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NEW YORK , July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Forbes Global Properties, a curated consumer marketplace of luxury homes and an invitation-only membership network of independently owned real estate firms, has named respected industry veteran Matt Beall chair of the organization's Board of Directors.
Chief Executive Officer and Principal Broker of Hawaii Life, Mr. Beall draws from 25 years of residential real estate experience. Recognizing the increasing need for innovative and engaging property marketing, Mr. Beall co-founded Hawaii Life in 2008 and the company quickly became the market leader in luxury real estate sales across the island chain.
Under Mr. Beall's leadership, Hawaii Life has enjoyed consistent growth and success and today is regarded as the top-producing real estate brokerage in the State of Hawaii. Operating from 17 offices across the Hawaiian Islands, the firm's team of 350 skilled agents represent buyers, sellers, and property owners with a well-earned reputation for the delivery of highly personalized service and expert guidance with unwavering professionalism, integrity, and discretion.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Beall has served Hawaii's real estate industry, holding a variety of board and leadership positions, including President of the Kauai Board of Realtors and as a member of Hawaii Association of Realtors' executive committee. Currently, he is on the board of the Hawaii Land Trust, a land conservation organization with over 22,000 acres in perpetual conservation. He is also a member of the Kauai Leadership Council for the Hawaii Community Foundation, where Hawaii Life has a donor-advised fund managed entirely by its brokers, agents, and employees.
"It's an honor to serve Forbes Global Properties as the Board Chair, and especially to continue the legacy of Jeff Hyland, who was always a mentor of mine and many others in our organization. We have extraordinary talent on both the board and in our membership across the globe, and we're all looking forward to expanding the possibilities with Forbes as our partner," said Matt Beall Chief Executive Officer and Principal Broker of Hawaii Life and Board Chair of Forbes Global Properties.
"Matt is a valued member of Forbes Global Properties who prioritizes collaboration, professionalism, and the highest level of service for both our members and the clients we represent. He has a clear vision for continued growth and the proven ability to implement those plans; I look forward to supporting him in this new role," said Michael Jalbert, Chief Executive Officer.
Forbes Global Properties was co-founded by Jeff Hyland and Bonnie Stone Sellers as a way to connect the increasingly global buyers of luxury homes with the world's foremost real estate experts. The consortium launched in December 2020 with offices in 75 locations and has since grown to a powerful global network of more than 13,000 real estate agents across 440 locations.
Mr. Beall is joined on the Board by Vice Chair Andy Nelson of Willis Allen Real Estate, Olivier de Chabot-Tramecourt of Groupe Mercure, Quentin Epiney of Comptoir Immobilier / FGP Swiss + Alps, Ken Jacobs of Private Property Global, Nikki Koval of Forbes Media LLC, Jose Ribes Bas of Inmobiliaria Rimontgó, co-founder Bonnie Stone Sellers, and Mark Smith of Slifer Smith & Frampton Real Estate.
The exclusive worldwide residential real estate partner of Forbes, Forbes Global Properties provides branding and marketing services to the world's premier real estate firms. Members are thoroughly vetted, and the network is comprised of top brokerages with proven records of success in luxury property sales and recognized delivery of exceptional client service.
About Forbes Global Properties
Established in 2020 and led by the world's foremost independent luxury residential brokers and industry veterans, Forbes Global Properties is a curated consumer marketplace that connects discerning buyers directly to the world's finest homes and the elite agents that represent them. The invitation-only network spans 440 locations and comprises more than 13,000 property experts across the U.S., Asia, Australia, Canada, the Caribbean, Mexico, the Middle East, New Zealand, and Europe. For more information, visit forbesglobalproperties.com.
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WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) President, Carole Fisher has attracted publicity for her role hosting the popular podcast series – "The Girlfriends". Produced by NOVEL for iHeartRadio, the thrilling nine-part series, led by Fisher, uncovers the horrific backstory of Gail Katz's death, the systems that failed her and all the girlfriends that brought her justice.
THE GIRLFRIENDS explores the bonds of friendship, female solidarity, empowerment, and bringing justice to all people who suffer at the hands of abuse and domestic violence. Since its release on July 10, The Girlfriends has achieved success – currently ranking at #1 in Canada, the United Kingdom and United States on Apple Podcasts.
"This is more than just being another binge-worthy true crime podcast series. It's about raising awareness around the horrors of abuse, especially domestic and sexual violence," said Carole Fisher, NPHI President. "It has been a privilege and an honor to speak up on behalf of Gail Katz, and so many other women who are victims of domestic violence. Together, we must do more to elevate the voices of those in danger."
NOVEL collaborated with the leading global charity NOMORE.org dedicated to ending domestic violence and sexual assault by increasing awareness, inspiring action, and fueling culture change. NPHI maintains close links to these related issues through its engagement with Healthsperien LLC and applauds Carole Fisher for her continued commitment to social impact and raising awareness on the issues of domestic violence against women.
"I am extremely pleased to hear of the success of this podcast, and I support its greater goal in raising awareness around the pervasiveness of domestic violence," said Tom Koutsoumpas, NPHI CEO. "Carole's entire lifework has been centered around helping and speaking out for others and her participation in this podcast highlights her never-ending commitment to creating social impact and change where it is rightly needed."
Carole, who is employed directly by the renowned DC Policy Firm, Healthsperien LLC, has presided over the day-to-day operations of NPHI since January 2021. In this capacity, she brings a wealth of expertise that has helped NPHI grow exponentially and evolve with the ever-changing hospice landscape. Prior to her time at Healthsperien and NPHI, she served as a highly regarded C-suite leader, including a long-time engagement as the CEO of Nathan Adelson Hospice in her hometown of Las Vegas, Nevada.
You can find The Girlfriends on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and anywhere else you get your podcasts.
About Carole Fisher: Ms. Fisher serves as President for the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI). Utilizing her previous experiences and deep familiarity with not-for-profit community-based hospice and palliative healthcare, she is charged with leading a wide range of activities for NPHI. With an emphasis on developing strategic partnerships, meaningful collaborations and transformational innovations, Ms. Fisher provides support for NPHI members leading complex organizations.
Ms. Fisher spends her time working between her homes in Las Vegas, Nevada and Covington, Louisiana. She frequently travels to Washington D.C. for policy-related initiatives.
You can find Carole on LinkedIn, Twitter, and Instagram under @CaroleAFisher.
The National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI) is a membership organization comprising 100+ not-for-profit, community-integrated hospice and palliative care providers dedicated to ensuring patients and their families have access to care that reflects their individual goals, values, and preferences. Representing providers from 37 states and the District of Columbia, NPHI and its members help design more innovative and effective models of care, advocate for comprehensive and community-integrated care customized to meet each person's unique needs, and build collaboration between national thought leaders, decision-makers, and other healthcare stakeholders to improve hospice care. Learn more at hospiceinnovations.org.
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Communications Manager, NPHI
+1 (801) 615-4207
mwilkinson@hospiceinnovations.org
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‘This Barbie has a Nobel Prize’: Malala Yousafzai jokes husband is ‘just Ken’
By Amarachi Orie, CNN
(CNN) — “She’s everything. He’s just Ken.”
The tagline for the record-breaking “Barbie” movie highlights the stark difference between Margot Robbie’s lead character and her lackluster, overlooked boyfriend Ken, played by Ryan Gosling.
It quickly became a running joke on social media leading up to the release of the movie. Now, education activist Malala Yousafzai might have the funniest take on it of all.
In an Instagram post on Sunday, Yousafzai posted a picture of herself with her husband, Asser Malik, inside the Barbie box.
“This Barbie has a Nobel Prize,” she captioned the image, adding: “He’s just Ken.”
In 2014, Yousafzai became the youngest recipient of a Nobel Peace Prize, which she was awarded along with Kailash Satyarthi in recognition of their efforts on behalf of children’s rights.
In the social media post, Yousafzai went on to give her take on Greta Gerwig’s film, which had the largest opening weekend of 2023 and the biggest-ever debut for a female director, stating: “We loved the movie, it was so funny and thoughtful.”
She continued with a warning that she meant no harm with her initial words, adding: “I hope this caption doesn’t hurt all the Kens as much as the movie Ken.”
It clearly did not hurt her husband, who took the caption light-heartedly, comically responding: “I’m Kenough.”
The post amassed more than 500,000 likes and thousands of comments, with social media users heaping praise on the caption.
“This caption wins,” wrote YouTube star Lilly Singh. “BEST Barbie caption I’ve read so far,” another user wrote.
Yousafzai graduated from Oxford University with a degree in Philosophy, Politics and Economics in 2020. She and Malik married the following year.
Ahead of the release of the “Barbie” movie on July 21, Warner Bros. released a “Just Ken” teaser in which the downtrodden character sings about not knowing who he is without Barbie and living in her shadow in Barbieland. (Warner Bros., like CNN, is a unit of Warner Bros. Discovery).
“It doesn’t seem to matter what I do, I’m always number two,” he laments musically.
“I’m just Ken. Anywhere else I’d be a 10. Is it my destiny to live and die a life of blonde fragility?” he goes on to sing.
The song does later get more upbeat however, with Ken exclaiming: “I’m just Ken and I’m enough. And I’m great at doing stuff. So, hey, check me out.”
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Kia Soul EV tops the list for the second consecutive year
LOS ANGELES, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The number of electric vehicles (EVs) available on the marketplace continues to grow and the cost of insuring an EV is a burgeoning factor for consumers. According to industry reports, the number of currently available and soon-to-launch EV models is increasing from 27 as of January '21 to 53 early this year. Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY), a leading auto insurer in California and provider of auto insurance in 10 other states, has put together a list of the most affordable new EVs to help consumers save them money on insurance.
Mercury's research and development team examined 2023 model year electric vehicles available at car dealerships today to compile the list1.
"EVs are growing on consumers and many are considering one as their next vehicle," said Mercury Insurance Director of Product Management R&D Chong Gao. "One of the most important aspects of ownership that needs to be considered is the cost of insuring an EV. This cost can make up a significant portion of owning one and Mercury provides an EV discount in most of the states it operates in."
Mercury is proud to offer a discount on EVs in 10 of the 11 states it offers personal auto insurance.
The list of 2023 electric vehicles, beginning with the most affordable make and model to insure is:
- Kia Soul EV
- Nissan Leaf
- Ford F-150 Lightning
- Hyundai IONIQ
- Volvo C40 Recharge
- Volvo XC40 Recharge
- Mazda MX-30
- Chevrolet Bolt EV
- Volkswagen ID.4
- (a tie at 10th) Audi Q4 E-Tron, Ford Mustang Mach-E, Kia EV6, Mercedes EQB and Polestar 2
About Mercury Insurance
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering personal auto, homeowners and renters insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia, as well as auto insurance in Florida. Mercury writes other lines of insurance in various states, including commercial, business owners and business auto, landlord, home-sharing, ride-hailing and mechanical protection insurance.
Since 1962, Mercury has provided customers with tremendous value for their insurance dollar by pairing ultracompetitive rates with excellent customer service. Mercury has earned "A" ratings from A.M. Best and Fitch, as well as "Best Auto Insurance Company" designations from Forbes and Insure.com. For more information visit www.MercuryInsurance.com or follow the company on Twitter or Facebook.
1 Mercury Insurance developed the list based on full coverage premium (BI, PD, COMP, COLL, MP, UMBI and UMPD) for a hypothetical California driver with average factors for each rating element.
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WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthEcho International, the leading nonprofit dedicated to building a global youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet, is pleased to announce the 2023 class of its ResilienSEA Externship program. This inaugural program unites 19 youth, ages 17-20, from BIPOC communities across North America, for a hands-on career development experience. The initiative introduces participants to the field of regenerative ocean aquaculture – ocean "farming" that restores coastal habitats while creating both economic and ecological benefits. The ResilienSEA Externship program is made possible through the generous support of La Mer Blue Heart Oceans Fund and The Estée Lauder Companies Travel Retail division.
EarthEcho International recognizes the power of the ocean as a source of solutions to the climate crisis. All of humanity is connected to the ocean, but access to our ocean and the opportunity to pursue careers that contribute to ocean-based climate solutions is a privilege that all do not enjoy equally.
"Often the communities most vulnerable to sea level rise and increasingly intense storms are those whose members have been cut off to daily access to waters that are vital to their communities for both cultural and economic reasons," said Stacey Rafalowski, Chief Program Officer, EarthEcho International. "We look forward to working with this talented group of young people in their journey to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond."
Through an ongoing, eight-week virtual program, and an in-person convening in San Diego, CA, this August, the paid ResilienSEA Externship provides participants with an opportunity to learn from and network with professionals in the field of regenerative ocean aquaculture and seaweed innovation, participate in a hands-on job shadowing experience, and engage in peer learning to build confidence and competence to take action in externs' home communities, with a focus on using entrepreneurship to tackle ocean health challenges.
The 2023 ResilienSEA externs represent communities in Canada and the United States:
- Akhila Mahidhara, Edison, NJ, USA
- Emilia Fiebel, Hollywood, FL, USA
- Iredia Otoadese, Fanny Bay, BC, Canada
- Ishaani Srivastava, Piscataway, NJ, USA
- Jin Hu, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Kassandra Chavarria Sosa, Burnaby, BC, Canada
- Kendall Ford, Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Lauren Ejiaga, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Mugdha Chiplunkar, Duvall, WA, USA
- Natalie Martinez, Corpus Christi, TX, USA
- Nina Shetty, Sammamish, WA, USA
- Nitya Masina, Sammamish, WA, USA
- Rajaa Berry, LaSalle, ON, Canada
- Sarika Sawant, Glendale, AZ, USA
- Serenity Washington, Cape Coral, FL, USA
- Skye Garrett, Capitol Heights, MD, USA
- Sofía Lammot Pérez, Dorado, PR, USA
- Srinivas Gollapudi, Upland, CA, USA
- Violet Smith, Columbia, MD, USA
For more information about the ResilienSEA externs please visit www.earthecho.org/youth/resiliensea-externship.
For more information about EarthEcho International, visit www.earthecho.org or follow us on Facebook: www.facebook.com/earthecho Instagram: www.instagram.com/earthecho and Twitter: www.twitter.com/earthecho.
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Twitter threatens to sue hate-speech watchdog group
by Brian Fung
Washington, DC (CNN) — Elon Musk has called himself a free-speech absolutist and has praised “even my worst critics.” But now Twitter has threatened to sue a nonprofit known for sharply criticizing the platform for its handling of hate speech and misinformation.
In a July 20 letter shared publicly Monday, Twitter threatened to sue the Center for Countering Digital Hate, accusing the group of a campaign to hurt Twitter by driving away its advertisers. The CCDH has published numerous reports about various social media companies’ approach to everything from vaccine misinformation to online racism and antisemitism.
The letter by Alex Spiro, an outside attorney representing Twitter owner Musk, alleges that CCDH has made “inflammatory, outrageous, and false or misleading assertions about Twitter and its operations” through its reports, which he argued lack scientific rigor.
To back up his claim, Spiro cited one report in which CCDH staff flagged tweets from 100 Twitter Blue subscribers to the platform as being harmful and found that after several days, the company had not taken action on the vast majority of it. The resulting CCDH report said Twitter had failed to act on “99% of Twitter Blue accounts tweeting hate.”
“This article leaves no doubt that CCDH intends to harm Twitter’s business by driving advertisers away from the platform with incendiary claims,” Spiro wrote to CCDH CEO Imran Ahmed, adding that Twitter is investigating whether it can sue the nonprofit for making false descriptions of the company.
CCDH tweeted Spiro’s July 20 letter along with the organization’s reply to Twitter — which Musk has since rebranded as X — that called the legal threat “ridiculous.”
“These allegations not only have no basis in fact (your letter states none), but they represent a disturbing effort to intimidate those who have the courage to advocate against incitement, hate speech and harmful content online, to conduct research and analysis regarding the drivers of such disinformation, and to publicly release the findings of that research, even when the findings may be critical of certain platforms,” wrote CCDH’s attorneys in a response dated Monday.
Spiro didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.
Since taking over Twitter, Musk has slashed roughly 80% of the company’s staff, including many working on the platform’s content moderation teams.
In December, Twitter shuttered its Trust and Safety Council comprised of outside experts on online safety, human rights, mental health, suicide prevention and child sexual exploitation.
Reports from multiple groups, including CCDH but also the Anti-Defamation League as well as researchers from Tufts University and the University of Southern California, have pointed to observed increases in hate speech.
Musk claimed that impressions of hate speech — which he described as based on a list of “bad words” — declined in the month following his takeover.
But concerns about the platform’s handling of hateful content under Musk last year have persisted, prompting many brands to pause their advertising on Twitter and contributing to sharp financial losses at the company.
Despite claiming in April that most of Twitter’s advertisers had returned, Musk acknowledged this month that Twitter’s ad revenue remains down by 50% and that the company is still cash-flow negative.
In addition, Twitter has made changes to its platform restricting how third parties can access its data, a move that has drawn widespread criticism from academic researchers who study extremism and other online harms. The changes, which require researchers to pay hefty fees, could inhibit studies on how misinformation, harassment and spam spread on Twitter, experts have said.
Threatening lawsuits has become a favored tactic for Musk as Twitter faces continued pressure. Earlier this month, Twitter threatened to sue Facebook-parent Meta over the launch of its competing app, Threads, accusing the company of copying Twitter’s product through trade secret theft. In May, Spiro sent a letter to Microsoft accusing it of over-using its ability to download tweets from the platform as Musk stepped up his criticism of the Redmond, Wash.-based tech giant as a perceived rival in artificial intelligence technology.
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MIAMI BEACH, Fla., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Open House Worldwide architecture festival, a network of nearly 60 non-profit organizations hosting festivals and dialogue about architecture, design and cities across the globe, is set to debut March 1-2, 2024 in the Miami and Miami Beach area. Dedicated to honoring and sharing the iconic history of architecture and design on Miami Beach, the Miami Beach Visitor and Convention Authority (MBVCA) is working in partnership with The Miami Center for Architecture and Design (MCAD), the lead of Open House Miami, the Greater Miami Convention & Visitors Bureau (GMCVB), and a host of additional community organizations. The official announcement of the first-ever installment of Open House Miami was recently made during a VIP reception at the Historic Hampton House, a perfect example of preserved architecture, design and cultural history.
"As an internationally-recognized event, we are proud to be part of a team that will welcome Open House to the market for the first time, providing an opportunity for new and returning visitors to access Miami Beach's iconic art deco buildings and signature, architectural landmarks," says Grisette Marcos, Executive Director of the MBVCA. "This marquee experience will join a collection of annual events activated on Miami Beach that positively benefit our city's hotels, restaurants and local businesses."
From New York to Seoul, Buenos Aires to Maputo, San Diego to Miami, Open House Worldwide is dedicated to making cities more open, accessible, and equitable. The network now spans 52 festivals, 29 countries, and 6 continents. The three-day festival will give attendees access to workshops and behind-the-scenes building tours, as well as give them opportunities to meet some of Miami and Miami Beach's world-renowned architects.
"At the heart of what makes a destination a great place to visit, is that it first has to be a great place to live, work and play," said GMCVB President & CEO David Whitaker. "Open House will provide visitors and our residents alike, a first-time peek behind the scenes of iconic buildings and venues that were not only instrumental in our history but instrumental in building and defining our brand. A true sense of place begins with the places that shape and reflect our spirit and our heritage, both yesterday and today."
Open House Miami will be only the fourth city in the U.S., following New York, San Diego, and Chicago, of what has become a worldwide movement to open cities and engage citizens in conversations about how to shape the future of where they live and celebrate historic design and architecture. Complimentary direct access to experience a collection of buildings throughout Miami and Miami Beach will provide opportunities for visitors, local and community members to connect, learn, discuss and debate amongst experts and themselves.
"MCAD looks forward to bringing this event to Miami and Miami Beach which, we believe, will add a new component to our city's place in the world as an architecture enthusiast's destination," added MCAD's Executive Vice President Cheryl Jacobs.
In anticipation of Open House Miami in 2024, travelers and locals can begin to discover signature architecture and hidden gems on Miami Beach through the newly-launched EXP Miami Beach Tours App, now available for download via Apple and Google.
For more information about Open House Miami, please visit https://www.openhousemia.org/.
Contact: mbvca@privatelabel-marketing.com
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IRVINE, Calif., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Motor Corporation (Alpha), a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, proudly presents the world premiere of its groundbreaking Wolf electric truck driving prototype. This innovative vehicle represents a significant milestone in Alpha's commitment to providing sustainable and accessible electric mobility solutions to consumers worldwide.
Accelerating Towards Mass Production:
Alpha's highly anticipated test drive event for the Wolf electric truck proved to be an overwhelming success, leaving attendees in awe of the vehicle's exceptional performance, and driving experience. Held at a picturesque location in California, the event highlighted the prowess of the Wolf electric truck, solidifying its position as a game-changer in the electric vehicle industry.
The success of the Wolf electric truck test drive event is a resounding confirmation that Alpha has confidence in its strides toward production development. The test drive reaffirmed that Alpha is aligned to deliver an exceptional electric vehicle. Building upon this momentum, Alpha is expediting its efforts to produce more test vehicles, accelerating the pursuit of mass production.
In every step, Alpha is committed to efficiently navigating the production process, ensuring that the Wolf electric truck becomes available for customers worldwide, and propelling the world towards a sustainable and electrifying future.
Exceptional Driving Experience:
During the test drive, participants witnessed firsthand the unmatched driving capabilities of the Wolf electric truck. From the moment they took the wheel, it became evident that this electric truck was designed to deliver more than just efficient transportation—it provided an exhilarating and seamless ride.
The precision-engineered electric powertrain of the Wolf truck exhibited remarkable acceleration, delivering instant torque and swift response to driver inputs.
Cruising through cities or venturing off-road, the Wolf impressed the drivers with its versatility and agility alongside smooth handling and stability.
Intuitive Design and Comfort:
Beyond its performance, the Wolf electric truck's interior captivated test drivers with its cabin comfort features and thoughtful details. The spacious cabin, designed to accommodate up to two passengers, ensured ample legroom and headspace for an enjoyable ride. Ergonomic controls and an intuitive infotainment system also provided a seamless and user-friendly experience inside the Wolf.
Safety is paramount at Alpha, and the Wolf electric truck is projected to satisfy expectations in this category. The Wolf truck is planned to be equipped with advanced safety features and innovative driver-assistance technologies to instill confidence in drivers. Created to inspire trust equally through busy traffic and challenging terrains, the Wolf provides a sense of security and joy in every ride.
Sleek and Powerful Operation:
The Wolf electric truck's powerfully sleek operation was one of its most notable qualities. The absence of typical engine noise astounded the participants and added to the peacefulness and tranquility of the drive. The electric powertrain's steady propulsion makes the Wolf perfect for both long distance and urban commutes, with the strikingly peaceful driving experience.
Engineering Excellence:
The Wolf electric truck is a result of Alpha's relentless dedication to engineering excellence and innovation. The prototype boasts a robust and utilitarian design, combining a sturdy body-on-frame construction with lightweight materials for enhanced efficiency and durability. Alpha's team of skilled engineers are in continuous development of the Wolf truck to equip the vehicle with optimal performance and safety standards.
Vehicle Specifications:
The Wolf electric truck exudes a commanding presence within a compact package: 4828mm (190in) long, 1900mm (75in) wide, and 1768mm (69in) tall. Catering to the diverse needs of modern drivers, the Wolf truck features a spacious and comfortable interior, accommodating two passengers in the base model and up to five passengers in the Superwolf truck. The Wolf truck was created for both personal and commercial use. Equipped with a cutting-edge electric powertrain performing remarkable acceleration and towing capabilities, the Wolf truck is a fun-to-drive electric vehicle that comes ready to take on everyday adventures.
Performance Specifications:
Alpha's engineering shines in the Wolf electric truck, incorporating a multitude of benefits to ensure that the vehicle's exhilarating performance results in an incredibly enjoyable ride. The Wolf truck's state-of-the-art electric drivetrain provides exceptional performance figures. Estimated top speed of 125 mph and a range target of up to 300+ miles on a single charge, it ensures a seamless and long-lasting driving experience. Additionally, the electric truck incorporates fast-charging technology, allowing users to recharge the battery quickly and efficiently.
Beyond the independent suspension system and integration of shock absorbers, the Wolf's low center of gravity, achieved through skillful battery placement, enhances its handling and responsiveness, making every turn a thrilling experience. The instant torque delivery of the electric powertrain ensures swift acceleration, allowing the Wolf to effortlessly surge forward, delivering a sense of power and excitement to the drivers. Moreover, the regenerative braking system not only maximizes energy efficiency but also delivers a smooth and controlled deceleration.
Additionally, the thoughtful cabin insulation minimizes external noise, creating a serene and whisper-quiet atmosphere inside the vehicle for the comfort of all passengers. From the engineering drawing board to real-world performance, the Wolf electric truck fuses innovative technology and passionate engineering, delivering an electric vehicle experience that is as fun as it is thrilling. Whether it's an urban drive or a rugged off-road adventure, the Wolf electric truck brings excitement to sustainability through its effortless driving experience, , setting a new standard for the future of electric mobility.
Efficient Production Plan:
Alpha is committed to manufacturing in the US and expediting the production process of the Wolf electric truck to meet the ever-growing demand for sustainable transportation. The company's highly streamlined production plan and strategic partnerships with leading suppliers ensure a swift and efficient assembly process, reducing waiting times for customers eager to own the Wolf truck.
Alpha's commitment to efficient car manufacturing is founded on several key pillars that streamline the production process. Firstly, the company employs state-of-the-art automation and robotics at various stages of assembly, optimizing precision and reducing production time.
Secondly, Alpha has established strategic partnerships with leading suppliers for a seamless and timely supply chain, minimizing delays and disruptions.
Thirdly, a modular approach to vehicle design enables easy integration of standardized components, simplifying production and reducing complexities. Additionally, Alpha emphasizes continuous process optimization, leveraging data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and implement refinements for enhanced efficiency.
Lastly, a highly skilled and experienced workforce collaborates seamlessly to maintain the highest quality standards and ensure that each vehicle undergoes rigorous testing. By combining these elements, Alpha will be poised to efficiently manufacture cars, enabling the company to deliver innovative electric vehicles to the market with speed and precision, meeting the growing demand for sustainable mobility.
Market Accessibility:
Alpha believes in the democratization of electric vehicles, and the Wolf electric truck is no exception. With an affordable price point and various financing options, Alpha aims to make EV ownership accessible to a broader audience. The company's dedication to accessibility is driven by its vision of creating a sustainable future for all, one electric vehicle at a time.
Alpha's commitment to efficiently managing its capital expenditure (capex) is rooted in its differentiated operations, which go beyond the traditional automotive value chain. By leveraging innovative manufacturing techniques, strategic partnerships, and modular vehicle design, Alpha optimizes production costs while maintaining high-quality standards. The company's emphasis on automation and streamlined processes ensures cost-effective assembly, minimizing unnecessary expenses.
Furthermore, Alpha's direct-to-consumer sales model eliminates the need for intermediaries, allowing the company to offer competitive pricing and enhance market accessibility. This customer-centric approach gathers valuable insights directly from buyers, allowing Alpha to swiftly improve production and market demand alignment.
Embracing a dynamic and adaptable business model that emphasizes efficiency and accessibility, Alphas will continue to expand its market reach, making electric vehicles more attainable and appealing to a broader audience.
Sales Strategy and Timeline:
Alpha plans to continue accepting pre-orders for the Wolf electric truck following its world premiere. Customers can join the waitlist for their Wolf truck through Alpha's official website. The company plans to roll out a comprehensive online platform which will simplify the ordering process and revolutionize the car buying experience.
Alphas will adopt a direct-to-consumer sales model to offer its electric vehicles in North America. Through its user-friendly website, customers can easily browse Alpha's electric vehicle lineup, access transparent pricing and financing options, and configure their vehicles according to their preferences. The website will facilitate a seamless and hassle-free online ordering process, allowing customers to place pre-orders for their desired electric vehicle models.
Additionally, Alphas plans to establish its own branded showrooms in key locations across North America, inviting potential buyers to experience the Wolf electric truck and other models firsthand. This direct sales approach empowers Alpha to build stronger relationships with its customers, understand their needs better, and offer personalized support, ensuring a delightful and engaging purchasing journey from start to finish.
Target Market:
Over the years of its operation, Alphas has meticulously conducted consumer research to understand the evolving landscape of the electric vehicle market. This investment to connect with customer needs has subsequently validated a strong demand for the Wolf electric truck, which has surged to over 11,000 preorder indications to date.
The Wolf's design, blending modern aesthetics with practicality, resonates deeply with electric vehicle buyers, making it a standout choice in the market. Alphas' target market encompasses a diverse range of eco-conscious consumers, adventure enthusiasts, and businesses seeking sustainable transportation solutions.
The company's market advantage lies in its unique ability to combine customer-centric product development with engineering excellence, allowing it to create electric vehicles that not only meet the demands of the market but also exceed expectations.
By staying ahead of industry trends and continuously improving its offerings based on customer feedback, Alphas has solidified its position as a trailblazer in the electric vehicle industry, reshaping the future of sustainable mobility.
Delivering the Future:
Alpha is dedicated to delivering an unparalleled customer experience from pre-order to delivery. The company is seeking to establish a robust logistics network to ensure efficient and timely deliveries to customers worldwide. Alpha's commitment to environmental responsibility extends to its delivery process, with a focus on minimizing carbon emissions and employing sustainable transport methods whenever possible.
"Alpha is excited to unveil the Wolf electric truck driving prototype, a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation and sustainability. By combining engineering excellence with a customer-centric approach, we aim to accelerate the transition to electric mobility and make sustainable transportation accessible to all," said Alpha Motor Corporation.
Motion Driven by Heart:
At the core of Alpha's philosophy lies the belief that every aspect of mobility should be driven by the heart. This vision embodies the company's commitment to create not just innovative electric vehicles, but to infuse them with passion, compassion, and a deep understanding of human needs and aspirations.
"Motion Driven by Heart" encapsulates Alpha's dedication to more than just engineering and performance. It reflects the company's ethos of putting people and the planet first, fostering a strong emotional connection between drivers and their electric vehicles. The Wolf electric truck is not merely a means of transportation; it is an extension of one's values, lifestyle, and desire to make a positive impact on the environment.
Alpha envisions a future where electric vehicles empower individuals and communities to embrace sustainable living without compromising on performance or style. By providing access to affordable, dependable, and stylish electric vehicles, the company aims to create a global movement towards a cleaner, greener, and more interconnected world.
"We believe that electric vehicles should not only be technologically advanced but should also resonate with the hearts of our customers. Our 'Motion Driven by Heart' philosophy guides every decision we make, from design and engineering to production and customer experience," said Alpha Motor Corporation.
Alpha's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility is evident in its actives collaborations with various environmental initiatives, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute positively to its communities.
As Alpha moves forward with speed and efficiency to bring the Wolf electric truck to the market, the company's vision of "Motion Driven by Heart" remains firmly embedded in its DNA. Through this vision, Alpha strives to inspire the world to embrace electric mobility with enthusiasm, compassion, and a shared commitment to a brighter, sustainable future.
About Alpha Motor Corporation
Alpha Motor Corporation (Alpha) is an award-winning American automobile company focused on manufacturing mobility solutions that Move Humanity®. We innovate sustainable transportation for the wellness of people and our environment by implementing advanced automotive technologies and disruptive industrial practices. Based in Irvine, California, Alpha is committed to creating the kinds of electric vehicles we believe the world has always wanted to see but that have not existed – until now.
Please contact pr@alphamotorinc.com for more information.
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Group: DeSantis win in Disney lawsuit could embolden actions against journalists
By MIKE SCHNEIDER
Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — A legal advocacy group for journalists wants to get involved in Disney’s free speech lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press says a win by the Florida governor could embolden other governments across the U.S. to take actions against journalists and other media when they exercise their First Amendment rights.
The group on Friday asked a judge for permission to file a friend-of-the-court brief in support of the claims brought by Disney against DeSantis, his appointees to a special district board governing Disney World and a state economic development agency. The lawsuit claims the Florida governor violated the company’s free speech rights by taking control over the district in retaliation for Disney’s public opposition to the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill.
The committee said that the impact of a DeSantis win would be felt beyond the 39 square miles (101 square kilometers) of the Disney World property governed by the new appointees picked by the Florida governor to the governing district’s board.
“If Defendants prevail in this case, those on whose behalf the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press advocates will be first in the line of fire given the nature of reporting and the press’s role in our constitutional system,” the committee said in its request to file the supporting brief in federal court in Tallahassee. “As such, the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press’s proposed brief provides a voice to those not directly involved, but undoubtedly impacted by this case.”
DeSantis and Florida’s Department of Economic Opportunity have argued that Disney’s case should be dismissed because of sovereign immunity protection against being sued for conducting government business, and that Disney hasn’t shown how it has been hurt so it lacks standing to sue the state government defendants.
DeSantis has used the fight with Disney to burnish his “anti-woke” credentials and demonstrate his ability to push a conservative agenda during his campaign for the 2024 GOP presidential nomination.
The DeSantis appointees took over the Disney World governing board earlier this year following a yearlong feud between the company and DeSantis. The fight began last year after Disney, beset by significant pressure internally and externally, publicly opposed a state law banning classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity in early grades, a policy critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”
As punishment, DeSantis took over the district through legislation passed by Florida lawmakers and appointed a new board of supervisors to oversee municipal services for the sprawling theme parks and hotels.
If the retaliatory actions by DeSantis and Republican lawmakers are left unchecked, it poses a threat to watchdog journalism and press coverage of public issues “to the detriment to the free flow of information on matters of public concern that has long been the hallmark of our democratic system of government,” the committee said.
Before the new board came in, Disney made agreements with previous oversight board members who were Disney supporters that stripped the new supervisors of their authority over design and development. The DeSantis-appointed members of the governing district have sued Disney in state court in a second lawsuit stemming from the district’s takeover, seeking to invalidate those agreements.
Disney had asked for the case be dismissed or delayed pending the outcome of the federal lawsuit. However, Circuit Judge Margaret Schreiber in Orlando on Friday refused to toss or postpone the case, saying among other reasons that to do so would have created “an undue delay” for the district, which still must continue governing. ___
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Multi-year contract is the largest in NRAEF history. Watch this video to learn about NRAEF apprenticeship programs.
WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF) has been awarded a five-year $12.2 million contract by the U.S. Department of Labor to grow its Hospitality Sector Registered Apprenticeship (HSRA) program by 5,000 participants. The award is the largest in NRAEF history and affirms its commitment to building a diverse hospitality workforce.
With a special focus on addressing barriers to historically underrepresented populations, the HSRA program will enroll 1,000 new apprentices annually across the hospitality industry over the next five years. Apprentices will receive on-the-job training, as well as nationally-recognized credentials to help them advance through the ranks, earn more, and ultimately build a long-term industry career. Awarded by the DOL's Employment and Training Administration, the project aims to strengthen the Foundation's ongoing industry-wide work to connect current and future industry workers with advancement pathways through apprenticeship.
"Apprenticeship is an answer to many of the workforce obstacles faced by the hospitality industry. More importantly, it is life changing to individual apprentices, offering them a path to better pay, industry skills, and a career," said NRAEF president Rob Gifford. "This new DOL contract represents the next chapter of our work to change 5,000 lives, strengthen the hospitality industry, and ensure it reflects the diversity of the people we serve."
The HSRA program is housed in the NRAEF's Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center (RHLC). Since establishing itself as the first recognized apprenticeship program for hospitality management, the HSRA program has grown to include line cook, hotel cook, kitchen manager, restaurant manager, lodging manager, and maintenance employee programs. All programs are no cost to both employers and their employees and help hospitality employers build and manage tailored curriculums that merge on-the-job experience with related training instruction. Learn more about restaurant and hospitality apprenticeship at ChooseRestaurants.org/RHLC.
About the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF):
As the supporting philanthropic foundation of the National Restaurant Association, the NRAEF's charitable mission includes enhancing the industry's training and education, career development, and community engagement efforts. The NRAEF and its programs work to Attract, Empower, and Advance today's and tomorrow's restaurant and foodservice workforce. NRAEF programs include: ProStart® – a high-school career and technical education program; Restaurant Ready/HOPES – Partnering with community based organizations to provide people with skills training and job opportunities; Military – helping military servicemen and women transition their skills to restaurant and foodservice careers; Scholarships – financial assistance for students pursuing restaurant, foodservice and hospitality degrees; and the Restaurant & Hospitality Leadership Center (RHLC) – accredited apprenticeship programs designed to build the careers of service professionals. For more information on the NRAEF, visit ChooseRestaurants.org. Click here for the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation's 2022 Annual Impact Report.
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Five-Star Weekend Getaway Featuring Culinary Luminaries Michael Mina, Min Kim, Adam Sobel, Philip Tessier, and Brad Kilgore.
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robb Report, the world's leading authority in luxury lifestyle, announces the return of its annual exclusive gastronomical retreat, Culinary Masters, debuting in a new location, the Four Seasons Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on September 28-October 1, 2023. The five-star weekend getaway will feature Chef Brad Kilgore, Internationally Renowned Chef and Culinary Director at Verge at The Concours Club; Chef Min Kim, Executive Chef, Mizumi at Wynn Las Vegas; Chef Michael Mina, James Beard Award-Winning Chef & Restaurateur; Chef Adam Sobel, Chef & Partner of MINA Group; and Chef Philip Tessier, Michelin-Star Chef and Partner of PRESS.
Guests will join these world-renowned chefs for an unforgettable weekend of incredible meals and expertly paired wines, along with engaging panel discussions, an exciting cooking class competition and thrilling mountain adventures including scenic hikes at 9,000 feet, horseback riding, white water rafting, and more.
"Robb Report's Culinary Masters Weekend at the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole is going to be one to remember and I am thrilled to be part of it," said Chef Michael Mina. "It's an incredible opportunity for an intimate and immersive retreat filled with amazing food, exceptional wine, and great company. I'm really looking forward to cooking alongside the talented lineup of chefs they've assembled."
Robb Report is partnering with the V Foundation for Cancer Research this year for the first time as the Culinary Masters' charitable partner. The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach, and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, the Foundation has funded more than $310 million in cancer research grants nationwide and has grown to become one of the premier supporters of cutting-edge cancer research. All proceeds from the Culinary Masters' live and silent auction will go toward the V Foundation's mission.
"We are proud of the legacy and evolution of one of Robb Report's most signature events. Culinary Masters is a celebration of exceptional taste, talent, and the best of the culinary world," said Luke Bahrenburg, President, Robb Report and Head of Luxury Sales, PMC. "We are excited to bring the event to life with our partners at the V Foundation, honoring legendary chefs, curating experiences that embody the best of fine dining, luxury, and philanthropy, all in an incredible setting."
"We are thrilled to take our annual Culinary Masters experience to the 'wild west' this year where we anticipate some of the finest culinary masterpieces and mouthwatering creations from our chefs during the weekend and as part of our Boots & Ballgowns Gala! And what's more, all the new friendships, connections, and memories to be made between our guests and chefs," said Cristina Cheever, SVP Live Media & RR1.
Robb Report's 2023 Culinary Masters is also partnering with Wynn Las Vegas, Lugano Diamonds, V Foundation, Cohiba Cigars, Chopin Vodka, Mijenta Tequila, Samsung TV and Four Seasons Jackson Hole.
Please contact us with any questions or inquiries at rr1experiences@robbreport.com.
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About Robb Report
Robb Report is the leading voice in the global luxury market. Its discerning audience around the world has a shared appreciation and desire for quality, exclusivity, heritage, taste, and fine design. Robb Report is synonymous around the world with prosperity, luxury, and the best of the best. Widely regarded as the single-most influential journal of living life to the fullest, with 17 international editions, it is the brand the most successful people rely on to discover the ideas, opinions, products, and experiences that matter most to them. For more information, please visit RobbReport.com.
About RR1
RR1 is the private-membership club that brings Robb Report to life through extraordinary, curated experiences. Members enjoy unparalleled access to benefits and events, and they become part of a powerful community of like-minded tastemakers who seek out the very finest experiences, products and services. From discovering the most alluring and exclusive destinations, to previewing the top cars and products before their official release, to dining with culinary luminaries and meeting leaders of the world's premier luxury brands, RR1 members truly experience the extraordinary. For more information about RR1, please visit RR1.com.
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Afghans awaiting US resettlement say they’re being deported from Pakistan back to the Taliban
By Nick Paton Walsh, Masoud Popalzai. Video by Jessie Gretener and Alessia Tinti
(CNN) — Afghans who were promised a home in the United States after their country fell to the Taliban say they have waited so long for the US to process their applications that they are now being sent back to the enemy they fled.
A number of Afghans who worked with the US and were told they were eligible for resettlement there have been forcibly deported back to Afghanistan from Pakistan, where they fled to await processing following the Taliban takeover in 2021, CNN can reveal.
One man waiting for a US visa described being dropped at the Afghan border by Pakistani police this summer. “They did not hand us over to the (Taliban) Afghan border forces,” he said. “They just released us on the border and told us to go back to Afghanistan. It was me, my four kids and my wife deported together.” He is now living in hiding in the Afghan capital, Kabul.
Another deported Afghan, also speaking from hiding in Kabul, said: “So this is very, very dangerous, and it is very tough… How many people have been killed, had been tortured, have been disappeared?” The man, a former employee of a US contractor, said the Taliban “will punish me, they will put me in jail. Maybe they will kill me? I’m sure they will.” He added: “Still, we believe that the USA will help us. We believe we didn’t lose our hope still.”
Both individuals spoke to CNN anonymously for their safety, and provided documentation showing a US visa case number being processed, and evidence of their presence in Pakistan.
Many Afghans fled the Taliban after the August 15, 2021 fall of Kabul to the hard-line group. More than 124,000 Afghans were airlifted out of the country in a huge US-led operation.
Yet, thousands also fled across the border to Pakistan, often with incomplete paperwork, following US guidance that they should wait in a third country for their visa applications to the US to be processed.
Nearly 90,000 Afghans have since been resettled in the US, according to State Department figures, but many others have been caught in the backlog of so-called Afghan Priority 2 (P-2) or Special Immigrant Visas (SIV) applications waiting to be processed.
Human rights groups say the most acute situation is faced by those in Pakistan, from where hundreds of Afghans have been deported in a crackdown against migrants following recent political instability.
At least two Afghans awaiting P-2 visas have been swept up in this crackdown, CNN has learned, and complain of Pakistani police persecution. Several others still residing in Pakistan told CNN about what they said was harassment by Pakistani police and the threat of deportation if they did not pay fines or bribes.
Pakistan’s Foreign and Interior Ministries have not responded to CNN’s request for comment on the claims.
At least 530 Afghans have been deported from Pakistan so far this year, according to Haseeb Aafaq, a spokesman for volunteer group the Afghanistan Immigrants Refugees Council. Aafaq said the figure came from his studies of local records but added it might be a low estimate as many Afghans were deported without documentation.
Aafaq added that the Pakistani authorities made no exceptions for pending US visa cases. “There is no differentiation. The authorities here do not even think about where you are from. If you are Afghan, you must be deported if your visa is not valid, whether you are SIV or P-2 or sponsorship cases.” He said many of those deported are P-2 cases, but he could not provide a precise number as many Afghans keep their P-2 status confidential out of fear for their safety.
Two young Afghan men have taken their own lives in Islamabad since June, both awaiting US P-2 visas, according to activists. Aafaq said one of them, aged 25, who died last week, had suffered “mental pressure and economic pressure and an unclear future.”
Aafaq said the US failure to open a Resettlement Support Center (RSC) in Pakistan meant the processing of cases there had partially stalled. “The RSC has not been activated yet, while in other countries, like Turkey or Tajikistan, people have gone to the US,” he said.
Afghans waiting in Pakistan have reported harassment by Pakistani police, including arrest and demands for money. One, who worked with the US military and asked not to be named for his safety, told CNN: “They were asking for a visa. There were a lot of policemen, they came into the house without clear information. And they took me out of (my) home and they just put (me) in the van. My kids, they were very much harassed. They were crying, they were asking for help.”
He also described how he once saved his American colleagues during a protest, and had commendation letters denoting his service. “I’m disappointed because (of) the way that I served the Americans in Afghanistan. I was expecting them to welcome me there sooner. It seems like I have no future at all.”
The US State Department told CNN in a statement that the Biden administration “continues to demonstrate its commitment to the brave Afghans” who worked with the US. It added that its “processing capacity in Pakistan remains limited, but (staff) are actively working to expand it.” The statement urged “Afghanistan’s neighbors” to “keep their borders open” and “uphold their obligations” when it comes to asylum seekers. Pakistan’s Foreign Ministry declined to comment.
Another Afghan, whom CNN is not naming for his safety, served the US in Afghanistan and is now in Pakistan with his wife and children. He described their wait for US help as a “bad dream.” His wife sobbed: “Going back to Afghanistan is a big risk and here we are dying, every moment. Staying in Pakistan is a gradual death.”
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MIDLAND, Texas, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seawolf Water Resources, LP ("Seawolf"), a leading Permian water midstream provider, announces the completion of its produced water takeaway, disposal and recycling system in the stateline region of the Delaware Basin. Seawolf's recently completed Independence Pipeline and Waterfowl produced water recycling and disposal facilities will initially manage 150,000 barrels per day and are now serving some of the largest E&P operators in the Permian Basin under long-term contracts.
"Seawolf has been working towards this goal for some time, and the completion of this phase of our infrastructure expansion represents a major accomplishment for our team and for our E&P partners." said Tim McWilliams, Seawolf's Chief Executive Officer. "We're thrilled to offer sustainable and effective solutions that will help our clients achieve their strategic goals, and we're excited to continue to expand these offerings in the coming months."
Seawolf is capitalized by a sustainability-linked term loan from a syndicate led by Riverstone Credit Partners LLC, meant to provide Seawolf with additional liquidity to expand its produced water handling and recycling infrastructure for recently signed long-term contracts.
About Seawolf Water Resources, LP
Seawolf, founded in 2018, is a Midland-based water midstream provider operating primarily in the stateline region of the Delaware Basin. Seawolf partners with some of the largest E&Ps and private landowners in the region to deliver full cycle water management solutions underpinned in midstream principles. For more information on Seawolf and its services, please visit www.seawolfwater.com.
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Cox Mobile is expanding their device portfolio with Samsung's newest Galaxy foldables.
ATLANTA, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Samsung's new Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are now available to Cox Mobile customers for pre-order online and in retail stores nationwide. Last week, Samsung unveiled the fifth generation of Galaxy foldables and showcased how the company is transforming what's possible with foldable smartphones.
With the new Samsung Galaxy Z series, Cox Mobile customers will experience enhanced device features like:
- New 'Flex Hinge,' technology that enables the foldable experience while offering an aesthetically balanced and solid design.
- Versatile camera experience with extraordinary camera capabilities such as FlexCam, allowing users to take beautiful hands-free photos and videos from new, creative angles.
- Optimized battery life powered by the latest processor.
- A wider variety of recycled materials1 than their previous generations, including pre-consumer recycled glass and aluminum and post-consumer recycled plastics, sourced from discarded fishing nets, water barrels and PET bottles.
From content creation on Galaxy Z Flip5's new Flex Window, now 3.78 times larger than the previous generation2 to seamless multitasking on Galaxy Z Fold5, this series of Galaxy foldables meets and exceeds the distinctive needs of today's users.
"Samsung's Galaxy Z series – the industry's newest foldables - are now available to Cox Mobile customers and enhance our already competitive device portfolio," said Tony Krueck, senior vice president of Cox Mobile. "We're committed to providing a wide variety of mobile device options that meet our customers' needs, budgets and lifestyles."
Cox Mobile is exclusively available to Cox Internet customers in all Cox markets nationwide. With unlimited talk and text and no term agreements, customers have access to two simple data plans designed with their needs and budget in mind – Pay As You Gig and Gig Unlimited. Customers also have access to a network with unbeatable 5G reliability, as well as the ability to stay connected with Cox Internet at home and with more than 4 million of Cox's on-the-go wifi hotspots.
The Galaxy Z Flip5 and Galaxy Z Fold5 are now available for Cox Mobile customers to pre-order, with general availability starting August 11. Customers interested in learning more about Cox Mobile or the newest Samsung devices can visit their nearest Cox retail store, go directly to www.cox.com/mobile, or give us a call at 1-800-234-3993.
About Cox Communications
Cox Communications is committed to creating meaningful moments of human connection through technology. As the largest private broadband company in America, we operate fiber broadband networks in more than 30 states, providing connections and advanced cloud and managed IT services for nearly seven million homes and businesses nationwide. We're dedicated to empowering others to build a better future and celebrate diverse products, people, suppliers, communities and the characteristics that make each one unique. Cox Communications is the largest division of Cox Enterprises, a family-owned business founded in 1898 by Governor James M. Cox.
1 Types of recycled materials include post-consumer recycled PA sourced from discarded fishing nets, post-consumer recycled PBT sourced from discarded PET bottles, post-consumer recycled PC sourced from water barrels and pre-consumer recycled aluminum sourced from discarded scrap material generated as a by-product during manufacturing. The scrap metal is re-melted, filtered for impurities and then recycled to make parts within Samsung's manufacturing process. There is also pre-consumer recycled glass sourced from discarded glass waste generated as a byproduct of glass manufacturing. This glass waste is crushed into cullet and then used as a component in the Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 manufacturing process.
2 Measured diagonally, Galaxy Z Flip5's Cover Screen is 3.4-inch in the full rectangular form; actual viewable area is approximately 95% of the full rectangular area due to the rounded corners and lower cutout.
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Ancient treasures are being looted, but blockchain could help protect them
By Nadia Leigh-Hewitson, CNN
(CNN) — Verifying the provenance of antiquities has always been a tricky business.
The New York Met discovered this when, in 2019, it announced it was returning an Egyptian coffin purchased from an art dealer after learning it had been looted from Egypt during the unrest of 2011.
Now, some are suggesting blockchain could spare the blushes of those trading in ancient treasures and artifacts.
A real time artifact ledger
In a promising advance for the fight to prevent the looting of relics, researchers at the University of Abu Dhabi and University College London (UCL) have developed a blockchain tool called Salsal (also known as Agur).
Blockchain, the technology that underpins cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, is essentially a decentralized, immutable, publicly accessible digital ledger. Data is recorded across many computers to form a database of linked blocks.
Once information is recorded on the blockchain, it cannot be altered retroactively without the alteration of all blocks in the chain and the consensus of the network.
Salsal allows a museum or collector to submit details about their collection using the web platform. Multiple experts then assess whether the collection was legally and ethically obtained while also ruling on its authenticity.
Adel Khelifi, professor of computer science at the University of Abu Dhabi, and Mark Altaweel, professor at UCL’s institute of archaeology, led the project and say it provides a secure, transparent, and reliable way to track authenticity and ownership.
“If you’re a collector, like a museum, you can upload images and descriptions about those objects, then it goes to the verifiers who check the objects are valid,” explains Altaweel.
“We use the Museums Association certification process where you rate objects on a one to five scale (based on) how secure or how valid a collection is.”
“The idea was that this also becomes a way to pressure those collectors – including museums – to really make sure that the items they are displaying to the public are legal,” adds Altaweel. “If they have an object there illegally or obtained in an unethical manner, then they should do something about it.”
If a collection is verified, the owner can convert it into an NFT that serves as a certificate of authentication, as well as allowing the secure transfer of ownership and enabling tracking of a collection’s movement over time.
This feature establishes a transparent history, thereby deterring potential looters and encouraging the return of stolen artifacts to their countries of origin.
It also makes artifacts of cultural importance accessible through the database to those who can’t view the collection in person.
“I see it as a way for cultural institutions to begin to share information about (their collections) to the public – so the public can also be involved in protecting them effectively or sharing knowledge about them,” says Altaweel.
Cultural justice
“As a refugee I have chosen the language of cultural heritage to fight for justice bringing looted art back home”, says Tasoula Hadjitofi, author of The Icon Hunter, who was forced to flee her home in Famagusta, Cyprus, in 1974 after the Turkish invasion.
Hadjitofi is also CEO of Walk of Truth – a non-profit based in the Netherlands that is dedicated to protecting important artifacts and combating the looting of antiquities.
“My inability to work out my inner conflicts as a child of war, led me to channel it in another way and that was to hunt and track down looted artifacts from Cyprus and bring them back home to my people to give them back something of what they lost,” she explains.
Hadjitofi has lobbied British and Dutch MPs to change laws and ratify The Hague Treaty of 1954 to protect cultural heritage in case of war and armed conflict.
“This journey has been difficult, dangerous and led me through the corridors of political and religious powers, underworlds of gangsters and thugs, whilst working next to the best of the law enforcement and legal brains in the world,” she says.
Hadjitofi believes that tools like Salsal could help to bring awareness of the role of dealers, museums, and collectors and highlight the ethics around individuals privately owning artifacts and relics.
Hadjitofi says that in the field of provenance research, the history of objects is often opaque and this can be exploited by criminals who illegally move artifacts around. She is hopeful Salsal will put pressure on organizations and individuals who hold antiquities to register their journey, “from original place to the museum, auction house or collector’s home.”
According to Hadjitofi, objects with questionable provenance often become legitimized thanks to weak legislation, allowing them to be traded among private collectors who experience no public pressure to return these antiquities to their rightful owners.
“Technology can help activists, volunteers, and researchers shed light and combat art trafficking,” says Hadjitofi. She also hopes Salsal will create “armies of students” to “hunt” for illegally acquired antiquities and appeal to “the conscience of collectors” to share information about their collections and return any items that are found to have been stolen.
People power
Another blockchain based tool, called Kapu, was developed in Italy in 2017, but the tool has since gone offline.
Despite the significant progress made with blockchain technology, challenges remain. Altaweel and Khelifi say the key to Salsal’s success will be convincing people to use it. “We’re now in the phase of trying to get (Salsal) into people’s hands,” says Altaweel.
There is a small cost for collectors to use Salsal, but no more than a couple of dollars per collection. This associated cost should not be prohibitive. Both him and Khelifi hope that the tool will be used widely enough that in time collections that are not verified will come under suspicion.
Eventually, Altaweel hopes it will reach the point that “If you don’t have verification status of your items, people begin to question why.”
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Formation of new Board and updates to key management roles set to drive and accelerate progression in the region
CARLSBAD, Calif., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nice, a global leader in Home and Building Management solutions, today announced pivotal changes within its North American entity to further boost growth and innovation.
, former Chief Commercial Officer of GE Grid Solutions, appointed as Nice North America CEO.
Nice North America begins its next phase of evolution by establishing a new Board to provide strategic oversight of regional operations, a move indicating a sustained commitment to increasing shareholder value, improving corporate governance, and driving strategic growth. The Board will lead four specialized committees, each focused on accelerating growth in the areas of ESG, People Strategy, Audit & Compliance, and Strategy.
Leading the coordination of the Board will be Luca Longhin, who is appointed President of Nice North America and is a long-standing contributor to the mission of Nice. Since 2019, Luca has worked extensively on the North American vision and strategy for growth, including driving post-acquisition integration of businesses in the region. His deep understanding of Nice business dynamics will ensure that North America continues on its successful trajectory while contributing significantly to global objectives.
Emanuel Bertolini is appointed as the new CEO of Nice North America, bringing over two decades of project management, sales, and P&L leadership experience. Emanuel has amassed an impressive track record of driving growth and success in his previous roles at GE, including Chief Commercial Officer of GE Grid Solutions, CEO Americas of GE Grid Solutions, and various board positions. Emanuel's proven leadership and dedication to fostering a culture of teamwork, safety, and compliance align perfectly with the values and mission of Nice.
Emanuel is recognized as a growth-oriented leader with a proven track record of delivering results. His extensive background and global expertise equip him with a deep understanding of business dynamics and the ability to drive success. Throughout his leadership journey, he has fostered a culture of teamwork, valuing diverse teams and perspectives, prioritizing safety, and ensuring compliance.
"We are excited about the organizational developments and future of Nice North America," said Roberto Griffa, CEO of Nice group. "Luca's history of success, not only in the region but also throughout his career with Nice, will continue building on the solid foundation established. We are also thrilled about the appointment of Emanuel, a highly regarded leader, and are delighted to welcome him to Nice. His global expertise working across a range of industries make him an excellent fit for the role in driving continued success to achieve the company's strategic objectives."
Addressing his appointment as CEO of Nice North America, Emanuel Bertolini had this to say: "I am pleased to embark on this exciting journey with Nice, a dynamic and globally recognized company. The clear mission, exceptional team, and diverse portfolio of innovative products and solutions position us strongly to achieve success in the marketplace. Together with Luca, the Board, and our dedicated team, I look forward to collaborating with the talented individuals at Nice to deliver outstanding value to our shareholders and our customers."
In his new role as CEO, Emanuel will officially join on August 7, 2023 and report directly to the newly formed Board. Luca will report to Roberto Griffa and the Nice Executive Committee in Italy. This governance structure is designed to accelerate the progression of Nice in North America, building on its innovative smart home and building management solutions.
The moves take place as the company continues its rapid expansion and convergence of brands, beginning first with ELAN®, SpeakerCraft®, and Panamax® brands to create a more powerful whole home solution by the end of 2023.
About Nice North America
Nice North America, a subsidiary of Nice, one of the largest manufacturers of smart residential, commercial, and industrial solutions in the world, with seamless and easy-to-install technology for smart home control, security and automation, perimeter access, protection and control, sunshade solutions, power management, and whole home entertainment. The company is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA, with several R&D and manufacturing centers across the region. Professional integrators, dealers, and distribution partners grow their business with CEU training and education, technical and field support, and award-winning sales and marketing programs. The company is a proud national sponsor of the Gary Sinise Foundation R.I.S.E. program, supporting wounded veterans and their families with specially adapted smart homes. For further information visit www.niceforyou.com.
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- Introduced syndromic quantitative PCR assays and a fully automated molecular diagnostic testing system, STARlet AIOS™
- Conducted symposium sessions on the usefulness of PCR testing in diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases
- Participated in a presentation event for major Korean in-vitro diagnostic companies organized by KHIDI
SEOUL, South Korea, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ096530), a leading South Korean company providing a total solution for PCR molecular diagnostics, took part in the 2023 American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in California between July 25-27. Seegene showcased its "unique syndromic quantitative PCR assays and automated PCR solution 'STARlet AIOS™ (All-in-One System).'"
The company stated, "Under the concept of 'All Tests with One System,' we introduced our leading assays, the Allplex™ and Novaplex™, and proposed Automated seamless PCR testing systems that can be applied to all of Seegene's assays. This has been well-received by in-vitro diagnostic experts and partner companies from around the world."
Meanwhile, an in-depth discussion was conducted in the symposium sessions on the usefulness of PCR testing in diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases. This symposium reaffirmed Seegene's position as an important contributor to improving gastrointestinal testing, where the availability of skilled technicians for microscopy is declining. A panel of experts presented research results demonstrating that PCR testing provides more efficient and accurate results than traditional microscopic stool sample tests for diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases. Conventional testing methods for these pathogens are characterized by long processing times and require significant expertise to interpret the microscopy results.
In addition, Kim Seong-youl, the head of Seegene's Global Marketing Center, participated in a presentation event for major Korean in-vitro diagnostic companies organized by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) and announced Seegene's unique competitive edge and future vision.
Kim said, "We received a lot of interest from participants from various countries by proposing a solution to build the basis for the next phase of diagnostic business in line with Seegene's vision of creating a world free from diseases. Following AACC, we hope to expand sales of non-COVID diagnostic assays based on syndromic testing globally and increase awareness of our next-generation OneSystem™ business."
Using syndromic quantitative PCR assays for comprehensive and accurate testing
Seegene captivated visitors at the exhibition booth by showcasing comprehensive and accurate testing using syndromic quantitative PCR assays. Seegene's syndromic quantitative PCR technology is the world's only simultaneous multiplex molecular diagnostic technology based on real-time PCR. The core feature of Seegene's syndromic PCR technologies is the ability to simultaneously test 14 pathogens that cause similar symptoms in a single tube and provide quantitative information on the infectivity profile to correlate with the severity of illness. The syndromic quantitative PCR technology can accurately reveal the pathogen responsible for a patient's symptoms, the complexity of infections, the severity of the disease, and can determine the priority of treatment depending on the degree of infection. It also allows for efficient high-volume testing, which is more cost-effective and saves time in identifying the cause of the disease.
PCR testing that does not require an expert using STARlet AIOS™
First unveiled at the 2021 AACC, Seegene's STARlet AIOS™ is a molecular diagnostic testing system that fully automates (sample in – result out) the entire process of PCR, from nucleic acid extraction to gene amplification and result analysis. As it provides a 'hands-free' PCR workflow where the results are produced just by inserting a sample, it can be operated by those with minimal PCR experience. Furthermore, by not involving human hands, the likelihood of testing errors due to contamination or mistakes (human error) can be minimized. The STARlet AIOS™ is compatible with a wide range of Seegene's syndromic assays that can simultaneously test for multiple targets within a single tube. It organically links existing devices, such as nucleic acid extraction instruments, PCR setups, and PCR thermal cyclers, to make the system easy to use, manage, and integrate into existing lab infrastructures.
Participation in the world's largest AACC Since 2007
Celebrating its 75th year, AACC is the world's largest gathering for the clinical laboratory and diagnostics industry. Seegene has taken part since 2007 to broadcast its proprietary molecular diagnostic technology worldwide while establishing cooperation with partners from multiple countries.
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Medvedev says Russia could use nuclear weapon if Ukraine’s fightback succeeds in latest threat
By Josh Pennington, Alex Stambaugh and Brad Lendon, CNN
(CNN) — Russia may be forced to use a nuclear weapon if Ukraine’s counteroffensive succeeds, senior Russian official Dmitry Medvedev said Sunday – the latest in a series of nuclear threats made during Moscow’s invasion by the key ally of President Vladimir Putin.
“Just imagine that the offensive… in tandem with NATO, succeeded and ended up with part of our land being taken away. Then we would have to use nuclear weapons by virtue of the stipulations of the Russian Presidential Decree,” said Medvedev, the deputy chairman of Russia’s Security Council, in a Telegram post.
“There simply wouldn’t be any other solution,” the former Russian president added. “Our enemies should pray to our fighters that they do not allow the world to go up in nuclear flames.”
Medvedev, who served as president of Russia from 2008 to 2012, has struck a bellicose tone throughout Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, repeatedly raising the specter of nuclear conflict.
Last April, he warned of Russian nuclear expansion should Sweden and Finland join NATO. Helsinki joined the defense alliance later that month, while Stockholm’s path to NATO membership was cleared earlier this month after Turkey dropped its objections.
In September, Medvedev said strategic nuclear weapons could be used to defend territories incorporated into Russia from Ukraine.
And in January, as NATO member states debated new weapons shipments to Ukraine, Medvedev said defeat for Russia in the war could lead to nuclear conflict.
“The loss of a nuclear power in a conventional war can provoke the outbreak of a nuclear war,” Medvedev wrote on Telegram in January. “Nuclear powers do not lose major conflicts on which their fate depends.
“This should be obvious to anyone. Even to a Western politician who has retained at least some trace of intelligence.”
Medvedev’s remarks Sunday again raise the possibility that Russia could potentially lose the war following nearly 18 months of attrition – a rare admission from a senior Russian official.
They also came just hours after Russia’s Defense Ministry accused Kyiv of attacking Moscow with drones. Three drones were intercepted Sunday, but a business and shopping development in the west of the Russian capital was hit, the ministry said.
Nuclear rhetoric
The United States has previously warned Russia against using nuclear weapons in Ukraine, both through private direct communications, as well as public channels, including at last year’s UN General Assembly.
Last month, Putin said Russia had moved a first batch of tactical nuclear weapons to Belarus, claiming they were placed there for “deterrence.”
Speaking at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum, Putin said the rest of the tactical nuclear weapons Russia intends to move to Belarus would be transferred “by the end of the summer or by the end of the year.”
The US Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) said it had “no reason to doubt” Putin’s claim that nuclear weapons were in Belarus.
But US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said at the time that the US has “not seen any reason to adjust our own nuclear posture nor any indication Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon.”
Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko said last month that in the face of aggression, he would show “no hesitation” in using the Russian tactical nuclear weapons stationed on Belarusian soil.
But the senior DIA officials said they do not believe Lukashenko would have any control over the arsenal. It would most likely be entirely controlled by Russia, the officials said.
Russia has about 4,477 deployed and reserve nuclear warheads, including around 1,900 tactical nuclear weapons, according to the Federation of American Scientists.
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DEAR ABBY: I’m 26, and I have never been in a long-term relationship. I have used dating apps and have dated several times, but nothing seems to stick after the third one. This year, I have put myself out there more by going to Meetup groups and to religious services.
When I browse Instagram or Facebook, I see content that makes me feel guilty and disappointed. It’s depressing to see people I know getting engaged or married. When I was in high school, most of my classmates went to prom, while I stayed at home.
I’m beginning to wonder if I’ll never find a good quality life partner or if I’m meant to be single forever. I’m afraid there may be something wrong with me. What can I do to move forward? -- UNCOUPLED IN MINNESOTA
DEAR UNCOUPLED: You may be focusing too much on your goal and not enough on enjoying the experience. Dating is a sifting process. It can be tedious and depressing, and it doesn’t always result in meeting Prince Charming. Because you haven’t yet met “The One” doesn’t mean the alternative is winding up in a convent. Move forward by teaching yourself to enjoy the present, and you may find you have better luck.
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Nicklaus Children's Hospital recognized with award for exceptional and innovative performance
MIAMI, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Emergency Department has been selected as a recipient of the Emergency Nurses Association's (ENA) 2023 Lantern Award for demonstrating exceptional innovation in leadership, practice, education, advocacy and research performance.
The Lantern Award showcases the Emergency Department's (ED) accomplishments in incorporating evidence-based practice and innovation into emergency care. As part of the application, EDs are encouraged to share stories that highlight a commitment to care of patients, as well as the well-being of nursing staff. The award serves as a visible symbol of an organization's commitment to quality, safety and a healthy work environment.
"The Lantern Award truly shines a light on the excellence of our Emergency Department," said Peter Kevin Cruz, Director of Emergency Services. "It is emblematic of the excellence and commitment of our team to ensuring we offer the best possible pediatric emergency care."
Nicklaus Children's Hospital's Lantern Award will be on display in the Emergency Department. As a recipient, the hospital will be recognized in upcoming ENA publications, on the ENA website and during Emergency Nursing 2023, the association's annual conference in San Diego Sept. 21-23.
For more information on this year's Lantern Award recipients, visit the Emergency Nurses Association website.
About Nicklaus Children's Hospital
Founded in 1950 by Variety Clubs International, Nicklaus Children's Hospital is South Florida's only licensed specialty hospital exclusively for children, with approximately 850 attending physicians, including more than 500 pediatric subspecialists. The 309-bed hospital, known as Miami Children's Hospital from 1983 through 2014, is renowned for excellence in all aspects of pediatric medicine with many specialty programs routinely ranked among the best in the nation by U.S. News & World Report since 2008. The hospital is also home to the largest pediatric teaching program in the southeastern United States and since 2003 has been designated an American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Magnet facility, the nursing profession's most prestigious institutional honor. For more information, please visit www.nicklauschildrens.org.
About the Emergency Nurses Association
The Emergency Nurses Association is the premier professional nursing association dedicated to defining the future of emergency nursing through advocacy, education, research, innovation, and leadership. Founded in 1970, ENA has proven to be an indispensable resource to the global emergency nursing community. With 50,000 members worldwide, ENA advocates for patient safety, develops industry-leading practice standards and guidelines and guides emergency health care public policy. ENA members have expertise in triage, patient care, disaster preparedness and all aspects of emergency care. Additional information is available at www.ena.org.
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TORONTO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has been selected for participation in the US Department of Defence (DoD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) program. This new partnership enables the DoD and its IT leaders to access world-class resources, gain industry-leading guidance, and receive transformative insights and invaluable consultation from experts with extensive experience. The agreement also includes McLean & Company, a division of Info-Tech known for its exceptional HR research and advisory services, and MyPolicies, the firm's provider of robust online policy management and administration software.
The DoD ESI is an official DoD initiative sponsored by the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO). The initiative is designed to streamline procurement and optimize cost efficiency in the acquisition of commercial software, IT hardware, and services. Through its joint team of experts, ESI consolidates requirements and establishes agreements with IT providers, resulting in a unified contracting and vendor management strategy across the entire department.
"We are honored to have been selected to provide services as a member of the US Department of Defense's Enterprise Software Initiative. This partnership affirms our commitment to providing world-class IT research and advisory services to the public sector," says Ron Gumbert, senior managing partner at Info-Tech. "There is a shared vision to foster a technology-enabled, efficient future for the DoD, driving strategic change and transforming challenges into opportunities."
Info-Tech's public sector executive services and research team comprises highly experienced industry experts focused on supporting government clients to address mission-critical, technology-enabled initiatives.
"Our recent expansion into Arlington, Virginia, signifies our dedication to being an integral part of the IT ecosystem in the US, and this collaboration with the US Department of Defense's Enterprise Software Initiative further solidifies that commitment," adds Gumbert. "Our Arlington office stands ready to serve as a strategic hub for our work with the DoD and other Federal agencies, providing unparalleled research and advisory services. This pivotal development marks a new chapter in our mission to drive impactful digital transformation within the defense sector and beyond."
To learn more about Info-Tech's public sector research and its benefits, visit the firm's dedicated Public Sector Research Center.
About Info-Tech Research Group
Info-Tech Research Group is one of the world's leading information technology research and advisory firms, proudly serving over 30,000 IT professionals. The company produces unbiased and highly relevant research to help CIOs and IT leaders make strategic, timely, and well-informed decisions. For 25 years, Info-Tech has partnered closely with IT teams to provide them with everything they need, from actionable tools to analyst guidance, ensuring they deliver measurable results for their organizations.
Media professionals can register for unrestricted access to research across IT, HR, and software and over 200 IT and industry analysts through the firm's Media Insiders program. To gain access, contact pr@infotech.com.
For more about Info-Tech Research Group and to download the latest research across a variety of industries, visit infotech.com and connect via LinkedIn and Twitter.
About the DoD Enterprise Software Initiative
The DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (DoD ESI) is a joint initiative to maximize DoD buying power and take advantage of the significant cost savings and management efficiencies that result from acquiring and managing commercially available software on a DoD-wide basis. Additional information about the DoD ESI can be located at www.esi.mil.
DoD ESI procedures are explained in DFARS 208.74 and DoD CIO Guidance and Policy memorandum No. 12-8430 dated July 26, 2000.
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Moscow attacks Zelensky’s hometown after he said war had returned to Russia
By Olga Voitovych and Vasco Cotovio, CNN
Kyiv, Ukraine (CNN) — A day after Volodymyr Zelensky said war was “returning to Russia” with an attempted drone strike on Moscow, the Kremlin launched a deadly airstrike against the Ukraine president’s hometown of Kryvyi Rih.
At least six people were killed and another 75 were wounded when a pair of ballistic missiles struck a school building and residential tower in the central Ukrainian city. Among the dead are a 5-year-old girl.
Zelensky said more than 350 were involved in the rescue operation. Emergency services personnel were still searching for survivors under the rubble as of Monday afternoon.
Residents said there were no air raid sirens before the missiles struck and took out significant portions of two buildings. Some said they had little time to scramble for cover.
“This time, we did not have time to orient ourselves,” Kryvyi Rih resident Natalia Balaba said. “My husband was in the corridor, he was knocked down by the wave.”
Balaba said all the windows in their apartment had been shattered and damage lay everywhere.
“We were very frightened, we were in great shock,” she said.
It’s unclear why Russia targeted Kryvyi Rih. Ukrainian officials said there were no military targets nearby. The head of the local defense council, Oleksandr Vilkul called the bombardment a “terrorist attack.”
Russia carried out a similar attack on the city in June, killing 11 people.
The Russian Ministry of Defense has not commented on the situation in Kryvyi Rih. Moscow has repeatedly denied targeting civilian infrastructure, despite overwhelming evidence to the contrary.
On Monday, Defense Minister Sergei Shoigu said the Kremlin would intensify its attacks in response to Kyiv’s attempted drone strikes against Moscow the previous day that damaged a business and shopping development in the west of the capital.
Hours later, Zelensky said Ukraine “is getting stronger, and the war is gradually returning to Russia’s territory, to its symbolic centers and military bases.”
“This is an inevitable, natural, and absolutely fair,” Zelensky said.
A spokesman for Ukraine’s Air Force said Kyiv was targeting Moscow to impact Russians who, since the invasion began in February 2022, felt the war was distant.
Shoigu and Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov both said Ukraine’s attempted drone strikes on Moscow terrorist attacks were meant to deflect from a purported lack of success on the battlefield.
“Against the backdrop of an unsuccessful so-called counteroffensive, the Kyiv regime – with the support of Western sponsors – focused on carrying out terrorist attacks on civilian infrastructure in the cities and towns of the Russian Federation,” Shoigu said.
No casualties were reported in the attempted Moscow drone strikes over the weekend. However, Russian bombardments in Ukraine have struck civilian homes, schools, hospitals, churches and power plants, killing thousands of bystanders in the process.
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DEAR ANNIE: I am struggling with how to handle my relationship with my daughter-in-law. Married for five years, with two children, we spend time with them every few weeks, usually to babysit the kids.
My problem involves the verbal abuse my son suffers at her hands, and to witness it and keep quiet about it is becoming unbearable for me. His wife berates and belittles him in front of anyone and everyone. She makes comments to me about him almost constantly. To give you an example, she blamed my son on her CAVITIES she had at her last dental appointment! It would be almost comical, except for the fact that this is our son she is abusing.
Do I have any right as a parent of an adult child to say anything? And if so, to who? We love our grandchildren and spending time with them and don’t want to jeopardize that relationship. -- Concerned Mother
DEAR CONCERNED MOTHER: I’m not sure what you mean by the “right” to say something. But yes, you should say something. Tell your daughter-in-law at the time of an insult that she should stop.
But more importantly, you should talk to your son about his overall mental health. Is he happy in his relationship? Does he seem depressed? Being with an emotionally abusive partner can be exhausting and isolating. So just keep checking in on him and making sure that he is OK. The fact that you said her behavior would be comical except that it’s your son, leads me to question if you might also find a little bit of meanness in humor.
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DEAR ANNIE: I just read a letter from “Sad Mama,” who says her son wanted nine people to stay in a four-person vacation home. I can say that her concern about the septic system is valid. I work as an inspector who checks these systems daily. Overuse of these systems can cause expensive repairs, or even replacement of the entire unit, depending upon state codes.
Her son should be thankful the family has any kind of vacation home. One of the problems of our world is everyone wants more. Be happy with what you’ve got! -- The Septic Lady
DEAR SEPTIC LADY: I always love hearing from experts in their field. Thank you for your insight.
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DETROIT -- Ford Motor Company is recalling more than 870,000 newer models of its popular F-150 truck because the electronic parking brakes can randomly activate, leading to an increased risk of a crash. According to the Associated Press, the brakes can turn on without notice and without action from the driver due to a problem with the wiring in the trucks.
Documents posted by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration say that the rear wiring bundle can come in contact with the rear axle housing and when that happens, can cause chaffing on the wiring. That can then cause a short circuit which can then turn the brakes on without notice. Some drivers may see a parking brake warning light along with a warning on the vehicle’s dashboard.
The recall impact certain F-150 trucks from 2021 through 2023 model years that have single exhaust systems.
Ford says it has received 918 warranty claims and three field reports due to the issue of wire chafing, with 299 of those also experiencing unexpected parking brake activation. Of those cases, 19 of the drivers had the brakes activate while the truck was being driven.
So far, Ford says it is not aware of any crashes or injuries caused by the brakes activating randomly.
To correct the problem, dealerships will inspect the rear wiring harness and replace them if needed. If the harness doesn’t need replaced, dealerships will install a protective tie strap and tape wrap.Impacted owners will begin being notified by letter starting Sept. 11.
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Could a Conjuring or Saw Experience Be Coming to Six Flags Over Texas for Freight Fest?
Fall will be here before you know it and that means Halloween. Six Flags puts on their annual Freight Fest and a park just announced something super cool for 2023.
Six Flags Over Texas Freight Fest
If you're someone that loves Halloween, then you probably already know about the awesomeness of Freight Fest at Six Flags Over Texas. From mid September to Halloween night you can take part in some new things in Arlington. This includes haunted houses, scare zones, and new ride experiences for some of your favorite Six Flags rides. However, one park just announced something new for 2023.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Saw Announcement
Over in California, they announced the Magic Mountain location would be getting a Saw...haunted house...escape room? I'm not really sure either way, it's awesome that Six Flags has the rights to the Saw franchise for Freight Fest. If that wasn't enough. They also announced this.
Six Flags Magic Mountain Conjuring Experience
Hang on, they ALSO get a Conjuring haunted house at the same time?! Wow, having one horror franchise would probably be enough to get folks to come out to the park. Having two for one Freight Fest is a big deal.
Could Six Flags Over Texas Get This?
This is the only announcement I have seen recently for our location here in North Texas. I don't see any indication on the merch mentioning Saw or The Conjuring. I assume that if Six Flags has the rights to a franchise. They could put it in all of their parks. Hence why you see DC Comics or Looney Tunes characters at all Six Flags locations. Hopefully they find a way to do something Saw or Conjuring related here in Texas so we can go check it out.
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A gas station clerk reported being beat with a gun and then robbed by a trio Sunday night, Wilson Borough police say.
Police were called for an armed robbery at 9:45 p.m. outside Ary’s Express Mart at 1502 Northampton St.
An employee reported he was outside throwing garbage away when three males in hoodies approached him, according to police.
One of the males hit the clerk several times in the face with a handgun, rendering the victim unconscious, police said. When the man woke up, he found was money stolen from him, police said.
The victim was transported to an area hospital with moderate injuries, police said.
Anybody with information about the robbery can contact Wilson police Detective Peterson at 610-258-8542.
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Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver has been hospitalized and is “unable to discharge the duties of acting governor at this time” as Gov. Phil Murphy is on vacation overseas with his family, the governor’s office said Monday morning.
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The American Red Cross of Greater Pennsylvania is providing emergency assistance following a fire that officials say displaced more than a dozen people on Sunday afternoon.
The fire happened at about 12:30 p.m. inside a two-story apartment building at the 200 block of North Courtland Street in East Stroudsburg Borough, in Monroe County, official reports said.
Multiple fire crews worked for two hours to extinguish the blaze, police said. Northampton Upper Mount Bethel also responded to the fire, reports say.
Police confirmed at least one person was trapped at the scene, but so far no injuries have been announced.
The Red Cross says it provided emergency assistance, including temporary lodging, food, clothing and other immediate needs to the survivors on Sunday. At least 10 adults and four children were impacted by the fire, according to a post by the Red Cross.
Fire companies at East Stroudsburg and Marshalls Creek did not immediately respond to calls by lehighvalleylive.com on Monday to identify the cause of the fire.
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The company's 2022 annual audit shows impressive growth with a focus on regional expansion, becoming first fintech startup from Singapore to have over 20 offices globally
SAN FRANCISCO and SINGAPORE, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Nium, the leader in real-time global payments, has published its 2022 audit, showing US$82M in net revenue which grew 2.7x YoY and ended at more than $100M net revenue run rate. Nium is Singapore's first global fintech focused on payments to reach this revenue milestone. In 2022, the company focused its development on serving high-growth client use cases, in industries such as travel, payroll, spend management, and financial services. This strategy has allowed for the business to accelerate its growth agenda, including global expansion, organic product innovation, continued hiring of top talent, and M&A activity.
"Moving money across borders is broken," said Prajit Nanu, Founder and CEO at Nium. "Legacy banks and payment processors have failed to give businesses the solutions they need to expand globally. Nium fills this gap and has emerged as the new global business standard for real-time, cross-border money movement. We are thrilled to see such success last year and are extremely bullish on not only the scale we've already seen this year, but what we'll see by the end of 2023."
Nium has hundreds of clients across multiple industries including financial institutions, payroll, spend management, and travel. Financial institutions were a priority last year as Nium focused on helping them target new markets with instant bank payouts and expand to emerging markets. Nium powers among the largest brands and platforms in the globe, including Rippling, Payoneer, Amadeus, Aspire, MasterCard and eDreams.
Nium's issuing product also saw substantial success, with over 30M cards issued just last year. Nium helps navigate this rapidly changing landscape, by allowing travel intermediaries and operators to efficiently pay travel suppliers around the world, optimizing every transaction for maximum profitability. On the product side, the company launched Nium Airline Payments, a closed-loop payments solution powered by Universal Air Travel Plan, which provides airlines, travel agents, and online travel agencies with a sustainable and equitable 'closed loop' payment model.
Last year saw exponential growth on Nium's leadership team, including the hires of CPO, Robin Gandhi; GC, Dylan Lowrey; and CTO, Ramana Satyavarapu. With hiring at the forefront, the Nium team was awarded the Great Places to Work certification in India, Malta, Singapore, and the US. Nium also expanded into new markets, including Malaysia and Japan. Due to this expansion of the company and team, Nium saw a slightly higher burn rate than in 2021.
Over the past year Nium raised additional capital at a $2.0bn valuation, adding new investors such as BOND, NewView Capital, Moore Capital and Tribe Capital. The business is very well capitalized and continues to invest in product innovation, new markets and M&A opportunities. "Our investors believe in our mission of building the payments infrastructure for on-demand money and our funding has helped us accelerate our growth aspirations. We're thrilled to have the support of these notable investors and continue to look forward to working closely together to advance our business." said Nanu.
Nium plays in the foundational payment infrastructure market that has proven to be one of the few thriving markets during these challenging times. The company's extensive global reach, broad license portfolio, real-time payments network, enhanced payroll solution, and a team of industry leaders have been the pillars of its success. In 2023, Nium has been focused on regional expansion. The company's recent hires of Volker Steinle to lead Americas business development, Anupam Pahuja to lead Asia Pacific and Middle East business development, and Manuel Sandhofer to lead Europe business development are examples of that investment. This expertise, coupled with new licenses pending regulatory approval, has set Nium up for success in emerging markets including LATAM and Africa. The company has also recently opened new offices in San Francisco, Amsterdam, India, and Singapore.
About Nium
Nium, the leader in real-time global payments, was founded on the mission to deliver the global payments infrastructure of tomorrow, today. With the onset of the on-demand economy, its payments infrastructure is shaping how banks, fintechs, and businesses everywhere collect, convert, and disburse funds instantly across borders. Its payout network supports 100 currencies and spans 190+ countries, 100 of which in real-time. Funds can be disbursed to accounts, wallets, and cards and collected locally in 35 markets. Nium's growing card issuance business is already available in 34 countries. Nium holds regulatory licenses and authorizations in more than 40 countries, enabling seamless onboarding, rapid integration, and compliance – independent of geography. The company is co-headquartered in San Francisco and Singapore, with regional offices in London, Amsterdam, Hong Kong, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Chennai.
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DeSantis unveils economic agenda, promising to roll back Biden policies and stymie ‘woke’ corporations
By Steve Contorno and Kit Maher, CNN
Rochester, New Hampshire (CNN) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday unveiled his economic agenda, a broad mix of conservative and populist guideposts that puts corporate boardrooms, federal bureaucrats, China and President Joe Biden’s domestic policy on notice.
The platform, which his 2024 presidential campaign has dubbed the “Declaration of Economic Independence,” nationalizes many of the concerns the Republican has raised as governor about the country’s direction under Biden. At the top of the list is severing economic ties with China, a focus that echoes a key priority of his top rival for the GOP nomination, former President Donald Trump.
“We are today declaring our economic independence from the failed elites and policies that have harmed this nation’s middle class,” DeSantis said at an event Monday. “We will diversify, and we will expand our economy. We will reward hard work and ingenuity. We will usher in a new era of growth, prosperity, and civic pride. We are a nation with an economy, not the other way around.”
The rollout of his economic agenda comes as DeSantis, who is known for his battles in the culture wars but less on kitchen table issues, pivots from focusing his candidacy on past victories in Florida and toward offering Republicans his vision for the country. It follows a reset of his presidential campaign amid dwindling resources and concerns from donors and supporters that his pitch has yet to sway GOP voters.
According to a fact sheet released by his campaign, DeSantis, if elected, will “unleash our domestic energy sector,” typically shorthand for easing regulations on oil, gas and coal industries, while eliminating incentives championed by Biden for people to purchase electric vehicles. He promised his plan would bring 3% economic growth, a level of expansion the country has not regularly seen in two decades.
As he has repeatedly promised, DeSantis would also slash federal bureaucracies that he claims are stymying small businesses and holding back the economy to the benefit of corporations, though his proposal did not outline which agencies might be on the chopping block.
Leaning into more populist ideas, DeSantis also proposed a ban on individual stock trading by members of Congress and executive branch officials. Earlier this month, bipartisan legislation was introduced by New York Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand and Missouri Sen. Josh Hawley to ban stock trading and ownership by Congress, executive branch officials and their families.
The word “woke,” a near constant fixation of DeSantis that has fueled past confrontations with corporations and guided his economic policies as governor, is largely and noticeably absent from the agenda. It is referenced just once: a vow to continue to fight “woke corporations” using environmental, social and governance policies to guide their businesses, something he has attempted to curb in Florida.
DeSantis said he would, as president, work with the private sector to accelerate and develop vocational and apprenticeship programs “with a goal to become number one in the world for skilled trades by 2030,” as well as extend the individual tax rates and initiate a “purging” of tax carve outs and loopholes pushed by lobbyists.
The proposal also said DeSantis will “not be afraid of using his veto pen” when it comes to government programs “wrought with waste, fraud, and abuse.”
As he refocuses his message, DeSantis faces an uphill climb to convince Republicans its time to move on from Trump. In the latest New York Times/Siena College poll, Trump’s lead over DeSantis and the rest of the Republican field appears unwavering. In the national survey, 54% of Republicans would pick Trump to represent the party in 2024, with support for DeSantis well behind at 17%. No one else escaped low single digits.
Perhaps more troubling for DeSantis is that voters remain unconvinced that he gives the party a better chance of beating Biden or that he would be a more effective executive – the two key arguments of his candidacy. On the question of electability, 58% of Republicans said Trump has better odds of beating Biden while 28% said that of DeSantis. About two-thirds of Republicans surveyed remain convinced Trump would have an easier time getting things done.
DeSantis pushed back against the idea that Trump has a “stronghold” on the majority of the party during a Sunday visit to the Granite State.
“I don’t think he’s got a stronghold on the majority. I think he’s got a stronghold on some. But I think the vast majority of Republican primary voters are either definitely going to vote for someone else or willing to, you know, if you make the case,” DeSantis said.
“I’m the candidate that’s more likely to beat Biden. I’m more reliable on policy. I think we’ve seen my record in Florida, and I’m much more likely to actually get all this stuff done,” he added.
Republicans appear eager for a candidate who can nudge the country in a different direction. About 70% of likely Republican primary voters considered the nation’s economic conditions “poor,” per the New York Times/Siena College poll.
DeSantis is aggressively touring early nominating states as he attempts to gain more favor with voters. Last week, he swung through Iowa on a six-stop bus tour with the pro-DeSantis super PAC Never Back Down, speaking at more intimate events with voters. In New Hampshire on Sunday, he made two retail stops at a diner in Derry and a lobster pound in Seabrook, in addition to fielding questions from voters at former US Ambassador Scott Brown’s “No B.S. BBQ” in Rye.
DeSantis will continue to campaign in New Hampshire Tuesday before heading back to Iowa for more events with Never Back Down on Friday.
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Georgia judge rejects Trump’s efforts to toss evidence in Fulton County probe and disqualify district attorney
By Sara Murray and Jason Morris, CNN
(CNN) — A judge in Fulton County, Georgia, on Monday rejected efforts by Donald Trump’s legal team to toss evidence in the criminal investigation into the former president’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia and to disqualify the district attorney investigating him.
Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney also rejected efforts by Cathy Latham, who served as one of the GOP fake electors in Georgia, to join Trump’s push.
“Having reviewed the pleadings, the Court now finds that neither Trump nor Latham enjoys standing to mount a challenge – at this pre-indictment phase of the proceedings – to the continued investigation into and potential prosecution of possible criminal interference in the 2020 general election in Georgia,” the judge wrote in a nine-page order.
McBurney added that, “while being the subject (or even target) of a highly publicized criminal investigation is likely an unwelcome and unpleasant experience, no court ever has held that that status alone provides a basis for the courts to interfere with or halt the investigation.”
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis is expected to present her 2020 election interference case to a grand jury by September 1. CNN previously reported that Willis is considering bringing racketeering and conspiracy charges in connection with Trump and his allies’ efforts to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia.
The former president’s legal team in Georgia had previously asked the court to throw out all the evidence from the special purpose grand jury investigation and disqualify Willis, citing concerns about the constitutionality of special grand juries in the state and criticizing public comments she has made about the case.
Trump’s team already raised their arguments before the Georgia Supreme Court, which dismissed Trump’s attempt to shut down the investigation.
“There will be a time and a forum in which Trump and Latham can raise their concerns about the constitutionality of the special purpose grand jury statutes, about the performance of this particular Special Purpose Grand Jury (and the judge supervising it), and about the propriety of allowing the Fulton County District Attorney to remain involved with whatever criminal prosecution – if any – results from the work of this Special Purpose Grand Jury,” McBurney wrote Monday. “That time is not now and that forum is not here.”
McBurney also rejected the Trump team’s arguments that Willis should be disqualified from overseeing the criminal investigation into Trump and his allies.
“The drumbeat from the District Attorney has been neither partisan (in the political sense) nor personal, in marked and refreshing contrast to the stream of personal invective flowing from one of the movants,” McBurney wrote, in an apparent swipe at the Trump team’s barbed filings regarding Willis.
He continued: “Put differently, the District Attorney’s Office has been doing a fairly routine – and legally unobjectionable – job of public relations in a case that is anything but routine.”
Trump’s team has also argued that McBurney should be removed from the case, in part because he had not yet ruled on their request to have Willis and the evidence she has collected tossed. A hearing on that matter is currently scheduled before another judge on August 10.
In his ruling, McBurney noted that his decision is coming within the allotted time frame for him to rule and said the effort to remove him from the case should be rendered moot.
Willis’ years-long probe includes allegations of solicitation of election fraud, making false statements to state and local government bodies, conspiracy, racketeering, violation of an oath-of-office and involvement in election-related threats.
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The body of an 18-year-old man was pulled from Lake Michigan over the weekend.
According to conservation officers with the Indiana Department of Natural Resources, the teenager went missing while swimming in Lake Michigan at Miller Beach near Gary around 2:55 p.m. on Sunday.
Multiple agencies with dive teams responded to the scene in Lake County to assist in the search.
Search efforts were hampered due to a north wind, with three to six-foot waves creating dangerous rip currents in the area, according to a news release.
A beachgoer observed a body in the water approximately three quarters of a mile from where the man was last seen around 6 p.m., according to the DNR.
A recovery was made, and the victim, who has not been identified by name, was pronounced dead on scene.
The incident is under investigation. The identity of the victim is being withheld pending family notification.
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WASHINGTON, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- EarthEcho International, the leading nonprofit dedicated to building a global youth movement to protect and restore our ocean planet, is pleased to announce the 2023 class of its ResilienSEA Externship program. This inaugural program unites 19 youth, ages 17-20, from BIPOC communities across North America, for a hands-on career development experience. The initiative introduces participants to the field of regenerative ocean aquaculture – ocean "farming" that restores coastal habitats while creating both economic and ecological benefits. The ResilienSEA Externship program is made possible through the generous support of La Mer Blue Heart Oceans Fund and The Estée Lauder Companies Travel Retail division.
EarthEcho International recognizes the power of the ocean as a source of solutions to the climate crisis. All of humanity is connected to the ocean, but access to our ocean and the opportunity to pursue careers that contribute to ocean-based climate solutions is a privilege that all do not enjoy equally.
"Often the communities most vulnerable to sea level rise and increasingly intense storms are those whose members have been cut off to daily access to waters that are vital to their communities for both cultural and economic reasons," said Stacey Rafalowski, Chief Program Officer, EarthEcho International. "We look forward to working with this talented group of young people in their journey to make a lasting impact in their communities and beyond."
Through an ongoing, eight-week virtual program, and an in-person convening in San Diego, CA, this August, the paid ResilienSEA Externship provides participants with an opportunity to learn from and network with professionals in the field of regenerative ocean aquaculture and seaweed innovation, participate in a hands-on job shadowing experience, and engage in peer learning to build confidence and competence to take action in externs' home communities, with a focus on using entrepreneurship to tackle ocean health challenges.
The 2023 ResilienSEA externs represent communities in Canada and the United States:
- Akhila Mahidhara, Edison, NJ, USA
- Emilia Fiebel, Hollywood, FL, USA
- Iredia Otoadese, Fanny Bay, BC, Canada
- Ishaani Srivastava, Piscataway, NJ, USA
- Jin Hu, Vancouver, BC, Canada
- Kassandra Chavarria Sosa, Burnaby, BC, Canada
- Kendall Ford, Jacksonville, FL, USA
- Lauren Ejiaga, New Orleans, LA, USA
- Mugdha Chiplunkar, Duvall, WA, USA
- Natalie Martinez, Corpus Christi, TX, USA
- Nina Shetty, Sammamish, WA, USA
- Nitya Masina, Sammamish, WA, USA
- Rajaa Berry, LaSalle, ON, Canada
- Sarika Sawant, Glendale, AZ, USA
- Serenity Washington, Cape Coral, FL, USA
- Skye Garrett, Capitol Heights, MD, USA
- Sofía Lammot Pérez, Dorado, PR, USA
- Srinivas Gollapudi, Upland, CA, USA
- Violet Smith, Columbia, MD, USA
For more information about the ResilienSEA externs please visit www.earthecho.org/youth/resiliensea-externship.
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Damar Hamlin takes another step in comeback as he puts on pads at Buffalo Bills practice
By Jill Martin, CNN
(CNN) — Damar Hamlin took another step in his comeback as he donned pads for a Buffalo Bills practice for the first time since his cardiac arrest.
Bills players put on the pads Monday for the first time during training camp as they prepare for the upcoming NFL season.
On January 2, Hamlin went into cardiac arrest after making a tackle and appearing to be hit with a helmet in his chest during the first quarter of the Bills’ Monday Night Football game against the Cincinnati Bengals.
CPR was performed on Hamlin when he lost his pulse and needed to be revived through resuscitation and defibrillation.
Hamlin was cleared to resume football activities after it was determined that his cardiac arrest was caused by commotio cordis, which can occur when severe trauma to the chest disrupts the heart’s electrical charge and causes dangerous fibrillations.
Last week, Bills head coach Sean McDermott said that Hamlin would be a “full go” at the team’s training camp and that the Bills would go at his cadence.
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FLINT, MI – Just as Governor Gretchen Whitmer will sign the new Michigan budget Monday afternoon, nine Flint babies endorsed new state funding for Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha’s new initiative with their handprints.
The baby-approved proclamation was displayed during a Monday, July 31, announcement of $16.5 million in state funding that will go to Dr. Mona’s Rx Kids program, the nation’s first prenatal and infant cash allowance program. | https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2023/07/dr-monas-rx-kids-program-gets-165m-from-state-largest-investment-yet.html | 2023-07-31T16:31:58 | 0 | https://www.mlive.com/news/flint/2023/07/dr-monas-rx-kids-program-gets-165m-from-state-largest-investment-yet.html |
IRVINE, Calif., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Motor Corporation (Alpha), a leading innovator in the electric vehicle (EV) industry, proudly presents the world premiere of its groundbreaking Wolf electric truck driving prototype. This innovative vehicle represents a significant milestone in Alpha's commitment to providing sustainable and accessible electric mobility solutions to consumers worldwide.
Accelerating Towards Mass Production:
Alpha's highly anticipated test drive event for the Wolf electric truck proved to be an overwhelming success, leaving attendees in awe of the vehicle's exceptional performance, and driving experience. Held at a picturesque location in California, the event highlighted the prowess of the Wolf electric truck, solidifying its position as a game-changer in the electric vehicle industry.
The success of the Wolf electric truck test drive event is a resounding confirmation that Alpha has confidence in its strides toward production development. The test drive reaffirmed that Alpha is aligned to deliver an exceptional electric vehicle. Building upon this momentum, Alpha is expediting its efforts to produce more test vehicles, accelerating the pursuit of mass production.
In every step, Alpha is committed to efficiently navigating the production process, ensuring that the Wolf electric truck becomes available for customers worldwide, and propelling the world towards a sustainable and electrifying future.
Exceptional Driving Experience:
During the test drive, participants witnessed firsthand the unmatched driving capabilities of the Wolf electric truck. From the moment they took the wheel, it became evident that this electric truck was designed to deliver more than just efficient transportation—it provided an exhilarating and seamless ride.
The precision-engineered electric powertrain of the Wolf truck exhibited remarkable acceleration, delivering instant torque and swift response to driver inputs.
Cruising through cities or venturing off-road, the Wolf impressed the drivers with its versatility and agility alongside smooth handling and stability.
Intuitive Design and Comfort:
Beyond its performance, the Wolf electric truck's interior captivated test drivers with its cabin comfort features and thoughtful details. The spacious cabin, designed to accommodate up to two passengers, ensured ample legroom and headspace for an enjoyable ride. Ergonomic controls and an intuitive infotainment system also provided a seamless and user-friendly experience inside the Wolf.
Safety is paramount at Alpha, and the Wolf electric truck is projected to satisfy expectations in this category. The Wolf truck is planned to be equipped with advanced safety features and innovative driver-assistance technologies to instill confidence in drivers. Created to inspire trust equally through busy traffic and challenging terrains, the Wolf provides a sense of security and joy in every ride.
Sleek and Powerful Operation:
The Wolf electric truck's powerfully sleek operation was one of its most notable qualities. The absence of typical engine noise astounded the participants and added to the peacefulness and tranquility of the drive. The electric powertrain's steady propulsion makes the Wolf perfect for both long distance and urban commutes, with the strikingly peaceful driving experience.
Engineering Excellence:
The Wolf electric truck is a result of Alpha's relentless dedication to engineering excellence and innovation. The prototype boasts a robust and utilitarian design, combining a sturdy body-on-frame construction with lightweight materials for enhanced efficiency and durability. Alpha's team of skilled engineers are in continuous development of the Wolf truck to equip the vehicle with optimal performance and safety standards.
Vehicle Specifications:
The Wolf electric truck exudes a commanding presence within a compact package: 4828mm (190in) long, 1900mm (75in) wide, and 1768mm (69in) tall. Catering to the diverse needs of modern drivers, the Wolf truck features a spacious and comfortable interior, accommodating two passengers in the base model and up to five passengers in the Superwolf truck. The Wolf truck was created for both personal and commercial use. Equipped with a cutting-edge electric powertrain performing remarkable acceleration and towing capabilities, the Wolf truck is a fun-to-drive electric vehicle that comes ready to take on everyday adventures.
Performance Specifications:
Alpha's engineering shines in the Wolf electric truck, incorporating a multitude of benefits to ensure that the vehicle's exhilarating performance results in an incredibly enjoyable ride. The Wolf truck's state-of-the-art electric drivetrain provides exceptional performance figures. Estimated top speed of 125 mph and a range target of up to 300+ miles on a single charge, it ensures a seamless and long-lasting driving experience. Additionally, the electric truck incorporates fast-charging technology, allowing users to recharge the battery quickly and efficiently.
Beyond the independent suspension system and integration of shock absorbers, the Wolf's low center of gravity, achieved through skillful battery placement, enhances its handling and responsiveness, making every turn a thrilling experience. The instant torque delivery of the electric powertrain ensures swift acceleration, allowing the Wolf to effortlessly surge forward, delivering a sense of power and excitement to the drivers. Moreover, the regenerative braking system not only maximizes energy efficiency but also delivers a smooth and controlled deceleration.
Additionally, the thoughtful cabin insulation minimizes external noise, creating a serene and whisper-quiet atmosphere inside the vehicle for the comfort of all passengers. From the engineering drawing board to real-world performance, the Wolf electric truck fuses innovative technology and passionate engineering, delivering an electric vehicle experience that is as fun as it is thrilling. Whether it's an urban drive or a rugged off-road adventure, the Wolf electric truck brings excitement to sustainability through its effortless driving experience, , setting a new standard for the future of electric mobility.
Efficient Production Plan:
Alpha is committed to manufacturing in the US and expediting the production process of the Wolf electric truck to meet the ever-growing demand for sustainable transportation. The company's highly streamlined production plan and strategic partnerships with leading suppliers ensure a swift and efficient assembly process, reducing waiting times for customers eager to own the Wolf truck.
Alpha's commitment to efficient car manufacturing is founded on several key pillars that streamline the production process. Firstly, the company employs state-of-the-art automation and robotics at various stages of assembly, optimizing precision and reducing production time.
Secondly, Alpha has established strategic partnerships with leading suppliers for a seamless and timely supply chain, minimizing delays and disruptions.
Thirdly, a modular approach to vehicle design enables easy integration of standardized components, simplifying production and reducing complexities. Additionally, Alpha emphasizes continuous process optimization, leveraging data-driven insights to identify bottlenecks and implement refinements for enhanced efficiency.
Lastly, a highly skilled and experienced workforce collaborates seamlessly to maintain the highest quality standards and ensure that each vehicle undergoes rigorous testing. By combining these elements, Alpha will be poised to efficiently manufacture cars, enabling the company to deliver innovative electric vehicles to the market with speed and precision, meeting the growing demand for sustainable mobility.
Market Accessibility:
Alpha believes in the democratization of electric vehicles, and the Wolf electric truck is no exception. With an affordable price point and various financing options, Alpha aims to make EV ownership accessible to a broader audience. The company's dedication to accessibility is driven by its vision of creating a sustainable future for all, one electric vehicle at a time.
Alpha's commitment to efficiently managing its capital expenditure (capex) is rooted in its differentiated operations, which go beyond the traditional automotive value chain. By leveraging innovative manufacturing techniques, strategic partnerships, and modular vehicle design, Alpha optimizes production costs while maintaining high-quality standards. The company's emphasis on automation and streamlined processes ensures cost-effective assembly, minimizing unnecessary expenses.
Furthermore, Alpha's direct-to-consumer sales model eliminates the need for intermediaries, allowing the company to offer competitive pricing and enhance market accessibility. This customer-centric approach gathers valuable insights directly from buyers, allowing Alpha to swiftly improve production and market demand alignment.
Embracing a dynamic and adaptable business model that emphasizes efficiency and accessibility, Alphas will continue to expand its market reach, making electric vehicles more attainable and appealing to a broader audience.
Sales Strategy and Timeline:
Alpha plans to continue accepting pre-orders for the Wolf electric truck following its world premiere. Customers can join the waitlist for their Wolf truck through Alpha's official website. The company plans to roll out a comprehensive online platform which will simplify the ordering process and revolutionize the car buying experience.
Alphas will adopt a direct-to-consumer sales model to offer its electric vehicles in North America. Through its user-friendly website, customers can easily browse Alpha's electric vehicle lineup, access transparent pricing and financing options, and configure their vehicles according to their preferences. The website will facilitate a seamless and hassle-free online ordering process, allowing customers to place pre-orders for their desired electric vehicle models.
Additionally, Alphas plans to establish its own branded showrooms in key locations across North America, inviting potential buyers to experience the Wolf electric truck and other models firsthand. This direct sales approach empowers Alpha to build stronger relationships with its customers, understand their needs better, and offer personalized support, ensuring a delightful and engaging purchasing journey from start to finish.
Target Market:
Over the years of its operation, Alphas has meticulously conducted consumer research to understand the evolving landscape of the electric vehicle market. This investment to connect with customer needs has subsequently validated a strong demand for the Wolf electric truck, which has surged to over 11,000 preorder indications to date.
The Wolf's design, blending modern aesthetics with practicality, resonates deeply with electric vehicle buyers, making it a standout choice in the market. Alphas' target market encompasses a diverse range of eco-conscious consumers, adventure enthusiasts, and businesses seeking sustainable transportation solutions.
The company's market advantage lies in its unique ability to combine customer-centric product development with engineering excellence, allowing it to create electric vehicles that not only meet the demands of the market but also exceed expectations.
By staying ahead of industry trends and continuously improving its offerings based on customer feedback, Alphas has solidified its position as a trailblazer in the electric vehicle industry, reshaping the future of sustainable mobility.
Delivering the Future:
Alpha is dedicated to delivering an unparalleled customer experience from pre-order to delivery. The company is seeking to establish a robust logistics network to ensure efficient and timely deliveries to customers worldwide. Alpha's commitment to environmental responsibility extends to its delivery process, with a focus on minimizing carbon emissions and employing sustainable transport methods whenever possible.
"Alpha is excited to unveil the Wolf electric truck driving prototype, a testament to our relentless pursuit of innovation and sustainability. By combining engineering excellence with a customer-centric approach, we aim to accelerate the transition to electric mobility and make sustainable transportation accessible to all," said Alpha Motor Corporation.
Motion Driven by Heart:
At the core of Alpha's philosophy lies the belief that every aspect of mobility should be driven by the heart. This vision embodies the company's commitment to create not just innovative electric vehicles, but to infuse them with passion, compassion, and a deep understanding of human needs and aspirations.
"Motion Driven by Heart" encapsulates Alpha's dedication to more than just engineering and performance. It reflects the company's ethos of putting people and the planet first, fostering a strong emotional connection between drivers and their electric vehicles. The Wolf electric truck is not merely a means of transportation; it is an extension of one's values, lifestyle, and desire to make a positive impact on the environment.
Alpha envisions a future where electric vehicles empower individuals and communities to embrace sustainable living without compromising on performance or style. By providing access to affordable, dependable, and stylish electric vehicles, the company aims to create a global movement towards a cleaner, greener, and more interconnected world.
"We believe that electric vehicles should not only be technologically advanced but should also resonate with the hearts of our customers. Our 'Motion Driven by Heart' philosophy guides every decision we make, from design and engineering to production and customer experience," said Alpha Motor Corporation.
Alpha's unwavering commitment to environmental stewardship and social responsibility is evident in its actives collaborations with various environmental initiatives, aiming to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute positively to its communities.
As Alpha moves forward with speed and efficiency to bring the Wolf electric truck to the market, the company's vision of "Motion Driven by Heart" remains firmly embedded in its DNA. Through this vision, Alpha strives to inspire the world to embrace electric mobility with enthusiasm, compassion, and a shared commitment to a brighter, sustainable future.
About Alpha Motor Corporation
Alpha Motor Corporation (Alpha) is an award-winning American automobile company focused on manufacturing mobility solutions that Move Humanity®. We innovate sustainable transportation for the wellness of people and our environment by implementing advanced automotive technologies and disruptive industrial practices. Based in Irvine, California, Alpha is committed to creating the kinds of electric vehicles we believe the world has always wanted to see but that have not existed – until now.
Please contact pr@alphamotorinc.com for more information.
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GRAND RAPIDS, MI — The Grand Rapids Downtown Development Authority approved up to $300,000 to bring six large public art installations for the World of Winter festival in downtown Grand Rapids next year.
The installations, which will be on display at locations such as the Blue Bridge, Canal Park and Ah-Nab-Awen Park, are illuminated by colorful lights and include massive frogs, lunar lamp posts and prehistoric mammoths. Others include a giant, pulsing dandelion, a network of LED rings that convert audio signals into light patterns, and a series of “three-dimensional red frames that illustrate the warmth, comfort, and safety of our homes.” | https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2023/07/world-of-winter-bringing-6-large-art-installations-to-grand-rapids-next-year.html | 2023-07-31T16:32:05 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/2023/07/world-of-winter-bringing-6-large-art-installations-to-grand-rapids-next-year.html |
Five-Star Weekend Getaway Featuring Culinary Luminaries Michael Mina, Min Kim, Adam Sobel, Philip Tessier, and Brad Kilgore.
JACKSON HOLE, Wyo., July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Robb Report, the world's leading authority in luxury lifestyle, announces the return of its annual exclusive gastronomical retreat, Culinary Masters, debuting in a new location, the Four Seasons Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on September 28-October 1, 2023. The five-star weekend getaway will feature Chef Brad Kilgore, Internationally Renowned Chef and Culinary Director at Verge at The Concours Club; Chef Min Kim, Executive Chef, Mizumi at Wynn Las Vegas; Chef Michael Mina, James Beard Award-Winning Chef & Restaurateur; Chef Adam Sobel, Chef & Partner of MINA Group; and Chef Philip Tessier, Michelin-Star Chef and Partner of PRESS.
Guests will join these world-renowned chefs for an unforgettable weekend of incredible meals and expertly paired wines, along with engaging panel discussions, an exciting cooking class competition and thrilling mountain adventures including scenic hikes at 9,000 feet, horseback riding, white water rafting, and more.
"Robb Report's Culinary Masters Weekend at the Four Seasons in Jackson Hole is going to be one to remember and I am thrilled to be part of it," said Chef Michael Mina. "It's an incredible opportunity for an intimate and immersive retreat filled with amazing food, exceptional wine, and great company. I'm really looking forward to cooking alongside the talented lineup of chefs they've assembled."
Robb Report is partnering with the V Foundation for Cancer Research this year for the first time as the Culinary Masters' charitable partner. The V Foundation for Cancer Research was founded by ESPN and the late Jim Valvano, legendary North Carolina State University basketball coach, and ESPN commentator. Since 1993, the Foundation has funded more than $310 million in cancer research grants nationwide and has grown to become one of the premier supporters of cutting-edge cancer research. All proceeds from the Culinary Masters' live and silent auction will go toward the V Foundation's mission.
"We are proud of the legacy and evolution of one of Robb Report's most signature events. Culinary Masters is a celebration of exceptional taste, talent, and the best of the culinary world," said Luke Bahrenburg, President, Robb Report and Head of Luxury Sales, PMC. "We are excited to bring the event to life with our partners at the V Foundation, honoring legendary chefs, curating experiences that embody the best of fine dining, luxury, and philanthropy, all in an incredible setting."
"We are thrilled to take our annual Culinary Masters experience to the 'wild west' this year where we anticipate some of the finest culinary masterpieces and mouthwatering creations from our chefs during the weekend and as part of our Boots & Ballgowns Gala! And what's more, all the new friendships, connections, and memories to be made between our guests and chefs," said Cristina Cheever, SVP Live Media & RR1.
Robb Report's 2023 Culinary Masters is also partnering with Wynn Las Vegas, Lugano Diamonds, V Foundation, Cohiba Cigars, Chopin Vodka, Mijenta Tequila, Samsung TV and Four Seasons Jackson Hole.
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JACKSON, MI – Three candidates are running for Jackson mayor in the Tuesday, Aug. 8 primary election.
Incumbent Mayor Daniel Mahoney, Jackson City Councilwoman Laura Dwyer Schlecte and John Wilson are all on the ballot. The top two vote getters will move on to the primary election on Tuesday, Nov. 7.
Jackson’s next-elected mayor will receive an extra year in office due to a recent change in city elections that moves the election cycle to even years.
Related: Next round of Jackson candidates to get extra year in office as city moves to even year elections
Each Jackson mayoral candidate filled out a questionnaire for MLive/Jackson Citizen Patriot, answering questions the voters may have coming into the election. Their complete responses to the questions are listed below. The responses were not edited.
Name: Daniel J. Mahoney
What office are you seeking: Mayor, City of Jackson
Age: 41
Family: Wife - Semaj Mahoney, Daughters - Calvena Mahoney (14), Sophia Mahoney (12), Olivia Mahoney (11), Cecilia Mahoney (9), Ila Mahoney (5)
Education: Associates degree in Arts (Jackson College)
Jackson High School (Class of 2000)
Military Service: N/A
Occupation/Current Employer: Workforce Development Institute - Access for All Apprenticeship Readiness Program Case Manager
Jackson College - African American Affinity Liaison
Have you previously been elected to office? Yes - Currently Mayor of the City of Jackson (Elected 2021)
Jackson County Commissioner, 7 years
Other relevant community service: Jackson County Branch NAACP Executive Board Member, Jackson Juneteenth Committee, Summit To Reduce Violence Planning Committee, Host of Jackson Back To School Bash,
Why should voters elect you? I love Jackson. As Mayor, I have fought hard every day to make Jackson a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive community, because that’s what it will take to Build a Better Jackson. I am running for re-election because I want to ensure that we continue to push for opportunity and prosperity for every resident of our city. If re-elected, I’ll put my experience to work to Build a Better Jackson. A city with safe, vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, with a thriving economy, well maintained infrastructure. A place where anyone can feel at home, look to raise a family, or retire and where local government exists to serve the citizens of the community.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities? If re-elected my top three priorities will be as follows:
1. Public Safety: statistically homicides and gun violence have gone down from 2021 to 2022 and we are on pace to further reduce those numbers in 2023. However, the impacts and trauma of when gunplay happens in our community is felt past what any stats can tell us. We have made progress but we will continue to work towards making Jackson a safer community.
2. Roads: Fixing the streets in Jackson is not an easy problem to address. The funding mechanism we are currently using to fix the streets will never be able to outpace the ware on our roads. I am committed to working collaboratively with our City Manager, City Council and other city staff to create a bold and robust long term plan to fix the roads in Jackson.
3. Neighborhood Revitalization: Revitalizing our neighborhoods includes building new homes and creating new homeowners, creating pathways for citizens to get assistance with home repairs. Continuing to support the backbone of our community through small and micro business development. Revitalizing our neighborhoods is what #BuildingABetterJackson is all about. Creating city with safe, vibrant, walkable neighborhoods, with a thriving economy, well maintained infrastructure. A place where anyone can feel at home, look to raise a family, or retire and where local government exists to serve the citizens of the community.
Name: Laura Dwyer Schlecte
What office are you seeking: Mayor, City of Jackson
Age: 64
Family: Married with 6 children, 2 daughters-in-law, 2 son-in-laws,5 grandchildren, 3 dogs
Education: Some College, Trade & Municipal Specific Education
Military Service: None
Occupation/Current Employer: Self Employed – Thinking Real Estate, Orange Door Properties, Think Jackson & other projects
Have you previously been elected to office? I was first elected to City Council representing the 4th Ward in 2011 for a 4 year term and 2019 for a 4 year term. I have served with 3 different City Managers, 4 Mayors, and 13 different Councilmembers. During those years there was also a change in City Attorneys, Assessor, Clerks, Chiefs of Police and Fire, and Treasurer. I have learned a lot from each and every one of them.
Other relevant community service: I have been a REALTOR for 40 years; a landlord since 1989; national real estate trainer; a business owner – real estate and property management companies and a company that does event planning and community development, along with having a retail store in downtown Jackson which had to close due to COVID. My husband and I own numerous residential, multifamily and commercial properties within the City limits and historic district.
I have attended many municipal in-person and virtual conferences and webinars. I participated in the Citizens Police Academy, am on several city boards and commissions, and have conducted numerous “Community Conversations” with constituents and stakeholders.
BOARDS & COMMITTEES:
Brownfield Redevelopment Authority of Jackson County
City of Jackson Brownfield Redevelopment Authority
City of Jackson Planning Commission
Economic Development Corporation of Jackson County
JAAR Equal Opportunity Committee
JAAR Governmental Affairs Committee
JAAR Professional Standards Committee
JACTS Policy Committee
Region 2 Planning Commission | Full Commission
Region 2 Planning Commission | Policy Committee
ACTIVE Jackson Coalition
City of Jackson Publics Arts Commission
JAAR GREEN Taskforce
JAAR Nominating Committee
JAAR Orientation Committee
JAAR Placemaking Taskforce
JAAR ROAR
Jackson Chamber Legislative Committee
Jackson Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors
PROFESSIONAL & PERSONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Ella Sharp Museum
Fair Housing Center of Southeastern Michigan
Jackson Area Association of REALTORS (JAAR)
Jackson County Chamber of Commerce
Jackson Symphony Guild
League of Women Voters
Michigan & National Associations of REALTORS
Queen’s Area Neighborhood Watch Group
REALTORS Political Action Committee
Dahlem Center
Grand River Environmental Action Team
Jackson County Parks Association
Michigan Foreclosure Taskforce
NAACP
Placemaking Leadership Council
Urban Land Institute
Why should voters elect you? I want to make a difference. I am a strong Independent which gives me the advantage of making decisions with out party politics influencing those decisions. I am a good communicator which will be key to getting solutions. I am ready and anxious to listen to anyone who has a complaint and who can offer advice on how to make Jackson a better place.
It is important to make sure that City government benefits the people who live and work here. Our ordinances should be designed, and their enforcement implemented, in ways that encourage people to live, work and invest here and we need to be fiscally responsible in doing so.
We can do more than just work in one area at a time, I want to make sure that all areas of the City are addressed in a comprehensive and cohesive manner. For example, one neighborhood is concerned about a City-proposed change in its park; another is dealing with a purported drug house; another is worrying about availability of a local grocery; and of course everyone is tired of our abysmal roads.
I have the experience to get things done, there will be no wasted time on learning what City government is really about. My background, involvement in the community, and the connections I have made will help me move Jackson forward. I understand and appreciate the need for good infrastructure, a business friendly environment, good-paying jobs, and quality education. We need a community with parks, safe neighborhoods, affordable housing, and ways to help and protect our most vulnerable citizens.
Electing me as your next mayor is important to you because you can hold me accountable, you can trust that I will not tell you something just to get your vote or to make you happy, and I will be straightforward and honest with information so you have access to what is going on in City Hall and how it affects you.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities?
Roads. We have to fix our roads because they constitute the connection within our community and access to the outside world. Bad roads adversely affect people in so many ways - property values, safety (accidents), accessibility, and expenses (auto repairs).
Solution? Inventory of roads including condition along with sidewalks and infrastructure; do a cost analysis that includes making all possible upgrades in crosswalks, sidewalks, light, etc. as a single, comprehensive plan and project; determine and explore all possible funding sources; enforce weight restrictions; create and implement a maintenance schedule; update city policy with regard to maintenance, road size, services that impact the road usage, speed limits and signage, etc.; effectively communicate the plan to our citizens – and then carry it out as promised! An overall plan is critical and important to citizens because everyone deserves to know when their road will be done and how much it will cost so they can plan accordingly.
Safe and Desirable Neighborhoods.
Solution? Encourage and help create neighborhood watch programs; improve roads and infrastructure per above; work with citizens to improve their properties and maintain their yards; educate residents about available programs such as the City’s Rehabilitation Loan/Grant program; improve our reporting and response times for citizens concerns; slow traffic down; make it easy and encourage the reporting of crimes; encourage landlords and businesses to be involved with the neighborhoods that they are in; facilitate aging in place. It takes everyone along with council to make our neighborhoods places to be proud of.
Affordable, safe, and clean housing.
Solution? We have a large contingent of fixed and low income residents, our population is getting older, and many generational homes which means it is important to utilize and expand the City’s Rehabilitation Loan/Grant program and create other opportunities for improving existing properties. Helping people stay in their home (aging in place) longer will keep their housing costs down because property taxes will uncap and interest rates are high.
Incentive the private sector to develop affordable housing with tax incentives, reduced fees, streamlined processes. Allow smaller multifamily buildings on smaller lots and remove parking and landscaping restrictions. Allow residential development in zoning classification that otherwise would not allow it, this would also be an opportunity to repurpose a vacant building. Lower inspection costs to landlords, make the cost fall in line with a realistic budget.
Work with the private sector on creating more jobs; educate homeowners on sensible investing, upkeep, and budgeting; explore and encourage opportunities for lower income individuals; work with landlords to minimize fees and outdated or unnecessary City requirements; continue pursuing the 100 Homes plan and encourage developers to make at least 15 to 25% of them accessible.
We should work to ensure that we have sufficient rental and homeownership opportunities to meet the diverse needs in our community. Decent, affordable housing is key to reducing poverty, facilitating economic mobility, and increasing physical and mental health. It can be a tool used as a competitive advantage for area employers by attracting and retaining employees. It builds the City’s tax base so that more and/or improved services can be provided and/or fees for services can be reduced.
Good roads and infrastructure, safe and desirable neighborhoods with affordable housing options will benefit each and every citizen by making our community safer, healthier and more desirable for those that live here and those looking for a great option to move to.
Name: John Wilson
What office are you seeking: Mayor, City of Jackson
Age: 64
Family: Single, no children, 2 brothers and 1 sister.
Education: Graduate: Lumen Christi High School, Jackson Community College and Western Michigan University
Military Service: none
Occupation/Current Employer: Retired from the Michigan Department of Corrections. Currently employed by my brother’s small business located in the city and as a substitute teacher with Jackson Public Schools.
Have you previously been elected to office? No
Other relevant community service: Volunteer and veteran of campaigns for local elected office. I believe my interactions with local government, whether it be running for local office or speaking on issues during public comment at a city council or county commission meeting on votes pertaining to spending and taxing decisions that affect the citizens of Jackson, or interacting with the citizens listening to their concerns, I believe fits the definition of community service.
Why should voters elect you? Born and raised in Jackson, I know Jackson and care deeply about our city. As Mayor, I will always place priority with the responsible, law-abiding, hard-working and retired citizens. I will promote the importance of a high school education, good citizenship and personal responsibility. That along with always taking care of our most truly vulnerable citizens, restoring the value of hard work and respect for one another, will make Jackson once again a decent city to proudly call home.
If elected, what will be your top three priorities? 1) Street gangs with their drive-by shootings, trafficking of illegal drugs and weapons have a presence in our city. They need to be taken off our streets with an arrest, charge, conviction and jail. Nobody should have to wonder if their house, vehicle or even being shot themselves in a gang shootout will happen to them. Gang crimes must be treated as the violent crimes they are rather than the crime coddling ideology championed by the current mayor and city council. Rule of law matters and must be applied.
2) Water rates - Just in the last seven years, current and previous city councils have increased water rates over 100% with another 8% increase scheduled for 2024. These rate increases are excessive, unnecessary and unaffordable for most city residents. Water rates can and need to be rolled back to 2021 rates. City Hall can afford lower water rates. As Jackson’s next Mayor, I will request that City Council roll back and freeze rates for two years.
3) Special Assessment taxes - Homeowners are currently charged a special assessment tax costing them thousands of dollars to have their neighborhood street mill and paved or for a total street reconstruction. These assessments, like our water rates, are excessive, unnecessary and unaffordable for most homeowners. It’s not the fault of the homeowner their street is in deplorable condition, so they shouldn’t be penalized to have their streets made drivable. City Hall can afford lower street assessment taxes. As Mayor, I would request that City Council lower assessment taxes for all homeowners.
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MIDLAND, Texas, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seawolf Water Resources, LP ("Seawolf"), a leading Permian water midstream provider, announces the completion of its produced water takeaway, disposal and recycling system in the stateline region of the Delaware Basin. Seawolf's recently completed Independence Pipeline and Waterfowl produced water recycling and disposal facilities will initially manage 150,000 barrels per day and are now serving some of the largest E&P operators in the Permian Basin under long-term contracts.
"Seawolf has been working towards this goal for some time, and the completion of this phase of our infrastructure expansion represents a major accomplishment for our team and for our E&P partners." said Tim McWilliams, Seawolf's Chief Executive Officer. "We're thrilled to offer sustainable and effective solutions that will help our clients achieve their strategic goals, and we're excited to continue to expand these offerings in the coming months."
Seawolf is capitalized by a sustainability-linked term loan from a syndicate led by Riverstone Credit Partners LLC, meant to provide Seawolf with additional liquidity to expand its produced water handling and recycling infrastructure for recently signed long-term contracts.
About Seawolf Water Resources, LP
Seawolf, founded in 2018, is a Midland-based water midstream provider operating primarily in the stateline region of the Delaware Basin. Seawolf partners with some of the largest E&Ps and private landowners in the region to deliver full cycle water management solutions underpinned in midstream principles. For more information on Seawolf and its services, please visit www.seawolfwater.com.
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VAN BUREN COUNTY, MI – A man drowned after a boat started taking on water in a pond Sunday evening.
A 25-year-old man from Mexico was in a boat with three other people around 6:30 p.m., July 30, in the 65000 block of 48th Avenue in Bangor Township, the Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office said.
They went out on the pond in a small boat, the sheriff’s office said. The boat had small holes in it and started retaining water and sinking.
Three of the people were able to swim to shore, but the 25-year-old man could not swim, the release said. He began to struggle before going under water, the release said.
One of the people on shore flagged down a passerby, who called 911.
The water was murky and the friends could not see him. He had gone underwater several minutes before first responders arrived on scene, the release said.
The Van Buren County Sheriff’s Office Dive Team found the man after about five minutes of searching, the release said. Lifesaving efforts were attempted, but were unsuccessful.
He was found in about 10 feet of murky water with zero visibility, the release said.
Life jackets and other safety equipment should be readily available when boating on any body of water, the release said.
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- Introduced syndromic quantitative PCR assays and a fully automated molecular diagnostic testing system, STARlet AIOS™
- Conducted symposium sessions on the usefulness of PCR testing in diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases
- Participated in a presentation event for major Korean in-vitro diagnostic companies organized by KHIDI
SEOUL, South Korea, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Seegene Inc. (KQ096530), a leading South Korean company providing a total solution for PCR molecular diagnostics, took part in the 2023 American Association of Clinical Chemistry (AACC) Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo in California between July 25-27. Seegene showcased its "unique syndromic quantitative PCR assays and automated PCR solution 'STARlet AIOS™ (All-in-One System).'"
The company stated, "Under the concept of 'All Tests with One System,' we introduced our leading assays, the Allplex™ and Novaplex™, and proposed Automated seamless PCR testing systems that can be applied to all of Seegene's assays. This has been well-received by in-vitro diagnostic experts and partner companies from around the world."
Meanwhile, an in-depth discussion was conducted in the symposium sessions on the usefulness of PCR testing in diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases. This symposium reaffirmed Seegene's position as an important contributor to improving gastrointestinal testing, where the availability of skilled technicians for microscopy is declining. A panel of experts presented research results demonstrating that PCR testing provides more efficient and accurate results than traditional microscopic stool sample tests for diagnosing gastrointestinal diseases. Conventional testing methods for these pathogens are characterized by long processing times and require significant expertise to interpret the microscopy results.
In addition, Kim Seong-youl, the head of Seegene's Global Marketing Center, participated in a presentation event for major Korean in-vitro diagnostic companies organized by the Korea Health Industry Development Institute (KHIDI) and announced Seegene's unique competitive edge and future vision.
Kim said, "We received a lot of interest from participants from various countries by proposing a solution to build the basis for the next phase of diagnostic business in line with Seegene's vision of creating a world free from diseases. Following AACC, we hope to expand sales of non-COVID diagnostic assays based on syndromic testing globally and increase awareness of our next-generation OneSystem™ business."
Using syndromic quantitative PCR assays for comprehensive and accurate testing
Seegene captivated visitors at the exhibition booth by showcasing comprehensive and accurate testing using syndromic quantitative PCR assays. Seegene's syndromic quantitative PCR technology is the world's only simultaneous multiplex molecular diagnostic technology based on real-time PCR. The core feature of Seegene's syndromic PCR technologies is the ability to simultaneously test 14 pathogens that cause similar symptoms in a single tube and provide quantitative information on the infectivity profile to correlate with the severity of illness. The syndromic quantitative PCR technology can accurately reveal the pathogen responsible for a patient's symptoms, the complexity of infections, the severity of the disease, and can determine the priority of treatment depending on the degree of infection. It also allows for efficient high-volume testing, which is more cost-effective and saves time in identifying the cause of the disease.
PCR testing that does not require an expert using STARlet AIOS™
First unveiled at the 2021 AACC, Seegene's STARlet AIOS™ is a molecular diagnostic testing system that fully automates (sample in – result out) the entire process of PCR, from nucleic acid extraction to gene amplification and result analysis. As it provides a 'hands-free' PCR workflow where the results are produced just by inserting a sample, it can be operated by those with minimal PCR experience. Furthermore, by not involving human hands, the likelihood of testing errors due to contamination or mistakes (human error) can be minimized. The STARlet AIOS™ is compatible with a wide range of Seegene's syndromic assays that can simultaneously test for multiple targets within a single tube. It organically links existing devices, such as nucleic acid extraction instruments, PCR setups, and PCR thermal cyclers, to make the system easy to use, manage, and integrate into existing lab infrastructures.
Participation in the world's largest AACC Since 2007
Celebrating its 75th year, AACC is the world's largest gathering for the clinical laboratory and diagnostics industry. Seegene has taken part since 2007 to broadcast its proprietary molecular diagnostic technology worldwide while establishing cooperation with partners from multiple countries.
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KALAMAZOO, MI — Attendees to the 35th annual RibFest this weekend may want to get ready to “Bust a Move.”
Those attending one of Kalamazoo’s favorite downtown parties will be treated to a special ‘90s dance party Friday night, Aug. 4, featuring Young MC, Tone Loc, the C+C Music Factory and Color Me Badd.
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After two years of pandemic-driven cancelations, RibFest returned to its home at Arcadia Creek Festival Place last August.
The 35th installment of the two-day event will take over the park at 145 E. Water St. on Aug. 4 and 5. Event organizers expect more than 10,000 people to attend over the two days.
Vendors include: Johnson’s BBQ, Desperado’s BBQ & Rib Co., Cowboys BBQ, Bomba’s, Virgil’s BBQ, Skinny Kenny’s BBQ, 2nd Hand Smoke BBQ, Ibison Concessions, Not Just An Almond, Teresa’s Kitchen, Clark’s Special Kitchen and Maui Wowi Smoothies.
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Drink options include a variety of domestic and craft beers, White Claw and Graham + Fisk’s wine in a can. There will also be Pepsi products, lemonade and juice available for purchase.
All booths accept cash and credit card, but beverages must be purchased with drink tickets, which can be purchased on site.
The entertainment lineup is as follows:
Friday, Aug. 4:
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• 7 p.m. SilentBark
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• 8:30 p.m. Pop Evil
Admission is free from noon until 3 p.m. daily. Those in attendance after 3 p.m. require a ticket. Advance tickets will be sold through Thursday, Aug. 3, and are $14 for a day pass or $24 for a two-day pass. VIP tickets are sold out.
Single-day passes purchased at the event will cost $24. Children 12 and under are admitted for free. After 7 p.m. kids are under the age of 17 must be accompanied by an adult.
Entry into the festival doesn’t include food, ribs must be purchased separately.
Tickets and more information — including a list of permitted and prohibited items — is available at kalamazooribfest.com.
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The following is a listing of all home transfers in Ann Arbor reported from July 24 to July 30. There were 30 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 2,301-square-foot home on Powell Avenue in Ann Arbor that sold for $475,000.
Ann Arbor
2835 Pittsfield Blvd., Ann Arbor, $175,000, 695 square feet, $252 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
2274 Parkwood Ave., Ann Arbor, $175,000, 614 square feet, $285 per square-foot, one bedroom and one bathroom.
2126 Pauline Blvd., Ann Arbor, $175,000, 1,173 square feet, $149 per square-foot, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
555 E. William Street, Ann Arbor, $195,000, 430 square feet, $453 per square-foot, one bedroom and one bathroom.
2344 Parkwood Ave., Ann Arbor, $234,000, 699 square feet, $335 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
1225 Island Drive, Ann Arbor, $259,000, 871 square feet, $297 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
3524 Burbank Drive, Ann Arbor, $275,000, 1,280 square feet, $215 per square-foot, two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
2202 Applewood Court, Ann Arbor, $300,000, 1,620 square feet, $185 per square-foot, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
712 Greenhills Drive, Ann Arbor, $376,000, 2,063 square feet, $182 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
1012 Greenhills Drive, Ann Arbor, $388,000, 1,537 square feet, $252 per square-foot, two bedrooms and two bathrooms.
4332 Hillside Drive, Ann Arbor, $400,000, 1,286 square feet, $311 per square-foot, two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
2636 Prairie Street, Ann Arbor, $405,000, 1,304 square feet, $311 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
1805 Frieze Ave., Ann Arbor, $438,500, 1,152 square feet, $381 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
3211 Haab Road, Ann Arbor, $450,000, 2,605 square feet, $173 per square-foot, three bedrooms and four bathrooms.
5529 Geddes Road, Ann Arbor, $470,000, 1,586 square feet, $296 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
2667 Powell Ave., Ann Arbor, $475,000, 2,301 square feet, $206 per square-foot, seven bedrooms and three bathrooms.
840 Hewett Drive, Ann Arbor, $525,000, 1,012 square feet, $519 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
2793 Green Valley Drive, Ann Arbor, $543,000, 2,431 square feet, $223 per square-foot, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
411 Pine Brae Street, Ann Arbor, $567,325, 1,762 square feet, $322 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
209 Glendale Drive, Ann Arbor, $575,000, 1,370 square feet, $420 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
233 Hunters Trail, Ann Arbor, $630,000, 2,190 square feet, $288 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
216 S. Revena Blvd., Ann Arbor, $675,000, 1,591 square feet, $424 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
383 Wild Fox Court, Ann Arbor, $760,000, 3,455 square feet, $220 per square-foot, five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
408 Awixa Road, Ann Arbor, $769,040, 2,242 square feet, $343 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
855 Asa Gray Drive, Ann Arbor, $835,000, 1,782 square feet, $469 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
558 Glenmoore Drive, Ann Arbor, $906,368, 3,372 square feet, $269 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
2638 Salisbury Lane, Ann Arbor, $975,000, 3,794 square feet, $257 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
4435 Vorhies Road, Ann Arbor, $985,000, 3,678 square feet, $268 per square-foot, three bedrooms and four bathrooms.
2270 Glendaloch Road, Ann Arbor, $1,067,000, 3,234 square feet, $330 per square-foot, five bedrooms and four bathrooms.
1771 Westridge Road, Ann Arbor, $1,250,000, 1,780 square feet, $702 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
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TORONTO, July 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Global IT research and advisory firm Info-Tech Research Group has been selected for participation in the US Department of Defence (DoD) Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI) program. This new partnership enables the DoD and its IT leaders to access world-class resources, gain industry-leading guidance, and receive transformative insights and invaluable consultation from experts with extensive experience. The agreement also includes McLean & Company, a division of Info-Tech known for its exceptional HR research and advisory services, and MyPolicies, the firm's provider of robust online policy management and administration software.
The DoD ESI is an official DoD initiative sponsored by the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO). The initiative is designed to streamline procurement and optimize cost efficiency in the acquisition of commercial software, IT hardware, and services. Through its joint team of experts, ESI consolidates requirements and establishes agreements with IT providers, resulting in a unified contracting and vendor management strategy across the entire department.
"We are honored to have been selected to provide services as a member of the US Department of Defense's Enterprise Software Initiative. This partnership affirms our commitment to providing world-class IT research and advisory services to the public sector," says Ron Gumbert, senior managing partner at Info-Tech. "There is a shared vision to foster a technology-enabled, efficient future for the DoD, driving strategic change and transforming challenges into opportunities."
Info-Tech's public sector executive services and research team comprises highly experienced industry experts focused on supporting government clients to address mission-critical, technology-enabled initiatives.
"Our recent expansion into Arlington, Virginia, signifies our dedication to being an integral part of the IT ecosystem in the US, and this collaboration with the US Department of Defense's Enterprise Software Initiative further solidifies that commitment," adds Gumbert. "Our Arlington office stands ready to serve as a strategic hub for our work with the DoD and other Federal agencies, providing unparalleled research and advisory services. This pivotal development marks a new chapter in our mission to drive impactful digital transformation within the defense sector and beyond."
To learn more about Info-Tech's public sector research and its benefits, visit the firm's dedicated Public Sector Research Center.
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The DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (DoD ESI) is a joint initiative to maximize DoD buying power and take advantage of the significant cost savings and management efficiencies that result from acquiring and managing commercially available software on a DoD-wide basis. Additional information about the DoD ESI can be located at www.esi.mil.
DoD ESI procedures are explained in DFARS 208.74 and DoD CIO Guidance and Policy memorandum No. 12-8430 dated July 26, 2000.
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The following is a listing of all home transfers in Ottawa County reported from July 24 to July 30. There were 53 transactions posted during this time. During this period, the median sale for the area was a 1,224-square-foot home on Eastlane Avenue in Jenison that sold for $343,000.
Allendale
6946 Joal Street, Allendale, $340,000, 1,344 square feet, $253 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
5170 Jordan Street, Allendale, $387,000, 1,236 square feet, $313 per square-foot, two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
10840 Marsh Ave., Allendale, $518,000, 1,515 square feet, $342 per square-foot, four bathrooms.
6583 Porter Lane, Allendale, $800,000, 2,492 square feet, $321 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Coopersville
320 Danforth Street, Coopersville, $212,000, 1,948 square feet, $109 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
4109 Garfield Street, Coopersville, $275,000, 2,216 square feet, $124 per square-foot, one bathroom.
42 Mill Street, Coopersville, $280,000, 1,847 square feet, $152 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
Grand Haven
914 Columbus Ave., Grand Haven, $157,550, 736 square feet, $214 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
14947 Lakeshore Drive, Grand Haven, $210,000, 1,000 square feet, $210 per square-foot, one bathroom.
14801 Lakeshore Drive, Grand Haven, $228,200, 960 square feet, $238 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
1315 Colfax Ave., Grand Haven, $295,000, 1,156 square feet, $255 per square-foot, three bedrooms and one bathroom.
14685 Mercury Drive, Grand Haven, $315,000, 1,570 square feet, $201 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
1613 Grant Ave., Grand Haven, $333,000, 1,372 square feet, $243 per square-foot, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
13092 Lincoln Street, Grand Haven, $560,000, 1,650 square feet, $339 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
13698 Stearns Court, Grand Haven, $580,000, 1,424 square feet, $407 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Holland
236 E. 13th Street, Holland, $215,000, 1,022 square feet, $210 per square-foot, three bedrooms and one bathroom.
675 Pine Ave., Holland, $237,500, 1,226 square feet, $194 per square-foot, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
13136 New Holland Street, Holland, $270,000, 1,285 square feet, $210 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
267 Mae Rose Ave., Holland, $315,000, 1,484 square feet, $212 per square-foot, one bathroom.
15471 Ransom Street, Holland, $336,500, 1,654 square feet, $203 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
2620 Sharon Ave., Holland, $350,000, 1,372 square feet, $255 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
292 Timberlake Drive, Holland, $360,000, 1,224 square feet, $294 per square-foot, two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
3742 136th Ave., Holland, $365,000, 1,788 square feet, $204 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
17125 Fifth Street, Holland, $407,000, 1,203 square feet, $338 per square-foot, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
14298 Georgian Bay Drive, Holland, $605,000, 2,424 square feet, $250 per square-foot, four bathrooms.
14066 Cottage Grove Court, Holland, $620,000, 1,724 square feet, $360 per square-foot, three bathrooms.
Hudsonville
3164 Beechnut Lane, Hudsonville, $189,900, 1,042 square feet, $182 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
3328 Oak Street, Hudsonville, $290,000, 1,133 square feet, $256 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
5056 Stanton Street, Hudsonville, $330,000, 1,345 square feet, $245 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
3820 Van Buren Street, Hudsonville, $363,000, 1,084 square feet, $335 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
3478 Hidden Cove Lane, Hudsonville, $400,000, 1,840 square feet, $217 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
7247 Medinah Drive, Hudsonville, $434,833, 1,312 square feet, $331 per square-foot, four bedrooms and three bathrooms.
7669 Hidden Lake Drive, Hudsonville, $575,000, 1,855 square feet, $310 per square-foot, four bedrooms and four bathrooms.
3670 Ruby Run, Hudsonville, $750,000, 1,911 square feet, $392 per square-foot, three bedrooms and four bathrooms.
Jenison
7471 Boulder Bluff Drive, Jenison, $150,000, 986 square feet, $152 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
1904 Elizabeth Lane, Jenison, $224,500, 918 square feet, $245 per square-foot, one bedroom and two bathrooms.
7658 Harold Ave., Jenison, $318,000, 1,200 square feet, $265 per square-foot, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
7560 Eastlane Ave., Jenison, $343,000, 1,224 square feet, $280 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
8198 Crestview Ave., Jenison, $360,000, 1,388 square feet, $259 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
Marne
1326 Franklin Street, Marne, $189,900, 1,004 square feet, $189 per square-foot, one bathroom.
2955 Deer Run, Marne, $536,000, 1,720 square feet, $312 per square-foot, four bathrooms.
Spring Lake
18372 N. Ridge Court, Spring Lake, $189,900, 827 square feet, $230 per square-foot, two bedrooms and one bathroom.
753 E. Savidge Street, Spring Lake, $480,000, 1,896 square feet, $253 per square-foot, four bedrooms and two bathrooms.
16994 Landing Drive, Spring Lake, $710,000, 2,286 square feet, $311 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
15784 Prospect Point Drive, Spring Lake, $740,000, 2,148 square feet, $345 per square-foot, two bedrooms and three bathrooms.
West Olive
6640 Holly Drive, West Olive, $670,000, 1,814 square feet, $369 per square-foot, three bedrooms and three bathrooms.
Zeeland
480 W. Main Ave., Zeeland, $265,000, 1,164 square feet, $228 per square-foot, three bedrooms and two bathrooms.
1630 Lakeview Drive, Zeeland, $275,000, 1,154 square feet, $238 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
357 Woodward Street, Zeeland, $276,000, 1,176 square feet, $235 per square-foot, three bedrooms and one bathroom.
350 N. Jefferson Street, Zeeland, $350,000, 1,680 square feet, $208 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
8721 Summit Court, Zeeland, $360,000, 1,557 square feet, $231 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
10814 Rajah Drive, Zeeland, $400,000, 1,428 square feet, $280 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
2613 Air Park Drive, Zeeland, $430,000, 1,728 square feet, $249 per square-foot, two bathrooms.
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Brandon Lowe Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Yankees - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:33 AM EDT|Updated: 59 minutes ago
The Tampa Bay Rays, including Brandon Lowe (.333 batting average in his past 10 games), battle starter Domingo German and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Monday at 7:05 PM ET.
In his last game, he collected three RBI (going 3-for-5 with a home run) against the Astros.
Brandon Lowe Game Info & Props vs. the Yankees
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Yankees Starter: Domingo Germán
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -154)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +360)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +170)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +140)
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Brandon Lowe At The Plate
- Lowe is batting .226 with 10 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 32 walks.
- Lowe has gotten a hit in 39 of 69 games this year (56.5%), with at least two hits on 12 occasions (17.4%).
- He has gone deep in 18.8% of his games this year, and 4.7% of his trips to the plate.
- In 21 games this season (30.4%), Lowe has picked up an RBI, and in 13 of those games (18.8%) he had more than one. He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in five contests.
- He has scored a run in 23 games this season, with multiple runs eight times.
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Yankees Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Yankees has a collective 8.9 K/9, which ranks 12th in MLB.
- The Yankees' 3.91 team ERA ranks ninth across all MLB pitching staffs.
- Yankees pitchers combine to allow 125 total home runs at a rate of 1.2 per game (to rank 16th in baseball).
- German (5-7) takes the mound for the Yankees in his 20th start of the season. He's put together a 4.77 ERA in 103 2/3 innings pitched, with 110 strikeouts.
- In his most recent outing on Tuesday against the New York Mets, the righty tossed six innings, giving up six earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- In 19 games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.77, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .210 against him.
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A former opening-day starter for the Detroit Tigers is heading to Los Angeles to help the Angels with their playoff push.
The Colorado Rockies traded first baseman C.J. Cron, along with outfielder Randal Grichuk, to Los Angeles Sunday for minor league pitching prospects Jake Madden and Mason Albright.
The move came two days ahead of Tuesday’s trade deadline, as the Angels look to bolster their roster for the final two months of the regular season.
Los Angeles currently sits five games behind the American League West-leading Texas Rangers and four back of the Houston Astros and Toronto Blue Jays for the final two wild card spots.
Cron spent the pandemic-shortened 2020 season in Detroit after signing a one-year, $6.1 million contract with the Tigers following a strong 2019 campaign in Minnesota, in which he hit .253 with 25 home runs and 78 RBIs.
He started Detroit’s July 24 opener at first base, but the 6-foot-4, 235-pound Fullerton, Calif., native couldn’t match his previous production due to a knee injury that required season-ending surgery less than a month into his Tigers tenure. In 13 games with the ball club, Cron batted .190 with four home runs and eight RBIs.
Cron signed with Colorado ahead of the 2021 season and returned to pre-injury form, posting a .281 batting average, hitting 28 home runs and driving in 92 runs in his first year with the Rockies, then earning an All-Star Game appearance in 2022, when he batted .257 with 29 homers and 102 RBIs.
In his 56 games this season with the Rockies, who are in last place in the National League West, Cron batted .260 with 11 home runs and 32 RBIs.
Cron’s move to Los Angeles reunites him with the franchise that drafted him 17th overall out of the University of Utah in 2011.
He made his major league debut in 2014 and played four years for the Angels, combining to hit 59 home runs for the team, before being traded to Tampa Bay ahead of the 2018 season.
Cron enjoyed a breakout campaign with the Rays, hitting a career-best 30 homers, driving in 74 runs and batting .253, but he was designated for assignment after the season and picked up by Minnesota off waivers.
In his lone year with the Twins, he continued to showcase his home run power, which led to the Tigers signing the slugger on Dec. 21, 2019.
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Ex-Tigers pitcher back in Majors with Tampa Bay | https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/07/former-detroit-tigers-first-baseman-traded-to-angels-ahead-of-deadline.html | 2023-07-31T16:32:41 | 1 | https://www.mlive.com/tigers/2023/07/former-detroit-tigers-first-baseman-traded-to-angels-ahead-of-deadline.html |
Christian Bethancourt Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Yankees - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:27 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
On Monday, Christian Bethancourt (batting .125 in his past 10 games) and the Tampa Bay Rays play the New York Yankees, whose starting pitcher will be Domingo German. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET.
He had a one-hit performance in his last game (1-for-4) against the Astros.
Christian Bethancourt Game Info & Props vs. the Yankees
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Yankees Starter: Domingo Germán
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -149)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +500)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +225)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +170)
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Christian Bethancourt At The Plate
- Bethancourt is hitting .219 with 13 doubles, seven home runs and nine walks.
- Bethancourt has had a hit in 36 of 67 games this season (53.7%), including multiple hits 10 times (14.9%).
- In 10.4% of his games this year, he has hit a home run, and 3% of his trips to the dish.
- Bethancourt has had at least one RBI in 23.9% of his games this year (16 of 67), with more than one RBI four times (6.0%). He has also accounted for three or more of his team's runs in two contests.
- He has scored in 25 games this year (37.3%), including multiple runs in six games.
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Yankees Pitching Rankings
- The Yankees pitching staff is 12th in MLB with a collective 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Yankees have a 3.91 team ERA that ranks ninth across all league pitching staffs.
- The Yankees rank 16th in baseball in home runs surrendered (125 total, 1.2 per game).
- German (5-7 with a 4.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings pitched) makes the start for the Yankees, his 20th of the season.
- In his most recent appearance on Tuesday, the righty tossed six innings against the New York Mets, giving up six earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- In 19 games this season, the 30-year-old has amassed a 4.77 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, while allowing a batting average of .210 to opposing batters.
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Michigan’s football program has had a rough couple of days on the recruiting trail.
After losing a battle to Ohio State for 2024 four-star cornerback Aaron Scott on Sunday night, the Wolverines missed on Sugar Land (Texas) Fort Bend Christian Academy four-star offensive tackle Bennett Warren on Monday. The No. 143 overall prospect and top-10 tackle nationally, per the 247Sports Composite rankings, committed to Tennessee over other finalists Michigan, Oklahoma and Texas A&M.
Warren took official visits to all four schools in June, including Michigan on June 9. The Wolverines were trending for the 6-foot, 7 1/2-inch, 330-pounder shortly after the visit, but Tennessee appeared to seize control of his recruitment after a trip to Knoxville later that month.
Meanwhile, Michigan continued to pursue Copperas Cove (Texas) four-star tackle Michael Uini to round out its offensive line group for this cycle. The Wolverines were favored to land the No. 149 overall prospect in the week leading up to his commitment date, but momentum swung in Georgia’s favor shortly before he verbally pledged to the Bulldogs on June 30.
With Michigan potentially losing a handful of offensive linemen after the 2023 season, the position has been a main priority in the 2024 class. The Wolverines picked up five commitments -- three tackles and two interior linemen -- before May but have been looking to add a sixth.
Although there is still just over four months until signing day, it appears they might have to settle for five. Tackle Andrew Sprague is the highest ranked of the commits at No. 155 overall, followed by tackle Blake Frazier (No. 171), guard Luke Hamilton (No. 364), tackle Ben Roebuck (No. 480) and center Jake Guarnera (No. 491).
Overall, the Wolverines have the fourth-ranked class in the country with 26 commits. | https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2023/07/michigan-loses-recruiting-battle-to-sec-school-for-2024-four-star-ot-bennett-warren.html | 2023-07-31T16:32:47 | 0 | https://www.mlive.com/wolverines/2023/07/michigan-loses-recruiting-battle-to-sec-school-for-2024-four-star-ot-bennett-warren.html |
Isaac Paredes Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Yankees - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:34 AM EDT|Updated: 58 minutes ago
Isaac Paredes -- batting .206 with a double, three home runs, four walks and five RBI in his past 10 games -- will be in action for the Tampa Bay Rays against the New York Yankees, with Domingo German on the hill, on July 31 at 7:05 PM ET.
In his last game he had a hitless showing (0-for-4) against the Astros.
Isaac Paredes Game Info & Props vs. the Yankees
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Yankees Starter: Domingo Germán
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -167)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +450)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +200)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +150)
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Isaac Paredes At The Plate
- Paredes is hitting .254 with 15 doubles, 20 home runs and 37 walks.
- He ranks 80th in batting average, 28th in on base percentage, and 22nd in slugging among the qualified hitters in baseball.
- In 50 of 92 games this year (54.3%) Paredes has had a hit, and in 21 of those games he had more than one (22.8%).
- He has homered in 18.5% of his games in 2023 (17 of 92), and 5.6% of his trips to the dish.
- Paredes has had an RBI in 36 games this year (39.1%), including 10 multi-RBI outings (10.9%). He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in seven contests.
- In 38.0% of his games this season, he has scored at least once. And he's had 12 games with multiple runs (13.0%).
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Yankees Pitching Rankings
- The Yankees pitching staff ranks 12th in MLB with a collective 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Yankees' 3.91 team ERA ranks ninth among all league pitching staffs.
- The Yankees rank 16th in baseball in home runs given up (125 total, 1.2 per game).
- The Yankees are sending German (5-7) to make his 20th start of the season. He is 5-7 with a 4.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts through 103 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last time out on Tuesday against the New York Mets, the righty went six innings, giving up six earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- The 30-year-old has a 4.77 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 19 games this season, while giving up a batting average of .210 to opposing hitters.
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There is still four months until the next installment of the Michigan-Ohio State football rivalry on the field, but for a fleeting moment Sunday night, Wolverines fans thought they scored another victory over the Buckeyes.
Springfield four-star cornerback Aaron Scott, the second-ranked prospect in Ohio and No. 52 nationally, held a commitment ceremony at a local community center and was set to choose between Michigan, Ohio State and Oregon, although the Ducks were viewed more as a placeholder than an actual contender to land the 6-foot, 170-pounder.
Branded hats and backpacks of his three finalists laid on a table in front of him as he stood up to make his decision. He quickly set aside the Oregon gear before doing the same with the OSU hat and backpack.
Suddenly, it appeared like the Wolverines would land their second top-100 national recruit from Ohio this cycle and sixth overall from the Buckeye state. Instead, Scott pulled a fake-out, grabbing a Buckeyes jersey out of the Michigan bag and verbally committing to OSU.
“Being from Ohio knowing what they could do for me, (and) they made me feel like I’m needed,” Scott told Cleveland.com, an MLive affiliate, after his decision. “They showed me a lot of love so it just made sense for me to go there.”
If Scott had to make his decision in mid-June, the outcome might have been different. The Springfield standout took an official visit to Ann Arbor on June 16 and liked what Michigan had to offer.
But momentum started to swing in OSU’s favor the following weekend when he took an official to Columbus.
“At that time, I was leaning more to Michigan, honestly,” Scott said. “At the time of the visit, I’m still thinking I’m gonna be a Wolverine.”
The Wolverines have made a concerted effort to make Ohio a priority on the recruiting trail, thanks to back-to-back wins over the Buckeyes. But OSU rarely has allowed an opposing school to infiltrate state lines and pluck one of Ohio’s top recruits that they are coveting.
With OSU winning eight straight in the rivalry before Michigan’s 42-27 thumping in 2021, the Wolverines could only sell visions of beating their rival from the south in their recruiting pitches.
Now they have seized control of the rivalry and are the favorite to three-peat as Big Ten champion. Their on-field success has translated to a recruiting surge in the 2024 class.
In March, Cincinnati Archbishop Moeller four-star running back Jordan Marshall became the first top-100 national recruit from Ohio to commit to Michigan since Dymonte Thomas in 2013.
The Wolverines also hold pledges from four other Ohio prospects this cycle, with three of them rated as four-stars. However, only Marshall and edge Elias Rudolph, who spent his first three years at Taft High in Cincinnati before transferring to Deerfield Beach in Florida this offseason, were the only ones who held OSU offers.
With a 25-3 record over the past two seasons and an Ohio native on staff in defensive backs coach Steve Clinkscale, Michigan continued to swing big hoping to deliver another knockout blow to the Buckeyes by landing the top two prospects in the state this cycle: Cleveland Glenville four-star cornerback Bryce West and Scott.
Both emerged as head-to-head recruiting battles between the rivals, and OSU showed it still has a firm grasp on its homegrown talent.
West committed June 24 after visiting the same weekend as Scott, signaling the sixth straight year the Buckeyes have landed the top-ranked prospect in Ohio.
With West off the board, Michigan put on the full-court press for Scott. Michigan legend and NFL Hall of Famer Charles Woodson, an Ohio native, even joined the recruiting efforts by tweeting at him.
It gave Scott, whose father is a big OSU fan, a lot to think about.
“It made it worse,” Scott said. “It was tough.”
The impact of Scott’s commitment is two-fold. Not only is he going to Michigan’s archrival, but the with the Wolverines prioritizing Scott and West, they aren’t perceived as a leader for any other corners this cycle and have yet to land a verbal pledge at the position.
Meanwhile, OSU now has seven top-100 players in its 2024 class, which is ranked second behind Georgia (Michigan has three top-100 commits and the fourth-ranked class nationally). The Wolverines might have gotten their foot in the door recruiting Ohio, but they still have work to do to be viewed as a consistent player for the state’s elite players.
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Jose Siri Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Yankees - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:33 AM EDT|Updated: 59 minutes ago
On Monday, Jose Siri (batting .278 in his past 10 games) and the Tampa Bay Rays play the New York Yankees, whose starting pitcher will be Domingo German. First pitch is at 7:05 PM ET.
In his previous game, he went 1-for-4 against the Astros.
Jose Siri Game Info & Props vs. the Yankees
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Yankees Starter: Domingo Germán
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -139)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +475)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +230)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +155)
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Jose Siri At The Plate
- Siri has eight doubles, a triple, 20 home runs and 15 walks while hitting .226.
- Siri has reached base via a hit in 42 games this year (of 68 played), and had multiple hits in 10 of those games.
- In 27.9% of his games this season, he has gone deep, and 7.9% of his trips to the plate.
- Siri has an RBI in 28 of 68 games this year, with multiple RBI in 11 of them. He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in two contests.
- In 48.5% of his games this year (33 of 68), he has scored, and in seven of those games (10.3%) he has scored more than once.
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Yankees Pitching Rankings
- The 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings put together by the Yankees pitching staff ranks 12th in the league.
- The Yankees' 3.91 team ERA ranks ninth among all league pitching staffs.
- Yankees pitchers combine to surrender 125 total home runs at a clip of 1.2 per game (to rank 16th in baseball).
- German (5-7 with a 4.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings pitched) gets the start for the Yankees, his 20th of the season.
- His last time out came on Tuesday against the New York Mets, when the righty went six innings, surrendering six earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 30-year-old has a 4.77 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings across 19 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .210 to his opponents.
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College football watchlist season is here, paving the way for preseason praise for several on the Michigan football team.
And we start with two of the Wolverines’ very best, running back Blake Corum and quarterback J.J. McCarthy, who cracked the preseason watch list for the Maxwell Award’s most outstanding player.
The list, released Monday, spans 85 players on 69 teams in all 10 Football Bowl Subdivision conferences, along with independent Notre Dame.
Corum is coming off an incredible junior season in which he rushed for 1,463 yards and 18 touchdowns in 12 games, garnering unanimous All-American and Big Ten running back of the year honors. He was sidelined for the final two games of Michigan’s season due to a knee injury, derailing his Heisman Trophy campaign.
The Marshall, Va., native is, by all accounts, healed up and healthy heading into fall camp and expected to lead another prolific Michigan rushing attack.
More: Hype continues for QB J.J. McCarthy — can he live up to it?
McCarthy, meanwhile, is projected to be one of the Big Ten’s best at quarterback following a strong sophomore season that saw him complete more than 64 percent of his throws for 2,719 yards and 18 touchdowns. The LaGrange Park, Ill., native was an all-Big Ten selection (second team by the media, third by the coaches) who went on to become a semifinalist for the national Davey O’Brien quarterback award, despite Michigan’s run-heavy offense.
Like Corum, McCarthy is poised for a big year at his position and could serve as a pivotal part of a Wolverines offense looking to find more balance.
Michigan is coming off its best season ever under head coach Jim Harbaugh, a 13-1 record that included its second straight Big Ten title and College Football Playoff appearance. The last two years, however, have ended in CFP semifinal losses.
The Maxwell Award, launched in 1937, is handed out annually to college football’s best player. The last Michigan player to win it was Desmond Howard in 1991. Southern Cal quarterback Caleb Williams won the award last year.
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Josh Lowe Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Yankees - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:34 AM EDT|Updated: 58 minutes ago
Josh Lowe -- 2-for-4 with a double and three RBI in his last game -- will be in action for the Tampa Bay Rays versus the New York Yankees, with Domingo German on the mound, on July 31 at 7:05 PM ET.
He racked up three RBI (going 2-for-4 with a double and a walk) in his most recent game against the Astros.
Josh Lowe Game Info & Props vs. the Yankees
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Yankees Starter: Domingo Germán
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -154)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +475)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +220)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +150)
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Josh Lowe At The Plate
- Lowe is hitting .271 with 19 doubles, a triple, 13 home runs and 20 walks.
- In 53 of 84 games this year (63.1%) Lowe has had a hit, and in 23 of those games he had more than one (27.4%).
- He has hit a long ball in 15.5% of his games in 2023 (13 of 84), and 4.1% of his trips to the plate.
- Lowe has had an RBI in 35 games this year (41.7%), including 12 multi-RBI outings (14.3%). He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in five contests.
- He has scored in 35 games this season, with multiple runs seven times.
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Yankees Pitching Rankings
- The Yankees pitching staff is 12th in the league with a collective 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Yankees' 3.91 team ERA ranks ninth across all league pitching staffs.
- Yankees pitchers combine to rank 16th in baseball in home runs surrendered (125 total, 1.2 per game).
- The Yankees are sending German (5-7) to make his 20th start of the season. He is 5-7 with a 4.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty's last time out was on Tuesday against the New York Mets, when he went six innings, surrendering six earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.77, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 19 games this season. Opponents have a .210 batting average against him.
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Luke Raley Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Yankees - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:33 AM EDT|Updated: 59 minutes ago
The Tampa Bay Rays, including Luke Raley (.241 slugging percentage in past 10 games, including zero homers), battle starter Domingo German and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Monday at 7:05 PM ET.
In his most recent game, he went 1-for-5 with an RBI against the Astros.
Luke Raley Game Info & Props vs. the Yankees
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Yankees Starter: Domingo Germán
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -154)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +333)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +165)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +115)
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Luke Raley At The Plate
- Raley is hitting .268 with 18 doubles, two triples, 15 home runs and 21 walks.
- In 57.8% of his games this season (48 of 83), Raley has picked up at least one hit, and in 19 of those games (22.9%) he recorded more than one.
- Looking at the 83 games he has played this season, he's homered in 13 of them (15.7%), and in 5.2% of his trips to the dish.
- Raley has had an RBI in 27 games this year (32.5%), including 10 multi-RBI outings (12.0%). He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in three contests.
- He has scored in 39.8% of his games this year (33 of 83), with two or more runs 12 times (14.5%).
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Luke Raley Home/Away Batting Splits
Yankees Pitching Rankings
- The 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Yankees pitching staff ranks 12th in the league.
- The Yankees have a 3.91 team ERA that ranks ninth across all league pitching staffs.
- Yankees pitchers combine to rank 16th in baseball in home runs surrendered (125 total, 1.2 per game).
- German (5-7) takes the mound for the Yankees in his 20th start of the season. He's put together a 4.77 ERA in 103 2/3 innings pitched, with 110 strikeouts.
- The righty's last time out came on Tuesday against the New York Mets, when he went six innings, surrendering six earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 30-year-old has a 4.77 ERA and 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings in 19 games this season, while allowing a batting average of .210 to opposing hitters.
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Randy Arozarena Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Yankees - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:34 AM EDT|Updated: 58 minutes ago
The Tampa Bay Rays and Randy Arozarena (.229 slugging percentage over his past 10 games, including one homer), battle starter Domingo German and the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium, Monday at 7:05 PM ET.
He had a hitless showing in his previous game (0-for-3) against the Astros.
Randy Arozarena Game Info & Props vs. the Yankees
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Yankees Starter: Domingo Germán
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -208)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +425)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +150)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +120)
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Randy Arozarena At The Plate
- Arozarena has 10 doubles, two triples, 17 home runs and 51 walks while hitting .260.
- Among the qualifying batters in MLB, he ranks 62nd in batting average, 23rd in on-base percentage, and 67th in slugging.
- In 60 of 102 games this year (58.8%) Arozarena has had a hit, and in 28 of those games he had more than one (27.5%).
- He has homered in 15.7% of his games in 2023 (16 of 102), and 3.9% of his trips to the dish.
- Arozarena has had an RBI in 36 games this season (35.3%), including 13 multi-RBI outings (12.7%). He has also driven home three or more of his team's runs in eight contests.
- He has scored in 49 games this season (48.0%), including multiple runs in 12 games.
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Yankees Pitching Rankings
- The 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings compiled by the Yankees pitching staff ranks 12th in the league.
- The Yankees' 3.91 team ERA ranks ninth among all MLB pitching staffs.
- Yankees pitchers combine to rank 16th in baseball in home runs allowed (125 total, 1.2 per game).
- The Yankees are sending German (5-7) to make his 20th start of the season. He is 5-7 with a 4.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts through 103 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty last appeared on Tuesday against the New York Mets, when he tossed six innings, allowing six earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.77, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 19 games this season. Opponents are batting .210 against him.
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Top Player Prop Bets for Rays vs. Yankees on July 31, 2023
Player prop bet odds for Wander Franco, Gleyber Torres and others are available when the Tampa Bay Rays visit the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on Monday (at 7:05 PM ET).
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Rays vs. Yankees Game Info
- When: Monday, July 31, 2023 at 7:05 PM ET
- Where: Yankee Stadium in The Bronx, New York
- How to Watch on TV: MLB Network
- Live Stream: Watch the MLB on Fubo!
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MLB Props Today: Tampa Bay Rays
Tyler Glasnow Props
- Strikeouts Prop: Over/Under 7.5 (Over Odds: -145)
Glasnow Stats
- Tyler Glasnow (4-3) will take to the mound for the Rays and make his 12th start of the season.
- He's going for his fourth straight quality start.
- Glasnow has six starts in a row of five innings or more.
- He has not pitched this season without allowing at least one earned run.
Glasnow Recent Games
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Wander Franco Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -238)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +110)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +650)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +225)
Franco Stats
- Franco has 106 hits with 23 doubles, five triples, 12 home runs and 38 walks. He has driven in 49 runs with 29 stolen bases.
- He's slashed .267/.333/.441 so far this season.
- Franco has picked up at least one hit in three straight games. During his last five outings he is hitting .263 with a triple, a home run, three walks and an RBI.
Franco Recent Games
Yandy Díaz Props
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +110)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +475)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +215)
Diaz Stats
- Yandy Diaz has 21 doubles, 14 home runs, 44 walks and 51 RBI (106 total hits).
- He has a slash line of .315/.401/.503 on the year.
Diaz Recent Games
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MLB Props Today: New York Yankees
Gleyber Torres Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -222)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +125)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +550)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +230)
Torres Stats
- Torres has recorded 101 hits with 14 doubles, two triples, 16 home runs and 39 walks. He has driven in 44 runs with eight stolen bases.
- He has a slash line of .258/.322/.426 so far this season.
Torres Recent Games
Aaron Judge Props
- Hits Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -159)
- Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: -105)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +235)
- RBI Prop: Over/Under 0.5 (Over Odds: +160)
Judge Stats
- Aaron Judge has recorded 54 hits with 10 doubles, 20 home runs and 38 walks. He has driven in 42 runs with three stolen bases.
- He has a slash line of .298/.414/.685 on the season.
Judge Recent Games
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Rays vs. Yankees Probable Starting Pitchers Today - July 31
The Tampa Bay Rays (64-44) and New York Yankees (55-50) clash on Monday at 7:05 PM ET, opening a three-game series at Yankee Stadium.
The Rays will give the nod to Tyler Glasnow (4-3, 3.36 ERA), who is eyeing win No. 5 on the season, and the Yankees will counter with Domingo German (5-7, 4.77 ERA).
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Rays vs. Yankees Pitcher Matchup Info
- Date: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Time: 7:05 PM ET
- TV: MLB Network
- Location: The Bronx, New York
- Venue: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Probable Pitchers: Glasnow - TB (4-3, 3.36 ERA) vs German - NYY (5-7, 4.77 ERA)
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Rays Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Tyler Glasnow
- Glasnow (4-3) will take the mound for the Rays, his 12th start of the season.
- The right-hander's last start was on Tuesday, when he tossed seven innings while giving up one earned run on two hits in a matchup with the Miami Marlins.
- The 29-year-old has an ERA of 3.36 and 12.8 strikeouts per nine innings, with a batting average against of .212 in 11 games this season.
- He's going for his fourth straight quality start.
- Glasnow has pitched five or more innings in six straight games and will look to extend that streak.
- He has allowed at least one earned run in every appearance this season.
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Yankees Probable Starting Pitcher Tonight: Domingo Germán
- German makes the start for the Yankees, his 20th of the season. He is 5-7 with a 4.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings pitched.
- In his last appearance on Tuesday, the righty threw six innings against the New York Mets, giving up six earned runs while surrendering seven hits.
- In 19 games this season, the 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.77, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings. Opponents are hitting .210 against him.
- German is looking to pick up his seventh quality start of the season.
- German will look to prolong a four-game streak of pitching five or more innings (he's averaging 5.4 innings per outing).
- In two of his 19 total appearances this season he has not allowed an earned run.
Domingo Germán vs. Rays
- He will match up with a Rays offense that is batting .255 as a unit (10th in the MLB). They are also slugging a collective .445 (fifth in the league) with 155 total home runs (fourth in MLB action).
- In 10 2/3 innings over two appearances against the Rays this season, German has a 2.53 ERA and a 1.125 WHIP while his opponents are hitting .184.
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Wander Franco Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Yankees - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:34 AM EDT|Updated: 58 minutes ago
Wander Franco -- .216 average over his past 10 games -- will be in action for the Tampa Bay Rays versus the New York Yankees, with Domingo German on the mound, on July 31 at 7:05 PM ET.
In his previous game he had a one-hit showing (1-for-4) against the Astros.
Wander Franco Game Info & Props vs. the Yankees
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Yankees Starter: Domingo Germán
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 0.5 hits (Over odds: -238)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +575)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +220)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +110)
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Wander Franco At The Plate
- Franco leads Tampa Bay in slugging percentage (.441) thanks to 40 extra-base hits.
- He ranks 49th in batting average, 65th in on base percentage, and 64th in slugging among qualifying batters in MLB play.
- In 67 of 101 games this season (66.3%) Franco has picked up a hit, and in 31 of those games he had more than one (30.7%).
- He has hit a home run in 12 games this year (11.9%), leaving the park in 2.7% of his plate appearances.
- Franco has had at least one RBI in 32.7% of his games this season (33 of 101), with more than one RBI 12 times (11.9%). He has also accounted for three or more of his team's runs in four contests.
- He has scored in 42 games this year, with multiple runs 12 times.
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Wander Franco Home/Away Batting Splits
Yankees Pitching Rankings
- The Yankees pitching staff ranks 12th in MLB with a collective 8.9 strikeouts per nine innings.
- The Yankees have the ninth-ranked team ERA across all league pitching staffs (3.91).
- Yankees pitchers combine to give up 125 total home runs at a rate of 1.2 per game (to rank 16th in baseball).
- German gets the start for the Yankees, his 20th of the season. He is 5-7 with a 4.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts through 103 2/3 innings pitched.
- His most recent appearance came on Tuesday against the New York Mets, when the righty threw six innings, surrendering six earned runs while giving up seven hits.
- The 30-year-old has an ERA of 4.77, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 19 games this season. Opponents are hitting .210 against him.
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Yandy Díaz Player Prop Bets: Rays vs. Yankees - July 31
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:33 AM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Yandy Diaz, with a slugging percentage of .429 in his past 10 games -- including one home run -- will be in action for the Tampa Bay Rays against the New York Yankees, with Domingo German on the mound, July 31 at 7:05 PM ET.
In his last game, he strung together two hits (going 2-for-3 with a double and an RBI) against the Astros.
Yandy Díaz Game Info & Props vs. the Yankees
- Game Day: Monday, July 31, 2023
- Game Time: 7:05 PM ET
- Stadium: Yankee Stadium
- Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo!
- Yankees Starter: Domingo Germán
- TV Channel: MLB Network
- Hits Prop: Over/under 1.5 hits (Over odds: +200)
- Home Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 home runs (Over odds: +450)
- RBI Prop: Over/under 0.5 RBI (Over odds: +210)
- Runs Prop: Over/under 0.5 runs (Over odds: +110)
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Yandy Díaz At The Plate
- Diaz leads Tampa Bay in OBP (.401), slugging percentage (.503) and total hits (106) this season.
- Among the qualifying batters in baseball, he ranks fourth in batting average, sixth in on-base percentage, and 20th in slugging.
- Diaz has picked up a hit in 68.5% of his 89 games this season, with multiple hits in 36.0% of those games.
- In 14 games this year, he has hit a home run (15.7%, and 3.6% of his trips to the dish).
- Diaz has an RBI in 31 of 89 games this season, with multiple RBI in 12 of them. He has also driven in three or more of his team's runs in six contests.
- He has scored in 51.7% of his games this year, with two or more runs scored in 13.5%.
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Yandy Díaz Home/Away Batting Splits
Yankees Pitching Rankings
- The pitching staff for the Yankees has a collective 8.9 K/9, which ranks 12th in MLB.
- The Yankees' 3.91 team ERA ranks ninth among all league pitching staffs.
- Yankees pitchers combine to rank 16th in baseball in home runs allowed (125 total, 1.2 per game).
- German makes the start for the Yankees, his 20th of the season. He is 5-7 with a 4.77 ERA and 110 strikeouts in 103 2/3 innings pitched.
- The righty's most recent appearance was on Tuesday against the New York Mets, when he threw six innings, surrendering six earned runs while allowing seven hits.
- The 30-year-old has put up an ERA of 4.77, with 9.5 strikeouts per nine innings, in 19 games this season. Opponents are hitting .210 against him.
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China vs. England: Women’s World Cup Group D Odds, Stats and Live Stream - August 1
In each team's third matchup in Group D play at the 2023 Women's World Cup, England (6 points) and China (3 points) square off on Tuesday, August 1 at 7:00 AM ET.
China is +658 to win and take all three points, while England is -233 to do the same. The odds of a draw are +334. Sportsbooks have set 2.5 goals as the over/under for this game.
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England vs. China Game Info
- Date: Tuesday, August 1, 2023
- Time: 7:00 AM ET
- Location: Adelaide, Australia
- Venue: Coopers Stadium
- TV Channel: FOX US,Fox Sports 1
- Total: 2.5
- England Moneyline: -233
- China Moneyline: +658
England vs. China World Cup Betting Insights
- These two teams are scoring 1.5 goals per game between them, 1.0 fewer than this match's over/under.
- Opponents of these two teams combine to average 0.5 goals per game, 2.0 fewer than this game's total.
- England has been listed as a moneyline favorite only two other times so far this tournament, and went 2-0-0 in those games.
- England has played as a moneyline favorite of -233 or shorter in only one game this tournament, which they won.
- China lost the only game it has played as an underdog this tournament.
- China has not entered a game this tournament with longer moneyline odds than +658.
England World Cup Stats
China World Cup Stats
- Wang Shuang has tallied one goal for China in Women's World Cup (two games).
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England vs. China Recent Performance
- England was 9-3-0 in 2022 versus teams playing in the 2023 Women's World Cup, scoring 36 goals and conceding seven. This year, its record is 5-1-1 against fellow World Cup squads (nine goals scored, four allowed).
- England took on Denmark in its last match and earned a win 1-0. The victorious England side took 11 shots, outshooting by four.
- England got its lone goal from James in that match versus .
- China was 3-2-0 in 2022 versus teams participating in the 2023 Women's World Cup, with a goal differential of +3. This year, its record is 1-2-3 against fellow World Cup squads (-6 goal differential).
- On July 28 in its most recent match, China bested Haiti 1-0. China outshot Haiti nine to six.
- Shuang notched the only goal for China (on one shot) in the match.
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6 new JPD recruits sworn in
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:31 AM CDT|Updated: moments ago
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Jonesboro Police Department welcomed six new recruits on Monday to its ranks.
Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler swore in six new officers during a July 31 ceremony.
According to a news release from JPD, Patrol Officers Chris Rogers, TayShay Earley, and Issa (A.J.) Orday are certified officers from other agencies.
Patrol Officers Shane Williams, Del Bagwell, and Keshun Leon will begin the Black River Technical College Law Enforcement Academy on Aug. 14.
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ANN ARBOR, MI — After enduring another days-long power outage, at least the second of the year for many, Ann Arbor residents aired frustrations at an emergency town hall Sunday.
“One thing I’ve discovered in talking to people here is that people from Ann Arbor don’t realize that how often these outages happen is unusual,” said Ann Arbor resident Kieran Hawthorne, who said she grew up in New England and never experienced outages like this until she came to southeast Michigan.
“This does not happen anywhere else,” she said, adding she can count on one hand the number of outages she experienced in 20 years living in New England and can’t recall a time when the power was out there for more than 24 hours.
“We had a hurricane, the power did not go out,” she said. “I think the first step to making a change is recognizing that what’s happening is not OK and it’s not normal.”
About 40 community members gathered in Burns Park for the July 30 event organized by Ann Arbor for Public Power, a grassroots group trying to convince Ann Arbor officials to form a city-owned power utility to replace DTE Energy locally.
No city officials were in attendance and group president Greg Woodring expressed disappointment no City Council members have taken a strong stance in support of the initiative yet. City officials are waiting on results from a feasibility study and Woodring said his group plans to keep lobbying to give them “the bravery to take on an enemy like DTE.”
A handful of people who’ve come to Ann Arbor from other parts of the country and other parts of the world spoke during Sunday’s town hall and shared the sentiment that what’s happening in DTE’s service territory is unusual.
Pierre Saby, who is from France, said he’s visiting Ann Arbor for the summer and experienced his first-ever major power outage after the storm on Wednesday, July 26, left about 167,000 DTE customers without power. He has experienced storms in France, but in more than 20 years there has never had an outage that lasted more than 10 minutes, he said.
“And when I think about it, I found it kind of sad that I have to be here in the U.S., the most powerful country, to live a 48-hours outage,” he said.
Other residents shared personal stories about older family members who’ve faced dangerous and deadly conditions as a result of prolonged outages during extreme weather, including some with medical conditions and some who need to keep medication like insulin refrigerated.
Washtenaw County Commissioner Yousef Rabhi, D-Ann Arbor, said he’s among the many who lost power for days this past week and he agrees public power is the solution.
“We do not have to live like this,” he said, encouraging residents to look at maps tracking outages from storms nationally.
“You can see that oftentimes when there’s these big storms, it’s just Michigan that loses power,” he said. “And when you zoom in on Michigan, it’s just southeast Michigan that loses power. This ain’t normal.”
Nearly 30,000 DTE customers in Washtenaw County lost power after Wednesday’s storm, along with streetlights and traffic signals at busy intersections in neighborhoods left dark. As of Sunday afternoon, DTE’s outage map still showed 1,165 customers without power in the county, and nearly 6,300 across DTE’s service territory. It was down to about 3,000 by Monday morning, July 31.
DTE said two severe weather events, including wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour and heavy rain, caused significant tree damage that led to downed lines and crews have worked to assess damage and restore power as quickly as possible.
“We know how difficult it is to be without power,” the company said in a statement. “That’s why we deployed 3,000 DTE workers, contractors and out-of-state support to restore the more than 160,000 customers who were without power across the region. We restored 95% of customers with 48 hours, after which we focused our crews on the remaining 5% of affected customers with more complex repair issues.”
Areas including Ann Arbor, Livonia and Grosse Pointe were particularly hard hit by weather that, in many cases, caused catastrophic damage requiring more time to repair, DTE said, apologizing to all customers impacted.
Ann Arbor for Public Power believes a municipal utility overseen by a combination of elected and appointed representatives would be more responsive to residents’ concerns than a for-profit company and would make the grid more reliable with less-frequent and shorter outages. The group wants to see better tree trimming around lines and burying lines in some cases, as well as more investments in renewable energy.
Ann Arbor for Public Power successfully lobbied City Council last September to move forward with a roughly $500,000 study to evaluate the city’s future energy options, including the feasibility of starting a city-owned utility to take over DTE in the city.
City Administrator Milton Dohoney reported to City Council on July 17 the study being led by the city’s sustainability office and 5 Lakes Energy LLC is in the final phases of data analysis and first drafts are expected in late summer.
Missy Stults, the city’s sustainability director, said she hasn’t seen any estimates yet as far as how much it might cost the city to buy out DTE and take over its infrastructure in the city.
While it could cost hundreds of millions of dollars and some may argue it’s not feasible, Woodring argues it is and he’s expecting a messaging battle with DTE to convince city leaders it’s a good move. If the city gets behind it, Woodring said he expects DTE to challenge it and there could be a three-year court process to settle on a final amount to acquire DTE’s assets.
After that, the issuance of municipal bonds to pay off the debt over decades would go to a vote of the people in Ann Arbor and it would require 60% support, Woodring said.
Ann Arbor for Public Power argues the outages happening are only sometimes because of storms and other times because of equipment problems related to poor maintenance, with DTE neglecting infrastructure in favor of corporate profits.
DTE maintains it’s making big investments to improve the power grid, including ongoing reliability and capacity upgrades in the Ann Arbor area, while pledging to partner with Ann Arbor to meet the city’s 100% renewable energy goal by 2030.
Don Lee, Ann Arbor for Public Power’s new executive director, joined Woodring in kicking off Sunday’s town hall. The group is entering its third year of organizing.
“When we began this journey, we never believed that it would only become more and more relevant as time goes on, as we are seeing the complete failure of this for-profit utility system through DTE,” Woodring said.
“We are on, I think, the third or fourth major outage of this year alone,” he added. “Over 30,000 people across Washtenaw County lost power just this last week for up to five days despite the wind only really blowing hard for about 30 minutes.”
Not long before that, downtown Ann Arbor lost power for up to two days, shutting down several businesses, and before that there was a power surge that fried thousands of dollars of electronics in Ann Arbor residents’ homes, he said. Hundreds of thousands of DTE customers also lost power for days — some over a week — when there was an ice storm in February.
“It’s absolutely unacceptable for us to be paying some of the highest electrical rates in the country and to be receiving the quality of service that we are receiving,” Woodring said, comparing it to other communities with municipal power.
“When you look at our neighbors in Chelsea, Wyandotte and Lansing, they are experiencing the same sort of weather that we are experiencing. However, when their power goes down, it does infrequently and it is restored quickly,” he said.
Woodring, who lives in Ypsilanti, said if Ann Arbor officials act as quickly as they can, public power can become a reality in the city by 2026. After Ann Arbor proves it’s possible to make the transition, he hopes to see it happen in more communities, including Ypsilanti, he said.
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CALHOUN COUNTY, MI – A single lane of I-94 is closed Monday and Tuesday, with significant delays expected.
A lane of eastbound I-94 is over 9 Mile Road in Emmett Township is closed July 31 and Aug. 1 for bridge deck repairs, the Michigan Department of Transportation said in a news release.
The closure is near mile 102, east of Battle Creek.
Significant delays are expected by the lane closure, MDOT said. Drivers should find alternate routes.
The work is part of a three-year, $160 million project on I-94 through Calhoun County. The project includes 10 miles of rebuilding and repaving on I-94, nine rebuilt bridges and eight bridges receiving repairs between Helmer Road and 17 1/2 Mile Road.
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Elon Musk’s X threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hateful tweets
WASHINGTON (AP) — X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers whose research documented an increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased last year by Elon Musk.
An attorney representing the social media site wrote to the Center for Countering Digital Hate on July 20 threatening legal action over the nonprofit’s research into hate speech and content moderation. The letter alleged that CCDH’s research publications seem intended “to harm Twitter’s business by driving advertisers away from the platform with incendiary claims.”
Musk is a self-professed free speech absolutist who has welcomed back white supremacists and election deniers to the platform, which he renamed X earlier this month. But the billionaire has at times proven sensitive about critical speech directed at him or his companies.
The center is a nonprofit with offices in the U.S. and United Kingdom. It regularly publishes reports on hate speech, extremism or harmful behavior on social media platforms like X, TikTok or Facebook.
The organization has published several reports critical of Musk’s leadership, detailing an increase in anti-LGBTQ hate speech as well as climate misinformation since his purchase. The letter from X’s attorney cited one specific report from June that found the platform failed to remove neo-Nazi and anti-LGBTQ content from verified users that violated the platform’s rules.
In the letter, attorney Alex Spiro questioned the expertise of the researchers and accused the center of trying to harm X’s reputation. The letter also suggested, without evidence, that the center received funds from some of X’s competitors, even though the center has also published critical reports about TikTok, Facebook and other large platforms.
“CCDH intends to harm Twitter’s business by driving advertisers away from the platform with incendiary claims,” Spiro wrote, using the platform’s former name.
Imran Ahmed, the center’s founder and CEO, told the AP on Monday that his group has never received a similar response from any tech company, despite a history of studying the relationship between social media, hate speech and extremism. He said that typically, the targets of the center’s criticism have responded by defending their work or promising to address any problems that have been identified.
Ahmed said he worried X’s response to the center’s work could have a chilling effect if it frightens other researchers away from studying the platform. He said he also worried that other industries could take note of the strategy.
“This is an unprecedented escalation by a social media company against independent researchers. Musk has just declared open war,” Ahmed told the Associated Press. “If Musk succeeds in silencing us other researchers will be next in line.”
Messages left with Spiro and X were not immediately returned Monday.
It’s not the first time that Musk has fired back at critics. Last year, he suspended the accounts of several journalists who covered his takeover of Twitter. Another user was permanently banned for using publicly available flight data to track Musk’s private plane; Musk had initially pledged to keep the user on the platform but later changed his mind, citing his personal safety. He also threatened to sue the user.
He initially had promised that he would allow any speech on his platform that wasn’t illegal. “I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means,” Musk wrote in a tweet last year.
X’s recent threat of a lawsuit prompted concern from U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who said the billionaire was trying to use the threat of legal action to punish a nonprofit group trying to hold a powerful social media platform accountable.
“Instead of attacking them, he should be attacking the increasingly disturbing content on Twitter,” Schiff said in a statement.
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Hunter Biden’s former business partner appears for closed-door interview with GOP-led committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden’s former business partner appeared Monday for closed-door testimony on Capitol Hill, with Republicans planning to question him about claims that President Joe Biden was directly involved in his younger son’s financial dealings.
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee was conducting a transcribed interview with Devon Archer as part of its expanding congressional inquiry into the Biden family businesses as the GOP explores a potential impeachment inquiry into the president.
Archer, who served with Hunter Biden on the board of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma, has been seen by Republicans as a key witness in their so-far fruitless search to directly connect the president to his son’s various international business transactions.
Rep. James Comer, the GOP chairman of Oversight Committee, issued a subpoena to Archer in June, saying he “played a significant role in the Biden family’s business deals abroad, including but not limited to China, Russia, and Ukraine.” He said Archer’s testimony would be critical to the committee’s investigation.
Republicans have focused much attention on an unverified tip to the FBI that alleged a bribery scheme involving Joe Biden when he was vice president. The claim, which first emerged in 2019, was that Biden pressured Ukraine to fire its top prosecutor in order to stop an investigation into Burisma, an oil-and-gas company where Hunter Biden was on the board. GOP lawmakers and staff present at Monday’s interview were also expected to question Archer about several business meetings and conversations Hunter Biden had during which he is said to have invoked his father’s name.
Democrats on the committee, including Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, the ranking minority member, have reiterated that the Justice Department investigated the Burisma claim when Donald Trump was president and closed the matter after eight months, finding “insufficient evidence” that it was true. Democrats have also highlighted the transcript of an interview with Mykola Zlochevsky, Burisma’s co-founder, in which he denied having any contact with Joe Biden while Hunter Biden worked for the company.
“Mr. Zlochevsky’s statements are just one of the many that have debunked the corruption allegations,” Raskin said.
On top of his relationship with Hunter Biden, who is currently facing federal tax charges, Archer has his own legal troubles stemming from a 2018 felony conviction for his role in a conspiracy to defraud a Native American tribe. That conviction was overturned later that year, but then the court of appeals in New York reinstated it in 2020. His sentencing in the case has been repeatedly delayed by appeals.
Archer’s appearance before lawmakers had been scheduled and canceled several times since June. Republicans suggested it was about to be delayed again after the Justice Department over the weekend asked a judge to schedule a date for Archer to surrender to prison and begin serving out his one-year sentence in the unrelated fraud case.
Republicans — led by Comer — criticized that delay, calling it an effort by the Justice Department to intimidate a witness. But the Justice Department in a follow-up memo to the court noted Archer’s surrender was not imminent and asked a judge to ensure that he testified to Congress before reporting to prison.
“Mr. Archer will do what he has planned to do all along, which is to show up this morning and to honestly answer the questions that are put to him by the congressional investigators,” said Archer’s attorney, Matthew Schwartz, who is a managing partner at New York-based firm Boies Schiller Flexner.
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OVERLAND PARK, Kan. (CNN) – One of the nation’s largest trucking companies is calling it quits, putting 30,000 workers out of a job.
“Yellow Corp” has been in the freight carrier business for 99 years.
But the company halted operations Sunday, after an intense battle with the teamsters union.
The shutdown comes after a federal judge denied Yellow’s attempt to block a unionized strike earlier this month.
The company had warned that a strike could cause it to plunge into bankruptcy.
The union indicated plans to strike after the company missed a pension and healthcare payment deadline for some of its 22,000 unionized workers.
Monday, the teamsters’ president said news of the closure was “unfortunate but not surprising.”
Company officials did not respond to numerous requests for comment Sunday and Monday.
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Clint Dyer directed new version of Shakespeare tragedy
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The Dietrich Theater in historic downtown Tunkhannock will show “Othello – National Theater Live” on the big screen. This is an extraordinary new production of Shakespeare’s most enduring tragedy, directed by Clint Dyer.
“Othello” was filmed live on the Lyttleton stage of the National Theatre. There will be two opportunities to catch this powerful tragedy at the Dietrich, Sundays Aug. 13 and Aug. 20 at 2 p.m.
Shakespeare’s tragedy tells the story of Desdemona who is a bright, headstrong daughter of a senator; elevated by her status but stifled by its expectations. And Othello, who is a refugee of slavery, has risen to the top of a white world and finds love across racial lines has a cost.
Desdemona and Othello wed in secret and crave a new life together. But as unseen forces conspire against them, they find their future is not theirs to decide. WhatsOnStage said “Othello” was “an extraordinary performance at the heart of a revelatory and relevant production.”
The cast includes Giles Terera (“Hamilton”), Rosy McEwen (“The Alienist”) and Paul Hilton (“The Inheritance”).
“Giles Terera shines in this powerful, brutal staging” the Evening Standard wrote.
General admission for the show is $14, senior/member tickets are $12 and student/child tickets are $10. Tickets are available at DietrichTheater.com, at the ticket booth or by calling 570-836-1022 x3.
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TUALATIN, Ore. (KGW)— Deputy Charles Dozé is now awake and talking after he was shot multiple times in the face and chest Wednesday, Washington County Sheriff’s Office officials said Sunday.
Dozé was delivering an eviction notice at the Forest Rim Apartment complex in Tualatin, when Beaverton police said a suspect shot through the door, hitting Dozé.
Washington County Police Officers Association President Patrick Altiere said it could take months, or even years for Dozé to recover from his injuries.
He said the shooting Wednesday morning shocked deputies throughout the agency.
“It’s somber because you don’t know what’s going to happen,” Altiere said. “Or at the very beginning, you don’t even necessarily know who’s involved.”
Dozé has worked for the Washington County Sheriff’s Office for 10 years. He serves as a civil deputy. His main duties include serving legal orders, enforcing court orders and county ordinances.
Hundreds of people have contributed to a gofundme for Dozé, which had raised $50,000 as of Sunday. It is unknown when Dozé can return to work.
“This is going to be a long recovery process. We’re talking months or years,” Altiere said. “We don’t know what the income impacts are going to be down the road. We don’t know any of that.”
Police said the suspected shooter is 34-year-old Kristafer James Graves. After the suspect began shooting, police said a deputy returned fire. It’s unknown which deputy shot back.
“They were ambushed at the door,” Altiere said. “They knocked on the door and they weren’t greeted by a person, they were greeted by gunfire.”
After a stand-off that lasted hours, Graves was found dead in the apartment bathroom with a gunshot wound. It is not yet known if it was self-inflicted or if Graves was shot by a deputy.
“There’s no way to prepare or be ready for that,” Altiere said.
In the past few years, three Washington County deputies have been injured on the job, Altiere said.
Two were shot, another was injured by a drunk driver.
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Man killed in weekend collision
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 10:45 AM CDT|Updated: 49 minutes ago
WHITE COUNTY, Ark. (KAIT) - A Searcy man died Saturday when his SUV collided with a car then slammed into a tree.
Arkansas State Police reported the crash happened at 9:31 p.m. July 29 on Highway 13 near the Highway 36 intersection.
Joseph Moberley, 55, was northbound when his 2002 Nissan Xterra crossed the centerline and hit the left rear of a southbound 2010 Mazda 3, the preliminary fatal crash report stated.
ASP said Moberley’s SUV then left the road and rolled onto its side before striking a tree.
Moberley died of his injuries.
The driver of the Mazda, 27-year-old Kayleah Jones of Searcy, was taken to Unity Hospital with unspecified injuries.
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DURYEA — Police in Duryea Borough are investigating a robbery of an elderly woman’s wallet from a shopping cart as she was loading groceries into her vehicle on Friday.
Police said the woman was distracted by a white bald man speaking in broken English in the parking lot while another man with gray hair removed the woman’s wallet from her purse that was in a shopping cart.
Police said they learned another man with dark hair used a bank card from the stolen wallet at Walmart in Pittston Township Friday afternoon.
Pittston Township police suspect the same three men have committed similar offenses in the Walmart parking lot.
Anyone with information about the robbery is asked to call Duryea police at 570-457-1721 ext. 1 or call the Duryea Police anonymous tip line at 1-833-373-8477.
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Man mauled to death by pack of dogs, sheriff says
SKIPPERVILLE, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) – A man was mauled to death by a pack of dogs, according to Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum, who explained investigators originally believed the man had been murdered.
Authorities said acquaintances found the body of 27-year-old Demarcus “Sam” McKenzie in the driveway of a home.
Bynum said it looked like McKenzie was leaving the house when the dogs became aggressive toward him.
“The victim began to run down the driveway as two to three more dogs joined in on the attack,” he explained.
The sheriff said surveillance video shows McKenzie falling and the dogs pouncing on him.
“At one point, five to six dogs are seen violently attacking and mauling the victim as he struggles to stand. After a few minutes, the dogs overpower the victim, and he appears to become incapacitated,” Bynum said.
The sheriff plans to discuss the tragedy with Dale County District Attorney Kirke Adams but did not say who owns the dogs or if they could face charges.
The body’s condition led officers to first believe that McKenzie had been shot, Bynum said.
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Off-duty MPD officer charged with DUI, reckless driving after crashing into car
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - An off-duty Memphis Police Department officer is charged with driving under the influence and reckless driving after crashing into a car on Sunday.
Verlean Washington, 28, is charged with driving under the influence, financial responsibility, reckless driving, disregarding a traffic signal, and failure to exercise due care.
Officers responded to the DUI call just before 1:00 a.m. a.m. on North Germantown Parkway and Cordova Road.
The driver in a tan Jeep Wrangler was driving at a high rate of speed going northbound.
According to police, officers were about to make a traffic stop when the car ignored a left red arrow traffic light and crashed into a black Audi driving southbound on North Germantown Parkway and Cordova.
No injuries were reported.
The driver of the tan Jeep Wrangler was identified as Washington and police detained her.
Officers noticed that Washington had slurred speech and the smell of alcohol was coming from her breath, according to police.
Police say, Washington failed one part of her sobriety test, an open vodka bottle and an empty can of beer were discovered in the Jeep Wrangler’s front passenger seat.
Washington was taken into custody.
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TOPPENISH, Wash. — By 6 in the morning, Paola Mendoza has pulled her hair back under a baseball cap and donned a long-sleeved sweatshirt to report to her summer job on a farm in Washington's Yakima Valley, known for its apples, pears and hops.
Mendoza is not there to pick fruits or vegetables. She's a research intern working on a project to improve irrigation systems. She spends her days staking the fields and collecting samples alongside her boss, Alan Schreiber, who also employs her mother.
Patricia Mendoza has worked on Schreiber's farm for more than 20 years. She spends her days weeding, thinning, planting and hand-harvesting crops. During peak harvest, she used to work as many as 70 hours a week.
Her earnings have helped provide the family with a decent living. But from the time Paola was young, both her mom and her dad — also a farmworker — were clear about one thing: They did not want her future to be on a farm.
"They were working so hard to provide us with what they didn't have," says Paola, now 20. "They wanted better for me and my siblings."
Her research internship is as close as her parents want her to get to agriculture. In the fall, she'll start her senior year in college, where she's studying to become an elementary school teacher.
Farmers worry about finding enough workers
For farmers across America, finding enough labor has become a top concern. Decades ago, whole families of migrant farmworkers, the majority of them from Mexico, would travel around the U.S., following a route from Texas, through California, and eventually making their way to Washington. Back then, the U.S.-Mexico border was quite porous. Older workers described to NPR crossing through a fence that was no more than chicken wire. Gaping holes were common.
But times have changed. After Sept. 11, 2001, the U.S. stepped up enforcement of the border, and crossing it became a risky endeavor. Farmworkers who were already in the U.S. began to settle. And now, many of them are aging out.
"My workforce is a little like me," says Schreiber. "It's getting a little heavier, and it's getting a little stiffer, and it's starting to have some medical issues."
That's left him worried about where he's going to find enough workers to keep his farm going.
A farmer in Congress raises the alarm
From his farm in the Yakima Valley, Rep. Dan Newhouse, a Republican and third-generation farmer, can see the domestic labor force shrinking.
With farms unable to complete tasks in a timely manner, he says yields may be lower, the quality of the produce may be lower, and farmers will shift away from labor-intensive crops. Already, some farmers in his state have stopped planting asparagus, for instance.
Food is also going to get more expensive, Newhouse warns.
"So it's impacting not just the farmers ... but American consumers as well," he says.
Breaking the cycle of farm work
No single factor has led to the labor shortages farms are experiencing today. But in communities across rural America, a generational shift is contributing.
Consider the life story of Delores Gonzalez, a third-generation farmworker born in Glendale, Ariz. Her childhood is filled with memories of the annual migration from Texas to Washington, working alongside her parents and grandparents from a very young age.
"This was in the 1960s, when we could miss school ... and I could still pick cherries and everything at the age of 9," she says.
Eventually, the family settled in Washington. She married another farmworker and continued to travel to Montana in the summers, bringing her own children to the fields.
Looking back, she says the migrant life instilled in her great morals, values and work ethic, qualities she wanted to pass on to her children. But she also wanted to give them a better life.
"I planted the seed since they were little that they were going to go to college," says Gonzalez.
At 40, when her oldest child was graduating from high school, Gonzalez says something clicked. She wanted something better for herself, too.
"I'm tired of the cycle. I want to break it," she says. Gonzalez and her daughter entered college the same year.
Now, Gonzalez works as a migrant advocate at Grandview High School in the Yakima Valley, helping migrant students and their families get what they need to finish high school.
Jazmin Corona met Gonzalez at the high school four years ago. Corona was 15 at the time and spoke no English. She'd come from Mexico with her father, a farmworker, and joined him in the fields whenever school was out. In the summers, they made the same trek to Montana to pick cherries that Gonzalez had done years before.
Seeing promise, Gonzalez made sure Corona finished high school on time, enrolling her in fast-track summer programs. Corona worked on thick math packets after long days in the fields. As she neared graduation, she recalls her father laying out a choice for her.
"He told me one day, 'I already taught you how to work in the fields outside, under the sun. Now it's your time. You've got to decide if you want to continue here,'" she says.
She thought about how tired her dad has been all these years.
"I want to try something new," she said.
Corona is now 19 and a college student. For the first time in several years, she did not travel to Montana with her dad for the summer cherry harvest. Instead, she returned to the Grandview School District, where she landed a summer job.
"I want to work in the high school, hopefully here in the community," she says. "I feel that I have this connection with people."
Congressman looks to workers from other countries
The farm labor shortage is a concern that has reached the halls of Congress.
The H-2A visa program allows employers to bring in foreign workers for seasonal work, provided they cannot find workers locally to do the job, among other requirements. Use of the program has risen at a fast clip. Washington state alone has seen a nearly 1,700% increase in guest workers over the last 14 years.
But a common complaint is that the program is too expensive and comes with too much red tape.
Newhouse was one of several lawmakers to recently reintroduce a bill, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act, which would cap H-2A wage increases. The bipartisan measure would also allow a limited number of year-round visas for nonseasonal labor, such as picking mushrooms or milking cows.
In addition, the bill would come with some protections for guest workers, including the right for workers to sue their employers. That's something labor advocates have been calling for given the large number and severity of civil rights and wage violations that state and federal investigations have uncovered in recent years.
"I want to make sure that there are fewer obstacles in front of our ability to produce food in this country and to make sure that the American people continue to have an abundant and safe food supply," Newhouse says. "And if we don't have an adequate labor force for the agricultural industry, that's in jeopardy."
Prior versions of the bill failed to gain enough support in Congress. The current version also faces an uphill climb. Moving any immigration-related bill through the Republican-controlled House is difficult.
"But that doesn't mean that the urgency of the problem is any less. In fact, it's greater," says Newhouse.
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(Our Auto Expert) – The 2024 Ford Mustang Dark Horse is here to redefine the legacy of the world’s best-selling sports car. As the latest addition to the Mustang family, this remarkable vehicle marks a new chapter in its 59-year history. With its powerful engine, cutting-edge technology, and captivating design, the Mustang Dark Horse is set to wow both existing fans and a new generation of sports car enthusiasts.
The Mustang Dark Horse boasts the first new Mustang performance series title in 21 years. It is also the most powerful non-Shelby edition ever created, thanks to its unique 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine that churns out an impressive 500 horsepower. However, the Dark Horse is not just about raw horsepower; it is a vehicle designed for both street and track use.
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The Mustang Dark Horse exudes a menacing presence with its bold shadow graphic surrounding the darkened LED headlamps, lower side skirts, rear fixed rear wing, new race-inspired diffuser, and darkened quad exhaust tips. Its design is a testament to the Mustang’s storied motorsports history, combining aggression and elegance in one stunning package.
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1st US nuclear reactor built from scratch in decades enters commercial operation in Georgia
Jul 31, 2023, 4:22 AM
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ATLANTA (AP) — A new reactor at a nuclear power plant in Georgia has entered commercial operation, becoming the first new American reactor built from scratch in decades.
Georgia Power Co. announced Monday that Unit 3 at Plant Vogtle, southeast of Augusta, has completed testing and is now sending power to the grid reliably.
At its full output of 1,100 megawatts of electricity, Unit 3 can power 500,000 homes and businesses. Utilities in Georgia, Florida and Alabama are receiving the electricity.
A fourth reactor is also nearing completion at the site, where two earlier reactors have been generating electricity for decades. The Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Friday said radioactive fuel could be loaded into Unit 4, a step expected to take place before the end of September. Unit 4 is scheduled to enter commercial operation by March.
The third and fourth reactors were originally supposed to cost $14 billion, but are now on track to cost their owners $31 billion. That doesn’t include $3.7 billion that original contractor Westinghouse paid to the owners to walk away from the project. That brings total spending to almost $35 billion.
The third reactor was supposed to start generating power in 2016 when construction began in 2009.
Vogtle is important because government officials and some utilities are again looking to nuclear power to alleviate climate change by generating electricity without burning natural gas, coal and oil.
In Georgia, almost every electric customer will pay for Vogtle. Georgia Power, the largest unit of Atlanta-based Southern Co., currently owns 45.7% of the reactors. Smaller shares are owned by Oglethorpe Power Corp., which provides electricity to member-owned cooperatives, the Municipal Electric Authority of Georgia and the city of Dalton. Oglethorpe and MEAG plan to sell power to cooperatives and municipal utilities across Georgia, as well in Jacksonville, Florida, and parts of Alabama and the Florida Panhandle.
Georgia Power’s 2.7 million customers are already paying part of the financing cost and elected public service commissioners have approved a monthly rate increase of $3.78 a month for residential customers as soon as the third unit begins generating power. That could hit bills in August, two months after residential customers saw a $16-a-month increase to pay for higher fuel costs.
Commissioners will decide later who pays for the remainder of the costs of Vogtle, including the fourth reactor. | https://mynorthwest.com/3915115/1st-us-nuclear-reactor-built-from-scratch-in-decades-enters-commercial-operation-in-georgia/ | 2023-07-31T16:37:00 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3915115/1st-us-nuclear-reactor-built-from-scratch-in-decades-enters-commercial-operation-in-georgia/ |
NEW YORK (AP) — A week later, the “Barbenheimer” boom has not abated.
Seven days after Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” and Christopher Nolan’s “Oppenheimer” conspired to set box office records, the two films held unusually strongly in theaters. “Barbie” took in a massive $93 million in its second weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. “Oppenheimer” stayed in second with a robust $46.2 million. Sales for the two movies dipped 43% and 44%, respectably — well shy of the usual week-two drops.
“Barbenheimer” has proven to be not a one-weekend phenomenon but an ongoing box-office bonanza. The two movies combined have already surpassed $1 billion in worldwide ticket sales. Paul Dergarabedian, senior media analyst for data firm Comscore, call it “a touchstone moment for movies, moviegoers and movie theaters.”
“Having two movies from rival studios linked in this way and both boosting each other’s fortunes — both box-office wise and it terms of their profile — I don’t know if there’s a comp for this in the annals of box-office history,” said Dergarabedian. “There’s really no comparison for this.”
Following its year-best $162 million opening, the pink-infused pop sensation of “Barbie” saw remarkably sustained business through the week and into the weekend. The film outpaced Nolan’s “The Dark Knight” to have the best first 11 days in theaters of any Warner Bros. release ever.
“Barbie” has rapidly accumulated $351.4 million in U.S. and Canadian theaters, a rate that will soon make it the biggest box-office hit of the summer. Every day it’s played, “Barbie” has made at least $20 million.
And the “Barbie” effect isn’t just in North America. The film made $122.2 million internationally over the weekend. Its global tally has reached $775 million. It’s the kind of business that astounds even veteran studio executives.
“That’s a crazy number,” said Jeff Goldstein, distribution chief for Warner Bros. “There’s just a built-in audience that wants to be part of the zeitgeist of the moment. Wherever you go, people are wearing pink. Pink is taking over the world.”
Amid the frenzy, “Barbie” is already attracting a lot of repeat moviegoers. Goldstein estimates that 12% of sales are people going back with friends or family to see it again.
For a movie industry that has been trying to regain its pre-pandemic footing — and that now finds itself largely shuttered due to actors and screenwriters strikes — the sensations of “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” have showed what’s possible when everything lines up just right.
“Post-pandemic, there’s no ceiling and there’s no floor,” Goldstein said. “The movies that miss really miss big time, and the movies that work really work big time.”
Universal Pictures’ “Oppenheimer,” meanwhile, is performing more like a superhero movie than a three-hour film about scientists talking.
Nolan’s drama starring Cillian Murphy as atomic bomb physicist J. Robert Oppenheimer has accrued $174.1 million domestically thus far. With an additional $72.4 million in international cinemas, “Oppenheimer” has already surpassed $400 million globally.
Showings in IMAX have typically been sold out. “Oppenheimer” has made $80 million worldwide on IMAX. The large-format exhibitor said Sunday that it will extend the film’s run through Aug. 13.
The week’s top new release, Walt Disney Co.’s “Haunted Mansion,” an adaptation of the Disney theme park attraction, was easily overshadowed by the “Barbenheimer” blitz. The film, which cost about $150 million, debuted with $24 million domestically and $9 million in overseas sales. “Haunted Mansion,” directed by Justin Simien (“Dear White People,” “Bad Hair”) and starring an ensemble of LaKeith Stanfield, Tiffany Haddish, Owen Wilson, Danny DeVito and Rosario Dawson, struggled to overcome mediocre reviews.
“Talk to Me,” the A24 supernatural horror film, fared better. It debuted with $10 million. The film, directed by Australian filmmakers Danny and Michael Philippou and starring Sophie Wilde, was a midnight premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in January and received terrific reviews from critics (95% fresh on Rotten Tomatoes). It was made for a modest $4.5 million.
While theaters being flush with moviegoers has been a huge boon to the film industry, it’s been tougher sledding for Tom Cruise, the so-called savior of the movies last summer with “Top Gun: Maverick.” “Mission Impossible: Dead Reckoning Part I,” which debuted the week before the arrival of “Barbenheimer,” grossed $10.7 million in its third weekend. The film starring Cruise and directed by Christopher McQuarrie, has grossed $139.2 million domestically and $309.3 million oveseas.
Instead, the sleeper hit “Sound of Freedom” has been the best-performing non-“Barbenheimer” release in theaters. The Angel Studios’ release, which is counting crowdfunding pay-it-forward sales in its box office totals, made $12.4 million in its fourth weekend, bringing its haul thus far to nearly $150 million.
Estimated ticket sales for Friday through Sunday at U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to Comscore. Final domestic figures will be released Monday.
1. “Barbie,” $93 million.
2. “Opppenheimer,” $46.2 million.
3. “Haunted Mansion,” $24.2 million.
4. “Sound of Freedom,” $12.4 million.
5. “Mission: Impossible — Dead Reckoning Part One,” $10.7 million.
6. “Talk to Me,” $10 million.
7. “Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny,” $4 million.
8. “Elemental,” $3.4 million.
9. “Insidious: The Red Door,” $3.2 million.
10. “Rocky Aur Rani Ki Prem Kahani,” $1.6 million. | https://www.wdtn.com/entertainment-news/while-barbie-bonanza-continues-at-the-box-office-oppenheimer-holds-no-2-spot/ | 2023-07-31T16:37:06 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/entertainment-news/while-barbie-bonanza-continues-at-the-box-office-oppenheimer-holds-no-2-spot/ |
17-month-old girl dies, mom arrested in sexual assault case, police say
BELL COUNTY, Ky. (WYMT/Gray news) - A 17-month-old child has died following a sexual assault case, police said.
The incident started Friday night when the girl was taken to Middlesboro ARH Hospital with severe injuries.
Because of the extent of her injuries, she was flown out to Children’s Hospital in Knoxville.
Police said the medical staff tried to stabilize the toddler, but the child died Sunday night.
Following her death, Middlesboro Police started investigating who was responsible for the incident that caused the death of the little girl.
That same night, police interviewed the mother, Erica Lawson, 21, of Mount Vernon, who police said was eventually arrested in connection with the case.
She is charged with manslaughter, failure to report child abuse, criminal abuse and wanton endangerment.
Police said they expect to make another arrest in this case soon.
Lawson was taken to the Bell County Detention Center.
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Man mauled to death by pack of dogs, sheriff says
SKIPPERVILLE, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) – A man was mauled to death by a pack of dogs, according to Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum, who explained investigators originally believed the man had been murdered.
Authorities said acquaintances found the body of 27-year-old Demarcus “Sam” McKenzie in the driveway of a home.
Bynum said it looked like McKenzie was leaving the house when the dogs became aggressive toward him.
“The victim began to run down the driveway as two to three more dogs joined in on the attack,” he explained.
The sheriff said surveillance video shows McKenzie falling and the dogs pouncing on him.
“At one point, five to six dogs are seen violently attacking and mauling the victim as he struggles to stand. After a few minutes, the dogs overpower the victim, and he appears to become incapacitated,” Bynum said.
The sheriff plans to discuss the tragedy with Dale County District Attorney Kirke Adams but did not say who owns the dogs or if they could face charges.
The body’s condition led officers to first believe that McKenzie had been shot, Bynum said.
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President Biden will tout his administration’s work to combat climate change in a trip out West, which has faced scorching — and in some cases, record-breaking — temperatures this month.
In a trip next week to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, Biden is expected to discuss Democrats’ climate, tax and health care bill and the ways in which it bolstered climate-friendly energy and U.S. manufacturing.
Later, on Aug. 16, Biden will host a White House event to celebrate the Inflation Reduction Act.
The southwestern U.S. has faced a sweltering heat wave over the past several weeks, with Phoenix seeing 31 days in a row of temperatures above 110 degrees.
Last week, Biden gave a speech about climate change, which exacerbates heat waves and other extreme weather events, and said he would take actions aimed at protecting workers from the hazardous heat.
The upcoming White House moves are part of broader efforts to promote that bill and other legislation the administration has passed.
This week, Vice President Harris and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo will visit Wisconsin to talk about broadband investments that were part of the bipartisan infrastructure law.
Meanwhile, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack will visit Oregon to discuss grants aimed at addressing wildfires and to Washington state to talk about climate-related investments in Agriculture. Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm and White House climate adviser Ali Zaidi will visit Puerto Rico to engage on issues related to grid resilience. And Interior Secretary Deb Haaland will go to California to talk about Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funds for water recycling.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will visit Illinois to talk about clean energy investments and Houston for a ribbon cutting for a port. Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra will visit Las Vegas, Nevada and Oregon to talk about efforts to lower health care costs. | https://www.wdtn.com/hill-politics/biden-to-tout-climate-investments-in-trip-to-sweltering-west/ | 2023-07-31T16:37:12 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/hill-politics/biden-to-tout-climate-investments-in-trip-to-sweltering-west/ |
Police search for driver who intentionally hit 6 migrant workers. Injuries aren’t life-threatening
Jul 31, 2023, 5:00 AM | Updated: 9:10 am
LINCOLNTON, N.C. (AP) — Six migrant workers who were intentionally hit by an SUV in a Walmart parking lot in North Carolina are in stable condition and have been released from the hospital, police said on Monday.
The workers were rammed by a vehicle outside a Walmart in Lincolnton on Sunday in what appears to have been an intentional assault, but Maj. Brian Greene, interim chief of the Lincolnton Police Department, said the driver’s motives are still under investigation. The victims were treated at a local hospital for their injuries, and all were released late Sunday, Greene told The Associated Press.
Police are asking the public for help identifying the driver and the vehicle, described as an older model black sport utility vehicle with a luggage rack.
The migrant workers had arrived at the Walmart parking lot late Sunday morning from Knob Creek Orchard in Lawndale, where they tend to the farmland. Greene said the workers make the same trip once a week and use a shaded lawn at the bottom of the parking lot as their regular meeting place to board buses. They were standing under trees Sunday when the SUV pulled up next to the bus.
“It turns right in front of the bus and appears like it’s almost going to park,” Greene said, describing security footage of the incident. “And then it appears to accelerate at the last minute, jumping the curb, hitting the individuals and the trees and going through the area into the other side of the parking lot and exits the same way it came.” | https://mynorthwest.com/3915120/police-search-for-driver-who-intentionally-hit-6-migrant-workers-injuries-arent-life-threatening/ | 2023-07-31T16:37:16 | 1 | https://mynorthwest.com/3915120/police-search-for-driver-who-intentionally-hit-6-migrant-workers-injuries-arent-life-threatening/ |
A Georgia judge has rejected former President Trump’s efforts to quash an investigation into his efforts to overturn the state’s 2020 election results.
“The movants’ asserted ‘injuries’ that would open the doors of the courthouse to their claims are either insufficient or else speculative and unrealized,” Fulton County Superior Court Judge Robert McBurney wrote in the nine-page ruling.
“They are insufficient because, while being the subject (or even target) of a highly publicized criminal investigation is likely an unwelcome and unpleasant experience, no court ever has held that that status alone provides a basis for the courts to interfere with or halt the investigation.”
The ruling is the second roadblock for Trump in his efforts to dismiss the probe, after the state’s Supreme Court earlier this month rejected another suit seeking to block it.
That court had in part rejected Trump’s arguments while noting the matter before McBurney.
McBurney presided over the grand jury who were presented evidence by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis (D) who has advised court officials she could bring charges in the high-profile case the second or third week of August.
Trump has also sued Willis and McBurney in another third suit filed alongside his petition to the state supreme court — an additional attempt to nix the investigation beyond the matter McBurney addressed Monday.
“Petitioner’s every attempt to seek redress in the normal course have been ignored, and the District Attorney has given every indication that the injury is imminent,” Trump wrote in the petition earlier this month.
McBurney also determined that Trump didn’t have standing to sue to quash the investigation, noting that the former president can only “theorize” that he will be named in an indictment.
“The professed injuries are also speculative and unrealized because there is, as of yet, no indictment that creates the genuine controversy required to confer standing,” McBurney wrote.
—Updated at 12:04 p.m. | https://www.wdtn.com/hill-politics/georgia-judge-rejects-trump-effort-to-quash-fulton-county-investigation/ | 2023-07-31T16:37:18 | 1 | https://www.wdtn.com/hill-politics/georgia-judge-rejects-trump-effort-to-quash-fulton-county-investigation/ |
Elon Musk’s X threatens to sue researchers who documented the rise in hateful tweets
WASHINGTON (AP) — X, the social media platform formerly known as Twitter, has threatened to sue a group of independent researchers whose research documented an increase in hate speech on the site since it was purchased last year by Elon Musk.
An attorney representing the social media site wrote to the Center for Countering Digital Hate on July 20 threatening legal action over the nonprofit’s research into hate speech and content moderation. The letter alleged that CCDH’s research publications seem intended “to harm Twitter’s business by driving advertisers away from the platform with incendiary claims.”
Musk is a self-professed free speech absolutist who has welcomed back white supremacists and election deniers to the platform, which he renamed X earlier this month. But the billionaire has at times proven sensitive about critical speech directed at him or his companies.
The center is a nonprofit with offices in the U.S. and United Kingdom. It regularly publishes reports on hate speech, extremism or harmful behavior on social media platforms like X, TikTok or Facebook.
The organization has published several reports critical of Musk’s leadership, detailing an increase in anti-LGBTQ hate speech as well as climate misinformation since his purchase. The letter from X’s attorney cited one specific report from June that found the platform failed to remove neo-Nazi and anti-LGBTQ content from verified users that violated the platform’s rules.
In the letter, attorney Alex Spiro questioned the expertise of the researchers and accused the center of trying to harm X’s reputation. The letter also suggested, without evidence, that the center received funds from some of X’s competitors, even though the center has also published critical reports about TikTok, Facebook and other large platforms.
“CCDH intends to harm Twitter’s business by driving advertisers away from the platform with incendiary claims,” Spiro wrote, using the platform’s former name.
Imran Ahmed, the center’s founder and CEO, told the AP on Monday that his group has never received a similar response from any tech company, despite a history of studying the relationship between social media, hate speech and extremism. He said that typically, the targets of the center’s criticism have responded by defending their work or promising to address any problems that have been identified.
Ahmed said he worried X’s response to the center’s work could have a chilling effect if it frightens other researchers away from studying the platform. He said he also worried that other industries could take note of the strategy.
“This is an unprecedented escalation by a social media company against independent researchers. Musk has just declared open war,” Ahmed told the Associated Press. “If Musk succeeds in silencing us other researchers will be next in line.”
Messages left with Spiro and X were not immediately returned Monday.
It’s not the first time that Musk has fired back at critics. Last year, he suspended the accounts of several journalists who covered his takeover of Twitter. Another user was permanently banned for using publicly available flight data to track Musk’s private plane; Musk had initially pledged to keep the user on the platform but later changed his mind, citing his personal safety. He also threatened to sue the user.
He initially had promised that he would allow any speech on his platform that wasn’t illegal. “I hope that even my worst critics remain on Twitter, because that is what free speech means,” Musk wrote in a tweet last year.
X’s recent threat of a lawsuit prompted concern from U.S. Rep. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who said the billionaire was trying to use the threat of legal action to punish a nonprofit group trying to hold a powerful social media platform accountable.
“Instead of attacking them, he should be attacking the increasingly disturbing content on Twitter,” Schiff said in a statement.
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A super PAC that works to help Democrats get elected to the House is calling on them to promote the economy and the party’s successes as Congress goes on recess for the next month.
House Majority PAC said in a memo to congressional Democrats on Monday that the party must emphasize its accomplishments at the national and local level heading into the 2024 election. The memo said the PAC conducted research showing Democrats “dramatically” improve their position when they are proactive in speaking about the economy.
“Go on offense, and build the contrast with the MAGA House Republicans immediately,” it states.
The memo, which was first reported by Politico, references several key legislative accomplishments of the Biden administration, including the bipartisan infrastructure package, the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act.
The chips legislation provided billions of dollars in incentives for manufacturers to build domestic semiconductor plants, while the Inflation Reduction Act made significant investments in climate programs, allowed Medicare to negotiate on some drug prices and raised taxes on large corporations, among other initiatives.
The memo also states that “month after month” has shown President Biden’s “Bidenomics” economic policy is working.
The push to highlight economic issues comes as Biden’s approval rating, especially on the economy, remains underwater. A CNBC All-America Economic Survey earlier this month found that 37 percent of Americans approved of Biden’s handling of the economy, compared to 58 percent who disapproved.
The PAC said Democrats need to point to continued job growth that dropped the unemployment rate to 3.6 percent last month and declining inflation as evidence of the party’s success.
The memo also urges Democrats to target Republicans as “extremist” and threatening economic progress. It said they should note the battle over raising the debt ceiling in the spring and the potential government shutdown in September if Congress does not pass the 12 annual appropriations bills to fund the government.
The PAC also called on Democrats to go on offense over abortion, pointing to the annual defense bill the Republican-controlled House passed that would prohibit the Department of Defense from reimbursing service members who travel to receive an abortion. | https://www.wdtn.com/hill-politics/top-house-democratic-pac-urging-members-to-lean-into-economy/ | 2023-07-31T16:37:24 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/hill-politics/top-house-democratic-pac-urging-members-to-lean-into-economy/ |
Erie County Sheriff’s Office introduces new K9 unit
Published: Jul. 31, 2023 at 11:53 AM EDT|Updated: 41 minutes ago
ERIE COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - The Erie County Sheriff’s Office on Monday announced it will have a new set of paws to enforce the laws after introducing their newest K9 Unit.
The department on Monday took to Facebook to introduce Rex, the 10-month-old German Shorthaired Pointer.
ECSO said Rex, who has been partnered with Deputy Justin Majoy, will eventually be trained as an explosives detection dog.
The department, however, said Rex is “working hard to be everybody’s buddy”, especially at the Bowling Green State University’s Firelands campus where Majoy is assigned.
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TRENTON, New Jersey -- New Jersey Lt. Gov. Sheila Oliver, who is currently serving as acting governor while Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy is out of the state, has been taken to a hospital for an undisclosed medical issue.
Oliver, 71, was taken to Cooperman Barnabas Medical Center in Livingston and is unable to carry out the duties of acting governor, Murphy's spokesperson Mahen Gunaratna said in a statement Monday. Under the state constitution, Democratic Senate President Nicholas Scutari will serve as acting governor.
Gunaratna said Oliver was receiving "medical care" but declined to elaborate.
Murphy's office has said he's out of the country on a family vacation in Italy, where he owns a home.
Oliver, a Democrat, has served as the state's second lieutenant governor since 2018. She concurrently serves as the head of the Department of Community Affairs, which coordinates state aid to towns and cities and oversees code enforcement.
In 2010, she became the first African-American woman to serve as speaker of the state Assembly in the state's history.
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GREENE COUNTY, Ohio (WDTN) — The Greene CATS Public Transit will soon be implementing changes to the Red Line Flex Route.
According to our partners at the Fairborn Daily Herald, the Red Line Flex Route will be reinstating the timepoint at Sinclair Community College every run, it will also reportedly first travel to Central State University via U.S. 42 in the morning and start the afternoon runs 25 minutes earlier.
The Fairborn Daily Herald reported that currently, the timepoint at Sinclair Community College is only accessible on an as-requested basis. Communicating the request for the return trip has been problematic, sometimes even making riders wait for longer to catch the bus.
With the change, riders will be able to board or exit the bus at Building 10 at the posted time on every run.
The morning runs on the Wilberforce Loop have also been revised, reported the Fairborn Daily Herald. The bus will first travel from downtown Xenia via U.S. 42, arriving first at Central State University before going to Wilberforce University.
In addition, the afternoon runs will start earlier at 1:35 p.m. reportedly allowing transfers to and from the Green Line at the end of the third run when returning to Xenia on the Wilberforce Loop. The order of the afternoon runs will remain the same.
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RFK Jr. says he’s not anti-vaccine. His record shows the opposite. It’s one of many inconsistencies
Jul 31, 2023, 5:12 AM | Updated: 7:36 am
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Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rose to prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic because of his strident opposition to vaccines. Yet, he insists he’s not anti-vaccine. He has associated with influential people on the far right – including Tucker Carlson, Steve Bannon and Michael Flynn – to raise his profile. Yet, he portrays himself as a true Democrat inheriting the mantle of the Kennedy family.
As he challenges President Joe Biden, the stories he tells on the campaign trail about himself, his life’s work and what he stands for are often the opposite of what his record actually shows.
Though Kennedy’s primary challenge to a sitting president is widely considered a longshot, he’s been sucking up media attention due to his famous name and the possibility that his run could weaken Biden ahead of what is expected to be a close general election in 2024. He’s drawn praise from Republican presidential candidates like Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Meanwhile, Trump supporters, including his longtime ally Roger Stone, have ginned up interest by floating a Trump-Kennedy unity ticket.
Debra Duvall, 62, who lives in Fort Myers, Florida, and said she serves on the Lee County GOP executive committee, described herself as a longtime Trump supporter, but said she’s torn for 2024.
“I’ll take Trump or RFK. Either one,” she said, explaining that she was drawn to both because she believes they can’t be bought.
That kind of support has demonstrated some of the contradictions in Kennedy’s candidacy. He has said he wants to “reclaim” the Democratic Party, while aligning himself with far right figures who have worked to subvert American democracy. He touts his credentials as an environmentalist, yet pushes bitcoin — a cryptocurrency that requires massive amounts of electricity from supercomputers to generate new coins, prompting most environmental advocates to loudly oppose it.
And though he peppers his speeches, podcast appearances and campaign materials with invocations of the Democratic Party legacies of his uncle President John F. Kennedy and his father, Robert F. Kennedy, his relatives have distanced themselves from him and even denounced him.
“He’s trading in on Camelot, celebrity, conspiracy theories and conflict for personal gain and fame,” Jack Schlossberg, President Kennedy’s grandson, said of his cousin in an Instagram video in July. “I’ve listened to him. I know him. I have no idea why anyone thinks he should be president. What I do know is, his candidacy is an embarrassment.”
Kennedy’s recent comments that COVID-19 could have been “ethnically targeted” to spare Ashkenazi Jews and Chinese people — which he denies were antisemitic but concedes he should have worded more carefully — also drew a condemnation from his sister Kerry Kennedy.
The contradictions between what Kennedy says and his track record were nowhere more apparent than when he testified before a congressional committee in July at the invitation of Republican members.
Anti-vaccine activists, some who work for Kennedy’s nonprofit group Children’s Health Defense, sat in the rows behind him, watching as he insisted “I have never been anti-vaxx. I have never told the public to avoid vaccination.”
But that’s not true. Again and again, Kennedy has made his opposition to vaccines clear. In July, Kennedy said in a podcast interview that “There’s no vaccine that is safe and effective” and told FOX News that he still believes in the long-ago debunked idea that vaccines can cause autism. In a 2021 podcast he urged people to “resist” CDC guidelines on when kids should get vaccines.
“I see somebody on a hiking trail carrying a little baby and I say to him, better not get them vaccinated,” Kennedy said.
That same year, in a video promoting an anti-vaccine sticker campaign by his nonprofit, Kennedy appeared onscreen next to one sticker that declared “IF YOU’RE NOT AN ANTI-VAXXER YOU AREN’T PAYING ATTENTION.”
A close examination of Kennedy’s campaign finance filings shows that the anti-vaccine movement lies at the heart of his campaign.
Several of his campaign staff and consultants have worked for his anti-vaccine group Children’s Health Defense, including Mary Holland, the group’s president on leave, campaign spokeswoman Stefanie Spear, and Zen Honeycutt, who hosted a show for the group’s TV channel, CHD TV.
Children’s Health Defense currently has a lawsuit pending against a number of news organizations, among them The Associated Press, accusing them of violating antitrust laws by taking action to identify misinformation, including about COVID-19 and COVID-19 vaccines.
The campaign paid KFP Consulting, a Texas-based company run by Del Bigtree, head of the anti-vaccine group ICAN, and a leading voice in the movement, more than $13,000 for communications consulting, the AP found. Bigtree appeared to still be working for the campaign last week, when an AP reporter saw him helping facilitate a Kennedy event in New York.
Kennedy also has received substantial support from activists who have spread misinformation about the coronavirus and vaccines, including Steve Kirsch, an entrepreneur who has falsely claimed COVID-19 vaccines kill more people than they save, chiropractors Patrick Flynn and Kevin Stillwagon, and others.
Ty and Charlene Bollinger, who run an anti-vaccine business and who the AP has previously reported have had a financial relationship with Kennedy, gave more than $6,000. The couple, along with Kennedy’s communication consultant Bigtree, were involved in hosting a rally near the Capitol on Jan. 6, and Ty Bollinger has said he was among the people who crowded at the Capitol doors in an attempt to get inside, though he said he did not enter.
The couple is a part of the Children’s Health Defense lawsuit against AP and other media outlets.
American Values 2024, a super PAC supporting Kennedy, is run by close associates to Kennedy who have propped up anti-vaccine ideas — the former head of the New York chapter of Children’s Health Defense John Gilmore is its CEO and Kennedy’s publisher Tony Lyons is its co-chair.
The Kennedy campaign did not return emails seeking comment about a number of questions, including how he can say he is not anti-vaccine given his record and his support from anti-vaccine activists.
Kennedy’s run is also getting plenty of financial support from the right. A super PAC supporting Kennedy’s presidential run, called Heal the Divide PAC, has deep ties to Republicans, F ederal Election Commission records show.
The committee’s address is listed in the care of RTA Strategy, a campaign consulting firm that has been paid for its work to help elect Republicans including Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene and the former Georgia Senate candidate Herschel Walker.
The PAC’s treasurer, who works for RTA Strategy, is Jason Boles, a past donor to Trump and many other Republicans who includes “MAGA” and “AmericaFirst” in his bio on the platform X, formerly known as Twitter.
Kennedy denied knowing Boles or the Heal the Divide PAC when it came up at the congressional hearing, saying, “I’ve never heard of Mr. Boles, and I’ve never heard of that super PAC.”
But video available online shows he was a guest speaker at a Heal the Divide event just two days earlier. The video features a “Heal the Divide 2024” logo with clips of him speaking at length about plans to back the U.S. dollar with bitcoin and precious metals.
Kennedy says that as president, he would fight for government honesty and transparency, heal the political divide, reverse economic decline, end war and preserve civil liberties. He has made freedom of speech a major part of his platform, arguing that the government’s communication with social media companies unfairly censors protected speech.
Kennedy’s press office did not respond to several messages asking about his support from the far right.
It also did not respond to questions about whether his stance on bitcoin was at odds with being an environmentalist.
Kennedy lists the environment as one of six top priorities on his campaign website and has spent many years speaking against pollution and climate change as an environmental lawyer. Yet he has made supporting the energy-intensive cryptocurrency bitcoin a key part of his platform.
Bitcoin mining, the process of generating new coins, uses massive amounts of electricity — more than some entire countries use, said Scott Faber of the Environmental Working Group.
That’s because it works by tasking a network of supercomputers with solving complex mathematical puzzles — even as some other cryptocurrencies have adopted far more energy efficient mining methods.
“No one who claims to be an environmentalist could support a digital asset that needlessly consumes more electricity than all Americans use to power the lights in our homes,” Faber said. “In fact, bitcoin produces more climate pollution than any other digital asset.”
Despite the environmental downsides of bitcoin, some Democrats, including elected officials, have advocated for the currency.
Kennedy, for his part, told a crowd at Bitcoin 2023 that environmentalists like himself “will continue to pressure you to improve.” Online, he has promoted the argument that demand for bitcoin will boost investment in new renewable energy projects.
Regardless, his financial disclosure documents show he has already personally invested between $100,001 and $250,000 in bitcoin, and he promised at Bitcoin 2023 that he wouldn’t let the environmental argument hinder the currency’s use.
“As president, I will make sure that your right to hold and use bitcoin is inviolable,” he said.
During the past several years, Kennedy has cultivated his ties to the far right. He has appeared on Infowars, the channel run by Sandy Hook conspiracy theorist Alex Jones. He has granted interviews to Trump ally Steve Bannon and Tucker Carlson. After he headlined a stop on the ReAwaken America Tour, the Christian nationalist road show put together by former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn, he was photographed backstage with Flynn, Charlene Bollinger and Trump ally Roger Stone.
Those appearances have led to goodwill on the right, and he has found enthusiastic support among a segment of Trump’s base, with some suggesting him as a potential vice presidential pick.
At a July 1 rally in the tiny town of Pickens, South Carolina, Adrian Palashevsky – a small businessman who described himself as more of a “libertarian” than a Republican – posited a unity ticket, with Kennedy as his top pick for Trump’s VP.
“I think they would get along just fine,” he said. “They’re both anti-establishment, and that’s why they’re under so much attack.”
DeSantis, one of Trump’s Republican challengers, has also indulged in praise for the fringe candidate, saying in a recent interview that while he wouldn’t make Kennedy vice president, he would consider appointing him to one of the federal agencies that regulates vaccine safety and protects public health.
“If you’re president, you know, sic him on the FDA if he’d be willing to serve, or sic him on CDC,” DeSantis said.
Not everyone is buying the Kennedy mystique.
At the annual meeting of the National Association of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials in New York a few weeks ago, Kennedy leaned heavily on his family legacy, mentioning his father’s alliance with labor leader Cesar Chavez and his uncle’s work in Latin American countries.
But in his nearly 20-minute speech, he didn’t lay out any plan or policy proposals of his own, or talk about specific issues facing the Latino community. He spent most of his time telling a story about getting arrested with the Mexican American actor Edward Olmos in 2001, an attempt at relating with the community that disappointed both Republicans and Democrats in the audience.
Mario Ceballos, president of a PAC representing LGBTQ+ Latinos, said Kennedy’s speech — and the candidate’s conspiracy theory beliefs — saddened him.
“When I was living in Mexico, Kennedy was an American president that my whole family respected,” Ceballos said. “And what he is presenting are esoteric, dangerous options that are actually going to hurt the same people that his father and uncle wanted to help.”
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Associated Press writers Jill Colvin in West Palm Beach, Florida, and Meg Kinnard in Pickens, South Carolina, contributed to this report.
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Great Northern Mall has special events planned for Tax-Free Weekend
NORTH OLMSTED, Ohio (WOIO) - The Tax-Free Weekend starts Friday, Aug. 4 and runs through Sunday, Aug. 6.
A number of items are exempt from sales tax; including, items of clothing priced at $75 or less, school supply items priced at $20 or less, and school instructional materials priced at $20 or less.
Besides saving money, Great Northern Mall representatives have also lined up a weekend of entertainment.
“Tax-Free Weekend is always a popular time to shop, and while families enjoy one of the last weekends before back to school, Great Northern will make their shopping trip extra special with a great lineup of events and activities,” said Dan Crandall, marketing and business development manager at Great Northern Mall. “Shoppers can also enjoy some of our latest additions, including Carter’s Clearance, Fortune’s Cookies, Daily Thread, Rainbow and YiHi Japan, among others.”
Friday, August 4
- 11:30am: Family Storytime with the Cuyahoga County Public Library
- 12pm: Rocky River Nature Center Discovery Day
- 12pm: NASA SCaN Outreach
- 5pm: Nora the Explorer Live Animal Show
Saturday, August 5
- 11:30am: Community Yoga
- 12pm: Back to School Bash with RealPopFusion
- 2pm: Professor Kaboom Wacky Laboratory Show
Sunday, August 6
- 11am - 4pm: Hathaway Brown Robotics team - The Fighting Unicorns
- 1pm: Nora the Explorer Live Animal Show
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ENGLEWOOD, Ohio (WDTN) – An apartment building was significantly damaged Monday morning after a car collided with the outer wall.
According to the Englewood Police Department, a person’s vehicle had been parked before it was put into gear and collided with a building in the Gateway Apartment Complex. The collision reportedly happened just before 7 a.m., police said.
Officers arrived at the complex on North Union Boulevard and found that, while neither the driver nor the residents were injured, the collision left the apartment building with significant damage. | https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/significant-damage-car-collides-with-englewood-apartment/ | 2023-07-31T16:37:36 | 0 | https://www.wdtn.com/news/local-news/significant-damage-car-collides-with-englewood-apartment/ |
He might not be saving children from wells, but this man's resemblance to Lassie is uncanny.
A Tokyo-based YouTuber who goes by Toco spent upwards of $14,000 for a custom costume designed to make him look like a collie. And now, on his first walk outside—posted July 21 though he said was filmed last year when he was interviewed by German TV station RTL—Toco can be seen performing many dog-like tricks (such as rolling over) while also opting for human mannerisms, including waving at passerby.
And real dogs are pawsitively confused. In the video, actual four-legged creatures can be seen approaching Toco before darting away.
And unsurprisingly, the YouTube videos comment section was filled with users who, like the dogs, were trying to make sense of the situation. One user wrote, "This is the most bizarre and insane thing I've ever seen," while another howled, "Have to admit. That costume is well made. The face features are amazing."
Back in April 2022, Toco first announced his furry future. "I ordered a costume!" he wrote on Twitter. "Thanks to you, I was able to fulfill my dream of becoming an animal!"
Indeed, it's been his wish since he was a child. "I think it was a desire to transform," he previously told The Daily Mail. "I've thought about it since I can remember."
"Do you remember your dreams from when you are little? You want to be a hero or a wizard," he continued. "'I remember writing in my grade school graduation book that I wanted to be a dog and walk outside."
However, Toco has felt he's had to hide his true self from his friends. "I don't want my hobbies to be known, especially by the people I work with," he shared. "They think it's weird that I want to be a dog. For the same reason why I can't show my real face."
And only a few of Toco's friends and family know of his pastime. "I rarely tell my friends because I am afraid they will think I am weird," he explained. "My friends and family seemed very surprised to learn I became an animal."
As for why he chose to transform into a collie? "I thought a big animal close to my size would be good considering that it would be a realistic model, so I decided to make it a dog," he told the outlet. "There are restrictions, but you can move in it. However, if you move too much, it will not look like a dog."
And it was a doggone process getting here. According to Zeppet—the company who created the realistic costume, the disguise took 40 days to make.
"At the request of a customer, we made a model of a dog suit," Zeppet's website reads. "Modeled after a collie, it reproduces the realistic appearance of a real, quadrupedal dog." | https://www.eonline.com/news/1381747/youtuber-who-spent-dollar14000-to-transform-into-dog-takes-first-walk-in-public?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories | 2023-07-31T16:37:39 | 0 | https://www.eonline.com/news/1381747/youtuber-who-spent-dollar14000-to-transform-into-dog-takes-first-walk-in-public?cmpid=rss-syndicate-genericrss-us-top_stories |
Hunter Biden’s former business partner appears for closed-door interview with GOP-led committee
WASHINGTON (AP) — Hunter Biden’s former business partner appeared Monday for closed-door testimony on Capitol Hill, with Republicans planning to question him about claims that President Joe Biden was directly involved in his younger son’s financial dealings.
The Republican-led House Oversight Committee was conducting a transcribed interview with Devon Archer as part of its expanding congressional inquiry into the Biden family businesses as the GOP explores a potential impeachment inquiry into the president.
Archer, who served with Hunter Biden on the board of the Ukrainian gas company Burisma, has been seen by Republicans as a key witness in their so-far fruitless search to directly connect the president to his son’s various international business transactions.
Rep. James Comer, the GOP chairman of Oversight Committee, issued a subpoena to Archer in June, saying he “played a significant role in the Biden family’s business deals abroad, including but not limited to China, Russia, and Ukraine.” He said Archer’s testimony would be critical to the committee’s investigation.
Republicans have focused much attention on an unverified tip to the FBI that alleged a bribery scheme involving Joe Biden when he was vice president. The claim, which first emerged in 2019, was that Biden pressured Ukraine to fire its top prosecutor in order to stop an investigation into Burisma, an oil-and-gas company where Hunter Biden was on the board. GOP lawmakers and staff present at Monday’s interview were also expected to question Archer about several business meetings and conversations Hunter Biden had during which he is said to have invoked his father’s name.
Democrats on the committee, including Maryland Rep. Jamie Raskin, the ranking minority member, have reiterated that the Justice Department investigated the Burisma claim when Donald Trump was president and closed the matter after eight months, finding “insufficient evidence” that it was true. Democrats have also highlighted the transcript of an interview with Mykola Zlochevsky, Burisma’s co-founder, in which he denied having any contact with Joe Biden while Hunter Biden worked for the company.
“Mr. Zlochevsky’s statements are just one of the many that have debunked the corruption allegations,” Raskin said.
On top of his relationship with Hunter Biden, who is currently facing federal tax charges, Archer has his own legal troubles stemming from a 2018 felony conviction for his role in a conspiracy to defraud a Native American tribe. That conviction was overturned later that year, but then the court of appeals in New York reinstated it in 2020. His sentencing in the case has been repeatedly delayed by appeals.
Archer’s appearance before lawmakers had been scheduled and canceled several times since June. Republicans suggested it was about to be delayed again after the Justice Department over the weekend asked a judge to schedule a date for Archer to surrender to prison and begin serving out his one-year sentence in the unrelated fraud case.
Republicans — led by Comer — criticized that delay, calling it an effort by the Justice Department to intimidate a witness. But the Justice Department in a follow-up memo to the court noted Archer’s surrender was not imminent and asked a judge to ensure that he testified to Congress before reporting to prison.
“Mr. Archer will do what he has planned to do all along, which is to show up this morning and to honestly answer the questions that are put to him by the congressional investigators,” said Archer’s attorney, Matthew Schwartz, who is a managing partner at New York-based firm Boies Schiller Flexner.
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The first time Nicola Veitch went to a soccer game, she danced on the field in a white lab coat alongside a colleague inside a giant tsetse fly costume. Most of the fans applauded. Some were baffled.
Neither was auditioning to be the new team mascot.
Rather, Veitch, who's a lecturer in parasitology at the University of Glasgow, put on this somewhat weird performance as a pilot for sleeping sickness street theater — using a theatrical event to teach people about a disease that affects about 1,000 people each year in Africa.
In Malawi's two endemic districts where the disease is spread by local tsetse flies, the number of people falling ill from sleeping sickness has declined in recent years, but cases still persist. Last year, there were only 40 cases across the country. But Veitch points out the disease is "often unpredictable," which means that the possibility of resurgence remains a persistent threat.
More than a year after that Scottish match, the group brought the theatrical event to soccer games in Malawi where people cheered while learning about how to protect themselves from this tiny killer. Veitch calls it an innovative intervention in remote, hard-to-reach communities with few smartphones.
At the time of the performance, she says a clinical trial was underway for a new drug that "seems to be very promising in terms of treating sleeping sickness." If successful, people with the disease could take the medicine at home instead of relying on the current method of treatment for late-stage sleeping sickness — the intravenous administration of a toxic drug that often leads to complications and is occasionally fatal itself. The new drug would represent "a massive change," she says. But in the meantime, knowledge is one of the best ways to fight the disease, and the performance seemed to offer the spectators important information.
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Sleeping sickness is found in communities in Malawi that border nature or game reserves. Those areas were where the performances were held. "So we are targeting the people that are really affected," says Janelisa Musaya, a parasitologist involved in the project and the associate director of the Malawi Liverpool Wellcome Clinical Research Programme, instead of "just throwing the message all over the country." In other words, she says, it's a way of allocating resources wisely.
Targeting a 'hypnotic' parasite
Sleeping sickness, also called African trypanosomiasis, is caused by a parasite. "It almost looks like a worm," says Veitch. But it's not a worm. It's a single-celled protozoan of the genus Trypanosoma.
The parasite relies on the tsetse fly to shuttle it around. When an infected fly bites someone, the parasite can slip into their bloodstream. It causes a little trouble there, says Musaya, "but when it crosses the blood-brain barrier and goes to the central nervous system, it can affect your sleeping cycle. That's why it's called the sleeping sickness." (The disease is often confused with malaria since the symptoms of fever and lethargy are similar.)
When Veitch looks down the microscope at the parasite that causes sleeping sickness, she says, "it's very hypnotic the way it moves and quite beautiful. I think that only a parasitologist can say that."
That beauty was what got her thinking several years back about alternative ways to inform people about the disease — which many people in Malawi are still not aware of, Veitch says. She has a family member who works for SURGE, a Scottish art, theater and circus organization that runs an annual performance festival that brings cutting edge work to the streets and spaces of Glasgow. The sketches tend to be short, sharp, and interactive, she says.
One year, Veitch was drawn to an outside act that had repurposed an ambulance to teach people how to respond to someone having a cardiac arrest through engaging movement and comical water balloon antics. "And I thought to myself, we could be using street theater to engage people with parasitology," she says. So she approached SURGE and said, "We could maybe work together on something to do with parasites. I think we could create something really cool."
Veitch isn't alone in her thinking. A few years back, the World Health Organization published a report on the role that the arts — including theater — can play in improving our physical, social, and psychological health and well-being, a particular concern in under-resourced countries.
Arts activities facilitate social interaction, says Nisha Sajnani, the co-director of the Jameel Arts and Health Lab at New York University, who wasn't involved in the sleeping sickness project. She adds that performance is just the right platform and artform to "increase a sense of self-efficacy — a feeling of being able to do something about a problem."
Veitch's conversation with SURGE kickstarted a multiyear effort for her and her colleagues in Scotland and Malawi, including an arts and theater group called Voices Malawi that educates people about various illnesses, including COVID-19 and malaria and that uses street theater as a teaching mode.
First, the team had to dream up a way to depict sleeping sickness through street theater. Musaya was excited to get involved. After studying sleeping sickness for 15 years, there was still a missing link for her — "how do we educate the community not to get infected?" She hoped this theatrical foray might provide an answer.
Bwanalori Mwamlima, senior health promotion officer in the Rumphi district of Malawi, says that developing the performance was an act of co-creation among scientists, health workers, performing artists and individuals who'd survived the disease. He explains that the messages they wanted to communicate were, "How is it transmitted? What are the [symptoms]? How can it be prevented? And what are the current interventions?"
Tsetse fly theater has its Malawi premiere
When the show rolled out in Malawi in the fall of 2022, here's what it looked like.
Communities were told that local football and netball teams would descend upon a particular field to play. Then, the day of the event, the performers (a team of nurses, clinicians, students and researchers) drove through town in a truck with music blaring. That got people to leave their homes and follow the truck to the edge of a soccer field. "We wanted to gather a crowd," says Veitch.
Before the soccer game, they offered their theatrical vision of sleeping sickness — mainly visual with some narration. They gave red t-shirts to the audience and asked them to put them on to simulate the human bloodstream. The performers who were dressed as scientists in white lab coats waded into the crowd, each one carrying a giant net. "They were supposed to be scientists looking for infection," says Veitch.
Once the crowd was sufficiently warmed up, the person dressed as the tsetse fly emerged. (The fly costume was made in Scotland by the costume designer regularly employed by SURGE. She'd made outfits for "all sorts of weird and wonderful performances," says Veitch, but this was her first tsetse fly — which had massive wings and limited vision for the person inside the fly's head, so you "need someone to be at your side when moving around.")
The fly threw beach balls into the crowd, representing the infectious parasite, which audience members batted around.
The beach balls were different colors, a metaphor for the way in which the parasite changes its outer protein coat to evade the human immune system. "It's very difficult to create a vaccine to something that undergoes this variation," says Veitch.
The people dressed as scientists ran around to catch the balls of infection in their nets. And finally, they brought out a large net, enveloping the giant fly, escorting it offstage and bringing the performance to a close. In reality, this net is highly effective at attracting tsetse flies because of its blue color and the bottle of urine-smelling liquid placed beside it. "It's just a simple bit of material that has insecticide" in it, Veitch says.
But sometimes people in nearby villages take down the nets stationed in game reserves because they don't know what they are or why they're there. Therefore, "one of the ideas behind the performance," says Veitch, "was to get people to really consider they're very effective at catching tsetse. And if you leave them up, it's beneficial to everybody and that will prevent disease." In addition, by showing researchers helping to capture the parasites, the performers hoped to demonstrate to the public that scientists and their work can be trusted.
Afterward, spectators received additional guidance during a question and answer session. They asked what differentiates a tsetse fly from a housefly (its size, color, and resting wing position), how long it takes for symptoms to appear (typically 2 to 4 weeks) and perhaps most important, how to prevent getting bitten in the first place (avoid nature reserves; don't wear blue or black, which attracts the flies; wear long sleeves; apply insect repellent).
Musaya hopes the audiences walked away with an improved understanding of the disease and how they would contract it. "Many people who attended the performance said they didn't know about the disease," Veitch says. "They had heard of tsetse, but didn't know of the disease it carried, and didn't know of the symptoms to look out for."
"There's something about the dramatizing of the concept that increases the understanding," she explains.
Mwamlima, who dressed up as the tsetse fly for one of the performances in Malawi, was surprised by the success of the theatrical approach, "considering that this is the first time to bring theater performances to teach science," he says. "So I wasn't sure whether it would work," but he's glad that it seemed to. Evaluations showed the audiences were engaged and felt confident asking questions. But long-term, Veitch says they'll know if the performance was successful "if more tsetse nets are left in place and if more people come forward for diagnosis and treatment."
In addition, the medical professionals and researchers, many of whom had never done anything like this before, found this to be a meaningful way to connect with communities. "It really improved people's confidence in terms of thinking about public engagement," Veitch says, "and they would do it again."
"It's a great example of how participatory theater offers a compelling, energizing, pleasurable way of bringing people together to clarify community concerns, feel empowered to make a difference, problem solve," says NYU's Sajnani.
"I think it's a remarkable approach," agrees Kartik Sharma, the founder of the organization Public Arts Health & Us, which translates health and environment research into film and art, including theater pieces. He wasn't associated with the sleeping sickness project. Sharma argues that a performance "converts research into something which people can see and feel in a more personalized way." The result, he says, is that "you can actually use it the next day in your life. So I think it's a very powerful strategy."
For those who missed the show, Veitch says that video recordings will be used as part of Malawi's mobile cinema program, which ranges from big televisions on the back of land rovers to large screens set up next to marketplaces and other public gatherings. It's a common way to publicize health messages in Malawi. The goal, says Veitch, is to "extend the legacy of what we've been doing."
However, despite all the fanfare and promise of the program, Veitch, who says she wasn't into soccer when this program began, admits that she's still not a football fan.
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Wichita County names Elections Administrator
WIchita County Commissioners have appointed the county's first ever Elections Administrator.
They appointed Robin Fincannon to the post at Monday's meeting.
Robin Fincannon is the wife of Wichita County Commissioner Mickey Fincannon.
Wichita County Judge Jim Johnson said he knew the appointment of the spouse of a current county commissioner might cause some consternation, but he asked the public to keep an open mind.
Commissioner Mickey Fincannon was not present at the meeting and did not participate in the vote to hire his wife.
Previous elections have been managed by the County Clerk in addition to numerous other responsibilities that come with the office in a county the size of Wichita County. The creation of the new position comes in the wake of considerable criticism over the handling of past elections.
One group of citizens filed a complaint about elections with the Sheriff's Office. The complaints have ranged from criminal acts to sloppy paperwork.
Robin Fincannon was hired by and is accountable to a newly formed County Elections Commission. By Texas law, that commission consists of the county judge, the county clerk, the county tax appraiser-collector and the chairpersons of the county Democratic and Republican parties. The commissioners’ court retains the power to abolish the position if members decide to do so. | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/07/31/wichita-county-names-elections-administrator/70494633007/ | 2023-07-31T16:37:46 | 0 | https://www.timesrecordnews.com/story/news/local/2023/07/31/wichita-county-names-elections-administrator/70494633007/ |
Biden goes west to talk about his administration’s efforts to combat climate change
Jul 31, 2023, 5:57 AM
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will travel to Arizona, New Mexico and Utah next week and is expected to talk about his administration’s efforts to combat climate change as the region endures a brutally hot summer with soaring temperatures, the White House said Monday.
Biden is expected to discuss the Inflation Reduction Act, America’s most significant response to climate change, and the push toward more clean energy manufacturing. The act aims to spur clean energy on a scale that will bend the arc of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
July has been the hottest month ever recorded. Biden last week announced new steps to protect workers in extreme heat, including measures to improve weather forecasts and make drinking water more accessible.
Members of Biden’s administration also are fanning out over the next few weeks around the anniversary of the landmark climate change and health care legislation to extol the administration’s successes as the Democratic president seeks reelection in 2024.
Vice President Kamala Harris heads to Wisconsin this week with Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo to talk about broadband infrastructure investments. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack goes to Oregon to highlight wildfire defense grants, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg will go to Illinois and Texas, and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona heads to Maryland to talk about career and technical education programs.
The Inflation Reduction Act included roughly $375 billion over a decade to combat climate change and capped the cost of a month’s supply of insulin at $35 for older Americans and other Medicare beneficiaries. It also helps an estimated 13 million Americans pay for health care insurance by extending subsidies provided during the coronavirus pandemic.
The measure is paid for by new taxes on large companies and stepped-up IRS enforcement of wealthy individuals and entities, with additional funds going to reduce the federal deficit. | https://mynorthwest.com/3915138/biden-goes-west-to-talk-about-his-administrations-efforts-to-combat-climate-change/ | 2023-07-31T16:37:46 | 0 | https://mynorthwest.com/3915138/biden-goes-west-to-talk-about-his-administrations-efforts-to-combat-climate-change/ |
Man mauled to death by pack of dogs, sheriff says
SKIPPERVILLE, Ala. (WTVY/Gray News) – A man was mauled to death by a pack of dogs, according to Dale County Sheriff Mason Bynum, who explained investigators originally believed the man had been murdered.
Authorities said acquaintances found the body of 27-year-old Demarcus “Sam” McKenzie in the driveway of a home.
Bynum said it looked like McKenzie was leaving the house when the dogs became aggressive toward him.
“The victim began to run down the driveway as two to three more dogs joined in on the attack,” he explained.
The sheriff said surveillance video shows McKenzie falling and the dogs pouncing on him.
“At one point, five to six dogs are seen violently attacking and mauling the victim as he struggles to stand. After a few minutes, the dogs overpower the victim, and he appears to become incapacitated,” Bynum said.
The sheriff plans to discuss the tragedy with Dale County District Attorney Kirke Adams but did not say who owns the dogs or if they could face charges.
The body’s condition led officers to first believe that McKenzie had been shot, Bynum said.
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Michigan woman arrested after leading Ottawa County police on high-speed chase with son in car
OTTAWA COUNTY, Ohio (WOIO) - A Michigan woman faces several charges after leading police in Ottawa County on a high-speed chase while her son was with her in the car.
Ottawa County Sheriff Stephen Levorchick said the chase started at approximately 6:59 p.m. after a Carroll Township police officer following erratic driving behavior on SR 2 near SR 163 and the Port Clinton exit in Portage Township.
The officer, who received the call of a black Ford Escape driving both above and below the speed limit, attempted the traffic stop on SR 2 near Leutz Road after locating the driver, Levorchick said.
The woman then began to flee from the officer at a high rate of speed, which is when Ottawa County Sheriff’s Deputies and Port Clinton police officers joined into the pursuit.
Levorchick said Port Clinton officers unsuccessfully deployed stop sticks twice during the chase.
Levorchick also said the chase went into oncoming traffic and reached speeds of 106 mph.
OCSO confirmed the woman rammed into a Carroll Township police cruiser during the chase.
The woman drove into the parking lot of a Holiday Inn, located at 1501 Hospitality Ct. in Fremont, where officers rammed the car and ended the pursuit, Levorchick said.
Police confirmed the woman had her juvenile son in the car during the chase. He was not injured, but was taken to a local hospital for precautionary measures.
Levorchick confirmed no pedestrians were injured in the pursuit.
Officers then arrested 29-year-old Heidi Schmidt, from Plymouth, Michigan, after ending the chase.
Police confirmed she was suspected of using alcohol and/or drugs.
Schmidt now faces the following charges:
- Felony assault on a peace officer
- Felony fleeing and eluding from law enforcement
- Misdemeanor endangering children
- OVI
- OVI refuasal
- Reckless operation of a motor vehicle
- Driving without a valid license
Levorchick confirmed the additional investigation is pending.
No court date has been set.
This is a developing story. Return to 19 News for updates.
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What to expect from TRN Sports for the 2023 high school football season
We’re on the brink of a historic high school sports season – one that will never be forgotten.
The final season of the Hirschi, Rider and Wichita Falls High athletic programs has arrived.
And to celebrate what has been an incredible six decades of having three high schools in Wichita Falls, I have put together a panel of current and former sports media members to choose the greatest athletes and coaches in WFISD history.
This panel will vote on the best athletes to have ever competed for WFHS, Rider and Hirschi with each school getting its own top 25 list.
Then we will select the top 25 coaches in WFISD history.
It’s been a monumental undertaking on my part as I’ve been engrossed in hours of research, diving deep into the Times Record News archives and the numerous hall of fames that have honored Wichita Falls ISD’s greatest sports figures.
But it’s research I have enjoyed, similar to the list of the 50 most memorable games played at Memorial Stadium we published two years ago. I enjoy historical pieces like these more than anything else.
Sadly, TRN Sports lost a valuable link to the past with the sudden passing of former sports editor Ted Buss last month.
More:Longtime journalist, columnist Ted Buss dies
Like so many others who knew him, Ted’s death floored me, and it goes well beyond his connection to the teams, athletes and coaches of yesteryear.
Ted was one of my greatest encouragers. And he had an uncanny gift for knowing exactly when I needed to hear an encouraging word.
It almost never failed. Just when I was getting frustrated with the job, Ted called to lift me up.
I learned at his funeral that he did the same thing for his family. God granted the man a special gift.
I miss him dearly and had spoken with him about this special project that I wanted him to be a part of. He shared excitement about the prospect of it.
But while Ted hasn’t been here physically, his spirit has carried on. And the millions of words written during his career are immortal.
Throughout my research, I came across articles from Ted, giving me another name from the past I needed to look up or providing me with information I didn’t know.
The same is true of former sports editor Nick Gholson. The historical pieces Ted and Nick written by these two legends have been invaluable during this process.
While they won’t have an actual vote on these lists, their fingerprints will be all over them.
The lists will be released during the week leading up to the first games of football season, starting Aug. 20. Along the way, you will find preview stories about all of the area’s teams released daily, including preseason district polls and the third annual Red River 22 Preseason Super Team.
More:HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL: Picking the top games to cover each week of the 2023 season
And while I may be the only full-time sports writer at the TRN, I’m certainly not lonely. I have the two best freelancers in the state in Zach Duncan and Cory Hogue. Not having them would be detrimental to my coverage plan.
And of course, the hard work of staff photographer Naomi Skinner brings life to our words.
I’m anxious for you all to read our hard work and hope you enjoy the stories we find.
While we often have an idea, we never truly know what a new season will bring us. But there is one thing we can count on.
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The U.S. State Department has selected an Indigenous artist to represent the country at the 2024 Venice Biennale.
Jeffrey Gibson, a member of the Mississippi Band of Choctaw Indians and of Cherokee descent, will be the first such artist to have a solo exhibition in the U.S. Pavilion at the prestigious international arts event.
That's according to a statement this week from the U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, the government body responsible for co-curating the U.S. Pavilion, alongside Oregon's Portland Art Museum and SITE Santa Fe in New Mexico.
The State Department's records of the U.S. Pavilion exhibitions date back to when it was built, in 1930.
Although Indigenous artists have shown work more broadly in Venice over the years, the last time Indigenous artists appeared in the U.S. Pavilion at the Biennale was in 1932 — and that was in a group setting, as part of a mostly Eurocentric exhibition devoted to depictions of the American West.
"In 1932, one of the rooms was devoted to Native American art, but it was done in what I would say was a very ethnographic type of presentation," said Kathleen Ash-Milby, curator of Native American Art at the Portland Art Museum, and one of the co-commissioners of Jeffrey Gibson's work in the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale. "It grouped native people together and didn't really focus on their individuality as much. There were Navajo rugs on the floor. There were displays of jewelry. Many of the artists were not named."
Ash-Milby, who is also the first Native American curator to co-commission and co-curate an exhibition for the U.S. Pavilion at the Venice Biennale, told NPR her team selected Gibson because of the artist's wide-ranging, inclusive and critical approach to art-making.
"His work is multifaceted. It incorporates all sorts of different types of media," the curator, a member of the Navajo Nation, said. "But to me, what's most important is his ability to connect with both his culture and different communities, and bring people together. At the same time, he has a very critical lens through which he looks at our history as Americans and as world citizens. Pulling all those things together in the practice of an American artist is really important for someone who's going to represent us on a world stage."
Born in Colorado and based in New York, Gibson, 51, focuses on making work that fuses together American, Native American and queer perspectives. In a 2019 interview with Here and Now, Gibson said the art world hasn't traditionally valued Indigenous histories and artistic representations.
"There's this gap historically about these histories existing on the same level and being valued culturally," Gibson said. "My goal is to force them into the contemporary cannon of what's considered important."
A MacArthur "Genius" Grant winner, Gibson has had his work widely exhibited around the country. Major solo exhibitions include one at the Portland Art Museum last year and, in 2013, at Boston's Institute of Contemporary Art. His work is in the collections of high-profile institutions like the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the National Gallery of Art. Gibson participated in the 2019 Whitney Biennial.
"Having an Indigenous artist represent the United States at the Venice Biennale is a long overdue and very powerful moment," San Francisco Museum of Modern Art Director Christopher Bedford said in an email to NPR. "Centering the perspectives of contemporary indigenous artists is a critical component of fostering inclusivity and equity in museums, and in our world."
The details of Gibson's contribution for the 2024 Biennale are mostly under wraps. Curator Ash-Milby said the artist is working on a multimedia installation with the title "the space in which to place me" — a reference to a poem by the Lakota poet Layli Long Soldier.
According to the organizers of the U.S. Pavilion, the upcoming Biennale will enable international audiences to have the first major opportunity to experience Gibson's work outside of the U.S. It will be on view April 20 through Nov. 24, 2024.
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