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NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its Earth Day celebrations, TIAA released its Responsible Business Report outlining how the company is making a positive impact on society and the people and institutions it serves.
The report provides an overview of TIAA's corporate social responsibility and responsible investing policies and programs across impact areas including environmental stewardship, governance, community engagement, diversity, equity and inclusion and investing.
"At TIAA, our commitment to Be The Change is at the heart of who we are -- as a trusted industry leader, a workforce advocate and a community and environmental steward. Our responsible business practices shine throughout the organization," said Corie Pauling, Chief Inclusion Diversity & Equity Officer and Head of Corporate Social Responsibility at TIAA. "With more than a century of innovation and influence, we recognize that our work isn't done -- in fact, we believe in setting and resetting the bar. We know this is vital to our global organization's journey forward to be the change in retirement readiness for all."
Highlights from the report include:
Environmental Stewardship:
- Committed to net zero carbon by 2040 for both the Nuveen real estate global portfolio and TIAA operations
- Committed to net zero carbon by 2050 for the TIAA General Account
- Planted more than 13,000 trees in reforestation efforts
Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity:
- Launched THRIVE, a GROW (Get Really Outstanding at Work) program to support the career development of underrepresented demographic groups at TIAA
- Launched the TIAA People Equity Index, or TPEX, our innovative, internally developed leadership coaching tool
- Achieved a 90% ranking via our Disability Equality Index
- Recognized by The Human Rights Campaign Foundation 100% rating for support of LGBT employees
- Named a top company for executive women, multicultural women, and dads by Seramount
- Ranked no. 9 in DiversityInc's Top 50 Companies for Diversity
- Expanded the Be the Change Platform
Corporate Social Responsibility:
- Provided 2.1 million meals to school children
- Donated 10,000 books to help build diverse libraries
- Funded $50,000 toward TIAA college scholarships with the First Responders Children's Foundation
- Raised $72,000 for personal protective equipment to be distributed to health clinics in medically underserved communities
Governance
- Underrepresented racial and ethnic groups represent 71% of the executive management team
- Women represent 41% of TIAA and CREF trustees and overseers
- Enhanced sustainability reporting with alignment and disclosure from the Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB)
- Saw 400-percent increase in Sustainability Action Team participation, with 41 offices represented
To read the full report, click here.
About TIAA
TIAA is a leading provider of secure retirements and outcome-focused investment solutions to millions of people and thousands of institutions. It is the #1 not-for-profit retirement market provider1, paid more than $3.6 billion to retired clients in 2020 and has nearly $1.4 trillion in assets under management (as of 12/31/2021)2.
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- As of Dec. 31, 2020. Based on data in PLANSPONSOR's 403(b) Market Survey, which published in August 2021.
- As of December 31, 2021 assets under management across Nuveen Investments affiliates and TIAA investment management teams are $1,375 trillion.
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(The Hill) — President Biden’s administration is expected to approve an additional $750 million in military assistance to Ukraine that will include Howitzer artillery, a source confirmed to The Hill.
The new aid package comes as Ukrainian forces are preparing for Russia to concentrate its forces in an assault on the east of the country after being pushed back from around the capital city of Kyiv.
It’s not clear precisely when Biden plans to announce the new assistance. The president has nothing on his public schedule on Wednesday.
The White House did not respond to a request for information.
The new assistance, which was first reported by Reuters, comes as Ukrainian officials are pleading for more military help to fend off a barrage of Russian attacks.
Russia has shifted its war aims in recent days, pulling back troops from Kyiv after Moscow was unable to capture the city. U.S. and Ukrainian officials say they anticipate Russia will now focus its attention on southern and eastern areas of Ukraine.
The new $750 million in assistance is on top of $1.7 billion in security assistance provided by the U.S. since Russia launched its assault on Ukraine on Feb. 24 and the $2.4 billion since the beginning of the Biden administration.
The Department of Defense last week said it has provided the Ukrainians with thousands of pieces of anti-aircraft and anti-armor munitions, including Stinger and Javelin missiles; hundreds of Switchblade drones, which act as remote-controlled missiles; laser-guided rocket systems; and 50 million rounds of ammunition.
The administration has also sent Ukrainian forces detection equipment to warn against a chemical weapons attack, personal protective equipment and medical supplies to treat potential victims.
Congress approved $13.6 billion in Ukraine-related assistance as part of a massive government funding bill signed into law in March.
In addition to providing security, humanitarian and economic assistance to Ukraine, the U.S. and its allies have also ratcheted up sanctions on Russian banks and officials in response to the invasion that began almost seven weeks ago.
Biden has also escalated his rhetoric against Russian President Vladimir Putin, accusing him of committing genocide in Ukraine during a speech in Iowa on Tuesday.
“It’s become clearer and clearer that Putin is just trying to wipe out the idea of being Ukrainian,” Biden told reporters following the event, elaborating on his comments. “The evidence is mounting.” | https://www.ktsm.com/news/international/biden-to-announce-750-million-military-aid-package-for-ukraine-source/ | 2022-04-22T18:52:28Z | https://www.ktsm.com/news/international/biden-to-announce-750-million-military-aid-package-for-ukraine-source/ | true | 23 |
Youth Hockey League Holds Concert Fund-Raiser
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. -- The Northern Berkshire Youth Hockey League plans a fund-raiser concert on Saturday, May 14, at the Peter W. Foote Vietnam Veterans Memorial Rink. The inaugural "Ice Jam" will feature local singer/songwriter C.J. Field and Nashville recording artist Timmy Brown. Tickets are $25 in advance or...
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) — New York state Democrats engaged in gerrymandering when drawing new congressional district boundaries for the next decade, a panel of five mid-level appellate judges ruled Thursday.
In a divided 3-2 ruling, the majority found the congressional map was unconstitutional — a decision that, if upheld, would block the use of those district lines for the upcoming midterm elections in November.
The court found Democratic lawmakers acted within their power to approve the maps, after a bipartisan redistricting commission failed to do so earlier this year. But the judges ruled the 2022 congressional map itself “was drawn to discourage competition and favor Democrats.”
Democrats’ attorneys had argued the maps were fair to Republicans, who lost their decadeslong control of the state Senate in 2018 but have won some swing districts. Democrats said the new maps protect minority voting rights and reflect population loss in upstate communities once considered Republican strongholds.
Republicans represent about 22% of registered New York voters, and currently hold eight of the state’s 27 seats in Congress. But New York now gets one less seat following the 2020 Census, and the new maps would have given Democrats a strong majority of registered voters in 22 of the state’s 26 congressional districts.
The GOP lawsuit cited computer simulations by election analyst Sean Trende, who found the maps were gerrymandered.
The court relied on that analysis in its ruling.
“Trende was accepted by the parties as an expert in elections analysis with particular knowledge of redistricting. His direct testimony and his expert reports also were received in evidence without objection,” the judges wrote.
Former Republican Congressman John Faso, an advisor to the petitioners who brought the lawsuit, said he’s happy with the ruling and said the congressional map was “an egregious, unconstitutional gerrymander.”
Legislative leaders indicated they would appeal the decision to the New York Court of Appeals, the state’s highest court.
Mike Murphy, a spokesperson Democratic Senate Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, said he was pleased the court affirmed that the Legislature acted within its power to approve the maps.
“The newly-drawn (state) Senate and Assembly maps are now valid,” he said. “We always knew this case would end at the Court of Appeals and look forward to being heard on our appeal to uphold the Congressional map as well.”
The Court of Appeals is expected to hear the case soon, potentially by next week.
So far this election cycle, courts have intervened to block maps they found to be Republican gerrymanders in North Carolina, Ohio and Pennsylvania, and a Democratic gerrymander in Maryland. Such decisions have led to delayed primaries in North Carolina, Ohio and Maryland. | https://pix11.com/ap-political/court-rules-ny-democrats-gerrymandered-district-boundaries/ | 2022-04-22T18:59:04Z | https://pix11.com/ap-political/court-rules-ny-democrats-gerrymandered-district-boundaries/ | true | 33 |
“You don’t want to start saying one place is better than another, but nobody treats us quite like The Villages does.”
Those sentiments shared by John Weber, tournament director for the PBA50, offer insight into why The Villages has hosted the professional senior bowling circuit’s biggest event for the past four editions.
The 2022 Florida Blue Medicare PBA50 National Championship makes its way back to Florida’s Friendliest Hometown starting on Sunday, with a pro-am event kicking off the ensuing five-day competition inside Spanish Springs Lanes.
Read this story and many others in Friday's edition of the Daily Sun. | https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/in_todays_daily_sun/pba50-national-championship-returns-to-the-villages/article_1bc65722-c1f4-11ec-9879-2b583fdc1b51.html | 2022-04-22T19:00:29Z | https://www.thevillagesdailysun.com/news/in_todays_daily_sun/pba50-national-championship-returns-to-the-villages/article_1bc65722-c1f4-11ec-9879-2b583fdc1b51.html | true | null |
Patriots head into draft looking for youth at LB, WR
By KYLE HIGHTOWER
AP Sports Writer
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — The Patriots were one of the biggest spenders in free agency during the 2020 offseason, uncharacteristically giving big-money deals to beef up holes on both sides of the ball. Because of it, they entered this offseason with a much tighter grip on the wallet. It means Bill Belichick will turn to the draft to bolster a roster that still needs help at linebacker, offensive line, receiver and cornerback. New England enters the draft with eight total picks to get it done, including the 21st pick of the first round. Possible early targets include linebacker Nakobe Dean, receiver Kyle Philips and cornerback Andrew Booth. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/22/patriots-head-into-draft-looking-for-youth-at-lb-wr/ | 2022-04-22T19:04:08Z | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/22/patriots-head-into-draft-looking-for-youth-at-lb-wr/ | true | null |
China says it has signed a security pact with the Solomon Islands that has raised concerns among Australia and the United States of a growing Chinese influence in the South Pacific.
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin told reporters in Beijing Thursday that the agreement was recently signed by Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Solomon Islands Foreign Minister Jeremiah Manele.
According to the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, Wang said the purpose of the new pact is to “promote social stability and long-term peace and security” in the Pacific archipelago and would not target any third party.
A draft of the agreement emerged on social media late last month after the Solomon Islands confirmed it was negotiating a deal with Beijing. The draft included a provision that could allow Beijing to send armed police and soldiers to the Solomons, as well as base its navy ships off the Solomons coast.
The draft agreement raised concern in Canberra and Washington that Beijing would establish a military presence in the Solomon Islands, located less than 2,000 kilometers from Australia. Zed Seselja, Australia’s minister for the Pacific, traveled to the Solomons’ capital, Honiara, to ask Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare to not sign the agreement.
Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang dismissed the concerns about the security pact in his announcement Tuesday, accusing the U.S. and Australia of “deliberately exaggerating tensions,” and that any attempts to interfere are “doomed to fail.”
Prime Minister Sogavare has said the agreement will not include the establishment of a Chinese military base.
The administration of U.S. President Joe Biden is sending a high-level delegation to Honiara this week to discuss the agreement, as well as the reopening of a U.S. embassy there. The delegation is being led by Kurt Campbell, the White House Coordinator for the Indo-Pacific, and Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink.
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A single Bitcoin is valued at over $41,000 — but it takes thousands of computers and tons of energy to competitively mine the cryptocurrency.
The U.S. is the world leader in Bitcoin mining — followed by Kazakhstan, Russia, Canada and Ireland. The industry leader used to be China, until the country's government banned decentralized currencies last year.
The profit margins to mine cryptocurrencies can be tight after factoring the costs for all the hardware, electricity and setup.
That's why many companies have flocked to areas with cheap coal or fossil fuel-based energy — leading to widespread criticism that the industry is polluting the planet and cashing in on climate change.
It takes about 2,000-kilowatt hours to calculate a single Bitcoin transaction. That's the same amount of electricity the average U.S. household uses over the course of two months. And if you combine all crypto mining worldwide, it consumes more energy than the entire country of Norway.
The foreign currency exchange site forexsuggest.com estimates miners will generate 57 million tons of CO2 emissions this year due to the electricity needed to mine Bitcoin.
However, a move is underway to make crypto mining more earth-friendly, and the New York-based company BlockFusion is leading the way.
"We made a conscious decision that we would not burn fossil fuels to generate virtual assets like Bitcoin," CEO Alex Martini said. "It was very important for us to use clean energy."
Thanks to Niagara Falls, that "clean energy" is abundant in upstate New York. The state is now responsible for about 20% of crypto mining done in the U.S.
"We thought it was indicative of where technology was going in the 21st century," Martini said. "You don't burn coal to generate virtual assets, but you can use clean power with zero carbon emission."
However, now the concern is that these "green" crypto companies are using more than their fair share of the clean hydroelectric energy and not hiring many people locally.
Companies like BlockFusion are operating out of old coal plants. These old buildings used to support thousands of jobs in the community, but crypto mining doesn't require nearly the same number of workers.
In response, local and state officials are trying to regulate the quickly expanding industry by passing new restrictions and guidelines.
The city of Niagara Falls has a six-month moratorium on new businesses, and the state requires those companies be licensed. New York also just passed a new annual fee on crypto companies, which they'll have to pay with cash or check — not digital currency. | https://www.ktnv.com/news/national/how-niagara-falls-is-cleaning-up-the-cryptocurrency-mining-industry | 2022-04-22T19:06:37Z | https://www.ktnv.com/news/national/how-niagara-falls-is-cleaning-up-the-cryptocurrency-mining-industry | true | 11 |
Better question – why are members of Congress recording phone calls with each other?
Via Washington Examiner:
Rep. Liz Cheney denies being the one who leaked a tape of House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy telling GOP colleagues he would urge former President Donald Trump to resign after the Capitol riot, which conflicts with McCarthy’s blanket denial.
A brief statement was released the morning after MSNBC host Rachel Maddow played an audio recording of McCarthy on Jan. 10, 2021, responding to Cheney, who was chairwoman of the House Republican Conference at the time, asking if there was a chance Trump would step down. | https://www.weaselzippers.us/481358-liz-cheney-denies-leaking-tape-of-kevin-mccarthy-phone-call/ | 2022-04-22T19:08:19Z | https://www.weaselzippers.us/481358-liz-cheney-denies-leaking-tape-of-kevin-mccarthy-phone-call/ | true | null |
CHICAGO (AP) — The United States will play its June 10 World Cup warmup match against 170th-ranked Grenada at Q2 Stadium in Austin, Texas.
The game, part of the CONCACAF Nations League, will be the third of six World Cup warmups for the Americans.
The No. 15 U.S. plays No. 24 Morocco on June 1 in an exhibition at Cincinnati. The U.S. also is planning a friendly for June 5, possibly against 13th-ranked Uruguay, and is at No. 74 El Salvador on June 14 in the Nations League. Exhibitions are intended for Sept. 23 and 27.
Back in the World Cup for the first time since 2014, the U.S. opens Group B against Scotland, Wales or Ukraine on Nov. 21. The Americans face No. 5 England four days later and meet 21st-ranked Iran on Nov. 29.
The Grenada match venue, announced Friday, is where the U.S. beat Jamaica 2-0 in a World Cup qualifier in October.
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Get your floaties ready — Salt River Tubing season starts April 30!
Salt River Tubing will be open daily from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., “weather and water flow conditions permitting.”
IF YOU GO:
- Children must be at least eight years or older and four feet tall for tubing.
- Glass containers are prohibited by law in the Salt River Recreational Area.
- A valid driver’s license is required for a tube rental deposit per 5 tubes rented.
- Cost: $21 + tax per person.
- Location: 9200 N Bush Hwy Mesa, AZ 85215
WHAT SHOULD YOU BRING?
- Driver's license
- Cash, debit or credit card
- Life vest (recommended for children, non-swimmers, and inexperienced swimmers)
- Ice chests and coolers with plastic cans or bottles
- Tennis shoes or closed-toed shoes
- Hat or visor
- Food, snacks and water. Salt River Tubing recommends 1 to 2 bottles of water per hour “to help prevent dehydration.”
- Sunscreen | https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/salt-river-tubing-to-open-april-30-heres-what-you-need-to-know | 2022-04-22T19:12:52Z | https://www.abc15.com/entertainment/events/salt-river-tubing-to-open-april-30-heres-what-you-need-to-know | false | 1 |
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With inflation at its highest point in decades, many families are working to save money any way they can.
Some are buying things earlier in the year, anticipating even higher price increases down the road in what is known as inflationary psychology.
"It shifts inflation that would've happened in the future into present,” said Daniil Manaenkov, the head of national economic forecasting at the University of Michigan.
Inflationary psychology is a self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts, and it makes complete sense, logically. It plays on our overall worry that if we do not buy a purchase we had planned months in advance, say a new car, right now, we will pay more later and thus our fears drive us to physically cause inflation to spike faster. Manaenkov says it happens with large purchases such as a home, car, or non-perishable items.
"Food is expected to rise in price in the next several months, but if you were to look at agricultural commodities- so wheat, corn, soybeans- their prices are up significantly because they're storable and people are expecting them to increase in price,” said Manaenkov.
Much like inflation itself, inflationary psychology is a phenomenon that we consumers drive, but we are also the ones who determine if those prices stick around.
If wages increase, and workers have the bargaining power to demand it right now. People have more money and it is more likely they can afford the higher prices.
But according to the Brookings Institution, wage growth is not keeping up with inflation (8.8% nominal wage growth vs. 11.1% inflation since the start of 2020), so there is no clear answer on how long inflated prices might stick around.
“Economics is hard and psychology, studying human behavior, is even harder,” said Manaenkov. | https://www.kristv.com/news/national/inflationary-psychology-could-be-pushing-the-prices-of-goods-up-faster | 2022-04-22T19:16:32Z | https://www.kristv.com/news/national/inflationary-psychology-could-be-pushing-the-prices-of-goods-up-faster | false | 11 |
Things like pictures and videos of the accident scene can be useful to show the condition of the area at the time of the incident.
Los Angeles, CA – People who have been injured during an accident have the ability to bring a lawsuit against the person responsible to receive compensation. In order to prevail in the lawsuit, the victim will need various kinds of evidence to prove that the defendant actually caused their losses and that they were negligent. This can be done with the assistance of an accident attorney, who will utilize multiple kinds of evidence during trial or settlement negotiations.
Witness testimony
If there are people who had a clear view of the accident and the events in the moments beforehand, their testimony can be very valuable. It is also common for crucial witnesses to have to take depositions before the trial to put both sides to the case on notice for the type of information they have. A witness who clearly saw one party make a mistake or act reckless can often be the difference between winning and losing a case.
Documentation of losses
When the plaintiff asks for damages in a lawsuit, any kind of economic losses need to be shown through various kinds of documentation. This normally includes medical bills, property repair estimates, wage statements for missed time from work, and other items that can be used to show exactly what the victim has lost and its corresponding value. The plaintiff’s accident attorney in Los Angeles can add up all of these losses and argue that the defendant should have to pay for them through a settlement or a jury verdict.
Evidence of the scene
Things like pictures and videos of the accident scene can be useful to show the condition of the area at the time of the incident. Depending what is specifically documented in the pictures and videos, it may also help prove fault and other relevant issues. This is also helpful for the purposes of proving that the accident actually happened and the extent of the damage and injuries that resulted in the immediate aftermath.
Accident reports
It is important for anyone who has been involved in an accident to contact the local police. This will help document the incident and provide assistance to anyone who has been injured. The police will send people to the scene who have expertise in traffic incidents. Their findings and opinions are summarized in the report that they produce. Because these opinions and other information is an independent judgment of the accident and related matters, it can be an extremely valuable account of the collision.
Meeting with a local attorney
USAttorneys.com is a website that can help people after accidents in California. Anyone who needs to meet with a lawyer can browse the site to find a local attorney who can address their concerns. | https://www.legalreader.com/what-evidence-is-used-in-an-accident-lawsuit-in-california/ | 2022-04-22T19:20:56Z | https://www.legalreader.com/what-evidence-is-used-in-an-accident-lawsuit-in-california/ | true | 1 |
BIRTHDAY CLUB Comes to Hill Country Community Theatre This Weekend
The show runs for April 22-May 16.
The hilarious comedy, BIRTHDAY CLUB by Phil Olson, opens Friday, April 22, promising to elicit lots of "knowing" giggles from the Hill Country Community Theatre audiences.
The story features five unique women each sharing their birthdays together, and all the joys and scrabbles of their lives, over cocktails instead of cake. But when a member of this exclusive club breaks rule number five, the cork really comes out of the bottle! The regular celebrations, and the friendships, could be in jeopardy. It's a tale of women talking to women about men, and so many other things! Men won't want to miss a single word of those conversations!
THE BIRTHDAY CLUB runs for April 22-May 16; Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm, and Sunday matinees beginning at 2:00pm. Tickets are $25 each; $15 for students with ID. It would be the perfect "girls night outing" or Mother's Day matinee!
For more information on this show and other happenings at your home for local live theatre, please call the HCCT Box Office at 830-798-8944 or check out the website www.theHCCT.org. | https://www.broadwayworld.com/austin/article/BIRTHDAY-CLUB-Comes-to-Hill-Country-Community-Theatre-This-Weekend-20220422 | 2022-04-22T19:22:52Z | https://www.broadwayworld.com/austin/article/BIRTHDAY-CLUB-Comes-to-Hill-Country-Community-Theatre-This-Weekend-20220422 | true | 1 |
Is an electric or manual honey extractor better?
Honey extractors make short work of separating the golden effort of bees — honey — from the intricate wax comb that houses it. Bees work all season long gathering nectar that is placed, drop by drop, into hexagonal cells made of beeswax. After these cells are capped, bees use the honey as food to survive the colder months, but lucky apiarists can collect extra comb to extract the honey for use in baking and cooking.
Because of the complex design of the comb, you’ll need a honey extractor. Available in electric and manual forms, honey extractors use centrifugal force to spin the honey out of the comb.
Which honey extractor you choose is determined by how much honey you are processing and whether you have access to a power source to extract it.
Electric honey extractor
Electric honey extractors are available most often in stainless steel bodies with clear lids. The lids let you see the progress of extraction and judge the speed of the spin. They can hold two to 100 frames of honey at once, depending on the size of the frames and the capacity of the extractor.
As with manual extractors, frames are placed inside the extractor with either the face of the frame or the top bar positioned to the outside of the drum. Tangential extractors — the ones with the face of the frame directed toward the walls of the extractor — can only spin one side of the comb at a time. Radial extractors are more efficient, spinning the entire comb at once.
At the flip of a switch, the extractor begins to spin, forcing the honey out to the sides of the drum and down into the collection area at the bottom. A small tap at the bottom lets the beekeeper drain the collected honey into sterilized containers.
For beginning beekeepers, already awash in the start-up costs of building a few colonies of bees, an electric honey extractor may be too expensive. They range from $200-$800.
Electric honey extractor pros
Honey extractors that use electricity are remarkably easy to use. They help the beekeeper process large amounts of honey quickly — a bonus when you’re covering more than a backyard hive or two.
In addition, electric extractors can process many more frames of honey. Industrial bee operations can extract honey from 100 deep frames at a time. Considering that a full deep frame of honey weighs 8 pounds, an electric extractor makes it possible to extract 800 pounds of honey in just a few minutes. Manual extractors powered by a human just cannot handle that much weight.
Electric honey extractor cons
If you are keeping 10 or fewer colonies, or are just starting out, you won’t need an electric extractor. In the first season, most colonies will only produce enough honey to keep themselves alive over the winter. And the following season? You’ll likely get just a few frames of honey to harvest for yourself. There is no need to invest in an elaborate extractor.
Additionally, electric extractors require a power source. While many beekeepers harvest frames and bring them back to a workshop, this may not be possible in remote areas.
Electric honey extractors are also more difficult to keep clean. They must be disassembled and hand-washed to avoid damaging the motor. And as with any machine with moving electrical parts, there is always the possibility of breakdown.
Best electric honey extractor
Vingli Electric 4-Frame Honey Extractor
This features a sturdy drum with adjustable legs and an interior that holds up to four deep frames of honey. It comes with a lifetime warranty.
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Happybuy Electric Honey Extractor
It uses variable speeds to gently extract up to three frames of honey at a time. The motor is powerful and durable for years of use.
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Its sturdy stainless steel construction features a clear plastic lid so you can monitor the spinning. It’s also large enough to fit shallow, medium and deep frames and comes with a one-year manufacturer’s warranty (and tech support).
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Manual honey extractor
Manual honey extractors work in the exact same way as electric extractors, with one crucial difference — the power source is the beekeeper. These come with a crank handle that is used to carefully spin the comb.
Manual honey extractors are available in sturdy stainless steel, but also plastic and glass. Best for smaller beeyards or beekeepers on a budget, they cost $100-$300, depending on the material and size.
Manual honey extractor pros
Unlike electric honey extractors that may have only one or two speed options, a manual extractor lets you control the speed. This helps keep the delicate comb intact and may result in a clearer final product.
Manual extractors may also be easier to clean, because you don’t have to worry about damaging an electrical system. In some cases, the entire assembly can be hosed off or popped in a dishwasher.
Manual honey extractor cons
The major con of a manual honey extractor is that it requires more work than an electric extractor. Honey is heavy, and continually cranking until the comb is empty can be tiring and difficult for people with hand, arm or shoulder pain.
Additionally, manual extractors do not have the capacity to hold more than eight frames. This means more time spinning frames, which makes it impractical for beekeepers with more than 10 colonies to extract from.
Best manual honey extractor
Goodland Bee Supply Hardin Professional 2-Frame Honey Extractor
Its has a solid design and built-in uncapping tool to make extraction easier. The double sieve at the dispensing valve catches stray beeswax for clear golden honey every time.
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BestEquip Manual Honey Extractor
It has an ergonomic handle that is comfortable to hold as you extract honey from up to three frames at once. It’s made of rustproof stainless steel and is easy to use and clean.
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Honey Keeper Pro 2-Frame Stainless Steel Honey Extractor
The clear top lets see how extraction is progressing, and a honey gate manages the flow of the final product out of the valve at the bottom of the stainless steel drum. It’s a professional-grade extractor for beeyards with fewer than 10 colonies.
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Should you get an electric or manual honey extractor?
Because every apiarist (and their bees) is different, it’s challenging to say which extractor works best for you. If you’re looking to process large amounts of honey quickly, an electric extractor cannot be beat.
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Fewest Americans collecting jobless aid since 1970
WASHINGTON (AP) — Applications for unemployment benefits inched down last week as the total number of Americans collecting aid fell to its lowest level in more than 50 years.
Jobless claims fell by 2,000 to 184,000 last week, the Labor Department said Thursday. The four-week average of claims, which levels out week-to-week volatility, rose by 4,500 to 177,250.
About 1.42 million Americans were collecting traditional unemployment benefits in the week of April 9, the fewest since February 21, 1970.
Two years after the coronavirus pandemic plunged the economy into a brief but devastating recession, American workers are enjoying extraordinary job security. Weekly applications for unemployment aid, which broadly track with layoffs, have remained consistently below the pre-pandemic level of 225,000.
Last year, employers added a record 6.7 million jobs, and they’ve added an average of 560,000 more each month so far in 2022. The unemployment rate, which soared to 14.7% in April 2020 in the depths of the COVID-19 recession, is now just 3.6%, barely above the lowest point in 50 years. And there is a record proportion of 1.7 job openings for every unemployed American.
The U.S. job market and overall economy has shown remarkable resiliency despite ongoing supply chain breakdowns, the economic consequences of Russia’s war against Ukraine and the highest consumer inflation in 40 years.
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The Webb Space Telescope is in its final (seventh) stage of alignment, bringing the superlative spacecraft tantalizingly close to commencing its scientific operations.
This alignment stage involves final tweaks to the telescope’s primary mirrors and is happening right on schedule, four months after the spacecraft’s launch from French Guiana. Unlike the earlier alignment stages, each of which had a specifically outlined goal—stacking images of a specific star, for example—the seventh (and final) stage merely repeats certain checks made previously, to ensure everything is as precise as possible.
Meanwhile, the crucial Mid-Infrared Instrument (MIRI) aboard Webb has achieved its final, bone-chilling temperature, according to a NASA release published earlier this month. Since Webb will observe objects like planets, comets, asteroids, and protoplanetary discs in the mid-infrared wavelengths, it’s vital that MIRI—the coldest instrument aboard Webb—is functioning properly. That means chilling it to the point that the vibrations of the atoms inside Webb’s detectors are suppressed. Those vibrations (called “dark current”) go up by a factor of 10 for every degree the instrument temperature increases, according to NASA.
Webb’s 18 mirrors also have to be cooled. The telescope’s primary mirror segments and its secondary mirror are made of beryllium, which takes a long time to cool down.
“Since all the mirror temperatures are now below 55 kelvins, it is expected that MIRI will be sensitive enough to perform its planned science, but any additional cooling of these mirrors will only enhance its performance,” wrote Jonathan Gardner, a Webb deputy senior project scientist, in a NASA blog. “The Webb team hopes to see the mirrors cool by an additional 0.5 to 2 kelvins.”
Later in the telescope’s commissioning, the Webb team will also test how much the spacecraft heats up and cools down depending on the angle it’s at relative to the Sun. That process will help the team correct for those temperature changes during scientific observations, which are expected to begin this summer.
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Here’s a collection curated by The Associated Press’ entertainment journalists of what’s arriving on TV, streaming services and music platforms this week.
MOVIES
— Here’s an offer that will be hard to refuse: Paramount+ is playing host to the Godfather trilogy starting on Thursday, April 28. Sure, Francis Ford Coppola’s films aren’t hard to come by (they always seem to be playing somewhere on cable), but this is in conjunction with the first three episodes of their making-of miniseries “The Offer” (see below). So leave the gun, takes the cannoli and settle in for 13-some hours of Corleone.
— Not to be confused with Judd Apatow’s Netflix satire “The Bubble” from last month, the streamer also has an anime called “Bubble,” directed by Tetsurou Araki and written by Gen Urobochi coming on Thursday about a Tokyo that’s been cut off from the rest of the world and overtaken by adventurous young people. Oh, and there’s bubbles that break the laws of gravity. Or, starting May 1, you can have a Nora Ephron night with “When Harry Met Sally” and “You’ve Got Mail,” which will also have you quoting “The Godfather.”
— If you’re looking for some fresh rom-com fare, Sophie Marceau stars as an empty-nester looking for a fresh start in “I Love America,” a French rom-com coming to Amazon Prime Video on Friday, April 29. So she leaves Paris behind for Los Angeles where an old friend and current owner of a popular drag club tries to help her start dating again. And Hulu has an LGBTQ teen rom-com called “Crush,” starring Rowan Blanchard and Auli’i Cravalho, also streaming Friday, April 29.
— AP Film Writer Lindsey Bahr
MUSIC
— Future has a new album coming out Friday, April 29 but hasn't disclosed its name yet. It's a follow-up to 2020’s “High Off Life,” and will feature Kanye West, Babyface Ray, Drake and Gunna. Future dropped a video for his newest song “Worst Day” and the artist — just named Best Rapper Alive by GQ magazine — has been busy, appearing on Moneybagg Yo’s single “Hard for the Next,” as well as Drake’s “Certified Lover Boy” cut “Way 2 Sexy.” Future also executive produced West’s latest album “Donda 2,” providing vocals on that project’s “Keep It Burning.”
— Kehlani's third album — “blue water road” — drops Friday, April 29 and it sounds as comfortable and sultry as the singer looks on the album's cover, photographed on an empty beach with her hair flowing. Highlights include first single “altar,” the sexy duet “more than I should” with Jessie Reyez and “up at night” with Justin Bieber. (The two worked together on “Get Me” on Bieber's 2020 album ”Changes.") The new album showcases Kehlani’s effortless ability to move from pop, R&B, rap, trance and dance. "To me, the album is like a glass house. It’s light, transparent, and the sun is shining right through it,” she says in a statement.
— Norah Jones is celebrating her breakthrough album “Come Away With Me” with a 20th anniversary reissue including 22 previously unreleased tracks, including “Hallelujah, I Love Him So.” The 20th Anniversary Super Deluxe Edition also includes the original demos that Jones submitted to Blue Note, the complete first session demos she made for the label, and the first version of the album that Jones made at Allaire Studios with producer Craig Street, most of which has never been heard before. The full digital collection will be released Friday, April 29.
— AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy
TELEVISION
— “The Wire” creator David Simon returns to Baltimore, the setting of his triumphant 2002-08 drama, with “We Own This City,” which he produced with fellow “The Wire” alumni George Pelecanos and Nina K. Noble. The HBO limited series dramatizes the corruption that riddled a Baltimore Police Department task force and its impact on the city. Based on Justin Fenton’s nonfiction book of the same title, the series stars Jon Bernthal, Wunmi Mosaku, Jamie Hector and Josh Charles, along with a number of “The Wire” cast members. “We Own This City” debuts Monday.
— Fans of “The Godfather” are fond of recycling its lines, with “I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse” among the most enduring. “The Offer” is the title of a 10-episode Paramount+ series that dramatizes the behind-the-scenes story of the film’s making, based on producer Albert S. Ruddy’s experiences. Miles Teller plays Ruddy, with Matthew Goode as studio boss Robert Evans; Dan Fogler as director Francis Ford Coppola, and Patrick Gallo as Mario Puzo, on whose novel the 1972 film was based. Three episodes of the series, created and written by Michael Tolkin (“The Player”), debut Thursday, followed by weekly episodes on consecutive Thursdays.
— Showtime’s comedy “I Love That for You” stars former “Saturday Night Live” cast member Vanessa Bayer as Joanna, a woman longing to be a host on a home shopping channel. The series also reflects a chapter of Bayer’s real life, overcoming childhood leukemia, with Joanne trying to escape being tagged as “that cancer girl.” Molly Shannon, another “SNL” alum, co-stars as the channel’s star, with Jenifer Lewis as its founder. “I Love That for You” debuts Friday, April 29, on streaming and on demand for subscribers, before its on-air cable debut at May 1.
— AP Television Writer Lynn Elber
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Wizkid Shares the Title of His Fifth Studio Album and Mzansi thinks DJ Maphorisa Will Be Featured
- Nigerian artist Starboy known to many as Wizkid announced that the title of his upcoming fifth studio album More Love, Less Ego
- Wizkid has been spending time with South African artist and producer award-winning DJ Maphorisa
- Mzansi took to social media to express their excitement about the duo teaming again with others saying they have brought us bangers before
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Award-winning Nigerian artist Star Boy, known to many as Wizkid, has shared that he is working on new music. The Essence hitmaker took to social media to share that the title of his upcoming fifth studio album will be More Love, Less Ego. He didn’t however share the release day and name of the artist he will feature but Mzansi thinks it might be South African DJ Maphorisa.
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Wizkid and Maphorisa have worked together on several songs before, including on Kabza De Small’s Sponono hit song. A recent video of the two artists in a studio surfaced on the internet and now Mzansi is convinced the artist will be featured on the new album. Some think Maphorisa might be producing the album as the duo has been spending a lot of time together.
Entertainment commentator Musa Khawula posted a video of the two artists jamming to a banger in the studio together with Wande Coal over drinks and smokes.
“DJ Maphorisa is working on new music with Wizkid”
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Mzansi flooded Musa’s post with excitement and anticipation for the new music as the duo has given us bangers before.
@MsYonwaba said:
"Love to see it"
@iLikeManeyo said:
"They gave us One Dance with Drake. I trust."
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@karlie_momo said:
"Wiz and Phori make great music together."
@TheRebelTee said:
"Lawd Phori"
@SuperXolani added:
"Maphorisa ke star"
DJ Maphorisa wants Mzansi to show him some respect for opening up the music industry for Amapiano artists
In other Entertainment news, Briefly News reported that DJ Maphorisa said he wants Mzansi to show him some respect for opening up the music industry for Amapiano artists. He shared that he sacrificed a lot and took a risk when he signed upcoming Amapiano producers and artists.
The producer posted on social media while he was in New York Manhattan to say that the game would've been the same if he wasn't there.
Social media users shared mixed opinions about the producer's statement with some agreeing with him, while others reminded him that he fought other DJs who supported the genre before him.
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked a state law that effectively eliminated abortions in Kentucky after the state’s two remaining clinicssaid they couldn’t meet its requirements.
The decision by U.S. District Judge Rebecca Grady Jennings was a victory for abortion rights advocates and a setback for the Republican-led legislature, which passed the law in March and then overrode Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of the measure last week. Both of the clinics indicated Thursday that they would immediately resume abortion services.
The new law bans abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and requires women to be examined by a doctor before receiving abortion pills. It also contains new restrictions and reporting requirements that the Kentucky clinics said they couldn’t immediately comply with. Noncompliance can result in stiff fines, felony penalties and revocation of physician and facility licenses.
Jennings’ order did not delve into the larger issue of the new law’s constitutionality. Instead, it focused on the clinics’ claims that they’re unable to immediately comply with the measure because the state hasn’t yet set up clear guidelines. The judge said her order does not prevent the state from crafting regulations.
Jennings, who was appointed by former President Donald Trump, said she decided to block the measure because she lacked information “to specifically determine which individual provisions and subsections are capable of compliance.”
Abortion rights activists said they were relieved by the decision but noted more rounds are ahead in the legal fight.
“This is a win, but it is only the first step,” said Rebecca Gibron, the CEO for Planned Parenthood in Kentucky, where its clinic is immediately resuming abortion services. “We’re prepared to fight for our patients’ right to basic health in court and to continue doing everything in our power in ensure abortion access is permanently secured in Kentucky.”
Kentucky’s Republican attorney general, Daniel Cameron, signaled that he’ll be ready to defend the law as the case proceeds.
“We are disappointed that the court chose to temporarily halt enforcement of the entire law,” he said in a statement. “This law is constitutional and we look forward to continuing to defend it.”
Supporters say the goal of Kentucky’s new law is to protect women’s health and strengthen oversight. Opponents say the objective all along was to stop abortions in the state completely.
Abortions had been suspended at the two Louisville clinics since the law took effect last week. During that time, women in Kentucky were forced to either travel out of state to end their pregnancies or wait for the judge’s decision. Many of the women affected were young and poor, advocates said.
Attorneys for the two clinics — Planned Parenthood and EMW Women’s Surgical Center — filed separate lawsuits challenging the law and seeking an order halting its enforcement. Jennings issued the order in the Planned Parenthood suit.
“Abortion remains legal and is once again available in Kentucky,” said Heather Gatnarek, a staff attorney for the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, which filed the suit on behalf of EMW. “We will always fight to keep it that way here and across the country.”
Kentucky is among several GOP-led states that have passed restrictive abortion laws in anticipation of a U.S. Supreme Court decision that could reverse the landmark Roe v. Wade decision that established a right to abortion nationwide nearly 50 years ago.
Pending before the high court is a challenge to a law passed in a fifth state, Mississippi, that bans abortion after 15 weeks. The court has indicatedthat it will allow Mississippi’s ban to stand and conservative justices have suggested they support overruling Roe.
The Mississippi case loomed even as abortion rights supporters cheered their victory Thursday in Kentucky.
“Unfortunately, the ability to receive an abortion will continue to hang by a thread throughout the United States,” Gatnarek said. “In a few weeks, the Supreme Court will decide whether to weaken or overturn Roe v. Wade.”
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Mike Berry column: Mask ruling raises some larger questions
When they weren’t showing us video of the horrors that are going on right now in Ukraine, the TV news shows this week were reporting on a judge’s ruling.
A federal judge ruled this week that airlines no longer have to require passengers to wear masks.
Of course, the incidence of COVID-19 — or at least, of hospitalizations and deaths from the virus — has declined in the past month. Most of us have come to believe that the virus will be basically controlled with yearly booster vaccinates — much like flu shots — and will no longer be the public-health emergency it had been for the past couple of years.
Time will tell whether that’s true, but that wasn’t the reasoning behind the judge’s decision.
She wrote that she didn’t feel the Centers for Disease Control, which originally ordered that masks be worn in airports and on planes, doesn’t have the authority to order people around.
The CDC is a federal agency that. . .well, works to control diseases (duh!). The judge’s ruling raises the issue of how far that agency may go in that work.
The Justice Department was waiting to decide whether to appeal the judge’s ruling until the CDC assesses whether the mask mandate is still needed.
All of this is kind of pointless, as the mask mandate that the judge overturned is set to expire May 3 anyway. But the larger question remains: How much authority do federal agencies have to order us around?
Some do, clearly. The FBI is part of the federal bureaucracy, and it has the authority to arrest people. The Justice Department can throw people in jail, and even execute them for the most serious crimes.
And at this time of year, we’re all aware of how much control the Internal Revenue Service has over our lives.
Should an agency that’s devoted to improving public health be allowed to force us to behave healthily?
Smoking is banned in most public places, but it’s still legal. We all know fatty foods are bad for us, but they’re still readily available, and the CDC can’t prohibit us from having a bad diet.
But controlling the spread of a dangerous communicable disease is within the scope of the CDC’s authority. Hence the mask mandate.
While wearing a mask on an airplane might seem to be a minor inconvenience, and people who have responded violently to requests from flight crews to mask up should be banned from further air travel, should it be up to the airlines to require the masks?
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas (March 31, 2022) – In order to bolster the contracting proficiency of its NCOs and civilians across its echelons, the Mission and Installation Contracting Command is hosting the 51C Master Gunner Course for nine Soldiers and civilians to compete against each other over 10 days April 4 to 15 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas.
The MICC MGC is used to evaluate the technical expertise of its contracting workforce through focused training and assessments.
In addition, the MGC validates contracting professionals capable of deploying and operating independently, as part of contracting detachments, as well as part of mobile contracting teams.
The program also establishes a validated pool of external evaluators capable of conducting evaluations at the contracting detachment level.
“The Master Gunner program is an NCO-led initiative that began in the 409th Contracting Support Brigade at Sembach Kaseme, Germany,” said Sgt. Maj. Nicholas Tollett, the 922nd Contracting Battalion sergeant major at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, who facilitated the development of the Master Gunner program. “The Master Gunner initiative in its original form served as a tool to train and certify brigade internal evaluation assessors. Over time, the program evolved to encompass evaluation assessor certification as well as acting as a talent management tool to identify some of the most proficient Soldiers and civilians in our formation.”
Master gunners are validated contracting professionals who are capable of conducting contracting support brigades’ subtasks to include collecting and maintaining operational contract support analysis of the operational environment and assisting supported units with developing contract support integration efforts as part of a brigade staff at the corps and theater levels.
“Master gunners are also expected to act as the custodians of 51C professional development programs at the CSB level as a member of support operations, and are capable of acting as a liaison to major requiring activities such as theater sustainment commands on theater-wide contracting solutions,” said Master Sgt. Eric Redfearn, an operations NCO for the 408th CSB from Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina, who worked on the development of the program. “The course supports the Army Contracting Command’s mission to deliver the power of Army contracting to win – everyday, anywhere, every time.”
For civilians it introduces them to the operational side of contracting support that they do not necessarily get exposed to as much as Soldiers.
“This is the first iteration of this program under the MICC, but personnel who competed in previous iterations in the 409th CSB have confirmed the beneficial impact of this extremely challenging course on their career,” Tollet said. “Many have prepared themselves to hold higher warrant levels and briefed general officers using the information they obtained from attending the Master Gunner Course.”
During the competition, participants will receive seven days of instruction that will culminate in two days of testing, decision briefs to senior leaders and a review board similar to a $6.5 million contracting officer review board, totaling 10 days of overall course engagement.
This year’s participants are Eric Chaney from MICC-Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri; Lilian Rodriguez from MICC-Fort Carson, Colorado; Sgt. 1st Class Maurice Barbour from the 923rd CBN at Fort Riley, Kansas; Sgt. 1st Class Charles Cryoskie from the 918th CBN at Fort Carson, Colorado; Sgt. 1st Class David Timmons from the 925th CBN at Fort Drum, New York; Staff Sgt. Ida Kian from the 919th CBN at Fort Bliss, Texas; Staff Sgt. Stephen Mosley from the 922nd CBN at Fort Campbell, Kentucky; Staff Sgt. Shawn Munro from the 922nd CBN; and Staff Sgt. Joseph Painter from the 901st CBN at Fort Hood, Texas.
The MGC validates an individual’s technical expertise in the field of contracting for the purpose of talent management. The program prepares individuals to assist brigade commanders in assessing contracting detachments in their standards of training proficiency, serves as a talent management tool to identify high performers in each contracting office or battalion, and fosters an esprit de corps through competition.
The competition is comprised of four culminating events worth a total 150 points. A competitor must score a minimum total of 120 points and pass a Master Gunner Contracting Officer Review Board, or CORB, to be certified as a 51C Master Gunner. Competitors who obtain the required points and pass the CORB may obtain a $6.5 million warrant based on operational need and command endorsement.
During the completion, each candidate will take a written test based on the materials reviewed during the eight days of training and materials competitors received prior to attending the event. The written test will have a total of 50 points possible. Each competitor will also prepare two 15- to 20-minute decision briefs, worth 25 points each. The briefing topic will be operational contract support or direct contract support related, and scenarios will be provided for each decision brief.
During the CORB, competitors will answer questions on general contracting knowledge that concentrate on simplified acquisitions. They are vetted against the same criteria for attendance of a $6.5 million CORB in accordance with ACC policies and procedures, the MICC Contracting Officer Warranting Program, and ACC- and MICC-approved CORB questions during the event. Board members will then rank order candidates and awarded points in the overall competition.
“The desired end state of the MGP is to build a pool of validated contracting professionals who are well versed in operational contract support and able to deploy forward in emergent situations,” said Master Sgt. Judith Rocha, who is serving as the MICC operations directorate sergeant major. “They will also be able to provide superior contracting support, serve as mentors to contracting organizations, assist commanders in executing mission essential task assessments, assist in acting as a validated contracting professional to liaison with major supported organizations, and assist in procurement management review assessments.”
About the MICC:
Headquartered at JBSA-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, the Mission and Installation Contracting Command consists of about 1,300 military and civilian members who are responsible for contracting goods and services in support of Soldiers as well as readying trained contracting units for the operating force and contingency environment when called upon. MICC contracts are vital in feeding more than 200,000 Soldiers every day, providing many daily base operations support services at installations, facilitate training in the preparation of more than 100,000 conventional force members annually, training more than 500,000 students each year, and maintaining more than 14.4 million acres of land and 170,000 structures.
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GLENDIVE — Record-setting Lodge Grass basketball star Damon Gros Ventre will continue his career at Dawson Community College.
The school announced Friday that Gros Ventre — who led the Indians to back-to-back state Class B titles and a third-place finish this past season — has signed to play for the Buccaneers next season. Gros Ventre scored 2,232 points in his career, is a three-time all-stater and briefly held the single-game scoring record with 71 points set this past season.
“Damon has been one of the best basketball players in the state for the past three years," DCC coach Joe Peterson said. "He has put up huge numbers and turned a lot of heads, but more importantly, he has helped his team ascend to be one of the best teams in the state, winning multiple state championships. He has good size and can really shoot the ball, but he is more than just a shooter. As he continues to develop defensively and as a rebounder, he will be hard for others to deal with night in and night out. His character and work ethic will be a great fit for our culture and with the other guys coming in next year. I have a lot of respect for coach (Josh) Stewart and the Lodge Grass program. It is much more than just basketball for them. He has prepared his players well to be successful in college and in life.”
Gros Ventre will be the fifth player on Dawson’s roster to have won a state championship.
“We love to recruit winners," Peterson said. "Winning always translates to the next level. It is a mindset and a trait that shows up every day in training, practice and in competition. Guys like Damon who come from successful programs and have played for good coaches know how much hard work it takes to win and know how to be great teammates. And it also translates off the court in their academic pursuits, around the campus and in our community.”
Gros Ventre's career scoring ranks 10th best in state history, per the Montana High School Association record books. He led Lodge Grass to a 65-9 record over the past three years.
Gros Ventre was selected to play in the Montana-Wyoming All-Star Game in June.
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Boy, 9, loses finger in fall at school, family says
WEBSTER GROVES, Mo. (KSDK) - A Missouri family is looking for answers after a 9-year-old boy lost a finger at school when it hit the edge of a filing cabinet.
The family’s attorney, Tim Engelmeyer, says they were only told 9-year-old DJ Williams had a “gash,” but it ended up being much more serious. The Bristol Elementary student fell at school Monday afternoon, and his finger was taken off in the process.
“I’ve seen the pictures. The pictures show, literally, a finger hanging on a file cabinet,” Engelmeyer said. “More or less cut, removed from his hand, on a very sharp edge of what appears to be a computer filing cabinet.”
The attorney says school leaders called DJ’s grandfather and said he “had suffered a gash.”
When his grandpa picked DJ up from school, the boy’s hand was wrapped up in a paper towel, Engelmeyer says. The 9-year-old was taken to several doctors before heading to St. Louis Children’s Hospital.
“There was some concern initially that he may lose the whole hand,” Engelmeyer said.
For now, DJ’s middle finger on his right, dominant hand has been amputated.
Engelmeyer says the boy’s family believes more could have been done.
“Now, they didn’t have the rest of the finger, which is one of the questions or issues that the family has is ‘Why was the finger still attached to the file cabinet?’ The biggest red flag to me is ‘Why wasn’t 911 called immediately?’ And then, there’s always the other question is ‘Why is anything this sharp even available for a 9-year-old to hurt himself on?’”
Many questions remain about the incident, and as the family waits for answers, they are doing everything they can to be there for DJ.
“They’re trying to keep spirits upbeat for their son, who has suffered an injury that’s going to affect him for a very long time,” Engelmeyer said.
Webster Groves School District says it is investigating the accident and cannot provide any other details at this time.
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Cleve Jamison Bodily 5/18/1930 - 4/20/2022 Cleve Jamison Bodily, 91, passed away peacefully on Wednesday April 20th, 2022 in Preston, Idaho. He was born on May 18,1930 at the family home in Fairview, Idaho. He was the third of five children born to Myrl Leroy and Lula Jamison Bodily. He grew up working on the family farm, milking cows and tending the fields. He participated in wrestling and boxing at Preston High School and graduated in 1948. He served in the United States Air Force from 1950-1954 and served in Iwo Jima during the Korean War servicing airplanes.
During this time Cleve courted and married his high school friend, Marian Louise Meek, on July 10, 1953, in the Logan LDS Temple. They were married 60 years before her passing in 2013 and are the parents of nine children. He cherished his life on the farm, working tirelessly side by side with Marian. He taught his children by example how to work hard and enjoy the journey. He continued milking morning and afternoon until he lost most of his eyesight in 2018.
Away from the farm he enjoyed evening dinners in the canyon, a pizza in Logan at Fredrico's or just a glass of lemonade at home with family and friends. He was an enthusiastic fisherman and hunter always bringing home plenty of fish to fry for dinner. He looked forward to nights out with Marian and close friends going to USU basketball games and family activities.
His entire life was dedicated to his family, friends, and the gospel of Jesus Christ. Cleve was a faithful member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints all his life and served diligently in many callings including home teacher, Bishop, Stake Mission President, and most memorably as a Stake Patriarch.
Cleve is survived by his children Christine (Mike) Fitzgerald of Billings, Montana; Jill Shupe of Herriman, Utah; Tracy (Lylene) Bodily of Preston, Idaho; Karen (Jerry) Mumm of Provo, Utah; Steven (Rhonda) Bodily of Boise, Idaho; Darren (Jenna) Bodily of Preston, Idaho; Robyn (Trevor) Hunsaker of Orem, Utah; son-in-laws, Clint Wadsworth of Preston, Idaho; and Robert Fell of Holladay, Utah. He is also survived by 38 grandchildren, 48 great-grandchildren and many cherished friends. He was preceded in death by his wife Marian, his parents Myrl and Lula, his siblings Carma Robertson, Roy Bodily, Milton Bodily, Merlene Stohr; daughters Susan Fell, Allyson Wadsworth and son-in-law Heath Shepherd.
The family would like to thank FCMC Hospice and Transitional Care Unit for the kind and loving care shown to Cleve during his last few months of life.
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Today's press conference from Imola with all twenty drivers.
Group 1: Valtteri Botas, Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz, Max Verstappen and George Russell
Carlos, please, let's start with you. Many congratulations, two more years at Ferrari. Tell us what this new deal means to you and what your goals are for the next thirty or so months.
Carlos Sainz: Thank you very much. Very happy, as you can imagine. After such a good first year with Ferrari. I think it was pretty straightforward that we wanted to continue together for another few years, and the fact that I've just signed a new contract with the team of my dreams since I was a kid, and the fact that now, even this team is fighting for more important things. We are on the way up, and we have a strong car, it's just a perfect situation for me. So, I'm very excited for what's coming and I'm looking forward for the future.
Have you ever spent four years with the same team?
CS: No, never in my life. Longest was two years in McLaren and that's it really. So, I'm going to double it up this time.
And let's bring it onto this weekend. Now you're racing for Ferrari at home in a competitive car. Just tell us what that feels like.
CS: It feels amazing. I think that was part of the beauty of announcing the contract extension here in Imola. Because we felt like it was a perfect occasion to do it. Ferrari; Imola; full grandstands, I think it's just the perfect scenario to try and put together a good weekend. I cannot wait. And yeah, can't wait to give the fans a good time.
Charles, if we could come to you now. So you and Carlos are teammates for a few more years, can we just get your reaction to that news?
Charles Leclerc: I'm very happy. I mean, with Carlos, other than being a great guy, he's also a great driver and I think one of the most important things is that we feedback the team with the same things, we want the same things from the car. And this helps the team massively to work in the same direction for both of us. And it's also an advantage, I think, for both drivers to have a long-term vision in the team, and that we can work long term. So, it's great.
Can we get your thoughts on this weekend? Just from a competitive point of view? Do you see any reason why you can't be battling at the front again this weekend?
CL: No, we don't see any reasons. I think the last two weekends, we were a bit pessimistic on the numbers we had. Here. It looks a little bit better. But let's wait and see. Obviously, it's raining today. Rain hasn't been one of our strengths in the last few years. So, we need to make sure that we start the weekend on the right foot and that we develop the car well for these conditions too.
Max coming to you, please. So, the return of the Sprint this weekend: can we just get your thoughts on that and how rain today is going to affect your preparations.
Max Verstappen: I'm not a fan of the sprint but, I mean, it is what it is. And, of course, I came to Italy basically for a bit of sun but I don't know what happens. I mean, it's wet today. And well, I've never driven in the wet with this car. So, it's going to be interesting to see what's going to happen in practice and of course also later today with Qualifying. See what the weather will do. So, quite an important day.
You won here last year: Does the RB18 have the performance to repeat that this year?
MV: We haven't driven, so I don't know.
Max, you're confident that you can take that car to any racetrack this year and be competitive?
MV: I mean, so far we've been competitive at every track. Some a bit better than, of course, other tracks but yeah, we just have to keep on trying to improve the car and, of course, finish the races.
Well, what assurances do you have from the team that the reliability issues are now behind you?
MV: I mean, I know that they always tried their very best and learn from the problems we had. Just looking forward to the weekend and see what will happen.
George if we can come to you now. Fourth, fifth and third in the opening three races this year and you're now second in the World Championship. Has that been the maximum of what this car is capable?
George Russell: I think in terms of results, probably. There's obviously always more performance you can get from every single time you hit the circuit. I think it's been a reasonable start with the package we've got. I think we can come away from the first three races thinking we got some good results with the pace deficit we have to Ferrari and Red Bull. We think we're seven-tenths to a second behind them, yet we're sitting P2 in the Championship. But we know that we won't maintain this position unless we find more performance. So, you know, we need to keep on pushing.
Do you have reason to believe that you can close that gap this weekend? Have you got new bits coming Do you think this track will suit the car better?
GR: No. I mean there's nothing substantial that's going to make a drastic difference this weekend. We're constantly trying new bits and pieces but in terms of an overall result, we are just too far behind to make a substantial difference in terms of overall results. So, we hope we are going to continue to close this gap but I still think it's too early in the season for us to make that deficit close up. We just need to keep going out there this weekend, another opportunity because it's going to be mixed conditions and we need to make the most of that.
Valtteri, coming to you. How do you reflect on Melbourne? A bit bittersweet, I would imagine. Your Q3 run ended, but you got more points.
Valtteri Bottas: Yeah, definitely. I mean Sunday was positive. We again found out the race pace in the car is not bad and could make up some positions. But yeah, definitely the weakest point of the last race was the qualifying: not having just quite enough single lap pace. Maybe also compromised the setup a bit too much for the race, but yeah, still got some points. But again, pretty clear on areas where we need to improve and that's what we've been trying to do ahead of this weekend. Hopefully, we can have stronger quali. Obviously, the weekend format is different but hopefully we can be stronger.
As you say, the weekend format is different. Can we just get your thoughts on the Sprint as well please?
VB: Obviously today, especially with mixed conditions. Having only one session to set up the car for the whole weekend is gonna be a bit of a challenge but at least we've had few races to understand the car and I think we've done good preparation for this weekend but it's gonna be interesting, definitely, with this format and this weather how it goes but we're ready for it.
An opportunity?
VB: Absolutely
Questions From The Floor
(Mattias Brunner - Speedweek.com) Charles, when you are in the race simulator, do you actually practice also driving in the wet?
CL: No, not yet. Maybe one day but for now, we don't have this available yet on the simulator.
(Dieter Rencken - Racing News 365) To all drivers, with a related question for George specifically. Now we're back in Europe, we've got the first chance of this new weekend format, so your individual thoughts please. And George, I believe the GPDA addressed a letter to Formula 1 and the FIA regarding the format and various other things. Could you elaborate please?
GR: Obviously with the GPDA, I've only been around for three years, but I think between all of the drivers we are incredibly united and we've got a constant communication with Formula 1 and FIA to try to improve our sport in every single aspect. It's forever developing, forever changing and I don't think there's anything more to elaborate at the moment. I think it's important that between the drivers, F1 and the FIA, we've all on the same page and we're all pushing in the same direction.
CL: On the format, I quite like the Friday, to be honest. Just because a normal Friday is normally pretty boring: we have FP1, FP2, FP3, lots of practice. Now, it's straight to the point so I quite like this. Then, for the Saturday I believe we could do something better. Either having a standout race that doesn't affect Sunday's race, to have a bit more action on the Saturday and people taking a bit more risk, but yeah, apart from that, for the Friday itself, I quite like it.
VB: I agree with Charles. In a way, it's nice to get going immediately. Like qualifying already today and everyday there's a session that is crucial for the weekend. I have a feeling with the current cars, with definitely being able to follow closer, I think maybe we have a chance to get a bit more out of the sprint and hopefully see a bit more action. So, from my side, yeah, let's wait and see how it is this weekend, and we discuss later.
MV: The format, with the Sprint, it is what it is. Some like it, some don't. But I think it's more about how we are doing the press conferences and the media activities. I think it was better before, because now, our Thursday is very long, which officially is not really a day any more but actually for us is the same - or even more on a Thursday, and even more now on a Friday when you come in early. Coming in early is not a problem but your whole day is longer. So, I... with going to more races you would like to have a shorter weekend - but actually now with more races we are also having longer weekends, or at least more days that we are actually at the track and doing stuff. So, yeah, that definitely needs to change.
CS: I agree with Charles on the Sprint idea. It's something that we are discussing with FOM and FIA to maybe spice up a bit the Sprint weekend. I think there is good potential there, and obviously on a standard weekend, I agree with Max, we are going towards more number of races but for some reason that maybe we didn't expect this year, both Thursday and Friday have become a lot longer for the drivers and the amount of media that we are facing every day, and the amount of time that we are spending at the track in meetings and activities has increased a lot, even as we are going towards a higher number of races. So, we are going to need to find a way to control this in a more efficient way, let's say.
(Ronald Vording - Motorsport.com) Question to Max. Usually at the start of the European season we see a lot of upgrades being introduced. Do you feel that's a bit more tricky now with the Sprint format, only one session ahead of qualifying and also with the weather we are facing today - so a bit more tricky perhaps, bringing new bits to the car and finding a good balance straightaway?
MV: It depends on how big your upgrade is. If you are confident in your package, or what you see in the wind tunnel, for example. It all depends also a bit how much risk you want to take. I guess that's different for every team.
(Joost Nederpelt - NU.NL) Question to all drivers. This new generation of cars is a lot stiffer and lower to the ground, lower ride-height. So, does it make then harder to set-up for the rain?
CS: It's a good question. I think we need to run the cars first in the wet for the first proper time in a full wet circuit. Being cold, like it is today, I think it is going to be a good test to see how the new cars are behaving. How the new Pirelli tyres are behaving and what compromises we are going to need to take going into wet sessions. In the past, you would barely change the set-up for the wet. Now, I don't know if you would. Honestly, I just don't know what we will end up doing.
MV: Like Carlos said.
VB: Yeah, we'll find out today - or learn a lot more today.
Valtteri, do you think visibility might be better with the wake of the cars doing something different.
VB: It's a good question as well! I have no idea - we'll find out today! We haven't really run the cars in the wet.
GR: I think it's going to be interesting with the porpoising issues. Obviously we've seen it's been pretty violent for a lot of teams and a lot of drivers and obviously the DRS was removed in Melbourne for safety reasons to avoid anything happening. Obviously in the wet, over the bumps, whatever it may be... if we're porpoising, who knows? I don't know what the long-term solution is for Formula 1 - if there truly is a solution for removing this porpoising, or there is not. So, yeah, I don't know what the long-term future is: if we're going to have to just deal with this for the next three years or so.
CL: Yeah, I think FP1 will be very important to see all of these things. There are a lot of unknowns and it will be a bit clearer for everyone after FP1. But will be obviously a very important session for the rest of the weekend.
(Jonathan Noble - motorsport.com) To Max primarily, and anyone else who wants to answer it. Regarding this Thursday and Friday now being busier for everybody. What format do you think would work better? Do you do all your media stuff on Thursday and change Friday's timetable? Or do you ban everyone coming to the track on a Thursday and it's a very strict three-day weekend?
MV: I think it doesn't matter if it's all on Thursday or all on Friday. It's more about... we do this, then we go outside, then we have to speak to all the individual medias... but they all ask the same question, and you're basically repeating yourself six or seven times. And you try, of course, to keep it interesting, to try to word it in a different way - but at the end of the day you say the same thing, right? So, we see in other sports as well, when they have a press conference, there are a lot of mics just brought together and, instead of giving the broadcasters, like two questions each, they all have, basically, whatever, six, eight, ten questions, just in one go and they can all broadcast it. So, I think that's also way more efficient and nicer for everyone. It doesn't matter if you have 20 mics lined-up all from different companies. You get a lot more out of the drivers. We already know that, if we leave here, we have to go outside and we have to repeat ourselves at least six to eight times. And it's just... when you start, it's exciting, the first two, when you continue to the other ones, it's going to be boring. It's not nice for them, it's not nice for us. So, I think we can be a lot more efficient with that.
(Luke Smith - Autosport) Max, Charles spoke yesterday about your karting rivalry, said there were points where you guys hated each other, it was always you and him fighting at the front, back in karting. What are some of your memories from fighting Charles, and how cool is it to now be back, fighting potentially for World Championship this year?
MV: Yeah, it's good. I mean, we basically grew up, through go-karting from, I think, 12 years old. And of course, we were very similar in age. So, we already had, of course, a lot of go-karting battles, but also, we made our way through Formula 1 and not, of course, only the two of us, a lot of drivers we know including of course George, Carlos, we already saw each other at the go-karting tracks, and now we're all here in F1, basically fighting with top teams. And yeah, it's really nice to see that and I hope, of course, it can continue for a long time.
(Claire Cottingham - Racefans.net) Questions you, Max. Obviously, it's been a couple of retirements that the team. How confident are you that the team have sorted out those niggles and what reassurances have they given you? Thank you.
MV: I mean, it's been different issues. So, we have been solving them but, of course, time will tell if it's working or not. I mean, it's difficult to say at the moment, but I know that the team always does their very best in solving all the issues. They are a bit unexpected, because testing actually was very smooth for us before we started the first race of the season. So yeah, well, we'll find out this weekend.
(Ian Parkes - New York Times) To both Charles and Max. Charles, you obviously spoke about the karting rivalry yesterday. You mentioned at one point - jokingly of course - how much you hated one another because of the way things have gone, and Max, obviously just following on, how is the rivalry changed now? When do you recall the respect maturing between the pair of you from those karting days and how do you feel now going into this season now you're back, battling at the front again against one another? Thank you.
CL: I think it's a very different situation. We have matured a lot, we are much older even though we are still 25 years old, which is still quite young, but at this time there were episodes which make us hate each other, I'm pretty sure, in some occasions, but then you grow up. Obviously, we've both achieved one of our dreams, which was to arrive in Formula 1. And at that time, it was it was just a dream. Everything looked impossible. So it's, it's great now to be fighting in Formula 1. And there's a lot of respect for each other. So yes, it has changed for sure.
MV: Like Charles said, I mean, we've matured a lot! And we're both in Formula 1. We're we are two top teams and are fighting for race wins. What happened in go-karting, you can laugh about it now. Yeah, good times!
GR: Charles isn't laughing!
MV: He's laughing now! You made him laugh, George.
(Adam Cooper - motorsport.com) For all of you. Have you had a chance to try Miami in the sim? Any thoughts on it? What kind of race we're going to see there?
CL: I don't even know how it looks like, to be honest. And I haven't tried it on the sim yet.
GR: I've done three laps when I was there for an event last year on a local sim but I actually forgot by now! So, no. We'll do that next week.
VB: I did last week. Proper running there in the sim. And actually, was nice to see, that it seems to be a really good track for overtaking. Like, I think the way the track has been planned, I think, from my side, it looks positive. It should be good ood racing. Yeah, pretty long straights and a couple of really good overtaking opportunities. So, let's see how it is done in real life but to me on paper, it looks good. And I'm sure as an event it's going to be pretty amazing.
MV: I haven't driven it on the on the simulator yet. But I mean, at the end of the day, it also doesn't matter how to track looks like, as long as we're quick, that's what I care about.
CS: Having run it but look forward to doing it in the sim, I think next week, and have a first look.
(Umberto Zapelloni - Il Foglio) Question for Charles, two days ago, you test... you made some laps with the older Ferrari of Gilles in Fiorano. Which are your feelings about that car, and your thoughts about Gilles?
CL: Gilles was a legend for Ferrari and for Formula 1. For the personality he had outside the car, and for changing the way people perceive him whenever he was in the car, with so much passion, aggressivity and obviously the fight with... so yeah, it's it was a lot of emotion to be driving his car. And the cars back then was crazy. I mean, we keep speaking about safety. But I think for us drivers until you actually drive one of those cars... you can feel what they were going through while driving. I mean, it's unbelievable. And yeah, it was a very playful car. Very oversteer-y car but very fun to drive and I really really enjoyed it
How hard did you push?
CL: Not very hard, because they kept the same tyres as the one they had on the car for the last few years in the museum! So it was like wood! But, but it was fun.
(Dieter Rencken - Racing News 365) When Ayrton Senna was asked who the best driver and his opinion was, he identified a karting driver, Terry Fullerton, who didn't make it beyond karting, basically. From your karting careers, who do you think was the best driver who didn't make it into Formula 1?
CS: It is difficult. Is a very difficult question. There's so much talent out there that could have made it to Formula 1 but in the end Formula 1 is 20 guys and there's never going to be space for all the talent out there. I don't know I've raced against so many good drivers that is so difficult to put one of them. I feel like if I say one maybe... I'm friends with all of them, and maybe one is going to tell me 'how you didn't mention me!' you know what I mean? I'm good friends with a lot of people that are that I raced against in the lower categories, and I have obviously three to five guys that I think they would have done a very good job in Formula 1 but they couldn't make it. I mentioned one now, then the other one maybe might tell me no. Maybe I can tell you in private.
MV: For me, it's more about that karting is not Formula 1. So, if you are very good and go-karting, there is no guarantee that you will be good in Formula 1. Of course, a lot of good racing drivers in, all different kinds of categories. Not only of course, Formula 1, but there were a lot of good go-karting drivers who jumped into a racing car and actually didn't live up to their potential. And also, the other way around. Some drivers who were not that amazing in go-karting but were actually really good in cars. So yeah, it's very difficult to say that, when this guy was really quick in go-karting, he would have made it to Formula 1. There is just no guarantee.
CS: I agree with Max, it was more lower categories instead of karting.
VB: Yeah, similar lines to Max. It's really such a steep learning curve throughout your career. And obviously, some drivers develop earlier, some might develop a bit later. And the ones who keep working, keep learning, eventually they might get there. But yeah, it is sad in a way that there's so much talent always... almost like wasted and not having the opportunity to get to Formula 1. In my karting days in Finland, there was so many promising drivers, but zero financial support. And yeah, it's a shame and it's not a fair sport, for sure. And also, you need to be right place at the right time. But best go-kart driver I ever saw on track the same time, was a guy called Jussi Kohtala. He actually runs a go kart team nowadays. He was amazing - but he never had the chance to even go to junior formula.
GR: I think similar comments to all of the guys next to me, I think, it is so difficult to make that step from karting, and every single year you progress, the budgets are just getting larger and larger and larger. And sometimes that talent is diluted. And I think as a sport, we need to find a way to make sure that we have the very best talent and progression through the ranks. But I mean, for me when I did my first year in European karting, you know, the guys who were winning and who were at the front, was Max, Charles. And Alex Albon, was winning the years before us as well. And here we are together in Formula 1. So, you know, there's been some exceptional drivers we've all come up against, but I think the drivers who I would rank at the top are all the ones who are sat alongside me at the moment.
CL: In karting, it's a question that I asked myself when I was younger. You arrive to all the races and you ask yourself, how many of us will one day be in Formula 1? The many names that I thought about are now in Formula 1 - most of them here - but then there are three of them, where I remember thinking that they will get Formula 1, and at the end for luck, and also for different reasons, they didn't make it. Dennis Olson, Ben Barnicoat and Nicklas Nielsen. But they all still in racing, I think, and they are doing very, very well. But it also shows that even when you have, I think, most of the things you get to Formula 1, sometimes there's also the luck that plays into it: to be at the right place at the right time. And all of these plays a part in it. I'm pretty sure, I've forgot some names too from back then. I definitely remember being young and asking myself who of us will be in Formula 1. It's great to see that so many of us now are. | https://www.pitpass.com/72300/Emilia-Romagna-GP-FIA-Drivers-Press-Conference | 2022-04-22T19:47:23Z | https://www.pitpass.com/72300/Emilia-Romagna-GP-FIA-Drivers-Press-Conference | true | 1 |
Poll: Amid surge, voters favor masks, vaccine mandates
( NewsNation ) — In the event of another COVID-19 surge, Americans would largely support renewed mask mandates, vaccine mandates and even new stay-home orders, according to a new NewsNation/Decision Desk HQ poll released Wednesday .
The poll was conducted Sunday and Monday. Recent mask rule changes and lifting of travel restrictions did not factor into the polling.
Voters’ fears of the COVID-19 pandemic have remained virtually unmoved since last month, with 63.2% saying they were at least somewhat concerned about the pandemic, a negligible change of one point since late March. When asked which was a bigger threat — COVID-19, inflation, unemployment or crime — 20% indicated they still feared the virus’s threat.
“Whether you’re Republican or Democrat, whether you’re small-government or big-government, you expect a certain level of competency from your state, local and federal government on (virus response), and I think you’re seeing this directly in some of these poll numbers,” said Decision Desk HQ adviser Scott Tranter.
Download the FOX4 News app on iPhone and AndroidThis comes as many of the final federal COVID-19 restrictions were melting away. On Monday, a Florida judge said the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention overstepped its authority by enacting a national mask mandate on planes, trains and in transit hubs, a ruling that triggered an end to mandates across the country .
On Tuesday, though, the Department of Justice said it would appeal that ruling if the CDC makes a request .
At the same time, cases are beginning to rise nationally once again, caused by a mutant called BA.2, which is thought to be about 30% more contagious. The new variant prompted a renewed lockdown in Shanghai, China , that’s resulted in global supply chain issues and severe food shortages. Closer to home, Philadelphia on Monday became the first major U.S. city to reinstate its indoor mask mandate after reporting a sharp increase in coronavirus infections.
The CDC said Tuesday that 90% of all COVID-19 cases in the U.S. were made up of the highly contagious omicron sub-variant, and Reuters reports the seven-day moving average of cases in the U.S. stood at 34,972 as of April 16, up 23.4% from the previous week.
COMPLETE COVERAGE: Tracking coronavirus in the Kansas City regionWith that backdrop, large majorities of those polled by NewsNation indicated support for renewed pandemic restrictions in the event of a new COVID-19 surge:
- About 64% at least somewhat favored new mask mandates
- 59% said they’d at least somewhat support vaccine mandates
- About 52% said they could get behind new stay-home orders that included ordering nonessential businesses to be shut down
As of Tuesday, the CDC reported 66% of the population has been “fully” inoculated with either one shot of the Janssen vaccine or two shots of the Moderna or Pfizer BioNTech vaccine. Only 45% of the country has received first booster doses, with nearly 50% of the eligible population opting out.
There have been more than 80.7 million confirmed coronavirus cases in the United States and more than 989,000 confirmed deaths, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University.
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Wall Street brokerages expect that Cognizant Technology Solutions Co. (NASDAQ:CTSH – Get Rating) will post $4.83 billion in sales for the current quarter, according to Zacks. Six analysts have made estimates for Cognizant Technology Solutions’ earnings. The lowest sales estimate is $4.81 billion and the highest is $4.84 billion. Cognizant Technology Solutions reported sales of $4.40 billion during the same quarter last year, which indicates a positive year over year growth rate of 9.8%. The firm is scheduled to issue its next quarterly earnings results after the market closes on Monday, January 1st.
According to Zacks, analysts expect that Cognizant Technology Solutions will report full year sales of $20.26 billion for the current financial year, with estimates ranging from $20.01 billion to $20.44 billion. For the next fiscal year, analysts expect that the firm will report sales of $22.03 billion, with estimates ranging from $21.61 billion to $22.30 billion. Zacks’ sales calculations are a mean average based on a survey of sell-side research firms that cover Cognizant Technology Solutions.
Cognizant Technology Solutions (NASDAQ:CTSH – Get Rating) last posted its quarterly earnings data on Wednesday, February 2nd. The information technology service provider reported $1.10 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, topping analysts’ consensus estimates of $1.04 by $0.06. The business had revenue of $4.78 billion during the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.78 billion. Cognizant Technology Solutions had a return on equity of 19.00% and a net margin of 11.55%. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 14.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same quarter in the prior year, the company earned $0.67 earnings per share.
In other Cognizant Technology Solutions news, insider Rajesh Nambiar sold 5,000 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Friday, February 11th. The stock was sold at an average price of $90.50, for a total transaction of $452,500.00. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Leo S. Jr. Mackay sold 4,778 shares of the stock in a transaction that occurred on Monday, March 7th. The shares were sold at an average price of $88.52, for a total value of $422,948.56. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold 16,149 shares of company stock worth $1,434,568 in the last 90 days. Company insiders own 0.31% of the company’s stock.
Large investors have recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock. Signaturefd LLC increased its position in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions by 9.6% during the third quarter. Signaturefd LLC now owns 4,655 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock worth $345,000 after purchasing an additional 408 shares in the last quarter. Whittier Trust Co. boosted its holdings in Cognizant Technology Solutions by 11.0% in the 3rd quarter. Whittier Trust Co. now owns 4,322 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock valued at $321,000 after purchasing an additional 429 shares in the last quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB boosted its stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions by 181.5% during the 3rd quarter. Nordea Investment Management AB now owns 11,182,330 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock worth $847,620,000 after acquiring an additional 7,209,667 shares in the last quarter. Ascent Wealth Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $209,000. Finally, Yacktman Asset Management LP boosted its stake in shares of Cognizant Technology Solutions by 31.6% during the 3rd quarter. Yacktman Asset Management LP now owns 5,816,135 shares of the information technology service provider’s stock worth $431,615,000 after acquiring an additional 1,397,368 shares in the last quarter. Hedge funds and other institutional investors own 90.15% of the company’s stock.
CTSH traded down $2.59 during trading on Tuesday, reaching $83.83. The stock had a trading volume of 62,224 shares, compared to its average volume of 3,028,996. The stock’s 50 day moving average is $88.14 and its two-hundred day moving average is $84.58. The company has a current ratio of 2.08, a quick ratio of 2.08 and a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.05. The company has a market capitalization of $43.97 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 20.93, a P/E/G ratio of 1.55 and a beta of 1.10. Cognizant Technology Solutions has a one year low of $66.19 and a one year high of $93.47.
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 1st. Shareholders of record on Friday, February 18th were paid a dividend of $0.27 per share. This represents a $1.08 annualized dividend and a yield of 1.29%. The ex-dividend date was Thursday, February 17th. This is an increase from Cognizant Technology Solutions’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.24. Cognizant Technology Solutions’s payout ratio is presently 26.67%.
Cognizant Technology Solutions Company Profile (Get Rating)
Cognizant Technology Solutions Corporation, a professional services company, provides consulting and technology, and outsourcing services in North America, Europe, and internationally. It operates through four segments: Financial Services; Healthcare; Products and Resources; and Communications, Media and Technology.
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Hot air balloon makes emergency landing onto Melbourne rooftops
An early-morning hot air balloon ride over Melbourne was more eventful than expected on Wednesday, when it crash landed on an apartment rooftop. No one was injured during the incident, which was filmed by passenger Jayde Magookin as he and 12 other people were bounced over roofs and treetops....
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The Napoleon Rogue EQ™ Connected Electric Outdoor Grill has the performance of gas but is powered by electricity
CRITTENDEN, Ky., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Napoleon®, a leader in innovative products and bringing sustainable choices to consumers has once again revolutionized the industry with a more sustainable option for grilling. The Napoleon Rogue EQ™ Connected Electric Grill Series is the first line of full-size outdoor electric grills with IoT technology. The two-burner Rogue EQ 365 is the first product launch in the series. Now backyard chefs can have flavor powered by electricity.
"Napoleon is changing the conversation around electric grilling," said Stephen Schroeter, Co-CEO, Napoleon. "Until now, the availability of electric grills was limited to indoor, travel-size, and those without smart technology. Napoleon's goal has always been to manufacture grills with the most advanced features on the market yet make them attainable to the grilling enthusiast. With our Rogue EQ Series, we're making sustainable technology and alternatives mainstream with a full-size electric grill at an affordable cost."
Research indicates that post-pandemic consumers are more aware of sustainability when purchasing products (Forrester 2021 data). According to a study from The Insight Partners (2021), the multi-billion-dollar electric grilling market is expected to grow more than 67% over the next 5 years.
"As consumers have evolved their mindset around sustainability, we have continued to evolve ours," said Chris Schroeter, Co-CEO, Napoleon. "Napoleon will increase our portfolio of sustainable products up to 250% by 2025. It's about giving consumers more choices when it comes to making sustainable decisions. This launch is a preview of what's to come. As one of the first grill manufacturers to offer infrared grilling technology to the consumer at an affordable price, this product demonstrates our commitment to continued industry-leading technology."
The Rogue EQ Connected Electric Grill allows you to manage every aspect of the grill with IoT controls through an app on your smartphone. You can monitor the temperatures and grill controls with precision on a 7- inch LCD screen. Our design and technology allow It to heat up as quickly as most similar-sized gas grills and can reach a maximum temperature that meets or exceeds traditional gas grills. The grill is more than just powerful – it's versatile. Backyard chefs have three different ways to cook: grill mode for traditional grilling and searing, oven mode for roasting, and smoker mode to infuse smoky flavor.
In addition to the electric grill, Napoleon has developed a full portfolio of sustainable home comfort innovations. "Our product diversification, sustainable product offerings and agility in responding to market input has helped us stand out among the competition," said Stephen Schroeter.
The Napoleon Rogue EQ™ Connected Electric Grill will be available in the Fall of 2022 at participating dealers. For more information visit:
Canada napoleon.com/en/ca/barbecues/rogue-electric-bbq-series
U.S. napoleon.com/en/us/grills/rogue-electric-grills-series
To learn more about Napoleon's other sustainable solutions, visit:
Canada: napoleon.com/en/ca/sustainability
USA: napoleon.com/en/us/sustainability
Napoleon is North America's largest privately owned manufacturer of quality gas, electric and wood fireplaces, premium gas and charcoal, and electric grills, outdoor living products and a complete line of heating and cooling equipment. The company ,with operations in Crittenden, Kentucky and Barrie, Ont., began in 1976 when a small steel fabrication business launched by Wolfgang Schroeter started manufacturing steel railings. Since then, Napoleon's commitment to producing quality products combined with honest, reliable service has been the successful framework to the rapid growth of the company which now operates with 1.4 million square feet of manufacturing space and employs more than 1,400 associates.
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LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Northrop Grumman is laying off 120 workers in Lake Charles, the company confirms.
Northrop Grumman spokesman Jared Krull said the company notified the employees Tuesday that May 5 will be their last day, KPLC-TV reported.
The layoffs are a result of the U.S. Air Force’s decision to retire the Joint STARS fleet, he said.
”That was a pretty big chunk of the work we did here,” Krull said.
Joint STARS aircraft are used by the military in surveillance of moving targets on the ground, but the fleet is expected to be retired in the mid 2020′s and will not be replaced, according to Military.com. The military is working to move to new surveillance systems.
The fleet will be in service through 2024, Krull said.
When asked what the retirement of the Joint STARS fleet means for the company's future, Krull said that while “it’s never a good thing to lose people because of lost business or work,” Northrop Grumman still has a lot of long-term contracts.
Included in those is a new contract to work on the Navy E-6B Mercury program.
Meanwhile, Northrop Grumman in Lake Charles currently has 524 employees, Krull said. Some of the affected employees have been placed into new positions or moved, if possible, he said. The company held an internal job fair where employees were able to interview for open positions at other Northrop Grumman facilities that did not have to make reductions. | https://www.milfordmirror.com/news/article/Northrop-Grumman-laying-off-120-workers-in-Lake-17120352.php | 2022-04-22T19:51:15Z | https://www.milfordmirror.com/news/article/Northrop-Grumman-laying-off-120-workers-in-Lake-17120352.php | false | 10 |
Did Shraddha Kapoor reduce her eyeglass number after her eye test? WATCH here to find out
Shraddha Kapoor is one of the most gorgeous actresses in the industry. In her time her, she has proved her mettle and left her impact on the audience with roles in films like Aashiqui 2, Haider, Stree, and ABCD, among others. It's been a while since the actress was last seen on the big screen and her fans are undoubtedly missing her presence on-screen. However, not to worry: Shraddha keeps her admirers updated with her life on her Instagram. Shraddha is super active on her social media and enjoys a massive fan-following there. Just on Friday, she uploaded a hilarious and interesting story on her Instagram.
In the story, we could see Shraddha at an eye clinic as the concerned person checked her eyes. There was a eureka moment suddenly where the ace actress asked the person if her number has decreased. As the other person replied in affirmative, Shraddha raised her fists in the air in happiness and excitement. Along with the story, she wrote, “Number kam hua! Number kam hua!”
Take a look at Shraddha's story HERE:
Meanwhile, on the professional front, Shraddha Kapoor was last seen in the 2020 action thriller film, Baaghi 3, which also featured Tiger Shroff, Riteish Deshmukh, and Ankita Lokhande. She will next star opposite Ranbir Kapoor in Luv Ranjan's as-yet-untitled project. The actress will also be seen playing the lead in Chaalbaaz in London, which is the remake of 1989's slapstick film ChaalBaaz and in Nikhil Dwivedi's trilogy film where she will essay the role of a shapeshifting serpent. | https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/did-shraddha-kapoor-reduce-her-eyeglass-number-after-her-eye-test-watch-here-find-out-1074561 | 2022-04-22T19:51:23Z | https://www.pinkvilla.com/entertainment/news/did-shraddha-kapoor-reduce-her-eyeglass-number-after-her-eye-test-watch-here-find-out-1074561 | false | 1 |
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Disney government dissolution bill signed by DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill to dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant opposed a new state law critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay.”
The law would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District, as the 55-year-old Disney government is known, as well as a handful of other similar districts by June 2023. The measure does allow for the districts to be reestablished, leaving an avenue to renegotiate its future.
The move could have huge tax implications for Disney, whose series of theme parks have transformed Orlando into one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, and serves to further sour the relationship between the Republican-led government and a major political player in the state.
For DeSantis, the attack on Disney is his latest salvo in a culture war waged over policies involving race, gender and the coronavirus, battles that have made him one of the most popular GOP politicians in the country and a likely 2024 presidential candidate.
The dispute with the company began with Disney’s criticism of a new law barring instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade as well as instruction that is not “age appropriate or developmentally appropriate.”
In March, Disney said it would suspend political donations in the state and added that it would in turn support organizations working to oppose the new law. DeSantis and his fellow Republicans then lashed out at Disney, and have defended the law as reasonable.
At the bill signing ceremony Friday, DeSantis said Disney lied about the content of the education law but that he viewed the company’s vow to fight the law as unacceptable.
“You’re a corporation based in Burbank, California, and you’re gonna marshal your economic might to attack the parents of my state. We view that as a provocation, and we’re going to fight back against that,” DeSantis said.
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‘People explore options when…’: Hardik Patel’s sharp message to Cong leadership
AHMEDABAD: The working president for Gujarat Pradesh Congress Committee (GPCC) Hardik Patel on Friday said he is upset with the state party leadership and has sent a representation to the Congress high command in this regard.
“I have expressed my concerns to the party high command and I am told that a decision will be arrived at shortly. I am sure any decision taken will be taken keeping in mind the interests of the people of Gujarat,” the Patidar leader said talking to media persons on Friday.
When asked if the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) in Gujarat had approached him to join the party, he said there should be no discussion on BJP at this point and only the interest of the people should be at the centre of all discussions.
There has been a buzz that Patel is unhappy with the party and is exploring options to join BJP or the Aam Aadmi Party.
“As an opposition, we raise our concern about the problems faced by the public but people start exploring options when we fail to become the voice of the masses,” according to Patel who is also the convenor of Patel Anamat Andolan Samiti (PAAS).
He said the issue is not about Patidar leaders alone in the Congress party. “There are other leaders too in Gujarat Congress who have raised concerns. Everyone is concerned that something good should happen. When this does not happen, concerns are raised,” he said.
Patel said that he doesn’t have a problem with any individual leader in Gujarat. “The leadership does not let anyone work, and if someone works, they stop them,” Patel added
Asked about Hardik Patel’s concerns, senior Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia said Hardik Patel had never raised any such issue at any state party leadership meeting. “Before talking to the media, he should first raise the issues before state leadership,” said Modhwadia over the phone.
Former minister and BJP leader Dileep Sanghani said Hardik Patel is free to decide whatever he wants but BJP will make its decision keeping all aspects in mind. “I will abide by whatever my party decides,” he said. | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/people-explore-options-when-hardik-patel-s-sharp-message-to-cong-leadership-101650651678888-amp.html | 2022-04-22T19:58:01Z | https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/people-explore-options-when-hardik-patel-s-sharp-message-to-cong-leadership-101650651678888-amp.html | true | 2 |
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The New Samsung Exynos 1280 Chipset Has Been Announced
The Exynos 1280 chipset, which is present in some of Samsung’s recent Galaxy A mid-rangers like the Galaxy A33, Galaxy A53, and Galaxy M33, has finally been disclosed. These phones use the latest Samsung Exynos chipset in their motherboard.
The New Chipset
The chip is developed using Samsung’s 5nm EUV technology and has an eight-core CPU with two Cortex-A78 performance cores and six Cortex-A55 power-saving cores. The Arm Mali-G68 is in charge of the GPU, and you get the best connectivity.
Fused Multiply-Add (FMA) has been tuned in the new SoC, which should result in lower power consumption and longer battery life. Scene segmentation, real-time motion analysis, and multi-object surveillance are all AI features provided by the onboard neural processing unit (NPU).
Specification of Exynos 1280
Specifications of Samsung Exynos 1280 are listed below:
- CPU: 64-bit, 2x Cortex-A78 @2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @2.0GHz
- Arm Mali-G68 GPU
- AI Engine: 4.3 TOPS AI Engine with NPU.
- 5G NR Sub-6GHz Plus 5G NR mm Modem
- Wave 1: global 5G multi-SIM, 2.55 Gbps DL, 1.28 Gbps UL.
- Wi-Fi: Dual-band (2.4/5G) Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO
- Single camera up to 108 MP, triple camera up to 16 MP, recording and playback of 4K video @30fps.
- FHD+ @120 Hz display
- LPDDR4x memory
- UFS v2.2 storage
- Other features include Bluetooth 5.2, FM Radio Rx, and L1 and L5 GNSS quad-constellation multi-signal.
Additional Information
The Exynos 1280 can refresh FHD+ displays at up to 120Hz. The image signal processor (ISP) of Exynos can handle up to 108 Megapixels of resolution and up to three 16 Megapixel modules. Samsung also included:
- Multi-frame image processing.
- Electronic image stabilization (EIS).
- 4 K video recording and playback at 30 frames per second.
Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO, Bluetooth 5.2, and quad-constellation multi-signal for L1 and L5 GNSS locations are included in the connectivity package.
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Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has hailed Mohamed Elneny as one of the most important players in his Gunners squad despite his lack of game time.
The north London giants earned a 4-2 victory over Chelsea in the Premier League on Wednesday. They went into the game on the back of a three-game losing streak, but bounced back with a big win at Stamford Bridge.
Goals from Emile Smith Rowe and Bukayo Saka and a brace from Eddie Nketiah gave Arsenal the win against the Blues. Also starring in the game for Mikel Arteta's side was Elneny, who dominated the middle of the pitch.
Elneny's performance against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge has earned him praise from Arteta himself. The Arsenal boss has labeled the Egypt international as phenomenal and went on to claim that he does not get the credit he deserves. He told a press conference [The Metro]:
"I have always said that for me he [Elneny] is one of the most important players in the squad. For what he does when you give him the chance to play and for the things that he does when he doesn’t play. He’s a phenomenal person and a great footballer that sometimes doesn’t get the credit he deserves."
Having impressed against Chelsea, Elneny will be hopeful of keeping his place in Arsenal's starting eleven to face Manchester United at the Emirates Stadium in the Premier League on Saturday.
How has Mohamed Elneny fared for Arsenal this term?
Mohamed Elneny has amassed only 512 minutes of playing time for the Gunners this season. It is worth noting that Wednesday's game was just his second Premier League start of the campaign.
The 29-year-old's previous appearance for Mikel Arteta's side came on January 1. Considering that he is not a regular starter for the Gunners, he did exceptionally well against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
It now remains to be seen if Wednesday's performance will earn him a string of games for the team in the coming weeks. Elneny's long-term future, though, remains uncertain.
The central midfielder has his contract with the north London giants expiring at the end of the season. As things stand, Elneny will be putting an end to his six-and-a-half-year association with Arsenal in the summer.
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With inflation at its highest point in decades, many families are working to save money any way they can.
Some are buying things earlier in the year, anticipating even higher price increases down the road in what is known as inflationary psychology.
"It shifts inflation that would've happened in the future into present,” said Daniil Manaenkov, the head of national economic forecasting at the University of Michigan.
Inflationary psychology is a self-fulfilling prophecy of sorts, and it makes complete sense, logically. It plays on our overall worry that if we do not buy a purchase we had planned months in advance, say a new car, right now, we will pay more later and thus our fears drive us to physically cause inflation to spike faster. Manaenkov says it happens with large purchases such as a home, car, or non-perishable items.
"Food is expected to rise in price in the next several months, but if you were to look at agricultural commodities- so wheat, corn, soybeans- their prices are up significantly because they're storable and people are expecting them to increase in price,” said Manaenkov.
Much like inflation itself, inflationary psychology is a phenomenon that we consumers drive, but we are also the ones who determine if those prices stick around.
If wages increase, and workers have the bargaining power to demand it right now. People have more money and it is more likely they can afford the higher prices.
But according to the Brookings Institution, wage growth is not keeping up with inflation (8.8% nominal wage growth vs. 11.1% inflation since the start of 2020), so there is no clear answer on how long inflated prices might stick around.
“Economics is hard and psychology, studying human behavior, is even harder,” said Manaenkov. | https://www.wcpo.com/news/national/inflationary-psychology-could-be-pushing-the-prices-of-goods-up-faster | 2022-04-22T20:01:19Z | https://www.wcpo.com/news/national/inflationary-psychology-could-be-pushing-the-prices-of-goods-up-faster | false | 11 |
David R. Rahn & Associates Inc. bought a new position in Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF (NYSEARCA:PALL – Get Rating) during the fourth quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The fund bought 1,550 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $273,000.
Several other hedge funds and other institutional investors have also added to or reduced their stakes in PALL. Pinnacle Holdings LLC bought a new stake in shares of Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF in the 3rd quarter worth approximately $100,000. New Century Advisors LLC bought a new stake in shares of Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF in the 4th quarter worth approximately $119,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd purchased a new position in shares of Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF in the fourth quarter worth approximately $207,000. HighTower Advisors LLC increased its position in shares of Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF by 9.7% in the third quarter. HighTower Advisors LLC now owns 1,363 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock worth $244,000 after acquiring an additional 121 shares in the last quarter. Finally, J.W. Cole Advisors Inc. purchased a new position in shares of Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF in the fourth quarter worth approximately $274,000.
Shares of Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF stock traded down $4.00 during trading on Friday, hitting $220.39. The stock had a trading volume of 586 shares, compared to its average volume of 86,173. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $229.28 and a 200 day simple moving average of $201.00. Aberdeen Standard Physical Palladium Shares ETF has a 1 year low of $143.06 and a 1 year high of $298.21.
ETFS Physical Palladium Shares (the Fund) is designed to offer investors a simple, cost-efficient and secure way to access the precious metals market. The Fund focuses on providing investors with a return equivalent to movements in the palladium spot price less fees. The Fund is issued by ETFS Palladium Trust (the Trust).
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Market Mover: ITeos (ITOS) Loses at Midday April 21
Equities Staff Follow |Today ITeos Therapeutics Inc (NASDAQ: ITOS) is trading 4.44% down.
The latest price, as of 12:05:42 est, was $29.89. ITeos has moved $1.38 so far today.
60,865 shares have been traded today.
As of the previous close, ITeos has moved YTD 33.31%. The company is set to release earnings on 2022-05-12.
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About ITeos Therapeutics Inc
iTeos Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company pioneering the discovery and development of a new generation of highly differentiated immuno-oncology therapeutics for patients. iTeos Therapeutics leverages its deep understanding of cancer immunology and immunosuppressive pathways to design novel product candidates with the potential to fully restore the immune response against cancer. The Company’s innovative pipeline includes two clinical-stage programs targeting novel, validated immuno-oncology pathways designed with optimized pharmacologic properties for improved clinical outcomes. The initial antibody product candidate, EOS-448, is a high affinity, potent, anti-TIGIT antibody with a functional Fc domain, designed to enhance the anti-tumor response through a multifaceted immune modulatory mechanism. An open-label Phase 1/2a clinical trial of EOS-448 is ongoing in adult cancer patients with advanced solid tumors with preliminary data indicating clinical activity as a monotherapy and a favorable tolerability profile. The Company is also advancing inupadenant, a next-generation adenosine A2A receptor antagonist tailored to overcome cancer immunosuppression. iTeos is conducting an open-label multi-arm Phase 1/2a clinical trial of inupadenant in adult cancer patients with advanced solid tumors. Preliminary results indicate encouraging single-agent activity in the dose escalation portion of the trial. iTeos Therapeutics is headquartered in Cambridge, MA with a research center in Gosselies, Belgium.
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Market Mover: Itron (ITRI) Falls at Midday April 21
Equities Staff Follow |Itron Inc. (NASDAQ: ITRI) has fallen $0.67 (1.34%) and is currently sitting at $49.25, as of 12:05:58 est on April 21.
86,894 shares have exchanged hands.
The Company has decreased 1.27% over the last 5 days and shares have fallen 2.80% over the last 30 days.
Itron anticipates its next earnings on 2022-05-02.
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About Itron Inc.
Itron enables utilities and cities to safely, securely and reliably deliver critical infrastructure solutions to communities in more than 100 countries. Its portfolio of smart networks, software, services, meters and sensors helps its customers better manage electricity, gas and water resources for the people they serve. By working with its customers to ensure their success, the company helps improve the quality of life, ensures the safety and promotes the well-being of millions of people around the globe. Itron is dedicated to creating a more resourceful world.
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HUNTERSVILLE, N.C., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clean power technology innovator ONYX Systems announced an expanded lineup of near zero emission propane and zero emission battery powered floorcare equipment, benefiting facilities with more environmentally friendly solutions that increase productivity and cleaning results.
"ONYX has provided thousands of contract cleaners, shopping centers, schools, and municipalities with eco-friendly solutions that dramatically improve productivity and cleaning results. Our expanded lineup of both propane and battery powered equipment now offers more options to reduce carbon emissions while creating cleaner, healthier, and safer facilities."
ONYX recently added a 708cc near-zero emission propane powered floor polisher/burnisher to its floorcare line, the JX-700 Propane Burnisher (shown below), and is delighted to announce the launch of its first zero-emission battery powered floor Polisher/Burnisher, the JXi Burnisher (shown below). These two additions to its lineup nicely round off its complete range of clean air floorcare equipment.
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'Houston Is A Wild Card': NFL Analyst Weighs In On Texans Draft Strategy
HOUSTON -- For those who believe they have the answer on what the Houston Texans will do in the first round of the upcoming draft, chances are you don't. Not even some of the best evaluators in the industry aren't sure what the Texans are thinking.
During his annual pre-draft press conference, NFL Network analyst Daniel Jeremiah was asked if he had any inclination on what the Texans could do with a pair of top 15 selections. In short, not even the long-time scout could predict what is going on in general manager Nick Caserio's mind.
Offensive line has been a popular pick for the Texans should they remain at No. 3. Both Alabama offensive tackle Evan Neal and N.C. State linemen Ikem Ekwonu have seen their names cemented next to Houston for different reasons.
Should the Texans select Neal, it's an indication they could view veteran Tytus Howard as a guard than a tackle.
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“I’m ready,” Thomas said on Friday. “I’m in shape. My timing is on point – I’m proud of that.”
Should Ekwonu be the selection, Houston is willing to take a risk on a versatile player that can shine at both guard and tackle, thus leading to competition for first-team reps in OTAs and training camp.
Jeremiah praised Caserio's drafting style, stating how "Nick (does a great job of keeping his cards close to the vest because nobody in the league has any clue where Houston could be leaning or what they're going to do."
The Texans currently own 11 picks in the draft, though Caserio said expand that number to change by the time the final pick has been called on Saturday afternoon. | https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-draft-offseason-ikem-ekwonu-evan-neal-sauce-gardner-daniel-jeremiah | 2022-04-22T20:10:17Z | https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-draft-offseason-ikem-ekwonu-evan-neal-sauce-gardner-daniel-jeremiah | true | 1 |
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COLUMBIA - The Boone County Sheriff's Office, along with multiple mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies, is organizing an event to help residents properly get rid of their unused or expired prescription drugs.
The two-day Prescription Drug Take Back events will be held at multiple locations around mid-Missouri on April 29 and April 30.
The event will coincide with the National Drug Take Back event sponsored by the Drug Enforcement Agency.
The sheriff's office says the events are a way to provide the community a way to properly dispose their expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications.
There will be two collection sites open Friday, April 29 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Harry S. Truman VA Hospital, 800 Hospital Drive
- University of Missouri, MU Student Center, 901 Rollins Road
On Saturday, April 30, there will be five collection sites open from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.:
- • Ashland Police Department, 101 W. Broadway
- • Centralia Police Department, 114 S. Rollins
- • Hallsville Police Department, 202 Highway 124 East
- • Hickman High School, 1104 N. Providence Road (north entrance)
- • Rock Bridge High School, 4303 S. Providence Road (north entrance)
All medications that are handed over from the two-day event will be turned over to the DEA for proper disposal.
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In what could be a landmark legal case, Marjorie Taylor Greene appeared in a court hearing on Friday to determine if she violated a Civil War era provision that would disqualify her from running for re-election in Georgia due to her involvement in the failed January 6 insurrection. Similar challenges are unfolding across the country, including one against fellow Republican Congressman Madison Cawthorn, so the outcome of Greene’s hearing is being closely monitored.
In the lead-up to the hearing, Greene has been apoplectic that she even has to appear in court and has attempted to downplay her role in the January 6 riot. While Greene was not at Trump’s “Stop the Steal” rally, she was a proud supporter of the former president’s attempts to overturn the election and was reportedly involved in planning the now infamous event. However, during Friday’s hearing, Greene denied wanting to stop the certification process.
Question: Is it fair to say that from election night until January 6th, your personal opinion and your wish was that Congress not certify Joe Biden?
Greene: No that’s not accurate pic.twitter.com/9aKJqZkodl— Acyn (@Acyn) April 22, 2022
“Is it fair to say that from election night until January 6th, 2021, your personal opinion and your wish was that Congress not certify Joe Biden as the winner of the 2020 election?” Greene was asked, to which she responded, “No, that’s not accurate.”
Obviously, that answer was a huge surprise to anyone familiar with Greene. She has been a staunch defender of the January 6 rioters and even went so far to say that they were simply following the Declaration of Independence. “It says to overthrow tyrants,” Greene told Real America’s Voice just earlier this year. In fact, over on Twitter, people are already reacting to Greene’s wild claim that she didn’t want to stop the election from being certified and some are wondering if she committed perjury.
What Greene said on Jan. 3, 2021: “We aren't going to let this election be stolen by Joe Biden and the Democrats. President Trump won by a landslide.” https://t.co/IpUnyAkW5N https://t.co/a5c7Vr8tsk
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) April 22, 2022
That's called perjury, boys and girls. https://t.co/TwMLhhjjLM
— Nurse Ratchet 🌻Стенд з Україною🌻 (@OGNurseRatchet) April 22, 2022
She's under oath, right? https://t.co/g1kiLJTYrB
— David Lazarus (@Davidlaz) April 22, 2022
Penalties of perjury… https://t.co/C7a8Q7NRY1
— Katie S. Phang (@KatiePhang) April 22, 2022
Next question should be, “Well @RepMTG were you lying to your constituents then or are you lying to us now under oath?” https://t.co/1ykOgHq3Jy
— Joel Krautter 🇺🇸🤝🇺🇦 (@JoelKrautter) April 22, 2022
lying under oath is a BOLD move… https://t.co/4lwPZASuO6
— Captain Jordy (@meidasjordy) April 22, 2022
The right follow-up to that question would have been:
Let me read you your 23 tweets and show you these videos of statements you made.
Let’s go through each line and you can explain what you meant.
Don’t move off the line. Drive it home. https://t.co/HXG8yoKTjm
— Pam Keith, Esq. (@PamKeithFL) April 22, 2022
she personally voted against certifying Joe Biden https://t.co/EQyEukjboI
— Zelenskyy the Auto Parts King 🇺🇦 (@tompoasting) April 22, 2022
Her crime spree continues https://t.co/hocwKJkBIX
— Adam Parkhomenko (@AdamParkhomenko) April 22, 2022
Perjury is a crime, Marge. Literally on your fucking Wikipedia page. https://t.co/exVPs9I2oa pic.twitter.com/eFtGiXRxiu
— Seth Segal (@papa_sharku) April 22, 2022
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Jerry Jones likes the idea of the Dallas Cowboys drafting an offensive lineman since the owner and general manager knows that’s one area his club hasn’t addressed its personnel losses in the offseason.
Last year, they had to “settle” for linebacker Micah Parsons, even trading back two spots to 12th for the eventual NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year when the cornerbacks they wanted were gone.
The difference this year is the Cowboys, after winning the NFC East, are drafting lower than recent years at No. 24 in the first round. And that’s low enough for Jones not to dismiss the idea of moving up Thursday night.
“I would trade up in this draft,” Jones said. “As much as you can say about it, until you see what’s there and who is on the other line, but yeah, I would trade up since we’re down as low as we are in those first two or three rounds.”
Executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones suggested otherwise, saying on his radio show a little more than a week before the draft that its depth because of the extra season created by COVID-19 makes staying put attractive.
“You’re going one player for two, so it’s got to be worth it,” Stephen Jones said on his radio show. “A lot of players stayed in school and made the most of it and have gotten themselves from a late or undraftable player to very much a draftable player.”
Dallas released right tackle La’el Collins in a cost-cutting move and didn’t re-sign left guard Connor Williams, the club’s second-round pick in 2018. Boston College’s Zion Johnson and Kenyon Green of Texas A&M are among potential targets.
Other than five-time All-Pro right guard Zack Martin, the Cowboys are the most unsettled they’ve been in years with what was once one of the NFL’s most dominant lines.
Age and injuries could be catching up with left tackle Tyron Smith, Tyler Biadasz may not be the long-term solution at center and undrafted third-year pro Terence Steele is about to replace Collins again, something he has already done.
Stephen Jones said the Cowboys were targeting the offensive line in free agency. They still haven’t made a move even with Jones suggesting they wanted to sign a veteran “so we’re not feeling pushed to go too high early and often if the right player’s not there,” in the draft.
PICTURE AT RECEIVER
The Cowboys also unloaded No. 1 receiver Amari Cooper to save more money under the salary cap. But they were confident enough in Michael Gallup’s return from a torn knee ligament to sign the fifth-year receiver to a $62.5 million, five-year contract.
Dallas also added James Washington, a second-round pick by Pittsburgh four years ago, in free agency. A potential first-round target at receiver in the draft is Treylon Burks of Arkansas, Jerry Jones’ alma mater.
“I think they’re comfortable with the Washington, Gallup and Lamb combination where they can be patient,” said SiriusXM draft analyst Mark Dominik, a former Tampa Bay general manager. “And I think Dallas should be patient. Even though I know the Joneses like to make a splash, I think they might be even more inclined to trade back.”
ABOUT THAT PASS RUSH
The most troubling development of the offseason for Dallas was unexpectedly losing defensive end Randy Gregory to Denver in free agency. The Cowboys were confident in keeping him, and had a deal before Gregory’s agent balked over language in the contract about guaranteed money for a player who has been suspended four times.
DeMarcus Lawrence is coming back on a reworked contract, and Parsons’ pass-rushing ability gives Dallas the kind of versatile defensive playmaker it hasn’t had in a long time.
Plus, the previous time the Cowboys drafted in the 20s was 2017, when they took defensive end Taco Charlton at No. 28. He could be considered the club’s worst first-round pick since 2006.
BOOMERANG EFFECT
The Cowboys had the most defensive-minded draft of the Jones era, which started in 1989, with eight choices on that side of the ball last year. The focus could return to offense with the losses of two linemen, another key receiver in Cedrick Wilson and tight end Blake Jarwin, who has a career-threatening hip issue and was released.
“You never say we’re only focused on offense,” Stephen Jones said. “If there’s a defensive guy sitting there and you’ve got him rated a lot higher than the other guys, that’s where we’ve had our success.”
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California breaks ground on largest urban wildlife crossing
AGOURA HILLS, Calif. (AP) — Construction has begun on what’s billed as the world’s largest wildlife crossing for mountain lions and other animals caught in Southern California’s urban sprawl. Officials held a ceremony Friday to mark the construction of a $90 million bridge over a freeway and feeder road near downtown Los Angeles. The bridge will stretch 200 feet over the U.S. 101 to give big cats, coyotes, deer and other wildlife a safe path to the nearby Santa Monica Mountains. It is expected to be completed by early 2025. Scientists tracking mountain lions fitted with GPS collars found over decades that roadways are largely confining animals, which leads to shrinking genetic diversity. | https://ktvz.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/04/22/california-breaks-ground-on-largest-urban-wildlife-crossing/ | 2022-04-22T20:17:59Z | https://ktvz.com/news/ap-national-news/2022/04/22/california-breaks-ground-on-largest-urban-wildlife-crossing/ | false | null |
U.S. health officials have sent out a nationwide alert warning doctors to be on the lookout for symptoms of unexplained hepatitis in kids, after clusters of mysterious cases in the US and UK.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is expanding its probe after scores of young children came down with severe liver inflammation, but did not have the viruses hepatitis A, B, or C that usually cause it.
In the alert on Thursday, the CDC said it is working with counterparts in Europe to understand the cause of the infections, and urged doctors across the country to report potential cases.
A common cold virus known as an adenovirus has been confirmed in several of the European cases, but not all.
In the UK, researchers have speculated that kids may have weakened immune systems due to rounds of COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns.
However, the US cases of pediatric hepatitis are so far all in Alabama, a state that did not pursue the most stringent pandemic restrictions, deepening the mystery.
UK health authorities on Thursday said they have identified a total of 108 cases of pediatric hepatitis. In some instances, cases were so severe that children required liver transplants.
Additional cases have been reported in Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands and Spain, according to the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control.
Hepatitis simply means liver inflammation, which can have causes ranging from viruses and toxins to alcohol abuse.
The U.S. alert directs doctors to report any suspected cases of the disease that occur with unknown origin to their state and local health departments.
It also suggests doctors conduct adenovirus testing in young patients with symptoms of the disease, which include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, light-colored stools, joint pain, and jaundice.
The warning followed a CDC investigation with the Alabama Department of Public Health into a cluster of nine cases of hepatitis of unknown origin in previously healthy children ranging in age from 1 to 6-years old.
The first such U.S. cases were identified in October 2021 at a children´s hospital in Alabama that admitted five young patients with significant liver injury – including some with acute liver failure – of unknown cause.
In those cases, the children tested positive for adenovirus, a common family of viruses that can cause respiratory and gastrointestinal symptoms, but are rarely fatal.
The more common forms of the liver disease – hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C – were ruled out.
A review of hospital records identified four additional cases, all of whom had liver injury and adenovirus infection.
Lab tests found that some of these children were infected with adenovirus type 41, which causes acute infection of the digestive system. The state has not found any new cases beyond the original cluster.
The CDC is working with state health departments to identify additional U.S. cases.
While the leading theory is that the cases are caused by a specific type of adenovirus, health officials are considering other possible contributing factors as well.
Writing in the journal Eurosurveillance, a team led by Public Health Scotland epidemiologist Dr Kimberly Marsh said more children could be ‘immunologically naive’ to the adenovirus strains because of pandemic restrictions.
They wrote: ‘The leading hypotheses centre around adenovirus — either a new variant with a distinct clinical syndrome or a routinely circulating variant that is more severely impacting younger children who are immunologically naive.
‘The latter scenario may be the result of restricted social mixing during the pandemic.’
Scotland´s public health agency first raised the alarm about unusual hepatitis cases in children on April 6.
There have now been 14 cases identified in Scotland, including one additional case under investigation this week, Public Health Scotland director Jim McMenamin told Reuters.
Increasingly researchers believe that adenovirus infection could be behind the cases, possibly “in concert” with another virus, as 77 percent of the children in the UK had tested positive for adenovirus, McMenamin said.
However, he said, other causes have not been ruled out, including toxin exposure, COVID-19, or a novel pathogen, either in tandem with adenovirus infection, or alone.
None of the UK or U.S. cases have been linked with the COVID-19 vaccine. And Alabama state health officials said none of the nine cases there had any history of prior COVID-19 infection. | https://fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/cdc-issues-alert-after-mystery-hepatitis-outbreak-among-dozens-of-kids-in-the-us-and-uk/301566 | 2022-04-22T20:19:41Z | https://fromthetrenchesworldreport.com/cdc-issues-alert-after-mystery-hepatitis-outbreak-among-dozens-of-kids-in-the-us-and-uk/301566 | false | 2 |
The Cleveland area will be in the path of totality for a solar eclipse April 8, 2024, making the region a prime viewing location.
The eclipse will last just under four minutes in Cleveland, which is one of the longest durations for major cities in the path. Lakefront vantage points, celebrated parks and special programming from premier science institutions also make the region uniquely positioned for this event.
Destination Cleveland, Great Lakes Science Center and NASA’s Glenn Research Center have launched an online hub featuring a countdown clock, information on the path of totality and an email sign-up for information as it becomes available, according to a news release.
To view the hub, visit thisiscleveland.com/2024-solar-eclipse.
The hub will expand to include details for local celebrations, including programming and experiences from Great Lakes Science Center, NASA Glenn and others.
“The solar eclipse will come on the heels of Cleveland hosting the 2024 NCAA Women’s Final Four, April 5 & 7,” David Gilbert, president and CEO of Destination Cleveland, said in a news release. “It will be an incredible weekend of events that will bring new visitors to The Land and put our city in the national spotlight once again.”
The August 2017 total solar eclipse was witnessed by millions of people from coast to coast, and the 2024 event is anticipated to have an even larger draw. | https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/local_news/cleveland-website-launched-for-solar-eclipse/article_40efafce-c179-11ec-abc6-7f081aac3174.html | 2022-04-22T20:20:24Z | https://www.clevelandjewishnews.com/news/local_news/cleveland-website-launched-for-solar-eclipse/article_40efafce-c179-11ec-abc6-7f081aac3174.html | true | 1 |
Every ACC team’s biggest question heading into the 2022 season
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With spring games wrapping up we shift our focus to the upcoming 2022 college football season for the ACC.
There are plenty of questions still left to be answered. It was a down year for the Clemson Tigers after they missed out on the conference title game for the first time since 2014 as North Carolina State took on Pitt. Do the Tigers rebound and reclaim the conference crown?
On the topic of NC State and Pitt, do they repeat their seasons or was it more of an aberration? The North Carolina Tar Heels have their own questions starting with the quarterback situation, who takes the reigns after multi-year starter Sam Howell heads to the NFL.
We break down the biggest question for each conference school, kicking it off with Boston College and the ACC Atlantic division.
ACC Atlantic: Boston College Eagles
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How does the offense look under John McNulty?
The Eagles’ offense will be led once again by quarterback Phil Jurkovec in 2022. He heads into year three at Boston College after two seasons with Notre Dame. Jurkovec only played in six games before an injury during the season. The big storyline for BC will revolve around the new playcaller, John McNulty. He spent the 2020 and 2021 seasons as the tight ends coach for Notre Dame and hasn’t called an offense since 2019 with Rutgers. – Patrick Conn, College Wire Regional Editor
ACC Atlantic: Clemson Tigers
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DJ Uiagalelei vs Cade Klubnik
The biggest question mark heading into next season for Clemson football is easily the quarterback situation. While I believe there is no doubt that DJ Uiagalelei will be the starter come week one, there is no telling who will be under center for the Tigers at the end of the season. Mechanics have been the biggest problem for Uiagalelei since he arrived on campus, and from what we gathered this spring, it doesn’t look like much improvement has been made in that department.
For Cade Klubnik, on the other hand, there is still a lot of learning that needs to be done before the highly touted recruit out of Texas will likely look comfortable quarterbacking the Clemson offense. I sense shades of the 2018s quarterback competition where we saw Kelly Bryant lose his starting job to phenom Trevor Lawrence in week 4 of that season. – Alex Turri, Clemson Wire Editor
ACC Atlantic: Florida State Seminoles
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Who is the signal caller?
Florida State’s biggest uncertainty heading into the 2022 season is at the most important position on offense: quarterback. Mike Norvell’s signal-caller room has struggled over his first two years in Tallahassee and there is no stand-out choice under center for this coming campaign either, with incumbent starter Jordan Travis presumably in the lead. He put up perfectly acceptable numbers during his redshirt sophomore season, completing 122 of 194 passes at a 62.9%, clip for 1,539 yards, 15 touchdowns and six interceptions, but struggled mightily at times with missed reads and egregiously bad throws. With nobody behind him really pushing for the position, the Seminoles will likely live and die by his performances, which makes things at FSU as uncertain as ever. – Adam Dubbin, Gators Wire Editor
ACC Atlantic: Louisville Cardinals
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Is Scott Satterfield on hot seat watch?
The decision to replace Bobby Petrino with Scott Satterfield three years ago made a lot of sense at the time. Satterfield found a ton of success at Appalachian State, where he touted a 51-24 record. However, since heading to the Power Five, that success has waned. The Cardinals went 8-5 in 2019 before dipping to 4-7 during a pandemic shortened 2020 season. Satterfield entered last season on a seat that was warming up after he not-so-privately flirted with the opening at South Carolina, and a 6-7 finish in 2021 didn’t do much to build confidence. The Louisville job opening this cycle seems very likely, but can Satterfield make the progress necessary in 2022 to save his job? – Tyler Nettuno, LSU Tigers Wire Editor
ACC Atlantic: North Carolina State Wolfpack
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Who can fill in at RB and take advantage of the depth chart?
The Wolfpack are losing both Zonovan Knight and Ricky Person Jr. to the NFL, there’s a spot atop the depth chart. The problem for NC State is that outside of Jordan Houston, there’s not much experience at the position. Houston will likely go into the Summer as the top back on the depth chart but Demie Sumo-Karngbave, Michael Allen, and Delbert Mimms should be in the mix as well and they potentially could go with a running back by committee approach. With Devin Leary breaking out last season and potentially being a legit Heisman candidate, adding a strong run game to help their offense will be key. They just have to find the right solution. – Pearson
ACC Atlantic: Syracuse Orange
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Can Dino Babers get the Orange to a bowl game?
The 2020 campaign was abysmal for the Orange but Syracuse bounced back in 2021 winning a total of five games. However, the offensive rankings are still far below expectations with the No. 92 scoring offense in FBS. If they can improve under Babers, perhaps they can win six games and get to the postseason. Otherwise, we could see the head coach out on the hot seat by the season’s end. – Conn
ACC Atlantic: Wake Forest Demon Deacons
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Can Wake Forest repeat their 2021 success?
Coming off an 11-3 campaign in 2021 that was arguably the best in school history (and inarguably the best under coach Dave Clawson), it certainly feels like the Demon Deacons are playing with house money. Wake Forest took advantage of a down year from Clemson — in which it still lost to the Tigers despite winning the Atlantic Division — and it’s a bit greedy to bank on Dabo Swinney’s team staying “down” again. Was last year’s success an aberration for Wake? Or does Clawson’s innovative offense paired with a productive returning quarterback in Sam Hartman mean this team is a real competitor in the league? – Nettuno
ACC Coastal: Duke Blue Devils
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Can Mike Elko win an ACC game in year one?
Last season ended on a sour note, the Blue Devils lost eight-straight games in which they were outscored 304-85. It was a double whammy when long-time head coach David Cutcliffe stepped down as head coach. With the new man on campus Mike Elko getting his first stint as a head coach, he will need to figure out a lot in a short amount of time. The big task on his list is finding a way to win an ACC game and building some momentum in the program. – Conn
ACC Coastal: Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
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Can the new faces bring the Yellow Jackets out of the doldrums?
There is a lot of work to be done within the Georgia Tech football program. The team has to replace the losses such as running back Jahmyr Gibbs, who transferred to Alabama. Not to mention, most of the staff is new as well. The key is how well the new players and staff gel in the 2022 campaign and can they win more than three games this season? – Conn
ACC Coastal: Miami Hurricanes
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Is the U back?
The biggest question facing the Hurricanes this offseason is clear: Is The U actually back this time? The program showed it means business by poaching alumnus Mario Cristobal away from Oregon, and in Cristobal, it lands a proven recruiter with a track record of success as a Power Five head coach. Expecting things to change in Coral Gables overnight seems unfair, but the influx of recruits this team has already seen paired with the fact that Miami may have finally found a quarterback in Tyler Van Dyke means the ‘Canes need to show at least some signs of progress in Year 1. – Nettuno
ACC Coastal: North Carolina Tar Heels
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Who takes the reigns at QB?
With Sam Howell off to the NFL, North Carolina will have a new quarterback as the Week 1 starter for the first time since 2018. This offseason Drake Maye and Jacolby Criswell are battling it out to be the top guy and they have big shoes to fill. Howell left the program breaking multiple records and really saved UNC’s offense from being a total disaster last year.
While there is no “frontrunner” right now, both quarterbacks have performed well in Spring practice and it might just be too close to tell at the moment. Both will also have a big weapon in Josh Downs to help them out plus a revamped offensive line that includes a transfer as well as five-star recruit Zach Rice. It’s tough to make any projections now but it’s clear that UNC’s offense will go only as far as one of the two quarterbacks takes them. No pressure. – Zack Pearson, Tar Heels Wire Editor
ACC Coastal: Pittsburgh Panthers
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Is there a drop-off at quarterback?
Last season the world fell in love with Pitt quarterback Kenny Pickett, who is in line to be a first-round pick in the NFL draft. So who is next? Will there be a drop in play? Not only is there a new quarterback in town, but a new offensive system with Mark Whipple leaving for the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Former USC quarterback Kedon Slovis looks to lead the Panthers in 2022. Can he find a way to keep the momentum after Pitt won the ACC last season?
ACC Coastal: Virginia Cavaliers
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Will Brennan Armstong transition well in Tony Elliott’s offense?
Armstrong is one of the better quarterbacks in the ACC after throwing for 4,449 yards and 31 touchdowns last season. How does he look in Elliott’s offense this season will be a major key. They are strong offensively but will they have to overcome a defense that struggles as they did in 2021? – Conn
ACC Coastal: Virginia Tech Hokies
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How do the Hokies perform in year one under Brent Pry?
Long-time James Franklin assistant coach Brent Pry takes over the Hokies program this upcoming season. He replaces Justin Fuente after back-to-back mediocre seasons. Can Pry rekindle some of the magic the Hokies had under legendary coach Frank Beamer? The goal is likely to get bowl eligible in year one after finished 6-7 and 5-6 over the past two seasons. – Conn
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Milwaukee Bucks vs. Chicago Bulls NBA playoff first-round series Game 3, how to watch on TV, live stream
You may want to get your fish fry to go so you don't miss any of Game 3 between the Milwaukee Bucks and the Chicago Bulls Friday night.
What time is Game 3 of Bucks vs. Bulls playoff series?
Game 3 of the Eastern Conference playoff series between No. 3 Milwaukee and the sixth-seeded Chicago Bulls is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. Friday at the United Center. The series is tied 1-1.
What TV channel is Bucks vs. Bulls Friday night?
ABC
Spectrum: Channel 12 or 1012; Dish: Channel 5200 or 7700; DirecTV: Channel 12; AT&T U-verse: Channel 12; Verizon FiOS: Channel 507 or 508.
Bally Sports Wisconsin
Spectrum: Channel 31 or 1309 in Milwaukee, 40 in Green Bay; DirectTV: Channel 669; Charter: 29 or 663; AT&T U-verse: 744 or 1744.
How can I watch Bucks vs. Bulls via live stream?
Viewers in the U.S. can stream every NBA playoff game live on SLING TV. NBA playoff games on ABC are simulcast on ESPN3, which is included with SLING Orange. You can also watch on Hulu or fubo TV.
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ROANOKE, Texas — A Texas employer failed to pay its employees nearly $900,000 in tips and overtime pay, according to the U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division.
The North Texas restaurant Roanoke Hard Eight BBQ owed its employees all their tips and hourly managers weren’t paid the correct time and a half rate for all hours worked over 40 hours in a workweek. This came out to $867,572 in owed tips and pay for 910 workers, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
The Fair Labor Standards Act does not allow an employer or their managers or supervisors to keep tips the business’ workers receive for any purposes, regardless of whether or not the employer claims a tip credit.
Roanoke Hard Eight broke the law by including managers in their tip pool, according to Dallas' Wage and Hour District Director Jesus A. Valdez.
"By doing so, the employer denied tipped workers some of their tips and managers proper overtime wages,” Valdez said. “As businesses struggle to find people to do the work needed to keep operating, employers would be wise to avoid violations or risk finding it even more difficult to retain and recruit workers who can choose to seek jobs where they will receive all of their rightful wages.”
WFAA reached out to Hard Eight officials, who said they were expecting to release a statement about the matter soon. | https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/texas-bbq-restaurant-failed-to-pay-nearly-900000-in-tips-and-overtime/287-4b6fa3a9-bf5f-45c5-8e9e-c5688e761cd3 | 2022-04-22T20:29:53Z | https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/local/texas-bbq-restaurant-failed-to-pay-nearly-900000-in-tips-and-overtime/287-4b6fa3a9-bf5f-45c5-8e9e-c5688e761cd3 | true | 11 |
Realty Income Has A Reliable And Growing Monthly Dividend
Summary
- Realty Income has now proven its ability to continue its long history of dividend increases through the 2020 pandemic.
- The company has a diverse portfolio of assets, although it's not totally immune to sector damaging events.
- Over the long run, we expect the company to continue generating substantial shareholder returns.
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Realty Income (NSYE: NYSE:O) is known as the monthly dividend company for its focus on shareholder returns. The company has a multi-decade operating history at a near 5% dividend yield. It has incredibly well distributed assets and it has handled COVID-19 surprisingly well. As we'll see throughout this article, the company will be able to utilize its well distributed assets to generate substantial and growing shareholder returns.
Realty Income Overview
Realty Income has an incredibly impressive portfolio of assets worth paying close attention to.
Realty Income Overview - Realty Income Investor Presentation
Realty Income has a $31 billion EV with an A3 / A- credit rating by Moody's and S&P. The company has $1.7 billion in annualized base rent and a strong operating base, supported by 52 years of operating history. The company's portfolio is split across more than 6500 companies with a ~9 year weighted average lease term.
The company's overall business has 84% of rent from retail properties, 51% from investment-grade clients. The company has 24 of 25 years of positive EPS growth, showing its strength, with 5.1% median EPS growth. Real estate in general is a slower growing
Realty Income and COVID-19
Realty Income has suffered throughout COVID-19 as a result of some of its business companies seeing their setup crumble.
Realty Income Rent - Realty Income Investor Presentation
Realty Income's portfolio companies have suffered from the significant closure of theaters with 5% of its retail portfolio stores closed. The company collected 100% of its rent from investment grade clients, with 89.9% from its top 20 clients due to the effects of industry closures. The company didn't collect 89% of its 4Q 2020 rent from theaters.
Specifically, the vast majority of the company's unpaid rent obligations are with theater companies, through Regal/Cineworld/AMC. In this regard, we foresee most of the company's toughest difficulties as being completed. Movie theaters are expected to start opening in the coming months as vaccinations increase.
Realty Income Portfolio Strength
Overall, Realty Income's asset portfolio is worth paying attention to due to its strength.
Realty Income Portfolio - Realty Income Investor Presentation
Realty Income has seen consistent occupancy levels, with its 2020 occupancy still well above its post-2008 collapse occupancy and its 200 lows. The company has seen steady same-store rent growth, although it saw a small decline in 2020. However, overall, the company has shown an impressive ability here to match inflation.
Part of the reason the company's performance has remained strong is the strength of its overall portfolio here.
Realty Income Growth
Realty Income also took advantage of 2020 as a year with significant growth potential.
Realty Income Growth - Realty Income Investor Presentation
Realty Income saw the highest sourced volume in its history, not surprising given the real estate downturn. The company's sourced volume amounted to $64 billion with 80% relationship driven opportunities. The company saw its second highest year of spending ($2.31 billion) across 244 properties with a selectivity rate of just 4%.
The company is consistently investing in growth here with 86% of its volume with retail properties and 53% of volume to investment grade clients. The company's continued growth here will support FFO growth and long-term shareholder rewards.
Realty Income Return History
Realty Income has a strong history of performance and returns.
Realty Income Dividend History - Realty Income Investor Presentation
Realty Income has managed not only consecutive annual dividend increases, but 93 consecutive quarterly increases, with a massive 109 increases since its 1994 listing. The company has managed to have an 82.4% AFFO payout, showing it can continue to increase its dividends while continuing to grow for the long run.
The company's 4.4% compound average annualized growth rate, combined with a similar dividend rate, can help support long-term near double-digit returns. This helps highlight Realty Income's potential to drive substantial shareholder returns.
Realty Income Risk
Realty Income's fundamental risk is black swan events like COVID-19. While the company managed and likely learned a lot from its handling of the pandemic, pandemics always remain a risk, including those that have the potential to last much longer or be much deadlier. The company won't always be able to handle a mass lockdown as gracefully.
Conclusion
Realty Income has an impressive portfolio of assets, and, after its performance in the 2008 real estate downturn, has a proven ability to handle two major market downturns. That ability is significant, because combined with the company's sizeable dividend and commitment to growth, it shows the company's strength and ability to generate returns.
Long-term, we see Realty Income as a valuable investment for shareholders. We expect the company to continue using its impressive asset base to generate sizeable returns, and we expect it to do so, while maintaining responsible management and not over-leveraging. The company's ability to drive returns in this regard is worth paying close attention to.
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Malawi’s Vice President Saulos Chilima on Friday left for the United States of America (USA) to attend the 2022 United Nation (UN) Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC) Forum for Financing Development in New York, USA.
Chilima has been delegated by President Lazarus Chakwera to represent him and lead a lean Malawi delegation of 15 people from the Ministry of Finance and other sectors to the four day forum scheduled for 25th to 28th April 2022.
The ECOSOC Forum on Financing for Development follow-up is an intergovernmental process with universal participation mandated to review the Addis Ababa Action Agenda (Addis Agenda) and other financing for development outcomes and the means of implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Speaking to the media before departure, Chilima said the trip is important for the country as delegates at the event will discuss ways of advancing development in least developed countries such as Malawi.
The Vice President said only 15 people are on the list of his delegation, stressing it was unfortunate that people bent on denting his image fabricated stories that he will be accompanied by a bloated delegation of 40 people.
According to the Vice President’s Press Office, some of the side engagements that the Vice President is expected to undertake while in New York include a meeting with the current Chair of ECOSOC Collen Vixen Kelapile.
The Vice President is also expected to have meetings with the Acting Representative of the Office of Least Developed Countries and the UNDP Global Administrator.
Chilima has also been requested to make a Keynote Statement at a high level Leaders Dialogue on Green and Climate Resilience Bonds organised by United Nations Capital Development Fund (UNCDF).
The Vice President left through Kamuzu International Airport where he was seen off by hundreds of UTM party officials, supporters and government officials.
He is expected to return home on 30th April, 2022. | https://www.malawivoice.com/2022/04/22/chilima-leaves-for-usa-to-attend-high-level-un-meeting/ | 2022-04-22T20:30:31Z | https://www.malawivoice.com/2022/04/22/chilima-leaves-for-usa-to-attend-high-level-un-meeting/ | false | 1 |
LOUISVILLE, Ky., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Collaboratively, Grit & Gravel Marketing, a consumer and employer branding agency, and Incipio Workforce Solutions are locating, hiring, and retaining top talent across multiple industries through combined employer branding, human resource efforts, and applicant recruiting efforts. Grit & Gravel is positively branding each employer while Incipio is equipping each company to live their brand daily. Together, they are increasing each client's position as the organization of choice for potential new hires.
We asked Kaleb Scharmahorn, CEO of Grit & Gravel Marketing, why he considers employer branding to be important? He answered, "A well executed and communicated employer brand is a crucial part of any company's overall brand impression." He mentioned that branding is too commonly associated with winning sales.
When a company is determining if employer branding is an avenue that they should take, one may be curious about the misconceptions associated. Kaleb said, "A common misconception of employer branding is that if your company looks like a great place to work to the potential candidate, then it will be a great place to work." Telling your brand story effectively is crucial to organizational success, but it requires much more attention. Together, Incipio and Grit & Gravel come across situations where employer brand marketing doesn't match the actual employee experience. So through their partnership, they are uniquely positioned to help companies, not only look the part through strategic employer branding efforts, but help them professionally equip their teams to positively control their brand perception, increase retention, and create an infectious culture that top talent and top clients want to be a part of.
Kaleb said, "The nature of brand growth is a systematic, consistent, and intentional approach of marrying the pragmatic nature of where you are with the vision of where you want to be. We help clients define their vision for their employer brand and understand their current status and perception. Then we develop, monitor, and measure the necessary brand building activity that has to happen to get the brand where we need it to be."
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Police: Family killed in murder-suicide, including 9-year-old girl; community shocked
DULUTH, Minn. (KBJR/Gray News) - A community in Minnesota is helping to remember a family of four who were shot and killed in their own home earlier this week.
The Duluth Police Department said Riana Lou Barry, 44, Sean Christopher Barry, 47, Shiway Elizabeth Barry, 12 and Sadie Lucille Barry, 9, lost their lives in a murder-suicide situation, KBJR reported.
Duluth Police Chief Mike Tusken said Brandon Taylor Cole–Skogstad, 29, a cousin to the children, was responsible for the shooting and killed himself in the incident. Cole–Skogstad was reportedly experiencing a mental health crisis and family members said he sent a message about harming himself and others in the family before the shooting.
Neighbors who knew the family said they were shocked to hear what had happened on their street.
“It’s just really hard,” said Brianna Williams, a grad student who lives down the street. “You think you’re safe in this community and it’s just crazy because I’m always chatting with the neighbors and everyone’s chatty.”
Neighbors said it is a friendly community, and that families and older adults make up most of the block.
“I mean this is a really nice street,” said neighbor Mollie Sebok. “It’s a nice area.”
Sebok also said the family was part of a group playing and watching a football game in the street just two weeks before the tragic shooting.
“Everyone was cheering them on,” she said. “It was a really nice day, so all of the neighbors were out. They kind of felt like stars because everyone was watching them. It was really friendly.”
A few community members have added flowers outside of the home where the Barrys lived.
A GoFundMe account has been set up for funeral expenses for the family by relatives and friends.
No immediate plans were shared regarding the family’s final resting place.
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Includes Exclusive New Flavor, GFUEL Watermelon Limeade!
NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- G FUEL, The Official Energy Drink of Esports®, has announced that their 16 oz ready-to-drink cans are now available for sale in nearly 400 Target stores throughout the United States. G FUEL is also unveiling a brand-new flavor exclusive to Target: Watermelon Limeade!
Give your taste buds a refreshing sweet and citrus blast with G FUEL's new Target-exclusive flavor, Watermelon Limeade, now available in 16 oz cans! Get energized and enjoy summertime favorites all year long as tangy lime flavor collides with candy-sweet watermelon. Zero Sugar. Zero Calories. Zero Seeds!
Fans will also be able to find three fan-favorite G FUEL flavors at Target stores: Sonic's Peach Rings, a candied peach flavor inspired by Sonic the Hedgehog; Tetris™ Blast, the ultimate rainbow candy taste inspired by the iconic puzzle game Tetris®; and Hype Sauce, a truly mind-bending raspberry lemonade blend.
Each 16 oz G FUEL can has zero calories and 300 mg of caffeine along with proprietary energy and focus-enhancing complexes.
"We at G FUEL are beyond excited to bring our ready-to-drink products to Target stores across the U.S.," said G FUEL Founder and CEO Cliff Morgan. "Partnering with Target and their incredible network of retail stores has us all truly excited! Not only will our fans be able to pick up four of our amazing flavors in-store, but they are going to absolutely love Watermelon Limeade."
Try all of Target's G FUEL offerings – including the all-new Watermelon Limeade – by using G FUEL's Store Locator to find a participating Target near you.
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As The Official Energy Drink of Esports®, G FUEL provides gamers with a performance-driven alternative to standard energy drink products. With an ever-expanding, sugar-free product lineup that includes a powdered energy formula, ready-to-drink cans, a Hydration Formula, and edible Energy Crystals, G FUEL has firmly established itself as the market leader in the gamer energy drink industry.
With over 324,000 5-star Shopper Approved Ratings, a shipping network that spans over 125 countries, a nationwide retail campaign, and a global social media footprint of over 1 billion followers, G FUEL maintains the industry's largest and most passionate community of fans, customers, content creators, and partners. Content creators and partners who include the likes of Ninja, Sentinels Esports, Logic, NoisyButters, Luminosity Gaming, PewDiePie, David Dobrik, Summit1G, xQc, KSI, Roman Atwood, Activision, SEGA of America, CAPCOM®, Bethesda Game Studios, Warner Bros., HYPEMAKER, DXRacer, Scuf Gaming, SteelSeries, and Digital Storm.
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Projects integrate high design with advanced performance in ten key areas.
WASHINGTON, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Institute of Architects (AIA) Committee on the Environment (COTE) is awarding ten design projects with its highest honor—the COTE® Top Ten Awards—for their significant achievements in advancing climate action. Complete details for each project are available on AIA's website.
For the past 26 years, COTE has bestowed the award annually on ten design projects that have expertly integrated design excellence with cutting-edge performance in ten key areas. The COTE Top Ten projects illustrate the solutions architects provide for the health and welfare of our communities and planet.
In order to be eligible, project submissions are required to demonstrate alignment with COTE's rigorous criteria, which include social, economic, and ecological values. The five-member jury evaluates each project submission based on the effectiveness of their holistic design solution and metrics associated with the ten measures. This year's COTE Top Ten Awards recipients are as follows:
663 South Cooper, Memphis | archimania
Edwin M. Lee Apartments, San Francisco | LEDDY MAYTUM STACY Architects, Saida+Sullivan Design Partners
Iowa City Public Works, Iowa City, Iowa | Neumann Monson Architects
King Open/Cambridge Street Upper Schools & Community Complex, Cambridge, Massachusetts | Arrowstreet Inc., William Rawn Associates
Knox College Whitcomb Art Center, Galesburg, Illinois | Lake|Flato Architects
Meyer Memorial Trust Headquarters, Portland, Oregon | LEVER Architecture
Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library Renovation, Boston | Utile, Inc.
Tufts University Science and Engineering Complex, Medford, Massachusetts | Payette
Jurors also designated two projects as Top Ten Plus recipients for their exceptional post-occupancy performance data. This year's recipients are:
Lick-Wilmerding High School Historic Renovation & Expansion, San Francisco | EHDD
Louisiana Children's Museum, New Orleans | Mithun, with associate architect Waggonner & Ball
Visit AIA's website for more information on the COTE Top Ten Awards program.
In addition to the Top Ten Awards, COTE and the Association of Collegiate Schools of Architecture (ACSA) have selected the COTE Top Ten for Students, honoring exceptional student design projects showcasing innovation in sustainability. View the winning designs on ACSA's website.
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AIA provides members with tools and resources to assist them in their careers and business as well as engaging civic and government leaders and the public to find solutions to pressing issues facing our communities, institutions, nation, and world. Members adhere to a code of ethics and conduct to ensure the highest professional standards.
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Man killed in multi-vehicle crash in White Oak; one victim hospitalized
Allegheny County police are investigating after a man was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in White Oak.
According to police, County 911 was notified of a three vehicle crash in the 3100 block of Jacks Run Road.
Once on scene, first responders found an adult male deceased. One other victim was taken to a nearby hospital with minor injuries.
Homicide detectives and collision reconstruction officers have initiated an investigation.
Anyone with information about this crash is asked to call the County Police Tip Line at 1(833)-ALL-TIPS.
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill to dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government, after the entertainment giant opposed a new state law critics have dubbed “Don’t Say Gay."
The law would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District, as the 55-year-old Disney government is known, as well as a handful of other similar districts by June 2023. The measure does allow for the districts to be reestablished, leaving an avenue to renegotiate its future.
The move could have huge tax implications for Disney, whose series of theme parks have transformed Orlando into one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations, and serves to further sour the relationship between the Republican-led government and a major political player in the state.
For DeSantis, the attack on Disney is his latest salvo in a culture war waged over policies involving race, gender and the coronavirus, battles that have made him one of the most popular GOP politicians in the country and a likely 2024 presidential candidate.
The dispute with the company began with Disney’s criticism of a new law barring instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade as well as instruction that is not “age appropriate or developmentally appropriate.”
In March, Disney said it would suspend political donations in the state and added that it would in turn support organizations working to oppose the new law. DeSantis and his fellow Republicans then lashed out at Disney, and have defended the law as reasonable.
At the bill signing ceremony Friday, DeSantis said Disney lied about the content of the education law but that he viewed the company's vow to fight the law as unacceptable.
"You're a corporation based in Burbank, California, and you're gonna marshal your economic might to attack the parents of my state. We view that as a provocation, and we're going to fight back against that," DeSantis said. | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Disney-government-dissolution-bill-signed-by-17120304.php | 2022-04-22T20:43:28Z | https://www.michigansthumb.com/news/article/Disney-government-dissolution-bill-signed-by-17120304.php | false | 33 |
Mixed day for Meghalaya paddlers
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Shillong, April 22: With the conclusion of the team events on Friday, day five of the 83rd Senior National Table Tennis Championship was devoted to doubles, and individual women’s and men’s singles events.
Meghalaya’s paddlers were involved in all three categories but experienced some agonising defeats at the SAI Indoor Stadium here on Saturday.
Meghalaya’s ace paddler Tanushree Das Gupta was leading by two games to love against Suhana N of Uttar Pradesh in their evening match-up but saw the lead overturned to lose 3-2, with the last game going 11-7 in favour of the UP paddler.
Meghalaya men’s doubles pairing of Yogesh Singh and Surangjit Dey also went down to Manipur 3-2 after leading 2-1 at one stage.
Dey, however, won one of his singles matches, while Anwesha Choudhury and Anubhav Dutta won a mixed doubles match against Goa on Friday.
Meanwhile, former national champions Archana Kamath, Sutirtha Mukherjee and Madhurika Patkar, taking the qualification route, entered the women’s singles main draw at the championships.
With the direct entry stipulations restricting only the top eight ranked players in the second stage of the singles events, all these players went through the first-stage process.
However, Sutirtha had to play out of her skin against Koushiki Dasgupta of Bengal to grab the lone spot. Pushed to the corner, Sutirtha mustered the courage to win the decider 11-6, 11-9, 13-15, 10-12, 12-10, after deuce.
But both Madhurika and Archana did not have to go through any such ordeal in their respective groups. The two former national champions won their group matches with identical 3-0 verdicts.
They will be joining the top-ranked players lying in wait when the main draw events begin tomorrow afternoon. | https://theshillongtimes.com/2022/04/23/mixed-day-for-meghalaya-paddlers/ | 2022-04-22T20:46:01Z | https://theshillongtimes.com/2022/04/23/mixed-day-for-meghalaya-paddlers/ | false | 1 |
Wausau Pilot & Review
MERRILL – The D.C. Everest girls soccer team improved to 3-0 in the Wisconsin Valley Conference with a 9-0 rout of Merrill on Thursday at Merrill High School.
Jenna Baumann had five goals, all in the first half, to pace the Evergreens (3-2 overall).
Jenna Check, Annie Klabacha, Lovey Chang and Katelyn Abbiehl added goals for D.C. Everest, which did not allow a shot on goal in the victory.
D.C. Everest returns to action Monday at Marshfield. The game will start at 7 p.m. at Heiting Stadium at Marshfield High School, and will be broadcast live at zaleskisports.com.
Evergreens 9, Bluejays 0
D.C. Everest 6 3 – 9
Merrill 0 0 – 0
First half: 1. DC, Jenna Baumann (Madison Sazama), 7’; 2. DC, Jenna Check (Ruby Kowal), 21’; 3. DC, Baumann (Sazama), 29’; 4. DC, Baumann, 35’; 5. DC, Baumann (Bolzak), 38’; 6. DC, Baumannn, 39’.
Second half: 7. DC, Annie Klabacha, 58’; 8. DC, Lovey Chang (Ari Maholmes), 70’; 9. DC, Katelyn Abbiehl, 75’.
Saves: DC, Makenna Kampmann 0; MER, Anna Bowe 10.
Records: D.C. Everest 3-2, 3-0 Wisconsin Valley Conference; Merrill 1-5, 0-3 Wisconsin Valley Conference. | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/04/22/d-c-everest-girls-soccer-shuts-out-merrill/ | 2022-04-22T20:48:56Z | https://wausaupilotandreview.com/2022/04/22/d-c-everest-girls-soccer-shuts-out-merrill/ | true | 1 |
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two New York men pleaded guilty Friday to discharging chemical spray at police officers inside the U.S. Capitol during the January 2021 insurrection.
Cody Mattice, 29, and James Mault, 30, each admitted to breaking through police barriers and entering the building during a trip to Washington they had planned for several days and prepared for by acquiring batons and pepper spray.
Under plea agreements with federal prosecutors, each faces between 37 and 46 months in prison after pleading guilty to felony charges. Each also will pay $2,000 toward the cost of repairing the Capitol. Sentencing is scheduled for July 15.
Mattice and Mault, both from the Rochester area, were indicted in October after authorities said they appeared in photos and videos spraying a chemical agent toward police officers in a Capitol building hallway.
Mault was arrested in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, where he had been stationed with the U.S. Army. Mattice was arrested at his home in Hilton, New York.
The two appeared at a joint hearing Friday before U.S. District Judge Beryl Howell, Mault in person and Mattice remotely. Both acknowledged exchanging text messages in the days prior to the insurrection, with Mault telling Mattice and others in a group to bring batons, knives, “ass-kicking boots” and protective clothing.
Once at the Capitol, Mault tried to convince police officers to join the rioters, assuring them they would still have jobs “after we kick the (expletive) out of everyone,“ according to the plea agreement.
“What we’re doing is right,” he told the officers, “or there wouldn’t be this many ... people here.“
In exchange for their guilty pleas, prosecutors agreed to drop additional felony charges. | https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2022/04/22/2-men-admit-to-pepper-spraying-officers-at-us-capitol-riot.html | 2022-04-22T20:49:03Z | https://www.thestar.com/news/world/us/2022/04/22/2-men-admit-to-pepper-spraying-officers-at-us-capitol-riot.html | true | 22 |
Investors should keep an eye on Plug Power (PLUG).
After a rough pullback in the latter part of 2021, the hydrogen stock is attempting to push higher. In fact, investors may want to use weakness as a buy opportunity.
For one, the hydrogen story is heating up. Goldman Sachs called hydrogen a “once in a lifetime opportunity,” saying the market could be worth up to $11.7 trillion in over the next 30 years. Even Bank of America says the hydrogen market could be worth $11 trillion by 2050.
Two, “Hydrogen would be necessary for the world’s largest emitters – the U.S., China, and Europe – to achieve net-zero climate targets by 2050 – 2060 by decarbonizing hard to abate industries,” says Energy Global. Even the International Energy Agency says the world still needs an investment of $1.2 trillion by 2030 to meet global net zero emission goals.
Three, Plug Power just disclosed an agreement with Walmart (WMT) to deliver up to 20 tons per day of liquid green hydrogen, according to MarketWatch.com, and will be used to power material handling lift trucks across Walmart’s U.S. distribution and fulfillment centers.
With that, as reported by Barron’s: “’Walmart is now one of Plug’s first green hydrogen supply customers, representing solid validation for Plug’s investments and strategy to expand its green hydrogen ecosystem,’ wrote B. Riley Securities analyst Christopher Souther, who rated the stock a Buy with a price target of $31, in a research note Wednesday. ‘We think deals like this can be key drivers of the margin improvement that management has been referencing.’”
Even better, the company is growing.
In its fourth quarter, the company saw revenue of $162 million, which was the highest quarterly revenue ever booked by Plug Power. For full-year 2021, it saw revenue of $502 million. And then it reaffirmed its 2022 revenue goal of $900 million to $925 million, as well as 2025 goals for $3 billion in revenue, and 17% operating income margins.
Yet, despite all of that news, PLUG is trades at just $27.06. Moving forward with all of those positive catalysts, we’d like to see the stock challenge $46 again, long-term.
2022 is shaping up to be the most expensive year ever.
The rampant price gouging is only going to get worse.
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HETTINGER, N.D. (AP) — The North Dakota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension is investigating the use of deadly force on a man by a Hettinger County sheriff's deputy inside a school, officials said Friday.
A release from the Hettinger County Sheriff's Office says a deputy responded to a disturbance at Mott-Regent public school about 3 p.m. Thursday and made contact with a man who refused to leave the property. The encounter escalated into an assault on the deputy resulting in a “lethal force scenario,” the statement said.
Officials identified the man who died as Jeffrie Ray Glover Jr.
The sheriff's office said the state BCI is expected to complete an investigation into the incident within 30 days and report its findings to the Hettinger County State's Attorney.
The deputy has been placed on administrative leave.
No students or staff at the school were injured, officials said. | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Hettinger-Co-Deputy-uses-deadly-force-in-school-17120320.php | 2022-04-22T20:51:19Z | https://www.ctinsider.com/news/article/Hettinger-Co-Deputy-uses-deadly-force-in-school-17120320.php | false | null |
Masks still required in airports, public transit and more in NY as subvariant fuels cases
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSTM) — Despite a federal district judge’s ruling to end the nation’s federal mask mandate on public transit, masks will still be required in certain settings in New York, according to New York State Governor Kathy Hochul. During a Wednesday news conference, the governor...
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — After a delay of nearly a week, the Florida Department of Education has released two examples that it says backs up its rejection of dozens of math textbooks because they contained questions and exercises based on critical race theory or Common Core.
The state did not identify which textbooks the examples come from, but one appears to be from an advanced high school algebra or statistics textbook and begins with the phrase, “What? Me? Racist?” It has students work with data reported by an online test that researchers say uncovers hidden attitudes toward different races.
The other appears to come from a teacher's guide to a kindergarten or first-grade textbook. The lesson is entitled “Social and Emotional Learning - Building Student Agency"; students work together as they put the numbers 1 to 5 in proper order so they can “build proficiency with social awareness as they practice with empathizing with classmates."
The state rejected more than 50 math textbooks — about 40% of those submitted. Despite the state's disapproval, under Florida law individual districts can still buy the texts if at least half their book spending is on approved material.
“It seems some publishers attempted to slap a coat of paint on an old house built on the foundation of Common Core, and indoctrinating concepts like race essentialism, especially, bizarrely, for elementary school students," Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement when the rejections were announced late last week. The examples were released Thursday.
Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz, a former Miami mayor, said in a statement that Florida has long had a system for picking appropriate books, but it is being politicized by the DeSantis administration.
“What Florida politicians are trying to do now is ignore the judgement of professionals and impose their own political views (behind closed doors) on every parent and child in Florida,” he said.
The Common Core standards are benchmarks adopted by more than 40 states to describe what students should know after completing each grade. The standards were developed by the National Governors Association but became a frequent target of Republicans after the Obama administration pushed states to adopt them.
Opponents contend Common Core includes inappropriate curriculum that is being forced on states. Florida adopted Common Core in the 2000s under Republican Gov. Jeb Bush, who was a strong proponent. But it dropped Common Core in 2020 under DeSantis, who said it was being replaced by “Common Sense.”
Critical race theory centers on the idea that racism is systemic in U.S. institutions and that they function to maintain the dominance of white people in society. There is little to no evidence that critical race theory is being taught to K-12 public school students, though some ideas central to it, such as lingering consequences of slavery, have been.
DeSantis signed a bill Friday that bars instruction that makes members of a race feel guilty for past actions committed by people of that same race, and bars teaching that meritocracy is racist. It also expands language on requiring teaching on the history of slavery and racial oppression.
The state education department said that the math examples released Thursday are not an exhaustive list of problems it says were reported in the rejected texts by parents. If the publishers want to re-seek approval, they have two weeks to resubmit their books without the content the state found problematic.
The high school example centered around racism is based on data released by the Implicit Bias Test, an online set of surveys whose organizers say uncover hidden attitudes on a variety of subjects. It is operated by Project Implicit, which was founded in 1998 by professors from three universities: Harvard, Virginia and Washington.
The rejected textbook does not ask the students to take the Implicit Bias Test, but the surveys are readily found online. In the race test, participants are shown a series of photos of white and Black faces mixed with positive and negative words such as “glad” or “sadness.” In one round, participants are asked to press as quickly as possible the same letter when presented with a white face or a positive word and another letter when presented with a Black face or a negative word.
In the next round, the mixture is reversed — users press the same key when presented with a white face or negative word and the other when presented with a Black face or a positive word. There are more rounds where keys are further reversed. Using accuracy and speed, the organizers believe they can uncover a person's hidden bias to a particular race, if one exists.
In the example released by the state, students are asked to work with Project Implicit data that says younger and older people are more racially prejudiced than those in middle age and conservatives are more racially biased than liberals.
“If you want to teach your kid Woke Math, where ‘2+2=4’ is white supremacy, you’re free to buy any CRT math textbook you want. You just cannot force Florida taxpayers to subsidize this indoctrination,” the governor’s press secretary, Christina Pushaw, said on Twitter.
But Democratic Party Chair Diaz, a son of Cuban refugees, said the Republicans are trying to bend facts to their own narrative.
“Maintaining or advancing their power requires they control our lives and what we think. My parents did not escape communism in order to have their children live in another authoritarian government, plain and simple,” he said. | https://www.trumbulltimes.com/news/article/Florida-says-math-textbooks-taught-critical-race-17120453.php | 2022-04-22T21:00:45Z | https://www.trumbulltimes.com/news/article/Florida-says-math-textbooks-taught-critical-race-17120453.php | true | 40 |
If you’re anything like me (and most other people in the country), then you’re tired of looking at high gas prices. It’s bad enough that we have to pay these prices to put gas in our cars, but now that spring is here, we need to fire up our mowers and pay to fill those up. When will it end? Well, the end is here now with this deal on electric mowers and outdoor tools from Amazon.
With this deal, you can take advantage of huge savings on a bunch of tools perfect for springtime like mowers, dethatchers, trimmers, leaf blowers, chainsaws, weed whackers, lights and batteries.
While all of these deals are great — with savings ranging from 15% to 41% off on most items — the one that really jumps out to me is the 20-Inch Cordless Push Lawn Mower. If one of your reasons for switching to electric tools is to save money on gas, then this mower will give you the best bang for your buck. Plus you’ll also get a great mower out of it!
This electric mower makes the most of Greenworks 40V batteries (also on sale with this deal!), giving you up to 45 minutes of runtime on just one battery. It also has Smart Cut Technology from Greenworks that automatically adjusts the power and potential runtime based on the thickness of your grass.
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What this Sunday's election means for the future of France By Daniel Estrin, Megan Lim, Patrick Jarenwattananon Published April 22, 2022 at 1:29 PM MST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email NPR's Daniel Estrin talks with Sylvie Kauffmann, editorial director at Le Monde, about what France's election means for the future of the country. Copyright 2022 NPR | https://www.kawc.org/2022-04-22/what-this-sundays-election-means-for-the-future-of-france | 2022-04-22T21:05:46Z | https://www.kawc.org/2022-04-22/what-this-sundays-election-means-for-the-future-of-france | true | null |
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Ryan Tannehill has been the easy scapegoat for fans angry that the Tennessee Titans’ Super Bowl hopes ended in the divisional round.
Coach Mike Vrabel made clear after the loss by the AFC’s No. 1 seed that the Titans must help Tannehill by being “excellent” around their quarterback.
Tennessee general manager Jon Robinson has tried to give Tannehill more offensive playmakers, signing tight end Austin Hooper and trading for wide receiver Robert Woods in free agency. Now he has the No. 26 pick overall along with six other selections in the upcoming NFL draft to add some more talent on offense.
“Certainly (the draft) is a big component of that ...” Robinson said. “Being able to infuse younger players into your football team, guys that you can kind of build on, add to the foundation. But again ... we’re trying to get as many good football players really at every position as we can as possible.”
The Titans took a big swing at helping Tannehill last summer, trading for seven-time Pro Bowl wide receiver Julio Jones. That didn’t work out with Jones released as a cap casualty in March.
A big challenge this offseason has been the cap figure for Tannehill himself, boosted by reworking his deal to free up space for the Titans last summer to sign Jones. He now has a $38.6 million salary cap hit, the largest in the NFL for this season.
A.J. Brown, in the final year of his rookie deal, wants part of the skyrocketing wide receiver market. Brown did not show up for the start of the offseason program, but Robinson said they have no intention of trading him before the draft. The GM spoke to Brown a couple of weeks ago and made clear the Titans want him.
“Sometimes you have to make decisions that you think are best for the team,” Robinson said. “Sometimes it works out. Sometimes it doesn’t. But we’re glad Ryan’s here, excited to work with him and we’ll deal with you know, I feel pretty confident with Vin (Marino) and his ability to work the pencil on the cap numbers.”
RECEIVING HELP NEEDED
Adding Woods and Hooper to the offense certainly eases the pressure on both Tannehill and Brown. The Titans still need receiving depth with the Jones’ trade a bust. The top receiver now is Nick Westbrook-Ikhine, who started seven games in 2021 and was second to Brown with 38 catches for 476 yards receiving.
Tight end Anthony Firsker, who was third with 34 catches, now is in Atlanta. The Titans signed tight end Geoff Swaim to a new deal and brought in Hooper, a two-time Pro Bowl tight end his past two seasons in Atlanta, on essentially a one-year deal.
OFFENSIVE LINE
Protecting Tannehill is a priority after giving up 47 sacks last year. The Titans cut left guard Rodger Saffold and reserve Josh Klein to clear cap space in March and signed Jamarco Jones as a cheaper option. They also signed center Ben Jones to an extension.
Dillon Radunz, a second-round pick a year ago, is expected to compete for more playing time.
Needing to both protect Tannehill better and open holes for Derrick Henry, that makes adding depth on the offensive line a priority especially after injuries cycled through the unit last season. That makes a guard Kenyon Green of Texas A&M or Boston College’s Zion Johnson options at No. 26.
STOCKED D
A year ago, Robinson needed to fix a defense that was one of the NFL’s worst in 2020. He did just that by adding linebacker Bud Dupree, defensive lineman Denico Autry and cornerback Jackrabbit Jenkins. He also tried to help Tannehill, Henry and Brown by trading for Jones.
That leaves the Titans in strong shape, returning 10 of 11 starters. Robinson signed linebacker Harold Landry III to an extension, and defensive lineman Jeffery Simmons should have his fifth-year option picked up by the May deadline. Safety Kevin Byard is coming off an All- Pro season.
Caleb Farley, their top draft pick a year ago, is recovering from a torn ACL that ended his rookie season. He is expected to start with Jenkins another salary cap cut.
POTENTIAL PICKS
Robinson has a history of drafting players coming off injuries. He selected Simmons at No. 19 overall in 2019 with the lineman having torn an ACL in February, and he took Farley at No. 22 last year with the cornerback coming off back surgery the month before.
That makes Alabama wide receiver Jameson Williams an option at No. 26 if he falls that far. The Titans also could go for Arkansas receiver Treylon Burks with Green or Johnson options on the offensive line.
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LANDEN YOREK’S TRADEMARK?
The flow, of course. Whether his hair is pouring out of his helmet at the plate or under his hat when throwing a nasty curve, the blonde locks give him away every time.
As Yorek enters his senior season, the second teamer will be the leader of the dugout for coach Bo Hernandez and the crew as the Klein Oak Panthers try and scratch back into the playoffs in 2022.
“I’m really looking forward to my senior season to finish up with all the guys I started with,” he said. “We are all pretty close.”
The University of Houston signee has been around the sport for years, playing select baseball with the Banditos to following his older brother Jason as a fan to starting for Klein Oak.
“I really started playing because of my older brother. I just followed in his footsteps,” he said. “My parents have also been very influential in my baseball path. They’ve always pushed me to be my best and want me to be a great as I can be.”
It hasn’t always been just baseball, however.
“I played football up until a few years ago, but baseball is my future,” Yorek said. “I love how the game is so competitive and how hard the work is to succeed.
“I’m a really competitive person. I don’t like losing, so I try and be a leader and do the most I can to not be on the losing end of a game.”
While his competitiveness is his calling card, his versatility is why he became a D1 prospect. He’s a rangy, right-handed pitcher who can touch the 90s on the mound. He can hit to all fields and has the athleticism to run down balls in the outfield.
When he’s not working out or hooping with his friends, Yorek is watching baseball.
“I love Carlos Correa,” he said. “I like his style and how he plays the game the way it should be played.”
After his days at Klein Oak come to a close, the 6-foot-2 utility-man is off to South Main Street – the home of the Houston Cougars.
“It’s a great school, and I love the new facilities,” he said. “The brotherhood they have there is all around.” | https://www.click2houston.com/sports/local/2022/04/22/baseball-brotherhood-klein-oaks-yorek-the-face-of-panther-baseball/ | 2022-04-22T21:08:25Z | https://www.click2houston.com/sports/local/2022/04/22/baseball-brotherhood-klein-oaks-yorek-the-face-of-panther-baseball/ | false | 1 |
For 114 years, the Army Reserve has been a key enabler of Army readiness.
“The vital support role that the Army Reserve plays today is essential if the Army’s going to be anywhere; and that continues today,” said Maj. Gen. Walt Duzzny, Army Materiel Command chief of staff and assistant deputy commanding general for the Army Reserve.
During a breakfast celebrating the Army Reserve’s birthday, Duzzny expressed his pride as an Army Reserve officer and commended his fellow Reserve Soldiers in the audience who answered the call.
“There is no doubt in my military mind that we remain the greatest fighting force on earth, the United States Army, and the Army Reserve is a part of that, and it’s an honor to be here representing that,” Duzzny said.
As a history buff, Duzzny took the opportunity to highlight the impacts of the Army Reserve across history. President Theodore Roosevelt signed into law the formation of the Medial Reserve Corps – the official predecessor to the Army Reserve – to answer the call in times of national emergencies.
“Again and again, the Army Reserve is called upon and it answers the call,” he said. “It’s amazing to see. I have had the chance to go see units where they’re mobilizing, and the sense of duty and sense of commitment and professionalism – it really is an operational force.”
The theme of this year’s Army Reserve birthday is, “America’s Army Reserve and its People, Shaping Tomorrow.” When reflecting on the history of the Army Reserve, Duzzny also noted five defining periods that shaped the component today: World War I, World War II, the Cold War, Desert Shield/Storm and the global war on terrorism. These periods have shaped the Army Reserve to reach unprecedented levels of readiness as an operational force.
“Back in the day, the Army Reserve was really a strategic reserve. It was going to take a World War II-type event, but today we have operationalized the reserve component.” he said.
Duzzny has served in all three of the Army’s components: The active Army, the National Guard and Army Reserve. His past assignments include serving as the director of U.S. Army North’s Army Reserve Engagement Cell, U.S. Northern Command’s senior representative, and serving with the Office of the Secretary of Defense and Federal Emergency Management Agency. His missions ranged across border, hurricane and pandemic response, and have taken him across the globe. In his experience, he said no other country has an Army Reserve as prepared as the U.S.
“We can’t go to war, we can’t fight and win, we can’t carry out the Army’s prime mission, which is fighting and winning our nation’s wars, without the capabilities of the Army Reserve and Army Reserve Soldiers,” Duzzny said.
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Eleanor Beardsley began reporting from France for NPR in 2004 as a freelance journalist, following all aspects of French society, politics, economics, culture and gastronomy. Since then, she has steadily worked her way to becoming an integral part of the NPR Europe reporting team. | https://www.wvasfm.org/politics/2022-04-22/macron-is-beating-le-pen-in-frances-polls-but-not-by-as-much-as-5-years-ago | 2022-04-22T21:10:38Z | https://www.wvasfm.org/politics/2022-04-22/macron-is-beating-le-pen-in-frances-polls-but-not-by-as-much-as-5-years-ago | true | null |
Shifting gears a bit here and discussing something other than the 2022 NFL draft next week. It was announced today that the 2022 NFL schedule will be revealed on May 12th and for me, that is always when the excitement really begins to ramp up for the coming season.
Naturally, everyone loves home games. The friendly confines of Ford Field are familiar, comfortable, and when the Detroit Lions are competitive, it can be a really loud building when the crowd is into it.
But as much as I love Ford Field and all of the feelings I get upon walking into that building, one of my favorite things to do as a fan is to visit other cities, and take in their unique stadiums, arenas, and ballparks. Is there shopping around your city’s sports venues? Plenty of delicious dining options within walking distance? Or is the stadium in the middle of a suburban neighborhood, but people act like that’s cool because fans get to pretend to be ‘owners’ of said franchise?
The Lions have their usual divisional trips to Chicago, Minnesota, and Green Bay on the books, but have a couple of interesting wrinkles to their schedule as well. They have a game against the Dallas Cowboys in Jerry’s world, two separate trips to the meadowlands for matchups against the New York Giants and New York Jets, head down to Charlotte to take on the Carolina Panthers, and a clash with the New England Patriots in Foxborough.
Today’s Question of the Day is:
Which 2022 Lions away game would you most want to attend?
My answer: For myself, I would go with the Jets game for a few reasons. First off, I love visiting New York. Walking around, checking out sneaker stores, and eating delicious, handheld food while walking around the concrete jungle is a great time. Plus, on paper, the Jets don’t appear to be destined for a Super Bowl run, meaning that should be a game in which the Lions have a good chance of winning, despite being on the road.
What do you all think? Which 2022 Lions road game would you most want to attend and why? Let us know in the comments.
Poll
Which 2022 road matchup would you most want to attend?
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Chicago Bears
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Minnesota Vikings
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Green Bay Packers
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New York Jets
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New York Giants
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Carolina Panthers
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New England
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Twin Capital Management Inc. decreased its holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. (NYSE:MAA – Get Rating) by 8.7% in the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The fund owned 3,680 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock after selling 350 shares during the period. Twin Capital Management Inc.’s holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities were worth $844,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other large investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in MAA. PGGM Investments boosted its position in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 865.4% during the 4th quarter. PGGM Investments now owns 2,313,922 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $530,906,000 after acquiring an additional 2,074,236 shares in the last quarter. BlackRock Inc. boosted its holdings in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities by 3.7% during the 3rd quarter. BlackRock Inc. now owns 11,789,033 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock valued at $2,201,601,000 after buying an additional 415,477 shares in the last quarter. Waterfront Capital Partners LLC purchased a new stake in shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities in the 3rd quarter worth about $61,313,000. Morgan Stanley boosted its stake in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 162.0% during the second quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 430,122 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $72,441,000 after acquiring an additional 265,978 shares in the last quarter. Finally, Millennium Management LLC grew its holdings in Mid-America Apartment Communities by 1,645.8% in the third quarter. Millennium Management LLC now owns 198,930 shares of the real estate investment trust’s stock worth $37,150,000 after purchasing an additional 187,535 shares during the period. Institutional investors and hedge funds own 92.45% of the company’s stock.
A number of analysts have recently commented on MAA shares. Truist Financial dropped their price target on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $231.00 to $220.00 in a research report on Thursday, March 3rd. StockNews.com initiated coverage on Mid-America Apartment Communities in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating on the stock. Mizuho lowered their price target on Mid-America Apartment Communities from $234.00 to $221.00 and set a “neutral” rating for the company in a research report on Wednesday, February 16th. Finally, JPMorgan Chase & Co. increased their price objective on shares of Mid-America Apartment Communities from $210.00 to $238.00 in a research report on Tuesday, January 18th. Six research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and six have given a buy rating to the company’s stock. According to MarketBeat.com, Mid-America Apartment Communities currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $211.45.
Mid-America Apartment Communities (NYSE:MAA – Get Rating) last released its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, February 2nd. The real estate investment trust reported $1.60 earnings per share for the quarter, missing the consensus estimate of $1.87 by ($0.27). Mid-America Apartment Communities had a net margin of 30.02% and a return on equity of 8.76%. The firm had revenue of $463.58 million for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $461.39 million. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.65 earnings per share. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s quarterly revenue was up 9.4% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, research analysts predict that Mid-America Apartment Communities, Inc. will post 8.02 EPS for the current year.
The business also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which will be paid on Friday, April 29th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, April 14th will be paid a $1.0875 dividend. The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, April 13th. This represents a $4.35 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 2.10%. Mid-America Apartment Communities’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is 94.36%.
In other Mid-America Apartment Communities news, Director Monica Houle Mcgurk sold 3,670 shares of the stock in a transaction on Friday, February 4th. The stock was sold at an average price of $215.39, for a total value of $790,481.30. The sale was disclosed in a document filed with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this hyperlink. 1.39% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
Mid-America Apartment Communities Company Profile (Get Rating)
MAA, an S&P 500 company, is a real estate investment trust, or REIT, focused on delivering full-cycle and superior investment performance for shareholders through the ownership, management, acquisition, development and redevelopment of quality apartment communities in the Southeast, Southwest, and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States.
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Most of us want to do what we can to minimize our contributions towards climate change, to limit our exposure to dangerous chemicals, and to generate less waste, but it can be intimidating finding products that help accomplish those goals. Here are some of our favorite products that can make a small difference in the quest to be more sustainable and support businesses who want to make the world a better place.
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Adidas has partnered with iconic Finnish design house Marimekko on a line of bold and colorful workout wear, bags, and sneakers. I love the Ultraboost 4 DNA shoes because they’re comfortable, fashionable, and are made in part with Parley Ocean Plastics, plastic waste intercepted on islands, beaches, and coastal towns to keep it from polluting our oceans. The yarn in the upper is made of 50% Parley Ocean Plastic and 50% recycled polyester. | https://www.pastemagazine.com/travel/earth-day-sustainable-products/ | 2022-04-22T21:14:20Z | https://www.pastemagazine.com/travel/earth-day-sustainable-products/ | true | 1 |
ANDERSON — With 220 bridges to maintain, the Madison County commissioners are considering raising the tax rate to fund maintenance and replacement.
The Cumulative Bridge Fund tax rate is currently 0.359 cents per $100 of assessed valuation. The commissioners are considering raising the rate to 0.450 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.
A vote on the proposed increase and the continuation of the public hearing has been set for 10 a.m. May 2.
The increase will not result in a property tax increase for local property owners because it’s included in the county’s overall tax levy.
It will reduce the amount available for use in the county’s general fund.
County Engineer Jessica Bastin said Tuesday the county currently has 17 bridges that have to be replaced or rehabilitated by 2025 at an estimated cost of $10 million.
The current tax rate for bridge work raises $1.2 million and the proposed increase will raise an additional $300,000 per year.
“We have a backlog of work,” Bastin said. “The costs are increasing.”
She said the current tax rate doesn’t generate the necessary revenue to complete the projects and unless the work is done, the county will have to set weight limits on some of the bridges.
The tax rate was increased in 2017 from 0.259 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.
County attorney Jeff Graham said the maximum tax rate allowed for the Cumulative Bridge Fund is 10 cents per $100 of assessed valuation.
He said the tax rate has to be established by the end of May.
Commissioner John Richwine said he is supportive of a small increase every year in the tax rate.
“We’re aware of the budget constraints facing the (County) Council,” he said.
Commissioner Kelly Gaskill said the county needs to rehabilitate or replace four bridges a year.
“We’re looking at other funding options,” Bastin said. “Material costs are going up because of inflation.”
County Auditor Rick Gardner said a Cumulative Bridge Fund at the maximum 10 cents per $100 of assessed valuation would raise $3.5 million this year. | https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/commissioners-considering-increase-in-bridge-fund-tax-rate/article_b7ec09e8-c1aa-11ec-a845-d74ae232ebec.html | 2022-04-22T21:14:55Z | https://www.heraldbulletin.com/news/local_news/commissioners-considering-increase-in-bridge-fund-tax-rate/article_b7ec09e8-c1aa-11ec-a845-d74ae232ebec.html | false | 1 |
Woman attacked, killed by her own dog, coroner says
NEWBERRY, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) – A woman in South Carolina died after she was attacked by her own dog Thursday, according to the coroner’s office.
The Newberry County coroner said 45-year-old Erin Beach was killed in the attack.
Police received a 911 call from the home Thursday afternoon. When deputies and EMS arrived on scene, the coroner’s office said the dog was aggressive toward them as well, resulting in the death of the dog.
Investigators said they do not yet know what prompted the dog to attack its owner.
An autopsy for Beach is scheduled for this week. A necropsy for the dog has also been scheduled. The breed of the dog has not been confirmed.
The incident remains under investigation.
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SODA SPRINGS, Calif. (AP) — Heavy snow in Northern California has given a recent boost of moisture to a region grappling with drought.
The Central Sierra Snow Lab at the University of California, Berkeley said Friday that more than 16 inches (43 centimeters) of snow fell in the past day.
“We are now at 61% of our normal #snow #water equivalent for this date,” said a tweet from the lab specializing in snow hydrology and climatology.
The spring storm had triggered warnings from the Oregon border down through the southern Cascades and the northern Sierra Nevada. But the late-season precipitation was welcome after a dry winter.
Winter was a no-show from January through March in California. An update Thursday by the U.S. Drought Monitor showed wide swaths of the state in extreme or severe drought, but the report noted recent weeks of beneficial moisture. | https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Late-season-snowfall-helps-California-in-dry-17120571.php | 2022-04-22T21:16:58Z | https://www.ctpost.com/news/article/Late-season-snowfall-helps-California-in-dry-17120571.php | true | 12 |
Breaking down the HPAI outbreak
Highly pathogenic avian influenza was first detected in wild birds in South Carolina on Jan. 13 of this year. Poultry growers, remembering well the 2014-2015 outbreak, collectively held their breath, hoping that the second shoe — outbreaks in commercial and backyard flocks — wouldn’t drop. Unfortunately, despite advanced biosafety protocols, the first outbreak in domesticated birds was detected on Feb. 8. Through April 7, USDA has announced more than 600 detections in wild birds across 31 states and 158 detections in commercial and backyard flocks across 25 states. The spread has many concerned that we may have an outbreak similar to the 2014-2015 outbreak on our hands. But how does the current outbreak really compare to the 2014-2015 outbreak? We dig in here.
But how?
Remember back in grade school science classes when we learned that birds fly south in the winter and north in the spring? Dusting off that knowledge is the first step in understanding the spread of HPAI. Each year, wild birds migrate from north to south and back again over four different “flyways” — the Pacific, Central, Mississippi and Atlantic.
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service operates a wild bird surveillance program, monitoring the flyways for avian influenza viruses of concern in the United States. It is an early warning system for the introduction and spread of avian disease. It is because of this program that we knew that HPAI was present in the U.S. three and a half weeks before the first detection in a domesticated flock. This program allows APHIS and the poultry industry to take timely and rapid action to reduce the risk of spread to the poultry industry. However, according to Penn Vet, the AI virus can survive long periods of time in nature, especially in water at colder temperatures. The spring migration period, which occurs before and while water temperatures are rising, is an especially vulnerable time for the spread of HPAI from wild birds to domesticated birds. It is likely that detections of HPAI in domesticated birds will continue until the spring migration is over and water temperatures rise substantially.
HPAI makes its way into domestic flocks as infected wild birds travel across the landscape, shedding the virus through their droppings. Susceptible domesticated birds become infected when they have direct contact with wild birds or their droppings or, more commonly, indirectly through a contaminated environment. A contaminated environment can include straw and animal bedding, equipment and clothes and shoes. HPAI is easily transferrable, but it is also vulnerable to most detergents, disinfectants, heat and drying. This means that early alerts can lead to stronger biosafety protocols that, if followed strictly, can disrupt the spread of HPAI.
Due to the important role that wild bird migration plays in the spread of HPAI, it’s helpful to look at the number of cases by flyway. For the most part, flyway boundaries follow state lines. However, the boundary between the Pacific and the Central flyways generally follows the Continental Divide. For this analysis, we have chosen not to divide states, but rather to define flyways with entire states. Montana, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Kansas, Oklahoma and Texas make up the Central flyway. The Pacific flyway includes Washington, Oregon, California, Idaho, Nevada, Utah and Arizona.
At 62%, the most active flyway for detections in wild birds is the Atlantic flyway. Next up, the Mississippi flyway has had 137 detections, representing 23% of detections. The Central flyway has had 97 detections of HPAI in wild birds, 15% of the total. The Pacific flyway has not had any detections in either wild or domesticated birds. Detections in domesticated flocks are more evenly divided. Among domesticated flock detections, 32 (27%) have been in the Atlantic flyway, 44 (37%) have been in the Mississippi flyway and 42 (36%) have been in the Central flyway.
OUTBREAKS IN DOMESTICATED FLOCKS
Disease outbreaks in wild birds happen more often than we’re aware because most of the time the disease doesn’t get transmitted to domesticated poultry. And even when it does make its way into domesticated flocks, growers are able to isolate and minimize the spread. For example, in the modern era, strains of HPAI were found in domesticated flocks in 1983-1984 in Northeastern states, 2004 in Southern states, 2014-2015 in 21 states, 2016 in Indiana and 2017 in Alabama, Kentucky and Georgia.
The current outbreak is most often being compared to the 2014-2015 outbreak in which HPAI was detected in 21 states across the Pacific, Central and Mississippi flyways between December 2014 and June 2015. In total, APHIS reported 232 cases of HPAI in domesticated flocks across 15 states, of which 211 cases were in commercial premises in nine states. The outbreak led to the depopulation of more than 50.5 million commercial chickens, turkeys and other poultry to limit the spread of the disease. It is clear why comparisons between the 2014-2015 outbreak are making the poultry industry nervous. But, to make accurate comparisons between the current outbreak and the 2014-2015 outbreak it is important to drill down further. We do that here.
WILD BIRDS
As mentioned earlier, APHIS in collaboration with the United States Geological Survey, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service; and the National Flyway Council conducts active, scientific monitoring for avian influenza in wild waterfowl. In both the 2014-2015 and 2022 outbreaks, HPAI was first detected in wild birds. In the 2014-2015 outbreak, the virus was discovered through passive monitoring of wild birds by USDA and USGS in December 2014. Once HPAI was detected, over 7,000 birds were sampled through collaborative surveillance effort, predominately in the Mississippi and Pacific flyways (29% and 48% of total samples, respectively). However, samples were also collected from the Atlantic flyway, Central flyway, and American Oceania. Between December 2014 and June 2015, there were 98 detections of HPAI influenza across 14 states.
As a result of the 2014-2015 outbreak, in 2015, USDA led an interagency effort to revise the National HPAI Surveillance Plan. A priority of the revised plan was to “determine the areas where HPAIV is located so poultry producers can be alerted and subsequently increase their biosecurity measures to help prevent direct or indirect introduction of HPAIV from wild birds. If HPAI-infected areas are detected, additional sampling efforts can then be undertaken to estimate prevalence in high-risk bird species.” The revised plan has led to annual public implementation plans that lay out which species will be monitored and the number of wild bird samples to be collected by state and watershed, among other details. The annual plans help ensure that research and surveillance efforts fill data gaps rather than collect redundant information.
During the winter season (December 2021-February 2022) national implementation plan dictated that 6,745 wild bird samples across 25 states in the Atlantic and Pacific flyways were to be collected. This is nearly as many planned samples as were conducted in 2014-2015 in response to the outbreak. Through April 7, 637 detections in wild birds have occurred across 31 states. The Atlantic, Mississippi and Central flyways (62%, 22%, 16% of total detections, respectively) have all had detections. Only the Pacific flyway remains detection free.
It is likely that at least some, and perhaps a significant portion, of the higher number of detections in the current outbreak are a result of increased sampling through the surveillance program. Time will tell if the more than six-fold increase in the number of detections in wild birds is an indication of a more severe outbreak or better surveillance or a combination of the two.
DOMESTICATED BIRDS
High path avian influenza strains are extremely infectious, often fatal to chickens, and can spread rapidly from flock-to-flock. To prevent suffering in the affected flocks and help curb the spread of the virus to other flocks, when HPAI is detected in a flock, the entire flock is depopulated. This is a heart-wrenching event for the grower, regardless of the size of the grower’s flock. However, to more clearly understand the impact that an outbreak of HPAI will have on poultry and poultry products, it is important to divide detections into flock type.
In both the 2014-2015 outbreak and the current 2022 outbreak, detections can be divided into four categories: backyard/non-commercial, layers (including pullets), turkeys and other. During the entire 2014-2015 outbreak, there were 211 detections of HPAI in domesticated birds. Thus far in the 2022 outbreak, according to data through April 7, there have been 158 detections. This gives the impression that the 2022 outbreak may have a larger impact than the 2014-2015 outbreak, but nearly 40% of detections in 2022 have been in backyard flocks. The two outbreaks have followed a similar pattern, with the largest share of detections occurring in turkey flocks, followed by layer and pullet flocks. The “other” category is exclusively broiler chickens, at this time. To isolate the market impacts of the ongoing HPAI outbreak, the rest of the article will focus exclusively on commercial flocks.
In addition to the differences (and similarities) in flock type, there are considerable differences in where detections are happening. During the 2014-2015 outbreak, 91% of detections in commercial flocks occurred in the Mississippi flyway. The remaining 8% and 1% of detections occurred in the Central and Atlantic flyways, respectively. Today, the Mississippi flyway is also the hardest hit, but not as overwhelmingly as 2014-2015, with 49% of detections in commercial flocks. With 35 detections, the Central flyway has 36% of commercial detections. The remaining 15% of detections have occurred in the Atlantic flyway.
Describing the incident of detection by flyway is important to appreciating the potential impact to different poultry and poultry product markets. The Mississippi flyway was home to more than 50% of commercial production of turkeys, broilers and layer hens and more than 40% of broilers in the last year. Growers in the Atlantic flyway were responsible for 40% of broiler production and more than 20% of turkey, layer and pullet production each. The latest data shows growers in the Central flyway were responsible for 10% or more of the production of broilers, layer hens and pullets. An increasing number of detections in commercial flocks in these critical flyways are likely to roil the markets. The “other” category includes state estimates that are not shown by USDA and states withheld by USDA to avoid disclosing data for individual operations.
LAYER HENS AND PULLETS
During the 2014-2015 outbreak, there were 50 outbreaks of HPAI in commercial layer chicken flocks. Approximately 43 million egg-layer hens/pullets were affected by HPAI and died from the disease or were depopulated as part of the response. (A pullet is a hen under 1 year of age; it has not started laying eggs yet.) This depopulation was equivalent to 10.01% of the average U.S. inventory of layer chickens and 6.33% of the average U.S. inventory of pullet chickens. Eighty-eight percent of the detections were in the Mississippi flyway. The remaining 12% were in the Central Flyway. Iowa (Mississippi flyway), the nation’s largest egg-producing state, was particularly hard hit. Thirty-six detections of HPAI in commercial layer and pullet operations led to the euthanasian of more than 25 million egg-laying hens and 5 million pullets. As a result, egg production in 2015 was 3.2% lower than in 2014.
In 2022, nearly 17.9 million layers and 0.83 million pullets have been depopulated as a result of HPAI. Nationally, this is equal to 4.6% of the average number of laying hens on hand in 2021 and 0.7% of the total inventory of pullets as of Dec. 1, 2021. For some states, however, the impact has been much greater. Iowa, which had an average of 48.87 million layers in 2021, has had to depopulate more than 12.75 million layers, over a quarter of the total number of laying hens in the state. Also, hard hit in the Mississippi flyway is Wisconsin, which has had to depopulate more than 2.7 million hens, over 35% of the average number of laying hens in the state in 2021. In the Atlantic flyway, Maryland has been forced to depopulate more than 1.16 million hens, nearly 50% of the average number of laying hens in the state in 2021. Maryland has been forced to depopulate more than a quarter of the state’s 1.225 million pullets as of Dec. 1, 2021.
TURKEYS
During the 2014-2015 outbreak, there were 160 outbreaks of HPAI in commercial turkey flocks. Approximately 7.4 million turkeys were affected by HPAI and died from the disease or were depopulated as part of the response. This depopulation was equivalent to 7.46% of the average U.S. inventory of turkeys and 3.16% of annual production. More than 92% of the detections then were in the Mississippi flyway. Seven percent were in the Central flyway and less than 1% was in Pacific flyway. Minnesota which is the nation’s largest turkey producing state (Mississippi flyway), was particularly hard hit. One hundred and four detections of HPAI in commercial turkey operations in Minnesota led to the euthanasian of more than 4.8 million turkeys. Iowa was also hit hard, with 35 detections in commercial flocks. Combined, in 2014, Minnesota and Iowa raised nearly 24% of the nation’s turkeys
In 2022 so far, more than 3.2 million turkeys have been depopulated as a result of HPAI. Nationally, this is equal to 1.4% of the number of turkeys raised in 2021. Again, for some states, the impact has been much greater. South Dakota (Central flyway), which raised 4.5 million turkeys, or 2% of the nation’s total production, in 2020 has had to depopulate 1.288 million turkeys – nearly 30% of the number of turkeys raised in the state in 2020. Minnesota, which raised 40 million head of turkeys in 2020 has had to depopulate more than 1 million turkeys, about 3% of what the state raised in 2020.
BROILERS
The broiler sector was largely spared during the 2014-2015 outbreak. Less than 0.01% of the average U.S. inventory was lost as a result of HPAI. In 2022, there have been nine detections of HPAI in commercial flocks. Thus far, a little more than 2.1 million birds have been depopulated, which represents a little more than 0.02% of the number of broilers raised in 2020.
ECONOMIC AND TRADE IMPACT
A report from the Congressional Research Service estimated the value of turkey and laying hen losses due to the 2014-2015 HPAI outbreak at nearly $1.6 billion. The same report estimated that economy-wide losses were $3.3 billion. The economic impact was heightened due to restrictions imposed by trading partners. Eighteen partners cut off poultry trade with the U.S. entirely, an estimated loss of $898 million in 2014. Thirty-eight countries followed a regionalization approach to trade restrictions, limiting U.S. exports of poultry and poultry products only from those states with HPAI detections. This allowed trade to continue from parts of the U.S. that were not affected. CRS estimates that this helped to preserve 86% of the value of traded U.S. poultry and poultry products (including eggs), based on 2014 values.
It’s too early to know how large of an impact the 2022 outbreak will have on the U.S. poultry sector. When comparing the week-by-week data on HPAI detections in 2022 relative to 2015 a few things are evident. Significant detections of HPAI in commercial flocks started about five weeks earlier in 2022, and they have risen more quickly than in 2015. The chart below is also a good reminder that water temperatures warm much more slowly than air temperatures, i.e., during the 2014-2015 outbreak, the last reported new case was in Iowa on June 17, 2015. We potentially have a long way to go before the spread from migrating wild waterfowl ends. The ability to contain the spread to other commercial flocks through high biosecurity measures is paramount.
The other key element depends on our trading partners continuing to follow a regional approach to trade restrictions. So far, so good on that front. Trade partners, like China, that did not follow a regional approach in 2015 are following a regional approach so far. In China’s case, states with detections in domesticated flocks (commercial or otherwise) are finding themselves added to the list of states ineligible to export to China, while all other states may continue to do so. You can keep up to date on each country’s changing list of ineligible products here.
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Breaking down the HPAI outbreak
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Liverpool vs Everton: Who has the better Merseyside derby record?
Liverpool and Everton are set to face off once more in another Merseyside derby this weekend - and there's more than just local bragging rights at stake for both sides, as they contend with matters at different ends of the Premier League table.
Jurgen Klopp's Reds must win to keep pace with leaders Manchester City, if they are to have hope of a second league crown under the German, while Frank Lampard's Toffees could do with the three points to boost their own survival hopes in the middle of a tense relegation battle.
Who, though, has held the upper hand in a famous rivalry that dates back to 1994? GOAL takes a look at how a couple of the biggest institutions in British club football have fared in direct combat.
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Liverpool vs Everton: Head-to-head
A Premier League fixture at Goodison Park in December 2021 was the 239th competitive Merseyside Derby, taking in a breadth of encounters that stretch across nearly all domestic fronts in English football.
The overall head-to-head record of meetings between the teams has not been as tight as it once was however, with Liverpool comfortably ahead in meetings across all competitions - including in the First Division and the Premier League era.
'Other competitions' includes the FA Community Shield and FA Super Cup. Pre-season friendly and exhibition matches are not included.
The very first meeting between the two sides, in 1894, resulted in a 3-0 win for Everton, but it has been their neighbours who have seen the lion's share of success since then.
Other key milestones between the two include their first meeting on neutral ground, in 1906 for an FA Cup semi-final at Villa Park - a 2-0 victory for the Toffees - and their highest-attended league fixture, when a crowd of 78,299 saw the pair play out a 1-1 draw at Goodison Park in 1948.
Since the start of the 2011 season though, victories have been few and far between for the Blue side of Merseyside - in fact, they have won just once in the last decade, in February last year, when Carlo Ancelotti masterminded a 2-0 victory at Anfield.
Liverpool vs Everton: The trophy cabinets
When it comes to silverware, Merseyside is only one colour - and it's red. Liverpool have won 65 major honours across their existence, while Everton have won just 24, less than half the haul of their rivals.
Before the Premier League came into existence, Liverpool had won 18 First Division titles to Everton's nine, with the pair winning seven consecutive crowns between them across a stretch from 1981-82 to 1987-88.
But since the change at the top of the English football pyramid, only the Reds have won, and just the once too, in the 2019-20 campaign.
'Champions League' includes European Cup wins and 'Europa League' includes UEFA Cup wins.
When it comes to domestic cup competitions, Liverpool have won seven FA Cups to Everton's five, with their respective last triumphs in 2006 and 1995 respectively.
But the Toffees have never won the EFL Cup, which Klopp steered his side to again earlier this year in a penalty shootout over Chelsea.
On the continent too, it's all about Liverpool, who are veteran winners of the Champions League and Europa League, along with its predecessor competitions.
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The National Security Adviser, Maj. General Babagana Monguno (Rtd), has denied accusing Governor Nasir El-Rufai of Kaduna State of divulging classified information.
Monguno had addressed State House correspondents after a meeting with President Muhammadu Buhari and Service Chiefs.
It was reported that the NSA accused El-Rufai of divulging sensitive information.
However, in a statement issued on Friday, Monguno denied calling out the governor in his address to journalists.
“The reports quoted the National Security Adviser Maj. General Babagana Monguno (Rtd) out of context. The NSA did not at anytime during the briefing criticize and accuse Governor Nasir El Rufai of divulging classified information as reported. These reports are verifiably false, sensational and misleading.
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“For the avoidance of doubt, the NSA was not referring to Governor Nasir Elrufa’i in his comment on the protection of sensitive operational information. The NSA while responding to a question had observed that it portends a danger to security operations if indeed it was true that security agents are in the habit of revealing unauthorized sensitive operational details as alleged.
“Governor Nasir Elrufai has been a consistent and exemplary partner to the security sector. It is, therefore, illogical and uncharitable for anyone to suggest that the NSA would discredit him in the manner reported.
“Consequently, this office wishes to reiterate the need to imbibe conflict sensitive reporting and for media and social media stakeholders to resist the instant gratification of disinformation.
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Draymond Green had nothing but praise for teammate Steph Curry's ability to quickly recover from an injury. On his show on The Volume's YouTube channel, the Golden State Warriors forward said:
"The way Steph Curry bounces back from injuries is, like, dude don't miss a beat. Like, maybe when he stepped on the court the first time he's back out there, it's like getting a feel, but look no further than that first stint, because he does not miss a beat."
The 34-year-old missed the last 12 games of the regular season due to a foot injury suffered on March 16 against the Boston Celtics. However, he has been impactful right from the very onset of the playoffs.
Curry has been playing off the bench and, although it is a bit of an unfamiliar role, the two-time MVP has embraced it with open arms. He has averaged 25.7 points per game in just 25.0 minutes per game and has shot 55.3%, including 44.0% from beyond the arc.
Curry has struggled with injuries at times throughout his career, but the ease with which he bounces back from them is unparalleled.
His performance in this first-round series against the Denver Nuggets is a prime example. But Green has seen this for a long time. He shared his experience of Curry's classic bounce-back game against the Portland TrailBlazers in 2016. He said:
"I know y'all remember that Game 3 in Portland where he came back, and we won that thing in a single- or double-overtime and Steph Curry took over the fourth quarter and overtime," Green said. "I think he might have had 30 points in the fourth quarter and overtime."
Curry, Jordan Poole and Klay Thompson have been spectacular for the Dubs. The Warriors have jumped out to a 3-0 lead over the Denver Nuggets.
How important is Steph Curry to the Golden State Warriors' championship hopes?
Steph Curry is the greatest 3-point shooter in NBA history. He has all the top accolades, and his contributions to the Warriors franchise have been immense. Having helped the team to three championships, Curry still has the desire to win more.
The Dubs are in the playoffs for the first time since 2019. In the previous two years, injuries derailed their seasons, but their return to the biggest stage has been nothing but special. Their offensive trio of Jordan Poole, Curry and Klay Thompson has been fantastic.
Curry's 3-point shooting has been splendid and with his exploits from the bench, the Dubs are getting all the offensive firepower they need. In his absence, the team went 8-10 this season. His ability to shoot the ball from beyond the arc and attract attention from opposing defenses makes him a special player.
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VEGGIES are always great to have around.
Although fresh produce makes for an easy, healthy snack, it also seems to always go bad before we’ve had the chance to enjoy it all.
A chef and cookbook author named Carole Jones, who goes by @thecarolejones or My Kitchen Escapades on TikTok, is known for her delicious recipes and useful food hacks.
She recently revealed that your carrots may not be old even though they look it—they just need a little refresh.
“Don’t you dare throw your carrots away just because they look like this,” she said, while holding a bowl of carrots whose skin was marked with white, dry spots.
“They’re not moldy; they’re just dried out a bit.”
To salvage these carrots, soak them in a bowl filled with ice water for a few minutes.
Drain them out, and they’re as good as new.
As for when your carrots get slimy, however, that’s definitely a sign to toss them.
Her followers were thankful for the tip, and some shared their own ideas for tired-looking produce:
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“Some olive oil, salt, and roast,” one person wrote, with Carole responding that that’s another great option.
“I just did this with some limp spinach too. The magic of ice water,” wrote another.
As for another useful way to preserve your food, Amy Hall, the founder of Goldilocks Goods—a company that sells reusable beeswax wrap—shared a solid tip for storing your bread properly.
Using a large loaf of bread as a model, she wrapped it in beeswax wrap.
After the bread was securely wrapped, she then stored it in a produce/bread bag.
According to Hall, this method will keep your bread fresh for ages.
She also noted that the beeswax wrap would not change the taste of your bread.
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- Statewide $2 billion solar investment.
- Three of six energy storage sites completed.
- More than 600 electric vehicle chargers installed.
- 250,000 extended power outages avoided thanks to smart, self-optimizing grid technology.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duke Energy Florida is celebrating Earth Day by sharing key milestones as part of its clean energy transformation and commitment to the environment, customer affordability and reliability.
"As the energy needs of customers and communities in our state change, we must be ready to meet those needs," said Melissa Seixas, Duke Energy Florida state president. "We believe generating electricity from renewable resources and expanding innovative technologies will play an important role in delivering energy that's reliable, affordable and increasingly clean."
In Florida, Duke Energy continues to execute its strategy on renewables, electric vehicles (EVs) and grid investments to benefit customers.
Solar generation commitment
With a combined investment of more than $2 billion, Duke Energy Florida's solar generation portfolio will include 25 grid-tied solar power plants, which will benefit all Florida customers and will provide about 1,500 megawatts (MW) of emission-free generation and approximately 5 million solar panels in the ground by 2024.
The company is well on its way to a major milestone by placing its 17th solar project in operation by the end of 2022.
The first 10 large projects are projected to lower the emission of global warming gases such as CO2 at an average rate of over 700,000 tons per year, based on the equivalent reduction in generation from fossil fuels.
Additionally, Duke Energy Florida leads the state in the amount of customer-owned or leased renewable interconnections, which includes processing more than 1,300 customer applications per month.
Duke Energy Florida currently has over 400 MW and more than 46,000 customers with solar generation at their home or business that are relying on the power grid.
Battery energy storage systems
Duke Energy's battery energy storage plays a significant and evolving role in how electricity is delivered to customers now and in the future. Through energy storage and microgrids, the company can enable the integration of more renewables onto the grid and help improve reliability and security while keeping costs as low as possible for customers.
Earlier this month, Duke Energy Florida announced the completion of three battery projects in Gilchrist, Gulf and Highlands counties. The new sites are part of Duke Energy's commitment to have six battery sites, totaling 50 MW, operating in Florida this year.
Electric vehicle (EV) charging
In addition to expanding its battery storage technology and solar investments, Duke Energy Florida is investing in transportation electrification to support the growing U.S. adoption of EVs through the addition of 627 EV charging stations, including 52 DC fast chargers (the fastest EV charging option available) and a modernized power grid to deliver diverse and reliable energy solutions to best serve our customers.
To find EV chargers near you, visit the Greenlots app.
Grid improvements
Duke Energy Florida is committed to building a stronger, better protected and smarter electric infrastructure that is more resistant to disruptions from severe weather, as well as physical and cyber threats. The company continues to invest in enhancements such as self-optimizing grid technology, utility pole and power line upgrades, and targeted undergrounding of outage-prone power lines to reduce power outage frequency and duration during extreme weather events and to enhance overall reliability.
In 2021, smart, self-optimizing grid technology in Florida helped avoid more than 250,000 extended customer power outages and saved more than 283,000 hours of total lost outage time.
Learn more about these programs at https://www.duke-energy.com/our-company/florida-future.
Duke Energy Florida
Duke Energy Florida, a subsidiary of Duke Energy, owns 10,300 megawatts of energy capacity, supplying electricity to 1.9 million residential, commercial and industrial customers across a 13,000-square-mile service area in Florida.
Duke Energy (NYSE: DUK), a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America's largest energy holding companies. Its electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. The company employs 28,000 people.
Duke Energy is executing an aggressive clean energy transition to achieve its goals of net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business and at least a 50% carbon reduction from electric generation by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. The 2050 net-zero goals also include Scope 2 and certain Scope 3 emissions. In addition, the company is investing in major electric grid enhancements and energy storage, and exploring zero-emission power generation technologies such as hydrogen and advanced nuclear.
Duke Energy was named to Fortune's 2022 "World's Most Admired Companies" list and Forbes' "America's Best Employers" list. More information is available at duke-energy.com. The Duke Energy News Center contains news releases, fact sheets, photos and videos. Duke Energy's illumination features stories about people, innovations, community topics and environmental issues. Follow Duke Energy on Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram and Facebook.
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WealthCare Investment Partners LLC purchased a new position in Vanguard Information Technology ETF (NYSEARCA:VGT – Get Rating) in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm purchased 1,892 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock, valued at approximately $867,000.
A number of other large investors have also recently bought and sold shares of the stock. Column Capital Advisors LLC acquired a new position in Vanguard Information Technology ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $37,000. Versant Capital Management Inc acquired a new position in Vanguard Information Technology ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $40,000. Qube Research & Technologies Ltd acquired a new position in Vanguard Information Technology ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $46,000. Maryland Capital Advisors Inc. acquired a new position in Vanguard Information Technology ETF in the fourth quarter valued at approximately $88,000. Finally, Montag A & Associates Inc. boosted its stake in Vanguard Information Technology ETF by 578.8% in the third quarter. Montag A & Associates Inc. now owns 224 shares of the exchange traded fund’s stock valued at $90,000 after acquiring an additional 191 shares during the period.
VGT stock traded down $18.11 during midday trading on Friday, reaching $372.65. The company had a trading volume of 752,638 shares, compared to its average volume of 933,961. The stock has a 50 day moving average price of $398.86 and a 200 day moving average price of $422.56. Vanguard Information Technology ETF has a fifty-two week low of $350.99 and a fifty-two week high of $467.06.
Vanguard Information Technology ETF seeks to track the investment performance of the MSCI US Investable Market Information Technology 25/50 Index, a benchmark of large-, mid-, and small-cap United States stocks in the information technology sector, as classified under the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS).
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