spoiled Tennessee’s pack-the-paint strategy in a 73-60 victory Thursday night.
The Gamecocks (28-0, 15-0 Southeastern Conference) clinched at least a tie for the regular-season conference title.
“We’re blessed,” South Carolina coach Dawn Staley said. “We’re a low-maintenance, high-performance team. Can’t ask for more than that.”
The Lady Volunteers (20-10, 12-3) jammed the middle, trying to limit opportunities for star Aliyah Boston and daring the Gamecocks to beat them from the perimeter. Boston finished with 11 points.
“(Boston) is a high-level IQ basketball player,” Staley said. “She doesn’t force things. She always makes the right basketball play.”
Fletcher and Cooke combined to hit 5 of 8 3-pointers. The Gamecocks dominated the rebounding 48-34, with 20 of them on the offensive glass. Kamilla Cardoso had 15 boards and Brea Beal had 11 points and 11 rebounds. Sixteen of those offensive rebounds came in the first half.
“South Carolina … is a load,” said Tennessee coach Kellie Harper. “No one’s been able to crack them this year.”
“We had some schematic issues in the first half,” she said. “We’d have people sag off (on defense) but not box out.”
Rickea Jackson scored 21 points for Tennessee, which led 19-10 after the first quarter. Jordan Horston had 14 points and 11 rebounds and Karoline Striplin added 11 points.
Nine straight third-quarter points, five by Fletcher, turned a close game into a double-digit difference.
South Carolina had a 17-point run in the second quarter as it rallied from 10 down to later take a 33-29 halftime lead. Cooke scored eight straight points in that stretch.
The Lady Vols were held scoreless for more than 6 minutes before Striplin hit a 3-pointer just before the break.
“It takes a little bit of time,” Staley said of figuring out the Lady Vols’ strategy. “It takes time to figure out where the holes are. We had to maintain our defense.”
The Gamecocks went the final 4:44 of the first quarter without scoring as Tennessee built a nine-point lead.
“We lost our pace in the second quarter,” Harper said. “We got some offensive rebounds and looked so excited to get them.”
POLL IMPLICATIONS
South Carolina: The Gamecocks have been on top of the poll for 35 weeks, while winning 33 straight games. That’s third-most all-time behind UConn (51 weeks) and Louisiana Tech (36). … Sunday’s overtime escape from Mississippi State cost South Carolina one No. 1 vote this week, keeping the Gamecocks from being a unanimous selection for the first time all season. No. 2 Indiana got the one vote.
Tennessee: The Lady Vols have now lost to each of the top five teams in the poll. That statistic makes it easy to understand how they have to toughest schedule in the country.
BIG PICTURE
South Carolina: Since 1981-82, the NCAA Tournament era, only nine teams have had unbeaten seasons. UConn has done it six times and Baylor, Tennessee and Texas have done it once. … Ten of the 14 players on the Gamecocks’ roster are at least 6 feet tall.
Tennessee: Despite having three conference losses, the Lady Vols have locked up a double-bye for the SEC Tournament. … Horston came into the game with 427 assists, two behind Kristen Clement for No. 10 all-time in the Tennessee record book. … Tennessee junior Tess Darby has been named to the SEC Community Service Team for her involvement in a service trip to Rwanda through the university.
UP NEXT
South Carolina: Georgia will visit South Carolina on Sunday. Earlier this year, the Gamecocks beat the Bulldogs by 17 points.
Tennessee: The Lady Vols will close out their regular-season schedule at Kentucky on Sunday. The two teams have not met this season.
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2023-02-25T06:11:47+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-zia-cooke-unbeaten-no-1-south-carolina-women-top-tennessee/
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It took her more than seven decades, but 90-year-old Ellouise Lewis has a GED. The Mississippi woman recently earned an honorary GED after completing a test of her knowledge and determination, WLOX-TV reported.
According to WLOX, Lewis dropped out of high school in the 10th grade. Lewis told the outlet that she always wanted to finish her education.
Staff at the Gulfport Care Center helped make her dream a reality. They reached out to Wells of South Gate, a religious organization that conducts adult trainings and classes.
“It’s a blessing to me and to my coworkers to be able to make this happen,” Gulfport Care Center activity director Lisa Perdue told WLOX.
After she took the test, she was presented with the honorary GED.
"When they told me here that I could get my GED happy about. Still happy, excuse me, because this makes me happy to know that I can do,” Lewis told WLOX.
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2022-09-23T14:40:27+00:00
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wsfltv.com
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https://www.wsfltv.com/news/national/woman-awarded-with-ged-more-than-7-decades-after-dropping-out
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WFO SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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408 PM PST Tue Jan 10 2023
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The Flood Warning has expired for a portion of northern California,
including the following county, Marin.
Flood waters have receded. Flooding is no longer expected to pose a
threat. Please continue to heed remaining road closures.
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2023-01-11T00:32:21+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/weather/article/CA-WFO-SAN-FRANCISCO-BAY-AREA-Warnings-Watches-17709088.php
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RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina’s unemployment rate fell to 3.3% for June, the state Commerce Department said on Friday, continuing a slow decline that began late last year.
May’s seasonally adjusted rate was 3.4%. The last month-over-month increase based on revised figures occurred last August, when the rate reached 3.9%. The U.S. rate in June was 3.6%.
The commerce office reported that the number of employed people in the state grew by 14,580 during June to almost 5.05 million, while those unemployed dropped by 3,060 to 172,680.
Based on another counting format from monthly worksite surveys, the department said seasonally adjusted total nonfarm employment grew by 4,900 to almost 4.91 million workers. The business and professional services sector and the manufacturing sector reported the largest numerical employment growth based on the surveys.
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2023-07-21T20:26:13+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/news/north-carolina/north-carolinas-unemployment-rate-falls-to-3-3-in-june/
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ARLINGTON, Texas – Cameron’s men’s tennis team took care of business in the Lone Star Conference quarterfinals matchup against seventh-seed St. Mary’s 4-0 at the Arlington Tennis Center.
The Aggies took the doubles match at No. 1 and No. 3, with Tomas Almeida and Thomas Cardona beating Jake Farynairz and Nicolas Llosa 6-2, while Kristian Kubik and Emilio Seelbach took down Sebastian Azcui and Daniel Matheu Baldor 6-2.
Almeida, the 19th-ranked individual by the ITA, beat Alvaro Soler at No. 1 singles 6-0, 6-4. Cardona won 6-3, 6-4 over Oskar Irdoja at No. 2. Kubik completed the match with a 6-2, 6-2 win at No. 4 against Ryan Koth.
In the unfinished matches for CU, Baptiste Mercier won set one 6-3 and was tied 5-5 in the second against Aaron Ben Anton. Joao Duleba took the first set 6-3 over Llosa but was down 5-2 in the second. Alexandre Post won 6-4 in set one and had a 5-0 lead over Farynairz in set two.
Cameron will face rival Midwestern State, the 3-seed, which beat UT Permian Basin 4-1 in their quarterfinal match on Thursday. When the Aggies and Mustangs met last week, CU walked away with a 5-2 win in Wichita Falls. The pairing will be at 9:30 am on Friday.
CU women blank Kingsville
ARLINGTON, Texas – The Cameron women’s tennis team showed Thursday why they are the top seed in the Lone Star Conference tournament, as they beat Texas A&M-Kingsville 4-0 at the Arlington Tennis Complex.
The Aggies entered this week’s LSC Tournament as the top seed after winning the regular season championship and being the top-ranked team in the South Central Region. When they hosted the Javelinas earlier in the spring, they won 5-2.
CU won two of the three doubles pairings to nab the early point, as Vasilisa Polunova and Anastasia Uspenskaia won 6-4 at No. 1, and Lea Manga and Karolina Glowinska won 6-1 at No. 2. The team of Jenna Goessel and Magda Wawrowska dropped the match at No. 3 4-6.
The Black-and-Gold went into the singles matches needing just three wins to advance to the semifinals. Polunova earned the second point with a 6-2, 6-1 win at No. 1, and Goessel won 6-1, 6-4 at five to extend Cameron’s lead to 3-0. Wawrowska had the match-clinching point, winning 7-6(7-4), 6-1 at No. 6.
In the other three singles matches, Uspenskaia lost her first set 6-7(7-4) but was leading 4-3 in set two when the match ended. Manga dropped the opening set 6-7(7-3) and was down 1-4 in the second. Kateryna Rudenko fell in the first set 2-6 but rebounded in the second, leading 5-3 when the match was called.
The Aggies advance to the semifinals, meeting with the Rambelles of Angelo State at 1:00 pm. ASU beat UT Tyler 4-0 in their quarterfinal match. Where CU met with the Belles during the season, Cameron won 4-3.
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2023-04-21T09:28:38+00:00
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swoknews.com
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https://www.swoknews.com/sports/cameron-moves-on-in-lsc-tennis-mee/article_c6701af1-779e-53b0-b1a3-591289d9f3a1.html
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Hundreds of thousands of Poles took to the streets to vent their anger and concern over what they say is an erosion of democratic norms. Many are concerned their country is headed toward autocracy.
Copyright 2023 NPR
Hundreds of thousands of Poles took to the streets to vent their anger and concern over what they say is an erosion of democratic norms. Many are concerned their country is headed toward autocracy.
Copyright 2023 NPR
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2023-06-10T22:57:28+00:00
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lakeshorepublicmedia.org
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https://www.lakeshorepublicmedia.org/2023-06-10/many-in-poland-fear-their-country-is-moving-toward-autocracy
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As Company Advances Planning for FDA Submission and Future Growth
MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HistoSonics, (www.histosonics.com), the developer and manufacturer of a completely non-invasive platform and proprietary sonic beam therapy, announced today the publication of results from their prospective Phase I clinical trial, named the THERESA Trial, conducted in Barcelona, Spain. The study reported results on eleven targeted tumors in the eight patients treated who all had unresectable end-stage multifocal liver tumors: colorectal liver metastases (CRLM) in 5 patients (7 tumors), breast cancer metastases in 1 (1tumor), cholangiocarcinoma metastases in 1 (2 tumors), and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in 1 (1tumor). Importantly, the primary endpoint of technical success was achieved in all procedures. The secondary safety profile endpoint was achieved as an independent data safety monitoring board identified no device-related adverse events observed up to 30 days after histotripsy.
The science of histotripsy uses focused sound energy to produce controlled acoustic cavitation that mechanically destroys and liquifies targeted liver tissue at sub-cellular levels. Uniquely, the HistoSonics platform also provides physicians the ability to plan, target, treat and monitor the destruction of tissue under continuous real-time visualization and control, unlike any modality that exists today. Results of the study, recently published in the International Journal of Hyperthermia (THERESA Trial), demonstrated that the HistoSonics' histotripsy system met its co-primary endpoints of acute safety (30 day) and technical success (ability to treat targeted volume of liver tissue) in liver tumors of both primary and secondary origin.
"Being able to safely target and treat tumors in this advanced patient population, non-invasively and without ionizing radiation means a great deal not only to patients with multi-focal disease but could also provide a bladeless surgical option for patients in earlier stages", said co-Principal Investigator Joan Vidal-Jove MD, PhD, a surgical oncologist with the Kuhab Institute in Barcelona. Dr. Vidal-Jove' and Dr. Xavier Serres led the study at the three Barcelona based hospitals that participated in the trial which included, Vall d'Hebron University Hospital, Mutua Terrassa University Hospital and Clinica Diagonal.
The published THERESA Trial results also demonstrated that the histotripsy system could be used to successfully target and treat multiple tumors in the same procedure, or single fraction, with one patient receiving three treatments to 3 distinct tumors, one patient receiving treatment for 2 tumors and the remaining patients having only one tumor treated. "The publication of the THERESA Trial represents a landmark study demonstrating the safety and acute technical success of hepatic histotripsy, and we look forward to results of our next generation histotripsy system in destroying targeted liver tumors in our ongoing #HOPE4LIVER Trials", says Dr. Joseph Amaral, HistoSonics' VP of Clinical and Medical Affairs. HistoSonics intends to use data from the #HOPE4LIVER Trials being conducted the US and Europe to support regulatory submission to the FDA in the coming months.
HistoSonics also commented that they have begun meeting with the FDA on their plans for a kidney tumor trial to commence in 2023 and are also currently conducting pre-clinical translational studies in the pancreas. The Company has also recently completed renovation of its manufacturing facility in Plymouth, MN and has hired additional personnel across all functions to prepare for upcoming growth.
HistoSonics is a privately held medical device company developing a non-invasive platform and proprietary sonic beam therapy utilizing the science of histotripsy, a novel mechanism of action that uses focused ultrasound to mechanically destroy and liquify unwanted tissue and tumors. The company is currently focused on the continued development of its Edison™ Platform, global clinical studies, and new strategic projects including future clinical applications and platforms. HistoSonics has offices in Ann Arbor, Michigan and Minneapolis, MN.
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2022-09-19T11:25:21+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/09/19/histosonics-announces-published-results-phase-i-liver-tumor-trial/
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Connecticut bakery workers left terrified after hungry black bear barges in, steals 60 cupcakes
Employees at a Connecticut bakery were left terrified last week after a hungry black bear barged into the garage and helped itself to 60 cupcakes.
Miriam Stephens, owner of Taste by Spellbound in the town of Avon, said workers were loading cakes into a van for delivery on Wednesday when the bear strolled in.
The employee "looked up and saw a bear staring at her from the South Windsor side," Stephens wrote in an Instagram post. "All of the sudden we hear her screaming bloody murder and then yelling, ‘there’s a bear in [the] garage!’"
Williams told TV station WTNH that she shouted to scare the bear off, but it retreated and came back three times. She said the bear charged at her, so she backed out of the garage and ran.
PENNSYLVANIA BEAR THAT ATTACKED TWO YOUNG CHILDREN CAPTURED, EUTHANIZED: OFFICIALS
Taste by Spellbound in Avon, Connecticut. (Taste By Spellbound)
Surveillance video obtained by WTNH shows bakery workers walking around the side of the business to try to scare the bear, but then running away after it scares them.
The video shows the bear dragging a container of cupcakes from the garage into the parking lot. Stephens said the bear ate 60 cupcakes.
A baker finally got the bear to leave by honking a car horn, Williams said.
"They are more scared of us than us of them," a post on the bakery's Instagram page read. "We all have had a good laugh about it at this point and think the bears are cute."
A bear busted into the garage of a Connecticut bakery and helped itself to 60 cupcakes. Thankfully, no one was hurt. (Taste by Spellbound)
The bakery added that no bears will be harmed because they did not hurt anyone.
The four-footed thief was gone by the time police and officers from the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection arrived.
BEAR ATTACKS OREGON MAN AFTER HE SHOOTS ANIMAL TWICE FOR HARASSING HIS CHICKENS
No one was injured in the encounter. Yet the incident underscored the rise in a series of troubling interactions between black bears and humans in Connecticut.
Statistics compiled by the department show that there were a record 67 reports of bears entering Connecticut homes in 2022 – up from 45 in 2020.
Workers at the bakery eventually scared the bear off by honking a car horn. (Taste by Spellbound)
Last month, a 74-year-old woman suffered bites to her arms and legs when she was attacked by a bear while walking her dog in a Hartford suburb. There were two attacks last year, including one in October where a 10-year-old boy was mauled in a backyard.
"The frequency and severity of bear-human interactions is increasing," DEEP spokesperson Paul Copleman said Friday.
There are between 1,000 and 1,200 black bears living in Connecticut, the state environmental agency says, with sightings last year in 158 of the state's 169 towns and cities.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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2023-05-30T16:42:03+00:00
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fox9.com
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https://www.fox9.com/news/connecticut-bakery-workers-left-terrified-after-hungry-black-bear-barges-in-steals-60-cupcakes
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