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12th Annual Beauty Awards Selected from over 10,000 Entrants
BRIDGEWATER, N.J. , April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RVL Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: RVLP) announced today that its U.S. FDA approved acquired blepharoptosis (ptosis) drug UPNEEQ® (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution), 0.1% has been selected as the winner of a "Best in Innovation" award in the 12th Annual Beauty Awards conducted by New Beauty, a Sandow Publication.
In a record-breaking year of product introductions, over 10,000 products were submitted and tested by the editorial team of New Beauty and an independent brain trust of medical and industry professionals. The top 365 were selected in a range of categories for illustrious awards. UPNEEQ was dubbed a Best in Innovation product for 2022 and "The Best Secret for Wide Awake Eyes" by the highly regarded industry and consumer publication. New Beauty, a trend-driven education-powered quarterly published resource and website, has been a leader in the aesthetic space since its launch in 2005.
New Beauty Features Editor, Tatiana Bido, said of the non-surgical option to treat adults with acquired ptosis, "UPNEEQ is an instant eye-lifter for adults with acquired ptosis or low-lying eyelids. It's a true aesthetic innovation unlike anything else on the market."
"We are thrilled to be acknowledged by New Beauty with an Innovation Award for UPNEEQ," said JD Schaub, EVP & Chief Operating Officer. "We have full confidence that UPNEEQ, which is unmatched and emerging in the aesthetic marketplace, has the potential to address the significant unmet need in acquired ptosis therapy. Industry support and validation like this award from New Beauty is further proof of concept."
UPNEEQ, which is composed of oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution at 0.1%, received its final FDA approval in July 2020, introducing to the market the only non-surgical therapeutic approved for the condition. UPNEEQ is a safe and effective, first-in-class treatment for acquired ptosis providing patients, eye care and all aesthetic providers a simple, convenient daily drop as of the national roll-out in January 2022.
In clinical trials, UPNEEQ demonstrated statistically significant improvements compared to placebo in both superior visual field and eyelid lift, as measured in two pivotal double-masked efficacy studies. For more information visit www.upneeq.com.
About New Beauty / New Beauty Awards
NewBeauty is the ultimate resource redefining the beauty space with its trend-driven approach to content combining authoritative experts, education and advances in industry innovation. Filled with NewBeauty editors' trusted voices, the magazine provides an in-depth and comprehensive look at new products and breakthrough technologies with a split reputation of scientifically accurate expert-driven original reporting with ethically balanced editorial resources. New Beauty offers a highly- curated group of winners in the New Beauty Awards Annually. Product winners of the New Beauty Awards Seal must effectively deliver on their claims, solve aesthetic concerns, and fulfill the rigorous testing process of editors and experts.
About RVL Pharmaceuticals plc
RVL Pharmaceuticals plc (Nasdaq: RVLP) is a specialty pharmaceutical company focused exclusively on commercialization and development of products that target markets with underserved patient populations in the ocular and medical aesthetics therapeutic areas. The Company is currently commercializing UPNEEQ® (oxymetazoline hydrochloride ophthalmic solution), 0.1%, UPNEEQ® is the first non-surgical treatment option approved by the FDA for the treatment of acquired blepharoptosis or low-lying eyelid, in adults. For more information or investor relations, please visit www.rvlpharma.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Lisa Wilson
In-Site Communications Inc.
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NYSE American Symbol – UEC
CORPUS CHRISTI, TX, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE: UEC) (the "Company" or "UEC") is pleased to report that Scott Melbye, our Executive Vice President and current President of the Uranium Producers of America, presented testimony to the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources before the Full Committee Hearing on Opportunities and Challenges Facing Domestic Critical Mineral Mining, Processing, Refining, and Reprocessing, on March 31, 2022.
In his testimony, Mr. Melbye stated: "It is an honor to testify once again before the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee today on an urgent subject with grave implications for our national and energy security – the U.S.'s current reliance on our strategic competitors for critical minerals like uranium…. The continued reliable operation of the U.S. nuclear fleet requires a secure supply of uranium and nuclear fuel. Unfortunately, Russia and its allies have in recent years employed predatory market practices to cultivate America's dangerous reliance on the Kremlin and its allies for uranium and nuclear fuel. Almost none of the fuel needed to power America's nuclear fleet today comes from domestic producers, while U.S. nuclear utilities purchase nearly half of the of the uranium they consume from state-owned entities (SEO) in Russia, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan."
To read or watch the complete testimony please access the links below:
Written Testimony: https://www.energy.senate.gov/services/files/4139EE30-5A5E-4FA4-814B-2CDD6486725E
Video Testimony: https://www.uraniumenergy.com/usuranium2022/
Uranium Energy Corp is America's leading, fastest growing, uranium mining company listed on the NYSE American. UEC is a pure play uranium company and is advancing the next generation of low-cost, environmentally friendly ISR mining uranium projects. The Company has two production ready ISR hub and spoke platforms in South Texas and Wyoming, anchored by fully licensed and operational processing capacity at the Hobson and Irigaray Processing Plants. UEC also has seven U.S. ISR uranium projects with all of their major permits in place. Additionally, the Company has other diversified holdings of uranium assets, including: 1) one of the largest physical uranium portfolios of U.S. warehoused U3O8; 2) a major equity stake in the only royalty company in the sector, Uranium Royalty Corp; and 3) a pipeline of resource-stage uranium projects in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Paraguay. The Company's operations are managed by professionals with a recognized profile for excellence in their industry, a profile based on many decades of hands-on experience in the key facets of uranium exploration, development and mining.
Stock Exchange Information:
NYSE American: UEC
WKN: AØJDRR
ISN: US916896103
Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this news release constitutes "forward-looking statements" as such term is used in applicable United States and Canadian laws. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Any other statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans, "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and should be viewed as "forward-looking statements". Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, market and other conditions, the actual results of exploration activities, variations in the underlying assumptions associated with the estimation or realization of mineral resources, the availability of capital to fund programs and the resulting dilution caused by the raising of capital through the sale of shares, accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry including, without limitation, those associated with the environment, delays in obtaining governmental approvals, permits or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, title disputes or claims limitations on insurance coverage. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release and in any document referred to in this news release. Certain matters discussed in this news release and oral statements made from time to time by representatives of the Company may constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and the Federal securities laws. Although the Company believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that its expectations will be achieved. Forward-looking information is subject to certain risks, trends and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected. Many of these factors are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and that could impact the Company and the statements contained in this news release can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This press release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.
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AUSTIN, Texas, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VolitionRx Limited (NYSE AMERICAN: VNRX) ("Volition"), a multi-national epigenetics company, has announced the appointment of Sharon Ballesteros as U.S Head of Quality and Development Process.
Sharon has over 20 years of experience within the in vitro diagnostics industry with senior program management, quality assurance, and process improvement roles at Siemens Health Diagnostics, Thermo Fisher, and Agena Bioscience. Most recently, Sharon was Director of Design Quality and Risk at GRAIL where she led the company's Design Controls and Risk programs.
Sharon joins Volition America, Volition's wholly owned U.S. subsidiary, as the company expands its team and operations in California, and opens a new 6,000 ft state-of-the-art innovation laboratory in Carlsbad focused on cutting-edge, discovery research.
Gaetan Michel, Chief Operating Officer of Volition, said, "We're delighted to welcome Sharon to Volition. Her leadership skills, industry knowledge and expertise in quality assurance, regulatory affairs and process improvement will be invaluable to us, as we develop and implement a robust clinical study and FDA regulatory program, and help bring our range of Nu.Q® products to market."
Commenting on her appointment, Sharon Ballesteros said, "I am excited to join Volition at such a pivotal stage, as the company transitions from an R&D company to a commercial operation and focuses on its product realization and regulatory strategies. Volition is dedicated to revolutionizing the diagnosis and monitoring of life-altering diseases, through its transformative Nucleosomics™ technology, and I look forward to working with Volition's expert team."
Volition is developing simple, easy-to-use, cost-effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including cancer in both humans and animals. For more information about Volition's Nu.Q® technology go to: www.volition.com
About Volition
Volition is a multi-national epigenetics company that applies its Nucleosomics™ platform through its subsidiaries to develop simple, easy to use, cost effective blood tests to help diagnose and monitor a range of life-altering diseases including some cancers and diseases associated with NETosis such as sepsis and COVID-19. Early diagnosis and monitoring have the potential to not only prolong the life of patients but also improve their quality of life. The tests are based on the science of Nucleosomics™, which is the practice of identifying and measuring nucleosomes in the bloodstream or other bodily fluid - an indication that disease is present. Volition is primarily focused on human diagnostics and monitoring but also has a subsidiary focused on animal diagnostics and monitoring.
Volition's research and development activities are centered in Belgium, with an innovation laboratory in California and additional offices in Texas, London, and Singapore, as the company focuses on bringing its diagnostic and disease monitoring products to market.
For more information about Volition, visit Volition's website or connect with us via Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook.
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Louise Batchelor/Debra Daglish, Volition, mediarelations@volition.com +44 (0)7557 774620
Investor Enquiries:
Scott Powell, Volition, investorrelations@volition.com +1 (646) 650 1351
Joseph Green, Edison Advisors, jgreen@edisongroup.com +1 (646) 653 7030
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Statements in this press release may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, that concern matters that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated or projected in the forward-looking statements. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "aims," "targets," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "optimizing," "potential," "goal," "suggests," "can," "could," "would," "should," "may," "will" and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements relate to the effectiveness of Volition's blood-based diagnostic, prognostic and disease monitoring tests, Volition's ability to develop and successfully commercialize such test platforms for early detection of cancer and other diseases as well as serving as a diagnostic, prognostic or disease monitoring tools for such diseases, and the timing of product launches and publications. Volition's actual results may differ materially from those indicated in these forward-looking statements due to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, without limitation, results of studies testing the efficacy of its tests. For instance, if Volition fails to develop and commercialize diagnostic, prognostic or disease monitoring products, it may be unable to execute its plan of operations. Other risks and uncertainties include Volition's failure to obtain necessary regulatory clearances or approvals to distribute and market future products; a failure by the marketplace to accept the products in Volition's development pipeline or any other diagnostic, prognostic or disease monitoring products Volition might develop; Volition's failure to secure adequate intellectual property protection; Volition will face fierce competition and Volition's intended products may become obsolete due to the highly competitive nature of the diagnostics and disease monitoring markets and their rapid technological change; downturns in domestic and foreign economies; and other risks identified in Volition's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as other documents that Volition files with the Securities and Exchange Commission. These statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about Volition's business based, in part, on assumptions made by management. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release, and, except as required by law, Volition does not undertake an obligation to update its forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
Pursuant to the disclosure requirements of the NYSE American Company Guide Section 711(a), Volition is reporting that its Board of Directors (including all of its independent directors) has approved the issuance of a warrant to purchase up to 54,000 shares of Volition common stock (the "Warrant") to Sharon Ballesteros as a material inducement for her entering employment with Volition America, Inc., Volition's wholly owned subsidiary, as U.S. Head of Quality and Development Process. The Warrant was granted effective April 4, 2022, with an exercise price of $3.05 per share and vests in two equal installments of 27,000 shares on each of April 4, 2023, and April 4, 2024, respectively, (subject to (i) continued employment through such date, and (ii) the shares underlying the Warrant shall have been duly approved for listing by the NYSE American prior to exercise). Each installment of the Warrant will expire five years after vesting on each of April 4, 2028, and April 4, 2029, respectively.
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- WAVE's second facility located near its Utah headquarters to accommodate rapid growth in personnel, doubling current employee capacity for in-person work
- Facility will also accommodate development of 500 kilowatt and 1-megawatt systems
- Increase in inductive charging projects reflects the critical role high-power wireless charging plays in the transition to zero-emission fleets
SALT LAKE CITY, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WAVE, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX), and developer of high-power, wireless inductive charging solutions for medium- and heavy-duty commercial vehicles, today announced its facility expansion to accommodate the growing demand for its high-power wireless vehicle charging systems. Located across the street from the company's current Salt Lake City headquarters, the new 12,000 square-foot facility will support WAVE's expanding engineering, testing and production teams and provide more space for product line expansion. Employees will begin moving into the facility this week.
New Facility
The new facility represents a significant expansion of WAVE's Utah footprint, supporting aspects of the business to rapidly mature the high-power wireless EV charging technology. This includes integration and testing with a growing list of vehicle manufacturers, commercialization of a new 500-kilowatt system and prototype work on a 1-megawatt system. Proximity to the current headquarters will enable easier cross-functional communication and collaboration and allow for meetings and tours with WAVE's customers and partners. The new space will accommodate 42 additional team members, roughly doubling the company's current headcount to a total of 90 on-site employees. Since Ideanomics' acquisition in early 2021, WAVE has expanded its workforce by 43%.
"We are proud to increase our footprint locally – it's a commitment to the company's long-term growth," said Aaron Gillmore, Chief Executive Officer of WAVE. "We look forward to the increased efficiency and product development this facility will provide, ultimately enhancing our ability to serve our customers and strengthening our position in the market."
Technology
WAVE's hands-free wireless charging systems are embedded in roadways, automatically charging vehicles during scheduled stops or while in a depot. The technology has been deployed since 2012 and has been shown to be a faster, more convenient way to extend the range of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles, which in turn, enables them to match the range and duty cycles of internal combustion engines (ICEs) more closely, thus allowing for smaller, lighter and more affordable battery packs. WAVE's systems are integrated with leading commercial EV manufacturers and deliver 125kW to 500kW. Free of moving parts, the fully automated system lowers the total cost of ownership when compared to legacy plug-in and overhead pantograph systems.
WAVE's industry-leading deployments include transit and port applications. Just last month, the Antelope Valley Transit Authority in Lancaster, CA became North America's first fully zero-emission transit fleet. The Northern Los Angeles County agency is WAVE's flagship customer, boasting the largest known high-power wireless charging system in North America – twelve 250-kilowatt chargers spread out over 100 square miles.
Employment Opportunities and Accelerating EV Adoption
We are only in the early days of EV adoption. At scale, and at the high power needed for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles, legacy conductive charging solutions will become complex and challenging to maintain. Because of this, WAVE believes wireless charging is inevitable. The hands-free automated capabilities make the technology a necessity for an autonomous future. The introduction of WAVE's 12,000 square-foot facility will double its size and bring more local jobs to the Salt Lake City area. This brings exciting career opportunities to the Salt Lake City area to help expedite the adoption of commercial EVs.
Ideanomics and WAVE
- Since the acquisition of WAVE in January 2021, Ideanomics has continued investing in facilities and resources to meet the growing demand for WAVE's high-power inductive wireless charging products.
- WAVE has continued to develop its high-powered induction capabilities beyond 250kW, successfully delivering systems at 125kW and 500kW, and continues the development of the 1-megawatt system for next-gen Class 8 battery-electric trucks.
- To support widespread adoption, WAVE is developing relationships with additional OEM partners to facilitate the integration of its vehicle-side hardware.
- Over the next 12 months, Ideanomics will support WAVE with supply chain development and quality initiatives, cost reductions, and increased manufacturing and assembly capacity to improve production capabilities in response to increased market demand.
To support its expansion plans, WAVE is adapting its products to meet the varying power requirements and standards for Europe and Asia.
For more information and news on Ideanomics and its operating companies and other investments, please visit https://ideanomics.com.
About WAVE, Inc.
With a large number of high-power, rigorously proven inductive charging systems deployed, WAVE enables commercial fleet operators to extend the range of medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles. Founded in 2011, with systems ranging from 125kW to 500kW, WAVE makes tomorrow's EV charging technology available today. Learn more at www.waveipt.com.
About Ideanomics
Ideanomics (NASDAQ: IDEX) is a global group with a simple mission: to accelerate the commercial adoption of electric vehicles. By bringing together vehicles and charging technology with design, implementation, and financial services, we provide the solutions needed for the commercial world to commit to an EV future. To keep up with Ideanomics, please follow the company on social @ideanomicshq or visit: https://ideanomics.com.
Contacts:
Ideanomics, Inc.
Tony Sklar, SVP of Investor Relations
1441 Broadway, Suite 5116, New York, NY 10018
ir@ideanomics.com
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yardi® Senior IQ now offers clinical dashboards tailored to the unique needs of senior living providers. The dashboards, made available in the 1.18 update, equip providers to track clinical trends, identify residents at risk, pinpoint problems and improve community protocols.
Senior IQ draws clinical data directly from Yardi® EHR, a full-service electronic health record solution, and presents key information in user-friendly dashboards. The dashboards make clinical data easy to find and interpret, allowing providers to make fast, informed decisions for their business.
The 1.18 update includes a clinical falls dashboard for analyzing fall metrics, a clinical vaccination dashboard for tracking residents who have accepted, received or declined important vaccinations, a clinical medication dashboard for monitoring antipsychotic usage and a clinical census measures dashboard that unites census, financial and clinical information on a single platform. The data points in each dashboard were carefully selected by Yardi to help providers track quality measures and performance metrics.
"Having clinical data readily available in Senior IQ is advantageous for senior living providers," said Ray Elliott, vice president of senior living at Yardi. "Rather than signing into Yardi EHR, our clients can view clinical metrics directly in the new dashboards. They can then use that integrated data to make responsive decisions regarding staffing, safety protocols and care services."
Learn more about Yardi's business intelligence solution for senior living providers. To view more details on the 1.18 update, current clients select the Help button in Senior IQ, follow the navigation pane on the left-hand side and choose Updates and New Features.
About Yardi
Yardi® develops and supports industry-leading investment and property management software for all types and sizes of real estate companies. Established in 1984, Yardi is based in Santa Barbara, Calif., and serves clients worldwide. For more information on how Yardi is Energized for Tomorrow, visit yardi.com.
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Alaska Airlines moves to gender-neutral uniforms, allowing tattoos for employees
(CNN) - Alaska Airlines is going gender-neutral with its uniform policy for employees.
In a statement this week, the airline said the updated guidelines will “provide more freedom and flexibility in individual and gender expression.”
The carrier will also collaborate with a designer to create gender-neutral uniform items for frontline workers, including flight attendants, customer service agents and lounge employees.
The change follows a 2021 employee allegation that Alaska Airlines’ uniform policy discriminated against workers whose gender expression did not fit male and female dress codes.
Previously, the airline required either “male” or “female” uniforms, along with regulations on other dress codes based on assumed gender. At the time, the carrier said flight attendants could order any “uniform kit of their choice, regardless of gender identity.”
The airline is also updating to allow more flexibility in personal expression, including with tattoos and hair style choices.
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Biggest underdog victories in March Madness
(Stacker) - Everyone loves an underdog. Whether it’s an intrinsic desire to root for the little guy or a hedge against laying the favorite, sports fans can’t help but crave the come-out-of-nowhere victory. This propensity is strongest during March Madness, that annual springtime tourney that pits NCAA Division I college basketball teams against one another in a drive toward the national championship.
What we have come to know as March Madness began in 1939, when it featured just eight teams. By 1951, that number doubled to 16. It doubled again in 1975, and yet again in 1985, before finally settling on the 68 first-round contenders we now see each year. According to the Sporting News, the first mention of the moniker “March Madness” was in the Illinois High School Athlete magazine, where high school official Henry V. Porter opined, “A little March madness may complement and contribute to sanity and help keep society on an even keel.”
The term’s association with the NCAA can be traced to the 1982 tournament, when CBS announcer Brent Musburger claimed he purloined the term from local car dealer commercials that aired during his time broadcasting Illinois state high school games (which also led to a lawsuit that resulted in the eventual trademark of the term itself).
One aspect of March Madness that’s open to less debate is that the annual sporting event is a standout with its high possibilities of having an unknown or undervalued team coming out of nowhere to score a major upset.
Leveraging AP Men’s Basketball polls from 1950–2021, BestOdds has come up with a list of some of the greatest and most unexpected underdog wins in the history of the NCAA championship tournament. AP polls are determined by a nationwide panel of sports writers and broadcasters who vote weekly, in a simple points system, to decide the AP Top 25. A team receives 25 points for each first place vote, 24 for second place and so on through to the 25th team, which receives one point. The rankings are set by listing the teams’ point totals from highest to lowest.
Here, teams were ranked by their standing in the polls going into March Madness, with teams that had poorer standings ranking higher on the list. (Lower numbers in the poll indicate a better expected performance, with 1 being the top pick, so a higher number indicates a poorer standing, and thus an underdog victory.) Ties were broken by the team’s preseason standing in the polls. The preseason favorite for that year is also included. From 1949–1960 and 1969–1989, the poll included 20 teams, from 1961–1968 the poll included 10 teams, and from 1990–present the poll has 25 teams.
So without further ado, here are 10 of the biggest underdog victories in NCAA March Madness history.
#10. The 1989 Michigan Wolverines
- Final AP poll ranking: 10
- Preseason AP poll ranking: 3
- Preseason AP poll favorite: Duke
The Big Ten is a notoriously tough conference prided on defense. Going into the 1988–1989 season, everyone had their eye on the Wolverines, who were coming off a respectable 26–8 season, but still smarting from a loss to North Carolina in the 1988 Sweet Sixteen. Conference foes Indiana, Illinois, and Iowa all put up winning records, while Purdue, ranked as high as #3, slipped into the rearview. After a 24–7 regular season record (12–6 in the Big Ten Conference), Michigan barreled through the tournament, besting ACC powers North Carolina and Virginia to reach the Final Four.
There, they faced fellow Big Ten member Illinois in a match that few expected the Wolverines to win. But win they did, 83–81, in a nail-biting classic. Two days later, on April 3, Michigan won the title with an 80–79 overtime victory over fellow underdog Seton Hall.
#9. The 2006 Florida Gators (tie)
- Final AP poll ranking: 11
- Preseason AP poll ranking: Unranked
- Preseason AP poll favorite: Duke
Prior to the 2005–2006 season, the Florida Gators had been bounced out in the first round of the tourney each of the past two years. With coach Billy Donovan returning for his 10th season in the Sunshine State and a lineup that featured Joakim Noah, Al Horford, Corey Brewer, and Chris Richard—all of whom would go on play in the NBA—along with team captain Adrian Moss, the Gators took home the SEC Championship against South Carolina after posting a 24–6 regular season record.
Coming into the NCAA tournament ranked 11th in the country, the team beat Big East dynamos Georgetown and Villanova. The Gators then handled upstart George Mason on the way to a 73–57 win over UCLA, who have more NCAA men’s basketball championships than any other school. This would be the beginning of a brief dynasty, as the Gators also won the 2007 championship, becoming the first school to win back-to-back titles since Duke in the early 1990s.
#8. The 1959 California Golden Bears (tie)
- Final AP poll ranking: 11
- Preseason AP poll ranking: Unranked
- Preseason AP poll favorite: Cincinnati
Coming off a modest 19–9 campaign, no one expected much from the Golden Bears heading into the 1958–1959 season. But beginning with a decisive 60–36 win over San Jose State to open the season, the team went on to finish the regular season in impressive fashion, posting a 21–4 record. After wins over Utah and Saint Mary’s, both top 20 teams, Cal made it to the championship game by beating #5 Cincinnati (and its three-time Sporting News Player of the Year Oscar Robertson). The title game was a white-knuckle bout against #10 West Virginia and future NBA Hall of Famer Jerry West, but the Golden Bears squeaked out a 71–70 win.
Just one year later, California center Darrall Imhoff would go on to win gold with the 1960 U.S. Men’s Olympic basketball team—a team coached by the Golden Bears’ own Pete Newell. Imhoff was then drafted third overall in the 1960 NBA Draft by the New York Knicks, right behind Robertson and West.
#7. The 2003 Syracuse Orange
- Final AP poll ranking: 13
- Preseason AP poll ranking: Unranked
- Preseason AP poll favorite: Arizona
The 2003 NCAA Championship would be a first title for one of two legendary coaches. On one side was Syracuse’s Jim Boeheim, who in his 27 years as head coach, had taken his team to the Final Four just two times, in 1987 and 1996. On the other sideline was Kansas head coach Roy Williams, who had reached the Final Four four times, finishing as runner up in 1991. The Syracuse Orangemen, as they were known at the time, were led by freshmen Carmelo Anthony and Gerry McNamara. Together, these first-year phenoms blazed a trail through the tournament, culminating with an 81–78 victory over Kansas.
Anthony was named the NCAA Tournament Most Outstanding Player and months later was drafted in the first round by the NBA’s Denver Nuggets. Later, still fond of Syracuse, he donated $3 million to his alma mater to build the Carmelo K. Anthony Basketball Center.
#6. The 1997 Arizona Wildcats
- Final AP poll ranking: 15
- Preseason AP poll ranking: 19
- Preseason AP poll favorite: Cincinnati
There’s a first time for everything, and for the Arizona Wildcats, 1997 marked many firsts in program and college basketball history. Yes, they won their first-ever championship that year, defeating top-ranked Kentucky, 84–79, in overtime, but the team’s true mark on NCAA history was that they were the first school to defeat three top seeds in one tournament. Before their victory over Kentucky, the Wildcats bested top-ranked Kansas and North Carolina.
Fun fact: In the opening game of the season, the Wildcats took down North Carolina 83-72, providing a harbinger of things to come in the Final Four rematch.
#5. The 1983 NC State Wolfpack
- Final AP poll ranking: 16
- Preseason AP poll ranking: 16
- Preseason AP poll favorite: Virginia
To this day, the story of the 1983 “Cardiac Pack” still evokes awe among sports fans. After putting up a respectable, if not spectacular 17–10 regular season record, the Wolfpack took the ACC Tournament title from Virginia. Led by notorious rabble-rousing coach Jim Valvano, NC State carried that momentum into a matchup with #1 seed Houston in the NCAA title game. But Houston was led by future NBA Hall of Famers Clyde Drexler and Akeem Olajuwon, and the Cougars were heavily favored to win. (The Drexel and Olajuwon duo was known as Phi Slamma Jamma for their high-scoring and dunk-filled style of play.)
This battle of underdogs versus superstars would come down to the last shot. NC State’s Dereck Whittenburg lofted an airball, but center Lorenzo Charles, waiting under the basket, outboxed Olajuwon and tapped it in for the 54–52 victory.
#4. The 2014 UConn Huskies
- Final AP poll ranking: 18
- Preseason AP poll ranking: 18
- Preseason AP poll favorite: Kentucky
The year before their 2014 title, the Huskies had a great season by many standards, going 20–10, but they were banned from participating in tournament play, due to sanctions resulting from years of substandard academic progress ratings among team members. Out for vengeance, second-year coach Kevin Ollie guided UConn to a 24-7 regular season record in 2014.
The team hit a speedbump in the American Athletic Conference final, losing to #5 Louisville, but bounced back in the NCAA tourney with wins over top 10 ranked Villanova and Iowa State. UConn also topped #11 Michigan State, before a stunning decisive win over #1 Florida, 63–53. The Huskies then faced college basketball royalty Kentucky for the title, and pulled out a 60–54 victory.
#3. The 1950 CCNY Beavers
- Final AP poll ranking: Unranked
- Preseason AP poll ranking: 14
- Preseason AP poll favorite: St. John’s (NY)
The Beavers provided headlines of hoop dreams and scandal during a memorable 1950 season. They were the first NCAA championship team to have Black players in its starting lineup, setting a precedent that redefined the sport. But even after a 17–5 regular season, there was no love for the team by the poll voters. That did not stop them—and maybe even motivated them—to winning the NIT and NCAA titles, both over top-ranked Bradley.
Scandal later engulfed the team when it was revealed that seven players were charged for their involvement in fixing games during the regular season, a fiasco that involved a total of seven schools and supposedly members of organized crime.
#2. The 1988 Kansas Jayhawks
- Final AP poll ranking: Unranked
- Preseason AP poll ranking: 7
- Preseason AP poll favorite: Syracuse
Jayhawks fans still remember the year of Danny and the Miracles. Led by star player Danny Manning, the 1988 squad got off to a rocky 12–8 start, but turned things around in the season’s second half, winning 15 of its last 18 games, including a win over rival Oklahoma. Manning would go on to be named National Player of the Year, and head coach Larry Brown became the only coach in basketball history to win both an NCAA national championship and an NBA title, the latter of which he accomplished with the Detroit Pistons in 2004.
#1. The 1985 Villanova Wildcats
- Final AP poll ranking: Unranked
- Preseason AP poll ranking: Unranked
- Preseason AP poll favorite: Georgetown
For any college hoops fan, this championship team was utterly unforgettable. Dubbed by Sports Illustrated as “The Perfect Game,” the 1985 NCAA title match had all the makings of a David versus Goliath showdown. Defending champion and #1 ranked Georgetown, which came into the final with a 35–2 record, had future NBA Hall of Famer Patrick Ewing dominating at the center position.
Villanova’s comparatively average record of 19–10 seemed to suggest that this would be one of the biggest routs in college basketball history. But Villanova shot an unprecedented 79% from the field, while limiting Ewing to just 14 points. The Wildcats’ 66–64 win was, in the words of P.J. Carlesimo, coach of then-rival Seton Hall, “as close to the perfect game as any team [has played] ever.”
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Gas prices fall for second straight week
(Gray News) - The nation’s average gas price has fallen for the second straight week, according to GasBuddy.
As of Monday, the average gas price is $4.17 per gallon, according to data compiled from more than 11 million price reports across the country.
A week ago, the average gas price was $4.23 per gallon.
Though prices have fallen this week, the national average is up 25.5 cents from a month ago.
Patrick De Haan, GasBuddy’s head of petroleum analysis, said the fall in prices this week was a result of two factors.
“Oil prices fell last week as COVID cases in China surged, prompting restrictions on movements and hurting oil demand,” Haan said in a news release. “Meanwhile, President Biden’s announcement that the U.S. would be releasing 180 million barrels from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve caused an even further decline in oil, leading gas prices in nearly all areas of the country to fall over the last week.”
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Irmo native to compete in American Song Contest on NBC
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WIS) - An Irmo native is set to take the stage on American Song Contest.
Jesse Leprotti is known for his wide vocal range, crisp live performances and diverse music catalog that includes pop, R&B, soul, electronic and many more styles, according to his contest biography. He will represent South Carolina in the competition.
Contestants in NBC’s newest music show will have a chance to showcase their musical abilities. Leprotti will perform his original song LIVE during the show, which airs from 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday.
WIS’s Sierra Artemus spoke to Leprotti recently on Soda City Live.
Artists from across the United States will perform original pieces and be critiqued by a panel of judges and receive votes from viewers through the NBC One App and on Tik Tok.
Fans at home can vote for their favorite performances on nbc.com/ascvote, the NBC App and on TikTok.
At the end of the night, one artist is selected by a national jury of music industry experts to automatically advance to the Semi-Finals. Then, America’s votes help to decide which three additional artists will advance.
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Officers seize more than $4M worth of meth hidden inside cans of sealant
LAREDO, Texas (Gray News) – Customs and Border officers seized more than $4 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside cans of waterproof sealant.
According to authorities, a K-9 inspection of a tractor and trailer trying to cross the border revealed nearly 220 pounds of meth.
“Officers assigned to our cargo facilities utilize their enforcement expertise to target these high-risk commodities. It has led to the discovery of dangerous hard narcotics,” said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. “Large-scale seizures, such as this one, exemplify our mission priorities in securing the border.”
CBP said the case was turned over to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations special agents for further investigation.
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Traffic backed up on I-95 southbound
Published: Apr. 4, 2022 at 2:51 PM EDT
ORGANGEBURG, S.C. (WIS) - According to South Carolina Highway Patrol, traffic is stopped on I-95 southbound.
The roadway is blocked right now about a mile before the I-26 interchange.
There is a report of a vehicle fire.
We are going to keep you updated as we get more information.
TRAVEL ALERT/Orangeburg: Traffic is stopped on I-95 southbound, about a mile before the I-26 interchange because of a vehicle fire. The roadway is blocked right now. 🚓🚒
— Trooper Bob (@TrooperBob_SC) April 4, 2022
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WHO says 99% of world’s population breathes poor-quality air
GENEVA (AP) — The U.N. health agency says nearly everybody in the world breathes air that doesn’t meet its standards for air quality, calling for more action to reduce fossil-fuel use, which generates pollutants that cause respiratory and blood-flow problems and lead to millions of preventable deaths each year.
The World Health Organization, about six months after tightening its guidelines on air quality, on Monday issued an update to its database on air quality that draws on information from a growing number of cities, towns and villages across the globe — now over 6,000 municipalities.
WHO said 99% of the global population breathes air that exceeds its air-quality limits and is often rife with particles that can penetrate deep into the lungs, enter the veins and arteries and cause disease. Air quality is poorest in WHO’s eastern Mediterranean and Southeast Asia regions, followed by Africa, it said.
“After surviving a pandemic, it is unacceptable to still have 7 million preventable deaths and countless preventable lost years of good health due to air pollution,” said Dr. Maria Neira, head of WHO’s department of environment, climate change and health. “Yet too many investments are still being sunk into a polluted environment rather than in clean, healthy air.”
The database, which has traditionally considered two types of particulate matter known as PM2.5 and PM10, for the first time has included ground measurements of nitrogen dioxide. The last version of the database was issued in 2018.
Nitrogen dioxide originates mainly from human-generated burning of fuel, such as through automobile traffic, and is most common in urban areas. Exposure can bring respiratory disease like asthma and symptoms like coughing, wheezing and difficulty in breathing, and more hospital and emergency-room admissions, WHO said. The highest concentrations were found in the eastern Mediterranean region.
On Monday, the east Mediterranean island of Cyprus suffered through high concentrations of atmospheric dust for the third straight day, with some cities experiencing three and nearly four times the 50 micrograms per square meter that authorities consider normal. Officials said the microscopic particles could be especially harmful to young children, the elderly and the ill.
Particulate matter has many sources, such as transportation, power plants, agriculture, the burning of waste and industry – as well as from natural sources like desert dust. The developing world is particularly hard hit: India had high levels of PM10, while China showed high levels of PM2.5, the database showed.
“Particulate matter, especially PM2.5, is capable of penetrating deep into the lungs and entering the bloodstream, causing cardiovascular, cerebrovascular (stroke) and respiratory impacts,” WHO said. “There is emerging evidence that particulate matter impacts other organs and causes other diseases as well.”
The findings highlight the sheer scale of the changes needed to combat air pollution, said Anumita Roychowdhury, an air pollution expert at Center for Science and Environment, a research organization in New Delhi.
India and the world need to brace for major changes to try to curb air pollution, including using electric vehicles, shifting away from fossil fuels, embracing a massive scaling-up of green energy and separating out types of waste, she said.
The Council on Energy, Environment and Water, a New Delhi-based think tank, found that more than 60% of India’s PM2.5 loads are from households and industries. Tanushree Ganguly, who heads the council’s program on air quality, called for action toward reducing emissions from industries, automobiles, biomass burning and domestic energy.
“We need to prioritize clean energy access for households that need it the most, and take active measures to clean up our industrial sector,” she said.
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The Bay Tree Council for the Performing Arts in Red Bay, AL announces its third production of the season, Farce of Nature, written by Jessie Jones, Nicholas Hope and Jamie Wooten and directed by Scotty Kennedy. Performance dates are April 21-23, 2022 at 7:00 PM and Sunday, April 24, 2022 at 2:00 PM. Tickets will go on sale Monday, April 11, 2022 at the Weatherford Center in Red Bay, AL. You may go by between the hours of 2:00-4:00 PM weekdays to purchase your tickets or call 256-356-9829 to reserve them. Please leave a message if no answer and your call will be returned.
For this production, a dinner is available on Sunday, April 24, 2022 and must be reserved in advance. Since BTCPA is charged per plate, we must know definitely in advance if you will definitely be there or not, if not prepaid. Dinner is also available for groups who wish to come on Thursday, April 21, 2022. You may contact Beth Hammock at 256-668-0045 for more information.
The cast includes Anna Carol Porter, Brente Jeffreys, Avery Klose, Emily Edmonson, Torrey Lewey, Dominic Rogers, Jeanmarie Moore, Theron Struzik and Zephra Rogers, who also serves as stage manager.
A Farce of Nature: The non-stop hilarity of this Southern-fried farce highlights one day in the life of the Wilburn family of Mayhew, Arkansas. Meet D. Gene Wilburn, the owner and proprietor of the Reel ‘Em Inn. It used to be one of the finest but no more. It has one guest, an extremely jittery Carmine DeLuca from Chicago, from the Witness Protection Program. D. Gene’s frustrated wife is working on their lack luster romantic life with hypnotic suggestions. D. Gene’s feisty sister Maxie has her own problems, including battling ageism to resuming her career in law enforcement. The gangster Carmine’s been dodging for the last five years, Sonny Barbosa, is about to enter the scene looking for his wife, Lola, who has driven thousands of miles to follow her boytoy, D. Gene, and Wanelle’s son, Ty. In the deliciously funny romp that ensues, they all hide, lie, disguise themselves, cross-dress, and slam doors chasing one another, while trying to figure out the source of an increasingly awful stench. Yet by the delightfully chaotic climax of this one outrageous day, love blossoms, truths are revealed and the lives of all change in incredible and surprising ways.
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From March 28-April 1, the Mississippi Main Street Association’s (MMSA) Roadmap Resource Team set up shop in Itawamba County. The group’s goal was to provide Itawamba Main Street with a strategic framework or “roadmap” with prioritized recommendations for the downtown revitalization of its three municipalities.
“It is such a blessing to have the best professional team working with Itawamba Main Street,” Itawamba Main Street Director Vaunita Martin said. “Their energy, passion, and desire to help Itawamba be the best it can be is very moving.”
Serving on the Resource Team was; Thomas Gregory, State Coordinator; Randy Wilson, Team Leader; Jennifer Prather Lay, Director of Community Development and Tourism; Andrew Kalback, Landscape and Architecture Director; Rachel Carter, Economic Analyst; and Ben Muldrow, Branding Director.
The Roadmap Team met with leaders and residents from each municipality, Fulton, Tremont, and Mantachie. The groups answered a variety of questions concerning needs and desire specific to their area.
“Even though we bring a certain level of expertise, this is your plan,” Wilson told each group.
“As we met with business owners, elected officials, education, tourism, artists, economic development, and our communities, you could feel the electricity in the room,” Martin said.
On Friday, all municipalities met at ICC for the overall Itawamba Roadmap meeting. Officials and volunteers were given economic evaluations and visual recommendations for future improvements to their areas.
Fulton's trade area expands to 8 miles to 12 miles radius. According to their economic evaluation restaurant sales have increased from the 2017 ESRI Estimate of $9.5 Million to approximately $20 Million (DOR 2021 and EMSI 2022. Their leakage (or capital that escapes the area) is roughly $1.7 Million in restaurants sales; for general merchandise, $3 million; approximately $6 million for sporting goods and hobby stores; in health and personal care, approximately $17 Million from previous $4 Million Leakage in 2017.
Mantachie’s trade area covers 5 to 8 miles. In the last 12 to 15 months sales tax collections have increased by 22%. The town’s leakage of $7.5 million from the 8-mile trade area in Food Service and Drinking; $4 million food and beverage- adjusted to 2022 EMSI; $11 million general merchandise; $6 million health and personal care and $4 million clothing.
Tremont’s trade area is approximately five miles. According to the group’s study, the town is leaking approximately $2.8 Million in food and beverage sales; $2.3 million in general merchandise; 1.2 Million in health and personal care; $540,000 to $1.6 million in restaurant sales(4,000 square ft.)
Along with areas for economic growth, each area was given a list of suggestions or opportunities to improve its area.
Fulton Downtown Opportunities
Playgarden Park
• Increase green space
• Additional day-to-day programming
• Increase shade
Main Street
• Recapture unused asphalt at corners
• Increase pedestrian safety- crosswalks
• Landscape/beautification
Beane Street Alley
• Gathering space
Mantachie Opportunities
• Sidewalks & pedestrian safety improvements
• Old Town- create a signature place
• Park Street improvements
• Town Park Court improvements
• Town Park Splash Pad/Water Feature
Tremont Opportunities
• Build upon Wynette Legacy Center as the Center of Tremont
• Attract retail/business opportunities
• Relocate shady Valley Church to the site
• Capture RV traffic & vehicular traffic
• Outdoor event space/venues
• Park/Open space
“Our team of professionals brought a plan that unifies the county in branding, cohesive design of our communities, with each community having very special elements that highlight what makes each one unique,” Martin said. “Our elected officials, businesses, and communities were blown away by the design, organization, promotion, and economic vitality the roadmap provided.”
Martin said the projects are not “pie in the sky,” but they are doable and some of the plans can be implemented within the next month.
“In five years, we strive to have the roadmap fully completed,” Martin continued. “This roadmap will bring attractiveness, revitalization, and growth to our municipalities and the surrounding communities. Being a part of this has truly been the most rewarding week of my entire caree
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During Saturday's Lies and Legends tour at the Old Aberdeen Cemetery, Brenda Stone portrays Mary Points, a woman who died after her dress caught on fire and was accused of being a witch.
Em Walters, left, and Tessa Honeycutt greet guests at Watkins Hill Saturday with a story about an alleged crime that happened in the home's parlor in the early 1900s.
Faith West, right, gives a description of homes painted on a mural in the entranceway of Sunset Manor Friday.
Kathy Seymour talks about her tulip bed Friday during a garden tour of her home, Shadowlawn.
Mary Ellen Krummrich explains a little bit about the history of The Magnolias Friday.
During Saturday's Lies and Legends tour at the Old Aberdeen Cemetery, Brenda Stone portrays Mary Points, a woman who died after her dress caught on fire and was accused of being a witch.
Mike Walters, right, listens to Tim Pace and Jim Crosby talk Aberdeen history during a Friday porch party at his home, Watkins Hill.
Eli Patterson serves up pancakes Saturday morning during Boy Scout Troop #39's pancake breakfast at First United Methodist Church.
Lady King directs guests' attention to an area next to an upstairs bedroom at Sanders Place Saturday.
Riverview Garden Club's luncheon at First Baptist Church attracted several supporters Friday.
Pam Edwards visits with guests Friday during a church tour of St. John's Episcopal Church.
Em Walters, left, and Tessa Honeycutt greet guests at Watkins Hill Saturday with a story about an alleged crime that happened in the home's parlor in the early 1900s.
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Kathy Lusby shares information Saturday about the dining room at Sanders Place.
Pat Arinder strums and sings pioneer-era music Friday in front of the Elkin Theatre as people come and go from purchasing Pilgrimage tickets.
Guests at Coontail Farm walk to the next stop on Friday morning's garden tour.
A floral arrangement accentuates the dining room at Sunset Manor.
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Four men were indicted on murder 1 – deliberate design charges March 28 through Monroe County Circuit Court. All three murder cases trace back to 2021.
Bobby L. Smith and Terrence Raheem Smith are accused of killing George Williams, 37, June 15, 2021. The Aberdeen Police Department investigated the case, in which Williams was shot at his residence at 400 S. Hickory St. He was found dead in his driveway.
Judge Paul Funderburk set Bobby’s bond at $50,000 and Terrence’s bond at $150,000.
Mederil Cohen is accused of killing Michael Randle, 46, of Columbus. The Amory Police Department investigated the July 31, 2021 incident after Randle was shot at True Temper. He died roughly three hours later at the North Mississippi Medical Center in Tupelo after being airlifted.
Cohen was located by authorities in Amory but led multiple law enforcement agencies on a pursuit that ultimately ended in Columbus. Judge Funderburk set his bond at $500,000.
Hamilton Gage Adair is accused of killing his girlfriend, Rhonda Tubb, 41, of Hamilton. The Monroe County Sheriff’s Office investigated the Oct. 26, 2022 case in which Adair allegedly shot her at her residence at 40272 Center Hill Rd. It was noted in the initial press release of the case that narcotics were found at the scene.
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AMORY – The carnival is back. The arts and crafts are back. The food court is back on top of several other attractions planned April 7-10 for the return of the Amory Railroad Festival, and organizers invite you to ‘Come Together’ again after two years without the mainstay event due to pandemic precautions.
“We're excited to finally have a festival and come back together again. We welcome everyone back to Amory,” said Amory Railroad Festival co-chair Dr. Tommy Fugett, adding this year's theme is 'Come Together.'
This year’s Amory Railroad Festival unofficially kicks off Wednesday with the community worship service at 6 p.m. at Frisco Park. Music will be provided by a community-wide worship choir, followed by the message by First Baptist Church’s pastor, Rev. Allen Simpson.
A freewill offering will be received to fund the benevolence outreach of the Amory Ministerial Association to provide complimentary lodging for people passing through town who are unable to afford a motel room.
The service is under the direction of First Baptist Church’s Pastor of Worship and Communications Drew Warford. For more information, call First Baptist Church at (662) 256-7131.
The official welcome for this year’s festival is at 4:30 p.m. Thursday at Frisco Park, which includes the introduction of Miss Amory Railroad Festival 2022 Chloe Reeder of Smithville.
Opening ceremonies will be followed by the debut of the festival’s first-ever karaoke competition, which continues Friday and culminates Saturday with the final rounds.
Live entertainment in Frisco Park will include Swing Shift and the Will O’Barr Band Thursday; Stormy Monday Blues Band and Deana Carter Friday; and Spunk Monkees and Resurrection: A Journey Tribute Saturday.
North Mississippi Medical Center Gilmore-Amory will host a free health fair from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. Thursday at Frisco Park’s gazebo, which includes various health screenings and information on a range of medical and lifestyle topics.
Arts and crafts will be available Thursday through Sunday during the Frisco Marketplace, which will be located on Main Street. It begins at 8 a.m. each day.
Another daily staple of the festival is the food court, located alongside Front Street and between 2nd Avenue and 1st Avenue. In addition to more than a dozen church groups selling a variety of dining options, separate vendors will offer other specialty foods nearby during the Railroad Festival.
There will be fun activities for younger attendees, including the PBJ Happee Day Shows carnival, near 4th Avenue N and Front Street, and the Kids Zone, in the area of 2nd Avenue N and 3rd Street S Thursday through Sunday.
Armbands for the carnival are available from 4 until 10 p.m. Thursday, from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday and Sunday from noon until 4 p.m.
Also for children, there will be a Touch-A-Truck event on Main Street, from Vinegar Bend to 3rd Avenue N, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Friday, with 10 until 11 a.m. being a sensory-sensitive hour with no sirens.
Fitness enthusiasts will have their opportunities to run, jog or walk Saturday morning in the Amory Railroad Festival 5K, which begins and ends at 1529 Fitness, located at 237 Main St. N. Registration begins at 7 a.m., with the race’s start time at 8 a.m. Awards will be given for best costume and also for top male and female finishers in several age categories.
For automobile fans, there will be a show and shine car and truck show Saturday in the area of Vinegar Bend and 3rd Avenue N. Registration is from 8 a.m. until noon, with judging from noon until 2 p.m.
On Sunday morning at 10, a collection of churches will host a worship service at Frisco Park’s pavilion.
“The service will be 30 minutes long, featuring music from area churches who have vendors in the food court. We have also invited Mayor Corey Glenn to share a greeting on behalf of the city,” said Rev. Stanley Blaylock of Bethel Apostolic Church, who is the service’s director.
He will deliver the message to conclude the program.
All festival-area streets will be blocked off at 6 p.m. Wednesday. Any chairs that are left in Frisco Park will be placed on the west side of Engine 1529 and must be picked up by 7 p.m. on Sunday.
For more information about the festival, check out the official program guide in this week’s edition of the Monroe Journal.
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During a special-called meeting last week, the Monroe County School Board discussed a timeline to find the district's next top administrator following superintendent Brian Jernigan’s recent announcement that he will retire effective July 1.
He served as the Monroe County School District’s assistant principal for 10 years before accepting the position of superintendent of the Nettleton School District in 2017. In 2019, he was selected as superintendent of the Monroe County School District following the retirement of Scott Cantrell.
Reflecting on his tenure as Monroe County superintendent, Jernigan viewed his biggest challenge as trying to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic.
“We had no experience in that. We networked with others to figure out what to do. There were no accountability ratings for measuring growth under these circumstances,” he said.
While the pandemic was a major challenge, Jernigan is thankful for the successes of his time as superintendent.
“We increased graduation rates by 2.7 percent, which is above state average. We also introduced curriculum targeting social and emotional issues, as well as introduced a 1:1 initiative for technology tutoring to help students mitigate the challenges of virtual learning,” he said.
Jernigan also touted improvements at the district’s campus buildings to better serve the student population.
“We installed enhanced security systems, made Wi-Fi access available for all buildings and athletic grounds and will be expanding cafeterias at all three [attendance center] campuses,” he said.
Other accomplishments included updating the district’s bus fleet and increasing teacher pay all while leaving the district with an increased fund balance for the past year.
Jernigan views setting goals for staff once accountability has been assigned, providing guidance for achieving maximum performance by staff and facilities improvements as top priorities for his successor.
“We continue to navigate stiff requirements for procurement guidelines. They have increased exponentially,” he said.
In addition to his duties with the local school districts, Jernigan has served as a board member of the Mississippi Association of School Superintendents, the Oxford-based North Mississippi Education Consortium and the State Superintendent Advisory Council.
In other business during last week’s special-called meeting, the school board reviewed the new teacher pay scale recently approved by the state and set a public hearing for the voting redistricting plan. It will be held April 12 at 11:15 a.m. at the Advanced Learning Center.
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A powerful storm system that swept through the southeast March 30 produced a confirmed EF-1 tornado beginning near Aberdeen and ending near Greenwood Springs. There were no injuries reported.
According to a preliminary survey from the National Weather Service-Memphis, the tornado had an estimated peak wind speed of 95 miles per hour and a path of 7.7 miles. The path’s maximum width was 150 yards.
The tornado began at 7:16 p.m. three miles southeast of Aberdeen near a wooded area alongside Sharpley Bottom Road and ended at 7:26 p.m., dissipating before it reached West Road, according to the survey.
The survey stated as the tornado moved northeast, there was tree damage immediately northwest of the Highway 45 and 25 intersection near Lackey. More uprooted trees were noticeable alongside Highway 25 near Nichols Creek.
Surveyors concluded the tornado intensified when it crossed Dan Taylor Road and Old Columbus Road, where it snapped and uprooted hardwoods. There was also minor tree damage alongside Burns Cemetery and Beeks roads.
Additionally, there was tree damage at Morgan’s Landing in Aberdeen.
The National Severe Storms Laboratory aided in the damage survey.
Cloudy this morning followed by isolated thunderstorms this afternoon. A few storms may be severe. High near 75F. SW winds shifting to NNW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%..
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Mostly cloudy early, then clearing overnight. Low 44F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
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HATLEY – After falling to Amory in a narrow loss at the county tournament, the Hatley Lady Tigers came out motivated and looking redeem themselves.
Hatley’s offense scored almost every inning, while the defense shut Amory out six out of seven innings in the 8-3 win over Amory last Tuesday.
“We had been on a good streak of winning games, then Amory came and humbled us in the county tournament,” Hatley coach Chris George said. “It was exactly what we needed because they came out gritty and mad in yesterday’s practice, and it was such a great practice. I’m glad that we were able to carry it over into today’s game.”
After getting three quick outs through the first two innings, Hatley struck first in the bottom of the second, taking a 2-0 lead. Marleigh Cockrell reached first on an error at second, while Zoey Horne got a base hit on a bunt and advanced courtesy runner Emma Wright to second.
Wright made it home on a passed ball, while Chloe Wilbanks got an RBI single on a bunt to bring in Cockrell.
In the bottom of the third, the Lady Tigers added on to their lead with a string of strong at-bats. Hatley loaded the bases after Abby Harlow reached first on an error, Emma Rose Thompson drew a walk and Bella Oliver hit a single to right field.
Harlow came in for a run after Cockrell drew a walk, while Horne hit an RBI single to bring home Thompson. Wilbanks got a pair of RBIs after hitting a single to left field to bring home courtesy runners Karlie Edwards and Wright, pushing Hatley’s lead to 4-0.
In the bottom of the fourth, the Lady Tigers extended their lead to 5-0 after Harlow got a base hit on a groundball to first, and Oliver hit an RBI single to center field to bring her home.
“Bella (Oliver) had several good at-bats for us, but overall, our entire lineup came to play tonight,” George said. “The top of the lineup got us started, and it just trickled down from there. We got contributions from everyone, and that’s what it’s going to take for us going forward.”
Amory found its footing in the top of the fifth inning after being held scoreless through four innings. Ella Grace Phillips got the Lady Panthers started by cracking a single to center field, while runner Erynn Boddie came in for her.
Marion Lockhart hit an RBI single to right field, bringing Boddie home for Amory’s first run of the game, while Maggie Kate Cummings picked up a base hit on the next at-bat. Runners Eva Claire Abney and Bess Boykin came in for Lockhart and Cummings, and Macie Williams hit a sacrifice fly out to center field to bring both runners home and cut the lead to 7-3.
The Lady Tigers took an 8-3 lead in the bottom of the fifth after Wilbanks reach second base on an error, and Harlow hit an RBI double to center field to bring Wilbanks home.
Hatley’s defense held Amory to zero runs in the final two innings to seal the victory.
“We didn’t play perfect defensively, but when we did make an error, the girls would shrug it off and not make another one to give them any momentum,” George said. “We brought in Ashlynn (Dabbs) at the end to finish the game off, and Peyton (Wilkinson) gave us a great effort in those first five innings. With Ashlynn coming in late and throwing strikes, and our defense making routine plays all night, we’re a pretty good team.”
Friday: Hatley 8, Amory 6
The Lady Panthers had another big rally that fell short in the middle innings in the second game of the division series as Hatley held on late for the win.
Amory took a 2-0 lead in the bottom of the first off an RBI single from Karsen Sanders and a run-scoring groundout from Reese Griffith, but Hatley stormed back to go up 4-2 in the second with a two-out rally.
Zoey Horne and Peyton Wilkinson started it off by drawing a walk and singling to right.
Bre Harmon drove in Hatley's first two runs by striking a double to right center, and Abby Harlow followed her up with an RBI single. Emma Rose Thompson doubled off the center field wall for the second of the inning.
The Lady Tigers added to their lead with two more in the third on Horne's two-run double after a walk to Marleigh Cockrell and a base hit by Chloe Wilbanks.
Hatley went up 8-2 in the top of the fifth with two more hits by Horne and Wilkinson, and Harmon and Harlow drove in the runs with a fielder's choice and an error.
Amory's big inning happened in the bottom of the fifth where they scored four and cut it to a two-run game.
Sanders had her second RBI single of the night, and Ella Grace Phillips reached on a fielder's choice to send home another run. Marion Lockhart picked up a pair of RBIs on her hit to right field to cut it to 8-6.
Ashlynn Dabbs held Amory scoreless over the final two innings, allowing just an infield single.
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HATLEY – It took a few innings for Nettleton’s bats to wake up, but when they did the visiting Tigers struck big for an 11-1 Division 4-3A win last Tuesday night.
Nettleton finished off the sweep with a 15-1 win on Friday.
“Their guy (Eli Gray) was throwing strikes, and they were making plays to keep them in it,” Nettleton coach Luke Hargett said. “They get a big hit there in the second to push a run across, and we knew we would get rolling if we just stayed with it there.”
Hatley got out of a big bases-loaded jam in the top of the second, then took a 1-0 lead in the bottom of the inning.
Nettleton had its chances in the second with a double from Drew Humble and Cade Oswalt being hit by a pitch to put the first two runners on, and Humble and courtesy runner Silas Tatum moved up on a double steal. A strikeout and a fielder’s choice to cut down the lead runner produced the first two outs, but Jay Betts reached on an error to load the bases. Hatley got out of it with a fielder’s choice to second base.
Hatley stranded a leadoff infield single from Rob Ford in the first but got on the board in the second inning.
Eli Gray led off with a base hit to left, and Tyler Guin put down a sacrifice bunt to move courtesy runner Jayden Green to second. Green stole third, and Tyler Dabbs drove in the first run of the game with an RBI single up the middle.
David Woods drew a walk, but Nettleton limited the damage by getting the lead runner at third on a bunt by Elijah Johnson and then Oswalt picking off a runner at first base to end the inning.
Nettleton sent all nine to the plate in the top of the third and took a 5-1 lead.
Carter Crawley started the inning off with a base hit, and Evan Smith reached on an error in the outfield to put two in scoring position with no outs. Crawley scored on a passed ball, but Hatley was able to get an out at home.
Jackson Cheek walked and Humble reached on an error, and Hatley was nearly able to get out of the inning with a groundout. An error on a flyball in the outfield off the bat of Jay Hawkins gave Nettleton a 2-1 lead, however, and they added to it with two outs as Hunter Kuhl and Betts hit back-to-back RBI doubles.
Nettleton didn’t add to their lead in the fourth or sixth but put up a three-spot in the fifth and seventh innings, sending eight to the plate in both frames.
Oswalt and Hawkins led off the fifth with back-to-back singles, and Kuhl grabbed his second double of the game to send another run in after courtesy runner Boston Estes scored on a steal of home. Crawley rounded out the scoring in the inning with an RBI groundout.
Cheek had the big blast of the night with a three-run homer to left in the top of the seventh to cap off the win. Crawley drew a walk, and Smith singled ahead of Cheek’s bomb.
Smith picked up the win with five innings in the start, allowing one run on four hits, walking one and striking out six. Cruz Mitchell closed out the game with two scoreless innings of relief, allowing just one baserunner and striking out a pair.
“Evan did a great job there on the mound filling up the zone, and defensively, we made all the plays,” Hargett said. “Cruz came in throwing strikes as well. We had some mistakes here and there, but the goal was to come over here and be 1-0 and then do the same on Friday.”
Friday: Nettleton 15, Hatley 1
Jackson Cheek hit a solo homer, a double and drove in three runs for Nettleton to lead the way in the win.
Carter Crawley and Evan Smith each also drove in three runs as Crawley and Cade Oswalt each hit doubles.
Austin Blake went four innings in the start, allowing one run on four hits, a walk and striking out seven. Crawley pitched the final scoreless inning.
David Woods had a double for Hatley in the loss.
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The Pontotoc Progress has developed a new feature page that we all hope you enjoy that will run on the first Wednesday of each month.
It debuts on page 6B this week.
Critter World was developed to tell interesting stories about our critters in our homes, in the barns and pastures or in the back yard.
We will be doing a story on someone who has an interesting critter (pet or animal). If you have an unusual pet or animal or are doing something interesting with your animal let us know, you might be the next feature.
Do you have miniature horses or do you travel around in horse shows, roping or barrel races? Do you have an unusual pet, not your basic dog or cat? Although our first feature is on an unusual breed of cats.
Does your dog have above average talents?
Let’s don’t forget our feathered friends.
Do you raise unusual chickens, peacocks?
Who has birds that can talk or exotic birds?
Maybe you have turtles that are interesting.
We will even entertain the folks that have snakes or other reptiles.
In addition to the feature each month we want to give everyone an opportunity to show off their critters.
We will be publishing the pets of the month on this page each month as well. Send us a picture of your furry or feathered friends and we will publish as many as we can each month. If you send in the picture and it does not make it in the first month, we will hold the picture and put it in on one of the upcoming pages.
Keep watching the paper to see when your pets picture makes it in the Pets of the Month.
A widely scattered shower or thunderstorm is possible this morning. Then cloudy skies the remainder of the day. A few storms may be severe. High 71F. Winds NW at 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30%..
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Some clouds this evening will give way to mainly clear skies overnight. Low near 45F. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.
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In the battle of the cats Monday night the girls from Springville were able to hold the Lady Tigers to just one run on five hits, on the shoulders of a solid pitching performance from junior Carlee Dunlap.
Dunlap helped her own cause with a sacrifice fly to plate Maddie Holcomb in the top of the first. Holcomb started the game with a single then moved to third on a one-out double from senior Sydney Brazil.
Ripley speedster Allyson Christmas led off with a double to start the Lady Tigers' second, but Dunlap was able to induce a popup and a weak roller, then Brylee Vandiver tracked to her left to run down a popup along the right field line and get he Lady Cougars out of the inning.
Senior Haley Rackley singled to left to start the top of the second, then Shylee Canerdy laced the first pitch she saw into right, but the Lady Cougars failed to capitalize.
Rackley drifted toward her own dugout from first base and snagged a popup in foul ground for the first out in the bottom of the second. Dunlap pitched around a pair of singles in the inning, thanks to solid defense.
Dunlap had a quick half inning in the bottom of the third. Chatera Wallace got a one-out infield single, then Shylee Canerdy ran down a liner to center. Dunlap snagged a hard-hit come-backer, and that was the inning.
Rackely provided some fireworks with a solo homer to left-center in the top of the fourth, giving the Lady Cougars a 2-0 lead.
Ripley senior Janna Johnson reached on an error in the bottom of the frame, and she eventually stole home for the Lady Tigers' first and only run.
Maddi Holcomb drew a walk to start the Lady Cougars' fifth. She stole second, then came home on an RBI single to left by senior Rebekah Pilcher. Senior Maggie Ross showed off the glove in the bottom of the frame, drifting into foul ground behind third and snagging a popup for an out. Rackley did the same on the first base side, and the Lady Cougars were headed down the home stretch.
Preslee Austin nailed a lead-off single to right to start the sixth. Rackley drew a walk, Canerdy moved the runners to second and third with a sacrifice bunt. Ross nailed a 2-2 pitch back up the middle for a two-RBI single and a 5-1 Lady Cougar lead. Ross scored on an error for the game's final run. Rackley added a stand-up triple with one out in the top of the seventh. Pilcher made a nifty grab from her catcher's position behind home plate to end the game.
Dunlap went the distance, striking out two.
South Pontotoc defeated Ripley on March 17, in Springville, 12-6. The Lady Cougars are in third place in division 2-4A, with a record of 14-3 on the season and 3-2 in division play, with a win over Ripley and losses to Houston and Pontotoc.
Next up for South is a showdown with county and division rival North Pontotoc, in Ecru, tomorrow night.
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The Pontotoc Lady Warriors played a hot hand last week, tearing off four, consecutive wins over game opponents, cementing their undefeated top spot in division 2-4A.
Pontotoc 5, South Pontotoc 4
The Lady Warriors held on for a nail-biting division win on Mar 24 over a good team from South Pontotoc, 5-4.
The Lady Cats (13-3, 2-2) surged late, but, from the outset, they struggled to make contact with Averi Bridgman’s rising fastball. South Pontotoc managed four runs on five hits off Pontotoc’s ace, but the key was Bridgman’s 11 strikeouts.
Bridgman got off to a sluggish start, surrendering a leadoff walk to South’s Maddie Holcomb. Bridgman also hit a batter in the inning, but three strikeouts got her out of the jam.
South starter Carlee Dunlap gave up a leadoff single in the bottom of the frame, but Lady Cougar catcher Rebekah Pilcher cut down the runner trying to steal second base with a laser throw to shortstop Arlee McClellan.
A strikeout got Dunlap out of the inning with a scoreless tie.
Bridgman continued to confound South hitters in the top of the second, notching two more Ks.
Dunlap answered with a strikeout to start the bottom of the frame, then Maggie Ross retreated from third base into foul ground in shallow left for a nifty grab. The game remained scoreless.
A Pontotoc error led to the first South run, as Rebekah Pilcher doubled to left in the top of the third to plate Maddie Holcomb. Preslee Austin followed with a two-out, RBI single.
A walk and a one-out error in the bottom of the third allowed Pontotoc to take the lead for good. Addison Owen laced a first-pitch single down the left-field line for the tie, then Channing Lane hit an RBI single to center to plate Owen for the go-ahead run.
Beckley added a defensive gem for the Lady Warriors in the top of the fourth, making a nice grab at short and firing a long throw across the diamond for the putout.
The Lady Warriors were unable to capitalize on a leadoff double to left by Kelsy Spears in the bottom of the fourth.
Beckley made another nice play, moving to her left and throwing smoothly for the first out in the top of the fifth. South’s Rebekah Pilcher finally squared-up a pitch from Bridgman, hitting it right on the screws–but right at Beckley. Another K made for a short inning.
A good pick by South’s Sydney Brazil at first base on a low throw, and strikeout from Dunlap, helped keep Pontotoc from capitalizing on a leadoff single and a walk in the bottom of the fifth.
South threatened to put together a good inning in the top of the sixth, as lefty Sydney Brazil pulled the first pitch through the right side for a single, and Hailey Rackley moved her over with a sacrifice bunt. A failed bunt attempt followed, and Bridgman managed to wiggle out of another jam.
Spears nailed another double to get Pontotoc started in the bottom of the frame. Bridgman again helped herself with an RBI double and a 4-2 lead.
Dunlap’s defense stepped up, as Maggie Ross tagged a runner trying to take third on a grounder, and Pilcher nailed another runner attempting to steal second.
Beckley cracked a two-out single and eventually came around to score on a piece of aggressive yet sound baserunning on an RBI knock from McKnight.
The top of South’s lineup took much better at-bats in the top of the seventh, taking pitches out of the zone and sitting on strikes. Maddie Holcomb scorched a 3-1 pitch for a double to left-center, then continued to third on a poor throw. Pilcher cracked a 3-1 pitch past the third-baseman to plate Holcomb, and the Lady Cats were within two runs.
Carlee crushed a pitch against the base of the wall in left to drive in Pilcher to make the score 5-4 Pontotoc, but Bridgman roared back with a pair of strikeouts for the win.
Afterwards, both coaches spoke highly of the efforts of their teams and those of their competitors.
Said Coach Adam Patterson of South Pontotoc: “Their pitcher (Bridgman) pitched really well, and we struggled to adjust at the plate until late in the game. A couple of missed bunt attempts hurt us. We had a chance to move runners early, but didn’t execute. Little things proved to be costly mistakes for us tonight. The bottom line is they outplayed us a little throughout the game. It’s a chance for us to learn and get better.”
Pontotoc’s Coach Michael Wildmon agreed.
“”We knew it was going to be a tough game, and Averi pitched well,” said Wildmon. “We did enough at the plate to pull out the win. I’m proud of the fight and grit we showed.”
South Pontotoc went on to beat Tupelo 14-4 on March 25, as well as beating Lafayette 10-0 on March 26, and New Albany 5-0 on March 29. The Lady Cougars lost to Houston 7-5 on March 31.
Pontotoc 8, Houston 3
The Lady Warriors kept the streak alive on March 25, bestig their division opponents from Chickasaw County.
Houston got on the board first, with junior Emily Smith notched an RBI single off Pontotoc starter Averi Bridgman.
The third inning was key for the Women of the Tribe, however, as they took the lead to stay. Addison Owen doubled off Lady Topper junior starter Sydney Bean. Sadie Stegall and Alexia Rogers followed with RBIs.
A five-run fifth-inning decided the game for the Lady Warriors, anchored by RBIs from Channing Lane, Kelsy Spears, Ella Hill, and Allie Beckley.
Pontotoc’s Bridgman was strong through five innings but ran into trouble in the sixth, when Houston seniors Jenna Walters and Precious Cooper homered.
On the day, Bridgman lasted 5 ⅔ innings, allowing three runs on six hits and fanning two with no free-passes. Kinsey Cayson took the circle in relief.
Bean took the loss for the Lady Toppers. She allowed eight runs on 10 hits and struck out six batters in a good lineup.
Among the Lady Toppers’ eight hits, Bean, Walters and Jali McNease had multiple knocks.
The Lady Toppers are in second place in 2-4A, at 9-4 overall on the season, 4-1 in division.
Next up for Houston is a home rematch with Pontotoc tomorrow night, followed by hosting the North Pontotoc Vikings on April 14, and playing at South Pontotoc on April 19.
Pontotoc 4, Ripley 2
Bridgman picked up another win on March 29, allowing only one hit over six innings while fanning five. Kinsey Cayson took the circle in relief.
Bridgman helped her own cause with a hit, along with singles from Allie Beckley and Ella Hill.
Allyson Christmas took the loss for the Lady Tigers, allowing four runs on three hits in 2 1/3 innings.
Pontotoc 11, New Albany 1
The Lady Warriors thumped the Lady Bulldogs of New Albany on March 31, recording a division blowout win.
Addison Owen nailed an RBI double in the first inning off New Albany starter Abby Keller, and the rout was on. A four-run sixth inning was anchored by RBIs from Joyrie McKnight, Averi Bridgman, and homerun from Sadie Stegall.
Bridgman was lights-out in the circle, allowing only one run on one hit and fanning nine while surrendering just one walk.
The Women of the Tribe unleashed a 13-hit barrage, with Bridgman and Allie Beckley each notching three hits.
Keller lasted 5 2/3 for the Lady Dogs, allowing 11 runs on 13 hits and fanning four.
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The Lady Warriors hosted the Lady Golden Wave Friday night, with a strong bottom of the third lending itself to a 9-2 victory.
After taking a 1-0 lead in the first, the Lady Warriors pushed through a quick three and out in the bottom of the second to show out in the third. Allie Beckley started things off with a bunt, followed by Joryie McKnight with a slap hit that propelled Beckley home and landed her on second as the Lady Wave were occupied at home plate. Addison Owen kept the momentum alive with a double to left bringing in McKnight, putting the Lady Warriors up 3-0.
A shallow hit to right field landed Sadie Stegall on first, and a walk for Channing Lane set up loaded bases. Lexi Rogers kept her eye on the ball, earning herself a walk to first as well, forcing Owen home. Kelsy Spears drove a deep hit to right field rounding up Stegall, putting the Lady Warriors up 5-0 at the bottom of the third.
After two quick outs in the field, Kinsey Cayson struck out the fourth Lady Wave batter of the inning to bring the Lady Warriors back in, but the bottom of the fourth was short-lived bringing this fast-paced game quickly into the fifth. The Lady Wave appeared to find their groove in the top of the fifth with Leila Howell and Jazmine Quinn sinking doubles and finding their way back home to put the Lady Wave on the board 5-2.
The Lady Warriors started out the bottom of the fifth with another walk for Lane, who made it home courtesy of a double from Spears. Averi Bridgeman shot one down third base line to bring home Jazmine Cuellar in lieu of Spears, leaving the Lady Warriors up 7-2 headed into the final innings. In their last at bat, the Lady Warriors started off strong with a triple from McKnight, followed up by another double for Owen that easily brought McKnight home. Owen seized a moment to steal third, setting her up to score before the inning ended, putting the Lady Warriors at a comfortable 9-2 lead headed into the final inning.
The top of the fourth was another three and out for the Lady Wave, leaving the Lady Warriors with a seven-run victory.
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Recent results for Pontotoc Warrior tennis included:
March 24, hosting Ripley:
Boys's singles Sawyer Richie defeated Dalton Morton 6-4, 61
Girl's singles Izzy Park defeated Layla Bryant 6-1, 6-1
Boys' doubles 1, Jospeh Henry and David Metcalfe defeated Nick Shappley and Garett LeFleur 6-1, 6-0
Boys' doubles two Lorenzo Ramos and Chambers Lane defeated Andy Vaughn and Bailey Rutherford 6-1, 6-2.
Mixed doubles Tay Thornton and Holly Stewart defeated Jessica Meija and Ignacio Bravia, 6-1, 6-0.
On March 25 Pontotoc hosted New Albany
Boys' singles Sawyer Richie defeated Brayden Bowman, 6-4, 6-7. 1-0, 10-8
Izzy Park lost to Heidi Clayton 6-0, 6-0
Boys' doubles 1 Lorenzo Ramos and Chambers Lane lost to John David Nelson and Joseph Durett, 6-0, 6-0.
Boys' doubles 2, Jospeh Henry and David Metcalfe lost to Gregory Nelson and Will Boyington, 7-6. 4-6. 1-0, 6-9
Girls' doubles 1 Samantha McGregor and Heather Tedford lost to Sarah Robbins and Gracie Mason, 6-1, 6-0.
Girls' doubles 2 Caroline Howard and Mollie Rackley lost to Eva Aldridge and Carrie Clayton, 6-4, 6-4
Mixed doubles Tay Thornton and Holly Stewart lost to Natalie Creekmore and Everett Garrett 6-0, 6-1.
On March 26 Pontotoc hosted Hernando
Boys' singles Sawyer Richie lost to Cole Stoddard 6-4, 6-2
Girls' singles Madison Clements lost to Mattie Sanders 6-0, 6-0
Boys' doubles 1 Joseph Henry and David Metcalfe defeated Brayden Smith and Eli Frank, 6-2, 2-6. 1-0
Boys' doulbes 2 Lorenzo Ramos and Chambers Lane lost to Kyle Vicker and Vincent Walters 6-2, 6-0.
Girls' doubles 1 Heather Tedford and Samantha McGregor defeated Rylan Clark and Maggie Womble 6-1, 6-2.
Girls' doubles 2 Caroline Howard and Mollie Rackley defeated Sarah Beth Cunningham and Lauren Eldred 6-4, 6-2
Mixed doubles Tay Thorton and Holly Stewart lost to Cole Kusek and Harper Belenchia 6-1, 6-0.
Also on March 26, Pontotoc hosted Lewisburg
Boys' singles Lorenzo Ramos lost to Drew Stewart, 6-0, 6-0
Girls' singles Madison Clements lost to Marilynn Hall 6-3, 6-4
Boys' doubles 1 Joseph Henry and David Metcalfe defeated Taylor Cook and Jonathan Wiseman 6-3, 6-3
Boys' doubles 2 Chambers Lane and Sawyer Ritchie lost to Nate Kraft and Daniel Whitten, 6-2, 6-3
Girls' doubles 1 Samantha McGregor and Heather Tedford defeated Valerie Aldinger and Madelyn Rucker, 6-1, 6-1
Girls' doubles 2 Caroline Howard and Mollie Rackley defeated Abby Battle and Elizabeth Davis, 6-2, 0-6, 1-0
Mixed Doubles Tay Thornton and Holly Stewart defeated Gabe Koonce and Reagan Meadows, 4-6, 7-6, 1-0
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The South Pontotoc Lady Cougars are your new, MHSAA 4A Powerlifting State Champions.
The girls, led by individual state champion, for the second, consecutive year, senior Alisha McKinney, took home the title at the meet in Jackson on Friday.
Another member of the Lady Cougars squad, Samantha Pulliam, won the individual state title in the 242 weight class.
Also standing atop the state-champion podium in individual competition were North Pontotoc’s Anne Crotwell, who won 1st place in the 97 pound. division, and Leyton Walker, who is the state champ in the 220 pound division.
Along with the top three lifters in each weight class, all 12 lifters on the 1st and 2nd place teams from North Half and South Half meets qualified for the State meet. South Pontotoc won the North Half meet in Ripley on March 4, therefore, they took 12 female lifters to the State meet in Jackson.
On Friday, in Jackson, wearing black, team tights, along with brown cowboy boots, McKinney steadied the bar across her shoulders. She took three, small steps backward and squared herself up. Her smooth, fierce ascent was nearly as effortless as her descent, squatting and almost immediately rising, with very little hesitation, the bar bending down on either end as the tremendous weight caused it to sag and bounce. She had successfully squatted 565 pounds.
She also benched 215 and deadlifted 490.
A very modest and soft-spoken McKinney, who competes in the highest, 242-plus weight class, said that she was far from self-assured, even while pursuing this, her second title, but that the support of her teammates meant a lot.
“I always doubted myself, and doubted that I could get as much weight as I did, and I never imagined winning as many titles as I have,” said McKinney. “My coaches and team helped me to be where I am.”
In Jackson, the girls competed in three events: squat, bench press, and deadlift. The total of the highest lift in each event determined the winner. The format was a 7-lift meet. This gave each girl seven attempts that could potentially contribute to their total. No more than three of those attempts could be used on any one event with the heaviest successful attempt contributing to the total.
For team scoring within each weight class, 1st place got 7 points, 2nd place – 5 points, 3rd place – 3 points, 4th place – 2 points, 5th place – 1 point. There were 12 weight classes for both boys and girls.
McKinney earned another honor, being named a member of the Elite 12 (top 12 girls) in the state.
South Pontotoc Coach Rod Cook was tremendously proud of all his athletes.
“They set a goal at the beginning of the year, to win the state championship, and they put in the hard work to do it,” said Cook. “Alisha has proven herself the best in the state–twice–and Samantha did a tremendous job as well. This is a great team accomplishment, as these are great individual accomplishments and they’ve made us all very proud.”
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In baseball, patience is often the name of the game, and Viking hitters up and down the lineup showed patience on Tuesday night, as North Pontotoc hosted their cross-county rivals, South Pontotoc, in a division 2-4A contest.
Early on, each squad jumped on opportunities, as the Cougars struck for three runs in the top of the first inning off North starter Reece Kentner.
Jackson Rogers plated Hunter Bagwell to get South on the board. Ashton Goggins drove Rogers across, then designated hitter William Johnson scored Goggins for three runs in the top of the first inning.
North would fire right back and score four runs in the home half of the first. Tyler Pickens led off with a walk, followed by a Clay Pitts single. Kentner belted one into lef- center, followed by a double from Michael Anderson to clear the bases. Kalor Kirby also added a hit. Jaylon Wise kpet the line moving for the Vikings, but they left runners stranded in the inning.
Vikings head coach Chad Anthony said preparation was the key.
“I give a lot of credit to Coach Collier and Coach Todd for a great few days of practice leading into tonight’s game,” said Anthony. “We saw some tendencies and our guys did a great job of executing our game plan.”
Anthony continued: “I have a lot of respect for Coach Harmon. They have a good team, our guys were hungry and ready, this was probably our best all-around game thus far.”
The game settled down after the fireworks of the first inning, as both pitchers worked through the next few innings unscathed. North would strike for four more runs in the bottom of the fourth to take an 8-3 lead.
After a scoreless fifth, things got interesting in the sixth. The Cougars added two runs after a series of walks and base hits plated the two runs. In the bottom half of the sixth, the Vikings shut the door, scoring three more runs to make the final 11-3. Reece Kentner went the distance for the Vikings pitching all seven innings. Bagwell was lifted in the fifth. He surrendered 10 runs on eight hits and striking out eight. The Cougars went to reliever Trace Ash.
Kentner got the win for the Vikings, going a full seven innings, allowing five runs on eight hits and fanning 15. North banged out nine hits, with Wise and Pitts both getting multiple knocks.
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On Friday night the Vikings traveled down a familiar stretch of Hwy 9 into Springville to face off against cross-county rival the South Pontotoc Cougars in game two of the division set.
South out hit North 7 to 4, but a strong fourth inning from the Vikings, in which they scored 7 runs on three hits, ultimately decided the contest.
North Pontotoc’s Michael Anderson would face off against South Pontotoc’s Trace Ash. The Cougars got on the board in the first inning, as Jackson Rodgers drove in a pair of runs. After South jumped out to an early 4-0 lead through the first two innings, the Vikings would use a strong third and fourth inning to hand South Pontotoc their second straight loss in division 2-4A.
South Pontotoc would score three in the bottom of the first after the Vikings were scoreless in the top half of the inning. The Cougars looked to have all the momentum as the Vikings were held scoreless again in the top of the second inning, and the Cougars added another run in the bottom half to make the score 4-0. The Vikings would break through in the top of the third with one run as Viking hitters showed patience in the batter’s box working deep into counts and being very selective at the plate. The top of the fourth inning is where the Vikings took firm control of the game. Viking hitters accounted for seven runs on only three hits in the frame. South Pontotoc’s Ash went four innings, allowing eight runs on four hits and fanning four. Jackson Harmon who would close out the game for the Cougars.
Michael Anderson would go the distance for the Vikings. North was led at the plate by Clay Pitts, with a double, two runs scored, and one strikeout, Anderson, Cayson Capwell, and Wesley Simmons would also have hits in the game to aid the Viking effort.
South Pontotoc made the game interesting in the bottom of the bottom of the seventh, as they added two more runs, on a double by Ashton Goggins, before Anderson closed ended the game with a pair of strikeouts.
After the game, Viking coach Chad Anthony said, “I’m proud of our guys, we showed a lot of fight after being down early and we had to overcome some adversity tonight.” “We showed a lot of fight”; Anthony continued “Michael showed a lot of heart and showed how gritty he is after missing a start last week with some elbow issues, he comes back tonight for a complete game, just shows how competitive he is and how proud we are to have him in our rotation.” Next up for the Vikings (8-9-1 2-4) is a division game with Houston Friday followed by games Saturday against Tupelo and Saltillo (makeup games from earlier this season). South Pontotoc (11-8, 4-2) will be in division play against Ripley this week as well as a Saturday matchup with Independence.
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The Pontotoc Warriors improved to 16-4 last week by picking up three wins, including one over a division opponent.
Pontotoc started the week by taking a disappointing loss on the road to division opponent Houston, 12-4.
Senior Brice Deaton was on the hill for the Tribe, but, as Coach Josh Dowdy said afterwards, the normally dominant Deaton didn’t have his best stuff.
We weren’t ready to play against Houston on Monday. That’s just baseball sometimes,” said Dowdy. “Brice didn’t get to throw very much over spring break and he wasn’t as sharp as he usually is. That’s my fault but we did take care of business on Friday night and I think we will be ready to play from now on out.”
The game was tied at three with Houston batting in the bottom of the fifth when Brooks Steele nailed a double, scoring two runs.
Pontotoc got off to an early lead when junior Jon Robert Carnes singled in the first inning, scoring two runs.
The Toppers surged ahead with a homer from Mohnterion Lakes.
Brantley Brown got the win on the hill for Houston. He pitched seven innings, allowing four runs on five hits and striking out four.
Brice Deaton took the loss for Warriors. He gave up two hits and six runs over four and a third innings, striking out three.
Jackson Williams went 2-for-3 at the plate to lead Warriors.
Houston collected eight hits. Brooks, Brown, and William Echoles each collected multiple hits.
Pontotoc 0, Nettleton 1
Both pitchers were firing strikes on March 24, but Nettleton was just a little bit stronger at the plate in a victory over Pontotoc..
Garrett Pound started the game for Warriors on the mound and recorded 20 outs.
Brice Deaton singled in the first inning for Pontotoc, but that was all the Warriors would get in the contest.
Andrew Humble went six and two-thirds innings for Nettleton, allowing one run on six hits, striking out 10 and walking one.
Nettleton managed six hits in the game. Betts and Smith each had multiple hits for Nettleton.
Pontotoc 13, Houston 0
Back on their home turf on March 25, the Pontotoc Warriors got out the whomping stick and got a little division payback over their visitors from Chickasaw County.
Junior Jon Robert Carnes pitched a shutout. He gave up only three hits and fanned 14 in six innings
Jon Robert Carnes threw a shutout to lead Pontotoc past Houston 13-0 on Friday. Carnes was equally strong at the plate, notching an impressive five RBIs, with a grand-slam in the third inning and a single in the fourth. Carnes was 3-4 on the day.
Pontotoc scored six runs in the sixth inning. Jackson Williams, Braxton Whiteside, and Ty Clayton each drove in runs. .
Steele Brooks took the loss for Houston, allowing six hits and seven runs over four innings, striking out three.
Clayton also hit a homer in the sixth inning. .
The Tribe banged out 10 hits on the day. Carnes and Ethan Ball each had multiple hits for Warriors. . Pontotoc also played error-free baseball .
Senior Hoyt Smith led Houston at the plate, going 2-3.
Pontotoc 6, Ripley 5
The Warriors defeated Ripley 6-5 in dramatic fashion last Thursday, picking up a division win, thanks to a walk-off single by Jon Robert Carnes.
The game was tied at five with Pontotoc batting in the bottom of the seventh when Carnes singled on a 2-0 count, scoring one run.
Ripley scored four runs in the first inning. After the Tigers scored one run in the top of the third, the Warriors answered with one of their own. Ripley scored when sophomore Will Caviness singled on a 1-2 count, scoring one run. The Warriors then answered when Carnes grounded out, scoring one run.
Garrett Pound got the win on the hill for Pontotoc. He went two innings, allowing zero runs on zero hits, striking out five and walking zero.
Davis took the loss for Ripley. He surrendered six runs on nine hits over six and a third innings, striking out six and walking one.
Brice Deaton started the game for Warriors. He went five innings, allowing five runs on seven hits and striking out 11
Carnes also added a homer in the fourth.
The Warriors racked up nine hits in the game. Carnes and Deaton each had multiple hits.
Caviness went 2-for-4 at the plate to lead Ripley.
Warriors 3, Alcorn Central 0
Corbyn Clayton notched a rarity in baseball on April 2--a no hitter against a good team. He stuck out six in the effort.
The Warriors racked up 7 hits to support him, with Jackson Wiliams and Walt Gardner getting multiple knocks.
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Pontotoc baseball won a back-and-forth Division 2-4A battle over Ripley on Friday night, prevailing 10-6 in 8 innings.
The Warriors bounced back from a late Tiger rally, one of several over the course of the night, to plate four decisive runs in the top of the 8th.
“We didn’t play well defensively; if we catch the ball it is a whole different game,” said Pontotoc coach Josh Dowdy. “But that just shows the maturity of our guys this year. We’ve grown up a lot and won a lot of close games. We had a lead a few times and they came back to tie it up, but our guys responded.”
Ripley put runners on second and third with one out in the bottom of the 1st inning. Joson Burks was cut down at the plate on a ground ball to third baseman Riley Caygle, who fired to catcher Jackson Williams for the tag out. However, the Tigers got on the board first moments later when Reed Scott scored on a wild pitch.
Pontotoc put together a big top of the 2nd. Ethan Ball and Williams drew walks before Braxton Whiteside drove a base hit into center field, plating Ball. The ball subsequently scooted past the outfielder, allowing courtesy runner Hayden Kyle to score as well. Ty Clayton then laid down a perfect bunt single before Walt Gardner smacked a double to drive in Whiteside. Brice Deaton had a RBI groundout that allowed Clayton to score, making it 4-1.
After getting the first two Tigers out in the bottom of the 2nd, three Pontotoc errors allowed Ripley to tie it up 4-4. The Warriors bounced back and regained the lead in the top of the 3rd, taking advantage of several Tiger mistakes. Ball led off with a single, and Jabari Farr was hit by a pitch with two outs. Clayton hit a ground ball, but a bobble made an attempted fielder’s choice at second base not in time; Ball then scored from third to put PHS up 5-4 when a throw home got past catcher Cooper Davis.
Ripley’s Conner Graves led off the bottom of the 3rd with a double and came home on a deep sacrifice fly from Nace Clark to tie it 5-5.
Pontotoc starter Jon Robert Carnes got out of a jam in the bottom of the 4th, leaving runners on 1st and 3rd when he struck out Scott swinging to end the inning. Clayton blasted a solo home run to left field in the top of the 6th, giving the Warriors a 6-5 lead.
That’s where the score would remain until the bottom of the 7th. Scott reached on an error for the Tigers, and Graves brought him home with a double to tie it at 6-6 with only one out. Warrior lefty Garrett Pound, who came in for Carnes in the 6th, struck out the final two batters to strand two Tigers and keep the game alive.
Brice Deaton walked with one out to start things off for the Warriors in the top of the 8th. Carnes followed a single up the middle. Caygle hit a ground ball to the shortstop, but Deaton beat an attempted fielder’s choice to third base. With the bases loaded, Ball singled down the first base line to plate two runs. Williams then brought home Caygle with a base hit before Pound stepped to the plate and drove in Ball with an infield single, extending the Pontotoc lead to 10-6. Pound ended the game by striking out the side in the bottom of the 8th.
Carnes and Pound allowed only 7 Ripley hits (5 in 5.1 innings for Carnes and 2 in 2.2 innings for Pound), and each struck out 6. Each allowed one earned run. The other four runs Ripley scored while Carnes was pitching were unearned.
Clayton collected three hits for the Warriors, while Ball and Williams also had multi-hit games.
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Jury deliberations enter 3rd day in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Jurors entered a third day of deliberations Wednesday in a trial that centers on a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker disclosed that the jury had asked for sticky notes. He also told lawyers that two jurors saw him outside the courthouse. Their reaction: “Wow, you look so different without your robe,” the judge said.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta are charged with a kidnapping conspiracy. Three of them also face additional charges, including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, namely an explosive.
The trial has covered 18 days since March 8, including 13 days of testimony.
Prosecutors said the conspiracy against Whitmer was fueled by anti-government extremism and anger over her COVID-19 restrictions. The men trained with a crudely built “shoot house” to replicate her vacation home in September 2020, according to testimony.
Fox and Croft, traveled to Elk Rapids, Michigan, that same weekend to see the location of the governor’s lakeside property and a nearby bridge, evidence showed. Harris and Caserta have been described as “soldiers” in the scheme.
Another man, Ty Garbin, who pleaded guilty, said the goal was to get Whitmer before the fall election and create enough chaos to create a civil war and stop Joe Biden from winning the presidency.
Defense lawyers attacked the government’s investigation and the use of a crucial informant, Dan Chappel. They claimed Chappel was the real leader, taking direction from the FBI and keeping the group on edge while recording them for months.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to “surprises” during her term that seemed like “something out of fiction” when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case.
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Royal Park Bridge lights up for crime prevention
The Palm Beach Police & Fire Foundation and Crime Watch Board are increasing their efforts to get the community involved. For the first time, the Royal Park Bridge will be lit up in blue and gold for the month of April to raise awareness for crime prevention.
Palm Beach Crime Watch is comprised of volunteers from both the community and the police department. Captain Will Rothrock says the volunteers are the eyes and ears for the island when officers are not around.
"We can't be everywhere 24/7," Rothrock said. "And we rely on the businesses, the residents and the community to let us know when they see something out of place, and we can respond."
Rothrock hopes the lights on the bridge will get more community members involved.
"When you have neighbors, and you have residents and business owners that are reaching out to the police department when they see something out of place, and we can take action on it right away, that does more to keep crime rates low than I think anything else we can do over here," Rothrock says.
The Police Department also looks to members of Palm Beach Crime Watch for input on matters that dictate where and how they allocate money. He says they often distribute surveys to see what the community is most concerned about. In a recent study they noticed many residents concerned about traffic, and they have since allocated more officers to assist in those areas.
Rothrock says majority of the crime happening on Palm Beach is theft and property crime.
In the most recent information available by the FBI from 2019, there were 97 property crimes and 69 incidents of larceny or theft.
Rothrock says property crime is often preventable with the help of the community, specifically through crime watch.
To become a member of Palm Beach Crime Watch, click here.
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With the NFL draft only three weeks away, Brad Biggs takes a spin through the weekly Chicago Bears mailbag.
I was struck by Matt Eberflus’ statement that he wanted to play the nickel defense 85% of the time. It seems to me if you are going to do that, you need to be reasonably confident that you can stop the run with the extra defensive back in the game. Do you think that this means we will see more big nickel, where the extra defensive back is a safety, than we have seen in the past? — Tom S., Chicago
Eberflus talked about using the nickel defense for the vast majority of snaps when he was asked at the owners meetings about a strong-side linebacker for the base defense.
“We play with a lot of nickel,” he said. “You play almost 85% nickel during the course of a season, so that’s a big piece. For the Sam position, we really want that guy to be able to swing into the inside backer spots at a Mike or Will spot, so that guy will be a dual-position guy.”
I don’t know if the Bears will hit 85% this season, but with Eberflus as the defensive coordinator in Indianapolis last season, the Colts were in their nickel package 79% of the time, second-most in the league. Only the Buffalo Bills (90%) played more nickel. The Bears were in nickel 55% of the time, which ranked 23rd. It should be noted the Bears were in dime personnel nearly 16% of the time. Eberflus’ Colts played only six snaps of dime defense.
I’d be more concerned about the personnel than the packages. If the Bears have solid players, they will be able to play solid defense against the run in their nickel package. The Colts had one of the best nickel cornerbacks in the league in Kenny Moore. The Bears likely need multiple cornerbacks.
Do you know enough about Larry Ogunjobi’s failed physical to say if he might eventually be able to play with more time to heal? If so, perhaps the Bears could offer him a conditional contract based on number of games or snaps he plays. I suppose that Ryan Poles has already thought of that, but just an idea I wanted to toss out to you. — Dennis G., Evergreen, Colo.
Poles was asked last week at the owners meetings about Ogunjobi and the possibility of revisiting a contract, and he didn’t rule that out. It seems highly unlikely to me that would happen. The Bears could have interest in Ogunjobi in the future or for less money, but after they pulled the three-year, $40.5 million contract off the table, I have a difficult time believing Ogunjobi would be interested in joining them. You learn never to say never in the NFL, but this seems like a long shot.
I see this season and next as being a rebuild. Evaluate the players on the roster in Year 1 and gut it again and fill out the roster with a bunch of one-year free-agent deals. Is 2024 when we can expect the Bears to compete again? — @illini8208
There’s no question the Bears are in the beginning stages of a rebuild, and with so many players being added to the roster this year on one-year contracts, there will be considerable overhaul again in 2023. The hope, of course, is that a handful of players they have added will emerge as good fits and be re-signed. The Bears will have a full complement of draft picks next year, and depending on how they advance on offense this season — assuming they do — they could be considerably improved in 2023, when Poles will have a ton of salary-cap flexibility to be more aggressive in free agency. The key will be seeing what kind of roots the team can put down on offense and defense in the year ahead.
Do you think Ryan Poles’ lack of urgency in free agency, specifically on offense with the line and wide receiver, is an indication that he is not concerned with Justin Fields’ development this year and intends to trade him next year and draft his own guy? I know … it’s a reach. — @dxwilson1
Wow. That’s jumping from Point A to Point T — for trade — and skipping a lot of stops along the way. Poles has shown some urgency for the offensive line; it’s just that the plans didn’t come through. The Bears made a play for center Brian Allen in free agency, and when they didn’t land him, they pivoted to Lucas Patrick. They were optimistic they would land Ryan Bates as a restricted free agent, and that didn’t come to fruition. They can’t overpay for players who won’t perform to the level of the contract. Sure, the Bears could have been more aggressive pursuing wide receivers, but we’ve seen a lot of receivers come and go that the team overpaid for in free agency and got little production from. I’m thinking of Eddie Royal and Taylor Gabriel among others. Poles said the team believes a new system and new coaching will greatly benefit Fields, and keep in mind they aren’t done shaping the roster by a long shot.
Just how difficult is it for a team to switch defensive schemes with almost the same personnel? How can the current roster adjust to the switch from a 3-4 to a 4-3? — @sawbukjames
I don’t think it’s as challenging as you think. A bigger question is how the team will fill vacant spots on the roster than how it will get current players to adjust to a new scheme. They really don’t have “the same personnel.” We’re talking about an adjustment in scheme for the front seven, and only two starters there remain — linebacker Roquan Smith and defensive end Robert Quinn. Smith should adapt well in any scheme, and Quinn has much more experience in a 4-3 than in a 3-4. Mario Edwards Jr. wasn’t a starter last season but was a regular in the defensive line rotation, and I imagine he will fit just fine as a three-technique tackle. Angelo Blackson also should fit in on the defensive line, and Trevis Gipson will get a chance to play with his hand in the dirt again, which is what he was accustomed to doing at Tulsa. I don’t see this as a problem for the Bears.
With so many needs going into the draft, will Ryan Poles double up on any position? — @joe_vizo
I will be as direct as I can: It’s way more important for Poles to find players who can be contributors than it is for him to fill specific roster “needs” that you and I can identity right now. Fast forward to the spring of 2024, and no one will look at his draft picks from this year and say, “Hey, they got these two guys and they plugged holes in 2022.” We will look at the 2022 class and ask how many of those players are in a position to help the team win in 2024. Could they double up on certain positions? Sure. Are there positions where they need two or more players? No question. What’s most important is finding players who can stick and be part of the future — no matter what position they play.
Any reason Jesse James hasn’t been re-signed? Did well in small showings last season. — @kenty_00
James was a decent contributor to the offense last season and surely will get signed at some point. The Bears recruited him a year ago and he signed just before training camp for basically a minimum deal. Sometimes veteran players like James aren’t interested in giving away their spring and committing to an offseason program, OTAs, minicamp and all of that when they won’t be paid above the minimum. A veteran who is confident he can learn the offense quickly and compete for a starting job is happier to spend the offseason training on his own and then commit to a team in time for training camp. I don’t know if that’s the case with James in this situation, but I do know that was a factor for him last offseason.
Why do so many people think if the Bears draft a tackle in the second or third round this year he will be better than the second-round tackle that was drafted last year? I think drafting depth O-linemen would be good but don’t believe anything before the fourth round would be wise. — @stewart_errol
You make a fair point. The biggest question right now is if the Bears believe Teven Jenkins or Larry Borom can play left tackle. Poles expressed optimism at the owners meetings that one of them could handle the position, but the team hasn’t gotten on the field yet and linemen won’t be in full pads until training camp. It’s difficult to evaluate linemen if they’re not actually hitting in live drills. Central Michigan’s Bernhard Raimann is potentially an interesting prospect if he’s on the board in Round 2 when the Bears are on the clock. He’s relatively new to the position but has great power and might have the athleticism to play left tackle in the NFL. I think the best plan with a guy like Raimann would be to start him on the right side and let him adjust to the pro game, but he would be worthy of a discussion at Halas Hall. Generally, top left tackles are drafted in Round 1 and often in the first half of the first round. So it’s possible the Bears will be seeking a bridge option at the position, even if it means plugging in Jenkins or Borom for a season.
How often do we see starting-quality vets cut after the draft? Thinking out loud and wondering if the Bears can find a version of Charles Leno after the draft is complete. — @mosconml
There was unwarranted celebration among Bears fans when Leno was released after the draft last year, and it turned out the Bears would have been significantly better off keeping him on a modest contract. Leno didn’t play to his ability in 2020, but he bounced back and had a better season in Washington last year, earning a new contract from the Commanders. You will see a good handful of veterans cut loose after the draft, but more times than not, they’re descending players. It’s unlikely a quality left tackle would be cut, but you can’t rule out the possibility that a decent bridge option becomes available. The Bears could benefit by adding veterans at a couple of positions post-draft. They need help at a bunch of positions, and the list isn’t limited to cornerback, strong safety, wide receiver, guard, strong-side linebacker, return specialist, tight end …
If the Bears can’t trade Nick Foles, should they cut him to create a roster spot for a contributing free agent or rookie? — @joshkezer
Foles already has earned a $4 million roster bonus for this season, and his base salary is an additional $4 million with $1 million fully guaranteed. The good news is the contract has offset so if the Bears were to release Foles and he signed with another team, they no longer would be on the hook for that guarantee once he received his first $1 million from the new team. The Bears don’t have any leverage right now in efforts to trade Foles. They’ve already signed a new No. 2 quarterback in Trevor Siemian, and if a team does have interest in Foles, it might not be at $4 million. I could see the Bears eventually releasing him.
Siemian signed a two-year, $4 million contract, and the Bears could be trending toward paying veteran backups less money. They’ve sunk a ton of money into veterans — some projected as starters at the beginning of the season — for a while now. Mike Glennon made $16.5 million from the Bears. After him, Chase Daniel signed a two-year, $10 million contract. Then Foles arrived, and he has cashed $20 million from the Bears. Finally Andy Dalton was paid $10 million last season. Add it up and that’s $56.5 million for six combined seasons. Those four combined for 21 starts with an 8-13 record. In fairness, the Bears pursued most of these veterans because they were deemed good fits for the offense and/or had experience in the system. Still, they seemingly overpaid at every turn and inherited a whopper of a contract with Foles when they acquired him via trade from the Jacksonville Jaguars.
What is the plan for filling the roster out for camp? I think they currently only have 57 players signed to contracts. — @_rightonq_
You’re looking at a combination of six draft picks (unless Poles trades down to add more capital), a lot of free agents signed to one-year contracts (the vast majority for the minimum) and a healthy collection of undrafted rookie free agents for the Bears to add 33 players. It’s possible they will sign a few more veterans in the next two weeks before completely focusing on the draft. After the draft, every team reassesses its depth chart and needs, and that’s when you see some veterans cut loose. I imagine the Bears will take a close look at the personnel notices then. Figure they’ll sign 10 to 15 undrafted rookies. It won’t be hard to reach the 90-man limit, and they ought to be able to find a few players who emerge as pleasant surprises.
What’s worse for the next two years? The Bears stink and Justin Fields plays poorly and they get a top-three pick or Fields does great, the Bears win six to eight games and a first-round pick next year between 15 and 17? I feel like both are lose/lose. — @nieldan20112581
No one said digging out of the current predicament would be easy. This is certainly a glass-half-empty outlook at the near future. I don’t think the Bears will be great in 2022 by any stretch, but they’ll have to be especially poor — with what appears to be a much easier schedule than the 2021 slate — to have a top-three pick. If they’re that bad, quarterback play will be a major problem, the defense will be significantly worse and injuries likely will be a huge issue. If Fields “does great,” there’s no way that’s a lose/lose for the team. That would mean the Bears have taken a massive step toward solving their long-standing quarterback dilemma. That’s the biggest issue they face, and there are a lot of questions for Fields and the offense in 2022 because he struggled as a rookie. I guess your sweet spot is Fields plays well and the Bears have a lousy record and get a high pick in the 2023 draft. If you’re rooting for the team, you have to want the quarterback to play as well as he can. If that means a middle-of-the-pack pick in 2023, great. It beats the alternative of Fields playing poorly and quarterback being a huge issue again at this time next year.
Lower in the list of concerns for the roster right now, but what is the plan at punter? — Mike, Geneva
The Bears are looking to replace veteran Pat O’Donnell, who departed for the Green Bay Packers via free agency, and they have one punter under contract — 27-year-old Ryan Winslow. You might recognize his name as the Pitt product who got his first shot in the NFL during the 2018 offseason with the Bears. Since then he has bounced around with the Arizona Cardinals (three stops), Packers, Carolina Panthers, Washington Commanders and San Francisco 49ers. He also was signed by the San Diego Fleet and Memphis Express in the now-defunct AAF. Through it all, Winslow has appeared in six regular-season NFL games with a total of 22 punts. He has been good enough to be on teams’ emergency list and he got extra opportunities during COVID-19 when teams wanted to have a reserve available. Winslow’s last opportunity came in January when the 49ers signed him to their practice squad. So that gave new Bears special teams coordinator Richard Hightower a close look at him. I expect Winslow to have an opportunity to compete for the job with a veteran on a minimum-salary deal or an undrafted free agent. No, I don’t believe the Bears, with a shortage of draft picks, would strongly consider investing one on a punter.
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Even 40 points from DeMar DeRozan wasn’t enough for the Chicago Bulls to beat the Milwaukee Bucks in their final meeting of the regular season.
But despite the 127-106 loss at the United Center, the news wasn’t all bad for the Bulls on Tuesday night. They clinched their first playoff berth since 2017 when the Orlando Magic upended the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier in the night.
Even as the Bulls struggle through a 7-13 slump since the All-Star break, DeRozan said cementing a playoff position offers fresh hope heading into the final three games of the regular season.
“It’s an opportunity. It’s a chance,” DeRozan said. “It would be different if we weren’t making it and we were talking about next year. To still have a chance, an opportunity to pick it up and use these next few games to get going in the right direction — that’s what it’s all about.
“As long as you’re playing good basketball at the right time with an opportunity still in front of you, anything could happen.”
After Zach LaVine was sidelined for the night for ongoing management of his left knee injury, DeRozan shouldered most of the production for the Bulls offense.
By the end of the third quarter, he had 40 points and had made all eight of the team’s free throws. His three-point play with 2:24 to go in the third cut the Bucks lead — which had been 21 points — to 10 at 86-76.
But DeRozan didn’t score in the first four minutes of the fourth quarter, leading coach Billy Donovan to bench his star to rest his legs for Wednesday’s game against the Boston Celtics.
The loss capped a season sweep by the Bucks, who dominated the Bulls in their last two matchups, and it highlighted how impactful injuries might be in the playoffs for the Bulls, who fell stagnant on offense without LaVine.
Patrick Williams earned his first start since October in LaVine’s absence, finishing with a season-high 18 points. Coby White was the only other Bull to score in double digits, finishing with 13 points and shooting 3-for-7 from 3-point range.
Nikola Vučević offered a rare highlight for Bulls fans in the fourth quarter by drilling Bucks guard Grayson Allen with an elbow to the head and sending him crashing to the court. Allen earned the Bulls’ ire for fracturing Alex Caruso’s wrist in January.
Vučević avoided a flagrant foul on the play, which was whistled dead because of an offensive foul shortly before he made contact with Allen.
Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer advocated to referees for Vučević to receive a flagrant foul, and he criticized the play after the game. But Vučević said he didn’t realize Allen was the player he fouled until after the whistle blew, and he believed the play looked worse than he intended due to a shove from behind by Brook Lopez.
“It looked worse in the moment,” Vučević said. “When you look at the replay, it’s not even that bad. I don’t understand why I got a tech for it. My intention wasn’t payback or anything. Hopefully I get my money back on the tech.”
The Bulls (45-34) will spend their final three games battling the Toronto Raptors (46-33) for the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. They trail the Raptors by one game after Tuesday’s play.
Whether they’re the fifth or sixth seed, the playoffs will require the Bulls to do something they’ve accomplished only once all season — beat a top-four team in the East.
The Bulls are 1-19 against the top four teams in the East and the top three in the Western Conference. That lone win came back on Nov. 1 against the Celtics, whom the Bulls will face for the last time Wednesday.
Their record against top competitors leaves the Bulls with a shaky foundation for the playoffs, which will be an uphill battle without home-court advantage.
“You want to be going into this time of year playing well,” Donovan said. “Since the All-Star break, it’s been a really, really, really challenging schedule. But I do think this is good because it’s shining a light on what you have to do and where you’ve got to get to and I think that’s a positive.”
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Don’t expect the Miami Dolphins’ running game to remain a weakness in 2022.
After ranking among the bottom four NFL teams in rushing yards per attempt each of the past three seasons, new coach Mike McDaniel is here to change that.
McDaniel comes from the San Francisco 49ers where, between his one season as offensive coordinator and his previous stint as run-game coordinator, his rushing offenses ranked in the top half of the league the past four seasons. In 2019, when the 49ers were NFC champions, they had the No. 2 ground game.
The Dolphins targeted Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert in free agency to create a dynamic, explosive tandem of running backs.
Neither is likely to put up top-tier numbers on his own. You’re not finding your fantasy RB1 or RB2 in the Dolphins’ backfield with the way they — and returning tailback Myles Gaskin — will split touches. Together, however, they can form one of the league’s most productive units, and that’s largely how the 49ers did it the past several years.
Edmonds is versatile, able to be a first- or second-down ball carrier while also catching the ball out of the backfield and providing a key third-down tool. Between his last two seasons with the Arizona Cardinals combined, he ran for more than 1,000 yards and caught 96 passes for another 713 yards.
“I think he’s going to be a real star down there,” Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury told the South Florida Sun Sentinel at NFL meetings. “He’s got it all. Great worker, great teammate. … More than anything, his competitive nature. He’s really hard on himself, practices his butt off each and every day, and he’ll lift up his teammates. If they’re not practicing like he thinks they should, he’s not afraid to show, ‘Hey, it’s time to get it going.’ ”
McDaniel is familiar with Edmonds from facing him in the NFC West, and he’s even more familiar with Mostert from working directly with him on the 49ers. Possibly the fastest running back in the NFL, even as he gets set to turn 30 on Saturday and is coming off a torn ACL, Mostert has a career 5.7 yards-per-carry average, first emerging for the 2018 team in San Francisco and finding his peak on the 2019 Super Bowl team.
That’s not even mentioning how McDaniel can use speedy wide receivers Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle in the running game, the way he creatively utilized Deebo Samuel in San Francisco. Or find innovative ways to involve free-agent receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr., who can also throw the ball.
Everything that the playmakers do begins with the blocking up front, though. In that regard, Miami picked up prized free-agent left tackle Terron Armstead to anchor the offensive line and be the downhill bulldozer that can pave the way in the ground game. The Dolphins also acquired guard Connor Williams in free agency, and Robert Hunt is a valuable blocker returning from last season’s unit that will need one or two of its other youngsters to step up this fall.
Bringing in Edmonds and Mostert signaled to renewed importance placed on the running back position. The Dolphins started last season with a seventh-rounder in Gaskin and undrafted players in Salvon Ahmed and Malcolm Brown as the tailback trio. Then, midseason pickups of Duke Johnson to the practice squad and Phillip Lindsay off waivers became top rushers for the team by season’s end.
McDaniel also hired a staff that falls in line with a vision of improving the running game.
McDaniel’s offensive coordinator in Miami is Frank Smith, who was just offensive line coach and run-game coordinator with the Los Angeles Chargers. He retained Eric Studesville as running backs coach, a role in which he has 25 years of experience after also contributing as co-offensive coordinator for the Dolphins in 2021 under the previous coaching staff. McDaniel hired Matt Applebaum from Boston College to be his new offensive line coach while bringing tight ends coach Jon Embree and receivers coach Wes Welker over from the 49ers, where they can instill the same importance on blocking from those positions that was present in San Francisco.
And, of course, there’s the fullback. A lost position in the NFL, the Dolphins will be one of the few teams to feature a lead blocker out of the backfield after bringing in Alec Ingold and John Lovett at the position. McDaniel got the most out of perennial Pro Bowl fullback Kyle Juszczyk with the 49ers.
Previously addressed
Dolphins giving Tua Tagovailoa tools to succeed heading into Year 3
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The South Florida Sun Sentinel continues its 10-part series looking at the top prospects in the upcoming NFL draft (April 28-30) with the running backs. This year’s class of tailbacks may not have a first-round pick, which is fine because the Miami Dolphins don’t have a selection in the first — or the second, for that matter. Despite adding Chase Edmonds and Raheem Mostert in free agency, the Dolphins could potentially use the infusion of a young ball carrier with one of either of their mid- or late-round picks remaining.
Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker III
Walker led all Power-5 running backs in rushing in his one season at Michigan State after transferring from Wake Forest. He had 1,636 yards and 18 touchdowns in helping lead the Spartans to an 11-2 record and win over Pitt in the Peach Bowl.
The 5-9 1/4, 211-pound back has a phenomenal combination of speed (4.38-second 40-yard dash) and power, which was exhibited when he played at Hard Rock Stadium last September and broke 20 tackles against the Miami Hurricanes as part of his 89 on the season, per Pro Football Focus.
Iowa State’s Breece Hall
When the run on running backs, likely to start in the second round, begins, Hall could also easily be the first one taken. He has an NFL-ready body at 5-11 1/4, 217 pounds, and he ran a 4.39-second 40 to boot.
Hall’s combine performance complemented his on-field production with the Cyclones where he ran for 1,472 yards and 20 touchdowns. He has size, speed and explosion.
Texas A&M’s Isaiah Spiller
Spiller has nearly an identical build to Hall at 6-0, 217. In his three years as an SEC tailback, he was consistently around 1,000 yards a season with a yards-per-carry average around 5.5. He also was good for 20-plus catches out of the backfield each of those campaigns.
Teams stacked the box against the Aggies in 2021, limiting his ability to break through for more production. His 4.55 40 indicates he doesn’t have blazing speed and may not contribute as much on third downs.
Georgia’s James Cook
The Miami Central High product certainly knows what it takes to find success at the NFL level from watching his older brother, Dalvin Cook, do it with the Vikings. Cook was always part of a crowded Bulldogs backfield, but he had his most production with 728 yards and seven touchdowns on 113 carries in 2021.
He will bring speed to whatever team drafts him but weighed in just under 200 pounds at the combine. Cook can also catch the ball out of the backfield with 27 receptions for 284 yards and four touchdowns for the national champs.
Alabama’s Brian Robinson Jr.
There were times watching Alabama last season where Robinson could have easily been confused with Najee Harris from the year before. His 225-pound frame wasn’t that far off from the powerful Harris, now a standout for the Pittsburgh Steelers.
After rushing for 1,343 yards and 14 touchdowns, plus another 296 and two touchdowns receiving, Robinson’s downhill running style will be coveted by a team looking for a bigger back to complement an elusive one already on the roster.
Best of the rest
Florida’s Dameon Pierce is also a physical runner with potential that may not have received as much attention on an underachieving 6-7 Gators team.
Cook’s backfield mate at Georgia, Zamir White, will be highly regarded as a 215-pound back that ran a 4.4 40. Notre Dame’s Kyren Williams, BYU’s Tyler Allgier, FSU’s Jashaun Corbin, FIU’s D’Vonte Price and Michigan’s Hassan Haskins are among a slew of others to keep an eye on.
Class grade: D-
Although the running back position hasn’t been valued as highly in recent memory as in the past, we’ve still seen first-round tailbacks. This draft could be the first since 2014 to not have one go in the first round.
Nonetheless, standout running backs can be manufactured in great situations with the right scheme and blocking up front, and there is talent that can be found, possibly on a bargain with where the top tailbacks are projected. The depth of the class doesn’t particularly stand out either, but gems can always be found at this position.
Teams in need
One could easily see teams like the Arizona Cardinals, Houston Texans, Chicago Bears or New York Jets try to pick up one of the draft’s top runners and drop him onto their roster for immediate production.
The San Francisco 49ers, although they still ran the ball effectively after Mostert went down under new Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel when he was offensive coordinator last season, could also be among those vying for one.
Dolphins’ focus
With McDaniel’s outside-zone scheme and improvements made on the offensive line through additions of left tackle Terron Armstead and guard Connor Williams, any running back brought to Miami would be happy to be inserted in this situation.
The combination of free-agent signings Edmonds and Mostert, along with Myles Gaskin returning, serve as a solid tandem, but it’s still a backfield that doesn’t have any one elite all-around back. Without a pick in the first two rounds, the Dolphins are unlikely to snag a top tailback unless they trade back up into that second round, but the running back position was certainly one thought of as a focus for Miami this draft before the signings and trading of those picks for receiver Tyreek Hill.
One more running back to get inserted into competition with Gaskin, Salvon Ahmed and Gerrid Doaks is a possibility, but it’s no longer as dire of a need as it was at the start of the offseason. McDaniel likes to spread carries around, too, so the workload shouldn’t be taxing on anyone in this backfield.
Previously addressed
Miami Dolphins’ NFL draft options: Quarterbacks
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Opening Day will have to wait one more day.
Thursday’s forecast called for chilly temperatures combined with a mixture of rain and snow, prompting the Twins to make the call more than 24 hours in advance to push their opener against the Mariners back to Friday at 3:10 p.m.
It is the first weather postponement of Opening Day in Target Field’s history — and the second postponement of the Twins’ 2022 opener. The Twins were originally scheduled to begin on March 31 in Chicago, but that series and the following series against the Cleveland Guardians were previously postponed as a result of the lockout. The Twins will make up those games later in the season.
As for Friday’s Opening Day, all surrounding activities, beginning with Breakfast on the Plaza at 6 a.m., will occur on the same timeline as originally scheduled, just one day later. The gates to the ballpark will open at 1 p.m., more than two hours ahead of the scheduled first pitch.
Fans with tickets to Thursday’s game can use them for admission on Friday. Exchanges are also available for fans who can no longer attend, but must be made at least 24 hours before Friday’s game. Tickets sold by a secondary reseller, like StubHub, can only be used for Friday’s game.
The Twins arrived in town Tuesday night after concluding their spring training slate in Fort Myers, Fla. They are scheduled to hold an option workout at Target Field on Wednesday.
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The weather conditions will make it feel more like football season than opening day for baseball at Wrigley Field Thursday when the Chicago Cubs host the Milwaukee Brewers.
The forecast
“As is often the case with early-season baseball games, the forecast for Thursday doesn’t look particularly picnic-worthy,” Brett Borchardt, meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s Chicago office, wrote in an email to the Tribune. “We’re expecting temperatures near 47 degrees at first pitch with breezy west winds gusting 25 to 30 mph making it feel more like 40 degrees. We’re also expecting scattered rain and snow showers throughout the day.”
What’s normal for April in Chicago?
This weather pattern is not unusual for this time of year in Chicago, he notes. The normal high temperature for April 7 is 56 degrees with a low of 37. Usually a trace of rain is observed, too.
Borchardt says the forecast should improve early next week — just in time for the White Sox’s home opener against the Seattle Mariners Tuesday at Guaranteed Rate Field.
“The good news is we’re heading into warmer weather next week with highs from Monday onward in the mid to upper 60s! The Sox look to have the upper-hand for nicer weather during their home opener, though we’ll have to keep an eye on increasing chances for showers and thunderstorms by the middle of next week,” he said.
So, does cold weather matter for a Cubs home opener?
Spoiler: It probably makes a bigger difference for fans.
Since 1989 — when box scores for Major League Baseball games began to include weather conditions at the ballpark at the time of the first pitch — the Cubs have a 14-19 record in their home openers.
Last year, the Cubs’ home opener tied for the team’s 3rd coldest since 1989.
The temperature at first pitch — 1:21 p.m. — during the Cubs’ home opener against the Pittsburgh Pirates on April 1, 2021, was announced as 36 degrees with 7-mph winds from the north. The team lost to the Pirates, 5-3.
That ties April 13, 2009, for the third-coldest game-time temperature recorded at the Friendly Confines since 1989. The Cubs won that game against the Colorado Rockies, 4-0.
The extremes
Interestingly, the warmest and coldest home openers for the Cubs happened on the same day — April 8 — but 22 years apart.
COLDEST: 29 degrees (April 8, 1997)
The paid attendance was listed at 35,393, but the next day’s Tribune reported the crowd was “considerably less” than that due to the below-freezing temperature and the Cubs performance — the team dropped its seventh straight game, a 5-3 decision to the Florida Marlins.
“The Cubs put the show on for the home folks, Tuesday, and it was a rerun. They blew it again …” Tribune columnist Jerome Holtzman wrote in the next day’s Tribune.
The Tribune reported one vendor outside Wrigley Field was trying to unload tickets to the first home game of the season — an hour before first pitch, “Who needs Cub tickets? Less than face value!”
Cubs fan Brian Bonic admitted he showed up “a little underdressed” for the game: “He was wearing only two pairs of thermal underwear, two turtleneck sweaters and a Green Bay Packers sweatshirt to battle the gusting 31 m.p.h. winds, a 29-degree game time temperature and 1-degree windchill factor,” the Tribune reported.
Cubs players must have been underdressed for the weather, too. Holtzman wrote the team had little, if any, aggressive plays during the game.
“If you don’t play well against a good team, they’re going to beat you,” Cubs manager Jim Riggleman admitted.
Taking the brunt of the cold was Cubs center fielder Brian McRae, who said his hands were so numb that he struggled to hold onto the bat: “This weather isn’t conducive to a lot of hits.”
One fan claimed he’d show up to the Friendly Confines for the Cubs home opener, no matter the weather.
“We’re not here because they’re (0-7). It’s Wrigley Field. The Cubs. Opening Day. It’s part of the American tradition. We would be here if it was snowing,” Dan O’Toole said.
Another fan — a season-ticket holder — didn’t care about the tradition. He just wanted to stay warm. That’s why he and his friends left their seats along the first-base line after the first inning and went to the Cubby Bear bar across the street. After all, he estimated, he had another 80 home games to attend that season.
“It’s absolutely too cold to sit there and watch baseball. I had the wind blowing right in my face, and we were in the shade. You can’t have a good time when you’re frozen,” Ron Rous said.
WARMEST: 65 degrees (April 8, 2019)
After a 2-7 start — their worst since 1997 — this was the win the Cubs needed. And, it was dominant. It was a shutout. It was the largest shutout victory in a home opener in franchise history. It was also the first time since at least 1908 that four pitchers threw at least two scoreless innings in a nine-inning game.
The win arrived on a “picture-perfect afternoon” at Wrigley Field, according to Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan, before 40,692 fans.
“Everything went right for the Cubs, from the weather to the offensive explosion to the bullpen combining for seven shutout innings after (Jon) Lester injured himself scoring during the six-run second,” Sullivan wrote.
The hamstring injury would sideline Lester for 2½ weeks, but not even Cubs manager Joe Maddon was concerned about it after the game.
“Jonny is a great athlete. He got hurt. It happens,” he said.
The thing about Chicago weather, though, it changes quickly. Javier Báez — who knocked out a hit on a bounced pitch — didn’t like the unsettled forecast for the team’s next home game.
“I just saw the weather for Wednesday, and it’s not going to be like this,” he said.
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Jury deliberations enter 3rd day in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Jurors entered a third day of deliberations Wednesday in a trial that centers on a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker disclosed that the jury had asked for sticky notes. He also told lawyers that two jurors saw him outside the courthouse. Their reaction: “Wow, you look so different without your robe,” the judge said.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta are charged with a kidnapping conspiracy. Three of them also face additional charges, including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, namely an explosive.
The trial has covered 18 days since March 8, including 13 days of testimony.
Prosecutors said the conspiracy against Whitmer was fueled by anti-government extremism and anger over her COVID-19 restrictions. The men trained with a crudely built “shoot house” to replicate her vacation home in September 2020, according to testimony.
Fox and Croft, traveled to Elk Rapids, Michigan, that same weekend to see the location of the governor’s lakeside property and a nearby bridge, evidence showed. Harris and Caserta have been described as “soldiers” in the scheme.
Another man, Ty Garbin, who pleaded guilty, said the goal was to get Whitmer before the fall election and create enough chaos to create a civil war and stop Joe Biden from winning the presidency.
Defense lawyers attacked the government’s investigation and the use of a crucial informant, Dan Chappel. They claimed Chappel was the real leader, taking direction from the FBI and keeping the group on edge while recording them for months.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to “surprises” during her term that seemed like “something out of fiction” when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case.
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Supreme Court reinstates Trump-era water rule for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated for now a Trump-era rule that had curtailed the power of states and Native American tribes to block pipelines and other energy projects that can pollute rivers, streams and other waterways.
The justices agreed to halt a lower court judge’s order throwing out the rule and sending it back to the Environmental Protection Agency. Four justices said they disagreed with the decision.
The Biden administration has said it intends to rewrite the rule. Work on a revision has begun, but the administration has said a final rule is not expected until the spring of 2023. The Trump-era rule will remain in effect in the meantime.
The Biden administration had told the justices in a court filing that it agreed that the U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup lacked the authority to throw out the rule without first determining that it was invalid. But the administration had urged the court not to reinstate the rule, saying that in the months since the Alsup’s ruling, officials have adapted to the change, reverting to regulations in place for decades. Another change would “cause substantial disruption and disserve the public interest,” the administration said.
Alsup was nominated to the bench by President Bill Clinton.
The section of federal law at issue in the case is Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. For decades, it had been the rule that a federal agency could not issue a license or permit to conduct any activity that could result in any discharge into navigable waters unless the affected state or tribe certified that the discharge was complied with the Clean Water Act and state law, or waived certification.
The Trump administration in 2020 curtailed that review power after complaints from Republicans in Congress and the fossil fuel industry that state officials had used the permitting process to stop new energy projects. The Trump administration said its actions would advance then-President Donald Trump’s goal to fast-track energy projects such as oil and natural gas pipelines.
States, Native American Tribes and environmental groups sued. Several mostly Republican-led states, a national trade association representing the oil and gas industry and others have intervened in the case to defend the Trump-era rule. The states involved in the case are: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, West Virginia, Wyoming and Texas.
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Windy and cold rain and snow showers this week; sunnier, warmer weather this weekend
High temps will mainly be in the 30s until the weekend
ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – The large storm system that produced cool, gray, and wet weather across the region on Tuesday will continue to impact the area today as more of those strong winds will work to draw in even colder air. Expect persistent light rain throughout the day at times blown in on those raw, gusty west winds. High temperatures will be in the upper 30s and low 40s with wind chill values only in the upper 20s.
Light snow will mix with that rain late tonight and a light coating of half an inch or so will be possible, especially on grass surfaces and rooftops. Overnight lows will be in the low 30s with a strong west wind that will keep wind chill values in the teens to low 20s.
As colder air continues to pour into the region on the backside of the storm system Thursday, we’ll see more snow showers than rain with minor accumulation in spots that could reach an inch overall by the late evening. High temperatures tomorrow will be in the mid and upper 30s with wind chill values in the 20s as gusts will still be around 30 miles per hour.
Friday will be drier across the region, but clouds and strong winds will continue to impact the area as temperatures will only reach the upper 30s while wind chill indices will be in the 20s.
Sunshine will finally return to our sky Saturday as high pressure works its way in from the west on the heels of the departing storm system. We’ll have abundant sunshine with much lighter winds and afternoon high temperatures will be in the upper 40s.
Warmer, more seasonable temperatures are expected on Sunday with sunshine and a slight south breeze helping the cause. Expect readings in the mid-50s in the afternoon which is much more typical of mid-April.
A couple of storm systems will move in early next week, bringing more April showers to the area. We’ll have light rain during the day next Monday with just a few spotty showers expected for Tuesday Another round of rain will roll in for Wednesday with a possible transition to some wet snow and rain showers next Thursday as temperatures cool from the 50s to the low 40s toward the end of the week.
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Creekside Middle School music teacher arrested for disrupting FSA testing with loud music
A teacher at Creekside Middle School in Port Orange was arrested Tuesday for playing loud music with the intent to disrupt FSA testing, according to police.
Martin Reese is a music teacher at the middle school located at 6801 Airport Road. He has been employed with the district since 2009 but just started his job at Creekside Middle on March 23, according to the district.
Previous teacher arrest:Deputies: Deltona Middle School teacher arrested for lewd conduct with 15-year-old
More:Death-penalty trial begins for Ormond father accused of beating infant son to death
Reese refused to turn off the music and while he was being escorted to the principal's office, caused a disturbance, according to the Port Orange Police Department.
Because of the disturbance, the school went into lockdown, according to police. No students were in danger and no weapons were involved.
Reese was arrested for disrupting a school function and disorderly conduct, according to police.
Nikki Ross covers K-12 education, health and COVID-19 for the Daytona Beach News-Journal. She can be reached at nikki.ross@news-jrnl.com or follow her on Twitter @nikkiinreallife.
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Deltona commission moving 2 of Charter Review Committee's 5 proposed amendments forward
Committee chair disappointed with nixing of 3 recommendations
The Deltona City Commission wants further discussion on proposed charter amendments that could change their compensation and set a term limit for "acting" charter officers.
The commission during a recent workshop gave consensus to move forward the following two amendments recommended by the Charter Review Committee:
- Shall the City of Deltona Charter be amended to modify the salary of the mayor to be equal to 50% of the Volusia County chair and the salary of the commissioners to be equal to 50% of the Volusia County Council Members?
- Shall the City of Deltona Charter be amended to add language to provide for a maximum term of 18 months that the charter offices of city manager and city attorney may be appointed as acting, and to provide for an additional term of six months for extraordinary circumstances?
The commission chose to not move forward on the following:
- Shall the City of Deltona Charter be amended to modify composition and qualifications to allow for city commissioners to reside in a district and be elected on a city-wide basis?
- Shall the City of Deltona Charter be amended to increase the Charter Review Committee to seven members and to require any proposed charter amendments to be placed on the ballot of the next general election?
- Shall the City of Deltona Charter be amended to add a provision requiring standards, procedures, requirements and regulations to provide for environmental considerations on major decisions undertaken by the City Commission or city planners?
A special meeting to discuss the amendments is set for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at City Hall.
The seven-member Charter Review Committee, which included two alternates, met more than a dozen times, beginning last July. After reviewing the city's charter line by line, the group recommended five amendments to be put forth on the ballot during the next general election.
Deltona resident and former longtime Volusia County Council member Pat Northey chaired the committee, which also included Vice Chair Chris Nabicht, a former city commissioner, and members Phyllis Allen, Elbert Bryan, Donald Philpitt and alternate members Jeffrey Brower (not the Volusia County Council chair) and Marisol Ortiz-Morales.
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Read:Final report of Deltona's Charter Review Committee
The city's charter, which was adopted by a referendum in September 1995, requires that it be reviewed at least once every decade. Amendments were made in 2001, 2008 and 2014.
Deputy City Manager Stacey Kifolo said a city's charter is comparable to the constitution and defines the structure of its government.
"It establishes the terms of the elected officials and the manner of their election and also outlines powers, authorities, functions and essential procedures," Kifolo said.
The commission also has the option, per state law, to add a charter amendment to the ballot via an ordinance. Additionally, a municipality's electors may submit a proposed charter amendment upon having 10% of registered voters sign a petition.
Difficult discussions
Commissioners shared their thoughts as Kifolo took them through each proposed amendment.
They first discussed the proposal of being elected on a city-wide basis.
Commissioners agreed that while the decisions they make generally impact the city as a whole, the districts are in place for a reason.
Kifolo and Skip Fowler, city attorney, also expressed reservations about its legality, pointing to cases in the Voting Rights Act where at-large elections were challenged.
In discussing proposed changes to compensation — which isn't required by the charter — all of the commissioners said they weren't in it for the salary.
Some commissioners expressed support for some level of increased compensation, but not to the extent of what was proposed.
"I think that a good salary being paid to elected officials in the City of Deltona would attract more people to run for office," Vice Mayor Maritza Avila-Vazquez said.
Commissioner Loren King said he didn't even know the position included compensation when he first made the decision to run.
The annual salary of the Volusia County Council chair is $57,357, and council members each are paid $47,797. The mayor and members of the commission presently are paid $14,187 and $10,520, respectively.
According to the charter, said compensation "shall not include benefits, except medical benefits under the City's group health insurance plan, the premium costs of which shall be fully paid by the members of Commission who elect coverage."
Commissioner Dana McCool said she ran for office because she loves public service.
"At the same turn of the coin, my time is worth something," McCool said.
When it came to talking of charter officer terms, Mayor Heidi Herzberg said her "first question is what is an extraordinary circumstance?"
"Ambiguity in a charter is a big problem," Herzberg said.
Kifolo said they could consider a full rewrite of the charter, which includes some things that are already addressed by state statutes.
"This is one of those areas where I think we have some hard decisions to make," King said. "We have someone in a temporary position that's doing a better job than anybody in the past 10, 15 years has done, and we have seen some really, I think, amazing and good changes in the City of Deltona."
Commissioners and a number of residents have expressed strong support for John Peters III, who went from public works director to acting city manager at the end of 2020 through a contract.
Peters, who owns a home in DeBary where he lives with his wife, has said he doesn't plan on moving.
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Commissioner Anita Bradford said her concern about the proposed amendment was that residents have previously voted in support of having the manager live in the city.
Herzberg said most managers who lived in Deltona were renters.
Resident Tara D'Errico, a commission candidate for District 3, said she previously agreed the manager should live in the city, but as times have changed, so have her thoughts.
"If it's the right person to do the job, who's going to continue to move the city forward, why does it matter where they live?" D'Errico said.
She suggested requiring the manager reside within a certain distance of the city.
The commission declined to move forward with the proposal that would automatically place the Charter Review Committee's proposed amendments on a ballot as is done in Volusia County government.
"I don't want to do something just because the county does it," Bradford said.
Herzberg also expressed concern over the potential cost and legal issues.
For amendments on an even-numbered year ballot, there isn't a cost unless it requires a second card, according to Lisa Lewis, Volusia County's supervisor of elections.
Resident Elbert Bryan, who served on the Charter Review Committee, said he didn't like the idea of taking the City Commission out of the loop.
While some commissioners agreed the proposed environmental amendment warrants more discussion, the consensus was that the charter wasn't the appropriate place for it.
Peters also raised concerns about potential conflicts with other guiding documents.
"Under Florida land-use laws, your decisions are supposed to be based on the comprehensive plan, future land use map, et cetera," Peters said.
Committee chair, vice chair react
Northey during a City Commission meeting in February told those on the dais of her hope the proposed amendments would be put straight to the voters, saying that "most governments in the state, including Volusia County, do not debate the work of their charter review commissions, but send the amendments directly to the ballot."
In a phone interview Thursday, she'd lost hope.
"Nothing is going to be similar to what we submitted," Northey said.
She said while some good points were made, the workshop should've been a joint meeting with the Charter Review Committee.
"They’re not respecting the process, and they’re not respecting the voters," Northey said. "Don’t empower a group to make recommendations and then dismiss them as cavalierly and out of hand as they did."
Nabicht said Thursday during a phone interview that the committee did what it was tasked with, and each member made great contributions during the discussions.
The former city commissioner also said it doesn't make sense to not give the people the opportunity to vote the proposed amendments up or down.
"If the public is happy with not having those issues brought forward, and they’re OK with the commission making that decision, then it is what it is," Nabicht said. "The voters will speak at the polls."
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Mark Lane: Scorching opinion fries Florida's voting law changes
Last Thursday saw another judicial slap-down of an act from last year’s Legislative session. This is getting to be a habit.
The legislation found unconstitutional involved changes to election laws that were pushed last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
It will be recalled that the 2020 election went surprisingly smoothly — at least by Florida standards. Something that was all the more surprising because it was held in the middle of a deadly pandemic and a big shift toward voting by mail. And how did Gov. Ron DeSantis react to this successful election effort? By praising all involved and vowing to change the process because an election like that cannot be allowed to happen again.
Mark Lane:Legislators crack down on nonexistent mail-in ballot problems
More:A 'grotesque history': Key excerpts in judge's scathing ruling
The governor wanted to ban what he called "ballot harvesting," restrict drop-box ballot collection, make vote-by-mail harder and discourage voter registration drives by non-government groups. The bill was designed to create voter inconvenience. Even handing water bottles to people standing in line outside to vote could, under that new law, be considered a first-degree criminal misdemeanor. It could be cited as "voter solicitation."
The measure passed last May by the expected party-line vote. It didn't have everything the governor wanted, making the result a bad bill rather than a horrible bill. It was instantly challenged in court by the Florida League of Women Voters, NAACP and other plaintiffs.
No judicial whack-a-mole
U.S. District Court Judge Mark Walker, after hearing two weeks of testimony, 42 witnesses and thousands of pages of evidence, responded with a scorching 288-page ruling that reviewed the broad sweep of Florida's post-Civil War racial history and found parts of the law not just unconstitutional, not just injurious of voting rights, but so bad that the next 10 years of Florida election law changes should come under automatic court review. Otherwise, courts would need to play judicial whack-a-mole with new and inventive voting restrictions coming all the time from the Florida Legislature.
"Florida has a grotesque history of racial discrimination," the order noted. Something that's hard to argue with. "When Black voters tended to favor a form of voting, or when a change in the law opened more opportunities for Black Floridians to vote, the Legislature has acted to restrict those opportunities."
Which, he noted, was exactly what happened here. Before the pandemic, the legislature had no problem with mail-in voting, and indeed, had expanded its availability in 2002 when Jeb Bush was governor and no excuse mail-in balloting was instituted.
Recently:Mark Lane: An April Fools' Day grump explains his stance
Up until 2020, the mail-in vote totals tended to favor Republican candidates. But in 2020 that changed.
In a reversal of usual voting patterns, Florida Democrats returned 45% of the state's mail-in ballots compared with Republicans' 31%. If only votes-by-mail counted, President Joe Biden would have won the state by about 4 points.
Suddenly, mail-in voting was bad, prone to fraud, and new laws were needed. "Legislators struggled to articulate why they were doing so—offering conflicting and nonsensical rationales," the judge noted. This led him to conclude that it was passed "as part of a cynical effort to suppress turnout among their opponents' supporters. That, the law does not permit."
Harsh stuff. "Performative partisanship" was Gov. DeSantis' alliterative characterization of the ruling at a press conference. The state will appeal the ruling to the 11th Circuit in Atlanta, a conservative court with a majority of Republican appointees and not all that sympathetic to voting rights arguments.
Still, the DeSantis' win-loss record in the federal courts has not been that good. And until the appellate court acts, this ruling stands.
More:Mark Lane: House's culture warriors block honor for Judge Joseph Hatchett
And given the rough reception the 2021 bill received, it's easy to imagine a similar hard road for parts of the 2022 election bill, which while less sweeping, was more of the same.
The new bill creates the Office of Election Crimes and Security — the governor's election squad! – and requires elections offices to purge voter rolls every year instead of every two years, something that creates more expense and hassle for local voting offices and is likely to shake lawfully registered voters off the rolls. It also amends a scary-sounding disclaimer required in voter-registration drives, a rewording the court already has said is unconstitutional. "Worse still, the Legislature enacted the registration disclaimer with the intent to discriminate against Black voters," the judge wrote.
That bill is not yet signed. Expect more litigation ahead as the Florida election law whack-a-mole routine continues.
Mark Lane is a News-Journal columnist. His email is mark.lane@news-jrnl.com.
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Bad weather pushes Twins opener vs Mariners to Friday
Published 8:29 am Wednesday, April 6, 2022
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins are delaying their season opener until Friday due to expected bad weather.
The Twins were due to open at Target Field on Thursday against the Seattle Mariners, but the forecast calls for a rain-snow mix and cold conditions.
Friday had been a planned off day. The rescheduled opener is set for same 3:10 p.m. CT start time.
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Former Vikings defensive lineman Doug Sutherland dies at 73
Published 8:30 am Wednesday, April 6, 2022
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota Vikings defensive lineman Doug Sutherland, a member of the Purple People Eaters, has died. He was 73.
The team released a statement saying Sutherland died Tuesday, but did not provide a cause of death.
“Doug Sutherland was one of our proudest legends,” Vikings owner Zygi Wilf and Owner/President Mark Wilf said in a joint statement. “His humble nature did not allow for him to talk much about his own playing career, but Doug was a key member of some of the best defenses in NFL history and three Super Bowl teams. Doug was also the consummate teammate after football. He was one of the most active members of Vikings legends events and didn’t miss a chance to help out at a community event or lend a hand where needed. Our thoughts are with Doug’s friends and family.”
Sutherland played 12 seasons in the NFL from 1970-81 with New Orleans, Minnesota and Seattle. Drafted by the Saints in the 14th round, he was traded to the Vikings the following season and played 10 years in Minnesota. Sutherland registered 29 sacks in 164 career games.
Sutherland replaced defensive tackle Gary Larsen after he retired, and became part of a feared defensive line that featured Pro Football Hall of Famers Alan Page and Carl Eller, and Jim Marshall.
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Brantley Gilbert to perform at Nebraska State Fair
GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) - Miss Rodeo Nebraska 2022 kicked of Wednesday’s concert announcement for the the upcoming Nebraska State Fair.
Brantley Gilbert will perform at the Nebraska State Fair on Thursday, Sept. 1, as part of the Nebraska Lottery Concert Series.
The concert will be at 7:30 p.m. at the Anderson Sports Field. Doors will open at 6:30 p.m.
With back-to-back Platinum albums and a grassroots following millions strong, Brantley Gilbert’s music has been shared, covered and adopted as the soundtrack to Saturday night and Sunday morning by audiences around the world.
The Georgia native who started as the defiant life-of-the-party can still go ‘til sunrise, but he’s also emerged as something far greater: the leader of a massive tribe of hard-working, fun-loving believers for whom electric guitar-shredding, rapping, and twang can go hand-in-hand-in-hand. They call themselves the BG Nation, and when the BG Nation watches Gilbert on a stage, they don’t just see a star. They see themselves. Seven No. 1 hits punctuate his career: “Country Must be Country Wide,” “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” CMA Awards Song of the Year nominee “Dirt Road Anthem,” “My Kinda Party,” RIAA 5x Platinum-certified “Bottoms Up,” “One Hell of an Amen” and collaboration with Lindsay Ell “What Happens In A Small Town.
”Gilbert’s landmark record “Just As I Am” clinched the 2014 American Music Award for Favorite Country Album. Earning praise from the New York Times, NPR, American Songwriter, and more, Gilbert has mined a rich vein of conflict between the party and the pew on all of his albums.
For additional information, visit BrantleyGilbert.com or follow him on Instagram and Twitter @BrantleyGilbert and on Facebook @BrantleyGilbertMusic.Concert tickets will go on sale at 2 p.m. Friday, April 8, at statefair.org and will include gate admission.
Tickets will cost $46 for general admission and $66 for the pit.
With a theme of “Nothing More Nebraskan,” the 2022 Nebraska State Fair is Aug. 26-Sept. 5 at Fonner Park in Grand Island.
Monday’s concert was the Happy Together Tour.
Tuesday’s concert announcement was Los Tucanes De Tijuana.
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Historic hotel now a B & B
BROADWATER, Neb. (KOLN) - Right along Highway 26 in Broadwater, you’ll find the Farm House Bed and Breakfast. It could be the perfect rest stop for your journey west.
Marlene Yeager is the owner of the bed and breakfast. She is very connected in town, and knows quite a bit about local history. She also operates a second bed and breakfast in the community. In this story, we find out about both businesses. But first, we are focusing on The Farm House. “It used to be a hotel that was built around 1909 to 1915,” Yeager said. “It was built when Broadwater was becoming a town, because of the railroad coming through. The railroad had come as far as Lisco. We had some Smith Brothers in the area at that time. You have to remember, this was just prairie then. The Smith Brothers had land and cattle. They had the foresight to think they could build a little town here. They donated some land for the town, and we could be sitting where their feed lots were, for all we know.”
By 1920, there were 600 people in the town of Broadwater. The old hotel has experienced several owners through the years. One owner was a hair stylist who also ran the building as a sort of boarding house. “The stairway that you see when you come in is reversed from its original location,” Yeager said. “Daisy who ran the beauty shop was upset when people came in, walked upstairs and got a room, and didn’t pay. She had her husband switch the stairs around.”
Yeager eventually decided to buy the building. “My husband thought it was a crazy idea,” Yeager said. “But, bed and breakfasts were starting to be heard of, and I thought, why not? There are six rooms upstairs. I created a lounge, a mini-kitchen, and there is even a deck upstairs. I have lots of hunters in the fall.” Yeager says her guests like her banana bread, and she often serves breakfast casseroles with coffee.
The second bed and breakfast she owns is on the other side of town. “In 2018, we had a gentleman pass away,” Yeager said. “If you have ever heard of ‘Herbie the Love Bug’, Herbie was born in Broadwater, and this gentleman created him. His name was Warren Hathaway. When he passed away, his daughter came back and the house was put on auction. I hadn’t anticipated buying it, but I put a bid in. I purchased the home, and made some renovations to that house as well.” If you would like to reach Marlene Yeager, her business is found on Facebook, and she is on Air B & B. But she says much of her business comes from word of mouth. Just look for the big chicken out front at the Farm House Bed and Breakfast the next time you are in Broadwater. And remember if that bed and breakfast is full, she has another property for you to try in town.
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Jury deliberations enter 3rd day in Gov. Whitmer kidnap plot
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) — Jurors entered a third day of deliberations Wednesday in a trial that centers on a plot to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer.
U.S. District Judge Robert Jonker disclosed that the jury had asked for sticky notes. He also told lawyers that two jurors saw him outside the courthouse. Their reaction: “Wow, you look so different without your robe,” the judge said.
Adam Fox, Barry Croft Jr., Daniel Harris and Brandon Caserta are charged with a kidnapping conspiracy. Three of them also face additional charges, including conspiracy to use a weapon of mass destruction, namely an explosive.
The trial has covered 18 days since March 8, including 13 days of testimony.
Prosecutors said the conspiracy against Whitmer was fueled by anti-government extremism and anger over her COVID-19 restrictions. The men trained with a crudely built “shoot house” to replicate her vacation home in September 2020, according to testimony.
Fox and Croft, traveled to Elk Rapids, Michigan, that same weekend to see the location of the governor’s lakeside property and a nearby bridge, evidence showed. Harris and Caserta have been described as “soldiers” in the scheme.
Another man, Ty Garbin, who pleaded guilty, said the goal was to get Whitmer before the fall election and create enough chaos to create a civil war and stop Joe Biden from winning the presidency.
Defense lawyers attacked the government’s investigation and the use of a crucial informant, Dan Chappel. They claimed Chappel was the real leader, taking direction from the FBI and keeping the group on edge while recording them for months.
Croft is from Bear, Delaware, while the others are from Michigan.
Whitmer, a Democrat, rarely talks publicly about the plot, though she referred to “surprises” during her term that seemed like “something out of fiction” when she filed for reelection on March 17.
She has blamed former President Donald Trump for fomenting anger over coronavirus restrictions and refusing to condemn right-wing extremists like those charged in the case.
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Find AP’s full coverage of the Whitmer kidnap plot trial at: https://apnews.com/hub/whitmer-kidnap-plot-trial
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National Walking Day promotes healthy living
LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - According to the American Heart Association, physical activity is one of the best ways to reduce stress, boost mood and reduce the risk of heart disease and stroke.
Twenty minutes of activity a day is enough to lower the risk of disease and improve mental health.
“National Walking Day and getting out and getting physically active is so important for lowering risk for heart disease and stroke and get your blood pumping,” Ella Salem with the American Heart Association said, “It helps you create healthier habits and healthier lifestyle change.”
Research shows swapping 30 minutes of sitting with low intensity activity reduces risk of death by 17 percent.
National Walking Day is a great start to a fitness journey, but Salem said taking the first step is one of the most difficult parts.
Salem said the best way to to get going is by starting small, any movement is better than no movement. Start with five minutes and build from there. Break workouts into smaller chunks, it won’t be as intimidating or take up as much time as a longer workout.
One of the best ways to stay motivated is heading outside. Getting vitamin D and enjoying fresh air is a great resource even if you don’t have equipment.
.“Although getting and staying healthy can feel like a challenge at times, it really doesn’t have to be, ”Salem said, “You can work in small positive steps into your daily habit and schedule. Lincoln has so many beautiful walking paths that you might just find it becomes an integral part of your day going out and taking a walk.”
You can interact with others participating by using the hashtag #NationalWalkingDay.
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Nebraska Attorney General to dismiss Omaha mask mandate lawsuit
LINCOLN, Neb. (WOWT) - Nebraska Attorney General Doug Peterson said Wednesday his office plans to dismiss the state’s lawsuit against the City of Omaha.
He released the following statement Wednesday morning:
“A key concern of the Office of the Attorney General has been that the prior structure created by the City of Omaha for emergency infectious disease management improperly placed exclusive authority in one person, the County Health Director. This structure was lacking both accountability to the citizens and compliance with Nebraska statutes.
The changes made yesterday by the Omaha City Council take away exclusive authority from the County Health Director and place final authority for issuing emergency health policies, such as mask mandates, in the hands of the Mayor and the Omaha City Council, creating accountability to the citizens of Omaha.
In light of these changes, we plan to dismiss our lawsuit once the ordinance is approved by the Mayor and it takes effect.”
As 6 News reported Tuesday night, the City Council’s 5-2 vote gave the green light for a new chain of command.
The updated guidance stipulates the health director will make the initial call for immediate action in the event of a pandemic or health crisis, then the mayor weighs in and City Council has the final vote.
A revised trial order, filed March 16, had indicated that the decision to proceed with the lawsuit — naming the city, Douglas County, and county Health Director Dr. Lindsay Huse — would hinge on the council vote.
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Schools in Alabama county end prayer over PA system at football games
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - Prayers will no longer be said over loudspeakers before football games this fall for at least two Alabama high schools.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation says it received complaints last fall about the prayers over the PA system, WBRC reported. The organization sent a letter to Jefferson County schools, saying that prayers before the games, including Gardendale High School and Pinson Valley, are inappropriate and unconstitutional.
The organization says the Supreme Court has struck down school-sponsored prayer in public schools.
Freedom From Religion Foundation said it received word from the school district’s attorney that after the superintendent met with principals, the administration will not allow prayers at school-sponsored events.
A staff attorney for the organization says its purpose it to protect the separation of church and state.
“There are people affected by this. I think some people treat it as, ‘Oh, they just don’t want to hear prayer. They don’t like that Christians exist.’ It has nothing to do with that. It truly is just that public schools are a neutral place. They should be neutral with regard to religion,” said Chris Line with Freedom From Religion Foundation.
Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. and the board of education issued a statement that the complaint was resolved at the school level and not as a result of board action or policy.
“That resolution was based on the board’s legal obligations that have been established by binding court precedent,” Gonsoulin stated. “However, the board’s adherence to those rulings should not be understood as a rejection of students’ religious rights and liberties in the school setting. The Jefferson County Board of Education remains firmly committed to respecting and protecting those rights and liberties in every way permitted by the Constitution and laws of the United States.”
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Supreme Court reinstates Trump-era water rule for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated for now a Trump-era rule that had curtailed the power of states and Native American tribes to block pipelines and other energy projects that can pollute rivers, streams and other waterways.
The justices agreed to halt a lower court judge’s order throwing out the rule and sending it back to the Environmental Protection Agency. Four justices said they disagreed with the decision.
The Biden administration has said it intends to rewrite the rule. Work on a revision has begun, but the administration has said a final rule is not expected until the spring of 2023. The Trump-era rule will remain in effect in the meantime.
The Biden administration had told the justices in a court filing that it agreed that the U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup lacked the authority to throw out the rule without first determining that it was invalid. But the administration had urged the court not to reinstate the rule, saying that in the months since the Alsup’s ruling, officials have adapted to the change, reverting to regulations in place for decades. Another change would “cause substantial disruption and disserve the public interest,” the administration said.
Alsup was nominated to the bench by President Bill Clinton.
The section of federal law at issue in the case is Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. For decades, it had been the rule that a federal agency could not issue a license or permit to conduct any activity that could result in any discharge into navigable waters unless the affected state or tribe certified that the discharge was complied with the Clean Water Act and state law, or waived certification.
The Trump administration in 2020 curtailed that review power after complaints from Republicans in Congress and the fossil fuel industry that state officials had used the permitting process to stop new energy projects. The Trump administration said its actions would advance then-President Donald Trump’s goal to fast-track energy projects such as oil and natural gas pipelines.
States, Native American Tribes and environmental groups sued. Several mostly Republican-led states, a national trade association representing the oil and gas industry and others have intervened in the case to defend the Trump-era rule. The states involved in the case are: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, West Virginia, Wyoming and Texas.
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More than a week ago, an Indiana couple set off in their RV to meet up with friends in Tucson, Arizona.
But they never arrived, setting off a search effort. We’ve now learned that Ronnie Barker has been found dead and his wife Beverly was taken to a hospital.
Here’s what we know about the case so far.
When did they disappear?
On March 27, Ronnie and Beverly Barker set off from a California campground across the Nevada desert. Seven hours later, their trail went cold. They essentially vanished without a trace, with their RV, car and a host of electronics gone.
The couple had expected to arrive in Tucson, Arizona, on March 29. But friends and family worried once the data came and went.
The only indication of their location was a single ping from an isolated stretch of road. Family members had no idea what happened to them.
Beverly planned to celebrate her 70th birthday in just a few days, on April 9.
When was the last time anyone heard from them?
According to the couple’s daughters, the Barkers left Albany, Oregon, around 9:30 a.m. on March 26 after visiting their grandchildren. They headed south on their way to Arizona.
Beverly Barker called a friend around 12 p.m. that day. As far as the family knows, no one spoke to the couple after that. Since March 28, every phone call made to them went straight to voicemail.
Lynn Bledsoe, their daughter, said they wouldn’t have gone so long without returning calls unless something went wrong.
“If they saw I had called, they would have called me back,” she said.
The couple departed the Mt. Shasta KOA Campground in California at 12 p.m. on March 27. Just before 4 p.m., they stopped in Stagecoach, Nevada, to get fuel. That was their last known purchase.
The last known sighting of the Barkers was a grainy image of their RV on a desert highway in Luning, Nevada. It was taken around 6:05 p.m. on Sunday, March 27.
The final known ping from their cell phone followed just over an hour later, at 7:16 p.m.
Why didn’t a Silver Alert come sooner?
Eight days after their disappearance, a Silver Alert was issued Monday night in Nevada. The delay frustrated family members, who believed there was too much red tape involved in activating the alert.
Jennifer Whaley, another daughter, said local authorities hesitated to issue a Silver Alert because her parents weren’t Nevada residents. Authorities eventually made an exception.
“They reason they weren’t going to give a Silver Alert is that they aren’t residents of Nevada. That, to me, is insane. What does that have to do with anything? They’re missing in your state. So… it’s frustrating,” Jennifer said.
What did the search effort involve?
Local police searched campgrounds and rest stops in the area. Online sleuths and local witnesses have also tried to help. Family members looked at just about everything, from stray photographs of the RV to statements detailing credit card purchases.
The family set up an email account specifically for tips about the missing couple: findronandbev@gmail.com.
The Nevada Civil Air Patrol (CAP) assisted in the search this week, although it was unclear if the group spotted the couple’s RV.
A spokesperson for the CAP told KLAS the group assisted with 24 personnel from Reno, Las Vegas and Hawthorne.
The CAP utilized four aircraft in search efforts Tuesday, with two additional aircraft on standby. The total aircrew time used for the search was approximately 12 hours, covering open desert, mountainous regions, highways, off-road trails and densely wooded areas.
Where were they found?
While specific information regarding how they were found remains elusive, the couple’s nephew, Travis Peters, told KLAS their RV was located in Silver Peak, a small, unincorporated area in Esmeralda County that’s one of Nevada’s oldest mining communities. Neither Ronnie nor Beverly was with the RV and their car, a Kia Soul, was gone.
Ronnie Barker had died, Peters said. Beverly was alive and airlifted to a Reno hospital. Details about Ronnie’s death were unavailable.
There was also a lack of clarity on the status of the RV. Peters said it had been located, while local authorities couldn’t confirm the information.
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GREENFIELD– Easter is on its way and now is the time to grab an Easter chocolate favorite. Sherman is at a chocolate shop that’s filled with hoppity hoppity Easter spirit.
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LEBANON, Ind. — At least three people were hurt after a woman drove into a gas station in Lebanon Wednesday.
According to police, around 8:22 a.m., an “elderly” driver was headed north on S. Lebanon in an SUV when she somehow struck another vehicle at the pump at a Speedway gas station and then continued into the store.
Police say she was pinned in the vehicle and had to be removed by first responders.
The woman was taken to the hospital with unknown injuries. Police say she had some sort of medical emergency before the crash.
An employee who was working at the counter was also hurt, possibly with a broken hand. She also went to the hospital.
A customer in the store got a cut to the hand in the crash and was treated at the scene.
The gas station is closed temporarily.
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GARY, Ind. — Police in Gary, Indiana are investigating the disappearance of a woman linked to a mysterious crash on I-65.
Police say Ariana Taylor was last heard from on Saturday, April 2.
Early on Sunday morning, police in Gary responded to a crash near the I-65 and the I-80/94 interchange, according to WGN.
A vehicle that Taylor was in possession of had left the road and crashed below, but there was no one inside or nearby. Indiana State Police took over the crash investigation as a possible hit-and-run.
Gary police searched on foot, while the Lake County Sheriff’s Office used a helicopter to search the surrounding area.
Family reported Taylor missing later on Sunday evening to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office. She was reported missing on Monday, April 4 to Gary police.
In addition to looking on foot and via helicopter, police say they also deployed K-9s, ATVs, and divers in their search for Taylor.
Ariana Taylor is described as a 23-year-old Black woman. She is approximately 5’6″ tall and 200 pounds. She was last seen wearing a red sweater, ripped blue jeans and gym shoes.
Anyone with information on where she might be is urged to contact Detective Sergeant Mark Salazar with Gary police at 219-881-1209, the Crime Tip Line at 866-CRIME-GP or 911.
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KOKOMO, Ind. — A Lafayette man was killed after police say he was hit while trying to cross the street in Kokomo.
Police were sent to a crash around 10:24 p.m. at the intersection of Carter and Reed Road, also known as State Road 931.
Police say a man, Michael Halcomb, of Lafayette, was hit by a vehicle as he was trying to cross Carter Street. He was declared dead at the scene.
The driver was identified as Samage Copprue of Kokomo.
According to police, Copprue was southbound on Reed and approaching the intersection with Carter when “Halcomb entered into the traffic lane at the same time.”
An autopsy is schedule for April 7 by the Howard County Coroner’s Office.
This case remains under investigation. Anyone having additional information is asked to contact Officer Greg Smith at 765-457-1105.
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For the first time ever, Walt Disney World is giving an exclusive deal to Disney+ subscribers.
People with a subscription to Disney’s streaming service can save up to 25% on rooms at select Disney resorts in Florida most nights from July 8 through Sept. 30, 2022.
In order to claim the offer, your Disney+ subscription must be linked to your My Disney Experience account.
You’ll be able to enjoy the standard perks that come with staying at a Walt Disney World resort including complimentary transportation including the monorail, Disney Skyliner, and water taxis.
As part of Disney World’s 50th anniversary celebration, resort guests also get 30 minutes of early entry to all four Disney parks (Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Disney’s Animal Kingdom). Guests staying in Disney Deluxe or Deluxe Villa Resorts will get extended evening hours on select nights in select theme parks.
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Schools in Alabama county end prayer over PA system at football games
JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ala. (WBRC/Gray News) - Prayers will no longer be said over loudspeakers before football games this fall for at least two Alabama high schools.
The Freedom From Religion Foundation says it received complaints last fall about the prayers over the PA system, WBRC reported. The organization sent a letter to Jefferson County schools, saying that prayers before the games, including Gardendale High School and Pinson Valley, are inappropriate and unconstitutional.
The organization says the Supreme Court has struck down school-sponsored prayer in public schools.
Freedom From Religion Foundation said it received word from the school district’s attorney that after the superintendent met with principals, the administration will not allow prayers at school-sponsored events.
A staff attorney for the organization says its purpose it to protect the separation of church and state.
“There are people affected by this. I think some people treat it as, ‘Oh, they just don’t want to hear prayer. They don’t like that Christians exist.’ It has nothing to do with that. It truly is just that public schools are a neutral place. They should be neutral with regard to religion,” said Chris Line with Freedom From Religion Foundation.
Jefferson County Schools Superintendent Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr. and the board of education issued a statement that the complaint was resolved at the school level and not as a result of board action or policy.
“That resolution was based on the board’s legal obligations that have been established by binding court precedent,” Gonsoulin stated. “However, the board’s adherence to those rulings should not be understood as a rejection of students’ religious rights and liberties in the school setting. The Jefferson County Board of Education remains firmly committed to respecting and protecting those rights and liberties in every way permitted by the Constitution and laws of the United States.”
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April is Autism Acceptance Month. Watch ABC11's interview with David Laxton, the Autism Society of North Carolina's communications director or read the information he shared with us, below:
Q: What is autism and the signs?
"Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) refers to a group of developmental disabilities that are typically associated with challenges of varying severity in the areas of social interaction, communication, and repetitive/restricted behaviors. Autism is a brain disorder that typically appears during the first three years of life. Learn more about statistics on autism in North Carolina and around the country at https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/signs-statistics/"
Q: How has the pandemic impacted the families of those with autism?
"There have been challenges and opportunities. Challenges include understanding what COVID is and the many changes and disruptions it has caused. There has also been isolation, difficulty with change of routine, education, etc. and concerns related to staying healthy. Opportunities we have seen are increases in sharing information and perspectives in different ways (remote learning and online support meetings/trainings) and in our employment supports program. Many adults who have been looking for jobs were able to secure and thrive during the pandemic."
Q: What are some of the strengths and challenges of living with autism?
"Autism is a spectrum disorder and each person is unique, with unique abilities and interests as well as challenges. Strengths can include an extremely focused and organized approach to work and life. On the flip side some autistic adults have shared that navigating a world where the rules of social interactions are not always clear is challenging because of the need for clear rules. Those are two examples."
Q: What are some of the resources to help parents and children?
"Our organization is a lifespan organization. We have staff and volunteers and autistic adults who are part of our community here to provide support, information, encouragement and experience about the journey. Our autism resource specialists serve all 100 counties and are parents of loved ones with autism. No one is alone."
Q: How can someone support a loved one or friend with autism?
"Understand we are all different and unique. Encourage them to connect with our community (https://www.autismsociety-nc.org/contact-us/). Take extra time to be understanding and meet them where they are, and finally, celebrate accomplishments and all that we bring to each other.
"Our website has a wealth of information that covers these questions and more. That URL is https://autismsociety-nc.org."
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Franklin County Sheriff's Office confirmed that Todd Rogers, 59, was taken into custody without incident in Franklin County nearly 24 hours after the shooting.
The shooting happened around 11:15 a.m. at a home on Vineyard Drive off Flat Rock Church Road.
People who live in the area told ABC11 that the shooting stemmed from a dispute about fixing the road near the houses.
Michael Evans rents a room in Rogers' home. He heard everything unfold.
"I was going to take a shower and I heard pow, pow, pow, pow, pow and I'm like no way. I thought kids was just popping firecrackers in and I like oh, I seen Jacob and Jason and then Vin running and I'm like oh my God, I knew what he'd done," said Evans. "And he says I got a right to protect my property and I could tell he was very upset."
Investigators said three people at the home were shot and had to be taken to WakeMed for treatment.
Evans described Rogers as someone who spends a lot of time alone.
"He's by himself ... He's by himself. He's a loner. He ain't got no friends. I am the only one that can really associate with him, and I just ignore him," Evans said. "He makes me angry a lot, but I just turn the cheek and go away."
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Supreme Court reinstates Trump-era water rule for now
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday reinstated for now a Trump-era rule that had curtailed the power of states and Native American tribes to block pipelines and other energy projects that can pollute rivers, streams and other waterways.
The justices agreed to halt a lower court judge’s order throwing out the rule and sending it back to the Environmental Protection Agency. Four justices said they disagreed with the decision.
The Biden administration has said it intends to rewrite the rule. Work on a revision has begun, but the administration has said a final rule is not expected until the spring of 2023. The Trump-era rule will remain in effect in the meantime.
The Biden administration had told the justices in a court filing that it agreed that the U.S. District Court Judge William Alsup lacked the authority to throw out the rule without first determining that it was invalid. But the administration had urged the court not to reinstate the rule, saying that in the months since the Alsup’s ruling, officials have adapted to the change, reverting to regulations in place for decades. Another change would “cause substantial disruption and disserve the public interest,” the administration said.
Alsup was nominated to the bench by President Bill Clinton.
The section of federal law at issue in the case is Section 401 of the Clean Water Act. For decades, it had been the rule that a federal agency could not issue a license or permit to conduct any activity that could result in any discharge into navigable waters unless the affected state or tribe certified that the discharge was complied with the Clean Water Act and state law, or waived certification.
The Trump administration in 2020 curtailed that review power after complaints from Republicans in Congress and the fossil fuel industry that state officials had used the permitting process to stop new energy projects. The Trump administration said its actions would advance then-President Donald Trump’s goal to fast-track energy projects such as oil and natural gas pipelines.
States, Native American Tribes and environmental groups sued. Several mostly Republican-led states, a national trade association representing the oil and gas industry and others have intervened in the case to defend the Trump-era rule. The states involved in the case are: Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, West Virginia, Wyoming and Texas.
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WASHINGTON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Confectioners Association revealed today that an overwhelming 91% of Americans plan to share their favorite confectionery treats with family, friends and other special people in their lives during the 2022 Easter season. Additionally, more than 90% of Americans who make Easter baskets plan to include chocolate and candy in their baskets as part of this special occasion, according to NCA.
"Many traditions during the Easter season give Americans a chance to celebrate spring with their family, friends and loved ones – something many of us are craving after countless special moments and holidays apart," John Downs, president & CEO of NCA, said. "Sharing a little bit of confectionery is a time-honored tradition this time of year and an important consideration for consumers when they purchase chocolate and candy."
The Easter season is a major moment for the confectionery industry, totaling about $4 billion in sales in 2021 alone. 2022 Easter confectionery sales are expected to be 5% to 7% higher, building off the record-setting sales seen in 2021 thanks to a longer lead-up to the Easter holiday and consumer enthusiasm for extending seasonal celebrations.
As revealed in NCA's new 2022 State of Treating report, consumers also turn to confectionery during seasonal celebrations like Easter to share their enthusiasm with loved ones and support their own emotional well-being, with 72% of consumers saying they feel their physical health and emotional well-being are connected.
The type of candy included in Easter baskets varies widely. 44% of Americans say the best Easter treats are chocolate eggs and bunnies, while 20% prefer jelly beans in their Easter baskets. Candy-coated eggs (18%) and marshmallow candies (15%) round out Americans' top four favorite Easter basket items. But no matter which candy they prefer, Americans can agree on one thing: celebrating the Easter season wouldn't be the same without a sweet treat.
84 percent of Americans agree that chocolate and candy are a fun and important part of special celebrations and traditions like Easter. People in the U.S. enjoy chocolate and candy 2-3 times per week, averaging about 40 calories per day and just one teaspoon of added sugar per day from confectionery items.
To provide Americans with more fun facts and information during this year's longer Easter season and all the fun confectionery treats that come along with it, the National Confectioners Association created Easter Central, a one-stop digital hub for Easter holiday tips and tricks for treating. Visitors can find information on the history of the jelly bean, a breakdown of how Americans really eat their chocolate bunnies and more sweet Easter insights. Visit Easter Central at AlwaysATreat.com/Easter.
About the National Confectioners Association (NCA):
The National Confectioners Association is the leading trade organization for the U.S. confectionery industry, which generates more than $37 billion in retail sales each year. Making chocolate, candy, gum and mints, the industry employs nearly 58,000 workers in more than 1,600 manufacturing facilities across all 50 states. NCA advocates for an environment that enables candy makers to thrive and work to ensure that chocolate and candy are celebrated for their contributions to culture, society, the economy and everyday moments of joy. Learn more at CandyUSA.com or follow NCA on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
Contact:
Lauren O'Toole Boland
Lauren.Boland@CandyUSA.com
330-571-3693
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- Grants Matched Through Adopt A K-9 Cop Program -
RALEIGH, N.C., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AKC Reunite, the largest non-profit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider in the United States, is pleased to announce that it has awarded over $1 million in grants through its AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop matching grant program. Funds were raised by contributions from AKC dog clubs and community members, with AKC Reunite matching donations at a three-to-one ratio.
"AKC Reunite is so thankful to be in the position to help so many K-9 units around the country," said AKC Reunite CEO Tom Sharp. "The response to this grant program has been amazing and we look forward to its continued positive impact."
The most recent grants the helped Adopt A K-9 Cop reach the $1 million mark are:
The Adopt a K-9 Cop program allows AKC Reunite to match funds from AKC Clubs, AKC affiliated organizations and the public, three-to-one, up to $7,500 per grant. These donations help police departments throughout the United States purchase K-9 police dogs. Many of the police dogs acquired with the help of these grants are used as patrol dogs as well as detection dogs, helping to locate narcotics, explosives and/or evidence.
The grants donated in 2022 went to the following police departments:
Contributing clubs for these donations include the United States Police Canine Association, Raleigh Kennel Club, Kennel Club of Philadelphia, Delaware County American Kennel Club, Augusta Kennel Club, Baytown Kennel Club, Louisville Kennel Club, Kennel Club of Riverside and Conroe Kennel Club.
A total of 154 Adopt a K-9 Cop grants have been awarded since the inception of the program. Learn more about how to get involved in AKC Reunite Adopt a K-9 Cop program and see pictures and stories of dogs already donated at https://www.akcreunite.org/k9/.
AKC Reunite
The way home for lost pets.
AKC Reunite, an affiliate of the American Kennel Club®, is the largest non-profit pet microchip identification and recovery service provider in the United States. Since 1995 AKC Reunite has helped pet owners reunite with their lost animals via identification and 24/7 pet recovery specialists, enrolling over 9 million companion animals and recovering more than 500,000 lost pets. AKC Reunite microchips are a popular choice of pet professionals throughout the country for permanent pet identification.
AKC Reunite has donated more than $10 million since 2002 for pet-related causes including disaster preparedness and relief like the AKC Pet Disaster Relief trailer donation program. AKC Reunite also provides free recovery service enrollment for all active service, military, and law enforcement K-9 dogs. For more information visit www.akcreunite.org or follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/akcreunite).
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KANSAS CITY, Mo., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To better serve investors seeking the possibility of greater capital appreciation inherent in small cap stocks but with an income mandate, $230 billion* global asset manager American Century Investments announces the launch of American Century Small Cap Dividend Fund (AMAEX).
"We're excited to add Small Cap Dividend Fund to our lineup because it's a way to offer clients the experience of our American Century Global Value Equity team and a history of small cap income investing, but in a mutual fund," said American Century Chief Investment Officer Victor Zhang. "The U.S. Small Cap Income strategy launched in Oct. 2017, and we are pleased to expand this investment opportunity to more clients. Helping investors and responding to their needs is what drives us, so we are constantly thinking about how we can better serve them."
The fund, co-managed by Jeff John, CFA and Ryan Cope, CFA, invests primarily in U.S. smaller cap companies that the team feels are attractively valued and offer securities paying either a dividend or income. The strategy seeks to invest in 65-85 companies with strong balance sheets, quality management and sustainable competitive advantages.
The investment team believes the use of non-common equities** enhances yield and lowers volatility.
John and Cope also manage the American Century Small Cap Value Fund (ASVIX).
Following is information on share classes and expenses:
"We believe this fund launch is timely, given our clients' evolving desire for income-producing investment options," Zhang said.
American Century's value investment lineup began in 1993 with the launch of American Century Value Fund (TWVLX). Today, the firm's value discipline comprised $54.7 billion in assets under supervision as of 12/31/21.
About American Century Investments
American Century Investments is a leading global asset manager focused on delivering investment results and building long-term client relationships while supporting breakthrough medical research. Founded in 1958, American Century Investments' 1,400 employees serve financial professionals, institutions, corporations and individual investors from offices in New York; London; Frankfurt; Hong Kong; Sydney; Los Angeles; Santa Clara, Calif.; and Kansas City, Mo. Jonathan S. Thomas is president and chief executive officer, and Victor Zhang serves as chief investment officer. Delivering investment results to clients enables American Century Investments to distribute over 40 percent of its dividends to the Stowers Institute for Medical Research, a 500-person, non-profit basic biomedical research organization. The Institute owns more than 40 percent of American Century Investments and has received dividend payments of $1.8 billion since 2000. For more information about American Century Investments, visit www.americancentury.com.
*Assets under supervision as of 3/21/22
You should consider the funds' investment objectives, risks, and charges and expenses carefully before you invest. The funds' prospectus or summary prospectus which can be obtained at americancentury.com, contains this and other information about the fund and should be read carefully before investing.
If the stocks purchased by the fund do not continue dividend payments, the value of the fund's shares may decline, even if stock prices generally are rising.
**Non-common equities are preferred stocks and convertible securities related to the company being purchased.
Historically, small cap stocks have been more volatile than the stock of larger, more-established companies. Smaller companies may have limited resources, product lines and markets, and their securities may trade less frequently and in more limited volumes than the securities of larger companies.
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– Margaux is the Latest Investment in a Growing Portfolio of Properties for the Private Equity Holding Company, Including Lids, Fanatics Lids College and South Moon Under –
COLUMBIA, Md., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Private equity holding company Ames Watson ("Ames") announced today a leading Class B funding round investment in Margaux, a modern women's footwear brand. Margaux is the latest in a series of investments and acquisitions for Ames' growing portfolio of properties which includes Lids, Fanatics Lids College and South Moon Under.
Harvard alumnae Sarah Pierson and Alexa Buckley launched New York City-based Margaux in 2015 with the perfect, wear-everywhere shoe in an inclusive size range. Margaux was born from their search for beautiful, well-crafted shoes that would keep them comfortable on their feet, no matter where the day took them. The brand has since expanded to offer a collection of timeless styles including heels, sandals, loafers and sneakers—each handmade at family-owned factories in Spain and Portugal.
"Margaux has disrupted the women's footwear space and we see tremendous growth opportunities across the industry," said Lawrence Berger, Co-Founder and Partner at Ames Watson. "In identifying growth investment opportunities at Ames Watson, we're always looking for special brands with exceptional teams of entrepreneurs – and we've found that in Sarah Pierson and Alexa Buckley."
"At Ames Watson we have the ability to invest in flexible ways – control or minority investments, mature or growth businesses – to grow our portfolio," said Tom Ripley, Co-Founder and Partner at Ames Watson. "The Margaux investment is our sixth minority investment in the last year with more to come in the near future."
Margaux was built to change the way women shop for shoes, giving them access to best-in-class technical design and an unparalleled size range with extended width options. The brand is on a mission to democratize luxury footwear by delivering uncompromising comfort, exceptional quality, and a personal shopping experience. Margaux has a flagship retail store in New York City and a thriving ecommerce business.
"We have a growing community of shoppers and are excited to have found a true partner in Ames Watson," add Buckley and Pierson. "Ames Watson's brand-building expertise and proven track record in scaling retail and ecommerce businesses will be key to Margaux's continued growth and success."
This investment follows Ames Watson's recent announcement that it has raised $250 million in a new round of funding for add-on acquisitions and investments for Lids and for separate stand-alone control and passive investments as the private equity firm continues to expand. Additional Ames Watson minority investments include Mitchell & Ness, Watchbox and Zygo.
Founded by Lawrence Berger and Tom Ripley in 2018, Ames Watson is a privately held holding company based in Columbia, Md. that purchases, transforms, and partners with companies to create long term value. Ames Watson brings know-how, problem solving, deep resources and experience to grow companies and move them past "inflection points." Ames Watson takes great pride in its partnership approach working closely with management teams to create value.
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THE NEW SEASON SHOWCASES A DIVERSE LINEUP OF TODAY'S MOST INNOVATIVE ARTISTS FILMED LIVE IN THEIR OWN CREATIVE SPACES + CITIES THAT ARE MEANINGFUL TO THEM AROUND THE WORLD
SERIES BROUGHT TO LIFE BY HARD ROCK® INCLUDING LIVE PERFORMANCES AT SOUTH FLORIDA, LOS ANGELES, AND NEW ORLEANS LOCATIONS AND SUPPORTED BY FUJIFILM NORTH AMERICA CORPORATION
SEASON KICKS OFF WITH EXCLUSIVE PERFORMANCE AND INTERVIEW BY PINEGROVE AT COMPLETE MUSIC STUDIOS IN BROOKLYN
LIVE FROM MY DEN PREMIERES WEEKLY EXCLUSIVELY ON VARIETY.COM ON FRIDAYS STARTING ON APRIL 8TH AT 5 PM PT
HOLLYWOOD, Fla., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Artists Den brings Live from My Den back for another season of today's most extraordinary artists performing live from the creative spaces of their homes, studios, and cities most significant to their creative processes. New episodes of Live from My Den will premiere each week exclusively via Variety.com, beginning Friday, April 8, with an intimate performance and interview with indie rock band Pinegrove in Brooklyn, New York. Live from My Den is made possible and brought to life by Hard Rock, and in partnership with FUJIFILM North America Corporation (Fujifilm).
"Artists Den is proud to premiere the third season of Live from My Den, the latest installment in the hit digital series that gives fans an unprecedented view into the creative process of their favorite artists." says Artists Den CEO/Founder Mark Lieberman. "From rock to reggaeton, from soul to synth-pop, the artists this season are distinguished stars in their respective genres. We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Hard Rock and Fujifilm, two of the most iconic brands in entertainment and production. As always, our mission is storytelling at its best. We have seven unique stories in Season 3 that we are delighted to share in collaboration with our partners and Variety."
"Unforgettable performances by artists on the rise are the hallmark of 'Live From My Den' and have included Oscar and Grammy nominees," said Shirley Halperin, Variety's Executive Editor of Music. "Variety is thrilled to partner with the series, and its curatorial brain trust, for the third time."
The third season of Live from My Den will feature a wide range of top artists and rising stars spanning an equally diverse array of musical genres, including Latin star Justin Quiles, synth-pop duo Magdalena Bay, and singer-songwriter Nicole Atkins. Three episodes were filmed in iconic Hard Rock locations across the country (The Guitar Hotel at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hard Rock Cafe Hollywood, and Hard Rock Cafe New Orleans) with intimate live audiences of fans. Along with dynamic live performances, each artist will answer questions drawn from their own fan communities. In the Creative Tour segment, artists offer a peek into their artistic spaces and processes, including tours of their homes, recording studios, album artwork, or even their favorite restaurants. With its intimate setting and inspiring approach, Live from My Den gives fans a truly unique hi-fidelity experience with a caliber of storytelling that has made Artists Den a global hallmark for more than a decade. Hard Rock has been at the heart of one-of-a-kind live music and entertainment for 50 years and these episodes help to tell a deeper story on how location has inspired memorable moments of artist creativity and passions through their music.
"We are proud to once again partner with Artists Den to share the music and stories of some of the top emerging artists in the world," said Keith Sheldon, President of Entertainment at Hard Rock International. "We welcome these incredible performers to grace our stages - both at Hard Rock Cafe locations and Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood - while on their path to superstardom."
With support from Fujifilm, a group of seven aspiring image-makers have been selected for the exclusive opportunity to learn first-hand – from the Artists Den production team – how an episode of Live from My Den is made. They will be given time with the crew to ask questions, receive hands-on training with FUJIFILM X Series and GFX System cameras and lenses, and get a chance to experience the inner workings of a multi-camera production live, while documenting it all with Fujifilm gear. To read about their stories and see their images, please visit www.studentsofstorytelling.com.
Furthermore, each episode of Live from My Den highlights a local charity organization important to the artist, to be promoted via donation links and targeted messaging. In this uncertain time, as we work through the complexities of living in a post-pandemic world, Artists Den and its partners are excited to give back to the community through Delivering Good, an organization uniting retailers, manufacturers, foundations, and individuals to support people affected by poverty and tragedy, including those displaced from their homes due to the conflict in Ukraine. For more information, or to make a donation, please visit www.delivering-good.org.
ABOUT ARTISTS DEN:
Artists Den is long known for presenting intimate concerts by extraordinary artists in non-traditional, often historic settings, connecting fans with bespoke musical experiences from some of the industry's finest acts. Founded in San Francisco as a living room series, Artists Den has evolved over the past decade into a widely respected, internationally acclaimed showcase for premium concerts on television and top digital channels. Featured artists have included John Legend, Adele, Shawn Mendes, Alabama Shakes, Ed Sheeran, Imagine Dragons, Lady Antebellum, and countless others. Featured venues include Graceland, the New York Public Library, The World's Fair, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
For more information, please visit artistsden.com.
ABOUT VARIETY:
Variety is the seminal voice of the entertainment industry. After 117 years of award-winning breaking news reporting, insightful award-season coverage, must-read feature spotlights, and intelligent analysis of the industry's most prominent players, Variety is the most trusted source for the business of global entertainment. Read by a highly engaged audience of industry insiders, aspirants and passionate entertainment enthusiasts, Variety's multi-platform content coverage expands across digital, mobile, social, print, podcasts, branded content, events, and summits.
ABOUT HARD ROCK:
Hard Rock International (HRI) is one of the most globally recognized companies with venues in 68 countries spanning 239 locations that include owned/licensed or managed Hotels, Casinos, Rock Shops®, Live Performance Venues, and Cafes. HRI also launched a joint venture named Hard Rock Digital in 2020, an online sportsbook, retail sportsbook, and internet gaming platform. Beginning with an Eric Clapton guitar, Hard Rock owns the world's largest and most valuable collection of authentic music memorabilia at more than 86,000 pieces, which are displayed at its locations around the globe. In 2021, Hard Rock International was awarded the Top Employer in the Travel & Leisure, Gaming, and Entertainment Industry by Forbes and also designated as a U.S. Best Managed Company by Deloitte Private and The Wall Street Journal. In 2020, Hard Rock was honored as one of Forbes Magazine's Best Employers for Diversity and a Top Employer for Women. Hard Rock Hotels & Casinos also received first-place ranking in the 2020 Casino Gaming Executive Satisfaction Survey conducted by Bristol Associates Inc. and Spectrum Gaming Group. In addition, Hard Rock Hotels was named one of the top-performing hotel brands in J.D. Power's North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Study for the second consecutive year. Hard Rock destinations are located in international gateway cities, including its two most successful flagship properties in Florida and home to the world's first Guitar Hotel® in South Florida, Global Gaming's 2020 Property of the Year. The brand is owned by HRI parent entity The Seminole Tribe of Florida. For more information on Hard Rock International, visit www.hardrock.com or shop.hardrock.com.
ABOUT FUJIFILM:
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, consists of five operating divisions and one subsidiary company. The Imaging Division provides consumer and commercial photographic products and services, including: photographic paper; digital printing equipment, along with service and support; personalized photo products; film; one-time-use cameras; and the popular INSTAX™ line of instant cameras and accessories. The Electronic Imaging Division markets consumer digital cameras, lenses, and content creation solutions, and the Graphic Systems Division supplies products and services to the graphic printing industry. The Optical Devices Division provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, closed circuit television, videography and industrial markets, and also markets binoculars and other optical imaging solutions. The Industrial and Corporate New Business Development Division delivers new products derived from Fujifilm technologies. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. sells and markets a range of FUJIFILM products and services in Canada.
For more information, please visit https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region, go to www.twitter.com/fujifilmus to follow Fujifilm on Twitter, or go to www.facebook.com/FujifilmNorthAmerica to Like Fujifilm on Facebook.
FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation, Tokyo, Japan, brings cutting edge solutions to a broad range of global industries by leveraging its depth of knowledge and fundamental technologies developed in its relentless pursuit of innovation. Its proprietary core technologies contribute to the various fields including healthcare, highly functional materials, document solutions and imaging products. These products and services are based on its extensive portfolio of chemical, mechanical, optical, electronic and imaging technologies. For the year ended March 31, 2021, the company had global revenues of $21 billion, at an exchange rate of 106 yen to the dollar. Fujifilm is committed to responsible environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information, please visit: www.fujifilmholdings.com
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-- Celebrating 25 Years in business, firm transforms its brand to better reflect mission to power the human experience --
BOSTON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ath Power Consulting, a recognized leader in CX research and training, today unveiled their new brand identity. After more than two decades of people expressing difficulty with the pronunciation of the company name, as well as the desire for an image more representative of its capabilities, the firm (correctly pronounced "8th" Power Consulting) has officially rebranded.
"The end-to-end engagement with our expert team is what truly distinguishes the experience clients enjoy when partnering with our firm. We sought a brand image to visually represent that experience," stated apc President, Frank Aloi. "And certainly, we have all mispronounced a brand name at some point. Think FAGE, TAG Heuer, Porsche, Hermès, or Givenchy. Well, we've been correcting the pronunciation of our own company name for a quarter century! By formally shortening to apc, we provide consistency and ease of pronunciation, while also honoring our 25-year history". "ath Power Consulting" remains the full name of the organization for legal purposes.
Developed in collaboration with brand consultant, SLD, with input from apc's clients, partners, and employees, the new branding includes a modernized logo using the acronym "apc" in lower-case type alongside a fingerprint, reflective of the lasting impression apc leaves on every client served. The tagline "powering the human experience" replaces their previous tagline "assess, align, achieve".
In conjunction with its rebrand, apc has also announced an expansion to their existing suite of research and training solutions with new tools including Predictive Index, Social Media Listening/Monitoring, On-Demand Surveys, Crowdsourced Mystery Shopping, Online Focus Groups, and 360 Closed-Loop Feedback.
When asked how she envisions the next generation of the company, Lynn Saladini, Chief Relationship Officer, said, "Our new branding best reflects the CX and UX services we offer, as well as our renewed commitment to our human-centered approach with both our clients and apc team. Moving forward, we expect to play a leading role in creating ROI by understanding how the human experience will inform our clients' products, services, and employees."
Please visit https://www.athpower.com to view the new branding. apc's expanded offerings will go live in the coming weeks.
ath Power Consulting (apc)
Since 1997, apc has helped over 1,000 organizations in both the public and private sectors measure and improve customer experience, build brand loyalty, ensure compliance, deepen employee engagement, and optimize talent. We've designed and delivered some of the largest, most complex, research and training initiatives in North America, supporting many of the most recognized organizations, including Bank of America, JP Morgan Chase, Capital One, TD Bank, American Family Insurance, Dunkin', The Department of Commerce, and The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We know that people – from customers and employees to citizens and stakeholders – are what ultimately determine the success of any organization. Utilizing our proven solutions and extensive expertise, we power the human experience and get results. Check us out at athpower.com.
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America's Favorite Buns Brand Is Up to Bat Again to Transform Little League® Fields in three cities
HORSHAM, Pa., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its multi-year partnership with Little League® Baseball and Softball, Ball Park® Buns announced the return of its Ball Parks of Dreams initiative where this year's efforts will kick off with three field renovations benefiting Little League teams located in Detroit, Phoenix and Tampa, Fla. Ball Parks of Dreams is part of Ball Park Buns' continued commitment to help serve Little League Baseball and Softball teams across the country as the Official Hot Dog and Hamburger Bun of the Little League World Series.
Following the impactful renovations completed in Chicago, Los Angeles and Washington, D.C. in 2021, Ball Park Buns expanded its reach to Detroit, Phoenix and Tampa, Fla. These deserving programs will be the recipients of makeover projects supporting significant field renovations determined by the greatest needs within their leagues. Projects to be completed this spring include:
- Belmont Heights Little League (Tampa, FL): Sodding the baseball field, overhauling the infield, providing new bases
- Lincoln Park Little League (Detroit): Leveling out the baseball field, overhauling the infield, adding backstop netting to prevent flyaway balls
- Camelback-East Little League (Phoenix): Sodding the baseball field, overhauling the infield, installing a new outfield fence
To further show support, Ball Park Buns will provide aid to nearly 20 additional local Little League programs across the country through sponsorship funding, signage and coupons for enough Ball Park Buns and Rolls to stock their concession stands for the entire season. Fans at home will also be able to join in the fun by entering for the chance to win a trip for four to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania in August 2022. More details about the giveaway and how to enter will be announced on Ball Park Buns' Instagram page, @BallParkBuns.
"Ball Park Buns is excited to kick off another year with our Little League Baseball and Softball partnership and see three new Ball Parks of Dreams projects come to life," said Allan Hoffman, Director of Marketing, Buns & Rolls at Bimbo Bakeries USA. "After a successful campaign last year with three incredible field makeovers, hundreds of smiles on Little Leaguers'® faces, and countless moments celebrated together, we couldn't wait to bring the initiative back to support local communities for a second consecutive year."
In addition to the field renovations, Ball Park Buns will host programming at this year's Little League Baseball® World Series tournament in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, showcasing featured products at the concession stands and offering both onsite and digital social activations at the Williamsport complex. Ball Park Buns will also continue to proudly feature the official Little League World Series logo on its packaging, which will be available in over 40,000 stores around the United States throughout the summer.
Perfect for grilling, tailgating, parties and more, Ball Park hot dog and hamburger buns are America's favorite buns and deliver fresh taste and outstanding flavor. With many varieties of buns and rolls, it's easy to make Ball Park Buns part of your next meal – and watch the crowd go wild. Ball Park Buns is a part of Bimbo Bakeries USA. For a full list of Ball Park products and where to buy them, please visit www.BallParkBuns.com.
About Bimbo Bakeries USA
Bimbo Bakeries USA (BBU) is a leader in the baking industry, known for its category leading brands, innovative products, freshness and quality. Our team of 20,000+ U.S. associates operates more than 50 manufacturing locations in the United States. Over 11,000 distribution routes deliver our leading brands such as Arnold®, Artesano®, Ball Park®, Bimbo®, Boboli®, Brownberry®, Entenmann's®, Little Bites®, Marinela®, Mrs Baird's®, Oroweat®, Sara Lee®, Stroehmann® and Thomas'®. BBU is owned by Mexico's Grupo Bimbo, S.A.B de C.V., the world's largest baking company with operations in 33 countries.
About Little League®
Founded in 1939, Little League® is the world's largest organized youth sports program, with approximately two million players (ages 4-16) playing baseball and softball in communities across every U.S. state and more than 80 other countries. Operated by more than one million volunteers, Little League believes in the power of youth baseball and softball to teach life lessons that build stronger individuals and communities. From professional athletes and award-winning celebrities, to public officials and other influential members of society, Little League graduates have taken the lessons they learned, both on and off the field, to create the next chapter of the Little League story. Each year, millions of people follow the hard work, dedication, and sportsmanship that Little Leaguers® display at our seven baseball and softball World Series events, the premier tournaments in youth sports. For more information, visit LittleLeague.org, and follow Little League (@LittleLeague) on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.
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The Saucery by Rao's Homemade™ will immerse visitors in an authentic Italian marketplace experience
MONTCLAIR, N.J., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Rao's Homemade®, maker of authentic Italian pasta sauces, frozen entrees, soups, and pastas under the Sovos Brands portfolio, announced it will open its first-ever pop-up consumer experience in New York City on Friday, April 22. The Saucery by Rao's Homemade is an exclusive three-day marketplace where visitors will experience the authentic flavors of Rao's Homemade. Brand aficionados and curious visitors alike will sample the wide variety of delicious sauces and bronze die cut pastas, explore freshly grown produce and Italian herbs used in traditional Italian cooking, enjoy wine pairings and have the opportunity to purchase every product in the Rao's Homemade portfolio.
"The Saucery by Rao's Homemade transports guests to an Italian marketplace through an immersive experience that celebrates quality ingredients, authentic Italian heritage and the delicious flavors that set our products apart," said Risa Cretella, Executive Vice President, Group General Manager for Rao's Homemade. "Much like a winery, The Saucery by Rao's Homemade will honor the ingredients and process of creating a perfectly balanced, delicious pasta sauce, and we hope consumers leave The Saucery by Rao's Homemade with more knowledge and even more love for our brand."
To celebrate the opening of its first pop-up marketplace, Rao's Homemade partnered again with brand-fan, actress and foodie Busy Philipps to develop an exclusive "Saucery" recipe. Consumers can learn more about the inspiration for the recipe and purchase ingredients at The Saucery by Rao's Homemade.
"Rao's Homemade is my go-to Italian sauce when I'm cooking at home, and with the launch of The Saucery by Rao's Homemade, everyone will get a behind-the-scenes look at the fresh ingredients that make the brand so beloved," said Busy Philipps. "This is the second time the brand and I have come together for a delicious partnership, and I can't wait for everyone to visit the pop-up and try out all of the amazing products the brand has to offer."
In addition to products from the full Rao's Homemade portfolio, which will be available for 15% off their original price, guests will have the opportunity to purchase items from the Rao's Homemade Limited Reserve collection, an exclusive line made using only the finest ultra-premium Italian ingredients, with offerings such as White Truffle Marinara, Ligurian Olive Oil, and more. Guests can also purchase unique, luxury merchandise such as rose gold "Saucy" jewelry and rhinestone-encrusted sauce jars that are only available for purchase at The Saucery by Rao's Homemade.
Those not based in New York City will also have the chance to explore The Saucery by Rao's Homemade through either the virtual Saucery or by entering Rao's Homemade's special giveaway. Rao's Homemade is giving away the chance to win a trip for two to New York City to visit The Saucery by Rao's Homemade in person. Simply enter at https://www.raos.com/pages/saucery-nyc and Rao's Homemade will provide round-trip airfare, a two-night stay at a hotel, a $600 shopping spree at the pop-up and much more! For those interested in exploring virtually, Rao's Homemade created a fully rendered virtual store with a 360-degree view of the pop-up store. Starting on April 20, consumers can visit https://experience.raos.com/virtual-saucery to digitally travel through the virtual store with the ability to experience the NYC pop-up and purchase Rao's Homemade products directly!
The Saucery By Rao's Homemade will donate 100% of all proceeds to Jersey Cares, a local nonprofit and longtime partner of Rao's Homemade, that is dedicated to recognizing community-identified needs and leading change by organizing various events, collection drives, and other volunteer opportunities.
"Rao's Homemade has been an incredible partner to Jersey Cares, starting with the #Sauce4Cause program in 2020," said Michelle Dee, Chief Operating Officer at Jersey Cares. "We are thrilled to continue our partnership on an even larger scale with the opening of The Saucery by Rao's Homemade."
Starting today, people can reserve their spot to visit The Saucery by Rao's Homemade located in the Soho neighborhood of New York City at 579 Broadway. To reserve your spot, visit https://thesaucerybyraoshomemade.rsvpify.com/. Admission is free for all, but guests must sign up for a timeslot ahead of time.
About Rao's Homemade
Rao's Homemade offers authentic sauces made with whole Italian tomatoes and other Italian specialty foods, including premium frozen entrees, slow-simmered soups and bronze die cut pastas. Each product is made with simplicity in mind, using high-quality ingredients. Find out more at www.raos.com.
About Sovos Brands
Sovos Brands is a food company with a mission to acquire, build and grow a portfolio of one-of-a-kind brands that bring today's consumers delicious food for joyful living. Sovos Brands invests in brands that have exciting growth potential, combining industry expertise with fresh thinking to bring its products into more homes across America. The brands in its portfolio include Rao's Homemade, a line of premium pasta sauces, frozen entrees, soups, and pasta; noosa, a producer of thick, velvety whole milk yoghurt; Birch Benders, a fast-growing producer of delicious, better-for-you pancake and waffle mixes, toaster waffles, and pancake and baking cups; and Michael Angelo's, a leading producer of authentic frozen Italian entrées.
SOVOS™, RAO'S®, RAO'S HOMEMADE®, NOOSA®, BIRCH BENDERS® and MICHAEL ANGELO'S® are trademarks of Sovos Brands. Find out more about Sovos Brands at www.sovosbrands.com, Rao's Homemade at www.raos.com, noosa at www.noosayoghurt.com, Birch Benders at www.birchbenders.com, and Michael Angelo's at www.michaelangelos.com.
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Former (RED) CEO brings innovation, creativity and proven leadership in social impact for global health
SAN MATEO, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Type 1, a global diabetes nonprofit, is pleased to announce that Deborah Dugan has been appointed as the organization's CEO, beginning April 18. Dugan will lead the Beyond Type 1 team as it delivers on its mission of empowering people who live with diabetes through peer support programs, global campaigns and digital platforms.
Dugan is known for her success as CEO of (RED), the not-for-profit organization founded by Bono and Bobby Shriver to raise awareness in the fight against AIDS. Dugan provided invaluable strategic vision for 8 years, helping (RED) reach $600M for the Global Fund and impacting the lives of more than 110 million people. She has also served as CEO of The Recording Academy™ and president of Disney Publishing Worldwide.
"Deborah has an impressive background, and her skills, insight and experience will be critical to the continued success of our organization," said Beyond Type 1 Board Chairman Nate Checketts. "She has a proven track record sharing compelling stories and shining a light on overlooked communities to drive systemic change."
Dugan succeeds Thom Scher, following his unexpected death last December. Scher led the organization from 2018 through 2021. Interim CEO and board member Tracey McCarter welcomes Dugan's success and passion for creativity, innovation and social justice.
"I am honored to have filled this critical role for an organization that I've been passionate about since its founding," said McCarter. "The team at Beyond Type 1 is paving a way for a better future for the global diabetes community, and Deborah's expertise, strategic leadership and success in being a change agent will best enable this organization to achieve its greatest impact."
Dugan, who has been recognized as one of the "100 Most Powerful Women" by Forbes, "Top Woman to Help Change the World" by Elle and "Nelson Mandela Changemaker" by PTTOW!, looks forward to applying her unique penchant for innovation and social impact in her role at Beyond Type 1.
"I am so grateful for Tracey's steadfast leadership during a painful time in the organization as they continue to change lives," said Dugan. "Today, there are 537 million people living with diabetes. That number is expected to grow to 783 million by 2045. There is still so much to do, and I am looking forward to working with the dynamic team at Beyond Type 1 as we make significant progress in the fight against this global health crisis."
About Beyond Type 1
Beyond Type 1 is a nonprofit organization changing what it means to live with diabetes. By leveraging the power of social media and technology, Beyond Type 1 empowers people to both live well today and support a better tomorrow. Through peer support programs, global campaigns and digital platforms, Beyond Type 1 is uniting the global diabetes community across both type 1 and type 2 diabetes, helping to change what it means to live with chronic illness. Founders + Leadership support operational expenses so that 100% of every dollar raised directly supports the most promising global efforts and programs working to educate, advocate and cure type 1 diabetes.
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BUCHAREST, Romania and SANTA CLARA, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bitdefender, a global cybersecurity leader, was named a Strong Performer in the latest Forrester Research, Inc. global evaluation of endpoint detection and response providers. The report, "The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Detection and Response Providers, Q2 2022," evaluated 15 vendors across 20 individual criteria including Investigation Capabilities, Product Vision, Product Security, ATT&CK alignment, and grouped the results into three categories: current offering, strategy, and market presence.
When evaluating an endpoint detection and response (EDR) vendor, Forrester recommends several criteria organizations should look for in a provider. This includes a vendor who has "a powerful detection engineering team backed by a leading threat research group…," a vendor who provides, "unique approaches to feed prevention with detection," and "providers [who] will be developing product enhancements in extended detection and response (XDR)."[1]
"With sophisticated cybersecurity attacks becoming more frequent, it's crucial for organizations of all sizes to have strong threat prevention, detection and response capabilities across their entire endpoint infrastructure – from workstations and servers to containers," said Steve Kelley, president and general manager of the Bitdefender Business Solutions Group. "We are pleased Forrester has recognized Bitdefender as a Strong Performer in the EDR market. We believe this recognition highlights our solution's multi-layered protection capabilities to identify, investigate and quickly remediate threats, helping organizations be more cyber resilient across physical, virtual and cloud environments."
Forrester evaluated Bitdefender GravityZone Ultra, the company's unified security platform incorporating endpoint protection (EPP), endpoint detection and response and advanced risk analytics, all managed from a single console. The cross-endpoint event correlation and threat analysis capabilities of GravityZone Ultra helps organizations reduce attacker dwell time and accelerate investigations and response actions. GravityZone Ultra is a key technology foundation for Bitdefender managed detection and response (MDR) services to augment a customer's own team for 24/7 security operations with proactive threat hunting.
Bitdefender highlights from the report include:
- Maximum Score in Investigation Capabilities -- GravityZone Ultra earned the highest score possible in the Investigation Capabilities criterion.
GravityZone Ultra enables security teams to triage alerts easily and investigate incidents faster using attack timeline and sandbox output, allowing them to react swiftly and stop ongoing attacks with remediation actions via a single mouse click.
- Fully Aligned with the MITRE ATT&CK Framework -- According to the report, GravityZone Ultra maps all telemetry, malicious or benign, to the MITRE ATT&CK framework, a globally-accessible knowledge base of adversary tactics and techniques used industry-wide to guide security teams in detection and response actions.
In the 2022 MITRE ATT&CK Evaluations for enterprise, Bitdefender was a top overall performer (including 100 percent detection for Linux systems) of the 30 participating cybersecurity vendors.
- Maximum Score in Product Vision -- Bitdefender achieved the highest possible score in the criterion of Product Vision, indicating, in our opinion, that Bitdefender's vision for GravityZone Ultra is unique and aligns with customers' current and future needs.
GravityZone Ultra leverages 30 security layers including pioneering antimalware, artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation and cross-endpoint correlation to prevent, detect and respond to breaches throughout the entire attack kill chain. These capabilities enable stronger cyber resilience against sophisticated and ever-evolving threats.
- Maximum Score in Product Security – Bitdefender achieved the highest possible score in the criterion of Product Security.
Product Security refers to the solution's development using secure coding practices, security testing, vendor vulnerability disclosure policies, and software bill of materials (SBOM). All Bitdefender solutions are designed and built from the ground up by expert engineers, software architects and mathematicians using security by design principles.
In the report, Forrester notes, "Bitdefender has long been the behind-the-scenes, reliable endpoint security technology leveraged by many leading security products on the market." The report goes on to say, "The Bitdefender offering is straightforward and reliable. It supports a wide array of OS versions and distributions across Windows, Mac, and Linux, more than most in this evaluation. The user interface is logical and clean, combines individual alerts into related incidents, and provides helpful context and color coding within an incident."
[1] November 15, 2021, Forrester Now Tech: Endpoint Detection & Response, Q4 2021, by Allie Mellen
For a complimentary copy of The Forrester Wave™: Endpoint Detection and Response, Q2 2022 report, visit: https://businessresources.bitdefender.com/forrester-wave-endpoint-detection-and-response-providers-q2-2022.
About Bitdefender
Bitdefender provides cybersecurity solutions with leading security efficacy, performance and ease of use to small and medium businesses, mid-market enterprises and consumers. Guided by a vision to be the world's most trusted cybersecurity solutions provider, Bitdefender is committed to defending organizations and individuals around the globe against cyberattacks to transform and improve their digital experience. For more information, visit https://www.bitdefender.com.
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Lightning Finance (LiFi) integration enables businesses to experience the benefits of Bitcoin with lightning-fast, low-fee, secure payment processing.
MIAMI, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, node infrastructure provider, BlockSpaces, announced that it will offer Lightning Connect; a simplified, non-custodial solution designed for businesses to enable fast, low-fee payment processing. The announcement was made at the world's largest bitcoin focused conference, Bitcoin 2022, in Miami, Florida. The company recently closed a nearly $6M round of funding to ramp up development and accelerate its hypergrowth trajectory.
The Lightning Network is a layer two protocol that locks transactions in off-chain smart contracts via a mechanism called "channels" which are tied to on-chain Bitcoin transactions. In this way, the protocol maintains the security of the Bitcoin network while enabling faster transactions on the second layer.
With this addition, BlockSpaces continues to expand their extensive infrastructure that currently supports over 10,000 blockchain nodes across the world. Lightning Connect will add auto-provisioning and management of Lightning nodes for businesses to simplify using the network while retaining full ownership and control of their funds. The Lightning nodes are managed through the BlockSpaces interface where balances of Bitcoin, recent invoices, and an overview of channels and liquidity will be displayed.
"We're very excited to announce our enterprise-grade Lightning nodes. This has been a long time coming, as I have been interested and watching the development of the Lightning Network progress for years. Now feels like the right time to bring LiFi to every business across the world", said Gabe Higgins, Co-founder and Chief Blockchain Officer of BlockSpaces. "We're proud to put our own company on a Bitcoin standard, now we're enabling other businesses and organizations to do the same."
BlockSpaces will be a premier Lightning Service Provider (LSP), offering "Super Channels." As the ultimate set-and-forget solution, businesses will no longer have to manually manage nodes or channels and take advantage of auto-balance, receive, and send specified amounts that scale with channel activity.
"It's thrilling to announce our product providing businesses a seamless way to tap into the benefits of Lightning," said Ben Schroth, Lead Bitcoin Developer at BlockSpaces. "Offering automated liquidity management that abstracts the complexities of Lightning will solve glaring problems for business adoption. We strive to make Lightning integration easier than traditional payment rails."
Lightning Connect will bring the ease of social mobile banking to enterprise-scale with fully managed infrastructure and operations to manage liquidity while reducing capital and resource requirements to run Lightning nodes.
The Lightning Connect waitlist is live and will be available Summer 2022 on the BlockSpaces platform.
ABOUT BLOCKSPACES
BlockSpaces is a B2B integration platform that connects business applications to blockchain networks (public and private) through managed Web3 infrastructure, no/low code workflows and robust performance analytics. The company was founded in 2017 and is headquartered in Tampa, Florida. For more information, visit www.blockspaces.com.
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Critical Security Standard Expands Access to Leading Online Whiteboard and Virtual Workspace Solution Across the U.S. Federal Government and Department of Defense
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Underscoring its commitment to the highest security standards, Bluescape announces its online whiteboard and virtual workspace has achieved an elite security designation for software providers: the Department of Defense (DoD) Impact Level 5 (IL5).
This unique authorization builds on the IL4 designation that Bluescape received in 2021 from the U.S. Navy, and makes Bluescape the only online whiteboard solution available to any mission owner or operator who works with Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). The IL5 authority to operate (ATO) was received from the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) and achieved in partnership with Bluescape's trusted federal integrator, Bridge Core (Bcore).
Under IL5, government agencies, contractors, and DoD users will enjoy expanded use of Bluescape's virtual workspace and collaboration tools with unprecedented access to the most sensitive unclassified data available. This will empower dispersed uniform and civilian personnel with a common operating picture to brainstorm, collaborate, and communicate seamlessly and adeptly in a secure, virtual workspace.
"We firmly believe you shouldn't have to sacrifice security for mission agility," said John Greenstein, GM of Federal at Bluescape. "We are honored to be a trusted DoD partner, and this important IL5 designation is the next step in our ongoing commitment to deliver the most secure online whiteboard and virtual workspace built for the unique collaboration needs of federal teams."
A proven solution within the most sensitive defense, intelligence, and national security environments, Bluescape also recently received the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP) 'In Process' Designation, under sponsorship of the U.S. Air Force. In addition, the platform meets NIST 800-171 and NIST Cybersecurity Framework compliance and supports Microsoft 365 Government Community Cloud High deployments.
"Achieving IL5 will go a long way in ensuring our customers are not only secure but have real-time access to the critical information and collaboration tools they need to drive mission outcomes," said Mark Willis, CISO at Bluescape. "As a cybersecurity and military intelligence veteran, I know firsthand the importance of upholding 'security first' principles so service members, DoD employees, and government civilians can focus on collaboration and efficiency in defense of our nation."
As a U.S.-based company that protects all U.S. customer data here at home, Bluescape continues to align its security posture with the Executive Order on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity and the Office of Management and Budget's zero trust strategy.
For more information, visit Bluescape.com/government.
About Bluescape
Bluescape is the mission-ready online whiteboard for high-value collaboration. Bluescape empowers distributed teams with easy-to-use tools to bring agility to complex processes — eliminating miscommunications, missed deadlines, and wasted time. Certified FedRAMP In Process, Bluescape is built for the security needs of the public sector. Customers include Fortune 100 companies and government agencies. Bluescape was founded in Silicon Valley in 2012. Visit Bluescape.com/government and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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MINNEAPOLIS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eva Medtec, Inc. is pleased to announce in addition to ongoing over-the-counter sales and clinician referrals, they are also accepting prescriptions for their innovative Neuroglide system for patients who have back/neck pain related to a workers' compensation claim.
The patented, FDA-cleared Neuroglide Back/Neck Pad is the first of a system of automated therapy devices that provide effective, convenient, and sustainable pain management solutions for at-home use.
The technology is designed to emulate a therapeutic modality called manual lymphatic drainage (MLD). MLD triggers the body's parasympathetic nervous system, activating powerful natural relaxation and pain relief pathways.
"We are so pleased that recipients are seeing improvements in their back and neck pain thanks to Neuroglide—and we're excited that physicians are recognizing the impact that our device can have on their patients' pain levels," says Neuroglide inventor and Eva Medtec founder Irene Waldridge.
For orders related to workers' compensation claims, a physician should fax a prescription to Eva Medtec, Inc. at 952-479-7936. Workers' compensation insurance companies must then give Eva Medtec prior authorization in order for a patient to receive a Neuroglide system.
Note: insurance companies approve the Neuroglide system on a case-by-case basis. Not all claims are guaranteed to be approved. Approval for prior authorization is not guaranteed.
Neuroglide inventor Irene Waldridge previously founded Tactile Medical where she held four patents as the inventor of the Flexitouch® System for the treatment of lymphedema and venous insufficiency.
ABOUT EVA MEDTEC, INC. - Founded in 2012 by successful medtech entrepreneur, Irene Waldridge, Eva is a Minnesota-based medical technology startup whose mission is to deliver unique, effective, and accessible therapeutic devices that lessen dependence on expensive and inconvenient therapies, and drugs. Their goal is to affordably help pain sufferers live better and care for themselves in the convenience of their own homes. Eva is headquartered in Bloomington, MN, where Neuroglide devices are currently assembled in-house. Visit www.evamedtec.com or www.neuroglide.com for more information.
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LONDON, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Brilliant Planet Limited (formerly Susewi Ltd), the nature-based carbon capture and storage company, today announced the closing of its oversubscribed $12 million Series A funding co-led by Union Square Ventures and Toyota Ventures. Additional and follow-on investors include Future Positive Capital, AiiM Partners, S2G Ventures, Hatch and Pegasus Tech Ventures.
Brilliant Planet is unlocking the power of algae as an affordable method of permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at the gigaton scale. The company's innovative processes enable vast quantities of microalgae to grow in open-air pond-based systems on coastal desert land. This is achieved without using freshwater, by harnessing a natural process that contributes to the health of oceans and air.
Following four years of trials at its 3-hectare research facility in Morocco, Brilliant Planet will use the proceeds of the Series A round to prepare for construction of a 30-hectare commercial demonstration facility while continuing its fundamental R&D programme based in London. Brilliant Planet is supported by partners including UK Research & Innovation, Scottish Association of Marine Science and Southampton University across a range of research initiatives such as remote sensing, oceanography, sensor development and fluid dynamics.
"Nature-based solutions to climate change are normally the most scalable and cost-effective but it is often difficult to verify the amount of carbon removed by these methods and the permeance of the storage. On the other hand, man-made solutions such as direct air capture can be easily verified but are prohibitively expensive due to the significant inputs of energy, chemicals and fresh water required. Brilliant Planet has now developed a uniquely cost-effective, scalable and verifiable nature-based system that delivers on all requirements." states Adam Taylor, CEO of Brilliant Planet. "With the IPCC confirming that tremendous amounts of carbon will need to be removed from the atmosphere to limit global warming to 1.5°c, we feel that this is the right solution at the right time."
Raffael Jovine, Chief Scientist and Co-Founder added, "By using empty desert and seawater that would not have otherwise come to the surface, our solution creates 'new' Net Primary Productivity. In other words, we employ underutilised natural resources to grow new biomass and draw down excess carbon dioxide. Per unit area this approach sequesters up to 30 times more carbon per year than rainforests, while it also de-acidifies the local coastal seawater back to pre-industrial levels."
John Buttrick of Union Square Ventures will be joining the Board of Directors. "With many of the world's largest companies announcing net-zero targets each month, we expect substantial growth in demand for high quality carbon credits over the next few years." said John. "This presents an important opportunity for companies that can quickly scale carbon removal while meeting the quality standards demanded by sophisticated companies. We believe Brilliant Planet is uniquely positioned to do so."
Lisa Coca, Climate Fund partner at Toyota Ventures, added "We were impressed by the depth of fundamental research undertaken by the Brilliant Planet team, and their ability to translate these findings into real-world efficiency improvements and an extensive patent pipeline. A deeper understanding of algae has enabled Brilliant Planet to harness nature, rather than needing to change it, and we look forward to supporting the company as it works to combat climate change."
Earlier UKRI grant funding, through the Transforming Food Production programme, played an important role in developing R&D through to pilot-scale demonstration. Katrina Hayter, UKRI Challenge Director of the Transforming Food Production Programme commented "It is fantastic to see Brilliant Planet attract additional investment from the private sector to build on and scale-up the technology they have developed and demonstrated through the Transforming Food Production programme. Setting the sector on a trajectory to realise net-zero emissions is a cornerstone of our programme. The large-scale cultivation of algae has huge potential to mitigate the impacts of climate change, whilst also providing opportunities as a sustainable alternative source of food."
Brilliant Planet is actively recruiting across a broad range of scientific, engineering, technology and corporate roles. To learn more and meaningfully contribute towards solving one of our planet's most pressing issues please visit www.brilliantplanet.com/careers
About Brilliant Planet
Brilliant Planet is unlocking the power of algae as an affordable method of permanently and quantifiably sequestering carbon at the gigaton scale. The company's innovative process enables vast quantities of microalgae to grow in open-air pond-based systems on coastal desert land. This is achieved without using fresh water, by harnessing a natural process that contributes to the health of oceans and air. For more information visit www.brilliantplanet.com
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising -- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against of purchasers of Everbridge, Inc. ("Everbridge" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: EVBG) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Everbridge securities between November 4, 2019 and February 24, 2022, (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/evbg.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants misled investors by: (1) failing to disclose that Everbridge was experiencing integration problems with respect to these acquisitions; (2) using the revenues from these acquisitions to mask increasingly stagnant organic growth; and (3) failing to disclose that the COVID pandemic was having a material impact on the size of the deals that Everbridge was able to obtain, with a negative effect on the Company's revenue growth.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/evbg or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Investor Relations Analyst, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Everbridge you have until June 3, 2022, to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC is a corporate litigation boutique. Our primary expertise is the aggressive pursuit of litigation claims on behalf of our clients. In addition to representing institutions and other investor plaintiffs in class action security litigation, the firm's expertise includes general corporate and commercial litigation, as well as securities arbitration. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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GUILFORD, Conn., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brook + Whittle, a leading provider of pressure sensitive and shrink sleeve prime labels, today announced that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Custom Labels Group within Cenveo Worldwide Limited ("Cenveo").
The acquisition significantly enhances Brook + Whittle's position in e-commerce and digital label printing in North America. "Cenveo's Custom Labels Group is a differentiated business with incredible experience in short run volumes, fast turnaround service, and great product quality, all delivered through some of the world's most advanced digital systems," stated Mark Pollard, CEO of Brook + Whittle. "This acquisition places Brook + Whittle at the forefront of digital transformation in the label industry. Regardless of whether our customers require one or one billion labels, the combined platform has the capability to deliver high quality, custom designed products with the industry's fastest lead-times. Brook + Whittle welcomes the Custom Labels Group employees, and we are excited about our collaboration to provide unmatched capabilities and value to our respective customers."
"We are excited to accelerate our growth in joining the Brook + Whittle team," said Andy Johnson, President of the Cenveo Custom Labels Group. "Their coast-to-coast platform and broad portfolio of capabilities will bring additional value to our client base and my team, and I look forward to bringing our expertise, industry-leading turnaround times, and outstanding product quality to the Brook + Whittle business."
Robert G. Burton, Jr., CEO of Cenveo said, "First and foremost I would like to thank our remarkable employees for their commitment and excellence. We are proud of the business we have built and are pleased the Cenveo Custom Labels Group will be joining the team at Brook + Whittle. This transaction delivers great value to our shareholders and demonstrates the success of our strategic plan. Going forward, Cenveo is in an advantageous position as we look forward to our continued standing as North America's leading envelope manufacturer."
David Golde, Managing Director at Genstar, said, "Cenveo's Custom Labels Group is a fantastic business that fits squarely into Genstar and Brook + Whittle's thesis of expanding the capabilities of Brook + Whittle to drive increased value for its customers. Genstar is excited to continue supporting Brook + Whittle's impressive growth through meaningful internal investments, as well as continued M&A to broaden and strengthen the company's portfolio of products and services."
Credit Suisse served as financial advisor to Cenveo on the transaction. AlixPartners acted as carve-out and operational advisor to Cenveo. Credit Suisse is providing committed financing in support of the transaction. Wells Fargo Securities and O'Melveny & Myers advised Brook + Whittle and Genstar.
The transaction is expected to close in Q2 2022.
About Brook + Whittle
Brook + Whittle is a leading North American manufacturer of premium prime label solutions with highly differentiated capabilities, entrusted by some of the most well-known brands. The company provides pressure-sensitive labels, shrink sleeves and flexible packaging, with a focus on sustainable solutions, complex decoration, and digital printing. With a heritage rooted in product development and comprehensive in-house manufacturing, the company draws on its wide variety of specialized printing expertise, including flexographic, rotogravure, and digital. Brook + Whittle operates nine production facilities across the US. To learn more about Brook + Whittle, visit www.brookandwhittle.com
About Genstar Capital
Genstar Capital (www.gencap.com) is a leading private equity firm that has been actively investing in high quality companies for over 30 years. Based in San Francisco, Genstar works in partnership with its management teams and its network of strategic advisors to transform its portfolio companies into industry-leading businesses. Genstar currently has approximately $35 billion of assets under management and targets investments focused on targeted segments of the financial services, industrials, healthcare, and software industries.
About Cenveo
Cenveo is a leading North American manufacturer of envelopes and custom labels with over 100 years of experience. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, Cenveo's team of more than 2,900 employees is focused on delivering quality products and service to some of the world's most recognized brands. Cenveo operates 20 facilities nationwide with a commitment to producing world-class products that foster a more sustainable future. For more information, please visit us at www.cenveo.com
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Brook + Whittle:
Daryl Northcott
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Chris Tofalli
Chris Tofalli Public Relations
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Dynamic partnership includes redesigned branded club space at Citi Field and access to VIP experiences for Caesars Rewards members
FLUSHING, N.Y. and LAS VEGAS, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") and the New York Mets today announced a multi-year partnership to make Caesars Sportsbook an Official Sports Betting Partner of the team. In addition to a variety of VIP experiences and hospitality assets for members of the industry-leading loyalty program, Caesars Rewards, this partnership features plans to open a new sportsbook lounge at Citi Field, Caesars Sportsbook at the Metro Grille.
Scheduled to open during the 2022 Major League Baseball season, the new upscale 13,000 square foot space for fans to enjoy the Caesars Sportsbook app together will come to life on the Excelsior Level at Citi Field with a multi-tiered dining room and outdoor patio seating complete with panoramic views overlooking left field.
"New York is a key state for us following the successful launch of our Caesars Sportsbook app in January," said Chris Holdren, Co-President of Caesars Digital. "The Mets' fanbase is one of the most loyal in baseball and this partnership offers us the chance to treat those passionate fans like Caesars. We look forward to opening our space at Citi Field during an exciting time for the franchise."
Caesars Sportsbook is the only app in New York that rewards sports bettors with every bet they place to unlock experiences within the Caesars portfolio of resorts and partnerships. Eligible sports fans across the Empire State can download the easy-to-use Caesars Sportsbook app on iOS or Android and place sports wagers today to earn unforgettable experiences at Citi Field this MLB season.
Access to official New York Mets logos and marks, TV-visible in-game signage, and broadcast and digital content across Mets' properties are also included in this partnership, which extends Caesars Sportsbook's already-established footprint in New York. Caesars Sportsbook is an authorized gaming operator of the MLB and is currently live in 23 states and jurisdictions—17 of which are mobile—and operates the largest number of retail sportsbooks across the country, including sportsbooks at top New York gaming destinations Turning Stone, Yellow Brick Road, and Point Place Casino through the Oneida Indian Nation and at Caesars, Harrah's Resort and Tropicana in Atlantic City.
For real-time industry updates and to follow the Caesars empire, players can engage with the Caesars Sportsbook social handle @CaesarsSports on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
About Caesars Entertainment, Inc.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment Company in the U.S. and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.'s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the Company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit. www.caesars.com/corporate. Must be 21 or older to gamble. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling problem? Call 1-877-8-HOPENY (846-7369) or text HOPENY (467369).
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Four New Models Arrive in Monochromatic Colorways
DOVER, N.J., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Casio G-SHOCK unveils the latest additions to its BABY-G collection with the release off the BGD565 series. The lineup includes four all-new, monochromatic models arriving with updated slimmed down cases, while still upholding the absolute toughness the brand is known for.
Just in time for Spring, the new series arrives in a variety of simple, yet sleek colorways, including the all-black BGD565-1, the pale pink BGD565-4, the all-white BGD565-7, and the 90's-inpsired translucent case and band of the BGD565S-7. These latest watches arrive in a slimmer silhouette, down from 12.5mm of the previous models to 11.3mm for these, offering a more compact, lightweight option.
The new timepieces also come equipped with standard G-SHOCK features, such as:
- Shock Resistance
- 100M Water Resistance
- 2 Year Battery Life
- EL Backlight
- Multi-function Alarm
- 1/100th sec Stopwatch
- 1-sec Countdown Timer (24Hr), Auto Repeat
- Full Auto Calendar
- Flash Alert
The BGD565-1, BGD565-4, and BGD565-7 will retail for $79 each, with the BGD565S-7 retailing for $89. The new designs will be available for purchase starting this April at select jewelers, baby-g.com, and the G-SHOCK Soho store. For more information about the Baby-G brand, visit https://www.baby-g.com/.
About BABY-G
Casio's female timepiece brand, BABY-G, was created as a counterpart to its "big brother" G-SHOCK in 1994. The brand exemplifies the meeting of fashion and function for the vibrant, active woman with watches that are stylish, bold, tough and chic. Equipped with the same great functionality that G-SHOCK is known for, BABY-G timepieces are shock and water resistant with multiple daily alarms and stopwatch functions. For additional information on Casio's BABY-G line of timepieces, please visit www.baby-g.com.
About Casio America, Inc.
Casio America, Inc., Dover, N.J., is the U.S. subsidiary of Casio Computer Co., Ltd., Tokyo, Japan, one of the world's leading manufacturers of consumer electronics and business equipment solutions. Established in 1957, Casio America, Inc. markets calculators, keyboards, mobile presentation devices, disc title and label printers, watches, cash registers and other consumer electronic products. Casio has strived to realize its corporate creed of "creativity and contribution" through the introduction of innovative and imaginative products. For more information, visit www.casio.com
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KFAR-SABA, Israel and IRVINE, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CathWorks, an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), and Quest International, a global service support provider to the OEMs, announced today they have signed a post-sales technical service support agreement that Quest International becomes the preferred technical service delivery partner for end-to-end service support of CathWorks' fast-growing install-base of customers globally. CathWorks plans to leverage Quest's capabilities to accelerate its commercial operations and expand its geographic footprint.
"In pursuit of our mission of partnering with physicians to transform how cardiovascular disease is diagnosed and treated, we have become partners with Quest International because of their deep industry expertise and their ability to provide comprehensive services including depot repairs, field services, supply-chain logistics and other professional services. Quest's global coverage and scalable resources will augment CathWorks' growing global commercial footprint while enhancing our customers' overall experience," said Ramin Mousavi, President and CEO of CathWorks.
"Having served Fortune 500 companies since 1982, Quest is dedicated to meeting the needs of its OEM customers with a comprehensive suite of services and solutions. Partnering with CathWorks perfectly fits our OEM services offering and provides CathWorks and its end-users a global and reliable one-stop shop for all the CathWorks FFRangio™ System service needs," said Shawn Arshadi, President and CEO of Quest International.
In addition to growing global presence, both companies have their US headquarters in Irvine, California, an unmatched strategic destination for technology and life science companies. Quest and CathWorks see this partnership as their continued commitment of local economic growth. Both organizations have a long history of partnership with local organizations such as the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce and Octane Orange County.
ABOUT CATHWORKS
CathWorks is the leader in digital health innovations that can improve the lives of patients globally. The CathWorks FFRangio™ System combines advanced computational science and artificial intelligence, transforming how cardiovascular disease is diagnosed and treated. It provides physicians access to objective drug-free and wire-free intraprocedural multi-vessel physiology guidance that is practical for every patient. For more information, visit www.cath.works and follow us on Twitter @CathWorks.
ABOUT QUEST INTERNATIONAL
Quest International is a leading global post-sales service support partner for original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) across multiple industries including healthcare, industrial, aviation and government as well as IT Solutions provider for large and small enterprises. Having served Fortune 500 companies since 1982, Quest offers a robust suite of new services and solutions throughout its three business units: OEM Services, IT Services and Technology Solutions. Quest is ISO 9001, 13485, 14001, and ANSI/ESD S20.20 Certified with over 30 operation centers worldwide.
Corporate headquarters are located at 60-65 Parker, Irvine, CA 92618. For more information call 800-231-6777 or visit www.questinc.com.
Quest International and the Quest logo are registered trademarks of Quest International Inc.
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CathWorks
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First Up: Introducing A Pigment Packed Gel Pencil Formula of the Brand's Iconic Tattoo Liner
SAN FRANCISCO, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KVD Beauty launches Tattoo Pencil, born from the brand's #1 liquid liner, now in an ultra-smooth gel pencil. Model, actress, singer, and musician Paris Jackson makes her beauty industry debut as the face of the new Tattoo Pencil Liner launch.
An accomplished actress and model, Paris Jackson has graced the cover of multiple national and international fashion magazines, a testament to her worldwide recognition. Daughter of a prodigal pop sensation, Jackson is an emerging musician herself, taking the industry by storm with her beautiful moody, vocal songs. Now with her first-ever beauty role as KVD Beauty's latest brand ambassador, Jackson is expanding her wings with an entirely new and exciting endeavor.
"As an artist, I was immediately drawn to KVD Beauty for their commitment to artistry and self-expression, both of which are huge parts of my personal identity," said Jackson. "I also appreciate how the brand brings tattoos and cosmetics together in such a beautiful way. Paired with the fact that they're 100% vegan and cruelty-free, this partnership with KVD Beauty feels truly organic and I cannot wait for all the exciting things to come."
"Paris exemplifies so much of what KVD Beauty stands for - kindness, discovery, and individuality, to name a few," said Tara Loftis, KVD Beauty Global Vice President of Marketing and PR. "As graceful as she is beautiful, we are so excited to be partnering with such an inspiring, powerful woman as our new brand ambassador and the face of Tattoo Pencil Liner. We know this partnership will be a great success, and there's no one we'd rather work with than Paris for this exciting journey."
To bring this highly anticipated launch to life, Jackson's artistry for this campaign shoot was spearheaded by KVD Beauty's Global Veritas Artistry Ambassador Anthony Nguyen (@anthonyhnguyenmakeup), top celebrity makeup artist known for his endless creativity and showstopping looks. Inspired by the bold and graphic liner looks you can create with the pencil, the campaign was shot by celebrated photographer Tyrell Hampton and styled by Danyul Brown.
The new Tattoo Pencil Liner is a long-wear gel eyeliner featuring high-impact pigment with a bold matte finish, and glides on easily so you can line it, smudge it, or go graphic with your look. This versatile pencil is waterproof, transfer resistant, and fade resistant for all day wear on the lid or waterline.
Tattoo Pencil Liner was inspired by the two foundations of tattoo artistry: LINING, to easily create bold linework + SHADING, to let you quickly smudge it out. The formula sets fast and locks in place for all-day wear; simply apply on one eye at a time so you can set it and forget it.
Launching in 10 matte shades ranging from kit-essentials like TROOPER BLACK + brown to high-impact cobalt + purple, this collection gives you the tools to get artsy with your looks. Shades were inspired and named after historical pigments including Pyrolusite Brown (cool brown), Axinite Brown (warm brown), Magnetite Gray (smoke gray), Verdetta Green (deep emerald), Violet Hematite (antique violet), Diox Purple (bold amethyst), Madder Red (rust red), Azurite Blue (vibrant cobalt), Blue Ashes (intense sapphire) and the brand's iconic Trooper Black (ultra-black).
Pro Tips:
- LINE IT: Glide the pencil along the lash line and/or waterline. For a softer look, use a small, dense brush or your finger to gently smudge the line.
- LIQUID SMOKE: Create a wing with Tattoo Liner in TROOPER BLACK on the upper lash line, then use a color Tattoo Pencil Liner shade to quickly smoke out your lower lash line and waterline for an undersmoke look.
- TIGHTLINE: After lining with Tattoo Liner, use Tattoo Pencil Liner in TROOPER BLACK or PYROLUSITE BROWN to fill in any gaps in your upper waterline for a seamless look.
In a consumer study on 30 volunteers, immediately after application:
- 97% of users agree that this product has rich and intense pigment payoff.
- 94% of users agree that this product is comfortable in the waterline.
- 93% of users agree that this product has high-pigment payoff in the waterline.
As always, Tattoo Pencil Liner is 100% vegan and cruelty-free. KVD Beauty Tattoo Pencil Liner ($22) is launching with 10 shades and will be available online at KVDVeganBeauty.com, and in store and online at Sephora.com on April 11, 2022, and in-stores and online at Ulta Beauty on June 10, 2022.
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TAMPA, Fla., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in Tampa, Florida completed its 1000th surgery last week. The milestone comes less than three months after the hospital opened in January 2022 as a first-of-its-kind facility dedicated to the surgical treatment of thyroid, parathyroid and adrenal tumors and cancers.
The 1000th endocrine tumor surgery was a thyroid cancer performed by Dr Gary Clayman and Dr Rashmi Roy of the Clayman Thyroid Center. The Clayman Thyroid Center is America's highest volume thyroid surgery center, performing nearly 2,000 thyroid operations annually. Their reputation means patients from all over the US and many foreign countries travel to Tampa for their thyroid surgery.
"It's incredible to have hit this milestone in less than 3 months from the new hospital opening," said Dr. Gary Clayman. "More than half of our patients live in other states or other countries, showing that they are prioritizing their health and traveling to see best-in-class surgeons at an amazing specialty hospital dedicated to the treatment of thyroid cancer. It was very fitting that our 1000th patient was a young woman from New Mexico suffering from papillary thyroid cancer. It is now the fastest growing cancer among young women, but it's extremely curable if treated buy an expert thyroid surgeon."
Amanda, a young mother recently diagnosed with papillary thyroid cancer, traveled across the country to have surgery at the new hospital. After her diagnosis, Amanda did her research and considered every option available to her.
"I'm young," she said. "I have a 6-month-old and I couldn't believe the diagnosis of cancer. When you have a baby and you hear the word cancer… Your mind goes a million miles an hour. You're thinking, 'am I going to see my son grow up'?"
She and her husband met with local surgeons and looked into other major hospitals and universities around the country, willing to go wherever they believe she would have the best outcome.
"We looked at MD Anderson, we looked at the Mayo Clinic, and we looked at Cleveland Clinic," Amanda's husband said. "None of their websites had enough information on this disease, their procedures and who their surgeons were. All of their surgeons do multiple different types of surgery—they don't sub-specialize and do high volume like they do at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery. We just did not feel comfortable with them."
They ultimately found the information they were looking for at www.thyroidcancer.com, the Clayman Thyroid Center's website.
"The website is really helpful because I had all the information I needed all in one spot," Amanda said. "I didn't have to visit 20 different websites. To be quite honest, after we found that website, we didn't really look anywhere else. I learned everything I needed to know about my disease in one place."
Of course, the young family faced some anxiety about traveling with a baby and gave some consideration for staying local and not traveling to seek the best surgical care.
"I'm on a lot of hiring panels at work and I know we are not supposed to put bias into our decision. We make decisions based on objective criteria such as experience and past success," Amanda said. "Once I got into that mindset, it was an easy decision. Dr. Clayman is extremely high volume and has been doing this for 30 years. You simply can't compete with that. After I looked at it that way, I stopped letting emotion drive me toward convenience and made the decision that was best for my health and overall outcome."
"Trying to figure out which surgeon to go to—the one close by, or the one across the country was a big decision," Amanda said. "We prayed about it, we talked to our friends, we talked to our priest, trying to take everything into account- physically, mentally, spiritually. We talked with a friend of ours who had the same type of cancer I had about 20 years prior, and she really affirmed my decision. She wasn't able to do this type of in-depth research back then, she just went to the local doctor she was referred to, and she ended up having complications because they didn't get all of her cancer out during the first surgery."
Unfortunately, recurrent thyroid cancer occurs quite frequently for a variety of reasons. First, expert ultrasound evaluation of the entire neck is required of all patients prior to thyroid surgery—something that is not done routinely by most surgeons and hospitals. Second, most thyroid surgeons are quite inexperienced performing less than 10 thyroid cancer operations per year. Finally, nearly half of all patients with thyroid cancer will not know their diagnosis of thyroid cancer until their first operation is completed. By then it's too late to do a better "cancer" operation and the patient is at high risk for the cancer to recur, and thus need a second operation.
"The other thing that put us at ease is that they have someone from pathology right there in the operating room who is able to tell you right then and there if they got all the cancer out or if they need to take out more," said Amanda's husband. "That got me thinking about if we got the surgery elsewhere, do they assume they got it all out and then 10 years down the road we find out they didn't?"
As a patient, you have direct control the quality of your thyroid surgery by selecting the best, most experienced thyroid surgeon, thereby greatly decreasing the chance of obtaining the wrong or incomplete thyroid operation. The Clayman Thyroid Center's surgeons are some of the most experienced thyroid surgeons in the world, performing nearly 2,000 thyroid operations annually. Operating out of the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery, the Center is a full-service thyroid surgery practice, offering the most advanced forms of thyroid surgery for all types of thyroid tumors, from small thyroid nodules to complex recurrent thyroid cancers.
The Clayman Thyroid Center moved into its new home at the Hospital for Endocrine Surgery in January 2022, joining the surgeons of the Norman Parathyroid Center, Scarless Thyroid Surgery Center and Carling Adrenal Center. Combined, these specialized centers make up the highest volume endocrine surgery practice in the world by almost two-fold.
"I came to Tampa 6 years ago from MD Anderson Cancer Center with the dream of building something unique in all of medicine—a surgical practice and a hospital where excellence is the only acceptable outcome. We now operate out of an amazing new facility designed with thyroid cancer patients in mind. Within this fantastic building are housed the best equipment and the best people—doctors, nurses and techs who have dedicated their careers to treating and curing endocrine tumors and cancers. I can honestly say there is no other hospital like this in all the world. Patients around the world come here for treatment, and will set the standard for outcomes for patients with thyroid cancers, parathyroid and adrenal tumors."
"We walked in and we said, this doesn't look like a hospital," said Amanda. "It's so modern and comfortable. The staff is so fantastic, and the experience was so personalized. You're traveling across the country because you have cancer, but when you arrive here it doesn't feel like that. I don't like hospitals and I'm sure lots of people don't, so it was a really different experience."
About the Clayman Thyroid Center:
Founded by one of the nation's best-known thyroid surgeons, the Clayman Thyroid Center is the highest volume thyroid cancer referral center in the United States. The Center boasts the most experienced thyroid surgeons in the US who provide personalized care allowing the greatest opportunity for cancer cure, wellness, and cosmetic and functional outcomes via all types of thyroid surgery from minimal incision to scarless thyroid surgery to advanced cancer care.
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SCHAUMBURG, Ill., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Comet Bio, manufacturer of Arrabina™ dietary fibers, was selected as the winner of the Givaudan Innovation Challenge at this year's Future Food-Tech conference in San Francisco. Givaudan, the global leader in the creation of flavors, taste, functional and nutritional solutions, hosted the challenge with Future Food-Tech organizers to find a company to partner with that has breakthrough natural and healthy ingredients.
"We want to thank Givaudan for selecting Comet Bio as the challenge winner," said Rich Troyer, CEO of Comet Bio. "Being selected represents more than an award win, but an opportunity to collaborate with Givaudan's leading innovation team as we continue to grow our proprietary line of Arrabina™ dietary fibers."
Comet Bio's line of Arrabina™ arabinoxylan dietary fibers were developed to fill the market need for low-dose and clinically-proven dietary fibers that can be used in a wide array of food and beverage applications with no trade-offs in terms of taste or performance. Comet Bio recently completed a $25 million Series C financing and has used these funds to invest in the innovation and commercialization of its Arrabina™ product line. The company has partnered with RE Energy, a REE Holding company, to build a dedicated manufacturing facility in Kalundborg, Denmark which will supply over 4 million kilograms of Arrabina™ per year.
As the innovation challenge winner, Givaudan and Comet Bio will work together and assess opportunities for collaboration.
"Our objective with the challenge was to find innovative new ingredients with gut health and immunity benefits to fit into our Taste & Wellbeing initiatives. We were really impressed with Comet Bio and Arrabina™. We look forward to exploring collaboration opportunities," said Emilie Fromentin, Head of Explore Health & Nutrition at Givaudan.
Future Food-Tech works with leading companies to spotlight novel innovation within the industry. After making it through the initial phase of the Innovation Challenge, three finalists including Comet Bio presented a live pitch at the conference to judges from Givaudan including Emilie Fromentin and Alex Bastos, Givaudan's Head of Front End Innovation. After deliberations, Comet Bio was named the winner live at the event.
"We received so many applications from visionary companies around the world for the Innovation Challenge in partnership with Givaudan," said Oliver Katz, Conference Producer at Future Food-Tech. "We were delighted to see Comet Bio crowned the winner. We can't wait to learn more about this new collaboration and how it will bring us all even closer to the future of food."
To learn more about Comet Bio, its proprietary technology, and its award-winning line of Arrabina™ dietary fibers, visit http://comet-bio.com/.
About Comet Bio
Comet Bio is a food ingredients company based in London, Ontario, and Schaumburg, Illinois. Comet Bio is the only company with the IP and expertise needed to perfect nature's best fiber, arabinoxylan, an FDA-recognized fiber with superior tolerance in the gut and clinically-proven health benefits. Comet Bio's proprietary line of Arrabina™ arabinoxylan dietary fibers are upcycled certified and can easily be added to any food and beverage application.
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--Announces Los Angeles and New York Alternative Investments Conference--
NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following its successful annual flagship Miami conference in January, Context365 announced new events for alternative investment professionals. West 2022 in May and New York 2022 in June will bring together notable speakers and panels on timely investment topics and offer attendees one-on-one meeting and networking opportunities.
"Context continues to marry the best of both worlds – our growing algorithmic matchmaking platform, Context 365, with a superior in-person meeting and conference experience – to create a robust, global and multi-functional community where fund managers and allocators can meet 365 days of the year," commented Eric Noll, Context365 CEO
Context 365 Insights – What's Trending
"Through connections and insights made in the Context 365 platform we remain at the forefront in the latest emerging investing trends in digital assets as well as other areas such as ESG and minority-owned funds. This conference series will headline innovators in business and finance providing unique views on current trends in the rapidly growing alternative investment space," concluded Noll.
On Context 365 year-over-year growth of allocator engagement in private equity was up 325%, venture capital increased 325% and real assets expanded by 619%.
West 2022 Conference
West 2022 will be held May 9th and 10th at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles. Speaker and panel discussions will center on the hottest topics in alternative investments. A who's who in business and finance from private equity, venture capital, private credit and illiquids will focus on topics covering the tokenization of securities and NFTs; ESGs, decarbonization, sustainable coins, energy usage in digital asset mining and real estate.
The two-day event will be filled with notable keynotes, panel discussions, one-on-one meetings and additional networking opportunities. Attendees can schedule one-on-one meetings in advance using Context 365, an online, deal matchmaking and networking platform that enables asset management professionals and other portfolio management professionals to discover new and relevant alternative investment opportunities through algorithmic technology.
To view the latest agenda: Context West 2022 Agenda.
New York 2022 Conference
Context returns to New York in June 2022 for hedge fund week. Specific dates, location and agenda will be announced soon. This in-person event will bring together qualified investors and alternative investment managers for two days of panel discussions, keynotes and prescheduled one-on-one meetings and networking opportunities with a focus on digital assets and ESG.
Please check back regularly – https://context365.com.
Event Registration
Context's conferences bring together professionals interested in alternative investments. To register for these events, go to: Context West 2020 Registration
About Context365 LLC
Context365 fuses together the best of both worlds – a growing algorithmic matchmaking platform with a superior in-person meeting and conference experience – to create a robust, global and multi-functional community where fund managers and allocators can meet 365 days of the year.
Context 365 is a discovery and connection technology that links thousands of allocators and alternative investment fund managers. Through its 'state of the art' platform, members are equipped to discover and access new opportunities, through proprietary matching algorithms and deep networking capabilities.
Additionally, the company connects the alternative investment industry through a combination of signature events and one-on-one meetings paired with technology. Context delivers efficient and productive in-person networking opportunities.
Members also benefit from investments insights, proprietary industry data and robust thought -leadership content posted to its newly revamped website www.context365.com.
Allocators in Context 365 include family and multi-family offices, fund-of-funds, institutional investors including pension, endowments, foundations, and consulting firms. Investment managers in Context 365 include hedge funds, private equity, fixed income, private debt, private credit, and venture capital funds, as well as commodity trading advisors and direct lending managers.
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New Chief Revenue Officer and Senior Vice President of Product & Engineering join after company reported fourth consecutive year of 100% year-over-year revenue growth
CHICAGO, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Copado, the global leader in low-code DevOps, today announced it expanded its executive team with multiple industry veterans to support its record growth. Mark Desrosiers was named Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) and Kevin Carl was appointed Senior Vice President of Product and Engineering.
A seasoned sales veteran with more than 20 years of experience in technology, Desrosiers was most recently CRO at Impact. Prior to that, he was Group Vice President at Oracle, and spent more than eight years at Salesforce in various sales roles culminating at Senior Associate Vice President of North America Platform Cloud Sales.
Responsible for extending Copado capabilities into additional SaaS platforms, Carl was previously Group Vice President at Oracle. He also has served as the Executive Vice President and Global Chief Information Technology Officer for Radisson Hotel Group where he led the hotel group's global IT organization through two acquisitions, a sweeping reinvention and rebranding of the company.
Additionally, Copado added Pam Bellner as Senior Vice President and General Council and James Huang as Senior Vice President of Alliances. Pat McQueen changed roles and was named Senior Vice President of Customer Success and Services and Sabine Gillert is now Senior Vice President of Customer Growth. Overall, Copado more than doubled its ranks in fiscal 2022, with global headcount increasing in Australia, Europe, India and the U.S.
"People are the code at Copado," said Ted Elliott, Chief Executive Officer for Copado. "Our incredibly successful year is due to the great employees we have on board. I'm confident that our new executive team will lead us through the next wave of growth. We are thankful to our customers, investors, partners, and employees for supporting us on our journey to make release days obsolete."
The new executive appointments follow a tremendous year of growth, as Copado closed its fourth consecutive year of 100% year-over-year revenue growth. The fourth quarter of fiscal 2022, ending on January 31, was the biggest quarter in the history of the company with 93% quarter-over-quarter growth. Copado signed 600 new customers and doubled the number of customers with six-figure contracts. New customers added to the roster include American Family Mutual Insurance, Stellantis and TransUnion.
In fiscal 2022, Copado secured $236 million in series B and series C financing, with a $1.2 billion valuation. With this infusion of capital, Copado acquired DevSecOps company New Context and AI testing companies Qentinel and Qualibrate to become the first DevOps platform to natively offer both continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) and automated testing.
Copado also announced strategic partnerships with IBM and Veeva and now has the largest low-code DevOps ecosystem with more than 150 partners. Working with its partners, Copado is jointly developing new solutions for Salesforce Marketing Cloud, Salesforce Commerce Cloud and the nCino Bank Operating System.
With its Spring 21 release, Copado extended its position as the #1 low-code DevOps platform by launching the first multi-cloud DevOps platform for enterprise SaaS and low-code development. In a year of incredible product innovation, Spring 21 provided open connectivity to any SaaS platform and a universal CI/CD engine. It was awarded Best DevOps Collaboration Solution by the Tech Ascension Awards. Based on the strength of customer reviews, Copado has been named a leader in DevOps platforms by G2 for 11 straight quarters.
To support this massive growth, Copado is focused on training the next generation of cloud development teams. Last year, it grew its DevOps community to more than 50,000 members and certified 6,000 new DevOps professionals. In fiscal 2023, Copado plans to train an additional 20,000 new professionals on low-code DevOps to become the largest low-code DevOps community and platform where members can share powerful stories of innovation.
A Forrester Consulting report commissioned in 2021 found that Copado delivered 20x shorter lead times, 10x faster recovery times, 4x reduction in change fail rate and 7% higher productivity. Further, organizations using Copado's DevOps platform can achieve $4.5 million in value and an ROI of 307% over three years with payback in less than 6 months.
"Low-code and hybrid teams are becoming increasingly common in enterprises as they try to deliver innovation at a breakneck pace, and those teams face the same challenges as traditional coders," added Elliott. "Our industry leading DevOps platform, ability to orchestrate every aspect of the software development process and focus on democratizing DevOps for hybrid teams has led to a blockbuster year for the company."
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About Copado
Copado is the leading DevOps and testing solution for SaaS platforms that run the world's largest digital transformations. Backed by Insight Partners, Salesforce Ventures and SoftBank Vision Fund, Copado accelerates multi-cloud, enterprise deployments by automating the end-to-end software delivery process to maximize customers' return on their cloud investment. More than 1,000 companies rely on Copado to drive digital transformation with speed, quality and value including Boston Scientific, Coca-Cola, Fair Trade, Linde, MassMutual, Schneider Electric and Shell. Copado processes over 50 million DevOps transactions per month and is rated with a 100% score on the Salesforce AppExchange. More information can be found at: http://www.copado.com.
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Makrolon® polycarbonate is key to needle-free injections that can stand up to sterilization
PITTSBURGH, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Covestro, a leading polymer company, is proud to announce its collaboration with PharmaJet, a leading biotech company in needle-free injection technology. PharmaJet's Needle-free Injection Systems (NFIS) provide a more effective way of administering drugs and biologics, and are preferred by patients, caregivers and healthcare workers. NFIS are used as the method of delivery in 20+ COVID vaccine development programs and the world's first plasmid-based DNA vaccine which recently received Emergency Use Authorization for COVID in India.
The PharmaJet systems require a polycarbonate material to meet the specifications of the syringe and vial adapter while standing up to gamma radiation and ethylene oxide sterilization. Covestro was able to support PharmaJet's material needs, despite supply chain issues that affected many medical suppliers.
Covestro has more than 50 years of experience manufacturing polycarbonate for the medical device industry. This product and collaboration demonstrates the company's leadership and breadth of portfolio in this market. Covestro's range of biocompatible, medical grade products are used across a wide range of applications from IV access components to surgical instruments to drug delivery solutions.
"We needed a polycarbonate resin that was suitable for our biotech applications and came from a vendor we could rely on," said Chris Cappello, President and CEO, at PharmaJet. "Covestro has provided great support to PharmaJet in the fight against COVID-19, allowing the collaboration to achieve better immunological results than needle and syringe delivery."
"Covestro is honored to provide a reliable supply of Makrolon® polycarbonate that meets the demand of needle-free injection, ultimately leading to a better patient experience, and reduced waste," said Mark Nichols, Healthcare Key Account Manager, Covestro.
To learn more about how your company can use Covestro's material expertise to enhance your medical device manufacturing, please visit our Solution Center.
About Covestro LLC:
Covestro LLC is part of the global Covestro business, which is among the world's leading manufacturers of high-quality polymer materials and their components. With its innovative products, processes and methods, the company helps enhance sustainability and the quality of life in many areas. Covestro supplies customers around the world in key industries such as mobility, building and living, as well as the electrical and electronics sector. In addition, polymers from Covestro are also used in sectors such as sports and leisure, cosmetics and health, as well as in the chemical industry itself.
The company is committed to becoming fully circular and aims to become climate neutral by 2035 (scope 1 and 2). Covestro generated sales of around EUR 15.9 billion in fiscal 2021. At the end of 2021, the company had 50 production sites worldwide and employed approximately 17,900 people (calculated as full-time equivalents).
Find more information at www.covestro.us
About PharmaJet:
PharmaJet's mission is to enable greater access to life improving pharmaceuticals. PharmaJet Needle-free Systems provide increased vaccine effectiveness, a preferred patient and caregiver experience, and a proven path to commercialization. They are also safe, fast, and easy-to-use. The Stratis® System has U.S. FDA 510(k) marketing clearance, CE Mark, and WHO PQS certification to deliver medications and vaccines either intramuscularly or subcutaneously. The Tropis® System has CE Mark and WHO PQS certification for intradermal injections. For more information visit www.pharmajet.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
Tropis® is a registered trademark of Pharmajet, Inc.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements based on current assumptions and forecasts made by Covestro AG. Various known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors could lead to material differences between the actual future results, financial situation, development or performance of the company and the estimates given here. These factors include those discussed in Covestro's public reports which are available at www.covestro.com. The company assumes no liability whatsoever to update these forward-looking statements or to conform them to future events or developments.
Makrolon® is a registered trademark of Covestro Group.
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Hardworking outdoor apparel and gear, supported by partnership with American Hiking Society
MOUNT HOREB, Wis., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duluth Trading Company is relaunching its Alaskan Hardgear brand under a new brand name, AKHG™. The reintroduced AKHG™ will showcase an expansion into womenswear, extended sizes, all-weather performance apparel and gear alongside a commitment to conserving the outdoors with a two-year partnership with the American Hiking Society. Inspired by the Alaskan wilderness, AKHG™ is built to perform year-round in a variety of conditions – from the harshest to the most serene – and celebrates the rewarding moment arriving at camp and every bit of leg work it took to get there.
"There's an undeniable growing desire across communities to explore the world around us and partake in the activities that come with being outdoors," said Neala Shepherd, Senior Vice President, Customer Experience, Duluth Trading. "AKHG™ aims to provide clothes and gear for those who love the rolled-up-sleeves side of adventure and embrace the work that goes with exploring in the wild."
With more size-inclusive offerings, weather-shielding fabrics, convertible features, and technical design elements that boost versatile, long-term use, each new AKHG™ style delivers superior quality, comfort, and function to let wearers Live Life Less Soft™. The brand continues to feature the ingenuity and innovative technology that Duluth Trading customers have come to know and love.
This spring, brand fans are encouraged to get outdoors and discover the latest from Duluth Trading and AKHG™:
The Crosshaul Collection
With an exceptionally strong TOUGH COTTON™ finish, the Crosshaul Collection is three times more abrasion-resistant than regular cotton without sacrificing softness or breathability. New styles include the Women's Plus AKHG™ Crosshaul Collection Cotton Short Sleeve Tee ($34.50) and the Men's AKHG™ Crosshaul Cotton Hoodie ($64.50).
The Renew Bamboo Collection
The eco-friendly Renew Bamboo Collection debuts with the Women's AKHG™ Renew Bamboo Short Sleeve Shirt ($29.50) and similar styles. Transforming bamboo into a modern performance rayon, the fabric is blended with recycled polyester and spandex to enhance moisture-wicking and sun-blocking power, while still feeling supremely soft and flexible.
AKHG™ Olympic Coast Rain Gear
Seam sealed with a 2.5-layer fabric designed to prevent clamminess, the rugged-yet-soft Olympic Coast Raingear features 15K waterproofing and breathability. Built to withstand high winds and rain, the collection is durable and remains lightweight enough to pack into its own pocket. New styles include the Women's AKHG™Olympic Coast 2.5L Rain Jacket ($129.50), Men's AKHG™️Olympic Coast 2.5L Rain Jacket ($129.50), Women's AKHG™Olympic Coast 2.5L Rain Pant ($119.50), and Men's AKHG™️Olympic Coast 2.5L Rain Pant ($119.50).
Perfection Loop Fishing Shirts
Made with a lightweight, free-moving nylon blend, AKHG™️ Perfection Loop Fishing Shirts are sweat-wicking, fast-drying, and snag resistant. Featuring a generous amount of pockets, adjustable cuffs, convertible sleeves, a hook-and-loop rod holder for hands-free fly tying, and back vents, the new fishing shirts offer portable performance for long days on the water. New styles include the Men's AKHG™️Perfection Loop Fishing Shirt ($89.50) and the Women's AKHG™️ Perfection Loop Fishing Shirt ($89.50).
Strengthening its investment in making the outdoors accessible, AKHG™️ simultaneously launches as the Exclusive Apparel Sponsor of the American Hiking Society's National Trails Day® for 2022 and 2023. American Hiking Society is a national organization empowering all to enjoy, share and preserve the hiking experience. Aimed at advocacy and trail service, National Trails Day® improves trail access for millions nationwide, hosting events across all 50 states with participation by hikers, bikers, rowers, horseback riders, trail clubs, federal and local agencies, land trusts, and businesses.
About AKHG™
AKHG™ is an outdoor apparel brand within the Duluth Trading Co. family that was created for those who roll up their sleeves for adventure and Live Life Less Soft™️. The brand's collection of apparel, accessories and gear offer functional design inspired by life in the vast Alaskan wilderness. Built to withstand the harshest of climates and toughest terrain, yet versatile enough for varied outdoor recreational uses like hiking, fishing, camping, and snow sports, AKHG™️ is dedicated to honoring the work of play. All products built by Duluth Trading Co. are backed by the company's "Superior Standard" and supported with outstanding customer service under the "No Bull Guarantee." To learn more, visit www.duluthtrading.com or one of the 65 Duluth Trading store locations nationwide.
About American Hiking Society
Founded in 1976 American Hiking Society is the only national nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering all to enjoy, share and preserve the hiking experience.
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THE WOODLANDS, Texas, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Earthstone Energy, Inc. (NYSE: ESTE) ("Earthstone" or the "Company"), today announced that its subsidiary, Earthstone Energy Holdings, LLC ("EEH"), has commenced, subject to market conditions, a private offering of $550 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes (the "Notes") due 2027 to eligible purchasers (the "Notes Offering").
The Notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by the Company and EEH's domestic subsidiaries that guarantee the Company's obligations under the credit agreement that governs its revolving credit facility (the "Revolving Credit Facility").
The Company intends to use the net proceeds from the Notes Offering to repay a portion of the outstanding borrowings under its Revolving Credit Facility and any remainder for general corporate purposes.
The Notes and the related guarantees to be offered have not been registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act"), or any state securities laws and unless so registered, the Notes and the related guarantees may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to, the registration requirements of the Securities Act and applicable state securities laws. EEH plans to offer and sell the securities only to persons reasonably believed to be qualified institutional buyers pursuant to Rule 144A under the Securities Act and to non-U.S. persons in transactions outside the United States pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act.
This release is being issued pursuant to Rule 135c under the Securities Act, and is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation of an offer to buy the Notes or any other securities, nor shall there be any sale of the Notes or any other securities in any jurisdiction in which such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful.
About Earthstone Energy, Inc.
Earthstone Energy, Inc. is a growth-oriented, independent energy company engaged in acquisitions and the development and operation of oil and natural gas properties. Its primary assets are located in the Permian Basin of west Texas and New Mexico. Earthstone is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "ESTE." For more information, visit Earthstone's website at www.earthstoneenergy.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Statements that are not strictly historical statements constitute forward-looking statements and may often, but not always, be identified by the use of such words such as "expects," "believes," "intends," "anticipates," "plans," "estimates," "forecast," "guidance," "potential," "possible," or "probable" or statements that certain actions, events or results "may," "will," "should," or "could" be taken, occur or be achieved. The forward-looking statements include statements about the proposed Notes Offering and the intended use of proceeds, the expected benefits of the recent acquisitions completed in 2021 and 2022, and the previously announced pending acquisition of substantially all of the assets of Bighorn Asset Company, LLC (the "Bighorn Acquisition") to Earthstone and its stockholders, the anticipated completion of the Bighorn Acquisition or the timing thereof, the expected future reserves, production, financial position, business strategy, revenues, earnings, costs, capital expenditures and debt levels of the Company, and plans and objectives of management for future operations. Forward-looking statements are based on current expectations and assumptions and analyses made by Earthstone and its management in light of experience and perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will conform to expectations is subject to a number of material risks and uncertainties, including but not limited to: the ability to complete the Bighorn Acquisition on anticipated terms and timetable; Earthstone's ability to integrate its combined operations successfully after recent acquisitions completed in 2021 and 2022, and the Bighorn Acquisition and achieve anticipated benefits from them; the possibility that various closing conditions for the Bighorn Acquisition may not be satisfied or waived; risks relating to any unforeseen liabilities of Earthstone, or related to the recent acquisitions completed in 2021 and 2022, or the Bighorn Acquisition; declines in oil, natural gas liquids or natural gas prices; the level of success in exploration, development and production activities; adverse weather conditions that may negatively impact development or production activities; the timing of exploration and development expenditures; inaccuracies of reserve estimates or assumptions underlying them; revisions to reserve estimates as a result of changes in commodity prices; impacts to financial statements as a result of impairment write-downs; risks related to level of indebtedness and periodic redeterminations of the borrowing base under the Revolving Credit Facility; Earthstone's ability to generate sufficient cash flows from operations to meet the internally funded portion of its capital expenditures budget; Earthstone's ability to obtain external capital to finance exploration and development operations and acquisitions; the Company's ability to successfully complete any potential asset dispositions and the risks related thereto; the impacts of hedging on results of operations; uninsured or underinsured losses resulting from oil and natural gas operations; Earthstone's ability to replace oil and natural gas reserves; and any loss of senior management or technical personnel. Earthstone's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, recent current reports on Form 8-K, and other Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") filings discuss some of the important risk factors identified that may affect Earthstone's business, results of operations and financial condition. Earthstone undertakes no obligation to revise or update publicly any forward-looking statements except as required by law.
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Mark Lumpkin, Jr.
Executive Vice President – Chief Financial Officer
Earthstone Energy, Inc.
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-298-4246
mark.lumpkin@earthstoneenergy.com
Scott Thelander
Vice President of Finance
Earthstone Energy, Inc.
1400 Woodloch Forest Drive, Suite 300
The Woodlands, TX 77380
281-298-4246
scott@earthstoneenergy.com
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By implementing new technology and amplified training, APS is setting the precedent.
SEAL BEACH, Calif., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- All Protection Solutions Corp. (APS), a security services company serving Riverside, Orange Counties and surrounding areas in Southern California, expands with an intensified rebranding launch. From implementing new security technology, APS-Trax, real-time reporting for clients, establishing the highest standards in security guard training, and providing new, on-site security vehicles, APS is setting new security standards in their Southern California market.
With over 23 years of industry experience, Ernesto Arellano, Founder & CEO of APS, is determined to lead his company with great advancements. Arellano says, "We used the Covid Pandemic as a time to assess the industry and evaluate the security needs of Southern California." He continues, "After time of great due diligence, we created a maximum approach to security."
APS-Trax - A top-rated security guard management solution, APS-Trax allows clients to have personal security processes, all trackable in real-time. From Checkpoint Scanning, GPS & Geofencing, Incident Reporting, Daily Activities Reports, Parking Management, Task Management and 2-way Communication, APS-Trax is sure to impress.
APS Training - APS prides themselves in maintaining a highly trained and experienced team. With rigorous and ongoing premier education, the APS Training includes:
- Code of conduct and code of ethics
- Assessment of access control and threat potential
- Fire safety and other dangerous conditions
- Report writing
- Legal powers/limitations of a security guard
- The use of portable radios and other principles of patrol
- Safe handling of hazardous biological and chemical materials
- Public relation and communication skills
More about All Protection Solution Corp
All Protection Solution Corp (APS) is a security services company serving Riverside and Orange Counties and other areas in Southern California. APS is licensed, bonded, and insured to provide a wide variety of services to both residential and commercial clients. APS prioritizes employing highly trained and effective officers. APS offers Armed and Unarmed Security Mobile Patrol, Special Events, Fire Watch, Executive Protection & Loss Prevention. For more information, visit https://www.aps-protection.net/.
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Autograph x ESPN Collaboration Kicks Off with Man in the Arena: Tom Brady NFT Collection
LOS ANGELES and NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ESPN and Autograph, the Web3 brand co-founded by Tom Brady that is pioneering a new era of digital experiences, today announced a multi-year deal for ESPN's first NFT. The collaboration kicks off with a NFT collection based on Man in the Arena: Tom Brady, the 10-part ESPN+ documentary series produced by Religion of Sports, a media company in which Brady is also a co-founder.
The "Man in the Arena: Tom Brady Collection," designed in partnership with Autograph and Religion of Sports, drops April 6, and is exclusively available to view on Autograph.io and for sale on DraftKings Marketplace. The first NFT release coincides with the documentary becoming more widely available for fans to watch across the entire Disney Bundle – ESPN+, Hulu and Disney+ – for a limited time.
"This unique collection around Tom's 'Man in the Arena' docuseries marks the beginning of our relationship with ESPN," said Dillon Rosenblatt, Co-Founder and CEO at Autograph. "As the first NFT partner for ESPN, the possibilities across sports and technology are endless, and we couldn't be more excited to get this content out to the world in a massive way."
The collection consists of three ESPN zine covers illustrating Brady's career, wins and achievements. Brady will also be signing fifty NFTs from the collection. A second collection themed as "Back in the Arena" will drop in conjunction with the debut of the series' tenth episode on ESPN+.
"ESPN is excited to offer our first NFTs to meet our fans at the intersection of sports, technology and content," said Kevin Lopes, Vice President of Sports Business Development & Innovation at ESPN. "Our work with ESPN Edge has led us to where we are today, exploring new, innovative ways of engaging fans, and we are thrilled to partner with Autograph for this collection and others in the future.
The Man in the Arena series, directed by Gotham Chopra, features Brady and other notable figures deconstructing the milestones of his legendary NFL career, mining the psychological and emotional terrain of each victory and defeat.
For more information on Autograph and the collaboration with ESPN, please visit: www.autograph.io and espnpressroom.com.
About Autograph
Autograph is an NFT platform that brings together the most iconic brands and legendary names in sports, entertainment, and culture to create unique digital collections and experiences for users around the world. Cofounded by Tom Brady and headquartered in Los Angeles, Autograph is ushering in a new era of collecting through a streamlined and inclusive process, authentic and creative products, and exclusive partnerships.
About ESPN
ESPN, Inc. is the leading multinational, multimedia sports entertainment brand featuring the broadest portfolio of multimedia sports assets. Based in Bristol, Conn., ESPN launched on September 7, 1979, and is 80 percent owned by ABC, Inc., an indirect subsidiary of The Walt Disney Company. Hearst holds a 20 percent interest.
About Religion of Sports
Religion of Sports is an award winning media company founded by Tom Brady, Michael Strahan and Gotham Chopra. Our work is defined by thoughtful, elevated stories that uncover why sports matter, and distill the spirituality, science and humanity that unite elite performers and people of all kinds. We tell stories that make believers. More at religionofsports.com.
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Evergreen Nephrology will partner with nephrologists to transform kidney care for patients across Colorado
NASHVILLE, Tenn., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Evergreen Nephrology is announcing a joint venture with Colorado Kidney Care, a single specialty nephrology practice caring for patients in the greater Denver Metropolitan area and the surrounding Colorado Front Range. Evergreen Nephrology focuses on partnering with nephrologists in local markets to transform kidney care for patients and believes that nephrologists are best positioned to lead this charge.
Since 2015, more than 12,000 people per year died waiting for a transplant or were removed from the waiting list after becoming 'too sick to transplant.' Evergreen Nephrology and its nephrologist partners believe that the status quo is unacceptable and are committed to providing best in class care for people suffering from kidney disease. This includes delaying disease progression, shifting kidney care to the home, and getting patients needed organ transplants.
The United States spends more than $130 billion dollars a year fighting kidney disease, often because nephrologists are not involved in patient care early enough. Evergreen partners with nephrologists to provide them resources to invest in an expanded care model, the financial backing needed to take total cost of care risk, and a technical platform built for a value-based environment. Evergreen will also partner with dialysis providers and hospitals to share risk and enable better outcomes for patients.
"I am proud and honored that Evergreen Nephrology is partnering with Colorado Kidney Care. When we founded Evergreen, we sought to totally transform the way a person with kidney diseases receives care, by putting physicians at the helm of value-based care. Our goal at Evergreen is to help create a better life for people living with kidney disease, and together with Colorado Kidney Care, we will do just that," said Adam Boehler, Co-Founder and Executive Chairman of Evergreen Nephrology. "Our partnership with Colorado Kidney Care provides one of the best nephrology groups in the country with the full clinical, technical, and financial support to transform care for their patients."
"Being a patient with chronic kidney disease carries high physical and emotional tolls of illness. Challenges include navigating barriers in access to care, family and economic stressors, and the episodic nature of the modern healthcare system which often fails to focus on long-term health outcomes. At Colorado Kidney Care, our goal is to help support our patients comprehensively to improve their quality of life and overall well-being," says Britt Newsome MD MPH MSPH, Chief Medical Officer of Colorado Kidney Care. "We are excited to partner with Evergreen Nephrology to achieve these goals. Evergreen has the expertise and resources to help us continue our transition from episodic, fee-for-service care to a system that prioritizes better patient outcomes and health. We feel that this system of care will greatly benefit our patients and local healthcare partners."
About Evergreen
Evergreen Nephrology was built with the mission to transform kidney care by putting nephrologists in the driver's seat. By empowering nephrologists, providing financial backing, best-in-class clinical resources, and analytical insights and tools, Evergreen strives to slow disease progression, improve clinical outcomes, and increase quality of life for people living with CKD and ESRD. In addition to providing high quality healthcare and strategic partnerships, Evergreen intends to launch a Medicare Advantage Plan in 2023.
Evergreen Nephrology's Co-Founder and Executive Chairman Adam Boehler's drove efforts at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Innovation Center (CMMI) and the department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to introduce the kidney care models (KCC) models that empower nephrologists as they care for their patients. In addition to transforming dialysis delivery, the HHS team set new standards for organ procurement to increase transplantation. Adam and fellow Co-Founder Abe Sutton were awarded the 2019 President's Medal from the American Society of Nephrology.
About Colorado Kidney Care
Colorado Kidney Care (CKC) is a single specialty nephrology practice of 32 board certified nephrologists and 14 advanced practitioners who care for patients throughout the greater Denver Metropolitan area and the surrounding Colorado Front Range. CKC proudly supports a Nephrology Research Division that conducts cutting edge research studies with a focus on curing kidney disease, slowing its progression and controlling the complications of this complex disease. The practice also operates a dialysis access center, is opening an ambulatory surgery center with a focus on the care of dialysis access for patients with kidney disease and serves as Medical Director for one of the regions three kidney transplant centers. CKC providers care for patients at 13 acute care inpatient hospitals, five long-term acute care (LTAC) facilities, seven outpatient clinical offices and more than 30 outpatient dialysis centers.
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CLEVELAND, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Franklin C. Malemud has joined the Cleveland office of McDonald Hopkins LLC as a Member of the Litigation Department and Chair of the firm's growing Trust and Estate Litigation Practice Group.
Malemud is recognized in Northeast Ohio as a preeminent trust and estate litigation attorney with a robust client base. He brings more than two decades of experience providing guidance to clients on disputes and problem solving involving family wealth transfer, wills, trusts, guardianship, conservatorship, powers of attorney, and living wills. He comes to McDonald Hopkins after having served as the Co-Chair of the Trust and Probate Litigation Group at Reminger Co., LPA.
"McDonald Hopkins has a sterling reputation in the business and legal community, and is known for doing the type of trust and estate disputes I have historically handled in the 21-plus years that I have been doing this kind of work," said Malemud. "Joining the firm presented a great opportunity to work with talented, smart, informed lawyers. I was looking for a partner interested in growing a practice that is expanding because of a number of concerns and considerations - an aging population, people living longer, larger families, and increased wealth, even amongst people who historically did not have wealth. McDonald Hopkins is that partner."
Malemud takes a compassionate approach with the hope of bridging the gaps in matters that often strain family relationships.
"This kind of work involves families and disagreements amongst family members and loved ones. I am a passionate attorney, but built into that is compassion and empathy," said Malemud. "Part of what I do with my passion is to understand how other people feel, so that while I am advocating for my clients, I am not disregarding what is taking place within their family, between people who care about each other despite the fact that they are in a dispute."
Malemud's experience in Estate and Probate Litigation has earned him notable recognitions such as being honored as Best Lawyers in America: Lawyer of The Year 2021 in Litigation-Trusts and Estates and Best Lawyers in America for Commercial Litigation. Malemud is also a Fellow of the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel (ACTEC).
After obtaining his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University, Malemud earned his J.D. from Case Western Reserve University School of Law.
He can be reached at 216.348.5808 and fmalemud@mcdonaldhopkins.com.
About McDonald Hopkins
Founded in 1930, McDonald Hopkins is a business advisory and advocacy law firm with locations in Chicago, Cleveland, Columbus, Detroit, and West Palm Beach. With more than 50 service and industry teams, the firm has the expertise and knowledge to meet the growing number of legal and business challenges our clients face. For more information about McDonald Hopkins, visit mcdonaldhopkins.com.
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David Carducci
McDonald Hopkins LLC
600 Superior Avenue, East, Suite 2100
Cleveland, Ohio 44114
Phone: 216.348.5814
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SOUTH JORDAN, UT, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Experlogix, one of the leading providers of cloud-based CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) and Document Automation software for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Salesforce, today announced integration with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce. Dynamics 365 Commerce is an omnichannel eCommerce solution that allows retailers to build a website, connect physical and digital stores and track customer behavior.
Experlogix CPQ for Dynamics 365 Commerce guides customers and resellers through the selection of valid product configurations via an intuitive interface that includes dynamic visualizations as well as up-sell and cross-sell messages. Logic-based rules ensure option compatibility and pricing accuracy while generating complete bill-of-material, ready for production in Dynamics 365 Operations. Experlogix CPQ eliminates order and pricing errors, reduces product returns, and provides an exceptional self-service shopping experience.
"As businesses strive to keep up with the pace of change, they're looking for innovative tools to deliver a better customer experience. Experlogix CPQ infuses product and pricing intelligence within Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce to provide the ultimate online shopping experience," says Experlogix Sales Vice President, Jeff Holway.
"We have been unwavering in our commitment to deliver innovative solutions for the Microsoft Dynamics 365 platform," says Peter Willemse, Vice President of Product, Experlogix. "Our support for Dynamics 365 Commerce is the very latest example of our desire to meet the demands of the enterprises worldwide."
"Companies like Experlogix add value by integrating their solutions with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Commerce," said Brendan Sullivan, Principal Program Manager, Dynamics 365 Commerce, Microsoft. "The product integration with Experlogix's CPQ software is the type of technological solution that helps ensure retailers can create engaging digital storefronts to deliver a unified and customized experience for modern shoppers."
Experlogix is a leading provider of cloud based CPQ (Configure, Price, Quote) and Document Automation software that simplifies and humanizes the most complex products and processes to unlock workflow velocity and create a better customer experience.
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