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The Philadelphia 76ers were up 3-0 in their series against the Toronto Raptors just a few days ago. The lead has since been sliced to 3-2.
That is waking up some echoes for 76ers coach Doc Rivers.
He’s the only coach in NBA history to lose three series in which his team had a 3-1 lead. No coach in NBA history has ever been on the losing end of a series after leading 3-0, either. But Rivers and the 76ers haven’t put the Raptors away yet, and now face a Game 6 in Toronto on Thursday night with hopes of avoiding a winner-take-all Game 7 in Philadelphia on Saturday.
“Let’s win it,” Rivers said. “Then we don’t have to talk about it.”
The 76ers are one of three teams that will take 3-2 leads on the road Thursday night, when a trio of Game 6’s are on tap. The others are Western Conference matchups: Top-seeded Phoenix will try to close out New Orleans, and fourth-seeded Dallas has a chance to eliminate fifth-seeded Utah.
Philadelphia’s lead looks far more tenuous than the ones held by Phoenix and Dallas. The Suns and Mavericks are coming off double-digit home wins that gave the appearance of them gaining control of those respective matchups.
But the 76ers are hurting, most notably because center Joel Embiid has a torn thumb ligament. And two closeout opportunities have already come and gone, which is why Rivers was getting questions Wednesday about those past 3-1 leads that haven’t worked out.
The first was in 2003, when he had eighth-seeded Orlando on the brink of beating top-seeded Detroit in Round 1 before the heavily favored Pistons rallied. The next was in 2015, when the Los Angeles Clippers led Houston 3-1 in the West semifinals before falling apart when Chris Paul got hurt. And the other was in 2020, when the Clippers lost a 3-1 lead to Denver in the NBA’s restart bubble at Walt Disney World near Orlando.
“Game 7 would have been in LA,” Rivers said. “It just happens.”
The Raptors, meanwhile, continue to believe they can make history. Only three teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit to force a Game 7 in the NBA. None has gone on to win the series; if Toronto pulls this off, it would meet Miami — and former Raptors guard Kyle Lowry — in the East semifinals beginning Monday.
“If somebody could do it, it would be us,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse said.
Thursday’s games:
76ERS AT RAPTORS
Philadelphia leads 3-2. Game 6, 7 p.m. EDT, NBA TV.
—NEED TO KNOW: The Sixers lead, yes, but the pendulum sure seems to be swinging Toronto’s way. Over the last three games, the Raptors have led (or been in a tie) a staggering 92.8% of the time. And if the Raptors hadn’t blown a 17-point lead in Game 3, the overtime game where Embiid’s 3-pointer was the game-winner, they could have a chance to close things out Thursday.
—KEEP AN EYE ON: 76ers G James Harden. He’s shooting just 35% from the field, 29% from 3-point range and averaging a low-for-him 16.9 points over his last eight playoff games going back to last season. With Embiid hurting, Harden needs to do more.
—INJURY WATCH: Raptors G Fred VanVleet (hip) missed Game 5 and is listed as doubtful for Game 6. Embiid is continuing to play through a torn thumb ligament.
—PRESSURE IS ON: Philadelphia. If this goes to Game 7, even in Philly, the advantage would be all Toronto.
SUNS AT PELICANS
Phoenix leads 3-2. Game 6, 7:30 p.m. EDT, TNT.
—NEED TO KNOW: In the all-rounds-best-of-seven format that has been in place since 2003, only four No. 1 seeds have been taken to a Game 7 in Round 1. Phoenix is going to try and avoid becoming the fifth. The Suns had a very businesslike win in Game 5, and now will enter a raucous road environment to try and close things out.
—KEEP AN EYE ON: New Orleans’ turnovers and 3-point shooting. The Pelicans were outscored by 11 (23-12) in points off turnovers in Game 5 and by 15 (30-15) from 3-point range. Phoenix won by 15. The Pelicans can’t afford discrepancies like that again and think this is going to Game 7.
—INJURY WATCH: Suns G Devin Booker (hamstring) remains out.
—PRESSURE IS ON: Phoenix. There’s no way for the Pelicans to feel pressure in this series, after going 36-46 and needing two play-in wins just to get here. They’re using house money right now, and the Suns can’t risk a winner-take-all Game 7 against a team playing fast and loose.
MAVERICKS AT JAZZ
Dallas leads 3-2. Game 6, 10 p.m. EDT, TNT.
—NEED TO KNOW: The last time Dallas won a playoff series, David Stern handed Mark Cuban and Dirk Nowitzki the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The Mavs have lost all six series they have played since winning the 2011 NBA title, but the seventh try might be the charm. Utah will try to overcome a 3-2 series deficit for the first time since the 2007 first round against Houston.
—KEEP AN EYE ON: Jazz G Donovan Mitchell. He’s 3 for his last 30 from 3-point range, spanning the last 14 quarters. His nine points in Game 5 were a playoff career-low.
—INJURY WATCH: Mitchell’s quads are bruised, but an MRI ruled out any hamstring issues.
—PRESSURE IS ON: Utah. It’s not just because the Jazz face elimination. If they can’t get out of this round, in a series where Mavs G Luka Doncic missed three games, it would be reasonable to think that big changes might be on the horizon.
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Raymond James & Associates lifted its stake in shares of The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. (NYSE:EL – Get Rating) by 7.3% in the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 578,356 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 39,464 shares during the quarter. Raymond James & Associates owned about 0.16% of Estée Lauder Companies worth $214,134,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission.
Several other hedge funds also recently made changes to their positions in EL. Morgan Stanley grew its position in shares of Estée Lauder Companies by 100.7% during the 2nd quarter. Morgan Stanley now owns 3,778,605 shares of the company’s stock worth $1,201,900,000 after buying an additional 1,895,658 shares during the period. Brown Advisory Inc. grew its position in Estée Lauder Companies by 26.5% in the 4th quarter. Brown Advisory Inc. now owns 3,241,559 shares of the company’s stock valued at $1,200,024,000 after purchasing an additional 678,097 shares during the period. Point72 Asset Management L.P. grew its position in Estée Lauder Companies by 185.3% in the 3rd quarter. Point72 Asset Management L.P. now owns 170,592 shares of the company’s stock valued at $51,166,000 after purchasing an additional 370,592 shares during the period. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership grew its position in Estée Lauder Companies by 954.6% in the 3rd quarter. Arrowstreet Capital Limited Partnership now owns 357,523 shares of the company’s stock valued at $107,232,000 after purchasing an additional 323,623 shares during the period. Finally, Allspring Global Investments Holdings LLC acquired a new stake in Estée Lauder Companies in the 4th quarter valued at $91,613,000. 56.54% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
In other news, EVP Carl P. Haney sold 1,152 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, February 15th. The stock was sold at an average price of $307.94, for a total transaction of $354,746.88. The sale was disclosed in a legal filing with the SEC, which can be accessed through this link. Also, insider John Demsey sold 10,027 shares of the company’s stock in a transaction dated Wednesday, February 9th. The shares were sold at an average price of $319.68, for a total value of $3,205,431.36. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. Insiders sold a total of 50,816 shares of company stock worth $15,940,998 over the last 90 days. 13.95% of the stock is currently owned by company insiders.
Shares of NYSE EL traded down $8.58 during mid-day trading on Wednesday, reaching $259.64. 1,442,468 shares of the company’s stock were exchanged, compared to its average volume of 1,588,788. The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. has a 52 week low of $248.42 and a 52 week high of $374.20. The firm has a 50-day moving average price of $276.23 and a two-hundred day moving average price of $314.30. The firm has a market capitalization of $93.12 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 28.79, a price-to-earnings-growth ratio of 3.29 and a beta of 1.08. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.84, a current ratio of 1.73 and a quick ratio of 1.27.
Estée Lauder Companies (NYSE:EL – Get Rating) last announced its quarterly earnings data on Thursday, February 3rd. The company reported $3.01 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $2.63 by $0.38. Estée Lauder Companies had a return on equity of 44.71% and a net margin of 18.35%. The business had revenue of $5.54 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $5.49 billion. During the same period in the previous year, the business posted $2.61 EPS. The firm’s quarterly revenue was up 14.2% compared to the same quarter last year. As a group, sell-side analysts forecast that The Estée Lauder Companies Inc. will post 7.52 EPS for the current fiscal year.
The company also recently disclosed a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, March 15th. Investors of record on Monday, February 28th were paid a $0.60 dividend. This represents a $2.40 dividend on an annualized basis and a yield of 0.92%. The ex-dividend date was Friday, February 25th. Estée Lauder Companies’s dividend payout ratio is currently 27.12%.
About Estée Lauder Companies (Get Rating)
The Estée Lauder Companies Inc manufactures, markets, and sells skin care, makeup, fragrance, and hair care products worldwide. The company offers a range of skin care products, including moisturizers, serums, cleansers, toners, body care, exfoliators, acne care and oil correctors, facial masks, cleansing devices, and sun care products; and makeup products, such as lipsticks, lip glosses, mascaras, foundations, eyeshadows, nail polishes, and powders, as well as compacts, brushes, and other makeup tools.
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Price Alert: Shares of DLH (DLHC) Trade 7.25% Lower at Midday April 25
Equities Staff Follow |DLH Holdings Corp (NASDAQ: DLHC) has lost $1.18 (7.25%) and sits at $15.61, as of 11:54:41 est on April 25.
42,621 shares have exchanged hands.
The Company fell 11.00% over the last 5 days and shares have fallen 12.01% over the last 30 days.
DLH anticipates its next earnings on 2022-05-04.
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About DLH Holdings Corp
DLH is a comprehensive health solutions and services provider that delivers a full range of technology-enabled health services across various civilian agencies, the military health system, and the Veterans Administration. The Company's services range from providing virtual pharmacy health consultation for CHAMPVA beneficiaries to veteran pharmacy fulfillment and medical logistics; conducting scientific research and clinical trials toward disease prevention and health promotion; performing medical research and development and enhancing health information technology systems (including telemedicine and electronic health records); and evaluating policy deployment and compliance with applicable protocols and guidelines, with a goal of enhancing the Company's readiness posture while providing safe, effective and integrated solutions and services to the public, armed service members, and veterans who have secured this nation's freedom. DLH has over 2,200 employees serving numerous government agencies.
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Will Musk’s hands-off ideal for Twitter have broad appeal?
(AP) - Coming up with $44 billion to buy Twitter was the easy part for Elon Musk.
Next comes the real challenge for the world’s richest person: fulfilling his promise to make Twitter “better than ever” as a lightly regulated haven for free speech.
His vision for improving the 16-year-old company leans heavily on a pledge to make speech “as free as reasonably possible” on the platform -- a commitment that’s been celebrated on the political right and among followers of former President Donald Trump, whose account last year was permanently banned. For others who worry that Musk will give free rein to agitators who spew hate, lies and other harmful content, making the platform too toxic for advertisers and average users, Musk has offered few assurances.
“The extreme antibody reaction from those who fear free speech says it all,” he tweeted Tuesday
Many of Musk’s proposed changes reflect his own experience as a high-profile and outspoken Twitter user with more than 85 million followers and a swarm of pesky impersonator accounts that use his name and photo to promote cryptocurrency schemes. The statement announcing his acquisition of Twitter on Monday highlighted the need to defeat “spam bots” that mimic real users.
But what about Twitter’s more than 200 million other users who aren’t getting banned or flooded with spam? There’s still a lot of uncertainty about whether his ideas are technologically feasible and whether these changes would benefit most regular users, or serve some other purpose.
“He’s made it pretty clear he’s not interested in making Twitter a profitable enterprise,” said Joan Donovan, who studies misinformation at Harvard University. “It’s about the power and the influence of Twitter itself and its importance in our culture.”
Experts who have studied content moderation and researched Twitter for years have expressed doubt that Musk knows exactly what he is getting into. And some of the problems he has identified aren’t felt by most users.
“The spam bots, for him, are highly visible and somewhat personal,” said Donovan. “Most people don’t see a lot of these spammy accounts.”
And for those unhappy with the company’s crackdown on hate, harassment and misinformation, there are plenty of fledgling examples of “free speech”-focused social media platforms that have been launched in the past few years as Twitter antidotes, largely by conservatives. Many have struggled to deal with toxic content, and at least one has been cut off by its own technology providers in protest.
“This move just shows how effective (moderation features) have been to annoy those in power,” said Kirsten Martin, a professor of technology ethics at the University of Notre Dame. “I would be worried as to how this would change Twitter’s values.”
The fact that no other bidders emerged in public before Musk’s deal was a sign that other would-be acquirers might find Twitter too difficult to improve, said Third Bridge analyst Scott Kessler.
“This platform is pretty much the same one we’ve had over the last decade or so,” Kessler said. “You’ve had a lot of smart people trying to figure out what they should do, and they’ve had trouble. It’s probably going to be tough to make a lot of headway.”
Musk received an effusive, if highly abstract, endorsement from Twitter co-founder and former CEO Jack Dorsey, who praised Musk’s decision to take Twitter " back from Wall Street " and tweeted that he trusts Musk’s mission to " extend the light of consciousness " — a reference to Dorsey’s notion that “Twitter is the closest thing we have to a global consciousness.”
But others familiar with Twitter say they’re dismayed at Musk’s successful bid for the company.
“Twitter is going to let a man-child essentially take over their platform,” said Leslie Miley, a former Twitter employee who has also worked for Google and Apple. Miley, who was the only Black engineer at Twitter in a leadership position when he left the company in 2015, echoed doubts about Musk’s grasp of the platform’s complexities.
“I am not sure if Elon knows what he is getting,” Miley said. “He may just find that having Twitter is a lot different than wanting Twitter.”
The more hands-off approach to content moderation that Musk envisions has many users concerned that the platform will reanimate accounts that propagated dangerous conspiracies and harassment.
Wall Street analysts said if he goes too far, it could also alienate advertisers — Twitter’s chief revenue source. And it could make it harder to retain the San Francisco-based company’s more than 7,500 employees, some of whom are already voicing concerns about the possibility of a backslide on content standards.
In Europe, officials reminded Musk about a new law, the Digital Services Act, that will force tech companies to step up policing of their online platforms.
“Be it cars or social media, any company operating in Europe needs to comply with our rules – regardless of their shareholding,” tweeted Thierry Breton, the European Union commissioner in charge of the bloc’s internal market. “Mr. Musk knows this well. He is familiar with European rules on automotive, and will quickly adapt to the Digital Services Act.”
Musk’s takeover is not yet a done deal and still awaits the approval of a majority of Twitter’s stockholders. Twitter previously scheduled its annual shareholders meeting for May 25, but a regulatory filing Tuesday said the company will be convening a special meeting “as promptly as reasonably practicable.”
While there are likely to be some bumps along the way, there don’t appear to be serious enough obstacles to stop the deal, according to Charles Elson, director of the Weinberg Center for Corporate Governance at the University of Delaware.
Twitter or Musk can walk away from the deal if it’s not completed by Oct. 24, but if either Musk or Twitter is deemed responsible for the deal not going forward, they would have to pay a $1 billion termination fee, according to details of the transaction contained in a regulatory filing published Tuesday. The filing also showed that Twitter will drop a “poison pill” measure it had earlier adopted to defend against Musk’s takeover by making it prohibitively expensive.
Normally when companies go private, dissenting shareholders are forcibly cashed out. Some could challenge the stock price in court, contending that Musk should pay more, but that probably won’t hold up the sale, Elson said.
It’s likely that Musk would dissolve the current board and replace it with a new one that would agree with his management direction. And once Twitter is private, Musk will face fewer gripes from shareholders that often bring lawsuits, Elson said. Private companies also don’t face as much scrutiny from the Securities and Exchange Commission, which has been a finger in Musk’s eye for years, often because of statements he’s made on Twitter.
On Tuesday, shares of Twitter traded just under $50, below the $54.20 purchase price. Twitter will offer a glimpse into the health of its business when it reports its quarterly financial results Thursday.
Twitter’s constituents aren’t the only ones anxious about Musk’s $44 billion investment.
Shares of Musk’s electric car company, Tesla, have lost about 19% of their value since Musk announced his stake in Twitter, including about a 12% decline on Tuesday. Analysts say investors are fearful that Musk will be distracted by the social media company and less engaged in running Tesla.
“He’s going to be spending more time with another venture,” Edward Jones Senior Equity Analyst Jeff Windau said of Musk, who also runs SpaceX, The Boring Co., which digs tunnels, and Neuralink, a computer-brain interface company. “There’s a potential limit on the amount of bandwidth that you can apply to each of these companies.”
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Krisher reported from Detroit. O’Brien reported from Providence, Rhode Island. AP writers Barbara Ortutay in Oakland, California, Kelvin Chan in London and Sam Petrequin in Brussels contributed to this report.
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Buck Showalter takes shot at Nolan Arenado over Mets-Cardinals incident
The New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals may have a burgeoning rivalry on their hands after a series of hit batters during their series this week.
Tensions boiled over on Wednesday as Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado took exception to a pitch up and in and sparked a bench-clearing incident. After the game, Mets manager Buck Showalter suggested he was not too impressed with how Arenado conducted himself Wednesday.
When asked about Arenado’s reaction to the pitch from Mets reliever Yoan Lopez, Showalter simply pointed out that “our player got hit in the head” and reacted more calmly than Arenado did Wednesday.
On Yoan Lopez’s high & tight pitch: “You’d be putting words in my mouth that it was intentional, which it wasn’t,” Buck Showalter said.
On Nolan Arenado’s reaction: “I’ll let them handle their players. I know our player got hit in the head & went to first base,” said Showalter.
— Deesha (@DeeshaThosar) April 27, 2022
Showalter is referring to Pete Alonso, who was hit on the helmet by a pitch Tuesday and went straight to first.
Pete Alonso is hit on the helmet and the Mets are not happy one bit. pic.twitter.com/Kh88hgCuKJ
— SNY (@SNYtv) April 27, 2022
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The future of the pandemic order Title 42 that gave the government power to quickly expel migrants remains in limbo in the courts. DHS Secretary Mayorkas is testifying on Capitol Hill this week.
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The future of the pandemic order Title 42 that gave the government power to quickly expel migrants remains in limbo in the courts. DHS Secretary Mayorkas is testifying on Capitol Hill this week.
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DALLAS, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- United States Lime & Minerals, Inc. (NASDAQ: USLM) today reported first quarter 2022 results:
The Company’s revenues in the first quarter 2022 were $50.9 million, compared to $41.7 million in the first quarter 2021, an increase of $9.2 million, or 22.2%. Lime and limestone revenues were $50.3 million in the first quarter 2022, compared to $41.4 million in the first quarter 2021, an increase of $8.9 million, or 21.6%. The increase in Company revenues in the first quarter 2022, compared to the first quarter 2021, resulted primarily from increased sales volumes of the Company’s lime and limestone products, principally due to increased demand from the Company’s construction, industrial, environmental, and oil and gas services customers. The first quarter 2022 was also favorably impacted by increases in the average selling prices for the Company’s lime and limestone products.
The Company’s gross profit was $14.5 million in the first quarter 2022, compared to $11.8 million in the first quarter 2021, an increase of $2.7 million, or 22.5%. Lime and limestone gross profit was $14.2 million in the first quarter 2022, compared to $11.8 million in the first quarter 2021, an increase of $2.4 million, or 20.3%. The increase in gross profit in the first quarter 2022, compared to the first quarter 2021, resulted primarily from the increased revenues discussed above, partially offset by increased production costs.
Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses were $3.6 million in the first quarter 2022, compared to $3.1 million in the first quarter 2021, an increase of $0.6 million, or 18.5%. The increase in SG&A expenses was primarily due to increased personnel expenses.
The Company reported net income of $8.7 million ($1.53 per share diluted), compared to $7.0 million ($1.24 per share diluted) in the first quarter 2021, an increase of $1.6 million, or 23.3%.
The Company is continuing to experience rising costs, particularly those associated with energy and transportation. Additionally, the Company is challenged by ongoing supply chain delays and disruptions which, if they persist, could adversely affect the Company’s profitability.
“We are pleased with our results for the first quarter 2022 and the ability of our team to address the effects of rising costs and supply chain issues,” said Timothy W. Byrne, President and Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Byrne added, “We are continuing to increase the prices of our lime and limestone products in an effort to mitigate the effects of our increasing costs.”
Dividend
The Company announced today that the Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $0.20 per share on the Company’s common stock. This dividend is payable on June 17, 2022 to shareholders of record at the close of business on May 27, 2022.
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United States Lime & Minerals, Inc., a NASDAQ-listed public company with headquarters in Dallas, Texas, is a manufacturer of lime and limestone products, supplying primarily the construction (including highway, road and building contractors), industrial (including paper and glass manufacturers), metals (including steel producers), environmental (including municipal sanitation and water treatment facilities and flue gas treatment processes), roof shingle manufacturers, agriculture (including poultry and cattle feed producers), and oil and gas services industries. The Company operates lime and limestone plants and distribution facilities in Arkansas, Colorado, Louisiana, Missouri, Oklahoma and Texas through its wholly owned subsidiaries, Arkansas Lime Company, ART Quarry TRS LLC (DBA Carthage Crushed Limestone), Colorado Lime Company, Mill Creek Dolomite, LLC, Texas Lime Company, U.S. Lime Company, U.S. Lime Company – Shreveport, U.S. Lime Company – St. Clair, and U.S. Lime Company – Transportation. In addition, the Company, through its wholly owned subsidiary, U.S. Lime Company – O & G, LLC, has royalty and non-operating working interests pursuant to an oil and gas lease and a drillsite agreement on its Johnson County, Texas property, located in the Barnett Shale Formation.
Any statements contained in this news release, including, but not limited to, statements relating to the impact of rising costs and supply chain issues, that are not statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, and investors are cautioned that such statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from expectations, including without limitation those risks and uncertainties indicated from time to time in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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The future of the pandemic order Title 42 that gave the government power to quickly expel migrants remains in limbo in the courts. DHS Secretary Mayorkas is testifying on Capitol Hill this week.
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The future of the pandemic order Title 42 that gave the government power to quickly expel migrants remains in limbo in the courts. DHS Secretary Mayorkas is testifying on Capitol Hill this week.
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Florida mom thanks deputy who climbed burning apartment building to save 2-year-old daughter from fire
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A Florida mother thanked a quick-witted deputy who climbed out of a three-story apartment building to rescue her two-year-old daughter during a fire over the weekend.
Barbara Elemas and her daughter Sophia met with Orange County Sheriff’s Deputy William Pujinski on Tuesday and thanked him for his heroic action, FOX35 Orlando reported.
Florida representatives rescue baby from ragging apartment fire, video shows
“I want her very much because, without her, my daughter and I probably wouldn’t be here,” Ilamus told the station. “And my sister may not be there. She showed my kids something so positive that she was willing to risk her own life and fall down three flights of stairs to save us.”
The sheriff’s office posted pictures of the reunion between Elmas, his children, and Orange County deputies on his Facebook page.
“It was a wonderful meeting, crying and hugging and laughing – and lots of toys and supplies for mom and baby!” The sheriff’s office wrote.
Orange County Sheriff’s deputies responded to the islands in Orlando’s East Millennial apartment on Saturday morning, after parts of the complex caught fire, the sheriff’s office said earlier.
Pujinsky’s bodycam shows him the scale on the second floor balcony and the mother lifts her daughter upstairs. Pujinsky then lowered the baby to the ground to other deputies.
Three residents were injured in the blaze Fire officials. The sheriff’s office said there were no casualties and no deputies were injured.
Elmas said at the station that he and his four children had lost everything in the fire and were staying at a hotel in Orlando.
To help the family during their displacement, the station said the sheriff’s office provided her children with toys, gift cards and some clothes.
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The Texas governor and attorney general say gender affirming care for trans kids is child abuse. Some families with trans kids are now relocating to continue the care they say their children need.
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The Texas governor and attorney general say gender affirming care for trans kids is child abuse. Some families with trans kids are now relocating to continue the care they say their children need.
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According to the National Homeschooling Education Research Institute, in the spring of 2019, there were only 2.5 million homeschooled children in the U.S. in grades K-12. Just a year later, in the 2020-2021 school year, that number jumped to 3.7 million.
While some of this growth can be attributed to the development and spread of Covid-19, it is not an easy number to ignore. The U.S. Census Bureau reported that the rate of homeschooling families jumped from 5.4% to 11% from March to September of 2020.
The demographic to make the most dramatic switch was the African American population. Having previously only homeschooled 3.3% of their children, black families were now keeping 16.1% of their children home to learn (U.S. Census Bureau).
Many parents, after having their children sent home to them during the pandemic were forced to come face-to-face with the reality of what many of their children were being taught in their school systems. And many who were able, took the opportunity to make the full switch to complete homeschool education.
According to ABC, some of the anecdotal reasons consist of parents wanting to pursue faith-based education in light of flaws in the local school system and special education needs.
However, one of the largest reasons that parents have been making the switch over the last few years is that families on both sides of the political aisle are not satisfied with how issues of sex education, gender-related topics and racial justice are being taught in public school, according to the NY Post.
More fuel for the fire, many parents are becoming aware of just how fiercely schools are pushing the agenda of Critical Race Theory. Parents of all ethnic and cultural backgrounds are enraged.
CriticalRace.org defines Critical Race Theory as an outgrowth of Marxist Critical Theory.
“Unlike the Civil Rights movement, which sought to work within the structures of American democracy, critical race theorists challenge the very foundations of the liberal order, such as rationalism, constitutional law and legal reasoning. Critical race theorists argue that American social life, political structures and economic systems are founded upon race, which (in their view) is a social construct.”
The website goes on to describe that the ideas fueling Critical Race Theory insist that the entire American system is founded on racism and deliberate “anti-racist” movements, such as affirmative action, need to be taken to combat it. Simply not being racist does not cut it.
Many parents, and people in general, disagree with this line of thinking because it continues to objectify people on the basis of race rather than their whole person. It perpetuates the problem of not viewing each individual as capable and equal.
“Black kids are turning against white people of all ages, and white kids are hating their parents and their success and their heritage and calling them racist,” argued an African American mother when speaking to her child’s school board in Beachwood, Ohio after finding out about their implementation of CRT education.
According to the Washington Examiner, she was then approached by several parents at the board meeting with gratitude. Many parents had seen the same issues arising from CRT education but feared that they would be labeled a racist if they tried to speak out on the issue.
Another mother spoke out at her school board meeting in Loudoun County. She was a Chinese American immigrant.
“You are now training our children to be social justice warriors and to loathe our country and our history. Growing up in Mao’s China, all this seems very familiar. The communist theory used the same critical theory to divide people. The only difference is that they used class rather than race.”
Now, there is an uproar over the 54 math textbooks submitted to the Florida department of education being prohibited in the classroom. Rightfully so, the state has eliminated these textbooks for containing CRT, Common Core and Social-Emotional Learning in the subject of mathematics.
I see what Florida has done as an appropriate response as the National Council of Supervisors of Mathematics just called on public schools to alter their curriculum to service the agendas of social justice, privilege education and oppression — in mathematics.
According to Blaze Media News, the NCSM wants to conduct annual audits on whether schools have implemented these education practices in their math classrooms. They claim that Republican attempts to erase CRT from schools are to erase all inconvenient lessons on the U.S. history of racism.
Our country’s history is stained with blood, racism and classism, and it is important that it is taught. However, today, most everyone can agree that discrimination for an uncontrollable human trait is silly and disgusting.
America’s bloody, racist history is very much taught in school. I remember learning about the Underground Railroad, lynchings, the South’s disgusting Jim Crow Laws, Martin Luther King Jr., Rosa Parks and many others who stood up for civil rights. I remember reading “To Kill a Mockingbird” and discussing the injustices of the times that the author was trying to bring to light.
What we are doing today is far past that, and it is dividing people rather than bringing them together and truly viewing one another as equal.
A poll conducted by the New York Post found that 56% of registered voters believed that the majority of Americans were still racist following the death of George Floyd. I find this a little bit ironic as they end up being the slight majority in this case.
NPR has surveyed nearly every ethnic group, including white people, asking if they feel they are discriminated against in America today. Each came back with the majority of the group surveyed thinking so.
Teaching children that they will not make it in the world because of their skin color or that they are going to be the cause of pain because of their skin color does not seem to be doing any good. I see only harm.
I am on board with the 3.7 million or more Americans homeschooling their children. If the state of the school system does not improve, I see myself doing the same one day with my own children.
There is a clear difference between teaching a child the horrors and evils of slavery and racism in the U.S. (and still very much occurring in other parts of the world) and teaching a child to apologize to or fear another person because of the color of their skin.
An enraged father of African American children in the public school system in North Carolina said, ”We’re raising our kids to be dynamic in so many ways.” He owns his own business and is running for the N.C. General Assembly.
“Then here comes the left telling them that they’re not dynamic. They can’t be. You’re black. You can’t do it, and I think we’re all just tired of it.”
When have we ever decided that the way to achieve equality was to teach young people that, because of the way that they were born, they won’t amount to anything unless they are helped? The state must help you achieve your dreams by re-educating everyone else.
You cannot do it on your own.
The public school system is politicizing education and teaching an entire generation of young people to be confused, to hate themselves and to hate one another. It’s no wonder that 3.7 million Americans have made the switch to homeschooling.
They have lost their focus on education, and there are numbers to show that homeschooled children are outperforming their public school counterparts. Parents are now paving the way for innovative education because they are actually focusing on the math part of mathematics.
According to Admissionly.com, a website dedicated to educational statistics and admissions information, homeschooled children have been scoring, on average, in the 87th percentile of standardized testing compared to the 50th percentile range public schools live in. They also graduate high school at a rate that is 10% higher than their public school counterparts.
Crazier still, 15% of the families surveyed by Admissionly, did not have a diploma or a GED, and 16% did not have a diploma but had a GED. Additionally, 21% of homeschooling households were below the poverty line.
If non-state-funded parents, poor parents and undereducated parents can make the switch to ensure their children have a good and focused education, the school system most certainly can.
However, with the current political climate and its drastic effect on the school system, homeschooling may be the way to go for quite a while. | http://ndsuspectrum.com/education/ | 2022-04-27T21:59:46Z | http://ndsuspectrum.com/education/ | false | 1 |
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by Calvin Ishee, Associate Publisher
After many months of hard work and effort, the Pass Christian Board of Alderman approved a 2022 Paving Strategy as submitted byMayor Jimmy Rafferty. Since the new administration took office in July 2021, citizens and Board members alike have been pushing for a paving strategy that addresses the ever-growing road, flooding and infrastructure issues within the City.
With the help of City Engineer Bob Escher, Ward 3 Alderman Kirk Kimball, Ward 4 Alderman Victor Pickich, Public Works Director Kirk Ladner as well as others, the City finally has a plan to effectively deal with short and long term paving issues.
Mayor Rafferty outlined the process which involved a physical review and analysis of City roads, development of cost estimates for each work requirement, and the priority of paving based on severity, need as well as safety and legal liability concerns for each paving project. The mayor stated that “the City has over $2M in paving needs in the City.”
The paving plan has three parts, 1.) Those repairs that need to be done before paving can be done, 2.) paving needs and 3.) patching. In the repair arena, the Board has already approved $42,811 in High Priority repairs, identified 32 projects totaling $2.1M in paving needs and the City is seeking $371,665 from Harrison County to help fund these projects and 31 patching projects have also been identified at a cost of approximately $6K .
The Board added five additional projects for approval at the May 2022 Board meeting: Hunter Avenue in Ward 3, $13,813; Saucier Avenue in Ward 3, $24,562; Wittman Avenue in Ward 3; Beechwood & East Royal Oak in Ward 4, $7,715; Lemoyne & McClung in Ward 4, $10,739 and West Royal Oak (North of Fairway Drive), $15,559 at a total cost of $82,046.
Alderman Pickich commented, “I am pleased that after months of hard work, the Board of Alderman and the Mayor could agree on a strategy to make the necessary repairs needed throughout the city.”
At the same recessed meeting the Board also conducted interviews for two vacant commissioner positions on the Pass Christian Civil Service Commission (CSC).
These vacancies resulted from recent resignations of long serving CSC Commissioners Adam Pace and Donald Moore. Halle Ricketts is currently the only remaining CSC Commissioner on the three member commission.
Four nominations were received but only three were interviewed because Mariah Furze opted out of the interview process as a candidate. Those who interviewed included Greg Frederico as nominated by Ward 4 Alderman Victor Pickich; Tyler Watters as nominated by Ward 1 Alderwoman Betty Sparkman and Joe Piernas as nominated by Mayor Jimmy Rafferty.
Nominees were then given an opportunity to make an opening statement as well as to make their case as to why they should be appointed to the PC CSC.
The first candidate interviewed was Greg Frederico; currently with the Harrison County Sheriff’s Office and also serves as a school principal in Metairie, Louisiana. Frederico is a 30 year resident of Pass Christian and commented, “I wanted to get more involved in the city where I live and I want to do more with the people here rather than just the county.”
Frederico added that he had already served on many boards and was able to work effectively in each capacity. The officer further stated, “I’m on three boards and have never had a problem ever working with those people. I know what it takes in law enforcement.”
When pressed by Alderman-at-Large Kenny Torgeson and Ward 3 Alderman Kirk Kimball about Frederico’s commitment to attending all commission meetings as well as conducting required candidate exams, Frederico commented, “In all my years I have never started a job that I quit. I’ve always had a strong belief in commitment, if you start something you finish it.”
The second candidate was longtime Pass Christian resident and former Pass Christian Alderman Joe Piernas. Piernas outlined his work history at the Dupont Plant which included 27 total years, 14 years of which was working as Human Resources Manager.
He handled hiring duties which involved administering pre-employment exams. He commented, “HR was probably the best job I ever had. I also spent 22 years with the Pass Police Department and the last 14 as the Reserve Chief.”
Piernas added that he had conducted many written and physical tests while working for the Pass Christian Police Department. He concluded his opening statement by saying, “I believe in commitment in everything I do.”
Last but not least, Tyler Watters rose to outline his qualifications for serving on the CSC. Watters served for twenty two years with the Navy Seabees where he attained the rank of Senior Chief Petty Officer. He and his family moved to Pass Christian in the 2015-16 time frame.
Watters commented that he had spent time in HR conducting testing, evaluations, administered discipline, and trained Naval personnel. He added that he felt that the mission of the CSC fit right into his “area of expertise.”
The candidate reassured Alderman Torgeson and Alderman Kimball that if selected, he would give his full commitment to the CSC. He added, “I just want to serve, that’s it.”
According to Mayor Rafferty, Board members have until Friday, April 25 to return their ranking score sheets to City Hall. Official action will be taken on the matter at the first Board in May which is May 3, 2022, 6 pm at the City Hall Auditorium/Courtroom.
Once appointed, the new commissioners will receive formal training from the Mississippi Municipal League or another source as chosen by the City.
Following this training, the Commission will have its hands full with getting the Fire and Police Departments caught up with having enough certified candidates to fill vacancies in both departments. | https://thegazebogazette.com/2022/04/pass-christian-adopts-2022-paving-strategy/ | 2022-04-27T22:01:59Z | https://thegazebogazette.com/2022/04/pass-christian-adopts-2022-paving-strategy/ | true | 1 |
Gameday Preview: Wednesday's Rays-Mariners TV Information, Lineups, Pregame Nuggets
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Drew Rasmussen grew up as a Seattle Mariners fans as a kid in Spokane, Wash., and he gets to pitch against his boyhood team on Wednesday night when the Tampa Bay Rays and the Mariners get together for the second straight night.
Seattle took the opener in the three-game series, winning 8-4 on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field. So now they'll turn to Rasmussen, who's been OK so far, simply a victim of a bad pitch or two during his three starts. He's 0-1 with a 5.25 ERA.
He threw 79 pitches in just three innings against the Cubs, and he knows that can't happen.
“I was a little frustrated. The pitch count got out of control for a couple of innings, and I didn’t get as deep into the game as I wanted,'' Rasmussen said Tuesday. "It’s just how it goes from time to time. I’m just going to keep attacking the strike zone and get ahead of hitters and put them away a little quicker.
“Physically I feel good, and I’m excited to get back out there. I just need to execute a hair better. It’s still early and we’re doing alright. I think we’re in a good spot right now.’’
He's excited for facing the Mariners, with folks back at home being able to watch on TV. The Rays play the Mariners in Seattle from May 5 through May 8,.
“It’s always fun for friends and family to get to watch, and it’s always cool to pitch against the. Team you grew up watching. Out there, we’re already getting tickets for out there because we’ll have a lot of people there once we’re back in the Northwest.’’
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Catcher Rene Pinto, who made his major-league debut on Tuesday night, will catch Rasmussen on Wednesday.
Here's how to watch Wednesday's game, with gametime, lineups, bios and the usual great newsy nuggets.
How to watch Mariners at Rays
- Who: Seattle Mariners (11-6) at Tampa Bay Rays (9-8)
- When: 6:40 p.m. ET, Wednesday, April 27
- Where: Tropicana Field, St. Petersburg, Fla.
- TV: Bally Sports Sun
- Stream: Fubo.tv CLICK HERE
- Announcers: Dewayne Staats (play-by-play), Brian Anderson (color commentary) and Tricia Whitaker (in-game reporter).
- Radio: WDAE 95.3 FM; SiriusXM Channel 175
- Announcers: Andy Freed and Dave Wills.
- Latest Line: Tampa Bay is favored at minus-143 on the money line according to the SISportsbook.com website opening line as of Tuesday morning. The Mariners are plus-120. The over/under is 7.5.
Rays-Mariners history
- Rays vs. Mariners all-time series history: Tampa Bay is just 80-108 all-time against the Mariners, a .427 winning percentage. They have a losing record at Tropicana Field as well, going just 39-21 since 1998. They have never met in the postseason. Last year, the Mariners went 6-1 against the Rays, sweeping a four-game series on June in Seattle, and then winning two of three games in St. Petersburg in August. The Mariners were the only team the Rays didn't beat at least twice last season. Seattle leads the season series 1-0.
Rays-Mariners most recent games
- Mariners 8, Rays 4: Tampa Bay gave up seven unearned runs in this fourth inning and lost 8-4 to the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night at Tropicana Field. Logan Gilbert, who leads the American League in ERA, pitched 5 2/3 scoring innings and left with an 8-0 lead. Rays catcher Rene Pinto got his first MLB hit, a two-run home run to right. Wander Franco also homered, his fourth of the year. For the complete game story, CLICK HERE
Projected starting pitchers
- Mariners left-hander Marco Gonzales: Marco Gonzales is making his fourth start for Seattle. He is 1-1 with a 3.29 earned run average and has been in a couple of weird games so far. Twice he has given up six runs in a game, but only two were earned each time. His one win was April 15, when the Mariners beat Houston 11-1. He pitched seven innings and gave up just one run and four hits. Gonzales is 30 years old, and is from Fort Collins, Colo.
- Rays right-hander Drew Rasmussen: Drew Rasmussen is making his fourth start as well. He is 0-1 with a 5.25 ERA. he's pitched 12 innings total in his three starts, and the Rays have won two of the three games he started, against Baltimore on April 9, and last week against the Chicago Cubs. He lasted only three innings in the cold at Wrigley Field, throwing 79 pitches, and the Rays won 8-2 in a game called by rain in the sixth inning.
Projected lineups
- Mariners lineup: Pending.
- Rays lineup: Randy Arozarena LF, Wander Franco SS, Harold Ramirez DH, Yandy Diaz 1B, Brandon Lowe 2B, Manuel Margot RF, Tyler Walls 3B, Kevin Kiermaier CF, Rene Pinto C, Drew Rasmussen P.
Newsy nuggets
- Nugget No. 1: The Rays have lost five straight series openers this season after opening the season with a victory against the Baltimore Orioles. They lost to Oakland 13-2, the Chicago White Sox 3-2, the Cubs 4-2, lost at home last Friday to Boston 4-3 and then lost 8-4 to Seattle on Tuesday night. They've been outscored 32-13 in the five losses.
- Nugget No. 2: The Rays made three errors last night. That's the most they've made in a game all season. They have made 12 errors on the season, which have led to 17 unearned runs, the most in the majors by far. Arizona has 14.
- Nugget No. 3: The Rays have a 3.28 ERA this season, eighth in the majors. They have a 2.68 ERA in their last 10 games and a 2.14 ERA in their last five games. Tampa Bay has yielded three runs or fewer nine times this season, tied for fourth in the American League behind the Toronto Blue Jays (11), New York Yankees (11) and Los Angeles Angels (10).
- Nugget No. 4: Since the start of last season, the Rays have gone 1-7 against the Mariners and 108-63 against all other opponents. Over that stretch, the Rays have been outscored 46-25, outhit 54-46 and have made eight errors in eight games while batting .140 (6-for-43) with runners in scoring position. The two clubs will meet seven times this season, all within a stretch of 13 days. | https://www.si.com/mlb/rays/news/gameday-preview-seattle-mariners-versus-tampa-bay-rays-wednesday-night-how-to-watch-lineups-newsy-nuggets | 2022-04-27T22:02:40Z | https://www.si.com/mlb/rays/news/gameday-preview-seattle-mariners-versus-tampa-bay-rays-wednesday-night-how-to-watch-lineups-newsy-nuggets | false | 1 |
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Slaughter, LA - "If they look down to me, they don't know what's coming for them."
Damiquin Minor isn't kidding. The Slaughter star receiver racked up 235 all-purpose yards for 3 touchdowns on Friday night, while also grabbing 8 tackles at cornerback.
The junior showing Coach Devyn Baker what he means to this team, "He's a kid that's very humble, everything that he gets he deserves, if I ask him to play running back, he'll play running back no questions asked, if I ask him to play slot, he'll play slot no questions asked and the kid will do whatever it takes to win and that's a kid every coach wants to coach."
This year the Slaughter football program is playing varsity football for the first time as they step in to class 1A.
The Knights soon hope to have a home field to call their own, but for now while the new school is still under construction, Coach Baker and his team take a short run down the road to practicing at the elemtary school field with no lines or field goal posts, building their community something new to cheer for one practice at a time.
"It's going up slowly, but we are getting to the top," said Minor, "When we first get on the field we see bigger schools, we get nervous but once we start playing we have better players. And if they keep playing like that, we will win.
"I wanted to put them in a situation where they can fight through adversity and they've shown me that in year one. Now we are a real football team and we have to do what it takes to make it to the playoffs and bring a state championship back to Slaughter."
A goal that ends in the Superdome, one they are building from scratch. | https://www.wbrz.com/videos/slaughter-football-team-building-from-the-ground-up | 2022-04-27T22:06:39Z | https://www.wbrz.com/videos/slaughter-football-team-building-from-the-ground-up | false | 1 |
HOUSTON (AP) _ Comfort Systems USA Inc. (FIX) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $86.8 million.
On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of $2.40. Earnings, adjusted for pretax gains, were 91 cents per share.
The heating, ventilation and air conditioning company posted revenue of $885.2 million in the period.
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WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (AP) _ Northeast Community Bancorp Inc. (NECB) on Wednesday reported first-quarter earnings of $3.6 million.
The bank, based in White Plains, New York, said it had earnings of 23 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $13.3 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $12 million, missing Street forecasts.
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Stocks ended with meager gains on Wall Street Wednesday, stabilizing after a sell-off in tech stocks a day earlier.
It's the latest turbulence for the market as traders brace for more earnings reports from major U.S. companies. The S&P 500 saw most of a midday rally evaporate and wound up with a slight gain. A tech recovery also petered out, leaving the Nasdaq just barely in the red.
Visa surged after reporting better-than-expected earnings. Boeing slumped after reporting a much bigger loss than Wall Street anticipated.
On Wednesday:
The S&P 500 rose 8.76 points, or 0.2%, to 4,183.96.
The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 61.75 points, or 0.2%, to 33,301.93.
The Nasdaq fell 1.81 points, or less than 0.1%, to 12,488.93.
The Russell 2000 index of smaller companies fell 6.44 points, or 0.3%, to 1,884.04.
For the week:
The S&P 500 is down 87.82 points, or 2.1%.
The Dow is down 509.47 points, or 1.5%.
The Nasdaq is down 350.36 points, or 2.7%.
The Russell 2000 is down 56.63 points, or 2.9%.
For the year:
The S&P 500 is down 582.22 points, or 12.2%.
The Dow is down 3,036.37 points, or 8.4%.
The Nasdaq is down 3,156.04 points, or 20.2%.
The Russell 2000 is down 361.27 points, or 16.1%. | https://www.startribune.com/how-major-us-stock-indexes-fared-wednesday/600168506/ | 2022-04-27T22:08:24Z | https://www.startribune.com/how-major-us-stock-indexes-fared-wednesday/600168506/ | false | 10 |
High Springs celebrates its 45th annual Pioneer Days Festival
HIGH SPRINGS, Fla. (WCJB) - People traveled to High Springs this weekend for a festival that took them back in time. The town hosted it’s 45th annual Pioneer Days festival. The two-day event is dedicated to town...
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BAMAKO, Mali (AP) — The High Authority for Communication of Mali announced Wednesday it is permanently suspending French media outlets Radio France International and France 24, two of the most listened to news outlets in the West African country.
This is the first time that Mali's government has withdrawn the operating license of foreign media.
“The Radio France International, RFI, and France 24 channels are definitively withdrawn from the subscriptions of all audiovisual program distributors and from the platforms and sites of online media bodies and cell phone operators,” the body's statement said.
The High Authority for Communication of Mali called on the government to implement the decision.
On March 17, the Malian government had announced a temporary suspension for the two media outlets, which it accused of reporting “false allegations of abuses committed by the Malian Armed Forces against civilians, and violations of human rights and international humanitarian law."
France Médias Monde strongly contested the removal of its license and said it will use all other possible means to distribute news.
“We will continue to cover news in Mali which is of interest to all of Africa and the rest of the world. All technical solutions will be implemented to make our media accessible to Malians who wish to continue to receive free, expert information that is open to the world,” the media organization said.
It reiterated its “attachment to independence and freedom of information.”
A crisis in relations between Mali and France is escalating as the European nation has begun withdrawing soldiers it has stationed there since 2013, when they helped drive Islamic extremists from strongholds in the north.
On Monday, Mali's government accused the French army of violating the country's airspace and denounced what it said was the unauthorized use of surveillance drones.
The accusation came after France released videos appearing to show Russian mercenaries burying bodies near an army base in northern Mali, which had been handed over by the French to Malian forces. | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Mali-authorities-permanently-withdraw-French-17131729.php | 2022-04-27T22:13:06Z | https://www.myjournalcourier.com/news/article/Mali-authorities-permanently-withdraw-French-17131729.php | false | 10 |
One of the nagging problems in the health care world is that people who are studying to be doctors must choose between being a primary care doctor, otherwise known as a family doctor, or specializing so they earn more money.
Many people choose to specialize which means that we have a shortage of primary care doctors.
Primary care doctors are the first ones we go to when we feel bad or need an annual physical. If the primary care doctor discovers that something is wrong with the patient, there might be a referral to a specialist.
There are lots of specialists but very few primary care doctors, and the shortage is getting worse as older doctors retire.
The federal government tried to solve this problem by altering the current system so that primary care doctors would be paid more and thus encourage more people to be primary care doctors. They did this by having the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) increase the number of “care units” the family doctor gets for treating patients and increasing the amount of money for each care unit.
The estimate was that it would be a 10% increase in the physician fee schedule for Medicare allowed charges.
Since most doctors are employed by a larger health care provider and the fees for service are sent to that company and not directly to the doctor, the companies have kept some of the payments meant for family doctors and redirected the funds to specialists thus counteracting the federal government’s intent.
It’s important for the CMS to know what is happening as it considers additional efforts to support primary care. If we don’t support and protect our family doctors, who will we call in the future when our child or grandchild has a temperature? The oncologist?
Write to your legislators and call the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (800-633-4227) today and tell them to create rules to make health care providers pay family doctors more as the federal law intended. | https://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/opinion/letter-more-family-doctors-needed/article_586d85aa-c588-11ec-b052-33a21e912588.html | 2022-04-27T22:18:41Z | https://www.hudsonstarobserver.com/opinion/letter-more-family-doctors-needed/article_586d85aa-c588-11ec-b052-33a21e912588.html | false | 2 |
It’s Wednesday, and you know that means: it’s time for Minecraft snapshot 22w17a to arrive, with a brand new item in the goat horn, which will give you a brand-new way to make some noise. The snapshot also adds even more to the Warden’s strength, but it does give an incentive for doing battle with the monster.
As of this snapshot, goat horns will drop anywhere a goat rams a hard block like a tree, log, stone, packed ice, or ore. You can use the horn to play a loud sound that can be heard from a great distance, and each will play a different sound based on which goat it came from. There are a total of eight different horn variants, four of which you can only get from screaming goats.
You’ll also find a more powerful Warden now, as the creature’s ranged attack will now deal 30 damage (up from 10) and will bypass your shields and armour – and that attack now only has a two second cooldown, down from five seconds. You will, however, now get a single sculk catalyst if you take a Warden down.
Giving the Warden a drop is a pretty major change from how the devs previously presented the mob, but as gameplay developer Brandon ‘kingbdogz’ Pearce explains on Twitter, “The key is that the Warden should never drop something that is important or hard to get that would be worth going through the trouble of fighting it. In this case though, fighting a Warden is not worth a sculk catalyst. This change is only made for renewability farms and tech players. For most players, exploring the world and finding sculk catalyst naturally will be FAR easier than setting up a farm.”
For most players, exploring the world and finding Sculk Catalyst naturally will be FAR easier than setting up a farm
— kingbdogz (@kingbdogz) April 27, 2022
You can see the full patch notes on the official site. Check out our guide to Minecraft beta versions if you’re looking for help trying this snapshot right now.
You can expect these features to land in the live game with the Minecraft 1.19 The Wild release date, though there’s likely to be plenty of further tweaks ahead of the proper launch.
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ACROSS THE SEA: 61-year-old man to row solo from US to France
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WTKR) – A North Carolina grandfather has big plans that span the north Atlantic as he plans to row from Virginia to France nonstop. He will also be going solo.
Peter Harley plans to start the 4,000-mile trek from the Lynnhaven Marina in Virginia Beach, Virginia, next week, depending on the weather.
The 61-year-old isn’t taking a standard rowboat. He said he fortunately does not get seasick and isn’t worried about being lonely at sea.
“I’m rowing a boat that should really be rowed by two people,” Harley said. “It’s just who I am. I just do it the hard way.”
The rowboat has a camping setup, complete with sleeping quarters. It also had plenty of storage for his protein shakes, energy bars and occasional pasta.
“I’ve eaten only expedition food for nine months to test it out and get used to it,” Harley said.
The boat even converts salt water into drinking water and has waste accommodations, of a sort.
Harley is originally from South Africa and now lives in North Carolina. He’s a thrill-seeker who’s no stranger to the ocean.
“No hesitations whatsoever, absolutely zero,” he said. “I know what’s coming, and I’m happy to take it on. And I’m prepared. I’m prepared mentally and physically for it.”
His daughter, Bonnie Evans, will stay in the U.S. keeping in contact with her father through satellite communication. She plans to celebrate with him in France.
“It didn’t surprise me and I was all in, ready to support him in every way shape or form,” she said. “And yeah, just really, really excited and beyond proud.”
They’ve decided to make the event a fundraiser for several charities.
Harley said none of this is about fame.
“There are a few records that will come but that’s not the motivation at all,” he said. “The motivation is the physical and mental challenge.”
Harley said he will enjoy the time alone and the possibility of being greeted by sea life along the way.
“I’m sure I’ll see a lot of dolphins, a lot of birds,” he said. “Sharks, I’ll probably see sharks.”
The trek is expected to take up to four months. It all started for Harley after he watched a competition on TV.
“I think a lot of these events do start as dreams and crazy ideas,” Harley said. “It’s now or never. Do it now or don’t do it.”
Harley’s boat will have live-tracking capabilities, so you can send a message of support to Harley on his journey or make a donation.
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PLANO, Texas (AP) _ Tyler Technologies Inc. (TYL) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $40 million.
The Plano, Texas-based company said it had net income of 94 cents per share. Earnings, adjusted for one-time gains and costs, were $1.90 per share.
The results beat Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.77 per share.
The information management software provider posted revenue of $456.1 million in the period, which also beat Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $435.3 million.
Tyler Technologies expects full-year earnings in the range of $7.48 to $7.64 per share, with revenue in the range of $1.84 billion to $1.87 billion.
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MICHIGAN CITY, Ind. (AP) _ Horizon Bancorp (HBNC) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $23.6 million.
The bank, based in Michigan City, Indiana, said it had earnings of 54 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of three analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 47 cents per share.
The bank holding company posted revenue of $66.2 million in the period. Its revenue net of interest expense was $62.3 million, also beating Street forecasts. Three analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $60.2 million.
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The Biden administration keeps doubling down on its border policies, despite court rulings, and should take the opportunity to reverse its course, Rep. Ashley Hinson said on Newsmax Wednesday.
"I don't really think they care what the courts say," the Iowa Republican said on Newsmax's "Wake Up America." "They certainly don't care what the court of public opinion says, which is what I'm hearing back at home in my district. They want the president to go to the border. They want the vice president to go to the border."
It has been more than a year since Vice President Kamala Harris was named as the "border czar" and tasked with handling the situation, Hinson pointed out, but that hasn't happened.
"When is she going to go and listen to the Customs and Border Patrol agents who are saying 'We need Title 42. We need it to be a permanent policy. We're asking you, members of Congress, to put it into law and make it something that we can use consistently to enforce the laws at our southern border.'"
However, the administration "continues to embrace lawlessness over border security, and that is a huge safety and security issue for Iowa and American families," said Hinson.
But the White House is continuing on its path, even if it harms congressional Democrats seeking reelection, because "this is the direction they want to go with our country," she added. "It's all or nothing for them. An open border is what they want. But I can tell you that the American people are seeing right through these empty platitudes of empty policy."
Americans also don't want to see medical personnel taken away from serving veterans to help people entering the country illegally, said Hinson.
"We're approaching 200,000-plus illegal immigrants across the border in March alone," she said. "We're 2.5 million, and by the time this policy goes away, we're anticipating another half a million. So right around 3 million illegal immigrants coming into our country. That's basically the size of the population of the entire state of Iowa. So we need to take action on this. Our country can't handle this surge."
Instead, Title 42 must be made permanent, work must restart on the border wall, and the laws that are on the books must be enforced, said Hinson.
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas is scheduled to testify before the House Judiciary Committee for the first time Wednesday, and before the Homeland Security Appropriations today as well, so members of Congress will be seeking several answers from him, said Hinson.
"Are we still flying illegal immigrants into the country?" she asked. "We need to ask where is the vice president? When is the president going to the border? He [Mayorkas] reports directly to the president. He should be able to answer that question."
Members of Congress also want to know if Mayorkas is listening to the Border Patrol and what they are telling him, said Hinson.
"Those are not anything he needs numbers for," she said. "He should be able to answer those questions in a straight and direct manner."
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Wamego hosts its 35th Annual Tulip Festival
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -The Annual Tulip Festival in Wamego gives visitors a chance to experience all Kansas has to offer. Kaw Valley 4-H club brought along their four-legged friends to share with the community--like rabbits, sheep, cattle, and a donkey. “People get to come and see our awesome animals...
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ATHENS — It was a Town Meeting full of ties on Tuesday, as voters deadlocked on the issue of the size of the Select Board, effectively killing a move to return the board from five members to its traditional size of three members.
The vote to return to a smaller board was 45-45.
When it came to the special election to fill the two new seats, the two top vote getters in a three-way race each got 60 votes – Sandi Capponcelli and Harold Noyes – with the third candidate, Krista Gay tallying 50 votes. There was a scattering of write-in votes.
Capponcelli and Noyes will serve until next March; both are veteran volunteers in the small town, and also longtime officials: Capponcelli is one of the town’s listers and Noyes spent many years on various school boards serving the tiny town.
Town Moderator David Bemis, who is also chairman of the Athens Select Board, announced the 45-vote tie, after members of the Athens Board of Civil Authority had recounted and recounted and recounted the small slips of paper with either a handwritten “Yes” or a “No.”
As townspeople waited, the small group at the front of the room at the Athens School could be seen recounting and repiling different votes, multiple times.
Bemis said because of the tie, the article was defeated, and the decision to increase the size of the board would stand. Afterwards, Bemis said he thought the vote would be close, but not a tie. ‘“We counted three times,” he said.
The special town meeting had started at 6 p.m., an hour before the polls had closed for the election. There were more than 90 voters, out of a checklist of 270 people, on hand to voice their opinion about the size of the Select Board.
Supporters of the larger board said it would spread the work load of the existing board, which works without an administrative assistant, and also help with the conflicts of interest inherent in a small town.
Resident Wichie Artu said with one person on the current board related to a town employee, she has to recuse herself on many money matters. With a full five members, that problem won’t be so severe.
“We do have conflict of interest issues,” said resident Sherry Maher.
Others urged the townspeople to give a five member board a try, and that the town can always go back to the three-member board next March.
Resident Tim Stevenson urged people who supported returning to the smaller board to tell the people in the room what their thinking was.
People who said they signed the petition asking for the revote, including resident Don Capponcelli, said they were concerned that the town wouldn’t have enough people to fill all the positions, since some positions go unfilled.
Capponcelli, the lister, urged townspeople to volunteer for positions and to stop grousing about those who did volunteer their time.
Too many, she said, “Bitch and moan. More of you need to step to the front,” she said. Capponcelli said if she was elected to the select board, she would resign her position as lister after 25 years, and she asked the crowd for volunteers.
“Who’s going to do it?” she asked.
After the tie vote was announced, most people left the Athens School building, although some waited around for the results of the special election.
With Town Clerk Hannah Regier, members of the Board of Civil Authority started counting the green ballots and shortly afterward announced that Capponcelli and Noyes were the winners.
Bemis, the moderator, had told townspeople at the start of the meeting that if people decided to go back to a three-member board, the two new select board members elected during all-day voting Tuesday would serve 31 days, and then their seats would disappear. | https://www.reformer.com/local-news/fit-to-be-tied-athens-moves-forward-with-larger-select-board-after-vote/article_beb6aef0-c640-11ec-a54b-dfad44bce650.html | 2022-04-27T22:26:14Z | https://www.reformer.com/local-news/fit-to-be-tied-athens-moves-forward-with-larger-select-board-after-vote/article_beb6aef0-c640-11ec-a54b-dfad44bce650.html | false | 1 |
GENEVA, Switzerland (KLFY) — The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has officially retired the name “Ida” from the list of Atlantic hurricane names due to the destruction it caused in Louisiana in 2021.
The WMO said instead, the name “Imani” will be put into the rotation as an “I” name for hurricanes.
Hurricane names are rotated every six years unless a storm is so deadly its name gets retired, like Ida. The WMO said 94 names have been retired from the Atlantic hurricane list since 1953.
Since 1953, Atlantic tropical storms have been named from lists originated by the National Hurricane Center. They are now maintained and updated by an international committee, the WMO.
The original name lists featured only women’s names. In 1979, men’s names were introduced and they now alternate with the women’s names. Six lists are used in rotation. Thus, the 2021 list will be used again in 2027.
When it comes to named storms, 2021 was the third most active year ever, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. There were so many strong storms, the WMO’s list of alphabetized names ran out of letters.
Ida, a category 4 hurricane, was 2021’s most destructive storm. The hurricane was responsible for 55 deaths directly and 32 deaths indirectly, according to the WMO.
Below is a chart of the rotation of Atlantic hurricane names:
When there are so many storms the list is exhausted from A to W, the World Meteorological Organization has switched to using Greek letters in the past. However, the organization decided to end that practice last year, calling it confusing.
Starting this hurricane season, if the primary list is exhausted, the list of supplemental names (above) will be used after “Walter.” | https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/weather/ida-permanently-retired-from-list-of-atlantic-hurricane-names/ | 2022-04-27T22:26:27Z | https://www.bigcountryhomepage.com/weather/ida-permanently-retired-from-list-of-atlantic-hurricane-names/ | true | 24 |
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Tony Baffoe: Kalsoume SInare's Husband Celebrates Her Birthday With Lovely Photos, Says He's Proud Of Her
- Former Black Stars defender Tony Baffoe has showered his wife, actress Kalsoume Sinare, with love on her birthday
- Kalsoume turned a year older on April 27, 2022, and her husband took to his Instagram page to celebrate her
- The former footballer shared beautiful photos of Kalsoume with a heartwarming caption which got Stephen Appiah and others reacting
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Ghanaian actress Kalsoume Sinare turned a year older on Wednesday, April 27, 2022, and many took to social media to celebrate her.
Leading the birthday shoutouts for Kalsoume was her husband, Tony Baffoe. The former Black Stars defender took to Instagram to share photos of his wife.
The photos showed the ace actress rocking different outfits and giving off different poses. The first, second, and third photos showed Kalsoume rocking red dresses in different styles. The fourth photo had her wearing an academic gown.
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Tony Baffoe's birthday message to Kalsoume
Sharing the photos, the former Ghana defender poured out his heart to his wife. Describing her as a lovely wife, Tony Baffoe expressed his pride in having Kalsoume as his partner. He also affirmed his love for her.
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"Yes ..you, my lovely wife, it’s your birthday. Happy birthday to you Mrs Kalsoume S. Baffoe. I felt proud to call you my wife on 24.12.1994. I feel even more proud today on the 27.04.2022. Love you ❤️❤️❤️blessings ," he said.
Stephen Appiah, Mboma, others celebrate Kasloume
The birthday message from Tony Baffoe to Kalsoume triggered a number of reactions from his followers on the photo-sharing app. Many including Stephen Appiah, Patrick Mboma, and other football stars sent her their wishes.
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Stephen Appiah (stephenappiahofficial) said:
"HBD madam 1."
Former Cameroon striker Patrick Mboma (patrick_mboma10) said:
"Happy birthday ❤️."
Former Nigeria player Daniel Amokachi (danielamokachi) said:
"HBD ."
Kalsoume Sinare bags Bachelor's degree from GIMPA
Kalsoume Sinare's birthday comes just a few months after she bagged a Bachelor's degree from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA).
Kalsoume who studied Public Service and Governance graduated with Second Class Upper honours.
As previously reported by YEN.com.gh, the actress was joined by her colleague, Jackie Appiah, at her graduation ceremony to celebrate her feat.
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“Let’s Go Brandon” — a rhyming stand-in for a four-letter epithet for President Joe Biden — meets the legal standard to be state Rep. Dave Williams’ nickname, but its political nature nonetheless disqualifies its use on the primary election ballot, a Denver judge ruled Wednesday.
Williams is seeking the Republican nomination for the congressional district that covers El Paso County. He sued Secretary of State Jenna Griswold last week to have it included as a nickname on the June primary ballot. He brands his social media accounts as Dave “Let’s Go Brandon” Williams, and even signed the lawsuit as Dave “LGB” Williams.
While state law allows candidates to include nicknames in quotes on election ballots, it can’t include any part of a political party name. Griswold denied it initially on political grounds.
“Let’s Go Brandon” became a slogan in some corners of conservative politics after NASCAR driver Brandon Brown said a vulgar chant directed at Biden was actually the crowd cheering for him. It’s since been sold on hats, T-shirts and flags and heard chanted at Republican events.
“The court’s decision today affirms that the content of the ballot is not a place for political gamesmanship,” Griswold said in a statement. “As Secretary of State, I will always protect Colorado voters’ right to accessible elections and that includes a ballot that is fair and transparent. My Office will continue to uphold Colorado Election law and safeguard voters’ right to make their voice heard.”
Williams said he plans to appeal the decision, and said lawmakers should take action if the Colorado Supreme Court doesn’t hear the case.
“The judge agreed it was a genuine nickname in accordance with state law, but ultimately made the wrong decision,” Williams said in a text message after the ruling. “The corrupt SOS doesn’t get to take power for herself while violating the rule of law. We demand the Colorado Supreme Court do its job by hearing this appeal, and if they don’t then lawmakers should take away their salaries or move to term them out of office.”
Friday is the deadline for the Secretary of State to deliver the primary ballot’s order and content to county clerks. The ballots must be printed and in possession of the county clerks by May 28, and they start being mailed out June 6.
Williams is challenging incumbent U.S. Rep. Doug Lamborn for the Republican nomination for El Paso County congressional seat. Williams is running to the incumbent’s right in the deeply red district.
In a speech to secure a spot on the June 28 primary ballot, Williams singled out the three-term congressman as someone to vote for if delegates want to “keep the establishment and the status quo, where nothing gets accomplished and our values are constantly undermined,” according to Colorado Politics. | https://www.denverpost.com/2022/04/27/lets-go-brandon-cant-be-on-colorado-congressional-candidates-nickname-on-ballot-judge-rules/ | 2022-04-27T22:33:19Z | https://www.denverpost.com/2022/04/27/lets-go-brandon-cant-be-on-colorado-congressional-candidates-nickname-on-ballot-judge-rules/ | false | 3 |
Earnings Preview: Selective Insurance (SIGI) Q1 Earnings Expected to Decline
Selective Insurance (SIGI) is expected to deliver a year-over-year decline in earnings on higher revenues when it reports results for the quarter ended March 2022. This widely-known consensus outlook gives a good sense of the company's earnings picture, but how the actual results compare to these estimates is a powerful factor that could impact its near-term stock price.
The stock might move higher if these key numbers top expectations in the upcoming earnings report, which is expected to be released on May 4. On the other hand, if they miss, the stock may move lower.
While the sustainability of the immediate price change and future earnings expectations will mostly depend on management's discussion of business conditions on the earnings call, it's worth handicapping the probability of a positive EPS surprise.
Zacks Consensus Estimate
This insurance holding company is expected to post quarterly earnings of $1.38 per share in its upcoming report, which represents a year-over-year change of -18.8%.
Revenues are expected to be $884.24 million, up 10.7% from the year-ago quarter.
Estimate Revisions Trend
The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 8.43% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This is essentially a reflection of how the covering analysts have collectively reassessed their initial estimates over this period.
Investors should keep in mind that an aggregate change may not always reflect the direction of estimate revisions by each of the covering analysts.
Price, Consensus and EPS Surprise
Earnings Whisper
Estimate revisions ahead of a company's earnings release offer clues to the business conditions for the period whose results are coming out. This insight is at the core of our proprietary surprise prediction model -- the Zacks Earnings ESP (Expected Surprise Prediction).
The Zacks Earnings ESP compares the Most Accurate Estimate to the Zacks Consensus Estimate for the quarter; the Most Accurate Estimate is a more recent version of the Zacks Consensus EPS estimate. The idea here is that analysts revising their estimates right before an earnings release have the latest information, which could potentially be more accurate than what they and others contributing to the consensus had predicted earlier.
Thus, a positive or negative Earnings ESP reading theoretically indicates the likely deviation of the actual earnings from the consensus estimate. However, the model's predictive power is significant for positive ESP readings only.
A positive Earnings ESP is a strong predictor of an earnings beat, particularly when combined with a Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy), 2 (Buy) or 3 (Hold). Our research shows that stocks with this combination produce a positive surprise nearly 70% of the time, and a solid Zacks Rank actually increases the predictive power of Earnings ESP.
Please note that a negative Earnings ESP reading is not indicative of an earnings miss. Our research shows that it is difficult to predict an earnings beat with any degree of confidence for stocks with negative Earnings ESP readings and/or Zacks Rank of 4 (Sell) or 5 (Strong Sell).
How Have the Numbers Shaped Up for Selective Insurance?
For Selective Insurance, the Most Accurate Estimate is lower than the Zacks Consensus Estimate, suggesting that analysts have recently become bearish on the company's earnings prospects. This has resulted in an Earnings ESP of -1.32%.
On the other hand, the stock currently carries a Zacks Rank of #2.
So, this combination makes it difficult to conclusively predict that Selective Insurance will beat the consensus EPS estimate.
Does Earnings Surprise History Hold Any Clue?
While calculating estimates for a company's future earnings, analysts often consider to what extent it has been able to match past consensus estimates. So, it's worth taking a look at the surprise history for gauging its influence on the upcoming number.
For the last reported quarter, it was expected that Selective Insurance would post earnings of $1.45 per share when it actually produced earnings of $1.56, delivering a surprise of +7.59%.
Over the last four quarters, the company has beaten consensus EPS estimates four times.
Bottom Line
An earnings beat or miss may not be the sole basis for a stock moving higher or lower. Many stocks end up losing ground despite an earnings beat due to other factors that disappoint investors. Similarly, unforeseen catalysts help a number of stocks gain despite an earnings miss.
That said, betting on stocks that are expected to beat earnings expectations does increase the odds of success. This is why it's worth checking a company's Earnings ESP and Zacks Rank ahead of its quarterly release. Make sure to utilize our Earnings ESP Filter to uncover the best stocks to buy or sell before they've reported.
Selective Insurance doesn't appear a compelling earnings-beat candidate. However, investors should pay attention to other factors too for betting on this stock or staying away from it ahead of its earnings release.
Stay on top of upcoming earnings announcements with the Zacks Earnings Calendar.
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The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for much of Northeast Pennsylvania, including Luzerne County.
The watch, which is in effect Thursday and Friday, means that "critical fire weather conditions" are expected, including gusty winds, dry relative humidity and drying fuels on the ground, according to the service.
The forecast calls for winds of 10-20 mph gusting to up to 35 mph, with relative humidity as low as 20%.
Temperatures are expected to be in the 40s and 50s both days.
The weather service says the conditions will be favorable for fire spread through the warning's expiration on Friday evening. | https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/weather/nws-warns-of-critical-fire-weather-conditions-for-nepa/article_59a3017e-57da-5164-b28c-4fb526ef62a8.html | 2022-04-27T22:37:34Z | https://www.citizensvoice.com/news/weather/nws-warns-of-critical-fire-weather-conditions-for-nepa/article_59a3017e-57da-5164-b28c-4fb526ef62a8.html | true | null |
- Subsea inbound orders of $1.9 billion in the quarter; book-to-bill of 1.5
- Cash and cash equivalents of $1.2 billion
- Completed sale of remaining stake in Technip Energies in April
- Targeting reduction of gross debt of up to $400 million in second quarter
NEWCASTLE & HOUSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–TechnipFMC plc (NYSE: FTI) today reported first quarter 2022 results.
Total Company revenue in the first quarter was $1,555.8 million. Loss from continuing operations attributable to TechnipFMC was $42.3 million, or $0.09 per diluted share. These results included after-tax charges and credits totaling $29.3 million of expense, or $0.06 per share, which included the following (Exhibit 6):
- Impairment, restructuring and other charges of $0.8 million; and
- Loss from equity investment in Technip Energies of $28.5 million.
Adjusted loss from continuing operations was $13 million, or $0.03 per diluted share (Exhibit 6).
Adjusted EBITDA, which excludes pre-tax charges and credits, was $153.5 million; adjusted EBITDA margin was 9.9 percent (Exhibit 7). Included in adjusted EBITDA was a foreign exchange gain of $28.4 million.
Doug Pferdehirt, Chair and CEO of TechnipFMC, stated, “Looking at the first quarter, total Company revenue was $1.6 billion, with adjusted EBITDA of $154 million. Total Company inbound orders were $2.2 billion, driving sequential growth in backlog. With cash and cash equivalents totaling $1.2 billion and our confidence that we will generate strong free cash flow in the second half of the year, we are taking aggressive steps to further reduce debt in the second quarter. This is another important milestone on our path to shareholder distributions.”
Pferdehirt continued, “In Subsea, inbound orders of $1.9 billion increased more than 80 percent when compared to the fourth quarter, resulting in a book-to-bill of 1.5. We announced two awards in the period, including our first iEPCI™ project with Wintershall Dea for the Maria field. The breadth of operators and regional diversification was particularly notable in the quarter, with projects from more than 30 clients across all major offshore basins. We continue to anticipate Subsea order growth of up to 30 percent in 2022, with iEPCI™, direct awards and Subsea services together approaching 75 percent of total inbound.”
“Surface Technologies inbound orders were $291 million, with a book-to-bill above 1.0, driven by strength in the U.S. market. North American sales and profitability grew sequentially, driven by increased drilling and completion activity and an improved pricing environment. Outside of North America, we are investing in new manufacturing capacity in Saudi Arabia to support the strong Middle East outlook. We are now undergoing final production testing and expect final certification of the facility by the end of the second quarter, at which time we anticipate an acceleration of orders in-country. We remain confident in meeting our full-year expectations.”
Pferdehirt added, “First quarter results demonstrated our ability to effectively navigate the ongoing challenges facing the global supply chain. While not immune to the market dislocations, we have taken many strategic actions over the last several years that have mitigated the near-term effects on our Company. Our internal efforts to drive simplification, standardization and industrialization are also transforming our supply chain.”
Pferdehirt concluded, “We are in the midst of a multi-year upcycle for oil and gas investment. Our Subsea Opportunity List highlights this very robust market outlook, representing an opportunity set of larger projects that totals more than $20 billion in potential industry awards over the next 24 months. In the current environment, we are also experiencing improvements in pricing and contractual arrangements that more appropriately balance the terms and conditions needed to support this growth.”
Operational and Financial Highlights
Subsea reported first quarter revenue of $1,289.1 million, an increase of 4.3 percent from the fourth quarter. Revenue increased sequentially primarily due to higher project activity in Australia, North America and Asia, partially offset by reduced activity in Africa. Subsea services revenue was largely unchanged from the fourth quarter due to the seasonal impact of weather in both periods.
Subsea reported an operating profit of $54 million. Sequentially, operating results increased largely due to a $39.8 million reduction in impairment, restructuring and other charges and credits.
Subsea reported adjusted EBITDA of $129 million. Adjusted EBITDA increased 4.4 percent when compared to the fourth quarter, broadly in-line with the sequential increase in revenue. Adjusted EBITDA margin was unchanged at 10 percent.
Subsea inbound orders were $1,893.6 million for the quarter. Book-to-bill in the period was 1.5. The following awards were included in the period:
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Petrobras Búzios 6 Field Project (Brazil)
Large* subsea Engineering, Procurement, Construction and Installation (EPCI) contract by Petrobras for its Búzios 6 field (module 7), a greenfield development in the pre-salt area. The contract covers flexible and rigid pipe, umbilicals, pipeline end terminals, rigid jumpers, umbilical termination assemblies and a mooring system. The flexible pipe, umbilicals and subsea structures, as well as some of the rigid pipe, will be manufactured in Brazil using skills and competencies the Company has developed in-country, while minimizing the carbon footprint associated with transportation and installation. The project will also utilize our established and qualified Brazilian supply chain.
*A “large” contract ranges between $500 million and $1 billion.
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Wintershall Dea Maria iEPCI™ Project (Norway)
Significant* integrated Engineering, Procurement, Construction, and Installation (iEPCI™) contract by Wintershall Dea Norge AS for its Maria revitalization project. The project will boost production at the existing Maria field in the Norwegian Continental Shelf. The contract includes subsea trees, spools, jumpers, and flexible pipes. The revitalization project will tie in an additional lightweight six-slot integrated template structure (ITS). The two existing templates in the Maria field are part of TechnipFMC’s installed base and began production in 2017.
*A “significant” contract ranges between $75 million and $250 million.
Additionally, we secured the following frame agreement in the period:
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TotalEnergies Frame Agreement for Subsea 2.0™ Production Systems (Angola)
Frame Agreement with TotalEnergies to supply subsea production systems for brownfield developments in Block 17 in Angola. Subsea 2.0™ products use standardized components that are pre-engineered and qualified, which allows equipment to be rapidly configured according to each project’s specific requirements. This optimizes the engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing processes, thus reducing the time to first production.
Energy Transition Highlights
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Magnora Offshore Wind signs Option to Lease Agreement with the Crown Estate Scotland for the ScotWind N3 area
Magnora Offshore Wind AS signed the Option to Lease Agreement with the Crown Estate Scotland for the ScotWind N3 area, securing exclusivity for the development of the N3 project.The project area N3 is situated in the north-western part of Scotland, 40 kilometers offshore Western Isles. The Option to Lease Agreement covers an area of 103 square kilometers in water depths of 106 to 125 meters. The project plans to install 33 floating wind turbines, each with a capacity of 15MW, totaling a wind farm capacity of 495MW.
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Shell Collaboration
TechnipFMC and Shell have signed an agreement to explore synergies with a shared goal of enabling offshore renewable energy generation and reducing total CO2 emissions. This is another example of how our long-standing partnerships extend to all areas of our business.
Surface Technologies reported first quarter revenue of $266.7 million, a decrease of 7.1 percent from the fourth quarter. Revenue decreased sequentially primarily due to lower international activity resulting from the Company’s transition to a new manufacturing facility in Saudi Arabia. The decline in segment revenue was partially offset by growth in North America which benefited from the continued increase in drilling and completion activity.
Surface Technologies reported operating profit of $3.7 million. Sequentially, operating profit decreased primarily due to lower international revenue and the impacts of the manufacturing transition. Operating profit in North America increased sequentially due to higher activity and an improved pricing environment. Operating results also benefited sequentially from lower restructuring, impairment and other charges which totaled $1.6 million in the period.
Surface Technologies reported adjusted EBITDA of $22 million. Adjusted EBITDA decreased 23.9 percent when compared to the fourth quarter. Results were negatively impacted by lower international revenue and the impacts of the manufacturing transition, partially offset by higher activity and an improving pricing environment in North America. Adjusted EBITDA margin decreased 190 basis points to 8.2 percent.
Inbound orders for the quarter were $291.3 million, a decrease of 72.8 percent sequentially. Book-to-bill was 1.1 in the period. Inbound orders decreased sequentially as the fourth quarter benefited from the award of a multi-year framework agreement from Abu Dhabi National Oil Company.
Backlog ended the period at $1,152.8 million. Given the short-cycle nature of the business, orders are generally converted into revenue within twelve months.
Corporate and Other Items (three months ended, March 31, 2022)
Corporate expense was $29.5 million. Excluding charges and credits totaling $2.8 million of expense, corporate expense was $26.7 million.
Foreign exchange gain was $28.4 million.
Net interest expense was $33.9 million and is expected to decline during the year as the Company achieves its stated objective to reduce gross debt.
The provision for income taxes was $28.5 million.
Total depreciation and amortization was $95.9 million.
Cash required by operating activities from continuing operations was $329.4 million. Capital expenditures were $27.3 million. Free cash flow from continuing operations was $(356.7) million (Exhibit 9).
The Company ended the period with cash and cash equivalents of $1,203 million; net debt was $802.1 million (Exhibit 8).
On April 20, 2022, the Company announced that it has commenced a tender offer for $320 million of its outstanding 6.500% Senior Notes due February 1, 2026.
The Company intends to reduce gross debt by up to $400 million in the second quarter. This includes the retirement of €150 million of debt due in June 2022.
Investment in Technip Energies
The Company completed the partial spin-off of Technip Energies on February 16, 2021. Financial results for Technip Energies are reported as discontinued operations. The Company’s investment in Technip Energies is reflected in current assets at market value.
During the first quarter, the Company sold 17.8 million Technip Energies shares for total proceeds of $238.5 million. As of March 31, 2022, we retained 2.2% ownership of Technip Energies’ issued and outstanding share capital.
In April 2022, we sold the remaining 4 million Technip Energies shares for total proceeds of $49.9 million.
Following the distribution of the majority stake, the Company retained ownership of 49.9% of Technip Energies’ outstanding shares. The Company fully exited its position for total proceeds of $1,189.4 million.
Additional items
On January 10, 2022, the Company announced that following a comprehensive review of its strategic objectives, it would proceed with the voluntary delisting of its shares from Euronext Paris. The delisting was completed on February 18, 2022.
The Company’s shares remain listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “FTI”.
2022 Full-Year Financial Guidance1
The Company’s full-year guidance for 2022 can be found in the table below. No updates were made to the previous guidance that was issued on February 23, 2022.
All segment guidance assumes no further material degradation from COVID-19-related impacts. Guidance is based on continuing operations and thus excludes the impact of Technip Energies, which is reported as discontinued operations.
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1Our guidance measures adjusted EBITDA margin, corporate expense, net, net interest expense and free cash flow are non-GAAP financial measures. We are unable to provide a reconciliation to comparable GAAP financial measures on a forward-looking basis without unreasonable effort because of the unpredictability of the individual components of the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure and the variability of items excluded from each such measure. Such information may have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on our future financial results.
Teleconference
The Company will host a teleconference on Thursday, April 28, 2022 to discuss the first quarter 2022 financial results. The call will begin at 1 p.m. London time (8 a.m. New York time). Webcast access and an accompanying presentation can be found at www.TechnipFMC.com.
An archived audio replay will be available after the event at the same website address. In the event of a disruption of service or technical difficulty during the call, information will be posted on our website.
About TechnipFMC
TechnipFMC is a leading technology provider to the traditional and new energy industries; delivering fully integrated projects, products, and services.
With our proprietary technologies and comprehensive solutions, we are transforming our clients’ project economics, helping them unlock new possibilities to develop energy resources while reducing carbon intensity and supporting their energy transition ambitions.
Organized in two business segments — Subsea and Surface Technologies — we will continue to advance the industry with our pioneering integrated ecosystems (such as iEPCI™, iFEED™ and iComplete™), technology leadership and digital innovation.
Each of our approximately 20,000 employees is driven by a commitment to our clients’ success, and a culture of strong execution, purposeful innovation, and challenging industry conventions.
TechnipFMC uses its website as a channel of distribution of material company information. To learn more about how we are driving change in the industry, go to www.TechnipFMC.com and follow us on Twitter @TechnipFMC.
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TORONTO (AP) _ Yamana Gold Inc. (AUY) on Wednesday reported first-quarter profit of $57.8 million.
On a per-share basis, the Toronto-based company said it had profit of 6 cents. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, came to 9 cents per share.
The results surpassed Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of four analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of 7 cents per share.
The gold mining company posted revenue of $441.9 million in the period.
Yamana Gold shares have climbed 26% since the beginning of the year. In the final minutes of trading on Wednesday, shares hit $5.33, an increase of 13% in the last 12 months.
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BBR Partners LLC trimmed its position in shares of Philip Morris International Inc. (NYSE:PM – Get Rating) by 7.8% during the 4th quarter, Holdings Channel reports. The firm owned 4,480 shares of the company’s stock after selling 379 shares during the period. BBR Partners LLC’s holdings in Philip Morris International were worth $426,000 at the end of the most recent reporting period.
A number of other institutional investors have also recently modified their holdings of PM. CIBC Asset Management Inc increased its stake in Philip Morris International by 3.1% in the 4th quarter. CIBC Asset Management Inc now owns 198,173 shares of the company’s stock worth $18,824,000 after buying an additional 5,962 shares in the last quarter. Wolff Financial Management LLC purchased a new stake in Philip Morris International in the 4th quarter worth $430,000. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System increased its stake in Philip Morris International by 1.0% in the 4th quarter. State Board of Administration of Florida Retirement System now owns 1,932,651 shares of the company’s stock worth $183,602,000 after buying an additional 19,086 shares in the last quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. grew its position in shares of Philip Morris International by 16.3% during the fourth quarter. Mirae Asset Global Investments Co. Ltd. now owns 253,079 shares of the company’s stock valued at $24,042,000 after purchasing an additional 35,405 shares in the last quarter. Finally, First Trust Advisors LP grew its position in shares of Philip Morris International by 3.9% during the fourth quarter. First Trust Advisors LP now owns 1,133,129 shares of the company’s stock valued at $107,648,000 after purchasing an additional 42,238 shares in the last quarter. 75.20% of the stock is owned by institutional investors.
NYSE PM traded down $0.85 during trading on Wednesday, hitting $101.68. The stock had a trading volume of 172,628 shares, compared to its average volume of 6,618,260. The stock has a market capitalization of $157.61 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.78, a P/E/G ratio of 3.14 and a beta of 0.77. Philip Morris International Inc. has a one year low of $85.64 and a one year high of $112.48. The stock has a 50 day simple moving average of $98.78 and a 200 day simple moving average of $97.30.
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 12th. Stockholders of record on Thursday, March 24th were paid a dividend of $1.25 per share. This represents a $5.00 annualized dividend and a dividend yield of 4.92%. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 23rd. Philip Morris International’s dividend payout ratio is presently 86.51%.
In other news, insider Wilde Frederic De sold 29,941 shares of Philip Morris International stock in a transaction that occurred on Tuesday, February 22nd. The shares were sold at an average price of $108.49, for a total transaction of $3,248,299.09. The transaction was disclosed in a filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission, which is available at this link. Insiders own 0.13% of the company’s stock.
A number of research analysts have recently weighed in on PM shares. The Goldman Sachs Group lowered Philip Morris International from a “buy” rating to a “neutral” rating and cut their price objective for the company from $116.00 to $100.00 in a research report on Tuesday, March 22nd. StockNews.com started coverage on Philip Morris International in a research report on Thursday, March 31st. They set a “hold” rating for the company. UBS Group raised their price objective on Philip Morris International from $95.00 to $110.00 and gave the company a “neutral” rating in a research report on Thursday, February 17th. Morgan Stanley raised their price objective on Philip Morris International from $104.00 to $112.00 and gave the company an “overweight” rating in a research report on Friday, April 22nd. Finally, Barclays dropped their price target on Philip Morris International from $125.00 to $120.00 in a research report on Friday, February 25th. Five equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and five have issued a buy rating to the stock. According to data from MarketBeat, the company presently has an average rating of “Buy” and an average target price of $110.70.
About Philip Morris International (Get Rating)
Philip Morris International Inc, through its subsidiaries, manufactures and sells cigarettes, other nicotine-containing products, smoke-free products, and related electronic devices and accessories. The company offers IQOS smoke-free products, including heated tobacco and nicotine-containing vapor products under the HEETS, HEETS Creations, HEETS Dimensions, HEETS Marlboro, HEETS FROM MARLBORO, Marlboro Dimensions, Marlboro HeatSticks, and Parliament HeatSticks brands, as well as under the Fiit and Miix licensed brands.
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City’s Vaccine mandate remains in place after a tie vote at Council
A staff recommendation to pause the city’s vaccine mandate for Municipal employees was defeated at City Council by a tie vote. Staff had recommended that the policy be paused, in light of the provincial decision to lift vaccine mandates and proof of vaccination requirements.
Laura Fontana head of HR for Hamilton, explained the recommendation is to suspend or pause the policy. She said if the situation warrants it they would come back before council with a recommendation to reinstate the policy. She said staff purposely recommended pausing the policy as opposed to abolishing it, because with the lifting of the vaccine mandate provincially it became difficult from a legal perspective for Hamilton to continue with its policy of unpaid leave and terminations. “We don’t feel confident that if we continued with the policy, particularly with termination of employment, that we would be supported in the courts,” Ms. Fontana told council.
An emotional Esther Pauls in supporting pausing the policy said she supports vaccination but cannot support a policy that results in employees being fired. “Let’s not divide the city,” she said, “I follow the province…and they are saying, it’s time to lift the mandate,” adding that there are very few employees who decided not to get vaccinated.
Voting to end the Vaccination mandate were Councillors Farr, Merulla, Jackson, Pauls, Pearson and Ferguson.
Voting to maintain the policy were Mayor Fred Eisenberger, and Councillors Wilson, Nann. Danko, Partridge and Powers.
Absent were Councillors Clark, Whitehead, Johnson and Vanderbeek.
Reconsideration of the vote would require a two-thirds vote by council, unlikely given the closeness of the vote today. | https://bayobserver.ca/2022/04/27/citys-vaccine-mandate-remains-in-place-after-a-tie-vote-at-council/ | 2022-04-27T22:42:06Z | https://bayobserver.ca/2022/04/27/citys-vaccine-mandate-remains-in-place-after-a-tie-vote-at-council/ | true | 1 |
The untold story of Britain's first black school teacher
By Giancarlo Rinaldi
South Scotland reporter, BBC Scotland news website
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A small plaque marks the spot where the man believed to be Britain's first black school teacher educated children in a Scottish village.
Now the story of Tom Jenkins' life is being explored as part of the area's Alchemy Festival, and there are calls for him to receive greater recognition.
Jenkins educated dozens of children between 1814 and 1818 at Teviothead, near Hawick, in the Scottish Borders.
Artist Dr Jade Montserrat has been investigating the links between Hawick and both Jenkins and anti-slavery campaigner Frederick Douglass, who visited the town in 1846.
"I focused in on the significant black presence in Hawick and, more loosely, Hawick's liberal abolitionist identity as a town," she said.
"It became clear that this was a sort of unrecognised, significant history."
She hopes to ensure wider knowledge of their "significant contribution" to the area.
Dr Jade Montserrat said Jenkins was thought to be Britain's first black school teacher.
He was born in 1797 somewhere on the Upper Guinea coast, in modern day Guinea, Sierra Leone or Liberia.
When he was six years old his father, a slave trading chief, handed him to Capt James Swanson.
The son of a waiter from Hawick, Capt Swanson was in command of the slave ship Prudence.
The intention was that Tom Jenkins would be educated in Britain before returning to West Africa.
"The Prudence set sail for Liverpool - at that time Britain's main slaving port - with young Tom on board," said Dr Monserrat.
"From there, Tom Jenkins went with his guardian, James Swanson, to Hawick - a town then in the early years of its industrialisation."
However, Swanson died a few days after their return and Jenkins was taken in by Swanson's sister and her husband, a weaver.
A "determined and diligent boy", he is said to have learned English and the area's local Teri dialect very quickly.
"With great willpower and alertness, Tom pored over his studies voraciously, copying each letter of the alphabet from an old book by candlelight in the loft, above the lowly stable where he lived," said Dr Monserrat.
"He avidly read anything he could get his hands on."
At the age of 20 he applied to become schoolmaster at Teviothead, but was prevented from doing so by "racist, bigoted and xenophobic members of the parish".
"His aptitude for teaching, however, was so apparent and brilliant that the likes of the fourth Duke of Buccleuch and other local patrons put funds together to convert the village smiddy into a school," said Dr Monserrat.
There is a small plaque in his honour on the building, which is now the Johnnie Armstrong Gallery.
"Tom's passion for learning and his wonderful flair for teaching began and blossomed in Hawick," said Dr Monserrat.
Thanks to local support, particularly from the Quakers, he went on to study at the University of Edinburgh.
In 1821 he was posted to Mauritius, where he ran a school. He never set foot on British soil again, and died on 16 June 1859.
Dr Monserrat will deliver a keynote address at the Alchemy Festival and show work she has made over the past six months as its artist in residence.
She hopes this can raise awareness of Jenkins' story.
"It's clearly not very well known, I don't think there's any sort of published book that he is acknowledged in that I've been able to find," she said.
"He clearly set the tone here."
She said Jenkins was a "one man show" teaching the local children, and had been supported by wealthy patrons and people with "incredible status".
Dr Monserrat believes that the respect he commanded helped pave the way for Frederick Douglass to be accepted when he visited Hawick to deliver a speech about 30 years later.
However, she said there was still work to be done in giving both men the recognition they deserved.
"I think that combined these stories of two black men that made these huge contributions to the town go unrecognised whilst we do recognise colonisers, industrialists who are white," she said.
"We need to really champion and celebrate diverse stories in our rich histories.
"There is a probably a call for something that's visible that recognises Thomas Jenkins."
In the meantime, though, she aims to put his story centre stage in the area where he made history. | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-61188050 | 2022-04-27T22:43:32Z | https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-scotland-south-scotland-61188050 | false | 3 |
Following recent security reports in some area councils of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT Minister of State, Dr. Ramatu Tijjani Aliyu, has called on traditional rulers and other stakeholders to evolve new methods of tackling insecurity in the nation’s capital.
The minister gave this charge at the 6th security meeting with area council chairmen, FCT council of graded chiefs and other critical stakeholders in the territory.
Aliyu said the directive has become imperative in view of pockets of reported kidnapping cases and the forthcoming Ramadan festival, stressing that there is the need to re-strategize and strengthen areas of needs.
She, however, blamed recent bandit’s attacks in some communities of Abaji area council on failure of intelligence gathering, adding that security agencies should not wait until attacks are launched on innocent residents before embarking on a mission.
According to her, “In view of recent reports from area councils like Gwagwalada, Kwali and Bwari, there is every reason for us to come back, re-strategize and ask what is happening, where are we failing, and where do we need to strengthen. We need to do an analysis of where our strength lies and where we need to fortify.
“In our expanded Federal Capital Territory security meetings, we have all adequate committees in place and we have other sub-committees that are overseeing the affairs of security and intelligence gathering in the Federal Capital.
“Despite all these, we are still having reports of people invading communities and our peace especially in the satellite towns, where the terrains are difficult. Therefore, the royal fathers who are the custodians of the people should come up with new strategies that will put an end to this menace”.
The minister used the occasion to reveal that the Federal Capital Territory Administration is doing everything possible in ensuring that jobs are created for the teeming youths and women in rural communities across the six area councils.
Those present at the 6th security meeting between the FCT Minister of State and the graded chiefs include the representative of the FCTA Permanent Secretary, Mr. Samuel Atang, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of operations, Mr. Ben Igweh, and chairman FCT Council of Traditional Rulers, Dr. Adamu Yunusa.
Others include Mandate Secretary of Area Council Services, Mallam Abubakar Ibrahim Dantsoho, representative of the Director DSS, chairman of Abuja Municipal Area Council, Hon. Abdullahi Candido and his counterparts from Abaji, Kwali and Kuje, amongst others. | https://www.blueprint.ng/minister-tasks-fct-monarchs-to-evolve-new-ways-of-tackling-insecurity/ | 2022-04-27T22:44:24Z | https://www.blueprint.ng/minister-tasks-fct-monarchs-to-evolve-new-ways-of-tackling-insecurity/ | false | 1 |
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With the warmer weather, expect to see more snakes out and about
Snakes are starting to emerge across metro Atlanta as temperatures warm up.
Severe Weather Team 2′s Eboni Deon spoke with a local exterminator who said people should get ready, because they could encounter one if they spend time outdoors.
“We’re seeing them now, and we’re seeing them more in the daytime,” said Jamie Nichols, senior service manager for Arrow Exterminators. “Usually, the warm, humid weather brings snakes out.”
He told Deon snakes enjoy hard surfaces that warm up under the sun and stay warm overnight, like a driveway or sidewalk.
“The first one I saw was, basically, just kind of going across the backyard,” said Jon Greene, who lives in Marietta. “It was non-venomous from my understanding, which is good (because) we do have some rodents here and there, to keep those under control.”
Snakes can be helpful because they eat those annoying insects and bugs, and the larger snakes eat rodents such as rats and mice.
Greene said he has seen a few snakes in his yard and says he appreciates them.
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If you want to keep snakes away, it is a good idea to keep your foliage down, store firewood away from the house and keep debris from piling up.
Nichols said those are all good hiding spots.
Greene told Deon that a snake got a little too close for comfort when his wife was sitting on their patio.
“She thought my friend had kicked her foot, and she looked down, and there was a rather large snake probably about 6 feet long,” Greene said.
Greene put the snake out in the forest. His advice if you see one in your yard: “Just leave it alone.”
Nichols agrees.
“If they’re in your space, you want to push them out with a broom. If you don’t feel comfortable with that, call a professional,” Nichols said.
Nichols said it is always in your best interest to call a professional for help if you spot a snake in your yard and you are not sure what to do.
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Mom stabs, kills pit bull mauling her 1-year-old daughter
PICO RIVERA, Calif. (Gray News) - A 1-year-old girl from California is recovering after she was attacked by two family dogs. The girl’s mother fatally stabbed one of the dogs while trying to save her daughter.
Family members say the Sunday night attack on 1-year-old Ruby Ann Cervantes by two blue nose pit bulls lasted no more than three or four minutes, KNBC reports. The girl’s mother, grandmother and aunt were all injured trying to stop the attack.
“He [The dog] had her by the leg, and I had to get his teeth off of her,” said Margaret Morales, Ruby’s grandmother, as reported by KTLA. “He bit my hand, and my hand’s pretty severely cut open.”
Jaime Morales, Ruby’s mother, eventually grabbed a knife and fatally stabbed one of the dogs.
“It was either him or my daughter, so I chose my daughter. I did whatever I had to do to protect my daughter,” Jaime Morales told KNBC.
Ruby was bitten in the leg, ankle and shoulder, according to her grandmother. She received several stitches and underwent two surgeries, including one for a fractured hip. She was expected to be placed in the intensive care unit after the surgeries.
The other three victims all required stitches, as well, KCOP reports. Jaime Morales was bitten in the face and arm while protecting her daughter.
“I did what I had to do because he [the dog] wouldn’t let go,” she said. “I feel really bad, but I had to. I’m pretty sure anyone would have done it.”
The two pit bulls, both 3 years old, were owned by Margaret Morales, according to KNBC. They were normally outside dogs but were inside at the time of the attack after receiving baths. Family members say the dogs had not been aggressive prior to the incident.
The second dog involved in the attack was taken away by animal control and will be euthanized.
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GYL Financial Synergies LLC boosted its stake in shares of NVIDIA Co. (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Rating) by 1.3% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 4,651 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock after purchasing an additional 58 shares during the quarter. GYL Financial Synergies LLC’s holdings in NVIDIA were worth $1,368,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors also recently made changes to their positions in the business. Disciplined Investments LLC acquired a new position in shares of NVIDIA during the fourth quarter worth approximately $25,000. First Personal Financial Services lifted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 366.7% during the third quarter. First Personal Financial Services now owns 140 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $29,000 after buying an additional 110 shares during the last quarter. Core Alternative Capital acquired a new position in shares of NVIDIA during the third quarter worth approximately $33,000. Fortis Advisors LLC lifted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 300.0% during the third quarter. Fortis Advisors LLC now owns 160 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $33,000 after buying an additional 120 shares during the last quarter. Finally, Westchester Capital Management Inc. lifted its holdings in shares of NVIDIA by 300.0% during the third quarter. Westchester Capital Management Inc. now owns 176 shares of the computer hardware maker’s stock worth $36,000 after buying an additional 132 shares during the last quarter. 63.84% of the stock is owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
In other NVIDIA news, CEO Jen Hsun Huang sold 292,340 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Tuesday, March 1st. The stock was sold at an average price of $237.12, for a total value of $69,319,660.80. The transaction was disclosed in a document filed with the SEC, which is available at this hyperlink. Also, Director Tench Coxe sold 100,000 shares of the stock in a transaction dated Monday, March 28th. The shares were sold at an average price of $274.06, for a total value of $27,406,000.00. The disclosure for this sale can be found here. In the last quarter, insiders sold 409,056 shares of company stock worth $101,135,342. 4.47% of the stock is owned by company insiders.
NVIDIA (NASDAQ:NVDA – Get Rating) last announced its earnings results on Wednesday, February 16th. The computer hardware maker reported $1.14 EPS for the quarter, topping the consensus estimate of $1.01 by $0.13. The company had revenue of $7.64 billion for the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $7.43 billion. NVIDIA had a return on equity of 42.99% and a net margin of 36.24%. The business’s revenue for the quarter was up 52.8% on a year-over-year basis. During the same quarter in the prior year, the business earned $0.64 earnings per share. Equities research analysts forecast that NVIDIA Co. will post 4.68 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
The company also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 24th. Investors of record on Thursday, March 3rd were issued a $0.04 dividend. This represents a $0.16 annualized dividend and a yield of 0.09%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Wednesday, March 2nd. NVIDIA’s dividend payout ratio is 4.16%.
A number of research analysts have recently commented on NVDA shares. Credit Suisse Group reiterated a “buy” rating and set a $400.00 price target on shares of NVIDIA in a report on Friday, March 18th. StockNews.com assumed coverage on NVIDIA in a research note on Thursday, March 31st. They issued a “hold” rating for the company. Robert W. Baird lowered NVIDIA from an “outperform” rating to a “neutral” rating and cut their target price for the company from $360.00 to $225.00 in a research note on Monday, April 11th. Deutsche Bank Aktiengesellschaft cut their target price on NVIDIA from $285.00 to $255.00 and set a “hold” rating for the company in a research note on Wednesday, April 20th. Finally, Zacks Investment Research lowered NVIDIA from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating and set a $229.00 target price for the company. in a research note on Tuesday, April 19th. Seven equities research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, twenty-five have given a buy rating and one has issued a strong buy rating to the stock. According to MarketBeat, the stock presently has an average rating of “Buy” and a consensus target price of $328.19.
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NVIDIA Corporation provides graphics, and compute and networking solutions in the United States, Taiwan, China, and internationally. The company's Graphics segment offers GeForce GPUs for gaming and PCs, the GeForce NOW game streaming service and related infrastructure, and solutions for gaming platforms; Quadro/NVIDIA RTX GPUs for enterprise workstation graphics; vGPU software for cloud-based visual and virtual computing; automotive platforms for infotainment systems; and Omniverse software for building 3D designs and virtual worlds.
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CHICAGO (AP) _ Morningstar Inc. (MORN) on Wednesday reported first-quarter net income of $46.1 million.
The Chicago-based company said it had profit of $1.06 per share. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring costs, were $1.41 per share.
The investment research firm posted revenue of $457 million in the period.
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Snail Games, headquartered in Los Angeles, has been a leader in the MMORPG and sandbox survival space, with titles like Age of Wushu and ARK: Survival Evolved. Now Shi Hai, founder and CEO, sees growing opportunities in the metaverse and Web3. Hai joined Dean Takahashi, lead writer at VentureBeat, to talk about the fascinating future ahead for companies that take the leap.
Snail Games took that leap some time ago, Hai said, as the earliest company to explore 3D online gaming. As far back as 2002, they regarded themselves as architects of virtual worlds, and now they’ve set their sights on the metaverse.
“Many others, from our perspective, are more concerned about devices, what kind of technology Web3 is using, and how to provide the best user experience around digital assets,” he explained. “As we’re entering the metaverse and Web3 era, what Snail Games and we are concerned the most about is where property rights should belong, or who they should belong to.”
Web3 is an opportunity to build a supportive environment for content creators, in order to attract more creators and users. Content creators are how platform owners thrive — but the content doesn’t belong to those creators. It can vanish at any time.
“As we’ve been developing digital assets for more than 20 years, I deeply resonate with how those content creators would feel, as I personally am a very experienced gamer,” Hai said. “That’s why I would empathize with those content creators when they lose the content that they’ve spent a lot of time and effort on.”
Plus there’s the question of monetizing content, one of the benefits blockchain brings to the Web3 table. In the company’s ARK forum, many users have contributed content, without getting the remuneration they should have in the platform’s market. A Web3 platform has the potential to address these issues.
How to preserve the ownership of digital assets for content creators, and who those digital assets truly belong to, are the two most important questions to solve, Hai said, and NFTs are part of the puzzle. Despite the bad reputation NFTs have, he sees them as a trend that will succeed in reaching its potential. At a recent NFT conference, Hai had a front row seat to the kind of excitement that NFTs can inspire in users and customers.
“What amazed me is that different companies and different industries are taking on all kinds of experiments in this new industry and this new trend,” he said. “They all want to pursue what users actually feel about digital assets, and what kind of value they can create for users.”
The Snail Games metaverse
The company has ambitious aims for their metaverse. Not only does it have its own game engine, which is available for both mobile and PC platforms, but they’re able to incorporate their 20 years of game development expertise into this engine in order to offer content creators as big an environment as possible, where they can create mods themselves. The framework is akin to Ready Player One, he said.
“In this metaverse project, each character and DLTs from ARK will be transferred to a planet,” he explained. “On this planet users will have their own unique gameplay, and they can even create and publish their own digital assets and cryptocurrencies.”
Each planet will represent one form of gameplay and one game IP, he said. On this planet, many digital assets will belong to content creators, but some of them might belong to other companies or even Snail Games. They are still working on how they can implement the transfer of digital assets between different planets.
The company’s long history with MMOs means they have the tools and technology to create the kind of user engagement and community interaction that metaverse projects require. They’ve also got a handle on issues like cheaters and server problems.
“In terms of the technical side, Snail is ready,” he said. “What we’ll solve in the future is, what if Snail doesn’t exist one day? Will our metaverse still exist even if Snail does not? Who will those digital assets that content creators created belong to if Snail is gone?”
The argument for NFTs
The basic idea of trading and selling tools between players has always existed, Hai points out, whether that’s illicit sales behind the scenes, purchases from the game’s digital store, or trades between players as part of gameplay. This demand in the market should translate to NFTs.
But in the community many people think that reinforcing the notion of ownership of digital assets will make a lot of gamers beholden to the developer of the game, but Hai feels that the metaverse could offer exactly the opposite experience.
Players are attracted to platforms where they have access to mods and content creation; the issue is that they don’t have an open platform, and their ownership rights are too often still up in the air.
“The issue with digital assets right now is not the act of creation, but that there’s not much protection for the retention of ownership of digital assets,” he said. “That’s the big issue for the digital asset industry, and that’s what we’re trying to resolve.”
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CHICAGO (AP) — Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking three-run homer in the seventh inning, and the Chicago White Sox stopped an eight-game slide with a 7-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.
The winning rally for the White Sox started when Danny Mendick and Tim Anderson hit consecutive two-out singles off Collin Snider (2-1). Scott Barlow then came in, and Vaughn drove his first pitch into the home bullpen in left for his fourth homer.
“I was just up there looking for a good pitch and I got a fastball middle-up and put a good swing on it,” Vaughn said. “This is definitely something to build off.”
The White Sox added another run in the eighth when Leury García scampered home on Reese McGuire’s double-play grounder.
Jake Burger hit a solo homer as Chicago got its first win since April 16. Burger finished with three hits, and Vaughn had four RBIs.
“Hopefully this is the start of a run on the right side of things,” Burger said. “The vibes in the dugout were pretty great.”
Whit Merrifield drove in two runs for Kansas City, which lost for the fifth time in six games. Zack Greinke permitted three runs and five hits in six innings.
Manager Mike Matheny admired Greinke's grit on the chilly afternoon, with the start time moved up to avoid the cold temperatures forecasted for Wednesday night.
“He did such a good job in there in the second and the third limiting the damage,” he said. “Locating well despite the elements. I thought it was a terrific job of pitching.”
The Royals trailed 3-0 after five, but Merrifield hit a tying sacrifice fly off Bennett Sousa (1-0) in the top half of the seventh.
Dylan Cease struck out nine in six innings, helping the White Sox stop their longest losing streak since June 2018. The right-hander allowed two runs and three hits.
Chicago also ended a streak of nine straight games with a defensive error.
Edward Olivares began the sixth with an infield single for Kansas City’s first hit of the game.
Sousa got his first major league win. Kendall Graveman struck out four in two innings to earn his first save of the season.
TAKING IT EASY?
Chicago closer Liam Hendriks said he might have overdone it during last weekend’s series in Minnesota. The right-hander experienced back soreness during a 16-pitch outing Saturday, then returned to throw 30 in the final 1 1/3 innings of Sunday’s loss that ended with Byron Buxton’s booming home run.
“If you’re going to give up a walk-off homer it might as well be the longest in history,” Hendriks said with a smile Wednesday morning.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Royals: INF Adalberto Mondesi was scheduled to be evaluated further, a day after leaving the series opener with left knee discomfort. Matheny said the initial examination did not indicate a need for a stint on the injury list.
White Sox: 3B Yoán Moncada (right oblique) and RHP Joe Kelly (biceps) are scheduled to begin rehab assignments Friday at Triple-A Charlotte. There is no timetable for either player to return to the lineup. … C Yasmani Grandal was the designated hitter a day after leaving in the seventh with leg soreness.
UP NEXT
Kansas City’s Brad Keller (0-2, 2.55 ERA) faces fellow right-hander Michael Kopech (0-0, 0.64 ERA) in Thursday afternoon’s series finale.
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John Bernard (Jack) Palmer: Family man. Educator. Curler. Quiet achiever. Born July 7, 1951, in Pembroke, Ont.; died Jan. 2, 2022, in London, Ont.; of a spinal injury after a fall; aged 70.
Jack was named after his father, John, and his maternal grandfather, John Bernard Shea. Jack tended to be diffident and quiet like his grandfather. He was not always thus. Au contraire.
Growing up in Kingston, Ont., at about six, Jack and his 4-year-old brother, Stephen, led their parents, John and Cauleen, on a merry chase: the Great Tricycle Heist. Cauleen took the boys into a department store and they immediately disappeared. The staff hastily retrieved a new tricycle purloined by the brothers for a test drive down Kingston’s main drag.
The boys were not evil, just mischievous. Lovable rascals. One day, a Bell telephone employee came to the Palmer home for a service call. Feeling peckish, the boys climbed into his truck and ate the worker’s lunch. He was not amused.
We often hear of someone being “known to the police.” That was true of the young boys. Never in serious trouble, they were, however, famous for taking off from their beleaguered parents. Several times they were driven home in a squad car. Great fun for small boys.
One might think that Jack’s minor clashes with authorities might segue into wild behaviour, that he would become a recalcitrant teenager. Not so.
After high school, Jack moved to Montreal to attend Concordia University (Loyola campus). He had not left home to join the wild party scene at university. In fact, he lived with his aunt and uncle where he helped care for his cousin Teddy, who lived with muscular dystrophy.
The most important event of Jack’s university life was meeting Dorothy Gillespie on a September evening in 1974. “It was love at first sight. Really!” Dorothy would note. They became an inseparable team that lasted over 45 years until Jack’s death. After their marriage in 1976, Jack and Dorothy welcomed two sons: J.J. and Jim. He was interested in his sons’ lives, advice and discipline were administered calmly and he liked to have important talks during long drives in the car.
Although quiet, Jack was not boring and he retained a vestige of his impish self. His grandsons William, John and Ben considered Jack the “best jumping-on-the-bed granddad.” An addiction to Star Trek was a further sign of his youthful spirit. Jack had a passion for two sports: golf and especially curling. Curling was his “happy place” – he coached the high-school team to many wins and volunteered regularly for the Brier, Scotties and Continental Cup tournaments.
In his professional life, Jack was the consummate, quiet achiever. After graduating with a BA in Philosophy, he completed his BEd at Western, an MSc in Education at Niagara University and numerous educational specializations and qualifications. Students called Jack “Sir,” rather than “Mr. Palmer.” Thus Dorothy, also a teacher, was “Mrs. Sir”; and then “Sir’s kid” for their first child.
Jack taught for the London Catholic School Board for 30 years, starting at the elementary level in 1976 and moving to secondary in 1984. He taught religion at Regina Mundi and later Catholic Central where he became Department Head. In 2010, he joined Western University as an instructor in the pedagogy of religious education.
People were drawn to Jack because of his gentle, caring ways – much like his grandfather. A comment in the virtual book of condolences: “The world needs more John Bernards.”
Edward Shea is Jack’s uncle and godfather.
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NewsPolitics PNCR FIRES BACK – SAYS VAN WEST CHARLES HAS HIDDEN AGENDA April 27, 2022 0 408 Facebook Twitter Google+ Pinterest WhatsApp Vanwest Charles has a Hidden Agenda, and I refused to be used as a scapegoat. The utterances of the PNC/ R leader. More details in this report from Travis Chase Share this:EmailPrintWhatsAppTweetMorePocketShare on TumblrTelegram Related | https://hgptv.com/pncr-fires-back-says-van-west-charles-has-hidden-agenda/ | 2022-04-27T23:09:36Z | https://hgptv.com/pncr-fires-back-says-van-west-charles-has-hidden-agenda/ | true | null |
When my brothers and I were young, we had a few summertime staples.
One of those staples was ice pops (like, the freezy flavored ice you push up through plastic that may or may not cut the sides of your mouth).
Another was “helping” Dad wash the cars in our driveway and seeing how much water we could waste spraying each other in the face with the hose.
My little brother and I were weirdly into rollerblading for a while there, before he thought he’d be cute and try to pull me down our sloped driveway. I fell and hurt my tailbone, and that was the end of the rollerblading.
We would go to the pool, hunt for frogs and run around in the creek in the woods behind our house (and subsequently track mud through the house).
Mom would also take us to the library.
My brothers and I, we were avid readers. During the summer when school wasn’t in session, we’d go through books like nobody’s business. I can still remember the smell of the Snow Branch Library, how hushed it always was, and always kind of drafty. We’d get to the library and separate immediately; Mom would go look at the “grown-up books,” Matt would go to the kids’ section, and Ian, Nate and I would hit the young adult bookshelves.
Hard.
I recall the embarrassment of having to ask your mom for 25 cents before you checked out your books, because the librarians ever-so-gently reminded us that we owed a fine, and the look on my mom’s face as she’d pull out her change purse.
I think about that all the time, how we used to have to bring, like, 5 ratty bags with us to carry our books after a trip to the library.
How, if we found our desired books quickly, we’d be able to find a comfy seat somewhere in the building and start reading one of them. Mom would say to me, “Find your brothers,” and I’d have to hunt in the library’s nooks and crannies to find where the boys had hunkered down to start reading.
(I was hardly ever done searching for books 1st, because I am very indecisive. Do I want to reread something I’ve already read a million times? Do I want to try something totally out of my element? Will my mom judge me if I check out the Orlando Bloom biography yet again?)
As we got older, those trips were fewer and fewer. Mom started going to a different library with Grandpap, the Salem Church Library, because it was closer and had a better movie selection. My brothers and I got a little busier, with sports, or girlfriends, or whatever, and then one by one, we started going off to college.
We didn’t have routine library visits anymore. I haven’t seen those librarians in years. I always wonder if the same librarians are there. Did they retire? Has the building been renovated yet? Do kids still hunker down in the squishy chairs, too excited to wait until they got home to read their new books?
Do moms still haul their kids to the library, on sweaty, lazy summer days, to get a few sacred moments of peace and quiet?
I don’t know about any of that, but I know that when I look back, those library days were an important part of my family’s summer, and our lives in general.
There really isn’t a comparable experience to going to a library, hunting for a book (or 2, or 7) and enjoying a few minutes in silence, and it’s good to remember that libraries really do touch people.
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With the Primary Election just around the corner, the Somerset Junior Woman’s Club let Pulaskians meet the candidates at Tuesday’s Candidate Forum.
Over the course of the next few days, the Commonwealth Journal will cover the candidates for the major races and the questions they were asked.
One of the first county-wide races that was reviewed during the forum was for County Attorney, with incumbent Martin Hatfield and his opponent attorney Greg Ousley introducing themselves before answering two audience-submitted questions.
It was their answers for the second question that got the most attention. Emcee Wynona Padgett asked, “What could be improved on in this office, in your opinion?” And Hatfield got first crack at it.
“Just moving forward,” Hatfield said. “I’ve got a staff that never settles for anything. ... Everybody works together for the betterment of this county. Everybody in my office is concerned about the community, community service, [and] keeping our community safe. So I think from that standpoint, you just don’t want to go backwards.”
When asked the same question – “What could be improved on in this office?” – Ousley simply responded, “Everything,” and literally dropped the mic onto the lectern.
The race for County Attorney has been of particular note this election season due to the animosity between the two candidates – present even before the two officially filed to run for office.
Back on October 27 of last year, an altercation between Ousley and Hatfield took place at Hatfield’s office in which 911 was called and Kentucky State Police turned up. As of this time, the incident is still under investigation and no charges have been filed.
In the altercation, a verbal exchange reportedly turned into a physical one in which Ousley, Hatfield, and Hatfield’s detective Tom Reed all received minor injuries.
During a recording of the 911 call, a woman at the office said that “an attorney has got a hold of Mr. Hatfield and we’re trying to break them up.”
While Hatfield has remained largely silent on what caused the blowup, Ousley recently released a four-page document in which he said the incident stemmed from the case of an individual who was arrested in 2019 who had their case expunged. Ousley said he made accusations about that case against Reed which led to the physical altercation.
At Tuesday’s forum, the introduction segment for both candidates began with Ousley indicating that the reasons behind the October incident factored into his decision to run against Hatfield.
“When I decided to run for county attorney, I decided to run because we need an individual that is honest. We need an individual that has integrity. We need an individual that’s not a politician. I’m that person. If I’m elected I will not sweep cases under the rug for family members or friends. And I will not allow my staff to do that either.”
Hatfield avoided speaking on the incident, choosing instead to look at his record in office.
When he first ran for the office, he stated, “I said I didn’t want to be known as a politician. I wanted to be known as a public servant. And I would submit to you that I have filled that role over the past 11 plus years,” Hatfield said.
During his time in the office, Martin said he had three goals. The first two were to hire a detective and a victim’s advocate, which he said he had done.
“The third thing I said I would do is I would hire people who have a passion for public service. And that’s what I’ve been able to do. Everybody in my office goes above and beyond the call of duty, not just the work,” Hatfield said.
Both men were asked about what their plans for the next term would be. Ousley responded, “The first thing that I will do is look at the caseload. There are DUI’s from 2018 setting unresolved. I’m going to make sure that those are addressed right away. Also, I’m going to advise ... with fiscal court and advise them so we don’t have issues with the county. It would be really nice if the county had an attorney to give a legal opinion every once in a while. Because it’s clear that sometimes they don’t follow the law. And I’ll get involved. I won’t sit back with blinders on and just let people break the law in front of me.”
Hatfield said what was important to him was not going backwards.
“We’ve worked very hard over the past 11-plus years to be progressive, as I mentioned earlier, to staff the office appropriately. This county has grown tremendously over the years, and it’s not like it used to be. Like I said, we’ve got two victim advocates, we’ve got a detective, we’ve got professional office staff. ... My opponent, before he even announced, his law partner [Carrie Wiese] said that they were going to get rid of our detective – that law enforcement could take care of those issue without having a detective in the county attorney’s office. I don’t think there’s anybody in law enforcement in this crowd that would stand up and agree that that would be an appropriate measure.” | https://www.somerset-kentucky.com/news/hatfield-ousley-sound-off-at-sjwc-candidate-forum/article_42951c4c-c66a-11ec-a7d3-631fd5232861.html | 2022-04-27T23:12:16Z | https://www.somerset-kentucky.com/news/hatfield-ousley-sound-off-at-sjwc-candidate-forum/article_42951c4c-c66a-11ec-a7d3-631fd5232861.html | false | 1 |
NEW YORK and CHICAGO, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wolf Haldenstein Adler Freeman & Herz LLP, a preeminent national consumer rights law firm, announces that it is investigating claims on behalf claims on behalf of patients of Illinois Gastroenterology Group whose information may be have stolen in a recent data breach in October 2021.
If you have received a recent notice of the data breach, it is possible that your personal medical information was compromised and is being offered for sale on the dark web.
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28 Mar 04:54 EAT\nAn explosive in East Leake. This caused damages up north after it fell and made impact against a bridge across to a factory close to my house... and to another town house in north and on 3 sides where i think an engine went kaputa..so is noisy,lash and lots in water to wash us ..not too sure yet! And an eploded tiffine on Thame Street TORONTO -- The Canadian Hockey League said Wednesday that Russian and Belarusian players will be ineligible for selection in its July 1 import draft because of the war in Ukraine.
The CHL is the umbrella organization for the three major junior hockey leagues -- the Western Hockey League, Ontario Hockey League and Quebec Major Junior Hockey League. The ban does not include players currently on CHL protected lists.
Last June at the most recent import draft, 16 players from Russia and 11 from Belarus were selected.
Russian and Belarusian teams have been banned by the International Ice Hockey Federation from all events at all levels.
The sport's governing body also removed Russia as host of two major events in 2023 -- the world junior championship and world championship. | https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/33816876/canadian-hockey-league-decides-russian-belarusian-players-ineligible-july-import-draft | 2022-04-27T23:13:19Z | https://www.espn.com/nhl/story/_/id/33816876/canadian-hockey-league-decides-russian-belarusian-players-ineligible-july-import-draft | true | 1 |
CHARLOTTE, N.C., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bank of America Corporation today announced the Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly cash dividend on Bank of America common stock of $0.21 per share, payable on June 24, 2022 to shareholders of record as of June 3, 2022.
The Board also declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $1.75 per share on the 7% Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock, Series B. The dividend is payable on July 25, 2022 to shareholders of record as of July 8, 2022.
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The city of Hickory is suing contractor Neill Grading & Construction Co. and two other companies, alleging negligence and various contractual breaches in light of the collapse of the $750,000 City Walk arches.
The lawsuit, which was filed in Catawba County Superior Court on Wednesday, names Mooresville-based subcontractor Dane Construction and Oregon-based arch manufacturer Western Wood Structures. The suit specified damages of more than $25,000.
Neill Grading brought in Dane as a subcontractor to design, build and install the arches while Dane brought in Western Wood to handle the design and construction.
The city argues the arch collapse “could not and would not have occurred in the absence of negligence by one or more of the defendants.”
The arches fell on Feb. 18, a little more than six months after the full, 40-ton structure was installed and two months after the city held a celebration christening the arches. The collapse damaged part of the Rudy Wright Pedestrian Bridge, which the arches were installed above, as well as the adjacent Main Avenue bridge.
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City leaders touted the arches as a major focal point for the new City Walk. Neill Grading was awarded a $14.3 million contract to build the City Walk.
The Charlotte-based law firm Rosenwood, Rose & Litwak is representing the city in the suit.
The Record will have more details on the lawsuit online Thursday and in the Friday print edition.
Kevin Griffin is the City of Hickory reporter at the Hickory Daily Record. | https://hickoryrecord.com/news/local/hickory-sues-contractor-other-companies-over-arch-collapse-city-alleges-negligence/article_1f9283c4-c66f-11ec-87ad-13158d398e1f.html | 2022-04-27T23:15:56Z | https://hickoryrecord.com/news/local/hickory-sues-contractor-other-companies-over-arch-collapse-city-alleges-negligence/article_1f9283c4-c66f-11ec-87ad-13158d398e1f.html | true | 1 |
We had temperatures in the 40s and 50s today, which is once again below-normal for this time of the year. Expect rain and freezing rain to roll in tonight south of I-90. No impacts are expected due to the warm roadways and air temperatures being above freezing. We will see a transition to all rain by the afternoon. High temperatures will reach the 40s again with easterly winds, making for a dreary day. Rain returns and becomes widespread Thursday night. Rainfall totals could approach 1 inch in spots.
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(RTTNews) - Qualcomm Inc. (QCOM) announced earnings for its second quarter that increased from last year and beat the Street estimates.
The company's bottom line came in at $2.93 billion, or $2.57 per share. This compares with $1.76 billion, or $1.53 per share, in last year's second quarter.
Excluding items, Qualcomm Inc. reported adjusted earnings of $3.66 billion or $3.21 per share for the period.
Analysts on average had expected the company to earn $2.91 per share, according to figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.
The company's revenue for the quarter rose 40.6% to $11.16 billion from $7.94 billion last year.
Qualcomm Inc. earnings at a glance (GAAP) :
-Earnings (Q2): $2.93 Bln. vs. $1.76 Bln. last year. -EPS (Q2): $2.57 vs. $1.53 last year. -Analyst Estimate: $2.91 -Revenue (Q2): $11.16 Bln vs. $7.94 Bln last year.
-Guidance: Next quarter EPS guidance: Adj; $2.75 - $2.95 Next quarter revenue guidance: $10.5 - $11.3 Bln
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JUNO BEACH, Fla., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC, a subsidiary of NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE: NEE), today announced that it has been awarded the Minco-Pleasant Valley-Draper transmission line project by the Southwest Power Pool (SPP).
The SPP Board of Directors approved an industry expert panel (IEP) recommendation for NextEra Energy Transmission Southwest to build the Minco-Pleasant Valley-Draper transmission line project. The IEP evaluated this project through its competitive transmission owner selection process, which is required under the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's Order No. 1000 for certain transmission projects.
"We are pleased to have been awarded the Minco-Pleasant Valley-Draper project by SPP," said Matt Valle, president of NextEra Energy Transmission. "This project award, our second in SPP, furthers our goal of creating America's leading competitive transmission company and is consistent with our strategy of adding high-quality regulated assets to our portfolio."
NextEra Energy Transmission will construct a new, approximate 48-mile, 345-kilovolt (kV) transmission line that will connect the Minco and Draper substations in Oklahoma to address economic needs in the region.
The project is expected to be online in 2024.
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Man who has wrongfully spent 30 years in prison for 1991 murder has his life sentence vacated by judge after daughter of victim admits it was a case of mistaken identity
- Thomas Raynard James, 55, spent 32 years in prison for a crime he did not commit
- James was convicted in the 1991 murder of Francis McKinnon
- 'I feel good. Real good,' James, 55, said after learning he was a free man
- Miami-Dade State Attorney, Katherine Fernandez Rundle detailed a 90-page motion that her office filed asking for the conviction to be vacated
- James was only 23 years old when he was sentenced to life in prison
- There was never any evidence linking James to the crime, no DNA, no fingerprints, officials said
- The victim's stepdaughter had no doubt that James was the shooter, but more than thirty years later, she admitted that she had made a mistake
A Miami man who spent more than three decades in prison and always claimed his innocence has been exonerated after the victim's daughter admitted that it was a case of mistaken identity.
'I feel good. Real good,' Thomas Raynard James, 55, said on Wednesday after the court hearing which cleared his name.
He was released from custody immediately afterwards and is now a free man.
In 1991 James was convicted of first-degree murder for the robbery and shooting death of Francis McKinnon in a Coconut Grove apartment, CBS News reported.
On Wednesday, Miami-Dade State Attorney, Katherine Fernandez Rundle detailed a 90-page motion that her office filed asking for the conviction to be vacated
Wednesday's announcement of James release was a day of victory for the defense team
James, who was 23 years old at the time, was sentenced to life in prison.
On Wednesday, Miami-Dade State Attorney, Katherine Fernandez Rundle detailed a 90-page motion that her office filed asking for the conviction to be vacated.
'Today we are going to undo the conviction of an innocent man. Today we are undoing an injustice that was an unintentional wrong. We are going to ask the court, our court of law, to give Mr. James the freedom he deserves,' Fernandez Rundle said, Miami CBS reported.
Family members stood in the courtroom with James' wheelchair bound mother, Doris Strong, crying tears of joy.
'Mom, hopefully the court will grant you the freedom you've been looking for for so many years,' Fernandez-Rundle said to Strong as she touched her shoulder.
Fernandez-Rundle said James' defense team 'never stopped believing in his innocence.'
'For family members of Mr. James, for the next of kin for Francis McKinnon, the victim, this is both a day of joy and a day of sadness,' she said. 'For the James family, this has been a day long in coming.'
James mother, Doris Strong, was overwhelmed with emotion after learning her son had been exonerated and can now finally live his life
'Mom, hopefully the court will grant you the freedom you've been looking for for so many years,' Fernandez-Rundle said touching Strong's arm
For more than a year, the Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office Justice Project, spent countless hours pouring over documents and interviewing witnesses, who had previously been questioned.
James had also taken a polygraph that James had taken, that was not admissible in court, but showed that he was truthful in the questions
There was never any evidence linking James to the crime, no DNA, no fingerprints, officials said.
Miami-Dade State Attorney, Katherine Fernandez Rundle (pictured) detailed a 90-page motion that her office filed asking for the conviction to be vacated with Thomas Raynard James
The victim's stepdaughter told the authorities at the time that she had no doubt that James was the shooter, but more than thirty years later, she came forward and admitted she had made a mistake, CBS Miami reported.
The suspect in the case had the same name as Thomas Raynard James, but went by the name, Tommy James, officials said.
Officials said he had been in jail at the time of the crime. However, he reportedly acknowledged that he knew the people who had planned the robbery and said the imprisoned James was innocent, the news outlet reported.
Fernandez Rundle said their most likely suspect in McKinnon’s murder died without ever being held accountable, a report said.
James (pictured) with a friend and his attorney, Natlie Figgers, who fought for his freedom
Hours after the announcement, James attorney, Natlie Figgers wrote: 'All of the blood, sweat and tears I poured into this case for the past 2 years, I am truly honored to announce that my client, Thomas Raynard James, is a free man!'
Figgers, who thanked many for their support, continued: 'It feels so good to walk my client out after 32 years of being wrongfully incarcerated. Today he was exonerated!' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10760729/Miami-judge-vacates-wrongful-conviction-man-spent-three-decades-bars.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-27T23:19:23Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-10760729/Miami-judge-vacates-wrongful-conviction-man-spent-three-decades-bars.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false | 2 |
‘Enormous impact’: US intelligence prevented the fall of Kyiv
By Rozina Sabur
Washington: America helped foil Moscow’s efforts to take Kyiv and repelled its advances elsewhere by sharing such detailed intelligence that Ukraine knew exactly when and where Russian bombs would fall, it has emerged.
In an unprecedented information-sharing operation, US spy agencies divulged the co-ordinates of Russian forces and aircraft to Ukrainian troops, allowing them to pre-empt attacks.
The intelligence led Ukraine to shoot down a Russian aircraft carrying troops to Hostomel airport in the Kyiv suburbs in the early days of the war, according to NBC News. The downing of the plane helped thwart Moscow’s hopes of flooding the area with troops and equipment.
Earlier reports suggested several Russian helicopters were hit by missiles before they reached the airport. An effort to take control of a military airbase in Vasylkiv, south of Kyiv, also met stiff resistance.
Although Russian forces captured the airport for a short time, they were unable to use Hostomel as an airbridge to replenish their resources and ultimately capture Kyiv.
American intelligence has also helped Ukraine to protect its own aircraft on several occasions by pre-empting Russian missile strikes.
US officials believe the level of sharing - unprecedented for a non-NATO partner - has been critical to Ukraine’s success in repelling Vladimir Putin’s advance, despite Russia’s superior forces. In particular, the US assistance has blocked Russia from gaining dominance over Ukraine’s skies.
In some instances, American intelligence meant Ukraine repositioned its air defence systems or planes just before they were targeted.
“The Russian military has literally been cratering empty fields where air defences were once set up,” one US official told NBC. “It has had an enormous impact on the Russian military’s ability on the ground.”
The CIA is also devoting “significant resources” to protect Volodymyr Zelensky, the Ukrainian president and a top target for Moscow.
The agency is working with Ukrainian officials on “how best to move him around” and making sure he is not located with the rest of his chain of command, an American official told NBC. The network said it had other examples of US intelligence that had provided a boost but that it was not publishing them for fear of jeopardising the information channels.
The White House National Security Council did not comment on the incidents where the US is thought to have helped foil Russia, but said: “We are regularly providing detailed, timely intelligence to the Ukrainians on the battlefield to help them defend their country against Russian aggression and will continue to do so.”
Ukrainian officials were more muted in their praise of US intelligence co-operation. “It’s got better,” one government source said.
It began in the aftermath of Russia’s annexation of Crimea in 2014, but has increased since the war in Ukraine began in February.
At the onset of the invasion, US intelligence officials had barred information sharing that could lead to lethal strikes on Russians, fearing it would put Washington into direct conflict with Moscow. But as the extent of Russian atrocities became clear, those constraints were removed. It has allowed the US to share exact co-ordinates for the positions of Russian forces so that Ukrainians could fire on them.
Lieutenant General Scott Berrier, director of the Defence Intelligence Agency, said: “I would say where we are at is revolutionary in terms of what we have been able to do” as he described the co-ordination with Ukrainian counterparts to Congress last month.
Others have noted that it is not just the strength of US intelligence that must be credited, but the Ukrainians’ agility in acting upon it.
Analysts have noted that in addition to covert intelligence, Ukrainian officials have effectively used other tools at their disposal - such as satellite imagery and intercepting walkie-talkies used by Russian soldiers.
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MANDEVILLE, La. (WGNO) — The St. Tammany Parish Sherriff’s Office announced the arrest of two men for committing sexual acts in local parking lots during two separate incidents.
According to STPSO, 22-year-old Austin St. Cyr was arrested on April 27 for one count of obscenity in connection to an incident that happened on April 12.
Reports said Cyr was in a shopping center parking lot off U.S. Highway 190 when a woman called police and reported a man who pulled into an adjacent parking spot and began masturbating as he watched her.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office said Cyr turned himself in after being made aware of the warrant issued for his arrest. He was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center.
The day before, STPSO deputies received a report from another woman in a similar situation.
According to STPSO, another man was caught masturbating in his vehicle in a shopping center parking lot off Louisiana Highway 21.
Police responded to the scene and found 37-year-old Thomas Beall of Alexandria who was reportedly naked in his car.
Beall initially refused to give his name to the police but was taken into custody. He was booked into the St. Tammany Parish Correctional Center for Obscenity (felony), Resisting Arrest, and Open Container.
STPSO asks the public to report incidents like this to the police immediately so the crimes don’t escalate to more serious crimes in the future. | https://wgno.com/news/louisiana/stpso-two-arrested-on-obscenity-charges/ | 2022-04-27T23:21:13Z | https://wgno.com/news/louisiana/stpso-two-arrested-on-obscenity-charges/ | true | 1 |
Paulina Gretzky Marries Dustin Johnson During Tennessee Wedding Ceremony
Dustin Johnson and Paulina Gretzky are married! According to multiple reports, the pro golfer and model-actress tied the knot at Tennessee's luxurious Blackberry Farm, roughly three hours outside of Nashville, Saturday. Gretzky, who shares two kids with Johnson, Tatum, 7 and River, 4, reportedly walked down the aisle in...
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New National Women’s Soccer League Commissioner Jessica Berman said Wednesday that while it’s disappointing another league coach has been accused of misconduct, programs that were implemented in the wake of last season’s league scandals have helped make sure players’ concerns are addressed.
The Houston Dash suspended coach and general manager James Clarkson on Tuesday after the team received a report on a joint investigation by the league and its players’ association into alleged discrimination, harassment and abuse. Clarkson’s future will be decided “based on the final results of an ongoing investigation,” the team said.
“This is the manifestation of the process that the league and the players’ association put in place which provided a pathway for individuals to bring forward issues and for those issues to be investigated and managed appropriately,” Berman said. “And so while we never like to have situations like this happen, the fact that the process worked the way it was intended to, and that all of the appropriate parties worked together on the interim solution and the next steps was really important and constructive overall for the progress that the league is making on this issue.”
Berman, who began her job April 20, said she could not address the specifics of the investigation since it is ongoing.
Clarkson is the longest-tenured coach in the NWSL. He was the only head coach still with his team who was coach at the start of last NWSL season. All the others have either voluntarily left the league for new opportunities, gone to other teams within the league, resigned or were dismissed because of alleged misconduct.
The Dash planned to name an interim coach before it opens the regular season at home against the expansion San Diego Wave on Sunday.
“As an organization, our highest priority is creating and maintaining a safe and respectful work environment for our players and staff, which we believe is critical to our success on the pitch,” the Dash said in a statement.
In 2021, five other coaches in the NWSL resigned or were fired due to abuse or harassment complaints, and Gotham FC fired its general manager.
The Washington Spirit fired coach Richie Burke in September after an investigation by the league into alleged violations of the NWSL’s antiharassment policy and North Carolina coach Paul Riley was fired later that month after The Athletic published the accounts of two former players who claimed misconduct, including sexual coercion. Riley denied the allegations.
Commissioner Lisa Baird resigned on Oct. 1 after about 19 months on the job, and the players’ association demanded a joint union-league investigation into abuse. The league and U.S. Soccer currently have open investigations.
Red Stars coach Rory Dames resigned in November after The Washington Post quoted several players as saying Dames was emotionally abusive.
Additionally, Farid Benstiti was dismissed by OL Reign last season after an incident during practice, and Racing Louisville’s Christy Holly was fired for cause, but the reason was not disclosed.
Berman said she is actively looking at ways to strengthen the league’s policies concerning discrimination, harassment and bullying, and to ensure that all parties are “appropriately on notice of the expectations of both the league office, our teams, our players and the union.”
“The fact that there is something to bring forward a complaint about is obviously not a positive thing, but the fact that a complaint was brought forward, and it was addressed is something that I hope that fans will recognize is our system working the way it’s intended,” Berman said. “We’d hope to have a system and a culture where these issues are no longer happening, but to the extent they are happening, we at least now can start to have some confidence that the players and the individuals have confidence in our ability to be responsive and handle the matter appropriately.”
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PopReach Provides Q4 2021 Update on Selected Unaudited Pro-Forma Financial Information with Federated Foundry
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Inclusive of PopReach, the combined businesses delivered 2021 year-over-year consolidated pro-forma revenue growth of 30%, Adjusted EBITDA1 growth of 43%, and improvement in net income
TORONTO, April 27, 2022 /CNW/ - PopReach Corporation ("PopReach" or the "Company") (TSXV: POPR) (OTCQX: POPRF) is, further to its press releases dated August 17, 2021, October 18, 2021, October 29, 2021, November 29, 2021, February 14, 2022, February 16, 2022, March 23, 2022 and April 18, 2022, regarding the proposed business combination (the "Transaction") of PopReach with 2810735 Ontario Inc. d/b/a Federated Foundry ("Federated" and together with PopReach, the "Parties"), pleased to provide an update on selected unaudited pro-forma consolidated financial information for the combined Parties for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021. The selected unaudited pro-forma financial information presented is inclusive of the financial information of PopReach for the applicable periods, as previously reported and filed on www.sedar.com.
Unaudited Pro-Forma Consolidated Financial Information
The following table sets out certain unaudited pro-forma consolidated financial information for the combined PopReach and Federated businesses had: 1) the Transaction been consummated at the beginning of twelve month periods ended December 31, 2020 and December 31, 2021; and 2) Federated had acquired Notify AI, LLC ("Notify AI"), Q1Media, Inc. ("Q1Media"), and Crucial Interactive Holdings Inc. ("Contobox"), at the beginning of the same periods.
Recent Federated Operating Highlights
Contobox was named Best Customer Data Platform by Digiday. In addition, Contobox has partnered with Pinterest to bring their True Intent technology to Pin Extensions for brands, and launched a new shoppable integration with Walgreens.
Q1Media launched new sales teams to cater to the following markets: Albuquerque, Atlanta, Charlotte, Miami, & St. Louis.
Notify AI was voted SaaS Platform of the year for 2022 at the annual Affiliate Grand Slam Awards held in Dubai on March 21, 2022. The SaaS Platform of the year award recognizes the crucial role software has through the emergence of AI, Big Data and other IT revolutions.
Management Commentary
"The fourth quarter and year end 2021 unaudited consolidated pro-forma financial information further demonstrate the increased scale and cash generating power our platform will have out of the gate as we resume trading shortly, with 30% growth in revenue for the year and approximately $11 million in Adjusted EBITDA," said Jon Walsh, CEO of PopReach. "The breadth of opportunities we are now evaluating together with the Federated team across the digital media ecosystem puts us in a strong position to create greater value for our shareholders through larger transactions that drive faster value accretion."
Non-IFRS Measures
The Parties prepare their financial statements in accordance with IFRS. However, the Parties consider certain non-IFRS financial measures as useful additional information to assess their financial performance. These measures, which the Parties believe are widely used by investors, securities analysts and other interested parties to evaluate their performance, do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other publicly traded companies, nor should they be construed as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with IFRS. "EBITDA" and "Adjusted EBITDA" are non-IFRS measures.
EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") and consolidated adjusted earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("Adjusted EBITDA") are non-IFRS measures of financial performance. The presentation of these non-IFRS financial measures is not intended to be considered in isolation from, as a substitute for, or superior to, the financial information prepared and presented in accordance with IFRS, and may be different from non-IFRS financial measures used by other companies. Management of the Parties defines EBITDA as follows: IFRS Net income (loss) adding back accretion and interest expenses (including amortization of deferred financing fees), income taxes, amortization, gain/loss on disposal of assets, and fair value gain/loss on financial liabilities. Adjusted EBITDA is calculated as EBITDA and excludes discontinued operations and the effects of significant items of income and expenditure which may have an impact on the quality of earnings, such as restructuring costs, legal expenses, and impairments where the impairment is the result of an isolated, non-recurring event. It also excludes the effects of equity-settled share-based payments, and changes in deferred revenues.
The Parties believe EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA are useful financial metrics to assess operating performance on a cash basis before the impact of non-cash items.
The following table presents the pro-forma consolidated calculation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, on an unaudited basis, for the three months and year ended December 31, 2021 and three months and year ended December 31, 2020:
About PopReach Corporation
PopReach, a Tier 1 Issuer on the TSX Venture Exchange, with shares also trading on OTCQX® Best Market, is a free-to-play game publisher focused on acquiring and optimizing proven franchises. The Company has to date acquired successful game franchises enjoyed by millions of players, including Smurfs' Village (IP under license), PAYDAY Crime War (IP under license), Peak - Brain Training, Kitchen Scramble, Gardens of Time, City Girl Life, War of Nations and Kingdoms of Camelot. PopReach, headquartered in Toronto, employs a team of over 130 experts in Toronto, Vancouver, London, UK, and Bangalore, India.
Additional information about the Company is available at www.sedar.com
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Completion of the Transaction is subject to a number of conditions, including but not limited to, TSXV acceptance. There can be no assurance that the transaction will be completed as proposed or at all.
Investors are cautioned that, except as disclosed in the management information circular dated February 14, 2022 in connection with the Transaction, any information released or received with respect to the Transaction may not be accurate or complete and should not be relied upon. Trading in the securities of PopReach should be considered highly speculative.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information
This news release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of Canadian securities legislation. Forward- looking information generally refers to information about an issuer's business, capital, or operations that is prospective in nature, and includes future-oriented financial information about the issuer's prospective financial performance or financial position.
The forward-looking information in this news release includes disclosure about the terms of the Transaction and the proposed structure of the transaction.
PopReach and Federated made certain material assumptions, including but not limited to: prevailing market conditions; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties; delay or failure to receive board, or regulatory approvals; and the ability of the resulting issuer to execute and achieve its business objectives, to develop the forward-looking information in this news release. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
Actual results may vary from the forward-looking information in this news release due to certain material risk factors. These risk factors include, but are not limited to: adverse market conditions; the inability of PopReach or Federated to complete the transaction on the terms disclosed in this news release, or at all; the unavailability of exemptions from prospectus requirements for the issuance of PopReach shares; the risks associated with the marketing and sale of PopReach shares; refusal of the proposed directors or officers to act for any reason, including conflicts of interest; reliance on key and qualified personnel; and regulatory and other risks associated with the technology, media and digital gaming industries in general. The foregoing list of material risk factors and assumptions is not exhaustive.
PopReach assumes no obligation to update or revise the forward-looking information in this news release, unless it is required to do so under Canadian securities legislation.
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SASKATOON, Saskatchewan, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- GFG Resources Inc. (TSXV: GFG) (OTCQB: GFGSF) (“GFG” or the “Company”) announces that it has finalized the previously announced acquisition (the “Agreement”) of 100% interest in 14 unpatented mining claims (the “Coulson Claims”) with private, arm’s length vendors (the “Vendors”). The Coulson Claims are adjacent to the Company’s newly consolidated Goldarm Property (See Figure 1) east of the prolific Timmins Gold District.
The historic Aljo Mine is located on the Coulson Claims and was the focus of underground exploration and development during the early 1900’s, including two shafts to depths of 400 and 575 feet. Limited, intermittent production occurred through the 1940’s. More recently, Kingswood Exploration completed surface exploration and drilling on the property between 1988 and 1992. This historic drilling returned high-grade gold mineralization associated with quartz-carbonate veins in highly carbonate-altered mafic volcanic rocks (See Table 1). Gold mineralization is also documented in the adjacent ultramafic and porphyric felsic intrusive rocks which, along with the presence of extensional- and shear-vein systems, provides support for multiple mineralized zones and the overall high prospectivity of the area.
Table 1: Highlights from Historic Drill Intercepts on the Coulson Claims (1)
(1) Drill intercepts are historical and GFG’s QP has not verified the laboratory accreditation, analytical method, sample size or QA/QC procedures utilized for the historic drill results. True widths have not been estimated.
Potential quantity and grade is conceptual in nature. There has been insufficient exploration to define a Mineral Resource on the Coulson Claims to date and it is uncertain if further exploration will result in the Coulson Claims being defined as a Mineral Resource.
Terms of the Agreement
Under the terms of the Agreement, GFG has acquired a 100% interest in the Coulson Claims in consideration of the following:
- the issuance of 700,000 common shares of GFG (“Consideration Shares”) on closing of the Agreement;
- the completion of a cash payment of C$50,000 to the Vendors;
- the grant to the Vendors of a 2% NSR on the Coulson Claims with the right to buy-back one half (1%) of the NSR for C$1,000,000; and
- the undertaking to make a success payment of C$1.0 million in cash within 60 days of announcement of any NI 43-101 compliant mineral resource of 1.0 million ounce of gold on the Coulson Claims.
The Consideration Shares are subject to a statutory hold period expiring on August 28, 2022.
Figure 1: Timmins East Regional Map of the Goldarm Property with Coulson Claims is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/74b72677-4338-438a-871f-b13a8c89759e
About GFG Resources Inc.
GFG is a North American precious metals exploration company focused on district scale gold projects in tier one mining jurisdictions, Ontario and Wyoming. In Ontario, the Company operates three gold projects, each large and highly prospective gold properties within the prolific gold district of Timmins, Ontario, Canada. The projects have similar geological settings that host most of the gold deposits found in the Timmins Gold Camp which have produced over 70 million ounces of gold. The Company also owns 100% of the Rattlesnake Hills Gold Project, a district scale gold exploration project located approximately 100 kilometres southwest of Casper, Wyoming, U.S. In Wyoming, the Company has partnered with Group 11 through an option and earn-in agreement to advance the Company’s Rattlesnake Hills Gold Project with a technology that could revolutionize the gold mining industry.
All scientific and technical information contained in this press release has been prepared under the supervision of Brian Skanderbeg, P.Geo. President, CEO and Director of GFG, a qualified person within the meaning of National Instrument 43-101.
For further information, please contact:
Brian Skanderbeg, President & CEO
or
Marc Lepage, Vice President, Business Development
Phone: (306) 931-0930
Email: info@gfgresources.com
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All statements, other than statements of historical fact, contained in this news release constitute “forward-looking information” within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities laws and “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (referred to herein as “forward-looking statements”). Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the Company’s proposed acquisition of the Coulson Claims, GFG’s future exploration plans with respect to its property interests and the timing thereof, the prospective nature of the Coulson Claims and other property interests of GFG, future price of gold, success of exploration activities and metallurgical test work, permitting time lines, currency exchange rate fluctuations, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of exploration work, environmental risks, unanticipated reclamation expenses, title disputes or claims and limitations on insurance coverage. Generally, these forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as “plans”, “expects” or “does not expect”, “is expected”, “budget”, “scheduled”, “estimates”, “forecasts”, “intends”, “anticipates” or “does not anticipate” or “believes”, or the negative connotation thereof or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results, “may”, “could”, “would”, “will”, “might” or “will be taken”, “occur” or “be achieved” or the negative connotation thereof.
All forward-looking statements are based on various assumptions, including, without limitation, the expectations and beliefs of management, the availability of regulatory approvals, the assumed long-term price of gold, that the Company will receive required permits and access to surface rights, that the Company can access financing, appropriate equipment and sufficient labour, and that the political environment within Canada and the United States will continue to support the development of mining projects in Canada and the United States. In addition, the similarity or proximity of other gold deposits to the Company’s projects is not necessary indicative of the geological setting, alteration and mineralization of the Rattlesnake Hills Gold Project, the Goldarm Property, the Pen Gold Project and the Dore Gold Project.
Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of GFG to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements, including but not limited to: actual results of current exploration activities; environmental risks; future prices of gold; operating risks; accidents, labour issues and other risks of the mining industry; availability of capital, delays in obtaining regulatory approvals or financing; and other risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties are not, and should not be construed as being, exhaustive.
Although GFG has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. In addition, forward-looking statements are provided solely for the purpose of providing information about management’s current expectations and plans and allowing investors and others to get a better understanding of our operating environment. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
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Wednesday, April 27, 2022 6:10 pm
Pregame: TinCaps (10-6) vs. Dayton Dragons (12-4)
DYLAN SINN | The Journal Gazette
The TinCaps' important six-game series against the first-place Dayton Dragons did not start on a high note as they lost the series-opener 4-0 Tuesday night and managed only two hits while doing so.
Fort Wayne came into the series as the top offensive team in the Midwest League, but were stymied by Dayton flame-thrower Joe Boyle, a Notre Dame product who threw five shutout innings, and reliever Evan Kravetz, who followed with three hitless frames.
The TinCap bats will get a chance to bounce back tonight, but it won't be easy. Dayton starter Bryce Bonnin was a third-round pick in the 2020 draft and is the No. 14 prospect in the Cincinnati Reds' farm system, according to Fangraphs, which had this to say about the 23-year-old right-hander:
"Bonnin worked almost exclusively with his fastball and slider in 2021, though he does have a changeup and maybe a cutter (they might be fastballs with natural cut that some clubs’ pitch-classifying algorithms are mis-identifying as cutters) that are both behind the developmental curve. While he’ll likely continue to start in the minors, Bonnin projects as an impact reliever who’ll probably live in the mid-to-upper-90s in single-inning bursts."
The important part for the TinCaps tonight is that Bonnin can touch 97 mph with his fastball and will likely sit 93-95 mph. He has a very good slider and whiffed 20 in 11 innings across three starts at High-A last season after punching out 44 in 32 frames at Low-A. Bonnin is making season debut tonight after giving up four home runs and walking eight in those 11 High-A frames in 2021.
The TinCaps are second in the league in home runs with 20 (Dayton is first with 21) and could use a couple of long balls after not collecting an extra-base hit in Tuesday's matchup. Slugger Joshua Mears, the league's individual leader in home runs with seven and the reigning Midwest League Player of the Week, went 0 for 4 with three strikeouts Tuesday and seemed visibly frustrated after whiffing with runners on base in the fifth. Mears is still looking for his first homer at Parkview Field. Fellow outfielder Robert Hassell III is fourth in the league with a .393 batting average and has been on base in all 16 games this season. Leadoff man Corey Rosier, another outfielder, leads the league with 17 walks.
The TinCaps will counter Bonnin with right-hander Ryan Bergert, who has struck out 12, walked none and given up six hits and two runs over eight innings in his last two starts. He struggled in his first start of the season against Dayton, walking three in 2 1/3 innings, but possesses a 95 mph fastball and a curveball around 80 mph that would be plus in the major leagues right now, according to Fangraphs. In his first start of the season at Parkview Field, against the South Bend Cubs on April 15, he retired the first 10 hitters he faced, though the TinCaps lost the game 4-2. Bergert will get a chance to turn the series around for Fort Wayne with former Cy Young Award-winner Blake Snell's rehab start looming Thursday.
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Charles Barkley and Kevin Durant have been involved in some back-and-forths on social media. The former NBA MVP has shared some of his views surrounding the first round of the playoffs series between the Brooklyn Nets and Boston Celtics. On “Inside the NBA” Barkley commented on Durant not being the Nets’ ”bus driver” in the series – provoking the two-time NBA champion.
Durant responded with photos of Barkley and his teammates, who he believed were the reason behind Barkley’s success in the league. Ernie Johnson of “Inside the NBA” – at the end of their segment the following day – arranged a bus for Charles Barkley to drive, right outside the studio.
Ernie walked the crew to the bus outside, handing a pair of keys to Barkley, saying:
“Chuckster, I got the keys, and they’re yours. You’re the bus driver. We’re done with the show tonight, so you can take us home. It’s the Chuck Wagon.”
The bus was labeled “The Chuck Wagon”, with photos of the teammates Barkley has been with during his career. Barkley played along, enjoying what was planned by the crew – and drove the bus into a make-shift gate at the exit. The crew delivered again, with some classic banter that you can expect on their set.
Charles Barkley was a celebrated player in his day, making the All-Star team eleven times and was also inducted into the NBA Hall of Fame. His honors include a regular season MVP trophy, along with an All-Star MVP trophy, suggestive of the impact he’s had on the league. However, Barkley was never able to win the title, despite being on strong championship contending teams.
The closest he got to winning the title was against the Chicago Bulls in the 1993 NBA Playoffs, when Barkley played for the Phoenix Suns. Charles Barkley averaged a double-double in that series, with 27.3 points and 13 rebounds in six games. Michael Jordan led the Bulls to a three-peat after beating the Suns in six games.
Charles Barkley expected more from Kevin Durant in the playoffs
The Brooklyn Nets were overpowered by the Boston Celtics’ defense, that came in with an agenda to limit Kevin Durant’s output. Jaylen Brown and Jayson Tatum were especially good at shutting down Durant and forcing him to turn the ball over a lot.
The playoffs are where players get a chance to prove their worth, rising to the challenge when it matters the most. Charles Barkley’s comments arose out of Kevin Durant’s inability to be the team’s leader and deliver. Durant finished the series shooting 38.6% from the field and 33% from beyond the arc, producing nothing close to what he usually does.
The Brooklyn Nets are likely to retain their bets on Kevin Durant and build a team around him, partnering up with Kyrie Irving for a one-two punch. We can expect a major revamp in the roster, as expectations will rise within the franchise – after being swept in the first round of the playoffs. | https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-charles-barkley-rides-bus-kevin-durant-threw-shade-accomplishments | 2022-04-27T23:26:47Z | https://www.sportskeeda.com/basketball/news-charles-barkley-rides-bus-kevin-durant-threw-shade-accomplishments | true | 1 |
Ford reports $2.3 billion in first quarter earnings, plunging 41% from a year ago
Ford Motor Co. reported $2.3 billion in earnings before interest and taxes — with a decline of 41% or $1.6 billion — for the first three months of this year, a dramatic contrast to one year ago when the company had a gain of $3.9 billion.
The company saw a net loss of $3.1 billion compared with a $3.3 billion net income in 2021, primarily attributable to the value of its investment in the startup electric vehicle maker Rivian, Ford said.
Ford reported $34.5 billion in revenue compared with $36.2 billion in 2021.
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By contrast, General Motors reported on Tuesday a quarterly net profit of $2.9 billion, compared with $3 billion in the year-ago first quarter. Its earnings before interest and taxes dipped to $4 billion compared with $4.4 billion a year ago. Net revenue rose to $36 billion compared with $32.5 billion.
Ford ended the quarter with $29 billion in cash on hand and $45 billion in liquidity.
"Both of those numbers included Ford’s stake in Rivian, which was valued at $5.1 billion on March 31, down from $10.6 billion at the end of 2021," Ford said in a news release Wednesday.
A year ago, Ford had $31 billion in cash on hand and $47 billion in liquidity.
Ford Chief Financial Officer John Lawler called the company performance "mixed" during a call with reporters.
Semiconductor chip availability has continued to disrupt production, and it hit products in North America "disproportionately" on large vehicles including F-Series, Expedition and the Navigator, he said.
Can do better
"The capacity of this business is much stronger than we were able to provide in the quarter," Lawler said. "We're working to unlock those issues. ... We still expect volumes to increase."
From a pricing standpoint, Ford has been able to offset inflationary pressures and commodity costs with strong pricing, Lawler said, adding that the company doesn't see dramatic price increases in the near term.
"We're also going to execute better," he said. "It comes back to the pent-up demand. We have close to 400,000 units (vehicles) in our order bank coming out of March. Demand is really strong."
The existing order bank has an estimated value of $17 billion in revenue, Lawler said.
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New company restructuring will also contribute favorably to the bottom line, he said.
"Demand for our products last quarter exceeded our ability to produce them," Lawler said. "We didn't have enough chips to build enough vehicles our customers wanted and couldn't take advantage of our manufacturing capacity."
Ford plans to build more than 2 million vehicles by the end of 2026.
"The stakes for the transformation are high and so are our ambitions," Lawler said.
He highlighted earnings before interest and taxes outside North America of $300 million for the quarter, down from $454 million a year ago.
Meanwhile, Ford Credit saw earnings of $928 million, compared with $962 million for the same quarter in 2021.
'What we have learned'
Ford CEO Jim Farley told industry analysts in an earnings call Wednesday, "We're putting in place the right organization," referring to an overhaul that separated the money-making gas-powered operation into Ford Blue and the future products into Ford Model e.
He referred to the effort to "build new strategic muscles" that includes shoring up materials including battery supplies. Farley said, "We're in good shape in the near term."
More: 5-minute electric vehicle charging could be here soon, professor says
Ford is closing its "talent gap" in key areas and continued "aggressive" recruiting for technology development. They're working on chemistry to ease dependence on materials including nickel.
The company is seeing its appeal grow among seeing younger, higher educated buyers in California and New York with early orders for the electric 2022 F-150 Lightning, he said.
Farley said the company is focusing on electrifying light duty trucks, not Super Duty vehicles such as F-250 or F-350 because of extreme power and battery needs. He said he doesn't feel there's yet "an electric solution" for Super Duty trucks, which deliver 25% of Ford profits.
While Ford will continue to invest in its internal combustion engine business "in targeted ways" that spotlight F-Series, Bronco, Super Duty "and a few others," the primary focus will be on saving money by improving quality.
Recalls not only create a drag on the business but also annoy customers, Ford executives said. The automaker continues to see an opportunity for $1 billion to $2 billion in warranty cost reductions, analysts were told. While Ford slashed $1.4 billion in warranty costs in 2021, there was "deterioration" in the first quarter this year, the company said.
"We continued to be hampered on recalls," Farley said. "We must do more to improve."
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Staff writer Jamie L. LaReau contributed to this report.
Contact Phoebe Wall Howard at 313-618-1034 or phoward@freepress.com. Follow her on Twitter @phoebesaid. Read more on Ford and sign up for our autos newsletter.
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Dame Lisa Carrington has pipped Hawke's Bay kayaker Aimee Fisher in windy conditions at Lake Karapiro.
The win means Carrington will represent New Zealand in the K1 500 at the Canoe Racing World Championships in Canada in August.
The race got underway in windy conditions with Carrington taking the lead early.
Despite a late surge from Fisher, Carrington held on to take the race by half a boat length.
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Advertise with NZME.On Saturday, Hawke's Bay paddler Fisher had got the better of Bay of Plenty superstar Carrington by just 0.08sec to take out the event title at the national canoe sprint championships.
Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Richard Wain, Fisher estimated it was the first time she had beaten Carrington since 2016.
However, Carrington won the next race, setting up today's decider.
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PITTSBURGH, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EQT Corporation (NYSE: EQT) today announced financial and operational results for the first quarter 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Highlights:
- Sales volumes of 492 Bcfe
- Total per unit operating costs of $1.33 per Mcfe
- Capital expenditures of $310 MM or $0.63 per Mcfe
- Net cash provided by operating activities of $1,021 MM; free cash flow(1) of $580 MM
- Achieved investment grade credit ratings from Fitch and S&P
- Repaid $569 MM of 2022 senior notes
- Repurchased 8.5 MM shares for $200 MM; 9.9 MM shares repurchased to date
- Total shareholder returns of $816 MM via debt repayment, share buybacks and dividend
President and CEO Toby Rice stated, "We achieved several significant milestones during the first quarter, including attaining investment grade credit ratings, paying down all of our 2022 senior note maturities, repurchasing a significant amount of shares under our buyback authorization and returning cash to our shareholders through our recently instated base dividend. Given the positive fundamental backdrop for natural gas prices, we are raising the mid-point of our 2022 free cash flow(1) outlook by approximately 50% to $2.35 billion."
Rice continued, "We also unveiled our Unleash U.S. LNG plan, which has been met with resoundingly positive feedback from our stakeholders. Growing U.S. LNG exports is the largest green initiative on the planet, with the ability to lower emissions at a rate equal to the combined impact of every domestic mainstream green solution while providing energy security to the world. EQT is uniquely positioned to play a key role in meeting global energy demand growth as the largest natural gas producer in the U.S. with an investment grade balance sheet, multi-decade inventory and a leading emissions profile. We have made additional progress on our ESG strategy this year and feel confident in our ability to achieve our emissions reduction goals by or before 2025. We will continue to demonstrate stewardship in delivering a sustainable energy source that meets the world's growing energy demands with affordable, reliable and clean natural gas."
First Quarter 2022 Financial and Operational Performance
Sales volume growth reflects the Company's 2021 acquisition of Alta Resources (the Alta Acquisition). Average realized price increased for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 due to higher NYMEX prices and higher liquids prices, partly offset by lower cash settled derivatives and unfavorable differential.
Capital expenditures were $310 million, or $0.63 per Mcfe for the first quarter of 2022. The Company believes that total capital expenditures on a per Mcfe basis is an important measure of capital efficiency.
In 2022, the Company expects total sales volume of 1,950 - 2,050 Bcfe under a maintenance production program and expects capital expenditures of $1.300 - $1.450 billion, or $0.65 - $0.75 per Mcfe, excluding capital expenditures attributable to noncontrolling interests. During 2022, the Company plans to start phasing in its next generation well design that has been under development for the past year, which, based on initial results as part of its methodical science program, the Company believes has a high probability of further improving well productivity and rates of return across its asset base. Given the time required to develop wells that are part of the Company's large-scale combo-development model and the planned phased deployment of the new well design, the Company expects to have preliminary results of its investment by the end of 2022 and full visibility by late 2023 into early 2024.
Per Unit Operating Costs
The following presents certain of the Company's production-related operating costs on a per unit basis.
Gathering expense decreased on a per Mcfe basis for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 due primarily to the lower gathering rate structure on the assets acquired in the Alta Acquisition.
SG&A expense increased on a per Mcfe basis for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to the same period in 2021 due primarily to higher long-term incentive compensation costs as a result of changes in the fair value of awards due to the increase in the price per share of the Company's common stock and higher litigation expense.
Liquidity
As of March 31, 2022, the Company had $26 million in credit facility borrowings and $425 million of letters of credit outstanding under its $2.5 billion credit facility.
As of March 31, 2022, total debt was $5.1 billion and net debt(1) was $5.0 billion, compared to $5.6 billion and $5.5 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2021. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company made significant progress towards its deleveraging goals of reducing total debt by at least $1.5 billion by the end of 2023. The Company repaid all of its outstanding 2022 senior notes and reduced total debt and net debt(1) by $0.5 billion compared to December 31, 2021.
2022 GUIDANCE
Based on NYMEX natural gas price of $6.16 per MMbtu as of April 22, 2022.
First Quarter 2022 Earnings Webcast Information
The Company's conference call with securities analysts begins at 10:00 a.m. ET on Thursday April 28, 2022 and will be broadcast live via the Company's web site at www.eqt.com and on the investor information page of the Company's web site at ir.eqt.com, with a replay available for seven days following the call.
HEDGING (as of April 22, 2022)
The following table summarizes the approximate volume and prices of the Company's NYMEX hedge positions. The difference between the fixed price and NYMEX price is included in average differential presented in the Company's price reconciliation.
For 2022 (April 1 through December 31), 2023 and 2024, the Company has natural gas sales agreements for approximately 14 MMDth, 88 MMDth and 11 MMDth, respectively, that include average NYMEX ceiling prices of $3.17, $2.84 and $3.21, respectively.
The Company entered into 455 MMDth per day of NYMEX swaps at a weighted average price of $6.05 that offset existing NYMEX swaps related to the first quarter of 2023 with a weighted average price of $2.53. These positions have been excluded from the table above.
The Company has also entered into transactions to hedge basis. The Company may use other contractual agreements from time to time to implement its commodity hedging strategy.
NON-GAAP DISCLOSURES
Adjusted Net Income Attributable to EQT and Adjusted Earnings per Diluted Share (Adjusted EPS)
Adjusted net income attributable to EQT is defined as net loss attributable to EQT Corporation, excluding gain on sale/exchange of long-lived assets, impairments, the revenue impact of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments prior to settlement and certain other items that impact comparability between periods. Adjusted EPS is defined as adjusted net income attributable to EQT divided by diluted weighted average common shares outstanding. Adjusted net income attributable to EQT and adjusted EPS are non-GAAP supplemental financial measures used by the Company's management to evaluate period-over-period earnings trends. The Company's management believes that these measures provide useful information to external users of the Company's consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, lenders and ratings agencies. Management uses adjusted net income attributable to EQT and adjusted EPS to evaluate earnings trends because the measures reflect only the impact of settled derivative contracts; thus, the measures exclude the often-volatile revenue impact of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments prior to settlement. These measures also exclude other items that affect the comparability of results or that are not indicative of trends in the ongoing business. Adjusted net income attributable to EQT and adjusted EPS should not be considered as alternatives to net loss attributable to EQT Corporation or diluted loss per share presented in accordance with GAAP.
The table below reconciles adjusted net income attributable to EQT and adjusted EPS with net loss attributable to EQT Corporation and diluted loss per share, respectively, the most comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with GAAP, each as derived from the Statements of Condensed Consolidated Operations to be included in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Adjusted EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net loss, excluding interest expense, income tax benefit, depreciation and depletion, gain on sale/exchange of long-lived assets, impairments, the revenue impact of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments prior to settlement and certain other items that impact comparability between periods. Adjusted EBITDA is a non-GAAP supplemental financial measure used by the Company's management to evaluate period-over-period earnings trends. The Company's management believes that this measure provides useful information to external users of the Company's consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, lenders and ratings agencies. Management uses adjusted EBITDA to evaluate earnings trends because the measure reflects only the impact of settled derivative contracts; thus, the measure excludes the often-volatile revenue impact of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments prior to settlement. The measure also excludes other items that affect the comparability of results or that are not indicative of trends in the ongoing business. Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered as an alternative to net loss presented in accordance with GAAP.
The table below reconciles adjusted EBITDA with net loss, the most comparable financial measure as calculated in accordance with GAAP, as reported in the Statements of Condensed Consolidated Operations to be included in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
The Company has not provided projected net income (loss) or a reconciliation of projected adjusted EBITDA to projected net income (loss), the most comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. Net income (loss) includes the impact of depreciation and depletion expense, income tax (benefit) expense, the revenue impact of changes in the projected fair value of derivative instruments prior to settlement and certain other items that impact comparability between periods and the tax effect of such items, which may be significant and difficult to project with a reasonable degree of accuracy. Therefore, projected net income (loss), and a reconciliation of projected adjusted EBITDA to projected net income (loss), are not available without unreasonable effort.
Adjusted Operating Cash Flow and Free Cash Flow
Adjusted operating cash flow is defined as net cash provided by operating activities less changes in other assets and liabilities. Free cash flow is defined as adjusted operating cash flow less accrual-based capital expenditures, excluding capital expenditures attributable to noncontrolling interests. Adjusted operating cash flow and free cash flow are non-GAAP supplemental financial measures used by the Company's management to assess liquidity, including the Company's ability to generate cash flow in excess of its capital requirements and return cash to shareholders. The Company's management believes that these measures provide useful information to external users of the Company's consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, lenders and ratings agencies. Adjusted operating cash flow and free cash flow should not be considered as alternatives to net cash provided by operating activities or any other measure of liquidity presented in accordance with GAAP.
The table below reconciles adjusted operating cash flow and free cash flow with net cash provided by operating activities, the most comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, as derived from the Statements of Condensed Consolidated Cash Flows to be included in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
The Company has not provided projected net cash provided by operating activities or reconciliations of projected adjusted operating cash flow and free cash flow to projected net cash provided by operating activities, the most comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP. The Company is unable to project net cash provided by operating activities for any future period because this metric includes the impact of changes in operating assets and liabilities related to the timing of cash receipts and disbursements that may not relate to the period in which the operating activities occurred. The Company is unable to project these timing differences with any reasonable degree of accuracy without unreasonable efforts such as predicting the timing of its payments and its customers' payments, with accuracy to a specific day, months in advance. Furthermore, the Company does not provide guidance with respect to its average realized price, among other items, that impact reconciling items between net cash provided by operating activities and adjusted operating cash flow and free cash flow, as applicable. Natural gas prices are volatile and out of the Company's control, and the timing of transactions and the income tax effects of future transactions and other items are difficult to accurately predict. Therefore, the Company is unable to provide projected net cash provided by operating activities, or the related reconciliations of projected adjusted operating cash flow and free cash flow to projected net cash provided by operating activities, without unreasonable effort.
Adjusted EBITDA to Free Cash Flow Reconciliation
The table below reconciles adjusted EBITDA to free cash flow.
Adjusted Operating Revenues
Adjusted operating revenues is defined as total operating revenues, less the revenue impact of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments prior to settlement and net marketing services and other revenues. Adjusted operating revenues (also referred to as total natural gas and liquids sales, including cash settled derivatives) is a non-GAAP supplemental financial measure used by the Company's management to evaluate period-over-period earnings trends. The Company's management believes that this measure provides useful information to external users of the Company's consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, lenders and ratings agencies. Management uses adjusted operating revenues to evaluate earnings trends because the measure reflects only the impact of settled derivative contracts; thus, the measure excludes the often-volatile revenue impact of changes in the fair value of derivative instruments prior to settlement. The measure also excludes net marketing services and other revenues because it is unrelated to the revenue for the Company's natural gas and liquids production. Adjusted operating revenues should not be considered as an alternative to total operating revenues presented in accordance with GAAP.
The table below reconciles adjusted operating revenues to total operating revenues, the most comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, as reported in the Statements of Condensed Consolidated Operations to be included in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Net Debt
Net debt is defined as total debt less cash and cash equivalents. Total debt includes the Company's current portion of debt, credit facility borrowings, senior notes and note payable to EQM Midstream Partners, LP. Net debt is a non-GAAP supplemental financial measure used by the Company's management to evaluate leverage since the Company could choose to use its cash and cash equivalents to retire debt. The Company's management believes that this measure provides useful information to external users of the Company's consolidated financial statements, such as industry analysts, lenders and ratings agencies. Net debt should not be considered as an alternative to total debt presented in accordance with GAAP.
The table below reconciles net debt with total debt, the most comparable financial measure calculated in accordance with GAAP, as derived from the Statements of Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets to be included in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Investor Contact:
Cameron Horwitz
Managing Director, Investor Relations & Strategy
412.395.2555
cameron.horwitz@eqt.com
About EQT Corporation
EQT Corporation is a leading independent natural gas production company with operations focused in the cores of the Marcellus and Utica Shales in the Appalachian Basin. We are dedicated to responsibly developing our world-class asset base and being the operator of choice for our stakeholders. By leveraging a culture that prioritizes operational efficiency, technology and sustainability, we seek to continuously improve the way we produce environmentally responsible, reliable and low-cost energy. We have a longstanding commitment to the safety of our employees, contractors, and communities, and to the reduction of our overall environmental footprint. Our values are evident in the way we operate and in how we interact each day – trust, teamwork, heart, and evolution are at the center of all we do.
EQT Management speaks to investors from time to time and the analyst presentation for these discussions, which is updated periodically, is available via EQT's investor relations website at https://ir.eqt.com.
Cautionary Statements
This news release contains certain 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. Statements that do not relate strictly to historical or current facts are forward-looking. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, forward-looking statements contained in this news release specifically include the expectations of plans, strategies, objectives and growth and anticipated financial and operational performance of EQT Corporation and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company), including guidance regarding the Company's strategy to develop its reserves; drilling plans and programs (including the number and type of drilling rigs and the number of frac crews to be utilized by the Company); projected natural gas prices, basis and average differential; the impact of commodity prices on the Company's business; total resource potential; projected production and sales volume and growth rates; projected well costs and unit costs; the timing of implementation of the Company's new well design and the projected benefits thereof; the Company's ability to successfully implement and execute its operational, organizational, technological and environmental, social and governance (ESG) initiatives, including the projected timing of achieving its emissions reduction goals, and the Company's ability to achieve the anticipated results of such initiatives; the amount and timing of any redemptions, repayments or repurchases of the Company's common stock, outstanding debt securities or other debt instruments; the Company's ability to reduce its debt and the timing of such reductions, if any; projected dividends, if any; projected free cash flow, adjusted operating cash flow, and adjusted EBITDA; liquidity and financing requirements, including funding sources and availability; the Company's ability to maintain or improve its credit ratings, leverage levels and financial profile, and the timing of achieving such improvements, if at all; the Company's hedging strategy and projected margin posting obligations; the Company's tax position and projected effective tax rate; and the expected impact of changes in laws.
The forward-looking statements included in this news release involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from projected results. Accordingly, investors should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on current expectations and assumptions about future events, taking into account all information currently known by the Company. While the Company considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory and other risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and beyond the Company's control. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, volatility of commodity prices; the costs and results of drilling and operations; uncertainties about estimates of reserves, identification of drilling locations and the ability to add proved reserves in the future; the assumptions underlying production forecasts; the quality of technical data; the Company's ability to appropriately allocate capital and resources among its strategic opportunities; access to and cost of capital; the Company's hedging and other financial contracts; inherent hazards and risks normally incidental to drilling for, producing, transporting and storing natural gas, natural gas liquids (NGLs) and oil; cyber security risks; availability and cost of drilling rigs, completion services, equipment, supplies, personnel, oilfield services and water required to execute the Company's exploration and development plans, including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic; risks associated with operating primarily in the Appalachian Basin and obtaining a substantial amount of the Company's midstream services from Equitrans Midstream Corporation; the ability to obtain environmental and other permits and the timing thereof; government regulation or action, including regulations pertaining to methane and other greenhouse gas emissions; negative public perception of the fossil fuels industry; increased consumer demand for alternatives to natural gas; environmental and weather risks, including the possible impacts of climate change; and disruptions to the Company's business due to acquisitions and other significant transactions. These and other risks are described under Item 1A, "Risk Factors," and elsewhere in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other documents the Company files from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission. In addition, the Company may be subject to currently unforeseen risks that may have a materially adverse impact on it.
Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and the Company does not intend to correct or update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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First falcon eggs hatch at WEC's Oak Creek power plant, plus a chance to name falcon chicks after your favorite bit of '90s nostalgia
OAK CREEK - The year 1992 wasn't just when the Mall of America was built, Cartoon Network hit the airwaves or "The Golden Girls" ended.
It was also the first year the peregrine falcon program at WEC Energy Group facilities started. The company says on its website that over the past 30 years, hundreds of falcons have been born, named and tagged at their facilities.
This year, the first falcon chicks of the season hatched April 25 in Oak Creek, and the falcons at the Weston facility have also laid two eggs, according to news releases from the Wisconsin Public Service Corp.
In honor of the program's 30th anniversary, WEC Energy Group is inviting the public to help name the baby falcons by casting their vote from a list of 1990s-inspired names, like Favre, Mario, Scrunchie, Garth and Mae.
You can choose your favorite names between now and May 10. The top vote-getters will be the names given to the new falcon chicks born during the season.
Learn more about the WEC Energy Group peregrine falcon program and check on the new parents through livestreamed video at wecenergygroup.com/environment/falcons.
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TREASURIES-U.S. Treasury yields fall as data shows drag on growth
By Herbert Lash
NEW YORK, April 27 (Reuters) - Treasury yields rose at the long end on Wednesday after the prior day's rally as investors awaited greater clarity on the "restrictive" policy the Federal Reserve plans to pursue next week to combat inflation by curbing economic growth.
The yield on 10-year Treasury notes US10YT=RR was last up 5.2 basis points to 2.824%, rebounding from earlier declines in yields across the curve. Three- and six-month bills were lower, but from two-year notes to 30-year bonds yields were higher.
"This week a lot of the price action you've seen in bonds has a lot more to do with the volatility," said Subadra Rajappa, head of U.S. rates strategy at Societe Generale.
"There was also a feeling that perhaps the market had risen too fast too quickly," she said, as investors anticipate an aggressive Fed as it sets about tackling high inflation.
Data showing the U.S. trade deficit in goods widened to a record high in March had littlee impact on the market, though it likely will add to the slower growth the Fed will cause pursuesrsues plans to shrink its $8.9 trillion balance sheet.
Trade has subtracted from gross domestic product growth for six straight quarters, the longest such stretch since the beginning of 2016.
The Fed and other central banks are moving into restrictive territory, said Marvin Loh, senior global macro strategist at State Street, referring to policy that restricts liquidity by lowering money supupply make loans and credit more expensive.
But Loh said there's a misunderstanding about how the policy, also referred to a quantitative tightening, actually works. The Fed will announce further details when policymakers meet May 3-4.
"We have very, very few experiences in terms of shrinking the balance sheet. They've only tried it once, and it ended fairly horribly," he said, Referring to the Fed's attempt in 2018 to reduce the balance sheet.
The Treasury sold $49 billion in five-year notes at a high yield of 2.785%. The auction was a little bit weaker than expected, Rajappa said.
The yield on the 30-year Treasury bond US30YT=RR was up 4.4 basis points at 2.914%.
A closely watched part of the U.S. Treasury yield curve measuring the gap between yields on two- and 10-year Treasury notes US2US10=RR, seen as an indicator of economic expectations, was at 23.3 basis points.
The two-year US2YT=RR U.S. Treasury yield, which typically moves in step with intereseakeven rpectations, was up 0.7 basis point at 2.589%.
The breakeven rate on five-year U.S. Treasury Inflation-Protected Securities (TIPS) US5YTIP=RR was last at 3.3%, after closing at 3.274% on Tuesday, down from a more than 17-year peak of 3.639% hit last week.
The 10-year TIPS breakeven rate US10YTIP=RR was last at 2.893%, indicating the market sees inflation averaging about 2.9% a year for the next decade.
The U.S. dollar 5 years forward inflation-linked swap USIL5YF5Y=R, seen by some as a better gauge of inflation expectations due to possible distortions caused by the Fed's quantitative easing, was last at 2.632%.
(Reporting by Herbert Lash; editing by Barbara Lewis and Jonathan Oatis)
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Apr 26, 2022
What We Know About the Mysterious Liver Disease Making Kids Sick Around the World
Bloomberg News
,(Bloomberg) -- An outbreak of acute hepatitis in children has killed one and required liver transplants in at least 17 others across the globe, according to the World Health Organization. While the cause has yet to be determined, investigators are studying an adenovirus from a family of viruses that cause a range of illnesses, including the common cold.
1. When was it first reported and how many have been affected so far?
The first U.S. cases were identified at an Alabama hospital in October 2021, when five children were admitted with liver damage from an unknown cause. The World Health Organization was notified on April 5 about 10 cases in previously healthy children in Scotland. Three days later, 74 cases had been identified in the U.K.
Most of the 169 cases have been detected in the U.K. - at 114 as of April 21 - followed by 13 in Spain, 12 in Israel, nine in the U.S. and 21 more scattered among Denmark, Ireland, the Netherlands, Italy, Norway, France, Romania and Belgium, according to the WHO. On April 25, Japan’s health ministry said it found one probable case, raising concerns the disease is spreading outside of Europe and the U.S.
With more extensive searching, it’s “very likely that more cases will be detected before the cause can be confirmed and more specific control and prevention measures can be implemented,” the WHO said in a statement.
2. What are the common symptoms?
Abdominal pain, diarrhea and vomiting are followed by jaundice, when the skin or the whites of the eyes turn yellow. Laboratory tests show signs of severe liver inflammation, with markedly high liver enzyme readings. Most of the children didn’t have a fever. Other symptoms of hepatitis include fatigue, loss of appetite, dark urine, light-colored stools and joint pain.
The affected children were one month to 16 years old, with many at age 10 and under. About 10%, or 17 children, needed a liver transplant. At least one death has been reported, the WHO said.
3. What’s causing the disease?
The cause isn’t yet known. Health authorities and experts are investigating potential triggers, including infection with a known adenovirus that has been detected in 74 of the children. Some were also infected with Covid, though the role of the viruses aren’t clear.
Common pathogens that cause acute viral hepatitis, including hepatitis viruses A, B, C, D and E, haven’t been found in any of the cases, according to the WHO. No other risk factors have been identified, including links to international travel. Additional testing for other infections, chemicals and toxins is underway in the affected countries, which have also initiated enhanced surveillance activities.
It is possible that the severe hepatitis is an existing, though rare, result of an adenovirus infection that is being detected more often now thanks to enhanced testing, the WHO said. Adenovirus infections have been on the rise recently after falling to low levels during the Covid pandemic, potentially making young children more susceptible. The potential emergence of a novel adenovirus must also be investigated, the WHO said.
4. What’s an adenovirus?
Adenoviruses are common viruses that cause a range of illness, including cold-like symptoms, fever, sore throat, bronchitis, pneumonia and diarrhea, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. There are more than 50 types of adenoviruses that can cause infections in humans, according to the WHO. While they most commonly cause respiratory symptoms, they can also lead to gastroenteritis, conjunctivitis and bladder infections.
The WHO said adenovirus was detected in more than 40% of cases. Among the samples that underwent molecular testing, 18 were identified as adenovirus F type 41. The findings are perplexing, however, since adenoviruses normally resolve on their own and don’t cause the severity of disease seen in the children. Adenovirus type 41 typically causes diarrhea, vomiting, and fever, often accompanied by respiratory symptoms. It isn’t known to cause hepatitis in healthy children.
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Grab your repellant, long sleeves! Summer mosquitoes likely to put the bite on Bay County
PANAMA CITY BEACH — A dramatic uptick in mosquitoes could be around the corner for Bay County.
Mosquito populations are fueled by wet and warm conditions — two common characteristics of summer months in Bay County, said Cindy Mulla, spokeswoman for the Beach Mosquito Control District.
"Everything is weather dependent," Mulla said. "The warmer the temperatures we have, the faster the live cycle for the mosquitoes."
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She noted that the district trapped almost 1,000 mosquitoes spilt between nine species in January, more than 2,400 mosquitoes split between nine species in February and about 12,500 mosquitoes split between 26 species in March. Numbers for April were not available as of Tuesday.
Though the group can't precisely predict how many mosquitoes there will be in an area during a given time, Mulla said past numbers show a rise in the population is likely approaching.
In 2021, Beach Mosquito Control District officials trapped more than 28,400 mosquitoes split between 31 species in May, about 25,300 mosquitoes split between 32 species in June and more than 110,000 mosquitoes split between 33 species in July.
The district, which oversees mosquito control efforts in Bay County from the Walton County border and the Hathaway Bridge, records its data from 16 trapping sites strategically placed throughout the area.
Mulla said mosquito eggs can lay dormant for about a year before they are triggered by warm weather to hatch. This is why it is important for residents to diligently check their properties and remove anything collecting stagnant water.
"Those containers, wheelbarrows, canoes, tarps — anything that can hold standing water for a certain duration of time — will be breeding mosquitoes," she said. "Even trash left along the road breeds mosquitoes as well. ... It's very important that people become familiar with their outdoor environment at their homes or their business' property and check for standing water and drain it if they can."
In addition to monitoring the number of mosquitoes and species in the area, Beach Mosquito Control District officials also look for the presence of diseases in the insects. Of the 50 species that are common in Bay County, more than a dozen are known to carry diseases.
The district had not found any diseases in mosquitoes caught so far this year.
Mulla said the best way people can protect themselves from mosquitoes is to use repellant whenever they are outdoors, or limit the amount of time they are outside between dawn and dusk.
She also said "surveillance is the first form of defense" against mosquitoes, so residents should notify the district when they notice increases in their area by calling 850-233-5030.
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Universities have welcomed back international students, but Australia’s largest states are yet to lift a ban on secondary-student exchange programs, putting at risk the travel plans of scores of local and overseas students.
Exchange programs, which allow students to attend schools abroad for up to a year, came to a halt when Australia shut its international border in early 2020 as COVID-19 spread.
But while full-fee paying international students can now fly back into Australia, teenagers in Victoria and NSW are still waiting on government approval to study overseas.
The Council of Australian Student Exchange Organisations, which represents groups that facilitated thousands of trips each year before the pandemic, have called on the states to dump the ban.
“Since the reopening of the international borders, many Australian secondary students have applied to go on exchange, and Australian families and schools have offered to host overseas exchange students,” president Sandeep Agarwal wrote to Victorian Education Minister James Merlino and his NSW counterpart Sarah Mitchell.
“Whilst the ban on student exchange programs has been lifted in ACT, Queensland, South Australia and Tasmania, allowing students and families to prepare for their experience due to start by the mid of 2022, their counterparts in Victoria [and NSW] are still anxiously waiting to receive similar confirmation.”
Agarwal said the student exchange body had submitted its COVID-safe plans to the Victorian and NSW governments in February and was still awaiting approval.
“We’ve just had enough, basically, and we don’t know what to do. We’ve got parents, even students, who are not happy,” he said. “We’re baffled as to what’s the hold-up.”
The NSW Department of Education said it was working to complete health and safety arrangements for incoming and outgoing exchange students before the program recommences. In 2019, 272 NSW school students participated in the program, while 249 students came to the state from other countries.
The Victorian Department of Education and Training did not respond to requests to comment.
Agarwal warned that if Victoria and NSW did not sign off on the exchange programs within weeks, international students would be unable to fly to those states in time for term three. He also raised concerns for local students who typically leave in August for the new school year in the northern hemisphere.
Phil Honeywood, chief executive of the International Education Association of Australia, said the sooner young Australians could go overseas, the better.
“It’s incumbent on state governments to provide good reasons as to why the pause button remains in place,” he said.
Bright P-12 College in Victoria’s High Country has run exchange programs with sister schools in Japan and Germany for more than 20 years.
Dr Susan Joyce, the school’s languages co-ordinator, said the secondary-student exchange program provided teenagers with an incentive to study a foreign language and use it in a meaningful way.
“Particularly for a country school, we don’t have many international students or a really large multicultural community like the metros would have, so the exchange opportunity can broaden our students’ experiences,” Joyce said.
Agarwal said the pandemic had increased demand among Australian students for exchange programs, in which they do not pay tuition fees and stay with host families for free.
“It’s bigger than what it was probably pre-COVID because of the number of students missing out on the opportunity to increase their language skills or get the experience,” he said.
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Artifex Announces Acquisition by ePapyrus
Leading PDF and document technology company, Artifex Software Inc., acquired by ePapyrus Inc.
By combining the core PDF and PDL technology developed by Artifex, and the web-based document handling technology developed by ePapyrus, we will vastly broaden our product offerings.”
NOVATO, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES, April 27, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Artifex Software, Inc., a leading provider of core technologies that drive print, file conversion, document management, and PDF technology solutions, today announced the company has been acquired by ePapyrus Inc. a PDF and electronic document solutions leader. Together, they will accelerate innovation and expand product portfolios, creating a more robust customer experience.— Jeong Hee Kim, CEO and President of Artifex Software, Inc.
“This is an exciting time for both companies,” said Jeong Hee Kim, CEO and President of both companies, following Miles Jones’ retirement from Artifex. “By combining the core PDF and PDL technology developed by Artifex, and the web-based document handling technology developed by ePapyrus, we will vastly broaden our product offerings.”
“Moving forward, we will increase investment in research and development to deliver more innovative and impactful cloud and SaaS solutions, as well as cutting-edge technologies for modernizing business transactions in virtual reality and the Metaverse.”
The acquisition is a natural fit for furthering the technologies and product offerings of both companies. Artifex will continue to develop best-in-class core technologies for its existing customer base. And it will now have the resources to expand into new markets, with strategic investments focused on filling gaps in PDF creation technology.
The combined efforts also support ePapyrus’s long-term corporate strategy of expanding into the global market and providing end-to-end document management solutions.
“We’re thrilled about the possibilities presented with this strategic partnership,” said Henry Stiles, VP of Engineering at Artifex. “Close collaboration will allow our two companies to leverage collective resources and scale our technology and product offerings. We are confident our combined offering of core technologies and end-user solutions will be a benefit to our current and future customers.”
The Artifex Software team will continue to serve current clients under the Artifex brand from their offices in North America, Europe, and Asia.
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About Artifex Software, Inc.
For 30 years, Artifex has been a trusted developer, partner, and provider of core technologies that drive print, file conversion, and document management solutions to top-level global customers. Artifex provides essential software tools to major printer manufacturers, SaaS and Cloud developers, and PDF tools/creation companies. Artifex's best-in-class product offerings include Ghostscript (PDL Interpreter that is an industry leader in PDF, PostScript, PCL, and XPS rendering and conversion), MuPDF (highly versatile, customizable PDF SDK that can be used across a wide range of applications as a renderer, viewer, or toolkit), and SmartOffice (mobile document productivity suite for viewing, editing, creating and printing MS Office documents and PDF files). Artifex is headquartered in Novato, CA, with offices in North America, Europe, and Asia. For more information, visit artifex.com.
About ePapyrus Inc.
Founded in 1993, ePapyrus is a PDF and electronic document solutions leader based in Seoul, South Korea. ePapyrus’s PDF technology powers high-quality software solutions, from document creation to distribution, sharing, and management. ePapyrus recently expanded into AI and IoT for industrial monitoring and analytics. The company's ultimate objective is to provide solutions to enterprise businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and others to allow their people to focus on creative endeavors by freeing them from unnecessary paperwork and administrative functions that can impact productivity and ROI. For more information, visit epapyrus.com
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Pirates pitcher David Bednar delivers baseball gear to old elementary school
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) -- A Pirates pitcher went to his old elementary school to help revitalize its love for baseball.
"My students had mentioned they wanted to play baseball, and we had no equipment," teacher Sara Coon said.
So, Coon reached out to the Pittsburgh Pirates, and David Bednar stepped in. On Wednesday, he delivered bats, balls and gloves to his former elementary school.
"To be able to come back and help distribute some baseball stuff and help that become part of their curriculum and introduce baseball into their classroom is awesome," Bednar said.
Walking through the halls of his old school and throwing the ball felt surreal for Bednar.
"Just driving back here this morning was really cool, being able to come over here and say, 'Hi' to some teachers and principals I had," he said.
The Mars native said this allows him to lead by example and show kids that somebody like them can achieve great things.
"Anything is possible really, keep working hard. The sky is the limit," Bednar said.
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STILLWATER, Okla., April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The locally inspired, family-owned sports and merchandise retailer - Rally House - maintains steady company growth in Oklahoma with the newest Stillwater store. Customers can shop the latest in Oklahoma State Cowboys and all their favorite area team gear at Rally House Stillwater. Located at the Lakeview Pointe Shopping Center, conveniently at the corner of US-177 and W Lakeview Rd.
Now with four locations in Oklahoma, the new Rally House Stillwater store provides an extensive selection of unique team gear and localized products to area residents and visitors. "Seeing the continual growth in this state is amazing," says District Manager Jessica Butler. "Oklahomans are proud, loyal fans, and Rally House Stillwater looks forward to supplying all the gear to showcase their enthusiastic team spirit and hometown pride!"
When customers visit Rally House Stillwater, they will get to shop an extensive selection of merchandise from trusted brands like Nike, '47, and Mitchell & Ness. It represents fan-favorite pro teams like the OKC Thunder, Dallas Cowboys, and KC Chiefs. Plus, find college gear perfect for former and current Oklahoma State Cowboys, Oklahoma Sooners, Central Oklahoma Bronchos, and Tulsa Hurricanes.
Rally House Stillwater also offers a wide array of products based on Oklahoma themes and brands, ensuring all the dedicated locals can flaunt their state and city spirit. Additionally, shoppers can explore an incredible variety of Oklahoma-inspired RALLY Brand™ items with one-of-a-kind styles and designs that are sure to stand out in any setting.
Rally House is determined to provide an enjoyable and hassle-free shopping experience in-store and online. On top of delivering top-notch customer service, there's also a broad selection of apparel, accessories, and gifts available at www.rallyhouse.com that can be shipped to all 50 states.
Stay current on store updates and news by visiting www.rallyhouse.com/rally-house-stillwater or follow Rally House Stillwater on Facebook (@RallyHouseStillwater) and Instagram (@rallyhousestillwater).
About Rally House
Rally House and Sampler Stores Inc. is a family-owned specialty boutique that offers a large selection of apparel, hats, gifts and home décor representing local NCAA, NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL, and MLS teams in addition to locally inspired apparel, gifts and food. Proudly based in Lenexa, Kansas, Rally House operates 100+ locations across 12 states.
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New Zealand trade data for March 2022
Trade Balance -392mn NZD
- prior revised to -691mn
Annual Trade Balance -9.11bn
- prior revised to -8.68bn
Imports 7.06bn
- prior revised to 5.91bn
Exports 6.67bn
- prior revised to 5.22bn
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LINCOLN, Neb. (AP) — Another large case of bird flu has been confirmed at a farm in Nebraska, state and federal agriculture officials said Wednesday.
The highly-contagious avian influenza was found on a farm in Knox County in northeast Nebraska along the South Dakota border.
It is the seventh confirmed case of the disease in the state this year, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture said in a news release.
More than 2.1 million laying hens will be euthanized, agriculture officials said. The farm will also be quarantined and a 6.2-mile control zone will be established.
The department also announced that an order prohibiting any type of birds from events such as fairs, expositions, swap meets, exotic sales and live bird auctions has been extended to May 15. It was scheduled to expire on Saturday. | https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Large-bird-flu-outbreak-reported-at-Knox-County-17131864.php | 2022-04-27T23:44:52Z | https://www.sheltonherald.com/news/article/Large-bird-flu-outbreak-reported-at-Knox-County-17131864.php | false | null |
From Noah Ebije, Kaduna
Northern Elders’ Forum (NEF) has warmed Nigerians not to make the mistake made about 1o years ago to elect ineffective leaders in 2023 general election.
Spokesman of the forum, Hakeem Baba-Ahmed, gave the warning, yesterday, while fielding questions from the sideline of an event organised by the Nigerian Labour Congress (NLC) in Kaduna.
Baba-Ahmed also spoke on the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) consensus candidate, saying the statement issued after the elders’ endorsement of the consensus candidates has the consent and blessings of their leader, Ango Abdullahi.
He, therefore, said he did not go against their leader who they held in high esteemed.
“What is happening in the country in the last decades is, we elect poor leaders. I think is not their fault but also our fault too.
“Something is wrong with us as a country, we don’t elect good leaders who cares about the country instead we elect leaders who only care about themselves.
‘Nigerians have to be careful either we elect good leaders in 2023 or those who will come will be worst than the present crop of leaders,” Baba-Ahmed said. | https://www.sunnewsonline.com/2023-nigeria-doomed-if-we-elect-poor-leaders-again-northern-elders-warn/ | 2022-04-27T23:49:48Z | https://www.sunnewsonline.com/2023-nigeria-doomed-if-we-elect-poor-leaders-again-northern-elders-warn/ | true | 1 |
Spring cleaning can take many different forms. Sorting through the closet and donating the clothes you never wear. Going through the cabinets and throwing out spices that expired during the Clinton administration. Poring over your credit card bill and realising you are subscribed to so many streaming services, you’re paying more than you did for cable. Yes, it’s time for a “digital” spring cleaning.
Given the recent negative headlines about Netflix’s stock woes and raft of cancellations, it’s as good a time as ever to take stock of the digital subscriptions you’ve amassed and figure out which ones you actually use. Whether you subscribe to two of them, or 10 (maybe you’re one of the 18,000 people heartbroken at the loss of CNN+?), it’s possible you’re paying for more of them that you need to be. Here are three reasons why that might be the case.
You’re going outside more
It’s not unreasonable that in the darkest hours of 2020, you subscribed to a litany of streaming services. Netflix? Of course. HBO Max? Totally. AMC+? How else are you going to watch Mad Men? No one blames you for doubling down on content during a global pandemic. But it’s not 2020 anymore. Odds are, you’re spending less time at home these days. Maybe you’re one of the millions of people who’ve returned to the office, where you can’t put a mindless show on in the background while you work. Or maybe you’ve maintained a WFH lifestyle, but your 2022 social calendar is tenfold busier than it was in 2020.
The point is you’re most likely spending less hours in front of the TV, so do you really need all of those options for when you do actually sit down to watch something? If your “supply” (time in your home) has been cut down, it makes sense to also cut down the “demand” (streaming service subscriptions).
Streaming prices have risen
Off the top of your head, can you tell me how much Netflix costs, or did you sign up years ago, set an auto-payment, and stop thinking about it? If you’re paying for premium Netflix, you’re now dropping a cool $22.99 per month for their service, a 42% increase from where it stood just four years ago. Entertainment analysts suspect these charges will continue to creep upward as long as consumers seem willing to absorb the cost. That leaves you with two choices; pay an ever-increasing price or take stock of your streaming subscriptions and decide what’s really still worth paying for.
You’re probably already leaving money on the table
Given that streaming services are often offered as perks with other bills, you might be eligible for free access to stuff you’re currently paying for. If you’re a student who pays for Apple Music, you can get a free subscription of Apple TV+. There are plenty of options out there for cashing in on streaming subscriptions into already existing line items in your budget. Don’t even get me started on bundle options.
Moreover, unless you are looking for specific content exclusive to a particular provider — the next water cooler series from HBO; the absurdly expensive new season of Stranger Things — there is enough free content out there to occupy your eyeballs until your Roku collapses from exhaustion. Lots of ad-supported streaming services will let you watch older movies and TV shows for free. | https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2022/04/why-now-is-the-time-to-reassess-your-streaming-service-needs/ | 2022-04-27T23:51:25Z | https://www.lifehacker.com.au/2022/04/why-now-is-the-time-to-reassess-your-streaming-service-needs/ | true | 2 |
WHEELING, W.Va. (WTRF)– After two years of masks, kids are failing speech and hearing screenings left and right and even adults are noticing a decline in their abilities.
More and more patients are coming in from children up through adults, saying I just didn’t realize I wasn’t hearing as well until I started wearing a mask.
Dr. Brandon Lichtman, Director of Audiology Center for Excellence, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
They are meant to protect us but could they possibly hurt you in the long run?
For most people masks have come off but the side effects from wearing them for so long are impacting countless people’s lives.
Is this due to not being able to see our faces in public and school and the evaluation in general, or is it just would they have had this delay even without the mask?
Molly Fisher, Speech Therapist, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
A recent study done in 2021 shows that 52% of children ages 3 to 5 who were tested failed their speech-language assessments and 40% failed their hearing screenings.
The numbers have nearly doubled since mask mandates were put into effect.
Dr. Brandon Litchman says speech and hearing go hand and hand.
It’s one thing to see someone speak to you, it’s another whole different ending to process sound…These paper surgical masks, N95 masks, the cloth masks, research has actually shown that they degrade speech sounds anywhere from 4 decibels to 10 decimals in the high frequencies
Dr. Brandon Lichtman, Director of Audiology Center for Excellence, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
He says not only are they unable to see the person speaking it but they are losing a significant amount of intensity of sound required to make it.
Now that we have these masks now, we’re not even certain, is it the masks that are creating the problem or do they really have auditory processing delay because we’re noticing now that we’re just not hearing as well as we used to.
These masks are really making it hard to hear all the frequency sounds across the speech spectrum.
Dr. Brandon Lichtman, Director of Audiology Center for Excellence, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
Speech Therapist Molly Fisher says parents and Physicians are concerned this is impacting early childhood development.
In language development, the most important years are from that birth up to age 3. That’s when they’re growing the most language development, especially expressive, but also receptive language development.
They are understanding our language and that’s those core years that that language is going to develop, and we want to them to develop on track before they get delayed.
So, we’ll use just a clear face mask so they can see our mouth moving. And how are the mouth is moved to form those certain sounds that they’re working on.
Molly Fisher, Speech Therapist, WVU Medicine Wheeling Hospital
Fisher says it has been challenging but they are making progress.
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Sheriff ID’s deputy in critical condition after Beaverton crash that killed two Southridge HS students
WASHINGTON COUNTY, Ore. (KPTV) – The deputy critically injured in an early morning Beaverton crash Wednesday was identified during a press conference held by the Washington County Sheriff’s Office.
Washington County Sheriff Pat Garrett identified the injured deputy as Michael Trotter. Sheriff Garrett said Trotter began his career with WCSO as a reserve deputy in 2013 before becoming a full-time patrol deputy in 2015.
“He remains critical but stable condition,” Sheriff Garrett said at the press conference. “Deputy Trotter sustained life threatening injuries and has a long road to recovery.”
In total, two people died and four others, including Deputy Trotter, are in critical condition.
“This morning’s events are not only difficult for the sheriff’s office but also the Washington County community, especially members, family, friends of the Beaverton School District,” Sheriff Garrett said. “My heart goes out to the families and loved ones of 17-year-old Matthew Amaya and 16-year-old Juan Pacheco Aguilera who tragically lost their lives.”
The accident happened just before 12:30 a.m. Wednesday, when Beaverton police officers responded to a crash at the intersection of Southwest Tualatin Valley Highway and Southwest Murray Boulevard. Officers arrived and found a Washington County Sheriff’s Office patrol vehicle and a silver Nissan Altima had been involved in a crash.
Police said an investigation revealed the Nissan, which was occupied by five people, was traveling southbound on SW Murray when the driver ran a red light at SW TV Hwy and struck the WCSO patrol vehicle.
Both 16-year-old Juan Pacheco Aguilera and 17-year-old Matthew Amaya were pronounced dead at the scene. Three other people inside the car, including the driver, were taken to area hospitals and are in critical condition.
The Beaverton School District said the five people in the Nissan are students at Southridge High School. According to the school district, Amaya and Aguilera were juniors at Southridge.
“We are devastated to learn of these deaths. Our hearts go out to their families and friends, and our thoughts are with those who are currently hospitalized. We also want to extend our condolences and support to the Southridge community. We have extra counselors at school today to support all those in need,” Southridge Superintendent Don Grotting said in a statement.
The investigation is ongoing, and no additional details have been released at this time. Anyone with information about the crash is asked to call 503-629-0111.
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Davina McCall has said that raising awareness of the menopause has given her “purpose” at this stage in her life.
The 54-year-old TV presenter has been outspoken about the lack of medical knowledge on the subject in recent years, and opened up about her own menopause journey and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) in a Channel 4 documentary last year.
McCall, who is the cover star of the June edition of Good Housekeeping, told the magazine that she initially began exploring the topic as she wanted to educate herself.
She said: “I sort of fell into it by accident because I wanted to learn more about the menopause for myself and, as I did, I thought, ‘How is it that all women don’t know these things, when 51% of the population is female?’.
“What’s lovely is that being able to use my platform to spread the word has given me purpose at this stage in my life.”
Her Channel 4 documentary, titled Davina McCall: Sex, Myths And The Menopause, explored “midlife taboos” from sex to hormone therapy.
Following a positive public response to the programme, the broadcaster announced the TV star will return for a follow-up documentary.
Davina McCall: Sex, Mind And The Menopause, which will focus on menopause at work, will air on May 2 on Channel 4.
The TV presenter admitted that when she became perimenopausal at work, she did not want to talk to anyone about it.
She said: “I was doing a live TV show called Stepping Out and I was forgetting the names of contestants and making mistakes on the autocue, which I’d never done before.
“One day, the producer came into my dressing room and said, ‘Are you okay? You don’t seem yourself’ and I said ‘Oh, I’m fine.’
“Then, when she left, I just cried. I thought ‘What’s happening to me?’”
In October, McCall joined other famous names like Penny Lancaster and Mariella Frostrup at a rally in Parliament Square, where the crowd celebrated as the Government pledged more menopause support and reduced HRT costs.
Further progress came on Sunday as the Health Secretary announced that he intends to appoint an HRT tsar amid a shortage of medication which has left women desperate.
This came as many women are reportedly sharing their prescriptions, with some said to be made suicidal by the debilitating menopause symptoms they suffer without the medication.
The full interview with Davina McCall will be available in the June 2022 issue of Good Housekeeping, on sale on April 28. | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2022/04/28/raising-awareness-of-the-menopause-has-given-me-purpose-says-davina-mccall/ | 2022-04-27T23:59:58Z | https://www.shropshirestar.com/news/uk-news/2022/04/28/raising-awareness-of-the-menopause-has-given-me-purpose-says-davina-mccall/ | true | 6 |
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Jurgen Klopp warns Liverpool they must be 'completely on alert' for Champions League semi-final second leg against Villarreal - despite taking two-goal lead to Spain next week
- Liverpool defeated Villarreal 2-0 in the Champions League semi-final first-leg tie
- The Reds put in another stellar showing to completely dominate their opponents
- READ: Liverpool take charge of Champions League semi after dominant display
Liverpool are on the verge of their tenth appearance in a European Cup final – but Jurgen Klopp warned his high-flyers they must remain on high alert.
Second half goals from Jordan Henderson and Sadio Mane, which came in the space of 133 seconds, put Liverpool firmly in control of their semi-final against Villarreal on a raucous night at Anfield.
But Liverpool boss Klopp was quick to rein in any ideas they have as good as booked a date in Paris next month against Manchester City or Real Madrid, stressing that Unai Emery's obdurate team have it within them to inflict maximum damage.
Jurgen Klopp warned Liverpool they must be 'on alert' for their European tie against Villarreal
Klopp said: 'The way that we played, the way that we defended, the way that we attacked them – I loved it. I like the way we played in the first half, when we couldn't score, and it was clear that we had to keep going.
'It's 2-0 at half-time. This is the best example of a score when you have to be completely on alert. We will have to be 100 per cent in the right mood and play the second leg in exactly the same way we played the first.
'The score is fine but we are not through. I looked at Villarreal and the way they were organised was a lesson for me. But we should not forget that we are good as well. It will be difficult, of course, in Villarreal.
Klopp saw his side beat Villarreal 2-0 in their Champions League semi-final first-leg tie at Anfield on Wednesday night thanks to a Pervis Estupinan own goal and a Sadio Mane strike
'The best way to deal with a 2-0 lead is to ignore it and start again at 0-0.'
Victory maintained Liverpool's outstanding form and if they are to go all the way in this competition, it will mean they will play nine games in 31 days – culminating in Paris, the city where they won the third of their six European Cups in 1981, beating Real Madrid.
The highlight of Liverpool's performance was the patience they showed at times when Villarreal defended on the edge of their penalty area. Key to it all was the influence of Thiago Alcantara, who was UEFA's Player of the Match.
Visiting boss Unai Emery urged his team to be ready for a fight to turn things around in six days
'It is not just about patience, we were trying to figure out where are the games and the opportunities to score,' Thiago said. 'In the second half it came. We created the chances we wanted to and at the end we are fine with the score.'
Villarreal boss Emery acknowledged that Liverpool were the better team but urged them to be prepared for a fight in six days.
'I want to play, I want to be involved, I can't wait to get the game underway,' said Emery. 'I want you to see we can take the game to them and we are capable of giving them a game.' | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10761079/Jurgen-Klopp-Liverpool-completely-alert-Champions-League-second-leg-vs-Villarreal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | 2022-04-28T00:07:00Z | https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-10761079/Jurgen-Klopp-Liverpool-completely-alert-Champions-League-second-leg-vs-Villarreal.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490 | false | 2 |
Paul Whelan, an American detained in Russia, wonders why he was left behind
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN
Paul Whelan, a US citizen who remains imprisoned in Russia, is questioning why he was left behind in the prisoner swap that freed fellow American Trevor Reed.
“Why was I left behind? While I am pleased Trevor is home with his family, I have been held on a fictitious charge of espionage for 40 months,” Whelan said in a statement to his parents and shared with CNN. “The world knows this charge was fabricated. Why hasn’t more been done to secure my release?”
Whelan, a US citizen and former Marine, was detained at a Moscow hotel in December 2018 and arrested on espionage charges, which he has consistently and vehemently denied. He was convicted and sentenced in June 2020 to 16 years in prison in a trial US officials denounced as unfair.
Whelan is also a citizen of the United Kingdom, Ireland and Canada.
In a separate statement earlier Wednesday, the Whelan family expressed happiness about Reed’s release after more than two years in Russian detention, but said it is a day of “varied emotions” and questions for them.
Among those questions: why the family was not given more notice about Reed’s release.
Elizabeth Whelan, Paul Whelan’s sister, told CNN that she had received a call around 7:10 a.m. Wednesday “to let us know that Trevor was coming back and Paul was not.”
“I had barely time to alert my parents and brothers when it was all over the news,” she said, adding that she “was unhappy that we were given so little time to absorb this bad news.”
Her parents on Wednesday “were just devastated, completely crushed,” and expecting to have to relay the news to Paul Whelan, with whom they spoke Wednesday. However, he had already heard it from Russian television and “was very upset,” Elizabeth Whelan said.
“When I had a virtual call with the SPEHA group later that day I let them know in no uncertain terms what I thought of the administration’s terrible decision to leave Paul behind,” she said, referencing the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs. “I expect to continue communication with State and the NSC on an extremely regular basis until Paul is returned also.”
The Biden administration has said it will continue to work for Paul Whelan’s release, as well as that of detained WNBA player Brittney Griner.
“I am glad that President Biden reiterated this morning his vow to bring Paul home. Because otherwise it feels as though his pledge ‘not to walk away’ from Paul, given last summer in Geneva, feels hollow today,” Paul Whelan’s brother David said.
State Department spokesperson Ned Price said on CNN that “the case of Paul Whelan is one we continue to work day in, day out.”
“Paul Whelan is wrongfully detained in Russia. Roger Carstens and his team continue to do everything we can to seek his release from Russian custody,” he said, referencing the name of the special presidential envoy for hostage affairs.
White House press secretary Jen Psaki on Wednesday resisted the suggestion that the release of Konstantin Yaroshenko, who was exchanged for Reed, “narrows the chances” of Whelan’s release, telling reporters, “We will continue to advocate for the immediate and unconditional release of Paul Whelan at every opportunity, and using wrongful detention as a bargaining chip represents a threat to the safety of everyone traveling, working and living abroad.”
However, she declined to go into any further details about negotiations to bring Whelan home, telling reporters, “Obviously, our objective continues to bring Paul Whelan home, and any American who is not with their family and is being detained overseas, but I’m just not going to get into more details because I want to maintain the protection of our process.”
David Whelan said this administration “has engaged in far greater outreach with our family, and with the families of other hostages, than the Trump administration did” and that he is “confident President Biden cares and his team is making an effort.”
But, as he also noted, “unfortunately, that wasn’t enough for Paul. Perhaps someday it will be.”
This story has been updated with background information.
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Elon Musk's rocky track record with lawyers goes back years
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(Reuters) - In the two days since Twitter said it would accept Elon Musk’s $44 billion offer to acquire the company, the Tesla CEO has posted at least three tweets critical of top lawyers at the company he seeks to own.
First Musk criticized Twitter legal and policy chief Vijaya Gadde over the platform's decision to block a New York Post story during the last presidential election, leading other users to pile on. He responded to a tweet accusing senior Twitter lawyer Jim Baker of "facilitating fraud" while he was serving as the FBI's general counsel, amplifying the post. And on Wednesday he turned back to Gadde, posting a meme critical of her and the company's moderation policies.
The tweets brought attention to a provision in Musk’s agreement with Twitter that he must not disparage the social media platform while discussing the deal. It is unclear whether they could trigger the provision, or if doing so would lead to any penalties. Even lawyers using Twitter to weigh in on Musk's tweets seemed split on whether the posts could affect the merger.
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A Twitter spokesperson declined to comment on the messages, and Gadde could not be reached through the company. An attorney for Musk did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
Whatever the tweets' effect, it is not the first time Musk's relationship with corporate lawyers has generated headlines.
A shareholder lawsuit filed in Delaware last year took aim at the heavy turnover of lawyers leading Tesla's legal team in recent years, alleging that it “reflects the fact that none of them were able to exercise any independent advice on matters that differed from Musk’s desired outcome.”
Media reports have also tracked the departures. David Searle, currently the acting head of legal at Tesla, is the fifth person to hold the job over the past three years. Todd Maron, who earlier represented Musk in divorce proceedings as a private lawyer, was the longest-serving general counsel when he left in 2018 after nearly five years. It's unclear why the attorneys have exited the company in recent years and none responded to messages from Reuters.
The shareholder lawsuit, which said Tesla's board breached its obligations by failing to keep the general counsel independent of Musk's whims, has been paused since last year, pending the outcome of another shareholders' lawsuit playing out in California. Attorneys for Musk and Tesla have denied allegations of wrongdoing in the California litigation. Both cases center on Musk's tweets about taking Tesla private.
The Delaware case alleges Musk and Tesla's board violated a consent decree with the Securities and Exchange Commission over tweets Musk posted about Tesla’s stock. As part of the 2018 arrangement, Musk stepped down as the chair of Tesla’s board for three years and agreed to the board pre-approving future tweets about the company. The SEC has since probed multiple potential breaches.
Musk last month asked to end the agreement and throw out recent subpoenas issued by the SEC against him, alleging the investigations amounted to harassment and infringed on his right to free speech. A Manhattan judge on Wednesday rejected Musk’s bid, leaving the consent decree in place.
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Meta says Reels now makes up over 20% of the time users spend on Instagram
Meta announced during its Q1 2022 earnings call that Reels, its short-form video feature and TikTok rival, now makes up more than 20% of the time that people spend on Instagram. The company also noted that video, overall, makes up 50% of the time that users spend on Facebook. Although Meta didn't specify how much of that time is made up by Reels, it noted that Reels are performing well on Facebook as well.
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg said during the call that although its short-form video product doesn't monetize as well as Stories currently do, the company is optimistic about improving this in the future. Zuckerberg pointed toward the company's experience with Stories, which at first wasn't monetizing as well as the main Instagram feed but had improved over time. Meta expects to see a similar experience with monetizing Reels over time, but notes that it's going to be a multiyear journey and that the company is still in the early days of ads in Reels.
Zuckerberg outlined that since starting Facebook 18 years ago, the company has seen multiple shifts in the media types that people use and that short-form video is only the latest iteration and is growing quickly. He outlined that while Meta is seeing an increase in short-form video, it's also seeing a major shift in the advancement of AI recommendations driving more of its feeds, for both posts and Reels. He elaborated that feeds are going from being exclusively curated by users' social circles to being recommended by AI.
"Being able to accurately recommend content from the whole universe that you don't follow directly unlocks a large amount of interesting and useful videos and posts that you might have otherwise missed," Zuckerberg stated. "The AI that we're building is not just a recommendation system for short-form video, but a discovery engine that can show you all of the most interesting content that people have shared across our systems."
TikTok's powerful recommendation algorithm is one of the reasons behind its immense popularity, which is why it makes sense for Meta to focus on enhancing its own recommendation systems to get people to interact with Reels more, and in turn, be better aligned to compete with TikTok.
Meta's comments on Reels monetization come a day after Google revealed that it has started testing ads in YouTube Shorts. Google CEO Sundar Pichai also announced that YouTube Shorts, the platform’s TikTok clone, is generating 30 billion views per day, which is four times more than last year.
Meta and YouTube's short-form video efforts are a direct response to the success of TikTok, which has proven to be one of the world’s fastest-growing social media platforms, according to recent data. Meta has been looking to enhance Reels over the past few months and has largely adopted several of TikTok's features over time, including a Duet-like tool called Remix, to help it compete with the platform.
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Brokerages expect Autohome Inc. (NYSE:ATHM – Get Rating) to report $226.63 million in sales for the current quarter, according to Zacks Investment Research. Two analysts have made estimates for Autohome’s earnings. The highest sales estimate is $228.06 million and the lowest is $225.19 million. Autohome reported sales of $281.08 million in the same quarter last year, which would suggest a negative year-over-year growth rate of 19.4%. The company is expected to issue its next earnings results on Monday, January 1st.
On average, analysts expect that Autohome will report full year sales of $1.08 billion for the current year, with estimates ranging from $1.07 billion to $1.10 billion. For the next fiscal year, analysts expect that the firm will post sales of $1.15 billion, with estimates ranging from $1.11 billion to $1.21 billion. Zacks’ sales averages are a mean average based on a survey of research analysts that cover Autohome.
Autohome (NYSE:ATHM – Get Rating) last posted its earnings results on Thursday, February 24th. The information services provider reported $0.58 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the Zacks’ consensus estimate of $0.54 by $0.04. The firm had revenue of $265.80 million during the quarter, compared to analysts’ expectations of $265.90 million. Autohome had a net margin of 29.63% and a return on equity of 11.85%. The company’s revenue was down 30.2% compared to the same quarter last year. During the same period in the previous year, the company earned $1.52 earnings per share.
NYSE ATHM traded up $2.11 during trading on Wednesday, reaching $26.86. The company’s stock had a trading volume of 533,689 shares, compared to its average volume of 866,021. The stock has a market capitalization of $3.42 billion, a PE ratio of 9.99 and a beta of 0.22. The business has a 50-day moving average price of $28.43 and a 200-day moving average price of $32.89. Autohome has a 1-year low of $20.49 and a 1-year high of $96.40.
The business also recently announced an annual dividend, which was paid on Tuesday, April 5th. Investors of record on Monday, March 21st were given a dividend of $0.53 per share. This represents a yield of 1.95%. The ex-dividend date of this dividend was Friday, March 18th. Autohome’s dividend payout ratio (DPR) is currently 19.10%.
Institutional investors have recently made changes to their positions in the business. Lindbrook Capital LLC increased its holdings in Autohome by 159.9% in the 1st quarter. Lindbrook Capital LLC now owns 941 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 579 shares during the period. Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC increased its holdings in Autohome by 191.2% in the 4th quarter. Fieldpoint Private Securities LLC now owns 990 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $29,000 after buying an additional 650 shares during the period. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Autohome by 100.0% in the 3rd quarter. Eagle Bay Advisors LLC now owns 1,124 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $54,000 after buying an additional 562 shares during the period. PFG Private Wealth Management LLC bought a new stake in Autohome in the 3rd quarter valued at $54,000. Finally, Parallel Advisors LLC increased its holdings in Autohome by 79.8% in the 4th quarter. Parallel Advisors LLC now owns 1,825 shares of the information services provider’s stock valued at $54,000 after buying an additional 810 shares during the period. 52.66% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
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Autohome Inc operates as an online destination for automobile consumers in the People's Republic of China. The company, through its websites, autohome.com.cn and che168.com, and its mobile applications and mini apps, delivers interactive content and tools to automobile consumers. It provides media services, including automaker advertising services and regional marketing campaigns; and leads generation services comprising dealer subscription services, advertising services for individual dealers, and used automobile listing and other platform-based services.
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Price Alert: Shares of TuSimple (TSP) Trade 6.67% Higher at Midday April 25
Equities Staff Follow |Today TuSimple Holdings Inc - Class A (NASDAQ: TSP) is trading 6.67% higher.
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As of the previous close, TuSimple has a YTD change of 71.97%. The company anticipates its next earnings on 2022-05-03.
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TuSimple is a global autonomous driving technology company, headquartered in San Diego, California, with operations in Arizona, Texas, China, Japan and Europe. Founded in 2015, TuSimple is developing a commercial-ready Level 4 (SAE) fully autonomous driving solution for long-haul heavy-duty trucks. TuSimple aims to transform the $4 trillion global truck freight industry through the company's leading proprietary AI technology, which makes it possible for trucks to see 1,000 meters away, operate nearly continuously and consume 10% less fuel than manually driven trucks.
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(CBS DETROIT) – After years of fighting for investment outside of downtown and midtown, Detroit City Council President Mary Sheffield announced a new fund to bring beauty back to the block.
The Neighborhood Improvement Fund allocates resources for beautification projects that block clubs and neighborhood associations can apply for.
READ MORE: Detroit City Council OKs Conrad Mallett To Serve As City's Top Attorney“The Neighborhood Beautification Program, which is set to be seeded with $2.25 million, one-million-dollars coming from the Neighborhood Improvement Fund and $1.25 million coming from the American Rescue Plan Act will support the repurposing and beautification of property owned by neighborhood associations, block clubs, churches and non-profit organizations,” Sheffield said.
The fund was created in response to a development deal to build the Pistons headquarters and training center in downtown and midtown, while spreading proceeds directly to neighborhoods.
The fund draws net tax dollars generated from NBA and Little Caesars Arena employee salaries to support up to 50 projects a year, with grants ranging from $500- $15,000 for the next 26 years.
READ MORE: Macomb County Sheriff’s Office Gives Update On Officer-Involved Shooting In Roseville, Releases Video“All the way until the tax incentives for the development deal expires which is in 2048,” Sheffield explained.
“Which means over $30 million will be invested back into our neighborhoods as a result of my efforts to secure a win for the community as a part of the Pistons deal.”
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Installing traditional lighting on the outside of your home can be a hassle that involves electrical work and paying a hefty price tag. Fortunately, there are many solar lights that can illuminate your space without it turning into a pesky home project. The best solar-powered dusk-to-dawn lights can automatically turn on at night and off in the morning, so you won’t even have to remember to flip a switch — and since they have solar panels, you don’t have to worry about higher electric bills. When shopping, choose weather-resistant lights with the design, battery power, and lighting modes you need.
Solar-powered dusk-to-dawn lights come in all kinds of designs and styles — from floodlights and sconces to path lights and string lights — so consider where you require light and if you’d like to illuminate a large or small area. Some dusk-to-dawn security lights are more practical than stylish, so the area of your home and use case may determine if you should go for a more functional or decorative design.
No matter what style light you go for, it’s important for your outdoor solar lights to be weather-resistant enough to withstand rain. Water resistance is typically measured in IP ratings with two digits — the first representing the item’s dust resistance and the second its water resistance. A light with a rating of IPX5 or higher has been tested with low-pressure water jets and should be enough to withstand consistent rain and other weather in your area, but the higher the number, the more water it will be able to withstand. All of the lights on this list have the highest possible dust-resistance rating of IP6X , making them dust-tight.
Dusk-to-dawn lights also offer a range of lighting features. Basic models will have simple on/off functionality with one setting that turns them on when they sense the sun has gone down and off at sunrise. However, some are equipped with additional settings to further customize the light, including motion sensors, multiple brightness levels, and timed automatic shutoff.
Here are some of the best solar-powered lights on Amazon — they’re all practical, easy home upgrades for your outdoor space.
1 A Set Of Traditional Path Lights This set of six pathway lights illuminates your lawn on either a low or high setting, turning on automatically at night and off at dawn. After fully charging in the sun for 8 hours, you can expect up to 18 hours of power on low and up to 10 hours on high. They have a classic look, but their grooved casing provides a slightly streaked light pattern for a bit of visual interest.
One reviewer wrote: “I like these lamps so much I ordered another set to have ‘just in case’. They are attractive and give off a bright light at night, working perfectly after just one day in the sun.”
IP rating : IP65 | Run time : 8 — 18 hours
2 These Adjustable Stake Spotlights These stake lights have a directed beam which will be perfect for illuminating specific areas like a walkway of your outdoor space for either aesthetic or practical reasons. They can tilt 90 degrees vertically as well as rotate 180 degrees horizontally. Their light sensor automatically turns them on at dusk and off at dawn, and they have low and high lighting modes. When fully charged, the integrated solar panels can power the lights for up to 12 hours — just keep in mind that it is recommended you charge them fully in the sun for a few days before the first use. The set is available in four- or six-packs and with warm or cool white light.
One reviewer wrote: “Charge reliably and light up nicely. I have bought solar lights before and they are a gamble. These look like professional quality installed landscape lighting. Just bought my second set. A monkey could set them up!!”
IP rating : IP67 | Run time : 6 — 12 hours
3 A Pair Of Floodlights With Built-In Solar Panels In addition to a dusk-to-dawn setting, these wall-mounted floodlights have a manual on and off switch. It’s recommended to charge the light for 12 hours before installation via the solar panel on their top section, and with a full charge they can run for up to 10 hours. They’re adjustable by 90 degrees vertically and are also available in four-packs and with white or multicolored lights.
One reviewer wrote: “These lights are very simple to install. I love that they don’t take up much room but give off great lighting. We installed these around our sheds and barn for lighting at night.”
IP rating : IP65 | Run time : 6 — 10 hours
4 These Path Lights That Sit Flush With The Ground This pack of eight path lights on stakes sit flush with the ground, providing you with light at night courtesy of their automatic on/off function without much visibility during the day. They only have one basic dusk-to-dawn light setting, but are relatively budget-friendly at just $30 for an eight-pack. They require at least four hours of sun for a full charge via their individual solar panels and can run for up to 13 hours. If you don’t need as many lights, they’re available in a two-pack as well as in gray.
A word of advice from Bustle editor Wesley Salazar , who purchased a set of lights in a similar style: Since they sit flush with the ground, expect to periodically clean leaves, snow, and other debris off the solar panels.
One reviewer wrote: “Easy to use and at a reasonable price point. The brightness is satisfactory and has completely transformed my garden. Even placed in a lightly shaded area, the charge was enough to last through the night. Lays almost flat against the ground keeping it discrete during the day. Will be recommending to a few of my friends.”
IP rating : IP68 | Run time : 10 — 13 hours
5 The Best Solar-Powered String Lights For decorating your backyard while providing it with ample light, try this pretty set of 48-foot string lights . They offer four light settings with steady light and three flashing patterns, and, of course, they have light sensors to turn on at dusk and off at dawn. Eight hours of charge from the attached solar panel can yield up to 18 hours of illumination. On cloudy days, they can also be charged with a micro-USB cord (not included) if needed.
One reviewer wrote: “These things are bright and 100 feet went further than I expected. I hooked them up to a dimmable Alexa plug so I can dim them and not annoy my neighbors too much. These things are resilient though 2 Texas ice storms, a few thunderstorms, and with sweltering days coming up I hope they stay as strong as they have been.”
IP rating : IP65 | Run time : 16 — 18 hours
6 A Pair Of Lantern Wall Sconces With Edison Bulbs This pair of lantern-style sconces will look wonderful on your home’s exterior, framing your front door, back door, or garage. They each have three small solar panels on their top, and charging for six to eight hours can offer up to 10 hours of light. They’re equipped with automatic dusk-to-dawn capability, and includes three modes that activate at night: The first mode is a constant low light setting and high when it senses motion, the second is off and high when motion is sensed, and the third is steady light with no motion sensor activity. They come with Edison bulbs to get you started.
One reviewer wrote: “Our 120 year old house needed something to brighten the front of the house at night. As first time homeowners we really weren’t looking to get into the headache of having the electrical work done to have lights put in. These were so easy to install, just screw them in and it’s done. They day after putting them up we had an ice storm and even though the solar panels were covered they still picked up enough rays to light them up that night!”
IP rating : IP65 | Run time : 8 — 10 hours
7 The Motion-Sensor Floodlight You Can Set Up In 2 Ways If you’re looking for a floodlight with versatility, this solar-powered floodlight can be attached to your house or set up on an included stake, providing a wide area of light wherever you need it. It automatically turns on at dusk and off at dawn, and it has one default mode that emits low light all night, changing into its high setting when it senses motion. It’s recommended to charge for four or five hours before use, and it can run for up to 12 hours. All components of the light can be swiveled, including the solar panel on the top so it can be angled for the ideal position for charging. It’s also available in a two-pack.
One reviewer wrote: “I was able to quickly install this light under eave of house without issue. This light is very bright and love that it is solar and motion-detector. The light is bright enough to see where they are going and to get into and out of the vehicle. Overall I'm very happy with this purchase. It does light up a fairly large area and I'm considering getting another one to install over my garage doors. I would definitely purchase this again.”
IP rating : IP65 | Run time : 8 — 12 hours
8 A Floodlight With A Detached Solar Panel If you’re trying to place a solar-powered light in an area that’s often shaded, think about getting this single floodlight . Its solar panel is attached to the light fixture by a 10-foot cord, allowing you to place it somewhere where it can charge more easily. It’s simple, with one light mode and no motion sensor, but both the panel and the light can be tilted to get the right angle. It takes 6.5 hours for the light to fully charge, and it should be able to illuminate your space reliably throughout the night.
One reviewer wrote: “I give it 5 stars for it is exactly what I wanted and needed. I live in an area where it gets dark very early in the winter. I have two of these solar lights, one is installed and shines brightly in a tent and the other one illuminate a dark walkway entrance. As advertised these solar lights provide me light from dusk and till dawn. Easy to install and I don't have to use electricity!”
IP rating : IP65 | Run time : Approximately 18 hours
9 A Value Pack Of Decorative Outdoor Lights These compact outdoor lights are unique in that they cast light in a decorative streaked semi-circle pattern and can emit warm or cool white light. They feature integrated solar panels at the top (and require five to eight hours of sun to charge), and they automatically come on at dusk and turn off at dawn. Plus, they’re available in white or black, and adhesive is also provided for short-term or easy hanging, though they can also be screwed-in.
One reviewer wrote: “Very happy with these little solar lights. They add just enough illumination to my back steps for safety and the solar charge lasts far into each night. The dotted spray light pattern is charming and lovely, especially on the warm light setting. Installation is simple, just setting a couple screws for them to hang on. But if you just want to use the double side sticky tape included, you don’t even have to get out your tools.”
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BALTIMORE (WJZ) — Some Baltimore area high school students celebrated on Wednesday after completing their final session of the Baltimore Ravens High School Leadership Institute.
The program, hosted by the Ravens and T. Rowe Price, teaches Baltimore City and Baltimore County students, who are selected by their schools, how to become leaders and productive members of their communities.
READ MORE: Lamar Jackson Visits His Former Elementary School To See Teacher, Hand Out Gifts“Leadership Institute is comprised of 100 Baltimore area high school students… who’ve been selected as leaders to participate in the program so that they can unlock their leadership potential,” said Jake Lacy, the director of the program.
The students, who were selected by their schools, participated in six sessions since the beginning of the school year to develop leadership qualities by engaging with the community, working on a service project and listening to discussions with former Ravens and entrepreneurs.
The students focused on topics like “Lead Yourself,” “Lead Others,” “Lead Change,” and “Lead Community.”
“We’ve been basically learning how to lead yourself, lead others and lead your community,” said Tushar Passi, an 11th-grade student at Catonsville High School who participated in the program.
READ MORE: USPS Vehicle Struck In Highlandtown FirefightAs part of their final session, students met at the Maryland Zoo and packaged up meals for Rise Against Hunger, a non-profit group that sends food to hungry people in need around the world.
Program leaders said that learning about service is another part of their leadership lessons.
“For them to understand that, as a high schooler, to see, ‘Okay, I’m making an impact through serving others.’ That’s like the greatest leadership lesson they can learn,” Lacy said.
The leadership institute first launched in 2019, and nearly 300 students have completed the program.
Learn more about the program at the Ravens’ website.
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