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FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – Allen County prosecutors formally charged a man connected to a motel stabbing death with murder on Thursday.
Fort Wayne Police had already arrested 32-year-old Kevin G. Harris earlier this week after a 48-year-old Louisiana man was found in a pool of blood at the Travelers Inn on East Washington Boulevard this past Sunday.
That man, Terry E. Coleman, died of a stab wound to his neck and the Allen County Coroner ruled his death a homicide.
Harris is being held in Allen County Jail. His next court appearance has yet to be scheduled.
He was picked up and arrested hours after police came to the Travelers Inn and discovered Coleman’s body.
In the room, crime scene technicians found a knife tossed into a corner by the air conditioning unit. There was also a large body-sized hole in the wall, a damaged clothing rack and a broken toilet, according to Allen Superior court documents.
Police were called to the room by a woman who’d been contacted by Harris just after 8 p.m.
FIRST REPORT: Man found dead at Fort Wayne motel
“Terry is dead,” Harris reportedly told her, prompting her to immediately go to Travelers Inn and call 911, according to a probable cause affidavit written by homicide detective Liza Anglin.
It was Harris who told the woman that he’d found Coleman ”lying in the pool of blood.”
Harris said Coleman looked “battered” and he noticed there were holes in the wall “as if there’d been a struggle.”
Harris said he was “terrified by what he’d seen” and held up a necklace the woman recognized as the one Coleman always wore, court documents said.
During a police interview, Harris denied any involvement with weapons or holding on to one while he “sparred” with the deceased. He said he didn’t even see a knife that belonged to Coleman.
Then he changed his story and said he saw a knife on a bedside table.
When Anglin told him that video surveillance showed that only he and Coleman entered and only he exited the room on hotel surveillance, Harris said that Coleman wanted Harris to kill him and then stuck a knife in his own neck.
Harris claimed that he removed the knife from Coleman’s neck, wiped it off and tried to “plug the hole.” He took the knife with him when he left the room. Anglin told him there’s no evidence that he returned to the room.
“So what,” was his reply.
Video evidence showed Harris and Coleman entering the room at 2:39 p.m. and Harris leaving the room alone at 4:57 p.m.
Harris then told Anglin that he saw Coleman in a “crumpled position with a bleeding neck wound,” and repositioned Coleman’s body and left him without calling 911.
The two had been sparring.
Harris said he and Coleman had been in the military and were in the room exchanging stories and recalling time they spent during their tour together. Coleman was his “sergeant gunner,” he said.
As the interview rolled on, Harris said Coleman wanted to “spar” with him and they began to spar on the floor in front of the bed. Coleman, at one point, went to the bathroom and smashed the toilet tank lid then flailed his arms around to demonstrate he was protecting Harris.
Harris said he’d had to grab the victim and restrain him. When Coleman continued to spar with Harris, Harris decided to use enough force to “show that he was dominant.” Once Coleman realized that Harris was defeating him, Coleman stopped fighting with him. Harris said he sat on the bed holding his head and rocked back and forth before leaving the room to go to the gas station to get cigars.
He said he returned an hour later to find Coleman crumpled up against the bed, his arm behind his back in a “chicken wing” position, one leg bent and the other straight out. Harris said Coleman wasn’t breathing so he repositioned him with his legs straight and his arms along his side and closed his eyes.
He tried to call the witness he got hold of later and left the room to go to McDonald’s to charge his phone. He didn’t call 911 because he wanted to get his thoughts together and calm down, court documents said.
When Harris is seen on tape leaving the room, he is carrying something out he didn’t carry in, court documents said.
No one else entered the room until the woman and the police. | https://www.wane.com/news/prosecutors-file-murder-charge-against-man-accused-in-stabbing/ | 2022-04-15T15:56:29 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/prosecutors-file-murder-charge-against-man-accused-in-stabbing/ |
CALLING ALL WOMEN TO JOIN IN BUILDING INDUSTRY LEADERSHIP ROLES
SALT LAKE CITY, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Women drive the majority of the home purchasing decisions, yet almost every building company in America is led and owned by men. It's no secret that construction, like many businesses, is a 'man's world'. Yet that statistic is still quite shocking and transparently true. Hamlet Homes stands out in naming Tami Ostmark to an ownership role.
While the employment rate is only 11% for women in construction (compared to the national average of 47%) and less than 3% in leadership roles, the gender pay gap is the most attractive in the building industry at 94.3% of what men earn (significantly greater than the 81.5% national average); according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Barry Gittleman; Hamlets President & CEO said, "We're very excited that Tami has been selected to join the Ownership team. It's always been notable that in this industry, there are just not that many women in leadership. We're proud to change that."
John Peterson, who also became an owner said; "I have such respect for Tami. She changed our culture when she came into the company. We now stand for inclusion, hard work and share a strong common vision. She's the glue that brought our culture together."
Tami Ostmark said: "I'm excited about this opportunity and feel like this is my life's work. My history in business has been in positions that society has considered 'a man's role'. I feel like I've had to work harder to prove myself. The majority of people just see men when thinking of home building. Women are typically driving the home buying, design and architecture decisions for their home. It's more important than ever to empower women so they know they can do absolutely anything in this industry."
Nate Kingdon, joining John and Tami in his recent announcement to the ownership team, followed by saying; "Tami is also helping pave the path for future women in the industry to see that these things ARE possible. I'm excited to be a part of that. It's important for women in my life to have those kind of role models to look up to."
Jennie Tanner, President of the PWB (Professional Women in Building) had this to say: "I think that Tami being named to ownership is an ah-ha moment for women that work in construction and don't feel they can move up to a leadership role. I think her becoming an Owner is an amazing opportunity for her to show other women it CAN be done and kudos to Hamlet for seeing her talent."
Motivating and empowering women is important to Hamlet Homes. They have decided to select one hard working woman and support her dreams. Visit https://hamlethomes.com/women and nominate yourself or another woman on the rise to win Hamlet's Women in Construction Grant; including $2,500 to help them accomplish their goals. The winner will also receive a membership to both the Salt Lake Homebuilders Association (SLHBA) and Professional Women in Building (PWB). These organizations support women with the tools needed to succeed in the building industry.
Tanner continued; "The PWB's goal is diversity and inclusion. Our mission is to educate young women and we are here with open arms to teach and train them, being a mentor to whatever they want to be. We look forward to welcoming and supporting a new member."
So, Hamlet is calling on all strong women with a strong dream. They are looking for the sharpest, determined hard working and frankly, bad ass women. If you know of, or are one of these exceptional women, please visit their website. Nominate yourself or a colleague to win their grant package and take your career to the next level. Promoting women in construction is good for all of us. The implications of a talented and gender balanced team has positive residual benefits that, in the end, benefit anyone purchasing a Hamlet Home. Barry Gittleman said, "Women still drive the majority of home purchasing decisions; their voice is crucial to our creation of the great homes we build."
About Hamlet Homes: Hamlet Homes (www.hamlethomes.com) crafts quality customer-oriented townhomes and single-family homes located in attractively designed neighborhoods in northern Utah. Since the company's founding in 1995, Hamlet has built over 4,000 homes in 65 communities. The company is a proud recipient of many awards on Sustainable Business & Design, Quality Builder Awards recognized both locally and nationally and was awarded the Salt Lake Chamber's Veteran Owned Small Business of the Year, Best of State in Real Estate Development for the seventh time in 2021, 2019 Best of the West in both Real Estate Services and Architecture and named on the Housing Giants list again this year by Professional Builder Magazine and most recently, named as Utah Business Best Companies to Work For again in 2021. Hamlet Homes celebrates its 27th Anniversary this year.
Nominations should be submitted here:
https://hamlethomes.com/women
Sources:
(BLS) US Bureau of Labor Statistics: https://www.bls.gov/cps/tables.htm
NAHB: https://eyeonhousing.org/2020/09/good-news-for-women-in-construction-employment-rising/
FIXR: https://www.fixr.com/construction-services/women-in-construction
Hamlet Team: https://hamlethomes.com/about/#great-people
PWB: https://www.utahpwb.com
Contact:
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435.709.3765
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KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — The flagship of Russia’s Black Sea fleet, a guided-missile cruiser that became a potent target of Ukrainian defiance in the opening days of the war, sank Thursday after it was heavily damaged in the latest setback for Moscow’s invasion.
Ukrainian officials said their forces hit the vessel with missiles, while Russia acknowledged a fire aboard the Moskva but no attack. U.S. and other Western officials could not confirm what caused the blaze.
The loss of the warship named for the Russian capital is a devastating symbolic defeat for Moscow as its troops regroup for a renewed offensive in eastern Ukraine after retreating from much of the north, including the capital, Kyiv.
In his nightly video address to the nation, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy alluded to the sinking as he told Ukrainians they should be proud of having survived 50 days under attack when the Russians “gave us a maximum of five.”
Listing the many ways Ukraine has defended against the invasion, he noted “those who showed that Russian warships can sail away, even if it’s to the bottom” of the sea. It was his only reference to the missile cruiser.
The Russian Defense Ministry said the ship sank in a storm while being towed to a port. Russia earlier said the flames on the ship, which would typically have 500 sailors aboard, forced the entire crew to evacuate. Later it said the blaze had been contained.
The Moskva had the capacity to carry 16 long-range cruise missiles, and its removal reduces Russia’s firepower in the Black Sea. It’s also a blow to Moscow’s prestige in a war already widely seen as a historic blunder. Now entering its eighth week, the invasion has stalled amid resistance from Ukrainian fighters bolstered by weapons and other aid sent by Western nations.
During the first days of the war, the Moskva was reportedly the ship that called on Ukrainian soldiers stationed on Snake Island in the Black Sea to surrender in a standoff. In a widely circulated recording, a soldier responded: “Russian warship, go (expletive) yourself.”
The Associated Press could not independently verify the incident, but Ukraine and its supporters consider it an iconic moment of defiance. The country recently unveiled a postage stamp commemorating it.
The news of the flagship overshadowed Russian claims of advances in the southern port city of Mariupol, where Moscow’s forces have been battling the Ukrainians since the early days of the invasion in some of the heaviest fighting of the war — at a horrific cost to civilians.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Maj. Gen. Igor Konashenkov said Wednesday that 1,026 Ukrainian troops surrendered at a metals factory in the city. But Vadym Denysenko, adviser to Ukraine’s interior minister, rejected the claim, telling Current Time TV that “the battle over the seaport is still ongoing today.”
It was unclear how many forces were still defending Mariupol.
Russian state television broadcast footage that it said was from Mariupol showing dozens of men in camouflage walking with their hands up and carrying others on stretchers. One man held a white flag.
Mariupol has been the scene of the some the war’s worst suffering. Dwindling numbers of Ukrainian defenders are holding out against a siege that has trapped well over 100,000 civilians in desperate need of food, water and heating. David Beasley, executive director of the U.N. World Food Program, told AP in an interview Thursday that people are being “starved to death” in the besieged city.
Mariupol’s mayor said this week that more than 10,000 civilians had died and the death toll could surpass 20,000, after weeks of attacks and privation left bodies “carpeted through the streets.”
Mariupol’s capture is critical for Russia because it would allow its forces in the south, which came up through the annexed Crimean Peninsula, to fully link up with troops in the Donbas region, Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland and the target of the coming offensive.
The Russian military continues to move helicopters and other equipment together for such an effort, according to a senior U.S. defense official, and it will likely add more ground combat units “over coming days.” But it’s still unclear when Russia could launch a bigger offensive in the Donbas.
Moscow-backed separatists have been battling Ukraine in the Donbas since 2014, the same year Russia seized Crimea. Russia has recognized the independence of the rebel regions in the Donbas.
The loss of the Moskva could delay any new, wide-ranging offensive.
Maksym Marchenko, the governor of the Odesa region, across the Black Sea to the northwest of Sevastopol, said the Ukrainians struck the ship with two Neptune missiles and caused “serious damage.”
Russia’s Defense Ministry said ammunition on board detonated as a result of a fire, without saying what caused the blaze. It said the “main missile weapons” were not damaged. In addition to the cruise missiles, the warship also had air-defense missiles and other guns.
The Neptune is an anti-ship missile that was recently developed by Ukraine and based on an earlier Soviet design. The launchers are mounted on trucks stationed near the coast, and, according to the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies, the missiles can hit targets up to 280 kilometers (175 miles) away. That would have put the Moskva within range, based on where it was when the fire began.
Launched as the Slava in 1979, the cruiser saw service in the Cold War and during conflicts in Georgia and Syria, and helped conduct peacetime scientific research with the United States. During the Cold War, it carried nuclear weapons.
In 1989, the Slava was supposed to host a meeting off Malta between Soviet leader Mikhail Gorbachev and U.S. President George H.W. Bush, but gale-force winds moved the talks to the docked cruiser Maxim Gorky.
On Thursday, other Russian ships that were also in the northern Black Sea moved further south after the Moskva caught fire, said a senior U.S. defense official who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss internal military assessments.
Before the Moskva sank, Yuriy Sak, an adviser to Ukraine’s defense minister, told AP its removal would mean “we can only have a sigh of relief.”
While the U.S. was not able to confirm Ukraine’s claims of striking the warship, U.S. national security adviser Jake Sullivan called it “a big blow to Russia.”
“They’ve had to kind of choose between two stories: One story is that it was just incompetence, and the other was that they came under attack, and neither is a particularly good outcome for them,” Sullivan told the Economic Club of Washington.
Russia invaded on Feb. 24 and has lost potentially thousands of fighters. The conflict has killed untold numbers of Ukrainian civilians and forced millions more to flee.
It has also further inflated prices at grocery stores and gasoline pumps, while dragging on the global economy. The head of the International Monetary Fund said Thursday that the war helped push the organization to downgrade economic forecasts for 143 countries.
Also Thursday, Russian authorities accused Ukraine of sending two low-flying military helicopters some 11 kilometers (7 miles) across the border and firing on residential buildings in the village of Klimovo, in Russia’s Bryansk region. Russia’s Investigative Committee said seven people, including a toddler, were wounded.
Russia’s state security service had earlier said Ukrainian forces fired mortar rounds at a border post in Bryansk as refugees were crossing, forcing them to flee.
The reports could not be independently verified. Earlier this month, Ukrainian security officials denied that Kyiv was behind an air strike on an oil depot in the Russian city of Belgorod, some 55 kilometers (35 miles) from the border. | https://www.wane.com/news/russias-damaged-flagship-sinks-in-latest-ukraine-setback/ | 2022-04-15T15:56:35 | 1 | https://www.wane.com/news/russias-damaged-flagship-sinks-in-latest-ukraine-setback/ |
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flex Logix® Technologies, Inc., supplier of fast and efficient edge AI inference accelerators and the leading supplier of eFPGA IP, announced today that it will be speaking at two key industry shows in April: The Linley Spring Processor Conference on April 20-21st and the Computer Vision Summit on April 27th. The talks will focus around the company's InferX™ AI inference accelerator, production boards and software solutions, which deliver the most efficient AI inference acceleration for advanced edge AI workloads such as Yolov5.
Linley Spring Processor Conference Presentation 1:
- Presentation title: Meeting the Real Challenges of AI
- Track: Session 1 Edge-AI Design
- Speaker: Randy Allen, Vice President of Software for Flex Logix
- Abstract: Machine Learning was first described in its current form in 1952. Its recent re-emergence is not the result of technical breakthroughs, but instead of available computation power. The ubiquity of ML, however, will be determined by the number of computational cycles we can productively apply subject to the constraints of latency, power, area, and cost. That has proven to be a difficult challenge. This talk will discuss approaches to creating parallel heterogeneous processing systems that can meet the challenge.
- When: Wednesday, April 20th
- Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Santa Clara
- Time: 10:20am-12:20pm
Linley Spring Processor Conference Presentation 2:
- Presentation title: High-Efficiency Edge Vision Processing Using Dynamically Reconfigurable TPU Technology
- Track: Session 5 Edge AI Silicon
- Speaker: Cheng Wang, CTO and Co-Founder of Flex Logix
- Abstract: To achieve high accuracy, edge computer vision requires teraops of processing to be executed in fractions of a second. Additionally, edge systems are constrained in terms of power and cost. This talk will present and demonstrate the novel dynamic TPU array architecture of Flex Logix's InferX X1 accelerators and contrast it to current GPU, TPU and other approaches to delivering the teraops performance required by edge vision inferencing. We will compare latency, throughput, memory utilization, power dissipation and overall solution cost. We'll also show how existing trained models can be easily ported to run on the InferX X1 accelerator.
- When: Thursday, April 21st
- Location: Hyatt Regency Hotel, Santa Clara
- Time: 1:05pm-2:45pm
Computer Vision Summit Presentation 1:
- Presentation title: The Evolving Silicon Foundation for Edge AI Processing
Speaker: Sam Fuller, Head of AI Inference Product Management for Flex Logix
Abstract: To achieve high accuracy, edge AI requires teraops of processing to be executed in fractions of a second. Additionally, edge systems are constrained in terms of power and cost. This talk will present and demonstrate the novel dynamic TPU array architecture of Flex Logix's InferX X1 accelerators and contrast it to current GPU, TPU and other approaches to delivering the teraops computing required by edge vision inferencing. We will compare latency, throughput, memory utilization, power dissipation and overall solution cost. We'll also show how existing trained models can be easily ported to run on the InferX X1 accelerator. - When: Wednesday, April 27th
- Location: San Jose Marriott
- Time: 10:00am
Computer Vision Summit Presentation 2:
- Panel Discussion: Developing Scalable AI Solutions
Speaker: Sam Fuller, Head of AI Inference Product Management for Flex Logix
Abstract: In this session, panelists will discuss the challenge of rolling out CV applications to have real impact. - When: Wednesday, April 27th
- Location: San Jose Marriott
- Time: 12:00pm
About Flex Logix
Flex Logix is a reconfigurable computing company providing AI inference and eFPGA solutions based on software, systems and silicon. Its InferX X1 is the industry's most-efficient AI edge inference accelerator that will bring AI to the masses in high-volume applications by providing much higher inference throughput per dollar and per watt. Flex Logix's eFPGA platform enables chips to flexibly handle changing protocols, standards, algorithms, and customer needs and to implement reconfigurable accelerators that speed key workloads 30-100x compared to general purpose processors. Flex Logix is headquartered in Mountain View, California and has offices in Austin, Texas. For more information, visit https://flex-logix.com.
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(The Hill) — Elon Musk is already the richest man in the world due to his leadership positions at and stakes in Tesla, SpaceX and The Boring Company.
He is estimated to be worth roughly $260 billion, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, and there are no signs of immediate threats to that wealth.
In that context, Musk’s bid for 100 percent of Twitter in an all-cash deal worth roughly $43 billion may seem like it has little to offer him.
But many of Musk’s most headline-grabbing moves in the past have been motivated by non-financial considerations, and at a TED conference on Thursday, he said the decision to make an offer was not driven by potential profits.
“What I’m saying is this is not a way to sort of make money,” he said during the livestreamed event.
Musk, who revealed last week that he had acquired a 9.2 percent stake in Twitter, emphasized his belief in the importance of the platform while speaking at the conference.
“My strong intuitive sense is that having a public platform that is maximally trusted and broadly inclusive is extremely important to the future of civilization,” Musk continued. “I don’t care about the economics at all.”
In a securities filing dated Wednesday in which he offered to buy the remaining Twitter shares that he does not already own for $54.20 per share, Musk wrote to the company’s board chair Bret Taylor that he believes the social media platform can be “the platform for free speech around the globe.”
“However, since making my investment I now realize the company will neither thrive nor serve this societal imperative in its current form,” Musk continued. “Twitter needs to be transformed as a private company.”
There is ample evidence that Musk has spent time thinking about the importance of free speech and the role social media platforms can play in ensuring access to it.
Early last month he posted several tweets to his over 80 million followers about free speech and suggested that he might launch his own social media company.
Just before announcing his stake in Twitter, which makes him the company’s largest outside shareholder, Musk posted a poll starting with the statement that free speech is “essential to a functioning democracy” that asked whether the social media platform adheres to the principle.
It is unclear what threat, if any, he sees Twitter in its current form posing to free speech.
Twitter is a private company and has no legal obligation to let every person tweet whatever they want.
The platform has been more aggressive with its content moderation than others — permanently banning former President Donald Trump being the prime example — but taking down posts or blocking users from its service is not a free speech issue as the term is defined by the First Amendment.
Several other social media platforms have been launched claiming to valorize free speech more than the dominant companies in the space.
However, almost all of those alternatives have run into the problem of having to moderate at least some content to keep their services useable.
Allowing absolutely any kind of content could leave a platform overrun with spam accounts and littered with unsavory content that makes social media unpleasant for most users and, more importantly, advertisers, experts warn.
“Twitter without rules would become a cesspool of spam, pornography, animal torture, hate speech, QAnon conspiracies, ‘stolen election’ disinformation, and anti-vaccine agitation,” Paul Barrett, deputy director of the New York University Stern Center for Business and Human Rights, wrote in an email to The Hill. “Goodbye ordinary users, goodbye advertisers.”
Musk has said that he wants to limit spam on the platform, but doing so without some level of content moderation has proved tricky for other social media companies.
Beyond enshrining free speech, Musk has also suggested there should be an edit button on the platform, complained about major accounts not posting enough and floated a special authentication tier for Twitter’s paid service that would give paid subscribers a special checkmark. All of these changes could be made through owning the company, but they all also could theoretically have been pushed for with the board seat Musk was offered but ultimately did not accept. Twitter has even already said it is testing a potential edit feature.
There are several other potential explanations behind Musk’s hostile takeover bid.
One, shared by many critics of the controversial CEO, is that the proposal is mostly just to draw attention and have some fun.
Musk has a history of joking about major financial moves — most notably in 2018 when he posted that he had secured funding to take Tesla private at $420 a share, a stunt that landed him in hot water with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Musk ultimately paid a $20 million fine and resigned as board chair of Tesla after a lawsuit.
That number — 420, a reference to the national holiday for smoking weed — appeared again in his suggested price for Twitter shares. Musk is a notorious online troll, and this offer cleanly fits into that part of his persona.
“I think he’s doing it because he thinks it’s fun. He’s getting a ton of attention, which he loves,” Barrett added. “He likes cool cars and rocket ships, so he built companies to make those. With Twitter, the infrastructure is already built, and he thinks it would be fun to play with it.”
The social media activism organization Sleeping Giants tweeted that his bid “is likely just another troll, ensuring everyone is talking about him for another week.”
The offer could also be an off-ramp for what was becoming a tricky situation for Musk.
Shortly after Musk formally announced the 9.2 percent stake in Twitter that he had acquired to regulators, observers pointed out that he may not have disclosed when he passed the 5 percent threshold within the required 10-day window.
That potential slip-up led several Twitter shareholders to file a lawsuit this week, alleging that the failure to disclose allowed Musk to buy up more stock at a deflated price. One financial expert suggested to The Washington Post that the late filing netted Musk $156 million.
Beyond the lawsuit and a potential investigation by regulators, Musk’s offer may also take attention away from the seemingly awkward negotiation over giving him a board seat.
Twitter last week said he would be joining its board of directors, only for CEO Parag Agrawal to announce Musk had backed out of the deal just days later.
Twitter confirmed in a statement Thursday that it received an “unsolicited, nonbinding proposal” from Musk to acquire all outstanding stock.
The company’s board of directors met early Thursday and reportedly may be ready to fight the bid, despite the valuation being significantly higher than Twitter’s market price.
Musk’s filing says he would “need to reconsider my position as a shareholder” if the bid was not accepted, which could include selling off his shares.
Musk was asked during the TED conference Thursday if there is a plan for a scenario in which the offer is rejected.
“There is,” he replied, declining to elaborate further. | https://www.wane.com/news/what-does-elon-musk-stand-to-gain-from-twitter-offer/ | 2022-04-15T15:56:41 | 0 | https://www.wane.com/news/what-does-elon-musk-stand-to-gain-from-twitter-offer/ |
Green Builder® Media Recognizes ForeverLawn Landscape as "Green" Landscaping Solution
LOUISVILLE, Ohio, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ForeverLawn, Inc. ®, the synthetic grass industry leader, had their line of ForeverLawn® DuPont™ Select Synthetic Grassi premium products honored by Green Builder® Media as a 2022 Sustainable Product of the Year. The award recognizes several home and garden products pioneering sustainability and environmental stewardship in their specialized markets. Green Builder featured award recipients in the 2022 March-April edition of Green Builder Magazine, highlighting ForeverLawn® Dupont™ Select products on page 26.
"We're very excited to have our ForeverLawn® DuPont™ Select product line recognized by Green Builder magazine," says Jim Karmie, Brand Leader for ForeverLawn® Landscape™. "We pride ourselves on creating quality, innovative products and we strive to help people see the environmental advantages to using them in both commercial and residential projects."
With backing composed of recycled bottles from Project Yellowstone and a renewable soybean layer, the ForeverLawn® DuPont™ Select product line offers innovative and durable products that reduce water waste, eliminate chemical runoff, and lower emissions, while presenting unparalleled realism.
ForeverLawn Landscape and Green Builder Media will continue to collaborate on the ReVISION House in Scottsdale, AZ. The VISION House Series is a project undertaken to educate building professionals and consumers through highlighting sustainable, practical home solutions. The Scottsdale project — also dubbed "The Forever House" — is a remodel of an existing home by building expert Steve Easley and his wife, Indoor Air Quality expert Susan Raterman.
For more information on the ForeverLawn® DuPont™ Select line of premium synthetic grass products, visit foreverlawnlandscape.com.
About ForeverLawn ForeverLawn® improves spaces and communities through innovative synthetic grass solutions. Beginning in 2004 as the daring entrepreneurial venture of two brothers, ForeverLawn has consistently led the synthetic turf industry through groundbreaking approaches to products and practice. As the premium choice for synthetic surfacing, each product is engineered to solve unique consumer needs and desires while maintaining superior standards and natural aesthetics. Today the company services over eighty localized markets through their dealer network, with an impressive regional, national, and international project portfolio.
Want to be a part of something bigger? Learn how you can be a person of impact through business ownership opportunities with ForeverLawn. For more information, contact opportunities@foreverlawn.com.
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(NewsNation) — Some colleagues of Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., are reportedly worried about her “rapidly deteriorating” memory and whether she’s fit for the job, according to The San Francisco Chronicle.
Feinstein, 88, is the oldest sitting U.S. senator, and in March 2021, she became the longest-serving U.S. senator from California.
“It’s bad, and it’s getting worse,” one anonymous Democratic senator told The Chronicle, adding that Feinstein has difficulty keeping up with conversations.
The newspaper states that Feinstein doesn’t seem to fully recognize longtime colleagues anymore and that one person had to reintroduce themselves to her multiple times during an interaction that lasted several hours.
Staffers also reportedly told The Chronicle that it appears Feinstein is no longer able to fulfill her job duties without the help of her staff.
NewsNation reached out to Feinstein for a response on the accuracy of the comments made by her colleagues and received the following statement:
“I remain committed to do what I said I would when I was re-elected in 2018: fight for Californians, especially on the economy and the key issues for California of water and fire.
“While I have focused for much of the past year on my husband’s health and ultimate passing, I have remained committed to achieving results and I’d put my record up against anyone’s.
“In the past few months, I successfully led the reauthorization of the bipartisan Violence Against Women Act, secured more direct government funding for my state than any other Democratic senator other than the chairman of the Appropriations Committee and secured additional funding to retain federal firefighters to help California prepare for the upcoming wildfire season.
“The real question is whether I’m still an effective representative for 40 million Californians, and the record shows that I am.”
The Chronicle also cited lawmakers who are defending Feinstein’s capabilities.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said it’s “unconscionable that, just weeks after losing her beloved husband of more than four decades and after decades of outstanding leadership to our city and state, she is being subjected to these ridiculous attacks that are beneath the dignity in which she has led and the esteem in which she is held.”
Journalist Eric Garcia, a senior Washington correspondent for The Independent, says it’s important to recognize that this isn’t about age.
“When she does answer questions, a lot of times it makes news because she’ll say something that is a little jarring,” Garcia said during an appearance Thursday night on NewsNation’s “Banfield.”
“She was sharp for a long time. I would say, even up to 2018 when she was running for reelection. That’s why it is so noticeable. This is a woman who is a pioneer in California politics,” Garcia added.
Conservative strategist Charmaine Yoast and Democratic strategist Bernard Whitman also shared their view on age limits in Congress during an appearance on “Banfield.” (See the video below.)
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BRINY BREEZES, Fla., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lux Speed held a Groundbreaking Ceremony to welcome the community of Briny Breezes to the beginning of a better internet experience. The property of Briny Breezes consists of residents who have deep ties to the area. Briny Breezes is a well-known and beautiful property with access to the inter-coastal waterways and ocean. The CO-OP board voted to engage Lux Speed with providing a world class internet and television experience.
"Briny Breezes Inc. is excited to be partnering with Lux Speed Fiber as we work to advance our technology. Our residents are looking forward to community wide, high-speed internet and cable TV. Lux Speed has proven to be an excellent company with which to partner. We look forward to building a successful network, and anticipate completion this fall," said General Manager, Michael Gallacher at Briny Breezes, Inc.
The community gathered before their last board meeting of the season to take participate in the groundbreaking and future deployment of its community-wide Wi-Fi system. The number of residents that attended and participated highlighted the importance and care the residents have for their beautiful Florida home. "We welcome Briny Breezes to our top-of-the-line internet and customer service experience because their needs are our priority," stated CEO of Lux Speed Michael Bertamini. "We're very excited for the opportunity."
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110 E. Broward Blvd, Suite 1630
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INDIANAPOLIS — The Indianapolis Colts addressed the cornerback position in a major way Friday by agreeing to a deal with former Defensive Player of the Year Stephon Gilmore.
Gilmore and the Colts have agreed on a two-year, $23 million contract with $14 million guaranteed, according to a source with knowledge of the situation.
The 31-year-old cornerback was one of the most sought after free agents on the market, and for good reason. His lockdown coverage skills have earned him five Pro Bowl nods (2016, 2018-2021), two First-Team All-Pro honors (2018 & 2019) and the Defensive Player of the Year award in 2019.
Gilmore — who spent his first nine season with the Bills and Patriots — was traded to the Panthers in October after he and New England failed to agree on a contract extension. Gilmore missed the first half of last season as he recovered from a quad injury suffered in week 15 of 2020. Still, the veteran was effective when he returned to the field. He intercepted two passes in eight games and earned an 85.6 man coverage grade from Pro Football Focus, the third best among corners in 2021.
Cornerback became an area of need after Indianapolis traded Rock Ya-Sin — who has started for the team since his rookie season in 2019 — to the Raiders in exchange for defensive end Yannick Ngakoue.
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Happsy makes customers happy this Earth Day!
CLEVELAND, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Certified organic bed-in-a-box, Happsy honors Earth Day with $250 off their certified organic mattress sold online, starting today, Friday, April 15th. No code necessary, and the discount will be applied at checkout.
Recognized for its high-quality materials, highly comfortable design, and affordable price, Happsy's comfort inspired by nature" design provides excellent comfort for nearly every body type.
Happsy only makes certified organic mattresses, (GOTS) Global Organic Textile Standard certified organic, and MADE SAFE certified non-toxic, with the manufacturing process following strict environmental standards. Having chosen to use better materials such as organic cotton, latex, and wool, Happsy is a trusted solution for anyone looking to take steps towards a healthier lifestyle and a better night's sleep.
Happsy is also a good choice for the environment, as a proud member of 1% for the Planet donating one percent (or more) of their annual gross mattress sales to approved environmental organizations. And a member and supporter of The Conservation Alliance, a coalition of more than 250 like-minded businesses that pool resources to fund and advocate for the protection of North America's wild places.
As we celebrate Earth Day, remember you can "Invest In Our Planet" by choosing brands like Happsy that support the environment with sustainable products to help preserve the natural world.
For more information on Happsy, visit https://www.happsy.com. For media inquiries, please get in touch with Janelle Dunbar at jd@womensmarketinggroup.com or 516.242.7677.
About Happsy:
Happsy is an online mattress brand focused exclusively on offering high-quality, certified organic mattresses and bedding at affordable prices. Recognized by Good Housekeeping as the "Best Organic Boxed Mattress" to Buy Online in 2021, all Happsy mattresses, toppers, and other bedding products are certified to the rigorous organic and non-toxic standards of the Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) and MADE SAFE. Produced in the U.S. using the highest quality domestic and imported materials approved by GOTS and MADE SAFE without ever using polyurethane foam, formaldehyde, pesticides, GMO's, adhesives, flame retardants, or other toxic or questionable chemicals. In addition, all Happsy mattresses are GREENGUARD Gold certified and UL Formaldehyde Free Validated, and all Happsy latex is GOLS or FSC Preferred by Nature Rainforest Alliance certified. Happsy is also a member and supporter of One Percent for the Planet, Women's Voices for the Earth, and American Sustainable Business Network. Learn more at Happsy.com
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(NEXSTAR) – If you watch MLB games closely, you might notice not a single player wears No. 42. There’s one exception to this, when every MLB player wears No. 42 on the same day – Jackie Robinson Day.
Jackie Robinson broke baseball’s color barrier on April 15, 1947, as he took the field for the Brooklyn Dodgers. While those playing in the MLB weren’t even alive when Robinson made his debut, the league honors his legacy every year on April 15.
On Jackie Robinson Day, every player and on-field personnel don the number Robinson wore, 42, which was retired by the league in 1997. This year, to mark the 75th anniversary of Robinson’s debut, the No. 42 on every team’s jersey will be Dodger blue, regardless of the team’s primary colors.
The MLB has been honoring Jackie Robinson Day every year since 2004, with all players and on-field personnel wearing No. 42 on April 15 every year since 2009.
There will be additional tributes throughout the day on Friday as well. In New York, 42nd Street will temporarily be named Jackie Robinson Way. A sign will be placed at 42nd and Broadway in the afternoon and will then be taken to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y.
In Los Angeles, Jackie’s widow, Rachel (who’s turning 100 this year), will be in attendance at Dodgers Stadium as the Dodgers play the Cincinnati Reds. Before the game, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts will bring his team to the Robinson statue outside the main, center-field entrance to pay tribute to Robinson, Nexstar’s KTLA reports.
Robinson was born in Cairo, Ga., in 1919. He attended college at UCLA, where he was named to the All-American football team, but was forced to leave due to financial difficulties, the biography on his website reads. Robinson then enlisted in the Army, but his career was cut short after being court-martialed for objecting to “incidents of racial discrimination.” He ultimately left with an honorable discharge.
Slideshow: Jackie Robinson
In 1945, Robinson played in the Negro Baseball League for the Kansas City Monarchs. Two years later, Robinson joined the Brooklyn Dodgers.
After nine seasons with the Dodgers, Robinson retired following the 1956 season. He went on to work as the vice president for personnel at Chock Full O’ Nuts, a restaurant chain in New York, and became a Civil Rights icon, according to the Library of Congress.
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Deborah Thelwell from Phoenix, Arizona, named the grand prize winner of an Alaska cruise, along with nine runners-up from across the United States
SEATTLE, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Valentine's Day 2022 Holland America Line launched a "Love Letters to Alaska" contest in celebration of its upcoming 75th anniversary season in the Great Land. More than 40,000 hopefuls submitted a personal letter professing their love for Alaska or why they would like to visit.
After narrowing down the entries to the top 10, Deborah Thelwell from Phoenix, Arizona, was named the grand prize winner of a seven-day Holland America Line Alaska cruise for two in a Neptune Suite.
"The number of entries we received was overwhelming in the most incredible way, with thousands of people professing their love for Alaska with creative, beautiful and heartfelt notes," said Beth Bodensteiner, senior vice president and chief commercial officer, Holland America Line. "Choosing the 10 winners was difficult because so many were worthy, but in the end, Deborah's poem captured the essence of the contest with an entry that was beautifully written as a tribute to both her late husband and Alaska."
Selected as the best of the best by a panel of judges who have a connection to Alaska, Washington state or the cruise line, Deborah's entry was penned to honor her husband Alan who passed before they were able to take their dream cruise to Alaska.
"My love letter is for my late husband. We had planned an Alaska cruise for our retirement, but alas, he died from complications of dementia at age 57," wrote Deborah to introduce her heartfelt poem:
"Your love of the sea, your love of me/ My love of you, so strong and true/ Our dreams once dreamed, but now, it seems, I must sail on alone/ To see the glaciers caress the land/ The rivers, entwined, like lovers' arms as they make their way to the sea/ The mountains, bursting onto the horizon/ Joyfully stretching to the sky, as we once reached for each other," reads an excerpt from Deborah's entry.
In addition to Deborah, nine runners-up come from across the United States, including Arkansas, Georgia, Ohio, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah and Washington state. Each submitted a poem, sonnet, letter or tribute professing their love and admiration for The Last Frontier. As a winner, they each will receive a seven-day Alaska cruise for two in a Vista or Signature Suite.
The judging panel who selected the grand prize winner included Jim Dever, an Emmy Award–winning host and reporter on Seattle's "KING 5 Evening" show; Dr. Pepper Schwartz, an acclaimed professor, author, researcher and television personality furthering the field of intimacy; Tekla Butcher-Monson, daughter of acclaimed Alaskan musher Susan Butcher and a musher in her own right, as well as the owner of Trail Breaker Kennel; Russell Dick, president and CEO of Huna Totem Corp.; and Danny Genung, chief executive officer of Harr Travel, a California-based boutique agency.
Experience Alaska with the Experts
In 2022 six Holland America Line ships will explore Alaska, either roundtrip from Seattle, Washington; roundtrip from Vancouver, Canada; or between Whittier, Alaska, and Vancouver. The ships deliver a premium experience designed for immersive cruising with wraparound decks and an abundance of verandah staterooms that bring guests closer to Alaska's natural wonders.
Every Alaska cruise includes a visit to one or more of Alaska's iconic glacier destinations: Glacier Bay National Park, College Fjord, Hubbard Glacier and Twin Sawyer Glaciers of Tracy Arm. Alaska ports of call include Juneau, Ketchikan, Sitka and Skagway. Cruises that feature Glacier Bay take on a National Park ranger and local Huna Tlingit guide.
For explorers who want to travel farther, 16 different Cruisetours combine an Alaska cruise with an inland exploration of Denali National Park or to the unspoiled reaches of Canada's Yukon Territory. Holland America Line owns its motorcoaches, railcars and hotels, so schedules are preferential. Each Cruisetour gets a scenic ride on the luxury-domed McKinley Explorer, including select itineraries that offer Direct-to-Denali service, taking guests from their ship to their Denali hotel room on the same day.
Holland America Line Immerses Guests in Alaska with 'Alaska Up Close'
Through authentic experiences on board and ashore that focus on culture, cuisine and immersive adventures, "Alaska Up Close" enables guests to discover, taste and experience the real Alaska in a way that only Holland America Line can deliver. Alaska Up Close features local experts and personalities leading workshops and lectures, Explorations Central (EXC) Talks revealing the stories of real Alaskans, tours highlighting the best of each destination, Port to Table culinary immersion and local cuisine served at dining venues throughout the ship.
Alaska cruise pricing starts at a "Have it All" premium package rate of $749 per person, double occupancy for a seven-day sailing, which includes one shore excursion, a Signature Beverage Package, one night specialty dining and Wi-Fi. Cruise-only standard fares start at $499 per person, double occupancy. Taxes, fees and port expenses are additional. Many Alaska departures through 2022 also feature free or reduced fares for kids when sailing as a third or fourth guest in the same stateroom.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Editors note: All 10 entries and photos are available at https://www.cruiseimagelibrary.com/c/hqjmz0q3.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook and the Holland America Blog. Access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL) and (NYSE: CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world since 1873 and was the first cruise line to offer adventures to Alaska and the Yukon nearly 75 years ago. Its fleet of premium ships visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world, offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience. A third Pinnacle-class ship, Rotterdam, joined the fleet in July 2021.
The leader in premium cruising, Holland America Line's ships feature innovative initiatives and a diverse range of enriching experiences focused on destination exploration and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from Holland America Line's esteemed Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
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HRH is Only Hospital in Hudson County with Any SRC Accreditation
Kaitlyn Probasco Awarded Care Specialist Accreditation
SECAUCUS, N.J., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hudson Regional Hospital (HRH) and its Institute for Robotic Surgery (IRS) have received the first ever accreditation from the Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) for Excellence in Care in Spine Surgery and its Spine Surgery Division will be the standard for all SRC future reviews.
The IRS also received accreditation for bariatrics, robotic joint replacement, minimally invasive surgery and was named a Center of Excellence for minimally invasive gynecology. Together with the distinction as a Center of Excellence in Robotic Surgery which it previously received, the IRS is the only hospital in Hudson County with six accreditations from the non-profit whose mission is to ensure better safety and outcomes for surgical patients.
Additionally, long-term Physician Assistant Kaitlyn Probasco, DMSc, PA-C was awarded the Care Specialist Accreditation, becoming the second SRC-accredited practitioner following Dr. Yitzhack Asulin, MD, FACS, FACOG, Director of the IRS and its Director of the Female Pelvic Reconstruction and Robotic Surgery. Dr. Asulin is also the only master surgeon in the Tri-State area.
"Since taking over HRH in 2018, it has been our mission to create a world-class hospital by investing in the most technologically advanced modalities and networking to secure the region's best surgical practitioners," said Dr. Nizar Kifaieh, President and CEO of Hudson Regional Hospital.
The SRC sought out to Hudson Regional Hospital and its IRS for a collaboration to determine the criteria for its new Excellence in Care for Spinal Surgery. HRH is the only facility in the Tri-State area that offers surgeons and patients access to the most advanced suite of technologies including Da Vinci XI Robotic System, ExcelsiusGPS and the Mazor Robotic Guidance System.
Additionally, the IRS recently became the first facility in New Jersey to offer hernia patients OviTecx®, a more natural alternative to synthetic mesh.
"Our surgical team is made up of pioneers in the minimally invasive robotic surgery field that have applied this approach to multiple specialties. The robotic technologies allow us more accuracy, better patient outcomes, smaller incisions, quicker recovery times," said Dr. Yitzhack Asulin, MD, FACS, FACOG, Director of Female Pelvic Reconstruction and Robotic Surgery.
"Congratulations to Dr. Probasco and deep appreciation to all of the IRS practitioners, supporting staff, and ancillary department teams for helping us achieve these distinctions. We will continue collaborating with the SRC to both create the criteria for the new Spine Surgery accreditation model and to ensure that we achieve it."
Hudson Regional Hospital also became the only hospital in Hudson County to be designated a Stroke Center by the NJ Department of Health, allowing stroke patients in the area more immediate access to emergency care without having to travel further outside their community in the critical minutes after stroke symptoms first appear.
The SRC created its accreditation program in 2003 to ensure safe and effective patient care buy consulting with experts from each specialty to guide the development of its accreditation programs and outcomes databases.
For more information about Hudson Regional Hospital and its Institute for Robotic Surgery, call 201.392.3100 or visit www.hudsonregionalhospital.com.
About the Surgical Review Corporation
Established in 2003, SRC is a nonprofit, patient safety organization that develops and administers best-in-class accreditation programs for medical professionals, surgeons, hospitals and freestanding outpatient facilities throughout the world.
These programs improve the safety and quality of patient care and lower the overall costs associated with successful treatment. Data, provided by program participants, is used to determine which treatments achieve the best outcomes. This information enables clinicians, patients, payors and policymakers to make informed decisions that improve health care delivery.
SRC believes that even the best can improve. Excellence is not simply an achievement – it is a culture that must be sustained. SRC has performed thousands of inspections throughout the world and is in a unique position to provide the experience it has gained to those who wish to improve beyond their accreditation.
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SEATTLE, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JND Legal Administration announces that on September 13, 2021, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") issued an Order instituting and simultaneously settling cease-and-desist proceedings against Respondents GTV Media Group, Inc. ("GTV"), Saraca Media Group, Inc. ("Saraca"), and Voice of Guo Media, Inc. In the Order, the SEC found that from approximately April 2020 through June 2020, Respondents generally solicited thousands of individuals to invest in the GTV Common Stock offering. The SEC further found that during the same period, GTV and Saraca ("the G Entities") also solicited individuals to invest in the Digital Asset offering. According to the Order, as a result of these two unregistered securities offerings, whose proceeds were commingled, Respondents collectively raised approximately $487 million from more than 5,000 investors, including individuals in the United States. The SEC ordered the Respondents to pay $486,745,063 in disgorgement, plus prejudgment interest of $17,688,365 and $35,000,000 in civil money penalties, for a total of $539,433,428, to the SEC. The SEC also created the Fair Fund, pursuant to Section 308(a) of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, so the penalties paid, along with the disgorgement and interest paid, can be distributed to harmed investors. To date, the Respondents have paid a total of $455,439,194.49. Any additional funds collected from the Respondents pursuant to the Order will be added to the Fair Fund. The Fair Fund has been deposited at the United States Department of the Treasury's Bureau of the Fiscal Service ("BFS") for investment.
G Entities [Relevant Period start and end dates (inclusive)]:
- GTV Common Stock [4/20/2020 through 6/2/2020]; and
- G-Dollars or G-Coins [4/1/2020 through 6/30/2020];
On October 14, 2021, the SEC appointed Miller Kaplan Arase LLP as Tax Administrator. The SEC also appointed JND Legal Administration as Fund Administrator (the "Fund Administrator") on November 23, 2021. The SEC approved a plan for the distribution of the GTV Media Group Fair Fund (the "Plan"). The Plan is publicly available at www.GTVMediaGroupFairFund.com, and available on the SEC's webpage for this matter at https://www.sec.gov/divisions/enforce/claims/gtv-media-group.htm.
If you purchased one or more of the securities listed above during the corresponding Relevant Period(s) and would like to be considered for eligibility for a distribution from the GTV Media Group Fair Fund, you must submit a completed and signed Proof of Claim Form ("Claim Form"), including adequate supporting documentation of your purchases and a completed tax certification, to the Fund Administrator by the Claims Bar Date.
The Claim Form is available at www.GTVMediaGroupFairFund.com. You may submit your Claim Form online no later than 11:59 p.m. PT on the Claims Bar Date following the directions at www.GTVMediaGroupFairFund.com/claim. Alternatively, you may send your Claim Form to the Fund Administrator. Claim Forms must be postmarked no later than the Claims Bar Date if sent by First Class Mail; and if not by First Class Mail, received by the Fund Administrator by the Claims Bar Date. If not submitted online, Claim Forms should be directed to the following address:
GTV Media Group Fair Fund
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91403
Seattle, WA 98111
Additional information regarding the GTV Media Group Fair Fund, including the Distribution Plan, the Plan Notice, the Claim Form, relevant deadlines, and related materials are available on the Distribution Website at www.GTVMediaGroupFairFund.com. You may obtain additional information or request copies of the Claim Form by contacting the Fund Administrator toll-free at 866-853-5013, emailing info@GTVMediaGroupFairFund.com, or writing to:
GTV Media Group Fair Fund
c/o JND Legal Administration
PO Box 91403
Seattle, WA 98111
Please check the website www.GTVMediaGroupFairFund.com frequently for updates.
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Tech innovator pushes the boundaries of video conferencing for remote working and learning
CLAYMONT, Del., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAGO TECHNOLOGIES LLC, a multinational technology company specializing in smart education and team collaboration technologies, is proud to announce that its IMAGO UC100 PRO Limited Edition Huddlecam (IMAGO UC100 PRO LE) has won the Red Dot Award for Product Design 2022.
"We are honoured to receive this prestigious recognition from Red Dot. Such an achievement is a testament of our commitment to innovate and push boundaries to make remote learning and working a seamless and convenient process. Since the start of the pandemic, schools and workplaces have struggled to find effective ways to transition into remote learning and working environments. With the IMAGO UC100 PRO LE, we want to bring our customers and business partners solutions for seamless collaboration with effective visibility to address their challenges in keeping up with the new ways of working and learning," said Ethan Tan, CEO of IMAGO TECHNOLOGIES LLC.
The IMAGO UC100 PRO LE is an all-in-one video conferencing camera in a compact and lightweight design that is ideal for smaller spaces and huddle rooms.
The IMAGO UC100 PRO LE boasts crystal-clear video quality with built-in wide-angle coverage and a 94-degree diagonal Field-of-View (FoV) camera. Putting people at the heart of the online meeting and teaching experience, the AI Tracking Camera keeps participants in view and adjusts to any changes in the scene or of participants. Users can stay focused instead of constantly adjusting their camera and settings during a call. Features like adaptive real-time face detection, auto framing, and optimal screen to meeting room ratio further enhances user experience by empowering all participants to focus on collaboration.
The IMAGO UC100 PRO LE is built-in with a highly sensitive HD microphone with 4 microphone arrays and a 360-degree voice pickup within a 5 meter radius. Its simple USB plug & play feature and compatibility with any video conferencing application makes it an all-in-one device with everything you need for a quality video call experience.
The "Red Dot Award" is one of the most sought-after seals internationally for products that feature outstanding and high quality designs. The prestigious award is broken down into three distinct Red Dot Award disciplines, namely Product Design, Brands & Communication Design, and Design Concept.
Organised once every year, the products and communication projects, as well as design concepts and prototypes that are entered into the competition are evaluated by the Red Dot Jury, which convenes yearly for each competition based on the individual specialist areas of the respective members.
About IMAGO
IMAGO is a multinational technology company with a strong presence in the APAC region. IMAGO promotes global connection and collaboration through its smart all-in-one technologies, focusing on video conferencing and private cloud solutions to facilitate its strong clientele in the education, government and private sectors.
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Le-Vel shares new products and casts a vision for a more premium lifestyle at THRIVEpalooza 2022
GRAPEVINE, Texas, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Le-Vel, a world leader in human nutritional innovation, brought its annual convention, THRIVEpalooza to the Gaylord Texan April 7 - 9. Thousands of Brand Promoters lined the entrance for the three-day bash ready to experience the most exciting event of the year. Brimming with guest speakers, the debut of game-changing products and a spectacle of parties, THRIVEpalooza 2022 didn't disappoint.
Studded with sparkle, a black tie dinner for Le-Vel Millionaire Award recipients kicked off the rewards and recognition weekend on Thursday, April 7 to honor a decade's worth of Brand Promoters who have earned the coveted award. But not to be outshined, the Opening Night Party the following night set the stage for Le-Vel's most epic product launches to date.
Co-Founder and CEO, Jason Camper launched Le-Vel's OooWEE! premium "here-we-go" energy drink, a multi-function beverage designed to kick start your morning, energize your pre-workout routine, and give you that mental and physical boost your body craves during the day. OooWEE! contains zero calories and is lightly carbonated. It has BCAAs to help minimize protein breakdown+ as well as micronized creatine to support muscle performance+.
Two new vegan Lifestyle Shake flavors,strawberry and chocolate, launched on Friday as well. Along with vanilla, there are now three delicious, dairy free, plant-based options to use as Step 2 of the THRIVE Experience 60-Day Challenge. Lifestyle Shakes work in synergy with Step 1, Lifestyle Capsules and Step 3, Derma Fusion Technology (DFT) providing a simple and easy three-step morning routine that gives your body over 100 different vitamins, minerals, probiotics, protein and more!
Lastly, a new version of Pink Pro with infused caffeine, capped the weekend's product launch frenzy. A recent favorite addition to THRIVE collagen-focused products, Pink Pro now has an infused caffeine option, when you want to have a kick with your collagen! Pink Pro is a power-packed beverage formulated to help support healthy hair, skin and nails.
Rewards and recognition continued the program on Saturday afternoon with the launch of STRIVE Magazine, featuring inspiring stories of Brand Promoters, some of which received a Millionaire Award of their own on stage later that day. Following, the winners of the third season of the 12-week physical fitness competition, Ultimate THRIVER, claimed their share of over $200,000 worth of prizes. Balloons and confetti settled to the ground as Le-Vel closed yet another awe-inspiring weekend of learning, community and fun.
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Founded in 2012 by Jason Camper and Paul Gravette, Le-Vel formulates and sells health and wellness products and skincare. Le-Vel products include the THRIVE Experience (consisting of the three core products, THRIVE Premium Lifestyle DFT, THRIVE Premium Lifestyle Capsules and THRIVE Premium Lifestyle Mix), and THRIVE SKIN (a CBD skincare system). All of Le-Vel's products contain premium vitamins and nutrients made with the highest quality ingredients.
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PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a new and innovative means of viewing, hearing and enjoying smartphones and other equipment with flat screens," said an inventor, from Fayetteville, Ga., "so I invented the A V S- ASTRAL VIDEO SYSTEM. My design would offer a spectacular audiovisual experience and it would eliminate dead zones and audio silence zones."
The patent-pending invention provides omnidirectional video with no blind spots or dead zones for astral display on electronic devices with flat screens. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional limited views on flat screen devices. As a result, it improves the viewing experience. The invention features an advanced, multi-feature design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the owners of electronic devices. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-AZB-116, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a comforting blanket that would offer a symbol of enduring love and remembrance for parents who have lost a child," said an inventor, from College Park, Ga., "so I invented the MEMORY NOTE BLANKET. My design would give a parent something tangible to hold and connect with emotionally."
The invention provides a unique memory blanket for parents who have lost a child. In doing so, it offers a visible, tangible way to channel grief. As a result, it enhances comfort and it offers therapeutic value for parents. The invention features a comforting design that is easy to use so it is ideal for parents who experience the death of a child, a miscarriage or a stillbirth. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-AAT-4542, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a system that would enable a parked car to be monitored even when miles away to provide peace of mind for a security-conscious vehicle owner," said an inventor, from Lithonia, Ga., "so I invented the 360 AUTO CAMERA. My design would spare the owner finding out hours later that the vehicle was tampered with, vandalized or stolen."
The invention provides an effective way to monitor the area around a parked car. In doing so, it ensures that the owner is notified if there is a break-in attempt. As a result, it increases security and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features an automatic design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-AZB-117, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com
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GOP lawmakers aided Trump election challenge before warning against it, texts show
(CNN) - Two Republicans, once former President Donald Trump’s allies in Congress, called on the administration to stand down after the 2020 election.
Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Rep. Chip Roy of Texas went from encouraging the White House efforts to overturn the results to ultimately warning about the consequences.
Dozens of private texts to Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, obtained by CNN, show how they were trying to help initially, but by the end, they raised concerns to Trump’s top deputy about his campaign’s effort to stand in the way of the election’s certification.
“We’re driving a stake in the heart of the federal republic,” Roy warned Meadows in a text Jan. 1.
The texts, starting right after the election and going through early January 2021, are now in the possession of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
Roy’s stark warning came after weeks of begging Meadows for hard evidence of election fraud and concerns that the lack of specific evidence was a real problem for the Trump legal team.
“We must urge the president to tone down the rhetoric,” he wrote to Meadows on Nov. 9.
Roy did believe that there were problems with the election. In early December, he went to the House floor imploring his colleagues to look into the thin examples of fraud.
“The American people are raising legitimate questions about the election, and this body is missing in action and doing nothing,” he said Dec. 9.
Lee also started out hopeful there was a path to challenge the election results. In early November, he touted the work of conservative lawyer Sydney Powell, encouraging Meadows to get her an audience with the president and calling her a “straight shooter.”
Less than two weeks later, Powell appeared with Rudy Giuliani in what would become an infamous news conference where the duo made wild, baseless claims.
Lee then changed his tune, calling Powell a “liability” and turning his focus to touting attorney John Eastman.
Lee pushed a plan to convince state legislatures to offer up a set of alternate electors. When that plan fizzled, he decided he was no longer on board.
He texted Meadows on Dec. 16, “I think we’re now passed the point where we can expect anyone will do it without some direction and a strong evidentiary argument.”
Lee and Roy ultimately chose not to join other Republicans to vote against certifying the election.
“Our job is to open and then count, open then count. That’s it. That’s all there is,” Lee said on the Senate floor Jan. 6.
Privately, they were even more emphatic about the Trump team’s efforts.
“The president should call everyone off. It’s the only path,” Roy texted Meadows on Dec. 31.
Lee argued the effort to challenge the election certification was on dangerous constitutional ground.
Three days before Jan. 6, he warned, “I know only that this will end badly for the president unless we have the Constitution on our side.”
They did not, but the Trump team and a group of loyal Republicans went ahead with their plan anyway.
As it became clear their effort would not be successful, hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in protest.
As the violence was raging, Roy texted Meadows, “Fix this now.”
He then went to the House floor and placed the blame squarely at Trump’s feet.
“The president should never have spun up certain Americans to believe something that simply cannot be,” Roy said Jan. 6.
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PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I came up with this idea after hearing a delivery driver say that the smell of the delivered food was so appealing that he wanted to eat it. I thought there should be a way to prevent this from happening," said an inventor, from Rex, Ga., "so I invented the SECURED FOOD DELIVERED SAFE BAGS (SFDS BAGS). My design protects food against tampering, contamination and consumption."
The invention prevents the tampering or consumption of food/drinks by delivery drivers. In doing so, it ensures that food items remain safe within the bag. As a result, it provides peace of mind for consumers. The invention features a safe and secure design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for restaurants and food delivery services. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ALL-2742, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
(AP) - Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
One big unknown? “We don’t know how high that mountain’s gonna grow,” said Dr. Stuart Campbell Ray, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University.
No one expects a peak nearly as high as the last one, when the contagious omicron version of the coronavirus ripped through the population.
But experts warn that the coming wave – caused by a mutant called BA.2 that’s thought to be about 30% more contagious – will wash across the nation and push up hospitalizations in a growing number of states in the coming weeks. And the case wave will be bigger than it looks, they say, because reported numbers are vast undercounts as more people test at home without reporting their infections or skip testing altogether.
At the height of the previous omicron surge, reported daily cases reached into the hundreds of thousands. On April 14, the seven-day rolling average for daily new cases rose to 39,521, up from 30,724 two weeks earlier, according to data from Johns Hopkins collected by The Associated Press.
Dr. Eric Topol, head of Scripps Research Translational Institute, said the numbers will likely keep growing until the surge reaches about a quarter the height of the last “monstrous” one. BA.2 may well have the same effect in the U.S. as it did in Israel, where it created a “bump” in the chart measuring cases, he said.
Keeping the surge somewhat in check, experts said, is a higher level of immunity in the U.S. from vaccination or past infection compared with early winter.
But Ray said the U.S. could wind up looking like Europe, where the BA.2 surge was “substantial” in some places that had comparable levels of immunity. “We could have a substantial surge here,” he said.
Both experts said BA.2 will move through the country gradually. The Northeast has been hit hardest so far — with more than 90% of new infections caused by BA.2 last week compared with 86% nationally. As of Thursday, the highest rates of new COVID cases per capita over the past 14 days were in Vermont, Rhode Island, Alaska, New York and Massachusetts. In Washington, D.C., which also ranks in the top 10 for rates of new cases, Howard University announced it was moving most undergraduate classes online for the rest of the semester because of “a significant increase in COVID-19 positivity” in the district and on campus.
Some states, such as Rhode Island and New Hampshire, saw the average of daily new cases rise by more than 100% in two weeks, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Joseph Wendelken, spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Health, said despite rising cases, hospitalizations remain relatively low, and that’s the metric they are most focused on right now. About 55 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized, compared with more than 600 at one point in the pandemic.
Officials credit high vaccination rates. State statistics show 99% of Rhode Island adults are at least partially vaccinated and 48% have gotten the booster dose that scientists say is key in protecting against severe illness with omicron.
Vermont also has relatively high levels of vaccination and fewer patients in the hospital than during the height of the first omicron wave. But Dr. Mark Levine, the health commissioner there, said hospitalizations and the numbers of patients in intensive care units are both up slightly, although deaths have not risen.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control shows that new hospital admissions of patients with confirmed COVID-19 were up slightly in New England and the New York region.
On the West Coast, modelers from Oregon Health & Science University are projecting a slight increase in hospitalizations over the next two months in that state, where cases have also risen steeply.
As the wave moves across the country, experts said states with low rates of vaccination may face substantially more infections and severe cases that wind up in the hospital.
Ray said government leaders must be careful to strike the right tone when talking to people about protecting themselves and others after COVID restrictions have largely been lifted. Philadelphia recently became the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate after a sharp increase in infections. But Vermont’s Levine said there are no plans to bring back any of the restrictions that were imposed earlier during the pandemic.
“It’s going to be hard to institute restrictive, draconian measures,” Ray said. “Fortunately, we have some tools that we can use to mitigate risk. And so I hope that leaders will emphasize the importance for people to watch the numbers,” be aware of risks and consider taking precautions such as wearing masks and getting vaccinated and boosted if they’re not already.
Lynne Richmond, a 59-year-old breast cancer survivor who lives in Silver Spring, Md., said she plans to get her second booster and keep wearing her mask in public as cases rise in her state and nearby Washington, D.C.
“I never really stopped wearing my mask…I’ve stayed ultra-vigilant,” she said. “I feel like I’ve come this far; I don’t want to get COVID.”
Vigilance is a good strategy, experts said, because the coronavirus is constantly throwing curveballs. One of the latest: even more contagious subvariants of BA.2 found in New York state, known as BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1. And scientists warn that new and potentially dangerous variants could arise at any time.
“We shouldn’t be thinking the pandemic is over,” Topol said. “We should still keep our guard up.”
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Associated Press reporter Wilson Ring contributed from Stowe, Vermont.
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PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a secure and easy way to carry a collection of tools to a construction site or gear for an outdoor sporting excursion," said an inventor, from Atlanta, Ga., "so I invented the HELPING HAND. My design ensures that heavy items are supported and it could reduce arm and hand strain."
The patent-pending invention provides an efficient way to carry tools, sports gear or personal items. In doing so, it eliminates the need to make multiple trips. It also ensures that the hands are free for other tasks and it could enhance safety and support. The invention features a functional and durable design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for contractors, trade workers, outdoor enthusiasts, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-AAT-4567, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Republican Eric Hovde opts out of run for Wisconsin governor
Republican businessman Eric Hovde says he will not run for governor this year, but he is considering a second run for U.S. Senate in 2024
MADISON, Wis. (AP) — Republican businessman Eric Hovde said Friday that he will not run for governor this year, but he is considering a second run for U.S. Senate in 2024.
Hovde's decision not to get into the race leaves former Gov. Tommy Thompson and businessman Tim Michels as the two highest-profile potential Republican candidates still considering it. Candidates could start circulating nominating papers on Friday to get on the ballot and they have until June 1 to obtain the 2,000 signatures necessary.
Former Lt. Gov. Rebecca Kleefisch, businessman Kevin Nicholson and state Rep. Tim Ramthun are all running. The winner of the Aug. 9 primary will face Democratic Gov. Tony Evers in November.
Despite being beaten by Thompson in the 2012 Senate primary, Hovde indicated he would likely get his endorsement should he enter the race.
Hovde said he knows and likes Kleefisch, but he has never met Nicholson or Ramthun. Ramthun is a vocal supporter of decertifying the 2020 presidential election win in Wisconsin by President Joe Biden, a move that numerous attorneys have said is impossible and that Republican legislative leaders do not support.
“Pitching something that has no legal ability makes no sense to me," Hovde said.
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PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ..."I wanted to provide truckers with an improved means of seeing into darkened areas when reversing," said an inventor, from Atlanta, Ga., "so I invented the ILUMA-NIGHTLITE. My design could also increase safety and visibility when loading or unloading the truck at night."
The invention provides supplemental lighting for commercial trailers at night. In doing so, it increases visibility and safety when reversing. It also could help to prevent injuries when working behind the parked truck at night. As a result, it reduces guesswork, stress and anxiety for truck drivers. The invention features an effective design that is easy to use so it is ideal for truck drivers and trucking companies. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ALL-2030, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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South Carolina death row inmate picks firing squad over electric chair
(AP) - A South Carolina prisoner scheduled to be the first man executed in the state in more than a decade has decided to die by firing squad rather than in the electric chair later this month, according to court documents filed Friday.
Richard Bernard Moore, 57, is the also first state prisoner to face the choice of execution methods after a law went into effect last year making electrocution the default and giving inmates the option to face three prison workers with rifles instead.
Moore has spent more than two decades on death row after being convicted of the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg. If executed as scheduled on April 29, he would be the first person put to death in the state since 2011.
The new law was prompted by the decadelong break, which corrections officials attribute to an inability to procure the drugs needed to carry out lethal injections.
Moore’s attorneys have asked the state Supreme Court to delay his death while another court determines if either available method is cruel and unusual punishment. The attorneys argue prisons officials aren’t trying hard enough to get the lethal injection drugs, instead forcing prisoners to choose between two more barbaric methods.
His lawyers are also asking the state Supreme Court to delay the execution so the U.S. Supreme Court can review whether Moore’s death sentence was a disproportionate punishment compared with similar crimes. The state justices denied a similar appeal last week.
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PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create an easier way to transport heavy objects to and from various locations as well as up and down stairs," said one of two inventors, from Atlanta, Ga., "so we invented the AUTOMATED HAND TRUCK. Our design eliminates the need to manually carry items and it could reduce the risk of injury."
The invention provides an improved hand truck/dolly for moving large or heavy items. In doing so, it enables items to be transported on flat surfaces or on stairs. As a result, it reduces physical strain and it saves time and effort. The invention features a durable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, moving companies, construction workers, etc. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Atlanta sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-ALL-2758, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Wheels reportedly fall off school bus while it’s in motion
DETROIT (WXYZ) - A middle school bus in Michigan broke down on the side of the road after two wheels apparently detached from the bus while it was in motion.
Fortunately, no one was injured.
A photo of the L’Anse Creuse Middle School bus is making rounds on social media and sparking concern and frustration with parents.
“Nobody said anything to any of us,” Tammy Caparo said. She has a granddaughter in the seventh grade that attends that school.
She says there was no email, phone call or alert to tell families what happened.
Caparo picks her granddaughter up from school, but on social media parents who say their children were on the bus are reporting they didn’t hear from school officials.
“I would hope the school would do more about the safety of the children and reach out to the parents and let them know that they are doing everything they can to make the buses more safe for their children to get on,” Caparo said.
After the incident, many are left wondering how the wheels just rolled off a moving bus.
According to a L’Anse Creuse school official, it appears it was caused by a mechanical failure involving a bolt.
“The district has not had any other issues of this nature in the past,” the official said.
They went on to say that “extensive bouncing” caused by road conditions, such as potholes, could have played a part.
“Wheels just don’t come off of school buses,” said Andy Didorosi, owner of the Detroit Bus Company.
He’s repaired buses for years.
He said they are one of the safest vehicles, and it’s unlikely Michigan roads are to blame for wheels detaching.
“School buses are made to take hundreds of thousands of pounds of force on their axles,” he said. “They are extremely, extremely tough vehicles.”
Didorosi said it’s likely the bolts or lug nuts loosened over time, and the daily inspector missed it.
“And frequently drivers give a vehicle a quick visual inspection, which is oftentimes not enough,” he said.
WXYZ asked L’Anse Creuse if the bus had recently been repaired, as well as when it had its last state inspection, but did not get a response.
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LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Celsius Holdings, Inc. ("Celsius" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CELH) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between August 12, 2021 and March 1, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 16, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Celsius improperly recorded expenses related to share-based compensation for both the second and third quarters of 2021. The Company would be forced to restate its financial results for those quarters, including a net loss for the third quarter. The Company failed to maintain adequate controls over financial reporting. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Celsius, investors suffered damages.
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Wisconsin DNR ending sturgeon guards on Wolf River
The state Department of Natural Resources is ending its practice of posting volunteer guards along the Wolf River to protect spawning sturgeon from poachers
GREEN BAY, Wis. (AP) — The state Department of Natural Resources is ending its practice of posting volunteer guards along the Wolf River to protect spawning sturgeon from poachers.
WLUK-TV reported Wednesday that Sturgeon for Tomorrow has been posting guards along the river around the clock each spring for decades in coordination with the DNR to protect the fish.
DNR Regional Conservation Warden Ben Treml says there’s been no major complaints or poaching cases for at least 15 years and coordinating the volunteers is a lot of work and it’s hard to find people willing to work overnight. He added that no volunteers have patrolled the river for the last two years during the pandemic.
Jim Patt is the president of the southwest chapter of Sturgeon for Tomorrow. He says he’s not happy with the DNR’s decision. No one knows how much poaching is really going on, he said, and if word gets around that the guards aren’t on the river any more poaching could increase. | https://www.kttc.com/2022/04/15/wisconsin-dnr-ending-sturgeon-guards-wolf-river/ | 2022-04-15T15:58:32 | 1 | https://www.kttc.com/2022/04/15/wisconsin-dnr-ending-sturgeon-guards-wolf-river/ |
LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces the filing of a class action lawsuit against Rivian Automotive, Inc. ("Rivian" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: RIVN) for violations of the federal securities laws.
Investors who purchased the Company's shares pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's initial public offering conducted on November 10, 2021 (the "IPO"), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 6, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Rivian underpriced its electric pickup truck and electric SUV and was forced to increase its prices significantly shortly after its IPO. These price increases not only tarnished the Company's reputation, but also put a portion of its existing 55,400 preorders at risk of cancellation. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the IPO period. When the market learned the truth about Rivian, investors suffered damages.
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NEW YORK, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackpot World, the world-leading, free-to-play social casino mobile game and one of the top 15 highest-grossing casino mobile games in the world, has launched real-time multi-player mode. Following its launch, the app experienced a 15% jump in its active player base.
Jackpot World has also released a new slot game called Samba and Carnival. The game features a samba theme, based on the famed Brazilian music genre and dance, with eye-catching elements such as lively samba dancers and beautiful feather graphics. Players have reviewed this new game as highly entertaining, praising the samba dancers in particular.
With the real-time multi-player mode, Jackpot World now enables players to compete against other real-life players. The more the players spin, the more coins there are to be won. Players even have the chance to be named as the Samba Star of their group, with their name highlighted and celebrated.
"Jackpot World is excited to offer our players real-time multi-player mode," said Emma Li, Producer of Jackpot World. "There's nothing more fun than playing against friends and family, and we hope that our users enjoy the excitement of some light-hearted, easy-going competition."
The Jackpot World app offers a rich and constantly growing selection of slot machine games. They include the classic 777 slot machine game, Fortune Babies, Fortune Tree, Mighty Tiger, and Penguin Quest, as well as new games such as Leprechaun Blast, Werewolf Night, and Myth of Medusa. The games offer bonus features and free coins to recreate the exhilarating Las Vegas casino slot machine experience, while there are also bonuses, stamps, and prizes that are up for grabs. Jackpot World is committed to ensuring a consistently thrilling entertainment experience, rolling out a new slot machine at least once a week.
Social at its core, Jackpot World can be played with friends, families, and other slot machine lovers from all over the world. To download the game, head on over to the Jackpot World page on Google Play or Apple's App Store.
About Jackpot World
Jackpot World is a leading free social casino slot game with the ambition to become the most player-centric social casino game. It is one of the top 15 highest-grossing casino gaming apps in the world.
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IRVINE, Calif., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Karma Automotive, a Southern California-based luxury electric automaker, and Manhattan Motorcars, an award-winning retailer of luxury and performance vehicles, have partnered to showcase Karma's latest vehicle at the New York International Auto Show, from April 15th to April 24th, 2022.
The 2022 Karma GS-6, a luxury electric vehicle will be featured in Manhattan Motorcars' booth at the Jacob Javits Center. Alongside the Karma GS-6, Manhattan Motorcars will also showcase other luxury brands, such as Bentley, Lamborghini, Rolls-Royce, Porsche, and GTO Engineering.
"We have an exceptional partnership with Karma, who provide a unique luxury electric vehicle experience," states Paul Dumont, The general manager of Manhattan Motorcars. "There has never been a better time to buy an electric vehicle in the state of New York."
"It is great to be a part of the New York International Auto Show again, especially with a partner like Manhattan Motorcars," says William Monroe, Senior Vice President of Global Sales, Marketing, and Customer Experience at Karma Automotive. "This auto show has been one of the largest publicly attended consumer events, which is fantastic for showcasing our vehicle's latest generation."
The 2022 Karma GS-6 can be experienced at Manhattan Motorcars's booth in the Jacob Javitz Center, located on Level 3, Booth #900.
ABOUT KARMA AUTOMOTIVE
Karma Automotive, founded in 2014, is a southern California based producer of luxury electric vehicles. Headquartered in Irvine, California with a production facility located in Moreno Valley, Karma sells vehicles via its dealer network in North America, Europe, South America and the Middle East. Karma's Innovation and Customization Center, which opened in 2017 offers world-class engineering, design, customization, and manufacturing services along with electrification platforms.
Karma Launched its Revero® and Revero® GT in 2017 and 2019. Both vehicles were named Green Car Journal's Luxury Green Car of the Year™ award. In 2021 Karma announced the GS-6 Series which was honored with Green Car Journal's 2022 Green Car Product of Excellence™ award. Karma GS-6 is an electric vehicle powered by dual electric motors that embodies Karma's goal of offering leading technology with a luxury experience. Every Karma vehicle is created with unparalleled individual care and craftsmanship.
For more information, visit www.karmaautomotive.com, or www.karmanewsroom.com.
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ARLINGTON, Va., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the new Vice President of Business Development at Millennium Corporation, Keith Cooperman is principally responsible for the business growth, business development operations, and direct oversight of the Millennium's Capture and Proposal Teams.
Keith brings more than 20 years of experience in federal contracting and entrepreneurial ventures. Prior to joining Millennium, he was responsible for leading growth and business development of Guidehouse's $50m+ National Security Portfolio. This included 200+ people supporting U.S. National Defense, Intelligence, and Civilian Agencies (DoD, DHS, CIA, ODNI, NSA, NRO, NGA, and DIA), military intelligence components, and a prime ID/IQ at the CIA. He has run many successful captures of competitive, full and open business that accelerated the growth plans for Guidehouse, SAIC, Engility-TASC and NJVC.
Before joining Guidehouse, Keith was the Director of Growth for SAIC. During this time, he brought in an annual revenue of $500m and led the rebranding and marketing of Engility's cloud migration solution, Cloud ASCEND™.
Keith attended Johns Hopkins University's undergraduate program for International Studies and Master's program for International Relations. He then received an MBA from the University of Maryland.
"We are excited to welcome Keith Cooperman as our new VP of Business Development! His track record of experience and leadership will be a key enabler for the corporation," said Kevin Jennings, CEO & Co-Founder.
About Millennium Corporation
For nearly two decades, Millennium Corporation has been operating on the leading edge of cybersecurity. Our elite team of nearly 400 experts has an unparalleled record of performance supporting Red Team Operations, Defensive Cyber Operations, Software Engineering, and Technical Engineering. With the largest contingent of contracted Red Team operators in the DoD, we provide an unmatched level of threat intelligence and battle-tested experience for customers in both the DoD and federal civilian markets.
Millennium is headquartered at 1400 Crystal Drive #400 Arlington VA 22202.
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703.887.4811
Christina.mansfield@millgroupinc.com
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BATTLE CREEK, Mich., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) plans to issue its 2022 first quarter financial results at approximately 8:00 am EDT on Thursday, May 5, 2022.
The following documents will be available on the Company website https://investor.kelloggs.com at 8:00 am EDT: Press release, financial tables, GAAP reconciliations, and presentation slides.
The Company will also host a public webcast during which Kellogg executive management will review and discuss these results. Speaking on behalf of Kellogg Company will be Steve Cahillane, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer, and Amit Banati, Chief Financial Officer. A question and answer session with publishing analysts will follow. A transcript of the conference call will be posted on the Company website within 24 hours of the event.
At Kellogg Company (NYSE: K), our vision is a good and just world where people are not just fed but fulfilled. We are creating better days and a place at the table for everyone through our trusted food brands. Our beloved brands include Pringles®, Cheez-It®, Special K®, Kellogg's Frosted Flakes®, Pop-Tarts®, Kellogg's Corn Flakes®, Rice Krispies®, Eggo®, Mini-Wheats®, Kashi®, RXBAR®, MorningStar Farms® and more. Net sales in 2021 were nearly $14.2 billion, comprised principally of snacks as well as convenience foods like cereal, frozen foods, and noodles. As part of our Kellogg's® Better Days ESG strategy, we're addressing the interconnected issues of wellbeing, climate and food security, creating Better Days for 3 billion people by the end of 2030. Visit www.KelloggCompany.com.
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Boston Grand Opening to take place on Saturday, April 16 at 11 a.m. EDT. Manhasset location set to open this Spring.
NEWARK, Calif. , April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards with the longest range, fastest charging electric car on the market, today announced the official opening of its newest Studio location in the Seaport District in Boston, MA. Following the Boston location, another location will open at the Gate at Manhasset on Long Island, NY. These Studio openings will mark 26 Studio and service center locations open in North America. The Lucid Studio Seaport will open to the public on Saturday, April 16 with the Lucid Studio Manhasset opening later this spring.
"Our Studios in Boston and Manhasset will increase our physical footprint in a market where we see growing demand for electric vehicles – the Northeast," said Zak Edson, Vice President, Sales and Service of Lucid. "These new locations position Lucid next to likeminded, luxury brands and expose us to potential customers who might be discovering the brand for the first time."
These openings follow the recent start of deliveries for the Lucid Air Grand Touring and announcement of the new Grand Touring Performance model. More information on these models can be found, here.
Studio Experience
Every Lucid Studio offers a digitally oriented luxury experience tailored to each customer's preferences, whether they visit in-person, make inquiries entirely online, or combine the two. Lucid Studios allow customers to experience the brand and obtain information about its products in locations that underscore the company's unique design aesthetic. Visitors who explore a Lucid Studio will get a vision of how the company draws inspiration from the beauty, innovation, and diversity of its home state of California. In addition, Lucid Studios augment the physical experience of seeing and touching a Lucid Air with an elevated digital experience. Using a 4K VR configurator, Lucid's Virtual Reality Experience combines the physical and virtual worlds to showcase seamless personalization of everything from interior finishes and materials to exterior color.
Virtual Experience
Mirroring the luxury one-to-one Studio experience online, customers can also take advantage of "Lucid Studio Live," a cloud-based configuration solution powered by ZeroLight's Concierge product. From the comfort of their own homes, customers can virtually interact with a car while a Lucid representative guides them through key features and configuration options.
Future Studio & Service Centers
Additional locations will continue to open as Lucid expands its presence in North America and globally. Customers can visit during normal business hours or can book a personal appointment by contacting the Lucid team at lucidmotors.com/contact. They can always start exploring the Lucid Air through the "Design Yours" Configurator.
About Lucid Group
Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. The company's first car, Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design that features luxurious full-size interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint. Underpinned by race-proven battery technology and proprietary powertrains developed entirely in-house, Lucid Air was named the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year®. The Lucid Air Grand Touring features an official EPA estimated 516 miles of range or 1,050 horsepower. Customer deliveries of Lucid Air, which is produced at Lucid's new factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, are underway.
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Community activities, giveaways and amazing new technologies kick off at 9 a.m.
PITTSBURGH, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pittsburgh-based Busy Beaver Building Centers recently opened its 25th neighborhood home improvement center at 401 Vine St. in Delmont, Pa.
Formerly a movie theater, the center measures 44,000 square feet and includes a spacious outdoor garden center. Folks in Delmont, Salem Township, Murrysville and other local communities will be welcomed to the new store with a family-friendly grand opening on Saturday, April 30, 2022.
"We're really excited to be a part of the Delmont community," says CEO Joe Kallen. "We have an amazing, knowledgeable and friendly staff with an extensive product offering that will satisfy the needs of the do-it-yourselfer as well as the professional remodeler."
The new store features an array of state-of-the-art technologies. It's the first home improvement center in the U.S. to fully use Pricer electronic shelf labels (ESL), a system that provides greater pricing accuracy by electronically maintaining the price signage.
Further automation comes in the form of Badger Technologies' autonomous robot equipped with Badger® Retail InSight software, which scans the entire store every day and alerts management to out-of-stock and misplaced products.
Both technologies relieve the staff of time-consuming tasks and give them more time to service customers. In addition, the ESL system and robot significantly speed up the handling of online orders, a popular shopping option at all Busy Beaver locations.
"Technology is a key imperative in our mission to be the favorite home improvement center in the communities we serve," says Adam Gunnett, Busy Beaver's director of IT and marketing. "We relentlessly look for innovative ways to increase efficiencies and empower our associates to provide legendary customer service."
Grand opening festivities begin with a board-cutting ceremony at 9 a.m. There will be prize giveaways, family-friendly activities, and a live broadcast with WHJB 107.1 FM.
Door Buster specials for in-store customers only will include two-for-one Glidden Paint, Miracle-Gro Potting Mix, and Scotts Turf Builder Weed & Feed.
During the celebration, Busy Beaver will be accepting donations to Make-A-Wish and will reward one lucky donor with a brand-new Char-Broil Performance Series 4-Burner Gas Grill.
About Busy Beaver
Busy Beaver was founded in 1962 with lumber yards in Clairton, Verona and Carnegie, Pa. The company quickly expanded, opening full-line home improvement centers throughout the 1970's and 1980's.
Currently, Busy Beaver operates 20 full-line home center stores and five True Value brand hardware stores in Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia, and employs more than 550 people. In September 2013, Busy Beaver began operating under the ownership of CEO Joseph Kallen, who resides in Delmont, Pa.
The company is committed to providing legendary customer service and a customer-centric in-store experience at each of its neighborhood home improvement centers.
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Listen To New Single "SUFFERER" HERE
British Reggae Legends Announce North American Tour Dates Beginning May 12
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LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell & Astro will release their new album Unprecedented, June 17 via UMe. The album will be released as a black 2LP, a limited-edition white-color 2LP, 1CD, limited-edition cassette as well as digitally. All formats include their new single "Sufferer", which Ali has dedicated to his beloved friend and bandmate of over four decades, Astro, who tragically passed away last November.
'"Sufferer,' is a song that Astro and I have always loved, from the brilliant Kingstonians," comments Ali. "Astro was so proud of our version of this song, as am I. It's the first track off our new studio album Unprecedented which will be out in the summer. This song is more poignant and special than I ever realized after Astro heartbreakingly passed away after recording this album. We want to keep his memory alive through his music and this song and album."
Listen to "Sufferer" HERE
In addition to touring across Europe in 2022, the legendary British reggae-pop group has announced three tour dates in North America beginning May 12 in Las Vegas, NV. For more information, click HERE.
UB40 Featuring Ali, Astro & Mickey's most recent album, 2018's A Real Labour Of Love, debuted at No.2 on the UK album chart, only dropping one place a week later to No.3, and the album spent a month in the Top 10. UB40 topped the UK singles chart on three occasions and sold 70 million records as they took their smooth yet rootsy musical blend to all corners of the globe. Between 1983 and 1998 the group produced three Labour Of Love albums, bringing hits such as Eric Donaldson's "Cherry Oh Baby", Lord Creator's "Kingston Town" and Johnny Osbourne's "Come Back Darling" to a new, global audience. They also topped the charts on both sides of the Atlantic with their reggae covers of "Red Red Wine" and "(I Can't Help) Falling In Love With You" and had a further UK No.1 with their cover of "I Got You Babe" with Chrissie Hynde.
Unprecedented Tracklist (2LP,1CD, Cassette, Digital)
- Caught You In A Lie
- Do Yourself A Favour
- Emperors Wore No Clothes
- Happy Includes Everyone
- Heaven In Her Eyes
- Lean On Me / In Aid Of NHS Charities Together
- Lean On Me
- Mellow
- Stay Another Day
- Sufferer
- Sunday Morning Coming Down
- Unprecedented
- We'll Never Find Another Love
- What Have I Done
2022 UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell US Tour Dates
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Team Olive runners lace up their sneakers to conquer healthcare's most pressing challenges
U.S.A., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Olive, the automation company creating the Internet of Healthcare and official sponsor of the 126th Boston Marathon, today announced the return of its Marathons that Matter Challenge. The initiative will once again celebrate and honor a team of runners that represent the pursuits of a healthier humankind, a more equitable system and a more connected future — the marathons that matter.
As part of the Marathons that Matter Challenge, Olive will have 21 runners from Olive and other healthcare organizations, including Anthem, BCBS of Massachusetts, Cook County Health, Highmark Health, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Norton Healthcare and others, represent Team Olive in the 126th Boston Marathon. Olive also will have a physical presence at the Boston Marathon Fan Fest, presented by Amazon, which allows attendees to participate in various activities benefiting local charities.
For the second year in a row, Olive will donate proceeds from its Boston Marathon Fan Fest activities to Boston's Children's Hospital. This year's donation will benefit Boston Children's Hospital's Simulation Lab, an initiative that aims to optimize human-human and human-technology relationships to reduce risk, fear and anxiety for children during care. At Fan Fest, attendees will be able to run with Olive on treadmills and play games to raise money in support of Boston Children's Hospital, while also learning how Olive is conquering healthcare's most pressing challenges.
"Every day, healthcare workers are running their own marathons, many of which are tedious and monotonous due to broken infrastructures and inefficient processes," said Sean Lane, CEO of Olive. "That's why we're delighted to bring back the Marathons that Matter Challenge for the second year and to celebrate the incredible human spirit required to complete such an endeavor — both on this course and within the field of healthcare."
"We're able to help the sickest children. The families in our care come to Boston Children's from all over seeking the world's best science and medicine. With our thoughtful partners, we're meeting these mission-critical needs," said Andrea M. Marlar, Assistant Vice President, Special Events, Boston Children's Hospital. "Patient families find so much at Boston Children's—a home away from home, a new community, a future bursting with possibility. Thank you to partners like Olive who want to support our vision."
To learn more, visit Oliveruns.com.
About The Boston Athletic Association
Established in 1887, the Boston Athletic Association is a non-profit organization with a mission of promoting a healthy lifestyle through sports, especially running. The B.A.A. manages the Boston Marathon, and supports comprehensive charity, youth, and year-round programming. The Boston Marathon is part of the Abbott World Marathon Majors, along with international marathons in Tokyo, London, Berlin, Chicago, and New York City. Since 1986, the principal sponsor of the Boston Marathon has been John Hancock. The 126th Boston Marathon is scheduled to take place on Monday, April 18, 2022. For more information on the B.A.A., please visit www.baa.org.
About Olive
Olive is the automation company creating the Internet of Healthcare. The company is addressing healthcare's most burdensome issues through automation — delivering hospitals, health systems and payers increased revenue, reduced costs, and increased capacity. People feel lost in the system today and healthcare employees are essentially working in the dark due to outdated technology that creates a lack of shared knowledge and siloed data. Olive is driving connections to shine new light on healthcare processes, improving operations today so everyone can benefit from a healthier industry tomorrow. To learn more about Olive, visit oliveai.com.
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312-329-3979
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NEW YORK, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pretium, a specialized investment firm with over $40 billion in assets, today announced the addition of Laura Cappiello as Senior Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer, succeeding Donna Winston, who is retiring as Senior Managing Director and Chief Talent Officer at Pretium.
Ms. Cappiello brings 20 years of experience, including more than 10 years as a senior human capital executive in premier investment management firms. Most recently, she served as Managing Director and Chief Human Resources Officer at Madison Dearborn Partners, where she oversaw the firm's talent efforts, including recruiting, employee relations and diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
"At Pretium, people are the driving force behind our business success and enable our companies to deliver best-in-class service to our residents, care for our communities, and value to our investors," said Don Mullen, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Pretium. "As we enter this next phase of growth, I am pleased to welcome Laura to build on our efforts to hire and retain the best talent, foster an inclusive culture, and enhance employee engagement – with the ultimate goal of being an employer of choice nationally and in each of our markets."
"Donna has been an integral part of Pretium's leadership team for half of our firm's existence, building a human resources strategy that has enabled us to attract talent, weather a global pandemic, and build a strong foundation for the future," continued Mr. Mullen. "Donna's significant contributions over the last five years have put our firm on a solid path, and we look forward to her ongoing involvement as an advisory partner."
"Pretium is uniquely qualified to lead transformative, post-pandemic change in talent management," said Ms. Cappiello. "I am excited to join the Pretium team and to deliver value for all of our stakeholders, starting with our employees."
Previously, Ms. Cappiello was the Head of Human Capital Management and Deputy General Counsel for BlueMountain Capital Management. As a member of the firm's executive team, she helped execute the sale of BlueMountain Capital to Assured Guaranty and the subsequent integration of the two firms. Before joining BlueMountain, Ms. Cappiello was Head of Human Resources at Chilton Investment Company and previously led the campus legal recruiting effort at Sullivan & Cromwell. She began her career as a litigator at Willkie Farr & Gallagher.
Ms. Cappiello received a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature and Politics from New York University, and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. She was named to Hedge Fund Journal's 50 Leading Women in Hedge Funds 2018. Currently, Ms. Cappiello serves as an advisory board member for Behind the Book, a nonprofit literacy organization focused on supporting New York City public school students.
About Pretium
Pretium is a specialized investment firm focused on U.S. residential real estate, residential credit, and corporate credit. Pretium was founded in 2012 to capitalize on secular investment and lending opportunities arising as a result of structural changes, disruptions, and inefficiencies within the economy. Pretium has built an integrated analytical and operational ecosystem within the U.S. housing, residential credit, and corporate credit markets, and believes that its insight and experience within these markets create a strategic advantage over other investment managers. Pretium's platform has more than $40 billion of assets and employs approximately 4,000 people across 30 offices, including London and Dubai. Please visit www.pretium.com for additional information.
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VERO BEACH, Fla., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QOL Medical, LLC, a ground-breaking rare disease pharmaceutical company, announced today it has selected Optum Frontier Therapies as its new pharmacy partner to support CSID patients nationwide being treated with Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution.
Currently, Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is the only treatment for Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID) in children and adults. Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of genetically determined sucrase deficiency, which is part of Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency. Sucraid® can help improve the breakdown and absorption of sucrose (table sugar) from the intestine and can help relieve the gastrointestinal symptoms of CSID. www.sucraid.com
"At QOL Medical, we're passionate about improving the lives of patients living with rare diseases. Our patients and healthcare providers needs are unique." said Weng Tao, MD, COO of QOL Medical, LLC. "The migration to Optum Frontier Therapies means better care for our patients, and greater attention and support for our healthcare providers."
Optum Frontier Therapies, a specialty pharmacy and distribution business dedicated to people with rare disease, partners with stakeholders across health care to provide customizable pharmacy and patient services, distribute and dispense specialty medications, and utilize data reporting and analytics to advance therapeutic outcomes and experiences.
"People living with rare disease are often on long and complex journeys, and it is critical to simplify their access to care and expert support," said Natasha Mayfield, Vice President and General Manager, Optum Frontier Therapies. "As a clinical partner, we are honored to be chosen by QOL Medical to deliver this important therapy to patients living with CSID."
People with CSID, commonly known as Sucrose (sugar) Intolerance, are unable to properly digest sucrose (table sugar), which is found in foods like ice cream, apples, cake, and corn. In adolescents and adults, CSID has been characterized by symptoms of chronic abdominal pain, gas, bloating, and diarrhea, which overlap with common irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms. In infants, CSID classically presents as explosive watery diarrhea, failure to thrive, diaper rash, irritability, and acidic stools.
Important Safety Information
INDICATION
Sucraid® (sacrosidase) Oral Solution is an enzyme replacement therapy for the treatment of genetically determined sucrase deficiency, which is part of Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency (CSID).
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION FOR SUCRAID® (SACROSIDASE) ORAL SOLUTION
- Sucraid® may cause a serious allergic reaction. If you notice any swelling or have difficulty breathing, get emergency help right away.
- Sucraid® does not break down some sugars that come from the digestion of starch. You may need to restrict the amount of starch in your diet. Your doctor will tell you if you should restrict starch in your diet.
- Tell your doctor if you are allergic to, have ever had a reaction to, or have ever had difficulty taking yeast, yeast products, papain, or glycerin (glycerol).
- Tell your doctor if you have diabetes, as your blood glucose levels may change if you begin taking Sucraid®. Your doctor will tell you if your diet or diabetes medicines need to be changed.
- Some patients treated with Sucraid® may have worse abdominal pain, vomiting, nausea, or diarrhea. Constipation, difficulty sleeping, headache, nervousness, and dehydration have also occurred. Check with your doctor if you notice these or other side effects.
- Sucraid® has not been tested to see if it works in patients with secondary (acquired) sucrase deficiency.
- NEVER HEAT SUCRAID® OR PUT IT IN WARM OR HOT BEVERAGES OR INFANT FORMULA. Do not mix Sucraid® with fruit juice or take it with fruit juice. Take Sucraid® as prescribed by your doctor. Normally half of the dose of Sucraid® is taken before a meal or snack and the other half is taken during the meal or snack.
- Sucraid® should be refrigerated at 36°F-46°F (2°C-8°C) and should be protected from heat and light.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit FDA.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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About QOL Medical, LLC
QOL Medical is a specialty biopharmaceutical company dedicated to improving clinical outcomes and overall quality of life for patients with rare diseases. QOL Medical is a patient-centric company founded in 2003 to focus on the acquisition and commercialization of orphan and gastrointestinal products in underserved markets. Learn more at www.qolmed.com.
Sucriad® is a registered trademark of QOL Medical, LLC. All rights reserved.
About Optum Frontier Therapies
Optum® Frontier Therapies is a specialty pharmacy dedicated to patients living with rare diseases. Their patient-first pharmacy model is designed to simplify the patient's experience by providing one-on-one expert guidance for their pharmacy needs. They have two distinct centers of expertise to tailor to the needs of a specific disease state or therapy: The Optum Frontier Therapies Center for Rare Disease and The Optum Frontier Therapies Center for Gene Therpay. Learn more at frontiertherapies.optum.com.
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SAN DIEGO, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that it will publish the Company's financial results for its second quarter fiscal 2022 on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, after the close of the market on the Company's Investor Relations website, at https://investor.qualcomm.com/financial-information. The earnings release will also be furnished to the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on a Form 8-K, which will be available on the SEC website at http://www.sec.gov.
Qualcomm will host a conference call to discuss its second quarter fiscal 2022 results which will be broadcast live on April 27, 2022, beginning at 1:45 p.m. Pacific Time (PT) at https://investor.qualcomm.com/news-events/events. An audio replay will be available at https://investor.qualcomm.com/news-events/events and via telephone following the live call for 30 days thereafter. To listen to the replay via telephone, U.S. callers may dial (877) 660-6853 and international callers may dial (201) 612-7415. Callers should use reservation number 13728288.
Qualcomm is the world's leading wireless technology innovator and the driving force behind the development, launch, and expansion of 5G. When we connected the phone to the internet, the mobile revolution was born. Today, our foundational technologies enable the mobile ecosystem and are found in every 3G, 4G and 5G smartphone. We bring the benefits of mobile to new industries, including automotive, the internet of things, and computing, and are leading the way to a world where everything and everyone can communicate and interact seamlessly.
Qualcomm Incorporated includes our licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of our patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of our engineering and research and development functions and substantially all of our products and services businesses, including our QCT semiconductor business. For more information, visit www.qualcomm.com.
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Two-thirds of BNPL users are subprime; lack of standards for disclosure of fees, payments, data collection, and credit reporting challenge understanding of credit quality and total debt burden
BOSTON, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weak regulatory oversight including a lack of standards for the disclosure of fees, payments, data collection, and credit reporting may lead to problems for the rapidly growing "buy now, pay later (BNPL)" industry, according to a new paper from the Mossavar-Rahmani Center for Business and Government at The Harvard Kennedy School.
The paper ("Grow Now, Regulate Later") notes that globally BNPL products are expected to account for $680 billion in transactions by 2025 or about 12% of all eCommerce sales on goods. This growth is being driven primarily by younger consumers, with two-thirds of BNPL borrowers falling into the subprime category (TransUnion survey), making them especially vulnerable to negative changes in an economy that is already unstable. At the same time, the unprecedented nature of the industry and lack of oversight makes it difficult to properly evaluate the risks including significant subprime borrowing and total consumer debt burden.
"While there are many good actors and the industry offers access and convenience for consumers, it is naturally engaging in what we call 'regulatory arbitrage' which has allowed it to generally avoid the kind of oversight required of credit card companies, banks, and other traditional lenders," said Marshall Lux, the paper's principal author and a Fellow at the Kennedy School. "This, combined with the fact that the BNPL industry has yet to experience a full credit cycle, is a potential source of future problems for both consumers and lenders."
A Legal Gray Space
Despite its significance, the U.S. BNPL market currently exists in what the paper calls "a legal gray space," largely because it can be so difficult to categorize segment products. While BNPL companies can and have already done much to protect consumers – providing voluntary credit bureau reporting and fee disclosure at the point of sale (POS), for example – the scale, novelty, and potential consumer impact of BNPL products warrant immediate and more thorough oversight, the paper's authors say.
In December 2021 concern about the industry prompted the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) to issue information collection orders to leading BNPL companies to assess the "risks and benefits [to consumers] of these fast-growing loans." This is expected to lead to future actions but, the authors note, many consumers are struggling with their debts today.
As cited in the Wall Street Journal this week, emerging signs may be a harbinger of trouble. Subprime credit spreads are widening, and short sales on BNPL stocks are increasing. While yield premiums on bonds and short interest represent short-term patterns, they nonetheless suggest the market's apprehension about the future of some subprime credit products, including BNPL.
The Kennedy School paper concludes that a few regulatory interventions can help BNPL products continue to create value for merchants, consumers, and the financial system while protecting those most vulnerable. These include:
- Mandatory fees and rights disclosure at point-of-sale can help consumers understand the real cost of BNPL financing and make clear that BNPL products lack the consumer protections of similar products, like credit cards.
- Credit bureau reporting standards can help BNPL permanently improve consumer access to finance while increasing accountability for both consumers and lenders.
- Data privacy standards can protect consumers from potentially exploitative use of data as some BNPL companies struggle to generate profit through monetization of new consumer data.
- Services and/or charge dispute settlement procedures can help eliminate a large volume of current BNPL consumer complaints and provide a more even playing field for credit cards and BNPL products.
- Stress testing and stress scenarios can help improve understanding of the potential impact of an economic shock. This is especially important given the uncertain outlook and the lack of ongoing Covid-related government income support.
"BNPL's real innovation has been at the point of sale where the convenience and ease of financing purchases has accelerated online merchant sales and made credit available to those who might otherwise be excluded," said Lux, citing a 2021 RBC Capital Markets report suggesting that online BNPL increases conversion rates 20-30% and lifts average ticket sales 30-50%.
"There is lot about this that is positive, but better oversight should lead to a more sustainable business model for the BNPL industry and an improved experience for all concerned," Lux said.
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BEIJING, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Segway-Ninebot held a ceremony in Beijing on April 13th to celebrate its 10 millionth smart e-scooter rolling off production lines. Segway-Ninebot President and CTO Chen Zhongyuan shared theme keynote "Segway-Ninebot's cumulative production of smart e-scooter exceeds 10 million units" to address how Segway-Ninebot assumes the role of a world leader in the smart electric scooter sector.
Segway-Ninebot's growth into a global leader in the e-scooter sector is due to key decisions that were undertaken early on about the direction of the company's R&D, along with the results of the comprehensive strengths of its product lineup, branding and business model. "Segway-Ninebot's vision, to serve more than one billion people with innovative short-distance transportation and robotic products, is the original intent and driving force of our e-scooter portfolio. Electric scooters are also the inevitable choice for us to expand the tool categories and build out the portfolio in short-distance travel between 2 and 20 kilometers," Chen explained.
The electric scooters market surged tenfold in the European and American markets in 2017 and has continued growing steadily since then. Data from Puyallup, WA-based report publisher QYResearch shows that the global production of electric scooters had reached 4.25 million as of the end of 2020. From 2017 to 2020, Segway-Ninebot's compound revenue growth rate for e-scooters rose to 132.22%.
As a key component of the business model, the company not only rolled out top quality intelligent e-scooters through both online and brick-and-mortar channels, but also aggressively established a presence in the market by taking early notice of and catching the wave of popularity taking place in foreign markets for shared scooters. Early on, the company struck deals with several major shared micro mobility operators worldwide, providing them with a full set of mobility solutions from product to behind-the-scenes operation and management.
According to Nuremberg, Germany-based consumer goods industry analytics provider GfK, from January 2019 to February 2020, Segway-Ninebot ranked first in the electric scooter markets of Germany, Italy, Spain and other major European countries, while most shared electric scooter operators signed deals with the company as the exclusive or first choice supplier. Now, Segway-Ninebot has become a world-leading supplier of shared micro-mobility solutions by working closely with Spin, Voi and other likeminded players.
The company has also developed a B2B2C business model, and jointly launched customized smart electric scooters with several auto brands including Mercedes-Benz AMG, Audi Seat and Maserati to solve the "last mile" of transportation problem.
Meanwhile, Segway-Ninebot is also aggressively developing new products to meet the differentiated expectations of riders with "diversified" product strategies. Three categories, consisting of nine series, were created to meet the requirements for short commutes (3-30km), long commutes (30-60km) and high-performance rides (60-100km). The nine series include the light and fashionable E series, the "comfort-first", science-driven F series, and the reliable and practical G series, among others.
In terms of innovation, the company is always looking at new technologies and adjusting its approach based on the latest tech and scientific advancements. In a move to deliver a better cycling experience to riders, Segway-Ninebot co-developed vacuum inflatable tires with several partners by leveraging i-Sealing technology. The resultant tire not only delivers higher durability and safety, but is also immune to blowouts or leaks even when driving over an upright nail. Furthermore, the company's e-scooters deploy a steel-pipe frame for higher stability and reliability. A proprietary battery safety management system provides double protection against short-circuits, overcurrent, overcharging and overdischarging in tandem with other safety features, assuring the safe operation of the batteries.
Not to be overlooked is that since Ninebot acquired Segway, the power of the brand has been further enhanced, while the global product portfolio has been expanded. Internal resource sharing since the acquisition has effectively improved the comprehensive advantages of the scooter lineup. Results from over 1 million pieces of customer's survey and feedback show that Segway-Ninebot optimized the user experience for riders, which has been further empowering the digital platform. Benefiting from its large scale and dominant market share among international markets, the company has achieved cost control, joint development, massive supply and agile response through supply chain optimization, increasing product reliability while reducing costs.
To date, the company has production facilities in Changzhou and Shenzhen, with the annual production capacity of smart e-scooters reaching 4 million units, ensuring stable product supply to global markets.
"Now that the milestone of 10 million units has been reached, the company will continue to improve product life and service, while continuing in its efforts to further promote the development of the industry," emphasized Chen.
The Segway Super Scooter GT series, a top product in the electric scooter category that was just released in March, was also showcased at the event. The Segway Super Scooter GT series (GT 1 and GT2) have built a reputation as the supercar of the electric scooter world, with a top speed of 37.3 mph (in US market) and 43.5 mph respectively. The GT1 hits 30 mph from zero in 7.5 seconds, while the GT2 does so in just 3.9 seconds. These are not only more than enviable numbers for the daily commute, but also more than meet the expectations of players seeking an extreme experience with their ride.
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About Segway-Ninebot
Segway-Ninebot is a global enterprise in the fields of intelligent short-distance transportation and service robots. In 1999, Segway was established in Bedford NH, US, which is the world leader in commercial-grade, electric, self-balancing personal transportation. Ninebot is an intelligent short-distance transportation equipment operator integrating R&D, production, sales, and service, established in Beijing, 2012. As Segway and Ninebot completed a strategic combination in 2015, Segway-Ninebot came into being. At present, the company's businesses are all around the world and have subsidiaries in Beijing, New York, Seattle, Los Angeles, Dallas, Amsterdam, Seoul, Paris, Barcelona, Munich, Shanghai, Changzhou, Shenzhen and Hangzhou, selling products in more than 225 countries and regions. With its world-renowned intellectual property, Segway-Ninebot will create more products that will lead users and the entire industry into the future.
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TAIPEI, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Mortal Sins is a cross-media production with the content of "Demon Worship Project" launched by publisher Hobby Japan in 2012, which the IP content includes manga and animation. The hottest RPG based on the anime Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY will be soon released at the end of April by USERJOY. Game features and screenshots are as follows:
- Pre-register rewards
The game's pre-register campaign is held until 4/25(UTC-5), over 230,000 players have pre-registered for the game at present, and the number is expected to reach 300,000 soon. So you can receive dozens of rewards when the game is launched, including:
-Coin*100,000
-Level 2 Trainer*50
-Level 4 Awaker Drusilla
-Poster*20
-Evolution Gem*100
-Summon Scroll*10
-Level 5 Awaker Anastasia
And if you pre-order through the Apple Store or Google Play, you can receive exclusive rewards additionally:
-Summon Scroll*10
-Level 3 Trainer*50
-Coin*50,000
- Game features
The game's plot takes the nonsensical route of "serious X prank", gorgeous 3D animations are used in the battles, and each character has its exclusive animation, which brings players visual enjoyment while playing. In addition to the basic character upgrades, equipment, and other system advancement breakthroughs and evolutions, there is also a mysterious system called the "Karma system". Players can raise the value from the main storyline dialogue options or send gifts to strengthen the bond and unlock the heart of the beloved character.
- Social media events
Meeting the target of 170,000 players pre-registered, a celebrating event was held on Facebook previously, we drew out 10 participants to get diamond*500. For the players who didn't participate in this event, there is no need to regret it, as there will be more events held in the future, the below shows the information about a new event that will be held in these few days.
The event will be from 4/17 to 23:59 4/19(UTC-5). Follow our social media and share the specific post, and you will count as a participant. We will draw out 5 participants to have the Awaker Scroll*10 and 10 participants for diamond*300.
Please follow our Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Reddit if you do not want to miss any information.
- Game info
Name: Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY
Enabled device: Android/iOS
Genre: Demon Worship Project RPG
Operate:UserJoy Technology
Develop:UserJoy Technology
Charges:Free (In-game purchases available)
Seven Mortal SinS X-TASY official site
Seven Mortal Sins X-TASY Pre-register site
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LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Vertiv Holdings Co ("Vertiv" or "the Company") (NYSE: VRT) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between April 28, 2021 and February 23, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 23, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Vertiv failed to develop an adequate response to supply chain problems and inflationary pressures. The Company's earnings would be negatively impacted by increasing costs. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Vertiv, investors suffered damages.
Join the case to recover your losses.
The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.
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National engineering challenge encourages students to create assistive technology for people with disabilities in the workplace.
VIENNA, Va., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SourceAmerica® proudly announces the college and high school winners for the 2022 IDEATE engineering competition that focuses on disability inclusion in the workplace.
The college winner is team Cal Poly SLO from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, California. Their project, titled Easing the Way to Increased Job Comfort and Efficiency with eZcart created a new custodial cart that increases on-the-job comfort and efficiency.
"We started out trying to create a more efficient way for our subject matter expert to do his job, but in talking to him we discovered that he was having a lot of physical discomfort and we needed to find a solution for that first. Once we did that, his efficiency increased naturally," said Joey Johnson of Cal Poly SLO. "This experience made us realize how important it is to talk to the people who are doing the job and ask them how they feel and what they need."
The winning high school team is Brentwood Research Engineers from Brentwood High School in Brentwood, New York. Their project is titled Scoring a Victory for Increased Productivity and Wages with the Victory Sealer. Their invention, The Victory Sealer, is an assistive device for heat sealing packages to enable the one-handed operation of a typical heat seal press.
"It was so inspiring working with Victor and seeing the impact our design had on him. It was amazing to see how one group of students could work together to create something new to help someone do their job better," said Nicole Olekanma, member of the winning Brentwood High School team.
"This competition is incredibly important to all of us at SourceAmerica," said SourceAmerica President and CEO Richard Belden. "It exemplifies the work we're doing to inspire the next generation to advocate for disability inclusion and to create employment opportunities for people with disabilities."
In addition to the judge's picks, the 350-plus attendees had the opportunity to vote live for their favorite project. More than 170 votes were tallied and the teams from Wethersfield High School from Wethersfield, Connecticut, and Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University from Blacksburg, Virginia, each received 19.3% of the vote and tied for the People's Choice Award.
IDEATE stands for Imagine, Design, & Evaluate Assistive Technologies for Employment. This annual engineering challenge encourages high school and college students from across the country to create assistive technology that increases workplace success for people with disabilities. In addition, student teams collaborate with a person with a disability in their community to evaluate a need and develop an innovative solution that makes a real difference.
In the finals event that took place virtually on April 13, three college teams and five high school teams from various states competed for the top prize. IDEATE finals judges were SourceAmerica experts in workforce development and productivity engineering. Finalist teams presented their projects and received rankings from the judges based on scalability, repeatability and impact.
The two winning student teams received a range of benefits and prizes, including monetary prizes, engineering project experience that can be leveraged for college or graduate school applications, as well as a coveted internship at SourceAmerica. To learn more about the IDEATE engineering competition, please visit https://www.sourceamerica.org/IDEATE.
About SourceAmerica:
SourceAmerica connects government customers and other organizations to a national network of nonprofit agencies that hire a talented segment of the workforce – people with disabilities. Established in 1974, SourceAmerica is committed to increasing economic and social inclusion and advocating for a more accessible future of work for people with differing abilities. As a leading job creator within the disability community and distinguished as an AbilityOne authorized enterprise, SourceAmerica harnesses the momentum and boosts the capability of its network and customers. To learn more, visit SourceAmerica.org and follow @SourceAmerica on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
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OKLAHOMA CITY, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stability Cannabis reaches a milestone of 25,000 unique patients served at its two metro Oklahoma City dispensaries, representing nearly 7% of all medical marijuana patients statewide.
"Stability continues our mission of helping patients access affordable, high-quality medicine. This milestone of having served and supported more than 25,000 unique medical marijuana patients is an important step in fulfilling our goal of leading the Oklahoma cannabis industry" said chief executive officer Denver Kitch. "Stability has now served patients from all 77 counties in Oklahoma. Having patients literally driving across the state to visit a Stability dispensary is exceptional" Kitch added.
To celebrate, Stability Cannabis is hosting a patient appreciation event including significant discounts and in store specials through April 24, 2022.
Oklahoma boasts one of the most robust medical marijuana markets in the United States. "Stability anticipates the medical marijuana industry to generate more than $130 million in combined tax remittances to the state and local municipalities in 2022" said David Lewis, chief operating officer of Stability Cannabis and member of the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority Advisory Council. "Patient counts also continue to climb incrementally across the state" Lewis added.
Stability Cannabis dispensaries operate 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. "The tagline patients associate with Stability is 'Always Open, Let's Go!' The hours of operation reflect our approach to inclusive patient access" commented Austin Clay, chief cultivation officer.
About Stability Cannabis
Oklahoma City based Stability Cannabis operates one of the largest cannabis cultivation, processing and retail operations in the American Midwest. Learn more at StabilityCannabis.com.
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AMES, Iowa, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Carbon Solutions is pleased to announce a new partnership with Bushmills Ethanol, Inc. to decarbonize its ethanol plant in Atwater, Minnesota.
Bushmills Ethanol is the 32nd ethanol plant to officially join Summit Carbon Solutions' transformative carbon capture and storage project. The plant began operations in 2005, and currently produces 85 million gallons of fuel ethanol per year.
Summit Carbon Solutions is developing the largest carbon capture and storage project in the world, which will have the capacity to capture and permanently store up to 12 million tons of carbon dioxide every year. The project will span across Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, South Dakota and North Dakota, and will cut the carbon footprint of affiliated ethanol plants in half.
"We are thrilled to have a progressive company such as Bushmills Ethanol as our newest partner," said Jim Pirolli, Chief Commercial Officer of Summit Carbon Solutions. "We share a common vision of supporting the long-term sustainability of U.S. agriculture by decarbonizing the supply chain and products that are produced. Bushmills is an excellent operator and has continually improved its plant through investments to reduce energy consumption and improve yields."
Summit Carbon Solutions and Bushmills Ethanol will capture more than 230,000 metric tons of CO2 per year, which will be compressed and transported to North Dakota for permanent geologic storage.
Summit Carbon Solutions recently announced significant project milestones, including submission of pipeline permit applications in the states of Iowa and South Dakota, and has raised over $600 million of equity, including recent investments from Continental Resources and Tiger Infrastructure Partners.
Summit Carbon Solutions seeks to lower greenhouse gas emissions by connecting industrial and biogenic CO2 emitters through strategic infrastructure to store carbon dioxide safely and permanently in the Midwestern United States. For more information, visit www.SummitCarbonSolutions.com
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LAS VEGAS, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Switch, Inc. (NYSE: SWCH) ("Switch"), the exascale technology infrastructure corporation, today issued its 2021 Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report, which is prepared in accordance with GRI, TCFD, GRESB, and SASB reporting frameworks. The report highlights Switch's leadership and accomplishments in environmental stewardship, social commitment and sound corporate governance.
"My vision for Switch is to sustainably power the future of the connected world by providing the most secure, energy-efficient technology ecosystems to facilitate digital commerce, while doing our part to enhance human productivity and drive economic prosperity," said Switch founder and CEO Rob Roy. "I believe that data runs the planet, but it should not ruin the planet. To demonstrate the tangible impacts of this vision, we are pleased to announce that Switch's 100% renewably powered data centers and verified carbon reduction projects resulted in a net zero Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon footprint in 2021."
Switch's 2021 ESG Report highlights include:
Environmental
- 100% Renewable Power
- Net ZERO Scope 2 Emissions
- Net ZERO Scope 1 Emissions
- Net Positive Water Projects Commenced
Social
- Equitable Male / Female Pay Ratio
- 42% Ethnic Diversity Across Total Workforce
- Semi-Annual Employee Pulse Survey
- Mental Health Virtual Sessions
Governance
- 7 out of 9 Independent Directors (78%)
- 3 Female Board Members
- Performance-Based Executive Compensation Plan
- Board Oversight of ESG
- Zero Security Breaches
Most recently, Switch was named by Newsweek magazine as one of "America's Most Responsible Companies," reflecting our commitment to ESG, Corporate Social Responsibility, Sustainability and Overall Corporate Citizenship. Switch also scored the highest environmental rating on S&P Global's ESG Indicator Report Card and is the only company to achieve an E-1 rating amongst more than 70 other domestic Telecom and Data Center Companies. Switch also received scores for Social (S-2) and Governance (G-2) which were among the highest in its peer group.
"The company's unique facility designs and renewable energy usage make it better positioned than its broader peer group and allow for better operational efficiency and lower prices to customers, supporting its competitive position. The company has achieved 100% renewable energy power consumption with zero Scope 2 carbon emissions since 2016. As of 2021, Switch is also zero Scope 1 emissions. Separately, its patented innovations in design, power, cooling, and density allow its data centers to operate with industry-leading power usage efficiency." – S&P Global ESG Credit Indicator Report Card.
Switch was also awarded the Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR Certification for superior energy efficiency and has for the third year in a row been recognized as a top-ranked EPA Green Power Partner – a program to help build the American green power industry.
Since its founding, Switch has embraced a culture of diversity, equality and inclusion. Switch is also heavily invested in the health and well-being of its employees. As part of the Switch ESG strategy, Switch has taken its commitment to physical health to the next level with the addition of our newest department, LIFE MUSE. This health and wellness division was created by our founder and CEO Rob Roy and is under the guidance of Quinn Pauly, MD, FAAFP. This innovative corporate wellness and lifestyle platform incorporate the pillars of overall health, fitness, recovery, nutrition, meditation, mental well-being and professional development.
A full copy of the 2021 ESG report can be found here.
About Switch
Switch (NYSE: SWCH) is the independent leader in exascale data center ecosystems, edge data center designs, industry-leading telecommunications solutions, and next-generation technology innovation. Switch Founder and CEO Rob Roy has developed more than 700 issued and pending patent claims covering data center designs that have manifested into the company's world-renowned data centers and technology solutions.
We innovate to sustainably progress the digital foundation of the connected world with a focus on enterprise-class and emerging hybrid cloud solutions. The Switch PRIMES, located in Las Vegas and Tahoe Reno, Nevada; Grand Rapids, Michigan; Atlanta, Georgia; and Austin, Texas, are the world's most powerful exascale data center campus ecosystems with low latency to major U.S. markets. Visit switch.com for more information and follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
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Program helps musicians easily purchase instruments, recording equipment and accessories to fuel their passion for music
STAMFORD, Conn. and WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synchrony (NYSE: SYF), a premier consumer financial services company, and Guitar Center, the world's largest musical instrument retailer, today announced the renewal of a strategic partnership that began in 2015. Under the agreement, Synchrony will continue providing a private label credit program for customers to make purchases at any Guitar Center location or via its website.
Guitar Center Gear Card customers can receive 5% rewards and special financing options when purchasing items from the nearly 300 Guitar Center locations and website, which is one of the top direct sales websites in the industry. In addition, customers applying online or through their mobile device benefit from Synchrony's Prequalification process which enables customers to see if they will be preapproved for credit and view their initial credit limit prior to submitting an application, with no impact to their credit bureau score.
"Our partnership with Guitar Center has made it easier for musicians to realize their passion," said Darrell Owens, senior vice president, Synchrony. "Offering flexible financing options and a great experience help those purchasing musical instruments and accessories to concentrate on what's important — making music. We are thrilled to extend our relationship with such a valued partner."
The program helps everyone — from lifelong musicians to beginners looking to expand their interest in music — achieve their musical goals with the backing of a strong financial services company. As anyone who loves music and wants to immerse themselves in learning how to play an instrument or advancing their skills quickly learns, it can be an expensive hobby to pursue. Synchrony and Guitar Center want to make it accessible and easy for musicians to enhance their musical knowledge.
"Over the past six years, Guitar Center has worked closely with Synchrony to provide the best financial payment options to our customers," said Tim Martin, Chief Financial Officer, Guitar Center. "We look forward to continuing this program to support our loyal customers on their musical journeys by offering simplicity, flexibility, and affordability at the point of purchase."
To learn more about the Guitar Center Gear Card, visit www.guitarcenter.com.
About Guitar Center
Guitar Center is a leading retailer of musical instruments, lessons, repairs and rentals in the U.S. With nearly 300 stores across the U.S. and one of the top direct sales websites in the industry, Guitar Center has helped people make music for more than 50 years. Guitar Center also provides customers with various musician-based services, including Guitar Center Lessons, where musicians of all ages and skill levels can learn to play a variety of instruments in many music genres; GC Repairs, an on-site maintenance and repairs service; and GC Rentals, a program offering easy rentals of instruments and other sound reinforcement gear. Additionally, Guitar Center's sister brands include Music & Arts, which operates more than 240 stores specializing in band & orchestral instruments for sale and rental, serving teachers, band directors, college professors and students, and Musician's Friend, a leading direct marketer of musical instruments in the United States. For more information about Guitar Center, please visit www.guitarcenter.com.
About Synchrony
Synchrony (NYSE: SYF) is a premier consumer financial services company delivering one of the industry's most complete digitally-enabled product suites. Our experience, expertise and scale encompass a broad spectrum of industries including digital, health and wellness, retail, telecommunications, home, auto, powersports, pet and more. We have an established and diverse group of national and regional retailers, local merchants, manufacturers, buying groups, industry associations and healthcare service providers, which we refer to as our "partners." We connect our partners and consumers through our dynamic financial ecosystem and provide them with a diverse set of financing solutions and innovative digital capabilities to address their specific needs and deliver seamless, omnichannel experiences. We offer the right financing products to the right customers in their channel of choice. For more information, visit www.synchrony.com and Twitter: @Synchrony.
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SHANGHAI, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2022 TCab Tech is steadily pushing forward their E20 eVTOL development. During the first quarter of the year, thanks to the hard works of the entire team, they have completed many tilt-rotor transition flights with the E20 50% subscale demonstrator.
E20 50% subscale demonstrator features 6-meter wingspan, 2 lift rotors and 4 tilt-rotors. Like the E20, the demonstrator uses 6 rotors in VTOL and transits to 4 rotors in cruise. The 2 lift rotors are switched-off and locked during cruising flight.
The demonstrator serves as a flight-testing platform for the engineering team to collect valuable flight test data for early validation of the E20 configuration and design. Being the first passenger-carrying eVTOL company in China employed with vectored thrust configuration, the 50% subscale demonstrator is by far one of the largest eVTOL demonstrators currently flew in China.
The 50% subscale demonstrator is the second subscale demonstrator built by TCab Tech. Compared to the previous 25% subscale demonstrator, the latter has the following improvements:
Aerodynamic: larger in size and exactly the same external layout as the full-scale E20, the flight test results collected could further validate the computational fluid dynamics (CFD) simulations.
External Layout: included flaps and variable pitch rotors to improve control laws and aerodynamics validations.
Systems: Conversion corridor of the tilt-rotor could be fine-tuned, plus, every control unit has independent control channel to facilitate failure hazard analysis (FHA) and the examination of the fail-safe design.
Flight Control: Mounted with many data-feedback sensors to collect thorough flight data which could be used to further improve aircraft control algorithms.
While serving as a flight-testing platform, the E20 eVTOL 50% subscale demonstrator is also used to develop in-house structural & durability test facilities, electric motor test-rigs, SIL and HIL flight simulation labs. The know-how gains from the flight testing and the facilities built will pave a smoother path for us to prepare ourselves toward getting airworthiness certification from the Chinese airworthiness authority.
Check flight record of E20 eVTOL 50% subscale demonstrator: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8XuRoX7lCGk.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Thompson Child & Family Focus (Thompson) opens its third Short-Term Crisis Stabilization program to serve high-risk adolescents within the custody of Departments of Social Services in the Partners Health Management service area.
The program, which targets adolescents in need of short-term crisis response due to significant behavioral health challenges that are not effectively addressed in other levels of care, has already demonstrated success in two other Thompson campus facilities. These are youth that are often in the custody of the Department of Social Services (DSS) and represent some of the most highly traumatized youth in our communities.
Partners CEO Rhett Melton said, "We are excited to partner with Thompson to create this important service for children in our communities. Projects like this are a cornerstone of our work and represent what is possible through close collaboration with local organizations such as DSS, as well as our philosophy of maintaining deep and innovative relationships with our behavioral health provider partners."
In addition to the residential component, the program also offers a therapeutic piece that addresses the increased needs of this population. Program clients benefit from highly structured days and recreation, in addition to therapy. Through regular meetings with staff therapists, trauma responses and behaviors are addressed, and coping skills implemented. The program also now offers telepsychiatry services and medication consults, increasing accessibility.
Thompson has successfully operated multiple long-term care programs for youth with significant behavioral health challenges for decades. However, residential programs of six months or more are not right for every youth. Neither are short-term acute hospitalizations, which generally last 48-72 hours at most, and ultimately may not provide enough care to truly make an impact. The system of care has been missing an "intermediate" length of stay program for youth whose needs are not met with the traditional residential continuum. This Thompson program helps to fill that gap.
"Thompson is thrilled to be partnering with Partners Health Management to stand up this much needed resource in the community," stated Thompson President/CEO Will Jones. "We have consistently found Partners to be an organization that is willing to invest in innovative programs to meet needs for the most complex youth in our communities. We look forward to standing up this program and others in the future to fill gaps, meet needs, and give every youth the best possible chance of success in their lives."
Much like the two programs already in operation, youth in this program receive treatment for an average of 30-45 days, and Thompson's treatment team will partner with the youth's DSS care team to ensure positive outcomes for the youth served. The new program expansion will operate within Thompson's beautiful 62-acre Matthews, NC campus which provides a therapeutic environment for youth to experience their treatment.
About Thompson
Headquartered in Matthews, North Carolina (Mecklenburg County), Thompson Child & Family Focus is a human services leader transforming lives through early childhood, family stability, and mental health services. As a solutions-driven organization committed to rewriting narratives for the most vulnerable in our community; Thompson achieves this by providing comprehensive, evidence-based services, and trauma-informed care, for children (ages 0-18) and their families, virtually and in-person. Thompson is led by President/CEO Will Jones and employs over 340 staff in NC, SC, and FL. To read more about Thompson's continuum of services online, go to thompsoncff.org, or email news@thompsoncff.org.
About Partners
Partners Health Management is a leading local managed care organization (LME/MCO), providing access to care for central and western North Carolina's most vulnerable citizens. Partners manages Medicaid, state and local funding for intellectual/developmental disabilities, mental health and substance use disorder (IDD/MH/SUD) services in our covered areas.
We are recognized across North Carolina for our Partners Community Model and unwavering commitment to the counties and the families we serve. Through our steadfast community focus and longstanding partnerships with local stakeholders, agencies and elected officials, our members receive the care and support they need.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Twitter, Inc. (NYSE: TWTR) investors who sold shares while Elon Musk secretly built a large position in Twitter to submit your transactions now.
Relevant Selling Period: Mar. 24, 2022 – Apr. 1, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 13, 2022
Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/TWTR
Contact An Attorney Now: TWTR@hbsslaw.com
844-916-0895
Twitter, Inc. (TWTR) Securities Fraud Class Action:
The lawsuit is brought on behalf of investors who sold Twitter securities between Mar. 24, 2022, and Apr. 1, 2022, inclusive.
Specifically, the complaint alleges that Musk began acquiring Twitter shares in Jan. 2022, and by Mar. 14, 2022 Musk had acquired over 5% of Twitter's outstanding shares – requiring Musk to disclose his stake in Twitter by Mar. 24, 2022. Musk, however, did not disclose his stake but secretly built it to a 9.1% stake.
On Apr. 4, 2022 Musk belatedly disclosed that he acquired over 73 million Twitter shares, or about 9.1% of the Company. He further claimed his purchases were for investment purposes only and that he agreed with Twitter's board of directors that he would not acquire a total stake in the Company's shares exceeding 14.9%.
But, on Apr. 14, 2022, Musk announced he proposed acquiring all the outstanding Twitter shares for $54.20 per share.
"Musk has been accused of recklessly manipulating a company's share price before, and in this case, we're focused on selling investors' lost profits and proving Musk intentionally or recklessly concealed his transactions and misled about his intentions," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in Twitter and sold shares while Musk secretly built his stake in the Company, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Musk should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email TWTR@hbsslaw.com.
About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation law firm focusing on corporate accountability through class-action law. The firm is home to a robust securities litigation practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and fraud. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
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Railroad highlighted as best place to work for women overall, multicultural women and millennials
OMAHA, Neb., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific today announced its first time being named as a Best Place to Work by the Women's Choice Awards in all three categories: Best Companies for Women, Best Companies for Diversity and Best Companies for Millennials.
The Women's Choice Awards selects companies based on female and diversity representation in the workforce, work-life balance benefits, professional development and support networks, paid and family time off, health and wellness benefits, employee recognition and financial benefits.
Only companies with the highest scores earn a Women's Choice Award, and very few are recognized across all three categories.
"Union Pacific is honored to be recognized as a Best Place to Work for all women," said Beth Whited, executive vice president – Sustainability and Strategy. "Being identified by the Women's Choice Awards is exemplary of our meaningful progress toward our diversity, equity and inclusion goals."
Union Pacific was identified by the Women's Choice Awards for meeting general needs of all working women, aiming to dismantle systematic barriers and close race-based gaps, and helping millennial women grow and advance in their careers.
This year, the award included an environmental, social and governance component for candidates that have proven to be socially and environmentally responsible. Union Pacific has made significant progress toward reducing its environmental impact and is working to achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
This recognition comes a year after Union Pacific announced its goal to increase the representation of women in its workforce by doubling the current population and growing its people of color in the workforce to 40%, representing a 36% improvement.
ABOUT UNION PACIFIC
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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Company reduced carbon footprint by 20%; launched mental health solution and donated thousands to support local communities
CHATTANOOGA, Tenn., April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unum's 2021 Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) report shows the company is making headway to deliver employee benefits solutions, build healthier communities and become a more inclusive workplace.
Unum's ongoing ESG work highlights how the organization continues to anticipate and respond to the evolving expectations of its shareholders. The three factors critical to the company's success and sustainability are responsible investments, inclusive products and services and reducing environmental impact.
Some activities and contributions from employees in the U.S., U.K., Ireland, and Poland that show how they make a difference at work and in the communities they live include:
- Helping communities: Unum gave $12.4 million in corporate and employee contributions to charitable causes, while Employees logged 26,300 volunteer hours. The company also committed $3 million over the next three years to build healthier communities.
- Carbon footprint: Each year, Unum promises to reduce its carbon footprint by 3% more than the previous year. The company continued to deliver on that promise with an over 20% reduction in carbon equivalent emissions since 2020. The organization recycled 1,592 tons of paper and decreased water use by 12% from 2020.
- Helping the working world thrive: During the pandemic, Unum met the evolving needs of customers. The company covered 43 million people and their families with financial protection and workplace benefits. It also launched Unum Behavioral Health, a digital solution that guides employees to support offerings that are right for them, including clinical treatment options and a library of mental health education and resources.
- Social Justice Fund: Since the Social Justice Fund launched in the summer of 2020, Unum has contributed more than $700,000 to programs focused on systemic and policy change, training, economic justice, and civic engagement.
- Inclusion & Diversity (I&D): Unum implemented a new I&D team that is using data-informed strategies to drive its commitment and collective efforts to a more inclusive workplace.
"Creating a culture of sustainability and accountability is the right thing to do and is integral to our business plans," said Rick McKenney, president and CEO of Unum Group. "Thanks to the resilience, passion, and energy of our 10,300 employees, we're creating a more sustainable, inclusive and responsive company."
Unum's 2021 ESG Report includes a Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) report that highlights the risks and opportunities companies face because of climate change.
Unum (NYSE: UNM), an international provider of workplace benefits and services, has been helping workers and their families for more than 170 years. Through its Unum and Colonial Life brands, the company offers disability, life, accident, critical illness, dental, vision and stop-loss insurance; leave and absence management support and behavioral health services. In 2021, Unum reported revenues of $12.0 billion and paid $8.2 billion in benefits. The Fortune 250 company is one of the 2022 World's Most Ethical Companies, recognized by the Ethisphere® Institute.
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LOS ANGELES, April 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DACK, a mobile-first SaaS platform that enables short-term rental operators to provide their guests with a seamless digital stay experience, has been selected as the guest experience solution for North Carolina-based Yonder Luxury Vacation Rentals. DACK's powerful guest experience platform, which includes keycode / digital key management, customizable property guides and upsells, contactless check-in and checkout, dynamic local recommendations, one-touch WiFi, and more, will now be offered across Yonder's 200-door short-term rental portfolio.
Yonder is a beloved North Carolina-based luxury rental provider known for its nature-centric mountain homes and cabins. When guests stay at a Yonder property, they know they're in for an unforgettable time. Yonder offers high-quality, unique, and breathtaking experiences across its more than 200 unique mountain properties, and their devotion to surpassing guests' expectations has earned them over 12,000 5-star reviews, as well as selection in AirBnB's Host Tool study.
"Yonder's dedication to delivering unique and memorable guest experiences is apparent and closely aligned with our values. We are eager to help them deliver on their mission to provide 'authentic interaction and personalized customer service,' because we believe we are particularly well-positioned to do so," said Thomas Schaper, Head of Product at DACK.
"The guest experience is critical, and we believe that our relationship with DACK will help us to further enhance our offerings and continue to create the kinds of memories that keep our guests coming back," said CMO Mark Bastin at Yonder. "With their mobile-first platform, we can effortlessly scale our personalized and authentic guest experience without sacrificing quality."
About Yonder
For over 12 years, Yonder has been North Carolina's premier luxury vacation rental cabin, home and property management firm. Yonder focuses on delivering an exceptional vacation experience through local customer knowledge, support, and hand-selected homes. Every Yonder home is individually decorated and beautifully furnished to give guests a unique and memorable vacation with family and friends. For more info visit: yondernc.com
About DACK
Venture-backed DACK, Inc. is a revolutionary guest technology start-up that enables operators to provide their guests with an all-in-one, mobile-first, digital stay experience. Through DACK's SaaS platform, operators can provide their guests with digital access, contactless check-in and checkout, intuitive property guides, one-touch WiFi, local recommendations, customizable upsells, and more. Since its product launch in 2020 DACK has grown rapidly and is now used at thousands of properties across multiple lodging verticals. For more info visit: dackinc.com.
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Candidate for St. Lucie County Sheriff drops out of race
A presumed front runner in the race to be the next St. Lucie County Sheriff has pulled out of the race.
St. Lucie County Chief Deputy Brian Hester announced on Facebook Friday morning his decision to end his campaign.
He said over the last 18 months so much has happened to test his family, recently losing his father and increasing needs for his daughter with special needs.
"Our deep and prayerful reflection on these events and the impact on our family has led us the decision to withdraw my candidacy for sheriff of st. Lucie County. My family needs me right now and they need all of me," Hester said.
The election is still years away - not until 2024.
Port St. Lucie police Assistant Chief Richard Del Toro has also officially announced his campaign for sheriff.
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K-9 shot, killed during standoff with armed suspect
OXFORD, N.C. (Gray News) – A police K-9 in North Carolina was shot and killed Sunday.
K-9 Major with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was killed during a standoff with an armed robbery suspect.
According to the Granville County Sheriff’s Department, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery involving the theft of a vehicle on Saturday. Police could not locate the suspect Saturday, but the following day, officers responded to a report of a suspicious fire at a residence.
During the investigation of the fire, officers determined the armed robbery suspect was possibly hiding under the crawl space of the home. As police tried to clear the crawl space, they were met with gunfire from the suspect and returned fire.
During that time, K-9 Major was struck by gunfire and died. The dog was shot twice with an AK-47 rifle.
Police requested further assistance from other law enforcement agencies, including a crisis negotiator. The crisis negotiator made contact with the suspect and convinced the man to come out from under the crawl space and surrender to authorities.
Aside from K-9 Major, no law enforcement officers were injured.
The suspect, identified as William Darius Eichelberger, 21, was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and released a short time later. He was then taken to the Granville County Magistrate where he was placed under a $250,000 bond.
According to police, Eichelberger was charged with seven felonies, and more charges are forthcoming.
K-9 Major was a 3-year-old German Shepherd and the beloved partner of Corporal Jamie Lariviere. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is holding a celebration of life for Major on Monday.
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South Carolina death row inmate picks firing squad over electric chair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina prisoner scheduled to be the first man executed in the state in more than a decade has decided to die by firing squad rather than in the electric chair later this month, according to court documents filed Friday.
Richard Bernard Moore, 57, is the also first state prisoner to face the choice of execution methods after a law went into effect last year making electrocution the default and giving inmates the option to face three prison workers with rifles instead.
Moore has spent more than two decades on death row after being convicted of the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg. If executed as scheduled on April 29, he would be the first person put to death in the state since 2011.
The new law was prompted by the decadelong break, which corrections officials attribute to an inability to procure the drugs needed to carry out lethal injections.
In a written statement, Moore said he didn’t concede that either method was legal or constitutional, but that he more strongly opposed death by electrocution and only chose the firing squad because he was required to make a choice.
“I believe this election is forcing me to choose between two unconstitutional methods of execution, and I do not intend to waive any challenges to electrocution or firing squad by making an election,” Moore said in the statement.
Moore’s attorneys have asked the state Supreme Court to delay his death while another court determines if either available method is cruel and unusual punishment. The attorneys argue prisons officials aren’t trying hard enough to get the lethal injection drugs, instead forcing prisoners to choose between two more barbaric methods.
His lawyers are also asking the state Supreme Court to delay the execution so the U.S. Supreme Court can review whether Moore’s death sentence was a disproportionate punishment compared with similar crimes. The state justices denied a similar appeal last week.
The state corrections agency said last month that it finished developing protocols for firing squad executions and completed $53,600 in renovations on the death chamber in Columbia, installing a metal chair with restraints that faces a wall with a rectangular opening 15 feet (4.6 meters) away. In the case of a firing squad execution, three volunteer prison workers will train their rifles on the condemned prisoner’s heart.
South Carolina is one of eight states to still use the electric chair and one of four to allow a firing squad, according to the Washington-based nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center.
Moore is one of 35 men on South Carolina’s death row. The state last scheduled an execution for Moore in 2020, which was then delayed after prison officials said they couldn’t obtain lethal injection drugs.
During Moore’s 2001 trial, prosecutors said Moore entered the store looking for money to support his cocaine habit and got into a dispute with Mahoney, who drew a pistol that Moore wrestled away from him.
Mahoney pulled a second gun, and a gunfight ensued. Mahoney shot Moore in the arm, and Moore shot Mahoney in the chest. Prosecutors said Moore left a trail of blood through the store as he looked for cash, stepping twice over Mahoney.
At the time, Moore claimed that he acted in self-defense after Mahoney drew the first gun.
Moore’s supporters have argued that his crime doesn’t rise to the level of a death penalty offense. His appeals lawyers have said that because Moore didn’t bring a gun into store, he couldn’t have intended to kill someone when he walked in.
The last person executed in South Carolina was Jeffrey Motts, who was on death row for strangling a cellmate while serving a life sentence for another murder.
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DOTHAN, Ala. (WDHN) — A Dade City man was arrested after a high-speed chase that spanned two Alabama counties, according to state troopers.
On Thursday, around 1 p.m., an Alabama state trooper saw a red and white Suzuki motorcycle driving south in the northbound lane of Highway 231.
ALEA troopers said the chase reached speeds around 100 miles per hour.
The chase spanned from around Ozark through Dothan ending near a church on Honeysuckle Road, according to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency.
Police closed off Wesley Way and Alderbrook Road along Honeysuckle Road to stop the chase.
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Which magnetic eyeliner is best?
If you wear magnetic lashes, then you need a good magnetic eyeliner to keep them in place. Considered to be safer for your eyelids than glue, magnetic eyeliner contains iron oxide that attracts the magnets in the lashes. However, if you’ve never tried it before, you might have some questions about usage, application and what makes it more practical than other cosmetic options. For the best magnetic eyeliner, choose the Glamnetic Black Liquid Magnetic Eyeliner, which provides a rich, dark color that really pops.
What to know before you buy a magnetic eyeliner
How it works
Iron oxide is a chemical compound that can be found in all kinds of cosmetic products, from sunscreen to eyeshadows and lipsticks. It’s what gives eyeliner its striking color. Magnetic eyeliner is an eyeliner that contains more iron oxide than the average liner, causing the magnets in the magnetic lashes to attach to your eyelid. After applying a layer or two of magnetic eyeliner, wait for it to dry. This usually takes two to three minutes. Then you can put magnetic eyelashes on by aligning the edge with the eyeliner.
Benefits
Magnetic eyeliner usually comes in black and sometimes brown. It is more pigmented than traditional eyeliners, which means the color looks bolder and more vivid. It helps magnetic eyelashes secure to the eyelid and stay in place without the need for glue. It’s also much gentler on your eyelids than glue because removing magnetic lashes won’t risk pulling out your natural lashes. You can even use your magnetic eyeliner as regular eyeliner on days when you’re not wearing false lashes.
Liquid eyeliner vs. gel eyeliner
Magnetic eyeliner comes in either a liquid or a gel form. A liquid liner comes in a tube with a wand or felt-tipped applicator. It allows you to create finer lines but is more prone to user error if you don’t have a steady hand. A gel liner is less watery and is applied with a brush. It’s easier to remove if you make a mistake and have to start over.
What to look for in a quality magnetic eyeliner
Waterproof and smudge-proof
A good magnetic eyeliner is waterproof and smudge-proof. This means that both the color and the liner’s magnetic properties won’t wear off as you sweat or when your eyes water. It lasts for 12 hours or more before requiring reapplication.
No harmful ingredients
In addition to keeping magnetic lashes in place, a great magnetic eyeliner is made with safe and nourishing ingredients that don’t irritate your eyes. It features no synthetic fragrances, formaldehyde or parabens that can harm your skin or health. Magnetic eyeliner is safe to use externally but should never be used internally. Iron oxide is safe to use on your skin’s surface as long as it does not pierce the skin.
Cruelty-free
Cruelty-free products are becoming increasingly popular in the makeup world. If an eyeliner is described as “cruelty-free” that means it has not been tested on animals. These products usually feature a small rabbit logo to indicate that they are cruelty-free.
How much you can expect to spend on magnetic eyeliner
Magnetic eyeliner costs $7-$45 but you can usually get more for your money if you purchase a joint lash and liner kit.
Magnetic eyeliner FAQ
Can magnetic eyeliner be used with regular lashes?
A. Magnetic eyeliner can be used with any false lashes but it is designed to keep magnetic lashes in place. It will not secure other false lashes to your eyelids unless it is a 2-in-1 eyeliner.
What is a 2-in-1 magnetic eyeliner?
A. If an eyeliner is described as being 2-in-1 that means it functions as a magnetic eyeliner and an adhesive eyeliner. It uses both methods to make sure lashes stay firmly in place. If you are opting for magnetic eyeliner because you don’t like glue then a 2-in-1 is probably not for you.
How do you remove magnetic eyeliner?
A. Any oil-based makeup remover can be used to remove magnetic eyeliner. A Q-tip is the most precise way to remove the eyeliner but you can apply the makeup remover to a cotton ball or tissue if you prefer.
How long does a tube of magnetic eyeliner last?
A. Once you open a tube of magnetic eyeliner, it is good for about three to six months. After that, it should be replaced to keep bacteria from growing inside the container.
What’s the best magnetic eyeliner to buy?
Top magnetic eyeliner
Glamnetic Black Liquid Magnetic Eyeliner
What you need to know: This bold black liquid magnetic eyeliner comes in a 0.27-ounce applicator.
What you’ll love: The black pigment is deep and striking. It has a fine brush for precise application. It’s waterproof, sweatproof, smudge-proof and gluten-free.
What you should consider: It’s pricey, sticky and dries out quickly.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
Top magnetic eyeliner for the money
What you need to know: This black matte liquid magnetic eyeliner comes in a 0.16-ounce felt-tip applicator.
What you’ll love: It’s easy to apply and features a precision applicator tip. It’s smudge-proof and long-lasting. It is made with vitamin B and has no synthetic fragrances. It’s cruelty-free, silicone-free and paraben-free.
What you should consider: It requires multiple coats to make sure that false lashes will stick.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Dejavia Magnetic Eyelashes With Eyeliner Kit
What you need to know: This set includes two tubes of liquid magnetic eyeliner, 10 pairs of magnetic lashes and one pair of tweezers.
What you’ll love: The set comes with more than one tube of waterproof liner, which will help preserve the unopened tube longer. The 10 sets of magnetic eyelashes are in assorted styles so you can use them to achieve different looks. The set is easy to use and is a great value considering everything included in the box.
What you should consider: The liner might irritate sensitive eyes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which bidet seat is best?
While the jury is still out on whether bidets truly provide a better clean than toilet paper alone, many find their gentle, soothing spray to be a pleasant way to freshen up. In addition, using less toilet paper is better for the environment and your wallet. But you don’t need to install a separate bidet to receive all the benefits of one. Just replace any standard toilet seat with a bidet seat.
The best bidet seat is the Bio Bidet Bliss BB2000 Bidet Seat. It’s a little pricey but has a host of useful features such as a self-cleaning nozzle and night light.
What to know before you buy a bidet seat
Electric vs. pressure
Bidet seats are powered by electricity or water pressure.
- Electric seats are typically more feature-rich as a result of their access to power. Your toilet seat needs to be as close as 4 feet to a power outlet — criteria many homes won’t meet. You’ll need to use an extension cord or have an electrician add a power outlet, an unsightly and expensive option respectively. Electric seats are also more expensive.
- Pressure seats are simple to install and more affordable. However, they usually lack the best features such as heated seats and water or deodorizers. You can always install a cheap pressure seat to test the bidet-using waters and upgrade later.
Fit
Bidet seats come in round and elongated shapes and in all sizes so it should be easy to find one that matches your toilet. Using a bidet seat that doesn’t match your toilet can lead to issues such as leaking and poor accuracy of the cleaning nozzle.
Installation
Most bidet seats have simple installations made easier with clear instructions and even the occasional video guide. They all require you to switch your toilet’s water supply off first and replace its main single valve with an included two-prong valve. However, you need your own tools.
What to look for in a quality bidet seat
Heating
Heating elements that can be found in electric bidet seats include the seat, water and air dryer.
- Seat: Some seats offer a heated seating option. The simplest toggle between off and on while more advanced seats have an adjustable temperature.
- Water: There are several ways a seat can provide heated water. Some preheat water in a separate tank. Other heat water instantly, as needed. Pricier seats offer adjustable water temperatures by mixing hot and cold water.
- Dryer: Typically only found in expensive seats, a warm air dryer is exactly what it sounds like. This option can eliminate the need for toilet paper entirely.
Night light
Some electric bidet seats have night lights, which usually shine into the toilet bowl rather than outward. This helps retain your night vision and makes it easier to see the controls.
Nozzle
Nozzles have several possible qualities to set them apart. Oscillating nozzles move during use to provide a more comprehensive clean. Adjustable nozzles make it easier to position the cleaning spray accurately. Some seats use two or even three nozzles to offer a wider range of coverage. Multifunction nozzles combine many of these elements into one.
How much you can expect to spend on a bidet seat
The simplest bidet seat can cost less than $100 with most models costing $200-$600. The most advanced models can cost nearly $2,000.
Bidet seat FAQ
Do I still need to use toilet paper with a bidet seat?
A. Yes and no, depending on you and your bidet seat. Bidet seats with no method of assisted drying may want for toilet paper, especially if you don’t want to wait to air dry. It’s also good to have some on hand in the event your seat stops functioning correctly or should you have guests that dislike using a bidet.
Does a bidet seat need to be installed by a plumber?
A. No. One of the biggest benefits of using a bidet seat over a separate bidet is the ease of installation and the lack of additional plumbing needs. That said, some of the more advanced bidet seats may be too complex for certain consumers to install on their own or may require tools you don’t have. In these cases, hiring a plumber could save you time and effort.
What’s the best bidet seat to buy?
Top bidet seat
Bio Bidet Bliss BB2000 Bidet Seat
What you need to know: This midrange option covers all the bases.
What you’ll love: It’s available in round and elongated shapes, so it’s likely to fit your toilet. It includes a remote for easy control of things like the heated seat and water temperature. It also has a warm air dryer, deodorizer and night light. The nozzle offers three washing methods.
What you should consider: Some consumers found installation to be difficult. Others had difficulties getting the seat and water to remain at acceptably warm temperatures.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Bio Bidet
Top bidet seat for the money
Brondell Swash Ecoseat Nonelectric Bidet Toilet Seat
What you need to know: This budget selection is surprisingly feature-packed.
What you’ll love: It will fit most toilets, as it’s available in both round and elongated shapes. Installation is simple and quick. It’s powered by water pressure and requires no electricity. It has two nozzles, one each for front and rear cleansing, and you can adjust the water pressure.
What you should consider: The controls are difficult to access. Some users struggled to blend hot and cold water to reach a comfortable temperature.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Toto Electronic Bidet Toilet Seat
What you need to know: This seat is expensive but top-of-the-line.
What you’ll love: It uses a self-cleaning nozzle with heated water. It also has heated seats, a warm air dryer and a deodorizer. It includes a remote for easy control. Additionally, it can store two user profiles for quick adjustment.
What you should consider: Its price is comparable to a separate bidet. Some users had problems with leaks. It’s also only available in an elongated form.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which kayak cart is best?
A solo paddle over pristine water. A group outing among churning waves. A lazy float down a winding river. These are some of the places a kayak can take you. But you have to get that kayak to a put-in first. The best kayak carts make it easy to portage over the roughest terrain. Adding one to your gear list means you’ll no longer be tasked with dragging (and potentially damaging) your boat to the water.
The Suspenz Smart Airless DLX Cart is designed for kayakers who routinely hike to out-of-the-way places before paddling.
What to know before you buy a kayak cart
Inflatable vs. airless tires
Kayak carts have either inflatable or airless tires. Inflatable tires let you customize the pressure based on the terrain (e.g., less pressure on sand), but they are susceptible to punctures and not as durable. Balloon tires and pneumatic tires are two inflatable options.
On the other hand, airless tires are not adjustable but are generally more rugged. They can handle rocky and uneven terrain without worrying about damage. Foam and plastic tires never need air and never go flat but may not work well on sand.
Type of cart
The type of cart you select is based on the type of kayak you have.
- Trolley: Trolleys roll on two wheels attached to a plastic or metal frame. They are great for uneven terrain and provide sturdy, balanced support.
- Dolly: Dollies are longer and resemble a boat trailer. They may extend the full length of your kayak and can handle heavier loads.
- Scupper: If your kayak has scuppers — openings in the hull designed to shed water — then a scupper cart is a good choice. It features arms that thread through the scuppers to keep the boat stable.
Weight capacity
Each kayak cart is rated for the amount of weight it can carry safely. If you kayak in a group, or if your boat is heavy, look for a higher weight capacity.
What to look for in a quality kayak cart
Protective bumpers
Protective bumpers prevent scratching where the hull of your boat contacts the cart. These are usually made of stiff foam covered in tough plastic or synthetic material. The best bumpers are quick-drying, which prevents mold from developing.
Included ratchet straps
When hauling over rough terrain, ratchet straps keep your boat on the carrier. Just one or two tie-downs can make the difference between an easy trip and hoisting your kayak repeatedly back on the cart.
Large tires
Bigger tires do add weight, but they also lift the kayak up and allow you to move over larger rocks and downed tree limbs. Large tires can also increase the weight capacity of the cart.
Foldable frame
Even hard-core kayakers take at least a month or two off every year. The best kayak carts feature a foldable frame that fits into a carrying bag or is easily tied with straps. This allows you to store it in a small space until your season begins again.
How much you can expect to spend on a kayak cart
Prices vary depending on the weight capacity and extras included with the cart. Expect to spend $50-$500 on a cart.
Kayak cart FAQ
Do you need a kayak cart?
A. While it is true that some kayakers get along just fine without a cart, having one makes accessing difficult put-ins easier. It’s one thing to drag your 50-pound kayak 5 feet across a short strip of sand and another to hoist it over your head to hike half a mile through the woods.
Kayak carts make moving your kayak easier too. Consider how far you need to travel from where your kayak is stored to the car for loading. With the average recreational kayak weighing in at 35 pounds (and some tandem kayaks reaching 100 pounds or more), even just using the cart for loading makes the entire experience easier.
How do you care for a kayak cart?
A. It is important to follow the care instructions provided by the manufacturer. However, caring for a kayak cart is simple.
- After each trip, check for dirt and debris.
- Hose off any muck or grime.
- If your tires are inflatable, check for punctures and repair as needed.
- For long-term storage, fold flat and stow in a carrying case if you have one.
What’s the best kayak cart to buy?
Top kayak cart
Suspenz Smart Airless DLX Cart
What you need to know: It’s rugged, durable and best for those who frequently hike to hit the water.
What you’ll love: The frame is rust-resistant powder-coated aluminum. The hardware is stainless steel and sturdy. The carrier holds up to 125 pounds on 10-inch airless tires. A mesh bag for carrying is included, and the cart folds down when not in use.
What you should consider: It does not hold much weight.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top kayak cart for the money
What you need to know: Choose this cart for kayaks up to 200 pounds.
What you’ll love: It is sturdy and affordable for such a high weight capacity. The frame is anodized steel and the 9.5-inch tires are knobbed to travel over rocky surfaces. It has bumper pads and folds down to store.
What you should consider: Some users found it wobbly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This is best for ocean kayakers who travel over sand.
What you’ll love: This carrier holds 165 pounds on 12-inch inflatable balloon tires that are designed to more evenly distribute weight for easy travel over shifting sand. The frame is fully aluminum and easily assembled, and the included ratchet straps keep your kayak secure.
What you should consider: Inflatable tires are more subject to punctures and may not be as durable as airless versions.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which cleaning caddy is best?
Whether you’re looking for a way to make cleaning your home easier, or you’re starting a residential or commercial cleaning business, a caddy is essential. It lets you organize and carry all of your basic supplies, including rags, cleaning solutions and gloves. The best cleaning caddy is the FifthStart Large Wearable Cleaning Caddy With Handle And Shoulder And Waist Straps.
What to know before you buy a cleaning caddy
Uses
The main purpose of a cleaning caddy is to organize cleaning supplies in an easily accessible container. With everything in one place, there’s a decreased chance that you’ll have to search the cupboards for specific cleaning solutions or tools. This makes common household tasks such as dusting, cleaning the sink or washing windows more convenient and cuts back on time.
Besides that, a caddy is designed to transport items. If, for example, you need to store supplies in a car’s trunk, the container can prevent them from moving around or spilling.
People often use their caddy to hold:
- Cleaning sprays and solutions
- Cloths or rags
- Wet or dry wipes
- Disposable or reusable gloves
- Brushes, steel sponges and other cleaning equipment
You can use them to carry other things, too, such as art supplies, toys, tools or small containers.
Storage and sections
Cleaning caddies come in a few designs.
- Open caddies: These don’t have defined compartments. The benefit is that they can usually hold more cleaning supplies, since there’s no barrier taking up space, and they can fit oddly shapes tools or bottles. The downside is that the caddy may be disorganized, and if you don’t fill it, the items inside can easily fall over.
- Multi-sectioned: Many caddies have at least two predefined sections, usually circular, square or rectangular. When you get one of these, you can store a different kind of item, such as cleaning products or rags, in each section. The compartments also help keep things from falling or spilling.
- Sections plus pockets: Some caddies have one or two main sections and smaller pockets on the outside. In the main parts, you can put larger things, including dusters or cleaning solutions. And in the pockets, you can store smaller items such as cleaning brushes or sponges.
Portability
Nearly every cleaning caddy comes with a handle in the center. If you distribute the weight evenly on either side of the container, this handle makes carrying it around hassle-free. But if you need something bigger or more portable, there are also ones with wheels.
Some caddies have shoulder straps so you can carry them over your shoulder. This can make basic cleaning or touch-ups easy, but it can be uncomfortable when used for regular or heavy cleaning tasks.
What to look for in a quality cleaning caddy
Material
Many basic cleaning caddies are made of hard plastic, which is durable and can last for months or years when used correctly. These containers often have a rubber base that helps grip items to keep them from sliding around.
Another common option is canvas, which is thick, resistant to water and capable of holding its shape for a long time. These are more likely to come with straps than other kinds of caddies.
Size and weight
There is no one-size-fits-all for cleaning caddies. Some are made from heavier materials, while others can become burdensome when filled to capacity. And those with high edges or multiple compartments typically weigh more than those with one or two sections.
Before choosing a caddy, consider what you want to put in it. Ask yourself how much space you need and try to find a container that can hold all of your supplies. If you’re not sure, opt for a slightly larger one with wheels for easy portability.
You can also check the caddy’s description for its dimension and capacity to get a better idea of what it can hold. These measurements are usually given in liters or gallons.
Design
Most basic caddies come in a solid color such as white, opaque or gray, though some have multiple colors.
Caddies generally are rectangular, with deep tray-like compartments. However, some look like carrying bags. Larger caddies often have more complex features, such as mesh pockets or clips.
How much you can expect to spend on a cleaning caddy
A simple plastic one costs $10-$30. Larger or more complex ones with additional compartments or wheels cost $30-$50.
Cleaning caddy FAQ
How should I maintain my cleaning caddy?
A. Once a month or so, empty out the container and wipe it down with a cleaning solution and rag or wipe. By performing routine maintenance, you can ensure no mold builds up along the bottom or inner sides from spills. Also, check for possible cracks or areas that could leak if a container spills. While you’re at it, wipe down any items inside the caddy, too.
Where’s the best place to store a cleaning caddy?
A. Since they aren’t usually that big, most can fit under the kitchen or bathroom sink or in a utility closet or pantry. If you have a large home and multiple caddies, consider storing them in different areas for easy access. Make sure the space is dry.
What’s the best cleaning caddy to buy?
Top cleaning caddy
FifthStart Large Wearable Cleaning Caddy With Handle And Shoulder And Waist Straps
What you need to know: This wearable caddy lets you neatly organize all the essential cleaning supplies, making it ideal for mobile cleaners.
What you’ll love: It has an adjustable shoulder strap and a waist strap that distributes the weight while carrying it around, making cleaning more hands-free. The main pockets are deep enough to keep bottles upright, while the outer pockets can store smaller supplies. It’s available in two sizes and seven colors and prints, including green, beige and blue floral.
What you should consider: When filled to capacity, it can become heavy even with the straps.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top cleaning caddy for the money
What you need to know: This compact caddy is perfect for anyone who wants something simple and lightweight for household cleaning.
What you’ll love: It comes with two large chambers that can fit an assortment of cleaning supplies, as well as three smaller compartments for rags and spray bottles. It’s made from durable white plastic.
What you should consider: It’s on the smaller side.
Where to buy: Sold by Home Depot
Worth checking out
Casabella Cleaning Handle Bucket Storage Caddy
What you need to know: This caddy has a single compartment and is great for anyone who prefers to keep all of their cleaning supplies in one convenient location.
What you’ll love: It comes in three solid colors and consists of hard plastic with a durable central handle. Lightweight and portable, it’s can hold up to 4 gallons.
What you should consider: It’s not tall, so taller bottles might fall out when carried.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which disinfectant spray is best?
Keeping a tidy house is hard work, but areas like kitchens and bathrooms are the toughest to clean. Kitchens and bathrooms are breeding grounds for germs, so you need a potent disinfectant to clean them properly.
Disinfectant sprays are easy to use and an effective way to eliminate all kinds of bacteria. The best sprays, including the Microban Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and provide long-lasting bacteria-killing effects.
What to know before you buy a disinfectant spray
Time
Most disinfectant sprays begin to work their magic within a few minutes after being applied on a surface, but the best ones take effect within 60 seconds. Some sprays work for up to 24 hours after application and are suitable for the dirtiest areas, such as bathrooms. However, some lose their efficacy in under an hour and are better for kitchens and bedrooms.
Surface
The most potent disinfectant sprays are meant to be used on hard, nonporous surfaces, such as toilets, bathtubs and sinks. However, some are multipurpose and can be used on soft surfaces, such as sofas, pillows and mattresses, to sanitize and deodorize them.
Hazardous
Because disinfectant sprays are designed to kill bacteria, viruses and fungi, you can imagine how many chemicals they contain. Many disinfectant chemicals can be harmful if inhaled or if they make direct contact with the skin. Sprays that contain such chemicals are naturally the most potent for sanitizing and cleaning purposes, but they’re not always the safest for yourself, children, pets or the environment.
What to look for in a quality disinfectant spray
Environmental Protection Agency approval
Products that are EPA-registered have essentially been reviewed to confirm the accuracy of that product’s primary claims and that it shouldn’t pose a threat to your health. Although it’s always a good idea to look for EPA-registered antimicrobial sprays, be aware that just because the EPA hasn’t approved a disinfectant spray doesn’t necessarily mean it’s hazardous.
Effect
No disinfectant product is perfect, so you’ll never see any spray claiming on the label that it can kill 100% of germs. Although it’s likely inaccurate, most claim that they can kill up to 99.9% of bacteria, which is as close as you’ll get to ridding your bathrooms and kitchen of germs.
In addition to killing bacteria and viruses, some sprays are also effective against mold and mildew, which can pose a health threat if they’re left untreated in your home. Moist areas like bathrooms are common areas for mold to form, so it’s good to use the proper disinfectant in such places.
Scent
If you suffer from allergies or a condition like asthma, steer clear of scented sprays. Many sprays have subtle fragrances that can be delightful if you don’t have any of those medical conditions. However, they can irritate those who do and those with sensitive noses. Additionally, if you spray too much of a scented spray, the scent may linger for hours. If the scent isn’t a pleasant one, you might not like how your house smells for a while.
How much you can expect to spend on disinfectant spray
Many disinfectant sprays are available in bundles of two or more bottles. However, you can expect to pay $4-$10 for one unit.
Disinfectant spray FAQ
Does EPA-registered mean the product is environment-friendly?
A. EPA registration is primarily concerned with short-term and long-term adverse effects on human health. Although environmental safety is a concern, the EPA avoids using terms like “environment-friendly” because there’s no way to determine or quantify the validity of such a claim.
Do disinfectant sprays kill viruses that cause illnesses like the common cold or flu?
A. Most are effective at killing 99.9% of bacteria and viruses. However, some aren’t as effective against viral germs, so it’s best to read the label carefully before buying to be aware of the product’s primary claims.
What’s the best disinfectant spray to buy?
Top disinfectant spray
Microban Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray
What you need to know: This is a powerful surface cleaner with disinfectant properties that kill 99.9% of bacteria and work for up to 24 hours.
What you’ll love: It’s an EPA-approved cleaner that disinfects, kills bacteria and deodorizes with a pleasant citrus scent. Surfaces can be touched without reapplying since it creates a multi-layer protective shield that starts to work within 60 seconds.
What you should consider: It’s difficult to apply from more than a few feet away because it doesn’t spray like an aerosol mist and instead shoots out a foamy stream.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top disinfectant spray for the money
Lysol 12 Pack Disinfectant Spray
What you need to know: This bundle comes with 12 cans of disinfectant spray by an industry-leading brand.
What you’ll love: This spray kills 99.9% of germs, viruses, mold and mildew on hard surfaces. It also eliminates odor-causing bacteria and can be used on soft surfaces, such as couches and strollers, to sanitize them.
What you should consider: Although the crisp linen scent is subtle and pleasant, spraying to cover larger surfaces may irritate those with an acute sense of smell.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Zep 12 Pack Freshen Surface Disinfectant Spray
What you need to know: The brand isn’t as recognizable as others, but this spray flies under the radar as a customer favorite. It can be used on various surfaces and in all kinds of environments.
What you’ll love: This spray meets the standards of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists for disinfectant products and effectively eliminates bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold and mildew. It is easy to use and has a delightful spring mist scent.
What you should consider: Some find the scent overbearing if too much spray is used in a smaller area.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which lantern is best?
Lanterns can be an essential tool for campers, nighttime runners and others, ensuring they have a consistent light source. And yet, the needs in each of these case scenarios are different, likely requiring different lanterns. Knowing a few specifications for them can help make your purchase worthwhile.
The Goal Zero Lighthouse 600-Lumen Camping Lantern is a versatile lighting option, offering a small solar panel for recharging and a USB-A charging port.
What to know before you buy a lantern
Lantern power sources
- Battery-powered lanterns: The most common power for lanterns, battery power comes in two configurations: external batteries and rechargeable batteries built into the lantern. Rechargeable lanterns often include an AC adapter for plugging them into an electrical outlet.
- Solar-powered lanterns: These are another great solution, especially if they’ll be in a place with bright sunlight during the day. While solar lanterns technically also include some with batteries and can usually be charged separately from the solar panel, their power-saving qualities can be helpful compared to strictly battery-powered lamps.
- Oil-powered lanterns: Classic lanterns burned oil to create light, and you can still find them today. Fuel-powered lanterns aren’t as bright as those with LED or other lightbulb types, though some still like them for less battery reliance — despite requiring dependence on lantern oil. They also tend to be less safe than battery-operated ones and shouldn’t be used around small children or indoors.
Use
How you plan to use your lantern will determine which features you prefer. For example, some using them for camping may appreciate the simplicity of keeping solar-powered lanterns charged (if they can afford them). Others may want lanterns that can provide more than just white light, such as a red night-vision mode or dim power-saving modes. Those on a budget can find simple lanterns with multiple brightness levels at low price points.
Shockproof and waterproof lanterns
Those using their lanterns for hiking or other movement-oriented activities may prefer shockproof lanterns. Shockproof lanterns are more durable than most, making them great for rugged adventurers. And those using lanterns for fishing or other water-related activities may prefer waterproof ones.
What to look for in a quality lantern
Battery life
Unless you’re using an oil lantern, battery life is one of the most prioritized features. While some lanterns offer over 300 hours of battery life, others offer just one or two hours. Lantern life also varies depending on which brightness setting you’re using, with lower-light settings increasing the battery’s overall life.
Brightness
A lantern’s brightness is measured in lumens, just like regular lights. While fuel-powered lanterns aren’t very bright, those with batteries and LED lights usually boast a fairly radiant glow of up to 1,000 lumens. Even most low-end battery-operated lanterns offer at least 100 lumens. While some lanterns only include a single light, others have up to four separate LEDs, offering a far brighter shine.
Other features
If you’re buying a lantern for inside the tent, look for something that includes accessible mounting features and is lightweight. Lanterns can also benefit from features including collapsibility, mounting or holding handles, shock-proofing and waterproofing or USB charging ports.
How much you can expect to spend on a lantern
Cheap LED lanterns cost $20 or less, while most mid-range and fuel-powered ones cost $20-$50. Expect to spend up to $200 on high-end lanterns with long-lasting batteries, waterproofing and shock-proofing.
Lantern FAQ
What are LED lanterns?
A. LED lanterns use a light-emitting diode, creating a bright white light without any added yellow tones. They’re power-saving compared to older lighting technologies such as incandescent bulbs, and they’re more convenient and safe than fuel-powered lanterns.
Does lantern oil go bad?
A. As long as it’s kept upright in room temperature, lantern oil takes quite a while to go bad. You can expect to be able to use lantern oil from the same source for at least 2 to 5 years.
What’s the best lantern to buy?
Top lantern
Goal Zero Lighthouse 600-Lumen Solar LED Camping Lantern
What you need to know: This versatile lantern provides bright light, is fairly durable, and includes solar panels and a USB-A port for charging the battery.
What you’ll love: It can run for up to 320 hours on single-light low-power mode, or at least for 2.5 hours with both sides lit in high-power mode. It includes simple wire legs that can be folded for a compact lantern or extended to make the lantern just under 10 inches tall.
What you should consider: Some buyers found that the USB port wasn’t very durable compared to the rest of the lantern.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top lantern for the money
Streamlight Siege 540-Lumen Compact Cordless Alkaline Hand Lantern
What you need to know: This compact lantern is a great budget option, providing up to 540 lumens of light with an IPX7 waterproof rating.
What you’ll love: It’s battery-operated and takes three D cell batteries to run. It has both a red low-power night-vision LED light and four bright white LEDs. It also includes D rings to make it easy to hang upside down or right side up.
What you should consider: It isn’t rechargeable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Coleman Rugged 400-Lumen Rechargeable Lantern With Lithium-Ion Battery
What you need to know: This straightforward lantern has a simple LED light and high and low settings.
What you’ll love: It has a rechargeable lithium-ion battery and comes with a 120-volt charger and adapter for use with a power outlet. The high setting offers 400 lumens, while the low setting offers just 100.
What you should consider: It’s dimmer than most at this price.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which Panasonic microwave is best?
Panasonic microwaves are among the better midrange brands. They provide plenty of power and offer useful features across their product line, all while being offered at comfortable price points. They also come in a variety of looks and finishes so they can fit in any kitchen and on any countertop.
A top option is the Panasonic NE-1054F Heavy-Duty Commercial-Grade Microwave. It has touch controls and the ability to store up to 20 heating settings for quick and easy repeat cooking.
What to know before you buy a Panasonic microwave
Size and capacity
Before purchasing a Panasonic microwave, it’s important to consider the total size and cooking capacity to meet your needs.
- Size usually doesn’t vary much from model to model, and if it does, it’s likely no more than a few inches. The typical range is 11 to 14 inches tall, 21 to 24 inches wide and 17 to 20 inches deep. When shopping for a microwave, the only real consideration is whether you have the counter space to place it. Remember to leave an inch or two of space around it for venting when doing your calculations.
- Capacity, on the other hand, varies greatly. Some Panasonic microwaves have only 0.8 cubic feet of capacity, while others have 2.2 or more. Capacity also doesn’t have a 1:1 correlation to size — the same given size microwave could have any number of capacities.
Power
Like all microwaves, Panasonic measures their heating power in watts. Higher wattages not only mean faster cooking, but a more even one as well. Most models have 1,000 watts, but the very best can have up to 1,250. The weakest, though not necessarily bad for it, can have as little as 600 watts — these are rare, as most don’t dip below 800 watts.
Finish
The finish of a Panasonic microwave only affects how it looks in your kitchen, should you care about matching or contrasting. Most of them are either black or white plastic or stainless steel.
What to look for in a quality Panasonic microwave
Adjustable power
Sometimes you need to heat food that would be damaged or overcooked if blasted at your microwave’s full power. In these cases, you’ll want a Panasonic model that lets you choose how much of its power to use for a given session. Models with this ability typically have three or five power settings. Some models have more than five but rarely have the 10 settings of high-end microwaves.
Turntable
Most Panasonic microwaves have a turntable. This helps your food cook more evenly, so make sure your model has one. If you rarely use your microwave and only for basic reheating, it’s fine to use a low-powered and turntable-less model.
Time cooking
Like most microwaves, Panasonic models let you manually punch in the amount of time you wish to cook for. Some Panasonic models have time shortcuts that immediately start cooking for that chosen length — the most common times are 30 seconds and 1-minute intervals. The best models let you program any time and save it to a specific button — you can set a cook time of 75 seconds, for example.
Sensor cooking
Many microwaves offer some kind of sensor-based cooking; in Panasonic’s case, it’s called Genius Sensor. It measures the steam coming off cooking food and adjusts the total cooking time as needed. It isn’t perfect but is an excellent feature for basic reheating.
How much you can expect to spend on a Panasonic microwave
Panasonic microwaves usually cost $100-$300. For less than $150, you won’t get much more than the basics. Excellent midrange models usually cost $175-$225, with the best costing $250-$300.
Panasonic microwave FAQ
What’s the difference between a microwave, a toaster oven and a convection oven?
A. Microwaves heat their food using a combination of electricity and magnets to send special particles into the cooking interior. These particles travel through your food and the plates they’re on, causing them to vibrate and produce heat. Toaster ovens use heating elements just like a standard oven, usually just one but sometimes two. Convection ovens combine both cooking forms and can usually use one method at a time or both at once.
Can I adjust the volume of a Panasonic microwave?
A. Sometimes. Models with adjustable volume are able to adjust the levels or completely turn them off. Some also let you adjust how often and how many times it beeps after it’s finished heating your food.
What’s the best Panasonic microwave to buy?
Top Panasonic microwave
Panasonic NE-1054F Heavy-Duty Commercial-Grade Microwave
What you need to know: This microwave has the power and functions to be Panasonic’s best.
What you’ll love: It has 0.8 cubic feet of cooking space and 1,000 watts of power that can be used in six levels. It has 10 programmable buttons, each with the ability to store two personalized presets, and it has a sleek stainless steel finish.
What you should consider: A few buyers had issues with the timer function not working as it should. Several found its tendency to beep repeatedly once cooking is done to be irritating.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Panasonic microwave for the money
Panasonic NN-SN686S Microwave Oven
What you need to know: This option offers plenty of cooking functions at a lower price.
What you’ll love: Its design lets it work in both countertop and built-in orientations. It has a roomy 1.2 cubic feet of cooking space and 1,200 watts of power, plus it uses a special inverter technology to more evenly heat your foods.
What you should consider: Some users had issues with the magnetrons or inverter circuits dying as soon as one month after purchase. The interior light doesn’t trigger when the door is opened.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Panasonic NN-SD975S Microwave Oven
What you need to know: This is a big, powerful microwave that uses a special heating system to cook food evenly and efficiently.
What you’ll love: It has a huge 2.2 cubic feet of cooking space and 1,250 watts of power that heats using a special cyclonic wave inverter technology. Sensor cook and sensor reheat functions tackle foods without needing to set a timer.
What you should consider: A few consumers felt the door was a little loose on the hinge, though it still closes tightly. Some error codes are hard to fix.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Which Bermuda grass seed is best?
Whether your lush green lawn unfurls over a dozen rolling acres or is confined to a tiny plot in a backyard urban oasis, you’ll want to use the best Bermuda grass seed to keep it vibrant all season long.
Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Bermuda Grass is designed to produce a bright green, finely textured grass that is heat-tolerant and disease-resistant. It’s a great choice for warmer regions.
What to know before you buy Bermuda grass seed
Growing region
Bermuda grass is native to hotter climates. Because of this, most of this type of seed is drought-resistant and heat-tolerant. However, there are varieties that will grow well even in cooler regions of the U.S. If winters are long where you live, make sure the seed you choose is engineered for that type of weather.
Speed of germination
The hull of Bermuda grass seeds features a naturally occurring protective coating. Many seed manufacturers strip this layer so that seeds germinate more quickly. If your growing season is short, you’ll want to look for a product that is on the shorter end of the seven- to 21-day germination cycle. Germination times should be indicated on the packaging.
Amount of shade
Another deciding factor on how well Bermuda grass seeds grow is the amount of shade where they are planted. Some varieties require full sun for long periods of time while others are designed to grow even in the shade.
What to look for in quality Bermuda grass seed
Added fertilizer
Fertilizer provides nutrients that grass needs to grow quickly. Look for Bermuda grass seeds with fertilizer added in to skip this step during installation.
Water retention
In addition to fertilizer, some varieties of Bermuda grass seed include mulch or other water-retaining materials. This is one of the ways in which Bermuda grass is made to be more drought-resistant, and it reduces the frequency of watering that is required.
Easy installation
Installation is as easy as walking across the lawn and casting handfuls of seed about, but there are other even easier options. Pre-seeded grass mats can be installed in minutes, rolled out across the lawn and watered. You don’t need any special seed broadcasters to use these products.
How much you can expect to spend on Bermuda grass seed
The price varies depending on the size of the bag, but a 10-pound bag of seed (or a grass mat to cover 110 square feet) costs $16-$50.
Bermuda grass seed FAQ
How do you plant Bermuda grass?
A. Whether you are establishing a new lawn or reseeding an established patch of grass, the process is the same.
- Rake the soil that is being seeded. This loosens it up and allows the seed to make contact with the earth.
- If using fertilizer, add a thin layer over the area to be seeded.
- Spread the seed across the lawn. A broadcast spreader ensures the most even coverage, but if you don’t have that, you can scatter handfuls. Pay attention to where the seed falls to make sure you get every spot.
- Water three times a day to keep the soil moist (but not waterlogged).
- Do not use straw to keep moisture in the seed. Spread with a weed-free mulch if that is not included in the seed you’re using.
- Fertilize every six to eight weeks during the growing season.
- Mow for the first time when seedlings are at least 2 inches high, then maintain the grass at a height of 1-2 inches.
Bermuda grass is a warm-weather grass, so it’s green in the spring and summer and may go dormant and brown in the fall and winter. If your grass loses its green as the mercury drops, don’t be alarmed.
When should you plant Bermuda grass?
A. Late spring and early summer is the best time to plant Bermuda grass. Wait until after the average last frost date in your region, then look for temperatures that are consistently 70-80 degrees. The soil temperature must also be 65-70 degrees or your seeds may not germinate.
What’s the best Bermuda grass seed to buy?
Top Bermuda grass seed
Scotts Turf Builder Grass Seed Bermuda Grass
What you need to know: This heat-tolerant variety is perfect for lawns in hotter climates.
What you’ll love: It spreads easily and is drought-resistant, growing quickly and in a thick mat. It’s easy to plant and holds onto moisture. It’s available in bags ranging from 1-40 pounds. The largest bag can reseed a 5,000 square foot established lawn (or seed a 1,700 square foot new lawn).
What you should consider: This may not work as well in colder parts of the U.S.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top Bermuda grass seed for the money
Pennington One Step Complete Bermuda Grass Seed
What you need to know: If you don’t want to spend time applying multiple layers of lawn care products, this is the seed for you.
What you’ll love: It includes the triple threat of seed, fertilizer and mulch, all in one bag. It repairs bare spots in as little as three weeks and is guaranteed to grow. One 10-pound bag covers 150 square feet.
What you should consider: To repair bare spots caused by urine, make sure to hose down the area first.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Worth checking out
Grotrax Biodegradable Grass Seed Mat
What you need to know: It’s perfect for homeowners who want an easy application.
What you’ll love: Installation could not be easier — simply roll out the mat and water. It’s great for installing a new lawn over bare ground, and full growth is achieved within five weeks. It’s drought- and heat-resistant, but it thrives in a variety of climates. It’s available in rolls that cover 50-110 square feet.
What you should consider: It does not do well in full shade.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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There are many things we do just because we’ve always done them. These things aren’t typically better or more efficient — they are just habits. Bending over to tie and untie shoes is a prime example. But that archaic way of putting on footwear is being challenged by Kizik. The company has a new, more efficient way to get dressed, and it is creating some very satisfied customers.
What are Kizik shoes?
Slip-on sneakers are not new or revolutionary. Vans introduced its Classic Slip-On in 1977. And traveling further back, Nils Tveranger’s Aurland shoe was introduced in the first decade of the 20th century. Kizik, however, is a newcomer to the hands-free shoe market. Though the company only launched in 2017, it quickly caught the attention of another, larger company: Nike. Nike invested in Kizik in 2019 and was rewarded with innovative technology designed to provide greater access to sports for all athletes. In the past few years, Kizik shoes have rapidly grown in popularity, proving to be more than a gimmick.
What makes Kizik shoes different?
Kizik shoes aren’t typical shoes. The company researched several materials that could be used to create a durable, flexible heel band for a long time before it discovered an ideal solution. Kizik shoes use an aerospace titanium that is strong, flexible and resilient. The material can hold up to over 40,000 flexes, which is roughly four years of daily wear. Additionally, the titanium band retains its beneficial characteristics in both hot and cold weather.
While the shoes didn’t start out as the most fashionable option, over the years, the company has created a wide variety of styles that are suitable for casual and athletic wear. The fabric is breathable and lightweight, making the shoes as comfortable as they are convenient.
Can Kizik shoes be washed?
While it would be convenient to be able to clean your Kizik shoes in the washing machine and toss them in the dryer afterward, the company does not recommend this. Instead, the cleaning instructions on Kizik’s website state: “Clean your shoes with [a] damp cloth, light soap, and water. Pat dry after cleaning.” While the insoles and laces can be removed and hand-washed, the shoes themselves should never be soaked. Also, no part of the shoe should ever be placed in a dryer.
Are Kizik shoes true to size?
Kizik’s official wording on shoe size is its “products are carefully tested to ensure they fit true to industry standard sizing.” However, if you read the details offered on each shoe style, you will find a disclaimer saying if you prefer more room, you should order your shoes a half-size larger. Additionally, it is wise to peruse the style-specific reviews to see if there is a sizing trend.
Who can benefit from wearing Kizik shoes?
In the general sense, anyone who prefers convenience can benefit from wearing Kizik shoes. They are well-made, comfortable, stylish, easy to don and reasonably priced. That is why these shoes are exploding in popularity. However, besides being a time-saver, Kizik shoes can benefit anyone with mobility issues — whether you are aging, pregnant or have any other condition that makes it difficult or impossible to put on shoes the traditional way. Kizik shoes can also be rewarding for children who are striving to be more independent.
What if I don’t like my Kizik shoes?
One consumer-friendly feature of Kizik shoes is that the company offers a 30-day guarantee. If you decide you dislike your Kizik shoes for any reason, and it has been less than 30 days since your order date, you may exchange or return them with no U.S. shipping or restocking fees. However, the one important stipulation is the shoes must be returned in their original condition: no scuffs, marks, signs of wear or any other damage. This means your trial-wearing period should not be done outside.
Best Kizik shoes
The Madrid features a breathable, stretch-knit upper with contoured footbeds and a lightweight, injected foam outsole for all-day comfort. It features a basic design and is available in a limited number of colors.
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The Prague has adjustable lacing to ensure a secure fit. It is one of the company’s more stylish lines and features a breathable canvas upper with rubber traction pods.
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The Vegas is a slightly higher-priced style. It has premium full-grain leather uppers that do not require a break-in period. This model also has adjustable lacing and Rabbit Foam outsoles for all-day wearing comfort.
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The Lima has solid rubber outsole wear pads that provide better traction. They are breathable and feature a more modern, athletic design than the other styles.
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From whipped dalgona coffee to a freddo cappuccino, TikTok is no stranger to coffee trends. The latest of these is the sparkling Americano, which is a refreshing alternative to hot Americanos.
If this new style of coffee is on your radar, you might be wondering what you need to make it. Luckily, it only requires a couple of ingredients and a small amount of equipment.
What is a sparkling Americano?
A regular Americano is espresso mixed with hot water, while a sparkling Americano mixes espresso with sparkling water. This creates a refreshing, carbonated type of iced coffee that’s perfect for hot days.
What do you need to make a sparkling Americano?
You’ll need a few ingredients and bits of equipment to make this drink. You may already have some of these, but if not, you’ll need to buy them.
- Espresso maker: You need espresso to make this type of coffee, so an espresso maker is essential.
- Ice: Whether you have an ice maker, an ice cube tray or you just buy ice, it’s needed for this coffee recipe.
- Sparkling water: You can buy a bottle of sparkling water or club soda, but if you use sparkling water regularly, it may be worth investing in a soda maker.
- Coffee: A quality shot of espresso is what makes this drink special, so buy whole beans or ground coffee that you love the taste of.
- Extras to add flavor: Any extras you use are optional, but many recipes call for an orange slice, while other variations include vanilla, yuzu and lemon-lavender.
How to make a sparkling Americano
You can make a sparkling Americano in four simple steps, which makes it an obvious choice to whip up on a hot day.
- Grab an average-sized drinking glass, add an orange slice (if using) to the bottom and fill it with ice.
- Fill the glass to around three-quarters full with sparkling water or club soda.
- Grind your beans, if using whole beans, and pull an espresso shot using your espresso machine. If you don’t have one, you can make strong coffee using a moka pot, but your resulting Americano will be weaker than one made using true espresso.
- Pour 2 ounces of espresso into the glass, and stir gently to mix it with the sparkling water. It’s now ready to drink.
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We've spent countless hours on the couch watching true crime documentaries over the years, but Netflix's new doc "Our Father," premiering May 11, might be the most insane one yet.
"Our Father" tells the real-life story of Indianapolis-based fertility doctor Donald Cline, who admitted to using his own sperm to impregnate unsuspecting patients more than 50 times throughout his career.
The documentary centers on Jacoba Ballard, who began to put the pieces of Cline's misdeeds together after an at-home DNA test revealed she had seven half-siblings. Ballard began corresponding with her new family members and the house of cards started to topple.
"As the group set out to learn more about their curious family tree, they soon discovered the sickening truth," according to Netflix. "Their parents' fertility doctor had been inseminating his patients with his own sperm--without their knowledge or consent."
The real story was even darker than the family could have imaged.
"As Ballard and her newfound siblings realized they've barely begun to untangle his dark web of deceit," said the streamer, "their pursuit of justice lies at the heart of this profoundly unsettling story about an unimaginable breach of trust."
Perhaps the most unsettling part about "Our Father" is that it's just the latest in a line of documentaries with eerily similar subject matter.
In 2020, HBO released "Baby God," a documentary about fertility doctor Quincy Fortier, who used his own sperm to inseminate patients over his 30 year career. Similarly, "Baby God" featured the stories of the children born as a result Fortier's actions, in their attempt to get answers about their pasts and the continued impact on their families.
Last year, Dutch docu-series "Seeds of Deceit" told the story of Jan Karbaat, a respected doctor in the world of artificial insemination, who is alleged to have fathered close to 200 children by using his own sperm in patients.
"Seeds of Deceit" co-producer Monique Busman says the problem persists to this day, especially overseas.
"The law changed in 2004 so people cannot donate anonymously anymore, but there's no central registration. Donors can still go to several clinics," Busman told Variety. "Internationally, there's no central registration, and there's also the whole private sector where donors can just donate online. There was a guy a few weeks ago in the Netherlands who has 250 children. He's donating to women online. It's a warning to show what can happen when there are not enough laws and rules."
As for the subject of the new documentary, Cline was arrested in 2017 on two counts of obstruction of justice for lying to officials about artificially inseminating patients.
"I was scared. I was foolish in my actions and I should not have lied," he said at the time. "I am asking for mercy and compassion for myself."
Cline served no jail time.
Watch the disturbing true story of Dr. Cline and the lives of the families he forever altered when "Our Father" premieres May 11 on Netflix.
Continue reading for more ways to get your true crime fix.
"Worst Roommate Ever" (Netflix)
Consider skipping this Netflix docuseries if you live with a roommate. Per the streamer's description: "Roommates with malevolent and sometimes violent intentions turn the lives of their unsuspecting victims into real-life nightmares."
"Preaching Evil: A Wife on the Run With Warren Jeffs" (Peacock)
The four-part Peacock docuseries details the rise and fall of polygamist cult leader Warren Jeffs, who was convicted of two felony counts of child sexual assault in 2011. "The series features interviews with Jeffs' former wife Vicki Thompson and their children Wendell and Sarah, members of law enforcement who were instrumental in the raid on the Zion Ranch and the lawyers involved in Jeffs' sentencing," according to the streaming platform. The series is told from the perspective of his so-called "favorite" wife Naomi Jessop.
"Invisible Pilot" (HBO)
This three-part docuseries from HBO details what the network calls a "stranger than fiction" tale. It involves a "charismatic, daredevil husband and father who unexpectedly jumped off a bridge in 1977, despite a seemingly happy home life and a lucrative career as a pilot." Add a pinch of hypnosis, a touch of double lives and you find out, of course, nothing is what it seems.
"Captive Audience: A Real American Horror Story" (Hulu)
"1972: 7-year-old Steven Stayner vanishes from Merced, California." That's the gist of this Hulu doc, but that's only the beginning. "For years, his family searches for him, only to find they've been looking for the wrong boy. 50 years on, Steven's children unearth clues to their father's mysterious past."
"Bad Vegan" (Netflix)
The Netflix documentary details Sarma Melngailis' journey from celebrity restaurateur to convicted felon "after marrying a mysterious man who claimed he could make her dog immortal," according to the streamer.
"Perfect World: A Deadly Game" (Peacock)
The streamer released this two-parter as part of its True Crime Tuesdays. It follows a group of gamers turned websleuths who "are alerted to what appears to be a real-life murder. For the next 18 hours they are on the hunt to find out the real identity and location of one of their closest friends, who claims to have killed his family, and to put an end to his killing spree."
"Undercurrent: The Disappearance of Kim Wall" (HBO)
This two-part HBO documentary that explores the murder of acclaimed journalist Kim Wall, who was last spotted boarding entrepreneur Peter Madsen's self-made submarine in 2017. Per HBO's description, it includes "trial testimony, expert opinion, never-heard-before audio from Madsen himself and key new interviews with those who knew Wall and Madsen."
"Tinder Swindler" (Netflix)
This Netflix documentary gained popularity after premiering in February. It follows Simon Leviev who was accused of posing as a millionaire to con women he met on the popular dating app out of millions of dollars.
"Conversations With a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes" (Netflix)
John Wayne Gacy's serial murders are investigated in the second installment of Netflix's Conversations With a Killer. According to the streamer, the series offers new information to viewers "thanks to 60 hours of unearthed audio between Gacy and his defense team." All three episodes debut April 20 on Netflix.
"I Love You, Now Die" (HBO)
Conrad Roy's suicide is explored in this gripping two-part documentary that dives deeper into his relationship with Michelle Carter, who was convicted of manslaughter in connection to his death. Though this documentary was released in 2019, it's worth revisiting if you're watching Hulu's "The Girl From Plainville," starring Elle Fanning and Colton Ryan. | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/a-former-fertility-doctor-is-the-subject-of-a-wild-new-netflix-doc/3647960/ | 2022-04-15T16:09:12 | 1 | https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/a-former-fertility-doctor-is-the-subject-of-a-wild-new-netflix-doc/3647960/ |
The wait is finally over. More than seven months after announcing the arrival of their second child, Cardi B and Offset revealed the name of their youngest son on April 14. "WAVE SET CEPHUS," the Migos rapper wrote on Instagram while sharing a photo of his smiling son enjoying bath time at home with plenty of bling.
Cardi B also shared a rare photo of her stylish family member wearing a light blue beanie, a matching fur jacket, sneakers and a silver chain around his neck. She captioned the photo with a dinosaur, wave and teddy bear emoji. So, what made the couple finally share details about their 7-month-old baby? It appears the entire family will grace the cover of ESSENCE's 52nd anniversary issue. According to the magazine, the issue will highlight the profound endurance of love. It will also feature family portraits with the Cardi B and Offset's youngest child.
Back in September, the couple confirmed they had welcomed a baby boy, making Kulture Kiari Cephus, 3, a big sister. Offset is also a father to Jordan Cephus, 12, Kalea Marie Cephus, 7, and Kody Cephus, 7, from previous relationships.
"We are so overjoyed to finally meet our son," Cardi and Offset told E! News in a joint statement. "He is already loved so much by family and friends and we can't wait to introduce him to his other siblings."
For Cardi B, parenthood changed her life -- but not necessarily her sense of self. The Bodak Yellow performer said she was determined to seep working hard and follower her dreams. At the same time, she had a child to look out for and have as some extra motivation.
"I could shake my ass, I could be the most ratchet-est person ever, I could get into a fight tomorrow, but I'm still a great mom," Cardi told Vogue in December 2019. "All the time I'm thinking about my kid. I'm shaking my ass, but at the same time I'm doing business, I'm on the phone with my business manager saying, make sure that a percentage of my check goes to my kid's trust."
And before any critic tries to shame the rapper, Cardi B is quick to say she gives her daughter so much love. In fact, she works so hard to ensure Kulture has a successful life as she grows up.
"I'm setting her up for a future," she said. "I want to tell her that a lot of the s--t that I have done in life--no matter what I did, knowing that I wanted to have kids made me go harder to secure a good future for my kids."
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Easter season is upon us and that means the return of a springtime tradition: Easter baskets adorned with Peeps.
The neon-colored marshmallow chicks are synonymous with Easter. And while their bright colors and blobby shapes are distinguishable, their history is less familiar. Here are some surprising facts about Peeps and what are they made of?
When Were Peeps Invented?
Peeps were actually invented by accident. Sam Born, a Russian immigrant and confectioner, founded the candy company Just Born in 1923 in New York and made several popular candies including Mike and Ikes and Hot Tamales.
Just Born bought Rodda Candy Company in 1953 to acquire its jelly bean technology. While touring the Rodda factory, they stumbled upon workers in a back room making Peeps by hand using pastry tubes. At the time, it took 27 hours to make Peeps because the marshmallow required a lot of time to dry before it could be packaged.
The company’s son Bob Born figured out how to automate the process and reduce cooling time, shortening production to just six minutes.
What Are Peeps Made Of?
Making Peeps only requires three ingredients: sugar, corn syrup and gelatin. The chicks' eyes, are made from food-grade carnauba wax.
How Are Peeps Made?
Ingredients are mixed, cooked and pumped into a mixing kettle. A gelatin solution is added to help the marshmallow keep its shape. The liquid marshmallow is then pumped with compressed air and formed into its final shape.
The Peeps then go through a dusting chamber to get coated with a “sugar shower.” A machine adds two candied eyes made of a confectioner’s glaze. The Peeps are then packed by hand or robot and shipped.
Unused sugar is reused for future Peeps.
Where Are Peeps Made?
Peeps are made at the Just Born’s factory in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
How Many Peeps Are Made a Year?
This factory makes over 5.5 million Peeps a day, totaling 2 billion a year.
How Many Flavors of Peeps Are There?
Peeps are available this year in 11 flavors, including the fan-favorites classic, Chocolate Pudding and Party Cake.
The company has launched eight limited edition flavors for Easter 2022: Donut Shop Coffee, Donut Shop Coffee Filled Caramel Mocha, Sparkly Wild Berry, Tropical Burst, Strawberry Dipped in Milk Chocolate, Classic Dipped Chocolate, Fruit Loop Pop and Cotton Candy.
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Overtime in the Stanley Cup Playoffs has to be one of the most exciting parts of hockey.
Each year, eight teams from each conference face off in the postseason to attempt to clinch the Stanley Cup. With that respected trophy on the market, comes immense pressure.
Hockey is an exciting game in itself, but when tiebreakers occur, the thrill is that much more electrifying.
With the 2021-22 NHL playoffs on the rise, the first overtime debacle will showcase itself soon enough.
Here is everything you need to know about NHL overtime rules in the postseason:
What are the overtime rules for the Stanley Cup Playoffs?
In the postseason, the rules are different. Overtime is played at five-on-five and the periods are 20 minutes long like a normal period. It remains sudden death, so the first team to score wins the game.
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There is no shootout, so if the first overtime period ends without a goal, then the game will move to a second overtime with the same format. This continues until a goal is scored.
What are the overtime rules in the regular season of the NHL?
If the score remains tied after three periods, the game goes to overtime. Overtime is a five-minute period where the first team to score wins the game.
The overtime period is played three-on-three, with each team having three skaters on the ice. For years, there were four skaters on each side, but the NHL adopted the three-on-three format at the start of the 2015-16 season.
If a penalty occurs, the team that goes on the power play gains a skater. Therefore, it will be four-on-three during the duration of the penalty. If the team on the penalty kill commits another penalty, then it goes to five-on-three.
When the penalty expires, that player can go on the ice and the teams will play even strength at four-on-four until the next whistle. Then, the game resumes to three-on-three.
What happens if no team scores in overtime?
If the game is still tied after overtime, then it goes to a shootout.
Each team alternates a player coming down alone on a goalie and attempting to score. Three rounds will be played to determine a winner.
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NASCAR Bristol Dirt Race 2022: How to watch, schedule, odds originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
The 2022 NASCAR season is just eight weeks old, but drivers have already seen a variety of tracks. From a half-mile short track to a 20-turn road course and a 2.5-mile superspeedway, teams have been tested in multiple areas.
But on Easter Sunday night, the series heads to its most unique challenge: a dirt track.
Bristol Motor Speedway is one of NASCAR’s most historic venues. Since the 1960s, drivers have raced at Thunder Valley’s half-mile, high-banked oval. But in 2021, the track was covered in dirt for the first race on a non-paved track since 1970.
Here’s everything you need to know for the second Bristol Dirt Race:
What is the NASCAR Bristol Dirt Race schedule?
The race weekend at Bristol will feature a unique practice and qualifying schedule due to the unknowns of racing on dirt.
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On Friday, there will be two 50-minute practice sessions – one at 4 p.m. ET and one at 6:30 p.m. ET, both on Fox Sports 1.
On Saturday, the lineup for Sunday’s race will be determined with four heat races. The 36 drivers will be randomly split into four groups of eight, and they will run 15-lap heat races to determine the starting order for Sunday’s main event. The heat races begin Saturday at 6 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 2.
The Food City Dirt Race will go green at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, April 17.
What is the NASCAR TV schedule this weekend?
The race at Bristol is on FOX, Sunday at 7 p.m. ET.
Pre-race coverage starts with NASCAR RaceDay at 5:30 p.m. ET on Fox Sports 1. The coverage moves to FOX at 6 p.m., with more pre-race festivities before the race at 7 p.m.
All coverage before, during and after the race can be streamed online here and in the Fox Sports app.
NASCAR standings entering the Bristol Dirt Race
Now eight races into the 26-race regular season, the star drivers are starting to rise up the points grid. Only 16 drivers make the playoffs, and drivers secure a berth by winning a race or scoring the most points among non-winners. Here’s a look at the current playoff standings, where wins reign supreme over points:
- William Byron, 276 points, 2 wins
- Ross Chastain, 246 points, 1 win
- Alex Bowman, 237 points, 1 win
- Chase Briscoe, 220 points, 1 win
- Kyle Larson, 201 points, 1 win
- Austin Cindric, 201 points, 1 win
- Denny Hamlin, 157 points, 1 win
- Chase Elliott, 288 points
- Ryan Blaney, 285 points
- Joey Logano, 261 points
- Martin Truex Jr., 237 points
- Aric Almirola, 223 points
- Kevin Harvick, 222 points
- Kyle Busch, 221 points
- Tyler Reddick, 202 points
- Austin Dillon, 197 points
We already have three new playoff participants for 2022 – Chastain, Briscoe and Cindric – after they won their first career races. With seven winners in eight races, just nine playoff spots are up for grabs based on points, and that number will drop as we get more new victors.
Which active drivers have won at Bristol?
There’s only been one previous Cup race at the Bristol Dirt Track, so there’s only been one previous winner: Joey Logano.
Though there’s only been one Bristol Dirt Race, there have been 121 races on the paved short track dating back to 1961. Kyle Busch leads all active drivers with eight Bristol wins, and his brother Kurt Busch is just behind with six. Brad Keselowski and Kevin Harvick both have three Bristol wins, while Logano and Denny Hamlin have two apiece. Kyle Larson won the most recent paved Bristol race in September.
Who is favored to win NASCAR this weekend?
It’s hard to pick a favorite considering there’s only been one race on the Bristol Dirt. That race was run during the daytime with the old Gen-6 cars. Now, we’re looking at a race under the lights with the brand new Next Gen cars.
Erik Jones has the best average finish at the paved Bristol surface (12.4 in nine starts) and finished ninth on the dirt last spring. Kyle Busch (13.0 in 32 starts), Harvick (13.2 in 41 starts), Elliott (13.3 in 11 starts) and Larson (13.4 in 13 starts) are the other active finish leaders on the concrete surface.
Last year’s dirt race was dominated by Truex (126 laps led), Logano (61 laps led) and Daniel Suarez (58 laps led).
Here are some of the favorites to win at Bristol Dirt, courtesy of our partner, PointsBet:
- Kyle Larson, +475
- Christopher Bell, +850
- Joey Logano, +1000
- William Byron, +1200
- Chase Elliott, +1300
- Martin Truex Jr., +1400
- Chase Briscoe, +1400
- Tyler Reddick, +1500
- Kyle Busch, +1600
- Ryan Blaney, +1600
- Denny Hamlin, +1600
- Alex Bowman, +1800
- Daniel Suarez, +2500
- Ricky Stenhouse Jr., +2500
- Kevin Harvick, +3000
- Brad Keselowski, +5000
- Kurt Busch, +6000
- Erik Jones, +6000
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Stephanie Grisham has moved to a remote, Trump-loving Kansas town, where she's crafting an argument against the former president that respects her neighbor's devotion to him.
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Two obscure bills that generated a lot of noise met a quiet demise this week amid worries from Maine Democrats that inflation could harm them in the November election.
Democrats in the Legislature scuttled a bill that would have doubled the motor vehicle inspection fee for most drivers in order to fund a conversion to a new electronic system. They also recalled an enacted bill previously sent to Gov. Janet Mills that would have hiked the annual product fees on pet food manufacturers by $20 in order to fund the state’s increasingly busy animal welfare division.
There were few publicly stated reasons for reversing course, but there is a fear that both bills will play into inflation concerns among voters. Republicans and aligned interest groups certainly hope that’s the case as they eye demolishing Democratic majorities in the House and Senate.
That’s why the Maine GOP and affiliated campaign committees leaned into the so-called pet food tax bill, posting photos and videos of forlorn pups and kittens next to bowls of suddenly more expensive food.
In reality, the proposed fee increase might not have been noticed by consumers; it would have raised an additional $280,000 annually for the animal welfare division. If the fee hike was passed on by food manufacturers to consumers, it might have yielded price increases of pennies or less.
The fees assigned to food manufacturers go to the agency that enforces animal welfare laws. It investigates complaints and seizes and cares for animals (e.g. feeding them) when owners are ensnared in criminal cases that might include the abuse or neglect of animals. The same division built an emergency shelter for the more than 100 animals that were taken from a home in Solon in 2019. Liam Hughes, director of the Animal Welfare Program, told lawmakers in January that his agency’s costs have tripled over the past five years.
Hughes’ agency might get that extra money in a change to the state’s budget, but he won’t from the original bill. That’s because it appears to have met the same fate as the proposal to double the motor vehicle inspection fee for most Maine drivers.
The vehicle inspection issue is a bit different. Maine is one of about a dozen states that requires annual vehicle inspections, and there are people — and lawmakers — who would love to make the requirement less frequent, or ditch it altogether. The opposition is rooted in the belief that the inspection sticker is little more than a cash cow for the state that provides little public safety benefit.
In fact, an offshoot of that sticker skepticism was the genesis for the updated fee proposal. Rep. Richard Cebra, R-Naples, last year submitted a bill that sought to exempt new vehicles from inspections for two years, but the proposal instead became a study commission that in turn recommended the proposed fee increase. (That’s a heckuva journey for a bill that originally aimed to suspend the existing fee, right?)
Cebra voted against it, but 26 of his GOP colleagues in the House joined Democrats in supporting it last week.
Still, the GOP framed the proposal as another fee increase proposed by tone-deaf Democrats as their constituents’ bank accounts wither from crippling inflation. Mills, who is up for reelection this year and is perhaps more acutely attuned to the GOP narrative, vowed to veto the proposal. This week Democrats in the House joined the Senate in defeating it.
Nevertheless, the anti-fee fever struck another obscure bill dealing with the viciously contentious topic of ... public notaries.
LD 2023 affected all 23,000 of them by formalizing online notarization and shortening from seven to four years the length of time before notaries must renew their commissions. It also creates separate licenses for people who want to perform marriage ceremonies because, right now, Maine is one of only three states where notaries are automatically eligible to also moonlight as wedding officiants.
The bill also does not deal with fees at all, according to Secretary of State Shenna Bellows. But Republicans argued the bill would increase the fees that notaries pay from $50 every seven years to $100 every four years — presumably because a notary who wanted to also perform marriages would now have to also obtain a wedding license.
Sen. Lisa Keim, R-Dixfield, called that “a major fee increase on the people of Maine.” And Sen. Jeff Timberlake, R-Turner, compared it to the vehicle inspection fee bill.
“I think that’s gone away now because there was an uproar,” Timberlake said. “This is a fee increase — no other way to phrase it.”
Golden pushes stock-trading ban
Democratic U.S. Rep. Jared Golden of Maine’s 2nd District continues to push to prevent members of Congress from trading or even owning stocks while they are in office.
Golden has been part of a small but growing number of lawmakers — many facing potentially tough reelection fights in tight House districts — calling for a ban on stock trading. The campaign follows numerous high-profile incidents involving ethically questionable, but not necessarily illegal, health care stock deals early on in the pandemic by members of Congress who, given their positions, had more insights into what was happening with the disease and in the pharmaceutical industry than the general public.
This past week, Golden co-led a letter along with Virginia’s Rep. Abigail Spanberger, another moderate Democrat, to the top members of the Committee on House Administration. The letter, which was signed by 15 other Democrats and two Republicans, urged the leaders to “advance strong legislation to ban members of Congress from directly owning or trading stocks while in office.”
The group also called on Congress to close loopholes in current law by also preventing ownership or trading of stocks for members’ spouses and dependent children, and to resist temptations to exempt stocks that a member owned before their election.
“Americans across the political spectrum support banning members of Congress from trading stocks,” reads the letter. “If we seek to write off their concerns with a toothless gimmick, they will see through it and continue to mistrust their elected officials.”
Golden had also led a similar letter in January to Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Republican Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. The letter drew national attention and was viewed by some as a way for some Democrats facing tough reelection races to put daylight between themselves and Pelosi.
It’s an uphill battle, to be sure, given the fact that Congress is basically a massive millionaires club. An analysis of congressional financial disclosures by the government watchdog group OpenSecrets.org found that, in 2018, the median net worth of members of Congress was just over $1 million.
Golden does not appear to be part of that elite club. He reported between $70,000 and $225,000 in assets in 2020 but much more than that in liabilities in the form of a mortgage, car loans and student loans.
His potential opponent once again this November, former Republican Rep. Bruce Poliquin, reported several million dollars in assets as well as income of between $368,000 and $3.2 million (above his $174,000 congressional salary) in 2017, but no liabilities.
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Democratic U.S. Reps. Chellie Pingree and Golden of Maine and other members of the House have been sanctioned by the Russian Foreign Ministry.
The move is presumably in response to votes Pingree and Golden recently took that provided $13.6 billion in humanitarian and military aid to Ukraine, which Russia is currently invading.
Pingree called the Russian response a “badge of honor to be sanctioned by Putin’s murderous regime.”
“I saw with my own eyes the brutal consequences of Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine, and I will not back down from supporting the Ukrainian people,” Pingree said in a statement, referring to her recent visit to the Ukraine border with Poland.
Still pending…
The Legislature is supposed to adjourn by Wednesday. As always happens, some of the thorniest issues have been left to the very end of the legislative session.
Here’s an abbreviated list of some of the issues still hanging out there as lawmakers head into the final week (maybe) of the 2022 legislative session:
- The budget — At about 3 a.m. Friday morning, the Appropriations and Financial Affairs Committee reached agreement on on what to do with the state’s estimated $1.3 billion surplus. It approved Mills’ proposal to return half of that money to taxpayers as $850 checks. Most Democrats appear supportive of that plan, although progressive activists and groups want more given to lower-income Mainers or for the money to be spent on social services. Republicans, meanwhile, want all Maine taxpayers to receive $850 checks. The agreement reached Friday would send checks to roughly 850,000 Mainers who meet the specific income thresholds. Single tax filers making up to $100,000 a year qualify, as do people making $150,000 who file as head of household. Couples making up to $200,000 a year and filing jointly also qualify. There are numerous other provisions in the surplus spending plan, which the Legislature is expected to vote on early next week.
- Tribal sovereignty — One of the highest-profile and most significant issues of the session, LD 1626 is the product of a yearslong conversation with tribal leaders to restore the sovereignty of the four Indian tribes in Maine. But the fate of the complex bill, which deals with taxation, natural resources, land use and criminal justice, remains uncertain as of Thursday afternoon. The House voted 81-55 on Thursday to pass the bill. But Mills has expressed serious concerns and is expected to veto it.
- Tribal sports betting — The governor has been skeptical of the tribal sovereignty bill and instead backed a proposal that would give the tribes access to the mobile sports betting market. The bill has received backing in committee, but some lawmakers and gambling interests are fighting it. The Senate is expected to take initial votes on Friday.
- Utility accountability — The governor’s effort to keep closer tabs on Maine’s electricity providers is meeting resistance from activists who want to take over the companies and replace them with a nonprofit run by an elected board. The proposal has not yet moved to the legislative calendar, but is expected to next week.
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Valeria Owusu, 26, and 27-year-old Emmanuel Addae, who live in Orange, New Jersey, are charged with second-degree murder.
Suffolk County Police said a 911 caller reported that a 5-year-old child was unresponsive inside an apartment in Brentwood back on April 21, 2021.
The child was taken to South Shore University Hospital in Bay Shore where he was pronounced dead.
An autopsy revealed that 5-year-old King Owusu had blunt force drama throughout his body.
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FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. — Easter weekend is here and whether you're going to church, spending time with family or looking for some activities there's plenty to do.
Adult Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 16 at 5:30 on Dickson and the Fayetteville Square for adults.
Breakfast with the Easter Bunny at the Pea Ridge Stadium at 8 a.m. on Saturday, April 16.
Easter Egg Hunt at New Life Church in Fayetteville Saturday, April 16 at 10 a.m.
Easterfest 2022 1 p.m. at S 13th Street in Rogers.
Easter egg hunt at Bogle Park after the softball game on Sunday, April 17.
Easter Egg Hunt, Centerton. April 16, noon.
Candy-filled eggs, bounce houses, food, cotton candy, face painting and the Easter bunny. It's free to the public, no registration is needed.
First Baptist Church Fayetteville, four egg hunt locations, Saturday, April 16, 10:30 a.m. Root Elementary, Butterfield Elementary, Salem Park and Rodney Ryan Park. Easter storytime, preschool hunt, elementary hunt. They’ll have 6,000 eggs at each of their four locations
The Great Downtown Rogers Egg Hunt, April 14-17. Woof and Wander will be hiding a number of plastic eggs in and around Downtown Rogers. (See Map). Each one contains a dog-friendly treat and a ticket with a number corresponding to the prize you win. Between the dates of April 14-17 (Thursday to Sunday) you and your pup can wander around downtown in search of the eggs.
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Fishing Report: Follow these tips to catch more tautog this spring
“With warm weather this week, the tautog bite will improve,” said Dave Henault of Ocean State Tackle in Providence. “The water is cold. The temperature has to be around 50 degrees for the spring tautog bite to turn on.” The water temperature at Narragansett Beach this week was 45 degrees.
Last week, there were a few reports of anglers catching tautog but others were not even getting bites. A few days of warm weather are expected to improve the bite rapidly. “If I were tautog fishing this weekend, I would fish south of the bridges," Henault said.
There are new regulations for tautog fishing this year. Anglers are allowed just one trophy fish, 21 inches or larger; the minimum size is still 16 inches and a 10-fish boat limit applies for private recreational vessels.
The spring season from April 1 to May 31 allows for three fish/person/day. The season reopens Aug. 1 and runs till Oct. 14 with a three fish/person/day limit and then jumps to five fish from Oct. 15 to Dec. 31.
Tautog rigs should have as little hardware as possible to avoid bottom tie-ups. I make single-hook rigs with about 7 or 8 feet of monofilament line and attach it to the main braid line directly with a dropper loop for a pre-snelled Lazar Sharp brand hook — you need sharp hooks to get through tough tautog lips. The loop is about 5 inches above the sinker.
To reduce bottom tie-ups by 50%, I use an egg sinker rig when in heavy structure. The egg sinker slides on a small piece of monofilament adorned with red and white beads, which has a two-way swivel on each end; a pre-snelled, Lazar Sharp hook is attached to the end of the swivel and hangs down about 8 inches.
Anglers are also more commonly using tautog jigs tipped with crab with good success. The jigs are made in a variety of colors mimicking Asian crabs, baby lobsters, green crabs, whole or cut in half.
The idea is to be ready with a number of bait and tackle arrangements on any given day.
Tautog are not often sold in fish markets because they are difficult to harvest commercially. They are usually caught by rod and reel or fish traps rather than trawling for them.
Keep your drag tight, as once you hook these bulldogs, they will try to fight their way back down to structure and cut your line.
Tautog tips
Find structure to find tautog. Tautog can be fished from shore or boat and, in both cases, they like structure — rocks, wrecks, bridge piers, dock pilings, mussel beds, ledges holes and humps along the coast. So, no structure, no tautog.
Boat placement is important. Find structure, estimate wind/drift direction and anchor up current from where you want to fish and drift back to the spot as the anchor is setting. Once in position, fish all sides of the boat. Cast a bit to cover as much area as you can. If still no bites, let some anchor line out to change your position; if still no bites, it is time to move the vessel.
Tautog baits: Green crabs or Asian crabs are the baits of choice. When using green crabs, make it easy for the tautog to bite and take the bait. I like to break off most of the legs and claws, leaving one per side on the end, cut the crab in half and hook it through one leg socket and out another.
New black sea bass regulations
Black sea bass season for private anglers starts May 21, nearly a month earlier than last year, and runs until Aug. 31. The bad news is that the catch limit is two fish/person/day and the minimum size jumped to 16 inches. From Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, the private recreational limit is three fish/person/day.
Party and charter boat regulations are different. The minimum size is 16 inches but the season starts on June 18, nearly a month later than private anglers, and runs to Aug. 31 with a two fish/person/day limit. From Sept. 1 to Dec. 31, the party and charter boat limit jumps to six fish/angler/day.
New summer flounder (fluke) rules
The summer flounder season has been liberalized with a new minimum size of inches. The General Season runs from May 3 to Dec. 31 with a four fish/person/day limit. In special shore sites (visit dem.ri.gov for a list of areas), the minimum size of two of the four fish may be 17 inches. The remaining two fish must be 18 inches or greater.
Trout fishing good
On April 9, Kevin Tierney of Burrillville fished Opening Day with his stepsons, Camryn Lions and Geo Curtis, at Silver Spring Lake in North Kingstown. “We have been here since 5:30 a.m. and the action has been fairly steady," Tierney said. "Both of the boys caught a fish. We have a total of seven fish; two of them are golden trout. What more can you ask for?” For licensing and stocking information, visit dem.ri.gov/programs/fish-wildlife/freshwater-fisheries/index.php.
Where’s the bite?
Freshwater. “Peter’s Pond in Sandwich and other trout-stocked ponds in Massachusetts are producing for anglers,” said Bruce Miller of Canal Bait & Tackle in the village of Sagamore in Bourne.
Tautog. “We sold crabs this weekend to anglers targeting tautog but no reports yet of major fish being caught," said Neil Hayes of Quaker Lane Bait & Tackle in North Kingstown.
Striped bass. “We have reports of school bass being caught at Craigville Beach [in Barnstable on Cape Cod]," Miller said. Ed Lombardo, an expert fly fisherman and guide, said: “The fishing has been good in March with a good number of striped bass landed and released. The bass have ranged from 18 to 26 inches. My brown-colored Ed's Fly is working well imitating mummichogs.”
Dave Monti holds a captain’s master license and charter fishing license. He serves on a variety of boards and commissions and has a consulting business that focuses on clean oceans, habitat preservation, conservation, renewable energy and fisheries-related issues and clients. Forward fishing news and photos to dmontifish@verizon.net or visit noflukefishing.com. | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/outdoors/2022/04/15/here-tips-catching-tautog-spring/7317970001/ | 2022-04-15T16:15:09 | 1 | https://www.providencejournal.com/story/sports/outdoors/2022/04/15/here-tips-catching-tautog-spring/7317970001/ |
ARKANSAS, USA — The Arkansas Prescription Drug Take-Back Event is being held at several locations throughout Northwest Arkansas on April 30.
The following medications will be accepted:
- Prescription drugs
- Over the counter drugs
- Vaping pens
- Pet medication
You can drop these items at any of the following locations:
- Bella Vista Police Dept.
105 NE Townscenter
- Eureka Springs Community Center
44 Kingshighway
- Springdale
HARPS
918 S Gutensohn Rd.
- Fayetteville
HARPS
1274 Colorado Dr.
- Rogers
Benton Co. Sheriff's Office
14468 Hwy 12 E
- Huntsville
HARPS
115 Lee St.
- Prairie Grove
HARPS
319 E Buchanan St.
The Eureka Springs location will be operating from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., and all others will be from 10 a.m to 2 p.m.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office has three permanent prescription drug drop off boxes at the following locations:
- Sheriff's Office main entrance
- 1155 W. Clydesdale Drive
- Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Washington County Courthouse (2nd-floor entrance)
- 280 N. College Avenue
- Available during normal courthouse business hours.
- VA Hospital located outside the VA Police office.
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BENTON COUNTY, Ark — After the recent severe storms and tornadoes across Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley, many people had complaints about a lack of weather alerts.
Benton County officials explained how to sign up for severe weather alerts during a virtual event on Thursday, April 14.
"So, we can no longer really rely on outdoor sirens to warn us about these storms," said Michael Waddle, Benton Co. Director of Emergency Management.
Waddle let residents know there are other ways to get notified about severe storms.
"It's important to take a look at some of these tech options out there,” Waddle.
Benton County officials explained how to sign up for the countywide BC Alert system.
"Here's the great thing whenever you sign up for BC Alerts, you're automatically signed up for tornado warnings,” said Benton County Director of Communications Melody Kwok.
The alert system can also warn you of things happening in the county besides severe weather.
"If we have a missing person, we could put out a be on the lookout alert for that missing person," Waddle said.
To signup, you'll have to visit BCAlert.com and fill out an application with your name, address, password, and what notifications you would like to receive. You'll also be asked for your phone or email.
"Where you can decide where you want to be notified through BC Alerts," Kwok said.
Those alerts will come across your smartphone like other notifications and if you receive a warning, they ask you to take them seriously.
“Immediately take action if that alert hits your phone," Waddle said.
During Springdale’s tornado, Benton County says that 24,000 people were signed up for alerts. Officials want people to know you will not get an alert if you are not in the area of the warning.
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ARLINGTON, Texas — A night at a ballpark can make for an oh-so-fun night for families.
But, take it from the Guernseys from Fort Worth. There can be one not-so-fun problem – finding a clean, private place to change a baby.
“Normally she’s pretty good about telling us she has to go. She’s a little over two. But yeah, it can get difficult finding a spot,” said Tyler Guernsey.
Guernsey's eight-month pregnant wife, Kayla, was pushing their 2-year-old, Adeline, in a stroller at Globe Life Field.
This season, the Texas Rangers are offering a new solution for families like them.
The team partnered with Hello Bello, a baby product company founded by husband and wife actors Dax Shepard and Kristen Bell, to offer free diapers, wipes, soap and sanitizer in multiple private rooms at Globe Life Field.
“I have three young kids and I’ve been to many sporting events where you’re trying to find that place to change a diaper or feed a baby,” said Erica Buxton, president of Hello Bello.
The company opened a new diaper factory in Waco, and Buxton said they wanted to offer a perk to families in Texas.
So, Globe Life Field is their first sports venue to venture into.
Eight rooms are fully stocked and accessible to fans in multiple locations across the ballpark.
- In the lower concourse, the rooms are near section 20 and section 27.
- In the main concourse, they are near section 101, section 125 and section 130.
- On the suite level, a room is by guest services.
- And in the upper concourse, rooms are in section 209 and section 224.
Four additional rooms are stocked for players’ families and Rangers’ administrative offices.
They call them “mother’s rooms,” but Buxton stressed they are very much for dads, too
“No, not just mothers, but families of all,” she said.
“My husband has changed plenty of diapers in plenty of places and that was always a complaint that there’s so many places that don’t have changing spaces in the guys’ bathrooms.”
Kayla and Tyler Guernsey said the biggest struggle at a public venue can be finding a sanitary place to change a little one.
Some of the rooms at Globe Life Field are outfitted with a self-sanitizing diaper changing table produced by Pluie, Buxton said.
They’re also decorated in Hello Bello patterns.
Buxton said because the company’s diaper factory is in Waco, it will be easy to make sure the free products remain stocked all season.
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Capitol City Blue Run supporting Autism Family Network
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - On April 23, the Capitol City Blue Run will be back in-person for the first time in three years. This will be the 7th annual run, with this year’s race at 9 a.m. at the Lancaster Event Center.
As in years past, the run will benefit the Autism Family Network in Lincoln. The group’s mission is to support and advocate for anyone on the autism spectrum and their families.
The goal for this year’s race was to raise $30,000 and as of April 15, that goal has been met. The new goal is $35,000, which will help even further their mission.
“When you first receive a diagnosis for your child, you’re looking for answers and different resources and ways to help your child,” Autism Family Network president, Cathy Martinez said. “The nice part about having a support group network is there’s other people that have already experienced that and they can help you navigate the journey of raising a child on the spectrum.”
The run helps spread awareness, and the money raised will go towards inclusive events for children with autism and their families.
“Some of those programs include a young adult social club, an art club, swim lesson scholarships for kids on the spectrum, movie nights and swim nights throughout the year,” Martinez said. “Whatever families would like to do, just to give them the opportunity to participate in different events that are community inclusive.”
Registration is still open for both runners and sponsors. Race organizers said to enter from Havelock Avenue and go to Gate 3.
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GOP lawmakers aided Trump election challenge before warning against it, texts show
(CNN) - Two Republicans, once former President Donald Trump’s allies in Congress, called on the administration to stand down after the 2020 election.
Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Rep. Chip Roy of Texas went from encouraging the White House efforts to overturn the results to ultimately warning about the consequences.
Dozens of private texts to Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, obtained by CNN, show how they were trying to help initially, but by the end, they raised concerns to Trump’s top deputy about his campaign’s effort to stand in the way of the election’s certification.
“We’re driving a stake in the heart of the federal republic,” Roy warned Meadows in a text Jan. 1.
The texts, starting right after the election and going through early January 2021, are now in the possession of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
Roy’s stark warning came after weeks of begging Meadows for hard evidence of election fraud and concerns that the lack of specific evidence was a real problem for the Trump legal team.
“We must urge the president to tone down the rhetoric,” he wrote to Meadows on Nov. 9.
Roy did believe that there were problems with the election. In early December, he went to the House floor imploring his colleagues to look into the thin examples of fraud.
“The American people are raising legitimate questions about the election, and this body is missing in action and doing nothing,” he said Dec. 9.
Lee also started out hopeful there was a path to challenge the election results. In early November, he touted the work of conservative lawyer Sydney Powell, encouraging Meadows to get her an audience with the president and calling her a “straight shooter.”
Less than two weeks later, Powell appeared with Rudy Giuliani in what would become an infamous news conference where the duo made wild, baseless claims.
Lee then changed his tune, calling Powell a “liability” and turning his focus to touting attorney John Eastman.
Lee pushed a plan to convince state legislatures to offer up a set of alternate electors. When that plan fizzled, he decided he was no longer on board.
He texted Meadows on Dec. 16, “I think we’re now passed the point where we can expect anyone will do it without some direction and a strong evidentiary argument.”
Lee and Roy ultimately chose not to join other Republicans to vote against certifying the election.
“Our job is to open and then count, open then count. That’s it. That’s all there is,” Lee said on the Senate floor Jan. 6.
Privately, they were even more emphatic about the Trump team’s efforts.
“The president should call everyone off. It’s the only path,” Roy texted Meadows on Dec. 31.
Lee argued the effort to challenge the election certification was on dangerous constitutional ground.
Three days before Jan. 6, he warned, “I know only that this will end badly for the president unless we have the Constitution on our side.”
They did not, but the Trump team and a group of loyal Republicans went ahead with their plan anyway.
As it became clear their effort would not be successful, hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in protest.
As the violence was raging, Roy texted Meadows, “Fix this now.”
He then went to the House floor and placed the blame squarely at Trump’s feet.
“The president should never have spun up certain Americans to believe something that simply cannot be,” Roy said Jan. 6.
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Hundreds of animals in forever homes following Nebraska Humane Society seizure
OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - Hundreds of animals have recovered and are now in their new homes months after the Nebraska Humane Society confiscated them from a Papillion home.
“600 plus animals,” says Pam Weise, the spokeswoman for NHS. “Everything from guinea pigs, and degus, and reptiles, large birds, smaller birds, some of the more exotic species.”
A majority of the animals were neglected and suffered from overgrown claws and beaks.
The recovery process for the animals was no small feat.
“I believe that at the beginning it was like 50 hours a day of care is what it took,” Weise says. ‘So, it was five people working a full day, or six people coming in and out working making sure that we’re able to care for these guys.”
Now, four months later, most of those animals have found their forever homes. All that’s left is a few dozen birds.
“The majority of the rabbits went out, the little degus went out, some hamsters and guinea pigs, a lot of those guys are already out, a lot of the birds are gone too, we’re down to about 30 birds and maybe a couple of little guys left.”
During a time when businesses across the board are struggling to find staff and fill hours, Weise says volunteer and zoo vets didn’t hesitate to step in and help during the emergency.
“It shows that the Omaha community really does come together when there is a need and there are people that can help.”
Weise says NHS has faced staffing limitations just like everyone else. They are budgeted to have five vets, but right now, they’re down two.
Because of this, they’ve temporarily closed their spay and neuter center to ensure animals in the shelter get the proper care and check-ups they need.
“We have three vets to take care of the entire shelter, so rather than have them go over to the spay and neuter center, even though we know it’s really important, it’s one of those things that isn’t mission-critical,” Weise says. “So we have that staff shifted over to the shelter to help out over here just to make sure we can handle all the animals that need to be handled.”
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It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
(AP) - Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
One big unknown? “We don’t know how high that mountain’s gonna grow,” said Dr. Stuart Campbell Ray, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University.
No one expects a peak nearly as high as the last one, when the contagious omicron version of the coronavirus ripped through the population.
But experts warn that the coming wave – caused by a mutant called BA.2 that’s thought to be about 30% more contagious – will wash across the nation and push up hospitalizations in a growing number of states in the coming weeks. And the case wave will be bigger than it looks, they say, because reported numbers are vast undercounts as more people test at home without reporting their infections or skip testing altogether.
At the height of the previous omicron surge, reported daily cases reached into the hundreds of thousands. On April 14, the seven-day rolling average for daily new cases rose to 39,521, up from 30,724 two weeks earlier, according to data from Johns Hopkins collected by The Associated Press.
Dr. Eric Topol, head of Scripps Research Translational Institute, said the numbers will likely keep growing until the surge reaches about a quarter the height of the last “monstrous” one. BA.2 may well have the same effect in the U.S. as it did in Israel, where it created a “bump” in the chart measuring cases, he said.
Keeping the surge somewhat in check, experts said, is a higher level of immunity in the U.S. from vaccination or past infection compared with early winter.
But Ray said the U.S. could wind up looking like Europe, where the BA.2 surge was “substantial” in some places that had comparable levels of immunity. “We could have a substantial surge here,” he said.
Both experts said BA.2 will move through the country gradually. The Northeast has been hit hardest so far — with more than 90% of new infections caused by BA.2 last week compared with 86% nationally. As of Thursday, the highest rates of new COVID cases per capita over the past 14 days were in Vermont, Rhode Island, Alaska, New York and Massachusetts. In Washington, D.C., which also ranks in the top 10 for rates of new cases, Howard University announced it was moving most undergraduate classes online for the rest of the semester because of “a significant increase in COVID-19 positivity” in the district and on campus.
Some states, such as Rhode Island and New Hampshire, saw the average of daily new cases rise by more than 100% in two weeks, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Joseph Wendelken, spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Health, said despite rising cases, hospitalizations remain relatively low, and that’s the metric they are most focused on right now. About 55 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized, compared with more than 600 at one point in the pandemic.
Officials credit high vaccination rates. State statistics show 99% of Rhode Island adults are at least partially vaccinated and 48% have gotten the booster dose that scientists say is key in protecting against severe illness with omicron.
Vermont also has relatively high levels of vaccination and fewer patients in the hospital than during the height of the first omicron wave. But Dr. Mark Levine, the health commissioner there, said hospitalizations and the numbers of patients in intensive care units are both up slightly, although deaths have not risen.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control shows that new hospital admissions of patients with confirmed COVID-19 were up slightly in New England and the New York region.
On the West Coast, modelers from Oregon Health & Science University are projecting a slight increase in hospitalizations over the next two months in that state, where cases have also risen steeply.
As the wave moves across the country, experts said states with low rates of vaccination may face substantially more infections and severe cases that wind up in the hospital.
Ray said government leaders must be careful to strike the right tone when talking to people about protecting themselves and others after COVID restrictions have largely been lifted. Philadelphia recently became the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate after a sharp increase in infections. But Vermont’s Levine said there are no plans to bring back any of the restrictions that were imposed earlier during the pandemic.
“It’s going to be hard to institute restrictive, draconian measures,” Ray said. “Fortunately, we have some tools that we can use to mitigate risk. And so I hope that leaders will emphasize the importance for people to watch the numbers,” be aware of risks and consider taking precautions such as wearing masks and getting vaccinated and boosted if they’re not already.
Lynne Richmond, a 59-year-old breast cancer survivor who lives in Silver Spring, Md., said she plans to get her second booster and keep wearing her mask in public as cases rise in her state and nearby Washington, D.C.
“I never really stopped wearing my mask…I’ve stayed ultra-vigilant,” she said. “I feel like I’ve come this far; I don’t want to get COVID.”
Vigilance is a good strategy, experts said, because the coronavirus is constantly throwing curveballs. One of the latest: even more contagious subvariants of BA.2 found in New York state, known as BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1. And scientists warn that new and potentially dangerous variants could arise at any time.
“We shouldn’t be thinking the pandemic is over,” Topol said. “We should still keep our guard up.”
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Associated Press reporter Wilson Ring contributed from Stowe, Vermont.
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K-9 shot, killed during standoff with armed suspect
OXFORD, N.C. (Gray News) – A police K-9 in North Carolina was shot and killed Sunday.
K-9 Major with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was killed during a standoff with an armed robbery suspect.
According to the Granville County Sheriff’s Department, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery involving the theft of a vehicle on Saturday. Police could not locate the suspect Saturday, but the following day, officers responded to a report of a suspicious fire at a residence.
During the investigation of the fire, officers determined the armed robbery suspect was possibly hiding under the crawl space of the home. As police tried to clear the crawl space, they were met with gunfire from the suspect and returned fire.
During that time, K-9 Major was struck by gunfire and died. The dog was shot twice with an AK-47 rifle.
Police requested further assistance from other law enforcement agencies, including a crisis negotiator. The crisis negotiator made contact with the suspect and convinced the man to come out from under the crawl space and surrender to authorities.
Aside from K-9 Major, no law enforcement officers were injured.
The suspect, identified as William Darius Eichelberger, 21, was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and released a short time later. He was then taken to the Granville County Magistrate where he was placed under a $250,000 bond.
According to police, Eichelberger was charged with seven felonies, and more charges are forthcoming.
K-9 Major was a 3-year-old German Shepherd and the beloved partner of Corporal Jamie Lariviere. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is holding a celebration of life for Major on Monday.
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LSO: Homeowner watches suspects steal cameras on real-time surveillance video
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - The Lancaster County Sheriff’s Office says a homeowner watched two men steal his game cameras on real-time surveillance video.
According to LSO, on Thursday around 8:45 a.m. a homeowner in northeast Lancaster County saw two men stealing one of his game cameras on a second camera.
Sheriff Terry Wagner said the men ended up stealing both game cameras.
Deputies were able to get partial vehicle plate information, as well as a vehicle description, from the video surveillance footage.
Sheriff Wagner said investigators traced the vehicle to an address in Lincoln near 56th and Hartley Streets.
A search warrant was issued for an unattached garage and shed, according to deputies.
From there, Sheriff Wagner said deputies found 11 grams of methamphetamine. Deputies said they were able to find the two cameras inside one of the suspect’s vehicles.
LSO arrested 41-year-old Jeffrey Smith and 36-year-old Benjamin Buresh. They’re both facing possession with intent to deliver methamphetamine and possession of burglars tools charges.
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Police: Man fatally pushed woman into California train
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (AP) — A man accused of fatally pushing a woman in front of a freight train in Southern California has been arrested, authorities said.
The woman, whose name has not yet been made public, was hit by the train Monday morning in the city of Riverside, about 55 miles (89 kilometers) from downtown Los Angeles, police said Thursday.
Riverside police said in a statement that the woman and the man, Kevin Errol Lewis, were in an argument next to the railroad tracks that turned physical.
During the altercation, Lewis allegedly shoved the woman he was in a dating relationship with into the path of the train, killing her, police said.
Officers found Lewis, 41, nearby and detained him, police said. He is being held in jail without bail on suspicion of murder and domestic violence, as well as several outstanding warrants for theft and narcotics violations.
Lewis, whom police described as a transient man, is scheduled to appear in court on April 25, online jail records showed. It was not immediately clear whether he had an attorney who could speak on his behalf.
The killing was similar to a death in New York City in January that shocked the city after after a woman was pushed to her death in front of a subway train beneath Times Square in an apparently unprovoked attack. Police charged Martial Simon, whom authorities said was homeless, in the slaying of Michelle Alyssa Go.
Simon is being held in a hospital prison ward and is scheduled to return to court on Tuesday, online jail and court records show.
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South Carolina death row inmate picks firing squad over electric chair
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A South Carolina prisoner scheduled to be the first man executed in the state in more than a decade has decided to die by firing squad rather than in the electric chair later this month, according to court documents filed Friday.
Richard Bernard Moore, 57, is the also first state prisoner to face the choice of execution methods after a law went into effect last year making electrocution the default and giving inmates the option to face three prison workers with rifles instead.
Moore has spent more than two decades on death row after being convicted of the 1999 killing of convenience store clerk James Mahoney in Spartanburg. If executed as scheduled on April 29, he would be the first person put to death in the state since 2011.
The new law was prompted by the decadelong break, which corrections officials attribute to an inability to procure the drugs needed to carry out lethal injections.
In a written statement, Moore said he didn’t concede that either method was legal or constitutional, but that he more strongly opposed death by electrocution and only chose the firing squad because he was required to make a choice.
“I believe this election is forcing me to choose between two unconstitutional methods of execution, and I do not intend to waive any challenges to electrocution or firing squad by making an election,” Moore said in the statement.
Moore’s attorneys have asked the state Supreme Court to delay his death while another court determines if either available method is cruel and unusual punishment. The attorneys argue prisons officials aren’t trying hard enough to get the lethal injection drugs, instead forcing prisoners to choose between two more barbaric methods.
His lawyers are also asking the state Supreme Court to delay the execution so the U.S. Supreme Court can review whether Moore’s death sentence was a disproportionate punishment compared with similar crimes. The state justices denied a similar appeal last week.
The state corrections agency said last month that it finished developing protocols for firing squad executions and completed $53,600 in renovations on the death chamber in Columbia, installing a metal chair with restraints that faces a wall with a rectangular opening 15 feet (4.6 meters) away. In the case of a firing squad execution, three volunteer prison workers will train their rifles on the condemned prisoner’s heart.
South Carolina is one of eight states to still use the electric chair and one of four to allow a firing squad, according to the Washington-based nonprofit Death Penalty Information Center.
Moore is one of 35 men on South Carolina’s death row. The state last scheduled an execution for Moore in 2020, which was then delayed after prison officials said they couldn’t obtain lethal injection drugs.
During Moore’s 2001 trial, prosecutors said Moore entered the store looking for money to support his cocaine habit and got into a dispute with Mahoney, who drew a pistol that Moore wrestled away from him.
Mahoney pulled a second gun, and a gunfight ensued. Mahoney shot Moore in the arm, and Moore shot Mahoney in the chest. Prosecutors said Moore left a trail of blood through the store as he looked for cash, stepping twice over Mahoney.
At the time, Moore claimed that he acted in self-defense after Mahoney drew the first gun.
Moore’s supporters have argued that his crime doesn’t rise to the level of a death penalty offense. His appeals lawyers have said that because Moore didn’t bring a gun into store, he couldn’t have intended to kill someone when he walked in.
The last person executed in South Carolina was Jeffrey Motts, who was on death row for strangling a cellmate while serving a life sentence for another murder.
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Liu is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on under-covered issues.
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Wheels reportedly fall off school bus while it’s in motion
DETROIT (WXYZ) - A middle school bus in Michigan broke down on the side of the road after two wheels apparently detached from the bus while it was in motion.
Fortunately, no one was injured.
A photo of the L’Anse Creuse Middle School bus is making rounds on social media and sparking concern and frustration with parents.
“Nobody said anything to any of us,” Tammy Caparo said. She has a granddaughter in the seventh grade that attends that school.
She says there was no email, phone call or alert to tell families what happened.
Caparo picks her granddaughter up from school, but on social media parents who say their children were on the bus are reporting they didn’t hear from school officials.
“I would hope the school would do more about the safety of the children and reach out to the parents and let them know that they are doing everything they can to make the buses more safe for their children to get on,” Caparo said.
After the incident, many are left wondering how the wheels just rolled off a moving bus.
According to a L’Anse Creuse school official, it appears it was caused by a mechanical failure involving a bolt.
“The district has not had any other issues of this nature in the past,” the official said.
They went on to say that “extensive bouncing” caused by road conditions, such as potholes, could have played a part.
“Wheels just don’t come off of school buses,” said Andy Didorosi, owner of the Detroit Bus Company.
He’s repaired buses for years.
He said they are one of the safest vehicles, and it’s unlikely Michigan roads are to blame for wheels detaching.
“School buses are made to take hundreds of thousands of pounds of force on their axles,” he said. “They are extremely, extremely tough vehicles.”
Didorosi said it’s likely the bolts or lug nuts loosened over time, and the daily inspector missed it.
“And frequently drivers give a vehicle a quick visual inspection, which is oftentimes not enough,” he said.
WXYZ asked L’Anse Creuse if the bus had recently been repaired, as well as when it had its last state inspection, but did not get a response.
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GOP lawmakers aided Trump election challenge before warning against it, texts show
(CNN) - Two Republicans, once former President Donald Trump’s allies in Congress, called on the administration to stand down after the 2020 election.
Sen. Mike Lee of Utah and Rep. Chip Roy of Texas went from encouraging the White House efforts to overturn the results to ultimately warning about the consequences.
Dozens of private texts to Trump Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, obtained by CNN, show how they were trying to help initially, but by the end, they raised concerns to Trump’s top deputy about his campaign’s effort to stand in the way of the election’s certification.
“We’re driving a stake in the heart of the federal republic,” Roy warned Meadows in a text Jan. 1.
The texts, starting right after the election and going through early January 2021, are now in the possession of the House Jan. 6 select committee.
Roy’s stark warning came after weeks of begging Meadows for hard evidence of election fraud and concerns that the lack of specific evidence was a real problem for the Trump legal team.
“We must urge the president to tone down the rhetoric,” he wrote to Meadows on Nov. 9.
Roy did believe that there were problems with the election. In early December, he went to the House floor imploring his colleagues to look into the thin examples of fraud.
“The American people are raising legitimate questions about the election, and this body is missing in action and doing nothing,” he said Dec. 9.
Lee also started out hopeful there was a path to challenge the election results. In early November, he touted the work of conservative lawyer Sydney Powell, encouraging Meadows to get her an audience with the president and calling her a “straight shooter.”
Less than two weeks later, Powell appeared with Rudy Giuliani in what would become an infamous news conference where the duo made wild, baseless claims.
Lee then changed his tune, calling Powell a “liability” and turning his focus to touting attorney John Eastman.
Lee pushed a plan to convince state legislatures to offer up a set of alternate electors. When that plan fizzled, he decided he was no longer on board.
He texted Meadows on Dec. 16, “I think we’re now passed the point where we can expect anyone will do it without some direction and a strong evidentiary argument.”
Lee and Roy ultimately chose not to join other Republicans to vote against certifying the election.
“Our job is to open and then count, open then count. That’s it. That’s all there is,” Lee said on the Senate floor Jan. 6.
Privately, they were even more emphatic about the Trump team’s efforts.
“The president should call everyone off. It’s the only path,” Roy texted Meadows on Dec. 31.
Lee argued the effort to challenge the election certification was on dangerous constitutional ground.
Three days before Jan. 6, he warned, “I know only that this will end badly for the president unless we have the Constitution on our side.”
They did not, but the Trump team and a group of loyal Republicans went ahead with their plan anyway.
As it became clear their effort would not be successful, hundreds of Trump supporters stormed the Capitol in protest.
As the violence was raging, Roy texted Meadows, “Fix this now.”
He then went to the House floor and placed the blame squarely at Trump’s feet.
“The president should never have spun up certain Americans to believe something that simply cannot be,” Roy said Jan. 6.
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It’s not over: COVID-19 cases are on the rise again in US
(AP) - Yet again, the U.S. is trudging into what could be another COVID-19 surge, with cases rising nationally and in most states after a two-month decline.
One big unknown? “We don’t know how high that mountain’s gonna grow,” said Dr. Stuart Campbell Ray, an infectious disease expert at Johns Hopkins University.
No one expects a peak nearly as high as the last one, when the contagious omicron version of the coronavirus ripped through the population.
But experts warn that the coming wave – caused by a mutant called BA.2 that’s thought to be about 30% more contagious – will wash across the nation and push up hospitalizations in a growing number of states in the coming weeks. And the case wave will be bigger than it looks, they say, because reported numbers are vast undercounts as more people test at home without reporting their infections or skip testing altogether.
At the height of the previous omicron surge, reported daily cases reached into the hundreds of thousands. On April 14, the seven-day rolling average for daily new cases rose to 39,521, up from 30,724 two weeks earlier, according to data from Johns Hopkins collected by The Associated Press.
Dr. Eric Topol, head of Scripps Research Translational Institute, said the numbers will likely keep growing until the surge reaches about a quarter the height of the last “monstrous” one. BA.2 may well have the same effect in the U.S. as it did in Israel, where it created a “bump” in the chart measuring cases, he said.
Keeping the surge somewhat in check, experts said, is a higher level of immunity in the U.S. from vaccination or past infection compared with early winter.
But Ray said the U.S. could wind up looking like Europe, where the BA.2 surge was “substantial” in some places that had comparable levels of immunity. “We could have a substantial surge here,” he said.
Both experts said BA.2 will move through the country gradually. The Northeast has been hit hardest so far — with more than 90% of new infections caused by BA.2 last week compared with 86% nationally. As of Thursday, the highest rates of new COVID cases per capita over the past 14 days were in Vermont, Rhode Island, Alaska, New York and Massachusetts. In Washington, D.C., which also ranks in the top 10 for rates of new cases, Howard University announced it was moving most undergraduate classes online for the rest of the semester because of “a significant increase in COVID-19 positivity” in the district and on campus.
Some states, such as Rhode Island and New Hampshire, saw the average of daily new cases rise by more than 100% in two weeks, according to Johns Hopkins data.
Joseph Wendelken, spokesperson for the Rhode Island Department of Health, said despite rising cases, hospitalizations remain relatively low, and that’s the metric they are most focused on right now. About 55 COVID-19 patients are hospitalized, compared with more than 600 at one point in the pandemic.
Officials credit high vaccination rates. State statistics show 99% of Rhode Island adults are at least partially vaccinated and 48% have gotten the booster dose that scientists say is key in protecting against severe illness with omicron.
Vermont also has relatively high levels of vaccination and fewer patients in the hospital than during the height of the first omicron wave. But Dr. Mark Levine, the health commissioner there, said hospitalizations and the numbers of patients in intensive care units are both up slightly, although deaths have not risen.
Data from the Centers for Disease Control shows that new hospital admissions of patients with confirmed COVID-19 were up slightly in New England and the New York region.
On the West Coast, modelers from Oregon Health & Science University are projecting a slight increase in hospitalizations over the next two months in that state, where cases have also risen steeply.
As the wave moves across the country, experts said states with low rates of vaccination may face substantially more infections and severe cases that wind up in the hospital.
Ray said government leaders must be careful to strike the right tone when talking to people about protecting themselves and others after COVID restrictions have largely been lifted. Philadelphia recently became the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate after a sharp increase in infections. But Vermont’s Levine said there are no plans to bring back any of the restrictions that were imposed earlier during the pandemic.
“It’s going to be hard to institute restrictive, draconian measures,” Ray said. “Fortunately, we have some tools that we can use to mitigate risk. And so I hope that leaders will emphasize the importance for people to watch the numbers,” be aware of risks and consider taking precautions such as wearing masks and getting vaccinated and boosted if they’re not already.
Lynne Richmond, a 59-year-old breast cancer survivor who lives in Silver Spring, Md., said she plans to get her second booster and keep wearing her mask in public as cases rise in her state and nearby Washington, D.C.
“I never really stopped wearing my mask…I’ve stayed ultra-vigilant,” she said. “I feel like I’ve come this far; I don’t want to get COVID.”
Vigilance is a good strategy, experts said, because the coronavirus is constantly throwing curveballs. One of the latest: even more contagious subvariants of BA.2 found in New York state, known as BA.2.12 and BA.2.12.1. And scientists warn that new and potentially dangerous variants could arise at any time.
“We shouldn’t be thinking the pandemic is over,” Topol said. “We should still keep our guard up.”
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Associated Press reporter Wilson Ring contributed from Stowe, Vermont.
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K-9 shot, killed during standoff with armed suspect
OXFORD, N.C. (Gray News) – A police K-9 in North Carolina was shot and killed Sunday.
K-9 Major with the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office was killed during a standoff with an armed robbery suspect.
According to the Granville County Sheriff’s Department, officers responded to a report of an armed robbery involving the theft of a vehicle on Saturday. Police could not locate the suspect Saturday, but the following day, officers responded to a report of a suspicious fire at a residence.
During the investigation of the fire, officers determined the armed robbery suspect was possibly hiding under the crawl space of the home. As police tried to clear the crawl space, they were met with gunfire from the suspect and returned fire.
During that time, K-9 Major was struck by gunfire and died. The dog was shot twice with an AK-47 rifle.
Police requested further assistance from other law enforcement agencies, including a crisis negotiator. The crisis negotiator made contact with the suspect and convinced the man to come out from under the crawl space and surrender to authorities.
Aside from K-9 Major, no law enforcement officers were injured.
The suspect, identified as William Darius Eichelberger, 21, was transported to the hospital with minor injuries and released a short time later. He was then taken to the Granville County Magistrate where he was placed under a $250,000 bond.
According to police, Eichelberger was charged with seven felonies, and more charges are forthcoming.
K-9 Major was a 3-year-old German Shepherd and the beloved partner of Corporal Jamie Lariviere. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office is holding a celebration of life for Major on Monday.
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