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Tigray in Ethiopia was an environmental success story, but the war is undoing decades of regreening
An ongoing war between the Ethiopian government and its allies against Tigray, one of its northern states, has led to one of the world's biggest humanitarian crises.
We have used satellite data to track how the conflict and resulting energy crisis has also broken the relationship between humans and nature. People have been forced to use firewood, causing a loss of vegetation in a region on the forefront of environmental rehabilitation. That's the key finding of our new report published by the Conflict and Environment Observatory.
Tigray is semi-arid, and people there, like most of Ethiopia's population, depend on subsistence agriculture fed by rainfall for a large part of their diet. When cropping is disrupted by insufficient rainfall or other causes, alternative sources of income or food are also often insufficient, contributing to catastrophic famines, such as in the 1980s.
Conventional agricultural development policies—such as farmers' access to fertilizers, loans or markets—have only had modest effects on productivity. In the 1990s, the Tigray government instead adopted a conservation-based policy to address persistent food insecurity and low agricultural productivity.
The new strategy focused on making the land better at retaining water and soil, two key ingredients of agricultural production. This meant building stone and soil berms (raised barriers) that slowed down overland water flows, reducing erosion rates.
It also meant creating ponds in which runoff water could be stored. And it involved banning livestock grazing and wood cutting in patches of degraded land so it could regenerate. These "exclosures" act like sponges, allowing rainwater to infiltrate the soil rather than running off.
Over three decades, this approach transformed the Tigrayan landscape, leading to widespread recovery of trees and shrubs, reduced erosion and rising groundwater tables. This allowed the expansion of irrigated agriculture and, most importantly, agricultural yields indeed increased.
Terraces, which slow down the flow of water and trap soil, are visible on these mountain slopes. Over the past few decades, people across Tigray have worked—sometimes in exchange for food or money, but often unpaid—to create such soil and water conservation structures, transforming the landscape and making it more productive.
Why war is bad news for trees
However, this success has now come under threat from the war which began in November 2020. Since then, the region has been under a blockade, leading to a collapse in food and fuel supplies. Electricity has been disrupted and unreliable, and banking and telecommunication services have been suspended.
This has created a huge humanitarian crisis: 1.8 million people have been displaced far away from their homes, and 83% of people in Tigray are estimated to face acute food shortages.
Cut off from alternative supplies for cooking fuel, people may have to turn to local sources of wood, despite regulations against cutting vegetation in exclosures. Contacts in Tigray shared with us their concerns about the pressures that the energy crisis is putting on trees and shrubs. And vegetation declines were indeed visible in the few open-access, high-resolution satellite images available on Google Earth taken after November 2020.
However, it was difficult to gauge the extent of the problem as the region remains largely inaccessible. We therefore turned to open-access data from the EU's Copernicus satellites, which provide regularly updated images of the whole of Tigray.
We looked for areas where woody vegetation had declined since the start of the war, and found certain hotspots with a strong decrease in NDVI, a commonly used index for greenness of the landscape. Potential alternative drivers of these declines—rainfall, temperatures, fires and locust outbreaks—showed little overlap with these hotspots of woody vegetation decline.
Woody vegetation continued to thrive in other places in Tigray during the same period, but—when compared to pre-conflict years—vegetation recovery was subdued. This led us to conclude that declines were likely being intensified by the conflict.
The history of the Tigrayan landscape shows that losing woody vegetation cover leads to soil erosion and water run-off, decreasing agricultural productivity in a region already suffering from widespread hunger and expecting another drought this year. In the long term, pressures from climate change—including increasing downpours, which can contribute to erosion, and droughts—are likely to continue.
Woody vegetation, a key soil and water conservation component, is thus being eroded at a time when it is crucial to the long-term well-being of people in Tigray. On a more positive note, previous landscape restoration efforts are providing a buffer for the environmental impact of the war, as losses of woody vegetation are likely occurring from a higher baseline than they would have previously.
Yet we still don't know what impact the war will have on the region's wildlife or water cycles. Neighboring regions such as Amhara and Afar, into which the conflict has spilled since July 2021, could also be affected.
It is important that the environmental impacts of the war are fully assessed on the ground to inform recovery strategies. Only if the environment thrives can the long-term well-being of people in conflict-affected areas be assured.
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This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. Read the original article. | https://phys.org/news/2022-04-tigray-ethiopia-environmental-success-story.html | 2022-04-28T17:27:02Z | https://phys.org/news/2022-04-tigray-ethiopia-environmental-success-story.html | true | 3 |
Report highlights USANA's robust sustainability efforts surrounding people, planet, and products
SALT LAKE CITY, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As a global company, USANA is acutely aware of the importance of sustainability and the company's role in taking care of the planet and the people who inhabit it. As part of its investment in sustainability, USANA recently released its second annual sustainability report. The report offers a high-level outline of USANA sustainability efforts, including organizational priorities based on a comprehensive materiality assessment and the company's progress in 2021.
To view the full 2021 sustainability report, please click here.
"This is our second sustainability report, and we are already making substantial improvements over 2020," says Kevin Guest, USANA chairman and CEO. "As I look ahead, I am optimistic about the future. Our strategy to strengthen, diversify and grow our worldwide business is right on track, underpinned by our commitment to advance the ESG (environmental, social and governance) goals set forth by our Board of Directors. Our goal is to incorporate best practices across all our operations and markets as we strive to improve communities around the world. I thank all our employees for their hard work and all our stakeholders for their continued support as we work to create the healthiest family on earth."
The USANA 2021 report highlights the company's recent ESG achievements. Some notable results include the following:
- Achieved 84% engagement in global employee surveys
- Majority of U.S. employees have participated in diversity and inclusion training
- Implemented >$1 million in salary adjustments, including raising starting wages for entry-level employees
- Employees completed over 8,000 hours on professional development
- Provided over 4.5 million meals through the USANA Foundation
- Led first-ever Diversity & Inclusion Volunteer Week
- Saved ~400,000 pages of paper by transitioning globally to an online holiday gift guide
- 26% of energy used at our HQ campus comes from solar arrays and renewable energy certificates
- Began transition to 25% post-consumer recycled materials for our bottles in the United States, Canada, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, and Thailand
- Switched from plastic bubble to 100% biodegradable fill in U.S. packaging
- Invested $10.6 million in R&D
- Developed a scorecard to evaluate suppliers on ESG standards
In 2020, USANA began a formal materiality assessment to gather insight on its ESG performance, priorities, areas where USANA could make the greatest impact, and how the company could enhance its sustainability disclosure and reporting. For the 2021 report, the company increased its alignment with relevant reporting frameworks including the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards, the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) Standards1, and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
"2021 continued the uncertainty and rapid change we saw in 2020, but USANA weathered the storm and took our ESG efforts to new heights," says Paul Jones, USANA's chief people officer. "We have invested so much into improving our people, planet and products, and I'm glad we have this report to share our great work with the world. I consider this to be required reading for all our stakeholders; it should give them something to feel really proud about."
About USANA
USANA (NYSE:USNA) prides itself on providing consumers the highest quality nutritional products in the world. From its award-winning supplements to its innovative Celavive skincare and Active Nutrition lines, USANA has proven for nearly 30 years why it's a company you can trust. How about giving us a try? Shop at USANA.com or learn more at whatsupUSANA.com.
1Given our presence in multiple product categories, our review included SASB Standards for the following three sectors: Processed Foods, Multiline and Specialty Retailers & Distributors, and Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Thursday upheld the dismissal of a discrimination lawsuit filed by a deaf, legally blind woman against a physical therapy business that wouldn't provide an American Sign Language interpreter for her appointments.
In a 6-3 ruling with conservatives in the majority, Chief Justice John Roberts wrote that businesses that receive federal health care money can't be sued for discrimination under the Affordable Care Act when the harm alleged is emotional, not financial.
Justice Stephen Breyer wrote in dissent that people who suffer discrimination often feel humiliation or embarrassment. “It is difficult to square the Court’s holding with the basic purposes that antidiscrimination laws seek to serve. One such purpose, as I have said, is to vindicate ‘human dignity and not mere economics,’” Breyer wrote, citing an opinion from his onetime boss, Justice Arthur Goldberg, in a key Civil Rights-era case.
Breyer noted in his opinion that some anti-bias laws, including against workplace discrimination, allow for damages for emotional distress.
The current case began when the woman, Jane Cummings, asked for an ASL interpreter for physical therapy appointments to treat chronic back pain with Premier Rehab Keller, in the Dallas-Fort Worth area.
Cummings communicates primarily in ASL. But Premier Rehab said Cummings could “communicate with the therapist using written notes, lip reading, or gesturing,” Roberts wrote.
She went elsewhere, but then sued the business, asking for a court order against Premier Rehab and damages for emotional distress. Lower courts dismissed the lawsuit. | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Justices-limit-discrimination-claims-for-17133775.php | 2022-04-28T17:32:20Z | https://www.sfchronicle.com/news/article/Justices-limit-discrimination-claims-for-17133775.php | false | 31 |
Dwyane Wade’s unexpected reaction to Jazz’s epic series vs. Luka Doncic, Mavs
The first-round series between the Utah Jazz and the Dallas Mavericks has turned out to be one of the most exciting matchups in the opening round of the playoffs. So much so, that it has Jazz part-owner and Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade itching to return to the basketball...
clutchpoints.com | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2583358594955/dwyane-wade-s-unexpected-reaction-to-jazz-s-epic-series-vs-luka-doncic-mavs | 2022-04-28T17:35:11Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2583358594955/dwyane-wade-s-unexpected-reaction-to-jazz-s-epic-series-vs-luka-doncic-mavs | true | null |
Poof! New York's maps are toast
Presented by CVS Health
The high court has spoken, and the maps are out.
Throwing all of New York politics for a loop, the Court of Appeals struck down new districts for Congress and state Senate, ruling they were improperly gerrymandered.
The upshot: The June primary will likely be delayed until August for congressional and state Senate seats. National Democrats’ hopes of keeping control of the House is taking a blow. And there will be a few months of general disarray, with candidates campaigning for offices in districts that may not exist by election time. (The primary for governor and other offices looks like it will stay put, at least for now.)
The ruling caught many by surprise, despite two lower courts finding that the maps were no good. Not since 1960 have a set of redistricting maps been thrown out in New York, and the judges who did it were all appointed by Democratic governors. In a 4-3 ruling, they found that the congressional maps, which could have helped Democrats pick up three seats, were “drawn with an unconstitutional partisan intent.” And they ruled that the Legislature violated a set of voter-approved 2014 constitutional amendments to reform the redistricting process, which were supposed to toss the decisions to an independent commission, and lacked the authority to push through its own plan.
Now, a court-appointed special master — Carnegie Mellon postdoctoral fellow Jonathan Cervas — will be tasked with coming up with new maps. There will be a hearing in the town of Bath on May 6. If all goes according to plan, Cervas will release draft maps by May 16 and a final plan by May 24.
In the meantime, the congressional and state Senate incumbents who thought they were safe are back to biting their nails. Insurgent candidates are waiting to see if the districts they’re eyeing will remain ripe for challenges. And while an August primary might offer an extra couple months to campaign, we can kiss those mid-summer vacations goodbye.
IT’S THURSDAY. Go Tartans! Got tips, suggestions or thoughts? Let us know ... By email: [email protected] and [email protected], or on Twitter: @erinmdurkin and @annagronewold
WHERE’S KATHY? Discussing budget investments in education with Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins, speaking at the Asian American Bar Association of NY dinner, and speaking at the Hispanic Federation's gala.
WHERE’S ERIC? Speaking at a Hometown Heroes plaque dedication and the Hanson Place Seventh-Day Adventist Church affordable housing groundbreaking, attending the wake for Firefighter Timothy Klein, speaking at a New York City Service mayoral recognition ceremony, and appearing on WBAI 99.5 FM’s “Driving Forces.”
What City Hall's reading
“Adams now says he will release his tax returns,” by Gothamist’s Elizabeth Kim: “Mayor Adams said he will make his tax returns public, after more than a week of noncommittal responses that have sparked criticism. During the taping for a podcast hosted by former Manhattan U.S. Attorney Preet Bharara, Adams was asked directly whether he would disclose his tax returns upon filing them. ‘Yes, yes,’ the mayor replied. ‘I pay a lot of taxes and New Yorkers are going to see how much I pay.’ His answer before a live audience at Cooper Union was his most definitive yet on the subject, capping a week and a half of vague responses. Elected officials are not legally required to share their filings but mayors have traditionally provided at least redacted versions for the public to view.”
“New hires for Rikers likely to fill spots of those fired by NYC Mayor Eric Adams,” by New York Daily News’ Michael Gartland: “Mayor Adams offered more insight Wednesday into why he plans to hire nearly 600 new correction officers as part of his budget — and it doesn’t bode well for some of the rank-and-file officers already employed by the city’s Department of Correction. During a meeting with the Daily News editorial board, Adams said he wants to fire correction officers who are still technically on the job, but not physically at work because they’re faking sickness or injury. ‘We want to terminate those who are abusing the sick leave procedures,’ he said. A day before, during the rollout of his administration’s executive budget, Adams told reporters that the 578 new Correction Department hires the city is planning are being made to address staffing levels needed to address the rollback of solitary confinement.”
“Key council committee approves change to salary transparency law,” by NY1’s Anna Lucente Sterling: “New York City’s salary transparency law will likely be updated after a key council committee on Wednesday approved changes, such as including hourly positions under the rule. The 5-1 committee vote amending the bill passed in December, known as Local Law 32, would also push back the implementation date from spring to fall. The full City Council is expected to vote on the changes Thursday. Earlier this month, a hearing was held in which business leaders and advocates for pay equity sought to sway City Council members to make changes to the bill. One of the proposed changes discussed in the April 5 hearing included exempting businesses with fewer than 15 employees. The current law applies to businesses with four or more employees. The council committee decided to keep that language intact.”
“Mayor Adams: Slow return to offices will complicate NYC’s economic recovery,” by New York Post’s Bernadette Hogan and Nolan Hicks: “The Big Apple’s road to recovery will be long — and complicated. City Hall projected in budget documents released this week that it expects at least 20 percent of the five boroughs’ office space will remain empty through at least 2026. That’s double the pre-pandemic vacancy rate, which sat at about 10 percent — and the first time the vacancy rate has soared above 15 percent for a sustained period of time since the crippling recession of the early 1990s. And Mayor Eric Adams told The Post’s Editorial Board on Wednesday that ongoing resistance from employees to returning to working in Manhattan’s massive office towers will complicate the city’s rebound from the coronavirus pandemic.”
WHAT ALBANY'S READING
“Gov. Hochul faces ‘clusterf–k’ of resistance to remove indicted Brian Benjamin from primary ballot,” by New York Post’s Zach Williams: “State Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins asked a top lieutenant to withhold sponsorship of legislation that would have given Hochul a way to boot her now indicted pick for running mate, ex-Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, off the June primary ballot. The powerful Senate majority leader has resisted the idea of allowing Hochul to rid herself of the ballot albatross despite her ongoing pleas to legislative leaders. The stonewall by the Democratic leader Stewart-Cousins included asking state Senate Finance Committee Chair Liz Krueger (D-Manhattan) to refrain from introducing a bill into the Senate proposed by Assemblywoman Amy Paulin (D-Scarsdale) nearly two weeks ago, Krueger told The Post.”
— Adams threw his support behind Hochul’s attempt to remove Benjamin from the ballot.
“Will MTA Mask Rule End Soon? What We Learned (and Didn't) From Hochul's Rare Board Meeting Showing,” by NBC New York: “Hochul wasn't explicitly asked about face masks on transit when she made an in-person appearance at an MTA Board meeting in Manhattan to thank transit workers who helped protect the city during the Brooklyn subway shooting earlier this month. (She also had some major transit news: free MTA bus rides to LaGuardia, anyone?) The only reference to face masks came from Hochul herself as she began her remarks by describing her commute to the MTA board office on Broadway in Manhattan. She simply noted the high share of people complying with the still-in-effect order. Wednesday marked the first time ever that a sitting New York governor attended an in-person board meeting of the MTA, which is run jointly by the city and state.”
— MTA chair Janno Lieber dismissed concerns about declining compliance with the mask mandate, insisting riders are more concerned with “other issues.”
“Officials watch and wonder as the hottest U.S. coronavirus hot spot swells to two dozen counties,” by The New York Times’ Adeel Hassan and Lauren McCarthy: “The orange spot first appeared on the national risk map in early April, marking three counties in central New York as having ‘high’ community levels of the coronavirus, the only such cluster in the country. By mid-April, the orange had spread to include 10 upstate counties, with a penumbra of yellow around them. Now it’s up to two dozen orange counties, stretching across upstate New York and spilling into Pennsylvania and Vermont. There are smatterings of orange and yellow counties elsewhere in the country now as well, but the hot spot that started in central New York is the biggest, darkest blotch on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s mostly pristine national map, and it may grow bigger still when the map is updated on Thursday evening.”
FROM ROCHESTER: “City's latest anti-violence effort would provide $5M for coordinated, grassroots efforts,” by Democrat & Chronicle’s Brian Sharp: “The city's latest effort to curb the ongoing surge in violence would seed grassroots organizations with $5 million in federal rescue plan dollars. Mayor Malik Evans' goal is to marshal the community's collective know-how, elevating effective but often underfunded grassroots efforts in a coordinated approach to reduce violence. ‘The prescription for peace will not be found in City Hall,’ the mayor said. Instead, the city is hoping innovative ideas emerge from what is being called the Rochester Peace Collective. The city would coordinate and support various community partners that could leverage additional funding together.”
— Rochester police will no longer be allowed to deploy tear gas, flash-bang grenades, use so-called sound cannons or conceal their identities when responding to protests, Mayor Malik Evans announced.
“After deadly blazes, lawmakers seek to boost fire safety in New York,” by Spectrum’s Nick Reisman: “Bills meant to strengthen fire safety laws across New York state are being advanced by state lawmakers following deadly blazes over the last year. The measures include proposals that would require space heaters to have safety features like thermostats and automatic shutoffs, as well as be tested by state agencies. Lawmakers are also pushing for a bill that would provide a tax credit for the installation of fire sprinkler systems. And another bill would create a private right of action for tenants who allege building owners have failed to keep and maintain self-closing fire-safety doors.”
#UpstateAmerica: A very specific cracker made in Buffalo is “pretty much everything” to Gwyneth Paltrow.
TRUMP'S NEW YORK
“Trump appeals New York contempt ruling, $10k per day fine,” by The Associated Press’ Michael R. Sisak: “Former President Donald Trump has appealed a New York judge’s decision to hold him in contempt of court and fine him $10,000 per day for failing to adequately respond to a subpoena issued in the state attorney general’s civil investigation into his business dealings. Trump’s lawyer, Alina Habba, filed a notice of appeal Wednesday with the appellate division of the state’s trial court, making good on her pledge to challenge Manhattan Judge Arthur Engoron’s ruling, issued Monday. Habba questioned the legal basis for holding Trump in contempt, arguing in court papers that he responded properly to the subpoena and that the attorney general’s office had failed to show his conduct ‘was calculated to defeat, impair, impede, or prejudice’ the investigation and refused to engage in “good-faith discussions” before seeking to have him fined.”
“New York grand jury hearing evidence in DA's investigation into Trump Organization expires this week,” by CNN’s Kara Scannell: “A special grand jury seated to hear evidence in the Manhattan district attorney's investigation into the Trump Organization's finances is set to expire at the end of the week and will not be extended, people familiar with the investigation tell CNN. The six-month special grand jury, which was empaneled in October, heard evidence late last year from several witnesses, including reporters to whom former President Donald Trump boasted about his personal wealth. Presentations to the grand jury were halted earlier this year after Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg was sworn into office and raised concerns about the strength of the evidence.”
“Donald Trump swore under oath that he didn't sic security on Trump Tower protesters in 2015. Michael Cohen is poised to contradict him,” by Insider’s Laura Italiano: “A partial transcript has been released revealing Donald Trump's sworn account of a demonstration outside Trump Tower on September 3, 2015 — a day when his security guards tangled violently with protesters of Mexican heritage who held cardboard signs reading ‘Make America Racist Again.’ Trump swore under oath that he did not sic his security staff on the protesters, or direct them to grab the signs, according to excerpts from an October deposition that were released Tuesday night as part of a lawsuit scheduled for trial in the Bronx next month. But Michael Cohen has a very different account of Trump's actions that day, the protesters' lawyer said in a filing that accompanied the transcript.”
AROUND NEW YORK
— The Q70 bus to LaGuardia Airport will be free starting on May 1.
— City schools are now providing four at-home Covid testing kits to all students each week and encouraging families to use them regularly.
— After Adams called out cops for standing around on their phones, the Police Benevolent Association blamed the NYPD for issuing the phones in the first place.
— Adams suggested scrapping New York’s longstanding cryptocurrency licensing rule, raising eyebrows from financial watchdogs.
— “Bellucci Vs. Bellucci: New York’s next great pizza feud is here”
— All of the state’s Democratic county executives have endorsed Gov. Kathy Hochul.
— A hearing officer has recommended that the New York Racing Association suspend trainer Bob Baffert for two years in the aftermath of a doping scandal.
— What happened to Kenton Buckner, who quit as Syracuse police chief a year ago? It’s a mystery.
— The board of Catskill Regional OTB says the state’s claims about mismanagement aren’t true.
— One of the victims of the Brooklyn subway mass shooting said he is unable to walk and in excruciating pain.
— NYU students and faculty staged a walkout to protest the potential hiring of a biologist facing allegations of sexual harassment.
— Adams is holding back on his campaign commitment to dedicate 1 percent of the city’s budget to public parks.
SOCIAL DATA BY DANIEL LIPPMAN
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Supreme Court Justice Elena Kagan … Josh Schwerin of Saratoga Strategies … Scott Mayerowitz … Jason Schwartz … Katie Ryan Burke … Austen Wells … Robert Murstein … Genay Jackson
MAKING MOVES — Daniel Francis is joining Finsbury Glover Hering as a director in the New York office, part of an expansion of the energy and sustainability team. He previously worked at Morgan Stanley and the Environmental Defense Fund. … Stephanie Marrone is now director of marketing and communications at Phillips Nizer LLP. She most recently was director of business development and marketing at Tarter Krinsky & Drogin. …
… Bryan Donohue is now COO of Bond Schoeneck & King in Buffalo, N.Y. He most recently was COO of Freed Maxick CPAs. ... Elisabeth Bernard is now chief HR officer at Paul, Weiss. She most recently was chief HR officer at Proskauer Rose.
MEDIAWATCH — Jay Root is joining The New York Times as an investigative reporter in the Albany bureau. He has been a reporter for the Houston Chronicle.
Real Estate
“West Park Presbyterian Church on Manhattan's Upper West Side faces a mortal threat: The wrecking ball,” by WNYC’s Arun Venugopal: “Since the late 19th century, the West Park Presbyterian Church on Manhattan's Upper West Side has served as a base for New York City activism and community service, where congregants and community members have taken up causes ranging from fighting anti-Chinese immigrant bigotry and advancing civil rights, to feeding people during the AIDS crisis. That thread through history could soon end, at least for the venerable building, built in 1890. A plan proposed by church officials and a real estate developer would see the red sandstone structure, once described as ‘one of the best examples of a Romanesque Revival style religious structure in New York City,’ face the wrecking ball — that is, if a city panel agrees to undo the building’s landmark status.” | https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook/2022/04/28/poof-new-yorks-maps-are-toast-00028508 | 2022-04-28T17:35:23Z | https://www.politico.com/newsletters/new-york-playbook/2022/04/28/poof-new-yorks-maps-are-toast-00028508 | false | 1 |
A Marietta man has been sentenced to life without the possibility of parole for a pair of armed robberies committed in January 2019.
A Cobb jury found Sergio Hernandez, 35, guilty of 3 counts of Armed Robbery, 6 counts of Aggravated Assault, 2 counts of Possession of Firearm during Commission of a Felony, and 3 counts of Criminal Attempt to Commit Armed Robbery, according to the office of Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady. Cobb Superior Court Judge Henry Thompson sentenced Hernandez to life without parole plus five years last Friday.
On Jan. 6, 2019, Hernandez, with the help of a still-unknown accomplice, attempted to rob at gunpoint the Servi Giros check cashing business on Windy Hill Road. The pair successfully robbed Los Vasqueros Western Wear on South Cobb Drive three days later, making off with $4,000 and three cell phones and fleeing in a 1992 blue Buick Riviera.
Hernandez's image was captured by surveillance cameras at Los Vaqueros, and the owner identified him in a line-up. He was arrested several days later after police found him in the blue Buick, parked outside the Fair Oaks Food Mart on Atlanta Road.
“This man terrorized family-owned businesses in his own community," Assistant District Attorney Amanda Buxton said in a statement. "We hope this sentence will bring a sense of security and closure for them.”
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The move, posted on Weibo’s official account, garnered over 200 million views and was widely discussed, with some users rattled by the perceived reduction in their online anonymity.
“Every IP address seems to be whispering in your ear: ‘You be careful,'” wrote user Misty.
Others, however, said they were supportive of the measures, in light of COVID-related misinformation.
“Especially at a time when the COVID situation is still serious, IPs being swiftly revealed can effectively reduce the appearance of disgusting content from rumor-makers and rumor-spreaders,” wrote user UltraScarry.
Weibo (WB (
WB)), which has over 570 million monthly active users, said users’ IP addresses would be displayed under new settings which came into effect on Thursday and cannot be turned off by users.
For users in China, the platform will display the province or municipality where they are posting from, it said. For those using Weibo overseas, the country of users’ IP addresses will be displayed.
The settings are designed to “reduce bad behavior such as impersonating parties involved in hot topic issues, malicious disinformation and traffic scraping, and to ensure the authenticity and transparency of the content disseminated,” it said in a notice.
“Weibo has always been committed to maintaining a healthy and orderly atmosphere of discussion and protecting the rights and interests of users to quickly obtain real and effective information,” the notice read.
The effects of the new rules were already visible underneath the notice, as thousands of user comments all carried an extra label indicating the province or municipality of the user’s IP address.
Last month, Weibo said it would begin testing these settings on some users in response to misinformation relating to the Ukraine-Russia war.
China tightly controls its cyberspace and in the past year has been stepping up efforts to “clean up” the internet. Chinese social media sites that fail to censor critical content face financial sanctions as well as temporary suspensions of service under current law.
Weibo, which has been on the receiving end of several
fines from China’s cyberspace regulator over the past year, frequently publishes notices about its efforts to combat bad behavior online, including posting the names of accounts punished.
It has not publicly addressed, however, instances of accounts being suspended or banned for merely expressing dissenting opinions, such as supporting Ukraine or criticizing Russia over the ongoing war. | https://grenadachronicle.com/chinas-weibo-shows-user-locations-to-combat-bad-behavior/ | 2022-04-28T17:40:23Z | https://grenadachronicle.com/chinas-weibo-shows-user-locations-to-combat-bad-behavior/ | true | 16 |
A “cynical” hotel owner put his guests at risk of dying by fire by failing to tackle a litany of safety failings.
William Scott Anthony Hanson, proprietor of the Main Top Hotel on Mersey Road in West Bank, Widnes, faced justice at Liverpool Crown Court on Thursday after pleading guilty to nine breaches of fire regulations. Cheshire Fire Authority, which brought the prosecution, said the hotel had 10 guestrooms, a kitchenette, laundry and boiler room.
But, a CFA spokeswoman said, the Main Top had no working fire alarm, fire doors were missing, emergency lighting wasn’t properly maintained, combustible materials were stored in escape routes, and there were no fire doors separating the kitchen from bedrooms.
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In addition, fire compartmentalisation was “inadequate”, fire extinguishers were not maintained, there was no emergency plan for guests and the Main Top had not completed a fire risk assessment.
Warren Spencer, prosecuting, told the court Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service (CFRS) officers initially found serious deficiencies and breaches of Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 (FSO) laws during an inspection on June 27, 2019, at which time some of the guest bedrooms were rented out and occupied.
Inspecting officers immediately served Hanson, 42, with a prohibition notice banning the Main Top from being used as accommodation. A schedule of works set out how the hotel needed to be made safe, but follow-up visits revealed the hotelier wasn’t complying with the notice.
On August 20 2020, fire inspectors found four guests staying at the Main Top, in breach of the notice.
Sentencing, Judge Garrett Byrne said Hanson, of Cooper Street, Widnes, put “profit before safety” and left customers at risk of serious injury or death. He described Hanson’s failure to comply with the prohibition notice as “cynical” and “flagrant”.
Hanson was sentenced to 12 months in prison, suspended for two years for breaking fire safety laws. He was also ordered to pay £5,000 in costs, complete 35 days of rehabilitation and 80 hours of unpaid work.
Following Hanson's sentencing, Lee Shears, CFRS’s head of prevention and protection, said: "Fire safety is a key part of good business management and Mr Hanson showed little or no regard for the safety of the guests sleeping at the Main Top Hotel.
“This was compounded by the fact that he ignored the prohibition notice and failed to take our advice to make the premises safer. We always aim to help and support any business to operate safely, however this case shows that we will take action when fire safety responsibilities are not taken seriously."
Businesses can find out more on fire safety regulations online at cheshirefire.gov.uk
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The Ottawa police services board has approved the appointment of up to 831 RCMP officers to help municipal police, who are promising a heavy presence in the capital and zero tolerance for hate this weekend.
Ottawa police asked the board to approve the expedited appointment of “up to 200” additional officers as they prepare for a second convoy, this time involving hundreds of motorcycles instead of trucks.
As many as 631 RCMP members who were appointed to help end the downtown blockade in February could also be reappointed as needed.
The Ottawa Police Service says it’s asking for those appointments to expire on July 4 “in anticipation of additional events and demonstrations.” They typically last five years.
Interim police chief Steve Bell told Ottawa city councillors earlier on Wednesday that his force has no intention of letting the “Rolling Thunder Convoy” turn into another illegal occupation, and that officers will act quickly when they see any wrongdoing.
“Threatening or intimidating behaviours will be addressed with all appropriate enforcement action,” Bell said.
“Investigative teams, including our hate crime unit, are in place focused on gathering evidence and laying charges where appropriate. The display of symbols of hate like swastikas will result in charges.”
The chief also sought to reassure residents still shaken by the “Freedom Convoy,” in which hundreds of protesters occupied the downtown core for three weeks to protest COVID-19 restrictions and demand the Liberal government resign.
The occupation disrupted traffic, forced businesses to close, and sparked complaints of intimidation, harassment and hateful conduct. Relentless honking of air horns from big rigs disturbed residents for days. Police chief Peter Sloly resigned after many criticized police for not taking a harder line with the protesters.
The demonstration, which also disrupted several border crossings with the United States, ended after the federal Liberal government invoked the Emergencies Act, and police moved in to detain and arrest dozens of people.
In a message directed to Ottawa residents, Bell said the police won’t “allow for unsafe or unlawful conditions that could lead to another protest.”
“We’ve heard your concerns,” he said. “We know that you are still healing from the disruption and criminality.”
The Rolling Thunder group has not been clear about the cause they’re rallying for, except to say that they will be in Ottawa to “peacefully celebrate our freedom.”
The website for “Rolling Thunder Ottawa” said it is partnered with the groups Veterans for Freedom and Freedom Fighters Canada, both of which appear to have links to the Freedom Convoy.
Veterans for Freedom describes itself on its website as a group made up of Canadian veterans working to “restore fundamental freedoms for all Canadians” and “uphold Canadian laws.”
The members of that group’s steering committee all have ties to the earlier protests, including one who was among the convoy’s spokespeople. Others appeared in YouTube videos supporting convoy demonstrators.
Freedom Fighters Canada’s website says it is an organization “demanding the end of all government mandates” and the end of “tyrannical legislation.” Some of its organizers also attended or supported the earlier protests publicly.
Bell told councillors that police are in touch with the Rolling Thunder organizers, who expect more than 500 motorcycles to arrive in the city. The force is also working with the RCMP and intelligence agencies to identify potential threats.
“Residents will see a large police presence, including bylaw and parking enforcement officers,” he added. “There will be a significant increase in officers from the Ontario Provincial Police, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police and other municipal police jurisdictions.”
Convoy organizers have said they plan to do a loop around the city, with a stop at the National War Memorial as well as a march and rally on Parliament Hill where speeches will be delivered.
Police won’t let protesters bring their bikes onto the streets around Parliament Hill, setting up a potential conflict, but Bell told councillors there is no plan to erect a fence around the National War Memorial.
Freedom Convoy protesters were criticized for standing on the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier and parking their trucks on the site during the first week of the occupation. Fences were installed but later torn down by demonstrators.
Several councillors representing areas around the downtown core raised concerns about reports convoy participants plan to set up in or ride through different neighbourhoods, and asked what police plan to do about it.
There were also concerns about the ride interfering with a major bicycle fundraiser for the Children’s Hospital of Eastern Ontario, which is scheduled for Saturday.
Bell indicated police would be keeping close tabs on the Rolling Thunder convoy during its ride through the city, backed up with tow trucks and physical barriers. Police also plan to have “quick response teams” ready to respond to emergencies, he said.
Downtown Ottawa councillor Catherine McKenney told Bell that residents are nervous and “they’re also fed up. And residents that I’m hearing from are not going to take any incursion into their neighbourhoods by white supremacist, racist, extreme groups of people.”
—Lee Berthiaume and Sarah Ritchie, The Canadian Press
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Cake DeFi launches its Borrow service to maximise user returns
Cake DeFi’s latest product would make it easier for users to maximise their returns in the decentralised finance (DeFi) space.
Cake DeFi, a Singapore-based fintech platform that makes DeFi services and applications accessible to everyone, announced the launch of its Borrow product earlier today.
According to the press release shared with Coinjournal, Borrow would grant Cake DeFi users the opportunity to strengthen their crypto portfolios and potentially boost their returns.
Cake DeFi said Borrow allows its users to borrow Decentralized USD (DUSD) by pledging Bitcoin (BTC), Ether (ETH), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC) and DFI as collateral.
Traders and investors can use a combination of these cryptocurrencies as collateral, as long as at least 50% of the collateral is DFI.
Dr. Julian Hosp, co-founder and CEO of Cake DeFi, said;
“We are excited to launch Borrow to provide users with more liquidity to invest in DeFi services while holding on to their assets. DeFi empowers people to generate passive income on their cryptocurrencies without the constant need to trade. It is our goal at Cake DeFi to keep bringing such innovative services to our users.”
The team added that the borrowed DUSD could be used to purchase items or invest in products that generate passive income, such as Cake DeFi’s Lending, Staking and Liquidity Mining.
According to Cake DeFi, Borrow presents its users with better options than just HODLing their tokens. The liquidity they provide to the network is rewarded with the passive income they receive.
Cake DeFi prides itself as a regulated fintech platform focused on providing users with access to DeFi services. The platform recorded huge growth last year, with more than $230 million paid out to users as rewards over the course of the year.
The company said it is focused on growing its customer base in a bid to have $10 billion in assets under management before the end of the year. | https://coinjournal.net/news/cake-defi-launches-its-borrow-service-to-maximise-user-returns/ | 2022-04-28T17:47:17Z | https://coinjournal.net/news/cake-defi-launches-its-borrow-service-to-maximise-user-returns/ | false | 1 |
Hydrogel Dressing Market was Valued at 177.46 Million USD in 2022 and will Grow with a CAGR of 5.69% from 2022 to 2028
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year, and faces threats from high inflation and rising interest rates, yet economists foresee a return to growth for the rest of 2022, based on the strength of the job market and consumer spending.
The 1.4% quarterly decline in gross domestic product — the first contraction since the pandemic hit in 2020 -- is not likely a prelude to recession, economists say. That may bring little comfort to President Joe Biden and Democrats, who face mid-term elections this year in which rising prices for food, energy and other essentials will be a major theme of Republican opposition.
Two trends drove the U.S. economy’s decline last quarter, according to Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department:
— Imports soared nearly 20% as Americans bought more foreign-made goods, while exports fell almost 6% as growth slowed overseas — a widening of the trade deficit that subtracted 3.2 percentage points from GDP.
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— After furiously restocking their inventories ahead of last year's holiday shopping season, businesses did so at a slower pace at the start of this year.
As a result, first quarter GDP — the nation’s total output of goods and services — fell far below the 6.9% annual growth in the fourth quarter of 2021.
However, rising wages bolstered spending by households, and higher profits drove investment by companies. Together these factors suggest strong fundamentals for the U.S. economy, even in the face of challenges from the pandemic, the war in Ukraine and the Federal Reserve's plans to raise interest rates to fight inflation.
“The report isn’t as worrisome as it looks,” said Lydia Boussour, lead U.S. economist at Oxford Economics. “The details point to an economy with solid underlying strength that demonstrated resilience in the face of Omicron, lingering supply constraints and high inflation.”
The U.S. economy is in an unusual and challenging position.
The job market — the most important pillar of the economy — remains robust, with the unemployment rate near a 50-year low of 3.6%, and wages rising steadily. And in the January-March quarter, businesses and consumers increased their spending at a 3.7% annual rate after adjusting for inflation.
Economists consider these trends a better gauge of the economy’s core strength than the latest GDP figure.
Still, serious threats have emerged. Supply chain disruptions in China and elsewhere are still a pandemic-era reality, and the war in Ukraine is contributing to higher inflation, which erodes consumers' spending power. Last month, prices jumped 8.5% from a year earlier, the fastest such rise in four decades.
“We are at a turning point in the economy,” said Gregory Daco, chief economist at tax advisory firm EY-Parthenon. “The pace of growth is moderating.”
The first quarter’s weak showing also reflected a slowdown from last year’s robust rebound from the pandemic, which was fueled in part by vast government aid and ultra-low interest rates. With stimulus checks and other government supports having ended, consumer spending has slowed from its blistering pace in the first half of last year.
Last quarter’s negative GDP number also undercuts a key political message of President Biden. The president has pointed to rapid growth as a counterpoint to soaring inflation. Compounding Biden's difficulties, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and rising COVID cases overseas are weighing on the economy and heightening inflation pressures. Many companies are also still struggling to obtain the parts and supplies they need from tangled supply chains.
The Plano, Texas-based burger chain MOOYAH faces higher costs for food and packaging supplies, and has raised wages to attract and keep workers.
“Just about every aspect of doing business has gotten significantly more expensive,” said Doug Willmarth, the company's president.
Yet despite supply chain snags tied to the pandemic, MOOYAH still plans to open 20 more restaurants this year. “We are big believers in American consumers and the American economy,” he said.
Imports surged in the first quarter, a sign that some of the supply snarls have eased. But ongoing lockdowns in China, including at its largest port, Shanghai, are likely to perpetuate shortages this year. Ford and General Motors have both said this week that they still can't obtain all the semiconductor chips they need to build vehicles, costing them sales and forcing temporary plant closures.
A broader global slowdown is also expected this year, according to estimates last week by the International Monetary Fund. The 190-nation lending organization now foresees the disruptions of the Ukraine war and COVID slowing global growth to 3.6% this year from 6.1% last year.
Thursday's GDP report showed that consumers are adjusting their spending patterns as the pandemic fades and as higher costs for food and gas eat into household budgets. Adjusting for inflation, spending on clothes, gasoline, and groceries fell in the first quarter. But Americans spent more on services, including travel and dining out.
The Fed had hoped that such a shift would bring down inflation, as goods prices have shot up more than services in the past year. But now prices for airline tickets, hotels, and restaurant meals are also rising.
Fed Chair Jerome Powell has signaled plans for a rapid series of rate increases to combat higher prices. The Fed is set to raise its key short-term rate by a half-percentage point next week, the first hike that large since 2000. At least two more half-point increases – twice the more typical quarter-point hike -- are expected at subsequent Fed meetings. They would amount to one of the fastest series of Fed rate hikes in decades.
Powell is betting that with job openings at near-record levels, consumer spending healthy and unemployment unusually low, the Fed can slow the economy enough to tame inflation without causing a recession. Yet most economists are skeptical that the Fed can achieve that goal with inflation as high as it is.
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With sun streaming into the living room of a modest Oak Bay house, Alexander Kilpatrick presses pause on the legislative debate streaming on his laptop.
A resident doctor, Kilpatrick has a rare day off work, but can’t help but follow the conversation on the dire physician situation in the province.
There is no pause in life though, and in his family’s world, the doctor shortage and housing crunch intersected at an incredibly busy time.
Kilpatrick and wife Brioney must find a new home by June 30, after a surprise eviction notice 2.5 years into what they thought would be a long-term rental. Their children, boys aged two and five, also eagerly await a younger sibling due in September.
READ ALSO: Despite new clinics, 1 in 5 B.C. residents can’t find medical access
Kilpatrick, who grew up in Oak Bay, is in his final year of medical residency and hoped to stay in the home and raise his kids in the community – perhaps opening a family physician practice. With education debt looming in the background, homeownership is a distant – if ever– plan.
“We’re not alone in this. There are people in much harder situations,” Kilpatrick said. He’s no longer a student and has a resident’s salary while Brioney is a teacher in the district.
Yet they’re priced out of most local housing to suit what will be a family of five. It leaves him questioning whether it’s financially feasible to open a business or live here.
READ ALSO: Report on housing costs examines role for municipalities in easing affordability
The doctor shortage is critical, and it shows in the community, Kilpatrick said. It’s not unusual for people to ask him (or even family members) if he’s taking a list of future patients. He echoed the concerns voiced by other doctors, that people without family physicians rely on walk-in clinics putting them at risk. Anecdotally, he knows colleagues in other fields who are seeing patients whose ailments – for example, cancer – could, and should, have been diagnosed sooner, providing better outcomes.
READ ALSO: Chilliwack doctor says government needs to re-think how family physicians are paid
He’s keenly aware the solutions aren’t simple, or the problems would be solved by now, but politicians need to step up, he said. It’s one reason he finds himself following the legislative debates and processes – in hopes they improve the family physician formula.
“Once we can start attracting people to family medicine, how can we make it work sustainably in a community as a small business?” he asked.
On the housing front, the Kilpatrick family will do what it needs, likely finding a less-than-ideal home, or moving away from the community. Kilpatrick knows his family is not unique. “It’s a scenario lots of people find themselves in … We’ve got to find solutions to the two issues because they’re going to start intersecting more and more.”
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Nets out of playoffs after dropping must-win game at home
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The struggling Brooklyn Nets couldn’t stay alive against the Boston Celtics at home.
The idea of four straight losses in the first round seemed unimaginable before the season, when the Nets were an NBA Finals favorite with Kevin Durant, Kyrie Irving and James Harden. But Irving didn’t play at all to begin the season and then only on the road for most of it because he is not vaccinated against the coronavirus, which previously made him ineligible in New York City.
Even with Irving, the Nets struggled against his former team. Brooklyn lost a must-win game at home 116-112 Monday evening, ending its playoff run.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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Snoh Aalegra On Bringing Mystery—and Sparkle—to Coachella’s Stage
Snoh Aalegra knows how to command a stage, but last weekend at Coachella, the Swedish singer was a highlight. With her smooth vocals and introspective lyrics, Aalegra was a tonal shift from the festival’s high octane headliners and her performance provided a soulful interlude that resonated with the audience in Indio, California. Singing along to hits like “I Want You Around” and “Neon Peach,” the crowd was captivated, and Aalegra enjoyed every moment. “It’s always a spiritual experience for me,” she shared post-event. “My highlight is being on stage and just doing my thing.”
Allegra’s serene stage presence owes much to her thoughtfully crafted look. Together with help of makeup artist Cherish Brooke Hill and costume designer L.O.C.A., she sought to create a vibe that was “timeless yet futuristic.” A series of custom outfits were created for the sets she performed over the festival's two weekends. Each detail of the pieces was selected for maximum impact onstage. “It all goes hand in hand. The shiny vinyl, the glittery crystals, the lights, and the smoke all work together to bring a little extra drama as I sing my truth,” says Aalegra. “I like to keep stage design minimal with lights that speak to the soul and the perfect compliment for the crystals in my outfits to shine. When I’m on stage, I like to be elusive… one second, you see me very clearly, and the next second I go up in smoke. Sometimes all you see is a sparkling silhouette.”
That sense of mystery came through in the all-black ensemble Aalegra wore during the festival’s second weekend. A glossy black bolero worn over a crystal-studded bustier and matching high-waisted shorts, the look was sexy and visually arresting. Key details, like a single glove detailed with rhinestones, nodded to one of Aalegra’s pop heroes. “It somehow ended up looking like an exotic fusion of M.J. “Rock With you” and “Bad,” and I just love anything that reminds me of Michael Jackson,” says Aalegra. “There’s something about glitter and glare on a music stage; it just feels so right.”
Layers of shine make sense while performing, but during her free time Aalegra wanted to keep her clothes comfortable. “I had fits from Marine Serre, comfy sneakers, misbhv, hoodies and tracksuits from Palace for the chilly nights,” she says. The rest of her suitcase was devoted to vocal remedies. “One thing is for sure; Coachella will make you lose your voice,” says Aalegra. “A nightmare for me who’s going back on tour in a week!”
The only thing Aalegra wanted to avoid more than straining her voice was the festival style of the mid-aughts, a look she finds culturally appropriative and passé. Controlling her personal wardrobe was easy, but she was moved by the creativity of what she saw in the crowd. “In the past, festival style was not my favorite [due to] people dressing up in indigenous styles,” she explains. “Everyone was kind of doing the same thing back then. Now I feel like it has evolved into people expressing themselves and their personality in their outfits. Seeing everyone be free and just escape for a weekend is fun and refreshing.”
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New features released provide next-level support for project-based businesses
DULLES, Va., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first quarter of 2022 further demonstrated Unanet's rapid growth in the ERP and CRM markets for government contractors (GovCons) and architecture, engineering, and construction (AEC) firms, the company announced today. Unanet continued to win over marquee customers in both segments, many of which switched from entrenched software providers in order to benefit from Unanet's purpose-built, modern solutions coupled with industry-leading customer service.
In the first quarter, Unanet won many new customers in the AEC and GovCon industries including:
o Fortune-Johnson o Laine Federal
o J Brown Professional Group o Precis Commissioning
o L. Alan Grinham Architect Inc. o Training Technologies & Support (TTS)
"More than one-third of Unanet's customers come from a competitor because we offer a better option that's purpose-built for their particular businesses," said Craig Halliday, CEO of Unanet. "Our customer-first approach ensures that our software is designed and enhanced with their input and needs in mind, and that we back everything up with the industry's best customer service. All of this is validated by our business growth and independent analysis such as G2 Research. I'm proud of this team that continues to generate this level of success, and we look forward to serving more customers throughout 2022."
In the first quarter, Unanet received numerous third-party accolades that underscore how the company is becoming the market leader. CUSTOMER Magazine named Unanet CRM by Cosential a 2022 Product of the Year, based on the success AEC firms have had with its business development features. Additionally, Unanet was named among the best in the latest rankings from G2 Research. Among all project-based ERP products, Unanet ERP GovCon surpassed entrenched market competitors and was named:
- The best in the "High-Performer" category
- The best for "ease of use"
- The best for "ease of doing business with"
- The best for "quality of support."
Unanet ERP AE, outperformed numerous competitors and ranked:
- The best for "ease of admin"
- The best for "ease of doing business with"
- The best for "ease of setup."
Another critical metric in the G2 report is that 91% of users would recommend Unanet to others, far surpassing the industry standard.
Unanet's customers rank the company so high in part for its modern, purpose-built functionality including industry-leading analytics and dashboards and due to the simplicity of implementation and start-up. In Q1, Unanet rolled out new features that were thoughtfully designed with customers' success in mind, with features that help small, mid-size and enterprise businesses scale seamlessly so they can keep their fast-paced cultures while still having the structure, tools, and insights needed to thrive. Mobile enhancements, invoicing, Gantt charts, workflow features and more advanced analytics were all part of Unanet's Q1 release.
Unanet has already started to build momentum in Q2, with its annual conference, Champions 2022, taking place in Phoenix May 1-3. The event has drawn significant interest among its thriving user community who are eager to connect, share best practices, and engage with the company and their peers.
"Customers are tired of being told how to run their businesses by their technology vendors," continued Halliday. "Our success is due to our ability to listen to customers, understand what they want to make their business thrive, and build technology for them."
About Unanet
Unanet is a leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM solutions purpose-built for Government Contractors, architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services. More than 3,400 project-driven organizations depend on Unanet to turn their information into actionable insights, drive better decision-making, and accelerate business growth. All backed by a people-centered team invested in the success of your projects, people, and financials. For more information, visit www.unanet.com.
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Penn State’s racial climate had never been worse in 2001 than it was when leading up to the “Village” protests, according to former Penn State Black Caucus President LaKeisha Wolf, due to racial tensions on and off campus that threatened the safety of all Black students.
The events that followed led to the 2001 “Village” protests, a 10-day sit-in at the HUB-Robeson Center that changed the way student leadership interacted with university leaders, as well as the past administration’s actions — or lack thereof — to address what turned into more than just a few months of protests.
It all began a few years earlier when multiple separate incidents began to be voiced within the Black community at Penn State at the turn of the century.
One instance, in particular, occurred in November 1999 — when more than 60 students received racially motivated emails from “the Patriot.” According to The Daily Collegian archives, the emails were eventually traced back to a computer at Temple University in Philadelphia.
“[We were] recognizing that there were a lot of issues happening to students and faculty on campus — stories of Black faculty who were not getting tenure and who had a lot of issues in terms of being retained at Penn State and students who were being [racially] targeted,” Wolf, now a nonprofit director and small business owner in Pittsburgh, said.
Wolf said the hostility became more “apparent” at the beginning of the fall semester in 2000 when The Daily Collegian covered an event for new faculty and students featuring various multicultural organizations on campus.
Except, when the Collegian’s daily paper came out, instead of a story to go along with a picture from the event, only a picture and caption were published, according to Wolf.
“It was this really blurry picture of two Black students with their fraternity T-shirts on. The caption below said something like, ‘Black students host a carnival to attract new members,’” Wolf said. “But there was nothing ‘carnival’ about the event. And next to the picture was a story about crime.”
Wolf, who was studying journalism at Penn State as an undergraduate student at the time, said the proximity and placement of the picture along with no real explanation from the Collegian staff over the mistake became frustrating.
“As a journalism student, you’re taught to learn how to [correctly] lay out newspapers,” Wolf said, “to understand placement and proximity, and so you know my analysis was like, ‘This is totally incorrect, and actually, it’s very harmful.’”
While Wolf said members of the Collegian staff tried to explain what happened — the writer got sick, and there was supposed to be an article to go along with the story — Wolf, who had just begun her tenure as president of The Penn State Student Black Caucus, decided to write a letter to the editor.
A week later, at the beginning of October 2000, the letter was published in the Collegian along with a picture of Wolf. Subsequently, that’s when death threats began.
Messages were sent to Black Caucus’ mailbox in the HUB, according to Wolf.
“I felt we had a responsibility to have a public response to my receiving of [the first message], but then I got another one,” Wolf said.
Wolf reported the letter to Penn State’s administration immediately.
“I was told by one of the administrators that maybe someone was playing a joke on [me], maybe you shouldn’t take it this seriously or think too much about it,” Wolf said. “It was a really weird sort of response. By the time I got the second letter, there was a note and another letter inside, which instructed me to give it to this other Black student.”
That other student had also written a letter to the editor in the Collegian discussing a violent, racist encounter he had experienced in downtown State College that same year, according to Wolf.
“He had talked about how he was just really overwhelmed with the racist hostility that he was experiencing in the area,” Wolf said. “Because of this public rebuke, he got a letter similar to mine, which threatened our lives. What was even more strange was that they would always make reference to the Penn State football team.”
The 2000-01 Nittany Lions had started the season with high hopes and a double-threat quarterback, Rashard Casey, at the helm. However, the season was not living up to the high expectations of many.
The team eventually finished with a 5-7 record and missed a bowl game for the first time in 12 years.
Yet, the conversation wasn’t just centered on Casey as a quarterback who had a bad year — it was also about race, and the fact that Casey was Black.
“It seemed like there was all of this hostility toward [him] that was being communicated in these letters,” Wolf said, “saying stuff like, ‘If you [N-words] can't win a goddamn football game, who needs you?’”
Wolf said she was beginning to feel unsafe. She lived off campus, but the response to her safety concern was so “lackluster,” she felt she had to take the situation into her own hands.
She and some other students decided to have a meeting with the police chief at the State College Police Department.
Wolf said the chief alluded there were numerous people getting racist death threats at the time — and some of those students were also football players.
“We were completely shocked. Sending threatening mail through the U.S. Postal Service is a federal crime,” Wolf said. “It was just the gravity of the situation. It kind of hit us like, ‘How is this being addressed?’”
Wolf said it was at this time Penn State stepped in, offering Wolf police escorts to call any time she would leave class or go from her apartment to campus.
“I opted to accept the protection, but it was just clear to me that [the police] didn't really care about me,” Wolf said. “I did that for a month, but I actually felt even more unsafe, oftentimes, being with an officer — I was very much aware and sensitive to the optics of that.”
Amid the growing number of students frustrated about the university’s response following the letters and the racial culture at Penn State, Black student leaders held a press conference in the HUB publicly denouncing the hate mail for the first time on Oct. 18, 2000.
According to Wolf, several hundred students turned out for the event.
The feeling of a “lackluster” response from the university had only grown stronger after a “failed” meeting with former Penn State President Graham Spanier led Wolf and the caucus to take things into their own hands by creating a survey to go along with a university-sponsored forum on racism at Pollock Commons.
According to Wolf, over 300 students were surveyed from a range of different backgrounds.
“Overwhelmingly, no matter who the respondent was, everybody had a story,” Wolf said. “White students talked about being in classrooms where professors were teaching racialized history and voicing disrespectful comments toward minorities, while others pointed toward issues of actual fighting and violence like having rocks thrown at them.”
Wolf said the “range of experiences” were all compiled into a booklet titled “Racism at Penn State,” which students would later show to Pennsylvania representatives in Harrisburg.
Additionally, after looking into the areas where the university claimed to foster diversity, Wolf said she and a group of Black Caucus members and others discovered the university’s “Framework to Foster Diversity at Penn State.”
Initially launched in 1998, the five-year plan was designed to promote equity across the campus, and it received state funding.
“It talked about how to encourage certain kinds of learning inside of the classroom and about prioritizing a welcoming environment — all things where there was no evidence that any of it was actually being implemented,” Wolf said. “So we decided to go right back to administration.
“We said to Spanier, ‘Why are we not making any progress?’ even with documents like this that are supposed to target the issues within the educational content as well,” Wolf said. “He basically said it was out of his hands, and if we wanted to discuss issues within the curriculum, that we had to go to the [University] Faculty Senate.”
The group of students began compiling information to present in front of the senate, according to Wolf.
“We created a really powerful outline and presentation,” Wolf said. “We did a lot of research comparing Penn State to the other Big Ten schools and rated Penn State in terms of Black student retention, graduation rates, faculty of color etc.”
And on Dec. 5, 2000, at the end of their presentation in front of the senate, Wolf said they demanded an acknowledgement of failure to implement the “Framework to Foster Diversity at Penn State,” as well as a commitment to begin addressing some of the racial issues immediately.
According to Wolf, the senate wouldn’t agree to the conditions, and during the discussion that followed, the meeting was abruptly adjourned.
“When [the senate] said [it] would respond to us next semester, it was disgusting. People’s lives were being threatened. People were literally being harmed,” Wolf said. “After realizing this was the last meeting of the semester, we went back to President Spanier’s office and waited.”
After a five hour sit-in at Old Main, Wolf said Spanier called in the chair and co-chair of the University Faculty Senate. For four more hours, the group stayed in the office as negotiations took place, which resulted in a document signed by Black Caucus, the president and the senate admitting that the university’s failure to meet the framework’s initiatives was unacceptable and damaging to Penn State’s racial climate.
Following winter break and heading into 2001, the group created what Wolf said they called the Genome A curriculum committee.
“Genome A is a West African word that means ‘only God,’” Wolf said. “We wanted to name the committee this because we felt like our work was very purpose centered, and that’s God’s work.”
According to Wolf, the committee focused on investigating the diversity initiatives in a few colleges in particular, including business, communications, political science and education.
The information was compiled into the aforementioned booklet and included the group’s statement, numerous hate letters received over the past year, agreements signed by administration, newspaper articles, the original Framework to Foster Diversity, student testimonies from the survey, and photographs of events on campus throughout the past year.
By February 2001, Black Caucus members took this binder to the state legislature in Harrisburg, according to Collegian archives, to discuss the crisis on campus.
But just a month later, amid coverage from the Collegian that included consistent coverage of student testimonies, the paper itself became involved when staff writer Daryl Lang also started to receive death threats.
Lang, a white reporter at the Collegian, had been covering the Black Caucus and racial relations on campus all semester.
“He was sent this letter that straight up called him a ‘[N-word] lover,’” Wolf said. “But it also had a message to me — ‘Since you love to write about [N-words] so much, give this to LaKeisha because we know her mail is being screened.’”
Though the letter, which was received on April 20, 2001, spewed the same hateful sentiments of others Wolf had received, what differentiated it was a reference to a Black man who could be found dead at the top of Mount Nittany.
Concerned for her own and other students’ safety, Wolf said she gathered friends and Black Caucus members at the cultural center in the HUB.
According to Collegian archives, just a few days later on April 25, 2001, the circulation of the Mount Nittany news “prompted administrators to send an email message to all students to dispel rumors” that the death was connected with the letter.
“If somebody is admitting they’ve murdered somebody, it’s an immediate safety concern for all students — for all Black people,” Wolf said. “We were exhausted. This had been going on for months, and I think we finally realized something big would have to happen to be heard.”
On Friday, April 27, according to Collegian archives, police found the body of a man who died by gunshot in Snow Shoe Township.
Many protesters, including Wolf, still maintain the body found was the body mentioned in the threatening letter Wolf received, but local police and the university have reiterated the lack of connection between the body found in Snow Shoe and Penn State, according to Collegian archives.
For former Undergraduate Student Government President Justin Zartman, tensions were evident.
“I think, below the surface, that racist climate was always there, and I think the administration at that time did everything [it] could to make it seem like it didn't exist,” Zartman, now a Penn State World Campus instructor and labor attorney, said. “And I think that was to [the university’s] detriment and why it exploded into the movement that it did.”
Zartman said the inaction led to internal discussion that he was privy to in his position as student government leader.
“I wouldn't say I was a formal mediator, but I do feel like the administration tried to send messages to [Black Caucus] through me,” Zartman said. “I mean, I think they were trying to talk to them without getting in a room with them.”
Zartman said as a white student leader, he felt a responsibility to make sure he was voicing his concerns to the administration as well.
“I was only a few weeks into [being] student government president, and I remember at one point, there was a press release that went out with quotes from me from the administration,” Zartman said. “I didn't say any of it. And so I called the president's office and was like, ‘I didn't say any of this, you know, the AP just called me. What did you just release?’”
According to Zartman, the release was redacted, but it served as a symbol to how student leaders had been dealt with in the past and “as a tool to give [the public] whatever message [the university] wanted.”
With the amount of students, alumni and faculty in the audience at the annual Blue-White game, Wolf said it only seemed natural the first idea that came to mind was doing something at the game.
“People could look at it as interrupting the football game, but our lives were [being] interrupted,” Wolf said, “by murder, death threats and violence.”
On April 21, 40 students gathered to run onto the field with no plan set in place — only that they were going to jump the fence, link up their arms and go to the 50-yard line together.
Yet, only 26 students made it to the middle of the field and were subsequently arrested for criminal trespassing.
“It was just loud, but we could hear what we were being called — ‘[N-words]’ and other profanities. You could just hear violence coming from people's mouths,” Wolf said. “However, because it was a Penn State football game, it became a national story.”
According to Wolf, the only announcement made at the game related to the recent racial tensions was to advertise a march against hate the university was planning for the following Tuesday, April 24.
“[Penn State’s] biggest flaw was that the administration decided [it was] going to have this rally but didn't at all involve students of color at all, and so it backfired,” Wolf said. “We began to occupy the HUB that day.”
Wolf said the group had planned to meet in front of Old Main in an attempt to persuade Spanier to have another meeting with student leadership, but administration was unresponsive.
Later, Wolf found out the administration had locked down the entire building.
“We just continued rallying — even when the administration tried to sway us,” Wolf said. “That’s when we began to receive additional support. The [National Association for the Advancement of Colored People] even drove up from Pittsburgh and other groups, too.”
But Wolf said attention to issues she hoped university leaders would respond to was never paid, even when evidence was presented.
“That’s really when we decided we were going to stay in the HUB and do a sit-in until [Penn State’s administration] came back to us and we could negotiate on something that would make sense,” Wolf said. “It's where the ‘Village’ was born.”
The group gathered in the cultural center for 10 days of protest. An estimated 400 students joined the demonstration throughout the sit-in, where multiple floors of the HUB were occupied.
Zartman was one of the students who camped out overnight in the HUB.
He said he believes the Village catapulted Black Caucus to a bigger audience, and while he was in a leadership position on campus, Zartman still felt he had a duty to participate.
“Administration wasn't listening, and so I think it was the right role for me — to voice my support alongside them,” Zartman said.
As the news began to spread, Wolf said encouragement and support began to travel throughout student communities — a first after months of tension and concern.
“We were doing the work that people get paid six figures to do and while still going to school and maintaining our GPAs and all of that,” Wolf said. “But, despite it all, when we started hearing feedback asking why we were doing it all, we were like, ‘If not us, then who?’”
Robin Hoecker was one such student who began documenting the protests and turmoil throughout the 2000-01 school year.
She began photographing the incidents that led up to the Village in the fall of 2000 after covering Wolf and her peers’ first march around Beaver Stadium — the previous fall — for her photojournalism class.
“It was horrendous, the way that the students [were treated] — all they did was march silently around Beaver Stadium, but lots of people had been drinking, and people shouted all kinds of things at them,” Hoecker, assistant professor of photojournalism at DePaul University in Chicago, said. “It was shocking for me to witness that.”
Hoecker said after developing the pictures in a dark room, she realized just how powerful the images were. After taking them to Black Caucus members to thank them for letting her document them, they agreed to have her be in the room as the Village began.
Hoecker said the pursuit toward change from Black Caucus and student leaders like Wolf was impressive.
“I mean these are 20-year-olds who were really advising academics and professional administrators whose job it is to shape curriculum,” Hoecker said. “And they were advising them on how to do it. It was remarkable.”
From Hoecher’s perspective, gaining positives from a period of such turmoil is important, and she noted the genesis of the Africana Research Center as a prime example of that.
However, she’s the first to point out that the fact that the university had been under a federal government mandate to desegregate in the ‘80s, had plans ready to address diversity issues, but legally, Penn State wasn’t meeting these goals.
Hoecker said the idea became her photojournalism class final project, then an independent study topic and finally the subject of her honor’s thesis.
“Students graduate, people retire and then another generation of students has to come and make the same demands,” Hoecker said. “My thesis [was] about the recurring nature of Black student protests at Penn State — how [protests] happen every 10 to 15 years and how the same demands never fully address the problems at hand.”
And yet, Hoecker said what she remembers most from that period is the sheer amount of students that filled into the HUB during the 10-day protest.
“People were living there during finals week, chanting every hour on the hour — it was very visible,” Hoecker said. “Everybody was watching what was happening at Penn State.”
However, Hoecker said because there’s so much “turnover” in a university setting, she believes there needs to be some sort of “institutional memory.”
“It takes effort to acknowledge that part of history but if we don’t, it can slip away,” Hoecker said. “During the protests, we didn't know about the protests that happened in ‘88, where they took over the telecommunications building or about the students in the ‘60s who also took over the football field and Old Main and made a very, very similar list of demands.
“Students at the time and in 2001 didn't know that history either,” Hoecker said. “Just like students now don't know about what happened back then.”
Hoecker said on the last day of the Village protests, she went to get a drink of water on the fourth floor of the HUB. She looked up and above the water fountain was a picture of the protests from the ‘60s showing the takeover of the football field.
“I was like, ‘Wait, what? Wait a minute, this happened already?’” Hoecker said. “It’s [triggered] by a spark of people's negative experiences of being a minority at a predominately white school.”
As the sit-ins continued and finals week came and went, “the villagers” as they began to be known, agreed to the “Plan to Enhance Diversity at Penn State,” which later established the aforementioned Africana Studies Research Center in the 2001-02 school year.
According to Collegian archives, in the same timespan, the university also agreed to committing $900,000 in funding for the center during the next five years. Additionally, the agreement would have 10 full-time faculty members in the African and African-American Studies department by fall 2003.
After 10 days, on May 4, 2001, “the villagers” ended their sit-in at the HUB. According to Collegian archives, an estimated 100 people gathered for final goodbyes.
But that advocacy work has yet to be finished.
In recent years, Hoecker said different racial incidents on campus and in the surrounding State College community could be the tip of the iceberg to more student protests to come.
Key incidents include the formation of the 3/20 Coalition in State College after Osaze Osagie, a 29-year-old Black man, was killed by a State College police officer on March 20, 2019, when three officers arrived at Osagie's apartment to serve a mental health warrant.
Osagie, who had autism and a history of schizophrenia, allegedly ran at the officers with a knife. After an unsuccessful attempt to deploy a taser on him, he was allegedly shot by Officer M. Jordan Pieniazek.
The three officers involved in the shooting have not been charged.
The Instagram account, “BlackAtPennState,” gained over 5,000 followers during the summer and fall of 2020 due in part to the mass protests nationwide after George Floyd, a Black man in Minneapolis was killed by a white police officer on Memorial Day in 2020.
“It is no secret that racism is well and alive in the State College area and at Penn State University,” the admin of the account said in its first post. “Whether it’s the constant micro-aggressions or blatant racist remarks, confronting racism and discrimination is a daily struggle for Black Penn Staters.”
The account, which has 394 posts of shared experiences from the Black community at Penn State, last posted on Sept. 3, 2020.
One of the most notable in incident recent years was the ‘Zoom bombing’ incidents that ocurred at the beginning of the 2020 semester.
According to a official statement from Black Caucus at the time, 51 unaffiliated users entered Black Caucus’s Zoom room during the Spring 2021 Virtual Involvement Fair, and “ambushed” the group with several users screaming, playing loud music and exposing themselves sexually.
Even last year, when the State College chapter of the NAACP got involved after alleging that a physical altercation that occurred in the Willard Building due to masking was a “race-related aggression,” the racial climate on campus was once again brought to the forefront of community issues.
For junior Black Caucus member Joshua Kouassi, there’s been a lot of progress — but at the same time, racist incidents are “continuing to occur.”
“I think that the major difference is that when we have incidents now they're more so on a level of principle where we are able to gauge the severity of the threat quite easily,” Kouassi (junior-political science), the Black Caucus Sankofa chair, said. “But the university's response is still kind of similar.”
Kouassi said frequently, the caucus will put its case forward only to wait months, if not multiple semesters, to hear back from anyone in a leadership position, “We don't feel like the university really prioritizes underrepresented students.”
Vice Provost for Educational Equity Marcus Whitehurst said via email that there’s a “growing recognition within Penn State leadership that more can and should be done.”
But Whitehurst said the university is steadfast in its efforts to continue to provide opportunities to embrace diversity at Penn State.
“From providing initiatives that embrace diversity and promote broad acceptance of differences to working to ensure equitable access and opportunities for our faculty, staff and students,” Whitehurst said. “Ultimately, the university must maintain its efforts to continuously work toward fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment for all.”
Kouassi said in many ways, it goes back to protest and the way in which former students have led by example to show how real change can be more.
“I feel like a lot of times when people think of protests they think it was a long time ago, somewhere that was not here, right,” Kouassi said. “But in actuality, people need to understand that there are struggles everywhere and that protests sometimes need to happen and will happen anywhere. The status quo needs to be shifted, and that’s the power of protest.”
In September 2021, the Select Presidential Commission on Racism, Bias, Community Safety announced the creation of the Center for Racial Justice, a major action as part of the broader “Advancing Inclusion, Equity and Diversity” plan.
“Penn State is actively making plans to, you know, strengthen that communication, but it also needs to recognize the past and all the hard work of the caucus especially to get here,” Kouassi said.
Lisa Powers, senior director of strategic communications at the university, said via email that recent initiatives — such as the creation of the Center for Anti-Racist Research, a new version of an Anti-Bias Education Program for all University employees beginning this summer and a university-wide Community Survey launched in Febraury 2020 — have all “evolved” from the efforts that were agreed on in 2001 and from additional input from faculty, staff and students.
Zartman said he believes a new era of respect for student leaders began after the "village," and it took something as big as the Village to get to a point of understanding to begin with.
“It really showed [those adults] in power just how critical students are within the running of a university,” Zartman said.
Jeanelle Loiseau is a Black Caucus representative for the 16th assembly of UPUA.
“If you don’t know the ‘Village,’ then you don’t know Black Caucus,” Loiseau (senior-biochemistry and molecular biology) said. “It changed everything. The ‘Now More Than Ever’ chant is said at the end of each Black Caucus event in honor of [those who came before].”
Loiseau said it’s “surprising” and “not in a good way” that so many students don’t know about the 2001 protests.
“The racial climate is better now but not where it should be,” Loiseau said. “There’s so much Black history that gets left out. I wish tour guides and orientation leaders would have a part of their script dedicated to Black history over the history of the ‘We Are’ chant because clearly things didn’t go uphill from that point [on].”
It was that frustration that led Loiseau toward the idea of creating a plaque dedicated to the “Village” on campus.
“I was at a UPUA assembly and we had a special presentation from Latino Caucus president, Heidy Canales, where she spoke about the racism and mistreatment she had [experienced]. It sparked something in me that I needed to use my role to advocate for minorities the best that I can,” Loiseau said. “That night I messaged my Black Caucus executive board telling them I wanted to get a plaque in honor of the Village.”
Loiseau pointed out how concerning it is that 21 years have passed without any display.
“When you learn about the Village, it gives you a different perspective of the university — that is not just football games and being in Happy Valley,” Loiseau said. “Throughout my time here at Penn State, my tolerance for the lack of diversity and inclusion have thinned.
“If no one else is going to [step up], then I [will] and this plaque has been a major example of that. I want the elephants in the room to be addressed. I'm tired of non-minorities not knowing what we had to do to be at this university and what our previous generations fought for.”
According to Loiseau, the plaque will be placed in the HUB within the area the Village took place with a goal of having the plaque up and ready to be revealed by December 2022.
Due to the coronavirus pandemic affecting the extent of 20th anniversary celebrations last year, the event should mark a reunion of more "village" alumni back on campus again.
Loiseau said she also hopes the plaque will show all students the true colors behind the history of the university as well.
“On the Black Caucus website, we provide a detailed timeline of history events that have happened. Did you know when Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was assassinated, the University refused to put flags at half staff so the Black Caucus went to the flags in front of Old Main, broke the mechanism controlling the flags and lowered the flags themselves?” Loiseau said.
For Loiseau, “there’s so much more to learn” and her hope is “this plaque will be the beginning of it.”
Even without a physical presence of the remnants of the 2001 protests in the HUB halls yet, Wolf said she is “profoundly proud” of the legacy she and other peers were able to leave — even with all the pain and sacrifice that had to happen to get there.
“The struggle we had and continue to have at Penn State is no different than the struggle of Black people in this country overall,” Wolf said. “And I don’t think there will ever be a time where racism is not a factor within our society to the point that this struggle is entirely gone — but what I do see is hope, and that’s enough to keep me going.” | https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/a-look-back-at-the-village-death-threats-racial-violence-shock-community/article_ea4ecd1a-c693-11ec-832b-57d67015c760.html | 2022-04-28T17:58:40Z | https://www.collegian.psu.edu/news/campus/a-look-back-at-the-village-death-threats-racial-violence-shock-community/article_ea4ecd1a-c693-11ec-832b-57d67015c760.html | true | 1 |
Nisa Investment Advisors LLC raised its holdings in SpartanNash (NASDAQ:SPTN – Get Rating) by 8,400.0% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The fund owned 1,700 shares of the company’s stock after buying an additional 1,680 shares during the quarter. Nisa Investment Advisors LLC’s holdings in SpartanNash were worth $42,000 at the end of the most recent quarter.
A number of other institutional investors and hedge funds have also added to or reduced their stakes in SPTN. Eaton Vance Management grew its holdings in SpartanNash by 4.3% in the 3rd quarter. Eaton Vance Management now owns 10,360 shares of the company’s stock valued at $31,000 after buying an additional 423 shares during the last quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors grew its holdings in SpartanNash by 11.8% in the 3rd quarter. Captrust Financial Advisors now owns 5,785 shares of the company’s stock valued at $127,000 after buying an additional 611 shares during the last quarter. UBS Group AG grew its holdings in shares of SpartanNash by 48.4% during the 3rd quarter. UBS Group AG now owns 6,485 shares of the company’s stock worth $143,000 after purchasing an additional 2,115 shares in the last quarter. National Asset Management Inc. acquired a new stake in shares of SpartanNash during the 4th quarter worth approximately $205,000. Finally, Arizona State Retirement System acquired a new stake in shares of SpartanNash during the 3rd quarter worth approximately $216,000. 79.31% of the stock is currently owned by hedge funds and other institutional investors.
Shares of SpartanNash stock opened at $35.10 on Thursday. The firm has a market cap of $1.27 billion, a price-to-earnings ratio of 17.12 and a beta of 0.71. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $32.41 and its 200-day moving average is $27.43. SpartanNash has a one year low of $18.08 and a one year high of $37.48. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.51, a current ratio of 1.46 and a quick ratio of 0.66.
The business also recently declared a quarterly dividend, which was paid on Thursday, March 31st. Investors of record on Thursday, March 17th were given a dividend of $0.21 per share. The ex-dividend date was Wednesday, March 16th. This is a boost from SpartanNash’s previous quarterly dividend of $0.20. This represents a $0.84 annualized dividend and a yield of 2.39%. SpartanNash’s dividend payout ratio is 40.98%.
Several research firms recently commented on SPTN. Zacks Investment Research upgraded SpartanNash from a “hold” rating to a “strong-buy” rating and set a $40.00 target price for the company in a research report on Wednesday, March 23rd. CL King assumed coverage on SpartanNash in a research report on Monday, March 21st. They set a “buy” rating for the company. Finally, StockNews.com cut SpartanNash from a “buy” rating to a “hold” rating in a research note on Thursday, April 21st. Three research analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating, one has issued a buy rating and one has assigned a strong buy rating to the company. Based on data from MarketBeat, SpartanNash currently has a consensus rating of “Buy” and a consensus price target of $26.83.
SpartanNash Company Profile (Get Rating)
SpartanNash Company distributes and retails grocery products. It operates in three segments: Food Distribution, Military, and Retail. The Food Distribution segment offers approximately 65,000 stock-keeping units, such as dry groceries, produce, dairy products, meat, delicatessen items, bakery goods, frozen food, seafood, floral products, general merchandise, beverages, tobacco products, health and beauty care, and pharmacy products to independent retailers, national retailers, food service distributors, e-commerce providers, and corporate owned retail stores.
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Former President Donald Trump is endorsing Joe Lombardo, the sheriff who heads the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, in his Republican bid to challenge the Democratic governor of Nevada.
Trump’s endorsement late Wednesday pointed to Lombardo’s military service and his more than 30 years as a police officer and administrator fighting criminals and defending communities “from the horrific violence enabled by the Radical Left across our great country.”
Trump said he expects Lombardo to “fiercely protect our under-siege Second Amendment, oppose sanctuary cities, support our Law Enforcement, veto any liberal tax increase, protect life and secure our elections.”
Lombardo is the consensus front-runner in a crowded field seeking the GOP nomination in June to run against first-term Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak in November.
He issued a statement saying he wants to “restore law & order,” fix the state education system and build a strong economy.
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Governor DeSantis Backs Wilton Simpson For Florida Agriculture Post
Senate President Wilton Simpson’s campaign for state agriculture commissioner got a boost Monday when he received the endorsement of Gov. Ron DeSantis .
Simpson, R-Trilby, received the endorsement after lawmakers last week passed a congressional redistricting plan proposed by DeSantis’ office and two DeSantis-backed bills that targeted Walt Disney Co.
Also, Simpson appeared Monday with DeSantis in Hernando County as the governor signed a controversial elections bill.
Simpson is expected to face Winter Park resident Chuck Nadd, a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy who served two combat tours in Afghanistan , in the August Republican primary.
Two other Republicans, James Shaw of Vero Beach and Richard Olle Jr., of Valrico, opened campaign accounts last year for the race but have raised little or no money.
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London’s markets climbed higher again as they were boosted by a robust session for the banks and financial stocks.
Sentiment stayed strong after the Asian markets began the day brightly, with the Bank of Japan withstanding a global shift in tightening monetary policy.
The FTSE 100 ended the day up 83.85 points, or 1.13%, at 7,509.19 points as it was buoyed by a raft of strong earning updates.
Michael Hewson, chief market analyst at CMC Markets UK, said: “Some decent earnings reports have given the FTSE 100 a welcome lift today, although the market reaction to some has been a little bit underwhelming, which is causing the rebound on the UK index to lag its European peers.
“Banks are doing well helped by some solid numbers from Standard Chartered, while Barclays numbers have been a mixed bag.”
Elsewhere in Europe, the other main markets took their lead from Asia to finish with strong rises.
The French Cac was up 0.98% and the German Dax increased 1.35% by the end of the session.
Across the Atlantic, Wall Street stocks performed well but at the expense of a weak dollar which was shaken by an unexpected contraction in the US economy over the start of the year.
The US commerce department revealed that gross domestic product shrank by 1.4% during the first quarter of 2022, marking its first decline since the middle of 2020.
Meanwhile, sterling moved marginally higher after reaching its lowest level against the dollar for over a year.
The pound increased by 0.01% against the dollar to 1.244, and rose 0.15% against the euro to 1.184.
In company news, Sainsbury’s slumped despite the country’s second largest grocer reporting a surge in pre-tax profits to £854 million for the 12 months to March 5.
Shareholders were downbeat as they focused on the company’s forecast that underlying pre-tax profits will be lower next year as the retailer swallows some of the impact of soaring cost inflation.
Shares in Sainsbury’s finished 10.3p lower at 228.7p as a result.
Standard Chartered meanwhile leaped to the top of the FTSE after the banking firm saw profits smash analyst estimates for the first quarter despite volatility in its core Asian market.
The London-based lender said profits increased by 6% over the period as trading income improved amid its pandemic recovery. It closed up 67.9p at 547.6p.
Barclays also made gains as it posted profits above expectations and said it was not seeing signs that borrowers are getting into repayment troubles and expects arrears to remain lower than before the pandemic.
It therefore closed 4.38p higher at 146.3p despite its pre-tax profits coming in at £2.2 billion for the first three months of 2022, down from £2.4 billion a year ago.
The price of oil bounced back as it witnessed another Russian driven rise. Crude increased by 1.2% to 106.6 US dollars per barrel when the London markets closed.
The biggest risers on the FTSE 100 included Standard Chartered, up 67.9p at 547.6p, Aveva, up 130p at 2,054p, Whitbread, up 118p at 2,875p, Airtel Africa, up 5.9p at 149.1p, and Electrocomponents, up 39p at 1,041p.
The biggest fallers on the day were Sainsbury’s, down 10.3p at 228.7p, Fresnillo, down 28.8p at 765p, St James Place, down 36.5p at 1,278.5p, Ocado, down 18.4p at 911p, and Pershing Square, down 45p at 2,755p.
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Supporters and Associates of the Attorney General of the Federation and Ministry of Justice (AGF), Abubakar Malami, have donated a total sum of N130 million as a part of their contributions for his Kebbi 2023 gubernatorial ambition.
A breakdown shows that women supporters in Kebbi State donated N30million while Malami Women Support Initiative (MAWOSI) donated N20 million naira.
The two donations were announced by the leader of the MAWOSI, Honourable Halama Hassan Tukur, in Birnin-Kebbi during Malami’s flagging of a three-day Kebbi State wide stakeholders engagement preparatory to the 2023 gubernatorial election.
According to Tukur, the Association of serving Councillors of the 225 wards in the state donated N25 million and the Association of former members of the State House of Assembly donated N5miillion.
He explained that friends and associates of Malami contributed N50million as Announced by Aminu Shamaki.
In his speech in Birnin-Kebbi, Malami said he has been a worthy ambassador of the people of Kebbi State while serving the nation at the Federal Executive Council as the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation.
Malami noted he has been receiving pressure for the teaming patriotic people of Kebbi State earnestly yearning and calling on him to contest for the Gubernatorial elections in the state.
He said it was logical and he deems it imperative to consult the stakeholders of the All Progressive Congress(APC) in the state in order for them to offer him their useful advice in shaping the future development of the state.
In his address, Governor Atiku Bagudu of Kebbi State called on all members of the party to remain united and join hands to support the All Progressives Congress in its bid to succeed in the forthcoming elections. | https://www.sunnewsonline.com/kebbi-2023-supporters-donate-n130m-for-malamis-gubernatorial-ambition/ | 2022-04-28T18:11:53Z | https://www.sunnewsonline.com/kebbi-2023-supporters-donate-n130m-for-malamis-gubernatorial-ambition/ | false | 1 |
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Spence and Becky Wilson Baptist Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn., named Jennifer Snow, MD, its first chief medical officer and system director of pediatrics, ABC 24 reported April 27.
Dr. Snow was previously medical director of pediatric critical care at the hospital.
"It is my pleasure to appoint Dr. Snow as chief medical officer and system director of pediatrics for Baptist Children's Hospital," said Kevin Hammeran, CEO and administrator of Baptist Children's Hospital. "She's an invaluable member of our team, and we appreciate her passion for pediatrics and commitment to patient care." | https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/baptist-children-s-taps-1st-chief-medical-officer.html | 2022-04-28T18:18:35Z | https://www.beckershospitalreview.com/hospital-executive-moves/baptist-children-s-taps-1st-chief-medical-officer.html | true | null |
Restaurant chain Chipotle announced it is providing 2,000 health care professionals will free burritos for a year, totaling $1 million worth of food.
Chipotle said it will randomly pick health care workers for the prize the week of May 6.
"The morale of our healthcare heroes becomes more and more important each year," said Chris Brandt, Chipotle chief marketing officer. "With the help of our fans, we're starting a movement for genuine recognition of our medical professionals that will fuel many of them with real food for a full year."
Health care workers can register for the free burritos online. | https://www.10news.com/news/national/chipotle-giving-nurses-doctors-free-burritos-for-a-year | 2022-04-28T18:18:50Z | https://www.10news.com/news/national/chipotle-giving-nurses-doctors-free-burritos-for-a-year | false | null |
Ministry of Justice (MoJ) staff have been banned from calling prisoners “residents” or describing cells as “rooms” after it faced questions over whether it had opened a “soft-touch” jail.
A style guide has been issued to all MoJ, prison and probation employees, as well as private jail contractors, to make clear what terms can and cannot be used.
Staff have been told not to refer to “service-users” or “clients”, instead being urged to call them prisoners or offenders.
It comes after the Justice Secretary defended a new “smart” prison designed to drive down crime.
During a visit to HMP Five Wells in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, in March, Dominic Raab said inmates at the category C prison needed to be given “a sense of what life on the outside looks like” because “we are not going to lock everyone up for life”.
The 1,700-capacity prison does not have bars on its windows, and will provide prisoners with access to a gym, snooker table, table tennis table and a tablet to gain new qualifications.
At the time, prison staff said they would describe cells as “rooms” and prisoners as “residents” to aid their rehabilitation.
During the visit, Mr Raab said: “I’m interested in punishment, because that’s what the public expect, but I’m not really interested in stigmatising in a way that’s counter-productive to my aim of driving down re-offending.”
Asked if HMP Five Wells was a “soft-touch” prison, Mr Raab said there was “no doubt about it, prisons need to be secure, they need to punish, but they also need to try to give, because most offenders are going to be released, a sense of what life on the outside looks like”.
But the MoJ has now said staff must stick to the approved language and change any literature or products that fail to adhere to the style guide. The rules will only apply to adult prisons as youth custody facilities are exempt.
Media reports suggested the guidance was issued amid fears that use of the phrases was damaging public confidence in the criminal justice system, but this has not been confirmed by officials.
A Prison Service spokesman said: “Our style guide will ensure clear and consistent language is used in all communications relating to adult prisons and probation services.” | https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2022/04/28/ban-on-staff-calling-prisoners-residents-or-clients/ | 2022-04-28T18:20:52Z | https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2022/04/28/ban-on-staff-calling-prisoners-residents-or-clients/ | true | 10 |
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After weeks of claims about Russia deliberately sabotaging Ukraine’s food production and export infrastructure, the Ukrainian state has published images claiming to be just such an attack on food and energy equipment in the embattled east of the nation.
Images showing a burnt-out grain elevator and a shell-pocked steel warehouse were published by Kyiv state media Ukrinform on Wednesday, along with claims Russian forces had shelled both “a large grain elevator” and a power plant in the eastern Dnipropetrovsk Oblast, which borders Russian-occupied zones. A grain elevator is a key component of a silo, which carries the produce from ground level upwards for dry storage.
The report cited the head of the region’s council, Mykola Lukashuk, who sardonically noted — in satire of Russia’s stated war objectives — that the attack had successfully “denazified” the silo. More seriously, the politician continued: “They are shelling production facilities, on which not only Ukraine’s food security but the global food security depends”, adding that the attacks on civilian infrastructure were intended to cause terror.
According to oft-repeated claims about the progress of Russia’s war against Ukraine, strikes against food production facilities like grain silos are neither unusual, nor accidental. Indeed, it is asserted the strikes are part of a deliberate programme of engineering a food crisis by systematically attacking agricultural infrastructure in one of the world’s largest grain-producing nations. | https://michaelsavage.com/engineered-global-food-crisis-more-claims-of-russia-deliberately-bombing-grain-silos/ | 2022-04-28T18:24:07Z | https://michaelsavage.com/engineered-global-food-crisis-more-claims-of-russia-deliberately-bombing-grain-silos/ | true | 1 |
Watsonville Sisters Launch Scholarship Fund To Help Immigrant Students
By Gianna Franco
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WATSONVILLE, California ( KPIX ) — Paying for college is a hurdle many families face, but a group of sisters inspired by their own experience as daughters of immigrant parents are helping students achieve that dream.
Meet the Rosales sisters, Elizabeth, Olga, Christie, Nancy, Adriana and Veronica, daughters of immigrant parents who grew up in Watsonville.
Their parents, like many immigrants, came to California dreaming of a life that gave their children more opportunity. They worked hard at it, often getting by paycheck to paycheck and saving money where they could.
“To think there was six of us, and a matter of fact, I did not get a Quinceanera because they would have to give that to the following daughter,” said Elizabeth Castillo, as she talked about the financial sacrifices her parents made raising their children.
Their parents, Abel and Maria Rosales, were originally from Zacatecas, Mexico and were both the oldest of large families and childhood friends.
Abel’s father was part of the Bracero program that allowed him to come to California to work the farmlands for part of the year. Abel would also make the journey with his father, but always kept in touch with Maria through letters. Eventually he would return to Mexico to find her, marry her, and move to the Central Coast.
Helping their girls achieve a higher education was a goal for the Rosales family, but it wasn’t always easy. Not only did they have to figure out the college application process, but they were also focused on their legal status in this country.
“They were always struggling with immigration status and figuring out the nuances of being in a new country,” Olga said. “It was always a thing and that was always bigger than FAFSA and Scholarship!”
The Rosales sisters were determined, and worked hard to figure out the process. All would go on to pursue a higher education. The experience would lead to the Rosales Sister Scholarship — a foundation that helps first generation and immigrant students living in the Central Coast with financial and emotional support as they pursued a higher education. The organization was inspired by their father.
“He passed in 97, so in 2019, it was the 20th year of his passing, we were sitting around at dinner and thinking about what we could do to honor him.” Olga said.
When asked what they thought their dad would say if he was here to see what they’ve achieved, they all smiled as they responded.
“He would say, ‘sin miedo’ ‘without fear’, in spite of fear and we are just trying to get to that $32,000” Olga said.
Last year the sisters raised $16,000, and they hope to double that this year. In fact, all the money they’ve raised so far has been done virtually due to COVID, but this Friday, April 29th, they will be holding their first in person event at Oakstop in Oakland.
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PGSEO sponsors girls camp
NEW CONCORD — Physician’s Group of Southeastern Ohio (PGSEO) is sponsoring participants for the Be WISE Camp for Girls at Muskingum University in New Concord with a donation of $4,800.
The camp, started in 1989, is intended to develop interest, excitement and self-confidence in middle school girls related to science, technology, engineering and math. The hope is to encourage and motivate youth to enroll in more STEM classes at the high school and college levels to prepare them for careers in a related field.
PGSEO will sponsor eight campers with at least one girl each from Muskingum, Guernsey, Morgan and Perry counties. For more information, go to pgseo.org or bewisecamp.org.
Cody honored at symposium
DELAWARE — Veronica Cody of Somerset recently presented an oral support at the Ohio Wesleyan University's spring student symposium.
Her paper was titled "Can You Make This House a Home? Are Black Spaces Enough to Foster a Sense of Belonging at Ohio Wesleyan University?" It was a collaborate with Jeremiah Anderson of Dayton.
Rally for U.S. Senate candidate on Saturday
ZANESVILLE — U.S. Senate Candiate Morgan Harper will be campaigning Saturday afternoon in Zanesville.
Harper, a Democrat, is from Columbus. She is campaigning on voting rights, higher wages, creating clean energy jobs, Medicare For All, protecting the right to choose, among other issues.
Local leaders and young folks will be hosting the event at the Zanesville Civic League Community Center park at 3 p.m. More information about her campaign can be found at www.morganharper.org. | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/04/28/local-news-briefs/9568708002/ | 2022-04-28T18:28:09Z | https://www.zanesvilletimesrecorder.com/story/news/local/2022/04/28/local-news-briefs/9568708002/ | true | 1 |
In the last several weeks, farmers in the Northern Plains have been battered by blizzards, winter storms, high winds, and extreme flooding. These weather phenomena have delayed farmers from plantings in high-producing crop regions. Every week plantings are delayed, the harvest yield shrinks, and this comes at a precarious time as the global food supply chain is fracturing.
Private weather forecasters and ag specialist BAMWX warned about delayed plantings across the Northern Plains to Midwest to the Ohio Valley. Some farmers might not be able to plant until at least May as widespread above-average moisture, and widespread well below average temperatures inhibit farmers from working their fields.
BAMWX shows the most above-average precipitation occurred in The Dakotas.
Much of the Northern Plains to Midwest to the Ohio Valley experienced below-average temperatures.
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Bulgaria to consider Ukraine's request to repair heavy military machinery
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SOFIA, April 28 (Reuters) - Ukraine has asked Bulgaria to repair some of its heavy military machinery at its arms plants, Bulgarian Prime Minister Kiril Petkov said on Thursday after meeting Ukrainian President Volodymir Zelenskiy in Kyiv.
European Union and NATO member Bulgaria has condemned the Russian invasion of Ukraine, but is yet to decide on whether to send military aid to Kiyv, with one of the partners in Petkov's four-party government opposing such a move.
"This is a genuine request, which I personally will present to the coalition council and I hope next week, when we will be voting in the parliament on military technical assistance to Ukraine, that it will be a key part of the package," Petkov told reporters in Kyiv.
Petkov's centrist PP party and two other coalition partners are in favour of supporting Ukraine with military aid, while the fourth party, the Socialists, who have also opposed imposing sanctions on Russia, see it as a direct involvement in the conflict.
Bulgaria's parliament is expected to approve the move with support from some of the opposition parties.
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Jurgen Klopp ‘humbled’ to sign new Liverpool contract
By John Sinnott and George Ramsay, CNN
Jurgen Klopp says he is “delighted, humbled, blessed, privileged and excited” to sign a new contract with Liverpool.
The 54-year-old German took charge of Liverpool in 2015, and since then has steered the Reds to the club’s sixth Champions League title in 2019 and first league title in 30 years in 2020.
Klopp’s previous contract as manager had been due to end in 2024. Liverpool has not announced when the new deal is set to expire.
“There is just so much to love about this place,” Klopp said in a statement on the club website. “I knew that before I came here, I got to know it even better after I arrived and now I know it more than ever before.
“Like any healthy relationship, it always has to be a two-way street; you have to be right for each other. The feeling we were absolutely right for each other is what brought me here in the first place and it’s why I’ve extended previously.”
Assistant managers Pepijn Lijnders and Peter Krawietz have also signed new contracts with Liverpool.
Since joining from German side Borussia Dortmund, Klopp has transformed Liverpool into one of the best club football sides in the world.
Having already won the League Cup this season, his team is bidding to also win an unprecedented quadruple by claiming the Champions League, Premier League and FA Cup titles.
On Wednesday, Liverpool defeated Villarreal in their Champions League semifinal first leg and on May 14 faces Chelsea in the FA Cup final.
In the Premier League, the Reds are one point behind Manchester City with five games left to play this season.
“There is a freshness about us as a club still and this energises me,” Klopp added.
“For as long as I have been here, our owners have been unbelievably committed and energetic about this club and it is clear that right now this applies to our future as much as I’ve ever known.”
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Football “super agent” Mino Raiola shot back on Thursday at widespread media claims that he had died at the age of 54, taking to Twitter to say he was angered by the reports.
Reports of the death of Raiola, whose clients include Paul Pogba and one of world football’s current hottest properties, Erling Braut Haaland, quickly spread from Italy.
It was the second time this year that speculation surrounding his health has been denied by Raiola or his entourage.
“Current health status for the ones wondering: pissed off second time in four months they kill me. Seem also able to ressuscitate (sic),” Raiola’s official Twitter account said.
Raiola’s agency had earlier told AFP that reports of his death were “fake news” after Italian media widely claimed that he had passed away.
The Gazzetta Dello Sport, Italy’s most prestigious sports daily, even published an obituary for Raiola, who was born in southern Italy but raised in the Netherlands.
When asked by AFP whether the reports were true, Raiola’s agency said: “Mino is not dead, the stories are fake news”.
The agency would not reveal Raiola’s whereabouts nor whether he was sick.
Italian news agency ANSA quoted Alberto Zangrillo, the head of the intensive care unit at the San Raffaele hospital just outside Milan, as suggesting that Raiola was fighting for his life.
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“I am outraged by phone calls from pseudo-journalists who are speculating on the life of a man who is fighting,” Zangrillo said.
Raiola, whose clients also include AC Milan forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic, is one of the sport’s most influential agents and most controversial characters.
He has been accused of inflating player salaries to unsustainable levels and has been embroiled in controversy over commissions made on transfers.
In 2016, former Juventus general manager Giuseppe Marotta said Raiola earned 27 million euros ($28.3 million) from the sale of France international Pogba from Juventus to Manchester United that summer.
Football Leaks claimed that Raiola had received 49 million euros from three parties in the then world record 105 million-euro transfer.
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The first twin red-bellied lemurs, one of the world’s rarest primates, have been born at Chester Zoo.
The “absolutely tiny” pair, weighing just 70 grams each, were spotted by zookeepers nestled in their mother Aina’s thick fur moments after their birth.
The red-bellied lemur is currently listed as vulnerable to extinction due to habitat loss, hunting and the illegal wildlife trade.
Primate keeper at Chester Zoo Jessamine Smith said the birth of the twins to parents Aina and Frej is “incredibly special”.
The lemurs were discovered nestled in their mother Aina’s thick fur (Chester Zoo/PA)
“The birth of any red-bellied lemur is always a real boost for the conservation breeding programme, but to have twins born for the very first time at the zoo is incredibly special,” she said.
“At the moment they’re absolutely tiny, but they develop really quickly and within a few months will be off exploring the treetops by themselves.”
Ms Smith said the species is one of the few lemur species that form a monogamous couple, meaning they “pair up for life and live in a small family troop of mum, dad, and their offspring”.
“So far mum Aina and dad Frej are both doing a wonderful job of caring for their new babies – they can often be seen snuggled up in mum’s fur and clinging tightly to her as she leaps from tree to tree,” Ms Smith added.
The lemurs were born to parents Aina and Frej (Chester Zoo/PA)
The number of red-bellied lemurs has declined by more than 30% in recent years and an international conservation-breeding programme involving some of the world’s leading zoos is now working to secure their future.
Mike Jordan, director of animals and plants at the zoo, said: “Red-bellied lemurs are sadly undergoing a sharp decline in Madagascar, meaning the safety net population found in leading zoos around the world is becoming ever more important.
“The arrival of these two new babies will help us continue to play a vital role in ensuring the species has a future.” | https://www.indy100.com/viral/absolutely-tiny-twin-red-bellied-lemurs-born-at-chester-zoo | 2022-04-28T18:32:41Z | https://www.indy100.com/viral/absolutely-tiny-twin-red-bellied-lemurs-born-at-chester-zoo | true | 13 |
Apple will now let you buy parts to fix your own iPhone
CUPERTINO, Calif. - Apple has opened its Self Service Repair online store, which offers manuals and parts for customers seeking to fix their iPhones themselves, amid a strengthening "right to repair" movement.
The company on Wednesday announced the opening of the online shop and said it will sell more than 200 individual parts and tools, including iPhone screws, cameras, displays, batteries and SIM card trays. Previously, Apple customers had to reply on the company’s repair service or an authorized independent repair provider to fix devices.
The self-service repair shop is specifically for customers with the iPhone 12, iPhone 13 and iPhone SE (3rd generation), allowing those "who are experienced with the complexities of repairing electronic devices" to do their own repairs at home.
Apple said the shop is currently only available in the United States but will expand to additional countries later this year, starting in Europe.
To start the process, Apple stressed that customers should first review the repair manual for the product they want to repair by visiting support.apple.com/self-service-repair. After, they can order the necessary parts and tools on the Apple Self Service Repair Store.
"Every genuine Apple part is designed and engineered for each product, and goes through extensive testing to ensure the highest quality, safety, and reliability," Apple said in a statement. "The parts are the same ones — at the same price — as those available to Apple’s network of authorized repair providers."
Customers can rent tool kits for one week for $49 with free shipping if they don’t want to buy them outright. In some cases, they will also receive credit when returning a replaced part for recycling, the company said.
The company noted how "the vast majority of customers" do not have experience repairing electronic devices and said visiting a professional repair provider with certified technicians "is the safest and most reliable way to get a repair."
‘Right to repair’ movement
Why add the Self Service Repair shop? Apple said the move is part of its efforts to further expand access to repairs amid a growing "right to repair" movement, targeting everything from smartphones to videogame consoles and even tractors.
Unavailable parts, instruction manuals and diagnostic software and tools, product design restrictions, and locks on software embedded in devices have made many consumer products harder to fix and maintain, regulators and industry critics say.
On the other hand, many manufacturers have maintained that repair restrictions are needed to safeguard intellectual property, protect consumers from injuries that could result from fixing a product or using one that was improperly repaired, and guard against cybersecurity risks. Manufacturers say they could face liability or harm to their reputation if independent repair shops make faulty equipment repairs.
FILE - A person fixes a mobile phone at a shop in San Francisco, California, on Aug. 23, 2013. Photographer: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images
The U.S. Federal Trade Commission, the Biden administration, and state legislatures have been eyeing regulatory changes that would make it easier for Americans to repair their broken devices. In July, the FTC unanimously adopted a policy statement supporting the "right to repair" that pledges beefed-up enforcement efforts and could open the way to new regulations.
"These types of (repair) restrictions can significantly raise costs for consumers, stifle innovation, close off business opportunity for independent repair shops, create unnecessary electronic waste, delay timely repairs and undermine resiliency," FTC Chair Lina Khan said in a statement in July 2021. "The FTC has a range of tools it can use to root out unlawful repair restrictions, and today’s policy statement would commit us to move forward on this issue with new vigor."
A repair directive was also included in an executive order President Joe Biden also issued last summer, targeting what he labeled anti-competitive practices in tech, healthcare, banking and other key parts of the economy.
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WASHINGTON – The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate edged down for the first time in two months following a swift ascent to levels that have not been seen in more than a decade.
After seven weeks of increases, the average rate on a 30-year mortgage inched down to 5.1% from 5.11% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday. Last week's average rate was the highest since April of 2010. One year ago the 30-year rate stood at 2.98%.
Federal Reserve officials have signaled that they will take an aggressive approach to fighting high inflation, saying that half-point interest rate hikes, rather than traditional quarter-point increases, “could be appropriate” multiple times this year. The Fed raised its main borrowing rate by a quarter-point in March, its first increase since late in 2018.
Last week, the National Association of Realtors reported that sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in March to the slowest pace in nearly two years with surging mortgage rates and record-high prices sidelining would-be homebuyers just as the spring buying season begins.
Median home prices in March jumped 15% from a year ago at this time to $375,300. That’s an all-time high on data going back to 1999, NAR said.
With inflation at a four-decade high, rising mortgage rates, elevated home prices and tight supply of homes for sale, homeownership has become less attainable, particularly for first-time buyers.
"The combination of swift home price growth and the fastest mortgage rate increase in over forty years is finally affecting purchase demand," said Freddie Mac’s Chief Economist Sam Khater.
Some economists suggest that home sales this year could decline as much as 10% from 2021 levels.
Freddie Mac reported that the average rate on 15-year, fixed-rate mortgages, popular among those refinancing their homes, rose to 4.4% from 4.38% last week. One year ago it stood at 2.31%. | https://www.wsls.com/business/2022/04/28/long-term-us-mortgage-rates-edge-down-this-week-to-51/ | 2022-04-28T18:45:45Z | https://www.wsls.com/business/2022/04/28/long-term-us-mortgage-rates-edge-down-this-week-to-51/ | false | 75 |
TIJUANA (Border Report) — More soldiers have been deployed to the city of Tijuana to fight the ongoing cartel wars in the city. About 200 arrived on Tuesday.
Officials say they will help support other national guard troops that are already fighting organized crime.
“The conflict over control of production, distribution and sales of drugs led by organized delinquents within the state of Baja California has generated a large number of homicides as a result of these activities,” said General Francisco Javier Hernández Almanza, the head of the Mexico’s National Guard in Baja California.
Hernández Almanza made these comments as the soldiers arrived in one of Tijuana’s military installations before almost immediately dispatching the newly-arrived troops across the city.
“Under instructions of the president we received 200 members of the special forces as a way to try and reduce violent events, now we have about 3700 soldiers in place,” said Hernández Almanza.
The general said they will continue to do vehicle checks across the city.
“It’s precisely because of the public’s safety that we will continue to do vehicle stops and checkpoints,” said Hernández Almanza. “We’ve had positive results, I don’t know how many, but we’ve recovered weapons and drugs.” | https://cw39.com/news/nationworld/more-mexican-soldiers-arrive-to-fight-drug-cartels-in-tijuana/ | 2022-04-28T18:45:52Z | https://cw39.com/news/nationworld/more-mexican-soldiers-arrive-to-fight-drug-cartels-in-tijuana/ | false | 22 |
ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Turkey on Thursday rejected accusations that its warplanes conducted unauthorized military flights over Greek islands, pointing the finger at fellow NATO-member Greece instead.
A Turkish Foreign Ministry statement said accusations made by Greece “do not reflect the truth” and insisted that it was Greece’s air force that carried out “provocative flights” near Turkey’s coast, allegedly violating its airspace repeatedly over the southwestern towns of Didim, Datca and Dalaman.
“While Greece is the party which started and escalated the tension — accusing our country of unfounded allegations is incompatible with the recent positive agenda and good neighborly relations between the two countries,” the Turkish statement read.
Turkey and Greece have long-standing sea and air boundary disputes that intensified with moves to explore potential undersea natural gas reserves.
The disagreement has resulted in near-daily air force patrols and interception missions, mostly in disputed airspace around Greek islands that are near Turkey’s coastline.
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said Thursday he contacted NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg to report the alleged airspace violations by Turkey that he said included unauthorized flights over several large Greek islands.
“I made it clear to Secretary-General Stoltenberg that this type of behavior by a NATO ally in the southeast flank of the alliance is simply unacceptable. It undermines European security as well as the unity of purpose of NATO,” Mitsotakis said.
Mitsotakis made the comments at a meeting with Finnish Prime Minister Sanna Marin.
On Wednesday, Turkey’s ambassador to Athens was summoned to Greece’s Foreign Ministry to receive a complaint about the unauthorized military flights.
Turkey's Foreign Ministry called on Greece to “stop provocative actions and rhetoric” and to support recently-resumed talks that aim to build confidence between the two countries.
“There is no change in Turkey’s attitude toward resolving all Aegean disputes, including the width of the airspace, within the framework of a sincere dialog, in accordance with international law,” the ministry statement read. | https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4522679 | 2022-04-28T18:45:58Z | https://www.taiwannews.com.tw/en/news/4522679 | false | 22 |
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Brexit border checks delayed again as Rees-Mogg admits they would cost £1bn
28 April 2022, 18:19
The Government has delayed plans for a fourth time to impose further checks on EU goods entering the UK as Jacob Rees-Mogg admitted the move would cost £1bn.
The Brexit Opportunities Minister said it would be "wrong to impose new administrative burdens and risk disruption at ports" and added that no further import controls would be imposed on EU goods this year.
Mr Rees-Mogg said a "new regime of border import controls" will be established by the end of 2023 - despite it being the fourth time the plans have been pushed back.
Fears of rising inflation and the ongoing war in Ukraine have been blamed as the main reasons for the delay.
Goods moving from the UK will continue to be subject to checks in the EU, despite the Government deciding not to introduce the controls in Britain.
Controls which already exist on the UK borders will continue.
Read More: James O'Brien says 'even French fascists' think leaving EU is 'stupid' after Brexit
In a statement to MPs, Mr Rees-Mogg said: "When the UK left the European Union, we regained the right to manage our own borders in a way that works for Britain.
"British businesses and people going about their daily lives are being hit by rising costs caused by Russia's war in Ukraine and in energy prices.
He added: "It would therefore be wrong to impose new administrative burdens and risk disruption at ports and to supply chains at this point.
"The remaining import controls on EU goods will no longer be introduced this year - saving British businesses up to £1 billion in annual costs."
The new border regime will apply equally to goods from the EU and from the rest of the world.
Mr Rees-Mogg said it will be based on "a proper assessment of risk, with a proportionate, risk-based and technologically advanced approach to controls."
The controls which have been scrapped include controls over the import of chilled meats from the EU, safety and security declarations, and checks on plant and animal products.
But, port operators and farming groups expressed frustration that time and money spent preparing for the new checks has been "wasted" despite the government promising to have "the world's best border."
Tim Morris, chief executive of the UK Major Ports Group, said: "Many ports have been working incredibly hard and have invested over £100 million of their own money to build a network of brand new border checks to meet the requirements the Government has been insisting on for several years.
"This now looks like wasted time, effort and money to develop what we fear will be highly bespoke white elephants. "Government needs to engage urgently with ports to agree how the substantial investments made in good faith can be recovered."
Dominic Goudie, head of international trade at the The Food and Drink Federation, welcomed the move in the context of supply chain disruption caused by the pandemic and the Ukraine war.
Read More: Plans to 'tear up' NI Protocol to be included in Queen’s Speech
"While businesses have already spent a good deal of time and money preparing for the new border regime, we welcome the clarity today's announcement brings.
"The UK Government must now work with industry to design a new, modern and innovative border system which brings genuine benefits to businesses and consumers."
A Downing Street spokesperson denied it was edging towards a position where it would accept EU controls.
"That is not the approach we are taking. We are using the flexibility that the UK Government has to decide how and when to introduce this approach," they said.
"We think there is more work to do on a new model that better utilises data and technology. We are still committed to introducing these checks." | https://www.lbc.co.uk/politics/brexit-border-checks-abandoned-jacob-rees-mogg-cost-1bn/ | 2022-04-28T18:46:05Z | https://www.lbc.co.uk/politics/brexit-border-checks-abandoned-jacob-rees-mogg-cost-1bn/ | false | 1 |
After New York state's top court this week crushed Democratic hopes of coming out ahead in this decade's redistricting cycle, the party faces an increasingly precarious legal environment in the hyper-partisan battle over drawing legislative lines.
New York's Court of Appeals on Wednesday overturned a map that Democrats muscled through the state legislature there, deciding that a nonpartisan expert will instead draw the lines for the state's 26 congressional districts. It was at least the fifth time this cycle a state court has ruled that maps drawn by its state legislature were too partisan, with a Democratic map in Maryland also falling and Republican-drawn ones in Kansas, North Carolina and Ohio being tossed out as well.
Still, Republicans are favored to win state Supreme Court races in North Carolina and Ohio in November that'd enable those GOP-controlled legislatures to implement more partisan maps before 2024. In contrast, the 4-3 New York decision came from a court appointed entirely by Democrats, a party that now finds itself bound to a bipartisan process written into the state's constitution.
“Democratic judges are not really as inclined to excuse extreme partisan gerrymandering as Republican ones are,” said Lakshya Jain, a lecturer at the University of California-Berkeley who writes on redistricting at the website Split Ticket. “Democrats for a long time have been pushing for redistricting reform and anti-gerrymandering legislation,” Jain noted, and that seeps into their judges' preferences.
The biggest test of this potential legal asymmetry comes in Florida, where Democrats and civil rights groups are challenging a congressional map that Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed through the GOP-controlled legislature there. Legislators had initially balked at the map, which aggressively favors their party, because it dismantles two plurality-Black districts in possible violation of the state's Fair Districts Amendment, which requires lawmakers to draw districts that let racial and linguistic minorities pick their chosen representatives.
Republicans insist they've followed the law in Florida, though many legal experts disagree.
“This is not a difficult legal question,” said Douglas Spencer, a law professor at the University of Colorado-Boulder. “It would be a complete abdication of the rule of law if they take the most gerrymandered map in American history and let it stand.”
Spencer said he's optimistic Florida's state supreme court will ultimately strike down the map but notes he's in a minority among redistricting experts. That's because six of the seven members of the state supreme court were appointed by Republican governors.
Democrats began the once-a-decade redistricting cycle anxiously, with Republicans in control of drawing vastly more congressional seats. That's due to a combination of GOP success in state elections and that Democrats' reform push has led them to cede line-drawing power to independent commissions in states they control, like Colorado.
But Democrats were relatively successful, shifting the typical House seat close to President Joe Biden’s five-point margin of victory in 2020. Until the end of the New York and Florida litigation, it's impossible to precisely evaluate how the party did, but it's likely the map will still lean more toward Democrats than after 2010, when Republicans used their statehouse dominance to try to lock in a House majority through partisan maps. But much of Democrats' gains came in New York, the most populous state where the party controlled line-drawing and one where it stood to net as many as four House seats in its partisan map.
The recent flurry of state court actions are due to a legal ruling at the tail end of the last redistricting cycle. In 2019, the U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority ruled that federal courts have no role in policing partisan gerrymanders, or maps drawn explicitly to benefit one party by contorting lines to capture enough of its voters to reliably win elections.
That kicked redistricting litigation into state courts. “State courts have in a lot of ways been the hero this cycle,” said Michael Li of the Brennan Center for Social Justice, which argues against gerrymandering and for redistricting reform.
But Li noted state courts have vulnerabilities that the federal system doesn't have. The composition of many state courts change from election to election, making rulings in places like North Carolina and Ohio dependent on whichever party has the political winds at its back in November. State courts are also uneven — in some states such as New York they aggressively strike down gerrymanders, while in places like Texas, the state supreme court is so conservative that civil rights groups have routinely not even bothered to ask it for help, instead going to federal courts to challenge maps drawn by the GOP-controlled legislature in recent decades.
There's even more uncertainty over the legal landscape of redistricting this cycle because the conservative majority on the U.S. Supreme Court has indicated it may rewrite the rules that govern the drawing of legislative districts. In February, conservatives on the court said they may revise the standards on how to draw districts that comply with the Voting Right Act's requirement that minorities get a chance to choose their own representatives and are not simply scattered among voters of other races. And in March, four conservative justices indicated they wanted to consider Republican lawyers' arguments that only state legislatures — and not state courts — have the say in drawing congressional maps.
Still, redistricting reformers said they remain heartened by how courts performed in this cycle so far. Suzanne Almeida of Common Cause, a frequent litigant opposing gerrymanders, noted that courts in Republican states like Ohio have joined ones in deep Democratic states like New York in striking down partisan maps.
“If I ran the world," Almeida said, there'd be national standards against gerrymandering to ensure skewed maps in one big state don't tilt the entire congressional map. But a Democratic proposal for just that foundered in Congress earlier this year. So, Almeida said, ”we are taking the wins that we can take." | https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Democrats-face-worsening-legal-environment-on-17134129.php | 2022-04-28T18:46:15Z | https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Democrats-face-worsening-legal-environment-on-17134129.php | true | 27 |
At the Columbia Shuswap Regional District (CSRD) Board Meeting on April 21, Directors voted unanimously to support allocating $496,417 towards construction of the proposed indoor pool facility in Golden
The nearly half-million dollars will be allocated to the project providing the area’s voters approve of the project in a referendum that will be held on Oct. 15, 2022, in conjunction with the next local government elections.
The funds come from the sale of the CSRD’s portion of the Golden Visitor Centre property, which sold in 2019. Proceeds from the sale were divided between the Town of Golden and the CSRD.
The Town of Golden allocated its portion of the proceeds towards the purchase of land to facilitate the Town’s River Walk Project.
Provincial legislation requires that the funds from the Visitor Centre property sale be directed towards another capital project that has benefits for the area taxpayers.
Currently, the indoor aquatic centre has an estimated price tag of approximately $35 million.
READ MORE: Fundraising strategy in the works for proposed aquatic centre in Golden
Funding will also come from grant programs, as well as from corporate and citizen contributions.
The funding commitment will assist with developing other fundraising opportunities for the project, as some grant applications require a certain level of financial backing to qualify, according to the CSRD.
An extensive public consultation process identified broad public support for the development of an indoor aquatic centre for year-round use, as the existing outdoor pool in Golden is aging and has reached the end of its useful life. The preferred option identified in the public feasibility study features both lap and leisure pools, a hot tub, sauna and multipurpose room.
Currently the project is in the fundraising stage, which will help determine the amount of taxpayer borrowing required to construct the facility.
The CSRD approved the hiring of a consultant to develop and deliver the strategy and campaign for the facility in November 2021, with KEA Canada Ltd. has been hired, with an initial allocation of $100,000.
The referendum question is still to be determined. It will be announced later in 2022, once more information has been obtained through this phase of the project.
The proposed site contains the arena, curling rink (both to remain) and the current outdoor pool (to be removed).
According to the technical briefing from HCMA Architecture + Design, over $1.3 million in repairs and replacements will be required by 2026 for the current outdoor pool, which was built in 1978.
Community engagement kicked off in 2020 and has been ongoing for over a year, with an interactive online survey and open houses for information and feedback.
The entire report, as well as other documents, can be viewed at the goldenondeck.ca website. | https://www.thegoldenstar.net/news/csrd-pledges-nearly-funds-towards-indoor-aquatic-centre-in-golden/ | 2022-04-28T18:50:48Z | https://www.thegoldenstar.net/news/csrd-pledges-nearly-funds-towards-indoor-aquatic-centre-in-golden/ | true | 1 |
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Northwestern baseball beats Shepaug Valley behind DiVita’s arm
WINSTED — Northwestern’s baseball team beat Shepaug Valley 7-4 on Monday afternoon in a game that required stellar pitching on both sides to keep the scoring in check. Each team got great performances from its hurlers, but the Spartans scored their four runs on just three hits....
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Jennifer Aniston: three SECRETS of the actress to have a figure of envy at 53 years
Jennifer Aniston He is one of the most beloved celebrities in Hollywood, since he has stood out both on television and in the cinema, in addition to standing out for his sympathy.
Without a doubt, it is one of the stars that also has dazzled with her beauty and figurebecause at 53 years old he looks more radiant than ever.
Currently, it has one of the most enviable figures and everyone wants to know what its secrets to stay as we saw it in its first steps in the middle.
Secrets of Jennifer Aniston to have a figure of envy
Cardio
The routines of cardio They are the most basic of what the actress usually does, since it is something she practices every day and tries to find different ways to do it so as not to get bored.
The protagonist of “Friends” created her own routine, which consists of dividing the exercises into three in a total of 45 minutes, where she practices spinning, elliptical machine and running.
Although each set seems little, in reality it is more than enough if it is done with the necessary power. The producer also includes boxing in her routine because of its intensity that allows you to burn up to 600 calories.
Mental health
The star usually performs certain activities that are related to taking care of his mental health, one of them is to meditatewrite in an intimate diary as a therapeutic way to let off steam.
Likewise, one of the ways to relax is to drink a maca (Peruvian tuber) and cocoa smoothie, which provides antioxidant properties, as well as increased energy.
collagen
Aniston is also a businesswoman and is part of a firm that has products with collagen as a supplement and other substances to improve elastin and support the structure of the dermis.
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The Minnesota State University Department of Theatre & Dance completes its school year performances with the Spring Dance Concert 7:30 p.m. Friday and 2 p.m. Saturday in the Ted Paul Theatre of the Earley Center for Performing Arts.
Dances come from three Andreas guest artists, which is more than usual, said Director of Dance Daniel Stark. Two student dances also will be featured, with a total of eight pieces representing a wide variety of styles, from tap and ballet to hip-hop.
McKenna Prill, a theater major and dance minor, has a unique solo piece called “Norma Jean,” which uses Marilyn Monroe interviews as its audio backdrop. She said her idea was to take the “presentational mask Marilyn Monroe would put on to please the public and to show/unmask how she was really feeling.”
“I have been obsessed with Marilyn Monroe and her life story since I was a little girl,” she said. Although Monroe often gets pushed into the “dumb blonde” category, Prill said she is anything but that.
“The piece is titled ‘Norma Jean’ because that was her name before she felt like the need to change it. … She’s not picture perfect, even if we want her to be,” Prill said. She wears the classic Marilyn Monroe white dress and will include many of the star’s classic poses throughout the dance.
She compared Monroe to Robin Williams, the wildly funny comedian who, in reality, suffered from depression.
“I want this piece to remind people to see past the surface and have more empathy for what might really be going on underneath the ‘mask’ people put on to hide it.”
In her choreographer’s notes Prill writes: “Marilyn Monroe is a beauty icon. However, she was much more than a ‘sex goddess.’ This piece is a take on revealing the tragedies of Marilyn Monroe’s life — the mask that lies underneath the smile.”
First-year MFA dance student Parisha Rajbhandari has choreographed a piece called “Soundcheck” which, she said, “was generated from the vocabulary and knowledge of hip-hop dance, improvisation and rhythm play.” She uses the song “Fly As Me” by Silk Sonic to move the four dancers.
“The song, music artists of the band, fun, and the instrument play are some of the driving forces of this piece,” she said. “Dancers are embodying vocals and instruments, all while maintaining their individual personas.”
Allison Doughty Marquesen, an adjunct faculty member and frequent contributor to the department’s two annual concerts, has choreographed “The Eye (I).” It is a contemporary ballet of dynamic movement, with a wide range from percussively sharp to elegantly fluid.
Mary Stark’s piece, “Ducky Shincrackers,” is a fast-paced tap dance that takes its cue from music and movement of the energetic 1940s. “Shincrackers” is a 1940s slang term that means “good dancers.”
Giselle Mejia’s piece is called “Mambo y Jumba” and is a celebration of a fusion of dance styles, set to the music of Latin jazz. The music and dance styles are a fusion that blends rhythms and percussion of Cuba and the Spanish Caribbean with European and African elements.
In it, four dancers use the song “Fly as Me” by Silk Sonic to embody vocals and instruments while maintaining their individual personas. She said that as audiences witness this performance, they will become a part of the dance.
The Student Dance Showcase, which features student pieces not included in the concert, will be 2 p.m. Sunday at the Ted Paul Theatre. Tickets are $5 and available at the door. | https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/lifestyles/unmasking-marilyn-norma-jean-inspired-by-truth-about-the-star/article_965a3a16-c637-11ec-8087-ebbab65f8268.html | 2022-04-28T18:54:36Z | https://www.mankatofreepress.com/news/lifestyles/unmasking-marilyn-norma-jean-inspired-by-truth-about-the-star/article_965a3a16-c637-11ec-8087-ebbab65f8268.html | true | 1 |
Munster have made eight changes as the team was named for the crucial United Rugby Championship clash against Cardiff Blues.
Peter O’Mahony and Simon Zebo return to the side for Friday night’s match at Musgrave Park.
The Ireland internationals missed last weekend’s win over Ulster, as head coach Johann van Graan has named a strong side in a bid to seal a home quarter-final.
Mike Haley is retained at full-back with Calvin Nash and Zebo coming into the side on either flank.
Rory Scannell starts at inside centre with Chris Farrell keeping his place at 13 as Conor Murray and Ben Healy form the half-back partnership.
John Ryan joins Jeremy Loughman and Diarmuid Barron in the front row with Thomas Ahern starting in the engine room alongside Jean Kleyn. Captain O’Mahony, Alex Kendellen and Jack O’Donoghue complete the side.
Academy hooker Scott Buckley is among the replacements, where Ireland international trio Craig Casey, Joey Carbery and Shane Daly provide the backline back-up.
Munster sit third in the United Rugby Championship table on 51 points with two games remaining, as Van Graan’s side look to seal a top four finish.
Munster team to face Cardiff Blues:
Mike Haley; Calvin Nash, Chris Farrell, Rory Scannell, Simon Zebo; Ben Healy, Conor Murray; Jeremy Loughman, Diarmuid Barron, John Ryan; Jean Kleyn, Thomas Ahern; Peter O’Mahony (C), Alex Kendellen, Jack O’Donoghue.
Replacements: Scott Buckley, Josh Wycherley, Keynan Knox, Jason Jenkins, Jack Daly, Craig Casey, Joey Carbery, Shane Daly. | https://extra.ie/2022/04/28/sport/rugby/munster-team-cardiff-blues | 2022-04-28T18:59:25Z | https://extra.ie/2022/04/28/sport/rugby/munster-team-cardiff-blues | true | 1 |
Family of pedestrian killed by car in Huntington Beach believes there's more to the story
Huntington Beach Police said a 25-year-old West Point graduate, who was home to see family, was critically injured on Beach Boulevard last week as he walked in traffic lanes in the early morning hours. His family said that story doesn't make sense.
"They just said he was in a car accident. So, we get there, I assume maybe he has some scrapes and bruises, maybe broken bones," said Tammy Broadus.
However, her brother Stephen Broadus was much worse off than that. Surgeons at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center did brain surgery on the 25-year-old on Easter to try and save his life, but he died over the weekend.
"He fought for his life in the hospital for a week. He held on for a week and went with Jesus," Kathleen Youngsma, Broadus's mother said.
According to police, Broadus was struck by a car on Beach Boulevard at around 4 a.m. as he walked in traffic lanes, but for people who know the retired Army Ranger, who they describe as bright and driven and who had just accepted a job at Amazon, the story doesn't add up.
"We believe he could have been running from something or if there was an altercation. So, we're just trying to use the phone calls and evidence we have," said Christian Laurent, a friend of Broadus's.
A friend talked to Broadus as he left the popular bar Bungalow and, according to his sister, there were problems.
"It's at 3:15 when he texts his friend another time and tells him he's been jumped twice and has a concussion. We don't know if they still continued going after him after they jumped him a second time. All we know is another hour passes and he gets hit by a car," his sister, Tammy, said.
She also wondered whether her brother's injuries prevented him from safely getting home.
"At this time, the police department doesn't have any calls for service or any sort of reports relating to an altercation taking place in the evening or earlier that morning. However, as part of this ongoing investigation, we are looking into that,' Huntington Beach Public Affairs Manager Jennifer Carey said. | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2583390614742/family-of-pedestrian-killed-by-car-in-huntington-beach-believes-there-s-more-to-the-story | 2022-04-28T19:00:42Z | https://www.newsbreak.com/news/2583390614742/family-of-pedestrian-killed-by-car-in-huntington-beach-believes-there-s-more-to-the-story | true | 2 |
DI Ray’s Maya Sondhi has taken a swipe at Line of Duty boss Jed Mercurio as she revealed why he HAD to sign her up.
Maya played Maneet Bindra in Jed's hit series Line of Duty from 2016 to 2019, when her character was brutally killed off.
Maneet had her throat slit on the jetty by Ryan Pilkington, and it seems her alter ego's death is something she won't forget in a hurry.
During an interview with The Sun's TV Mag about her new series DI Ray, which she wrote, Maya joked the show came about because Jed owed her following her Line of Duty death.
Speaking about their collaboration, Jed, who serves as an Executive Producer, said: "Maya and I worked together for a long time and we've been talking about developing ideas - I knew how much writing she was doing.
"And I really wanted to support her voice as a writer and find a way that we could give her own show.
"It was really about: ‘How do we find a way to tell that story that reaches the mass audience?’
"There’s a lot of programming, where you kind of preaching to the converted, programming that's about these issues, which are hugely important.
"But often it's the same small audiences who are watching those shows, and we were really interested in finding a way that we could give Maya’s writing a platform that would reach beyond that niche."
However, Maya added with a laugh: "Also, he owed me this because he killed me. I needed another job. I needed a new job."
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The drama follows Bend It like Beckham star Parminder Nagra in the title role of Birmingham-based police detective Rachita Ray.
A synopsis for the series says Rachita is a Leicester-born police officer "who takes on a case that forces her to confront a lifelong personal conflict between her British identity and her South Asian heritage".
Speaking about why the show was important to him, Jed said: "I felt that the blend of the identity crisis story, the heritage conflict story, alongside a police procedural could be developed into something that would stand a very good chance of getting on a mainstream channel.
"We were incredibly fortunate that ITV responded to the material with so much support.
"It’s just so important that we have such a large television industry that serves the UK audience and travels overseas.
"And it's really important that we give a platform to all kinds of voices, just not the traditional ones."
DI Ray premieres on ITV on Monday, May 2 at 9pm. TV Mag is available for free every Saturday, only in The Sun.
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ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Midday" game were:
01-12-19-24-34
(one, twelve, nineteen, twenty-four, thirty-four)
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the New York Lottery's "Take 5 Midday" game were:
01-12-19-24-34
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Olivia Wilde gets served with custody papers during CinemaCon presentation
Actor and filmmaker Olivia Wilde was reportedly served custody papers recently during her CinemaCon presentation.
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Actor and filmmaker Olivia Wilde was reportedly served custody papers recently during her CinemaCon presentation. According to Fox News, Wilde was on stage discussing her film 'Don't Worry Darling' when she was interrupted by a woman with an envelope labelled 'Personal and Confidential'. She reportedly asked the woman, "This is for me?"
Wilde called the envelope "very mysterious" and decided "to open it now because it feels like it's a script," according to reports. After she opened it, the actor continued with her presentation without mentioning it again. It wasn't a script, but custody papers served by a process server. Jason
and Wilde share two kids, Otis and Daisy. "Papers were drawn up to establish jurisdiction relating to the children of Ms Wilde and Mr Sudeikis," a source told Fox News. It continued, "Mr Sudeikis had no prior knowledge of the time or place that the envelope would have been delivered as this would solely be up to the process service company involved and he would never condone her being served in such an inappropriate manner."
Sudeikis and Wilde began a romantic relationship in 2011. He proposed to her in 2013, though they never officially tied the knot. It's unclear when the couple called the relationship off, but they publicly confirmed it in November 2020. (ANI)
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Just two months ago, a pile of potentially contaminated, excavated dirt stood at least three stories high at 119th Street and 20th Avenue, towering over Flushing Bay.
Now, it seems, the pile, is gone — but only after the state Department of Conservation issued nine different violations to city Department of Design and Construction-hired contractor EIC Associates for its failure to adhere to environmental protection guidelines.
Community Board 7’s environmental chair, visiting scientist and faculty member at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution James Cervino, who not only filed complaints with the state but also with the Environmental Protection Agency, is thrilled.
“They got the pile down to a manageable minimum,” Cervino said. “[That’s what happens] when the DEC comes in.”
The pile’s disappearance comes after the Chronicle reported extensively on the environmental concerns at the site in question. Cervino credited the change in large part to the Chronicle’s work.
The site is part of the College Point sewer update, a project that has been ongoing for more than five years now, and had effectively functioned as a transfer station for demolition dirt from the entire 20-block project.
That excavated material was found to have contained creosote timbers, which can be harmful when in contact with soil and water, which, considering its proximity to Flushing Bay, raised some red flags.
When the Chronicle previously asked Joseph A. Branco, a founding partner of EIC, whether the site was a transfer station, he said, “What we have is the materials that are disposed of [for the whole project], every two or three days, we have materials going out. I mean, these are the excavated material[s] going out, but it’s not a transfer station, per se.”
EIC could not be reached for comment for this story.
Since the Chronicle last reported on the issue in mid-February, a DEC spokesperson has said that the site is not a transfer station, as the permits issued for the project do not allow for one.
However, the Chronicle also obtained documentation of the alleged DDC and EIC violations at the 119th Street location. Among the nine different violations are a “substantially inadequate” Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan. More specifically, that violation notes that the “construction staging/stockpiling area” is not in the SWPPP.
On top of that, the document notes that the construction material could potentially go into Flushing Bay on a windy day or after a rainstorm, and that the necessary control measures for that, such as a boom curtain, were not in place. That was exacerbated by the fact that the pile was not sufficiently covered.
The DEC also flagged several procedural, training and site upkeep shortcomings in the document.
The accompanying notice from the DEC, dated Jan. 27, says EIC and the DDC could be fined up to $37,500 for each of those nine — as much as $337,500 in total. It also notes that a compliance meeting would need to be scheduled prior to Feb. 14.
As for where the excavated material is now, Cervino said that it was taken to a facility in New Jersey that accepts excavated material, as originally planned, which is common practice. | https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/excavated-dirt-pile-is-no-more-in-college-pt/article_e740a5a4-ee91-5593-91d0-6890130a220f.html | 2022-04-28T19:12:07Z | https://www.qchron.com/editions/queenswide/excavated-dirt-pile-is-no-more-in-college-pt/article_e740a5a4-ee91-5593-91d0-6890130a220f.html | true | 1 |
The Tel Aviv premiere of Barry Levinson’s new movie, The Survivor, the true story of Harry Haft, who survived Auschwitz by boxing, at Cinema City Glilot on Tuesday night was an emotional event. Two of its producers, Matti Leshem and Joel Greenberg, were in the audience and were especially excited about showing the film in Israel.
The movie, which opened in theaters all over the country on Thursday to mark Holocaust Heroes and Martyrs Remembrance Day, and which was released in the United States on HBO on April 27, stars Ben Foster in the lead role and has a supporting cast that includes Peter Sarsgaard, Vicky Krieps and Danny DeVito. But, the standout performance is unquestionably by Foster in the lead role and the actor gives is extraordinary both as a professional boxer trying to shake his wartime trauma in New York in the late 40s and as an emaciated death camp inmate a few years before that, who was forced to box by the Nazi guards. Foster lost 62 pounds to play Haft during the war and the effort paid off: He is completely convincing in the concentration-camp scenes and he will likely be nominated for an Oscar.
In an interview a few hours before the premiere, business partners and friends Leshem and Greenberg spoke about the long journey to get this story to the screen and why they persisted against heavy odds.
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For Greenberg, who was an executive producer on the film, The Survivor is his first foray into movie producing. He is a lawyer whose first job out of law school was hunting Nazis who were in America illegally for the Office of Special Investigations (OSI). He is a founder of Susquehanna International Group, LLP (“SIG”), which is involved in trading and market making, institutional sales, research and venture capital around the world, and a co-founder of Seed The Dream Foundation (STDF), which works to empower people through education.
Said Leshem, “When we started our company New Mandate, we made a pledge to each other that we were going to tell these important Jewish stories and Israeli stories. We weren’t going to make propaganda, but we were going to cast these stories in a positive light, and to make people pay attention, but we were not going to do it in a parochial way, we wanted to do it in a big way, we wanted to make sure the world was going to see these things. I feel very grateful that we’ve had such a big success with our first film. It’s kind of incredible.”
The road to this success was a long one and many less tenacious producers would have given up. Leshem and Greenberg read the script and loved it, and then were contacted by director Barry Levinson, who had also read it and been impressed.
Levinson, who won an Oscar for directing Rain Man (which also won Best Picture) and who has directed a number of movies about American Jewish life, among them Avalon, Liberty Heights and Diner, is a force to be reckoned with in the film industry.
They knew him only by reputation, but when they met, Levinson regaled them with Hollywood stories, and then, Leshem recalled, “Barry told us this story about how he was a kid, and his mother’s uncle came to see them and he would wake up at night, screaming in a language he didn’t understand. And when he was 14, his mother told him, your uncle – my uncle – was in the Shoah... Barry comes from a generation of assimilated American Jews that never wanted to talk about that past. He has made a lot of films about American Jews but had never dealt with the issue of the Holocaust before.”
Eventually, they were able to track down the full story of Levinson’s uncle’s time in the camps and the director was grateful to learn it.
Leshem is the son of Moshe Leshem, who was Israel’s ambassador to a number of countries, among them Denmark, as well as to the UN, and who survived the Holocaust as a member of a resistance cell in Czechoslovakia. Leshem knew of his father’s Holocaust experiences, although his father did not talk about them in detail when he was a child.
“People didn’t really talk about it then,” Leshem said. “At some point, I made him sit down and I interviewed him on video. That videotape now is part of permanent record of US Holocaust Museum in DC.”
While Greenberg’s family all came to America before World War II, he also heard first-hand accounts of the horrors of the death camps from his in-laws.
After the three decided to work together, they still had to finance a film that would require expensive period settings and location shooting, as well as a large cast. Both Greenberg and Leshem invested their own money in it, and spent a long time looking for other backers, because it was a tough sell.
Asked whether that was because it was a period piece, too depressing or too Jewish, Leshem laughed and said, “All of those things... It’s one of the toughest projects I’ve worked on in my life period. But, I had Joel by me, whispering in my ear. Joel has this way about him that makes you think nothing is impossible.”
Said Greenberg, “I approached it as an outsider. I had a great deal of faith in the project, and I kept telling Matti and Barry and everyone else that we’ll get it done.”
The two credit BRON Studios, a company run by Aaron Gilbert of Canada, with making the film a reality.
Getting Foster on board was another crucial step. “His commitment and the way he wanted to approach this project were so intense,” said Leshem. Having Foster for the lead helped the producing team conquer the final obstacles.
“Everyone who touched this project did it because of a personal connection. We all felt we were part of something that was much larger than we were,” said Leshem.
As thousands watch The Survivor across Israel and millions more stream the film on HBO, they have made sure that the fascinating and unique story of Harry Haft, one survivor out of so many, will come alive for audiences today. For both Greenberg and Leshem, this project has always been more than a movie.
Asked what he hoped younger viewers would get out of seeing the film, Greenberg said, “That they will understand what it took to survive, what it really took, that people didn’t survive unless there was some miraculous part of their story. And that people not forget that six million Jews died and that 1.5 million of them were children. That needs to be remembered. As well, what it took for the survivors to keep going, to build Israel and to build lives in America. The first-hand witnesses are very few at this point and it’s very important that this story not be forgotten.” | https://www.jpost.com/j-spot/article-705404 | 2022-04-28T19:12:36Z | https://www.jpost.com/j-spot/article-705404 | false | 1 |
Sports & Social officially opened at Two City Center, in Allentown, after a ribbon-cutting ceremony, on Thursday.
If you don’t know where this is, it’s next door to Starbucks and directly across the street from the PPL Center. It’s the site of the former Hamilton Kitchen & Bar, which closed late last year.
The 8,000-square-foot facility can host a variety of dinning and entertainment fun, from live music to watching sports and more.
Patrons will also have an opportunity to play a number of hands-on games like beer pong, foosball, skee-ball, shuffleboard, pop-a-shot and plenty of arcade options.
Sports & Social will also feature an outdoor patio, which will be dog-friendly. It will also showcase Sports & Social’s signature “Crush Bar,” offering a large selection of specialty crush drinks for those dining al fresco.
A number of made-from-scratch versions of gameday favorites like nachos and wings and plenty of curated cocktails and specialty drinks can be enjoyed.
The main dining area sports a 25-foot LED display as it’s centerpiece, allowing patrons to enjoy multiple games and events at once.
President of City Center Investment Corp. J.B. Reilly said, “Sports & Social is the first national dining and entertainment concept to come to downtown Allentown, and we’re thrilled to have them here.”
“Today’s grand opening of Sports & Social Allentown is another great milestone in our downtown’s reactivation,” said Mayor Matt Tuerk.
Sports & Social Allentown will be open daily 11 a.m. and close around 12 a.m., Sundays through Thursdays. On Fridays and Saturdays it will close around 2 a.m.
More about Sports & Social Allentown’s location can been found here.
Check out the gallery above to take a peek inside the new dining and entertainment playground.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were set to host their first official film screening at the White House on Thursday.
The Bidens will show HBO’s “The Survivor,” in honor of Yom HaShoah and Holocaust Remembrance Week, in the White House movie theater on the ground floor of the East Wing.
The film tells the story of boxer Harry Haft, who put the lives of fellow concentration camp prisoners at risk to save his own. The movie dramatizes Haft’s experience in Auschwitz, a central part of the Nazi death camp system.
An estimated 1.3 million people were deported to Auschwitz in German-occupied Poland and at least 1.1 million died, according to its museum and memorial website.
Director Barry Levinson, actor Ben Foster, who plays Haft, the film's producers and representatives of the American Jewish Community were expected to attend, the White House said.
HBO debuted “The Survivor” on Wednesday to mark Holocaust Remembrance Day. The film honors the 6 million Jews who died as part of Nazi Germany’s mass murder of European Jews.
The White House movie theater dates to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who had a cloakroom in the East Wing converted into a theater, where he watched news reels, including of World War II battles being fought in Europe and Asia. | https://www.chroniclejournal.com/entertainment/entertainment_news/bidens-to-show-the-survivor-for-holocaust-remembrance-week/article_ffd76e70-8465-510b-859a-b05492a4f620.html | 2022-04-28T19:14:08Z | https://www.chroniclejournal.com/entertainment/entertainment_news/bidens-to-show-the-survivor-for-holocaust-remembrance-week/article_ffd76e70-8465-510b-859a-b05492a4f620.html | true | 28 |
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LOS ANGELES, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coast Energy, a pioneering solar firm, announces the launch of its commercial and industrial (C&I) solar financing business. By offering unique financing solutions for solar panel installations, the firm is empowering business owners to immediately increase NOI and achieve ESG goals through solar energy.
Led by a team of industry veterans, Coast Energy is becoming one of the fastest growing solar development firms in the US. The company is advancing an innovative, turn-key approach to C&I solar that addresses the most common barriers for commercial real estate (CRE) owners: cost and complexity. Coast Energy handles every aspect of financing, development, installation, and operation of the solar system – streamlining an otherwise complex process to ensure that property owners receive immediate NOI benefits from headache-free solar energy.
"We want to provide simple but valuable solutions to building owners that are currently unavailable," said Tim Popp, Head of Company Operations. "Our approach is to make the process of transitioning to solar easy and transparent while adding immediate property value for our clients."
Coast Energy covers 100% of the system installation and ongoing operational costs through its market-leading Power Purchase Agreement (PPA). In exchange, building owners simply purchase dependable solar electricity from Coast Energy at a fixed rate – typically substantially lower than local utility rates. To ensure uninterrupted power, the building remains connected to the utility grid as a back-up source. If building owners sell the property, Coast Energy's PPAs are easily transferred to the purchaser, allowing current owners full flexibility to provide continued solar benefits to the new owners.
CRE owners receive many benefits by working with Coast Energy, including:
- Immediate NOI increase for $0 out-of-pocket cost
- Significant increase in property value
- Simple financing for non-energy improvements (New roof, HVAC, TI's, etc)
- Unlocked value from unused space (free covered parking, non-revenue producing land)
- Meaningful ESG benefits and green branding
"Having started my career in commercial real estate, we understand the difficulties owners face in growing and managing their portfolios. We work hard to structure solutions to maximize the benefits to commercial properties while minimizing or eliminating perceived complexity of integrating solar," said Blair Herbert, Founder and CEO. "We believe we have a market-leading product which is evidenced by the traction we are gaining with both institutional and private real estate owners."
Coast Energy is focusing on the C&I solar market for several strategic reasons:
- Underserved commercial markets – over 70% of CRE buildings qualify, but less than 15% currently benefit from solar
- Shortage of financing non-Investment Grade ("IG") entities – while markets typically focus on IG entities, Coast Energy's proprietary underwriting and non-traditional capital enable financing of both IG and non-IG (unrated credit) entities
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"Coast Energy is a relationship-focused company predicated on building trust with our clients and partners," said Blair Herbert. "We want to help CRE customers realize the greatest value of their properties while also utilizing a clean source of power. Many clients and institutions are exploring ESG initiatives and Coast Energy is here to serve that need, and as a result, help communities and the environment."
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Coast Energy is a rapidly growing commercial and industrial ("C&I") solar energy firm that offers innovative solutions that provide solar energy to properties while driving significant value to owners and disrupting the way building owners purchase electricity.
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Which LG OLED TVs are best?
Televisions are tricky to shop for because most people only have a vague idea of what they want. Whether you are loyal to a specific brand or only have a particular display size in mind, there are more factors that go into deciding which organic light-emitting diode television is your best option.
LG first started making OLED televisions in 2010 with a relatively steep launch price of $1,500 for a 15-inch model. Two years later, the company released the largest OLED TV at the time: a 55-inch display costing $15,000. To say the least, your selection of OLED televisions was limited.
Through a decade of research, your choice is no longer determined by the technology. Instead, it is defined by your budget. So, if the price is of no concern, the LG Signature OLED 88″ 8K Ultra HD Smart TV is the ultimate way to watch your favorite entertainment.
Display size and resolution
LG’s OLED televisions are available in various display sizes, and it is an important consideration to make. The size should be the correct fit for the room, but it will also determine the price. For example, having the best 88-inch television with a resolution of 8K isn’t worth it if the living room is only 18 feet wide. Additionally, consider the lack of 8K content. There are far more options in the down-scaled 4K models.
For reference, 4K resolution is four times larger than standard HD, clearer and more detailed, but it is half the resolution of 8K.
Connectivity
All smart televisions have a built-in Wi-Fi receiver to connect to the internet. This lets you access streaming services, such as Netflix, Disney+ and Hulu, without using a streaming gadget like Roku or Amazon Fire.
Keep in mind that you may need other connection methods too. For example, if you have a gaming console, you’ll need an HDMI or DisplayPort. Additionally, optical audio systems require a separate connection, and for wireless speakers, you’ll need Bluetooth. So, before investing in an OLED TV from LG, calculate which and how many connections you’ll need.
Sound performance
Knowing the model’s capabilities is essential if you don’t have an external sound system for your television. LG’s OLED TVs are available with different audio setups, and they can sound very different depending on the environment. For example, some devices incorporate Dolby Atmos, producing multidimensional surround sound. Others don’t have the technology, but you can pair them with an LG soundbar to get the cinematic experience.
Best LG OLED TVs
Top LG OLED TV over 70 inches
LG Signature OLED 88-inch 8K Ultra HD Smart TV
This OLED television has a massive 88-inch display and a maximum resolution of 8K. With Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, the internal LG A9 processor uses artificial intelligence to adjust the sound quality and visual clarity depending on the visuals. The television integrates Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa, and it has Apple AirPlay 2 built-in so that you can stream content from your Apple device.
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LG OLED C1 Series 77-inch Alexa Built-in 4K Smart TV
With a 77-inch display and built-in technology, including Cinema HDR, Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos, few other models can compete with this TV. It also gives you access to Google and Amazon’s voice-activated virtual assistants and has several popular streaming apps available at the push of a button. If you play video games, the Game Optimizer gives you faster access to the settings, and Auto Low-Latency Mode reduces the response times.
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Top LG OLED 65-inch TV
LG OLED A1 Series 65-inch Alexa Built-in 4K Smart TV
This 4K smart television uses the previous generation A7 processor to automatically adjust the sound and visual settings for the optimal experience. It has Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB and ethernet cable connectivity and is compatible with Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa. In addition, the display’s refresh rate is 60 hertz, and it has a Game Optimizer setting for video games.
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LG OLED G1 Series 65-inch 4K Gallery Design
Like Samsung’s Frame television, the Gallery Design from LG turns this TV into an art piece when not in use. The thin bezel resembles the frame around a painting, letting it blend into any environment with customizable art. You can control the television with your voice through LG’s native software to access most of the popular streaming apps. In addition, the display’s refresh rate is 120 hertz, there are four HDMI ports and the TV mounts flush on a wall.
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Top LG OLED TV under 65 inches
LG OLED C1 Series 55-inch Alexa Built-in 4K Smart TV
This OLED TV is the perfect size if you enjoy playing video games on a seriously big display. It has several HDMI inputs for different consoles or streaming devices, has the built-in Game Optimizer for changing settings quickly and is compatible with Google Assistant. In addition, it uses all of LG’s tweaks to give you the best visual quality and has built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi.
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LG 55-inch OLED Gallery Design Smart 4K TV with a Klipsch WISA 5.1 System Bundle
While this Gallery Design smart TV is identical to the 65-inch model in terms of capability, it comes with a wireless Klipsch sound system bundle. When not used, the display transforms into a work of art, but the speakers will make sure you hear everything when it’s time for entertainment. The Klipsch bundle consists of a 100-watt subwoofer, the RW-34C center channel wireless speaker, two pairs of Bookshelf Wireless Speakers and a Klipsch AXIIM-LINK Wireless HD Transmitter.
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LG OLED48C1PUB 48-inch 4K Smart OLED TV
Even though 48 inches is the smallest OLED you can get, this smart TV has all the bells and whistles you might need. It has four HDMI ports, three USB ports, a headphone jack and an optical digital audio output. In addition, the display uses LG’s A9 artificial intelligence processor with Dolby Vision IQ and Dolby Atmos for the best clarity. It is Bluetooth Surround Ready, meaning that you can easily pair it with wireless LG speakers for authentic surround sound.
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Grandmas are typically the ultimate matriarchs: They have so much love to give and are known for sharing that love unconditionally. And whether grandmothers serve as caregivers or not, they're deserving of a Mother's Day gift all of their own.
We rounded up a list of gifts that can make Grandma feel all of the love on this upcoming Mother's Day, from tasty treats to sentimental tokens of your love and appreciation. You can also find more great gifts for your grandma here.
Here are the 18 best Mother's Day gifts for your grandma in 2022:
A custom card and gift
Best for: The grandma who loves a surprise
Greetabl is a great place to start if you're unsure what to get Grandma because all of the small gifts are nearly guaranteed to make her day. Fuzzy socks, jewelry, snacks, and candles are just a few of the options available, all along with a custom card.
A box full of love
A Dozen Reasons I Love You, $44
Best for: The grandma who loves a personal detail
Nothing says "I love you" quite like a wooden container filled with personalized messages of love. This particular version is entirely customizable, but there are also specific versions for Mom, Dad, and friends.
A beautiful bouquet
Best for: The fan of a classic Mother's Day gift
UrbanStems is our favorite overall flower delivery service because of its freshness, affordability, and reliability. Grandma deserves only the best, and UrbanStems lives up to that standard. You can also find more Mother's Day flower services here.
Learn more about UrbanStems here.
A bracelet with the proudest title
Little Words Project Grandma Bracelet, $25
Best for: The grandma full of pride
If there's one truth in this world, it's that most grandmas love being grandmas more than any other role they've held. Celebrate them with this delicate (yet chic) bracelet.
A digital alternative
Aura Carver Luxe Digital Photo Frame, $159.99
Best for: The long-distance grandma
If your grandma lives far away, give her the next best thing to an in-person hug. This digital frame will rotate through any photos that are uploaded from her phone, so she can feel as close to the people she loves as possible.
A candle with a wholesome scent
Grandma's Kitchen Homesick Candle, $27.20
Best for: The grandma with a signature recipe
Grandma may be an expert cook or an expert at ordering takeout. Regardless, it's likely that her kitchen is associated with a specific smell. This candle tries to evoke exactly that — with notes such as cinnamon, apple, and butter.
Playing cards adorning those they love
Zazzle Custom Playing Cards, $9.95
Best for: The queen of the cardroom
If Grandma is already the star player of her favorite card game, elevate the experience by adding a custom photo to the back of her playing cards (for example, one of you together). She'll be reminded of people she loves every time she picks them up.
A curated gift set
Knack Everyday Joy Gift Set, $72
Best for: The cozy type
If Grandma loves a night in, give her all the tools she needs to feel her best. A mug, candle, incense, and a set of "you matter" cards can offer almost as much support as a grandkid hug.
An audiobook subscription
Audible Subscription, free for 30 days, then $7.95 per month
Best for: The reader on the go
Audible is home to one of the largest audiobook libraries out there — fit for grandmas that are audiobook pros or just switching over from traditional hardcovers.
Learn more about Audible here.
A mug sporting her best title
My Favorite People Call Me Grandma Mug, $7
Best for: Coffee or tea drinkers
Sometimes simple, but meaningful is the way to go. This mug promotes exactly that, reminding Grandma every day that her favorite people love her.
A custom candy box
Best for: The grandma with the sweet tooth
Cookies, candy, and coffee — what's not to love? Sugarwish's gifting process is a simple, last-minute way to make Grandma's day. You can send her a gift link via email or text, and she'll get to pick out her favorite snacks from their selection.
A perfect animal pair
Best for: The dynamic duo
This adorable pair of animals is inspired by the bond that mothers (or grandmothers) and children have with one another. You can choose between elephants, giraffes, or unicorns.
An adorable photo frame
Cocomong Grandkids Photo Frame, $17.99
Best for: The grandma who loves to show off
Grandkids do make life grand, but they couldn't do so without their grandparents. Grandma can attach up to six photos onto this wooden hanging plaque.
A new hardcover book delivered monthly
Book of the Month Subscription, from $49.99 per month
Best for: The grandma who loves to read (but hates searching for new books)
We love Book of the Month because it functions as a monthly library without the stress of sifting through an entire catalog of stories. Grandma can choose one book from a selection of five to arrive at her doorstep every month.
Learn more about Book of the Month here.
A luggage tag that won't get ruined
Personalized Luggage Tag, from $9.60
Best for: The grandma on the go
Help Grandma's luggage stand out from the rest with this simple but durable leather luggage tag. Choose her favorite color and add her initials, and she'll be good to go.
A book by a new "bestselling" author
"I Love Grandma" Personalized Storybook, $29.99
Best for: The grandma with younger grandkids
This book can feel particularly special because it will be written by someone they love! Customize this story to fit the grandparent-grandchild relationship, and we're confident that Grandma will cherish it forever.
A custom candle
TAJA Completely Custom Candle, from $49
Best for: The grandma with specific tastes
TAJA means it when they say completely custom — everything from the design on the candle to the fragrance inside is chosen by the consumer. There's no guessing game in knowing that Grandma will enjoy this gift tailored specifically to her.
A sweet surprise
eCreamery Ice Cream Pints, from $69.99
Best for: The dessert lover
eCreamery is home to delicious pints of ice cream with custom text on the front. Flavors include anything from Sea Salt Caramel Brownie to Cherry Chocolate Chunk.
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Sayyed Nasrallah’s Full Speech at the Al-Quds Platform 2022
Translated by Staff, Hezbollah Media Relations
The full speech of Hezbollah Secretary General his Eminence Sayyed Hassan Nasrallah at the al-Quds platform on April 26, 2022.
I seek refuge in Allah from the accursed Satan. In the name of Allah – the Most Gracious, the Merciful. Praise be to Allah, Lord of the Worlds, and prayers and peace be upon our Master and Prophet, the Seal of Prophets, Abi al-Qassem Muhammad Bin Abdullah and his good and pure household and his good and chosen companions and all the prophets and messengers.
May the peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you all.
Once again, this great occasion, the occasion of faith, jihad, and worship – the International Day of al-Quds or the International Quds Day – is upon us.
Day after day, the great wisdom behind Imam Khomeini declaring the last day of the blessed and holy month of Ramadan as an international day for al-Quds and his call to the peoples of the Ummah and the whole world to mark it and consider it a central day for al-Quds, Palestine, the people of Palestine, and this great historical battle is becoming clearer.
This is becoming clearer day after day when we see that this cause is buzzing with life again. It is garnering more and more supporters, supportive thinkers, and sympathetic theorists. There are also mujahideen who are ready to sacrifice for it. Meanwhile, the enemy’s strategy from the beginning – what I mean by the enemy are those who established this entity, the global arrogance, the Zionist movement, and those who cooperated with them behind the scenes, including governments and regimes in the Arab world – was betting on time, i.e., this cause will be forgotten with time; this cause will be consumed by events. It will be forgotten with time. The peoples of the region, including the Palestinian people, will, in one way or another, abandon this cause, or, at the very least, it will not remain in the top of the priority list as a result of the challenges, trials, and difficulties they are facing.
Their strategy has always been betting on the despair of the Palestinian people, our peoples, and our nation, on despair and frustration, and on the belief that there is no horizon ahead. And all we have to do is surrender and accept the crumbs that are presented to the Palestinians in Palestine and to the rest of the peoples of the region when it comes to issues that are still pending with the usurping entity, whether in Lebanon or Syria, for example.
So, the bet was on forgetting, on becoming weary, on despair, on frustration, and ultimately on surrender and acceptance. What is happening is the exact opposite. With the blessing of faith and jihad as well as the sacrifices and insight expressed by the countries, forces, movements, and peoples of the axis of resistance, this faith, presence, endurance, challenge, and hard work made the results completely different.
Al-Quds is once again the main and basic cause, and it is the focal point of the entire axis of resistance. That is why this year the title or slogan is “al-Quds is the focal point”. Our axis, the growing axis of resistance, should also be called “the true axis of al-Quds” because al-Quds is the central point that unites these countries, peoples, movements, parties, resistance factions, and elites, whether in the resistance axis or at the level of the peoples of the nation.
Al-Quds returns to the mind, awareness, sentiments, feelings, and conscience. But most importantly, it returned with force to the field, to all fields. For the sake of al-Quds, real armies, forces, and fighters with great strength are being built. Their minds, eyes, hearts, and souls are fixed on al-Quds and are tied to it. Today, al-Quds returns with a sword in Gaza, defending it as was the case last year during the al-Quds Sword battle. We’ve witnessed in the past few weeks and days during the month of Ramadan how the Al-Quds battle was strongly present in the conscience of the Palestinian people and in the mind of the enemy, its calculations, channels, and fear.
Al-Quds returns with an axis that comes together to create its strong and solid regional equation in order to protect it, first and foremost, and to liberate it secondly, God willing. We are working to develop all the strong, solid, and integrated elements of this equation today, God willing.
Al-Quds and its people in Palestine, within the 1948 territory, and in Gaza returned, creating epics that shake the entity as was the case a few days. It is proving to this entity and its masters in the world that this proud, oppressed, steadfast, patient Palestinian people cannot forget, stray, despair, or surrender. They will never leave their land no matter the difficulties, the hardship, the great sacrifices. In the end, the occupiers and the usurpers are the ones who have to leave.
Dear brothers and sisters, al-Quds is the responsibility of the entire nation. Hezbollah, as part of this nation, considers itself at the front line, at the confrontation line alongside our dear brothers and honorable mujahideen in the Palestinian resistance factions. From this position, we work and bear all the consequences and pressures. We look forward to the day when al-Quds will return to its people and to the nation.
We know that the most important reason for the siege, sanctions, and restrictions – internally, regionally, and internationally – that we in Lebanon as well as the countries and resistance movements in our region and everyone who belongs to this line, axis, thought, are being subjected is to abandon al-Quds and Palestine as well as the logic and culture of resistance. Its real goals are to push us all to surrender to the American and “Israeli” will in establishing the permanent existence of the usurping entity and to accept normalization in all its forms between all the countries in the region and this entity, as well as accept the crumbs that are given to the Palestinian people and the peoples of the region.
We consider that steadfastness here in the face of these restrictions, siege, terrorism, and threats is an essential part of the battle of resistance and destiny and in creating the future. Just as murder, assassination, and wars have not brought us down, neither will siege, pressure, terrorism, and distortion.
We and all the honorable people in this nation will perform prayers in al-Quds, God willing. This is our pledge to al-Quds. This is our pledge to our proud Palestinian people. This is our pledge to all our dear martyrs who perished on the road to Al-Quds, including men and women, young and old, in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Jordan, Egypt and all the neighboring countries, who suffered directly from the “Israeli” aggression and the existence of this entity.
This is our pledge to our great martyred leaders in Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Iran, and Yemen. At the forefront is the martyr of al-Quds, the great and inspiring leader, Hajj Qassem Soleimani, who spent his honorable life in the service of this goal, this path, and this axis. This axis witnessed many of his jihad, sacrifices, and victories. He was always eager to witness the great and decisive victory, which is coming, God willing.
With the blessing of this blood and as loyalty to it, we will cry on with our path no matter how great the sacrifices, threats, difficulties, and dangers are. And just as we overcame all the previous harsh stages and moved from victory to victory, we, with the help of God Almighty, are standing on the verge of the great and final victory that we will see very soon, God willing.
God willing, we will continue together hand in hand and shoulder to shoulder with all the resistance factions, all the resistance movements, all the peoples of the resistance, and all the countries of the resistance. We will break all restrictions; we will thwart all conspiracies. All the daggers that are trying to stab us in our backs and chests will fail. Our real battle will create complete freedom for the sanctities, and Al-Quds remains the main title, goal, and central cause.
Peace, mercy, and blessings of God be upon you. | https://www.english.alahednews.com.lb/essaydetails.php?eid=65198&cid=607 | 2022-04-28T19:23:07Z | https://www.english.alahednews.com.lb/essaydetails.php?eid=65198&cid=607 | false | 3 |
Texans 'In Mix' to Trade for QBs Jimmy Garoppolo and Baker Mayfield?
Baker Mayfield was once the No. 1 player taken in his draft.
Jimmy Garoppolo was once the highest-paid QB in football and a leader of a Super Bowl team.
Times change, and according to one report, times are about to change at the QB position for the Houston Texans.
The Cleveland Browns want to move Mayfield, the No. 1 pick of the 2018 NFL Draft, because of course they acquired Deshaun Watson in the blockbuster swap with Houston.
The San Francisco 49ers are ready to move off of Garoppolo as they hand the job to last year's first-round pick, Trey Lance.
And according to one report, the Texans will be involved in pursuing the two of them.
Top 10 Trade? Could Texans Move Up In Draft From No. 13?
According to multiple reports, the Texans could be exploring a trade option to move back into the top 10
Trade Talk: '50-60% Chance' Texans Pick 13th
According to a report, there's a good chance the Houston Texans deal their second first-round pick.
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In TexansDaily.com's final mock draft, Houston adds a shutdown cornerback and consistent receiver with its early picks
"The Texans do like Davis Mills, but I'd expect them be in the mix for Jimmy Garoppolo or Baker Mayfield after the draft,'' writes The Athletic’s Jeff Howe.
The Texans have been openly supportive of the idea of sticking with Mills, the second-year QB who was Houston's top selection a year ago, coming in the third round. There is also a belief in Houston that if Mills, the former Stanford standout, was in this year's draft, he'd be the best quarterback in the class.
The Athletic adds that the Carolina Panthers and Seattle Seahawks could remain involved, depending on how the next three days of this NFL Draft unfold.
Logically, it would seem that if the Texans really wanted the Texas native Mayfield, they would have asked for him to be included as part of the Watson swap - but we feel quite sure that Houston really just wanted the picks in that deal. And while Jimmy G. has some skins on the wall (something Mayfield does not really have yet on the NFL level), we're also not sure that Garoppolo is viewed by a Texans team in the middle of a rebuilt as worth his $28 million salary ... or, all things considered, that Mayfield is even worth his $18 million salary.
What do the Texans say about their QB situation, which features Mills, Kyle Allen and Jeff Driskel?
"I think once you have three quarterbacks on your roster, you should feel pretty good about that — and we do," coach Lovie Smith said this week. "We will keep all options open. But we feel good about our quarterback room right now, leading off with Davis Mills. I’ve talked about him and our feeling on who our leader will be." | https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-mix-trade-for-qbs-jimmy-garoppolo-baker-mayfield-deshaun-watson-cleveland-browns-rumor | 2022-04-28T19:25:06Z | https://www.si.com/nfl/texans/news/houston-mix-trade-for-qbs-jimmy-garoppolo-baker-mayfield-deshaun-watson-cleveland-browns-rumor | true | 1 |
A Toronto driver chased a cyclist and rammed him after being told they were blocking a bike lane
The rider was seriously shaken up after the incident
Bike lanes are for bikes, but a motorist in Toronto did not seem to get the memo. The cyclist Andy Fraser said he was harassed and assaulted after pointing out to a car driver they were blocking a bike lane.
There are a few, very specific times when a car can temporarily be in a bike lane:
– Moving into or leaving a private lane or driveway adjacent to the bicycle lane.
– Making a right turn at a road intersecting the bicycle lane.
– Entering or exiting a curb lane used for parking.
– Loading or unloading of a person with a disability, while actively engaged in doing so.
– Operating a school bus while actively engaged in picking up or dropping off school children.
– Operating a taxicab while actively engaged in loading or unloading of passengers.
In a series of tweets, the rider posted what happened. “A new low for Toronto drivers. This man tried to kill me today on my bike. I complained that he had stopped blocking a bike lane on college. He chased after me and rammed me with his car. I managed to swerve but if I hadn’t I would be dead.”
Look how fast this parking officer can give tickets to cars in bike lanes
Fraser went on to say that he did contact the authorities, but that no discipline followed. “The Toronto Police say that this is a minor traffic incident and not an attempted assault. That’s a very weird way to look at someone who has attempted to kill another person. I don’t want to live in this stupid city any more where nothing makes sense. I feel completely let down.”
The Torontonian was aghast at the response saying it was not a random traffic incident, it was a deliberate and premeditated attempt to run him down. He also pointed out that had he pulled out a bat or a knife and threatened or tried to assault a driver he would (completely correctly) go to jail. But if a driver tries to kill or seriously harm a cyclist he wqas simply told, it was just a minor traffic incident by the authorities. | https://cyclingmagazine.ca/advocacy/a-toronto-driver-chased-a-cyclist-and-rammed-him-being-told-they-were-blocking-a-bike-lane/ | 2022-04-28T19:33:59Z | https://cyclingmagazine.ca/advocacy/a-toronto-driver-chased-a-cyclist-and-rammed-him-being-told-they-were-blocking-a-bike-lane/ | false | 1 |
Revive Therapeutics RVVTF has provided an update on Phase 3 of its Bucillamine clinical trial. Bucillamine is a drug developed to treat coronavirus. There is the potential for Bucillamine to be eligible for funding from the federal government through Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority or BARDA for short.
BARDA has the potential to fund Revive, ultimately hastening the trial’s completion. BARDA might also provide additional funding to upgrade facilities that expedite Bucillamine’s production. There is even the potential for Revive’s efforts in the context of developing Bucillamine to result in the sale of the drug to the federal government.
Why Bucillamine’s Phase 3 Trial Matters To Investors
The details pertaining to the Bucillamine Phase 3 trial as detailed below are important as they are a bullish sign that all psychedelics investors should take note of. Revive Therapeutics is a publicly traded company on the OTCQB with the symbol of RVVTF. Revive also trades on the CSE with the symbol of RVV and the Frankfurt with the symbol of 31R. The company’s overarching aim is to research and develop therapeutics for individuals with specialized medical needs as well as those saddled by rare disorders.
The Bucillamine Phase 3 Trial Update
Revive Therapeutics has provided an update pertaining to the company’s Phase 3 clinical trial with the United States Food and Drug Administration. The study’s purpose is to gauge the efficacy and safety of its Bucillamine drug. This oral dug has antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties that help patients saddled by moderate to mild coronavirus.
Revive has engaged in extensive discussions with the aforementioned BARDA pertaining to Bucillamine. The hope is that BARDA will help develop and fund Bucillamine’s development. The discussions have primarily centered on the drug’s merits and potential in clinical settings.
Revive is currently relying on its internal statistical advisory team to plan the analysis and interpretation of its data and statistics pertaining to Buccilamine’s safety and clinical data obtained through the Study for the Data Safety and Monitoring Board, also referred to as the DSMB. The hope is that these actions will empower the DSMB to make recommendations. There is the potential for the study to be halted early as a result of positive efficacy resulting from the evaluation of clinical outcomes including the rate of sustained clinical resolution of coronavirus symptoms.
Revive has made headway in identifying the optimal endpoints in a clinical context for consideration from the Food and Drug Administration. The company hopes to establish an objective pathway that allows for a meeting with the FDA for the drug’s Emergency Use Authorization.
Revive officials have stated more than 700 individuals received a Bucillamine dose in the third phase of the drug’s trial. The patients involved in the trial had moderate to mild cases of the virus. Revive worked with Delta Health on the effort at MLP Care. MLP Care is Turkey’s largest hospital. Furthermore, Revive’s brass has noted the company is on pace to meet targets for study enrollment through the initial quarter of the year. The goal is to submit a regulatory package to the FDA along with international regulatory bodies with the hope of Bucillamine’s approval.
Revive’s CEO Makes A Statement
According to the CEO of Revive, Michael Frank, the company is making progress in its efforts to use Bucillamine as a coronavirus treatment. Frank also noted the ongoing discussions with BARDA provide promise in terms of developing its drugs and obtaining support in the commercial space while making progress through the Phase 3 section of its study. However, Frank has made it clear he and his fellow Revive executives have not made any claims that Buccilamine will cure coronavirus.
This article was originally published on The Dales Report and appears here with permission.
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POLICE DIVISION
Bookings
(Arrests made or citations issued by the Norfolk Police Division)
Wednesday: Jesse Prather, 33, 213 N. 10th St., disturbing the peace.
Police calls
Between 12 a.m. and midnight Wednesday, police responded to 37 calls.
FIRE DIVISION
Fire and Rescue unit calls
Wednesday: 9:41 a.m., Taylor Avenue, rescue call, no transport. 10 a.m., West Pasewalk Avenue, rescue call, transported to Faith Regional Health Services. 11:09 a.m., West Taylor Avenue, rescue call, no transport. 12:01 p.m., First Street and Sherwood Road, grass fire. 4:58 p.m., East Benjamin Avenue, rescue call, transported to Faith Regional. 5:20 p.m., West Pasewalk Avenue, rescue call, transported to Faith Regional. 9:53 p.m., North Fourth Street, rescue call, transported to Faith Regional.
Thursday: 4:59 a.m., Janet Lane, rescue call, no transport. | https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/police_report/police-report-for-april-28-2022/article_f3b9e8be-c718-11ec-a1c0-c7607a362c89.html | 2022-04-28T19:34:15Z | https://norfolkdailynews.com/news/police_report/police-report-for-april-28-2022/article_f3b9e8be-c718-11ec-a1c0-c7607a362c89.html | false | null |
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
3-7-3, Fireball: 3
(three, seven, three; Fireball: three)
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (AP) _ The winning numbers in Thursday afternoon's drawing of the "Pick Three-Midday" game were:
3-7-3, Fireball: 3
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Gym bags. You may think that low-fi is fine, but try carting some sweaty gym gear on public transport or stashing it under your work desk and you’ll soon rue the day you shoved everything in a Tesco bag at left it at that.
A solid gym bag, by contrast, will compartmentalise the fresh from the sweaty, work docs from well-worn shoes, electronics from resistance bags. The best ones are easy to cart around and even - dare we say it - look rather good.
Best gym bags at a glance:
- Best backpack for water-proof commuting: Lululemon New Crew Backpack
- Best for swimmers: Speedo Teamster 2.0 Rucksack 35L, £45
- Best for keeping your kit separate: WIT Ripstop Backpack, £125
- Best for carrying heavy weights: Built for Athletes Small Hero 2.0 Backpack, £79.99
- Best light-weight duffel bag: Unisex OutDry Ex 40L Duffel Bag, £80
- Best for easy-access to kit: Fjällräven’s Vardag Duffel, £69
- Best for storage space: Reebok Training Weave Backpack, £78
How to shop for the best gym bag
Let’s not overcomplicate things – gym bags largely come down to preference and specific requirements.
So, consider the type of exercise you do and the kit required (do you need to lug around weight belts and barbell pads, or do you just need space for a resistance band or two?), along with how much space you need for additional items.
If you tend to commute to work from the gym (or vice versa) it’s likely you’ll want a gym bag with a laptop pocket, or one that’s spacious enough for work essentials as well as gym kit.
Keep an eye out for bags with water-resistant properties if you often exercise outside or walk between the gym and your home or workplace, and those which allow you to separate stinky, worn kit or footwear from clean items.
If you travel with lots of smaller items (keys, cards, earbuds, for example), a bag that has multiple, zipped pockets might be preferable for you, whilst padded, adjustable shoulder straps should be prioritised for those who cycle or walk a substantial distance to or from the gym.
Lululemon New Crew Backpack
Size: 22L
Lululemon’s New Crew Backpack is ideal for taking from gym, to desk, to dinner – by which, we mean that its super-sleek and smart aesthetic doesn’t scream stinky-gym-kit-carrier, and wouldn’t look out of place in any environment.
It has three zipped compartments, one that’s padded for a 15” laptop, one for workout gear, and a third for small items – there’s also an exterior bottle pocket.
It’s made from water-repellent and wipe-clean fabric, perfect for commuters exposed to the Great British elements, and is lightweight for comfort, too.
It has a minimalistic, understated appearance, and is available in five colours.
Speedo Teamster 2.0 Rucksack 35L
Size: 35L
Swimmers, this is the gym bag for you.
Designed specifically to store swim paraphernalia, Speedo Teamster 2.0 Rucksack 35L has water-resistant fabric (so it doesn’t absorb residue from damp kit post-dip) and mesh side panels to encourage ventilation and aid belongings in drying.
It opens wide to allow easy access, and has a secure roll-top closure.
On the front of the bag, there’s a laptop compartment with an adjustable drawstring and a zipped pocket for stashing smaller items, and there’s a water-resistant base to ensure it can sit poolside without causing issues.
It’s quite brightly branded, though, so if the Speedo label isn’t your thing - be warned.
WIT Ripstop Backpack
Size: 27L
If peak organisation is your idea of a good time, then WIT’s Ripstop Backpack has your name – figuratively speaking, of course – all over it.
There are, frankly, more pockets and compartments than you could shake a resistance band at, including one large, main space, expandable side pockets for footwear, a laptop compartment, a bottle pocket, and many small, zipped cavities too.
The exterior fabric is durable and water-resistant, and branding is reflective for nighttime or early morning jaunts to the gym.
The optional shoulder straps are padded, and can be zipped away when they aren’t required, and there’s a custom moulded, padded, mesh back panel for increased comfort whilst carrying.
It’s also available in a smaller, 17L version for those who prefer to travel light.
Built for Athletes Small Hero 2.0 Backpack
Size: 25L
Don’t let the extreme sports look of this bag put you off, if that’s not your thing.
Whilst its aesthetic may resemble military kit, the Hero Backpack has actually been designed with durability, comfort, practicality and appearance in mind – specifically for gym-goers and athletes, whether competing in obstacle courses or doing circuit training in your local fitness facility.
And, our honest opinion? It succeeds in ticking all of those boxes.
There are four main zipped compartments, some containing pouches and pockets for storing smaller items, and a bottle holder on either side of the bag.
There’s space enough for a pair of trainers, a laptop (there’s a dedicated compartment for a 15” one), a towel, clothing, a wash bag, and more, and it opens flat for super-easy access.
Shoulder straps are adjustable and padded for peak comfort, and the fabric (which comes in six colourways) is waterproof and rip-proof – genius. The 25L can carry up to 15kg, and you can also upsize to the 45L Large Hero 2.0 Backpack, if need be.
All bags have a velcro strip which can be personalised using patches.
Unisex OutDry Ex 40L Duffel Bag
Size: 40L
There’s lots to love about Columbia’s OutDry duffel. It’s completely waterproof, for starters, with sealed seams and a water-resistant zipper that helps to keep belongings protected from the elements, so it’s a great investment for commuters and those with a tendency to exercise outside.
It’s roomy – it could easily moonlight as a weekend bag – and versatile, with multiple padded handles and straps so it can be carried in whichever way feels the most comfortable (hoicked over the shoulder or worn as a back pack, for example).
It does lack the pockets and compartments that some other gym bags boast, so if organisation is important to you then this may not be the best option.
However, it is super lightweight, and it folds down and packs into a little zipped bag – ideal for when you’re travelling or living in close quarters.
Fjällräven’s Vardag Duffel
Size: 30L
Duffel bags are classics for a reason. They open wide for quick access to all belongings when you’re dashing to make a class on time, and are roomy for ensuring all the essentials fit with ease.
Fjällräven’s Vardag Duffel is case in point – and it’s got good looks to boot, too. Available in four colours and sporting that well-loved, token Fjällräven aesthetic, it really does level-up the everyday gym bag.
Constructed using durable, water-resistant fabric (which is made from a blend of recycled polyester and organic cotton) and with a padded base it’s ideal for outdoor excursions as well as gym sessions.
There are two zipped pockets for smaller items – one exterior and one interior – and an adjustable, removable strap, so that the bag can be carried by hand or slung over your shoulder.
Reebok Training Weave Backpack
Size: 40L
Reebok’s Training Weave Backpack has style and substance.
Yes, it has tons of storage space in the main compartment and pockets aplenty for smaller items (there’s a laptop sleeve, side pockets, and a front zip pocket), but also a smart appearance.
Plus, it can be personalised with badges on the velcro strip on the front of the bag.
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Mother left ‘unrecognizable’ after son beat her to death, police say
HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow/Gray News) - Police in Hawaii arrested a 19-year-old man accused of beating his mother to the point of her being “unrecognizable.”
Honolulu police say Joshua McPeek punched and stomped on his 38-year-old mother, Michelle McPeek, in the middle of a highway after an argument on April 20, according to Hawaii News Now.
Court documents say the woman was found by police, lying lifeless on her back with her face completely smashed in. They said she was unrecognizable because of her injuries.
An officer said Joshua McPeek was located a short time later, about a mile from the crime scene, near Makaha Beach Park. Police said his hands and face were covered in blood.
Defense attorney Victor Bakke said it appeared the teen may have been suffering from a serious mental illness, drug addiction or both.
“Nobody just assaults somebody else like that and especially your mother,” he said.
The attorney added that intoxication is not a defense.
“But sometimes with long-term drug use you’ll see that it causes a brain injury so that the person actually becomes brain damaged so to speak,” Bakke said.
It’s still unknown what led up to the argument between Joshua McPeek and his mother.
However, witnesses did report seeing a second woman during the attack, crying and running up and down the road, but she vanished a short time later.
Authorities said there was a brief struggle before the teen was detained.
McPeek is charged with murder, and his bail remains at $1 million.
A vigil for Michelle McPeek was held on Monday, with a group of people meeting at a park and then releasing flowers into the ocean.
Kuulei Lincoln, who had known Michelle McPeek for 15 years, said she was a mom of seven.
“She was a very lovely person,” said Lincoln. “She loved her kids, she did everything for her kids.”
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CNN Admits 'Today Is a Disastrous Day for Democrats' 2022 Chances'
After two years of struggle, the U.S. economy is still having growth issues as new reports revealed that, instead of growing, the American economy actually shrank in the first quarter of 2022.
While this is bad news for every American, Democrats in particular are dismayed at how this will affect their political positions.
This is the first time that the U.S. economy has shrunk since the pandemic recession two years ago. The gross domestic product shrank at a 1.4 percent annual rate, the Wall Street Journal reported.
This 1.4 percent contraction is a reversal from the previous quarter, which showed a 6.9 percent annual growth rate.
With supply chain issues, a significant trade deficit and low inventory investments by businesses (due to supply chain issues), the whole economy is suffering.
Democrats are seeing this as an event that could wind up being disastrous for them, particularly in the 2022 midterm elections.
Even CNN reported in its April 28 headline that “Today is a disastrous day for Democrats’ 2022 chances.”
The media outlet called the news of the economic shrinkage, “an absolute body blow to Democrats already reeling amid growing economic concerns ahead of the 2022 midterm election.”
“It’s the worst political environment that I’ve lived through in 30 years of being a political consultant,” John Anzalone, a Biden pollster, said.
With inflation still skyrocketing and costing everyone more money, and now the news that the economy has actually shrunk, American voters are concerned.
In a new Gallup poll, Americans showed that their confidence in the economy is very low.
Most Americans are saying that the state of the economy is either “poor” or only “fair,” the poll discovered.
Only 2 percent of those polled said conditions were “excellent,” 18 percent said it was “good,” but 38 percent said it was “fair” and 42 percent said the economy was “poor.”
What’s even more concerning is that 76 percent of Americans say the economy is getting worse, while only 20 percent say it’s improving and 3 percent think it is remaining the same.
On top of Gallup’s poll numbers, the Economic Confidence Index that they calculated is at -39. The index measures respondents’ feelings about the economy from +100 (the economy is doing wonderful and everyone is confident) to -100 (low confidence as an economy is crashing).
For reference, the 2008 crash and Great Recession hit a record low of -72 on the Economic Confidence Index.
“Add all of those factors up, and you get an absolutely toxic political environment facing President Joe Biden and Democrats as they prepare to defend their House and Senate majorities in November,” CNN reported.
Voters are unhappy with Biden and how he is handling the economy. Only 33 percent of Americans approved of how Biden is handling the economy, a Quinnipiac University poll revealed.
This frustration will likely spin out and fall upon Biden’s broader political party of Democrats this fall.
There are only 193 days until the midterm elections that will end up determining which party controls Congress. A mere 193 days is a very short window to try to turn the entire American economy around, drive down consumer prices (like gas), fix the supply chain issue and get back to where things were almost three years ago, before the pandemic.
“If things stay roughly where they are today — in terms of economic measures like GDP and CPI and Americans’ perceptions of the state of the economy – Democrats will experience a cataclysm at the ballot box this fall,” CNN predicted.
“The question won’t be whether they hold their paper-thin majorities in the House and Senate,” the outlet continued, “but rather how big the electoral hole will be that they have to try to dig out from over the coming decade.”
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On Sunday, April 17, 2022, Dierdre (Dede) Dian Pollard, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away after a heroic fight with cancer. She was 57 years old.
Dede was born on July 28, 1964 in Aurora, Colorado, to Dianne and Herbert (Bud) Dixon. She grew up on the Eastern Slope, where she developed a love of ballet and theater. Dede graduated from Arapahoe High School in 1982. She went on to study at BYU Utah, where she met the love of her life. It all started when her husband-to-be gave her roommate a church blessing and the rest is history. On April 28, 1984, she married Jess Leland Pollard in the Salt Lake Temple. She had many occupations throughout her life, but her most important “job,” according to her, was being a mother and grandmother.
Dede had an adventurous spirit; her zeal for life often pushed those around her out of their comfort zones. She loved the coast, where many family outings were spent drawing in the sand and warming up to a perfect bowl of chowder. Dede was artistically inclined and loved to draw and paint. She put down the brush during her middle years but was later encouraged by her daughter, Amanda, to continue painting, where she quickly rediscovered her passion. Dede looked forward to Sunday service, where she could worship and socialize. She especially loved attending the LDS temple, which was a special place for her as this was where she was married and sealed to her family for all eternity. Most of all, she cherished spending time with her family and friends. She was known for her crass sense of humor, contagious laugh, fun-loving attitude, compassion, fortitude, and faith in the Lord.
Dede was preceded in death by her father and grandfather, Herbert and Harold; and her grandmothers, Zaidee and Agnes. She is survived by her husband Jess; her four children, Christa, Jared, Amanda, and Jessica; her mother Dianne and stepfather Rich; her brother David and stepbrother Richie; and her three grandchildren, Cohen, Aevyn, and Hadley.
Dede’s funeral service will be held on Saturday, April 30, 2022 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at 351 St. John St in Sutherlin, Oregon at noon. A luncheon will be held at the same location at 3 p.m. For those unable to attend, a showing will be provided online via Zoom at 1 p.m. (PT). Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/98330695485
Condolences can be left at Dede’s memorial page at umpquavalleyfuneraldirectors.com. Cards and letters can be made through arrangements in the care of Umpqua Valley Funeral Directors, (541) 637-8153.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Citing growing worries about high gasoline prices, Democratic leaders announced an effort Thursday to give the Federal Trade Commission increased authority to crack down on companies that engage in price gouging.
In doing so, they downplayed the possibility of other options such as a federal gas tax holiday or offering oil companies more government incentives to increase production. Instead, they said the FTC needs more tools, including stiffer fines and penalties and a team of dedicated experts to monitor markets and go after price gouging.
With voters concerned about the growing toll of inflation, Democrats again signaled their intention going into November’s midterm elections to place much of the blame for high gas prices on oil companies. Democrats accused oil companies of “ripping off the American people” at a contentious hearing this month with oil industry executives.
“Congress must do more to beef up the FTC’s ability to crack down on potential gas price manipulation and price gouging,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday. When the Democratic bills reach the House and Senate floor, "Republicans will face a dilemma: Which side are they on? On the consumer and lowering gas prices? Or on the side of the big oil?” Schumer said.
The average price of a gallon of gas was $4.14 Thursday, according to the AAA auto club, and is markedly higher than that in California and other western states.
Sen. Maria Cantwell, the Democratic chair of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, said Congress strengthened the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission's authority to investigate and punish energy market manipulation some two decades ago. That was following the Western energy crisis of 2000 to 2001 when Enron and affiliates were found liable for engaging in various market manipulation schemes.
She said the FTC needs a dedicated team of experts monitoring transportation fuels and looking out for any suspicious pricing behavior, and it needs authority to enact fines and penalties that would lead to corrective action.
“We need to make sure that there is a policeman on the beat," Cantwell said.
A draft description of the legislation says it would double the maximum penalty for manipulating wholesale oil markets to up to $2 million a day for each violation.
The unit described by Cantwell would be charged with identifying any manipulation or use of market power or other unfair method of competition to distort markets. Once it identifies such behavior, it could then advise the full commission to go after the perpetrators and impose relevant penalties.
Oil executives, testifying before Congress earlier this month, said oil is a global market and that oil companies don’t dictate prices.
“We do not control the market price of crude oil or natural gas, nor of refined products like gasoline and diesel fuel, and we have no tolerance for price gouging,” said Chevron CEO Michael Wirth.
Industry groups dismissed use of the FTC to investigate price manipulation as a political stunt.
“Using the power of the FTC to undertake political investigations of American energy companies will not lower gas prices by a penny,″ said Anne Bradbury, CEO of the American Exploration and Production Council, a trade association representing independent oil and natural gas companies.
“Energy prices are determined by supply and demand, not false accusations of ‘price gouging’ motivated by the upcoming election instead of the facts. At a time of historic inflation and economic contraction, Americans deserve real policies that boost domestic oil and gas production,'' Bradbury said.
Republicans were equally dismissive of the Democratic proposal Thursday.
“My Democratic colleagues are doubling down on their blatant blame shifting for political cover by unveiling a bill to give the Federal Trade Commission more authority to go after ‘price gouging,’" said Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers of Washington state, making air quotes with her fingers. “The American people know this isn’t price gouging or Putin’s price hike, it’s a Biden price hike since the day he took office.”
Gas prices rose late last year amid supply chain problems and increased demand as the economy recovered following the COVID-19 pandemic, but prices have spiked since Putin’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine.
The answer to higher gas prices is to increase production here in the U.S., Republicans said.
“America is the world’s leading producer of oil and gas, and we should act like it. We can produce significantly more energy than we do today and unleash the vast resources under our feet,″ Rep. Fred Upton, R-Mich., told Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm at a hearing of the House Energy and Commerce Committee.
“We can also help our allies in Europe and Ukraine by sending shipments of American oil and LNG to replace Russian supplies," Upton said.
But Democrats said the companies have made a choice not to increase production to pad profits.
“Here's the bottom line. They're not using the money for energy production," Schumer said. “They're using it for stock buybacks. They're using it to make their shares go up. They're using it for other things. We wouldn't be here if the oil companies were using it to make the American consumer's price cheaper."
Some states have suspended their gas tax to give consumers relief at the pump. Many Democrats in Congress have also called for Congress to suspend the 18.4 cent per gallon federal gas tax. But House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said there was no guarantee the savings would be passed on to the consumer. And at another point she said the suspension “may or may not even have a benefit."
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Turkey terrorizing people on DC trail
WASHINGTON (WJLA) – A turkey with an attitude has been the bane of walkers, joggers and bikers on the Anacostia Riverwalk Trail in northeast Washington, D.C., for months.
“He attacked me,” said jogger Everett Alvarez, adding that the turkey followed him after he started running faster.
“He had chased me about a good 300, 400 yards,” said biker Tyron Broadus.
“So, I turned around to run and he lunged again and pecked me on my butt!” said Lucinda Fleeson, another trail visitor.
The turkey has gotten people on both sides of the D.C.-Maryland line.
The Prince George’s County Parks and Recreation Department has put up a sign to discourage people from approaching it.
“I mean, some people don’t listen,” said Victor Davila with the department. “They try to go up to it and take pictures and stuff like that.”
DeDe Folarin, a member of the D.C. band Rare Essence, said the bird got him as he rode through on his bike April 12.
“He jumped in the air and he almost clawed my face,” Folarin said. “So, he kind of knocked me off the bike and literally chased me around for like five minutes.”
The bird then went for a woman, which Folarin videoed.
“He turned his sights on a young lady on the other bike,” Folarin said. “And needless to say, that’s when I pulled my phone out and I started recording.”
Folarin said he chased the turkey away with a stick after the woman yelled for help.
“I’ve been prepping myself for the next turkey attack,” Folarin said.
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Tampa tourism hits another record high, officials say
The Bay Area is where travelers want to be, and the numbers show it.
Visit Tampa Bay released its latest tourism revenues for the month of March. Hillsborough County hotels returned more than $120 million in revenue beating out February's more than $100 million high.
“I have never seen numbers like this," Visit Tampa Bay President and CEO Santiago Corrada said. "Never in our wildest imagination.”
Corrada is projecting even more revenue growth, so far, for the month of April. It is a growth rate that he expects not to slow down any time soon. A record 2022 for tourism in Tampa is on his mind.
"People can choose to go anywhere they want to anywhere in the world, and we’ve got to make sure they choose Tampa, every single time, so we’ve got to stay ahead of the game all the time," he said.
Corrada said now is the time to develop and grow investments in key industries, like hotels and restaurants, where he said Hillsborough is already a nation leader.
“People want to come and invest in Tampa," Corrada said. "If they see that these hotels are at almost 90% occupancy, there’s room for another hotel because those hotels are maxed out. It’s such a broad stroke of things that make tourism so great for a destination and those things have to work together."
Work together to grow together. Corrada said the Tampa economy is ready to reach new heights through its tourism in 2022.
"As long as we keep marketing and we keep delivering on that promise, I think the sky is the limit for what can happen in Tampa-Hillsborough County," Corrada said.
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It looks like Kendall Jenner will be walking the infamous steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art alone at the 2022 Met Gala. A source EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife that the 26-year-old model’s boyfriend of two years, Devin Booker, 25, will likely not join her at the star-studded event to make their red carpet debut. The news comes as Devin recovers from some injuries during his sixth season with the Phoenix Suns.
“As much as Devin would love to be there to support Kendall at the Met Gala, don’t expect him to make an appearance,” the insider noted. “Right now, Devin is dealing with a hamstring strain which he suffered last week, so he’s been forced to sit out the past few playoff games.” The Suns are scheduled to play on April 28 and April 30, but the source said it could be one to two weeks before Devin finds himself back on the court.
Even if Devin was in good health, the KarJenner source revealed he probably wouldn’t attend the Met Gala anyway. “When it comes down to it, Kendall feels like one of the major reasons that she and Devin have worked so well is because of the fact that they’re both very private when it comes to their relationship,” the source explained. “Kendall has seen her sisters deal with the consequences of having their romantic lives out in the spotlight, and that’s the furthest thing from what she wants for herself. Neither one of them feel the need to put things out there in the public just to have it criticized.”
Kendall and Devin are notoriously private with their relationship and have only given fans a few glimpses into their lives. In fact, it took them nearly a year of dating to go Instagram official, which occurred when Kendall posted a sweet tribute to him on Valentine’s Day 2021. Before that, they had fans doing detective work when they posted nearly identical photos from the Arizona mountains just days apart. Neither one was included in the other’s snaps, but from the look of it, they were spending the time together. They also haven’t completely avoided the paparazzi, as they’ve been spotted out and about several times and Kendall has been photographed supporting Devin from the sidelines.
Luckily for fans, Devin did touch on his very private life with Kendall in March 2022 in response to a question about navigating fame. “Honestly, I’m enjoying life to the fullest, and that came off my tongue so easily because it wasn’t always this way, but I feel like I’m in a good place right now,” he told WSJ. Magazine’s “My Monday Morning” series. He added, “I love my family, I love the people around me, and I love the impact that I get to have on this world, the younger generation under me, and the kids who look up to me.” | https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/04/28/kendall-jenner-devin-booker-met-gala/ | 2022-04-28T19:55:33Z | https://hollywoodlife.com/2022/04/28/kendall-jenner-devin-booker-met-gala/ | true | 1 |
House Ukraine refugees in holiday homes? - Cllr Johnny McGuinness
A county councillor has called for owners of holiday homes in Donegal to be approached to house Ukrainian refugees.
Local authorities in the country have been asked by the Government to find accommodation for the more than 23,000 Ukrainian refugees that have arrived in the country.
Some are already staying in hotels and B&Bs in the county and Donegal County Council is seeking large vacant buildings that could be used to house refugees.
Inishowen councillor Johnny McGuinness, who is chair of the council's strategic policy committee on housing, has called for the local authority to reach out to holiday homeowners, many of whom reside in Northern Ireland, about using the properties to accommodate Ukrainian families.
“There are quite a number of holiday homes in my own locality [Inishowen Municipal District] and throughout the county, I would imagine,” the Fine Gael councillor told a meeting of the committee.
“They do not currently qualify for the redress scheme but, I wonder if this is an opportunity to reach out to those homeowners and see if they would be willing to offer up some of those properties for the short term, to service the needs of the some of the Ukrainian people who are coming to our country, and a longer term agreement, which may facilitate them to come into the redress scheme, at a later date, when some of the qualifying people have had their needs met.”
The meeting was told that the local authority is hosting a community response forum comprised of local agencies to develop a response to the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in Donegal.
The council is also assisting International Protection Accommodation Services (IPAS) to source accommodation for Ukrainian refugees in Donegal.
IPAS sits under the Department of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth and is responsible for the provision of accommodation and related services to people in the asylum process.
Patricia McIntyre of the council's housing department, told the members of the committee at last Thursday’s meeting, that council was assisting IPAS in relation to accommodation for the expected refugees.
“We are making contact, trying to source accommodation, through guest houses, hostels and bed and breakfast providers. We would then forward then those details to IPAS, which makes the agreements directly with the service providers.
“There is a national accommodation leads forum group representing of all local authorities and Donegal County Council is involved in that group. We have had two meetings to date.
She said the council is seeking “ready to go” accommodation.
“We are also looking at large vacant buildings. Our staff have been involved in identifying properties, mostly in private ownership, around the county. We have been in contact with the owners to see what kind of condition the properties are in and if they would be suitable to be brought back into productive use over a period.
“I understand, nationally, those are being followed up by the Red Cross, in terms of making further contact with the owners to see if the buildings are in a suitable condition going forward. There is a lot of communication and co-operation between the services.
The council is directing individual pledges of accommodation to the Red Cross, she added.
The council's director of housing, Patsy Lafferty, said the response of local authorities to the arrival of Ukrainian refugees in Ireland was at “the early stages of development”.
“Due to the nature of the humanitarian response that is required, and the fact that it has come into play quite quickly, I think the country in general, and all agencies involved, have probably found it challenging to get a coordinated response up and running.
“There has been an awful lot of good work done between agencies to help including ourselves, the local authorities.
“IPAS would be responsible for obtaining the necessary accommodation but we have been involved in trying to assist in that regard.”
Cllr Gerry McMonagle (Sinn Féin) said it was right to offer the Ukrainian refugees “the hand of friendship”.
“We have listened to Government spokespersons and we know there are going to be a lot of Ukrainian refugees coming to Ireland.
“We know from our discussions here in the SPC, the housing crisis we have in the county, so, how are we going to play our role in supporting these refugees when they come here?
“They are coming from a war and it looks like it is getting worse. I am just at a loss as to how we can do that looking at the housing crisis we have to deal with ourselves and then this added burden.”
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New harmonized transit fares announced for Montreal and off-island
Streamlined fare structure based on 4 zones, covering area home to half Quebec's population
The regional transit planning agency for the greater Montreal area, the ARTM, has unveiled a new streamlined fare structure, including the upcoming REM electric train, but commuting to Montreal from off-island will still cost extra.
The new system, based on four geographic zones, will include a single basic fare of $3.50 in a single zone, such as the island of Montreal, whether you're riding the metro, bus, train, or soon, the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM).
A standard monthly pass for all modes of transit on the island of Montreal, including adapted transit, will cost commuters $94 a month as of July 1. While that pass will cover REM trips on the island, Montrealers wanting to pop over to Quartier Dix30 on the South Shore for a shopping trip will have to shell out $10 for the fare to get them there and back.
Still, the new all-mode passes represent savings for train commuters who are used to buying a TRAM 1-3 pass that gave them access to commuter trains, bus and metro for between $104 and $147 per month.
New monthly passes for all modes of transport that carry commuters on and off island will range from $150 to $255 a month, depending on how far they need to go.
It's the latest phase in the ARTM's attempts to integrate the multiple byzantine fare structures on its territory, which stretches from St. Jérome to Richelieu and Saint-Lazare to Contrecoeur — an area home to about half the population of Quebec.
Last December, the transit authority approved its plan to simplify the fare structure into four zones, down from eight:
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Zone A will cover the island of Montreal. A single one-zone ticket will cost $3.50 and monthly pass will cost $94.
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Zone B will cover Laval and Longueuil. A single ticket for Zones A and B will cost $5.25 and a monthly pass will cost $150.
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Zone C will cover so-called 450 communities beyond Laval and Longueuil. A single ticket for Zones A, B and C will cost $6.50 and a monthly pass will cost $184.
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Zone D will cover some municipalities outside of the ARTM's territory. A single ticket for Zones A,B,C and D will cost $9 and a monthly pass will cost $255
Teleworkers who live off-island and only need to commute to Montreal a couple of times a week, will also have the option to buy two-trip or 10-trip passes for multiple zones at a lower rate than individual tickets.
In all, the ARTM is dropping 332 types of fares and adding 29. It will also index fare costs to rise at 2 per cent.
Bus-only fares
Commuters will also have the option of buying monthly bus passes for $105, covering either Zones A, B and C or only the off-island buses in Zones B, C and D.
The ARTM will also introduce a special transitional monthly pass, for users of the Réseau de Transport de Longueuil (RTL) buses, to allow them to cross the Champlain Bridge using the REM, for the same $105 fee per month, as bus service on the bridge will be eliminated once the REM comes into operation.
That fare will be increased between now and 2025 and then phased out, to give users time to adapt to the $150 fare for an all-mode pass for Zones A & B.
But other fares, including STM only fares, TRAM 1-3 fares and TRAIN 1 and 2 fares will no longer be sold as of July 1, though any fares bought before that date will be honoured.
Commuters who are unsure of which passes they will need to start buying in July can consult the new fare structures and the zone maps to see where their municipality falls.
As well, the ARTM will be holding public information sessions on the new fare system on May 24 and 25. | https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/regional-transport-authority-artm-1.6434221?cmp=rss | 2022-04-28T19:59:33Z | https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/montreal/regional-transport-authority-artm-1.6434221?cmp=rss | false | 2 |
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USA TODAY Sports lands Karl Dorrell on the hot seat
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The 2022 college football season is still a long way away. But, it is time to examine some head coaches who are on the hot seat entering the season.
Scooby Axson of USA TODAY Sports revealed his list of coaches on the hot seat, and Colorado Buffaloes head coach Karl Dorrell landed on the list.
Here’s what Axson wrote about Dorrell:
Maybe Mel Tucker saw the writing on the wall because after one season at Colorado, he jumped ship to Michigan State, leaving Dorrell to fend for himself with a roster that surprised folks in 2020, but just wasn’t good enough to compete in the Pac-12 South last season. The problem with the Buffaloes was injuries and generating anything that looked like a competent offense, scoring 20 points or less in 10 of their 12 games and being absolutely non-competitive when they traveled. Most administrations want to see progress from year to year and if that doesn’t happen this season, it would be hard to justify bringing him back for a fourth.
On one hand, it would be a surprise to see Dorrell fired after just a few seasons in Boulder. The situation Dorrell inherited after Tucker was unique, plus COVID-19 struck in his first month on the job. The third-year head coach is now introducing a number of new assistants to the coaching staff and has had to endure a number of players leaving in the transfer portal, which is an entirely separate conversation.
Simply put, the Buffs haven’t yet improved, and if they don’t in 2022, then maybe Dorrell is looking for a new job when the 2023 season kicks off. Who knows.
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Duterte admits he failed to clean country of illegal drugs
President Rodrigo Duterte admitted that he failed to accomplish his campaign promise to clean the country from illegal drugs within the first six months of his presidency.
"I said I can clean it in six months. Then after that, I realized I was wrong... maybe it’s hubris, it was campaign time, campaign is all about bragging," he said.
Despite Duterte's admission, Secretary Martin Andanar, Presidential Communications Secretary and Acting Presidential spokesperson, explained that the president's "recent remarks on the illegal drug trade underscores the depth, the magnitude and the complexity of the problem which was unknown to him when he was a presidential candidate."
"The Palace, thus, maintains that the Duterte Administration’s campaign against illegal drugs remains unprecedented as it is able to produce significant accomplishments in the number of drugs seized, dens and clandestine laboratories dismantled as well as drug-cleared barangays," he said.
Andanar said "from July 1, 2016 to February 28, 2022, a total value of P63.43 billion or 9,915 kgs of shabu were seized; 1,075 dens and clandestine laboratories were dismantled; 24,379 barangays were cleared while 6,606 were unaffected or drug-free barangays."
He also noted that a total of 331,694 individuals were arrested during the conduct of 229,868 anti-illegal drug operations. Robina Asido/DMS | https://www.manila-shimbun.com/category/english/news263848.html | 2022-04-28T20:05:27Z | https://www.manila-shimbun.com/category/english/news263848.html | true | 1 |
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Liverpool’s Mane closing in on Lampard’s Champions League mark
Sadio Mane is fast closing in on a remarkable Frank Lampard Champions League record as Liverpool prepare to face Villarreal in the semi-final second leg billed for May 3, 2022.
Having scored against the Yellow Submarine on Wednesday, the Senegal international now boasts 14 goals for the Reds in the competition.
He is now just one goal shy of equalling Frank Lampard’s record for most goals scored for an English team in the knockout stages of the competition (15 for Chelsea).
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With the Yellow Submarine still reeling from having conceded, the reigning African Player of the Year doubled the hosts' advantage just two minutes later after he was teed up by Mohamed Salah.
The Egyptian navigated his way into the Spaniards’ box before sending the ball to Mane who poked it past goalkeeper Geronimo Rulli.
That saw the former Southampton star match Didier Drogba's feat to become Africa’s joint-highest goalscorer in the Champions League knockout stages.
Should Mane find the net in the reverse fixture at the Estadio de la Ceramica, the 30-year-old would eclipse the Ivorian’s record.
After impressing for 73 minutes, the 2021 Africa Cup of Nations winner was subbed off for Diogo Jota, while receiving an ovation from the home fans.
Manager Jurgen Klopp was asked whether Mane should win the Ballon d’Or, and he told the Liverpool website: “Wow! He plays an outstanding season, Sadio is an outstanding player, I have nothing to do with the Ballon d’Or nomination and all these kinds of things, I don’t understand it really 100 per cent.
“He is world-class and played again a really good game for us. I don’t know exactly how you come to that question now, the season is not even over.
“Historically, you have to win something, I think, to win the Ballon d’Or most of the time. It was like this, that if you are not Messi or Ronaldo you have to win probably the Champions League, which we didn’t do yet so give us a few more weeks and then we will see where we end up.
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In recent trading session, Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) saw 0.87 million shares changing hands at last check today with its beta currently measuring 1.11. Company’s recent per share price level of $186.32 trading at -$0.03 or -0.01% at last check today assigns it a market valuation of $131.56B. That most recent trading price of HON’s stock is at a discount of -27.13% from its 52-week high price of $236.86 and is indicating a premium of 6.39% from its 52-week low price of $174.42. Taking a look at company’s average trading volume for last 10-days demonstrates a volume of 2.83 million shares which gives us an average trading volume of 3.53 million if we extend that period to 3-months.
For Honeywell International Inc. (HON), analysts’ consensus is at an average recommendation of an Overweight while assigning it a mean rating of 2.40. Splitting up the data highlights that, out of 27 analysts covering the stock, 1 rated the stock as a Sell while 4 recommended an Overweight rating for the stock. 11 suggested the stock as a Hold whereas 11 see the stock as a Buy. 0 analyst(s) advised it as an Underweight. The company is expected to be making an EPS of $2.08 in the current quarter.
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Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) trade information
Upright in the red during last session for losing -0.01%, in the last five days HON remained trading in the red while hitting it’s week-highest on Friday, 04/22/22 when the stock touched $186.32 price level, adding 4.26% to its value on the day. Honeywell International Inc.’s shares saw a change of -10.63% in year-to-date performance and have moved -5.09% in past 5-day. Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON) showed a performance of -5.46% in past 30-days. Number of shares sold short was 4.98 million shares which calculate 1.46 days to cover the short interests.
Wall Street analysts have assigned a consensus price target of $221.06 to the stock, which implies a rise of 15.72% to its recent value today. Analysts have been projecting $196.00 as a low price target for the stock while placing it at a high target of $262.00. It follows that stock’s current price would drop -40.62% in reaching the projected high whereas dropping to the targeted low would mean a loss of -5.2% for stock’s current value.
Honeywell International Inc. (HON) estimates and forecasts
Statistics highlight that Honeywell International Inc. is scoring comparatively lower than the scores of other players of the relevant industry. The company lost -14.64% of value to its shares in past 6 months, showing an annual growth rate of 6.08% while that of industry is 15.90. Apart from that, the company came raising its revenue forecast for fiscal year 2022. The company is estimating its revenue growth to increase by 0.50% in the current quarter and calculating 5.20% increase in the next quarter. This year revenue growth is estimated to rise 5.70% from the last financial year’s standing.
19 industry analysts have given their estimates about the company’s current quarter revenue by setting an average figure of $8.75 billion for the same. And 13 analysts are in estimates of company making revenue of $8.65 billion in the next quarter that will end on Mar 2022. Company posted $8.9 billion and $8.09 billion of sales in current and next quarters respectively a year earlier. Analysts are expecting this quarter sales to shrink by -1.70% while estimating it to be 7.00% for the next quarter.
Weighing up company’s earnings over the past 5-year and in the next 5-year periods, we find the company posting an annual earnings growth rate of 5.00% during past 5 years. In 2022, company’s earnings growth rate is likely to be around 17.80% while estimates for its earnings growth in next 5 years are of 10.72%.
HON Dividends
Honeywell International Inc. is more likely to be releasing its next quarterly report between April 21 and April 25 and investors are confident in the company announcing better current-quarter dividends despite the fact that it has been facing issues arising out of mounting debt. With an annual yield of 2.10%, the share has a forward dividend of 3.92 which implies that company’s dividend yield remained growing in trailing twelve months while having a 5 year average dividend yield of 1.94%.
Honeywell International Inc. (NASDAQ:HON)’s Major holders
Insiders are in possession of 0.09% of company’s total shares while institution are holding 75.45 percent of that, with stock having share float percentage of 75.52%. Investors also watch the number of corporate investors in a company very closely, which is 75.45% institutions for Honeywell International Inc. that are currently holding shares of the company. Vanguard Group, Inc. (The) is the top institutional holder at HON for having 56.08 million shares of worth $11.91 billion. And as of Sep 29, 2021, it was holding 8.07% of the company’s outstanding shares.
The second largest institutional holder is Blackrock Inc., which was holding about 41.27 million shares on Sep 29, 2021. The number of shares represents firm’s hold over 5.94% of outstanding shares, having a total worth of $8.76 billion.
On the other hand, Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund and Vanguard 500 Index Fund are the top two Mutual Funds which own company’s shares. As of Sep 29, 2021, the former fund manager was holding 19.5 million shares of worth $4.14 billion or 2.81% of the total outstanding shares. The later fund manager was in possession of 14.5 million shares on Sep 29, 2021, making its stake of worth around $3.08 billion in the company or a holder of 2.09% of company’s stock. | https://marketingsentinel.com/2022/04/28/honeywell-international-inc-nasdaqhon-buy-sell-or-hold-at-186-32/ | 2022-04-28T20:10:42Z | https://marketingsentinel.com/2022/04/28/honeywell-international-inc-nasdaqhon-buy-sell-or-hold-at-186-32/ | true | 1922 |
Is the world ready for the Mike Myers comeback? Netflix obviously thinks so. They’re premiering the comedian’s new TV show, The Pentaverate, on May 5, marking Myers’ return to the kind of character-based comedy he became known for on Saturday Night Live and in the Austin Powers movie. A new trailer came out today, introducing the show’s Illuminati-inspired concept and four of the major roles that Myers will be playing—one of which is Shep Gordon, the real-life music manager of acts like Alice Cooper and Blondie who Myers directed a documentary about in 2013.
This is the biggest comedy project Myers has worked on since his disastrous 2008 film The Love Guru, give or take a Shrek sequel. After that movie bombed he didn’t pop up with a new character for almost a decade, when he hosted a short-lived revival of The Gong Show as the fictional British comedian Tommy Maitland. His commitment to wearing wigs and prosthetics remains alive in The Pentaverate, where he’ll play eight characters in total, including a few beyond the titular secret society. In the trailer we see Myers playing a news anchor and also a couple of different conspiracy theorists devoted to exposing the sinister cabal—although are you still a conspiracy theorist if your theories are true? Along the way there’s a healthy amount of the low brow humor Myers is known for, as well as the “ain’t I a stinker” mugging he loves to indulge in. If you were hoping Mike Myers would still be Mike Myers even after basically taking over a decade off, you can rest easy, it seems.
Myers will be joined by a cast including Lydia West, Rob Lowe, Ken Jeong, Keegan-Michael Key, Jennifer Saunders, Debi Mazar, Richard McCabe, Maria Menounous, and the voice of Jeremy Irons, who narrates. The six-episode half-hour series launches on Netflix in just over a week, on Friday, May 5. And hey, here’s what the official poster looks like. | https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/mike-myers-the-pentaverate-trailer/ | 2022-04-28T20:11:57Z | https://www.pastemagazine.com/comedy/mike-myers-the-pentaverate-trailer/ | true | 1 |
Nevvon and Montefiore Workforce Investment Organization (WIO) partner to provide Value Based Payments Caregiver Training
NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, April 28, 2022 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Nevvon, an innovative home and health care training technology company announced a partnership with Montefiore WIO, an organization designed to enable long term care workers to provide services essential for preventing unnecessary hospitalizations, with the goal of improving their patients’ quality of life and reducing medical expenses.
A key takeaway from the HHVBP 4th annual report released May 2021 by CMS.gov was that home care agencies that have been successful with Value Based Payments (VBP) are using data analytics and employee training to improve performance and care delivery. By combining Nevvon’s mobile-first learning management system and caregiver-centric content with Montefiore VBP subject matter expertise, the partnership will enable the most robust and scalable VBP caregiver training content in the market.
“The pre-implementation phase is here and home care agencies have been asking for help to get caregivers prepared”, said Nancy Geiger, Nevvon’s VP of Quality Assurance and Compliance. “By working directly with experts like Montefiore who understand both VBP and long term care, we will be able to ensure caregivers are trained to understand VBP, report outcomes correctly and agencies will have the data they need to improve care delivery and better operate in a VBP model”.
”Montefiore has long focused on community health and the importance of ensuring long-term care workers are a valued part of a patient care team”, said David Bernstein, Montefiore’s Senior Director for Workforce Initiatives. “Partnering with Nevvon offers the opportunity to take our highly regarded training for this vital aspect of the health care workforce and reach a wider audience with professional development that will benefit the worker, the organization and most importantly, patient care."
About Nevvon
Nevvon is a global innovative home and health care training technology company that certifies caregivers for the mandatory annual education they earn online. Everything takes place through our simple, intuitive and user-centric app that lets your caregivers easily educate themselves at their pace and on their schedule. Our platform simplifies and streamlines your regulatory requirements in any state so you can focus on what matters most: running a successful business.
About Montefiore WIO
Montefiore Workforce Investment Organization, a division of Montefiore Medical Center offers training to a broad cross-section of workers in long term care, with a focus on Home Health Aides (HHAs), Personal Care Aides (PCAs) and Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs). With a long history of focusing on community and population health issues, Montefiore also provides recruitment and retention services focused on improving the skills of long-term healthcare workers to enable them to provide high quality patient care.
For more information, please visit:
https://nevvon.com/about-us/
James Cohen @james@nevvon.com
https://www.montefiore.org/wio
Lara Markenson at lmarkens@montefiore.org
SOURCE Nevvon, Inc.
A key takeaway from the HHVBP 4th annual report released May 2021 by CMS.gov was that home care agencies that have been successful with Value Based Payments (VBP) are using data analytics and employee training to improve performance and care delivery. By combining Nevvon’s mobile-first learning management system and caregiver-centric content with Montefiore VBP subject matter expertise, the partnership will enable the most robust and scalable VBP caregiver training content in the market.
“The pre-implementation phase is here and home care agencies have been asking for help to get caregivers prepared”, said Nancy Geiger, Nevvon’s VP of Quality Assurance and Compliance. “By working directly with experts like Montefiore who understand both VBP and long term care, we will be able to ensure caregivers are trained to understand VBP, report outcomes correctly and agencies will have the data they need to improve care delivery and better operate in a VBP model”.
”Montefiore has long focused on community health and the importance of ensuring long-term care workers are a valued part of a patient care team”, said David Bernstein, Montefiore’s Senior Director for Workforce Initiatives. “Partnering with Nevvon offers the opportunity to take our highly regarded training for this vital aspect of the health care workforce and reach a wider audience with professional development that will benefit the worker, the organization and most importantly, patient care."
About Nevvon
Nevvon is a global innovative home and health care training technology company that certifies caregivers for the mandatory annual education they earn online. Everything takes place through our simple, intuitive and user-centric app that lets your caregivers easily educate themselves at their pace and on their schedule. Our platform simplifies and streamlines your regulatory requirements in any state so you can focus on what matters most: running a successful business.
About Montefiore WIO
Montefiore Workforce Investment Organization, a division of Montefiore Medical Center offers training to a broad cross-section of workers in long term care, with a focus on Home Health Aides (HHAs), Personal Care Aides (PCAs) and Certified Nurse Assistants (CNAs). With a long history of focusing on community and population health issues, Montefiore also provides recruitment and retention services focused on improving the skills of long-term healthcare workers to enable them to provide high quality patient care.
For more information, please visit:
https://nevvon.com/about-us/
James Cohen @james@nevvon.com
https://www.montefiore.org/wio
Lara Markenson at lmarkens@montefiore.org
SOURCE Nevvon, Inc.
James Cohen
Nevvon
+18559638866
email us here | https://www.einpresswire.com/article/570347823/nevvon-and-montefiore-workforce-investment-organization-wio-partner-to-provide-value-based-payments-caregiver-training | 2022-04-28T20:13:22Z | https://www.einpresswire.com/article/570347823/nevvon-and-montefiore-workforce-investment-organization-wio-partner-to-provide-value-based-payments-caregiver-training | false | 2 |
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia pounded a wide area of Ukraine on Thursday, including Kyiv, bombarding the city while the head of the United Nations was visiting in the boldest attack on the capital since Moscow’s forces retreated weeks ago.
At least one person was killed and several were injured in the attack on Kyiv, including some who were trapped in the rubble when two buildings were hit, rescue officials said.
The bombardment came barely an hour after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held a news conference with U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres, who said Ukraine has become “an epicenter of unbearable heartache and pain.” A spokesperson said Guterres and his team were safe.
Meanwhile, explosions were reported across the country, in Polinne in the west, Chernihiv near the border with Belarus, and in Fastiv, a large railway hub southwest of the capital. The mayor of Odesa in southern Ukraine said rockets were intercepted by air defenses.
Ukrainian authorities also reported intense Russian fire in the Donbas — the eastern industrial heartland that the Kremlin says its main objective — and near Kharkiv, a northeastern city outside the Donbas that is seen as key to the offensive.
In the ruined southern port city of Mariupol, Ukrainian fighters holed up in the steel plant that represents the last pocket of resistance said concentrated bombing overnight killed and wounded more people. And authorities warned that a lack of safe drinking water inside the city could lead to outbreaks of deadly diseases.
In Zaporizhzhia, a crucial way station for tens of thousands of people fleeing Mariupol, an 11-year-old boy was among at least three people wounded in a rocket attack that authorities said was the first to hit a residential area in the southern city since the war began. Shards of glass cut the boy’s leg to the bone.
Vadym Vodostoyev, the boy’s father, said: “It just takes one second and you’re left with nothing.”
The fresh attacks came as Guterres surveyed the destruction in small towns outside the capital that saw some of the worst horrors of the first onslaught of the war.He condemned the atrocities committed in towns like Bucha,where evidence of mass killings of civilians was found after Russia withdrew in early April in the face of unexpectedly stiff resistance.
“Wherever there is a war, the highest price is paid by civilians,” the U.N. chief lamented.
Separately, Ukraine’s prosecutor accused 10 Russian soldiers of being “involved in the torture of peaceful people” in Bucha. Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova did not say her office had filed criminal charges, and she appealed to the public for help in gathering evidence. Russia denies it targets civilians.
In the attack on Kyiv, explosions shook the city and flames poured out of windows in at least two buildings — including one residential one — in the capital, which has been relatively unscathed in recent weeks. Plumes of smoke could be seen over the city.
The explosions in northwest Kyiv’s Shevchenkivsky district came as residents have been increasingly returning to the city. Cafes and other businesses have reopened, and a growing numbers of people have been out and about, enjoying the spring weather.
“I was shocked to be informed that two rockets have exploded in the city where I am,” Guterres was quoted as telling the BBC. “So this is a dramatic war, and we absolutely need to end this war and we absolutely need to have a solution for this war.”
Getting a full picture of the unfolding battle in the east has been difficult because airstrikes and artillery barrages have made it extremely dangerous for reporters to move around. Several journalists have been killed in the war, now in its third month.
Also, both Ukraine and the Moscow-backed rebels fighting in the east have introduced tight restrictions on reporting from the combat zone.
Western officials say the Kremlin’s apparent goal is to take the Donbas by encircling and crushing Ukrainian forces from the north, south and east.
But so far, Russia’s troops and their allied separatist forces appear to have made only minor gains, taking several small towns as they try to advance in relatively small groups against staunch Ukrainian resistance.
Russian military units were mauled in the abortive bid to storm Kyiv and had to regroup and refit. Some analysts say the delay in launching a full-fledged offensive may reflect a decision by Russian President Vladimir Putin to wait until his forces are ready for a decisive battle, instead of rushing in and risking another failure that could shake his rule amid worsening economic conditions at home because of Western sanctions.
Many observers suspect Putin wants to be able to claim a big victory in the east by Victory Day, on May 9, one of the proudest holidays on the Russian calendar, marking the defeat of Nazi Germany during World War II.
As Russia presses its offensive, civilians again bear the brunt.
“It’s not just scary. It’s when your stomach contracts from pain,” said Kharkiv resident Tatiana Pirogova. “When they shoot during the day, it’s still OK, but when the evening comes, I can’t describe how scary it is.”
Ukraine’s military said that Russian troops were subjecting several places in the Donbas to “intense fire” and that over the past 24 hours, Ukrainian forces had repelled six attacks in the region.
Four civilians were killed in heavy shelling of residential areas in the Luhansk region of the Donbas, according to the regional governor.
Columns of smoke could be seen rising at different points across the Donetsk region of the Donbas, and artillery and sirens were heard on and off.
In Mariupol, video posted online by Ukraine’s Azov Regiment inside the steel plant showed people combing through the rubble to remove the dead and help the wounded. The regiment said the Russians hit an improvised underground hospital and its surgery room, killing an unspecified number of people. The video couldn’t be independently verified.
Hundreds of thousands of Mariupol’s residents have fled. Authorities said the estimated 100,000 who remain run the risk of diseases like cholera and dysentery.
“Deadly epidemics may break out in the city due to the lack of centralized water supply and sewers,” the city council said on the messaging app Telegram. It reported bodies decomposing under the rubble and a “catastrophic” shortage of drinking water and food.
Loud bangs were also reported in Russia’s Belgorod region bordering Ukraine, but there was no immediate explanation. In recent days, fuel and ammunition sites on Russian soil have been hit with explosions and fires, and suspicion has fallen on Ukraine.
Ukraine has urged its allies to send even more military equipment to fend off the Russians. U.S. President Joe Biden asked Congress for an additional $33 billion to help Ukraine.
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Associated Press journalists Jon Gambrell and Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Yesica Fisch in Sloviansk, and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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Electric City FC finalized its women's roster with the signing of former Stoke City midfielder Abby Hunt, local Trent Excalibur attacker Mariah Shaw and Acadia University midfielder Madicynn Harnish.
Hunt, 27, from Cheshire, U.K. joins ECFC after most recently playing with Football Club United of Manchester. Hunt grew up playing for Everton Football Club Centre of Excellence and featured for their reserve team before moving on to Bradford City and Stoke City.
“Abby is a great addition into our team for this season. She brings in a lot of experience playing at the next level in England.” said ECFC Women’s head coach Randy Ribeiro, “We will look for her to bring a level of maturity and composure into our team combined with her leadership skills both on and off the pitch. She is a technical, box to box midfielder that possess strong ability on both sides of the ball”
Hunt is no stranger to the Canadian game as she also spent three years as a U Sport student-athlete playing for the University of Windsor Lancers.
“As soon as I spoke to Coach Randy, I knew that ECFC was an organization that I wanted to be a part of. His enthusiasm and the club’s ambitions for female footballers are what made me truly believe that this is the right decision for me and my career.” Hunt explained, “I’m really excited for the opportunity to be in Peterborough and play in front of the fans and for the community. Fans will see a committed, determined and attacking minded style of football from me alongside an understanding of defensive responsibilities and hard work.”
Joining Hunt on the women’s team this season is another success story from the ECFC Open Tryouts. Shaw, 19, is a Peterborough native and earned her spot on the roster through attending the open tryouts and impressing at training camp. Shaw grew up playing in Northumberland before moving on and playing for Darlington Soccer Club.
“Mariah is a player that attended our open tryouts and was a player that stood out immediately. She brings a lot of energy into the team and is a pleasure to work with.” said Ribeiro. “She is a versatile player that I can see playing in a number of roles for us throughout the season. She is a fantastic addition to our team this season and we are really excited to watch Mariah grow and develop in our environment.”
During her time with Darlington, she was a consistent call-up to League1 side Darby FC and was later signed to the team in 2021.
“I joined ECFC because I wanted to take my game to the next level and I knew as soon as I started following the ECFC franchise that this club was going to be something special.” Shaw shared, “I never want to feel comfortable with my skill level. Knowing I have the opportunity to be coached by someone that has been successful in League 1 was something I simply could not pass up.”
ECFC wraps up their 2022 roster with the signing of 23-year-old Acadia University captain Harnish. Harnish was a U Sport standout and Atlantic University Sport All-Star this past season. The Lower Sackville, NS native played and started in all 12 matches for Acadia University leading the team along with another ECFC signing Lauren Jodrey to an AUS Championship.
“Madicynn is another top player that we have brought into our program here at ECFC. She is a technically gifted midfielder that is always looking to get on the ball.” Ribeiro had to say of his final signing, “Her ability to dictate the tempo of a match is what really attracted us to sign Madicynn for this season and we are excited to see what she can bring to our club.”
Harnish originally committed to Jacksonville University in NCAA Division 1 in 2017 and was selected to the ASUN Division 1 All-Freshman team.
“Being part of Electric City FC means levelling up and playing with and against some of the best players in Canada.” Harnish said of the project, “To be part of a new franchise that is working so hard and doing so much to grow recognition for women's soccer in Canada is really special to me.”
Both ECFC teams play their second games of the season on the road this Saturday with the women travelling to play Pickering at 6 p.m. and the Men playing North Toronto Nitros at 8 p.m. | https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports/peterborough-region/2022/04/28/electric-city-fc-finalizes-womens-roster.html | 2022-04-28T20:14:02Z | https://www.thepeterboroughexaminer.com/sports/peterborough-region/2022/04/28/electric-city-fc-finalizes-womens-roster.html | true | 1 |
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LOS ANGELES – Closing arguments are set to begin Thursday afternoon at a trial that pits former reality TV star Blac Chyna against Kim Kardashian, Kris Jenner, Khloé Kardashian and Kylie Jenner.
Chyna’s attorney Lynne Ciani rested the plaintiff’s case Thursday morning. Chyna is suing the four women, alleging they conspired to cast her as a violent abuser of her former fiancé Rob Kardashian to ruin her television career.
Kardashian attorney David G. Rhodes had already called his key witness, Kris Jenner’s longtime boyfriend Corey Gamble, out of order because of scheduling issues. On Thursday he declined to call any of the Kardashians back to the stand as defense witnesses as he suggested he would do when he skipped cross-examining them after each testified earlier in the trial.
Before closing arguments began, Judge Gregory W. Alarcon dismissed a motion from Chyna’s attorney to allow Chyna to take the stand again because during her testimony she was upset after being shown a nude photo of herself that appeared in a restraining order she received against Rob Kardashian in 2017.
The Kardashians’ attorney showed her the document with the photo during his questioning of her. The judge said both sides agreed to all the exhibits, including the restraining order, before the trial.
Ciani said she didn’t agree to it in that form.
“I emphatically insisted that the naked photo not be presented to the plaintiff,” she said.
The photo is central to another trial that will begin soon after this one concludes. Chyna is suing Rob Kardashian over it, alleging he posted it online out of retribution.
Kris Jenner, Kylie Jenner and Khloé Kardashian were in the front row of the courtroom Thursday. Kim Kardashian was absent after attending most of the nine-day trial.
Alarcon began reading the jury instructions in the case late Thursday morning. Closing arguments were expected to begin, and be completed, in the afternoon.
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Supreme Court to examine First Nation's residency rule for council members
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OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada will review a rule that requires members of a tiny First Nation in the Arctic Circle to live in the community if they want to serve on its council.
Cindy Dickson has been fighting in the courts to have the residency requirement declared unconstitutional because it means anyone getting elected to the council of Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation in Old Crow, Yukon, must move back to the community within 14 days of winning a seat.
Dickson lives 800 kilometres away from the community in Whitehorse, as she has a job there and her son needs to be near a full-service hospital.
She contends the residency requirement violates the equality provisions of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Also at issue in the case is a section of the charter intended to ensure constitutionally protected rights do not override the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
No date has yet been set for the Supreme Court hearing.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published April 28, 2022. | https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/supreme-court-to-examine-first-nations-residency-rule-for-council-members | 2022-04-28T20:16:55Z | https://nationalpost.com/pmn/news-pmn/canada-news-pmn/supreme-court-to-examine-first-nations-residency-rule-for-council-members | true | 5 |
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