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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A Medal of Honor recipient from West Virginia who died this week has been chosen as the first inductee into the West Virginia Military Hall of Fame, Gov. Jim Justice said.
Hershel “Woody” Williams, 98, died Wednesday, and Justice said Thursday he had nominated Williams for the Hall of Fame. The West Virginia Veterans Council met Thursday and unanimously voted to induct Williams, Justice's office said in a news release.
Williams was America's last surviving World War II Medal of Honor recipient.
The Hall of Fame, established this year by the legislature, honors veterans from West Virginia who went above and beyond the call of duty on the battlefield and who continued to distinguish themselves in service after returning to the state, the release said.
Williams will lie in state at the state Capitol on Saturday with a state memorial service held there on Sunday. Justice ordered U.S. and state flags flown at half-staff on state facilities through Monday in memory of Williams, a native of Quiet Dell.
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2022-07-01T08:34:41+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Medal-of-Honor-recipient-to-be-inducted-into-Hall-17278470.php
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International Online Jeweler Debuts New Colorful Gemstones Initiative Because the World Needs More Color – In Every Way
LOS ANGELES, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Angara, the leading international online jeweler, today is pleased to announce its new colorful gemstone initiative, Dream in Color, highlighting how color brings out the best in people. Inspiring self-expression and discovery, Angara harnesses the depth and deeper meaning connected to colors to create a new world of opportunity for consumers – after all, the World Needs More Color in Every Way.
Angara is where color meets creation – since the beginning, it has always focused on providing consumers with high-quality gemstones to express themselves, along with the tools to create beautiful, handcrafted pieces of jewelry that are made just for them. Whether opting for Garnet, Citrine or Amethyst, gemstones, known and valued for the complexity and versatility of their natural flaws, enable consumers to showcase and celebrate individuality from a place of self-expression and creativity.
Encouraging consumers to Dream in Color and take the colorful journey with them, Angara will inject a variety of color-filled moments throughout 2023 to celebrate the year in a vibrant way, such as:
- #MemoriesInColor Valentine's Day campaign - capture and relive your favorite memories in a colorful way that lasts forever
- A limited-edition capsule collection, highlighting how color can bring out the best in us through our accessories
- A Holi celebration event to honor the founders' heritage, the Festival of Colors and the journey of colorful self-expression
- And so much more!
"Pulling from our Indian heritage, we are able to show the world the different ways that color can be celebrated and represented in our everyday lives," said Aditi Daga, Co-Founder and Director of Strategic Partnerships of Angara. "Color is beautiful and incites special memories, allowing us to both live and Dream in Color. At Angara, we are here to help you mark these important moments, no matter how big or small, with a beautiful piece of jewelry that will be a reminder of what you've experienced, as an individual."
As the world's most ancient source of color, gemstones transform over time in a process that can take 30 million years, where they are constantly changing and evolving, just as each of us do throughout our lives. While others in the jewelry industry are embracing "flawlessness" within "colorless" stones, Angara understands that just like gemstones, everyone has flaws and intricacies that make them unique – and that is something to be celebrated, both universally and individually.
"At Angara, color influences every decision we make because it really does bring out the best in all of us," said Ankur Daga, Co-Founder and CEO of Angara. "We strive to provide consumers with every gemstone imaginable to be able to express themselves in the best way possible, while embracing their truest personality – flaws and all. Color can have such a substantial impact on a person, so we want to make sure that when thinking of color, consumers think of Angara."
With studio artisans handcrafting every order, consumers can feel confident knowing that their custom-designed piece of jewelry is being handled with the utmost care and consideration. With color so intricately intertwined in Angara's DNA, the handling and shaping of gemstones is taken seriously and only the most sustainable practices are used for harvesting the colorful gemstones. This collaborative process between consumers and Angara allows for creative expression at its most personal level.
For more information about Angara, Dream in Color, exciting upcoming announcements or to shop the brand's high-quality, handcrafted jewelry, please visit Angara.com, and follow @AngaraJewelry on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest and TikTok.
About Angara
Angara is an online DTC fine jewelry retail brand, offering handcrafted jewelry dressed in natural-colored gemstones, high-quality diamonds, and pearls, with every piece custom made-to-order. Founded in 2005 by husband-wife duo, Ankur and Aditi Daga, Angara has grown to become the leading source for D2C fine gemstone jewelry. A vertically integrated company, with deep, familial roots in the gemstone business, spanning hundreds of years of experience, Angara handles each step of the process in-house from stone-cutting, designing, manufacturing, quality control and fulfillment. Angara is headquartered in Los Angeles, California, with additional offices globally in India, Thailand, Ireland, Australia and Canada. The brand also currently holds licensing deals with Harvard University and Natori. For more information visit https://www.angara.com/ and follow along on social media @angarajewelry.
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2023-01-19T15:08:45+00:00
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https://www.wymt.com/prnewswire/2023/01/19/angara-launches-2023-dream-color-campaign-illuminate-world-through-color/
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MALVERN, Pa. (AP) — MALVERN, Pa. (AP) — Cantaloupe, Inc. (CTLP) on Tuesday reported a loss of $573,000 in its fiscal second quarter.
On a per-share basis, the Malvern, Pennsylvania-based company said it had a loss of 1 cent.
The electronic payment and wireless networking company posted revenue of $61.3 million in the period, which topped Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $59 million.
Cantaloupe expects full-year revenue in the range of $240 million to $250 million.
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2023-02-07T23:46:38+00:00
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lmtonline.com
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https://www.lmtonline.com/business/article/cantaloupe-fiscal-q2-earnings-snapshot-17770257.php
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SOUTHFIELD, Mich., June 21, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Partnering with Equature in 2012, the Massachusetts State 911 Department progressed into one of Equature's most valued and important partnerships helping us grow in both robust customer support services and understanding our customers' voices. Maintaining our shared experience, Equature grew into a leading provider of cloud-based NG9-1-1 recording solutions with enhanced AI based user interface capabilities. Equature' s enhanced NextGen technology incorporates Audio, Video, Data, Analytics, and Location Information
The Massachusetts State 911 Department provides for an efficient and reliable 9-1-1 system for all residents and visitors of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Massachusetts State 911 Department also provides specialized telephone equipment for people with disabilities and makes available funding to communities in support of their local 9-1-1 call centers. The Massachusetts State 911 Department oversees and supports the statewide i3 aligned NG9-1-1 system.
The Massachusetts State 911 Department and Equature partnership exemplifies a trusted, steadfast relationship that results from working together in an open communication environment, adapting to the dynamics of managing over 200 PSAPs and Emergency Communication Centers.
As observed by Norm Fournier, Massachusetts State 911 Department Deputy Executive Director, "We partnered with Equature for over a decade now. They have an intuitive user interface and a reliable product. Equature has quality people who deliver great service and can meet the high standards of the Massachusetts State 911 Department."
Equature is proud of our over 11-year partnership with an organization with the integrity, foresightedness, and demand for excellence for their customers that is Massachusetts State 911 Department.
Please contact Equature to learn how you can develop a partnering experience that meets your calls for excellence and an innovative technology partner that will ensure your path for growth is cleared for many years to come.
Media Contact:
Tiffany Chan
tchan@equature.com
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2023-06-21T19:32:00+00:00
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kcrg.com
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https://www.kcrg.com/prnewswire/2023/06/21/massachusetts-state-911-department-partnerships-that-facilitate-growth/
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Okta, Inc. ("Okta") (NASDAQ: OKTA) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Okta, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
https://www.wongesq.com/pslra-1/okta-inc-loss-submission-form?prid=29124&wire=4
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Okta includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 19, 2022
Aggrieved Okta investors only have until July 19, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
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2022-06-27T21:41:32+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/06/27/class-action-alert-law-offices-vincent-wong-remind-okta-investors-lead-plaintiff-deadline-july-19-2022/
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A space tourism company is producing Drew Taggart and Alex Pall's concert. They plan to perform in a pressurized capsule, 20 miles high — attached to a balloon.
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A space tourism company is producing Drew Taggart and Alex Pall's concert. They plan to perform in a pressurized capsule, 20 miles high — attached to a balloon.
Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-07-20T11:02:16+00:00
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kcbx.org
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https://www.kcbx.org/2022-07-20/the-chainsmokers-will-perform-high-above-the-earth-for-their-next-concert
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ISS Rejects Warren Lichtenstein's Entire Steel Partners Slate
EL SEGUNDO, Calif., June 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eileen Drake (the CEO of Aerojet Rocketdyne Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: AJRD)) ("Aerojet Rocketdyne" or the "Company") and Gen. Kevin Chilton (Ret.), Thomas Corcoran and Gen. Lance Lord (Ret.) (three of its independent directors) issued the following statement to the shareholders of Aerojet Rocketdyne:
Fellow Shareholders,
We are gratified that Institutional Shareholder Services Inc. ("ISS"), a leading provider of proxy research and vote recommendations to the institutional investment community, has recommended that Aerojet Rocketdyne shareholders vote the WHITE proxy card "FOR" all of the Independent Slate's highly qualified director nominees, led by Eileen Drake, at the Special Meeting of Shareholders on June 30, 2022.
Ms. Drake added: "We greatly appreciate the support from ISS and our shareholders for the Independent Slate. We look forward to continuing to deliver tremendous value for the Company and our shareholders."
The Independent Slate Urges All Shareholders to Support its Highly Qualified Nominees by Voting "FOR" on the WHITE Proxy Card at the Upcoming Special Meeting on June 30, 2022
Important Information
This communication is being made in the participants' individual capacity, and not by or on behalf of the Company. No Company resources were used in connection with these materials. On June 1, 2022, Eileen P. Drake, General Kevin Chilton, USAF (Ret.), General Lance Lord, USAF (Ret.) and Thomas Corcoran (the "Incumbent Directors") filed a definitive proxy statement with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") in connection with the solicitation of proxies for a special meeting of stockholders of the Company to be held on June 30, 2022.
Contact:
D.F. King & Co., Inc.
Edward T. McCarthy / Tom Germinario
AJRD@dfking.com
Committee's Website:
https://maximizeajrdvalue.com/
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2022-06-18T17:37:34+00:00
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kmvt.com
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https://www.kmvt.com/prnewswire/2022/06/18/iss-recommends-shareholders-vote-entire-independent-slates-highly-qualified-directors-led-by-ceo-eileen-drake/
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“Barbie: The Album” by Various Artists (Atlantic/Warner/Mattel)
The Barbie industrial complex has detonated, coating the planet in pink, sparkly fallout. For the blockbuster’s soundtrack, “Barbie: The Album,” film director Greta Gerwig and music producer Mark Ronson corralled a set of huge artists at the top of their games and have come away with a raucous, joyous and, occasionally, touching compilation.
The soundtrack works because the contributors understood the assignment. Collectively, they deliver a dreamhouse of songs that are each at least a little better than they have to be. The tracks succeed both as cinematic elements and as standalone songs. The result is a worthy, danceable bookend to the classic “Saturday Night Fever” soundtrack of a generation before.
Director Greta Gerwig has now delivered small, medium, large and stratospheric films with excellent soundtracks. Her commitment to quirky rock songs and contemporary classical spans, with this latest endeavor, a whole slew of disco, hip-hop, K-pop, and a half-dozen other genres meld together into an impressively coherent package.
Lizzo gets the dance party started with the soundtrack’s opener, “Pink,” a bouncy confection that might be the most conventional movie song on the album. The artist sells it with her characteristic smiling effervescence.
Dua Lipa’s “Dance the Night” throws her megahit “Levitate” in the blender with strings reminiscent of golden-era Bee Gees and comes out with a modern disco classic. Ronson’s production is razor-sharp and Lipa marches straight in with a casual self-assurance that deftly set the tone for the film in the early trailers.
The brand architects at Mattel must have suffered a few sleepless nights after tapping Nicki Minaj and Ice Spice for the next track, a reimagination of Aqua’s “Barbie Girl.” The song is (openly) a little profane and (slyly) a little raunchy, but the collaborators take the edge off with humor and a sense of fun.
Ken actor Ryan Gosling goes all in on “I’m Just Ken” with a hilariously earnest performance that somehow spans the arena rock of Journey and Broadway decadence of Andrew Lloyd Webber.
On “What Was I Made For?,” Billie Eilish delivers a soft and surprisingly touching piano, um, Barb-ballad. Like “Hopelessly Devoted to You” in “Grease,” Eilish and brother/producer Finneas get the existential-crisis moment just right by going simple and raw. Eilish has never sounded better.
The album closes with a surprise cover of the Indigo Girls’ fan-favorite “Closer to Fine.” Brandi Carlile and her wife, Catherine, stay respectful of the source material, delivering a lighter and more open interpretation that complements the original.
There is plenty more good music within the 18 tracks. Sam Smith goes techno-glam on “Man I Am.” Charli XCX delivers an instant road-trip staple with the propulsive “Speed Drive.” Tame Impala provide a trippy dreampop interlude with “Journey to the Real World.” Dominic Fike warms it up with Malibu-infused sunshine on “Hey Blondie.”
It would be a reach to frame a project with this scope and budget as an underdog, but Ronson and Gerwig have executed a small miracle creating an eclectic sprawl of a soundtrack that can be enjoyed from start to finish. Barbie has inspired millions of hours of pretend play over the decades, and the artists involved have evidently devoted real energy to celebrate this jewel of childhood.
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2023-07-22T01:28:28+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/entertainment-news/ap-music-review-barbie-soundtrack-delivers-a-dreamhouse-of-kenergy-and-ballads-alike/
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MONTE CARLO, Monaco, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation App, built on the DigitalBits blockchain, allows benefactors to make donations in DigitalBits cryptocurrency and to purchase NFT tickets to select events, but also to support various FPA2 projects dedicated to ocean conservation, the protection of emblematic species and the promotion of sustainable development. DigitalBits is fast and eco-friendly compared to many other blockchains. The FPA2 application and embedded crypto wallet will also be used during several events which will take place in Monaco and abroad throughout the year. It will allow attendees to register and enable the use of DigitalBits cryptocurrency as donations in support of various FPA2 projects. The mobile application for the foundation was unveiled today at the Monaco Crypto Summit. A press conference was hosted at the Grimaldi Forum in the presence of Olivier Wenden, Vice President of the FPA2.
About DigitalBits Blockchain:
DigitalBits is a layer-one blockchain protocol that prioritizes security, speed, and cost-savings. Any asset can be tokenized on the DigitalBits blockchain, including NFTs created by artists, sports organizations, and other brands. By making micropayments efficient and cost-effective, DigitalBits provides the foundation for real-world mass adoption of blockchain technology and cryptocurrency.
About the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation:
Founded in 2006 by HSH Prince Albert II of Monaco, the Foundation works to preserve the Planet and promote sustainable development at a local and global scale. Its missions address major issues such as the fight against climate change, the protection of marine and terrestrial biodiversity, the preservation of water resources and the fight against desertification. Raising awareness on these environmental challenges is an essential component of the Prince Albert II of Monaco Foundation's action, particularly committed to the safeguard of the Ocean and the Earth.
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2022-07-29T19:57:55+00:00
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kswo.com
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https://www.kswo.com/prnewswire/2022/07/29/digitalbits-blockchain-launches-prince-albert-ii-monaco-foundation-app-order-support-its-environmental-missions/
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Why Nationals dealing Juan Soto would be rare MLB trade originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
We could see a very rare MLB trade within the next week.
The Washington Nationals are entertaining offers for Juan Soto ahead of the Aug. 2 trade deadline. The superstar outfielder is on the block after turning down what would have been the sport's largest contract ever at 15 years and $440 million.
Should the Nats pull the trigger on a deal in the coming days, it would be one of the more rare trades in MLB history.
Not only is Soto an elite player, but he's a very young one as well. The two-time All-Star, who is under club control for two more seasons, turns just 24 years old in October.
The last player to make multiple All-Star Games and change teams all before their 26th birthday was Miguel Cabrera in 2007. The Marlins shipped a 24-year-old four-time All-Star in Cabrera, along with Dontrelle Willis, to the Tigers in exchange for Dallas Trahern, Burke Badenhop, Frankie De La Cruz, Cameron Maybin, Andrew Miller and Mike Rabelo. Suffice to say, the trade turned out to be a massive steal for Detroit.
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Cabrera, the most recent member of the 3,000-hit club, is a lock to make the Baseball Hall of Fame and it's not crazy to expect Soto to join him in Cooperstown one day. Soto's career OPS of .964 would place him 16th on the all-time list (Soto hasn't reached the minimum number of games played to actually qualify for the list yet).
The 15 players with a better career OPS than Soto on the all-time list consist of 11 Hall of Famers, Barry Bonds, Mark McGwire, Manny Ramirez and Mike Trout. Of those 14 players, only one changed teams at age 25 or younger: Babe Ruth. The Boston Red Sox infamously sold the Bambino at age 24 to the rival New York Yankees for $100,000 in 1919. Just like the Cabrera trade, the Ruth deal proved to be massively lopsided.
Sticking with all-time greats, a total of 180 Hall of Famers appeared in an MLB game at age 23 or younger, as Soto did. Among that group, 28 wound up being traded before their 24th birthday. Roberto Alomar was the most recent one, going from the San Diego Padres to the Toronto Blue Jays as a 22-year-old in 1990.
Finally, in terms of wins above replacement, a Soto trade would be historic. The 2022 Home Run Derby champion has amassed a career WAR in the low 20s as he plays out his fifth professional season. But there has never been a trade in MLB history involving a player age 23 or younger with a career WAR of at least 20.
Taking all of this into account, the Nats should be asking for the moon in return for Soto. And it sounds like they are.
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2022-07-29T12:21:08+00:00
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nbcchicago.com
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https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/why-nationals-dealing-juan-soto-would-be-rare-mlb-trade/2900780/
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BROWNSVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Standing in a Tennessee museum, near exhibits of shimmering dresses worn by Tina Turner, Lisa Lyons wiped tears from her cheeks as she remembered the impact the singer and actor had on her life.
Lyons recalled watching Turner’s performance in the film “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome” as Auntie Entity, the tyrannical leader of a post-apocalyptic civilization.
“She was fierce, and she was strong, and she was powerful, and that has stayed with me,” said Lyons, who, like Turner, is Black. “As a little girl of color who didn’t have that type of role model in real life, it has stuck with me all these years.”
Turner, 83, died Wednesday, after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, according to her manager. Her Grammy-winning singing career includes the hit songs “Nutbush City Limits,” “Proud Mary,” “What’s Love Got To Do With It” and “We Don’t Need Another Hero,” from “Mad Max Beyond Thunderdome.” Her film credits also include “Tommy” and “Last Action Hero.”
Lyons, 56, said she heard about Turner’s death on Wednesday and drove to the museum in Brownsville, west of Jackson, where Lyons lives.
When it comes to her musical legacy in a region known for its blues, rock and roll, R&B and soul music, Turner was the “cream of the crop,” Lyons said.
“She is the standard. She is the goal to aspire for,” Lyons said. “She did it and she did it well, and she did it on her own terms.”
The museum opened in 2014 inside the renovated Flagg Grove School at the West Tennessee Delta Heritage Center in Brownsville, about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Memphis. Turner attended school in the one-room building as a child growing up in nearby Nutbush, one of the small, rural towns that dot the farms and fields of West Tennessee.
The building was on farmland owned by Benjamin Flagg, who saw a need for a school for the area’s black children and began building it in 1889. The school is representative of the schoolhouses for African-American children that sprang up in the rural South after the Civil War.
The school closed in the 1960s and was used as a barn before the dilapidated building was moved by tractor-trailer from Nutbush to Brownsville.
The museum contains a setup of the classroom, including the original blackboard and wooden desks used by Turner and her fellow students. It also contains photos of Turner, and the Armani, Versace and Bob Mackie dresses Turner wore on stage during the energetic performances for which she was known.
On Wednesday, Turner fans went to the museum to pay their respects. Some of them had already planned to visit before news of Turner’s death broke, while others made a special trip after they found out.
Sherry Raggett and her husband, Tom, had already planned to visit the center as the final stop of a museum tour that took them from their home in the Memphis suburb of Collierville to a few places in Kentucky and Nashville, then back to west Tennessee.
Sherry Raggett called Turner “a wonderful person” and praised her for “her strong influence on women and how they can overcome so many things.”
“I grew up listening to her, and she was a fantastic entertainer,” Tom Raggett said. “I loved every minute watching her.”
The heritage center’s director, Sonia Outlaw-Clark, said she met Turner in 2019 in New York during the opening of “Tina: The Tina Turner Musical.”
“It was such an honor to be in her presence, but it was also such a feeling of ease,” Outlaw-Clark said. “Even though she was an international icon, a superstar, I still felt that she was a hometown girl. It was like meeting a neighbor.”
Outlaw-Clark said the center was hoping to honor Turner this weekend during its annual Exit 56 Blues Fest and during another event in September that takes place on the anniversary of the museum’s opening.
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2023-05-25T05:46:25+00:00
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cenlanow.com
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https://www.cenlanow.com/entertainment-news/ap-at-tennessee-museum-fans-remember-tina-turners-talent-strength-influence/
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A state appeals court has reinstated a new congressional map drawn by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ staff that could diminish Florida’s Black representation in Washington, a week after a lower court judge said the map was unconstitutional.
The 1st District Court of appeals ruled that Judge Layne Smith erred when he ordered a replacement map be used for the 2022 election.
The latest order means the governor’s map is reinstated pending outcome of the case in the appeals court.
The DeSantis map would likely boost the number of Florida seats held by Republicans, while also making it difficult for Democratic U.S. Rep. Al Lawson to maintain his seat in a north Florida district where nearly half the voters are Black.
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2022-05-23T23:38:14+00:00
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wlrn.org
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https://www.wlrn.org/news/2022-05-23/a-florida-appeals-court-reinstates-desantis-congressional-map
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We’ve written about this before and the trend has remained true: free agency in the NBA ain’t what it used to be.
The stars have learned that it’s better to secure the extension through Bird Rights — thereby maximizing their contracts — and pick the destination later by requesting a trade. Kevin Durant did it. Bradley Beal did it. Dame Lillard could do it next.
As a result, the upcoming free agency won’t include a franchise player changing teams for a fourth straight year. The 2019 class was a doozy and we may never see it again.
But there are some game-changers available, even if most of the top free agents will likely re-sign with their current squads.
Below is a ranked list of the top-10 free agents. The negotiation period begins at 6 p.m. on June 30 — although we know tampering is commonplace beforehand — and deals can become official July 6:
1. JAMES HARDEN
Age: 33
Incumbent team: Sixers
Last season’s salary: $33 million
There have been persistent rumors about Harden seeking a reunion with the Rockets, but our sense is that’s mostly a negotiation tactic. The Rockets have copious cap space and could offer Harden a large contract. They’re also in a rebuild and don’t make sense as a partner for Harden. More likely: Harden re-signs with the Sixers and tries for another title alongside Joel Embiid.
2. FRED VANVLEET
Age: 29
Incumbent team: Raptors
Last season’s salary: $21.3 million
Picking VanVleet’s next destination is tough. The Raptors are certainly in the running to retain their championship point guard, but VanVleet will have no shortage of suitors. The Rockets and Magic have the cap space to sign VanVleet outright. Other teams — the Suns, the Sixers, the Bulls and Timberwolves — are sign-and-trade candidates.
3. KHRIS MIDDLETON
Age: 31
Incumbent team: Bucks
Last season’s salary: $38 million
Just opted out of a $40.4 million player option so you know he’s looking for a massive deal. That’s risky for a player who only managed 33 games last season due to injuries. But the Bucks aren’t in a position to let Middleton walk. Their championship window is closing with Giannis Antetokounmpo as the centerpiece, which is why Middleton’s return to Milwaukee is the likely outcome.
4. DRAYMOND GREEN
Age: 33
Incumbent team: Warriors
Last season’s salary: $25.8 million
Green is a diminished version of his All-Defense days but he’s a winner and a legend at Golden State. I’d say it’s smart to bet on Green returning to the Warriors, but there are other teams that could jump into the fray like the Sacramento Kings.
5. KYRIE IRVING
Age: 31
Incumbent team: Mavericks
Last season’s salary: $38.9 million
I’m done predicting Kyrie Irving’s movements. He’s all over the place. But we can say this confidently: the Mavericks are highly motivated to re-sign him. They gave up draft picks to acquire him from the Nets and feel compelled to salvage a backcourt with Irving and Luka Doncic. Irving may very well take the money. He could always force a trade somewhere else with the Lakers looming.
6. JERAMI GRANT
Age: 29
Incumbent team: Blazers
Last season’s salary: $21 million
The Blazers are reportedly eager to re-sign Grant on a large multi-year deal, but the franchise is also in a precarious position. Portland has yet to determine whether it’s keeping Dame Lillard, and that decision could easily have ripple effects that result in Grant moving elsewhere. If the Blazers trade Lillard and enter a rebuild, it makes little sense to bring back Grant. Then he’ll hit the market.
7. NIKOLA VUCEVIC
Age: 32
Incumbent team: Bulls
Last season’s salary: $22 million
The Bulls will give Vucevic a new three-year contract in free agency, according to reports. Like with Portland, those plans could be disrupted if the Bulls decide to tear it down and trade Zach LaVine. Vucevic is a skilled big man but his lack of athleticism has set a lower ceiling for his career. This could be his last big contract.
8. KYLE KUZMA
Age: 27
Incumbent team: Wizards
Last season’s salary: $13 million
The Wizards are starting over and probably won’t re-sign Kuzma, who is eager for a big payday after averaging 21.2 points last season. Look for teams with cap space to jump into this sweepstakes — the Jazz, Kings, Mavericks, Cavs, Pistons, Rockets, others. Kuzma’s free agency will be interesting.
9. JORDAN CLARKSON
Age: 31
Incumbent team: Jazz
Last season’s salary: $13.3 million
Similar to Kuzma, Clarkson is looking for a multi-year deal in the range of $20 million annually. He rejected an extension offer from the Jazz last season (mainly because he wanted more money than the Jazz could offer at that point). Nobody willingly stays in Utah for that long and several teams — including the Lakers — have been linked to Clarkson.
10. BRUCE BROWN
Age: 26
Incumbent team: Nuggets
Last season’s salary: $6.5 million
The steal of last year’s free agency (along with Jalen Brunson), Brown would probably like to re-sign with the Nuggets. But a return is unlikely since the champions are capped out and don’t hold Brown’s Bird Rights.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani pitched seven stellar innings and hit a two-run homer, and the Los Angeles Angels snapped their 14-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night.
Andrew Velazquez added a three-run homer in the sixth, but the Angels ended the longest skid in franchise history squarely on the shoulders of their matchless AL MVP, both on the mound and at the plate.
Ohtani (4-4) yielded four hits and a run while striking out six in a performance befitting an ace. He also had two hits, and he put the Angels ahead for the first time by crushing his 12th homer of the season off Nick Pivetta (5-5) in the fifth inning.
Los Angeles won for the first time since May 24 and for the first time under interim manager Phil Nevin, who replaced the fired Joe Maddon after Monday’s series-opening loss. The Halos won for only the fourth time in 22 games since May 15, when they were 24-13 and in first place in the AL West.
Alex Verdugo had an RBI single in the eighth for the Red Sox, whose seven-game winning streak ended with their first loss in the first two stops of their 10-game West Coast road trip. Boston has still won 16 of 22 overall.
Pivetta struck out 11 to match the most by a Boston pitcher this season while yielding six hits and two walks.
Ohtani was sharp on the mound after struggling in his two previous starts, notably ending the third inning by striking out Rafael Devers with a 101-mph fastball — the third-fastest pitch of his career and his fastest strikeout pitch ever. He induced 18 swings and misses after getting just three in his previous start against the Yankees last week.
The Angels had a lead after the sixth inning for the seventh time in the past 15 games, but their inconsistent bullpen hung on to this advantage after Ohtani finished his start with two strikeouts in the seventh.
Ryan Tepera yielded two hits and a run in the eighth, and Raisel Iglesias threw a perfect ninth for his 12th save.
The Angels had played 18 consecutive scoreless innings against Boston before Ohtani’s blast in the fifth, and their lineup struggled again early without starters Mike Trout, Taylor Ward, Anthony Rendon, David Fletcher, Brandon Marsh and Luis Rengifo. Trout missed his second straight game with groin tightness.
The Angels got an improbable contribution from Velazquez, who ended his 0-for-22 slump with a two-out shot off Hirokazu Sawamura into the elevated right field stands. Sawamura inherited a two-on, nobody-out jam and nearly escaped before Los Angeles’ light-hitting shortstop came through with his first hit of June.
CLOSE CALL
Ohtani barely avoided being hit by Franchy Cordero’s broken bat in the second inning. Velazquez fielded the resulting grounder and made a poor throw home, but Max Stassi fielded the bounce and tagged out Verdugo to keep the game scoreless.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Red Sox: Reliever Hansel Robles pitched a 1-2-3 eighth inning in his return from the injured list after sitting out two weeks with back spasms. Robles recorded 26 saves during parts of three seasons with the Angels, including an outstanding campaign in 2019 and a terrible one in 2020, leading to his departure. … Nathan Eovaldi had discomfort in his right hip Wednesday during his five-inning start, but manager Alex Cora expects him to make his next start on schedule.
Angels: Nevin said Trout’s injury still isn’t believed to be a long-term concern. … Noah Syndergaard won’t face the Mets on Sunday night as originally scheduled because Nevin wants to give him an extra day between starts. Thor isn’t injured, Nevin said.
UP NEXT
Red Sox: After a late-night flight up the coast, Rich Hill (2-3, 4.40 ERA) takes the mound Friday to open a three-game series in Seattle.
Angels: Tylor Megill (4-2, 4.41 ERA) takes the mound for the Mets on Friday when New York opens a three-game weekend series at the Big A. Los Angeles hasn’t announced a starter, but is expect to recall someone from the minors.
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2022-06-11T01:46:37+00:00
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Santa Fe High School’s goalie Molly Wissman, center, rushes St. Michaels during an Aug. 17 game at Santa Fe High. Wissman was named Wednesday to the Class 5A All-State list.
No good season ever goes unrewarded, and there was plenty to celebrate for soccer at Santa Fe High.
A pair of boys and a trio of girls made the Class 5A All-State list, which was released Monday by the New Mexico High School Coaches Association.
Seniors Molly Wissman and Jazzi Gonzalez each earned first-team nods on the 5A girls squad and junior Asha Smelser is a second-team member. Wissman, who is bound for the University of Denver, was one of three first-team goalkeepers, as her 1.124 goals-against average was 10th in 5A and the 104 saves on the season was ninth best.
Gonzalez, a forward, was a steady playmaker for the Demonettes who scored 21 goals and dished out 15 assists as Santa Fe High reached the 5A quarterfinals. Smelser was a second-team midfielder who had 37 goals (good for second in 5A) along with a class-best
22 assists.
On the boys side, Evan Eadie was named a first-team midfielder after recording the most assists in the state with 21 in helping the Demons to the 5A semifinals after winning the state title in 2021. It was the second year in a row a Demon lead the state in assists, following Mike Wissman, Molly Wissman’s brother, after his 36-assist performance last year.
Owen Lock earned second-
team defender honors for his leading role in a defense that allowed just 33 goals on the season.
Class 1A/3A saw 10 players — all from St. Michael’s and Santa Fe Prep — earn All-State honors. Even though Santa Fe Prep won the district and reached the state semifinals, the Horsemen had seven players make the All-State roster.
Five of them were first-team performers, led by senior striker Trevor Erickson. His 27 goals and 62 points were third-best in 1A/3A as the Horsemen earned the No. 4 seed in the state tournament. Freshman Allan Rosales earned a first-team nod as a striker, as he scored 10 goals and dished out eight assists.
Meanwhile, Elijah Gutierrez is a first-team midfielder, as his 15 assists were second-best in 1A/3A.
On the defensive side, junior Santiago Sandoval is a first-team selection, as he recorded a 1.082 goals-against average to lead a Horsemen defense that surrendered just 22 goals — third-best in the class. He is joined by senior Daniel Kupcho, who is a first-team defender, along with sophomore Jonathan Wheeler and senior Marco C’de Baca as second-team back-line performers.
Prep managed a pair of first-team defenders in Liam Mooney and Vanya Ferjancic, as Prep won the District 2-1A/3A title and advanced to the state semifinals before losing to Hatch Valley in overtime.
Asher Nathan is Prep’s other All-State honoree, as his 12 goals and 11 assists got him on the first-team midfield.
The Class 1A/3A girls team has not been released yet, as coaches from the class will need to re-vote, according to the NMHSCA website.
In 4A, Los Alamos has six girls and three boys as All-State members. The Lady Hilltoppers had three players make it to the first team, led by senior striker Tara McDonald and her 40 goals that were fourth-best in 4A. Also on the first team are midfielder Laila Carter and defender Mackenzie Echave.
The second team has forward Marlee Katko, midfielder Dayja Fellers and defender Meredith Brown.
On the boys side, Los Alamos had all three of its selections make the first team — striker Stephen Boone, midfielder Alex Livescu and defender Abera Hettinga.
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Kyiv, Ukraine (AP) — The Ukrainian foreign minister says grain exports from his country’s ports won’t resume without security guarantees for ship owners, cargo owners and Ukraine as an independent nation.
Military officials from Russia and Ukraine were set to hold their governments’ first face-to-face talks in months Wednesday. They planned to meet in Istanbul to discuss a United Nations plan for getting blocked Ukrainian grain to world markets through the Black Sea.
Speaking to The Associated Press ahead of the talks, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba said any agreement needs to ensure Russia “will respect these corridors, they will not sneak into the harbor and attack ports or that they will not attack ports from the air with their missiles.”
Kuleba also told the AP on Tuesday that Ukraine’s military is “planning and preparing for full liberation” of Russian-occupied cities and towns near the country’s Black Sea coast. Ukrainian forces already have stepped up their activity to retake territory in the south as Russia concentrates on eastern Ukraine.
Asked about the likelihood of negotiations to end the war that started when Russia invaded neighboring Ukraine on Feb. 24, the foreign minister said peace talks were unlikely to happen soon.
“Russia continues to be in the war mood, and they are not seeking negotiations in good faith. They are seeking a way to make us implement their ultimatums, which is not going to happen,“ Kuleba said.
Moscow is attempting a de facto annexation of Kherson, Mariupol and other seized cities by introducing a Russian school curriculum, doing business in Russia’s currency and offering Ukrainians Russian passports, he said.
“I’m pretty confident that once these territories are liberated, the vast majority of people will burn their Russian passports quietly in their fireplaces,” Kuleba said.
In the meantime, Ukraine is insisting upon a full withdrawal of Russian forces as a condition for ending the conflict, he said.
“We are fighting for our freedom, for our territorial integrity, and we want peace. This war was imposed on us. This was not our choice,” Kuleba told the AP.
He stressed that while Ukraine appreciates the support it has received from the United States and European nations during the war, the country needs Western weapons deliveries to speed up as the fighting drags on into a fifth month.
“As long as there is not enough to win, we will keep asking for more,” Kuleba said. “You know, until you win, there are never enough weapons.”
The foreign minister acknowledged that Ukraine suffered significant troop losses as the Kremlin concentrated its military offensive in the Donbas, an industrial region near the Russian border where Moscow’s forces have gradually gained ground.
Ukraine nevertheless has enough people willing to join the armed forces, he said.
“The only goal that we pursue in this war is our survival. When you are fighting for your survival, you have no choice. You have to fight,“ Kuleba said.
Ukraine’s top diplomat credited U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and the Turkish government for facilitating Wednesday’s talks on grain shipments. A Turkish delegation and U.N. representatives were scheduled to join the discussion between Russian and Ukrainian military officials.
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. has said a Russian naval blockade stranded about 22 million tons of grain inside Ukraine, a country known as the “breadbasket of Europe” for its exports of wheat, corn and sunflower oil.
With shipments stalled because of the war is endangering food supplies in many developing nations and could worsen hunger for up to 181 million people, according to the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization. Kuleba said he was hopeful the talks in Istanbul would yield a deal on creating safe shipping corridors.
Ukraine’s future, as well as his own, is still uncertain, the 41-year-old minister said.
“There were numerous wars between the Ukraine and Russia in the last 300 years. But all of the leaders of these efforts, on the Ukrainian side, in the end, they were either killed, or they wrote their memoirs in exile,” Kuleba said. “So my personal ambition is to write my memoirs in Ukraine. And it will be a memoir of victory and a memoir of a person who belonged to the generation that changed history.”
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2022-07-13T11:31:20+00:00
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GALESVILLE, Wis., Jan. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- BCS Automotive, a leading manufacturer of automotive parts, has announced that it will be auctioning the contents of its Galesville Injection Mold Shop. The auction will be conducted by Cincinnati Industrial Auctioneers, a well-respected auction company with a long history of conducting successful industrial auctions in partnership with Silicon Valley Disposition.
The Galesville Injection Mold Shop has been an important part of BCS Automotive's operations for many years. The shop has been used to produce high-quality automotive parts, and it is now being decommissioned due to BCS Automotive's plans to modernize its operations. The auction will include a wide range of equipment, including (35) Injection Molders (New as 2016), (25+) Robots & Pickers (New as 2016), Wittmann Central Drying System, Auxiliary Equipment, Complete Toolroom/Maintenance, Air Compressors, Chillers & More – Over 800 Lots.
"We are excited to partner with Cincinnati Industrial Auctioneers to conduct this auction," said Tim Spalding, HSE & Facilities Manager. "They have a proven track record of conducting successful industrial auctions, and we are confident that they will help us achieve our goals for this auction."
The auction will take place on February 22nd at 9:00AM CT and interested bidders can register online at www.cia-auction.com. Bidders are encouraged to inspect the equipment in advance of the auction. For more information, please contact Ryan Luggen at ryan@cia-auction.com or (513)241-9701.
BCS Automotive is a leading manufacturer of automotive parts, specializing in the production of high-quality injection-molded parts. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, BCS Automotive is dedicated to providing its customers with the best possible products and services.
Cincinnati Industrial Auctioneers is a leading auction company specializing in the sale of industrial equipment. With a team of experienced auctioneers and a commitment to providing top-quality services, Cincinnati Industrial Auctioneers is one of the most trusted names in the auction industry.
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2023-01-31T20:19:51+00:00
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Last month was the hottest June on record going back 174 years, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. It's the latest temperature record to fall this summer, as the El Niño climate pattern exacerbates the effects of human-caused climate change.
The average global temperature in June 2023 was slightly hotter than the previous record June, which occurred in 2020.
Millions of people around the world suffered as a result, as heat waves hit every continent. In the U.S., record-breaking heat gripped much of the country including the Northeast, Texas, the Plains and Puerto Rico in June, and another round of deadly heat is affecting people across the southern half of the country this week.
Every June for the last 47 years has been hotter than the twentieth century average for the month, a stark reminder that greenhouse gas emissions, largely from burning fossil fuels, are causing steady and devastating warming worldwide.
The El Niño climate pattern, which officially began last month, is one reason temperatures are so hot right now. The cyclic pattern causes hotter than normal water in the Pacific Ocean, and the extra heat alters weather around the world and raises global temperatures. Usually, the hottest years on record occur when El Niño is active.
But the main driver of record-breaking heat is human-caused climate change. This June is just the latest reminder that heat-trapping greenhouse gasses continue to accumulate in the atmosphere and disrupt the planet's climate. The last eight years were the hottest ever recorded, and forecasters say the next five years will be the hottest on record.
Oceans are trending even hotter than the planet as a whole. This June was the hottest month ever recorded for the world's oceans. One of many hotspots is in the Gulf of Mexico, where water temperatures in some areas hovered around 90 degrees Fahrenheit this week. That's dangerously hot for some marine species, including coral.
Oceans have absorbed more than 90% of the extra heat in the atmosphere generated by human-caused warming.
Many parts of the U.S. are continuing to see dangerously high temperatures in July. Heat waves are the deadliest weather-related disasters in the U.S., and are especially dangerous for people who live or work outside, and for people with cardiovascular or respiratory diseases. Officials recommend learning the signs of heatstroke and other heat-related illnesses, staying hydrated and taking time to adjust when outside temperatures are high.
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BEIJING, March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- WiMi Hologram Cloud Inc. (NASDAQ: WIMI) ("WiMi" or the "Company"), a leading global Hologram Augmented Reality ("AR") Technology provider, today announced the development of its digital twin visualization and interaction system by fusing digital twin, artificial intelligence, data visualization, and human-computer interaction technologies.
WiMi focuses on the multi-source data of the digital twin and realizes visual interaction in the digital twin system. With the help of graphics and visualization technology, the system processes the data information of the digital twin, combines the real-time rendering of 3D scenes and data modeling, visualizes the data from multiple sources, and realizes real-time data visualization and interaction. The essence of data visualization is visual dialogue: transferring the physical world as images and data to the digital world for representation, analyzing, and extrapolating the logic of massive amounts of data to enhance the readability and flexibility of data results. Data visualization can assist managers in discovering the patterns and values behind the data, helping to make intelligent decisions.
Firstly, based on computer graphics and artificial intelligence, the system constructs an identical corresponding model in the digital world for real-world physical objects and dynamically simulates, monitors, analyzes, and controls them through digital means. Secondly, the system establishes a visualization bridge between the real and the digital twin space by covering the full range of data processing, visualization models, and visualization applications. A proper digital twin system is realized by integrating big data processing techniques such as sensing, analysis, and decision-making. Thirdly, interaction and collaboration are critical aspects of the digital twin system. The virtual entity monitors the state of the physical entity through sensor data to achieve real-time dynamic mapping and then verifies the control effect through simulation in the virtual space and realizes the operation of the physical entity through the control process.
WiMi's digital twin visualization interactive system efficiently analyzes, interprets, and provides valuable information by combining data analysis with graphic technology. It presents the massive amount of data from the Internet of Everything era to managers with greater efficiency, lower cost, and better results. The system empowers intelligent decision-making and helps companies to achieve product innovation and optimal allocation of resources. At the same time, WiMi's system, with its intelligent interaction and multi-party collaborative management mechanism, realizes the interplay and interaction between the real and the digital space intelligently and efficiently.
In the digital era of Internet of Everything, the demand for intelligent perception, interaction, visual display, and holographic experience has pushed people to build a digital twin world outside of the real world. WiMi's system helps the natural world interact with the digital world, allowing the optical lens of data to shine into the real world and empowering more industries to achieve intelligent and digital transformation.
About WIMI Hologram Cloud
WIMI Hologram Cloud, Inc. (NASDAQ:WIMI), whose commercial operations began in 2015, is a holographic cloud comprehensive technical solution provider that focuses on professional areas including holographic AR automotive HUD software, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR, head-mounted light field holographic equipment, holographic semiconductor, holographic cloud software, holographic car navigation and others. Its services and holographic AR technologies include holographic AR automotive application, 3D holographic pulse LiDAR technology, holographic vision semiconductor technology, holographic software development, holographic AR advertising technology, holographic AR entertainment technology, holographic ARSDK payment, interactive holographic communication and other holographic AR technologies.
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2023-03-14T13:06:57+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2023/03/14/wimi-develops-digital-twin-visualization-interaction-system-boost-intelligent-industrial-transformation/
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A new federal law requiring that sesame be listed as an allergen on food labels is having unintended consequences — increasing the number of products with the ingredient.
Food industry experts said the requirements are so stringent that many manufacturers, especially bakers, find it simpler and less expensive to add sesame to a product — and to label it — than to try to keep it away from other foods or equipment with sesame.
As a result, several companies — including national restaurant chains like Olive Garden, Wendy’s and Chick-fil-A and bread makers that stock grocery shelves and serve schools — are adding sesame to products that didn’t have it before. While the practice is legal, consumers and advocates say it violates the spirit of the law aimed at making foods safer for people with allergies.
“It was really exciting as a policy advocate and a mom to get these labels,” said Naomi Seiler, a consultant with the Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America whose 9-year-old daughter, Zoe, is allergic to sesame. “Instead, companies are intentionally adding the allergen to food.”
The new law, which goes into effect Jan. 1, requires that all foods made and sold in the U.S. must be labeled if they contain sesame, which is now the nation’s ninth major allergen. Sesame can be found in obvious places, like sesame seeds on hamburger buns. But it is also an ingredient in many foods from protein bars to ice cream, added to sauces, dips and salad dressings and hidden in spices and flavorings.
Advocates for families coping with allergies lobbied for years to have sesame added to the list of major allergens. Congress in 2004 created labeling requirements for eight: milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.
More than 1.6 million people in the U.S. are allergic to sesame, some so severe that they need injections of epinephrine, a drug used to treat life-threatening reactions. Cases of sesame allergy have been rising in recent years along with a growing number of foods that contain the ingredient, said Dr. Ruchi Gupta, a pediatrician and director of the Center for Food Allergy & Asthma Research at Northwestern University.
“Sesame is in so many things that people don’t really understand,” said Gupta, who called the move to add sesame to products “so disappointing.”
“In families that do have a sesame allergy, it is truly challenging,” she said.
Under the new law, enforced by the Food and Drug Administration, companies must now explicitly label sesame as an ingredient or separately note that a product contains sesame. In the U.S., ingredients are listed on product packaging in order of amount. Sesame labeling has been required for years in other places, including Canada, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.
If the ingredients don’t include sesame, companies must take steps to prevent the foods from coming in contact with any sesame, known as cross-contamination.
Food industry experts said the new requirements aren’t simple or practical.
“It’s as if we’ve suddenly asked bakers to go to the beach and remove all the sand,” said Nathan Mirdamadi, a consultant with Commercial Food Sanitation, which advises the industry about food safety.
Some companies include statements on labels that say a food “may contain” a certain product or that the food is “produced in a facility” that also uses certain allergens. However, such statements are voluntary, not required, according to the FDA, and they do not absolve the company of requirements to prevent cross-contamination.
Instead, some companies have taken a different approach. Officials at Olive Garden said that starting this week, the chain is adding “a minimal amount of sesame flour” to the company’s famous breadsticks “due to the potential for cross-contamination at the bakery.”
Chick-fil-A has changed its white bun and multigrain brioche buns to include sesame, while Wendy’s said the company has added sesame to its French toast sticks and buns.
United States Bakery, which operates Franz Family Bakeries in California and the Northwest, notified customers in March that they would add a small amount of sesame flour to all hamburger and hot dog buns and rolls “to mitigate the risk of any adverse reactions to sesame products.”
Although such actions don’t violate the law, the FDA “does not support” them, the agency said in a statement.
“It would make it more difficult for sesame allergic customers to find foods that are safe for them to consume,” the statement said.
Some large companies previously have added other allergens to products and updated their labels. In 2016, Kellogg’s added traces of peanut flour to some cookies and crackers, prompting protests.
That’s frustrating and scary for parents like Kristy Fitzgerald of Crookston, Minnesota. She learned last spring that Pan-O-Gold Baking Co., which supplies breads to schools, health centers and grocery stores across the Midwest, was adding small amounts of sesame to its products, including those served at her daughter’s school. Six-year-old Audrey, in the meantime, has outgrown her allergy to sesame.
Bob Huebner, food safety/quality assurance manager for Pan-O-Gold, told Fitzgerald in a string of emails that the company was forced to add sesame to the product and the label.
“The unfortunate reality is that our equipment and bakeries are not setup for allergen cleanings that would be required to prevent sesame cross-contamination and was not an option for us,” Huebner wrote in an email to Fitzgerald. Huebner replied to an email from the AP but did not respond to questions about the company’s practices.
Fitzgerald started an online petition protesting the move to add sesame.
“At some point, someone is going to feed an allergic child sesame,” Fitzgerald said. “It makes me think the laws need to change to show that this is not an acceptable practice.”
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2022-12-22T18:14:00+00:00
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cbs42.com
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https://www.cbs42.com/news/health/ap-health/ap-new-label-law-has-unintended-effect-sesame-in-more-foods/
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October 27, 1942-May 3, 2023
NEW HARTFORD-Dale Clement Huberg, 80, of New Hartford, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 3, 2023. A visitation will be held Monday, May 8, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Dike United Methodist Church. A funeral service will be held Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Dike United Methodist Church. Memorials may be directed to his wife and will be given to Dale’s favorite charities. Online condolences may be made at www.abelsfuneralhomes.com
Dale was born October 27, 1942, to his parents Clement and Lorraine (Wilson) Huberg in Williston, North Dakota. Dale graduated from New Hartford High School in 1961. After graduation, he enlisted in the United States Army and proudly served his country for 22 years, retiring with the rank of Major. He served in Japan, Vietnam, Thailand, and various other service locations. After retirement from the U.S. Army, he held various other jobs. Dale married Glenda Hefty at the Little Brown Church in Nashua, Iowa in 2001. After their marriage, they resided on an acreage in rural New Hartford, in the home built by his father and brothers until he passed.
Dale’s passion in high school was track, and he received a gold medal in the Drake Relays. He lettered in baseball, football, basketball, and track. Dale was an avid golfer, lover of wildlife, the outdoors, and a huge Red Sox fan. He was an honest, kind, generous, and gentle soul. He loved his wife, family, friends, and his pets, Simon, Sophie, and Coca dearly. He enjoyed bantering with Eric about military branches (Army vs. Marines).
Those left to cherish his memories are his wife Glenda of New Hartford, IA; sister Janice (Henry) Gerloff of Parkersburg, IA; brothers Jim (Gail) Huberg of Dike, IA, and Gary (Janice) Huberg of Parkersburg, IA; son Eric (Allie) Droste of Jacksonville; three grandsons, Liam, Cameron, and Evan; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Dale was preceded in death by his parents Clement and Lorraine Huberg.
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2023-05-07T06:51:59+00:00
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wcfcourier.com
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https://wcfcourier.com/lifestyles/announcements/obituaries/dale-clement-huberg/article_0ef3688b-0127-5b0e-a399-3b6e8798662e.html
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MINNETONKA, Minn., May 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Introworks, a branding and marketing communications agency with over 31 years of experience launching products, services and brands, today announced that Mark Fligge has joined the organization as the Chief Marketing Officer. Fligge brings an extensive track record of success as a med-tech marketing professional to this newly created role.
"We are thrilled to have Mark Fligge join Introworks, " said Bob Freytag, Introworks president and co-founding agency partner. "His extensive client-side experience, branding skill and marketing vision will enable us to expand our capabilities and serve more med-tech customers. At Introworks we've helped hundreds of customers, from start-ups to fortune 500 companies, solve complex concepts and change conversations to help them win in tough market environments. Mark's exceptional ability to work closely with clients and understand branding, launch and communications from their perspective will advance our capabilities in delivering world-class partnership and value."
Prior to joining Introworks, Fligge held senior marketing roles at a number of leading medical device companies. He was the vice president of marketing at the start-up Egg Medical; vice president of interventional urology at Coloplast; and vice president of marketing at ACIST Medical. Prior to these roles, Mark spent 13 years at Boston Scientific where he rose from product manager to director of drug-eluting stents, the largest product category within Boston Scientific's interventional cardiology business. Fligge holds a BA and MBA, both from the University of Minnesota.
"The stakes have never been higher in med-tech," said Mike McMillan, Introworks chief strategy officer and co-founding partner. "Every product launch, branding initiative or national sales meeting is a critical opportunity to get it right and establish your distinct identity and offering in the market. At Introworks, we live by the mantra, Launch is Life™. We're thrilled to have Mark on board; his vast client-side expertise, understanding of the med-tech space, and creative energy will greatly benefit our clients as we partner to bring their product launches, brands and initiatives to life."
About Introworks
Introworks is a different animal — an agency-consultancy hybrid, combining a strategy firm's ability to think deep, connect dots and change conversations, with the creative capabilities of a full-service agency. Our branding and marketing communications experience spans 31 years of launching products, services and brands that impact health, wellbeing, and the world we live in.
Businesses come to us to simplify complex concepts and change conversations to help their companies win in tough market situations. If you have tough market barriers to get through, we have the process, experience and imagination to help you succeed.
For more information about our agency, please visit www.intro.works.
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2023-05-08T15:19:02+00:00
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kcbd.com
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https://www.kcbd.com/prnewswire/2023/05/08/mark-fligge-joins-introworks-branding-communications-launching-agency-chief-marketing-officer/
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Arkansas on Wednesday became the second state to restrict social media use by children, as Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders approved legislation requiring minors to get their parents’ permission to create a new account.
The bill signed by the Republican governor requires social media companies to contract with third-party vendors to perform age verification checks on new users. The law will apply to new accounts created starting in September.
“While social media can be a great tool and a wonderful resource, it can have a massive negative impact on our kids,” Sanders said before signing the legislation.
The proposal is similar to a first-in-the-nation law that Utah Gov. Spencer Cox signed last month. Utah’s law takes effect in March 2024. Several other states are considering similar measures, touted by supporters as a way to protect children. California last year enacted a law requiring tech companies to put kids’ safety first by barring them from profiling children or using personal information in ways that could harm children physically or mentally.
Sanders last month announced the state had filed lawsuits against TikTok and Facebook parent Meta, claiming the social media companies misled consumers about the safety of children on their platforms and the protection of users’ private data.
The legislation has drawn criticism from opponents who said restrictions could raise new privacy concerns and exacerbate the mental health crisis among young people. Experts have also questioned how and if the restrictions could be enforced.
“The governor and the legislators who voted for this bill must not understand the harm it will cause to the privacy and free speech rights of the people they represent, because if they did, I don’t think they could pass it in good conscience,” Jason Kelley, acting director of activism for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, said in a statement.
The restrictions would only apply to social media platforms that generate more than $100 million in annual revenue. It also wouldn’t apply to certain platforms, including LinkedIn, Google and YouTube.
Social media companies that knowingly violate the age verification requirement could face a $2,500 fine for each violation under the new law. The law also prohibits third party vendors from retaining identifying information of users after they’ve been granted access to the social media site.
Republican Sen. Tyler Dees, the Arkansas bill’s sponsor, said the new law “sends a clear message that we want to partner with parents and empower them to protect our children.”
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2023-04-13T18:22:40+00:00
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texomashomepage.com
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https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/tech-news/ap-technology/arkansas-requires-parents-ok-for-children-on-social-media/
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Nobody ever said turtles worked quickly.
Though it took him nearly a century, the 90-year-old radiated tortoise known as Mr. Pickles is finally a dad.
The Houston Zoo announced on Thursday that he and his partner, 53-year-old Mrs. Pickles, recently welcomed three tortoise hatchlings: Dill, Gherkin and Jalapeño.
The births are a "big dill," says the zoo, because the radiated tortoise, native to Madagascar, is a critically endangered species whose numbers are in decline.
Radiated tortoises produce few offspring, according to zoo officials, and the species suffers from over-collection for illegal sales on the black market. Captive breeding programs have produced new radiated tortoises, but experts say the reptiles may go extinct in the wild.
First-time father Mr. Pickles is considered the most genetically valuable radiated tortoise in the Association of Zoos and Aquariums' Species Survival Plan.
Mr. and Mrs. Pickles have been an item since her arrival to the zoo in 1996.
It was only by chance that a herpetology keeper at the zoo saw Mrs. Pickles laying her eggs one recent day at closing time.
The zoo's animal care team uncovered the eggs and moved them to the Reptile & Amphibian House. Officials said otherwise the eggs likely wouldn't have hatched on their own, because Houston's soil isn't hospitable to Madagascar native tortoises.
Dill, Gherkin and Jalapeño are now living in the Reptile & Amphibian House until they grow big enough to join their parents.
The trio can be told apart by their shells, the zoo said: Jalapeño has the darkest shell, Dill's shell is lighter and Gherkin's lighter shell has a white dot in the center.
Copyright 2023 NPR. To see more, visit https://www.npr.org.
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2023-03-21T10:59:35+00:00
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knkx.org
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https://www.knkx.org/2023-03-21/a-90-year-old-tortoise-named-mr-pickles-just-became-a-father-of-3-its-a-big-dill
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LANHAM, Maryland (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday said Republican policies would blow up the national debt by $3 trillion over 10 years, taking direct aim at GOP lawmakers who say their priority is a balancing the federal budget.
“It would explode the deficit and leave the American taxpayer holding the bag,” the president said in a Wednesday speech.
The president said his budget, which is set to be released March 9, would protect Social Security and Medicare from cuts, while reducing the national debt by $2 trillion over a decade. One key driver of Biden’s planned deficit reduction appears to be his willingness to increase taxes on the wealthiest U.S. households.
“I want to reward work, not just wealth,” Biden told union workers gathered in Lanham, Maryland.
The president essentially charged the GOP with hypocrisy for favoring tax policies that could push the accumulated $31.4 trillion national debt higher. But Biden, too, wants to preserve some of the same tax cuts as Republicans so long as the approach is “fiscally responsible.”
The speech was the latest evolution in a political and economic debate that will play out over several months. Biden and House Speaker Kevin McCarthy need to reach a deal by midsummer on raising the government’s legal borrowing authority or else the government could lack the funds to pay its bills and default.
McCarthy, R-Calif., says they should agree on a path toward balancing the budget, posting on Twitter last Friday, “No more blank checks for runaway government spending.”
The president detailed a recent exchange with the GOP speaker in a speech Tuesday in Washington to county government officials. He told them that McCarthy “made it real clear to me what he wants to do. He says he’s not going to raise any taxes at all on anybody. He just wants to cut programs.”
The president said Republican lawmakers should present their budget plan to the public, just as the White House intends to do.
“I believe we could be fiscally responsible without risking — threatening to send our country into chaos,” Biden said Tuesday of debt limit talks.
But the actual path of the national debt could hinge on the upcoming expiration of individual tax cuts that President Donald Trump signed into law in 2017. Extending those tax cuts would in theory raise the national debt, as the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office based its projections on them lapsing after 2025.
The CBO released an updated budget outlook Wednesday, estimating that total publicly held debt would top $46.4 trillion in 2033. Separately, the CBO said the president and Congress would have some time between July and September to raise the debt limit, at which point the Treasury Department would exhaust its extraordinary measures and default would become a risk.
The White House fact sheet said Republicans would increase the debt by $2.7 trillion by prolonging those tax cuts, in addition to cutting a corporate minimum tax established by Biden and other policies that would add to the debt.
The White House noted that the extension of the Trump-era tax overhaul would give a $175,000 tax cut to families with incomes over $4 million. The size of that tax cut is roughly double the median U.S. household income.
But the same White House fact sheet adds that Biden would like to preserve some of the same tax cuts as Republicans, just not those that benefit the wealthy. Biden pledged during the 2020 campaign to not raise taxes on anyone making under $400,000, so letting the tax cuts expire could be viewed as a tax hike on the middle class.
The Tax Policy Center, a think tank, estimated when the law was passed that 53% of taxpayers would see their IRS bills increase in 2027 after the cuts expire. About 70% of those solidly in the middle class — the middle 40% to 60% of all taxpayers — would owe more.
The fact sheet previewing the speech said the president is committed to a “fiscally responsible approach to continuing current tax policies” for people earning less than $400,000. It’s not entirely clear what that could mean for the national debt, despite Biden repeating Wednesday his promise in last week’s State of the Union address to cut deficits by $2 trillion.
That leaves Republicans and Democrats theoretically in agreement on keeping taxes low for most people, while leaders in both parties have pledged no cuts to Social Security or Medicare.
Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, said that lawmakers should be open minded and consider changes across the board in order to lower deficits.
“Everything should be on the table to get our unsustainable fiscal problems under control,” she said in a statement.
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2023-02-16T01:59:17+00:00
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kfor.com
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https://kfor.com/news/oklahoma-legislature/ap-politics/ap-white-house-gop-plans-would-drive-deficits-up-3-trillion/
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MUIRFIELD, Scotland (AP) — In Gee Chun is making another strong run at a major.
The South Korean golfer took the halfway lead at the Women’s British Open after a 5-under 66 in the second round on Friday, putting her in position to challenge for a second major title of the year, and fourth overall.
Chun had an 8-under total of 134, putting her one shot ahead of South Africa’s Ashleigh Buhai and Sweden’s Madelene Sagstrom, who both shot 65.
Seven-time major winner Inbee Park, also of South Korea, was a shot further back after a 67.
Chun, who won the Women’s PGA Championship at Congressional in June despite consecutive weekend rounds of 75, carded six birdies and a solitary bogey in her round at Muirfield.
Sunday’s winner will earn more than $1 million but Chun said she was also motivated by a slightly smaller cash prize on offer.
“Before the start of the tournament my caddie Dean and I talked about the course and after that we had a little bit of betting,” Chun said. “If I make a bogey-free round he’s said he’s going to buy me dinner and pay me 100 dollars each day. So before each round it’s like setting another goal. That mindset helped a lot on the course. I had two bogeys over the last two days but I want to keep trying to make a bogey-free round.”
Of Chun’s four LPGA Tour victories, three have come at majors, including the 2016 Evian Championship and 2015 U.S. Women’s Open.
On Friday, she even got some help from one of the gusts of wind that make Scottish links golf so tricky.
“I have a great reason to love the Scottish wind now,” Chun said. “My ball was around the edge of the hole today, and after like three seconds it dropped. So now I can enjoy more the Scottish wind.”
Buhai looked on course to claim the halfway lead when she made an eagle and four birdies to race to the turn in 30, but after picking up another shot on the 11th she could not make any further gains and dropped her only shot of the day on the last.
Overnight leader Hinako Shibuno followed her opening 65 with a 73 to fall four shots off the pace.
Jessica Korda, who was second after the first round, settled for a 74 and was in a tie for 17th.
Four-time major winner Laura Davies, making her 42nd appearance at the event at the age of 58, missed the cut after an 81 which included a 10 on the 18th.
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More AP golf: https://apnews.com/hub/golf and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
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2022-08-06T18:00:15+00:00
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keloland.com
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https://www.keloland.com/sports/ap-sports/chun-takes-halfway-lead-at-womens-british-open/
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TX El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM Zone Forecast for Monday, October 10, 2022
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Zone Forecast Product for New Mexico
National Weather Service El Paso Tx/Santa Teresa NM
337 AM MDT Tue Oct 11 2022
TXZ418-112215-
Western El Paso County-
Including the cities of Downtown El Paso, West El Paso,
and Upper Valley
337 AM MDT Tue Oct 11 2022
.TODAY...Patchy fog this morning. Mostly sunny. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming west this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. West winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. East winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT AND MONDAY...Showers likely with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Highs in the upper 60s.
Chance of rain 60 percent.
$$
TXZ419-112215-
Eastern/Central El Paso County-
Including the cities of East and Northeast El Paso, Socorro,
and Fort Bliss
337 AM MDT Tue Oct 11 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Southeast winds
around 5 mph, becoming west around 5 mph this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. South winds around 5 mph,
becoming northwest in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs around 80.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 50s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of
thunderstorms. Showers likely, mainly in the evening. Lows in the
mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ420-112215-
Northern Hudspeth Highlands/Hueco Mountains-
Including the cities of Hueco Tanks and Loma Linda
337 AM MDT Tue Oct 11 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds
around 5 mph, becoming southeast in the afternoon.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower
50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly cloudy with showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in
the lower 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
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TXZ423-112215-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern El Paso/Western Hudspeth Counties-
Including the cities of Fabens, Fort Hancock, and Tornillo
337 AM MDT Tue Oct 11 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds around
5 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming north after midnight.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs around 80. Northwest winds around
5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
around 5 mph, becoming east after midnight.
.THURSDAY...Partly cloudy. Highs around 80. Southeast winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the lower 80s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 80. Chance of rain
20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance
of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance
of rain 50 percent.
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TXZ421-112215-
Salt Basin-
Including the cities of Cornudas, Dell City, and Salt Flat
337 AM MDT Tue Oct 11 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
mid 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. West winds around
5 mph, becoming north in the afternoon.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 5 to
10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower
50s. Highs in the upper 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly
in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers in the morning,
then partly cloudy with showers likely in the afternoon. Highs in
the mid 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
$$
TXZ422-112215-
Southern Hudspeth Highlands-
Including the city of Sierra Blanca
337 AM MDT Tue Oct 11 2022
.TODAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. South winds 5 to
10 mph, becoming southwest this afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northwest winds
5 to 10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 5 to
10 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. Northeast
winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT AND FRIDAY...Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Highs in the mid 70s.
.FRIDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming
partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a slight chance of thunderstorms. A
chance of showers in the morning, then showers likely in the
afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of
thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers with a
slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower
50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Chance of
rain 50 percent.
$$
TXZ424-112215-
Rio Grande Valley of Eastern Hudspeth County-
Including the city of Indian Hot Springs
337 AM MDT Tue Oct 11 2022
.TODAY...Partly cloudy this morning, then clearing. Highs in the
upper 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest this
afternoon.
.TONIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. Northwest winds
around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY...Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s. Northwest
winds around 5 mph.
.WEDNESDAY NIGHT...Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds
around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY...Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph.
.THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy. Lows in the
upper 50s. Highs in the lower 80s.
.SATURDAY...Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and
thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of
rain 20 percent.
.SATURDAY NIGHT AND SUNDAY...Partly cloudy with a chance of
showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper
50s. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
.SUNDAY NIGHT...Partly cloudy with showers likely with a chance
of thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance
of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight.
Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
.MONDAY...Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly
cloudy. A chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in
the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
$$
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2022-10-11T10:47:04+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/weather/article/TX-El-Paso-Tx-Santa-Teresa-NM-Zone-Forecast-17500800.php
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GREENVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Just a little off the top.
Recently, Caitlin Richards covered a story in Washington where Beaufort County Community College started a new location for its barber academy at 238 West Main Street in the downtown area of Washington. The academy has 12 students enrolled, split between its day and evening courses.
What makes this interview unique is while shooting her intro and outro to the segment, Richards got her hair cut from the head of the barbershop school. Services at the academy are available Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m.-9 p.m. and appointments and walk-ins are welcome. Appointments can be made by calling 252-940-6480.
For more information on the original story, click here.
In the interview, Richards speaks on how she found the story, what was it like to get a haircut for the segment and what would she do if she won the lottery.
View the video to find out more.
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2023-07-24T21:56:06+00:00
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wnct.com
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https://www.wnct.com/on-your-side/school-watch/reporters-notebook-caitlin-richards-talks-about-getting-a-haircut-for-an-interview/
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The Baton Rouge Fire Department held graduation for its 40th class of its Basic Academy on Oct. 13 at Istrouma Baptist Church in Baton Rouge.
In addition to 27 recruits for Baton Rouge, Zachary Fire Department had five graduates, Denham Springs had one and the Baton Rouge Airport had one.
Zachary graduates are Christopher J. Bonin, Hunter A. David, Trevon W. Hardnett, Brandon J. Roy and Tony M. White.
The Denham Springs Fire Department graduate is Laine V. Vicaro.
The ceremony featured words from East Baton Rouge Parish Mayor-President Sharon Broom, Fire Chief Michael Kimble and from Bryan J. Adams, fire chief of East Bank Consolidated Fire Department.
As each graduate was announced, he walked across the stage for a certificate and then was presented his helmet.
Families pinned their new badges on them.
These graduates have obtained national certificates in hazardous materials awareness, hazardous materials operations, Fire Fighter I, Fire Fighter II and fire equipment driver-operator. The graduates have also completed classes for emergency medical technician.
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2022-10-19T16:52:48+00:00
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theadvocate.com
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https://www.theadvocate.com/article_1bcb5fba-4f20-11ed-812f-df39df16c0ce.html
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Scientists now say a new epoch – the Anthropocene, marked by human impact on Earth – began in 1950s
(AP) - Humanity has etched its way into Earth’s geology, atmosphere and biology with such strength and permanence, a special team of scientists figures we have shifted into a new geologic epoch, one of our own creation. It’s called the Anthropocene.
A geologic task force is recommending to mark this new epoch’s start in the small but deep, pristine Crawford Lake outside Toronto, Canada with a “golden spike.” The start of the human epoch is sometime around 1950 to 1954. The specific date will be determined soon, probably by levels of plutonium in new measurements from the bottom of the special lake site.
“It’s quite clear that the scale of change has intensified unbelievably and that has to be human impact,” said University of Leicester geologist Colin Waters, who chaired the Anthropocene Working Group that is making the recommendations. “It’s no longer just influencing Earth’s sphere, it’s actually controlling.”
The burning of coal, oil and gas that’s changing Earth’s climate and atmosphere, nuclear bomb detonations spotted in soil around the globe, plastics and nitrogen from fertilizers added on land and dramatic changes to species that make up the rest of the Earth characterize the new epoch, scientists said.
The idea of the Anthropocene was proposed at a science conference more than 20 years ago by the late Nobel Prize winning chemist Paul Crutzen. For decades teams of scientists have debated the issue and finally set up a special committee to examine whether it was needed, when it would start and where a golden spike would be placed to commemorate the start. Those spikes commemorate new geologic time periods across the Earth.
There are distinct and multiple signals starting around 1950 in Crawford Lake showing that “the effects of humans overwhelm the Earth system,” said Francine McCarthy, a committee member who specializes in that site as an Earth sciences professor at Brock University in Canada.
Because Crawford Lake is 79-feet (24 meters) deep but only 25,800 square feet in area, the layers on the lake bottom are pristine showing what’s in air and on Earth each year, scientists said.
“The remarkably preserved annual record of deposition in Crawford Lake is truly amazing,” said U.S. National Academies of Sciences President Marcia McNutt, who wasn’t part of the committee. “It is just as important to the beginning of an era dominated by one category of Earth species as it is to mark the end.”
The Anthropocene — derived from the Greek terms for ‘human’ and ‘new’ — shows the power and the hubris of humankind, several scientists told The Associated Press.
“The hubris is in imagining that we are in control,” said former U.S. White House science advisor John Holdren, who was not part of the working group of scientists and disagrees with its proposed start date, wanting one much earlier. “The reality is that our power to transform the environment has far exceeded our understanding of the consequences and our capacity to change course.”
Jurgen Renn, who wasn’t part of the study group but directs the Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin, said humans also “need that power, our knowledge, our technologies, but also our capacities of making better societies” to lessen and adapt to the worst consequences of our actions.
This puts the power of humans in a somewhat similar class with the meteorite that crashed into Earth 66 million years ago to kill off dinosaurs, starting the Cenozoic Era and the what is sometimes called the age of mammals. But not quite. That meteorite started a whole new era, scientists propose humans started a new epoch which is a much smaller geologic time period.
Geologists measure time in eons, eras, periods, epochs and ages. They propose we have moved from the Holocene Epoch, which started about 11,700 years ago at the end of an ice age to the Anthropocene Epoch.
It also starts a new age. It’s named Crawfordian after the lake chosen as the starting point, and ends the Meghalayan Age that started 4,200 years ago, Waters said.
The proposal still needs to be approved by three different groups of geologists and will ultimately need to be signed off at a giant conference next year.
The reason geologists didn’t make it a bigger time period change is that the current Quaternary Period is based on permanent ice on Earth’s poles, which still exist. But in a few hundred years, if climate change continues and those disappear, it may be time to change that, Waters said.
“If you know your Greek tragedies you know power, hubris, and tragedy go hand in hand,” said Harvard science historian Naomi Oreskes, a working group member. “If we don’t address the harmful aspects of human activities, most obviously disruptive climate change, we are headed for tragedy.”
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2023-07-11T18:55:28+00:00
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TORONTO, Nov. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Superior Gold Inc. ("Superior Gold" or the "Company") (TSXV: SGI) (OTCQX: SUPGF) announced today that it will release its third-quarter 2022 financial and operating results before the Market opens on Monday, November 28, 2022. Following the release, management will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 AM EST to discuss these results.
Conference Call and Webcast
Conference Call Replay
The conference call replay will be available for 365 days.
The presentation will be available on the Company's website at www.superior-gold.com.
Superior Gold is a Canadian-based gold producer that owns 100% of the Plutonic Gold Operations located in Western Australia. The Plutonic Gold Operations include the Plutonic underground gold mine and central mill, numerous open-pit projects, and an interest in the Bryah Basin joint venture. Superior Gold is focused on expanding production at the Plutonic Gold Operations and building an intermediate gold producer with superior returns for shareholders.
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2022-11-22T12:21:12+00:00
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wlbt.com
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https://www.wlbt.com/prnewswire/2022/11/22/superior-gold-provides-notice-third-quarter-2022-financial-operating-results-conference-call/
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MIAMI, Fla. — WSFL-TV Channel 39 is the only local South Florida station broadcasting the Miami Dolphins vs. Cincinnati Bengals game LIVE on Thursday, September 29th.
Starting at 7 p.m. WSFL-TV will broadcast their Inside South Florida Gameday coverage.
The Inside South Florida Gameday pregame show will be hosted by WSFL-TV’s Jason Carter. The show celebrates the energy of the night with fans across South Florida. WSFL-TV Correspondent, Miriam Tapia will be LIVE from Twin Peaks in Davie, FL with fans gearing up for the big game.
After the game, viewers will relive the best moments of the night with the Inside South Florida Gameday postgame show. Sports expert and host of Pulse of Fins Nation, Luis Sung will join Jason Carter with game day highlights and expert analysis.
Watch on WSFL-TV Channel 39 beginning at 7p.m. EST. Check your local listings and cable provider for the most up-to-date channel information in your area.
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2022-09-25T19:58:24+00:00
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wsfltv.com
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https://www.wsfltv.com/inside-south-florida/wsfl-tv-is-bringing-you-the-miami-dolphins-live
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MIAMI (WSVN) - A heat advisory that had been issued for parts of South Florida this weekend was upgraded to an excessive heat warning.
The warning, issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday afternoon, was in effect for all of Miami-Dade and Broward counties through 8 p.m.
7News cameras captured people out and about at Morningside Park in Miami.
“I’m exhausted, drained. It’s hard to feel full of energy, and you don’t want to be out here for super long,” said a man.
Some are still trying to grapple with the sweltering temperatures.
“It’s too hot to even go in the pool. It’s hot,” said parkgoer D’Andra Rolack as she held a portable fan to her face.
According to meteorologists, the excessive heat warning happens when the heat index reaches temperatures of 113 degrees Fahrenheit or higher for more than two hours.
Back in Morningside, parkgoer D’Andra Rolack said she’s taking extra precaution while spending the day out in the sun, especially when it comes to her 1-year-old daughter D’Ziyir.
“I got her some juice, some fruit and some water, some cold water, and I got her fan as well, made sure I charged it before I left the house,” said Rolack. “She can’t communicate ’cause she’s a child. Only I know, so since I know it’s hot, if I’m hot, I know she’s hot, so I just make sure I’m extra safe with her.”
This is the third ever warning for Miami-Dade and the second for Broward County. All of these warnings have happened this year.
When it comes to beating the heat. experts advise people to remain indoors whenever possible, stay hydrated wear loose-fitting clothing and avoid the sun as much as possible.
It’s also important to watch for signs of heat-related illnesses and to seek medical attention when you feel the symptoms.
“Heat stroke can happen from prolonged exposure to high temperatures, usually in combination with dehydration, which leads to failure of your body’s temperature control system,” said Miami-Dade Fire Rescue spokesperson Erika Benitez. “If you suspect someone is suffering from heat stroke, you must call 911 immediately and provide first aid.”
First responders also warn pet owners to make sure to bring the animals inside whenever possible.
The excessive heat warning was allowed to expire, but the heat advisory has been extended for yet another day through Monday.
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2023-07-24T02:51:36+00:00
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wsvn.com
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https://wsvn.com/news/local/miami-dade/excessive-heat-warning-issued-for-miami-dade-and-broward-heat-advisory-extended-until-monday/
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Pine Bluffs poses for a team photo after winning the state Class 1A 9-man high school football championship game against Shoshoni at War Memorial Stadium in Laramie on Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022. Alyte Katilius/Wyoming Tribune Eagle
CHEYENNE – Three Laramie County coaches were voted to the Wyoming Coaches Association’s coach of the year list Monday.
Sean Wilde of Cheyenne Central (Class 4A girls cross-country), Anndee McKinney of Burns (Class 2A volleyball) and Will Gray of Pine Bluffs (Class 1A nine-man football) were the three honorees mentioned.
Wilde helped coach the Central girls cross-country team to a first-place team finish at this year’s state meet. Under his guidance, senior Sydney Morrell won the meet, and fellow runners Averie Perriton and Emma Hofmeister placed in the top 10.
McKinney helped coach Burns to a 25-13-2 record and a 6-0 record in the 2A Southeast quadrant. The Broncs went 8-2 down the stretch to secure the No. 2 seed in the East Region at the state tournament. In Casper, the first-year head coach helped lead Burns to its first state volleyball title in 30 years.
Gray has been no stranger to success at the helm for Pine Bluffs. Over the past two seasons, the Hornets have gone 20-1 under his tutelage. This season, Gray helped lead the Hornets to an 11-0 record and their first state title in Class 1A nine-man.
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2022-12-14T15:50:43+00:00
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wyomingnews.com
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https://www.wyomingnews.com/wyosports/high_school/burns/three-laramie-county-coaches-win-coach-of-the-year-honors/article_99773d3e-7b1d-11ed-bf49-43eb867b416f.html
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Corden addresses divided America in final ‘Late Late Show’
James Corden used part of his farewell speech on Thursday’s final episode of CBS’ “ The Late Late Show” to address the deep rift in America over hot button issues including politics and ideology.
“We started this show with Obama, then Trump and a global pandemic. I’ve watched America change a lot. I’ve watched divisions grow and I’ve felt a sense of negativity boil over,” said the host. He implored his audience to “remember what America signifies to the rest of the world. My entire life it has always been a place of optimism. … Yes, it has flaws but show me a place that doesn’t. Show me a person that doesn’t.
“Just because somebody disagrees with you it doesn’t make them bad or evil. We are all more the same than we are different. There are so many people who are trying to stoke those differences and we have to try as best we can to look for the light, look for the joy. If you do, it’s out there. That’s all this show has ever been about,” he said.
Corden announced one year ago that he would be ending his late-night show after eight seasons, citing a desire to return to his native UK to be closer to family and loved ones. His parents were seated in the audience for the final taping, and his sisters, he joked, were in town too —- but at a bar instead.
Also Thursday CBS aired a primetime special called “The Last Last Late Late Show Special” featuring taped segments with Tom Cruise (where they performed stunts and sang a duet of “Can You Feel the Love Tonight” from “The Lion King”) and Adele, where they taped a final Carpool Karaoke segment.
Corden reminded the singer that she has an Emmy, Grammy and Oscar and wondered if she would ever actively pursue a Tony Award. “You have the EGO” he said.
“I really don’t think that that is ever gonna happen. I would never write a musical or anything like that because I (expletive) hate musicals,” said Adele to laughter. “I also think the EGO suits me better.”
Harry Styles and Will Ferrell were Corden’s final guests. Styles has been a frequent visitor to the show, and has even guest-hosted twice. He’s been game for a number of taped bits with Corden including the time the host directed a music video for Styles’ song “Daylight” for just $300 and when the musician took part in a more than 11-minute segment featuring a UK Vs. US dodgeball game where Corden, Styles, “Games of Thrones” actor James Bradley and Benedict Cumberbatch faced off against players including Michelle Obama, Mila Kunis, Kate Hudson, Lena Waithe, and Melissa McCarthy.
“As a friend, I’m so incredibly proud of you,” Styles told Corden. “On a personal note, you’ve been a safe space to me always as a friend.” He added that he was ’”selfishly very excited that you’re coming home.” Styles, Corden and Ferrell then embraced in a group hug.
There were also goodbyes from the other late night hosts. Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and David Letterman all appeared in a pre-taped segment with Corden. They joked that since Corden was ending his show, they could each call dibs on one of his segments.
They all chose Carpool Karaoke, referencing Corden’s most popular sketch where he drives around Los Angeles with celebrities and sing songs. Paul McCartney, Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey, Stevie Wonder and Chris Martin are a few of his Carpool Karaoke passengers. The segment was such a hit that it spun-off into its own series for Apple. Corden only appeared in the debut episode with Will Smith in the car.
Corden closed out the night by playing a piano and singing a song with the crew and staff gathered around the stage. “Part of me thinks I should stay here forever but deep in my heart I just know,” Corden sang. “No more shows to be showing, it’s time I was going, It’s time. Thanks for watching, that’s our show.”
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2023-04-28T05:16:00+00:00
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kaaltv.com
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https://www.kaaltv.com/news/us-world-news/corden-addresses-divided-america-in-final-late-late-show/
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Western Springs received a new fire engine July 11, compliments of a grant from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity.
The new equipment is a 2021 Pierce Saber Pumper — Engine No. 1711 — purchased at a price of slightly more than $500,000, entirely with funds from the grant.
Fire Chief Mike Kelly is pleased with the new equipment.
“Obviously, the new engine has up-to-date safety features,” he said when contacted by telephone, stressing that there were other advantages to the new engine, including mounting maintenance costs of the one it replaces, a 2001 Laverne Engine.
“The old engine was 21 years old, with lots of repair and maintenance issues,” he said. “Twenty years is about the time frame where we start needing to replace engines.”
Another advantage to the new engine is its similarity to the one 2017 Pierce Saber the department uses as its other engine at Fire House No. 2, 5101 Grand Ave.
Fire House No. 1, at 4353 Wolf Rd., directly North of Village Hall, will be home of the new engine. In addition to the two engines, the Department also utilizes a ladder truck, two ambulances and a command vehicle.
In addition to the full-time, contracted paramedics/firefighters, the department employs many paid, on-call personnel.
“With the new engine almost identical to the one we already have, the learning curve will be a lot less,” he said.
Kelly indicated that the Village will be selling the older engine, working with a third-arty property reseller.
Kelly credited both Illinois House Rep. Jim Durkin, the Republican leader in the House of Representatives and several other Village officials for making the new engine possible.
“The Village finance people were really helpful,” he said, adding that there was also a committee of fire personnel advising on the specifications for a new engine. “There were a lot of people involved.”
In a news release, Western Springs President Alice Gallagher credited Durkin, noting “it is unlikely we could have allocated the funds necessary for this public safety improvement without Leader Durkin’s strong support to secure the grant.”
Hank Beckman is a freelance reporter for Pioneer Press.
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2022-07-15T23:05:28+00:00
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chicagotribune.com
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https://www.chicagotribune.com/suburbs/western-springs/ct-dws-new-fire-engine-tl-0721-20220715-wmojxy2h7bbp3bcpweoa4p6h7q-story.html
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If you are a military veteran with a story to share, we want to hear from you.
The News & Record is again publishing a special “Honoring Our Veterans” section for Veterans Day.
We’re asking veterans to submit information and photos about their service. All submissions will be included in an online gallery featuring local veterans. Some will be chosen to be profiled in stories and photos in the special section.
The project will focus on living veterans who served in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, the Middle East and other conflicts ranging from the Cold War to military interventions in places like Grenada and Panama.
The intent is to archive the stories of those who served, and who often go unrecognized for their sacrifices and service. This is not a telling of war stories. It’s a tribute.
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Submissions will be accepted through Oct. 21.
Please include the veteran’s name, military branch, years of service, rank, hometown at time of service, current city or town of residence, and a short summary of their service up to 150 words. Please also include contact information so we can reach out with any questions or to set up an interview. Contact information will not be published.
For any photos, please indicate if you own the rights to the photo and give the News & Record permission to publish them.
Send information to jennifer.fernandez@greensboro.com with “Honoring Our Veterans” in the subject line. Or mail to Jennifer Fernandez, c/o News & Record, 3001 S. Elm-Eugene St., Greensboro NC 27406 with “Honoring our Veterans” on the envelope. For any photos, please include information identifying who is in the photo and when and where it was taken.
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2022-09-25T13:25:13+00:00
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greensboro.com
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https://greensboro.com/news/local/military-veterans-asked-to-share-their-stories-with-n-r-readers/article_4e70dd98-3c86-11ed-bead-b3c5c866d663.html
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Additional seats will accommodate an increase in passengers traveling by train to the international convention.
ORANGE, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Surfliner trains are expected to see a surge of travelers heading to San Diego for Comic-Con International, returning July 21-24 after a two-year hiatus. Extra equipment and one additional round-trip will increase capacity by approximately 6,000 seats on the Pacific Surfliner over the four-day period.
Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, Comic-Con International would draw more than 160,000 people to San Diego annually. The event was cancelled in 2020 and scaled back for 2021, but is returning with a full schedule of events for 2022, including workshops, panels, film screenings, and competitions. Trains traveling between Los Angeles and San Diego are expected to be busy as fans of comic books and pop culture, industry professionals, and cosplayers ride the Pacific Surfliner to the convention. The train is a popular travel option to Comic-Con since the train stops in the downtown area, not far from festivities.
Customers interested in traveling on the convention dates are encouraged to plan ahead and book early. Extra seating will be added to select trains to increase capacity. In addition, two special trains will operate July 21-24 with the following schedule:
- Train 568 will depart Los Angeles at 9:10 a.m. and arrive in San Diego at 12:04 p.m., making all stops in between
- Train 589 will depart San Diego at 6:01 p.m. and arrive in Los Angeles at 9:26 p.m., making all stops in between
Passengers are encouraged to follow safety measures and important public health orders in place. This includes washing hands, using sanitizer often and staying home if they are feeling sick. Face coverings are not required onboard Pacific Surfliner trains, however, anyone needing or choosing to wear one is encouraged to do so. Masks are still required in Los Angeles County train stations.
Tips for Traveling by Train to Comic-Con
Enjoy flexibility with unreserved coach tickets: Unreserved coach tickets allow customers to ride any Pacific Surfliner train from the origin station to the destination station listed on the ticket. This provides flexibility to take a different train than the one selected in the booking process. Because Unreserved Coach seats are available to boarding passengers on a first-come, first-served basis, trains can occasionally become crowded.
Upgrade the experience with Business Class: Customers receive a guaranteed seat, as well as complimentary snack and drink, priority boarding in San Diego, and bonus Amtrak Guest Rewards points. The number of Business Class seats on each train is limited, so it's best to book early.
Follow @PacSurfliners on Twitter: Stay updated with real-time alerts regarding which trains are expected to be busy. With an Unreserved Coach ticket, customers can choose to take an earlier or later train at no charge if the one they were planning to take is expected to be crowded.
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2022-07-15T00:01:02+00:00
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kxii.com
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https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/07/14/amtrak-pacific-surfliner-adds-extra-capacity-special-service-ahead-san-diego-comic-con/
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Team expands operations leadership
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Dec. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Grail Technology (OTC: GOGY), a diversified beverage and investment group, today announced a key addition of Russ Kaffenberger to its commerical operations and business development team.
Russ will oversee the day to day commercial operations, distributor management, and continue to push forward new growth opportunites for the portfolio. He brings more than 17 years of beverage industry experience, with stops at Monster Energy, Nutrabolt, Bang Energy and Dr Pepper Snapple Group.
Prior to joining our team, Russ served as Chief Commercial Officer for SWAY Energy Corporation, with the Sway Energy brand being the most recent additon to the the Golden Grail portfolio. As Golden Grail looks to expand, we will lean heavily on Russ's connections and expertise. Previously, he was the VP of International Sales and Distribution at Nutrabolt where he implementend the C4 Beverage global expansion. He also served as Bang Energy's Director of International Sales Asia Pacific and Oceania.
"We've had a strong close to 2022, with key additions to our leadership team as well as expansion of our brand portfolio, all of which gives us tremendous momentum heading into 2023," said Steven Hoffman, Chief Executive Officer, Golden Grail Technology. "Russ will play an instrumental role in helping us achieve our growth goals and we're confident his years of experience in the beverage sector will have an immediate impact on our business."
"We are excited to accelerate and build upon the upward momentum of the Golden Grail Beverage portfoilio," Kaffenberger said. "We are working to expand our distribution/retailer footprint across the US. Also, looking at more efficient manufacturing and supply chain opportunities. The team and I will be actively developing top international markets, including the UK, Germany, Australia, Canada, and additional European countries. We're excited to provide the world with better-for-you beverages formulated to help enhance people's everyday lifestyle."
Golden Grail's growing portfolio includes eight brands - Cause Water, KOZ Water, Sketch Can by Tickle Water, Tickle Water, Spider Energy Drink, Scorpion Energy Hemp/CBD, Trevi Fruit Essence Water and the recently-acquired Sway Energy.
Golden Grail Technology (OTC: GOGY) www.GoldenGrailBeverages.com is a fast-growing company with a strategic mission to innovate, build and streamline the growth of its beverage portfolio through fiscally responsible investing. The company targets brands that have a proven sales history, loyal consumer following, retail presence and strong value proposition who need assistance to get to the next few levels. Golden Grail has been actively acquiring brands within emerging and growing beverage categories. Our robust product offerings include Spider Energy Drink, Trevi Fruit Essence Water, Tickle Water for kids, Sketch Can for Tweens, Cause Water & KOZ Water helping reduce global plastic pollution and Scorpion Energy Hemp/CBD.
After an acquisition, the company utilizes a series of operational technologies to apply its business expertise, fiscal techniques and various manufacturing processes know-how to improve the economics and performance of each brand while advancing marketing and distribution for its beverage brands. The company's focus on sophisticated management and development of beverage brands, coupled with its rapidly growing and recognizable portfolio of healthy, functional beverages sets Golden Grail apart as a leader in acquiring and advancing existing beverage brands.
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KOZ Water is a premium purified and pH-balanced water packaged in completely plastic-free 12oz and 16oz cans. KOZ Water has had much success on Amazon and on the West Coast.
For more information visit: https://kozwater.com/
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Cause Water is Pristine Mountain Spring Water with a Cause
Cause Water has three key initiatives be a vessel for change, do your part and encourage consumers to join the cause, by drinking Cause Water. A fully recyclable aluminum bottle and cap support its core mission of plastic reduction and ocean preservation. Cause Water can be found in high-end, influential natural food stores along the West Coast.
For more information visit:
https://causewater.com/
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https://twitter.com/_CauseWater
Tickle Water is a premium sparkling water company dedicated to providing honest and clean hydration. Tickle Water is the first sparkling water in the market created specifically for children, yet enjoyed by all ages, complete with delicious flavors and a recyclable can, making it the perfect beverage for any occasion. Every can of Tickle Water is simply made with premium sparkling water and natural flavors without artificial ingredients, sugar, sodium, or preservatives.
For more information visit
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'Sketch Can' - The first and only 'sketch can' features a personalization space and a social media hashtag to invite Tickle fans to interact with the brand by drawing on the can and then sharing their custom can on Tik Tok. 'Sketch Can' provides kids with a brand they can call their own. It is a healthy premium sparkling water and natural flavors without artificial ingredients, sugar, sodium, or preservatives. 'Sketch Can' comes in a fully recyclable package, in two delicious flavors Watermelon and Sour Green Apple. Kids won't be able to resist the urge to sip and sketch.
Trevi Essence Water is a true clean-label beverage with a superior flavor that stays true to the fruit. Trevi has zero sugar, zero calories, no preservatives, no artificial ingredients, gluten-free, vegan, kosher and diet-friendly. Trevi comes in four delicious flavors Mango Orange, Coconut Lime, Peach and Grapefruit.
For more information visit www.DrinkTrevi.com
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Spider Energy Drink is packed with serious energy. This formula is the perfect balance of energy-boosting B vitamins, Taurine, Guarana, Ginseng, Key Levels of Amino Acids and herbal extracts. Made with 100% real sugar, Spider Energy is known as one of the best tasting with a fresh-citrus, smooth and refreshing flavor, without the medicinal aftertaste associated with most energy drinks.
For more information visit
https://spiderenergydrink.com/
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Sway Energy is an innovative and proprietary blend made with all-natural ingredients, zero sugar, and no artificial flavors. The "better-for-you" beverage combines 160mg of green tea caffeine, with the recommended 100% daily value of vitamins A, B6, B12, C and D, giving it the unique ability to aid muscle formation, boost energy, and promote the body's natural immune response. Sway comes in six flavors, including lime, mango, orange, strawberry, passion fruit and watermelon.
This press release includes forward-looking statements concerning the future performance of our business, its operations and its financial performance and condition, and also includes selected operating results presented without the context of accompanying financial results. These forward-looking statements include, among others, statements with respect to our objectives and strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to our beliefs, plans, expectations, anticipations, estimates or intentions. These forward-looking statements are based on our current expectations. We caution that all forward-looking information is inherently uncertain and actual results may differ materially from the assumptions, estimates or expectations reflected or contained in the forward-looking information, and that actual future performance will be affected by a number of factors, including economic conditions, technological change, regulatory change and competitive factors, many of which are beyond our control. Therefore, future events and results may vary significantly from what we currently foresee. We are under no obligation (and we expressly disclaim any such obligation) to update or alter the forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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2022-12-21T14:38:50+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2022/12/21/golden-grail-expands-team-with-key-business-development-addition/
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4 adults, 18 children homeless after fire destroys Ocala apartments
OCALA, Fla. - Four adults and 18 children are without a home after an apartment building went up in flames on Saturday evening in Marion County.
Crews with Ocala Fire Rescue said the fire broke out shortly before 8 p.m. at The Morgan apartment complex on SW 27th Avenue.
When firefighters arrived, they encountered smoke and flames coming from a second-floor unit.
It took about 15 minutes to knock down the fire, but the fire, smoke and water damage made four units uninhabitable.
The American Red Cross has been requested to help the four families impacted by the fire.
Crews are working to learn the cause of the fire.
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2023-04-02T15:05:25+00:00
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wogx.com
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https://www.wogx.com/news/4-adults-18-children-homeless-after-fire-destroys-ocala-apartments
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In-Person Ediscovery Event Celebrates the Breakthrough Accomplishments of 7 Ediscovery Leaders
SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Everlaw, the cloud-native investigation and litigation platform, honored seven customers for their breakthrough accomplishments in 2022 at Everlaw Summit, the company's flagship in-person experience for its customers, partners and the greater ediscovery community held this week at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco.
The Everlaw Summit Awards recognizes individuals, organizations and law firms who are making significant impact, innovation and contributions across the legal and ediscovery sector. In seven categories, Everlaw celebrates the top innovation, DEI change agent and community influencer and the vital role they play in our society, as well as those whose work focuses on promoting justice.
The 2022 categories and winners of Everlaw Summit Awards are as follows:
- Innovation of the Year Award: Denise Ware from Abbott
- Impact of the Year Award: Penny Jones-Magee from Harness IP
- Everlaw For Good Award: Nora Ahmed from ACLU of Louisiana
- Diversity Equity and Inclusion Change Agent: Steven Hicks-Safra from Cole, Scott & Kissane
- Rising Star in Ediscovery: Amy Prime from Womble Bond Dickinson (UK)
- Everlaw Community Influencer Award: Greg McCullough from Fire Litigation Consulting
- People's Choice Awards: Rachel Taketa from University of California at San Francisco
"These winners represent the 'best of the best' in the legal tech industry," Everlaw VP of Marketing Joshua Schnoll said. "Driving innovation, leading through change and striving for justice, they have made their mark in 2022 and continue to change the way ediscovery and litigation is conducted."
A variety of legal practitioners competed among these categories, and Everlaw judges selected the winners, who received their awards at the Summit.
Customers are at the center of Everlaw Summit with hours of customer-led content from Am Law 200 firms like Barnes & Thornburg, Benesch, Orrick and Seyfarth Shaw, to specialty firms like Hagens Berman, Loopstra Nixon and Sher Edling, to government-specific sessions with several state attorneys general represented. Key conference discussions featured topics such as the exceptional growth fueled by technology, how corporate legal teams are reimagining their approach to litigation and more.
The Summit features live programming centering on education, connection and transformation with 26 sessions and six networking events, including Women in Ediscovery. Attendees learn from experts, get hands-on guidance in the latest technology and connect with peers who are creating the future of ediscovery and litigation in the cloud.
Social Media: For news and event updates, follow @Everlaw on Twitter and LinkedIn, and join the conversations using #EverlawSummit
Everlaw helps legal teams navigate the increasingly complex ediscovery landscape to chart a straighter path to the truth. Trusted by Fortune 100 corporate counsel, 91 of the Am Law 200, and all 50 state attorneys general, Everlaw's combination of intuitive experience, advanced technology, and partnership with customers empowers organizations to tackle the most pressing technological challenges—and transform their approach to discovery and litigation in the process. Founded in 2010 and based in Oakland, Calif., Everlaw is funded by top-tier investors, including Andreessen Horowitz, CapitalG, HIG Growth Partners, K9 Ventures, Menlo Ventures, and TPG Growth.
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2022-11-04T13:32:49+00:00
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https://www.wbrc.com/prnewswire/2022/11/04/everlaw-honors-world-class-legal-practitioners-its-2022-summit-awards/
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Morning news brief By Leila Fadel, A Martínez Published August 9, 2022 at 5:11 AM EDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 11:03 The FBI searched ex-President Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort. Fighting near a Ukrainian nuclear power complex alarms both sides. Albuquerque's Muslim community is on alert after the murders of four men. Copyright 2022 NPR
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2022-08-09T09:57:54+00:00
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ASHEVILLE, N.C. — Jake Stephens had 25 points in Chattanooga’s 74-62 victory over Wofford on Sunday night in the semifinals of the Southern Conference Tournament.
Jackson Paveletzke finished with 20 points for the Terriers (17-16). B.J. Mack added 16 points and seven rebounds for Wofford. Messiah Jones also recorded 12 points and seven rebounds.
Chattanooga took the lead with 15 seconds left in the first half and did not give it up. The score was 35-34 at halftime, with Stephens racking up 12 points. Chattanooga pulled away with an 11-0 run in the second half to extend a one-point lead to 12 points. They outscored Wofford by 11 points in the final half, as Stephens led the way with a team-high 13 second-half points.
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The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
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2023-03-06T05:10:21+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/sports/colleges/chattanooga-wofford/2023/03/05/a86a2452-bbd0-11ed-9350-7c5fccd598ad_story.html
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(The Hill) – Rep. George Santos (R-N.Y.) is giving a nod to Nicki Minaj’s famous COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy, appearing to name a new bill after the rapper.
The “Medical Information Nuanced Accountability Judgement Act,” or MINAJ Act, H.R. 2631, introduced Tuesday by Santos, would prohibit the federal government from imposing “any mandate requiring an individual to receive a vaccine that has not been authorized for marketing for at least ten years unless a public health emergency is declared.”
Santos’s office didn’t immediately confirm to ITK that the legislation’s name served as an homage-of-sorts to the “Super Freaky Girl” singer. News of the bill was first reported by Semafor.
In 2021, Minaj made headlines and was widely mocked after sharing on social media that her cousin’s account of his friend’s vaccination played a part in her decision not to receive a shot protecting herself against the coronavirus.
“My cousin in Trinidad won’t get the vaccine cuz his friend got it & became impotent. His testicles became swollen,” Minaj wrote on Twitter at the time. “His friend was weeks away from getting married, now the girl called off the wedding. So just pray on it & make sure you’re comfortable with ur decision, not bullied,” the 40-year-old performer said.
Testicular swelling is not listed as a side effect of COVID-19 vaccines by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Santos, who’s currently facing multiple investigations related to false claims he’s made and financial misconduct allegations, said in a statement about his bill, “Medical Freedom is an absolute right.”
“I urge my colleagues to join me in this mission to block tyrannical and draconian measures from being utilized by the Federal Government,” Santos said.
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2023-04-18T18:32:39+00:00
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fox44news.com
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https://www.fox44news.com/news/national-world-news/george-santos-unveils-minaj-act-to-limit-vaccine-mandates/
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NEW YORK, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLC, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Chinook Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: KDNY)'s sale to Novartis AG for $40.00 per share in cash. Chinook shareholders will also receive contingent value rights providing for payment of up to $4.00 per share upon the achievement of certain future regulatory milestones with respect to Chinook's lead product candidate, atrasentan. If you are a Chinook shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Franchise Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: FRG)'s sale to members of the senior management team of Franchise Group led by Brian Kahn, the Company's Chief Executive Officer, and a consortium including B. Riley Financial, Inc. and Irradiant Partners, for $30.00 in cash per share. If you are a Franchise Group shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Arconic Corporation (NYSE: ARNC)'s sale to affiliates of Apollo Global Management, Inc. for $30.00 per share in cash. If you are an Arconic shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Halper Sadeh LLC may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
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2023-07-03T22:47:11+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/prnewswire/2023/07/03/important-alert-halper-sadeh-llc-investigates-kdny-frg-arnc/
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Photos: First Art Walk Of the Summer Brings the Crowds to Downtown Casper
If it's the beginning of summer in Casper, it can only mean one thing - the downtown Casper Art Walk.
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On Thursday, June 2, various downtown businesses opened their doors up to the public for a night of art, music, food, drink and, most importantly, community.
Local businesses like ART 321, Frontier Brewing, Black Tooth Brewery, The Bourgeois Pig, and more offered different specials and art gallery showings. David Street Station hosted a handful of local musicians. Rock the Block did the same. Men, women, and children gathered for a night to celebrate all things art, and all things local.
Here are some photos from the first night of what has become a Downtown Casper summer institution.
First Casper Art Walk Of The Season
On Thursday, June 2, various downtown businesses opened their doors up to the public for a night of art, music, food, drink and, most importantly, community.
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2022-06-08T21:11:44+00:00
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k2radio.com
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https://k2radio.com/first-art-walk-of-the-summer-brings-the-crowds-to-downtown-casper/
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Bob McGrath, an actor, musician and children’s author widely known for his portrayal of one of the first regular characters on the children’s show “Sesame Street” has died at the age of 90.
McGrath’s passing was confirmed by his family who posted on his Facebook page on Sunday: “The McGrath family has some sad news to share. Our father Bob McGrath, passed away today. He died peacefully at home, surrounded by his family.”
Sesame Workshop tweeted Sunday evening that it “mourns the passing of Bob McGrath, a beloved member of the Sesame Street family for over 50 years.”
McGrath was a founding cast member of “Sesame Street” when the show premiered in 1969, playing a friendly neighbor Bob Johnson. He made his final appearance on the show in 2017, marking an almost five-decade-long figure in the “Sesame Street” world.
The actor grew up in Illinois and studied music at the University of Michigan and Manhattan School of Music. He also was a singer in the 60s series “Sing Along With Mitch” and launched a successful singing career overseas in Japan.
“A revered performer worldwide, Bob’s rich tenor filled airwaves and concert halls from Las Vegas to Saskatchewan to Tokyo many times over,” Sesame Workshop said. “We will be forever grateful for his many years of passionate creative contributions to Sesame Street and honored that he shared so much of his life with us.”
He is survived by his wife, Ann Logan Sperry, and their five children.
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This story corrects that McGrath studied at the University of Michigan, not Maryland.
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2022-12-06T03:03:42+00:00
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pix11.com
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https://pix11.com/entertainment/ap-entertainment/ap-bob-mcgrath-sesame-street-legend-dies-at-90/
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Manufacturers and asset owners are now able to automatically generate VEX reports to determine which vulnerabilities are high risk and exploitable and how to remediate them
TEL AVIV, Israel, Nov. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cybellum, provider of the Product Security Platform for connected device manufacturers, announced today the availability of its automated Vulnerability Exploitability Exchange (VEX) generation capability, enhancing product security and facilitating vulnerability information sharing across the supply chain. In conjunction with Cybellum's automated SBOM creation, manufacturers and asset owners can now automatically discover vulnerabilities within their devices and preemptively determine the risk level and exploitability of these vulnerabilities. This will significantly reduce the number of vulnerabilities that require immediate attention, enabling resources to be allocated only to the high risk threats.
Cybellum will be hosting a webinar on this topic, entitled Making Sense of SBOMs and VEX on November 22, 2022 at 2PM EST.
Software Bill of Materials (SBOMs) shed light on the software composition of devices, but they lack information on the vulnerabilities associated with the software components. The result is an often long and extensive list that needs to be manually examined at great cost of time and resources. Critical risks and vulnerabilities can get lost or overlooked in the process. To bridge this gap, Cybellum now automatically generates VEX reports that provide not only the vulnerabilities, but also the levels and remediation information, enabling product security teams to focus on remediating high risk threats.
Key capabilities of Cybellum's VEX generation capability include:
- Contextual exploitability analysis based on multiple attributes
- Automated vulnerability aggregation and assessment
- Machine readable VEX generation reports
"The focus on vulnerabilities in connected devices is growing significantly with SBOMs becoming a standard and VEX a necessity for discovering and remediating high risk threats," said Eran Rosenberg, VP of Products and Strategy at Cybellum. "This is where Cybellum's Product Security Platform comes into play with automated SBOM creation, contextual vulnerability analysis, triaging, and VEX generation. With the VEX generation capability, product security teams can significantly reduce the time it takes to build VEX reports, improving supply chain collaboration and speeding up response times to cyber threats."
Register here for Making Sense of SBOMs and VEX on November 22, 2022 at 2PM EST.
About Cybellum
Cybellum enables device manufacturers to keep the products they build secure and compliant. Industry leaders use Cybellum's Product Security platform to execute and manage all aspects of their product security operation, across teams, product lines, and business units. From SBOMs to Vulnerability Management, Compliance Validation, and Incident Response, teams can ensure their product portfolio stays secure in the long run. Powered by Cyber Digital Twins™ technology -- a live digital replica of every software component inside your devices – Cybellum allows product security teams to manage cyber risk continuously, whatever new threat arises. From living SBOMs to automated vulnerability management and continuous monitoring, teams can ensure their product portfolio is secure from design to post-production and beyond. To learn more visit www.cybellum.com.
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2022-11-09T13:34:46+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/prnewswire/2022/11/09/cybellum-announces-availability-automated-vex-generation-complement-its-automated-sbom-creation-capability/
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2023-05-02T00:31:41+00:00
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(The Hill) — Here are times when polls close on Election Day in every state and Washington, D.C. All times are listed in local time.
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2022-11-07T13:30:16+00:00
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wwlp.com
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LOS ANGELES, April 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Opening statements and presentation of evidence are set for April 3, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. in Department 14 of the Los Angeles Superior Court in a case filed by Barta Law PC against a medical doctor and his corporation involving claims that they retaliated against a former employee, Dr. Yamin Shwe, after she refused to be concurrently on-call at a Comprehensive Stroke Center and another hospital, because it was against the law and jeopardized patients' lives.
In the lawsuit, Dr. Yamin Shwe, an Endovascular Neurointerventionalist, accuses Kok-Chye Tan, M.D. and KC Tan MD Medical Corp. of violating California's Whistleblower and Retaliation statutes (Labor Code section 1102.5 and Business & Professions Code section 2056) by retaliating against, filing a lawsuit, and terminating Dr. Shwe after she refused to participate in an activity that violates a local rule and regulation.
Los Angeles County Department of Health's EMS "Stroke Receiving Standard" (Ref. 322) requires all Comprehensive Stroke Centers (CSC) to "have a dedicated on-call endovascular neurointerventionalist [like Dr. Shwe], and neurologist, who cannot be concurrently on-call at any other hospital or specialty service."
The lawsuit explains that, because "Time is Brain", meaning stroke patients need emergent and timely treatment, Dr. Shwe refused when Tan was going to place her concurrently on-call without backup at Methodist Hospital of Southern California (now USC Arcadia Hospital) and Garfield Medical Center in Monterey Park, California.
Dr. Shwe completed two Fellowships, one in Vascular Neurology and a second at UCLA in Interventional Neuroradiology, in order to be able to provide life-saving treatments to stroke patients.
Jury selection was completed on March 30, 2023.
The lawsuit is pending in Los Angeles Superior Court, Stanley Mosk Courthouse, located at 111 N. Hill Street, Los Angeles, California. Dr. Shwe is represented by Barta Law PC, a Physician Advocacy firm located in Newport Beach, California.
Los Angeles Case No. 20STCV21289
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2023-04-02T20:58:10+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2023/04/02/trial-starts-lawsuit-by-doctor-yamin-shwe-who-treats-stroke-patients-alleging-retaliation-after-she-refused-engage-unlawful-activity-being-concurrently-on-call-two-hospitals/
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Students sue for review, changes after Oxford High shooting
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. (AP) — About 20 students at a Michigan high school where four students were killed in a mass shooting say their constitutional rights to safety and education have been violated and that they want changes to ensure security at school, a law firm representing them said Friday.
The federal lawsuit being filed Friday names the Oxford Community School District, its former superintendent and other officials. It seeks an independent review and policy changes, including increased transparency and communication from the district.
The Associated Press sent an email seeking comment from the district.
Ethan Crumbley, 16, has been charged with murder and terrorism in the Nov. 30 shootings at Oxford High School, about 30 miles (50 kilometers) north of Detroit, that also left six other students and a teacher wounded. He faces trial in November.
His parents are accused of providing him with access to the gun he used and are awaiting trial for involuntary manslaughter.
The students’ lawsuit demands the school district implement a “fully transparent and independent third-party investigation of the actions and events leading up to the shooting” and what it calls an end to the “practice of concealing and minimizing threats of violence.”
The lawsuit doesn’t seek financial damages. Other lawsuits following the shooting have sought millions of dollars, saying that the violence could have been prevented.
The latest lawsuit also asks the district to stop returning students to class when they pose a risk of harm to themselves or others.
On the morning of the shooting, Ethan Crumbley’s parents were summoned to the school and confronted with his drawings of a handgun and the words: “The thoughts won’t stop. Help me.” Authorities said the parents refused to take him home after the 13-minute meeting.
Rumors of threats and threatening behavior in the weeks leading up to the shooting were ignored and minimized by school officials, said Alicia Feltz, whose daughter will be a freshman at the high school this fall. “They desensitized and diminished the threats that walked alongside our children in the hallways.”
“None of us want to be here right now,” Feltz added. “We have kindly and firmly asked for change and now we’re demanding it.”
The parents supporting their children in the lawsuit are known as #change4oxford. Several told reporters that the Oxford School Board has repeatedly declined a review by Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel’s office.
The district announced last month that it was hiring a law firm and an independent investigations firm to conduct its own review.
“My fear, now, is they will use attorney-client privilege to withhold pertinent information for the review,” said April Ventline, whose son attends Oxford High. “I don’t have faith or trust we will get a clear and honest review.”
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2022-06-17T19:07:41+00:00
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mysuncoast.com
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https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/17/students-sue-review-changes-after-oxford-high-shooting/
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SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
8-7-4, Fireball: 1
(eight, seven, four; Fireball: one)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
8-7-4, Fireball: 1
(eight, seven, four; Fireball: one)
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2022-09-11T18:57:27+00:00
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ourmidland.com
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https://www.ourmidland.com/lottery/article/Winning-numbers-drawn-in-Pick-Three-Midday-game-17434141.php
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One of several major milestones the laser hair removal giant has reached in recent years.
OMAHA, Neb., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- June 15 marks the 10th anniversary of Milan Laser Hair Removal, the largest laser hair removal provider in the country. Milan Laser traces its roots to Papillion, Neb, a suburb of Omaha, where doctors Shikhar Saxena and Abe Schumacher opened the first clinic. "I can't believe it's been ten years already… and we now have over 190 locations in 25 states," said Andria Simons, Milan's very first employee and current Vice President of Business Development. "Ten years and a lot of growth later, and I'm just as thrilled to be a part of this team today as I was when it all began."
In their first decade, Milan Laser has stood apart from the competition and changed the conversation about laser hair removal. Schumacher and Saxena recognized a common frustration among new clients early on and seized the opportunity to set themselves apart from the status quo of the industry. They resolved to become leaders in the accelerating laser hair removal industry by delivering exceptional results with transparent pricing.
"We tapped into frustrations that clients had about subpar laser hair removal results," said Dr. Shikhar Saxena, co-founder and CEO of Milan Laser Hair Removal. "Most companies were selling limited treatment packages, so clients would have to keep coming back to get the results they wanted and paying more."
Milan Laser has since distinguished itself from med spas and other laser hair removal providers by staying true to their medical roots and not selling laser hair removal by the session—something nearly unheard of in the industry.
Being founded by two physicians, Milan Laser has always been a medically-focused company, and that's as true today as it was when the company began ten years ago. Their team of medical experts utilizes ongoing medical research to continuously refine their proprietary treatment protocol to ensure they are providing the safest, most effective treatments in the industry for all skin tones. Additionally, all of their treatments are performed by highly trained medical professionals who are overseen by medical doctors.
And as for addressing the frustration of continuously paying for additional limited treatment packages or touch-up fees that was so common in the industry, Milan Laser's exclusive Unlimited Package™ comes with each body area purchased. This unique package gives clients unlimited treatments on any body area purchased—though the average client is 95%+ hair-free in seven to 10 treatments.
It's Milan Laser's way of guaranteeing every client's results for life at one affordable price—there are no surprise costs or touch-up fees down the road. And if clients travel or move, their laser hair removal package goes with them as clients can receive treatment at any of Milan Laser's 190 (and counting!) locations across the country, another achievement from the company.
"I'm incredibly proud of what we've accomplished over the last decade, and I want to thank everyone who's stuck with us along the way," said Dr. Abe Schumacher, co-founder and co-executive Chairman at Milan Laser. "Laser hair removal is life-changing for many, and I'm so enthusiastic about Milan's future and all the opportunities we have to create real relationships with our clients."
To learn more about Milan Laser Hair Removal, visit www.milanlaser.com.
About Milan Laser Hair Removal
Founded in 2012 by two board-certified medical doctors in Omaha, Nebraska, Milan Laser Hair Removal is the nation's largest laser hair removal provider. With more than 190 locations in 25 states and over 1,000 employees nationally, they are a premier employer as well. Laser hair removal is all they do, performing over 30,000 treatments each month. Milan Laser provides life-long results for all genders and skin tones in a safe, judgment-free environment, and all of their treatments are performed by highly trained medical professionals. For more information, visit www.milanlaser.com.
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2022-06-15T15:03:25+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/prnewswire/2022/06/15/milan-laser-hair-removal-celebrates-10th-anniversary/
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President Joe Biden tested positive for Covid-19 again Saturday morning, per a letter from presidential physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor, in what is likely a "rebound" Covid-19 positivity that the doctor noted is "observed in a small percentage of patients treated with Paxlovid."
Biden has experienced "no reemergence of symptoms, and continues to feel quite well" and will, as a result, not resume treatment, the White House said. O'Connor said the President tested negative on Tuesday evening, Wednesday morning, Thursday morning and Friday morning before testing positive on Saturday morning.
"However, given his positive antigen test, he will reinitiate strict isolation procedures," the doctor noted. Biden ceased isolating on Wednesday after testing negative on successive antigen tests, celebrating his return in remarks from the White House Rose Garden.
Biden's physician said the President is not experiencing any symptoms but that he will isolate at the White House. He canceled plans to travel to his home in Delaware Sunday and to Michigan, where he was expected on Tuesday to tout the recently passed bill aimed at boosting US semiconductor production, the White House said Saturday.
"Folks, today I tested positive for COVID again," Biden wrote on Twitter. "This happens with a small minority of folks. I've got no symptoms but I am going to isolate for the safety of everyone around me. I'm still at work, and will be back on the road soon."
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre wrote Biden is "asymptomatic, feeling fine, and working in isolation from the Residence to protect others."
A White House official said contact tracing efforts were underway Saturday after Biden's positive Covid-19 test.
The President had resumed events at the White House after testing negative this week, though he was seen wearing a mask more regularly. White House officials said they worked to ensure there was social distancing at the public events he held at the White House.
Biden, 79, first tested positive on July 21. During his first bout with the disease, he experienced mild symptoms, including runny nose, fatigue, high temperature and a cough, according to his doctor. The President completed a five-day course of Paxlovid, which requires a doctor's prescription and is available via emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in people 12 and older who are at high risk of severe illness.
When Biden first tested positive last week, the White House said he'd had 17 close contacts, none of whom ended up testing positive themselves.
First lady Jill Biden remains in Delaware, where she has been since the President first tested positive for Covid-19, a White House official told CNN. She has not been back to the White House.
The first lady had been scheduled to join the President when he traveled to Wilmington on Sunday.
Rebound cases
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued a health alert to doctors on May 24 advising that Covid-19 symptoms sometimes come back, and that may just be how the infection plays out in some people, regardless of whether they're vaccinated or treated with medications like Paxlovid. The CDC said most cases of rebound involve mild disease and that there have been no reports of serious illness.
Biden is fully vaccinated and received two booster shots. He received his first two doses of the Pfizer/BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine ahead of his inauguration in January 2021, his first booster shot in September and his second booster vaccination in March.
White House officials had previously suggested a rebound case of Covid was unlikely, based on reports of cases around the country. However, Biden continued to be tested and monitored.
Infectious disease experts have been calling on the government to study instances of rebound more systematically, saying the phenomenon needs to be better characterized to understand who is most at risk and whether the standard five-day course of treatment with the drug should be lengthened to prevent it. Studies have shown that people can pass the infection to others during a rebound, which is another reason to better understand it.
Pfizer, the company that makes Paxlovid, has said its studies show rebounds are rare and happen in people who take the drug as well as those who took a placebo pill. Because investigators noted the phenomenon in both groups, the company doesn't believe it is tied to the medication.
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci also experienced rebound Covid-19. His symptoms got worse when they returned after treatment, and his doctors prescribed another course of Paxlovid.
This story has been updated with additional developments.
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2022-07-31T02:28:21+00:00
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(KTLA) — The sound of explosions rang out in California early Sunday morning after would-be thieves tried to blow their way into an ATM.
It happened around 4:05 a.m. at a Bank of America ATM in Palmdale.
Bomb technicians from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Special Enforcement Bureau arrived and found evidence of an explosion, with the ATM damaged and a side panel on the ground.
Despite heavy damage to the machine, the would-be thieves were unable to get to any of the cash inside, the sheriff’s department said.
A resident in the area told KTLA that the explosion could be heard from more than a mile away, and there were several windows of nearby shops that had their windows blown out.
There was no immediate threat to any residents in the neighborhood, the Sheriff’s Department said, adding that an investigation is ongoing.
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2022-10-17T15:17:09+00:00
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Company to continue delivering U.S. visa support services in South America
FALLS CHURCH, Va., July 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- General Dynamics Information Technology (GDIT), a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE:GD), announced today that it was awarded two recompete task orders totaling $320 million by the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs to support visa applications and processing in South America. Awarded under the Global Support Strategy for Overseas Consular Support Services 2.0 contract, both task orders have base periods of two years with four two-year option periods.
Under the Andean South America task order, valued at $200 million, GDIT will deliver consular support services in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Paraguay, Peru and Uruguay. A second task order providing services in Brazil is valued at $120 million. For both task orders, GDIT will provide digital capabilities to support visa applicants, including appointment scheduling, biometric enrollment, fee collection and data analytics.
"Every year, millions of people from South America seek to travel to the United States, and the demand for visa and other consular services is growing at an unprecedented pace," said Paul Nedzbala, GDIT senior vice president for the federal civilian division. "To ensure that travelers have a seamless experience, we will continue to reimagine how consular services are delivered by implementing agile, innovative and secure digital solutions."
The Andean South America and Brazil task orders extend GDIT's global consular services support for the State Department. The company provides visa services to the bureau in more than 50 countries and securely manages more than 100,000 digital interactions each day.
General Dynamics is a global aerospace and defense company that offers a broad portfolio of products and services in business aviation; ship construction and repair; land combat vehicles, weapons systems and munitions; and technology products and services. General Dynamics employs more than 100,000 people worldwide and generated $39.4 billion in revenue in 2022. More information about General Dynamics Information Technology is available at www.gdit.com. More information about General Dynamics is available at www.gd.com.
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2023-07-27T22:34:04+00:00
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BELOIT, Wis., Jan. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Regal Rexnord Corporation (NYSE: RRX) (the "Company") today announced the pricing of $4.7 billion aggregate principal amount of its senior unsecured notes, comprised of the following tranches (collectively, the "Notes"): $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.05% Senior Notes due 2026, $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.05% Senior Notes due 2028, $1,100,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.30% Senior Notes due 2030 and $1,250,000,000 aggregate principal amount of its 6.40% Senior Notes due 2033. The Notes are being offered in a private placement to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), and persons outside the United States in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act (the "Notes Offering").
As previously announced, on October 26, 2022, the Company entered into a definitive merger agreement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Altra Industrial Motion Corp., a Delaware corporation ("Altra") (the "Merger"). The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes Offering, together with term loan borrowings under its senior credit facilities and cash on hand, to fund the Merger, repay its outstanding Senior Notes Due 2032 and certain of Altra's outstanding indebtedness and pay related fees and expenses. The closing of the Notes Offering is not conditioned on the closing of the Merger, which, if completed, will occur at or subsequent to the closing of the Notes Offering.
This press release does not and will not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities, nor will there be any sale of the Notes or any other securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. The Notes and the related note guarantees have not been registered under the Securities Act or any state or other jurisdiction's securities laws and may not be offered or sold in the United States to, or for the benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration or an applicable exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable securities laws of any state or other jurisdiction.
About Regal Rexnord
The Company is a global leader in the engineering and manufacturing of industrial powertrain solutions, power transmission components, electric motors and electronic controls, air moving products and specialty electrical components and systems, serving customers around the world. Through longstanding technology leadership and an intentional focus on producing more energy-efficient products and systems, the Company helps create a better tomorrow – for its customers and for the planet.
The Company is comprised of four segments: Motion Control Solutions, Climate Solutions, Commercial Systems and Industrial Systems. The Company is headquartered in Beloit, Wisconsin and has manufacturing, sales and service facilities worldwide.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
Statements made in this press release concerning the Company, the Company's or management's intentions, expectations, outlook or predictions about future results or events are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements reflect management's current intentions or beliefs and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or events to vary from stated expectations, which variations could be material and adverse. Factors that could produce such a variation include, but are not limited to, the following: dependence on key suppliers and the potential effects of supply disruptions; fluctuations in commodity prices and raw material costs; any unforeseen changes to or the effects on liabilities, future capital expenditures, revenue, expenses, synergies, indebtedness, financial condition, losses and future prospects; the possibility that the conditions to the consummation of the Merger will not be satisfied on the terms or timeline expected, or at all; the failure to obtain, or delays in obtaining, or adverse conditions related to obtaining stockholder or regulatory approvals sought in connection with the Merger; the failure to achieve the debt financing necessary for the Merger on the desired terms, or at all; the Company's substantial indebtedness as a result of the Merger and the related incurrence of indebtedness to finance the Merger and pay certain related fees and expenses and the effects of such indebtedness on the combined company's financial flexibility; the Company's ability to achieve its objectives on reducing its indebtedness on the desired timeline; the possibility that the pendency of the Merger could materially and adversely affect the Company's and Altra's businesses, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows; the possibility that the Company may be unable to achieve expected benefits, synergies and operating efficiencies in connection with the Merger, the merger with the Rexnord Process & Motion Control business (the "Rexnord PMC business") and the acquisition of Arrowhead Systems, LLC ("Arrowhead") within the expected time-frames or at all and to successfully integrate Altra, the Rexnord PMC business and Arrowhead; the Company's ability to identify and execute on future M&A opportunities, including significant M&A transactions; the impact of any such M&A transactions on the Company's results, operations and financial condition, including the impact from costs to execute and finance any such transactions; expected or targeted future financial and operating performance and results; operating costs, customer loss and business disruption (including, without limitation, difficulties in maintaining relationships with employees, customers, clients or suppliers) being greater than expected following the Merger, the merger with the Rexnord PMC business and the acquisition of Arrowhead; the Company's ability to retain key executives and employees; the continued financial and operational impacts of and uncertainties relating to the COVID-19 pandemic on customers and suppliers and the geographies in which they operate; uncertainties regarding the ability to execute restructuring plans within expected costs and timing; actions taken by competitors and their ability to effectively compete in the increasingly competitive global electric motor, drives and controls, power generation and power transmission industries; the ability to develop new products based on technological innovation, such as the Internet of Things, and marketplace acceptance of new and existing products, including products related to technology not yet adopted or utilized in geographic locations in which the Company does business; dependence on significant customers; seasonal impact on sales of products into HVAC systems and other residential applications; risks associated with global manufacturing, including risks associated with public health crises and political, societal or economic instability, including instability caused by the conflict between Russia and Ukraine; issues and costs arising from the integration of acquired companies and businesses and the timing and impact of purchase accounting adjustments; the Company's overall debt levels and its ability to repay principal and interest on its outstanding debt; prolonged declines in one or more markets, such as heating, ventilation, air conditioning, refrigeration, power generation, oil and gas, unit material handling, water heating and aerospace; economic changes in global markets, such as reduced demand for products, currency exchange rates, inflation rates, interest rates, recession, government policies, including policy changes affecting taxation, trade, tariffs, immigration, customs, border actions and the like, and other external factors that the Company cannot control; product liability, asbestos and other litigation, or claims by end users, government agencies or others that products or customers' applications failed to perform as anticipated, particularly in high volume applications or where such failures are alleged to be the cause of property or casualty claims; unanticipated liabilities of acquired businesses; unanticipated adverse effects or liabilities from business exits or divestitures; unanticipated costs or expenses that may be incurred related to product warranty issues; infringement of intellectual property by third parties, challenges to intellectual property, and claims of infringement on third party technologies; effects on earnings of any significant impairment of goodwill; losses from failures, breaches, attacks or disclosures involving information technology infrastructure and data; cyclical downturns affecting the global market for capital goods; and other risks and uncertainties including, but not limited, to those described in the section entitled "Risk Factors" in the Company's and Altra's Annual Reports on Form 10-K on file with the SEC and from time to time in other filed reports including the Company's and Altra's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. The Company's forward-looking statements speak only as of the time made, and management assumes no obligation to publicly update any such statements, except as required by law. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events, new information or future circumstances.
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2023-01-10T01:18:30+00:00
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WILMINGTON, Del. (AP) — The judge presiding over a voting machine company’s defamation lawsuit against Fox denied the company’s request Wednesday to hold separate trials — one for Fox News and another for the network’s parent company.
The request by Dominion Voting Systems came a day after its attorneys told the judge that Fox attorneys had withheld critical information about the role company founder Rupert Murdoch, who is chairman of Fox. Corp., played at Fox News.
Delaware Superior Court Judge Eric Davis, who consolidated the cases against both entities in December, refused Dominion’s request to hold a separate trial during which Murdoch would testify as a Fox News witness.
The request came after Dominion attorneys told the judge that they learned just this week that Murdoch also was an officer of Fox News, holding the title of executive chair. That was contrary to repeated assertions by Fox attorneys.
Murdoch’s role and that of other top Fox executives is at the heart of Dominion’s $1.6 billion defamation case, which alleges that Fox damaged the company by repeatedly airing false allegations that its machines and the software they used rigged the 2020 presidential election against former President Donald Trump.
The company’s attorneys have sought to insulate members of the Murdoch family from the lawsuit, including trying to keep them from testifying live before a jury. The attorneys have argued that executives’ roles at the parent company, Fox Corp., removed them from the day-to-day decisions that allowed the false election claims to be aired on various Fox News programs.
Fox Corp. had asserted since Colorado-based Dominion filed its lawsuit in 2021 that Rupert Murdoch had no official role at Fox News. In its filings, it had listed Fox News officers as Jay Wallace, Joe Dorrego and Suzanne Scott, who is Fox News’ chief executive officer. But on Sunday, Fox disclosed to Dominion’s attorneys that Murdoch also is “executive chair” at Fox News.
In a statement, Fox said Murdoch has been listed as executive chairman of Fox News in SEC filings since 2019. Fox attorneys also noted during Wednesday’s pretrial hearing that Dominion attorneys, using a publicly available proxy statement, had asked Murdoch at his deposition if he was executive chair at Fox News.
“No. My son is the chief executive of everything at Fox,” Murdoch initially replied, referring to his son, Lachlan Murdoch, who is executive chairman of Fox Corp. He later said, “I don’t know.”
“I may have had that title in the past. I may have it now. I don’t know,” Rupert Murdoch said during the deposition.
Fox attorneys have said Murdoch’s title at Fox News was “honorific,” and that he has had no role in day-to-day management of Fox News.
Dominion attorneys contend that Fox’s late disclosure of Murdoch’s dual role has deprived Dominion of the ability to produce documents from Murdoch to which it otherwise would have been entitled. As an alternative to ordering separate trials, Dominion attorneys said Davis should give an “adverse inference” to jurors about Fox’s conduct.
Davis declined to rule on that request, saying Dominion would have to offer evidence to support it and that Fox would have a chance to respond. The judge, however, appeared to have a more pressing concern.
“What do I do with attorneys that aren’t straightforward with me?” he said, suggesting that the conduct of Fox attorneys could result in unspecified sanctions.
A trial in the case is set to start Thursday with jury selection.
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2023-04-12T17:43:41+00:00
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wearegreenbay.com
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World Series rainout, Astros-Phils to play Game 3 Tuesday
By DAN GELSTON
AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — In the City of Brotherly Love and the undefeated Eagles, Justin Verlander showed the reverse of the first and playfully gave Phillies fans another kind of bird Monday — with his middle finger as he stepped off Houston’s team bus.
One more finger, of course, than you’d need to count the Astros ace’s World Series wins, 0-6 with a 6.07 ERA in eight starts.
Also the number of days Game 3 of the World Series was delayed — postponed by rain with the matchup tied 1-1, pushing the entire Fall Classic schedule back one day.
“We waited long enough that we can see on the radar what’s coming,” baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred said. “We had three, actually four different weather people looking at it. Everyone was consistent about this second wave of rain.”
The rainout moved Game 3 to Tuesday night at Citizens Bank Park, when the weather was supposed to be all clear and first lady Jill Biden had planned to attend Game 4. There was a smattering of boos at the ballpark when the washout was announced an hour before the scheduled first pitch on Halloween night.
Game 4 will now be played Wednesday and Game 5 is set for the scheduled travel day on Thursday night — Game 5 will compete with the NFL game that has, of all teams, the undefeated Philadelphia Eagles in Houston against the Texans.
There will be a travel day on Friday if necessary. That had been the original date of Game 6.
Game 6 has been rescheduled for Saturday and Game 7 would be Sunday. All games will start at 8:03 p.m. ET.
There has not been a World Series day game since 1987, and it appeared there was little discussion about turning Game 5 on Thursday into a late-afternoon start and keep it away from the NFL as it reigns as a ratings juggernaut. The Eagles-Texans game will stream exclusively on Amazon Prime Video. The World Series airs on Fox.
“For the World Series, an important consideration for us is having the biggest audience we can possibly get, and that’s a prime-time audience. That’s the reality,” Manfred said. “We think we have a great product that fans want to see. And we’re going to put the games on when it makes sense to play the games and hope to get a good audience.”
Houston right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. is set to pitch against Phillies lefty Ranger Suárez in Game 3. Noah Syndergaard had been scheduled to start for Philadelphia before the rainout.
“It affects both teams. You just have to turn it off, get a good night’s rest and be ready to play tomorrow,” Astros manager Dusty Baker said. “It’s part of the game. You can’t control the weather, so you just deal with it.”
Phillies manager Rob Thomson was fine with the decision by Major League Baseball to postpone the game.
“Everybody would rather play in dry conditions. It’s going to be fair for everybody,” he said.
For fans, tickets that were good for Monday night now become valid for Tuesday’s game, when the calendar rolls over to November.
Game 1 starter Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies in Game 4 against Cristian Javier. Either Syndergaard or Kyle Gibson will start Game 5 for the Phils. Game 2 starter Zack Wheeler takes the mound for Game 6 on extra rest, setting up Suarez to start a possible Game 7 in Houston.
Thomson felt confident turning to Suárez in Game 7 even though he was roughed up by the Astros for six runs in three innings on Oct. 4 in his final start of the season.
“Some guys get sped up, get a little excited,” Thomson said. “Some guys, their heartbeat stays the same, and Ranger is one of those guys.”
Phillies righty Kyle Gibson could start Game 5 if the Phillies turn to Syndergaard in the bullpen in either of the next two games. Syndergaard went to the outfield after the postponement for some light long tossing in the rain.
Gibson would be a stretch after he went 10-8 in 31 starts but none since Oct. 1. His only postseason appearance was 1 1/3 innings of scoreless relief in Game 2 of the NLCS on Oct. 19 against the Padres. Gibson went 1-3 with a 9.79 ERA over his last six regular-season starts. Thomson said he could get 60-65 pitches out of Gibson.
The Astros and Phillies both worked out on the field Monday before the tarp was put down around 5 p.m. It started to rain about an hour later.
“I’m glad we took some batting practice and played some balls off the wall. That’s their real home-field advantage,” Baker said.
And once again, rain intruded on the World Series in Philly.
In 2008, the clinching Game 5 actually took three days to play. The Phillies and Tampa Bay were tied when the game was suspended and, after steady rain the next day, Philadelphia won the World Series a day after that.
The start of World Series games in Philadelphia in 1993, at Veterans Stadium, and 2009, at Citizens Bank Park, were delayed by rain. This year, the Phillies clinched the NL Championship Series with a win against San Diego on a rainy, gusty Sunday.
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2022-11-01T01:09:47+00:00
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kyma.com
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This is the first in a series on the Denver mayoral candidates, based on their responses to a Westword questionnaire sent to every contender on the ballot last month.
When describing why she wants to run for mayor of the Mile High City, Kelly Brough uses the word "optimism."
She's optimistic about the promise that Denver can offer a city "where working families can buy a home, our downtown is thriving and vibrant, those who are most vulnerable are sheltered and our kids get a great education."
Brough was able to make good on that promise to her two daughters while raising them in Denver. But her life was tough at times. Her father was murdered when Brough was just an infant, and she also lost her husband to suicide following his battle with addiction.
Together with significant experience working in the public sector — as a legislative analyst for Denver City Council, chief of staff for then-Mayor John Hickenlooper and president and CEO of the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce — that background has become one of Brough's primary pitches to Denver voters to show that she has the professional chops and empathy gained through tough life moments to become an ideal Denver mayor.
But Brough also has a potential weak spot in a city as progressive as Denver. While she was running the Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce, the organization opposed progressive policy proposals in the Colorado Legislature, such as paid family leave. Brough says that she supports paid family leave from a values perspective, but notes that the "devil was in the details" when it came to specific policy items that the chamber opposed.
Here are her answers to our questionnaire:
Why are you running for mayor?
I love Denver, and I believe in the promise that this city holds. Unfortunately, we’re not realizing that promise today. The challenges facing Denver are real and urgent and having significant impacts on people in all parts of Denver. We can’t afford a leader with a learning curve. The next mayor of Denver needs to be ready to make changes on day one. I know that my experiences — professional and personal — have prepared me well for this moment and these issues.
What is your plan to tackle homelessness?
Living on the streets is neither safe nor humane — for people experiencing homelessness or the broader community. I will eliminate unsanctioned encampments in my first year in office and end the ineffective and costly policy of moving people down the block or across the street without providing sustainable solutions. I’ll do this by maximizing the use of existing shelter beds and available housing and temporarily expanding sanctioned, supported camping so people get the help they need while we work to build more long-term, indoor solutions.
Additionally, I will work with regional governments to establish a coordinated strategy and strengthen our data system to ensure it is complete, timely and sophisticated, invest in prevention and support those at risk of homelessness by ensuring access to job supports, child care, health care and other stabilizing services, and evolve our shelters to ensure we have safe beds to serve the diverse unhoused population and build the housing needed to best support people exiting homelessness.
This actionable plan was developed based on input from experts and has been endorsed by five metro-area mayors.
Would you end homeless encampment sweeps?
Yes. Moving people down the block or across the street is a costly, ineffective policy and does not provide meaningful solutions that help individuals or the community. I will provide people experiencing homelessness with a variety of safe indoor options. I have met with nonprofits and organizations who serve the homeless community, and I believe them when they tell me that 90 percent of those who are unhoused would rather be sheltered. For those that refuse shelter even when it is available, I will do everything in my power to keep them safe. Living unhoused on the streets is dangerous and should not be acceptable to anyone.
What is your plan to improve public safety in Denver?
Ensuring community safety is fundamental and foundational to everything else I plan to accomplish. Some neighborhoods feel over-policed and others feel under-policed. We have work to do, neighborhood by neighborhood, to implement sophisticated and adaptive approaches that meet individual community needs. Having worked closely with both our community safety and neighborhood leaders, I’m confident that we can and will create a safer, more welcoming and thriving Denver. I will take a comprehensive approach to community safety.
My safety priorities include: 1) strengthening the Denver Police Department, so we can recruit and retain more officers to the force, particularly women and people of color, to fill our current levels of authorized strength. I would work to fill the approximately 150 vacant but authorized positions on the police force, and recruit to fill vacancies in our 911 dispatch and sheriff’s office, all currently budgeted, but unfilled; 2) working with our public safety officials — leaders, officers, and staff — to create a stronger culture built around national best practices, transparency, and accountability; 3) increasing investment in civilian responders to ensure we provide appropriate resources (e.g., mental health support) through the co-responder and STAR programs, freeing up sworn officers to focus on true crime. I estimate that we could increase investment by at least 50 percent ($1.2M); and 4) addressing crime prevention by investing in housing, health care, education and economic development. Safety is about much more than emergency response — it is about creating the conditions that enable people to thrive.
How will you work with Denver Public Schools to improve education and safety in schools?
A city is only as good as its school district and ours needs help. The mayor, superintendent and School Board must all work together to ensure progress toward shared goals — most importantly, improving student success and closing achievement gaps among students of color and those coming from low-
income families. As mayor, I will actively engage in DPS school board races to restore confidence in our governing body, and I will use the power of my platform to inform and shape the direction of DPS by: 1) pursuing efficiencies between the city and the district to enable DPS to spend more of its limited resources on classroom learning; 2) re-engaging the private sector to support DPS; and 3) providing paid internships and apprenticeships in City agencies for DPS high school students.
What is your stance on the Park Hill Golf Course development proposal?
I have met with more than a dozen stakeholders on this issue: Park Hill neighbors, open space advocates, developers, attorneys, current and former elected officials. Some folks have been formally or officially involved in the debate and others have been interested observers. From all these conversations, it seems to me that most — if not all — people knowledgeable about the issue agree on three things: 1) we need more park land and open space in Denver; 2) we need more housing that is affordable and particularly housing that allows people who have historically lived in North Park Hill to continue living there; and 3) that the process to resolve this issue was very flawed. Sadly, this last point — the flawed process — is probably not something that we can overcome. It seems that politics and bitterness have distorted this issue to a point where compromise and mutually agreeable outcomes probably are not possible. And that is a real tragedy. The future of this property, in the heart of one of Denver’s great neighborhoods, should have been a great opportunity to bring people together to build a common vision for the future. From talking to attorneys, it seems pretty clear to me that only a judge has the authority to lift a conservation easement. So, regardless of the outcome of the ballot question this spring regarding public support for the current development proposal, I believe there will be a lawsuit. I think a court will make a final determination about the fate of the conservation easement and will set the path forward for the next administration.
Regarding my position on ballot question 2-O, I waited to make my decision to allow for a review of the Community Benefits Agreement. Based on the agreement, I will vote yes. That said, it is clear we will still need a legal resolution to this issue, and it’s my sincere hope and wish that a legal resolution on this matter is reached quickly so that the City can move forward as constructively as possible.
How can Denver significantly expand its affordable-housing stock?
All people who work in Denver should be able to afford to call Denver home. But for too many Denverites, housing costs are a significant burden, and for many more, costs are so high that they can’t afford to stay in the neighborhoods where they raised their kids. We need housing solutions that benefit people across the income spectrum, particularly for hard working people who earn too much to qualify for most public assistance programs but struggle to make ends meet with the high cost of living in Denver today. My plans to ensure more housing — for rent and for sale, market-rate and subsidized include: 1) the city will build more housing on underutilized, publicly owned land; 2) rethinking and revitalizing downtown and surrounding neighborhoods by incentivizing and supporting the transition of commercial space to residential; 3) increasing density on major transportation corridors and at transit stations and working with homeowners to facilitate options that enable them to maximize value of their property and fundamentally restructuring how development is reviewed and regulated in Denver.
Denver has historically been a car-centric city. Should the city take significant road space from cars for other forms of transportation (walking, rolling, biking, scootering, bus, etc.)?
Denver has one of the highest rates in the nation for single-occupancy vehicle commuting. And we have alarming trends on pedestrian and cyclist safety. We need to address both. Regarding safety, I endorse the goal of Vision Zero, but we need a strategic reset on our approach. My administration will lead an evaluation of our current strategies and tactics, comparing and contrasting Denver’s efforts to more successful efforts in other cities and then relaunch the initiative. In the meantime, there are some common-sense strategies we can and should pursue, including better enforcement of our traffic laws using technology, police, and non-police enforcement strategies. Regarding transportation more broadly, my focus will be supporting Denverites to move more efficiently, safely, and cleanly. My specific priorities include 1) prioritizing investment in first and last mile connections to make it easier for people to choose transit; 2) engaging with RTD and other stakeholders to align priorities and maximize regional efforts to promote clean, efficient, reliable and affordable transit; and 3) maximizing federal funding available through the federal Infrastructure and Jobs Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
What would you do if the Denver Broncos demand public dollars as a requirement for keeping the stadium in the Mile High City?
It’s not the Broncos without Denver and it’s not Denver without the Broncos. I am excited about the new ownership and want them to feel welcome in Denver. That said, I oppose public dollars for stadiums. I believe there are several ways the city can show our support to the team and would look forward to exploring those in collaboration with the Broncos organization.
Violence during let-out in LoDo has been an issue for years. Would you support a staggered closing time that ends at 4 a.m.?
I am certainly open to it. I would work with my Director of Safety, the Chief of Police and local businesses to determine what steps would be most likely to improve safety and then implement those strategies.
Watch for responses from other candidates in the days to come. (And candidates: If you haven't yet replied, send your answers to [email protected])
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2023-03-09T18:30:25+00:00
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westword.com
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https://www.westword.com/news/denver-mayor-kelly-brough-optimism-16301847
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BLAINE, Minn. (AP) — Lee Hodges got off to a good start in his bid to make the FedEx Cup playoffs, shooting an 8-under 63 on Thursday for a one-stroke lead in the first round of the 3M Open.
Two-time major champion Justin Thomas, who’s trying to make both the playoffs and the U.S. Ryder Cup team, opened with a 69 in windier afternoon conditions at the TPC Twin Cities.
“I played really well,” Thomas said. “I think everybody that played this afternoon was pretty shocked with that wind. I think it was supposed to be somewhere in the kind of 8-to-10 (mph) range, but that was wild. It was not only blowing hard, but it was blowing in different directions.”
Kevin Streelman had the best of the afternoon rounds with a 64, matching Hideki Matsuyama, Brandt Snedeker and Tyler Duncan. Emiliano Grillo, Nick Hardy and Justin Suh were another shot back, and defending champion Tony Finau was one of nine players to shoot 66.
Hodges entered the week having missed the cut in three of his past four tournaments and 14 of 29 events this season. He’s 74th in the FedEx Cup standings; the top 70 will make the playoffs that begin in two weeks.
He got off to a hot start with back-to-back birdies.
“To see that wedge shot go to an inch on the first hole and then make that 40-footer on the second hole, I was like, ‘All right, here we go, might as well make a lot of birdies if we’re gonna make a couple,’” Hodges said.
Thomas is No. 75 in the FedEx Cup standings. He was grouped with another struggling major champion, Gary Woodland (No. 90), who shot 72.
“I just can’t put into words how far the ball was going. It was just wild. I mean, we had the wind quartering down off the left on 8 and Gary just hit kind of a smooth 8-iron. … He flew it 205, 200 yards,” Thomas said. “When you get a little bit, just a little bit of altitude like this and it gets this hot, it’s just, it goes. It goes really, really far. I guess I just did a decent job of judging it.”
Due to approaching inclement weather, play was halted Thursday evening with seven groups on the course. Several players were 3 under with a few holes left. They will resume their rounds Friday morning.
Finau was 5 under through his first four holes but stalled from there.
“I didn’t miss a shot for the first seven holes really. That was a pretty hot start, it was a nice way to start my title defense this week and kind of calmed my nerves,” Finau said.
Along with winds topping 20 mph, players in the afternoon had to deal with a heat index of 105 degrees Fahrenheit.
“To get out early where we had a few holes where we didn’t have to deal with wind is pretty key and just take advantage of those holes,” said Suh, also part of the morning wave.
Matsuyama needed some heat-related attention after his round but tour officials said it was nothing serious.
“It got really hot out there on the back nine. I’ll relax this afternoon and hopefully get ready to play well again tomorrow,” Matsuyama said.
Playing for the sixth time after sternum surgery that sidelined him for nine months, the 42-year-old Snedeker was coming off four straight missed cuts. He had six birdies over eight holes around the turn.
“I knew it was going to be a little learning curve coming back, and took a little longer than I wanted to, but finally able to put a round together today,” Snedeker said. “It was coming, and it was nice to see some putts go in and kind of have an easy stress-free round where I hit the ball really well, didn’t do anything poorly all day.”
Billy Horschel, who entered at No. 119 in the FedEx Cup, was among the group at 66.
Sepp Straka, coming off a tie for second in the British Open, rallied for an even-par 71.
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2023-07-28T20:28:53+00:00
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kfor.com
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https://kfor.com/sports/ap-sports/ap-lee-hodges-has-first-round-lead-in-3m-open-justin-thomas-6-back-in-bid-for-playoffs-ryder-cup/
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Biden seeks consensus at fractured Americas summit
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden plunged into this week’s Summit of the Americas aiming to push for regional progress in addressing economic development, climate change and migration despite the absence of some notable counterparts from Latin America.
With the U.S. playing host to the gathering for the first time since 1994, Biden and his team set about strengthening relationships and moving past the considerable drama over which world leaders would participate.
“At this summit,” Biden said in his opening remarks Wednesday night, “we have an opportunity for us to come together around some bold ideas, ambitious actions and to demonstrate to our people the incredible power of democracies to deliver concrete benefits and make life better for everyone. Everyone.”
The U.S. president was expected to spend Thursday sitting down with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro, as well as deliver a speech to the broader group of attendees. Vice President Kamala Harris was to meet with Caribbean leaders to talk about clean energy, and first lady Jill Biden was hosting a brunch to build relationships with fellow spouses.
The day is expected to end with a dinner at the Getty Villa, an art museum with views of the Pacific Ocean.
A range of activists from the United States and dissidents from the region have been gathering around the Los Angeles convention center, where most of the meetings are taking place, to promote their causes.
There could be tension when Biden meets for the first time with Bolsonaro, an ally of former President Donald Trump. Bolsonaro is running for a second term and has been casting doubt on the credibility of his country’s elections, something that has alarmed officials in Washington.
When Bolsonaro accepted an invitation to the summit, he asked that Biden not confront him over his election attacks, according to three of the Brazilian leader’s Cabinet ministers who requested anonymity to discuss the issue.
Jake Sullivan, Biden’s national security adviser, rejected the idea that Biden had agreed to any conditions for the meeting with Bolsonaro.
“There are no topics off limits in any bilateral the president does, including with President Bolsonaro,” Sullivan told reporters. He added, “I do anticipate that the president will discuss open, free, fair and transparent democratic elections.”
Biden began emphasizing the theme on Wednesday as he welcomed leaders to the summit.
“Democracy is a hallmark of our region,” he said.
It also became a sticking point when planning the guest list for the event. Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador wanted the leaders of Venezuela, Cuba and Nicaragua to be invited, but the U.S. resisted because it considers them authoritarians.
Ultimately an agreement could not be reached, and López Obrador decided not to attend. Neither did the presidents of Honduras, Guatemala and El Salvador.
Honduras Foreign Relations Secretary Eduardo Enrique Reina spoke about President Xiomara Castro’s decision to stay away.
“The president was very clear that this should be a summit without exclusions,” Reina said. Still, he said the Honduran government was ready to work on common problems, saying, “The political will to work with all countries in the Americas is there.”
It’s a reminder that relations with Latin America have proved tricky for the administration even as it solidifies ties in Europe, where Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has prompted closer cooperation, and in Asia, where China’s rising influence has rattled some countries in the region.
One challenge is the unmistakable power imbalance in the hemisphere. World Bank data shows that the U.S. economy is more than 14 times the size of Brazil, the next-largest economy at the summit. The sanctions the U.S. and its allies levied against Russia are much harder in Brazil, which imports fertilizer from Russia. And trade data indicate that the region has deepening ties with China, which has also invested in the region.
This leaves the U.S. in a position of showing Latin America why a tighter relationship with Washington would be more beneficial at a time when economies are still struggling to emerge from the pandemic and inflation has worsened conditions.
Sullivan pledged that the U.S. “will be putting specific dollars into producing tangible results” in the region, with worker training and money for food security, among other things.
“When you tally all that up and look at the practical impact of what the summit deliverables from the United States will mean for the public sphere, it is significantly more impactful on the actual lives and livelihoods of the people of this region than the kinds of extractive projects that China has been invested in,” he said.
Suzanne Clark, CEO of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, said in a blog post that her organization is partnering with the U.S. State Department to host a related CEO summit. The chamber’s top listed priorities are increasing rule of law and trade with Latin America countries.
“The pandemic’s impact has been exacerbated by stagnant economic growth and longstanding ills such as poverty, inequality, insecurity, corruption, and inadequate health care,” Clark said. “As the hemisphere emerges from the cloud of COVID, new challenges such as rising inflation, especially in the food and energy sectors, threaten to further expose the region’s fragility.”
Harris has been emphasizing private sector investment to address the region’s challenges, particularly when it comes to reducing migration by offering more economic opportunity in people’s home countries.
“One of the things that is without question, when we are able to improve the prosperity and stability of our neighbors, we as a nation benefit,” she told reporters Wednesday. “So the work that we have been doing in the summit has been to bring CEOs together, heads of state of a number of the countries in the Western Hemisphere are going to be here to talk about how we can continue to collaborate.”
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Boak reported from Washington. Associated Press writers Debora Alvares in Brasilia, Brazil, and Elliot Spagat in Los Angeles contributed to this report.
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2022-06-09T13:16:23+00:00
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kwtx.com
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https://www.kwtx.com/2022/06/09/biden-seeks-consensus-fractured-americas-summit/
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‘We’re running out of space’: Shelters, officers seeing growing number of stray and abandoned pets
BILOXI, Miss. (WLOX) - Animal shelters across South Mississippi are facing over crowding.
Animal control officers are experiencing issues of animal population numbers first hand.
“Summertime we really stay busy picking up animals. On Mondays, we have a lot of calls come in. Right now, I have several animals in my patrol unit, and it’s not even noon yet,” said Candace Woods, Biloxi Police Department’s Animal Control Officer.
Mating season for cats and dogs typically happens during the spring.
Now that we’re at the end of summer, stray puppies and kittens are popping up all over the place, but they are not the only factor contributing to over crowding.
“People are getting animals for their children, adopting them from the humane society and realizing it’s a lot of responsibility to train them, walk them, and they don’t want to do it anymore. They bring them to the humane society and it doesn’t fix the problem,” Woods said.
Biloxi and Gulfport police departments work with the Humane Society of South Mississippi to bring in strays.
“Right now, we are housing 409 animals in house at the shelter. We have an additional 100 animals in foster homes. That’s over 500 animals currently in our care,” said Katie King, HSSM Development Director. “We’re seeing a lot of large dogs coming into the shelter, as well as puppies being abandoned. So, we’re running out of space.”
One way to curb over crowding at shelters is to get pets microchipped.
“Getting their pets microchipped and keeping it updated is so important,” Woods said. “We can reach out and call the owner to get their animal back to them instead of bringing them to the shelter.”
Spay and neutering animals is also paramount to keeping stray populations under control.
For struggling pet owners, there are resources available to help foot those bills.
“If an animal owner has exhausted all resources financially, they can come to us and we can assist them with pet food, vaccines, microchipping, spay and neutering, supplies, sheltering for the animal. Anything like that. We do our best to keep pets and families together,” King said.
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2022-09-20T00:46:49+00:00
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wlox.com
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https://www.wlox.com/2022/09/19/were-running-out-space-shelters-officers-seeing-growing-number-stray-abandoned-pets/
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JEROME, Ariz. (AP) — Police in a old Arizona mining town that gets 1 million tourists annually are warning residents to stop yelling at visitors or they could face harrassment charges.
Jerome, population about 450, was once home to one of Arizona’s largest copper mines and is now an hub for artists. Tourists take in its scenic views and visit stores and bars along the winding mountain road that passes through it.
But Jerome police said on Facebook this week that it “has come to our attention that some people visiting our town on short visits and using lawful short term parking passes are being yelled at or having notes left on their cars by local residents.”
And it warned: “Yelling at, or leaving notes could, in some cases, constitute harassment under Arizona Revised Statutes.”
Jerome is about 110 miles (177 kilometers) north of Phoenix and was designated a National Historic District in 1967.
Residents who think people may have violated parking regulations were asked to contact police.
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2022-07-15T06:00:35+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/news/ap-strange-news/stop-yelling-at-tourists-say-police-in-arizona-destination/
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TORONTO, Feb. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Stage TEN and Shopify announce the launch of live video shopping in Shopify's consumer facing Shop app, giving merchants a powerful new way to reach audiences for real-time, conversational commerce experiences.
Stage TEN was selected as the live video commerce alpha partner for Shopify's new 'Shop Minis' program where best-in-class technologies can extend functionality directly into the Shop app environment. The integration is currently the only way for merchants to set up a live video commerce channel in Shop and reach their massive network of active shoppers.
Stage TEN's Shop Live channels provide access to an instant audience network of shoppers for live stream sellers and merchants. With live shopping set to take 20% of all ecommerce sales by 2026, Stage TEN's Shop Live channels open the door to a worldwide $1.2 trillion live commerce market.
When a merchant goes live with Stage TEN's Live Creator Suite, the Shop app now makes it available to a worldwide community of interested shoppers who can tune-in, chat with merchants in real time and check out right on screen, directly in the Shop app.
Stage TEN CEO, Dave Lazar explains the significance: "Discovery changes everything. One of the biggest barriers to mass adoption of live commerce outside Asia has been the ability for merchants to gather an audience for their live shopping streams. With Stage TEN's Shop Live channels, merchants can instantly notify a massive network of qualified buyers in an app they already use.
"With a tap, audiences are immersed in an interactive experience — talking with merchants and buying on screen. Imagine having a real person thank you in real time when you buy online. That's conversational commerce."
The integration of the Stage TEN Interactive Player and Real Time Content Delivery Network in Shop represents a first-of-its-kind opportunity for merchants to connect with customers in an ultra low latency environment where commerce becomes a conversation and purchases become a real-time interaction between the seller and buyer.
Atlee Clark, Director of Operations, Shop: "Stage TEN has been a great addition to the Shop Minis developer program and a wonderful alpha partner. Working with the team to bring live video commerce to the Shop app has been really exciting, especially seeing the reaction from our user base. The Stage TEN Shop Mini gives merchants more ways to connect with their customers on a native mobile channel, and we're looking forward to watching more merchants go live and driving live commerce sales."
The Stage TEN Shop Mini is completely different from social commerce. When you stream to social, you're streaming with a long delay and, in most cases, viewers have to leave the content to make purchases. With Stage TEN's integration to the Shop app, purchases can be made in real time, in the player on the merchant's channel.
"We're thrilled to have been selected to bring Stage TEN's live video commerce platform into the Shop app," explains Lazar. "Providing Shopify's amazing array of merchants this breakthrough technology will bring the world's next great live shopping network to life on Shop."
About Stage TEN:
Stage TEN is the complete purpose built platform for conversational commerce. Merchants can start a live shopping channel on their site, storefront and Shop app, with multistreaming across social. The Stage TEN platform powers live commerce for merchants and brands like Target, Netflix, YouTube, Google Retail and many others. Stage TEN is the only way to set up a live channel in the Shop app and reach their network of 10s of millions of active shoppers.
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2023-02-09T16:08:33+00:00
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kfyrtv.com
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2023/02/09/stage-ten-shopify-launch-live-video-commerce-shopifys-shop-app/
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The globe's number 1 food tracking and nutrition app is bringing back their Eat Green meal plan to help users make more sustainable decisions for their health and the environment
NEW YORK, April 5, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MyFitnessPal, the No. 1 global nutrition and fitness tracking app, is encouraging people to 'think green' when considering their food choices this April in honor of Earth Month. Our daily diets and the way we shop and prepare food have significant environmental impacts. From our choice of protein to the packaging our food comes in, MyFitnessPal is sharing everyday changes users can make that will benefit not only their health, but also the planet's, with the free Eat Green in-app Plan. They are also sharing new meatless alternatives to the app's top-logged meat recipes and sharing actionable ways to incorporate lower carbon foods to your daily diet and shop more sustainably.
"MyFitnessPal has always promoted making small, sustainable changes that can have long-lasting impact on one's health and wellness goals. The Eat Green plan adds a new layer to the meaning of 'sustainable' for us," said Tricia Han, CEO of MyFitnessPal. "This plan is about learning, reflecting, and making small adjustments to food choices that will positively impact the planet. We hope that integrating meatless recipes to users' diets will both inspire them to diversify and try new sources of protein. It's also a way to educate people about the role their health and wellness plays in the overall health of our world and environment."
For MyFitnessPal users who want to learn about what small changes they can make to help the planet through the food they eat, the free Eat Green meal plan is the perfect place to start. The 14-day program focuses on reducing greenhouse gasses, water use, packaging, and food waste. Those who participate in the plan will be able to outline goals such as decreasing beef and red meat consumption, introducing foods with lower water-use into their diet, and planning meals that are more environmentally-friendly with exclusive recipes on the app.
Those interested in taking the plunge and lowering their carbon "foodprint" through the meals they eat can create some of the meatless recipes from MyFitnessPal, such as:
Highlighting her passion of creating vibrant, plant-based dishes through music and song, MyFitnessPal is teaming up with vegan chef Gabrielle Reyes. Known on social media as OneGreatVegan, Gabrielle is the host of her own musical cooking show, The Colorful Home Cooking Show, as well as the author of "Colorful Home Cooking with Gabrielle Reyes" where she shares hundreds of vegan and gluten-free recipes through soulful songs.
To learn more about the Eat Green plan and meatless recipes available, visit www.myfitnesspal.com. MyFitnessPal is free for download via App Store and Google Play.
About MyFitnessPal
MyFitnessPal is the No. 1 global nutrition and food tracking app for achieving health goals. Since 2005, MyFitnessPal has empowered over 200 million users in over 120 countries to log food intake, record exercise activity and weight, track wellness habits, and achieve their health and fitness goals. As one of the world's most trusted and leading resources on nutrition, MyFitnessPal's mission is to ignite powerful nutrition and wellness change in members by empowering them to succeed on their own terms through personalized data-led insights, guidance, and unwavering support. With one of the largest food databases in the world comprising over 14 million foods, access to over 500 recipes, over 150 workout routines, 200 exercise demos and over 35 connected fitness partners, MyFitnessPal provides users with tools for positive healthy change. The MyFitnessPal app is available on the App Store and Google Play store. To learn more, visit www.myfitnesspal.com or follow MyFitnessPal on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, TikTok and Twitter.
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2023-04-05T14:25:59+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/prnewswire/2023/04/05/reduce-your-foodprint-myfitnesspal-shares-eat-green-program-earth-month/
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KALAMAZOO, MI — With winter weather right around the corner, Bell’s Brewery is doing what it can to help get people into new or gently used coats.
Coats and other winter items will be collected at the brewery’s General Store, located next door to the Eccentric Café at 355 E. Michigan Ave., during the store’s open hours from Tuesday, Nov. 1, through Wednesday, Nov. 16.
The coat and winter gear drive will benefit Communities In Schools of Kalamazoo, a local nonprofit that strives to connect students to caring adults and community resources that help them overcome barriers that stand between them and a brighter future.
According to information provided by the brewery, there’s a particular need for boys and adult coats of all sizes. New and gently used winter gear of all sizes — including include hats, gloves and coats — will be accepted.
The Bell’s General Store will accept donations during store hours, which run from 11 a.m. - 7 p.m. Sunday-Wednesday and 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday.
Also on MLive:
Kalamazoo community warming shelter to open for winter season
Portage Road at I-94 closing for 6 days for beam placement
Kalamazoo shop collecting candy wrappers to recycle during Halloween
Grand Rapids police officer to face murder trial for Patrick Lyoya’s killing
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2022-10-31T21:20:37+00:00
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mlive.com
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https://www.mlive.com/news/kalamazoo/2022/10/bells-general-store-to-collect-coats-other-winter-gear-for-those-in-need.html
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LONDON – The chief executive of U.K. bank NatWest Group apologised Thursday to populist politician Nigel Farage after he complained that his bank account was shut down because the banking group didn't agree with his political views.
Farage, a talk show presenter and former leader of the pro-Brexit U.K. Independence Party, said his account with the prestigious private bank Coutts, owned by NatWest Group, was closed down unfairly.
He shared documents he obtained from the bank with Mail Online, the Daily Mail tabloid's online outlet, that allegedly showed bank officials writing that continuing to retain Farage as a customer would be incompatible with its “position as an inclusive organization” given his publicly-held views.
The alleged bank documents said Farage was “seen as xenophobic and racist” and “considered by many to be a disingenuous grifter.” They said there was substantial “adverse press” associated with him and discussed the reputational risk to the bank by associating with him.
The documents have not been verified by The Associated Press.
Alison Rose, chief executive of NatWest Group, wrote to Farage to apologize for “deeply inappropriate comments” made about him in the documents and said the bank has offered him alternative banking arrangements.
“It is not our policy to exit a customer on the basis of legally held political and personal views,” she said in a statement. “I fully understand the public concern that the processes for bank account closure are not sufficiently transparent ... the experience of clients highlighted in recent days has shown we need act now to put our processes under scrutiny."
Farage is known as a supporter of former U.S. President Donald Trump and is an outspoken critic of Britain's immigration policies.
Her statement came after Britain's Treasury announced Thursday that U.K. banks will be subject to stricter rules over closing customers’ accounts under changes designed to protect freedom of expression.
Banks will have to explain why they are shutting down someone’s account under the new rules, and give 90 days' notice for such account closures. They previously have not had to provide a rationale for doing so.
The changes are intended to boost transparency for customers, but will not take away a banking firm’s right to close accounts of people deemed to be a reputational or political risk.
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2023-07-21T03:53:33+00:00
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clickorlando.com
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https://www.clickorlando.com/business/2023/07/20/uk-banking-boss-apologizes-to-populist-politician-farage-over-the-closure-of-his-account/
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WELLESLEY, Mass. and HARTFORD, Conn., Nov. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sun Life will hold a ribbon cutting on Monday, November 14 at One Financial Plaza, also known as "The Gold Building", in Hartford to officially open its new office. Hartford Mayor Luke Bronin will participate and address attendees.
Sun Life's newly designed office reflects the company's approach to the future of work, which prioritizes group collaboration and event space in the office and allows employees to decide for themselves each day whether they will work from the office or home.
"Hartford continues to be a top market for talent in our industry, and we want to provide a modern, exciting place to work, even as employees choose when to use the office," said Dan Fishbein, M.D., president of Sun Life U.S. "We want the office to be a magnet, not a mandate, where employees want to gather for team, project or client meetings. We're excited for our employees to have a workspace that promotes both productivity and wellness, alongside direct access to downtown Hartford and all it has to offer."
"I am very proud of the fact that we continue to see industry leaders like Sun Life invest in Connecticut," said Governor Ned Lamont. "The decision to establish a new office in our capital city is great news for the local economy and highlights the important role Hartford's thriving insurance ecosystem plays in attracting innovative companies and top-flight talent to the region."
Sun Life's new Hartford office accommodates up to 450 people, and more than 400 Sun Life U.S. employees currently live within commuting distance. The space is designed with employee comfort and work needs in mind, supporting different workplace activities. The office features the "Collaboration Arena" for groups to meet and share ideas, the "Library" for quiet, heads-down work and the "Village" for socializing. Employees have access to treadmill desks, a relaxation room, a "quiet" room for meditation or prayer, serene moss walls and even a ping-pong table.
LAZ Parking and Shelbourne Global Solutions own One Financial Plaza and its state-of-the-art LAZ Parking garage, which allows employees to enter and exit seamlessly via a digital license plate recognition system. Parking is free for Sun Life employees.
"We are thrilled to welcome Sun Life to Hartford and the Gold Building," said Alan Lazowski, Chairman and CEO of LAZ Parking. "Sun Life's phenomenal new space serves as a shining example of innovative design that takes into account the new dynamics of the workplace. We hope that other companies will follow Sun Life's lead and see the value in creating collaborative, downtown offices."
As part of Sun Life's ongoing local diversity initiatives, the company has partnered with the Amistad Center for Art & Culture to feature artwork throughout the office by artists of color, also providing educational and cultural opportunities for employees. Sun Life is also sponsoring the Amistad Center's Juneteenth program and fundraising efforts.
Aligned with Sun Life's global commitment to sustainability, the new office includes LED lighting with motion controls, low water usage restrooms, waste recycling, great access to public transportation, bike rack availability, showers, and EV charging stations. All cleaning products meet the Green Seal GS-37 leadership standard.
The Sun Life U.S. business has more than 6,000 employees. In addition to Hartford, the company has office hubs in Kansas City, Mo.; Wellesley, Mass.; Milwaukee, Wisc.; Waterford, Ireland; and a new office under construction in Portland, Maine. All offices are being designed with the future-of-work approach and amenities.
About Sun Life
Sun Life is a leading international financial services organization providing asset management, wealth, insurance and health solutions to individual and institutional Clients. Sun Life has operations in a number of markets worldwide, including Canada, the United States, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Hong Kong, the Philippines, Japan, Indonesia, India, China, Australia, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia and Bermuda. As of September 30, 2022, Sun Life had total assets under management of C$1.27 trillion. For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com.
Sun Life Financial Inc. trades on the Toronto (TSX), New York (NYSE) and Philippine (PSE) stock exchanges under the ticker symbol SLF.
In the United States, Sun Life is one of the largest group benefits providers, serving more than 55,000 employers in small, medium and large workplaces across the country. Sun Life's broad portfolio of insurance products and services in the U.S. includes disability, absence management, life, dental, vision, voluntary and medical stop-loss. Sun Life and its affiliates in asset management businesses in the U.S. employ approximately 8,000 people. Group insurance policies are issued by Sun Life Assurance Company of Canada (Wellesley Hills, Mass.), except in New York, where policies are issued by Sun Life and Health Insurance Company (U.S.) (Lansing, Mich.). For more information, please visit www.sunlife.com/us.
About LAZ Investments
LAZ Investments is a Hartford based real estate and private equity investment firm owned and controlled by Alan Lazowski, the Chairman, CEO and Co-Founder of LAZ Parking. LAZ Investments is a strategic partnership investor that has participated in over 10 million square feet of commercial real estate transactions over the past 20 years including parking garages, apartment buildings, office buildings, industrial buildings and specialty real estate holdings. In addition, LAZ Investments has helped seed, invest and mentor numerous start-ups and later-stage companies with the view of becoming a long-term strategic partner who helps companies realize their growth objectives. LAZ Investments and LAZ Parking are "conscious capitalist" companies that believe strongly in elevating humanity through business.
Media contacts:
Devon Fernald
Sun Life U.S.
781-800-3609
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LAZ Parking
860-232-9600
Mary@courseyco.com
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2022-11-11T21:43:05+00:00
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ksla.com
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https://www.ksla.com/prnewswire/2022/11/11/sun-life-opens-new-office-hartfords-gold-building/
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Kelvin Sampson has been around college basketball long enough to remember when preseason practices started in October following a true offseason, teams remained largely intact for multiple seasons and players weren’t permitted to pursue endorsement deals.
It might as well be a different planet now.
The way Houston's coach sees it, the top-tier programs must evolve to better manage recruiting, the transfer portal and roster demands, and athlete compensation deals.
"Absolutely, you have to," the 67-year-old Sampson said as March Madness headed to Sweet 16 weekend. "To (manage) those kinds of things, you've got to have specialization on your staff."
That means bolstering support staffs, much like how analysts and quality control staffers have become common across college football. Specialized roles for recruiting, scouting or analytics. Adding special assistants to aid head coaches, general managers to navigate the new era of players profiting from use their name, image and likeness (NIL), even creative-content staffers to pump out videos or social media to promote the program's brand.
If anything, staffs are starting to resemble their counterparts in the pros.
"I've got three – I guess there are four of them now – former (graduate assistants) and managers that work in the front office at the (NBA's) Phoenix Suns," Kansas State first-year coach Jerome Tang said before clinching a Sweet 16 appearance. "Those guys told me that the four guys that are on the bench across the country are probably the same. It's the next level that separates you."
March Madness resumes Thursday, and there are examples of these increasingly specialized staffs on teams still chasing a national title.
Six teams — Houston, Xavier, Texas, Arkansas, San Diego State and Florida Atlantic — have an assistant or special assistant to the head coach, often designed as catch-all helpers who shoulder administrative duties while potentially taking on tasks such as breaking down film. Tang and Michigan State’s Tom Izzo each has a chief of staff.
Top overall seed Alabama has a director of scouting and analytics. Fellow Southeastern Conference team Tennessee has someone overseeing analytics.
Titles vary. The goal doesn’t.
“I have people on my staff in charge of something with one of our kids 24 hours a day,” Sampson said. “And it’s all built around relationships. You know, these kids can transfer today and not even have to tell the coach. They can just go to the compliance office. … So in order to combat those kinds of things, it’s more and more important that you’re involved in their daily lives.”
Kevin Sutton joined Kansas State’s staff as director of strategies, working with game plans, scouting and film review. He is part of a broader effort to deal with roster management in the portal era, when rosters change dramatically from one year to the next.
“It’s the college version of free agency and it’s something that goes on all the time and it continues to grow on a daily basis,” Sutton said. “We have to retain our players. … So having a larger to staff to be able to be involved in the current players’ lives and then have an eye on what’s happening outside of your program in terms of the transfer portal.”
Juggling that with the core goal – winning games — isn’t easy, either.
For Arkansas coach Eric Musselman, that meant stopping game-prep work last year for recruiting Zooms on the eve of beating No. 1 overall seed Gonzaga to reach a second straight regional final.
“I think it was five, maybe four (Zooms), before we played Gonzaga the night before, up until maybe 11:15, 11:30 at night doing Zooms when you are trying to make an Elite Eight, playing in a Sweet 16 game,” he said.
Musselman, whose team is fresh off beating 1-seed and reigning national champion Kansas, has a 14-person support staff beyond his three assistants and the goal of being "at the forefront of analytics." That includes a director of internal operations, director of scouting, recruiting coordinator, assistant director of recruiting and scouting, and seven graduate assistants.
Consider it the trickle-down of NBA influence into college ranks.
“Players watch the NBA guys, they want to be like them, play like them, be in an offense like them,” said Baylor coach Scott Drew, whose team reached the tournament’s second round. “Then you look at staffs. And as universities try to keep up and provide the best for their student-athletes, then you’re getting into analytics. You’re getting into nutrition. You’re getting into player development."
That has included the very-pro-sounding role of GM, arriving at Duke and DePaul as an NIL resource to players.
Daniel G. Marks fills a similar role as the first chief program strategist at Howard, which reached the NCAA tourney for the first time since 1992. He spent nine seasons with the NBA's Milwaukee Bucks, including the 2020-21 championship season.
Marks said he is coming with an open mind to work with coach Kenny Blakeney.
“Even when coming up with a title for my job, it's like: What's a title that other people are going to say, ‘Oh, that’s interesting, what does he do?'” he said. "(Blakeney) wants programs across the country to look at Howard and say ... 'How can we learn that and emulate that?'"
Those were all things Duke's Jon Scheyer considered in building his first staff to replace retired Hall of Famer Mike Krzyzewski. Notably, the 35-year-old added former Elon head coach Mike Schrage as special assistant to provide experience, then hired former Nike and NBA staffer Rachel Baker as general manager.
Guard Jeremy Roach said the setup gave players "so many people who can help us out." And it helped Duke win an Atlantic Coast Conference Tournament title before falling in the NCAA second round.
The challenge for Scheyer and his peers? Be ready for whatever comes next.
“Communication's really important and just being current,” Scheyer said. “I'm not even talking age. I'm talking current in terms of understanding what these guys are going through, their families.
“It's so much more than it used to be. ... We have the staff to do that. We've done an amazing job while still getting a feel for each other. So that's something where we have to be better next year, because it can be all different next year.”
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AP Sports Writers Dave Campbell, Stephen Hawkins and Eric Olson contributed to this report.
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Missing man’s body recovered and identified after boat capsizes in lake on Memorial Day
MANDEVILLE, La. (WVUE/Gray News) - The body of a man that went missing after a boat capsized at a Louisiana lake on Memorial Day has been recovered and identified according to authorities.
The body of 33-year-old native Kevin Childs was recovered after authorities conducted a search at Lake Pontchartrain near Mandeville, Louisiana, said Ponchatoula’s Darrell Williams, owner of the 31-foot cigarette boat. The St. Tammany Parish Coroner’s office confirmed Childs’ identity Tuesday morning.
Williams said that Childs was visiting the area from California and had never been on a boat before.
Williams said he has no idea what happened, noting that he took the boat out a few weeks ago and it was fine. Around 3:30 p.m. on Monday, he and five other friends were out on the boat for not even 15 minutes to get some dinner when the back end started to take on water.
Williams said that he got everyone situated with a life jacket except for himself and he held onto the hull of the boat that was still sticking up.
Everyone was floating in the water but Childs did not have the life jacket fastened properly and was struggling and panicking in the rough waters. He slipped out of the jacket and slipped under.
The men had to wait 45 minutes to be rescued. A Good Samaritan noticed Williams waving his T-shirt and took their boat out to rescue them.
Williams said Childs just had a baby two weeks ago and that everyone involved today is devastated.
Around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, St. Tammany Marine Division responders were dispatched to the scene, just west of the cabins at Fontainebleau State Park.
Deputies with the Marine Division assisted Louisiana Wildlife and Fisheries in the search.
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2022-05-31T23:55:07+00:00
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(The Hill) — The Justice Department is accusing former President Trump of attempting to delete surveillance footage at his Mar-a-Lago property in a new superseding indictment filed in the classified records case on Thursday.
DOJ says Trump acted with a new co-conspirator to try to delete the footage, and also charged him with an additional Espionage Act charge.
The superseding indictment brings to 42 the total number of counts facing the former president.
It accuses Trump of acting with Carlos de Oliveira, the property manager of the hotel, and Trump’s other co-defendant Walt Nauta, with trying to delete the footage.
This is a developing story.
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear joined with Republican lawmakers as he signed historic measures Friday that will legalize medical marijuana and sports wagering in Kentucky, calling it an example of divided government working to get the “tough things” done that voters want.
Facing a reelection campaign that soon will intensify, the governor celebrated with GOP sponsors of the two bills that won final passage in the waning hours of this year's legislative session Thursday. Beshear, a long-running advocate for both measures, wasted no time in signing them.
Beshear and lawmakers touted the bipartisan support both measures garnered. Democratic support was crucial since Republicans — who hold legislative supermajorities — were divided on the issues.
“It was said, can you — with a Democratic governor and a supermajority Republican legislature — get those tough things, important things, things that Kentuckians really want done," Beshear said. "And the answer is ‘absolutely.’ Sports betting and medical cannabis are now law here in Kentucky.”
But a reminder of the governor's strained relationship with the GOP-led legislature soon resurfaced.
After the bill signings, Beshear told reporters that his office will probably become involved in litigation over GOP-backed efforts he sees as weakening executive branch authority.
State Republican Party spokesperson Sean Southard said the governor was reverting to his “old ways, threatening lawsuits against the state legislature.” Beshear has waged repeated legal fights over legislation he said weakened authority in the governor's office.
Twelve candidates are competing for the Republican nomination for governor in the Bluegrass State’s May primary. Beshear’s bid for a second term is drawing national attention to see if the popular incumbent can win again in the Republican-trending state.
But it was all smiles and handshakes at the bill signings Friday. Beshear thanked the lawmakers for their work getting the medical cannabis and sports betting bills passed, after years of stiff resistance from some of their colleagues. The legislators, in return, thanked the governor for signing the measures.
One bill will allow medical cannabis to be prescribed for a list of conditions, including cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic pain, epilepsy, chronic nausea and post-traumatic stress disorder. Smokable cannabis products would be prohibited. A person would have to be approved for a card allowing its use.
“There are thousands and thousands of Kentuckians who just want to be and want to feel better. And this will help them with that,” said Republican Rep. Jason Nemes.
Republican Sen. Stephen West, the bill’s lead sponsor, said it was “probably one of the most-vetted bills in the history of the General Assembly.”
The bill specifies that the state's medical marijuana program won’t take effect until the start of 2025, to allow time for state health officials to draft regulations to oversee the program.
In the meantime, Beshear said action he took last year to relax the state's prohibition on medical cannabis will remain in place. Beshear’s order allows Kentuckians suffering from a number of health conditions to legally possess small amounts of medical marijuana properly purchased in another state.
The other measure will legalize, regulate and tax sports wagering in Kentucky. Supporters said it’s estimated to generate about $23 million a year in tax revenue and licensing fees. The measure will lead to regulation of an activity already entrenched in Kentucky, they said.
Republican Rep. Michael Meredith, the bill’s lead sponsor, said it will “move an industry that has been in the shadows and has existed in Kentucky for many, many years into the light — with a regulated and a consumer-protected industry.”
The bill will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities for a $500,000 upfront fee and an annual renewal cost of $50,000.
Participating tracks could contract with up to three service providers for sports wagering services at the track itself, or through online sites and mobile applications. Service providers would have to pay $50,000 for an initial license and $10,000 a year to renew.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission will regulate sports wagering operations.
The sports wagering measure generated strong grassroots support among Kentuckians that helped push it over the finish line, supporters said.
“I want to thank the overwhelming majority of Kentuckians, that said very loud every day, that this was entertainment and it was an option that Kentuckians demanded and deserved,” Beshear said.
The same applied to the medical cannabis bill, supporters said. Taking in the bill signing celebration after years of setbacks, Nemes said: “I can’t believe we’re here today.”
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WEBER CITY, Va. (WJHL) – The Town of Weber City could lose its four-man police department unless the Town Council agrees to do two things: provide hazardous duty supplemental pay and better health insurance.
However, it’s not that simple.
Any employer who opts for the hazard pay must do an actuarial study that shows what the estimated future benefits will cost, and the impact on the plan’s individual funded status.
“They’ve done the study five previous times over the years and you have to spend money every time you do that,” said Donald Harding III, a Weber City police officer. “After you have that study done you have a period of time that you have to either say ‘yes, we’re gonna go for it.’ If you let that time pass by you have to pay again to have the study done.”
The hazardous duty pay would allow officers to retire at age 50 and provide monthly payments to afford health insurance. The payments would continue until the officer is old enough to receive Social Security payments.
The hazardous duty supplement is $14,244 a year.
“I’ve been in this for 10 years, and always jokingly tell everybody in the last 10 years I feel like I’ve aged about 40 years,” said Harding. “To not have the supplement retirement you have to work close to Social Security age, and in order to do that would put me at work in another 30 plus years in this line of work.”
Officers cited a recent multijurisdictional pursuit in which Weber City Police Chief Matt Bishop was injured and briefly hospitalized.
“Physically, I don’t know that I can do that, you know, 30 years down the road,” Harding said.
Since talks arose in Weber City regarding hazard pay, neighboring Gate City has taken notice.
“They are looking at getting the study done to see if we can’t put it in our budget for Gate City so we can get it as well,” said Derek Pearcy, a Gate City police officer.
According to a Virginia State Police annual report, firearms were used in over 35% of aggravated assaults in 2020.
“You’re on call all the time, you don’t really know what’s going to happen day-to-day,” Pearcy said.
While Pearcy works as a Gate City police officer, he is a resident of Weber City, where he plans to run for a seat on the Town Council to help address issues regarding police.
He said the two departments regularly respond to the same calls.
“The stress, the mental stress, the emotional stress, all that comes with it. It just, it ages you, it tolls on you, no sleeping at night, none of that. And so the chance to be able to make it to retirement at a halfway decent age, which is what the hazardous duty brings is a huge bonus, it’s a huge plus,” Harding said.
The officers are asking their respective towns to take better care of them.
Weber City spent nearly $70,000 on insurance for the police department in the 2021-2022 fiscal year.
“The insurance that we have at this point in time right now, it just doesn’t cover anything in this area. I was talking to an insurance broker a little bit back and she kind of laughed when she found out the insurance that we had and she said ‘you have nothing down there that it covers’ and I said ‘oh, we’re aware,'” Harding said.
Local residents spoke up in defense of the police officers at the previous Town Council meeting, and are still doing so.
“There’s no denying that these guys have a very dangerous job and they certainly deserve the benefit,” said Hunter Hensley, a local resident. “Last week, you guys had to do a story because the chief was injured and in pursuit, I mean, and two cars were wrecked. It’s not a light job.”
Hensley is a Farmer’s Insurance agent who is also a member of the town’s volunteer fire department.
“I was approached and I provided the quote for health insurance and because I had the budget in hand, I was actually able to sit down and look, go line by line, and I looked and I actually determined that my quote was saving them thousands of dollars before any officer assumes cost, a number that they had tossed around about them paying for part of it was 25%,” he explained.
Weber City currently covers 100% of officers’ health insurance. Officers said they are willing to pay for a portion of the coverage, but only if the insurance plan is better.
“If it’s good insurance, you’re okay with doing that,” Harding said. “I’ve got kids and we know that you have kids you are going to be using the insurance – they’re going to be going to the doctor, they’re going to be getting hurt, going to be getting sick, so you feel like it’s worth it in the long run.”
But it’s all about the money. So the officers asked for help.
“They’ve seen my quote, they’ve seen the coverage, it was acceptable to them,” Hensley explained. “If they were to assume 25% of it, the minimum amount that I could save with my quote was $25,000. The minimum amount and that’s after they picked the most expensive dental, vision, and health plans that were quoted.”
Hensley said he plans to run for the county’s board of supervisors to fight for the town.
If the town does not provide hazard pay and better insurance, Weber City officers may have to look for employment elsewhere.
“Unfortunately, that is an option that we have to look at,” Harding said. “If it’s less stress, more family time, and you’re making more money, that’s where a lot of people are going. I’ve stayed in it for 10 years because it’s been my enjoyment. I mean I know this is one thing that God has called me to do.”
The proposed police budget to be discussed at a special called meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. is $320,000, up from just over $316,000 last year.
The regular June council meeting will take place after the special called budget meeting at 7 p.m.
The budget will then be formally adopted on June 28.
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2022-06-16T21:05:38+00:00
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Dusty Baker’s run to a World Series title win was one of the several memorable sports stories in 2022, on and off the field.
One of the most respected people in baseball, the one thing missing from Baker’s resume: a World Series ring as a manager.
Baker finally got the elusive ring with the Houston Astros while erasing some of the taint of sign-stealing 2017 title in one of the best moments of the year in sports.
“Had this happened years ago, I might not even be here,” Baker said. “So maybe it wasn’t supposed to happen so that I could hopefully influence a few young men’s lives and their families and a number of people in the country through showing what perseverance and character can do for you in the long run.”
Baker won a World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers, but had gone 25 years without winning one as a manager. He had been to the Fall Classic twice before without winning and was the winningest manager without a title before the Astros beat the Philadelphia Phillies in six games.
“To be the team that was able to pull it off for him, I know how much it means to him and it means so much to us,” Astros pitcher Justin Verlander said.
Aaron Judge also made the headlines by breaking the American League record with his 62nd homer, leading to a record nine-year, $360 million contract.
There were several off-field stories that made headlines — Brittney Griner, Dan Snyder and the Commanders, Suns owner Robert Sarver — but Baker’s long-awaited title win wasn’t the only redemptive sports story in 2022.
On the courts:
— In the NBA, the Golden State Warriors regained their past magic and solidified their dynasty with a fourth NBA title in eight years, but first since 2018. Stephen Curry was again the catalyst, solidifying his claim as the greatest shooter in NBA history with another dynamic performance.
— In men’s college basketball, Kansas re-established its blue-blood status in college basketball by mounting the biggest comeback in national championship history, rallying from 16 points down to beat North Carolina for its fourth national championship. The win came after an epic Final Four matchup between Tobacco Road rivals North Carolina and Duke.
— In women’s college hoops, South Carolina did something no other team had been able to accomplish, handing UConn’s Geno Auriemma his first lost in 12 national title games.
— The veterans ruled most of the men’s tennis majors, with Rafael Nadal winning the Australian Open and French Open to stretch has Grand Slam record to 22 titles. Novak Djokovic won Wimbledon, but didn’t get a chance to play in Australia or the U.S. Open because of his vaccination status.
— Spain’s Carlos Alcaraz was the lone youngster among the Grand Slammers , breaking through to win the U.S. Open at 19. Iga Świątek won two Grand Slam titles in 2022, including a U.S. Open that saw the farewell of Serena Williams after 23 titles.
On the ice:
The Colorado Avalanche cranked up the way-back machine, winning their first Stanley Cup title since 2001 by beating the reigning champion Tampa Bay Lightning in six games. The uber-talented core that suffered through several early postseason exits looks like a group that could be more than one-and-done with the Cup.
On the gridiron:
— The Los Angeles Rams proved that home cooking is best, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 23-20 to become the second straight team to win the Super Bowl at their home stadium after Tampa Bay did it the year before. The Super Bowl title was the Rams’ first since 2000, when the franchise was in St. Louis.
— In the College Football Playoffs, Georgia pulled off a similar move in football, knocking off Alabama and Nick Saban for the program’s first national championship in 41 years.
At the Olympics:
The Winter Olympics in Beijing, still grappling with the effects of the pandemic, saw American figure skater Nathan Chen earn gold after his flameout at the Pyeongchang Games four years earlier.
Lindsey Jacobellis, long known for her blunder at the 2006 Torino Games, finally won gold in snowboard cross and added another in the mixed-team event.
Chloe Kim proved she was the queen of the halfpipe, winning her second straight gold and Finland won its first hockey gold by beating favored Russia in the final.
Out on the fairways:
— LIV: The Saudi-backed LIV made waves that reverberated across the golf world, with several major players abandoning the PGA and European tours to cash in on the riches of the lucrative tour.
— On the PGA Tour, the young guys moved to the forefront. Scottie Scheffler won The Masters, Justin Thomas the PGA Championship, Matt Fitzpatrick took the U.S. Open and Cameron Smith won the British Open, marking the first time all four majors were won by players under 30 in the same year.
On the track:
Youth prevailed at the Daytona 500 as well, with rookie Austin Cindric taking the checkers. Marcus Ericsson, a former Formula One backmarker, became the second Swedish driver to win the Indianapolis 500 by holding off some of the biggest names in North American auto racing.
Off the field:
— Griner’s arrest and imprisonment on drug charges became international sports and political news as the US tried to free the WNBA star. A deal was finally worked out in December, allowing Griner to return home after 10 months in prison.
— In Phoenix, Sarver made news for all the wrong reasons. He was suspended one year and fined $10 million on Sept. 13 by the NBA over workplace misconduct that included racist speech and hostile behavior toward employees. Sarver then announced his intention to sell the team.
— Snyder had problems of his own in the nation’s capital with a House committee investigating hundreds of instances of sexual harassment by men at the top levels of the organization. The franchise was fined $10 million and Snyder hired a firm to look into his sale of the team.
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KFC is bringing back the Double Down sandwich for the first time in nearly a decade
Published: Mar. 1, 2023 at 1:08 PM CST|Updated: 57 minutes ago
(Gray News) – Kentucky Fried Chicken is bringing back a fan favorite for the first time in nearly a decade.
KFC announced Wednesday that the Double Down Sandwich will be back for four weeks only, starting on Monday.
The sandwich replaces a traditional bun with two of KFC’s Extra Crispy chicken filets. The sandwich is filled with two slices of cheese, two pieces of crispy, hickory-smoked bacon, with either the Colonel’s real mayo or spicy sauce.
KFC originally debuted the Double Down in 2010 and briefly sold it again in April 2014.
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2023-03-01T20:06:34+00:00
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NEW YORK — New York City has agreed to pay several million dollars to settle a lawsuit brought by protesters who say they were assaulted, abused and trapped by police using a technique known as “kettling” at a demonstration in the wake of George Floyd’s killing.
The city said it will also pay $21,500 per plaintiff for legal costs and an extra $2,500 to protesters who were given court appearance tickets, meaning the bill from the class-action lawsuit could be close to $10 million or more.
A judge must still approve the settlement.
It’s one of several lawsuits alleging NYPD officers mistreated protesters who took to the streets nightly after the police killing of Floyd in Minnesota on May 25, 2020. Similar protests happened in cities and towns across the U.S.
In the Mott Haven protest, the NYPD was criticized for kettling protesters, essentially trapping them and giving them no choice but to break a curfew that the city had implemented to quell unrest.
In a statement, the NYPD said the protests in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic were a “challenging moment” for officers and the department and that it has since reformed how it responds to protests.
“Much of the NYPD’s policies and training for policing large-scale demonstrations have been re-envisioned based on the findings of the department’s own, self-initiated analyses and on the recommendations from three outside agencies who carefully investigated that period,” the department said. “The NYPD remains committed to continually improving its practices in every way possible.”
The civil rights organization Human Rights Watch released a report in October 2020 citing evidence that police planned an aggressive crackdown on the Mott Haven protesters.
Police used bicycles to form a wall around protesters while officers, including some in riot gear, attacked demonstrators — beating them with batons, kicking and punching them, and spraying them with pepper spray, the report said.
At least 61 people were hurt, with injuries including a broken nose, lost tooth, sprained shoulder, broken finger, split lip, black eyes and bruises.
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2023-03-01T18:10:37+00:00
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WFO MEDFORD Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Friday, May 20, 2022
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
5-5-7-1
(five, five, seven, one)
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Sunday evening's drawing of the Missouri Lottery's "Pick 4 Evening" game were:
5-5-7-1
(five, five, seven, one)
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Novak Djokovic paid quite a compliment to Carlos Alcaraz.
Before they’ll face each other in the Wimbledon final on Sunday, Djokovic was asked to size up Alcaraz — and he compared the kid to himself.
Pretty good company.
“He’s been incredibly successful in adapting to the surfaces and (to the) demands and challenges of opponents on a given day,” Djokovic said. “I see this as a great trait, as a great virtue. I see this as one of my biggest strengths throughout my career, that I was able to constantly develop, adapt and adjust my game, depending on the challenges, basically. That’s what he’s doing very early on in his career.”
And Alcaraz’s assessment of Djokovic?
“He has no weakness. He’s a really complete guy, really complete player. He’s amazing. He does nothing wrong on the court,” Alcaraz said. “Physically he’s a beast. Mentally he’s a beast. Everything is unbelievable for him.”
The matchup on Centre Court at the All England Club to close the fortnight is absolutely the one both men expected. As did pretty much everyone else.
What more could tennis fans ask for?
“He’s very motivated. He’s young. He’s hungry,” Djokovic observed. “I’m hungry, too, so let’s have a feast.”
It is a showdown pitting one of the greatest players ever — many consider him THE greatest — in Djokovic, who is 36, against a rising new star in Alcaraz, who is 20. It is the widest age gap between two men’s Grand Slam finalists since 1974, and Djokovic would become the oldest male champion at Wimbledon in the Open era.
Alcaraz is ranked No. 1, Djokovic is No. 2 (but has spent more weeks at No. 1 than anyone else, man or woman).
They showed they’re a cut above the rest with straight-set victories in Thursday’s semifinals: Alcaraz never gave No. 3 Daniil Medvedev a chance while beating him 6-3, 6-3, 6-3; Djokovic had a few tough spots he had to navigate but eliminated No. 8 Jannik Sinner 6-3, 6-4, 7-6 (4).
Medvedev went so far as to put Alcaraz in the category of the so-called Big Three of men’s tennis: Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
“He’s kind of like them,” Medvedev said.
Djokovic has won 23 Grand Slam titles, more than any man in the century-plus history of tennis, and is seeking his men’s-record-tying eighth at Wimbledon, including fifth in a row.
Alcaraz is a generational talent, the first teenager to finish a year atop the ATP rankings. He won last year’s U.S. Open and now is bidding for a second major championship.
On top of it all, this is a rematch from the French Open semifinals last month. The first two sets of that contest were deliciously entertaining, chock full of highlight-worthy shots by both.
It was tense. It was tight. It was terrific.
And then it all came apart at the seams when Alcaraz succumbed to full body cramps that he attributed, at least in part, to nerves from going up against Djokovic on that stage and with those stakes. Djokovic ran away with the victory there, taking each of the last two sets by a 6-1 score.
“We had a very good match until he started struggling physically in Paris,” Djokovic said. “We really took the level of tennis very high. I think it was great for the audience and great for us players to be part of that.”
Not surprisingly, Alcaraz wants another shot at Djokovic.
Been talking about it over the past fortnight.
“Gives you extra motivation. It’s more special to play a final against a legend from our sport,” Alcaraz said. “Well, if I win, it could be amazing for me — not only to win a Wimbledon title, but do it against Novak, would be super special.”
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Howard Fendrich has been the AP’s tennis writer since 2002. Follow him on Twitter at https://twitter.com/HowardFendrich
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2023-07-15T12:12:13+00:00
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wwlp.com
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https://www.wwlp.com/sports/ap-carlos-alcaraz-will-face-novak-djokovic-in-a-wimbledon-mens-final-for-the-ages/
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AUCKLAND, New Zealand (AP) — Replacement winger Ayesha Leti-I’iga scored her second try in the 72nd minute as defending champion New Zealand rallied to beat top-ranked England 34-31 on Saturday in a breathtaking final to the Women’s Rugby World Cup.
Hooker Amy Cockayne earlier had scored three tries at the heart of England’s trademark rolling maul as the Red Roses overcame a red card in the 18th minute to lead 31-29 with time running out.
But New Zealand, also down to 14 players after a yellow card to co-captain Kennedy Simon, produced a superb try to Leti-I’iga to win back the lead and held on to delight a crowd of more than 40,000 at Eden Park, a world record for a women’s rugby match.
England, on a world-record streak of 30 consecutive wins, had two chances to score from its potent lineout drive in the final moments of the match. But New Zealand first held it out, then won a lineout turnover after the fulltime siren to save the match.
“Most people probably don’t even know that last year we went on a northern tour and we got (thrashed) and (I’m proud of) the way that the players have turned themselves around,” New Zealand co-captain Ruahei Demant said. “We’ve sacrificed so much to get one chance in a lifetime to win a World Cup at home and we did it.”
England bravely played more than three-quarters of the match with only 14 players after winger Lydia Thompson was sent off for a head clash with Portia Woodman which also forced Woodman, the leading try-scorer in the tournament with seven, to leave the field.
Cockayne touched down twice during a frenetic first half in which seven tries were scored and after which England led 26-19. England scored three tries from rolling mauls, bringing to 14 their tally of tries at the tournament from that method.
New Zealand surprised England by also scoring tries to hooker Georgia Ponsonby and prop Amy Rule from driven mauls while still expressing itself with its back play.
The Black Ferns wrested the lead from England for first time with two tries in the first nine minutes of the second half which put it ahead 29-26. The first was a magnificent backline try, finished by center Stacey Fluhler and the second came from New Zealand’s surprisingly strong set piece.
Cockayne’s hat-trick try, again from a lineout drive, after New Zealand yielded a penalty from a collapsed scrum in front of its posts allowed England to regain the lead at 31-29 in the 54th minute.
New Zealand again rallied and Leti-I’iga scored after Fluhler won the race to a kick behind the England line and brilliantly held the ball up for the winger.
England was shattered by the result which upended its hope of turning its domination of women’s rugby over almost three years into a world title. It fielded nine players which lost to New Zealand in the last World Cup final in 2017, including captain Sarah Hunter.
“Sport can be cruel at times and I’m just so proud of the way this team has shown up, not just tonight but for the last three years,” Hunter said. “Hopefully one result doesn’t define the team, the individuals, the people they’ve become and the journey we’ve been on.
“Tonight was a great showcase for women’s rugby and credit to New Zealand. You can’t take it away from them.”
New Zealand played with great spirit against an England team which unquestionably is the greatest women’s team in history. England scored tries through fullback Ellie Kildunne and Cockayne to lead 14-0 after 14 minutes but New Zealand didn’t lose its shape or purpose.
Ponsonby’s try which immediately followed Thompson’s red card cut the lead to seven points. England went ahead again with Marlie Packer’s try from a rolling maul in the 21st minute but New Zealand replied with a try to Leti-I’iga.
Cockayne made the lead 26-14 after 32 minutes but New Zealand rallied again with Rule’s try immediately before halftime.
New Zealand started the second half superbly with a long-distance try to Fluhler who worked an inter-passing move with fullback Renee Holmes. When Krystal Murray scored, England found itself behind for the first time.
New Zealand co-captain Kennedy Simon was shown a yellow card for a high tackle in the 65th minute and Cockaye gave England the lead again. But New Zealand was not to be denied and reclaimed the lead, then held on under pressure for its sixth world title.
France claimed the bronze medal, beating Canada 36-0 in the playoff for third place.
After losing by a point to New Zealand — 25-24 — in a heart-breaking semifinal, France came out strongly and led 22-0 at halftime. The win extended France’s advantage to 9-7 in matches between the teams.
Marine Menager scored a try in each half and Manae Fall, Pauline Bourdon and Anaelle Deshaye also scored tries in an emphatic win for a France team seen at the start of the tournament as England’s likely opponent in the final.
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2022-11-12T10:18:10+00:00
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seattletimes.com
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https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/nz-beats-england-34-31-in-womens-rugby-world-cup-final/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=Referral&utm_campaign=RSS_all
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Rapid City received $145 million of the $183 million awarded to West River communities by the state Board of Water and Natural Resources on Wednesday.
The money, $101.5 million, comes as a Clean Water State Revolving Fund loan and $43.5 million from an American Rescue Plan Act grant, will be used to expand the South Water Reclamation Facility and decommission the north plant. The plants are next to each other in east Rapid City. The loan terms are 2% interest for 20 years.
Operations Management Engineer Eddie Lopez said the city will expand the aeration basin, add additional clarifiers, and update the solids handling capacity for the plant. He said construction could begin by fall 2022 and the full project would finish around spring 2026.
Assistant Public Works Director Stacey Titus said it’s going to be a continuous project. He said the project is based on a facility plan that was completed in 2016, and will also be sized to meet the needs for the city and region in growth up until 2045. He said the city estimates about another 43,000 in population base for the treatment facility.
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The project could be completed in about four phases, and the city plans to continue services during construction, Titus said.
He said the replacement is necessary since the existing plant was built in 1967, and it keeps the city in compliance with its permits.
“Even though operations has done an excellent job of maintaining the facility — it’s lasted 10-12 years longer than it was designed for — we can’t get spare parts anymore,” Titus said. “The equipment, the technology, everything is basically tired, the plant is worn out and we need to get it replaced because we can’t provide the maintenance anymore, we can’t get spare parts and things like that.”
Water Reclamation Superintendent David Van Cleave said the new facilities will be less mechanical with the new design, so there will not be as much traditional maintenance work that goes on. He said there will be more emphasis on the biology of the plants and changing conditions so the biology can do a better job of treating the wastewater to meet current regulations.
Titus said the timing was “about perfect” for the funding. He said the original project was going to be completed in multiple phases over 10 years.
“With the stimulus money that came about through the federal government, it allows us to package this as one project at this time,” he said.
He said the cost of service for wastewater and water is funded by ratepayers. Within the existing rate pay structure there is a bonding capacity or a debt service component, and the size of the project calls for the department to look at those options to repay the loan.
Titus said, though, that the city would look at the cost of service across the board for not only the project but other capital projects as well.
“Inflation has been a factor here lately, cost of providing service is going up and we need to take a look at that, so there will be an analysis in the next year that’s going to take a look at that overall for the entire utility, water and wastewater both,” he said.
Titus said there will be some smaller, expensive projects in the queue at the facility to complete ongoing maintenance and security projects, but are not included in the overall funding.
— Contact Siandhara Bonnet at siandhara.bonnet@rapidcityjournal.com —
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2022-04-15T01:45:08+00:00
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rapidcityjournal.com
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https://rapidcityjournal.com/news/local/city-to-expand-water-reclamation-facility-with-state-loan-grant-that-total-145-million/article_3a5ed607-41c2-5dc6-9bf7-aeefc53cd0f4.html
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NaviDKD™ proactive screening technology for kidney health from Journey Biosciences confirmed in type 2 diabetes population.
LEBANON, N.H., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Journey Biosciences, Inc. A new study recently published in the journal Diabetes Care continues to validate the role that specific biomarkers - advanced glycation endproducts (AGEs) - in predicting if a person with diabetes will develop kidney disease. This personalized assessment builds on the developing field of precision medicine in diabetes.
The study looked at more than 1,500 patients with type 2 diabetes in both the Action to Control Cardiovascular Risk in Diabetes (ACCORD) and Veterans Affairs Diabetes Trial (VADT) trials and determined the presence of a higher AGE score was associated with greater eGFR decline, independent of HbA1c. Journey Biosciences Founder and Chief Scientific Officer, Paul Beisswenger, is a lead author of the study.
The study used two large cohorts of patients with type 2 diabetes undergoing intensive glucose-lowering therapies over a significant period of time to determine if AGEs were predictive of diabetic kidney disease. The investigators found that the primary endpoint of a 30%
reduction in kidney function (eGFR) was significantly associated with a higher AGE score. This result was independent of the patient's study arm, sex, ethnicity, age, or baseline HbA1c. The study found that the duration of diabetes was the only factor dependent on the endpoint.
"We continue to build clinical evidence in this large, ethnically diverse study that supports the predictive nature of our NaviDKD technology, and we are excited to be able to apply these findings in both the type 1 and type 2 populations. The ability to predict one's risk years ahead of the development of any signs or symptoms provides a critical head start to stop kidney disease from progressing," said Adam Graybill, President and CEO of Journey Biosciences. "This finding supports the utilization of newer tools, such as SGLT-2 inhibitors, to improve clinical outcomes and reduce the exorbitant costs spent on treating diabetes-related complications in the U.S."
About Journey Biosciences, Inc.
Journey Biosciences is a biotechnology company utilizing blood-based predictive biomarkers to proactively identify risk factors associated with complications from diabetes, starting with kidney disease. Founded by Dr. Paul Beisswenger, a 40-year practicing endocrinologist and Professor Emeritus at the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth, Journey Biosciences' clinically validated, patented, laboratory-developed test (LDT) NaviDKD diagnostic screening technology is the first of its kind, and Journey Biosciences is the only company currently focused on diagnostic screening for kidney complications associated with diabetes.
Journey Biosciences' mission is to fundamentally improve diabetes care by providing health care professionals and people with diabetes the necessary diagnostic screening tools to proactively manage and prevent high-risk complications associated with diabetes.
To learn more visit https://www.journeybio.life/.
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2022-05-03T13:01:46+00:00
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https://www.kfyrtv.com/prnewswire/2022/05/03/new-study-validates-predictive-biomarkers-diabetic-kidney-disease-an-important-step-precision-medicine/
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2022-06-23T22:03:11+00:00
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espn.com
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Green Day lead singer Billie Joe Armstrong told fans at a performance in London that he plans to renounce his U.S. citizenship after the decision by the Supreme Court to overturn Roe v. Wade, eliminating the constitutional right to an abortion across the country.
As CNN reported, Armstrong told a U.K. crowd, "F**k America. I’m f***king renouncing my citizenship. I’m f**king coming here.” He went on to say that there is “too much f**king stupid in the world to go back to that miserable f**king excuse for a country.”
Armstrong said, “You’re going to get a lot more of me in the coming days.”
Other celebrities have spoken out against the decision by the high court, with entertainers like Kendrick Lamar telling a crowd at a performance on Sunday “Godspeed for women’s rights, they judge you, they judge Christ,”
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"Full House" star Jodie Sweetin was pushed to the ground by police in California during an abortion rights protest on Saturday.
The LAPD said they were trying to stop protesters from marching on the 101 Freeway at the time. At least one demonstrator was hit with a baton; in Sweetin's case, she was shoved to the ground from behind.
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2022-06-28T02:15:46+00:00
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koaa.com
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https://www.koaa.com/news/national/green-days-billie-joe-armstrong-vow-to-renounce-us-citizenship-during-performance
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ALGS enters the Final Stages of its 2023 Season
(Gray News) - The final regular season match series of the Apex Legends Global Series concluded this past Sunday and decided the top 20 teams competing in Split 2 Regional Finals. Although OpTic Gaming couldn’t pull off a map win Sunday, they still accrued enough round points to take second in the series and a current second in the North American Split 2 standings. This means OpTic has secured their invite to Regional Finals this coming Sunday. More importantly, OpTic has accumulated 106 placement points across their six regular season match series to guarantee a spot in the Split 2 Playoffs.
For the NA Region, the top ten teams in Split 2 standings and the winner of the Regional Finals will make it to the Playoffs. The closest team that could match OpTic’s total placement points with a win this Sunday is FaZe, who currently sits in the sixth position in the NA standings. Even if OpTic finishes last in Regional Finals, a tie for sixth in the final Split 2 standings would be more than enough to make the Split 2 Playoffs.
OpTic’s performance in their fourth match series was the highlight of their Split 2. They won three of the six maps and accumulated eight or more eliminations on four separate maps. It also solidified back-to-back match series first-place finishes.
Regional Finals and Playoffs
OpTic looks to be one of the go-ahead favorites going into the Regional Finals but has stiff competition in teams like XSET, FaZe, and TSM. TSM and XSET finished Split 1 first and second in the standings going on to compete in the Split 1 Playoff. TSM finished first in the Split 1 Playoffs, while XSET took fourth, which garnered enough Playoff points for each team to earn an invite to the Split 2 Playoffs and solid footing for a spot in the ALGS Championship.
XSET currently tops the Split 2 standings and is guaranteed a spot in the Playoffs, which allows them a shot at increasing their total playoff points further. TSM does not have the same privilege, as they sit eighth in the standings and need a solid finish in Regional Finals to ensure a trip to the Playoffs.
FaZe, like OpTic, missed the Split 1 Playoffs and has zero playoff points. Overall, FaZe played well in Split 2, but they don’t have the cushion OpTic has in the standings. FaZe must aim for a top-ten finish this Sunday to clinch a Playoff spot. Otherwise, they will have to rely on the teams below them to finish with average results.
ALGS NA Top 20 Teams who will compete in Regional Finals
Last Chance Qualifiers
Although teams are jockeying to put themselves in the best position for the Playoffs and a bid for the ALGS Championship, they have another option to make it all the way. The Last Chance Qualifier follows Split 2 Playoffs and is the final opportunity for teams to make it to the Championship.
Each region holds a qualifier that includes teams that missed the championship cut but finished high in the standings for Split 2. The top two finishers in Last Chance Qualifiers from each region will receive an invitation to the ALGS Championship.
Where to Watch
The Split 2 Regional Finals take place this Sunday, May 7th. Go to the official Apex Legends Twitch or Youtube channel to tune in. The Split 2 Playoffs are scheduled for July 13th through the 16th in person in London. The Last Chance Qualifier and the ALGS Championship are still to be determined, so keep an eye out for updates here as soon as they get scheduled.
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2023-05-04T18:33:25+00:00
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witn.com
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https://www.witn.com/sports/esports/2023/05/04/algs-enters-final-stages-its-2023-season/
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Hamburg developer Glenn Wetzl is venturing a little further south with his newest residential project – a 54-unit townhome venture in Springville.
Wetzl Development received approval from the village Planning Board for its $8 million project at 297 W. Main St., which will add 12 buildings on an 8.7-acre property just off Route 39.
Plans by Carmina Wood Design feature two double-unit buildings with a total of four attached townhomes, five four-unit buildings for another 20 townhomes, and five six-unit structures for the last 30. All will be market-rate rental units.
All townhomes have two bedrooms and a one-car attached garage, and will range in size from 1,530 to 1,538 square feet. Rents are still being determined, but units will be leased as they are built.
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Two private driveways will be built – one off West Main – and the site will also include 108 parking spaces.
The property has been vacant for years, but a prior proposal by Andy Gernold called for 40 manufactured homes to be constructed. It was never built, and Wetzl bought the property at the end of December for $250,000.
The Village Board approved a rezoning for Wetzl's project in October to change the site from "commercial industrial park" to residential, and construction is now expected to begin in the spring, with completion after two years.
Wetzl, which specializes in custom homes and residential projects, already has two apartment complexes in Hamburg – the 168-unit Brookview Apartments and the 116-unit Foster Brook Senior Housing – as well as the Parkview Apartments in Alden with 80 units.
It's also completed two patio home developments in Hamburg – Stonebridge Homes and The Cottages – as well as the Franklin Park townhome community in Hamburg and the Reed Hill Heights housing subdivision in East Aurora.
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2023-01-26T17:29:06+00:00
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buffalonews.com
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https://buffalonews.com/business/local/wetzl-development-plans-townhome-project-in-springville/article_edea1f24-9cf8-11ed-9cc3-1b2907f25449.html
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Ezequiel Tovar Player Prop Bets: Rockies vs. Mets - May 28
Published: May. 28, 2023 at 5:24 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
The Colorado Rockies, including Ezequiel Tovar and his .438 slugging percentage in past 10 games, including three extra-base hits but no home run), take on starting pitcher Tylor Megill and the New York Mets at Coors Field, Sunday at 3:10 PM ET.
He had a one-hit performance in his previous game (1-for-2) against the Mets.
Ezequiel Tovar Game Info & Props vs. the Mets
- Game Day: Sunday, May 28, 2023
- Game Time: 3:10 PM ET
- Stadium: Coors Field
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Mets Starter: Tylor Megill
- TV Channel: SportsNet RM
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -278)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +675)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +155)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +115)
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Ezequiel Tovar At The Plate
- Tovar is batting .226 with 11 doubles, a triple, three home runs and nine walks.
- Tovar has gotten a hit in 31 of 49 games this year (63.3%), with more than one hit on six occasions (12.2%).
- In 6.1% of his games this season, he has hit a home run, and 1.7% of his trips to the plate.
- Tovar has had an RBI in 16 games this year (32.7%), including four multi-RBI outings (8.2%).
- He has scored in 20 games this season (40.8%), including three multi-run games (6.1%).
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Mets Pitching Rankings
- The 8.5 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Mets pitching staff ranks 18th in the league.
- The Mets' 4.69 team ERA ranks 24th across all league pitching staffs.
- The Mets give up the fourth-most home runs in baseball (73 total, 1.4 per game).
- Megill (5-3 with a 4.32 ERA and 40 strikeouts in 50 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Mets, his 11th of the season.
- In his most recent outing on Tuesday against the Chicago Cubs, the right-hander threw 3 2/3 innings, allowing four earned runs while surrendering six hits.
- The 27-year-old has amassed an ERA of 4.32, with 7.2 strikeouts per nine innings, in 10 games this season. Opponents are batting .257 against him.
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2023-05-28T12:13:48+00:00
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kwch.com
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https://www.kwch.com/sports/betting/2023/05/28/ezequiel-tovar-mlb-player-prop-bets/
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HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) — Ronald Sarasin, a three-term Republican congressman from Connecticut in the 1970s who later went on to lead the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, has died. He was 88.
Sarasin died at his home in McLean, Virginia, on March 27, according to an obituary prepared by his family that did not disclose a cause of death.
Sarasin, who was born in Fall River, Massachusetts and grew up in Beacon Falls, Connecticut, was first elected to the U.S. House in 1972 and was re-elected in 1974 and 1976, representing the 5th District in western Connecticut.
In 1978, he won the Republican nomination for governor but lost the election to Democrat Ella Grasso.
Sarasin previously served in the Connecticut House of Representatives from 1969 to 1973. After serving in the Navy in the 1950s, he went on to graduate from the University of Connecticut and its law school.
After leaving politics, Sarasin was the chief lobbyist for the National Restaurant Association and later president and CEO of the National Beer Wholesalers Association.
From 2000 to 2018, he was president and CEO of the U.S. Capitol Historical Society, which is chartered by Congress to educate the public about the Capitol, its history and its people.
In a Facebook post mourning his death, the historical society credited Sarasin for establishing educational programs including a traveling exhibit on the role enslaved people had in building the Capitol.
“Ron met every challenge with tremendous strength to help us grow in our work and service to reach new audiences,” the post said. “We are grateful for his life, his friendship, and the legacy Ron left us all.”
Sarasin is survived by his wife, Leslie, and two sons. A funeral service will be held May 20 at Gonzaga College High School's St. Aloysius Church in Washington.
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2023-04-04T21:53:57+00:00
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expressnews.com
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https://www.expressnews.com/news/politics/article/ex-us-rep-sarasin-dies-at-88-headed-historical-17878780.php
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MANHATTAN, Kan. (AP) — Adrian Martinez rushed for 171 yards and three touchdowns and threw for another score, leading No. 25 Kansas State past Texas Tech 37-28 on Saturday.
Martinez was 12-for-19 passing for 116 yards for Kansas State (4-1, 2-0 Big 12), while Deuce Vaughn had 170 rushing yards for the Wildcats, who extended their winning streak against the Red Raiders to seven games.
Donovan Smith was 34-for-48 passing for 359 yards and two TDs for Texas Tech (3-2, 1-1). Smith also rushed for a touchdown.
Martinez raced 57 yards on the first play of the game, then capped it with an 18-yard touchdown on the second play, giving K-State a quick 7-0 lead.
The Wildcats also got three field goals from Chris Tennant after drives stalled.
Tech cut the lead to 13-7 with 1:24 left in the first half. After gaining just 48 yards of total offense, the Red Raiders went 86 yards on nine plays, capped by a 6-yard touchdown pass from Smith to Nehemiah Martinez.
Trey Wolff kicked a 51-yard field goal for Tech before the break, then tied the score at 20-20 with a 39-yard field goal midway through the third quarter.
K-State answered with its second two-play drive of the game. Vaughn ran 69 yards to the Tech 8-yard line on the first play after the kickoff. Following an offensive holding penalty, Martinez found Phillip Brooks with an 18-yard touchdown pass.
The lead didn’t last long, as Smith hit Xavier White with a 12-yard touchdown pass to cap a seven-play, 75-yard drive. Wolff missed a 42-yard field goal, denying Tech its first lead of the game.
Martinez then scored on his second big run of the day, 69 yards untouched up the middle of the field. Tennant’s 32-yard field goal gave the Wildcats a 30-20 lead with 9:07 left. A fumble on the next series gave K-State the ball at the Tech 27-yard line and the Wildcats iced the game with Martinez’s third rushing touchdown.
Smith scored from 3 yards out for Tech’s final touchdown with 2:23 left.
THE TAKEAWAY
Texas Tech: Smith can carry the Red Raiders on offense. The 6-foot-5 quarterback can sling it, but he also has the ability to carry defenders when he chooses to run.
Kansas State: The Wildcats have two great ballcarriers. Besides Vaughan, an All-American, Martinez can fool defenses look with his elusiveness.
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Texas Tech travels to Stillwater, Okla., to face Oklahoma State.
Kansas State travels to Ames, Iowa, to take on Iowa State.
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2022-10-01T20:37:56+00:00
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sfgate.com
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https://www.sfgate.com/sports/article/No-25-Kansas-State-holds-off-Texas-Tech-37-28-17480397.php
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MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — Members of the U.S. Marshals Mountain State Fugitive Task Force apprehended a man who is the suspect in the stabbing death of his estranged wife.
According to a press release from the U.S. Marshals Service, William Fitzgerald, 50, of Pennsylvania was taken into custody Monday, on the northbound side of Interstate 79, outside of Morgantown.
The U.S. Marshals Service Western Pennsylvania Fugitive Task Force contacted the Mountain State Fugitive Task Force asking them to help find and apprehend Fitzgerald because marshals believed he would be traveling through north central West Virginia on I-79 north. Officers identified Fitzgerald driving northbound on I-79, and stopped him, according to the release.
He was taken into custody without incident just past mile marker 155, according to the release.
The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Department, West Virginia State Police, Westover Police Department and Star City Police Department also helped in the arrest, according to the release.
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2023-01-09T19:02:03+00:00
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wboy.com
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https://www.wboy.com/news/crime/homicide-suspect-arrested-near-morgantown/
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ITTA BENA, Miss. (AP)Jeremiah Gambrell finished with 22 points and eight rebounds to lead Prairie View A&M to a 67-60 victory over Mississippi Valley State on Saturday.
Will Douglas pitched in with 17 points and seven rebounds for the Panthers (6-10, 2-1 Southwestern Athletic Conference). Brian Myles added 13 points and seven boards off the bench.
Rayquan Brown had 16 points to lead the Delta Devils (1-16, 0-3), who have lost 12 straight. Reserves Tyronn Mosley and Kadar Waller scored 12 and 10, respectively.
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krqe.com
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Pretend Stanford student lived in dorms for 10 months
STANFORD, Calif. (AP) — A Stanford University official says a man pretended to be a student at the school and lived in several of its dormitories for at least 10 months.
School spokeswoman Dee Mostofi said in a statement Tuesday that the university’s Department of Public Safety cited the man for violating the law the first time he was found living in a dorm in December 2021, but that this didn’t deter him.
She says campus police later obtained multiple stay-away letters, a prerequisite to citing someone for trespass on campus, but weren’t able to locate him until last Thursday, when they gave him one and removed him from campus.
Mostofi didn’t provide any other information or answer questions emailed to her.
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2022-11-02T18:10:38+00:00
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wagmtv.com
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https://www.wagmtv.com/2022/11/02/pretend-stanford-student-lived-dorms-10-months/
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Karl A. Racine, a Democrat, is the D.C. attorney general.
DCHA has two core responsibilities: to provide seniors, retirees, people with disabilities and workers with a place to live and to keep these homes safe and sanitary. It is clear both from this report and years of resident complaints that DCHA is failing on both fronts.
DCHA has the highest vacancy rate of any large public housing agency. Nearly a quarter of units are empty while the waiting list to get into a home is more than 40,000 names long. It is unconscionable that thousands of people who desperately need a place to live are made to wait years, if not decades, for a home while DCHA has empty units available.
Furthermore, even when DCHA is providing housing, it fails to ensure decent, safe and sanitary conditions. DCHA housing is so deplorable that my office has had to sue DCHA not once, but twice in recent years over its mistreatment of residents with disabilities and the lack of basic safety infrastructure in its buildings.
The current state of DCHA is an embarrassment to our city and demands an urgent response. We do not have the luxury of time when it comes to remedying these problems; every day that DCHA is not addressing these problems is another day that D.C. residents are living in inhumane conditions and don’t have a safe place to call home.
That is why Council member Elissa Silverman (I-At Large) and I collaborated to introduce emergency legislation to begin the reforms that are desperately needed at DCHA. This legislation, which the council passed unanimously, will increase transparency and oversight, ensure board members receive appropriate training and will clarify that DCHA, as with all other D.C. landlords, must follow D.C.’s consumer protection laws.
Though this legislation is a vital first step toward getting the agency back on track, permanent legislation is needed to ensure we comprehensively address all 82 violations identified in the HUD report.
When DCHA became an independent agency after exiting receivership in 2000, its leadership structure was designed to prevent improper political influence and ensure competent management. These goals are not being met.
Our most urgent priority should be to reassess the composition of DCHA’s Board of Commissioners. The 13-member DCHA Board of Commissioners has six members appointed by D.C. Mayor Muriel E. Bowser (D), in addition to Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development John Falcicchio, who serves as an ex officio member. The HUD report found that these appointees tend to “vote as a group without individual review.” The control of the board by mayoral appointees voting together has undermined the independence of the agency.
The board has led the agency down a path of focusing on market-rate development, in line with the broader goals of the administration and to the benefit of some of the mayor’s closest developer friends but counter to the agency’s mission of serving those with the least economic resources. In addition, the board has appointed an executive director with, in HUD’s words, “no experience in property development, property management or managing federal housing programs,” who is a close political ally of the mayor. To return independence to the agency, we must remove the deputy mayor for planning and economic development from the board.
Second, we must address the report’s finding that there is inadequate expertise among DCHA leadership. We must create stricter qualifications for appointees to the board and the executive director to ensure DCHA’s leaders have the knowledge and experience to properly serve tenants. We need to require a minimum number of years of experience and ensure that requisite experience is directly related to housing.
Housing is fundamental to the safety and well-being of all people, but DCHA has lost the confidence of the very people it is tasked with serving. It’s past time we make the structural changes needed to earn it back.
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2022-10-24T16:31:24+00:00
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washingtonpost.com
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https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2022/10/24/karl-racine-dc-housing-authority-demands-urgent-response/
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Jayson Tatum NBA Playoffs Player Prop Bets: Celtics vs. Hawks - April 21
Jayson Tatum be on the court for the Boston Celtics at 7:00 PM on Friday against the Atlanta Hawks in the 2023 NBA Playoffs.
Let's look at Tatum's prop bets, and some stats and trends to help you find good wagers.
Jayson Tatum Prop Bets vs. the Hawks
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Jayson Tatum Insights vs. the Hawks
- Tatum is responsible for attempting 21.4% of his team's field goal attempts this season with 21.1 per game.
- This season, he's accounted for 18.3% of his team's three-pointers made, averaging 3.2 per game.
- Tatum's opponents, the Hawks, have a neutral offensive tempo, averaging 102.9 possessions per game, while his Celtics average 101.9 per game, which ranks 16th among NBA teams.
- On defense, the Hawks have allowed 118.1 points per game, which is 25th-best in the NBA.
- The Hawks allow 44.1 rebounds per game, ranking 19th in the league.
- Looking at assists, the Hawks have given up 26 per game, 22nd in the NBA.
- The Hawks are the eighth-ranked team in the NBA at allowing threes, conceding 11.9 made 3-pointers per game.
Jayson Tatum vs. the Hawks
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2023-04-21T18:09:54+00:00
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live5news.com
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https://www.live5news.com/sports/betting/2023/04/21/jayson-tatum-nba-playoffs-player-prop-bets-celtics-vs-hawks/
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UNM vs. NMSU basketball series has been cancelled for 2022
UNM vs. NMSU basketball series has been cancelled for 2022
SHOOTING AT THE CU NIGHTCLUB. BUT FIRST, THE LATEST DETAILS ON THE ALBUQUERQUE SHOOTING. FOUR DAYS AFTER THAT INCIDENT THERE ARE STILL MANY UNANSWERED QUESTIONS. ONE OF THE BIGGEST BEING, WHY WAS THE NEW MEXICO STATE BASKETBALL PLAYER ABLE TO BRING A GUN ON A SCHOOL TRIP? AND WHY WASN’T HIS BAG CHECKED BY OFFICIALS? WE SPOKE WITH OUR LEGAL EXPERT ABOUT GUN LAWS ON COLLEGE CAMPUSES, BUT THE LAWS HAVE BEEN CLEAR THAT YOU CANNOT HAVE A GUN ON CAMPUS, YOU CAN’T CARRY IT CONCEALED EVEN IF YOU HAVE A PERMIT. WITH VERY FEW EXCEPTIONS, THERE ARE NO GUNS ON COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY CAMPUSES. NOW, IN MSU OFFICIALS ADMIT THE STUDENT ATHLETES BAGS WERE NOT CHECKED AT ANY POINT DURING THE TRIP. BUT GOING FORWARD, THEY WILL BE THAT SHOOTING LEADING TO MORE BREAKING NEWS AS UNM AND NEW MEXICO STATE TODAY ANNOUNCING THEY’VE CANCELED THEIR TWO MEETINGS THIS SEASON. BRIANNA BIJOU WAS AT THAT ANNOUNCEMENT. SHE JOINS US LIVE NOW FROM THE PIT. BRIANNA, YOU ARE ON THAT ANNOUNCEMENT CAME LESS THAN 30 MINUTES AGO. OUR PHOTOGRAPHER AND I JUST ACTUALLY CAME FROM THE MEDIA ROOM RIGHT HERE AT THE PIT. NOW. NOW, AS YOU MENTIONED, THERE WERE NOW BE NO GAME BETWEEN NMSU AND UNION MEN’S BASKETBALL TEAMS. THE FIRST ONE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN THIS SATURDAY DAY AND THE OTHER ONE WAS SUPPOSED TO HAPPEN LATER ON THIS SEASON IN LAS CRUCES. BUT AGAIN, THAT IS NO LONGER HAPPENING. NOW, THIS DECISION COMING AS AN AGREEMENT BETWEEN THE RIVAL SCHOOLS AFTER LAST SATURDAY’S DEADLY INCIDENT ON UNARMED CAMPUS. ATHLETIC OFFICIALS SAY IT WASN’T EASY TO GET TO IN THE PAST SEVERAL DAYS TO REFLECT WHAT WOULD BE THE BEST OPTION IN TERMS OF SAFETY AND SECURITY FOR STUDENTS AND ATHLETES. HERE’S WHAT THEY HAD TO SAY JUST MOMENTS AGO. THERE STILL THERE NEEDED TO BE A PAUSE. THIS EVENT JUST RECENTLY OCCURRED. THERE’S STILL A LOT OF ANXIETY AND AND AND CONCERNS IN THE COMMUNITY. AND WE WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT THOSE TAKE PRECEDENT OVER OVER THIS THIS EVENT. WITH THAT, AS I CONTINUE TO PUT SOME CONSIDERATION INTO THIS, SOME OF THE THINGS THAT WE DISCUSSED WAS THE AGAIN, THE UNREST, THE SITUATIONS THAT SURROUNDED THAT ALSO TOOK INTO CONSIDERATION IN PAST EXPERIENCES WHAT WE’VE EXPERIENCED OVER THE LAST SEVERAL YEARS. WE NEED TO UNDERSTAND WHAT HAS HAPPENED, WHAT HAS GOTTEN US TO THIS TO THIS POSITION IN REGARDS TO THE GAME ITSELF. AND I WANT TO MAKE SURE THAT WE CAN CONTINUE TO PROVIDE A SAFE ENVIRONMENT FOR OUR FANS, FOR OUR STUDENT ATHLETES, FOR OUR COACHES. NOW, OFFICIALS WENT ON TO SAY THAT THIS IS ABOUT A $500,000 LOSS IN TERMS OF THE UNM ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT ALONE. SO ALREADY SO MUCH MONEY ON HOLD RIGHT THERE AS FAR AS WHAT IT TAKES TO FEEL COMFORTABLE FOR FUTURE GAMES, THEY SAY THEY HARDSHIPS WITH APD YOU WOULD MPD ON MAKING SURE PEOPLE STAY SAFE. BUT RIGHT NOW THIS IS JUST A DECISION THEY’LL HAVE TO MAKE AND MAKE POSSIBLY IN THE FUTURE FOR OTHER GAMES, OR THINKING ABOUT INSTALLING METAL DETECTORS. REPORTING LI
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UNM vs. NMSU basketball series has been cancelled for 2022
UNM Athletics has announced the UNM vs. NMSU men's basketball series has been cancelled for this season following Saturday's deadly shooting on the UNM campus. Saturday's matchup between the Lobos and the Aggies that was originally postponed has now been cancelled. The Dec. 3 matchup between New Mexico and New Mexico State in Las Cruces has also been cancelled. UNM Athletic Director Eddie Nunez says the athletic department will be issuing refunds for all single game tickets sold for the game on Nov. 19.
UNM Athletics has announced the UNM vs. NMSU men's basketball series has been cancelled for this season following Saturday's deadly shooting on the UNM campus.
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Saturday's matchup between the Lobos and the Aggies that was originally postponed has now been cancelled.
The Dec. 3 matchup between New Mexico and New Mexico State in Las Cruces has also been cancelled.
UNM Athletic Director Eddie Nunez says the athletic department will be issuing refunds for all single game tickets sold for the game on Nov. 19.
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2022-11-22T23:39:57+00:00
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koat.com
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https://www.koat.com/article/unm-nmsu-basketball-game-postponed-shooting/42043557
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WFO BUFFALO Warnings, Watches and Advisories for Wednesday, September 28, 2022
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BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Buffalo NY
1053 AM EDT Mon Sep 26 2022
...BEACH HAZARDS STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...
* WHAT...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
* WHERE...Beaches of Erie and Chautauqua counties.
* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.
* IMPACTS...Strong currents and dangerous swimming conditions.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Stay out of the water to avoid dangerous swimming conditions.
* WHERE...Beaches of Niagara county.
* WHERE...Beaches of Jefferson county.
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2022-09-26T15:22:49+00:00
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sfgate.com
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JERUSALEM (AP) — The Palestinian Health Ministry said Monday that Israeli forces shot and killed a young man near the occupied West Bank city of Jenin.
The ministry said in a statement that the man died of a gunshot wound to the abdomen. Palestinian media identified the man as 18-year-old Mahmoud al-Saadi.
The violence was the latest in a wave of Israeli-Palestinian fighting in the West Bank and east Jerusalem that has killed more than 130 Palestinians this year, making 2022 the deadliest since the U.N. started tracking fatalities in 2005.
The Israeli military had no comment about the incident. It said its troops were not operating in the Jenin area.
The army said it carried out arrest raids across the occupied West Bank on Monday. It said its soldiers apprehended three suspects. During an arrest south of Nablus, it said its troops came under fire, and shot back.
Israel says its almost nightly arrest raids in the West Bank — which began after Palestinian attacks killed 19 Israelis last spring — are needed to dismantle militant networks at a time when Palestinian security forces are unable or unwilling to do so.
The Palestinians say the raids undermine their security forces and are aimed at cementing Israel’s open-ended 55-year occupation of lands they want for their hoped-for state. Hundreds of Palestinians have been rounded up in such raids, with many placed in so-called administrative detention, which allows Israel to hold them without trial or charge.
Israel captured the West Bank in the 1967 Mideast war, and has since maintained a military occupation over the territory and settled more than 500,000 people there. The Palestinians seek the territory, along with the Gaza Strip and east Jerusalem, for their hoped-for independent state.
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2022-11-23T01:35:47+00:00
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wtmj.com
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https://wtmj.com/national/2022/11/21/palestinians-israeli-forces-kill-man-in-west-bank/
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ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — The Republican race for Maryland governor in Tuesday's primary election pits a candidate backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan against a rival endorsed by Donald Trump.
It’s an early showdown on Hogan’s home turf as he weighs a 2024 White House bid, potentially against the former president.
On the Democratic side, the crowded candidate field includes the former head of the national Democratic Party, a bestselling author, the current state comptroller and a former U.S. education secretary.
U.S. Sen. Chris Van Hollen is facing a primary challenge as he seeks a second term following a stroke. In the U.S. House, Maryland has one open seat after the incumbent decided to seek a different office.
What to watch:
GOVERNOR
Democrats are eager to win back the governor’s office. Hogan is a rare two-term Republican governor in a state where Democrats outnumber Republicans 2-1.
The Democratic primary for governor is shaping up as a competitive three-way race among former U.S. Labor Secretary Tom Perez, who previously served as chair of the Democratic National Committee; author Wes Moore, who held a virtual fundraiser with Oprah Winfrey; and state Comptroller Peter Franchot, who had wide margins of victory in his four terms as state tax collector.
Voters are casting ballots with the potential for history to be made in November: Moore or former U.S. Education Secretary John King could become the state's first Black governor, and Perez could become the first Latino chief executive in the state.
For the GOP, Kelly Schulz is running as Hogan's hand-picked successor to carry on his legacy. Schulz served as a labor secretary in Hogan’s administration and later as the head of the state’s commerce department. She is a former state legislator from Frederick County.
Schulz, the only woman in the field, would be Maryland's first female governor if she were to win in November. She contends she is the only Republican in the primary who could tap into Hogan's unusual political success in a heavily Democratic state.
She is running against Dan Cox, a state legislator who has been endorsed by Trump. Early in the pandemic, Cox sued over Hogan's stay-at-home orders and regulations, saying they were unconstitutional. The lawsuit was later dismissed by a judge, who said that Hogan had a duty as governor to protect public health.
Cox also filed a resolution of impeachment against Hogan, accusing him of violating the rights of residents by issuing orders that were “restrictive and protracted” during the pandemic. Lawmakers rejected the effort.
He helped organize busloads of protesters to go to Washington for the “Stop the Steal” rally that preceded the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol insurrection. Cox has said he didn't march to the Capitol afterward, and he condemned the violence.
U.S. SENATE
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, a Democrat, is seeking his second term. He first won election to the chamber in 2016, replacing retiring Sen. Barbara Mikulski, who was then the longest-serving woman in congressional history.
Van Hollen suffered a minor stroke in May but said doctors had told him there would be no long-term effects or damage. He said he experienced lightheadedness and acute neck pain while delivering a speech and sought medical care once he returned home.
Van Hollen has just one challenger in his Democratic primary: Michelle Smith, a Freedom of Information Act policy analyst with the U.S. Agency for International Development. Van Hollen previously served seven terms in the U.S. House.
Ten Republicans are seeking the GOP nomination, including Chris Chaffee, who ran unsuccessfully against U.S. Rep. Steny Hoyer in 2014.
Van Hollen, who is expected to win his primary, would be a strong favorite in November. Maryland has not had a Republican U.S. senator in the last 35 years.
U.S. HOUSE
The state has eight congressional districts but only one open seat this cycle.
Democratic Rep. Anthony Brown, who has represented Maryland's 4th Congressional District, is stepping down after three terms to run for attorney general. Former Rep. Donna Edwards, who held the seat from 2008 to 2017, is running to get her job back representing the Black-majority district in the suburbs of the nation's capital. She will face former county prosecutor Glenn Ivey.
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2022-07-18T05:42:53+00:00
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seattlepi.com
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https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/2022-midterms-What-to-watch-in-Maryland-s-17311310.php
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