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Watch: De Bruyne scores fastest-ever Champions League semi-final goal as Man City get off to perfect start against Real Madrid
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Kevin De Bruyne broke a Champions League record on Tuesday as the Belgian star scored the fastest semi-final goal in the competition's history.
The Manchester City star gave his side the lead just 93 seconds into the match, sending the Etihad into a frenzy as the host seized an early advantage.
That advantage was doubled by Gabriel Jesus just moments later as Real Madrid conceded two goals in the first 11 minutes of a Champions League game for the first time in the history of the competition.
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U.S. task force's updated guidelines do not recommend daily aspirin for heart health for most adults
After years of recommending regular aspirin to prevent heart attack and stroke, scientists now see little benefit for most healthy people, and say it may contribute to a risk of bleeding in your stomach or brain that goes up as you get older.
The U.S. Preventive Service Task Force has finalized its latest recommendations on low-dose aspirin regimens and now says people over 60 should not start taking a daily aspirin for primary prevention of heart problems, in most cases.
If you are between 40 and 59 years old, the USPSTF leaves it up to you and your doctor to decide whether you should take a daily aspirin in specific circumstances.
"If you are really healthy, if you're a healthy 40-year-old with no major risk factors, you will do more harm than good with daily aspirin. Your risk of bleeding will exceed the benefits," said Dr. Steven Nissen, chair of cardiovascular medicine at Cleveland Clinic, who was not involved in the new guidelines. "People need to understand that aspirin is not a completely benign or innocent therapy."
But if you've had a heart attack, a stroke or other heart or circulation problems and your doctor has put you on daily aspirin, don't stop taking it -- instead, talk with them about what the new recommendations mean for you.
"In secondary prevention, aspirin is important. If you have a stent, if you've had a myocardial infarction or a stroke, for all of those people, aspirin works. It provides a modest but definite benefit," Nissen said.
The USPSTF is a group of independent disease prevention and medical experts from across the country who make recommendations that help guide doctors' decisions. Their recommendations also affect insurance companies' reimbursement decisions.
Aspirin works by keeping your body from making certain natural substances that cause pain and swelling. It can also keep your blood from clotting, and that's why doctors recommended it for years to prevent cardiovascular problems like heart attack or stroke.
According to the recommendations, published Tuesday in JAMA, your doctor might want to consider an aspirin regimen if you are in the 40-to-59 age range and you have a 10% or higher 10-year risk for cardiovascular disease.
This means your chance of having a heart attack or stroke in the next 10 years is higher than normal, based on a calculation that includes factors like age, sex, race, cholesterol levels, blood pressure, medication use, diabetic status and smoking status. According to the task force, a daily aspirin only "has a small net benefit," for this group specifically.
STUDIES DROVE SHIFT IN GUIDANCE
The basis for the updated recommendations is the task force's review of several significant randomized clinical trials on low-dose aspirin use, which found an association with a lower risk of myocardial infarction and stroke but not a reduction in mortality. Low-dose aspirin was also associated with increases in the risk of bleeding.
The last time the task force updated these recommendations, in 2016, it suggested that daily aspirin could be of benefit in colorectal cancer prevention. But the updated guidelines say there is limited evidence that it reduces the risk of colorectal cancer risks or mortality from that cancer.
The 2016 guidelines said there was some merit in daily aspirin use for those 50 to 59 who had a 10-year risk of cardiovascular problems higher than 10%, who were expected to live longer than 10 years and who were not at higher risk of bleeding.
The 2016 guidelines also suggested that people 60 to 69 with a 10% or higher cardiovascular risk should make an individual decision about taking a daily aspirin.
Bleeding problems in people without high-risk conditions like peptic ulcer disease, NSAID use or corticosteroid use are rare, the task force notes, but the risk goes up with age. "Modeling data suggest that it may be reasonable to consider stopping aspirin use around age 75 years."
Cardiovascular disease is the No. 1 killer in the U.S., accounting for more than 1 in 4 deaths, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"The more data we get, the more we're seeing that even though the risk of coronary disease and heart attack goes up as you get older, the risk of bleeding seems to be going up even faster," said Dr. James Cireddu, medical director of the Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute at University Hospitals Bedford Medical Center, who did not work on the guidelines.
EARLIER CHANGES TO HEART GUIDELINES
These are not the only recommendations about daily aspirin use. The new USPSTF guidelines are now more in line with American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association guidelines and its recommendations for the average person who has never had a cardiac event, according to Dr. Roger Blumenthal, who co-chaired the committee behind the ACC/AHA guidelines.
"When you look at all the studies that have been done recently, it seems that the modest benefit of aspirin and otherwise low-risk individuals is generally negated by the increase in long-term GI problems, bleeding with aspirin," Blumenthal said. "While we said it could be considered to give aspirin to someone who never had a heart attack or stroke, that should probably be the last of the things on the priority list."
Aspirin still could have some place in heart health, said Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, president of the American Heart Association.
"Aspirin might still make sense in some situations, where we're not doing as good a job controlling cholesterol, blood pressure, for whatever reason," Lloyd-Jones said. "Maybe the medications are too expensive or a health system in a country can't distribute those things, aspirin might continue to make sense, but I think in many situations in this country, where if people have good access to health care and they are taking care of other risk factors, aspirin now makes a lot less sense."
You can take other steps to help your heart health with just a little effort, said Dr. Roy Buchinsky, director of wellness at University Hospitals in Ohio, who was not involved in the new USPSTF guidelines.
"We always preach that DNA is not your destiny, meaning there are so many things we can do from a lifestyle perspective that can reduce chronic illness and your risk for a heart disease and stroke," Buchinsky said.
He suggests a good diet with "real food" 90% of the time and 10% "fun food." Aim for at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week, get plenty of sleep and target stress. Don't smoke, and keep drinking to a minimum. Medications for cholesterol, diabetes and high blood pressure can also help if needed, but he said it's even better if a patient doesn't need them.
"It's a lot easier to prevent than cure," Buchinsky said.
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With a tat of mate’s label could have been an awful idea for years and years
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All the Valentine’s we have been reminded in regards to the importance of showing the commitment to our very own couples – whether we’re hitched in it or otherwise not. For a lot of this might mean bringing a tattoo of their partner’s title (otherwise initials).
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Star ink partners yes seem to have cong an informed-understood are David and you will Victoria Beckham. Victoria had the newest initials “DB” on her leftover wrist during 2009, and you will David got “Victoria” for the their right hand for the 2013, just like the inked icons (a couple of of many) of the dedication to each other and their matchmaking.
Correct to your point in time regarding revealing that individuals look for our selves in the, famous people are short showing any brand new tattoos for their admirers. Just lately, socialite Paris Hilton grabbed so you’re able to Instagram to tell the woman 7.2m supporters the girl actor partner Chris Zylka’s the fresh new tat from “Paris” towards the his left sleeve.
Enduring icon
Like demonstrations from partnership date back of numerous centuries. Like, when you look at the eighteenth-century Japan – a period of time reported to be this new golden many years for tattooing from inside the the nation – a lady courtesan you will inform you the girl dedication to a masculine mate insurance firms their term inked on her upper case.
And, usually the Japanese term for a lifetime (inochi) might be inked alongside the lover’s label in order to denote the newest courtesan’s vow the union would-be of your passing-do-us-region form.
A masculine lover may possibly have the name regarding their favorite courtesan inked into their top case. Such as acts satirised during the time regarding the 1785 comical publication Playboy Roasted a la Edo (Edo umare uwaki no kabayaki) of the Santo Kyoden. This employs the fresh comic misadventures off a wannabe playboy titled Enjiro. New narrative checks out:
Enjiro hears you to definitely tattoos generate illicit things, so the guy immediately has his possession wrapped in the labels of 20 or 29 make believe people, straight down for the criminals out of their fingers. Long lasting the new misery, the guy rejoices …
Lasting love?
The most significant issue with delivering a tat away from a beneficial lover’s identity has not yet changed both. From the 18th millennium, such as for instance now, not all matchmaking endured a life. While the brand new connection between the partners ended, the brand new tattoos had been no longer wanted.
They may, however, come off. Several steps used in 18th-100 years The japanese were to shed them away from for the plate of a tobacco pipe or perhaps to burn her or him regarding having dehydrated mugwort simply leaves (being really inflammable). However, sometimes method manage probably was in fact humdrum. And you will one another measures would probably have remaining permanent scars to help you encourage the brand new lovers of their unsuccessful matchmaking.
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Yes, of numerous newest star ink couples (Mel B, Melanie Griffith, Kylie Jenner and you may Heidi Klum to call just a few) discovered you to their tattoos out-of lovers’ labels lasted longer than their relationships.
Their thoughts during the time of separating maybe exactly like compared to celebrity Angela Jolie exactly who, on the breaking up having star Billy Bob Thornton, stated: “I’ll never end up being stupid enough to possess good people’s term inked on the me once again.”
Thereby, which have currently spanned centuries and you may continents, the problem having inking good partner’s label on your body goes on to go through. | http://www.adotas.com/2022/04/with-a-tat-of-mates-label-could-have-been-an/ | 2022-04-26T19:59:00Z | http://www.adotas.com/2022/04/with-a-tat-of-mates-label-could-have-been-an/ | false | 1 |
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A forensic psychologist testified Tuesday that actor Amber Heard suffers from borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder, as the civil lawsuit between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp continues to wallow in the couple’s personal issues.
Depp is suing Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court after she wrote an op-ed piece in The Washington Post referring to herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” The article doesn't mention Depp by name, but his lawyers say the article contains ”defamation by implication" because it clearly refers to allegations of domestic abuse made by heard when she filed for divorce in 2016.
The psychologist, Shannon Curry, was hired by Depp's legal team. She said she reached her diagnosis during 12 hours of interviews with Heard, as well as from reviewing her mental-health records.
Curry also testified that Heard does not suffer post-traumatic stress disorder from her relationship with Depp, as Heard has claimed.
Depp's team hopes Curry's testimony bolsters their contention that Heard was the aggressor in the couple's troubled relationship. Depp just concluded four days on the witness stand and testified about Heard's “need for conflict” and her tendency to hound and pursue him during arguments when he tried to walk away and disengage.
The two personality disorders are similar, Curry said. Borderline personality is a disease of instability, she said “driven by an underlying fear of abandonment.” She said people with the disorder “will make desperate attempts to prevent that from happening.”
Evidence introduced earlier at the trial includes audio clips of Heard begging Depp not to leave, and to stay with her after he indicated a desire to break up or separate.
She also said that borderline personality disorder “seems to be a predictive factor for women who implement violence against their partner.” Depp has said he is the one who was a victim of domestic violence, and that Heard hit him on multiple occasions and threw items like paint cans and vodka bottles at him.
Histrionic personality disorder, Curry said, is associated with “drama and shallowness,” and a need to be the center of attention.
She said there's a correlation in the disorder with people who are physically attractive and “utilize their looks to get that attention.”
On cross-examination, Heard's lawyers questioned Curry for potential bias, noting that she had dinner and drinks with Depp and his lawyers at Depp's house before she was hired. Curry said it was just part of the interview process.
And Heard's lawyers called attention to evidence that Heard reported abuse contemporaneously to her therapist and to the couple's marriage counselor.
While the libel lawsuit is supposed to center on whether Depp was defamed in the article, most of the trial has focused on ugly details of the couple’s brief marriage. Depp has denied ever striking Heard. Heard’s attorneys say Depp physically and sexually abused her and that Depp’s denials lack merit because he was often drunk and high to the point of blacking out.
Earlier Tuesday, jurors heard testimony from Tara Roberts, who managed Depp's private island in the Bahamas. She testified that she never saw Heard with any kind of bruises. Her testimony also provided another window into some of the extravagances of Depp's lifestyle.
She said she was paid $120,000 to manage the island, where Depp tooled around on a John Deere utility vehicle. The island had a four-person staff, including Roberts, though Depp was only there a few times a year. One section of shoreline on the island was dubbed Brando Beach, for the actor with whom Depp had collaborated in the past.
Roberts also testified about an incident that occurred when Depp and his family had a final excursion on a yacht before it was to be sold to author J.K. Rowling. On cross-examination, Roberts acknowledged that Depp passed out face-first in the sand, and that she arranged for a helicopter to take some passengers away after the yacht trip turned unpleasant.
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A jury in Massachusetts awarded a family nearly $5 million after they sued a local country club because more than 600 golf balls hit their property.
The Boston Globe reported that jurors awarded Erik and Athina Tenczar $4.93 million in Plymouth County for damages and mental and emotional suffering.
According to NBC News, the couple initially sued the Indian Pond Country Club and the builders of the home, Spectrum Building Inc. The couple settled with Spectrum, leaving the country club as the sole defendant.
The couple bought the home, which sits in line with the 15th tee, in April 2017 for $750,000.
But because of the "continuous threat of golf ball strikes occurring at any time," the couple could not use and enjoy their property, court records stated, the news outlets reported.
According to the lawsuit, the property was hit with 651 golf balls, which resulted in "multiple broken windows."
But with the country club having moved the 15th hole back, the family hopes the problem has been solved. | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/massachusetts-family-awarded-5-million-after-property-hit-by-over-600-golf-balls-from-country-club | 2022-04-26T20:00:30Z | https://www.ktvq.com/news/national/massachusetts-family-awarded-5-million-after-property-hit-by-over-600-golf-balls-from-country-club | true | 11 |
Pacific Northwest wildfires change air pollution patterns, increase health risk across US, research finds
Scientists at the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) found that wildfires in the Pacific Northwest are altering the air pollution patterns across the U.S. via an "atmospheric river of smoke" and posing potential risks to the health of millions.
NCAR scientist Rebecca Buchholz says that wildfire emissions have increased substantially, changing the annual pattern of air quality across the country and potentially leading to a significant increase in respiratory-related deaths.
Her research found that levels of carbon monoxide increased sharply in August during the peak of wildfire season in the Northwest. Spikes in carbon monoxide had always been found in earlier months, but the new data showing the increase in August was concerning.
She and her team track carbon monoxide as it is a gas that indicates the presence of other air pollutants, specifically aerosols and ground-level ozone that can cause health problems.
"One of the reasons we use carbon monoxide is because it’s emitted from fires," Buchholz said. "And it’s really good to use to track where the pollution plume from smoke from fires is going."
Previous research showed a downward trend in carbon monoxide up until the past few years.
"We looked at the trends between 2002 and 2018 and found that in August, there was an increase in carbon monoxide that was centering over the Pacific Northwest region," Buchholz said. "This was completely opposite to what we’ve been finding."
The timespan corresponded with the peak summer burning season of the Pacific Northwest. August is one of the driest months in the West, and NCAR says the trend was especially pronounced from 2012 to 2018, coinciding when the fire season became more active in the Pacific Northwest.
They found conclusive evidence of where the smoke was originating after using a mix of satellite-based observations of atmospheric chemistry, computer modeling, and global inventories of the fires to track the wildfires.
"Research had shown that the aerosol increase in that region is due to the Pacific Northwest fires," Buchholz said.
Buchholz said that her team eliminated other potential emission sources from other parts of the world.
"It wasn’t something being transported into North America. It’s happening in the Pacific Northwest, and we used a little bit of detective work to link the fires to that increase in carbon monoxide in August," she said.
Once her team conclusively linked the highest emissions rates were in the Pacific Northwest, the rest of the world didn’t even compare in the late summer months.
"Globally, that’s where the strongest carbon monoxide positive trend in August is happening," she said.
Wildfires have increased significantly across the U.S., and fires are a more significant factor in air pollution.
"Multiple lines of evidence point to the worsening wildfires in the Pacific Northwest as the cause of degraded air quality," Buchholz said.
And just like the wintertime atmospheric rivers carry storms and heavy rains farther inland, the continual westerly flow off the Pacific Ocean only means worse conditions for those downwind.
"It’s like an atmospheric river of smoke," she explained. "And so, you get the transport of aerosols, and you also get the transport of the carbon monoxide. And along with all of those, the carbon monoxide is kind of a tracer of all the other trace gases and pollutants that are emitted from fires that will be transported along in that smoke plume."
Doctors agree that the smoke can impact those who aren’t even near fires.
"The worry for human health or the impact on human health really comes from these aerosols. The smoke particles, the fine particles that can get trapped in human lungs, can cause irritation and inflammation and cardiovascular problems," Buchholz explains. "The other thing that happens in smoke is ground-level ozone can be created, and that’s also an inflammatory atmospheric pollutant."
So, she and her team started looking at the effects on human health in the Pacific Northwest and other parts of the country.
"I would expect that in these other regions that we’re seeing increases in fires as well, that their carbon monoxide would be increasing due to fires as well," she said.
After running simulations on their computer models, they found that the pollutants could affect more than 130 million people, including about 34 million in the Pacific Northwest, 23 million in the Central U.S., and 72 million in the Northeast.
NCAR says the team looked at respiratory death rates in Colorado for August from 2002 to 2011, compared with the same month in 2012 to 2018. They found that respiratory deaths in August increased significantly during the 2012-2018 period when fires in the Pacific Northwest — but not in Colorado — produced more emissions in August.
Buchholz continues her work into more than just centering on the Pacific Northwest. She says she is working with a health expert at Colorado State University to do an in-depth study on the health impacts of smoke from fires.
"We’re trying to separate out the Pacific Northwest smoke plumes from the local [historical] fires that we’re seeing in Colorado and trying to understand how each of these things impacts health," she said.
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NORMAN, Okla., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest U.N. report on climate change documented researchers' efforts that have shown some measures of global warming are now unavoidable, and current research efforts are focusing on mitigation and adaptation strategies. The National Aeronautics and Space Administration describes this as a global problem, felt on local scales. Likewise, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration researchers are providing the data, tools and information to better understand and prepare for climate change. One of the effects being impacted by the warming climate is a change in frequency of flash flooding events, as well as the locations in which they most often occur.
A research team led by the University of Oklahoma, with the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory and collaborators at the National Center for Atmospheric Research, have created simulations from coupled climate and hydrologic models that demonstrate widespread increases in the occurrences of flash flooding events across most of the United States.
The study is led by Yang Hong, a professor of hydrology and remote sensing in the School of Civil Engineering and Environmental Sciences and in the School of Meteorology at OU. He is the director of the Hydrometeorology and Remote Sensing Laboratory and the founding director of the hydrology and water security online master's program at OU. The research team's findings are published in Nature: Communications Earth and Environment. Zhi Li, a doctoral student with the HyDROS Lab, is the first author.
"This study builds upon the state-of-the-art model (EF5/CREST) that is jointly developed by researchers with OU, NASA, and NOAA's National Severe Storms Laboratory and has initiated collaboration with National Center for Atmospheric Research climate scientists," said Li. "It realizes the concept of 'Digital Twin in Earth System Science,' in which one is our living climate and the other one is our future. Climate change never became so real to me until we successfully collaborated on such research."
"There hasn't been a real definitive study on what's going to happen with flash floods in the future," said Jonathan J. Gourley, research hydrometeorologist with the NOAA National Severe Storms Laboratory and contributor to the study. "We didn't have that robust of an observational record … so, this study helped to fill in that gap. By using some of the rainfall simulations from a convection-resolving climate model and then coupling with our high-resolution hydrologic modeling system, we can see what sort of flash floods would be produced in the future."
The research team used climate simulations and modeling of a 30-year period, 2070-2100, to predict the location and degree to which flash floods are likely to occur. The effect, what the researchers call "flashiness," describes the likelihood of weather conditions that can cause rapid rainfall and lead to flash flooding.
They found that, if emissions continued at their current rate, flooding events would become 7.9% "flashier" by the end of the century, meaning heavy rainfall events are likely to occur quickly and in concentrated areas that are likely to lead to flooding.
Similarly, their results show a more than 10% increase in flash flooding in the Southwest U.S., the greatest increase in "flashiness" among historical flash flood hot spots. The central U.S. is emerging as a new flash flood hotspot as well, with an 8.6% predicted increase. Overall, their results show future flash flood-prone regions are moving northwards.
"More people will have to learn not just how to survive floods but also how to better live with ever-increasing flash floods," said Hong. "The 20-year return floods will more likely occur every two to five years, especially alarming for the emerging flashiness hotspots that will be facing unprecedented challenges with aging infrastructure and outdated flood risk measures. There is a pressing need to implement climate-resilient engineering infrastructure and develop smart hydrological early warning systems."
However, there is still time to curb some of the more extreme impacts. Gourley says climate mitigation strategies could help.
"Now's the time to start thinking about better flood defenses," he said. "Of course, decreasing greenhouse gas concentrations would be the ultimate solution, but in the meantime, we can think about ways to reduce vulnerabilities and improve flash flooding safety education."
"The majority of fatalities related to flash floods are not floods finding people, but people finding floods, meaning they're out and about," he added. "They're typically driving through a flooded roadway."
The best way to stay safe during flash flooding events is to stay off the roads and avoid standing water.
"The conterminous United States are projected to become more prone to flash floods in a high-end emissions scenario," was published April 6, 2022, in the journal Nature: Communications Earth and Environment, DOI:10.1038/s43247-022-00409-6
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NEW YORK (AP) — The Metropolitan Opera and the Polish National Opera are organizing a Ukrainian Freedom Orchestra to tour Europe and America from July 28 to Aug. 20.
The orchestra is to gather in Warsaw on July 18 for rehearsals, and will include musicians from Kyiv, Lviv, Kharkiv and Odesa, plus Ukrainian members of European orchestras, the companies said Monday.
Keri-Lynn Wilson, a Canadian-Ukrainian conductor who is married to Met general manager Peter Gelb, will lead musicians who include members of the Kyiv National Opera, National Symphony Orchestra of Ukraine, Lviv Philharmonic Orchestra and Kharkiv Opera, plus the Tonkunstler Orchestra of Vienna, the Belgian National Orchestra and the Royal Concertgebouw Orchestra.
The tour will open at Teatr Wielki, the Polish National Opera, on July 28 and include a televised performance at the BBC Proms in London on July 31. That will be followed by stops at the Chorégies d’Orange Festival in France (Aug. 2); Berlin (Aug. 4); Edinburgh, Scotland (Aug. 6); Snape Maltings in England (Aug. 8); Amsterdam (Aug. 11); Hamburg, Germany (Aug. 13); New York (Aug. 18 and 19), and Washington (Aug. 20).
Programs will include Ukrainian composer Valentin Silvestrov’s Seventh Symphony, Chopin’s Piano Concerto No. 2 with Ukrainian Anna Fedorova, either Brahms’ Fourth Symphony or Dvorák’s Ninth Symphony, and Ukrainian soprano Liudmyla Monastyrska in “Abscheulicher! (You monster!)” from Beethoven’s “Fidelio.”
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EDWARDSVILLE — Federal officials will release on Tuesday the findings of an investigation into the collapse of an Amazon Inc. warehouse that killed six people during a tornado here last year.
The U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration said it would release findings at 3 p.m. If the agency finds Amazon or its warehouse developers violated worker health or safety rules, it could issue citations or propose monetary penalties.
A section of the warehouse at 3077 Gateway Commerce Center Drive South collapsed Dec. 10 as a tornado tore through the building. That same evening, several tornadoes ripped through more than a dozen states, leaving a trail of death and destruction for more than 200 miles.
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In the days after the collapse, federal, state and local officials started looking into the condition of the building. Structural engineering experts questioned whether buildings constructed like the warehouse were appropriate for a climate expected to see more frequent tornadoes.
Then, last week, civil rights attorney Ben Crump filed two lawsuits against Amazon, the warehouse's developer TriStar Properties and builder, Contegra Construction, on behalf of the mother of a worker who died in the warehouse and three drivers who survived.
Another lawsuit filed in recent weeks included a report from a engineer with a regional search and rescue group who said he saw "significant structural issues" with the building that may have contributed to its failure.
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The Independent Investigations Office of BC (IIO) is investigating the death of a man who went into medical distress while being detained at the Comox Valley RCMP detachment.
According to the IIO report, Comox Valley RCMP were called to a residence on the 3300 block of Kentwood Road, at 4:30 a.m. Saturday, April 23, and arrested a man for trespassing.
He was taken to the detachment and placed in a cell.
At approximately 1:15 p.m. Saturday afternoon, the man was found to be in medical distress.
Assistance was provided until Emergency Health Services attended and transported the man to the hospital. The man died Sunday, April 24.
The IIO was notified shortly thereafter and has opened an investigation to determine what role, if any, police actions or inactions may have played in the man’s death.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the largest providers of military housing in the United States continues to respond inadequately to mold and other structural problems, threatening the health and safety of service members and their families, according to a Senate panel's investigation.
The allegations against Balfour Beatty Communities LLC are focused on housing provided to service members stationed at Fort Gordon Army Base in Georgia and Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. The company oversees about 1,700 homes at the two bases.
Balfour pleaded guilty in December to committing fraud against the United States from 2013 to 2019. The company was ordered to pay $65.4 million in fines and restitution and was placed under an independent compliance monitor for three years. The Senate panel, led by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., released a report Tuesday concluding that Balfour's practices since 2019 mirror those that occurred in previous years.
Ossoff said that the eight-month investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations stemmed from the complaints he heard from military families about their maintenance requests being ignored. He said that the investigation revealed “grave risks to the health and safety of servicemembers and their families."
Two service members recounted their harrowing experiences with military housing at a hearing Tuesday.
U.S. Army Capt. Samuel Choe said his daughter developed a potentially fatal allergy as a result of exposure to black mold and mildew. He said his family made repeated efforts to get Balfour Beatty to fix the problem, but were “ignored, disappointed or disregarded at every juncture." His daughter continues to break out with rashes and on her worst days resembles a burn victim, he said.
“It will haunt her as well as us for the rest of our lives," Choe said.
Air Force Technical Sergeant Jack Fe Torres described how a mold problem persisted in a Balfour Beatty house that his family lived in at Sheppard Air Force Base. He said that after moving into the home, his wife and children experienced symptoms that included rashes, nausea, memory loss and fungal infections.
“Our military families should not be forced to live in fear of their own homes," Fe Torres said.
Richard Taylor, a president at Balfour Beatty, said he made a commitment to Congress in 2019 that the company would get better at monitoring repairs and responding to problems. He said the company gets more than 280,000 work orders annually and that performance metrics indicate the overwhelming majority of residents are happy with their homes.
“I’m proud to say we have made enormous strides since I made that commitment,” Taylor said.
Balfour operates more than 43,000 on-base homes at 55 military bases.
Ossoff read about a dozen emails from military housing residents that included “I have a pregnant wife who is high risk and I have to live with this exposed mold on my ceiling." Another read “death trap of a house."
He said those emails came in after the 2013-2019 period in which Balfour Beatty had pleaded guilty to defrauding the government. Ossoff asked why lawmakers should believe that a company that engaged in major fraud has changed.
“I reject the suggestion that it's a systemic failure," said Taylor, emphasizing that the nearly one dozen complaints Ossoff read must be compared against the 280,000 work orders the company receives annually.
“Things go wrong. We don't always get it right the first time. We're not perfect," Taylor said. “What's important for us is that we understand where our shortcomings are and we take action to correct those deficiencies."
The committee also heard from military housing advocates critical of Balfour Beatty. Rachel Christian, chief legislative officer for Armed Forces Housing Advocates, said the volunteer organization assists residents with mold remediation, lead exposure and other problems related to military housing.
“How many more cases of negligence, fraud and civil rights violations must we present in this building before Balfour Beatty is properly held accountable and banned from receiving further government contracts?" Christian said.
The report concluded with a call for federal agencies to “conduct more robust oversight" of Balfour Beatty to ensure military families get the housing services they deserve. | https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/news/article/Senate-panel-finds-grave-health-risks-in-17128363.php | 2022-04-26T20:17:14Z | https://www.theridgefieldpress.com/news/article/Senate-panel-finds-grave-health-risks-in-17128363.php | false | 30 |
Kate Garraway is having "dark days" as she continues to help husband Derek Draper recover from Covid. Channel 5 star Clare Nasir opened up on Kate's struggles in a new interview.
Derek was diagnosed with Covid in March 2020 and was rushed to hospital. He entered a coma days later, and spent 12 months being treated by medics.
“Kate has been an absolute inspiration as somebody who’s risen to the challenge in her life, and my heart breaks for her every day,” Clare told Bella. Clare said: “I see her regularly.
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"She comes on holiday with us whenever she can, even if it’s just to get away for the weekend so she can get a bit of a break from what she’s doing. We have a holiday home in Wales and she comes over and stays with us there. If she can come away for a few days she will, the kids love it.”
“She has dark days when she’s struggling and days when she feels a bit better. Certainly, it’s been a real roller coaster for her. It’s really, really tough,” she added.
Kate previously told her BBC Two show Your Body Uncovered: “When something is neurological it’s not just caring for a physical problem, it affects the relationship as well. There’s a loss, I think.
"There’s a loss for them in the fact that they’ve changed in some way, but there’s a loss that you have to adjust to as well, as a partner.”
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A lottery winner who has given away more than half of her £115 million fortune said she is addicted to giving to others.
Frances Connolly revealed she has already busted the charity budget she agreed for this year with husband Paddy – and has given away what they would have donated up to 2032.
The 55-year-old former social worker and teacher has set up two charitable foundations, one named after her late mother Kathleen Graham in their native Northern Ireland, and the PFC Trust in Hartlepool, where the couple have lived for 30 years.
On Saturday, a gala fundraiser, which she organised with 250 guests, made more than £100,000 for the PFC Trust, which supports local young carers, the elderly and refugees.
The Connollys won on the EuroMillions in 2019 and immediately gave away large chunks of cash to friends and family, using a list she prepared in advance of the win – which she always believed would happen.
She estimates she has given away £60m, including to charity, but does not keep a tally, joking she would be worried in case her 57-year-old husband saw it.
She said helping others, whether with money or by volunteering her time, lifted people’s spirits during lockdown.
She said: “It gives you a buzz and it’s addictive.
“I’m addicted to it now.”
Mrs Connolly has always been motivated to help others, volunteering for the St John Ambulance from age nine and setting up an Aids helpline when she was a student in Belfast.
The couple, who have three daughters – Catrina, 34, and twins Fiona and Natalie, 26 – are not extravagant with their wealth and Mrs Connolly has no desire to buy a yacht.
Their biggest expenditure after their win was a six-bedroom house in County Durham with seven acres of land, while Mr Connolly drives a second-hand Aston Martin, but Mrs Connolly scoffed at the idea of spending £13,000 on a console table.
When she saw a TV show where someone in Monaco spent £25,000 on a bottle of champagne, she immediately thought that could have put a young person on the property ladder.
Mr Connolly still runs plastic businesses, while Mrs Connolly devotes her time to the trusts, which have backed local community groups to help people get into work, buy electronic tablets for old people so they can connect with their families, and supported refugees.
Young carers are particularly close to her heart, and the trust and personal donations have bought two caravans so they can go on respite breaks.
Mrs Connolly conceded she cannot “cure poverty” on her own, so she set up the trusts to get the backing of other people, supported by the groups she is setting out to help.
Asked why she was happy to give so much away, she said: “Oh, who needs all that money?
“Why wouldn’t you?
“I’ve done that all my life.
“I’m not being funny, I’d have been a millionaire anyway if I took back all the money I’ve given away over the years.
“People do ask, ‘How did you cope with that amount of money?’ I said, ‘I never did. It wasn’t in the bank two days’.
She added: “It’s still weird, but I’ve never actually had to come to terms with all that money because we had it for such a short amount of time.”
Mrs Connolly agreed to stop giving away large amounts but has already donated 2022’s agreed budget – and for a decade beyond.
She said: “This was just in January… we do a budget every year, we check what we’re spending.
“We’re (already) on 2032’s budget.
“We might have to revise that.”
Winning such a huge sum has obviously changed the pair’s lives, but Mrs Connolly said it does not alter your personality.
She said: “If you’re stupid before you get it, you’re going to be stupid afterwards.
“Money’s not going to make you sensible.
“Money liberates you to be the person that you want to be.
“If I had any advice for a winner, that’s what I’d say.
“Think about what type of person you are and what type of person you want to be.”
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'90 Day Fiancé' couple welcomes baby born via surrogate in Ukraine
Anna-Marie Campisi and Mursel Mistanoglu of "90 Day Fiancé" have welcomed their first child.
Campisi announced the news that their son, Gokhan John, was born via a surrogate on April 11.
She wrote in the caption of a series of photos that their son was born five weeks early but is "doing amazing! Just a small guy at 5.3 pounds 18 inches."
"Our surrogate is also doing well!" Campisi wrote. "I was able to meet her and she's such an amazing woman!"
She also hailed the Dynamo Project, which she said helped them safely pick up their son in war-torn Ukraine.
"They planned the logistics including travel into Ukraine, a safe place to stay while in Ukraine, and travel while inside," she wrote. "They were with me the entire time."
The couple's story played out on Season 7 of "90 Day Fiancé," with the pair having a language barrier as Mistanoglu is from Turkey and Campisi lives in Nebraska.
They fell in love despite the long distance and language barrier. Mistanoglu eventually joined Campisi in the U.S., where they wed.
Campisi is also the mother of three sons, Joey, Gino and Leo, from a previous relationship. | https://www.wmtw.com/article/90-day-fiance-couple-baby-born-via-surrogate-in-ukraine/39827331 | 2022-04-26T20:20:26Z | https://www.wmtw.com/article/90-day-fiance-couple-baby-born-via-surrogate-in-ukraine/39827331 | false | 22 |
After months of anticipation, Lego lovers in the KC metro will soon have a new outlet. That’s because KC Brick Store is officially set to celebrate its grand opening on Friday, May 13, in Overland Park.
The bigger picture: According to husband-and-wife owners Dan and Erin Barton, the new store will be the first and only shop specializing in selling new and used Legos in the Kansas City metro.
Where exactly: The 2,500-square-foot store will open in the Regency Park Shopping Center at 9252 Metcalf Avenue, in a storefront between Cardboard Corner Cafe and Energize OP.
Store details: Upon opening, KC Brick Store plans to buy and sell Legos, including whole sets and individual bricks, which can be bought a la carte.
Organizing and display supplies and mini-figures will also be available for purchase.
Events and parties: In addition to offering to buy, sell and trade Lego sets and bricks, the Bartons say they also have plans to host events at the shop, such as building nights, competitions and educational workshops for kids.
Birthday parties can also be celebrated at the store’s party room, which will be available for booking as soon as the store opens. The store says the first available date for birthday parties will not be until June 1.
KC Brick Store will be open from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. everyday except Tuesday.
Key quote: “We are beyond thrilled to be able to transition from our 2-plus years of preparation into actually opening and serving the Kansas City community,” Dan Barton wrote. “We can’t wait to meet each and every one of you in the store.” | https://shawneemissionpost.com/2022/04/26/kc-brick-store-open-145185/ | 2022-04-26T20:22:56Z | https://shawneemissionpost.com/2022/04/26/kc-brick-store-open-145185/ | true | 1 |
RED BLUFF — The following is a rundown of varsity high school sports for the week of April 26-30
Red Bluff
Baseball: 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tuesday Spartans (15-8) vs. Chico (14-6); 4 p.m. Friday at Chico, 901 Esplanade, Chico
Softball: 3 p.m. Tuesday Spartans (0-7) vs. Chico (7–7-1); Friday-Saturday at Lassen Tournament, 1110 Main St., Susanville
Track & Field: Friday Spartans at Gary Burton Invitational, 643 Blackburn Ave., Corning
Golf: Noon Thursday Spartans hosting ELA match at Wilcox Oaks Golf Club, 20995 Wilcox Golf Road
Corning
Baseball: 4 p.m. Tuesday Cardinals (9-7) vs. Wheatland (12-9-1); 4 p.m.Friday at Wheatland, 1010 Wheatland Road, Wheatland
Softball: 4 p.m. Tuesday Cardinals (9-5) vs. Wheatland (17-1); 4 p.m. Thursday at Wheatland, 1010 Wheatland Road, Wheatland
Track & Field: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday Cardinals vs. Orland, Gridley and Sutter, Noon Friday hosting Gary Burton Invitational
Golf: Noon Thursday Cardinals vs. Orland and Las Plumas at Table Mountain Golf Course, 2700 Oro Dam Blvd. W., Oroville
Los Molinos
Baseball: 4 p.m. Tuesday Bulldogs (12-6) at Chester (8-4), 612 First St., Chester; 4 p.m. Friday at Redding Christian (6-8), 21945 Old 44 Drive, Palo Cedro
Softball: 4 p.m. Tuesday Bulldogs (114-9) at Chester (0-7), 612 First St., Chester; 4 p.m. Friday at Redding Christian (5-9), 21945 Old 44 Drive, Palo Cedro | https://www.redbluffdailynews.com/2022/04/25/sports-on-tap-april-26-30/ | 2022-04-26T20:28:07Z | https://www.redbluffdailynews.com/2022/04/25/sports-on-tap-april-26-30/ | true | 1 |
MIAMI, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Porter (based in Miami) announces the launch of its website and their emergence from operating their company from the early stages in stealth mode. Porter is a healthcare technology platform, augmented by human connection, that connects members with what they need to manage at home during an illness or injury. A disruptor to the industry and groundbreaking to payers, providers, and employers, Porter's "Healthsphere" is a complete vertical of services and solutions guiding members and caregivers to navigable content, a curated marketplace of services and products, coverage information, and a supportive online health community.
John Criswell, founder and CEO of Porter, who recently sold his previous venture, Pulse8, to Allscripts remarks, "We are tremendously proud of the work we've done at Porter prior this important website launch". The website now features Porter's unique value propositions and how the Healthsphere works for members and stakeholders. "Soon," continues John, "Porter will introduce the Healthsphere to the everyday consumer, allowing them to easily navigate the transition to care-at-home."
After suffering a hip fracture in a mountain biking incident, John discovered how fragmented the care-at-home journey was and that it needed serious improvements. He witnessed how patients were leaving the hospital with minimal guidance on the next steps in their care journey. So, John set out to "simplify and ease the care journey for everyone!"
With a huge, ripe for reinvention digital health market opportunity, Porter's technology platform guides patients and caregivers to make informed, personalized health decisions based on their own speed, quality, and cost desires. Porter empowers members and providers to easily find quality services and products, reliable suppliers, and vetted partners. Porter's Care Guides help navigate the benefits of the Healthsphere to members needing one-on-one assistance. By arming caregivers and members with information and connection, Porter allows them to never lift a finger across the care continuum.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — One of the largest providers of military housing in the United States continues to respond inadequately to mold and other structural problems, threatening the health and safety of service members and their families, according to a Senate panel's investigation.
The allegations against Balfour Beatty Communities LLC are focused on housing provided to service members stationed at Fort Gordon Army Base in Georgia and Sheppard Air Force Base in Texas. The company oversees about 1,700 homes at the two bases.
Balfour pleaded guilty in December to committing fraud against the United States from 2013 to 2019. The company was ordered to pay $65.4 million in fines and restitution and was placed under an independent compliance monitor for three years. The Senate panel, led by Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Ga., and Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., released a report Tuesday concluding that Balfour's practices since 2019 mirror those that occurred in previous years.
Ossoff said that the eight-month investigation by the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations stemmed from the complaints he heard from military families about their maintenance requests being ignored. He said that the investigation revealed “grave risks to the health and safety of servicemembers and their families."
Two service members recounted their harrowing experiences with military housing at a hearing Tuesday.
U.S. Army Capt. Samuel Choe said his daughter developed a potentially fatal allergy as a result of exposure to black mold and mildew. He said his family made repeated efforts to get Balfour Beatty to fix the problem, but were “ignored, disappointed or disregarded at every juncture." His daughter continues to break out with rashes and on her worst days resembles a burn victim, he said.
“It will haunt her as well as us for the rest of our lives," Choe said.
Air Force Technical Sergeant Jack Fe Torres described how a mold problem persisted in a Balfour Beatty house that his family lived in at Sheppard Air Force Base. He said that after moving into the home, his wife and children experienced symptoms that included rashes, nausea, memory loss and fungal infections.
“Our military families should not be forced to live in fear of their own homes," Fe Torres said.
Richard Taylor, a president at Balfour Beatty, said he made a commitment to Congress in 2019 that the company would get better at monitoring repairs and responding to problems. He said the company gets more than 280,000 work orders annually and that performance metrics indicate the overwhelming majority of residents are happy with their homes.
“I’m proud to say we have made enormous strides since I made that commitment,” Taylor said.
Balfour operates more than 43,000 on-base homes at 55 military bases.
Ossoff read about a dozen emails from military housing residents that included “I have a pregnant wife who is high risk and I have to live with this exposed mold on my ceiling." Another read “death trap of a house."
He said those emails came in after the 2013-2019 period in which Balfour Beatty had pleaded guilty to defrauding the government. Ossoff asked why lawmakers should believe that a company that engaged in major fraud has changed.
“I reject the suggestion that it's a systemic failure," said Taylor, emphasizing that the nearly one dozen complaints Ossoff read must be compared against the 280,000 work orders the company receives annually.
“Things go wrong. We don't always get it right the first time. We're not perfect," Taylor said. “What's important for us is that we understand where our shortcomings are and we take action to correct those deficiencies."
The committee also heard from military housing advocates critical of Balfour Beatty. Rachel Christian, chief legislative officer for Armed Forces Housing Advocates, said the volunteer organization assists residents with mold remediation, lead exposure and other problems related to military housing.
“How many more cases of negligence, fraud and civil rights violations must we present in this building before Balfour Beatty is properly held accountable and banned from receiving further government contracts?" Christian said.
The report concluded with a call for federal agencies to “conduct more robust oversight" of Balfour Beatty to ensure military families get the housing services they deserve. | https://www.journal-news.com/nation-world/senate-panel-finds-grave-health-risks-in-military-housing/6GT7YQTO3RE2XD3JWW2VX3IDVM/ | 2022-04-26T20:35:12Z | https://www.journal-news.com/nation-world/senate-panel-finds-grave-health-risks-in-military-housing/6GT7YQTO3RE2XD3JWW2VX3IDVM/ | false | 30 |
ORLANDO, Fla. (WFLA) — The parents of 14-year-old Tyre Sampson, who fell to his death from a 430-foot drop-tower ride in central Florida’s tourist district, have filed a lawsuit against the ride’s owner, manufacturer and landlord.
The lawsuit, filed Monday in state court in Orlando, claimed the defendants were negligent and failed to provide a safe amusement ride.
The defendants are also accused of failing to warn their 6-foot-2-inch, 380-pound son about the risks of going on the ride and not providing an appropriate restraint system.
Michael Haggard, the attorney representing Sampson’s mother Nekia Dodd, claimed that the ride’s over-the-shoulder harness restraint should have been supplemented with a seat belt.
“That seat belt costs $22 a seat. They could have run this ride 2-3 times and paid for [belts on every seat] on the first night of its operations,” Haggard said. “We wouldn’t be talking right now and Tyre would be out on a football field with his mom rooting him on.”
According to preliminary findings from a forensic examination, it was discovered that the harness proximity sensor on Tyre’s seat, Seat 1, was manually loosened, allowing operators to seat larger-sized riders within the seven-inch restraint opening.
This manual adjustment caused Tyre’s seat to be improperly secured, leading him to fall from the 430-ride to his death.
“I think that’s an incredibly important fact. It’s also important who knew about it. Did the manufacturer know about it? Did Icon Park know it was occurring?” asked Haggard.
The Quest Engineering report determined there were no mechanical or electrical failures of the ride itself.
According to documents obtained by WFLA, the operations manual lists the maximum weight for the ride as less than 287 pounds. Tyre Sampson’s father said the boy weighed more than 300 pounds.
Orlando Slingshot, the owner and operator of the ride, sent WFLA a statement after the lawsuit was filed Monday.
“Orlando Slingshot continues to fully cooperate with the State during its investigation, and we will continue to do so until it has officially concluded. We reiterate that all protocols, procedures and safety measures provided by the manufacturer of the ride were followed,” wrote Orlando Slingshot, in part.
In a statement, ICON Park said park officials were “deeply troubled” about the state’s preliminary findings.
The ride had only been in operation for less than six months and was inspected in December, according to the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services.
The Associated Press contributed to this article. | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/national/parents-sue-after-death-of-tyre-sampson-from-florida-drop-tower-ride/ | 2022-04-26T20:39:53Z | https://www.myhighplains.com/news/national/parents-sue-after-death-of-tyre-sampson-from-florida-drop-tower-ride/ | false | 30 |
The city of Highland Village on Wednesday will hold a farewell reception in honor of outgoing Mayor Charlotte Wilcox.
Wilcox was appointed to the city’s Planning & Zoning Commission in 2006, then was elected to City Council in 2009 and then elected as mayor in 2014. She is term-limited, and her seat expires next month.
The city will hold a farewell reception “for her leadership and service to our community,” the city said in a statement.
“We are lucky to have had such an extraordinary leader guiding our City,” the city said in a social media post last week.
The farewell reception is scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Wednesday at Doubletree Ranch Park, 310 Highland Village Road. The city said that an RSVP is required here. | https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2022/04/26/highland-village-holding-farewell-reception-for-mayor/ | 2022-04-26T20:44:13Z | https://www.crosstimbersgazette.com/2022/04/26/highland-village-holding-farewell-reception-for-mayor/ | true | null |
Traffic stops in Mississippi county lead to weekend haul of ecstasy, morphine, meth, marijuana an multiple weapons
Published 6:06 am Monday, April 25, 2022
In three different traffic stops Friday and Saturday, Adams County Sheriff’s deputies confiscated a haul of illegal drugs, including high-powered narcotics, and firearms from Natchez city streets and Adams County roadways.
On Friday afternoon, deputies initiated a traffic stop for a traffic violation on a vehicle traveling on Highland Boulevard.
During the stop, deputies located approximately 100 grams of marijuana, 1-1/2 dosage units of Morphine, 43 milliliters of Promethazine and digital scales.
The driver was cited for the traffic violation and the passenger, Xavier Williams, was arrested for possession of schedule I marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of schedule IV Promethazine, and possession of drug paraphernalia.
On Saturday afternoon, deputies stopped a vehicle traveling on U.S. 61 North for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, deputies learned the driver, Robert Johns, had an active arrest warrant for contempt of circuit court in Lawrence County. Johns was placed under arrest.
Inside the vehicle, deputies located a loaded Hi-Point 9mm pistol, approximately 6 grams of methamphetamine, digital scales, empty baggies, and approximately 4 grams of marijuana.
Johns was arrested for felony contempt of court (Lawrence County), possession of schedule II methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle, and felon in possession of a firearm.
Johns is currently on probation with Mississippi Department of Corrections for a prior drug offense.
On Saturday night, deputies stopped a vehicle on U.S. 84 for a traffic violation. During the traffic stop, deputies located a small amount of marijuana on one of the passengers in the vehicle, Joseph Manson. Inside the vehicle, a loaded Glock 9mm pistol that had an extended 30-round, loaded magazine was found in a backpack. A computer check revealed that the Glock was stolen from Long Beach. Deputies also located 90 ecstasy pills inside of a Tylenol bottle, 13 individual packages containing six ecstasy pills in each package, four individual packages containing 10 ecstasy pills each all in a grey backpack.
In total, 208 ecstasy pills were seized, along with a clear plastic bag containing 61 grams of a marijuana, 23 individual packages of marijuana that were inside a green Crown Royal bag totaling 164 grams, 11 individual packages of a marijuana that were inside an orange Crown Royal bag totaling 124 grams, a black jar containing marijuana, totaling 117 grams, a clear jar containing suspected THC wax, totaling 30 grams, and an individually wrapped THC edible, totaling 8 grams, a digital scale and an extra magazine with 9mm unfired rounds.
A small black backpack contained a black and clear bag with marijuana totaling 8 grams, a peanut butter package containing marijuana, totaling 12 grams, and a grinder containing a marijuana.
All three occupants in the vehicle were arrested. The driver, Laurence Burnett, was charged with trafficking schedule I ecstasy, possession of schedule I marijuana with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a stolen firearm.
Charles Clark, a passenger, was charged with possession of drug paraphernalia.
Joseph Manson, a passenger, was charged with possession of schedule I marijuana with intent to deliver.
Adams County Sheriff Travis Patten said he challenged his patrol officers to step up patrol efforts using targeted criminal apprehension patrol techniques.
“My goodness, they have answered the call,” Patten said. “Over the last couple of weeks, our patrol officers have made multiple drug arrests, have gotten guns off the streets and felons off the streets.
“These are not my specialized units. This is coming from patrol. I am grateful for the work they are doing, and I know the citizens see this and are grateful, too,” he said.
Patten also said this increased patrol activities comes in addition to the deputies usual work to check properties and buildings, answer calls and work traffic crashes.
“They are taking a proactive approach to patrol, in addition to their other duties,” he said.
The step-up in patrol traffic stops comes partly as a result of increased overdoses and deaths from Fentanyl, which Patten said, “has hit our area.”
“As a patrolman, these guys and ladies are the heartbeat of the sheriff’s office. They are the one that makes contact with citizens first and are the first ones to respond to major crimes. They have been working hard, making multiple arrests of people locally and from out of the county and state. I can’t say enough about the job they have been doing,” Patten said. | https://m.magnoliastatelive.com/2022/04/25/traffic-stops-in-mississippi-county-lead-to-weekend-haul-of-ecstasy-morphine-meth-marijuana-an-multiple-weapons/ | 2022-04-26T20:46:36Z | https://m.magnoliastatelive.com/2022/04/25/traffic-stops-in-mississippi-county-lead-to-weekend-haul-of-ecstasy-morphine-meth-marijuana-an-multiple-weapons/ | false | 5 |
Lauren Bernett, a standout James Madison University softball player who helped the school to a historic run to the Women's College World Series last year, died suddenly at the age of 20, officials said Tuesday.
The death of the sophomore catcher, who was third on the team in home runs and second in RBI, was announced by JMU president Jonathan Alger.
"Our hearts are aching, hearing the news of the loss of one of our student-athletes," Alger said in a statement. "Lauren Bernett was a high-achieving member of our softball team and a great ambassador of JMU and our athletics program."
As a freshman last year, the McDonald, Pennsylvania, native started 43 games as the Dukes went 41-4 and advanced to the Women's College World Series for the first time in school history.
The Dukes are 21-21 this year and last played on Sunday, beating Drexel, 11-4, in Philadelphia. Bernett had a banner game on Sunday, going 4-for-4 with a homer and two doubles.
JMU was slated to play host to Longwood in a doubleheader on Wednesday, but both of those games have been cancelled.
The school's statement did not state a cause of death, but it is not being treated as a crime, officials said.
"Yes, we are conducting a death investigation at this time," Rockingham County Sheriff Bryan Hutcheson said in a statement to NBC News. "It is not a criminal investigation as no foul play is suspected."
A representative for the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of Virginia could not be immediately reached for comment on Tuesday. | https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/james-madison-university-softball-star-lauren-bernett-dies-20-rcna26128 | 2022-04-26T20:47:54Z | https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/james-madison-university-softball-star-lauren-bernett-dies-20-rcna26128 | true | 1 |
Acts of violence and hate against the Jewish community rose to an all-time high in 2021, and the problem continued to plague the Bay Area as well, according to an Audit of Antisemitic Incidents released Tuesday by the Anti-Defamation League.
California saw a 27% increase in total incidents from the previous year, with the number rising to 367 in 2021. The number of assaults in the state also rose from four to 15, the audit said.
Northern California recorded 70 antisemitic incidents during the year, according to the audit, with more than half of those being targeted online and in-person harassment.
Those statistics mirrored the national trend, with a record 2,717 total incidents of assault, harassment and vandalism reported nationally. The ADL said it has been tracking antisemitic incidents since 1979, and that the 2021 figure was a 34% increase from 2020.
“It’s the highest mark we’ve ever seen,” ADL CEO Jonathan Greenblatt said during a Zoom call Tuesday morning. “It marked a new high, or one could say a new low.”
According to the audit, attacks against Jewish institutions — including community centers and synagogues — went up 61% and incidents at K-12 schools went up 106%,
Assaults nationally also jumped from 33 incidents nationally in 2020 to 88 a year ago. Many of the assaults happened during the Israel-Hamas conflict in May 2021, according to the ADL.
According to Oren Segal, the ADL’s vice president of the Center on Extremism, the ADL made concerted efforts to connect with more Jewish organizations this year as part of its audit and that there was greater reporting as a result.
“However, even when you remove the number reported by the extra partnerships — 18% — there still would be a marked increase overall,” he said.
Greenblatt said it’s the significance of the trend as much as what the numbers found that stood out to him.
“None of this is normal,” he said. “None of it is acceptable.” | https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2022/04/26/violence-hate-against-jewish-community-at-all-time-high-in-2021/ | 2022-04-26T20:48:57Z | https://www.ukiahdailyjournal.com/2022/04/26/violence-hate-against-jewish-community-at-all-time-high-in-2021/ | true | 13 |
Mumbai, April 26: Rajasthan Royals defeated Royal Challengers Bangalore by 29 runs in an IPL 2022 match on Tuesday (April 26).
The win has powered RR to the top of the table with 12 points, same as Gujarat Titans but the Royals have a better net run rate after this win, +0.561 to the former’s +0-396.
RCB have stuck to the 5th place with 10 points but their NRR has alarmingly slipped to -0.572 after two defeats in a row to Sunrisers Hyderabad and to Rajasthan Royals on Tuesday night.
So, here are the full list of awards, man of the match and post-match presentation highlights from the RCB vs RR match.
Full list of Awards (All awards carry Rs 1 lakh)
Super Striker of the match: Riyan Parag (RR)
Game Changer: Kuldeep Sen (RR)
Let’s Crack it 6s: Riyan Parag (RR)
Power Player of the Match: Mohammad Siraj (RCB)
Most Valuable Asset: Riyan Parag (RR)
Fastest Delivery: Kuldeep Sen (RR, 146.9 kmph)
On the Go 4s: R Ashwin (RR)
Player of the Match: Riyan Parag.
Players’ Comments
Faf du Plessis, RCB Captain: “It's pretty similar to the previous game. If you hit the deck hard in the first few overs, it is hard to get away. The dropped chance cost us. The top order is a trick we need to fix. You need someone in the top four to bat through and we haven't done that consistently.
We tried changing the batting lineup today and we feel that they can try playing positively. Can't go into a shell. Great players go through phases like this and we wanted to get him in the game straightaway so that he doesn't sit in the sidelines and think about the game. It's a game of confidence.”
Kuldeep Sen, RR fast bowler: “After my second game, I missed a couple of games as I suffered a side strain at the nets during practice. Watching Hazlewood and Siraj, I realised that the ball was stopping a bit. So the plan was to bowl hard lengths. The talks were about hitting the right lengths and preventing run-flow, since we had seen that in the first innings.”
Sanju Samson, RR captain: It is really great win looking at the start we had. It was looking dicey after the 15 overs and it all thanks to a certain Riyan Parag. We have been backing him and he came in and showed the world how explosive he can be. We were 10-15 runs short with no dew and the wicket turning a bit.
“We were waiting for the back end of the batting order to go out and win matches. Almost everyone has put up a match-winning performance until now. The chat before the second innings was that in a total like this and conditions like this, it is tough for batters to change gears. It was a matter of putting in pressure.
“We do make a couple of changes here and there based on the opponents and conditions. But it is important to give clarity to people who are being dropped. Credit to Karun to accept and understand that we needed Mitchell's one over today and he can come in later.”
Riyan Parag, RR, Player of the Match: “A little bit of satisfaction. The Royals have backed me for the last three years and I am paying off bit by bit. I love pressure and try to showcase my abilities and do my best. During the timeout, we agreed on 140 to be a good score and we tried that and worked well in the end. Hasaranga's second over to me, I wanted to target him but had to curtail it because we lost wickets and then go after Hazlewood and Harshal.”
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NEW BRAUNFELS, Texas (AP) _ Rush Enterprises Inc. (RUSHB) on Tuesday reported profit of $92.5 million in its first quarter.
On a per-share basis, the New Braunfels, Texas-based company said it had net income of $1.60. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.43 per share.
The commercial vehicle retailer posted revenue of $1.56 billion in the period.
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CAIRO (AP) — The death toll from weekend tribal clashes between Arabs and non-Arabs in Sudan’s western Darfur region has surpassed 200 people, a senior official said Tuesday.
Khamis Abdalla Abkar, the provincial governor of West Darfur province, said Sunday’s fighting in the town of Kreinik also wounded at least 103 others.
He said attackers overwhelmed a joint security force in the town, leading to its withdrawal.
“This is a crime, a crime against humanity,” Abkar said in video comments, adding that the town was destroyed, including its government institutions.
The fighting, some of the deadliest in the region in recent years, grew out of the killing of two Arab herdsmen on Thursday just outside Kreinik, 80 kilometers (around 50 miles) east of Genena, the provincial capital of West Darfur.
Large numbers of Arab militias, known as janjaweed, then stormed the town early Sunday with heavy weapons in retaliation, he said.
The violence eventually reached West Darfur’s provincial capital of Genena on Sunday and the main hospital was attacked.
Shooting took place inside the facility including its emergency department. One staffer was killed, and health care workers were evacuated, according to the Doctors Without Borders charity.
Abkar, the provincial governor, also said that clashes on Thursday and Friday left eight dead and over two dozen wounded.
Abkar said authorities have taken unprecedented security measures to protect civilians in West Darfur. The military, he said, deployed a brigade to the province joining a civilian protection force already stationed in Kreinik.
Tensions between Arab and African Masalit communities in Kreinik date back to December when a property dispute at a local market triggered clashes that killed at least 88 people.
The fighting has come at a critical time for Sudan, which has plunged into chaos since a military coup last year. The takeover upended the country’s transition to democracy after a popular uprising forced the removal of longtime autocrat Omar al-Bashir in April 2019.
The clashes raise questions over whether military leaders are capable of bringing security to Darfur, which has been wracked by years of civil war. In 2020, the U.N. Security Council ended its peacekeeping mission there.
The Darfur conflict began in 2003 when ethnic Africans rebelled, accusing the Arab-dominated government in Khartoum of discrimination. Al-Bashir’s government was accused of retaliating by arming local nomadic Arab tribes and unleashing the janjaweed on civilians — a charge it denied. | https://www.thestar.com/news/world/middleeast/2022/04/26/official-death-toll-in-latest-darfur-violence-now-over-200.html | 2022-04-26T20:52:51Z | https://www.thestar.com/news/world/middleeast/2022/04/26/official-death-toll-in-latest-darfur-violence-now-over-200.html | false | 11 |
Purdue Grand Prix: ‘Greatest spectacle in college racing’ returns with historical traditions
“Drivers start your engines!”
These famous words in motorsports will be yelled at the 65th annual Purdue Grand Prix today.
Called the “greatest spectacle in college racing,” the Grand Prix race will host 1,000 live spectators, according to its website, and countless virtual fans to cheer on their fraternity, sorority, residence hall or other organization as they race the 160-lap circuit.
While many people know the Grand Prix for the go-kart race itself, there are a lot of traditions that accompany the Grand Prix.
The race was born in 1958 when a few engineering students wanted to exercise their skills and knowledge in a practical environment, according to the Purdue Grand Prix website. They made karts from scratch with lawn mower engines and competed in a 144-lap, 60-mile race.
After that, the Grand Prix as everyone knows it today was created.
The Grand Prix is also closely modeled after the famous Indianapolis 500 race that is held every Memorial Day weekend.
For example, both races start with 33 drivers and the Grand Prix track is based on a template of the Indianapolis 500 track.
A long-standing and well-known Grand Prix tradition involving a glass of milk is also imitated from the Indianapolis 500.
“It dates back to the 1930s when one of the winners of the Indy 500 dumped a glass of milk on his head and drank some of it,” Grand Prix Senior Board President Russell Kleiner said.
While the milk suppliers at Grand Prix are classified and supposed to be kept a secret, Kleiner said, the winner of the Grand Prix is given a glass of milk they can drink or dump on their head.
This year, there will be the ninth alumni race as part of the Grand Prix, Kleiner said.
“We allow alumni drivers to come back and race, which is really cool”, Kleiner said. “Every five years we do this, so 65, 70, 75, 80, etc., so I work with alumni a lot to plan this race.”
Kleiner said he is very excited to partake in other traditions like the senior board bridge tradition, where the senior board goes up on the track bridge with 10 laps left in the race.
“It’s really a nice moment for all of the senior board to enjoy together after having planned a year in the making,” Kleiner said. “From the bridge, you can see everything, and it’s just a time when everyone can see and feel in the moment.”
A big difference in this year’s Grand Prix week is the headline concert. Instead of the annual spring concert, rapper Yung Gravy will be performing at Slayter Hill on Friday at 7 p.m.
Even though the concert tradition isn’t happening this year, Kleiner said this year’s Grand Prix serves as a “welcome back” event after a smaller event last year. He said he’s excited for students and fans to be a part of the Grand Prix once again.
“One of the things that I am very excited about is being able to watch the leaders that have developed throughout the year lead on race day”, Kleiner said. “I love that development, I love that leadership and I’m really excited to see some of those leaders become themselves and lead to their fullest ability.”
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Metal (MTL) traded down 3% against the U.S. dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 16:00 PM Eastern on April 26th. Metal has a total market capitalization of $167.71 million and approximately $185.18 million worth of Metal was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. During the last seven days, Metal has traded 20.2% lower against the U.S. dollar. One Metal coin can now be purchased for about $2.52 or 0.00006569 BTC on exchanges.
Here’s how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours:
- Solana (SOL) traded down 3.6% against the dollar and now trades at $96.86 or 0.00252601 BTC.
- Binance USD (BUSD) traded down 0.3% against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002605 BTC.
- Crypto.com Coin (CRO) traded up 5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.41 or 0.00001075 BTC.
- Polygon (MATIC) traded 5.6% lower against the dollar and now trades at $1.26 or 0.00003293 BTC.
- Dai (DAI) traded 0.1% lower against the dollar and now trades at $1.00 or 0.00002606 BTC.
- Parkgene (GENE) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $25.59 or 0.00045023 BTC.
- DREP (DREP) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $1.96 or 0.00003398 BTC.
- DREP [old] (DREP) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $1.96 or 0.00003399 BTC.
- Chainlink (LINK) traded down 6.2% against the dollar and now trades at $12.53 or 0.00032683 BTC.
- FTX Token (FTT) traded down 6.3% against the dollar and now trades at $39.10 or 0.00101967 BTC.
About Metal
According to CryptoCompare, “Metal Pay is a blockchain-based payment processing platform, which intends to introduce cryptocurrency to the mass-market level by combining participation incentives with a clean, user-friendly interface. Utilizing Proof-of-Processed-Payments to identify users, rewarding them for converting legacy fiat currency into cryptocurrency, acting as a bridge to the cryptocurrency world. Metal's system uses provable payments attached to verified identities to distribute currency. Anyone can participate to earn METAL as a reward for converting fiat to cryptocurrency. The Metal project aims to provide all of the financial services small to medium-sized businesses (SMB) might need. The MTL token is the native currency within the Metal system and it's distributed through a Proof of Processed Payments (PoPP) in which users earn MTL for sending money or making purchases. “
Buying and Selling Metal
It is usually not presently possible to purchase alternative cryptocurrencies such as Metal directly using U.S. dollars. Investors seeking to acquire Metal should first purchase Ethereum or Bitcoin using an exchange that deals in U.S. dollars such as GDAX, Coinbase or Changelly. Investors can then use their newly-acquired Ethereum or Bitcoin to purchase Metal using one of the exchanges listed above.
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BEIJING, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarena International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEDU) ("Tarena" or the "Company"), a leading provider of adult professional education and childhood and adolescent quality education services in China today announced that it has filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the Securities and Exchange Commission after the U.S. market closes on April 26, 2022. The annual report can be accessed on Tarena's investor relations website at http://ir.tedu.cn. The Company will provide a hard copy of the annual report containing its audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request.
About Tarena International, Inc.
Tarena is a leading provider of adult professional education and childhood and adolescent quality education services in China. Through its innovative education platform combining live distance instruction, classroom-based tutoring and online learning modules, Tarena offers adult professional education courses in IT and non-IT subjects. Its adult professional education courses provide students with practical skills to prepare them for jobs in industries with significant growth potential and strong hiring demand. Tarena also offers childhood and adolescent quality education programs, including computer coding and robotics programming courses, etc., targeting students aged between three and eighteen.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Dean Baquet, outgoing executive editor of The New York Times, will lead a fellowship program focusing on local investigative journalism projects at the Times.
Baquet and a group of veteran investigative editors will guide journalists producing the efforts, which The Times will let news organizations in the affected areas co-publish or broadcast at no cost, the newspaper said on Tuesday.
Details on how many journalism fellows will be part of the program have yet to be announced.
The Times said last week that Baquet will be stepping down in June as he has reached 65, the age at which the newspaper's leadership tenure traditionally ends. He'll be replaced by his top deputy, Joseph Kahn.
The fellowship will help fill a need at a time when local and state journalism is declining for economic reasons. A.G. Sulzberger, the Times' chairman and publisher, called it a “national tragedy.”
“I care deeply about investigative reporting,” Baquet said. “And I fear a future where there's less of it as more and more news organizations have to cut back. I would love to have the chance to help train a new generation of investigators.” | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Outgoing-Times-editor-to-lead-fellowship-for-17128373.php | 2022-04-26T21:03:23Z | https://www.theheraldreview.com/news/article/Outgoing-Times-editor-to-lead-fellowship-for-17128373.php | true | 30 |
Fidelity Investments intends to allow employees to include a bitcoin account in their 401(k) account. The corporation will be the first big provider of retirement plans to do so. Employees will not be able to begin adding cryptocurrency until later this year.
Fidelity Investments to allow employees to include a bitcoin account in their 401(k) account
As the popularity of cryptocurrencies grows, more employees may soon be able to invest a portion of their 401(k) retirement savings in bitcoin.
On Tuesday, Fidelity Investments said that it has launched a means for employees to directly invest up to 20% of their 401(k) savings and contributions in bitcoin, all from the account’s primary menu of investment options.
Fidelity claims to be the first in the market to accept such investments without requiring a separate brokerage window, and it has already signed up one employer who will include the product into its plan later this year.
Last month, US regulators advised the retirement industry to proceed with “great caution,” emphasizing how inexperienced investors may be ignorant of how volatile cryptocurrency may be, among other challenges.
Bitcoin fell by at least 10% on five occasions in the previous year. Meanwhile, the S& P 500 has experienced only two such declines in the last 50 years. Aside from its volatility, there is still significant debate about how much a bitcoin is worth if it is worth anything at all.
Cryptocurrencies have historically not tracked equities and other investments, but this has changed in recent months due to fears about rising interest rates.
Some investors may believe in all of the benefits of bitcoin, but they do not want to create a new account to receive it, learn how to keep it, or deal with taxes on gains made in the years preceding retirement. They may change their minds soon, according to Dave Gray, Fidelity Investments’ head of workplace retirement products and platforms, and Fidelity wants to be ready.
The volatility of cryptocurrencies is an important component of its attractiveness for certain traders. Bitcoin not only tripled by 2020, but traders can now buy and sell it 24 hours a day, seven days a week. A normal stock market day on Wall Street, on the other hand, lasts only six and a half hours.
This service, however, will not be available with the new Fidelity account. Like traditional mutual funds, its price will be changed once every day. The account’s fees will also range from 0.75 percent to 0.90 percent of assets.
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Gregory (shoulder) is at the Broncos' voluntary veteran minicamp, but he isn't participating as he continues his rehab process, Zac Stevens of TheDNVR.com reports.
Gregory underwent an arthroscopic procedure to address a rotator cuff issue in his shoulder during March and is expected to spend the team's offseason program rehabbing his shoulder, with the expectation that he'll be ready for coming season. The recent free-agent signee recorded 19 tackles, six sacks and three forced fumbles with the Cowboys during the 2021 campaign.
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CHAMPLAIN, N.Y. (AP) — U.S. Customs and Border Protection has seized 10 counterfeit Stanley Cup rings for the 1936 Detroit Red Wings championship team due to trademark violations, the agency announced Tuesday.
Customs officers at the Port of Champlain facility found the rings valued at $15,000 earlier this month after examining a shipment. CBP said the shipment violated the intellectual property rights of the Red Wings' trademark.
Intellectual property rights pertain to products that infringe upon U.S. trademarks, copyrights and patents. Other violations can include misclassification of merchandise, false country-of-origin markings, health and safety issues and valuation issues.
The Red Wings have won 11 Stanley Cups, the first two coming in 1936 and ‘37 behind Hall of Famer Syd Howe. Detroit beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-1 in winning the Cup in ’36.
Jack Adams coached the Red Wings. He is the only person to have won the Stanley Cup as a player, coach and general manager.
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SAINT LAURENT, Quebec, April 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- IntelGenx Technologies Corp. IGX IGXT ("IntelGenx"), a leader in pharmaceutical films, today announced that management will present an update on the Company's business at the Bloom Burton & Co. Healthcare Investor Conference on Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time at the Metro Toronto Convention Centre.
The presentation will be broadcast live and archived on the Company's website at www.intelgenx.com under "Webcasts" in the Investors section.
About IntelGenx
IntelGenx is a leading drug delivery company focused on the development and manufacturing of pharmaceutical films.
IntelGenx's superior film technologies, including VersaFilm®, DisinteQ™, VetaFilm™ and transdermal VevaDerm™, allow for next generation pharmaceutical products that address unmet medical needs. IntelGenx's innovative product pipeline offers significant benefits to patients and physicians for many therapeutic conditions.
IntelGenx's highly skilled team provides comprehensive pharmaceuticals services to pharmaceutical partners, including R&D, analytical method development, clinical monitoring, IP and regulatory services. IntelGenx's state-of-the-art manufacturing facility offers full service by providing lab-scale to pilot- and commercial-scale production. For more information, visit www.intelgenx.com.
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This document may contain forward-looking information about IntelGenx's operating results and business prospects that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Statements that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended. These statements include, but are not limited to, statements about IntelGenx's plans, objectives, expectations, strategies, intentions or other characterizations of future events or circumstances and are generally identified by the words "may," "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "could," "would," and similar expressions. All forward looking statements are expressly qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement. Because these forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, IntelGenx's actual results could differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause or contribute to such differences include, but are not limited to, those discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in IntelGenx's annual report on Form 10-K, filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and available at www.sec.gov, and also filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com. IntelGenx assumes no obligation to update any such forward-looking statements.
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NEW YORK , April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As it celebrates its second anniversary, SurvivorNet's unique streaming television network, SurvivorNetTV, is thriving as the country's only TV network focused on providing important information, resources and inspiring storytelling to cancer survivors and their loved ones.
The rapid growth of SurvivorNetTV (SNTV), a free, ad-supported linear and on demand streaming network, is a sign of how highly engaged cancer patients and their loved ones are with disease-related content during the present-day revolution in cancer care, as more and more serious cancers are managed as treatable chronic diseases.
Getting to know SurvivorNetTV:
— Sixteen million people have watched SNTV since launch.
— SNTV has 1.5 million active users per month watching online and over dozens of streaming platforms.
— SNTV is available 24/7 at SurvivorNet.com/SNTV and via our SurvivorNetTV app, which can be found on all major platforms and devices including Apple TV, Android TV, Amazon, Roku, Samsung and more.
SNTV presently offers a robust 24-hour programing slate that includes original docuseries, important interviews with the country's leading cancer doctors and researchers, inspiring survivor stories, and premium entertainment programming that focuses on the brave struggles of cancer survivors.
"We're incredibly touched by the response to SNTV's programming from cancer survivors and their families who tell us they felt a little better after watching the channel," says Steve Alperin, SurvivorNet CEO. "We're reaching millions of patients, which is far and away the most important thing. We're also grateful to our creative partners and our ad partners who took a chance on the simple idea of providing hope through story. And the channel is just getting started."
SNTV's premium programming includes three-time Oscar-nominated actress Laura Linney's critically acclaimed drama series The Big C. The show is available for free in its entirety. The Big C, for which Linney won a Golden Globe, follows her character's courageous battle with stage IV melanoma and elegantly uses humor to deal with the challenges of family, relationship, and illness.
This year, SNTV has also been proud to broadcast its 36-episode original series Love, Kam, featuring 22-year-old social media influencer Kam Schalk's inspiring cancer journey as she battles (and beats) stage IV Hodgkin lymphoma. Kam's compelling story has been one of many uplifting cancer journeys SurvivorNetTV has documented as it offers new hope to survivors and their loved ones during what's probably the most promising era in cancer care in the last 50 years.
Much more exciting premium programming, including new original docuseries with inspiring survivors and the world's top doctors and researchers, is coming this spring, summer and beyond.
You can find SurvivorNetTV on SurvivorNet.com/SNTV or on more than a dozen different streaming platforms.
About SurvivorNet
SurvivorNet is the country's leading platform for cancer information, serving 2.5-milion people per month who are looking for help making better decisions about their care. The platform was built in collaboration with leading comprehensive cancer centers and features top physicians delivering highly detailed information for specific cancers. SurvivorNet also has produced thousands of stories, intended to provide hope and inspiration for patients.
Steve Alperin is the founder and CEO of SurvivorNet.
About SurvivorNet (SNTV)
SurvivorNetTV is the first and only streaming network for America's 18 million cancer survivors. The channel's award-winning programming schedule is seen by millions of patients and their caregivers.
Joe Stevens is the Executive Producer of SNTV and Andrew Stevens is the Executive in Charge of Production.
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Following an extensive search, Danielle Rossetto has been named destination sales director for Discover Coronado, the city’s official destination marketing organization.
According to Todd Little, executive director of Discover Coronado, in her new role, Rossetto will represent Coronado, one of San Diego’s premier meeting destinations, as well as its four iconic resorts: the Hotel del Coronado, Loews Coronado Bay Resort, Coronado Island Marriott Resort, and the Glorietta Bay Inn.
With two decades of experience in the hospitality industry, Rossetto was most recently a senior sales manager with Wyndham Hotels & Resorts. Her background also includes high level sales positions – in both the United States and Mexico – with elite brands such as Hyatt, Marriott, Ritz-Carlton, Leading Hotels of the World, Camino Real and The Westgate Hotel.
“A resident of Coronado, Danielle is also an expert in local dining, private retail events and team building activities and is well equipped to lead all group sales strategies for Discover Coronado,” Little said. “Her knowledge and expertise will be instrumental in our efforts to elevate the destination experience in Coronado Island.”
Rossetto holds a bachelor of arts degree in hotel/motel administration and management from the Universidad Iberoamericana in Mexico City.
About Discover Coronado
Founded in 2010, Discover Coronado (DC) is the City of Coronado’s official destination marketing organization, partnering with the local hospitality industry to enrich and enhance Coronado as a destination and spur spending by overnight guests. The non-profit organization’s important efforts generate the City’s Transient Occupancy tax, providing many public benefits to the residents of Coronado – ultimately improving quality of life in the area. For more information, visit www.discovercoronado.com/.
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Nevada senator joins healthcare advocates in call for drug pricing reform
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) helped launch the “Push for Lower Prescription Prices” campaign.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - On Tuesday, Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) joined healthcare advocates calling for drug pricing reform.
It was for the launch of the “Push for Lower Prescription Prices” campaign.
Cortez Masto along with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) are asking their colleagues in the Senate to pass a reconciliation package before Memorial Day that includes provisions to drive down drug costs.
David Mitchell, a cancer patient, and founder of Patients for Affordable Drugs Now, led the campaign launch. “We’re here to advance historic legislation to lower the prices of prescription drugs and change the trajectory of drug pricing policy in America,” he said.
Cortez Masto said Americans are having to make difficult choices when it comes to prescription drugs.
“No one should have to ration life saving medication or choose between paying for food and affording medicine,” Cortez Masto told the crowd from behind a podium near the Capitol steps.
“It is time to force these pharmaceutical companies to really negotiate the cost of these prescription drugs and lower them, and it’s time to give Medicare that authority to do that with these pharmaceutical companies.”
The senator’s office said Cortez Masto has co-sponsored multiple pieces of legislation dating back several years to address drug pricing concerns.
Senators and advocates said a reconciliation package should include drug pricing provisions already passed by the House.
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N.C. Rep. Madison Cawthorn cited for having gun at airport
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV/Gray News) - U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., was issued a citation by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department on Tuesday for bringing a gun to Charlotte Douglas International Airport.
Police say Transportation Security Administration workers located the firearm in a bag at a security screening checkpoint.
Cawthorn, 26, from Hendersonville, was identified as the owner of the bag with the firearm. Police said he stated the gun was his and he cooperated with officers.
The congressman was issued a citation for possession of a dangerous weapon on city property, which is a city of Charlotte ordinance.
Cawthorn was released, and police took possession of the firearm as normal procedure.
In 2021, Cawthorn attempted to bring a gun through security at the Asheville Regional Airport.
He was also recently charged with driving while license revoked and is facing multiple speeding citations.
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Watch: De Bruyne scores fastest-ever Champions League semi-final goal as Man City get off to perfect start against Real Madrid
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Kevin De Bruyne broke a Champions League record on Tuesday as the Belgian star scored the fastest semi-final goal in the competition's history.
The Manchester City star gave his side the lead just 93 seconds into the match, sending the Etihad into a frenzy as the host seized an early advantage.
That advantage was doubled by Gabriel Jesus just moments later as Real Madrid conceded two goals in the first 11 minutes of a Champions League game for the first time in the history of the competition.
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Actor Cary Elwes is on the mend after being airlifted due to suffering a horrific snake bite on his finger.
Entertainment Weekly reported that the "Twister" actor was airlifted to Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center and hospitalized Saturday after being bit by a rattlesnake while at his home in Malibu.
"The Princess Bride" actor took to Twitter Monday to update his fans by sharing a picture of the very up-close and graphic hand injury.
"Bit not by a ROUS but a rattlesnake," Elwes captioned the picture of his injury.
According to Fox News affiliate FOX11, ROUS is about "Rodents Of Unusual Size," which his "Princess Bride" character encountered in the movie.
He also thanked the staff at Malibu Urgent Care, UCLA Health, and the Los Angeles County Fire Dept.
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IRVINE, Calif., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today reported financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
First Quarter Highlights and Outlook
- Q1 sales grew 10 percent to $1.34 billion; underlying1 13 percent
- Q1 TAVR sales grew 11 percent; underlying 14 percent
- Q1 EPS was $0.59; adjusted1 EPS was $0.60
- Full year 2022 financial guidance unchanged
- Surgical mitral tissue valve MITRIS RESILIA approved in the U.S.
- Repurchased approximately $400 million of stock in Q1
"We were pleased with our first quarter results despite the pronounced impact that Omicron had on hospital capacity, resources, and procedure volumes in January. Our supply chain team delivered, and our field employees continued to support the skilled clinicians and patients who count on Edwards," said Michael A. Mussallem, chairman and CEO. "First quarter sales increased 13 percent and growth was balanced across all regions. We continue to believe that 2022 will be an important year for Edwards, as we expect low double-digit sales growth and meaningful progress on our pursuit of significant opportunities to improve patient care."
Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR)
In the first quarter, the company reported TAVR sales of $881 million, a year-over-year increase of 11 percent, or 14 percent on an underlying basis. Globally, the company's average selling price and market position were stable. U.S. TAVR sales grew approximately 10 percent and adoption was broad-based across hospitals.
Outside the U.S., in the first quarter, Edwards' underlying TAVR sales grew approximately 20 percent on a year-over-year basis. The company continues to see excellent opportunities for international expansion as TAVR adoption remains low.
Edwards advanced two pivotal trials in the first quarter aiming to expand TAVR indications: the EARLY TAVR trial for the large group of patients with severe AS and no diagnosed symptoms, and the PROGRESS trial evaluating patients with moderate AS, which represents a group that is much larger than those with severe AS. Edwards also remains on track to begin treating patients in the second quarter in the ALLIANCE pivotal trial for the company's next generation TAVR technology, the SAPIEN X4 system.
The company continues to estimate that the global TAVR opportunity will double to $10 billion by 2028, implying a low double-digit compounded annual growth rate.
Transcatheter Mitral and Tricuspid Therapies (TMTT)
Edwards continued to progress on three key value drivers in the first quarter: a portfolio of differentiated therapies, positive pivotal trial results to support approvals and adoption, and favorable real world clinical outcomes.
First quarter TMTT sales were $27 million driven by the continued adoption of the company's PASCAL platform in Europe. The company remains on track for U.S. approval of the PASCAL Precision platform for patients with degenerative mitral regurgitation late this year. In addition, Edwards continues to expect a late 2022 approval for the EVOQUE tricuspid valve replacement system in Europe.
Edwards anticipates that the global TMTT opportunity will reach $5 billion by 2028. The company remains committed to transforming the treatment of patients with mitral and tricuspid valve disease around the world.
Surgical Structural Heart and Critical Care
Surgical Structural Heart sales for the quarter were $221 million, up 4 percent compared to the first quarter of 2021, or 6 percent on an underlying basis. Growth was driven by increased penetration of premium technologies and procedure growth. In the first quarter, the company announced U.S. FDA approval and commercial launch of the MITRIS RESILIA valve, designed for the heart's mitral position. RESILIA tissue demonstrates potential to help patients thrive without the quality-of-life compromises that may come from having a mechanical valve.
Critical Care sales were $212 million for the quarter, representing an increase of 8 percent versus the first quarter of 2021, or 11 percent on an underlying basis. Sales growth was driven by balanced contributions from all product lines, led by continued strength of the state-of-the-art HemoSphere monitoring platform.
Additional Financial Results
For the quarter, the adjusted gross profit margin was 77.8 percent, compared to 76.0 percent in the same period last year. As expected, this improvement was driven by the positive impact from FX, primarily the strengthening of the dollar against the Euro and Yen.
Selling, general and administrative expenses in the first quarter were $370 million, or 27.6 percent of sales, compared to $331 million in the prior year. The year-over-year increase was primarily driven by field-based personnel-related costs and commercial activities in support of the company's growth.
Research and development expenses in the first quarter grew 10 percent to $229 million, or 17.0 percent of sales, compared to $207 million in the prior year. This increase was primarily the result of continued investments in the company's transcatheter innovations, including increased clinical trial activity.
Free cash flow for the first quarter was $221 million, defined as cash flow from operating activities of $294 million, less capital spending of $73 million.
Cash, cash equivalents and short-term investments totaled $1.5 billion as of March 31, 2022. In February, Edwards entered into and completed an accelerated share repurchase agreement for $250 million. Additionally, during the first quarter, shares were purchased through pre-established 10b5-1 programs totaling $155 million.
Outlook
Overall, the company is reaffirming sales guidance for all product groups. Full year 2022 sales are expected to grow at a low double-digit underlying rate to $5.5 to $6.0 billion, which includes an estimated negative year-over-year impact of $170 million from foreign exchange. Additionally, the company continues to expect full year 2022 adjusted earnings per share of $2.50 to $2.65, representing mid-teens growth over 2021.
For the second quarter of 2022, the company projects total sales to be between $1.36 and $1.44 billion, and adjusted EPS of $0.61 to $0.69.
"Looking beyond 2022, we remain confident in our long-term strategy and our pipeline of innovative therapies. Our R&D targets breakthrough therapies that create significant value for patients and health systems, enabling strong organic sales growth," said Mussallem. "As we are hopeful the worst of the pandemic is behind us, we are constantly reminded of the importance of our work as we pursue solutions for patients with cardiovascular disease, which continues to be the number one killer in the world."
About Edwards Lifesciences
Edwards Lifesciences is the global leader of patient-focused innovations for structural heart disease and critical care monitoring. We are driven by a passion for patients, dedicated to improving and enhancing lives through partnerships with clinicians and stakeholders across the global healthcare landscape. For more information, visit Edwards.com and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Edwards Lifesciences will be hosting a conference call today at 2:00 p.m. PT to discuss its first quarter results. To participate in the conference call, dial (877) 704-2848 or (201) 389-0893. The call will also be available live and archived on the "Investor Relations" section of the Edwards web site at ir.edwards.com or www.edwards.com.
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements can sometimes be identified by the use of words such as "may," "will," "should," "anticipate," "believe," "plan," "project," "estimate," "potential," "predict," "early clinician feedback," "expect," "intend," "guidance," "outlook," "optimistic," "aspire," "confident" or other forms of these words or similar expressions and include, but are not limited to, statements made by Mr. Mussallem, second quarter and full year 2022 financial guidance, statements regarding the TAVR and TMTT opportunity and the international adoption of TAVR, the compounded annual growth rate, statements regarding transforming patient treatment, approvals, clinical outcomes, adoption, and the information in the Outlook section. No inferences or assumptions should be made from statements of past performance, efforts, or results which may not be indicative of future performance or results. Forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by management of the company and are believed to be reasonable, though they are inherently uncertain, difficult to predict, and may be outside of the company's control. The company's forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which they are made and the company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date of the statement. If the company does update or correct one or more of these statements, investors and others should not conclude that the company will make additional updates or corrections.
Forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results or experience to differ materially from that expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results or experience to differ materially from that expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements include risk and uncertainties associated with the COVID pandemic, clinical trial or commercial results or new product approvals and therapy adoption; unpredictability of product launches; competitive dynamics; changes to reimbursement for the company's products; the company's success in developing new products and avoiding manufacturing and quality issues; the impact of currency exchange rates; the timing or results of R&D and clinical trials; unanticipated actions by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and other regulatory agencies; unexpected litigation impacts or expenses; and other risks detailed in the company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and its other filings with the SEC. These filings, along with important safety information about our products, may be found at edwards.com.
Edwards, Edwards Lifesciences, the stylized E logo, ALLIANCE, EARLY TAVR, EVOQUE, HemoSphere, MITRIS, MITRIS RESILIA, PASCAL, PASCAL Precision, PROGRESS, RESILIA, SAPIEN, and SAPIEN X4 are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation or its affiliates. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This statement is made on behalf of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation and its subsidiaries.
EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES CORPORATION
Non-GAAP Financial Information
To supplement the consolidated financial results prepared in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles ("GAAP"), the Company uses non-GAAP historical financial measures. Management makes adjustments to the GAAP measures for items (both charges and gains) that (a) do not reflect the core operational activities of the Company, (b) are commonly adjusted within the Company's industry to enhance comparability of the Company's financial results with those of its peer group, or (c) are inconsistent in amount or frequency between periods (albeit such items are monitored and controlled with equal diligence relative to core operations). The Company uses the term "underlying" when referring to non-GAAP sales and sales growth information, which excludes currency exchange rate fluctuations. The Company uses the term "adjusted" to also exclude intellectual property litigation expenses, amortization of intangible assets, and fair value adjustments to contingent consideration liabilities arising from acquisitions.
Management uses non-GAAP financial measures internally for strategic decision making, forecasting future results, and evaluating current performance. These non-GAAP financial measures are used in addition to, and in conjunction with, results presented in accordance with GAAP and reflect an additional way of viewing aspects of the Company's operations by investors that, when viewed with its GAAP results, provide a more complete understanding of factors and trends affecting the Company's business and facilitate comparability to historical periods.
Non-GAAP financial measures are not prepared in accordance with GAAP; therefore, the information is not necessarily comparable to other companies and should be considered as a supplement to, and not as a substitute for, or superior to, the corresponding measures calculated in accordance with GAAP. A reconciliation of non-GAAP historical financial measures to the most comparable GAAP measure is provided in the tables below.
Fluctuations in currency exchange rates impact the comparative results and sales growth rates of the Company's underlying business. Management believes that excluding the impact of currency exchange rate fluctuations from its sales growth provides investors a more useful comparison to historical financial results. The impact of the fluctuations has been detailed in the "Reconciliation of Sales by Product Group and Region."
Guidance for sales and sales growth rates is provided on an "underlying basis," and projections for diluted earnings per share, net income and growth, gross profit margin, taxes, and free cash flow are also provided on a non-GAAP basis, as adjusted, for the items identified above due to the inherent difficulty in forecasting such items without unreasonable efforts. The Company is not able to provide a reconciliation of the non-GAAP guidance to comparable GAAP measures due to the unknown effect, timing, and potential significance of special charges or gains, and management's inability to forecast charges associated with future transactions and initiatives.
Management considers free cash flow to be a liquidity measure which provides useful information to management and investors about the amount of cash generated by business operations, after deducting payments for capital expenditures, which can then be used for strategic opportunities or other business purposes including, among others, investing in the Company's business, making strategic acquisitions, strengthening the balance sheet, and repurchasing stock.
The items described below are adjustments to the GAAP financial results in the reconciliations that follow:
Intellectual Property Litigation Expenses, net - The Company incurred net intellectual property litigation expenses of $7.1 million and $6.4 million in the first quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Change in Fair Value of Contingent Consideration Liabilities - The Company recorded income of $2.9 million and $4.5 million in the first quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively, related to changes in the fair value of its contingent consideration liabilities arising from acquisitions.
Amortization of Intangible Assets - The Company recorded amortization expense related to developed technology and patents in the amount of $1.7 million and $1.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 and 2021, respectively.
Provision for Income Taxes - The income tax impact of the expenses and gains discussed above is based upon the items' forecasted effect upon the Company's full year effective tax rate. Adjustments to forecasted items unrelated to these expenses and gains, as well as impacts related to interim reporting, will have an effect on the income tax impact of these items in subsequent periods.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks closed broadly lower on Wall Street Tuesday, weighed down by sharp declines in Big Tech stocks that also left the Nasdaq with its worst drop since September 2020.
Investors are busy reviewing the latest round of corporate earnings and are facing a particularly heavy week with results from some of the nation’s biggest companies. The latest corporate report cards are hitting Wall Street amid lingering concerns about rising inflation, interest rate hikes and potential damage to global economic growth.
The S&P 500 fell 120.92 points, or 2.8% to 4,175.20. The benchmark index closed the day with 95% of its stocks losing ground. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 809.28 points, or 2.4%, to 33,240.18.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq bore the brunt of the day’s losses. It fell 514.11 points, or 4%, to 12,490.74. That’s its worst drop since Sept. 8, 2020. The index is now down down 20% so far this year as investors shun the ultra-pricey tech sector, which had made gangbuster gains for much of the pandemic.
With interest rates set to rise as the Federal Reserve steps up its inflation fight, traders are less and less willing to endure the lofty prices they had been paying for Microsoft, Facebook’s parent company and other tech giants.
Microsoft fell 3.7%. Google’s parent company, Alphabet, fell 3.6% in regular trading and lost another 6% in after-hours trading after reporting results that fell short of anlaysts’ estimates.
More big technology companies are on deck to report earnings this week, including Facebook parent’s company, Meta, on Wednesday, and Apple on Thursday.
Tesla slumped 12.2% over concerns that CEO Elon Musk will be distracted and less engaged in running the electric vehicle maker as he buys social media company Twitter, which fell 3.9%.
Retailers and other companies that rely on direct consumer spending also fell broadly. General Motors fell 4.5% while Nike slipped 5.8%.
General Electric fell 10.3% for one of the sharpest losses on the market after telling investors that inflation and other pressures are weighing on its profit forecast for the year.
Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 2.73% from 2.82% late Monday.
Energy companies eked out a gain, the only one of the 11 sectors in the S&P 500 to do so. The price of benchmark U.S. crude oil rose 3.2%.
Stocks have been shaky recently, with the S&P 500 coming off a three-week losing streak.
“It’s the market getting a little more comfortable with a slowdown at best and recessionary fears at worst,” said Ross Mayfield, investment strategy analyst at Baird.
The last few days have been volatile as Wall Street also tries to assess how China’s strict lockdown measures to fight COVID-19 will impact the broader global economy, including hurting demand in the world’s second-largest economy. It could be prompting a resetting of expectations while Wall Street is also still focused on the Federal Reserve’s plan to raise its benchmark interest rates this year.
“The market had gotten comfortable, to an extent, with the Fed, but when you layer on demand destruction in China, it’s a little much for the market to stomach,” Mayfield said.
Outside of technology companies, earnings for industrial and retail companies remain a key focus of Wall Street for the rest of the week. Airplane maker Boeing reports its results on Wednesday. Industrial bellwether Caterpillar reports its results on Thursday, along with McDonald’s and Amazon.
Investors are closely reviewing the latest round of corporate report cards to get a better sense of how different industries are handling rising inflation, which has prompted many companies to raise prices. The results will also give a clearer picture of how consumers are reacting to higher prices on everything from food to clothing and gasoline.
In economics news, the Conference Board reported that consumer confidencedampened slightly in April but remains high. And on Friday the Commerce Department releases its personal income and spending report for March.
Persistently rising inflation has prompted the Fed to shift its monetary policy in order to aggressively fight inflation. The chair of the Fed has indicated the central bank may hike short-term interest rates by double the usual amount at upcoming meetings, starting next week. It has already raised its key overnight rate once, the first such increase since 2018.
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Opening soon
Springtime brings thoughts of planting and Denver-area pop-up garden markets are returning in force.
Plum Creek Garden Market officials said six locations offering more than 700 plant varieties will be open in the metro Denver area from April 23 through June 30. Openings, as always, are dependent on weather.
Jeremy Friedman started the first Plum Creek Garden Market in Castle Rock in 2013.
“It feels great that we can help fledgling as well as experienced gardeners fulfill their vision for their outdoor space,” Friedman said in a news release. “Gardening is such a personal endeavor and brings so much joy to people young and old. Each year we look forward to helping our Front Range customers by providing quality plants, flowers and other garden support.”
Here are location addresses and phone numbers for the 2022 season:
• 17204 S. Golden Road, Golden, 80401, 720-692-8153
• 1506 S. Wilcox St., Castle Rock, 80104, 720-630-1461
• In the parking lot of the Aspen Grove Shopping Center, 7301 S. Santa Fe Drive, Littleton, 80120, 720-693-1161
• 130 Wells St., Erie, 80516, 720-693-0544
• 2851 Valmont Road, Boulder, 80301, 303-870-1537
• 8510 Northfield Blvd., Denver, 80238, 720-682-2977
For more information, visit the Plum Creek Garden Market website.
Now open
D1 Training reopened March 21 in Littleton at a new location, 8154 S. Kipling Parkway, unit A-110, according to a news release.
The previous location was renamed Panorama Wellness and Sports Institute “and is no longer affiliated with D1 Training,” according to the release.
“The group training facility employs a sports-science backed regimen led by certified coaches to help people of all ages achieve their sport and fitness goals,” according to the release.
Heath Robberson and Amy Abraham, described as local entrepreneurs, are the owners. D1 Training franchise owners include former Denver Broncos Von Miller, Tim Tebow and Peyton Manning, the release states.
“When we decided to go out and start a business, we were looking for something that allowed us to contribute to our community and also work in an area of shared personal passion,” Robberson and Abraham said in the release. “Our core values align with D1 Training’s and we loved that the brand is consistent, science-based, and the training is designed and delivered by expert coaches. We both have kids that would benefit from a concept as incredible as D1 Training. We are excited to help athletes of all ages in Littleton grow on and off the field. “
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Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (MX) is priced at $17.71 after the most recent trading session. At the very opening of the session, the stock price was $14.96 and reached a high price of $15.09, prior to closing the session it reached the value of $15.03. The stock touched a low price of $14.66.Recently in News on April 7, 2022, Magnachip to Announce First Quarter 2022 Financial Results on May 3. Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (“Magnachip”) (NYSE: MX) announced today that it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, after the market closes. The Company will host a corresponding conference call at 2:00 p.m. PT / 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss its financial results. You can read further details here
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation had a pretty Dodgy run when it comes to the market performance. The 1-year high price for the company’s stock is recorded $20.97 on 01/03/22, with the lowest value was $14.66 for the same time period, recorded on 04/25/22.
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Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (MX) full year performance was -41.27%
Price records that include history of low and high prices in the period of 52 weeks can tell a lot about the stock’s existing status and the future performance. Presently, Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation shares are logging -34.16% during the 52-week period from high price, and 20.80% higher than the lowest price point for the same timeframe. The stock’s price range for the 52-week period managed to maintain the performance between $14.66 and $26.90.
The company’s shares, operating in the sector of Technology managed to top a trading volume set approximately around 1924958 for the day, which was evidently higher, when compared to the average daily volumes of the shares.
When it comes to the year-to-date metrics, the Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (MX) recorded performance in the market was -28.33%, having the revenues showcasing -14.55% on a quarterly basis in comparison with the same period year before. At the time of this writing, the total market value of the company is set at 675.75M, as it employees total of 890 workers.
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (MX) in the eye of market guru’s
During the last month, 2 analysts gave the Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation a BUY rating, 0 of the polled analysts branded the stock as an OVERWEIGHT, 0 analysts were recommending to HOLD this stock, 0 of them gave the stock UNDERWEIGHT rating, and 0 of the polled analysts provided SELL rating.
According to the data provided on Barchart.com, the moving average of the company in the 100-day period was set at 17.74, with a change in the price was noted -0.21. In a similar fashion, Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation posted a movement of -1.18% for the period of last 100 days, recording 654,357 in trading volumes.
Total Debt to Equity Ratio (D/E) can also provide valuable insight into the company’s financial health and market status. The debt to equity ratio can be calculated by dividing the present total liabilities of a company by shareholders’ equity. Debt to Equity thus makes a valuable metrics that describes the debt, company is using in order to support assets, correlating with the value of shareholders’ equity The total Debt to Equity ratio for MX is recording 0.00 at the time of this writing. In addition, long term Debt to Equity ratio is set at 0.00.
Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation (MX): Stocks Technical analysis and Trends
Raw Stochastic average of Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation in the period of last 50 days is set at 69.12%. The result represents downgrade in oppose to Raw Stochastic average for the period of the last 20 days, recording 84.75%. In the last 20 days, the company’s Stochastic %K was 36.63% and its Stochastic %D was recorded 22.99%.
If we look into the earlier routines of Magnachip Semiconductor Corporation, multiple moving trends are noted. Year-to-date Price performance of the company’s stock appears to be encouraging, given the fact the metric is recording -28.33%. Additionally, trading for the stock in the period of the last six months notably deteriorated by -16.36%, alongside a downfall of -41.27% for the period of the last 12 months. The shares increased approximately by 1.76% in the 7-day charts and went up by -13.97% in the period of the last 30 days. Common stock shares were lifted by -14.55% during last recorded quarter. | https://investchronicle.com/2022/04/26/magnachip-semiconductor-corporation-mx-what-top-wall-street-players-are-saying/ | 2022-04-26T21:24:46Z | https://investchronicle.com/2022/04/26/magnachip-semiconductor-corporation-mx-what-top-wall-street-players-are-saying/ | false | 19675 |
Director Vignesh Shivan has every reason to sport a smile as the Chennai Super Kings chose to dance to the popular number ‘Two Two Two’ from his upcoming film, ‘Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal’, a light-hearted rom-com starring actors Vijay Sethupathi, Nayanthara and Samantha in the lead.
On Saturday night, the social media unit of the CSK team chose to release a video clip of the entire team having fun, dancing to the popular number, “Two two-two Too two-two tutu tutu I love you too, Nijama I love you too.”
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Along with the video clip, the social media unit of CSK, choosing to play with words, wrote: “Saturday Night Party Mood: Kaathuvaakula Konjam (yellow heart-shaped icon) to the Superfans! We Yellove you two!”
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The tweet of CSK thrilled Vignesh Shivan, who promptly responded to the tweet, saying: “Wowwww! That’s sooo cool! ‘Kaathu Vaakula Rendu Kaadhal’ We Yellove you TwooooMillionn!”
Director Vignesh Shivan’s production house, Rowdy Pictures, too was quick to seize the opportunity.
It tweeted: “Super Kings vibing for our king Anirudh’s ‘Two Two Two’. All we need is Yellove.”
Just a couple of days ago, Rowdy Pictures had cleverly used the score that Rajasthan Royals had scored against Delhi Capitals in their match to promote the number ‘Two Two Two’.
Rajasthan had scored 222 for the loss of 2 wickets in their 20 overs and Rowdy Pictures tweeted: “Congrats Rajasthan Royals on the nail-biting victory! By the way, awesome total to put on the board!”
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PHOENIX (AP) — Some pitchers chase wins, saves or strikeouts.
Walker Buehler’s statistic of choice is innings pitched.
So it was a big moment for the 27-year-old Los Angeles Dodgers ace when he walked off the mound Monday night after throwing nine superb innings, wrapping up his first career shutout in a 4-0 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks.
“The guys I grew up watching did that,” Buehler said. “That was what it meant to be good.”
Buehler (2-1) tossed a three-hitter and Will Smith launched a solo homer for the Dodgers, who won for the 11th time in 13 games.
Buehler cruised most of the way, retiring 15 straight batters during a brilliant stretch from the fourth inning to the ninth. He walked none, hit one batter with a pitch and struck out 10, leaving the field to a standing ovation from the sizable contingent of Dodgers fans at Chase Field.
The right-hander threw 108 pitches, getting Christian Walker on a fly ball to center field for the final out. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Buehler told him he wasn’t coming out of the game as he left the field following the eighth inning.
It was another tough pitching decision for Roberts, who took some heat earlier this year when he pulled Clayton Kershaw after seven perfect innings against Minnesota. Roberts has said he doesn’t regret the Kershaw decision and he certainly doesn’t regret leaving Buehler in to finish his shutout.
“I trusted him,” Roberts said. “I believed him. He has an extra day before his next start, so everything lined up, made sense. He deserved it, he earned it and it was fun to watch him tonight.”
The Dodgers wasted little time taking a 2-0 advantage, which was plenty for Buehler. Leadoff hitter Mookie Betts walked to start the first, Freddie Freeman doubled and Trea Turner brought them both home with another double.
Max Muncy’s two-out double in the fifth scored Betts, pushing it to 3-0. Smith’s 425-foot shot into the left-center seats in the eighth made it 4-0. Smith and Freeman both finished with two hits.
Buehler’s dominance against Arizona came after a relatively slow start to the season by his lofty standards. The two-time All-Star had a 4.02 ERA through three starts before Monday.
A lot of opposing pitchers have found their groove against the D-backs’ lineup, which was 29th out of 30 teams with a .189 batting average coming into Monday’s games. Daulton Varsho, David Peralta and Walker had the team’s three hits and all were singles.
“Buehler had really good stuff,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “I thought we went out of the zone a few times, giving him a chance to look even better and more efficient. In those critical counts, we’ve got to be a little more stubborn.”
Arizona starter Merrill Kelly (1-1) took the loss despite pitching fairly well, giving up three runs over six innings. He permitted seven hits and two walks while striking out four.
ARROYO SHOUT OUT
Buehler went to high school in Kentucky and watched a lot of Cincinnati Reds games. Bronson Arroyo was the Reds’ ace during a lot of those years, and he threw at least 200 innings in eight of nine seasons from 2005-13.
Arroyo’s durability started Buehler’s fascination with innings pitched. Buehler hit the 200-inning mark for the first time last season when he threw 207 1/3 innings.
“It’s just an important thing to me,” Buehler said.
ROSTER MOVES
Dodgers: RHP Andre Jackson was called up from Triple-A Oklahoma City. INF/OF Zach McKinstry was sent to Triple-A.
Diamondbacks: OF Jordan Luplow (strained right oblique) joined the team from the 10-day injured list and LHP Tyler Gilbert was promoted from Triple-A Reno. LHP Oliver Perez was designated for assignment and OF Jake McCarty was sent to Triple-A. Luplow made his season debut in the eighth.
UP NEXT
The Diamondbacks send RHP Zach Davies (1-1, 5.02 ERA) to the mound to face Dodgers RHP Tony Gonsolin (1-0, 0.69) on Tuesday.
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Notre Dame’s 2023 recruiting class swelled to 10 members Monday night when Sam Pendleton became the first offensive lineman to give his verbal commitment to the class. Could the 11th commitment soon be coming?
Defensive lineman Boubacar Traore, a former Boston College commitment and four-star prospect according to 247Sports, is on Notre Dame’s campus Tuesday.
Traore committed to Boston College on August 5, 2020 but decommitted in March. Michigan and Pitt are also known to have offered him a scholarship and currently all four crystal ball predictions for Traore on 247Sports have him ultimately choosing Marcus Freeman and Notre Dame.
Traore is listed at 6-4, 250-pounds from Catholic Memorial High School in Massachusetts. He’s the younger brother of former LSU offensive tackle who currently plays for the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota lawmaker who's been a longtime critic of police on Tuesday defended his conduct during a traffic stop for his adult daughter that turned into a verbal confrontation between him and officers.
Police said that Rep. John Thompson, of St. Paul, arrived in another vehicle Sunday after they pulled over his daughter for expired license tabs and for swerving out of her lane.
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell said in a Facebook post on Monday that Thompson “jumped out and immediately began interfering by yelling and questioning the traffic stop and identifying himself” as a state legislator.
The chief accused the lawmaker of attempting “to intimidate and bully police officers” who were just doing their jobs. He said it was “an absolute shame” that his offices had to “endure illegitimate claims of racism, that John Thompson is still serving in the Legislature."
In a statement Tuesday, Thompson, who is Black and has accused police before of racially profiling drivers, including himself, denied misusing his position and had some praise for police.
“As an elected official I certainly would not attempt to misuse, intimidate or bully police officers with my official position,” Thompson said. “I responded as any concerned father would, arriving at a chaotic scene to help deal with my frightened daughter, who was having a verifiable mental health episode.”
Thomson said the episode was triggered by the “large presence” of St. Paul police. But he also said the officers on the scene treated him “with the utmost respect” and did an “exemplary job” of deescalating the situation.
House Democrats expelled Thompson from their caucus last fall amid old domestic abuse accusations and questions about whether he really lived in his east side district. Those allegations, which he denied, surfaced after Thompson accused a St. Paul officer of racially profiling him during a traffic stop in which he was ticketed for driving on a suspended Wisconsin license.
Thompson rejected calls at the time from top Democrats, including Gov. Tim Walz, that he resign, and remained in office as an independent. He lost a bid in March for the Democratic endorsement in his district to former Liz Lee, a former staffer for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and then-U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, but has said he is running for reelection anyway.
Thompson became an activist after his friend, Philando Castile, was killed by a suburban police officer during a traffic stop in 2016. As a legislator, he has campaigned for a ban on pretextual stops for minor offenses and other police accountability measures, including a bill to speed up the release of police body camera videos.
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association urged Thompson to allow police to release body camera video of the Sunday's incident, which requires his consent under current state law.
Brian Peters, the association's executive director, said in a letter to Thompson on Tuesday that authorizing the release would corroborate his explanation for what happened.
“Another benefit would be to highlight the effectiveness of St. Paul’s police officers in de-escalation in a mental health situation, as you also noted in your statement,” Peters wrote.
Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, declined to comment Tuesday on whether the incident warrants an ethics investigation. She told reporters that would be up to the House Ethics Committee, but that she hadn't heard of anyone planning to file a complaint.
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Since its initial release in 2013, GTA Online has seen a lot of DLC extension packs, guaranteeing that players get the best experience while playing the game. Most of these DLCs provide players with new missions, characters, clothing items, and, of course, stunning vehicles.
Vehicles are a huge part of these DLCs. However, considering the number of DLCs released over the years, the best vehicles get buried under the pile.
This article will help players decide which DLCs to download, based purely on the vehicles they offer.
Note: This article reflects the writer's subjective opinion.
5 DLCs that offer the best cars in GTA Online
5) Heists Update
The Heists Update was released on March 10, 2015. This was an influential update, as it brought the heist mechanic, which, before this update, was exclusive to the story mode.
This update also brought with it an amazing selection of vehicles such as the Hydra , the Savage, the Principe Lectro, the Valkyrie , the Insurgent, the Karin Technical and a new version of the Kuruma.
These vehicles are not as flashy as other vehicles present in the game, but they are essential for beginners.
4) I'm Not a Hipster Update
The I'm Not a Hipster Update dropped on June 17, 2014 as a total surprise, adding some of the most esoteric vehicles to the game.
This update introduced two classic four doors, Glendale and Warrener, alongside The Dubsta 6x6, Blade, Panto, Rhapsody, and Pigalle. All of them have become in-game classics. Further, this was also one of the last updates where the cars were added to NPC traffic.
These vehicles brought an old-school vibe to the game and many of these vehicles were also present in the previous GTA tiles, thus creating a sense of nostalgia for many players.
3) The Cayo Perico Heist
The Cayo Perico Heist is a major content update for GTA Online, released on December 15, 2020.
For this action-packed DLC, Rockstar Games introduced many new and wide varieties of vehicles, such as the Pegassi Toreador, Vapid Winky, Grotti Brioso, Grotti Itali RSX, Maibatsu Manchez Scout, Dinka Veto Classic/Modern, Mammoth Squaddie, and more.
A submarine called RUNE Kosatka was also introduced in this update, which is described as a very versatile and very heavily armed submarine HQ.
The heist brought every conceivable type of vehicle that a GTA Online player would have wanted and satisfied every kind of vehicle owner with its selection. Be it someone who likes riding in the desert or someone who likes going into the deep ocean, this update has something for everyone.
2) The Contract
The Contract is the most recent update for GTA Online, released on December 15, 2021. This was one of the biggest DLC releases for Grand Theft Auto Online, and it has been met with a lot of support and critical acclaim from fans and critics alike. Some familiar faces from GTA 5 also returned with the DLC.
A major addition of this DLC was the introduction of 17 new vehicles such as the Enus Jubilee, Enus Deity, Pegassi Ignus, Lampadati Cinquemila, Dewbauchee Champion, Pfister Aston, Bravado Buffalo STX, Overflod Zeno, Gallivanter Baller ST, Mammoth Patriot Mil-Spec, Pfister Comet S2 Cabrio, Nagasaki Shinobi and many more.
These vehicles have already cemented themselves as some of the best vehicles players can buy in GTA Online, and fans have already started debating on which one is the best. If players want to ride with style and speed, vehicles from this DLC are essential.
1) Los Santos Tuners
Los Santos Tuners released on July 20, 2021. This GTA Online update was specifically aimed at players who are also car lovers, as all the features of this update centers around vehicles.
The update arguably brought the best cars in the game. These include the Calico GTF, Jester RR, Futo GTX, RT3000, Karin Futo GTX, Dinka Jester RR, Annis Remus, Dinka RT3000, Obey Tailgater S, Vulcar Warrener HKR, Annis ZR350, etc.
The DLC also included the LS Car Meet. Players were able to compete in several new races, or they could also expand their new Autoshop business. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/gta/top-5-gta-online-dlcs-ranked-according-vehicles-added | 2022-04-26T21:30:49Z | https://www.sportskeeda.com/gta/top-5-gta-online-dlcs-ranked-according-vehicles-added | true | 1 |
NATIONAL REPORT — From smartphones and apps to voice-enabled devices, social media and online shopping, people live digitally in today’s world. This has changed the way retailers interact with and meet the needs of their customers.
“Digital engagement is more important now than ever because that is the way people live,” Art Sebastian, vice president of digital experiences at Ankeny, Iowa-based Casey’s General Stores Inc., operator of more than 2,300 convenience stores, told Convenience Store News. “People expect to digitally engage with restaurants, c-stores and grocery stores, and as a channel, we can’t be left out of that.”
Digital engagement for the c-store space is not just about getting customers onto the lot, but also getting them into the store and influencing their purchases once they’re there. It includes digital signage at the forecourt, digital signage in the store — such as cooler screens and foodservice menuboards — mobile apps, mobile marketing, loyalty programs and more.
“To be successful with digital, c-stores need to think more holistically about consumer experiences and avoid the shiny object of the week,” advises Kevin Rice, chief marketing officer at San Luis Obispo, Calif.-based Hathway, a digital growth partner for convenience stores.
Digital properties include websites, apps and digital signage, as well as channels such as email, SMS, push notifications, and in-app messaging. And it all needs to connect seamlessly with loyalty and marketing technology, so everything works together, Rice explained.
“Everything has to work consistently and seamlessly across every interaction and touchpoint for your digital strategy to be effective,” he said. “The industry is convenience, but it’s also the expectation of the customer, and this needs to be part of the digital strategy.”
Unlocking the Power of Data
One of the biggest benefits of interacting digitally with consumers is the data that can be captured, which can then help c-store operators make decisions on products, merchandising and marketing. Capturing and analyzing this data must be part of an overall digital strategy.
“For us, when you engage with a customer digitally, you are building data and that is one of the most powerful aspects we have at the moment,” Sebastian said.
When it comes to getting customers into the store, utilizing their mobile phones is where most retailers across all industries are focused right now. This includes mobile apps tied to loyalty programs.
“This might sound too simple, but our loyalty program is really doing the job for us,” said Sebastian. “We have 4.3 million members and if they use it, they have the mobile app, so we can send push notifications. This has become the leading driver of in-store conversions.”
Casey’s has been collecting data through its loyalty program long enough that it can now send personalized offers to individuals based on their past behavior, the time of day they typically shop the store, and other metrics. The chain can also track if those offers are opened and redeemed.
“We now have enough data on members that we know X customer typically buys a whole pizza every week, so we can app push at day 6 to close the gap on the purchase,” Sebastian explained. “Also, on Saturday at 10 a.m., I can push an offer for a $1 medium coffee to be redeemed that day and we can track the conversion rate of all customers who received the app push to see who buys.”
Many c-stores offering pay at the pump via a mobile app can utilize this type of push notification to also get customers from the forecourt into the store. Once in-store, it often results in them purchasing more than just the deal offered, according to Rice.
“When filling up the gas tank, customers are a captive audience, so give them a free cup of coffee to get them into the store, or offer a car wash coupon, or anything else you might have available to them,” he said. “Give them something to get into the door and they will probably buy something else as well.”
The same goes for digital engagement once a customer is in the store. With consumers spending so much time on their mobile phones these days, utilizing this to communicate to them allows retailers to create a personal connection. When someone is logged into an app, the c-store retailer can know they are there using geolocation, and many have access to past purchase history and preferences, so they can send a relevant push notification to entice them to buy.
Casey’s uses Salesforce’s Einstein artificial intelligence (AI) product to turn its sales data into business insights, and the chain is optimizing message send times using AI. Casey’s is also segmenting loyalty members by a variety of metrics, such as when they open messages, to maximize open rates, Sebastian noted.
“We do messaging as an app push, an in-app message in the app mailbox, SMS for those who signed up, and email — all depending on what a person responds best to,” he shared.
Many retailers are also focusing on digital signage and menuboards to engage customers and encourage more sales. This has become more than simply flashing products or promotions on a screen. With today’s technology, c-stores can cater the promotions they display to time of day or seasonality — and this includes kiosks.
“Kiosks when done well have great guest satisfaction and tend to drive higher basket sizes,” Rice said.
A major area of focus for Casey’s is making sure its in-store digital screens and menuboards are personalized and showing the most relevant content at the right time. Sebastian’s goal is to be even more personalized in this area, targeting what audience they are talking to, what day of the week, etc.
“We have digital menuboards, but there is work to do to personalize them and make them more relevant as well,” he acknowledged. | https://csnews.com/driving-foot-traffic-digital-engagement-data | 2022-04-26T21:32:01Z | https://csnews.com/driving-foot-traffic-digital-engagement-data | true | 1 |
World No. 8 Danielle Collins will be back on the court for the first time in more than four weeks when she competes in the Mutua Madrid Open in Spain, which begins Thursday.
Collins, who has recovered from a neck injury, is the sixth seed in the draw released Tuesday. She will face Puerto Rico wild card Monica Puig in her first-round match.
Collins, the highest-ranked American, last played on March 29 in the Miami Open when she aggravated the neck injury during a quarterfinal loss to Naomi Osaka of Japan.
Collins made a big splash earlier this year when she reached the Australian Open final before losing to now-retired Australian Ash Barty.
Poland’s Iga Swiatek, who has won four straight tournaments and 23 consecutive matches, is the No. 1 seed in Madrid. Spain’s Paula Badosa is No. 2.
Collins defeated Swiatek in the Australian Open semifinals.
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In the early morning hours, SpaceX is set to launch its seventh crewed mission to orbit, this time sending three NASA astronauts and an Italian astronaut to the International Space Station. Their launch will spark the beginning of a six-month stay on board the ISS, part of SpaceX’s commitment to NASA to periodically fly astronauts to and from the orbiting lab.
The mission, called Crew-4, is SpaceX’s fourth operational human spaceflight mission to the ISS for NASA. The company has been flying NASA astronauts to the space station as part of the agency’s Commercial Crew Program, an initiative to use privately made spacecraft to ferry crews to low Earth orbit. SpaceX launched its first crew to the ISS on the company’s Crew Dragon spacecraft in 2020 and has been getting into a steady rhythm with follow-up crewed missions ever since.
On board this flight are two veteran flyers: NASA astronaut Kjell Lindgren and Italian astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti from the European Space Agency, who have both visited the International Space Station before. They’ll be joined by two rookie flyers for this trip, including NASA astronauts Jessica Watkins and Bob Hines, both of whom were selected to be astronauts in 2017. Watkins will also be making history with her flight, as she’ll be the first Black woman to live as a long-term crew member on the space station.
“This is certainly an important milestone, I think both for our agency and for the country,” Watkins said of her flight. “And I think it’s really just a tribute to the legacy of the Black women astronauts that have come before me, as well as to the exciting future ahead. And so I’m honored to be just a small part of that legacy moving forward.”
Crew-4 is taking place less than two days after SpaceX brought back another crew of four from the space station, though that crew did not include any government flyers. On April 8th, SpaceX launched four private astronauts to the ISS on a Crew Dragon for the commercial aerospace company Axiom Space, which has contracted with SpaceX to launch a series of human spaceflight missions to the space station. The majority of the Axiom flyers each paid a reported $55 million for their seat on the Crew Dragon, agreeing to conduct experiments while aboard the station and helping Axiom develop protocols for launching people to private space stations in the future.
The Axiom astronauts were supposed to return to Earth after an eight-day visit to the ISS, but their journey home was delayed by a week due to bad weather around Florida where they needed to splashdown. As the Axiom flight stretched, NASA had to push back the launch of Crew-4, as the agency wanted about two days to get ready between splashdown and launch. Finally, the Axiom crew was able to come home on Monday afternoon, paving the way for Crew-4 to launch on Wednesday morning.
Once Crew-4 is at the space station, they’ll join three Russian cosmonauts, three NASA astronauts, and a German astronaut from the European Space Agency already living on the ISS. The NASA astronauts and ESA astronaut will help familiarize the incoming crew with the ISS before returning home on a SpaceX Crew Dragon of their own. They’re part of NASA and SpaceX’s Crew-3 mission, which launched to the space station in November and is now coming to an end.
Crew-4 is set to launch at 3:52AM ET on top of SpaceX’s Falcon 9 rocket out of the company’s launchpad at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. NASA plans to provide launch coverage starting at midnight ET on Wednesday morning. | https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/26/23043042/spacex-crew-4-dragon-falcon-9-launch-watch-live | 2022-04-26T21:32:26Z | https://www.theverge.com/2022/4/26/23043042/spacex-crew-4-dragon-falcon-9-launch-watch-live | false | 2 |
- You should talk to your wife in a compassionate way about the texts she's sending.
- There's no way to know her sexuality based on behavior alone, so you should ask her.
- Consider how her messages to other women make you feel in the relationship, and share that too.
- Have a question for Julia? Fill out this anonymous form. All questions will be published anonymously. You can read more Doing It Right here.
Dear Julia,
I recently found out my long-time girlfriend, who is now my wife, might secretly be bisexual.
She texts women and sends them pictures and videos, but thinks I don't know.
How can I convince her that I am completely cool with this so she'll stop going behind my back?
- Dodge City
Dear Dodge City,
It's wonderful you want your wife to be her whole self around you.
You should ask her to talk about it, but not to get to the bottom of her sexuality, New York City-based sex therapist Rachel Wright told me. Rather, you should bring up her secret texts as a way to discuss the relationship you agreed to be a part of.
Based on how you wrote your question, I'd venture to guess you're in a monogamous relationship with your wife. Though every relationship agreement is different, it's possible your wife's chats with other women are breaking your agreement.
That doesn't mean you have to leave your wife, or think less of her. But it's important you consider how her actions make you feel, not just what they could say about her sexual identity, according to Wright.
Though it may feel obvious to you, there's no way to know a person's sexuality unless you ask them, she said.
"There are stereotypes, but there are no 'obvious signs,' except for that person saying what their sexual orientation is," Wright told me.
And a person's sexuality can change over time, so it's possible your wife is just coming in to a new identity or experimenting. It's also possible you've misunderstood her intentions, and that's why having a conversation is so important here.
Sit down with your wife to discuss your relationship status
To start this conversation, Wright suggested asking your wife to schedule a time talk about your relationship, so she isn't caught off-guard.
Then, acknowledge the situation at hand by saying something like, "I know we've been together for five years and have only practiced monogamy."
Now it's time to explain what you've noticed about your wife's behavior. It's important to lead with "I" statements here, so you're sharing your own experience, and not making assumptions about your wife, which could cause her to feel unsafe sharing with you, according to Wright.
She suggested you use this approach:
"I feel [emotion] thinking you may be secretly texting other women and may be bisexual, and that you aren't telling me. I feel [emotion] about your sexual orientation, and want you to be your full self."
This way, you can show your wife you support her, while honoring your own feelings about her behavior.
You should also offer a solution to the situation, like attending couple's therapy to improve your communication, or finding ways to talk about sexuality together so your wife doesn't feel the need to be secretive. She could have ideas for how to move forward too, so be sure to give her the space to share.
As Insider's resident sex and relationships reporter, Julia Naftulin is here to answer all your questions about dating, love, and doing it — no question is too weird or taboo. Julia regularly consults a panel of health experts including relationship therapists, gynecologists, and urologists to get science-backed answers to your burning questions, with a personal twist.
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Florida's Department of Health recommended against transgender support for youth. Now hundreds of doctors are pushing back.
"This appears to be more of a political tool than guidance for what is best for children and their families in Florida," said Dr. Michael Haller.
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Physicians across Florida who provide care for transgender and gender diverse youth are pushing back in opposition to guidance released last week from the Florida Department of Health recommending against providing support for transgender transition.
More than 250 physicians, including many at the University of Florida College of Medicine, signed a letter objecting to the department's statement on "Treatment of Gender Dysphoria for Children and Adolescents." | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/04/26/florida-doctors-criticize-states-stance-on-transgender-support-for-youth/9541181002/?gnt-cfr=1 | 2022-04-26T21:33:00Z | https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2022/04/26/florida-doctors-criticize-states-stance-on-transgender-support-for-youth/9541181002/?gnt-cfr=1 | false | null |
RedLeg rum launches first TV campaign
RedLeg rum has launched its first TV advertising campaign, entitled ‘Crab Dance’, which will run exclusively on ITV.
The Distil-owned brand created the campaign in collaboration with advertising specialists Small World and their partners 10 Days, alongside ITV’s AdVentures; a commercial incubator for growing brands.
The advert will feature the brand’s mascot, the RedLeg Hermit Crab. RedLeg chose the hermit crab as its mascot because they are “social creatures that embody the spirit of island life”.
Kate O’Connell, marketing and operations director at RedLeg, said the campaign strives to increase brand awareness: “The campaign creative from Small World and 10 Days coupled with the full support of ITV AdVentures means we’ve been able to trial TV as a channel for us at a crucial time in our growth. This has really opened doors for us to try new ways of working.” | https://drinksretailingnews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/20957/RedLeg_rum_launches_first_TV_campaign.html | 2022-04-26T21:33:32Z | https://drinksretailingnews.co.uk/news/fullstory.php/aid/20957/RedLeg_rum_launches_first_TV_campaign.html | true | 1 |
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball and the players' association are allowing teams to have an additional pitcher for most of May.
MLB and the union said Tuesday that teams may carry as many as 14 pitchers from May 2-29, a change the league said was “for player health purposes."
The sides had said March 31 that a 13-pitcher limit would be enforced starting May 2. Teams and the union announced then that the active roster limit would be 28 from opening day on April 7 through May 1, then revert to 26 on May 2. The larger size during the initial weeks was in response to the shortened spring training that followed the lockout.
The active roster size increases to 28 on Sept. 1.
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Fulham
Fulham add 11-goal, 12-assist winger to transfer shortlist
Championship promotion winners Fulham have added Portuguese winger Jota to their shortlist ahead of the summer transfer window, according to Turkish journalist Ekrem Konur.
The 23-year-old is currently on loan at Scottish Premiership side Celtic from Portuguese giants Benfica, where he’s scored 11 goals and notched 12 assists in all competitions.
The Hoops reportedly have the first option to make the move a permanent one for a £6 million fee this summer, which you would expect Ange Postecoglou’s side to take up thanks to his performances in 2021-22.
Fulham quiz: Does Craven Cottage have a bigger or smaller capacity than these 20 stadiums?
If they don’t however, the Cottagers are seemingly ready to pounce and bring in manager Marco Silva’s countryman as they look to bolster their squad ready for Premier League football.
Fulham have already been linked with a plethora of attacking talent in the last few weeks since top flight football next season was close to being confirmed and now is, with the likes of Dwight McNeil, Folarin Balogun and French starlet Hugo Ekitike all reported targets.
The Verdict
It would seem daft if Celtic weren’t to trigger the option in Jota’s loan deal to make it a permanent one.
If they don’t though then there will be clubs waiting to tempt Benfica with offers – probably higher than the fixed fee that has been agreed with the Scottish club – with Fulham being one of those.
We’ve seen some players move from the Scottish top flight to the Premier League and flourish, but that isn’t always the case.
Jota though looks to be a silky winger with good technical ability, and he would be an upgrade you’d imagine on Neeskens Kebano for next season should Fulham get a chance to do a deal. | https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/fulham-add-12-goal-11-assist-winger-to-transfer-shortlist/ | 2022-04-26T21:38:05Z | https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/fulham-add-12-goal-11-assist-winger-to-transfer-shortlist/ | true | 1 |
TUPELO, Miss. (AP) _ Renasant Corp. (RNST) on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $33.5 million.
The Tupelo, Mississippi-based bank said it had earnings of 60 cents per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of five analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 58 cents per share.
The holding company for Renasant Bank posted revenue of $147.6 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $137.1 million, which fell short of Street forecasts. Four analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $142.1 million.
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It's not easy getting one of these lately
Canadians appear keen to venture to far shores for the first time since the pandemic began, but passport delays are keeping some on a short leash.
Service Canada says it has seen a big boost in demand for passport renewals, which has made for long lineups and longer waits for documents.
The federal agency aims to process passports within 20 business days for mail-in applications, but right now the wait is averaging 26 days.
Service Canada says it processed nearly 1.3 million passports between April 1, 2021, and March 31, 2022, a sharp increase from the roughly 360,000 passports processed over theprevious fiscal year.
People who plan to travel within the next month have been pushed to the front of the queue, and the agency says staff are working overtime and weekends to get through as many travel documents as possible.
Conservative Michelle Rempel Garner and other opposition MPs have called on the government to do more to bolster the passport offices so travellers can be on their way.
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PRINCE FREDERICK, Md. – During the week of April 18, 2022 – April 24, 2022, deputies of the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office responded to 1,320 calls for service throughout the community.
Theft: 22-21598
On April 18, 2022, Deputy Aley received report of a theft. The complainant advised his boat trailer was parked at the Benedict boat ramp located at 6904 Hallowing Lane in Prince Frederick, MD when an unknown suspect (s) stole the tag to his boat trailer. The value of the stolen property is unknown at this time.
Theft: 22-21925
On April 20, 2021, Deputy Durnbaugh responded to the 9700 block of Old Solomons Island Road in Owings, MD for the report of theft from a vehicle. The complainant advised sometime between 6 p.m. on April 19 and 9:30 a.m. on April 20, an unknown suspect (s) stole a handicap placard from the vehicle. The value of the stolen property is $1.
Theft: 22-22546
On April 23, 2022, DFC Shrawder received report of a theft. The complainant advised sometime between 9:20 a.m. and 10 a.m., her wallet and remote key fob was stolen while attending a sporting event at the Calverton School located at 300 Calverton School Road in Huntingtown, MD. Inside the wallet was $30 in cash and several miscellaneous cards. The total value of stolen property is $372.00.
Theft: 22-22407
On Friday, April 22, 2022, Deputy Aley responded to the Walgreens located at 11745 Rousby Hall Road in Lusby, MD for the report of a theft. The complainant advised an unknown, older white female entered the store and grabbed miscellaneous make-up products passing all points of sale and exited the store with the stolen items. The estimated value of stolen make-up is $100.00.
Theft: 22-22391
On April 22, 2022, Deputy Contic responded to the 2700 block of Hatteras Lane in Lusby, MD for report of a theft. The complainant advised she received notification from Amazon that a package was delivered to her residence on April 19. The complainant went to retrieve the package on April 22 and the package was missing. The value of stolen property is $139.99.
ARRESTS:
On April 19, 2022, Deputy Hendrickson conducted a traffic stop for an equipment violation along southbound Rt. 4 and Sherry Lane in Prince Frederick, MD. Contact was made with the driver, Emmett Odyssey Harry Gantt, 61 of Lusby, MD, who advised he did not possess a valid driver’s license. Investigation revealed Gantt had an active warrant through the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. A search of the vehicle revealed a tie-off containing a suspected crack rock and a glass pipe (suspected crack pipe). Gantt was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
On April 23, 2022, Deputy Strong conducted a traffic stop following reports of a reckless driver in the area of Rt. 260 and Cox Road in Chesapeake Beach, MD. Contact was made with the sole occupant, Brandon John Paul Sebrell, 29 of Lothian, MD, who was attempting to exit his vehicle and stuff items in his front pocket. A search of Sebrell’s person revealed four Suboxone strips, two purple pills, and two cut straws with a white powdery residue. Sebrell advised the pills contained a combination of heroin and fentanyl. A search of the vehicle revealed a glass pipe with burnt ends and a scale covered in a white powdery residue. Sebrell was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia.
On April 19, 2022, Deputy McCourt responded to the Giant Food store located at 655 N Solomons Island Road in Prince Frederick, MD for the reported theft that already occurred. Investigation revealed Craig Michael Ringler, 40 of Lusby, MD, was observed leaving the store with approximately $400 – $500 worth of stolen merchandise. Ringer was seen loading the stolen goods into his vehicle and then fled the area. Deputies located Ringler at his Lusby residence where he admitted to the theft. Investigation revealed Ringler had an open warrant through Prince George’s County. A search incident to arrest revealed a cut straw covered in a white powdery residue. Ringler was placed into custody and transported to the Calvert County Detention Center where he was charged with Theft: $100 to Under $1500, CDS: Possession-Not Marijuana, and CDS: Possession of Paraphernalia. | https://thebaynet.com/calvert-county-sheriffs-office-weekly-crime-blotter-11/ | 2022-04-26T21:42:05Z | https://thebaynet.com/calvert-county-sheriffs-office-weekly-crime-blotter-11/ | true | 1 |
ST. PAUL, Minn. (AP) — A Minnesota lawmaker who's been a longtime critic of police on Tuesday defended his conduct during a traffic stop for his adult daughter that turned into a verbal confrontation between him and officers.
Police said that Rep. John Thompson, of St. Paul, arrived in another vehicle Sunday after they pulled over his daughter for expired license tabs and for swerving out of her lane.
St. Paul Police Chief Todd Axtell said in a Facebook post on Monday that Thompson “jumped out and immediately began interfering by yelling and questioning the traffic stop and identifying himself” as a state legislator.
The chief accused the lawmaker of attempting “to intimidate and bully police officers” who were just doing their jobs. He said it was “an absolute shame” that his offices had to “endure illegitimate claims of racism, that John Thompson is still serving in the Legislature."
In a statement Tuesday, Thompson, who is Black and has accused police before of racially profiling drivers, including himself, denied misusing his position and had some praise for police.
“As an elected official I certainly would not attempt to misuse, intimidate or bully police officers with my official position,” Thompson said. “I responded as any concerned father would, arriving at a chaotic scene to help deal with my frightened daughter, who was having a verifiable mental health episode.”
Thomson said the episode was triggered by the “large presence” of St. Paul police. But he also said the officers on the scene treated him “with the utmost respect” and did an “exemplary job” of deescalating the situation.
House Democrats expelled Thompson from their caucus last fall amid old domestic abuse accusations and questions about whether he really lived in his east side district. Those allegations, which he denied, surfaced after Thompson accused a St. Paul officer of racially profiling him during a traffic stop in which he was ticketed for driving on a suspended Wisconsin license.
Thompson rejected calls at the time from top Democrats, including Gov. Tim Walz, that he resign, and remained in office as an independent. He lost a bid in March for the Democratic endorsement in his district to former Liz Lee, a former staffer for U.S. Sen. Amy Klobuchar and then-U.S. Rep. Keith Ellison, but has said he is running for reelection anyway.
Thompson became an activist after his friend, Philando Castile, was killed by a suburban police officer during a traffic stop in 2016. As a legislator, he has campaigned for a ban on pretextual stops for minor offenses and other police accountability measures, including a bill to speed up the release of police body camera videos.
The Minnesota Police and Peace Officers Association urged Thompson to allow police to release body camera video of the Sunday's incident, which requires his consent under current state law.
Brian Peters, the association's executive director, said in a letter to Thompson on Tuesday that authorizing the release would corroborate his explanation for what happened.
“Another benefit would be to highlight the effectiveness of St. Paul’s police officers in de-escalation in a mental health situation, as you also noted in your statement,” Peters wrote.
Democratic House Speaker Melissa Hortman, of Brooklyn Park, declined to comment Tuesday on whether the incident warrants an ethics investigation. She told reporters that would be up to the House Ethics Committee, but that she hadn't heard of anyone planning to file a complaint.
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Taking center stage at the historic Kings Theatre in Flatbush, Mayor Eric Adams both touted his accomplishments from his from 100 days in office and presented his $99.7 billion fiscal year 2023 executive budget in his first State of the City address Tuesday.
The budget the mayor presented Tuesday is up roughly $1 billion from the $98.6 billion preliminary budget he presented in January but still a couple hundred million shy of the $99.9 billion budget response the City Council highlighted on the steps of City Hall Monday. Adams said his budget will address four key areas: public safety, the city’s economic recovery from COVID-19, supporting young people and upgrading the city’s infrastructure.
The mayor presented his budget as a reflection of his overall vision for the New York he’d like to see.
“My vision of our shared future is this,” Adams said. “A city of safety and abundance of jobs, housing and care for all. A city where our children can play, read and thrive. Where education embraces the whole child and supports our families. A city where we capitalize on the progress we have made in new forms of energy and transit and commerce. A city that empowers people to live their best possible lives with access to green space, healthy food and preventive health care. A city that’s inclusive, fair and responsive to those who call it home. This is the city New Yorker’s want and deserve and it is all possible if we work together.”
Before getting into the nitty gritty of where the dollars in his spending plan would go, Adams said he prioritized savings in his first fiscal budget. Specifically, the mayor said his Program to Eliminate the Gap (PEG) – that he brought back when he released his preliminary budget – is saving nearly $2 billion over fiscal years 2022 and 2023.
However, Adams said, the city has also seen an increase in revenues and federal dollars over the past two months, which they directed towards expanding the budget.
“This will allow us to direct additional funding to programs that address our most urgent challenges,” Adams said. “As a result, fiscal year 2022 and fiscal year 2023 remain balanced and we have a manageable, out-year gap.”
As Adams has said continuously since his days on the campaign trail, restoring public safety in the city is his top priority, which he says is reflected in this budget.
“Safety and Justice are the prerequisite of posterity,” Adams said. “We cannot have a city where people are afraid to walk the streets, ride the subway or send their children to school.”
The mayor’s budget includes $55 million to expand the Behavioral Health Emergency Assistance Response Division (B-HEARD) program, which is part of his “Subway Safety Plan.” B-HEARD is a program that deploys mental health professionals in response to certain mental health related emergency calls instead of police officers.
Additionally, Adams said in a press conference following his presentation that he’ll be increasing the NYPD’s budget, with most of the money going towards detectives and overtime pay.
“All of my initiatives cost money,” Adams told reporters. “So, this is not spending, this is investing.”
The mayor also touted the dollars he’s putting towards providing for the city’s youth. Adams said $4 billion in child care over the next four years and authorization for new tax incentives from the state will allow the city to create an additional 17,000 childcare seats.
The mayor also said his budget includes a large reduction in the fees families who qualify for subsidized child care will have to pay. Specifically, he said families earning $55 thousand a year that currently have to pay $55 a week for full-time child care, will only have to pay $10 a week come June 1.
“Making quality care more accessible will change lives, help our economy and support our children and families,” Adams said. “It’s a responsibility that too often falls on the women of the city. A story I know all too well. Watching mommy having to work two jobs while raising my five siblings and me. The work of care is the work of life. It is essential work and we’re going to treat it that way.”
Adams’ budget will also focus on tackling the city’s housing crisis by investing $5 billion in capital funds to build and preserve affordable housing over the next decade. In addition to building more affordable units, Adams said, the money will help make repairs to New York City Housing Authority (NYCHA) developments and help people stay in their existing homes.
All of these investments, the mayor, is just the start of an effort that will take many years to get the city to a place of prosperity.
“These efforts are just the beginning,” Adams said. “We will continue to transform our city through good government and responsive leadership. And it all comes down to this – safety, jobs, schools, and housing. Sounds simple, radically practical. But it’s the work of many hands, many minds and many years. And there’s no better place to begin than right here.” | https://politicsny.com/2022/04/26/adams-lays-out-executive-budget-in-grand-show-at-kings-theatre/ | 2022-04-26T21:45:38Z | https://politicsny.com/2022/04/26/adams-lays-out-executive-budget-in-grand-show-at-kings-theatre/ | false | 1 |
City of Ballarat officers have recommended councillors reject a suicide prevention program funding application at the forthcoming council meeting, despite council being involved with the trial from the beginning. The Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN), a Commonwealth Government-funded initiative, developed the Ballarat Suicide Prevention Place Based Trial in 2019, aiming to reduce rates of suicide and suicide attempts, improve systems to prevent suicide, and improve individual resilience and wellbeing. The City of Ballarat was a partner in the trial, along with an extensive number of other bodies including Ballarat Community Health, Ballarat Health Services, Area Mental Health Services, Federation University, St John of God, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria, Headspace and Lifeline. The trial brought together health and welfare frontline workers, people with lived experience of mental health issues and a wide cross-section of community leaders to find ways to stem gaps in mental health care across the city, and to determine preventative actions using existing services. At the time of the trial, then mayor Cr Samantha McIntosh said the trial was an important part of enabling the community to talk about the seriousness of suicide prevention. "What this says to me is there is a great deal of awareness," Cr McIntosh said. READ MORE: How a community trial is starting to change suicide awareness in Ballarat "We have a great group of experts with their understanding and skill...What we're seeing here is there can be a much better response if everyone is working together towards positive outcomes." WVPHN made an application in the City of Ballarat's Strategic Partnership Grants for 2021-2022, one of five applications in the February 2022 window. Applications are accepted by council twice yearly in February and August. They are considered by the City of Ballarat's Grants Acquittal and Reporting Working Group, comprised of six council officers from across council departments whose recommendations then go before councillors. The budget for the Strategic Partnership Grant 2021-2022 program is $1,140,000, with $53,959 available for new partnerships. The five applications received totalled $666,969 with funding periods ranging from two to four years. The WVPHN proposal requested $261,969 over three years - significantly more than the available budget, the officers reported. However, in their assessment, which will go before City of Ballarat councillors on Wednesday night, the officers noted the 'submission is detailed and informative and is supported by State Government. The development of the digital platform is currently underway. Questionable the sustainability (sic) of the project addressing ongoing maintenance, updating and administration of the digital platform.' IN OTHER NEWS It's not clear if this is the only information put before councillors; councillors can request more information if they are unclear about the recommendations. City of Ballarat's director of community wellbeing Matthew Wilson says the financial consideration of the budget for the program must be taken strongly into account in the assessment, as must the likely sustainability of the program. "The WVPHN submission exceeded the budget available for the program and officers considered this in forming their recommendation to Council; the initiative is also eligible to be considered by other levels of government," Mr Wilson said. "The panel assesses applications on the merit of what is submitted and in accordance with the responses to the questions in the application form. Financial, social and community considerations are inherent in the application form and process and therefore form part of what officers consider when making the recommendations to council." The two applications recommended by officers to receive approval for funding were submitted by the Committee for Ballarat and the Fed Uni WestVic Academy of Sport, for the 'Future Shapers' Regional Community Leadership Program and a 'Wellbeing Network' respectively. The Future Shapers application, which is an existing program bringing together emerging leaders from across Ballarat, sought $100,000 over four years; while the Wellbeing Network, which seeks to create a pool of resources and consultants athletes can access on a one-to-one basis, sought $60,000 over three years. Both the Ballarat Foundation and the Ballaarat Astronomical Society made proposals for seeking funding which were recommended for rejection: the 'Vital Signs' project to address and alleviate disadvantage ($125,000 over four years); and the 'Ballarat Dark Sky' project which sought to reduce light pollution in the city ($120,000 over four years). The City of Ballarat is an executive member of the Committee for Ballarat, a partner organisation for the WestVic Academy of Sport, and assists with the Ballarat Foundation's L2P learner driver mentoring program. It maintains relationships with the WVPHN and the Ballaarat Astronomical Society. The Courier approached several City of Ballarat councillors seeking their views on the Suicide Prevention Program issue. None responded before the newspaper's print deadline. Assistance with mental health issues is available through these services. Lifeline: 13 11 14 for 24 hours/seven days a week crisis support or lifeline.org.au Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467 Mens line: 1300 789 978 or mensline.org.au Survivors of Suicide: 0449 913 535 Relationships Australia: 1800 050 321 headspace Ballarat (for 12-25s and parent support): 5304 4777 Solider On: 1300 620 380 Ballarat Community Health: 5338 4500 QLife: 1800 184 527 (Support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex) If you are seeing this message you are a loyal digital subscriber to The Courier, as we made this story available only to subscribers. Thankyou very much for your support and allowing us to continue telling Ballarat's story. We appreciate your support of journalism in our great city.
PREVENTION: Leanne Beagley, Sean Duffy and Cr Samantha McIntosh at the time of the launch of the suicide prevention trial in 2019
City of Ballarat officers have recommended councillors reject a suicide prevention program funding application at the forthcoming council meeting, despite council being involved with the trial from the beginning.
The Western Victoria Primary Health Network (WVPHN), a Commonwealth Government-funded initiative, developed the Ballarat Suicide Prevention Place Based Trial in 2019, aiming to reduce rates of suicide and suicide attempts, improve systems to prevent suicide, and improve individual resilience and wellbeing.
The City of Ballarat was a partner in the trial, along with an extensive number of other bodies including Ballarat Community Health, Ballarat Health Services, Area Mental Health Services, Federation University, St John of God, Victoria Police and Ambulance Victoria, Headspace and Lifeline.
The trial brought together health and welfare frontline workers, people with lived experience of mental health issues and a wide cross-section of community leaders to find ways to stem gaps in mental health care across the city, and to determine preventative actions using existing services.
At the time of the trial, then mayor Cr Samantha McIntosh said the trial was an important part of enabling the community to talk about the seriousness of suicide prevention.
"What this says to me is there is a great deal of awareness," Cr McIntosh said.
"We have a great group of experts with their understanding and skill...What we're seeing here is there can be a much better response if everyone is working together towards positive outcomes."
WVPHN made an application in the City of Ballarat's Strategic Partnership Grants for 2021-2022, one of five applications in the February 2022 window.
Applications are accepted by council twice yearly in February and August. They are considered by the City of Ballarat's Grants Acquittal and Reporting Working Group, comprised of six council officers from across council departments whose recommendations then go before councillors.
"The WVPHN submission exceeded the budget available for the program and officers considered this in forming their recommendation to Council
Matthew Wilson
The budget for the Strategic Partnership Grant 2021-2022 program is $1,140,000, with $53,959 available for new partnerships.
The five applications received totalled $666,969 with funding periods ranging from two to four years. The WVPHN proposal requested $261,969 over three years - significantly more than the available budget, the officers reported.
However, in their assessment, which will go before City of Ballarat councillors on Wednesday night, the officers noted the 'submission is detailed and informative and is supported by State Government. The development of the digital platform is currently underway. Questionable the sustainability (sic) of the project addressing ongoing maintenance, updating and administration of the digital platform.'
It's not clear if this is the only information put before councillors; councillors can request more information if they are unclear about the recommendations.
City of Ballarat's director of community wellbeing Matthew Wilson says the financial consideration of the budget for the program must be taken strongly into account in the assessment, as must the likely sustainability of the program.
"The WVPHN submission exceeded the budget available for the program and officers considered this in forming their recommendation to Council; the initiative is also eligible to be considered by other levels of government," Mr Wilson said.
"The panel assesses applications on the merit of what is submitted and in accordance with the responses to the questions in the application form. Financial, social and community considerations are inherent in the application form and process and therefore form part of what officers consider when making the recommendations to council."
The two applications recommended by officers to receive approval for funding were submitted by the Committee for Ballarat and the Fed Uni WestVic Academy of Sport, for the 'Future Shapers' Regional Community Leadership Program and a 'Wellbeing Network' respectively.
The Future Shapers application, which is an existing program bringing together emerging leaders from across Ballarat, sought $100,000 over four years; while the Wellbeing Network, which seeks to create a pool of resources and consultants athletes can access on a one-to-one basis, sought $60,000 over three years.
Both the Ballarat Foundation and the Ballaarat Astronomical Society made proposals for seeking funding which were recommended for rejection: the 'Vital Signs' project to address and alleviate disadvantage ($125,000 over four years); and the 'Ballarat Dark Sky' project which sought to reduce light pollution in the city ($120,000 over four years).
The City of Ballarat is an executive member of the Committee for Ballarat, a partner organisation for the WestVic Academy of Sport, and assists with the Ballarat Foundation's L2P learner driver mentoring program. It maintains relationships with the WVPHN and the Ballaarat Astronomical Society.
The Courier approached several City of Ballarat councillors seeking their views on the Suicide Prevention Program issue. None responded before the newspaper's print deadline.
Assistance with mental health issues is available through these services.
Lifeline: 13 11 14 for 24 hours/seven days a week crisis support or lifeline.org.au
Beyond Blue 1300 224 636 or beyondblue.org.au
Suicide Callback Service: 1300 659 467
Mens line: 1300 789 978 or mensline.org.au
Survivors of Suicide: 0449 913 535
Relationships Australia: 1800 050 321
headspace Ballarat (for 12-25s and parent support): 5304 4777
Solider On: 1300 620 380
Ballarat Community Health: 5338 4500
QLife: 1800 184 527 (Support for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and intersex)
If you are seeing this message you are a loyal digital subscriber to The Courier, as we made this story available only to subscribers. Thankyou very much for your support and allowing us to continue telling Ballarat's story. We appreciate your support of journalism in our great city.
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WASHINGTON (AP) _ CoStar Group Inc. (CSGP) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $89.3 million.
The Washington-based company said it had profit of 23 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to 31 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 28 cents per share.
The commercial real estate information and marketing provider posted revenue of $515.8 million in the period, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $512.3 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, CoStar expects its per-share earnings to range from 20 cents to 21 cents.
The company said it expects revenue in the range of $529 million to $534 million for the fiscal second quarter.
CoStar expects full-year earnings in the range of 98 cents to $1.03 per share, with revenue ranging from $2.15 billion to $2.17 billion.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Hundreds of millions of dollars in business profit tax cuts passed the Republican-majority state House on Tuesday, and Democratic Gov. Tom Wolf said he was optimistic a final deal can be struck in the coming months.
Lawmakers voted overwhelmingly for a bill that would reduce the corporate net income rate from 10% to 9%, and the if state's revenues are sufficient, down to 8% by 2025.
If enacted into law, the measure would cost about $128 million in 2022-23, as it would not cover the entire 12-month period. But in the following years it will reduce state revenues by $400 million to $450 million annually, House Republicans projected.
The lead sponsor, Beaver County Republican Rep. Josh Kail, called it "a measured approach that rewards growth and also allows us to have more cuts without further legislation.”
The bill approved by the House by a vote of 195-8 would make future corporate net income tax cuts contingent on state budget surpluses of at least $500 million.
Pennsylvania state revenues are exceptionally strong this fiscal year. The most recent Revenue Department figures show the year-to-date general fund collections are about $2.7 billion — or 8% — above projections through March. Wolf said Tuesday that the surplus for the month of April alone are likely to approach $1.5 billion when finalized in the coming days.
Pennsylvania's state budget this year is $40 billion, with billions in federal money in reserve along with a rainy day fund approaching $3 billion.
The size of state tax cuts is currently limited, a condition of Pennsylvania accepting federal coronavirus recovery funds.
Rep. Napoleon Nelson, D-Montgomery, said there had been talk of even larger cuts, along with other changes that would bring more tax revenue from companies that do business in multiple states.
“There's so much more that we can do, if we actually allow the agreement to happen,” Nelson said. “Let's actually provide businesses with what they need so that they can come to Pennsylvania.”
The corporate net income tax rate, technically 9.99%, has been at that level since 1995.
The bill was sent to the state Senate, where Republican majority spokesperson Erica Clayton Wright said a corporate net income tax cut has bipartisan support “and is a component of the overall strategy” to boost Pennsylvania's economy. She said the House-passed bill “will be part of those discussions” with Wolf and the House. | https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Billions-in-surplus-have-lawmakers-thinking-17128586.php | 2022-04-26T21:51:53Z | https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Billions-in-surplus-have-lawmakers-thinking-17128586.php | false | 14 |
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Pennsylvania might as well be known as the pretzel state rather than the keystone state for the number of pretzels made in the commonwealth.
On national Pretzel Day, Apr. 26, the commonwealth’s official Facebook page made the bold statement that 80% of the nation’s pretzels are made in Pennsylvania.
Here are some of the top soft pretzel producers in the state based on Yelp and Google users' reviews, in no particular order:
City Center Pretzel Co. in Philadelphia
Insider tip about this pretzel place: “Get here at midnight and get what must be one of the best deals in a major US city -- $1 per three pretzels," Yelp users say
This well-known chain boasts a five-star rating, according to Google reviewers. They describe themselves as a “Counter-serve chain for Philadelphia-style soft pretzels & dips.”
Julius Sturgis Oretzek Bakery in Lititz
This bakery is known for continuing its 19th-century traditional technique and they offer tours by appointment.
Pretzelworks Inc. in Philadelphia
Although this might be a smaller soft pretzel company they've been making some of the most outrageous soft pretzels since 1960. They not only offer cheese sauce, but they even have shrimp as a topping!
Immergut Hand-Rolled Pretzels in Intercourse
This Amish-run business has hundreds of rave reviews. "Each pretzel is hand-rolled and baked to perfection with just the right amount of butter and salt, unless otherwise requested," according ot Real Lancaster County.
Bonus:
They are currently closed to the public, according to their website but still offer wholesale and catering. "Well done York City Pretzel Company" reviewers say and "If you want to experience the beauty of a true Bavarian pretzel, all you have to do is make your way to York City Pretzel Co. in York County." according to Zagat.
We didn't forget about you hard-pretzel lovers, here are the top rated hard-pretzel producers from Pennsylvania:
Uncle Henry’s Pretzel Bakery in Mohnoton
"These are THE BEST hard pretzels in existence!" one Google reviewe wrote. You can pick how well done they are baked and they offer chocolate coating!
Tom Sturgis Bakery in Reading
Does the last name sound familiar? Yes, you read that correct "America's first pretzel baking family" also runs a hard pretzel bakery, and reviewers, "cannot rave enough about these pretzels."
Keystone Pretzel Bakery in Lititz
This producer is probably known to you as Utz. They are known for the thick pretzels rods. Although some reviewers think they are "boring" and "bland" others cannot get enough of them and are constantly purchasing 40 oz tubs, according to Yelp.
Is newer, but well loved hard pretzel producer that makes extremely flavorful pretzels such as Buffalo Blue, Garlic, and Cheddar. Plus, they offer gluten-free options.
EJ Faller Pretzel Company in Reading
Faller's makes traditional, authentic Pennsylvania Dutch-style pretzels. Specializing in thin preztel rods made in a brick oven.
This is the top producer of pretzels, according to the company, which has been making Pretzels since 1909! They currently offer eight varieties of pretzel products in seemingly endless shapes and flavors.
Martin’s Pretzel Bakery in Akron
It is last on our list but certainly not least as reviews say they have the "most flavorful traditional style pretzels."
Which you can purchase at most grocery stores in the surrounding states, if not nationwide.
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RINGGOLD, Ga. (AP) — As he met with voters recently in a part of northwest Georgia where Donald Trump is still very popular, David Perdue invoked his belief in the lie that elections in 2020 and 2021 were stolen from the former president and himself.
“First of all, it was stolen,” Perdue said. “The facts are coming out.”
When the rally was over, Perdue visited the storefront office of a group that similarly espouses election falsehoods. Perdue posteda photo on his Facebook page of himself beaming as the group’s cofounder talks under a banner proclaiming “a legal vote requires the rule of law.”
The emphasis on false election claims is a reminder of how far Perdue has veered to the right ahead of next month’s primary against incumbent Republican Gov. Brian Kemp. He’s evolved from a business-minded conservative who won a U.S. Senate seat in 2014 by focusing on federal spending to a hard-liner who associates with conspiracy theorists.
That tracks with the broader shifts in the Republican Party under Trump. But some in the GOP warn that the fixation on past elections will do little to win a general election in Georgia, where moderate voters are crucial.
“I think David Perdue had a broad appeal in 2014,” said Eric Tanenblatt, former chief of staff to ex-Georgia Republican Gov. Sonny Perdue and a former fundraiser for David Perdue who is backing Kemp in the primary. “I think he was a lot more relatable because he was talking about issues that were a lot more appealing to the broader electorate.”
Perdue, who was personally courted by Trump to enter the race as retribution for Kemp not going along with election lies, is lagging ahead of the May 24 primary. An Atlanta Journal-Constitution poll released Tuesday found Kemp leading Perdue 53% to 27% among likely voters. While that’s a sizable margin, it just barely puts Kemp above the 50% threshold he would need to avoid a runoff.
Kemp is pressing his advantage, traveling Tuesday to a barbecue restaurant in Perdue’s middle Georgia hometown of Bonaire to sign a state income tax cut that could eventually total $2 billion. While Perdue has pushed to gradually eliminate the state income tax entirely, Kemp boasted of a series of tax breaks, including a two-month gas tax holiday and a $1 billion-plus special income tax refund.
Speaking at the White Diamond Grill, a longtime Perdue hangout featured in a campaign commercial for Perdue’s 2014 Senate run, Kemp said he wants state government to “take in the very least amount possible needed to serve the people properly.”
Despite Perdue’s change in tone since 2014, the former chief executive of Reebok and Dollar General insists he hasn’t changed as he eyes the governor’s mansion.
“Even in the Senate, I was an outsider,” Perdue said in Ringgold. “I was never part of the good ol’ boys club up there, trust me.”
Still, Perdue’s sharpest focus is on claims that Georgia’s 2020 presidential election and 2021 Senate runoffs, in which Perdue lost to Democrat Jon Ossoff, were fraudulently won by Democrats. No credible evidence has emerged to support Perdue and Trump’s claims of mass voter fraud. Federal and state election officials and Trump’s own attorney general have said the election was fair, and the former president’s allegations were also roundly rejected by courts, including by judges Trump appointed.
During the speech, he touted his lawsuit that seeks to unseal physical ballots for examination in Atlanta’s Fulton County, making allegations without evidence that poll workers took bribes and people were paid to gather and deliver ballots illegally.
“Who paid you to deliver those harvested ballots?” Perdue asked, suggesting that was a question his lawsuit would settle.
Perdue in 2014 was channeling some of the same businessman-outsider themes that Trump harnessed so powerfully two years later. But he was more subtle then, introducing himself to voters as a “different type of person” who cared most about reforming federal spending.
Perdue wasn’t generally seen as the most conservative choice in 2014. After winning the primary, he defeated Democratic candidate Michelle Nunn, whom he said he still considered a friend years later, a nod to a bipartisanship out of vogue among hardcore partisans.
While Perdue was considered a strong conservative in the Senate, there were times he could reach across the aisle. He sought to curb school shootings by promoting better practices for campus safety and security. Perdue offended some conservatives by voting for $900 billion in additional COVID-19 relief in December 2020, while locked in a runoff with Ossoff.
Perdue was never afraid to play to the far right. In 2016 he asked an evangelical Christian audience to pray for President Barack Obama, citing a psalm that calls for vengeance on the enemies of God: “Let his days be few, and let another have his office.” Perdue denied wishing actual harm on the president.
Today, Perdue blames inflation, high gas prices, immigration and American deaths in Afghanistan on Kemp’s failure to block Democrats from winning in Georgia. He warns only he can bring Trump voters to the ballot box to defeat Democrat Stacey Abrams. And he says that without Republican control in Georgia, a Republican will lose in 2024.
“You can’t win the presidency, a Republican can’t win, without Georgia,” Perdue said. “And if Stacey Abrams wins this governor’s job, no Republican’s going to win this state for president. Just trust me.”
After Perdue finished speaking to Catoosa County Republicans, he and his wife drove the 3 miles (4.8 kilometers) to an office of VoterGA, wedged between a discount grocer and a Dollar Tree. VoterGA has been protesting Georgia’s election system for years, including a failed lawsuit to toss a previous generation of electronic voting machines. VoterGA co-founder Garland Favorito has risen to prominence with Trump’s relentless focus on fraud claims.
Favorito has also questioned the official version of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks and the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He’s claimed Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh improperly covered up the 1993 death of Vince Foster, a lawyer for then-President Bill Clinton.
Perdue’s embrace of VoterGA could be trouble in a general election in closely divided Georgia, but many primary voters appreciate his stances. Bonnie Evans, a Fort Oglethorpe retiree, said he liked Perdue’s promises to bolster the state police and crack down on immigrants in the country illegally.
“I’m a 100% for him,” Evans said. “I was about 80% for him coming in. I think he has common sense. He’s not a career politician.”
Perdue also lines up behind other proposals that divide Republicans. Perdue and Trump want Atlanta’s affluent, white-majority Buckhead neighborhood to get a vote on seceding from the Blacker, poorer remainder of Atlanta. Those who favor a divorce claim Atlanta will never be able to reduce violent crime, but got nowhere in the state legislature this year amid intractable opposition from business groups.
The candidate also amplifies opponents of a $5 billion, 7,500-job electric truck plant announced east of Atlanta by Rivian Automotive of Irvine, California. Residents knock the plant for ruining their rural quality of life and the state for not consulting them. Perdue in an ad blames “RINO Brian Kemp” for a “secret backroom deal” for a “scheme to give away hundreds of millions of tax dollars” to a company owned by “liberal billionaire George Soros.”
Those claims overstate Soros’ role. He bought $2 billion worth of shares about the same time Rivian chose Georgia, but Soros owns only 2% of Rivian and there’s no evidence he had any influence on the announcement. The deal is secretive, but no more secretive than other incentive deals Georgia hands out.
The Anti-Defamation League has said that misinformation about Soros is a cornerstone of antisemitic activity.
The attacks on Rivian show Perdue’s alienation from some parts of the business community. The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, which endorsed Perdue in 2020 and has endorsed Kemp this year, said in February that politicians criticizing Rivian “are counterproductive and harmful to the long-term economic prosperity for our communities.”
Despite such criticism, along with polling and fundraising troubles, Perdue still insists he can win.
“It’s right here in our hands,” Perdue told the group in Ringgold. “We have the numbers, if we all vote.”
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LOS ANGELES - Like most fast-food chains, Burger King has entered the rewards program trend.
This means consumers have the chance to get free munchies but with a slight catch. Burger King’s most recent promotion includes offering free fries all year if you join their exclusive new Royal Perks benefit program. That and purchase anything else on the menu.
Anyone who joins the program is in for a variety of deals and freebies that change throughout the week.
Last year, the fast-food giant ramped up its rewards efforts for customers ordering food online as other chains continue to beef up their mobile ordering business during the pandemic.
Customers who join the program will also be able to rack up points for every dollar spent which helps them nab rewards for ordering via the chain’s website or app.
The launch comes on the heels of major competitors expanding their digital rewards offerings. McDonald’s last week said it would be expanding testing for a new app-based loyalty program called MyMcDonald’s Rewards, now running in New England, Nevada and Arizona. A spokesperson for McDonald’s told Fox News that customers in select markets can earn points for every dollar spent, with more than 85% of rewards members participating in the pilot program.
Other chains continue to capitalize on rewards to build customer loyalty during the pandemic, and it seems to be working. Starbucks Rewards program has amassed some 22 million members in the fourth quarter of last year, which made up 50% of sales at the chain’s company-run locations, according to data from Restaurant Business Online.
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'Rolling Thunder' organizer pledges peaceful demonstration but won't speak to controversial guest
The organizer of the coming “Rolling Thunder” bike convoy to Ottawa is promising a peaceful event this weekend, as possibly more than a thousand people arrive for a multi-day rally.
Speaking on Newstalk 580 CFRA’s The Evan Solomon Show, organizer Neil Sheard said the event is meant to “take back” the National War Memorial.
“This is a bike rally to help heal and give back that dignity to that monument that was desecrated by the powers that be,” he said.
Sheard said the erection of fencing around the National War Memorial during the “Freedom Convoy” occupation in January and February was a “desecration” of the monument. The fences went up following video of a woman jumping on top of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in the first weekend of the convoy protest and, later, urine in the snow on the monument.
Sheard said the woman who jumped on the tomb was quickly shouted down and he believed dogs were responsible for the urine stains.
“We were guarding it,” he said, of veterans who stood watch at the monument as the occupation dragged on. “Then, the powers that be decided to come in and physically remove veterans off sacred ground.”
Police officers, empowered by the Emergencies Act, moved on Feb. 18 and 19 to evict convoy protesters and others from their entrenched positions within the downtown core, including at the National War Memorial. This came three weeks after the first demonstrators arrived and began parking large vehicles along Wellington Street and throughout the core. The operation led to scores of arrests and dozens of vehicles were impounded. Wellington Street in front of Parliament remains closed to vehicles.
Ottawa police are prohibiting vehicles in an area of the downtown core this weekend. Sheard said the group has a route planned for their rally.
The motor vehicle exclusion zone, as outlined by the City of Ottawa, for the 'Rolling Thunder' motorcycle rally on April 29-May 1. (City of Ottawa)
“We’ve been working with the city, we worked with the police, and we now have a route, and it’s all settled,” he said. “We’re not going around the monument. We are still going to do a drive-by. We’re going to keep the bikes under control, bring ‘em in, do a little bit of a salute with the bikes driving by down Mackenzie, across the bridge at Mackenzie, back down onto Rideau and then push out the city.”
According to an itinerary posted on the “Rolling Thunder” website, there will be a rally and march on Parliament Hill on Friday at 6 p.m. Bikers will muster at the St. Laurent Shopping Centre at 9 a.m. Saturday. At 10 a.m., there will be Veterans for Freedom service at the National War Memorial. Bikers will roll through the city between 11 a.m. and 12 p.m. A second rally on Parliament Hill is planned for 2 p.m. and then a bike show is scheduled for 6 p.m., with a location to be determined. They will attend the Capital City Bikers’ Church in Vanier on Sunday morning.
In response to concerns about noise, which was omnipresent during the “Freedom Convoy” occupation, Sheard said there would be no bikes running at night.
“They’re coming in, do the run, go for a drive, and then they’re done,” he said. “Some will stay in the city to stay overnight to go shopping in your beautiful city. Some will go home.”
NOTORIOUS FIGURE CHRIS SKY LISTED AS ‘SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER’
When pressed about the presence of notorious far-right figure Chris “Sky” Saccoccia on the itinerary, Sheard claimed he was not involved in the event.
“He has nothing to do with this,” Sheard said. “He’s not a feature in this. He’s got nothing to do with this.”
The “Rolling Thunder” website’s schedule says on April 30 there will be a rally and march at Parliament Hill with “special guest speaker Chris Sky.” He is the only person named on the itinerary.
Sheard, who insisted the event is “purely about veterans” told Solomon that Saccoccia would not be speaking at the National War Memorial, but he “may be off somewhere else speaking” on Saturday.
“He is not part of what is happening on the monument,” Sheard said.
Saccoccia has been a prominent figure in protests against COVID-19 mandates. He’s been arrested in Winnipeg and Thunder Bay for violating public health orders and was charged in Toronto with uttering death threats, assaulting a peace officer and dangerous operation of a conveyance in 2021.
The Canadian Anti-Hate Network has also documented that Saccoccia has a history of bigoted comments, including Holocaust denial, racism and homophobia.
Sheard insisted Saccoccia is not involved in the rally for veterans.
“Chris Sky has nothing to do with what’s happening on the veterans’ side,” he said. “There’s a list of the things that will be happening on that day. He is not a special guest of us. He’s not part of Veterans for Freedom. This has nothing to do with Chris Sky.”
After being pressed, Sheard acknowledged he is “part of what is happening that day” but insisted there is no relationship between him and Saccoccia. Sheard eventually said Saccoccia has freedom of speech.
“Free speech in this country, my friend. That’s why veterans died, so he can say what he wants and you can say what you want,” Sheard said.
Ottawa police say they are prepared for the weekend. Interim Chief Steve Bell warned participants that they would held accountable if they broke the law.
"I want to be clear with both organizers and participants: you will be held accountable for your actions before, during, and after the events," Bell said.
Echoing Bell’s comment, a statement from Sheard on behalf of “Rolling Thunder” said all participants are urged to follow the law and to report any unlawful action to police.
“RCMP, OPP and municipal police services will be held accountable in the court of law for their actions before, during and after events,” the statement said.
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Paleontologists announced the discovery in southern Ontario of a rare and well-preserved fossil of an ancient arthropod species that lived approximately 450 million years ago. | https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/rolling-thunder-organizer-pledges-peaceful-demonstration-but-won-t-speak-to-controversial-guest-1.5877211 | 2022-04-26T22:10:52Z | https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/rolling-thunder-organizer-pledges-peaceful-demonstration-but-won-t-speak-to-controversial-guest-1.5877211 | true | 1 |
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PUTNAM CO., Tenn. (WKRN) – Jessica Clark was a long time city employee of Cookeville and a proud board member of the Putnam County Fair. She and more than a dozen others were lost in the March 2020 tornado outbreak that raced across the state with devastating results.
Now, Putnam County Mayor Randy Porter said her dedication and infectious enthusiasm will be honored for generations to come.
He recalled that dreadful night. “You just you don’t think it’ll ever happen to your community. But then all of a sudden, you wake up in the middle of the night, and it has happened, and and then you start hearing the reports and they keep getting worse. And then you hear that one of your own is involved in it. It just, it was a sad time.”
Porter continued, “We love Jessica and we miss her so much as we did the other 18 people that was lost in the storm.”
The county was devastated, but from the wreckage a spirit rose that even surprised Mayor Porter.
“We came together in just an unbelievable way. When so many people were hurting, so many homes damaged and lost, and our community came together in a way that I’ve never seen before.” Porter added,”This makes me very proud to live Putnum County.”
Clark loved Cookeville with all of her heart. Her life was dedicated to the city as an employee, except that one week each year she dedicated it to the county fair.
Porter remembered, “Every time I was in City Hall with Jessica, she always wanted to talk about fair. That’s the conversation we had every time, and I might be in there two or three times a week. And she was just a special person, and she loved the fair so much.”
So, it is fitting that the new visitor center at the Putnam County Fairgrounds will be named in her honor.
The 20,000 square foot building will serve as a conference center, event center, and welcome center. The state just approved the first $2.5 million dollars for construction.
“It’s just great and can’t thank our State Rep. Ron Williams and Senator Paul Bailey and Speaker Cameron Sexton, and for making sure that it happened,” Porter said.
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Opening Contest: Luther, Bulk Nasty, Tito Oric, Jake Omen & RC Dupree vs. Dark Order (Alex Reynolds, Alan Angels, 10, Evil Uno, Stu Grayson & Colt Cabana): Reynolds works over Oric in the early moments, but Oric tags in and gets controlled. Uno eye pokes Oric followed by a neckbreaker. Reynolds tags in and delivers a running uppercut off the ropes after a splash in the corner. Luther tags in and is met with forearms by Reynolds. Luther nails Reynolds with a spin kick followed by a snap suplex for a one count. Luther tries to slam Omen onto Reynolds, but fails. 10 enters the match and shoulder blocks a few guys before slamming Nasty to the mat. 10 pump kicks Luther off the apron and Angels hits a suicide dive onto Luther. Reynolds hits an assisted moonsault to the floor. 10 delivers a spinebuster and tags in Uno. Uno and Grayon hit Fatality for the win on Oric. (*. A simple squash for Dark Order, but they displayed some fun offense. I didn’t really see much out of anyone on the losing side in this match.) | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2581360363328/aew-renewing-passion-for-pro-wrestling | 2022-04-26T22:11:47Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2581360363328/aew-renewing-passion-for-pro-wrestling | true | 1 |
Psychologist hired by Depp testifies about Heard’s health
FALLS CHURCH, Va. (AP) — A forensic psychologist testified Tuesday that actor Amber Heard suffers from borderline personality disorder and histrionic personality disorder, as the civil lawsuit between her and ex-husband Johnny Depp continues to wallow in the couple’s personal issues.
Depp is suing Heard for libel in Fairfax County Circuit Court after she wrote an op-ed piece in The Washington Post referring to herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” The article doesn’t mention Depp by name, but his lawyers say the article contains “defamation by implication” because it clearly refers to allegations of domestic abuse made by heard when she filed for divorce in 2016.
The psychologist, Shannon Curry, was hired by Depp’s legal team. She said she reached her diagnosis during 12 hours of interviews with Heard, as well as from reviewing her mental-health records.
Curry also testified that Heard does not suffer post-traumatic stress disorder from her relationship with Depp, as Heard has claimed.
Depp’s team hopes Curry’s testimony bolsters their contention that Heard was the aggressor in the couple’s troubled relationship. Depp just concluded four days on the witness stand and testified about Heard’s “need for conflict” and her tendency to hound and pursue him during arguments when he tried to walk away and disengage.
The two personality disorders are similar, Curry said. Borderline personality is a disease of instability, she said “driven by an underlying fear of abandonment.” She said people with the disorder “will make desperate attempts to prevent that from happening.”
Evidence introduced earlier at the trial includes audio clips of Heard begging Depp not to leave, and to stay with her after he indicated a desire to break up or separate.
She also said that borderline personality disorder “seems to be a predictive factor for women who implement violence against their partner.” Depp has said he is the one who was a victim of domestic violence, and that Heard hit him on multiple occasions and threw items like paint cans and vodka bottles at him.
Histrionic personality disorder, Curry said, is associated with “drama and shallowness,” and a need to be the center of attention.
She said there’s a correlation in the disorder with people who are physically attractive and “utilize their looks to get that attention.”
On cross-examination, Heard’s lawyers questioned Curry for potential bias, noting that she had dinner and drinks with Depp and his lawyers at Depp’s house before she was hired. Curry said it was just part of the interview process.
And Heard’s lawyers called attention to evidence that Heard reported abuse contemporaneously to her therapist and to the couple’s marriage counselor.
While the libel lawsuit is supposed to center on whether Depp was defamed in the article, most of the trial has focused on ugly details of the couple’s brief marriage. Depp has denied ever striking Heard. Heard’s attorneys say Depp physically and sexually abused her and that Depp’s denials lack merit because he was often drunk and high to the point of blacking out.
Earlier Tuesday, jurors heard testimony from Tara Roberts, who managed Depp’s private island in the Bahamas. She testified that she never saw Heard with any kind of bruises. Her testimony also provided another window into some of the extravagances of Depp’s lifestyle.
She said she was paid $120,000 to manage the island, where Depp tooled around on a John Deere utility vehicle. The island had a four-person staff, including Roberts, though Depp was only there a few times a year. One section of shoreline on the island was dubbed Brando Beach, for the actor with whom Depp had collaborated in the past.
Roberts also testified about an incident that occurred when Depp and his family had a final excursion on a yacht before it was to be sold to author J.K. Rowling. On cross-examination, Roberts acknowledged that Depp passed out face-first in the sand, and that she arranged for a helicopter to take some passengers away after the yacht trip turned unpleasant.
Earlier testimony has centered on activities that occurred in the five penthouses Depp owned atop the Eastern Columbia Building in Los Angeles.
The final witness Tuesday, Los Angeles police officer Melissa Saenz, testified about her visit to the building in May 2016, just days before Heard filed for divorce and showed up at a courthouse to seek a restraining order with a large mark on her face that she says came from a fight with Depp that night.
The officer, testifying through a recorded deposition, said she saw that Heard had been crying but saw no evidence of an injury — Depp’s lawyers say Saenz’s testimony is evidence that Heard faked her injury to damage Depp’s reputation.
Saenz could not recall many details of her interactions with Heard that night, but she did “remember being impressed by the penthouse, how big and beautiful it was.”
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden has granted the first three pardons of his term, providing clemency to a Kennedy-era Secret Service agent convicted of federal bribery charges that he tried to sell a copy of an agency file and to two people who were convicted on drug-related charges but went on to become pillars in their communities.
The Democratic president also commuted the sentences of 75 others for nonviolent, drug-related convictions. The White House announced the clemencies Tuesday as it launched a series of job training and reentry programs for those in prison or recently released.
Many of those who received commutations have been serving their sentences on home confinement during the COVID-19 pandemic. Several were serving lengthy sentences and would have received lesser terms had they been convicted today for the same offenses as a result of the 2018 bipartisan sentencing reform ushered into law by the Trump administration.
“America is a nation of laws and second chances, redemption, and rehabilitation,” Biden said in a statement announcing the clemencies. “Elected officials on both sides of the aisle, faith leaders, civil rights advocates, and law enforcement leaders agree that our criminal justice system can and should reflect these core values that enable safer and stronger communities.”
Those granted pardons are:
— Abraham Bolden Sr., 86, the first Black Secret Service agent to serve on a presidential detail. In 1964, Bolden, who served on President John F. Kennedy’s detail, faced federal bribery charges that he attempted to sell a copy of a Secret Service file. His first trial ended in a hung jury.
Following his conviction in a second trial, key witnesses admitted lying at the prosecutor’s request, according to the White House. Bolden, of Chicago, was denied a retrial and served three years, nine months in federal prison. Bolden has maintained his innocence and wrote a book in which he argued he was targeted for speaking out against racist and unprofessional behavior in the Secret Service.
Bolden in an interview said he believed Biden “sympathized” with him and “saw a need to honor due process in my case.” The pardon came nearly 61 years after he joined the Kennedy detail. He said he asked off of the detail after enduring racial slurs from fellow agents and small nooses were left around his workplace.
“I met President Kennedy on April 28, 1961 and on April 25 I got word of the presidential pardon,” said Bolden, who first petitioned the White House for a pardon during the Nixon administration. “That’s pretty close.”
— Betty Jo Bogans, 51, was convicted in 1998 of possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine in Texas after attempting to transport drugs for her boyfriend and his accomplice. Bogans, a single mother with no prior record, received a seven-year sentence. In the years since her release from prison, Bogans has held consistent employment, even while undergoing cancer treatment, and has raised a son.
— Dexter Jackson , 52, of Athens, Georgia, was convicted in 2002 for using his pool hall to facilitate the trafficking of marijuana. Jackson pleaded guilty and acknowledged he allowed his business to be used by marijuana dealers.
After Jackson was released from prison, he converted his business into a cellphone repair service that employs local high school students through a program that provides young adults with work experience. Jackson has built and renovated homes in his community, which has a shortage of affordable housing.
Civil rights and criminal justice reform groups have pushed the White House to commute sentences and work harder to reduce disparities in the criminal justice system. Biden’s grants of clemency also come as the administration has faced congressional scrutiny over misconduct and the treatment of inmates in the beleaguered federal Bureau of Prisons, which is responsible for inmates serving sentences of home confinement.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki said Biden in his first commutations of his presidency focused on petitions from individuals who had less than four years to serve.
Biden, as head of the Senate Judiciary Committee, helped shepherd through the 1994 crime bill that many criminal justice experts say contributed to harsh sentences and mass incarceration of Black people.
During his 2020 White House run, Biden vowed to reduce the number of people incarcerated in the U.S. and called for nonviolent drug offenders to be diverted to drug courts and treatment.
He also has pushed for better training for law enforcement and called for criminal justice system changes to address disparities that have led to minorities and the poor making up a disproportionate share of the nation’s incarcerated population.
Inimai Chettiar, federal director of the criminal justice reform advocacy group Justice Action Network, called Biden’s first pardons and commutations “just modest steps” and urged Biden “to meet the urgency of the moment.”
“President Biden ran on a promise to help end mass incarceration, and he has broad public support for that promise,” Chettiar added.
Biden’s predecessor, Donald Trump, granted 144 pardons and clemency to 238 during his four years in office.
Some criminal justice advocates are pressing for Biden to act with more haste, calling on the president to establish a permanent clemency review board. More than 18,000 clemency petitions are pending, according to the Justice Department.
White House counsel Dana Remus, at a virtual roundtable discussion on Tuesday with formerly incarcerated people hosted by the Biden administration, said that the pardons and commutations are “just the beginning.”
“The President will continue to review clemency petitions over the coming months,” Remus said. “And we will continue all of this critically important work in supporting formerly incarcerated persons in creating second chances and ensuring that our criminal justice system is more just and more equal.”
Trump sought the advice of prison reform advocate Alice Johnson, a Black woman whose life sentence for a nonviolent drug offense he commuted in 2018. He was also lobbied by celebrity Kim Kardashian as well as advisers inside the White House, including daughter Ivanka Trump and son-in-law Jared Kushner, as he weighed applications for clemency.
The Republican used his pardon authority to help several political friends and allies, including former campaign chairman Paul Manafort, Republican operative Roger Stone and Charles Kushner, the father-in-law of Ivanka Trump.
Among Trump’s final acts as president was pardoning his former chief strategist Steve Bannon and Al Pirro, the ex-husband of Fox News host and Trump ally Jeanine Pirro.
Prosecutors alleged that Bannon, who had yet to stand trial when he was pardoned, had duped thousands of donors who believed their money would be used to fulfill Trump’s chief campaign promise to build a wall along the southern border. Instead, Bannon allegedly diverted more than $1 million, paying a salary to one campaign official and personal expenses for himself. Pirro was convicted in 2000 on tax charges.
With the slate of pardons and commutations announced Tuesday, Biden has issued more grants of clemency than any of the previous five presidents at this point in their terms, according to the White House.
In addition to the grants of clemency, Biden announced several new initiatives that are meant to help formerly incarcerated people gain employment — an issue that his administration is driving home as key to lowering crime rates and preventing recidivism.
The Labor Department is directing $140 million toward programs that offer job training, pre-apprenticeship programs, digital literacy training and pre-release and post-release career counseling and more for youth and incarcerated adults.
The $1 trillion infrastructure bill passed by Congress last year includes a trio of grant programs that the administration says promote hiring of formerly incarcerated individuals. And the Labor and Justice Departments announced on Tuesday a collaborative plan to provide $145 million over the next year on job skills training as well as individualized employment and reentry plans for people serving time in the Bureau of Prisons.
Biden said the new initiatives are vital to helping the more than 600,000 people released from prison each year get on stable ground.
“Helping those who served their time return to their families and become contributing members of their communities is one of the most effective ways to reduce recidivism and decrease crime,” Biden said.
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Babwin reported from Chicago. Associated Press writers Michael Balsamo and Darlene Superville contributed to this report. | https://phl17.com/us-news/ap-us-news/biden-pardons-former-secret-service-agent-and-2-others/ | 2022-04-26T22:14:30Z | https://phl17.com/us-news/ap-us-news/biden-pardons-former-secret-service-agent-and-2-others/ | true | 86 |
ORANGE, Conn. (AP) _ Avangrid Inc. (AGR) on Tuesday reported first-quarter earnings of $445 million.
The Orange, Connecticut-based company said it had profit of $1.15 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.16 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.07 per share.
The diversified energy and utility company posted revenue of $2.13 billion in the period, also topping Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $2.04 billion.
Avangrid expects full-year earnings in the range of $2.20 to $2.38 per share.
Avangrid shares have declined roughly 7% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Tuesday, shares hit $46.42, a drop of slightly more than 9% in the last 12 months.
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Fleshy, spore-bearing bodies of fungus are the bread and butter for Henry Hellmuth's family-owned urban mushroom farm called Ozark Forest Mushrooms.
Hellmuth's parents started the farm three decades ago in the Ozark forest. However, they've moved the majority of their operations to St. Louis, Missouri, because that's where the restaurants and grocery stores buy their mushrooms.
"We're growing blue oysters, king oysters, black pearl oysters, chestnut mushrooms, lion's mane, shitake," Hellmuth said.
Most mushrooms cost about $10 a pound, but some, like morels, sell for a much higher profit.
"Right now, full sale from Oregon, they're at about 45 bucks a pound, and then it cost about $1.50 a pound to ship them," Hellmuth said.
The only way to get morels is through foraging companies. Or you can hunt for them yourself in a nearby forest. Dan Liles is a mushroom expert who has been hunting morels ever since he moved to Missouri.
"People will turn their mother in before they will give up their morel hunting hotspots," Liles said. "Some people take them to the grave. They won't tell anybody where they are."
Not only are they delicious, but they sell for good money mostly because it's not easy to grow them in a greenhouse.
"They grow in symbiosis with a living tree," Hellmuth said. "So all the mushrooms we grow are sapaphytic, which grow on dead wood, which is a much, much easier process to replicate artificially than it is to replicate growing something that lives in symbiosis with another living being."
Liles says people have been trying to reproduce morel mushrooms for a long time.
"And it's very difficult," Liles said.
However, Michigan State University associate professor Trey Malone is determined to help small farmers make a better profit. His team of researchers was granted money from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to develop a plan for cultivating a morel mushroom industry.
"So there are two parts to this project that look at the supply side of mushrooms," Malone said. "Whether or not we can actually effectively grow them in greenhouses, and then the demand side of mushrooms. So, where would these mushrooms be sold? Who would these mushrooms be sold to? For what price?"
The project is ongoing, and Malone feels optimistic they will develop an effective plan to produce morel mushrooms on a commercial scale. Hellmuth says he's not holding his breath.
"The science of it alone is tricky, and then to be able to grow them commercially will be another obstacle to overcome," Hellmuth said. "I don't think we're going to see big morel industry for at least another decade, in my estimation. But I would love to experiment and play around with trying to cultivate them if I had more time."
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Federal authorities are offering a reward for information regarding two eagles who were shot — one fatally — on the Navajo Nation.
The Daily Times of Farmington, New Mexico, reports the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service says a bald eagle and a golden eagle were found shot in different areas at the Navajo Agricultural Products Industry headquarters this month with their tail feathers removed.
The bald eagle, found March 13, died of its injuries.
The golden eagle was found March 21 with injuries that led to the amputation of its left wing tip.
Bald and golden eagles are protected by the Bald and Golden Eagle Protection Act and the Migratory Bird Treaty Act.
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Superman reboot 'to introduce diverse cast and weaker Clark Kent'
SUPERMAN fans may be getting a large switch-up in the upcoming reboot of the DC Comics franchise. Not only could Superman be getting a brand new set of powers, he will be used as a "champion of the oppressed".
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Henry Cavill has played Superman in the DC Comics film series for almost ten years at this point - but has only appeared in three films as Clark Kent. He made his debut in 2013's Man of Steel before returning in 2016's Batman V Superman and 2017's Justice League.
Since then, rumours have hit that he will be getting replaced in the near future by a new actor taking on a brand new rendition of the iconic boy in blue.
Comic book movie leaker GeoPanda24 recently released a slew of details about the upcoming Superman reboot being written by Ta-Nehisi Coates on Twitter.
It is important to note that this information cannot be confirmed, so should be taken with a grain of salt.
With that said, GeoPanda24 explained that, while the Superman reboot was previously reported to follow a Black version of Kal-L, that is not the intention.
Instead, the leaker revealed: "Rather it uses Superman's alien heritage as a parallel to racism. They are, however going through with colorblind casting." (sic)
Here's a thread with everything I know about the #supermanreboot
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Colourblind casting is a method of casting actors in character roles without specific skin colours in mind.
The leaker added: "They do have descriptions of the characters in the script which gives away their races. Lois Lane is written with an Asian Actress in mind. Perry White is written as an African American man and Jimmy Olsen is described as a freckled redhead (no racebending with Jimmy)." (sic)
Considering Superman is literally an alien, this change likely won't alter the character much at all.
With that said, the biggest reported change comes in the superhero's powers.
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Traditionally, Superman is the ultimate superhero. Not only is he super fast, super strong, and able to fly, he also has heat vision and icy-cold breath.
These powers have been removed entirely, according to GeoPanda24.
They wrote: "Superman is heavily nerfed [weaker], being taken back to his golden age roots."
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The leaker revealed: "[Superman] can no longer fly, but he can instead 'leap tall buildings in a single bound'. He also lacks heat vision, frost breath and x-ray vision. He's also described as moving at Mach 7." (sic)
This pitch would line up with the original, golden-age comic books as mentioned, where Superman was not the invincible force of nature he has become in recent years.
Giving Superman more of a vulnerability would certainly be interesting to see on the big screen - but would it engage with DC Comics fans?
Even more interesting is the added information that this movie is being pitched as a social commentary, rather than a superhero movie blockbuster.
GeoPanda24 added: "The script is rather long, clocking in at 165 pages. This may be due to the fact that the film is being written as an awards contender rather than a regular Superhero film. It portrays Superman as a champion of the opressed. The government hates him but the people love him." (sic)
If true, this is likely being written with such films as Joker and The Batman in mind - both of which shelved the traditional superhero blueprint in favour of some more interesting takes.
However true this may be, one thing is for certain: Superman is going to be vastly different when he eventually hits the big screen. | https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1601628/superman-reboot-henry-cavill-weaker-golden-age-dc-comics | 2022-04-26T22:25:30Z | https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1601628/superman-reboot-henry-cavill-weaker-golden-age-dc-comics | false | 1 |
Joshua Media Ministries International Head David E. Taylor reportedly purchased a palatial estate in Avila of North Tampa, Florida.
The Tampa Bay Business Journal reported that the televangelist David E. Taylor bought the property under the name of the Kingdom of God Global Church of Taylor, Michigan. The deed was filed with Hillsborough County on Wednesday for the property, which costs $8.3 million. Tampa Bay Buccaneers co-owner Darcie Glazer Kassewitz and her husband sold it to the church.
The property has a 2,620 square-foot guest house and a 28,893 square-foot main house. Plus, several terraces, a five-car garage, a wine room, an executive library, a ballroom, 14 fireplaces, 10 full bathrooms, three half bathrooms, and 10 bedrooms.
Avila is a residential community comprised of more than 400 luxurious homes and members-only golf and country club. Redfin described the property as a private gated one-of-a-kind estate in Tampa's premier community that provides exclusivity on six manicured acres overlooking a golf course, conservation area, and pond.
"The grandeur continues outdoors to an inviting pool and spa, surrounded by spectacular grounds and lush landscape, with a cabana and fireplace, marvelous limestone terrace areas and entertaining pavilion with outdoor kitchen," Redfin said.
In addition to the property, the church has a separate mortgage of $4.9 million from a company associated with Crosby Capital of Miami Beach. The mortgage involves another mansion located in Chesterfield, Missouri that was bought last month.
The Christian Post said Taylor runs the Kingdom of God Global Church as its pastor. Taylor was deposed in 2016 in a Michigan court for financial corruption. The deposition notes that Taylor pretended to be confused by the lawyer's questions through "pitiful excuses for his frivolous purchases," which included a $2.8 million property in St. Louis.
The deposition also highlighted how Taylor inconsistently referred to the St. Louis property--initially as his home and later on as a residential center before calling it "a resort where we teach and train." Taylor reasoned that the property is used for his ministry, particularly in accommodating staff during training and different leaders.
The pastor then reasoned he does not know the address of the property despite being constantly transported there by members of his congregation in a variety of luxury vehicles. In line with the vehicles, the deposition highlighted that Taylor converted a Mercedes into a stretch limo for the ministry's high-profile guests. These expenses exclude the $30,000 Taylor spent every two years on designer clothes.
According to Taylor's website, Joshua Media Ministries is "a global outreach movement committed to establishing God's Kingdom through the proclamation and demonstration of the Gospel." The ministry uniquely provides dream interpretation based on Taylor's own experience of encountering God in a dream at the age of 17 in 1989.
The encounter led Taylor in being involved in ministry. He then wrote a book, "Face to Face Appearances from Jesus: The Ultimate Intimacy," which details how Taylor became involved in the healing ministry. Taylor claims he has brought a woman back to life, made the lame walk, gave hearing to the deaf, and gave sight to the blind. The ministry airs "Miracles Today Broadcast," which is seen in more than 190 countries. | https://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/15701/20220426/pastor-previously-deposed-for-corruption-buys-8-3m-mansion-from-tampa-bay-buccaneers-co-owner.htm | 2022-04-26T22:26:23Z | https://www.christianitydaily.com/articles/15701/20220426/pastor-previously-deposed-for-corruption-buys-8-3m-mansion-from-tampa-bay-buccaneers-co-owner.htm | false | 1 |
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NASCAR will require Denny Hamlin to complete sensitivity training after he tweeted a meme of a female Asian driver to depict Kyle Larson’s driving at the end of Sunday’s Cup race at Talladega Superspeedway.
NASCAR informed Hamlin on Tuesday morning that he must begin the process of his sensitivity training by the end of this week.
Toyota issued a statement Tuesday: “We have spoken with Denny Hamlin regarding his tweet from yesterday. Toyota supports NASCAR’s decision to mandate sensitivity training for Denny and we will all move forward together.”
Hamlin drives for Toyota at Joe Gibbs Racing. Toyota also supports Hamlin’s 23XI Racing team.
Hamlin apologized Monday night for the tweet he posted — and later removed — saying “it was a poor choice of memes and I saw how it was offensive.”
Hamlin tweeted a clip from the show “Family Guy” that references a female Asian driver. Larson’s name was superimposed over the driver. Larson’s mother is Asian American.
Larson moved up multiple lanes coming to the finish in Sunday’s race. His actions caused Kurt Busch to crash. The incident also collected Bubba Wallace. Both drive for 23XI Racing, the team Hamlin co-owns.
Hamlin’s tweet was posted at 4:44 p.m. ET Monday. Hamlin posted his apology at 11:49 p.m. ET Monday and noted he had removed the earlier tweet.
Section 4.3.e of the Cup Rule Book states: “NASCAR Members shall not make or cause to be made a public statement and/or communication that criticizes, ridicules, or otherwise disparages another person based upon that person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, or handicapping condition.”
Section 4.4.e of the Cup Rule Book states that a member could face a penalty for a “Statement and/or communication made public (including social media platforms) that demeans, criticizes, ridicules, or otherwise disparages another person based upon that person’s race, color, creed, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, or handicapping condition.” | https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2022/04/26/nascar-requires-denny-hamlin-to-complete-sensitivity-training-after-tweet/ | 2022-04-26T22:33:39Z | https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2022/04/26/nascar-requires-denny-hamlin-to-complete-sensitivity-training-after-tweet/ | false | 1 |
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DUBLIN, Calif. (AP) _ TriNet Group Inc. (TNET) on Tuesday reported first-quarter profit of $146 million.
On a per-share basis, the Dublin, California-based company said it had net income of $2.21. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, came to $2.55 per share.
The results topped Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $2.05 per share.
The human resources services outsourcing company posted revenue of $1.22 billion in the period. Its adjusted revenue was $395 million, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $348.8 million.
For the current quarter ending in July, TriNet expects its per-share earnings to range from $1.10 to $1.21.
The company expects full-year earnings in the range of $4.70 to $5.35 per share.
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